Woodbury July 2021

WOODBURY MAGAZINE

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2021 JULY 2021

YOUR TOP PICKS FOR THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE WOODBURY GREAT

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The effects have a devastating impact on well-being including: impaired mobility, depression, malnutrition, hypertension, cognitive decline and dementia.

Aging-in-place is the biggest cause of senior isolation. Shrinking social circles, poor health, significant life changes and transportation challenges confine seniors.

Social activity connects us to others. And when seniors feel they belong, a sense of emotional support and growth of healthy, meaningful relationships comes with it.

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Between events, activities, clubs, dining venues and neighbors of the same age, residents discover new friendships grow to become just like family.

Mary never expected so many ways to get involved in her new community. Her favorites? Volunteering, pastoral care, music programs and attending day trips.

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And she says the enjoyment of meeting new people and building friendships has been the biggest benefit of all.

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CONTENTS

J U LY 2 0 2 1 Our annual Best of Woodbury edition is here. We chat about what makes Woodbury such a special community. Cheers!

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DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Letter 12 Noteworthy 15 On the Town 51 Gallery 59 Tastemakers 60 Last Glance 64

HOME & GARDEN 20

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SHOPS & RETAIL 24

Brick by Brick

Officially Online

Paint expert provides tips for homeowners.

Patina continues to be a gift shopping hub for the community.

BEAUTY & STYLE 22

FAMILY & KIDS 26

Accentuate your natural beauty with new beauty trends.

Enjoy some summer fun with larger-than-life yard games.

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IN EVERY ISSUE

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Editor’s Picks Take a closer look at what makes Woodbury Woodbury.

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Scavenging for Sculptures Go on a unique scavenger hunt around town.

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We reveal your top picks for the people, places and things that make Woodbury such a great place.

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FROM THE EDITOR Hailey Almsted, woodburymag@tigeroak.com

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Where visiting the dentist feels like visiting a friend.

Inside our practice, you may forget you’re at the dentist. We love to laugh and have fun, while still providing high-quality care customized to meet your needs. You’ll feel among friends here.

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have said it before, and I will say it again. This special edition of Woodbury Magazine—one where we celebrate the people, places and things that make Woodbury such a great place to live, work and visit—is my favorite issue of the year.

This is an issue meant to last; to be picked up year-round; to spark conversations with your neighbors, friends and family around town. Whether it is left on the kitchen counter or loaned to out-of-town guests who want to bounce around town, it is a lasting issue created to inspire our readers.

So, congratulations to the finalists and winners! Check out the full list of finalists and winners on page 30. Also in Woodbury Magazine this month, Woodbury Heritage Society vice president Bill Schrankler and I teamed up to bring you a unique scavenger hunt of the artistic bronze statues around town—find the checklist on page 42 to get going.

And on page 34, you’ll find my Editor’s Picks, where I’ve spoken with several community business owners who are celebrating milestones: Woodbury 10 Theatre, a business that has stayed open thanks to tremendous community support; Duc’s Vietnamese, a local restaurant that has donated several thousand dollars to charity; a local mask-maker, who has sewn and donated over 2,000 masks; and more.

As always, thank you, readers. Without you, we would not have such a special community—and we would not be able to make Woodbury Magazine all it is. We could not do it without you! See you next month!

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On the Cover Artwork by Em Handy

Correction: In our May issue enlighten department, photographer Giliane Mansfeldt of Giliane E. Mansfeldt Photography, LLC was miscredited. We regret this error.

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publisher SUSAN ISAY

editor HAILEY ALMSTED

managing editor ANGELA JOHNSON

associate editor HAILEY ALMSTED

copy editor KELLIE DOHERTY

staff writers AVA DIAZ, MADELINE KOPIECKI

contributing writers DONNA CHICONE, NATALIE EIERMAN, RENÉE STEWART-HESTER, MIKE LEWIS, RACHAEL PERRON, MARGARET WACHHOLZ

editorial interns MEGHAN BISHOP, LAUREN FOLEY, OLIVIA RIVERA

editorial advisory board Pepe Barton, South Washington County Schools Tanner Ignaszweski, Woodbury High School Mike Lewis, 3P Boxing 24/7 Laurie Mordorski, Woodbury Lakes Stacey Morgan, Belay Creative Michelle Okada, City of Woodbury Public Safety Margaret Wachholz, Woodbury Heritage Society, Woodbury Community Foundation, Woodbury Senior Living Sarah Sorenson-Wagner, South Washington County Schools

senior managing art director SARAH DOVOLOS

art directors ALLISON NOLDEN, EM HANDY

lead staff photographer CHRIS EMEOTT

print production director BRITTNI DYE

digital production director DEIDRA ANDERSON

project coordinator ANGELA BEISSEL

senior account executives BROOKE BEISE, KATIE FREEMARK, CYNTHIA HAMRE, SARA JOHNSON

circulation and marketing KATIE RINGHAND

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NOTEWORTHY Best of Woodbury FAQ

GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT OUR READERS’ CHOICE POLL.

CON G R AT UL AT ION S TO A L L O F O U R LOC A L F IN A L ISTS A N D W IN N E R S in this

year’s Best of Woodbury readers’ poll! Voting was open online during the month of January with three simple rules: 1. One entry allowed per person; each ballot needed to include an email address.

2. Ballots must have been completed by 5 p.m. on January 31, 2021.

3. Voters needed to vote in at least five categories to ensure their ballot was counted.

*Any rule not adhered to may have resulted in entire surveys being discarded and all results were subject to editorial discretion.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? HERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do you choose the categories? Each year, our editorial and management teams evaluate survey categories to include topics our readers find most relevant. We always take into account feedback from our readers and appreciate hearing about categories you’d like to see added or eliminated.

How does voting work? From January 1 to January 31, we invited readers to go online and vote for their favorite local businesses and service providers in each category. Voters needed to vote in at least five categories to ensure their ballot was counted.

How did businesses get nominated/listed on the ballot? Top vote-getters from the previous year, along with some editor’s picks, were listed on the survey ballot. A write in option was also provided.

My favorite business wasn’t on the ballot.

Each category includes a write-in field. If a preferred

choice didn’t appear on the ballot, voters could simply write it in. Businesses with a significant number of write-in votes are often added to the following year’s ballot even if there were not enough votes to become a finalist in the current year’s contest.

What’s a “finalist” vs. a “winner”? The top three vote-getters in each category become finalists and are announced in the spring, and the top vote-getter is the winner and is announced in the summer.

When votes are tabulated, our editorial team factchecks the address and contact information for each finalist. If a finalist is no longer a valid selection due to a closed business, etc., the next highest votegetter(s) moves up to become a finalist.

Can a business or organization be a finalist if it’s located outside of the magazine’s coverage area?

In order to qualify as a finalist in the survey, each business or organization must be located in the community and/or provide services to local residents.

I’m a business owner. How can I get on next year’s ballot? We rely solely on readers to select or write in their pick for each category. If your business wasn’t a top vote-getter in last year’s contest, it may not have been listed on this year’s ballot. But if voters wrote in your business this year and it received a significant number of votes, your business could be listed on next year’s ballot, even if your business wasn’t a finalist in the current year’s contest.

I’m a winner! How do I purchase a framed cover?

Winners can request a free digital copy of the Best of 2021 magazine cover design, which also indicates your winning category and your business or organization name. Winners can also purchase a framed award certificate. (The framed award certificate is 14 x 17 inches and features a black wood frame.)

The cost is $95 per framed award certificate and includes shipping and handling.

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The annual Best of issue of Woodbury Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local products, the best of Minnesota Grown, the best natural and organic meats and produce and so on. And of course, I also deal in recipes—lots and lots of recipes.

Of all the many hundreds of recipes I’ve written in just the last 10 years with Kowalski’s, I’ve only ever named two of them “Bests.” One is an outstanding pot roast, the other is a phenomenal grilled chicken. While I’d like to take all of the credit for just how superb these dishes are, they win mostly on the basis of ingredients.

The roast is made with the very best beef, Akaushi, and the chicken is from Gerber’s Amish Farm. But that’s often the case with recipes: More ingredients and more complicated techniques don’t make for better food. The secret to better food is simple: Start with the best ingredients.

Find Perron’s recipe for Best-Ever Grilled Chicken on page 18.

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A favorite drink in our great state for decades on end—the bootlegger cocktail was supposedly created at a country club during the prohibition. No matter where it was invented, this minty drink is truly a Minnesota staple.

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Research indicates the most successful training for dogs incorporates a food or toy/play reward. Most dogs are food motivated but some would rather play with a tug toy or ball. Both can be positive rewards. The key is the reward needs to be “high value.” Something that will motivate your dog to do what you ask to get the reward. I believe dogs deserve to be rewarded for good behavior every day. Once the desired behavior is learned, rewarding your dog for a sit reinforces your dog’s willingness to sit when you ask him the next time. Do not reward every sit, but randomly to keep the behavior positively in place. Keep low calorie healthy treats available to access anytime your dog displays good behavior.

Pet Parent Question: My dog is quite finicky about treats.

Do you have any suggestions for a high value treat?

Answer: I have shared your experience. Once I brought a baked popover to an agility class because that is what motivated my dog at the time. Human food like cooked chicken, hotdogs, peanut butter and cheese are all good options for training. Watch your dog and if he/she indicates a preference for a particular food make note of that.

For everyday rewards, keep a bowl of treats available to share with your dog throughout the day. There are many low calorie healthy “dog” treats to pick from.

Donna Chicone is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker and advocate for dogs. She lives in Woodbury. You might find her engaged in pet-assisted therapy work; superpetparent.com

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Submerge chicken in brine; cover and let soak in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes or up to one hour. Pat chicken thoroughly dry with paper towels. Very lightly brush chicken with oil; season with pepper. If desired, sprinkle chicken with rub. Preheat both sides of grill to high. Cook chicken, skin side down, with cover down until dark grill marks form and chicken releases easily from the grates (about four minutes); turn and cook four to five minutes more on next side until dark as well (turn legs and wings more to brown all sides).

Turn one side of grill off (or move coals to one side). Move all the chicken to the unlit side of the grill, as close to the heated side as possible but not directly over the flame (chicken pieces may touch; place ends of drumsticks and thin sides of breasts on top of thicker pieces to prevent overcooking).

Place foil pan over both the chicken and the hot side of the grill to create a gentle convective heat over the chicken. Cook chicken with cover down, turning occasionally, until it reaches 160 degrees F (20–25 min.). Remove from heat. If desired, toss hot chicken with sauce or glaze. Cover with foil and let stand five to 10 minutes (chicken should reach 165 degrees F during this rest) before serving.

TASTY TIP Make a brine by combining 2 qts. water with ⅓ cup each kosher salt and sugar.

You can warm some of the water to help dissolve the salt and sugar, but be sure to completely chill brine before using.

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Brick by Brick Paint expert provides tips for homeowners.

AT THIS STAGE of the pandemic, a fair amount of homeowners have given the interiors of their homes a glow-up, a redo, a transformation—call it what you will. But all that efforts begs the question—now what?

Head outside, take a few steps back, and give a long, hard look at the home’s exterior. Even brick facades and fireplace chimneys can get in line for a makeover. Before you pop the paint can or hire a painting crew, Jon Nelson of Hirschfield's provides some valuable

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insight into painting brick.

To start, the brick should be properly cleaned. “A scrub brush, hot soapy water or possibly a ‘no-rinse’ cleaner will help you thoroughly clean the surface,” Nelson says. “It is important to let the brick fully dry after this before continuing with the project.”

Now, it’s time paint. “The first coat when painting brick should always be a primer,” Nelson says. “This will help your topcoat seal and bond properly.”

He recommends using a 100 percent

acrylic masonry primer and allowing it to completely dry before applying two coats of a latex topcoat. Nelson recommends Housecoat, which comes in flat and low luster sheens and can be tinted any desired color.

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) weighs in, noting that paint used on brick masonry walls should be “durable, easy to apply and have good adhesive characteristics. It should be porous if applied on exterior masonry, thereby permitting the wall to breathe and pre-

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venting the trapping of free moisture behind the paint film.”

Nelson says paint is best applied on brick with a heavier nap roller if spraying the brick is not an option. “If the brick has already been painted, I would still recommend following the above procedure even if it seems to be in good repair,” he says. “If done correctly, painted brick will last just as long as other painted surfaces.” And these recommendations can be used for chimneys, as well.

The BIA also has recommendations when it comes to new masonry. “As a general rule, new clay masonry is seldom painted. It is difficult to justify the extra expenditure for initial and future painting,” it notes. “However, if for any reason painting new masonry is desired, there are a few precautions necessary for reasonable success. Do not wash new clay masonry walls with acid cleaning solutions. Acid reactions can result in paint failures. Use alkali-resistant paints.”

(This might be the time to connect with a painting professional or contractor.)

If homeowners decided to go the painted brick route, the paint color should fall within the color scheme of the rest of the home’s exterior. Consider the colors of the window and door trims, flashing, gutters and even the roof. There are, however, a few popular colors that Nelson highlights, including a dark gray like Benjamin Moore's Iron Mountain (213430) or a bright white called Chantilly Lace (OC-65).

What’ the upshot of painting exterior brick? “Painting your brick can be a great way to modernize the look of your home,” Nelson says. “That being said, exposed brick is still an extremely appealing look.”

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• Sign Language, Spanish, Character Education, LANA & Music enrichment classes included in tuition.

• Individual attention and caring teachers encourage hands-on exploration and social interaction in a safe and engaging environment.

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All Dolled Up Accentuate your natural beauty with new beauty trends.

WITH AN EMPHASIS on ease and comfort, a more natural approach to beauty is taking the world by storm.

Shifting from glamorous contoured statements to “no makeup, makeup” looks, people are turning to simple personal care approaches and clean remedies to enhance their natural beauty and embrace their unique physical characteristics.

Taking this minimal approach has encouraged individuals to turn to time-friendly and product-sensitive solutions such as a wide range of skincare products, plus semi-permanent eyebrow and lash treatments like laminations, lash lifts, lash extensions and tints.

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done, it makes all the difference in the world,” owner of Woodbury’s Amazing Lash Paula Sattler says. “People wear less makeup when they have these services because they already look great, and they don’t have to do anything extra.”

Though trends are always changing, Sattler explains that, despite these cultural shifts, natural elements such as your hair will always be of focus. “Eyelashes and brows go beyond the trends, things within in them will change but the actual services are a lasting thing it will be here forever,” she says.

See how the latest natural beauty fads for eyebrows and lashes may fit with your busy lifestyle.

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• Eyebrow Lamination: Essentially a perm for your eyebrows, the process of lamination consists of the straightening and smoothing of your hairs to give you a thicker and more texturized look.

Trimming away the stragglers and applying a perm solution to hold them in place, this service provides you with fuller brows for up to eight weeks.

• Tint: Providing definition to the brows, a tint is a semi-permanent dye treatment, helping to enhance, shape and unify your brows with the rest of your hair on your head and eyelashes.

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• Extensions: Enhancing the look of your natural lashes, the extensions are seamlessly adhered to each individual lash to provide you with a fuller and thicker look that eliminates the need to wear mascara for up to three weeks. (Touch ups are available in between refills.)

With a goal of complementing your eye and face shape, Sattler says the specialists use standard styles as a guide to create a look that best suits the clients preferences and physical characteristics.

Standard Styles at Amazing Lash Sexy: Longer extensions on the outside edge of the eyes to create a cateye like appearance.

Cute: Placement of the extensions at the center of your lash line to make your eyes appear larger and more open.

Natural: Placement of the extensions following the natural shape of the eye, encouraging a more subtle and gradual flare at the outer corner.

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• Lash Lift: Physically elevating your natural lashes, a lift is a deep conditioning treatment working to nourish, strengthen and boost the curl of your existing hair for up to six weeks.

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D E PA R T M E N T S » S H O P S & R E TA I L

Officially Online Woodbury Patina continues to be a gift shopping hub for the community.

BY MEGHAN BISHOP

PHOTO BY CHRIS EMEOTT

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC has devastated small businesses across the country, but local retailer Patina, a business that has been serving the Twin Cities for over 25 years, has continued to be a hub for all things home décor, gifts and more through their online order services.

During the midst of the pandemic in 2020, Patina experienced shipping delays and vendor relations falling through more than ever due to the pandemic’s economic consequences.

“It’s been challenging for a lot of retailers,” says Karin Tappero, district manager of Patina. “I think in terms of support from our community, early on when everything opened back up in Minnesota,

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it was really important for not only our customers but our team to feel like they were coming back to a safe environment.”

Before Minnesota implemented a mask mandate, Tappero says Patina changed its own policies to require masks for workers and for shoppers.

“We’ve been able to keep everyone safe and healthy which is a blessing,” Tappero says.

And though the store once had to shutter its doors due to quarantine mandates, Patina reopened with the sole options of curbside pickup and shipping. In order to implement the new services, the Patina team had to create a website, which Tappero says was not previously necessary, since the business has always

thrived off the local community and tended to attract new customers via word-of-mouth.

Before the newly created website was live, Tappero says she received multiple emails from customers asking if they could purchase gift cards; other emails inquired about other ways to help during the shutdown.

Though Patina has had success with the online ordering services, Tappero says in-person retail shopping has been picking back up, partially since the easing of government restrictions. “[The Minnesota] governor has done a really good job of communicating to the public that retail [shopping] is a safe thing,” Tappero says.

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Patina will continue to keep its online ordering option available, since it has allowed more accessibility for customer purchases and has opened up inventory to new customers who haven’t shopped prior to the pandemic.

“The curbside and shipping options are still something we want to offer for those people that are either apprehensive or it’s just a convenience for them,” Tappero says. “We want to offer a great experience for a wide audience.”

Although the online version of the store has helped keep the shop running, word-of-mouth has been, and will continue to be, Patina’s strong suit when it comes to bringing in new business.

“We want to feel like we are part of the community and, not only, have new people discover us every day, but look forward to seeing the same people come in week after week,” Tappero says.

“Because we know they live down the street or they can come in with their dog and get a treat.”

The past few months, Patina has finally started to see in-store foot traffic getting back to normal.

“Things are looking up everywhere in the world,” Tappero says.

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Have a Ball Make the most of summer with some super fun yard games.

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MAKE THE MOST of the warm, sunshine-filled days and elevate your fun in the comfort of your own backyard. Start a socially distant lawn game tournament with others to make it competitive or simply enjoy a leisurely game with your friends and family. With these unique twists on classic games, and larger-thanlife activities, you are sure to have a ball.

GIANT JENGA

Take turns removing the wood blocks from different levels of the tower using only hand. If the block is successfully removed, place it on the top of the tower to add to its height and eventually create new levels to remove from. The premise of the game is to keep the tower from tumbling over. Create your own version by cutting 54 2x4 sanded wood blocks. $58.95; Available for purchase at Home Depot, 8334 Tamarack Village.

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LADDER TOSS

Spaced 15 feet apart, opponents on each side toss three bolas (two golf balls attached by a nylon rope) toward the opposing three-step ladder. Each step is worth a number of points and the last bolas to remain on the ladder after each round is added to the total. The first person to get to 21 wins. $34.99–$54.99; Available at Frattallone’s Ace Hardware, 1750 Weir Drive.

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A game that intertwines the skill of frisbee golf with the rules of horseshoe, two players will take turns throwing a frisbee into the designated bin to get to a total of 21 points. If you are a more advanced thrower, try throwing the disc in the slit of the container for an instant and automatic win. Create your own basic version using large plastic bins or planters and cut a 3x12 slit for the instant win. $39.99; Available for purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods, 8292 Tamarack Village, and Cabela’s, 8400 Hudson Road.

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Leroy and Karen Longworth play a game of Lawn Dice with their children, Logan, Dylan, Colton and Kaden.

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SPIKEBALL

This active game is similar to a game of volleyball without the standing net.

Two teams gather in a circle around the hula hoop-sized net that stands at ankle level. The first player serves the ball into the net so that it ricochets up toward the opponents. With up to three hits to return the ball, the volley will continue until one team fails to return the ball back to the net. The first team to get to 21 wins! With a portable and adjustable net, players can create their ideal conditions for the game whether it is on grass, the driveway or the beach. Players can also adjust the degree of bounce that the ball will endure. $59.99; Available for purchase at Dick's Sporting Goods, 8292 Tamarack Village, and Cabela’s, 8400 Hudson Road.

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BUCKET BALL

It is like your classic pong game but bigger! Set up six buckets in the shape of a triangle for each team and take turns throwing the ball into the opposing bins.

The team with no buckets left standing wins. Create your own homemade version using 12 buckets and a medium-sized ball that fits inside. $39.97; Available for purchase at Cabela’s, 8400 Hudson Road.

LAWN DICE

With countless variations and endless games, giant lawn dice are the perfect lawn game for family events, graduation parties, camping and more. Play a largerthan-life version of the classic board game Yahtzee or Yarkle, the yard game version of the once popular Facebook game Farkle! $29.99; Available to purchase at Cabela's, 8400 Hudson Road.

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BEST OF 2021 We reveal your top picks for the people, places and things that make Woodbury such a great place to live, work and visit.

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Though I may be biased, I like to say that Woodbury is truly one of the best communities in the metro area. From excellent schools—three of which rank in the top 10 high schools in the state—and good governance, to its convenient location near the Twin Cities as well as the state border, plus its excellent shops, local business owners and eateries, Woodbury has a lot going for it.

Though you will find repeat favorites, you will also notice some newcomers. So here they are—your top picks that make Woodbury home.

FO O D A N D R E STAU RA N TS

HOME AND GARDENS

Best Takeout / Curbside

Best Builder

1. Angelina’s Kitchen 2. The Tavern Grill 3. Tamarack Tap Room

Best Outdoor Dining 1. The Tavern Grill 2. Tamarack Tap Room 3. The Wick*

1. Custom One Homes 2. Creative Homes 3. Cardinal Homebuilders

Best Remodeler

1. Ispiri 2. J&J Remodelers LLC 3. Cardinal Remodelers

Best Restaurant

Best Interior Designer

Best Tavern / Bar / Brewery

Best Landscape Designer

1. Angelina’s Kitchen 2. The Tavern Grill 3. Crave

1. The Tavern Grill 2. Tamarack Tap Room 3. O’Malley’s Irish Pub

Best Breakfast

1. Keys Café & Bakery 2. Woodbury Café 3. Ze’s Diner *Formerly T. Morris Pub and Grill at Prestwick.

1. Pomegranate Designs 2. Interior Impressions 3. Merriment

1. Warner’s Outdoors Solutions 2. Northwoods Landscaping and Design 3. Ispiri

Best Nursery / Garden Center

1. Gertens, Inver Grove Heights 2. Whispering Gardens, Cottage Grove 3. Frattallone’s Ace Hardware

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Best Home Furnishings / Décor Store

H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S

Best Fitness Studio / Yoga Studio / Gym 1. Life Time 2. Woodbury YMCA 3. Orangetheory Fitness

Best Dental Practice

1. Woodbury Dental Care 2. Salute Dental 3. Park Dental

Best Dermatology Practice

1. Dermatology Consultants 2. Pinnacle Dermatology* 3. My Dermatologist, Inver Grove Heights

1. Henseler & Kocian Orthodontics 2. Horton Orthodontics 3. Dunn Orthodontics

Best Chiropractic Practice 1. Woodbury Family Chiropractic 2. Woodbury Spine Wellness Center 3. ChiroWay

Best Pediatric Practice

1. Central + Priority Pediatrics 2. M Health Fairview Clinic, Tamarack 3. Family Achievement Center

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Best Doggy Daycare / Kennel

1. Hudson Road Animal Hospital 2. Paws Unleashed 3. Animal Inn Pet Resort and Spa, Lake Elmo

Best Private Preschool / Childcare

1. Radiance Medspa 2. Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery 3. Ideal Image

1. New Life Academy 2. St. Ambrose of Woodbury Early Childhood Education Center 3. Primrose School of Woodbury

Best Salon / Spa

Best Law Firm

Best Medspa

1. Spalon Montage 2. Salon Ultimo 3. Salon Elite

*Formerly SkinSpeaks Advancements in Dermatology and Spa M.D.

S H O P S A N D R E TA I L

Best Orthodontic Practice

K I D S A N D FA M I LY

Best Apparel Boutique

1. Mainstream Boutique 2. Francesca’s 3. Primp

1. Meshbesher & Spence, Oakdale 2. Baumann Law Office 3. Sjoberg & Tebelius, P.A.

Best Veterinary Practice

1. Hudson Road Animal Hospital 2. Woodbury Animal Hospital 3. Valley Creek Road Animal Hospital

Best Learning / Tutoring Center

Best Gift Shop

1. Sylvan Learning of Woodbury 2. Peace of Mind Early Education Center 3. Mathnasium

Best Florist

Best Place for Kids’ Activities

1. Patina 2. Kowalski’s Market 3. The Woods

1. Sweet Peas Floral 2. Woodlane Flowers 3. Kowalski’s Market

Best Specialty Foods / Kitchen Store

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1. HOM Furniture 2. Schneiderman’s Furniture 3. The Woods

1. St. Paul Eye Clinic 2. Associated Eye Care 3. Woodbury Eye Care Clinic

W O O D B U R Y

1. Saint Therese of Woodbury 2. Oak Meadows Senior Living 3. Woodbury Senior Living

Best Eye Practice

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Best Senior Living Residence

1. Woodbury Parks and Recreation 2. HealthEast Sports Center 3. Woodbury YMCA

1. Kowalski’s Market 2. Nothing Bundt Cakes 3. Dorothy Ann Bakery & Café

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r. Erik Davis DDS and his wife Amy are proud Minnesotans who once experienced the brilliant beauty of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, while on vacation in Iceland. It’s this deep appreciation for life here in the northland that partly inspired Davis to name his Woodbury dental practice Aurora Dentistry. There are framed photos Davis took of the Northern Lights on display in his clinic where visitors are welcomed into a comfortable and professional space and treated like family.

Minnesota born and raised, Davis attended dental school at the University of Minnesota and has spent time helping patients at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System and in various community dental clinics as well as in private practice. Now, married to a Woodbury native and father to an energetic toddler, Davis is

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settling into Woodbury where he purchased a private dental practice from well-regarded local dentists Drs. Martin and Julie Clasen DDS who plan to remain a part of Davis’s Aurora Dentistry team. “A wonderful tradition has been built here,” says Davis who is excited to focus on the future and to be another resource who helps patients feel comfortable and contribute to their overall wellbeing.

Davis was drawn to dentistry after having experienced extensive dental work on his own smile, including surgery and braces.

He says the “fix” for his dental issues involved a surgeryintensive approach and that if minor adjustments had not been overlooked when he was younger, his treatment plan may have gone easier.

“I have so much respect for the specialists who helped me

get where I am now,” says Davis, “and my experience gave me an appreciation for really being meticulous with kids and to fully diagnose what’s going on as early as possible, noting where little tweaks can make a big difference.

Treating kids at younger ages may seem too early to parents, but the goal is to get teeth in generally the right spots in order to prevent bigger problems that require more extensive treatments later on. I’ve always wanted to be someone who could figure out how to help others not go through what I went through.” Also, Davis’s volunteer work with high-needs children through organizations like the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile has given him insight and experience into an oral care approach that is light-hearted and fun.

Davis carries his forwardthinking dental care philosophy

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through to his adult patients in ways that are preservative; creating treatment plans that maintain the strength and health of what’s going well and require minimally invasive procedures that don’t compromise the entire body or foundation of any tooth.

Most importantly, Aurora Dentistry provides patients with more than just cleanings. Davis contributes to his patients’ overall wellbeing, making sure they are generally healthy with exams that check the head and neck, and include discussions about nutrition and sleep.

Rebuilding a smile can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Davis says, “I had a patient that I got to know well, who came in with some pretty big cavities and was embarrassed, and who had put off another dentist’s recommended treatment because it was cost prohibitive. I prefer to determine a patient’s overall needs including what’s workable. I provided a customized treatment plan that was a more conservative option but worked better for the patient financially.”

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She was happy to learn that an alternative approach was possible, that a dentist like Davis can save a tooth from bigger, more costly treatments. Davis says this ultraconservative approach takes time to complete well but it’s about the patient and “this was the best treatment option for her, and it was wonderful to see the transformation and how much more confident she was with her smile.”

Aurora Dentistry is equipped to address many levels of dental care, from preventative to restorative, including advanced procedures that can be done in-house. “We are fortunate to be part of a wonderful dental community,” says Davis, who is president-elect of the Minnesota Dental Association St. Paul district and who collaborates with many local specialists. That said, Aurora Dentistry has invested in cutting-edge clinic resources including a full surgical suite, laser technology, scanning for Invisalign aligners (alleviating the need for impressions) and in-office milling for same-day crowns. From fillings to dental implants, much

can be accomplished comfortably at Aurora Dentistry where they’ve even invested in quiet tools so patients can receive treatment without the anxiety-inducing hum you might remember from years past.

“It’s our goal to continue building on our knowledge base in order to provide the best dental care in a calming and comfortable setting,” says Davis.

It’s also important to Davis that he focus on community initiatives and giving back to the Woodbury community. So, be sure to say, “Hello” when you see him out and about supporting community events. And don’t hesitate to give Aurora Dentistry a call if you or your family would benefit from more personalized dental care.

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M OV I E M A D N E S S

Nathan Block

Woodbury 10 Theatre weathers a wave of shutdowns with community support.

The delicious smell of hot, buttered popcorn; slurping of ices and the fizz of an ice-cold pop; laughter and chatter from friends and family. The typical movie-goer atmosphere is a unique one, and a cherished memory for most. For Nathan Block, owner of the Woodbury 10 Theatre, it has always been a treasure.

“I’ve always had a love of movie theaters and the exhibition industry,” Block says, noting his early beginnings in the theater scene at the University of Minnesota. The story of Woodbury 10, however, is different than most.

Built in 1993 by United Artists Theater Corporation (UA), and opened under the name UA Movies at Woodbury, the theater provided Woodbury with a family-friendly environment, but that quickly changed just a few years later.

“The theater industry went from the multiplex to the megaplex, so theaters had 16, 18 and 20 screens,” Block says.

UA closed the theater in 2003 and Metro Transit bought the property; Block and his business partner leased the property and opened the Woodbury 10 Theatre the following October.

But in March 2020, 17 years after the theater’s reopening, the doors were shuttered due to the pandemic.

“The first lockdown wasn’t a surprise …

I didn’t know what we were going to do, but I saw other businesses doing curbside pickup, so I got on the phone with city officials for people to buy concessions only,” Block says. “That really saved our bacon.”

Although the theater reopened in July 2020, it endured a second lockdown. “I thought it was the end,” Block says. “The weather was colder, and I thought no one would stand in the cold for popcorn … The sales did even better than in June. It saved us. I really couldn’t believe it.”

The theater is now reopened, and Block says they’ve been able to weather the storm.

“I’m grateful for every customer who walks through the door, whether that’s buying popcorn to take home or seeing a movie,” he says. “I will continue to fight to keep this movie theater open. I believe in movie theaters [and] the community aspect of being together.”

WOODBURY 10 THEATRE 1470 Queens Drive 651.731.0606; woodburytheatre.com

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Heather Fairbanks and her daughter Phoebe

F E M A L E FIT N E S S UpLift Guided Fitness celebrates over 15 years of providing fitness guidance to women.

When job share partners Jill Strand and Chris Radke left corporate America in 2005, the duo decided to focus on a shared passion: fitness.

“We wanted to support women in what we know and loved in health,” Radke says.

They opened UpLift Guided Fitness the same year, creating one of the first femaleonly fitness centers in Minnesota. The center focuses on each part of a women’s health and offers cardio and strength training, personal training, nutrition plans and group fitness classes.

Fifteen years after opening, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, UpLift had to shutter its doors twice, leaving Strand and Radke to rework their business.

Ultimately, they decided to bring their programs to the homes of members.

“We were in touch with our members a lot and we gave them online workouts. We had Zoom workouts, which gave the ladies something to do at home,” Strand says.

Radke adds, “We also included nutrition and exercise plans. They knew that we were here to support them in anyway.”

Now that the doors are back open, members are flooding in to continue their fitness journeys.

“Women love the ‘female-only’ part of Uplift … [And] beyond the exercise, the support that you’re surrounded by goes above and beyond the world of fitness,” Radke says. “We have a strong community of women here at Uplift.”

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TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF HEATHER FAIRBANKS; BOTTOM PHOTO BY KENDRA STONE

MASK MAKER How spare fabrics and elastic lead to the making of over 2,000 face masks.

Princess dresses, tiaras and plush unicorns. Just over a year ago, Heather Fairbanks was flying from city to city with her business The Whimsy Factory, creating eccentric experiences for kids around the country. However, once COVID-19 began, the Cottage Grove resident went from handing out tiaras to handing out face masks.

“Like everything in the beginning of COVID, you would try something to see what it’s like,” Fairbanks says. After digging out her sewing machine from the basement, and several different fabric scraps, she decided to give mask-making a go using the pattern preference released

by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

“The first ones were bad. They were so messy since I hadn’t done anything like that in a while,” she says.

It wasn’t long until Fairbanks ran out of the fabric and elastic scraps. Since craft stores were rapidly running out of materials (Fairbanks had placed over 200 orders, but each order was cancelled), she looked toward the community for help. “I had people step up who had materials on hand [and] they would drop off the materials at my house so I could make more masks,” she says.

Fairbanks would sew up to 200 masks per day during the highpoint of COVID, posting the masks on local Facebook groups with hopes to protect community members.

“I’m right on the border of Woodbury and Cottage Grove, so I wanted the whole area to have them,” she says. The masks were taped in envelopes throughout the front of Fairbanks’ house for contactless pickup. She also donated several masks to the Cottage Grove and Woodbury Police Explorers, Culver’s and other businesses that requested masks. In the end, she hand sewed and donated over 2,000 face masks.

“It was really fun … I had a pile of beautiful things,” Fairbanks says.

Although she has now retired from making face masks, she says it’s fun to see her creations out in public. “I get a kick out of it when I go out and see people wearing the masks I made … As a person who was mostly at home, this is what I could do to have an impact. To protect my community and those around me.”

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THANK YOU WOODBURY FOR THE NOMINATION OF

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DONATIONS FROM DUC’S “Be thankful. Be grateful. Do what you can to make the world a better place.”

For Duke Kim, community healing comes naturally. Kim, the owner of Duc’s Vietnamese, says he has been “paying it forward” through his restaurant for as long it has been open, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he decided to take things a step further.

“It just started as something really simple, by giving gift certificates to frontline workers,” Kim says. “If we could help with that little thing, one meal, that would mean a lot to me … I started to donate gift cards to different organizations working on the frontlines [and] when people would hear that, they would come in and give us extra money to pay it forward.”

During the brunt of the pandemic, Kim raised and donated over $5,000 to Second Harvest Heartland, as well as several $500 gift certificates to organizations such as Meals on Wheels. Now, Kim is still raising money for organizations, but also for frontline workers.

In March, Kim donated $500 to the local Trader Joes as a thank you to their essential workers; in April, Kim began to hand out snacks to Woodwind Hospital, the Woodbury Police and Fire Departments, and the public workers for the City of Woodbury.

“With all of the crisis happening, we have to get back to ... being kind,” Kim says. In March, after the traumatic deaths of eight people in Atlanta, six of which were women of Asian descent, Kim says Duc’s had their busiest day in months, thanks to a young local.

“I thought, ‘What’s going on?’ he says. “Well, a dad in Woodbury came in and told me, ‘Duke, my 9-year-old son wanted to eat at Duc’s because he wants to support you.’”

“We all could really learn from him …

To have him help the community and be so thoughtful ... We are just so blessed,” Kim says.

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Salon Elite celebrates 20 years of styling.

Twenty years ago, Nikki Schmidt had a dream of opening her own salon. This year, Schmidt and her team are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Woodbury’s own Salon Elite.

“It was my dream to have a salon and I never knew what that would look like,” Schmidt says. “But over the past 20 years, I’ve realized it’s rewarding to help service providers grow in our industry [and] Woodbury is an awesome community for that.”

While Schmidt’s team was unable to celebrate due to COVID-19, she says there’s room for an “extra-special celebration” a year from now. And though Schmidt says it was nerve wracking to be closed during the pandemic, the commu-

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“The community really stepped up … We really felt the love,” she says.

“It’s been challenging [but] everyone embraced it … We get constant feedback that we’re doing a great job and customers feel safe when they come in.”

Salon Elite, a full-service family hair salon, recently expanded to a larger location and now offers spa services, skin and lash treatments, and waxing.

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GO ON A UNIQUE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR THESE BRONZE SCULPTURES AROUND TOWN.

Scavenging for Sculptures All around Woodbury, one can see statues of children dancing, playing and reading, dogs walking across a branch and even an eagle preparing to takeoff. These bronze statues are trademarks of our community, yet there is a mystery behind these elusive works of art.

The statues are privately owned and maintained, according to Jamie Thoen, administrative assistant with the City of Woodbury’s community development team, but the statues

have been a staple in the community for years.

“It is very intriguing,” Thoen says. And though there is no official map or location finder for the statues, Woodbury Heritage Society vice president Bill Schrankler helped to locate each of the 13 statues across town, which Thoen says will be “a great thing for many to enjoy learning from.”

So grab your keys and your camera, and head out on a sculpture scavenger hunt.

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LOCATION ONE:

CROWN VILLA APARTMENTS, 7260 GUIDER DRIVE Find an array of statues in the heart of Woodbury at the Crown Villa Apartments.

With six of 13 statues, you will check off over half of the list and get in a good walk doing so.

OO A bench with two children reading atop it.

OO Five children play, climb and hang off a broken tree branch.

OO A boy sits atop a tree with a treehouse attached to it.

OO A boy pushes a girl on a swing.

OO Two children smile at each other while sharing a tree swing.

OO Five children climb, play and swing on a tree.

LOCATION TWO:

THE BARRINGTON APARTMENTS, 7255 GUIDER DRIVE Find a few playful pups at the Barrington Apartments.

OO Two dogs climb a tree branch.

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LOCATION THREE:

TAMARACK VILLAGE MALL, 8390 TAMARACK VILLAGE Find children playing and riding on the backs of turtles at the Tamarack Village rotunda.

OO Two turtles, one carrying a child and one carrying luggage, with three children playing alongside them.

LOCATION FOUR:

DANCING WATERS DEVELOPMENT, VALLEY CREEK ROAD Check off more of your scavenger list around Dancing Waters. Find three playful statues around the housing development OO Five children dance and play.

OO Two children sit atop a log bench.

OO A boy lays down to read a book.

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COMMUNITY GRANT MATCH CHALLENGE IS ON! Since 2003, The Woodbury Community Foundation has been awarding grants to deserving community organizations.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Ewing-Hrastich family, as well as some anonymous donors, we have a grant match opportunity over $5,000 to help toward our total goal of $20,000 in grants for 2021.

In 2020, our Community Grant recipients (who are pictured above) included Community Thread Holiday Hope to improve community health and well-being for youth, families and individuals in need during the holidays; Woodbury Leadership Academy for an outdoor classroom for youth development to learn safely during COVID; Woodbury for Justice & Equality to promote racial equity and inclusion in the city of Woodbury; Tubman to provide legal services to help victims of domestic violence; Woodbury Math & Science Academy for internet upgrades for student distance learning and public health; to the Rotary Club of Woodbury and 50

Woodbury Public School district 833 to increase mental health services for students during COVID; and Youth Service & St Croix Family Center for building community by helping students around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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THROWBACK FUN Vali-Hi Drive-In celebrates 55 years of movies.

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around the Twin Cities, brings ‘60s neon vibes with a side of popcorn and summer breeze. Celebrating 55 years of family fun, Vali-Hi offers double features, concessions and a retro arcade—a space that’s usually open, but has been closed due to COVID-19.

With a nostalgic atmosphere for movie-goers, especially those who grew up before the time of streaming and mainstream movie theaters, Vali-Hi welcomes families for a “vintage” night out.

In normal circumstances, Vali-Hi’s lawn can fit up to 800 cars—making room for dozens of spectators. Larry Osterman, Vali-Hi manager, says the drive-in has space for 400 cars to ensure safe social-distancing.

Once the sun is set, movie trailers are flipped on, while attendees cuddle up with blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray—a drive-in must! For hungry attendees,

popcorn, candy and Vali-Hi’s classic foot-long hot dogs are available at the concession stand.

Although Vali-Hi has been closed since last fall, their COVID-safe protocols have transferred over to this summer. Only one person per car can go to concessions at a time and chairs must be in front of one’s vehicle, not on the sides. Osterman adds that visitors can bring boom boxes or use their car radios for sound.

Though Vali-Hi has been open since spring, Osterman says the hope is to continue to provide a fun—and safe—community experience for all.

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ing, a movie and games, and kids will be painting an emoji. Recommended ages 5–10. $35. 5:30–8 p.m. Color Me Mine, 9140 Hudson Road; 651.717.5663; woodbury.colormemine.com

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Colby Lake 5k

Get out and enjoy a run on this nice summer day! The first of three races happening in Woodbury this summer, the Colby Lake 5k circles Colby Lake on all paved trails. This trail is an easy run with minimal elevation gain. Other races include the Wilmes Lake 4 Mile and the Markgrafs Lake 10K. All ages. Ticket prices vary. 7:30–10 a.m. Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road; runsignup. com/race/events/mn/woodbury

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Grab a friend and sign up for this summer’s Edgewater Park Adult Tennis League!

Choose your skill level and play against community members with the same tennis experience as yourself. Tournament play will take place every Thursday through the end of August. Ages 18 and over. $78/player. Edgewater Park, 3100 Edgewater Drive; 651.714.3500; woodburymn.gov

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Taste of MN Foodtruck Fair

July 16. Ages 21 and over. Free entry.

6–9 p.m. Wild Bills Sports Saloon, 546 Commons Drive; 651.357.1050; wildbillssportssaloon-woodbury.com

Come taste the bold flavors of Minnesota! Food trucks from around the Twin Cities are ready to bring authentic and diverse foods to you at the Taste of MN Fair. Bring your appetite and join the festivities. All ages. Prices vary per vendor.

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9–10 Twin Cities Antiquarian Book Fair

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in mind, the Twin Cities Antiquarian Book Fair returns this year, offering high-quality books and book-related items and a slew of knowledgeable book dealers to chat with. All ages. $7 or free with student ID. July 9, 3–7 p.m.; July 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Schoenecker Arena at the University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul; twincities antiquarianbookfair.wordpress.com

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The Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Though the raspberry fields are gone, the city of Hopkins still celebrates! With fireworks, live music, kids’ activities and a Grande Day Parade this festival has every-

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Beer Run at Alloy Brewing

Enjoy running? Love beer? Then this event is for you—starting and ending at Alloy Brewing, runners weave through the surrounding area and wait for a beer at the end. Runners also receive swag items. Ages 21 and over. $30. Alloy Brewing, 2700 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids; 763.432.0939; alloybrewingcompany.com

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JULY 15 5:30–9 P.M. Featuring the top mixologists in the Twin Cities, plus both local and national distilleries, the Ninth Annual Fine Spirits Classic is an interactive, exciting taste of the Cities’ best sips. Ages 21 and up.

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Fairgrounds for contests and horse showcases. You can also hear from local equitation experts, trainers and clinicians on horse training, care and maintenance. Best of all, free pony and wagon rides. All Ages. $11 for ages 13 plus, $7 for ages 6–12 and free for ages 5 and under.

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Got a frenzy for trains? Stop by the Twin Cities Railroad Museum exhibit at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Railroad replicas of all sizes will be featured! You can find collectables from toy trains to Minnesota railroad memorabilia. Or grab a magazine, vintage print or poster. All Ages. $6 for ages 8 and up, free for ages 7 and under. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Minnesota

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24–25 Stillwater Flea and Craft Market Crafter and goods vendors from the local area will be setting up shop this summer to offer you the best of homemade products and homegrown produce! Support local makers and make a trip to the market The flea market will be held once a month until September. All ages.

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Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5k

Take a beautiful 5k, 10k or 10-mile run through seven of Richfield’s best parks. Benefitting Wood Lake Nature Center for 18 years, event proceeds go toward supporting the center’s environmental education partnership with local district schools. Register online for virtual or in-person runs.

All ages. $30–65. 7–11 a.m. Richfield Ice Arena, 2200 W. 66th St., Richfield; 612.861.9700; richfieldmn.gov

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Year in Review Celebrate each distinctive cover of Woodbury Magazine that led up to the Best of Woodbury 2021. Cheers!

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Famous Foods EAT LIKE A MINNESOTAN WITH THESE NORTH STAR STATE FAVORITES.

BY HAILEY ALMSTED

PHOTOS BY CHRIS EMEOTT

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The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though Minnesota has numerous trademarks, its culinary scene is also unlike any other.

We’re no stranger to comfort foods (I’m talking about you, tater tot hotdish!) and easy-to-make meals, but Minnesota also offers unexpected discoveries, such as Indigenous and Asian foods, and crave-worthy dishes. So though our favorite foods may be off the beaten path, these triedand-true favorites are tasty, homecooked and quintessentially Minnesotan.

DESSERT BARS

Cut like a brownie with ingredients like a cookie, dessert bars are something special to Minnesota.

They can be fruity, like lemon and cherry pie bars, or salty, such as salted caramel bars. They can be cereal-based or peanut-butter based, like the beloved “Scotcheroos” (find the recipe on page 63) or “Special K Bars.”

Find dessert bars at the high school cafeteria, small group or around the dinner table. The options are truly endless.

Find a variety of dessert bars at Nadia Cakes, 429 Commerce Drive; 651.314.4444; nadiacakes.com.

PHO

Minnesota is home to a large Hmong and Vietnamese community, which has made our great state a hot spot for pho (pronounced “fuh”).

Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, is filled with rice noodles, vegetables, spices and meats.

It is a national obsession and Minnesota is lucky to have several delicious pho spots and varieties around the Twin cities. Whether you are craving traditional pho or a modern variation, there’s a bowl for it all.

Find traditional Vietnamese pho at Duc’s Restaurant, 783 Radio Drive #100B; 651.735.1044; ducsrestaurants.com.

JUICY LUCY

First place prize for the most controversial Minnesota staple goes to the Juicy Lucy. There are debates about who first invented the delicious cheese-stuffed burger—was it Matt’s Bar or the 5-8 Club? Both bars, each located on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, say it was their claim to fame.

Though we will not choose a side, Juicy Lucy’s are a must-try for any visitor or locale, just try not to scorch your mouth on the first bite!

Find a juicy “Suzy” at Ze’s Diner, 2190 Eagle Creek Lane; 651.436.7196; zesdiner.com.

HOTDISH

Casserole, stew, meat pie. This traditional dish has a hundred different names, but true Minnesotans only call it by one: hotdish.

From church gatherings to family reunion, you betcha you will see this three-ingredient dish—a starch, a meat and a vegetable, to name the three.

Green bean hotdish, tater tot hotdish, hamburger hotdish are some of the favored.

Typically served at the major holidays—and whenever you need some comfort food—it’s the easiest (and tastiest!) homemade dish.

Even if you have favorite recipes, you might just find a new favorite hotdish recipe from Jerry’s Foods, 7760 Hargis Parkway; 651.458.0240; jerrysfoods.com.

LEFSE

Potatoes, flour, cream and butter. The simple ingredients make up lefse, a traditional Norwegian flatbread often served with butter, sugar (white or brown—the latter is traditional) and cinnamon during the holiday season.

Traditional lefse can also be served with lingonberry sauce— another Norwegian favorite—or topped with salty foods, including smoked salmon, spiced meat, cheese, onions or mustard. Sweet or savory, the choice is yours.

However you choose to serve lefse, always be sure to include the most important topping: butter.

Find premade lefse at Lunds & Byerlys, 7050 Valley Creek Plaza; 651.999.1200; lundsandbyerlys.com.

WILD RICE SOUP

Wild rice has been a staple in Minnesota for

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hundreds of years, dating back to the traditions of the Anishinaabe (Indigenous tribes including the Odawa, Saulteaux, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, OjiCree and Algonquin peoples).

Though wild rice, “good berry,” is a nutritious grain, it was originally gathered during the wild rice moon and has since been a crucial ingredient in Indigenous and Minnesotan foods. From chicken wild rice soup to wild rice pilaf, there are endless ways to use this wholesome grain.

Find a cup of chicken wild rice soup at Keys Café and Bakery, 1750 Weir Drive; 651.731.5397; keyscafe.com.

PORKETTA

Scour through your collection of cookbooks, index cards and church recipes, and you might just find a recipe for porketta (also known as porchetta). Made popular in the Iron Range from Italian immigrant miners, porketta is pulled pork seasoned with fennel and garlic cooked to perfection in the crockpot.

You’ll find Minnesota’s favorite porketta at the 108-year-old Sunrise Bakery in the Iron Ranges, but there are plenty of delicious options closer to the metro area.

Find Bub’s porketta at Bub’s Aussie Gourmet Pies, 9939 Hudson Blvd. N.; 651.493.9528; bubsaussiepies.com.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Eastern Europeans have been settling in Minnesota since the 1800s and immigrants brought over an abundance of delicious foods and recipes—including polish sausage.

You have probably dug into a Kramarczuk polish sausage at a Twins game, but their northeast Minneapolis establishment has been serving polish sausage for over 60 years. Looking for a bite

of warmth a little closer to home?

Check your local deli or butcher for delicious polish sausage.

Find polish sausage at Von Hanson’s Meats, 8470 City Centre Drive #106; 651.578.2944; vonhansons.com.

HAMM’S BEER

Hamm’s—once a household name in the 1950s through the 1980s—has been the choice of Minnesotans since Theodore Hamm first arrived in St. Paul from Germany, who had a goal to create a high-quality American brew.

First brewed in 1865, Hamm’s Brew has been a staple for Minnesotans for over a century—and its resurgence is just beginning. The popular beer is still brewed in its traditional ways according to the Hamm’s Beer website, from the “purest water and the choicest barley malt, grain and hops.”

Find a cold can of Hamm’s beer at O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 1775 Radio Drive; 651.578.7007; omalleys-pub.com.

WALLEYE

We are the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and we have just the dish to prove it: walleye. It is the official state fish and the most popular fish dish. It is also the perfect complement to many traditional dishes, including wild rice (see above) or served between two artisan buns as a burger.

Head up to the North Shore for a fresh catch of the day or head to local restaurants (and grocers!) to grab a meal that’s just a bit closer to home.

Find cracker crusted walleye at Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack Village; 651.330.2889; tamaracktaproom.com.

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This no-fail recipe pairs well with hearty soup, salad or entrées.

—Renée Stewart-Hester • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 Tbsp. baking powder • Kosher salt • 12 oz. beer (Try Hamm’s, and Harp Lager works well, too.)

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• ¼ cup honey • 6 Tbsp. cold salted butter (sliced into 8 pieces) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter. Add flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl. Pour in the beer and add honey. Mix until combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the butter slices on top of the dough. Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top of the bread is lightly browned. (halfbakedharvest.com)

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This easy-to-make and addictive scotcheroo recipe is delicious marriage of peanut butter and Rice Krispies.

—Hailey Almsted Scotcheroo bars: • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup light corn syrup • 1 cup creamy peanut butter • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Topping: • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1 cup butterscotch chips

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To make the scotcheroo bars: In a large saucepan, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Remove from heat and, while still warm, add peanut butter. Stir to incorporate. Add Rice Krispies and stir to combine. Pour mixture into a well-greased 9x13 pan. Spread mix evenly throughout the pan.

To make topping: In a small bowl, combine the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring occasionally, until chips are melted and smooth. Spread over scotcheroo bars evenly. Allow topping to set before cutting into squares and serving. (thisfarmgirlcooks.com)

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Picture This!

We want to see your best photographs.

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HERE AT WOODBURY MAGAZINE,

we seek to showcase this great community by sharing your experiences which includes your photos. If you’ve snapped photos around town over the past year, consider entering them into our Focus on Woodbury photo contest. Whether it’s a picture of your family or furry friends, a local landmark or a beautiful landscape, we want to see it.

Woodbury Magazine accepts photo submissions from August 1–31 for its annual Focus on Woodbury photo contest. Submitted photos are reviewed by our editorial and art departments to determine winners for potential publication in a future issue of Woodbury Magazine or online. Readers can also vote online for their favorite photo submissions in the Readers’ Choice category during the month of September.

Winners in the following categories

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receive consideration for the aforementioned chances at publication.

1. People & Families 2. Wildlife & Nature 3. Activities & Events 4. City Landmarks 5. Pets We select runners-up and honorable mentions as the number and quality of photos allow. Winning photos are decided by consensus, so each submission is carefully considered. Though we certainly take into account subject and photo quality, our favorite photos are the ones that convey the community we live in through the perspective of the photographer. So, next time you’re out and about, bring your camera or camera phone along. We’d love to see the beauty of the area through your lens on Woodbury.

PHOTO CONTEST RULES & DETAILS • Submissions are accepted at woodburymag.com between August 1 and August 31.

• Entrants must live, work or attend school in Woodbury.

• Readers’ Choice voting takes place at woodburymag. com in September.

• Entrants may submit up to five photos, with no more than three in any category.

• Photos should be taken in Woodbury.

• Generally, photos should have been taken within a year of the submission date.

• Visit woodburymag.com in August to submit your photos.

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