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Schweisguth Named Executive Director Of SWCTC

Schweisguth Named Executive Director Of SWCTC

woodburynewsnet.org — Ann Schweisguth calls it a dream come true. Schweisguth, a Washington County native, is the newly appointed executive director of the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission. SWCTC is the cable television franchising authority that covers Woodbury, Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, Newport, and Grey Cloud Island Township.

East Metro Concertmaster Began Playing Music Early

East Metro Concertmaster Began Playing Music Early

woodburynewsnet.org — Music isn't just what Aja Majkrzak does for a living, it's in her blood. Her parents met playing in a band in college, her grandparents met at voice lessons, and if that weren't proof enough, you could take a look at Majkrzak's baby book and find a photo of her dad propping her up on...

Woodbury Neighborhood Adds Creepy Cruise To Halloween Spectacle

Woodbury Neighborhood Adds Creepy Cruise To Halloween Spectacle

woodburynewsnet.org — The Great Pumpkin may not appear in Woodbury, but have no fear, The Haunted Oaks is chock full of Halloween treats not tricks. The Woodbury neighborhood of Royal Oaks transforms into The Haunted Oaks filled with fun, spooky, larger-than-life displays as well as a haunted trail connecting north and south branches of Lamplight Drive.

Woodbury's Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

Woodbury's Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

woodburynewsnet.org — For Laurie Crowell, food is the language of love. She spreads that language through her Golden Fig Fine Foods store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul as well as through regular guest appearances on TV's "Twin Cities Live." The Woodbury resident has become a local celebrity since appearing on the first episode of the TV...

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

woodburynewsnet.org — Ten times as many people rely on Open Cupboard for food now than did just four years ago. To meet the demand that has soared 1000 percent since 2020, the food pantry is adding a second location in Maplewood near Aldrich Arena. The nonprofit organization's store, Today's Harvest, celebrates its grand opening Dec.

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

woodburynewsnet.org — Ten times as many people rely on Open Cupboard for food now than did just four years ago. To meet the demand that has soared 1000 percent since 2020, the food pantry is adding a second location in Maplewood near Aldrich Arena. The nonprofit organization's store, Today's Harvest, celebrates its grand opening Dec.

Woodbury's Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

Woodbury's Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

woodburynewsnet.org — For Laurie Crowell, food is the language of love. She spreads that language through her Golden Fig Fine Foods store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul as well as through regular guest appearances on TV's "Twin Cities Live." The Woodbury resident has become a local celebrity since appearing on the first episode of the TV...

Woodbury Neighborhood Adds Creepy Cruise To Halloween Spectacle

Woodbury Neighborhood Adds Creepy Cruise To Halloween Spectacle

woodburynewsnet.org — The Great Pumpkin may not appear in Woodbury, but have no fear, The Haunted Oaks is chock full of Halloween treats not tricks. The Woodbury neighborhood of Royal Oaks transforms into The Haunted Oaks filled with fun, spooky, larger-than-life displays as well as a haunted trail connecting north and south branches of Lamplight Drive.

East Metro Concertmaster Began Playing Music Early

East Metro Concertmaster Began Playing Music Early

woodburynewsnet.org — Music isn't just what Aja Majkrzak does for a living, it's in her blood. Her parents met playing in a band in college, her grandparents met at voice lessons, and if that weren't proof enough, you could take a look at Majkrzak's baby book and find a photo of her dad propping her up on...

Schweisguth Named Executive Director Of SWCTC

Schweisguth Named Executive Director Of SWCTC

woodburynewsnet.org — Ann Schweisguth calls it a dream come true. Schweisguth, a Washington County native, is the newly appointed executive director of the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission. SWCTC is the cable television franchising authority that covers Woodbury, Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, Newport, and Grey Cloud Island Township.

Food Scrap Program Serving Woodbury Set to Expand

Food Scrap Program Serving Woodbury Set to Expand

woodburynewsnet.org — Woodbury residents can now do their part to make the future cleaner and greener by participating in a curbside Food Scraps Pickup Program. Beyond Woodbury, the free program is available in several towns in Ramsey and Washington counties. On Oct. 1, expansion will reach 19 more communities in Washington County.

One Woodbury Celebration of Diversity This Sunday

One Woodbury Celebration of Diversity This Sunday

woodburynewsnet.org — Ojibway Park will come alive with the second annual One Woodbury, an event that celebrates the diversity of the community, on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. 2023 was One Woodbury's inaugural year, and it was a true grassroots endeavor. The city's community relations staff alongside the Parks and Recreation Department recruited a committee of community members, partners,...

Knitwits Spread Kindness One Stitch At A Time

Knitwits Spread Kindness One Stitch At A Time

Woodbury News Net - The Roundabout — If you walked into 3rd Act Craft Brewery on a Friday afternoon, you might be surprised by the crowd. In addition to the usual brewery patrons, you’d find a fairly large group of women sipping tasty beers, enjoying conversation, and knitting like it’s going out of style. They call themselves Knitwits.

Bash for Brains ‘Whiteout Party’ Planned

Bash for Brains ‘Whiteout Party’ Planned

Woodbury News Net - The Roundabout — The end of summer is quickly approaching, but before bidding the season farewell, there is one final can’t-miss event to attend, the Bash for Brains fundraising party on September 7.

Hope Breakfast Bar Ribbon Cutting - The Roundabout

Hope Breakfast Bar Ribbon Cutting - The Roundabout

Woodbury News Net — The chef behind Hope Breakfast Bar has had a busy summer. Brian Ingram competed in a Food Network episode that aired Aug. 1, and Tuesday he celebrated a ribbon cutting for his new location in Woodbury. The event was organized by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.

To the Grocery Store Grandmas: Thank You for Loving My Babies - Her View From Home

To the Grocery Store Grandmas: Thank You for Loving My Babies - Her View From Home

herviewfromhome.com — It’s like a sixth sense I have; I can’t explain it—it’s just a gift. My superpower is that I can predict what every little, old, gray-haired granny is going to say to me when I encounter her in the grocery store aisle.

The PB&J that Saved the Day - Her View From Home

The PB&J that Saved the Day - Her View From Home

herviewfromhome.com — A hard day for a mother is turned around by a simple act of service by her kids, and it was a PB&J that saved the day.

My Mother Raised Me To Go On Without Her - Her View From Home

My Mother Raised Me To Go On Without Her - Her View From Home

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A Love Letter to My Small-Town Library

A Love Letter to My Small-Town Library

okcmom.com — Picture this: You attempt to quietly plod into a silent room with huge glass windows and tall ceilings, shushing the little monkeys (whose monkeys are these anyway?) that never seem to realize the circus is closed for business, all while trying to hunt down the next book you’d like to add to your “post-bedtime reading list”.

8 Easy Ways for Kids to Help Around the House

8 Easy Ways for Kids to Help Around the House

okcmom.com — If you’re anything like me, it feels like 10% of your day is spent playing and connecting with your kids, and the remaining 90% is spent cleaning up the mess after your moment of fun. I’m a stay at home mom to four kids (ages 6, 5, 4, and 1½) and I homeschool them as well, so they’re pretty much always with me. That means they’re at home making a mess 24/7. At any given moment you’ll find: Nugget couch forts, bunk bed tents, upside down chair bunkers, Cheerios in the play kitchen, random rocks in every crevice (what’s with kids and rocks??), etc.

I’m the Uncool Sports Mom, and I Love It

I’m the Uncool Sports Mom, and I Love It

okcmom.com — 12 x 4 inch, extra large, deep fried, custom designed donuts. No, I’m not drafting an incredibly hip wedding dessert spread, or describing the precise thing your cardiologist tells you not to eat once you hit 45. That’s just an honest-to-goodness example of what a parent on our son’s little league team decided to bring as a post-game snack last year.

5 Ways to Meet Your Mom-BFF

5 Ways to Meet Your Mom-BFF

okcmom.com — Maybe you’re one of those blessed women who was born into “best-friendship” when your mama and her (somehow also lifelong) bestie got pregnant at the same time and raised you alongside each other. Perhaps you serendipitously stumbled upon your best friend when you were knee high to a grasshopper while attending the same preschool. If that’s you, go ahead and thank your lucky stars! But, if you’re like the other 90% of us who have had to rediscover how to meet new people as an adult, it can be challenging to dive into this uncharted territory of making friends for *ourselves*.

5 Easy Ways to Connect With Your Kids During the Most Wonderful (and Busiest!) Time of Year

5 Easy Ways to Connect With Your Kids During the Most Wonderful (and Busiest!) Time of Year

okcmom.com — “It’s the most wonderful tiiiime of the year”…sure, yes, okay. But also, it’s the craziest. The absolute busiest. And sometimes, the most mom-guilt-riddled time of the year, for those of us who find ourselves up to our ears in holiday “to do” lists and social engagements. It can be hard to carve out time to connect with our kids on a good day, but free time is especially sparse during this most treasured season- here’s how to make the most of those precious minutes.

Don’t Be a Jerk, Just Go to the Birthday Party.

Don’t Be a Jerk, Just Go to the Birthday Party.

okcmom.com — It’s here- today is THE day, the one you and your freshly turned 6-year-old have been waiting for. Birthday party time! Your house is adorned with homemade decorations (unless you’re a third child or later, then sorry kid- that moment has passed), themed balloons, and a banner announcing your guest of honor’s age. Food has been prepared, cupcakes have been ordered. You’re patiently waiting for the guests you lovingly invited to arrive when… nothing happens.
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