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Making History in Woodbury

    December 11, 2017
    The League of Women Voters Woodbury, Cottage Grove counts hosting candidate forums among its most important activities. Pictured are candidates in a 2016 Washington County Board race during a forum in Woodbury. RiverTown Multimedia file photo
    A half-century of civic engagement: League of Women Voters has long history in Woodbury
    For as long as Woodbury has been a city it's been home to women interested in organized civic engagement. As the city celebrates 50 years, the...
    community/nonprofitsDecember 11, 2017 - 8:00am
    November 28, 2017
    An early plan for Tamarack Village proposed two restaurants and a pond in the center of the development, but the space was used for additional retail instead. Scott Wente / RiverTown Multimedia
    Muir, Doran synonymous with Woodbury's retail growth
    Woodbury almost had its own enclosed mall and the jewel of Minnesota retail — a Dayton's department store. Those plans were made decades...
    business/retailNovember 28, 2017 - 8:45am
    November 22, 2017
    Warners' Stellian Appliance, which has been in Woodbury since 2002, prides itself on listening to customers and providing exceptional customer service from the sales floor to delivery and installation. Submitted photo
    Making History in Woodbury: Warners' Stellian 'listening to our customers'
    Warners' Stellian Appliance prides itself on the variety of appliance brands it carries and its focus on energy efficiency. But what the family-owned...
    business/retailNovember 22, 2017 - 8:45am
    October 31, 2017
    An Excel Lifeforce black belt group from 2003 includes (back row, from left) Teeghan Parfitt, Neal Smith, Dorothy Morris, Craig Troska, Dave Niska, Bill Tolbert, Richelle Kondratowicz, Andres Torres and Sue Kondratowicz. In front are Mike Moh, Mason Hellige, Daniel Berglund, Michael Kapitz and Paden Chang. Moh and Sue’s daughter Richelle married. Submitted photo
    Making History in Woodbury: Excel Lifeforce put focus on students' success
    One of the keys to Excel Lifeforce Martial Arts Training Center's success over three decades may be that it never really left Woodbury. The martial...
    businessOctober 31, 2017 - 9:27am
    October 25, 2017
    K&S Conservatory of Music director and co-founder Sue Krebsbach (from left) is pictured with fellow directors Sue Ruby and Sarah Mensen at the Woodbury studio. Scott Wente / RiverTown Multimedia
    Hitting the right note for each student: K&S Conservatory of Music offers wide variety of instruction
    Sue Krebsbach and Carol Sailer each was teaching piano at home nearly 30 years ago when they wanted to "be a bit more professional," Krebsbach...
    businessOctober 25, 2017 - 9:59pm
    October 24, 2017
    Julie and Craig Hunter (from left) and Jennifer Joseph lead Behavior Therapy Solutions in Woodbury. Scott Wente / RiverTown Multimedia
    Making History in Woodbury: Behavior Therapy Solutions fills service gaps' for kids
    Craig and Julie Hunter and Jennifer Joseph worked together providing services to children with autism, but they believed they could provide a...
    businessOctober 24, 2017 - 8:45am
    October 16, 2017
    Greg and Diana Ehlenz (in blue at left and in black at center, respectively) join with some of their 23 employees at Ronnally's. "We have faithful, good employees," Diana said. Scott Wente / RiverTown Multimedia
    Ingredients for success: Ronnally's stays true to customers, history
    Greg and Diana Ehlenz had thought about opening a Red's Savoy pizza franchise more than two years ago. Then they found Ronnally's, Woodbury's...
    businessOctober 16, 2017 - 8:45am
    October 3, 2017
    Kowalski's employee Nina Feucht prepares a made-to-order pasta dish for Na Lu of Woodbury. The fresh pasta bar is among store offerings tailored toward convenience. Scott Wente / RiverTown Multimedia
    Kowalski's Market builds on its reputation
    When Kowalski's Market opened in Woodbury in 2000, among its eye-catching features were specialty offerings such as order-to-go meals and a high-end...
    businessOctober 3, 2017 - 7:48pm
    September 19, 2017
    Dr. Tom Dresen, a Woodbury dentist specializing in dentures and reconstructive oral surgery, emphasizes the importance of building relationships with patients over the years. Maureen McMullen / RiverTowns Multimedia
    Making History in Woodbury: Dresen caters to the individual
    The intensive oral surgeries Woodbury dentist Dr. Tom Dresen performs allow him to build a relationship with patients over several years. A...
    businessSeptember 19, 2017 - 8:49am
    September 1, 2017
    Students at Middleton Elementary School demonstrate how South Washington County Schools is working to personalize learning for every student. Submitted photo
    District 833 changing how students are educated
    South Washington County Schools is building on its 50-plus years in Woodbury by looking to the future of education. Some changes are happening...
    news/educationSeptember 1, 2017 - 8:44am
    August 16, 2017
    Owner Deb Terlizzi (right) and daughter Allison Nelson celebrate seven years since opening Mainstream Boutique in Woodbury. Submitted photo
    Making History in Woodbury: Unique boutique finds its niche
    Twenty-six years ago, Marie Denicola decided to put her passions and expertise into play and created an in-home boutique. Denicola's business...
    newsAugust 16, 2017 - 3:15pm
    July 22, 2017
    Ze's Diner in Woodbury is owned by (from left) Amal and Zeze Arafa, and their daughter Amal helps operate the restaurant. Submitted photo by Moody Arafa
    Ze's Diner finds ingredients for success
    The Woodbury community is bustling with business and there surely is no shortage of restaurants. In a community packed with so many dining options,...
    businessJuly 22, 2017 - 8:00am
    July 17, 2017
    Redefining and refining community theatre
    Minnesota has a thriving theater community and Woodbury has contributed to that, boasting an impressive local scene that all began with the Woodbury Community Theatre. Like many of the flourishing community organizations, the Woodbury Community Theatre was created by a small group...
    entertainmentJuly 17, 2017 - 11:18am
    June 22, 2017
    Ryan Warner of Warner Outdoor Solutions employs 45 people and runs 26 trucks. Photo courtesy of Ryan Warner
    Good idea, hard work paid off for Warner
    While many big businesses have flocked to Woodbury over the years, there is a great story of how a successful Woodbury youth turned his $10 per...
    businessJune 22, 2017 - 9:19am
    June 12, 2017
    Woodbury Athletic Association offers baseball and other activities for area youth. Submitted photo
    Parent, volunteer behind WAA's success
    It all started with a group of parents. Eager to create an organization for their children to play their favorite games, in June of 1970, these...
    businessJune 12, 2017 - 8:00am
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