Sunday, January 6, 2013
A look back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
We counted down 2012's top 10 most-viewed stories on Woodbury Patch, with the last few posted over Monday and Tuesday this week. Here’s the complete list: Top Stories of 2012, No. 10: Woodbury is for Cheaters? Top Stories of 2012, No. 9: Pedestrians Run Over on Radio Drive Top Stories of 2012, No. 8: The Revolving Restaurant Top Stories of 2012, No. 7: Triple Play at Woodbury Lakes Top Stories of 2012, No. 6: Tragedy on the Roads Top Stories of 2012, No. 5: Restaurant Revival Top Stories of 2012, No. 4: Open and Shut Case Top Stories of 2012, No. 3: Red Roof Inn Shooting, Hostage Standoff Top Stories of 2012, No. 2: X Marks the (Workout) Spot Top Stories of 2012, No. 1: Fire Ravages Woodbury Home New Wine Bar, French Patisserie, Natural …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The dance studio will close soon as owners Tricia and James Wood begin giving lessons completely off-site.
After Sunday, Woodbury’s Tropical Ballroom will close its dance studio and offer lessons off-site. “Mobile completely,” said Tricia Wood, who co-owns the studio with her husband James. “And we’re super excited.” Customers have increasingly requested lessons elsewhere, Wood said, and it made financial and logistical sense to close the Valley Creek Mall studio. “Over the next three or three and a half months, we’re booked solid, but it’s all off-site,” she said. “Why have a studio when we’re never in it?” The decision came about quickly, Wood said, “and we’re going with it.” Tropical Ballroom has been in Woodbury for the past four and half years and was named the 2011 Business of the Year by the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. Wood said the …
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards event at the Prom Center on Friday night.
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Jan. 20, recognized the city's 2011 "of the year" recipients during its annual awards gala at the Prom Center. The 2011 Citizen of the Year was Dick Hanson, a retired 3M employee who heavily involved with the Woodbury Community Foundation and other civic groups. The 2011 Business of the Year was Tropical Ballroom, a dance studio in the Valley Creek Mall. Tricia and James Wood own Tropical Ballroom, which celebrated its third anniversary last year. The Educator of the Year was actually a team of local teachers, Middleton Elementary’s Fourth Grade Team: Nicole Filler, Nora Jankowski, Sara Koehnen (currently on leave), Sarah March and Lisa Peterson. Dubbed "Driving Business Succes," Friday night's …
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Dick Hanson, Tropical Ballroom, group from Middleton Elementary among this year’s honorees.
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce recently announced its citizen, business and educators of the year. The 2011 Citizen of the Year is Dick Hanson, a retired 3M employee who heavily involved with the Woodbury Community Foundation and other civic groups. He is also a Woodbury Patch blogger. Hanson is currently traveling to Antarctica. The 2011 Business of the Year is Tropical Ballroom, a dance studio in the Valley Creek Mall. Tricia Wood, who owns Tropical Ballroom with her husband James, is a recent addition to the Patch blog roll. Tropical Ballroom is currently moving to a different location in the Valley Creek Mall. (Check out a video on Tropical Ballroom that Patch published around its three-year anniversary that appears with this story…
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Middleton Elementary School
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Tropical Ballroom
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The hardware store is taking over the Tropical Ballroom space; dance studio moving elsewhere in Valley Creek Mall.
By next spring, Frattallone’s Ace Hardware in Woodbury will more than double in size. “We’re spending a fortune to bring it up to our new standards,” said owner Mike Frattallone. “We’ll be able to serve the community so much better.” The hardware store, which Frattallone purchased in 1997, is planning to move into the space currently occupied by Tropical Ballroom. The expansion will allow for more product lines—Stihl tools for one—and a fresher look, he said. Tropical Ballroom is planning to move down the hall at the Valley Creek Mall. A hardware store has been at that location for decades, Frattallone said. “It needed a facelift, plain and simple,” he said. “We’re taking it from the 1970s to 2013.” The work is expected to begin in late …
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Tropical Ballroom
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Valley Creek Mall
1750 Weir Dr, Woodbury, MN
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Woodbury’s weekend entertainment guide to a fiery fall, from prevention to burning.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, the one day Woodbury Patch loves telling you what to do. Family Dance Party When: Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Tropical Ballroom Why Go: All ages are invited for an evening of mini-dance lessons and open dance. Price: $5 per person Woodbury Football Game When: Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Where: Woodbury High School Why Go: Cheer on the varsity squad as they take on Cretin-Derham Hall. Price: Adults $6, Students $4 Public Safety & Fire Station Open Houses When: Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Public Safety Department Why Go: As part of Fire Prevention Week, Public Safety and the various Woodbury Fire Stations will be open for exploration. Public Safety will be showcasing its recently expanded building on …
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Tropical Ballroom
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Woodbury’s weekend entertainment guide to dance parties, football and culture.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, the one day Woodbury Patch loves telling you what to do. Family Dance Party When: Friday, Sept. 16 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Tropical Ballroom Why Go: All ages are invited for mini dance lessons and the opportunity to cut a rug. Price: $5 per person Lake Elmo Jaycees Punt, Pass & Kick Competition When: Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. Where: Lions Park (3235 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo) Why Go: Kids from 6-15 years old are invited to participate in the 50th anniversary of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick national skills competition for boys and girls. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the competition begins promptly at 10 a.m Price: Free Somali Cultural Event When: Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Where: R.H. Stafford Branch Library Why Go: …
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Throwbacks Grille and Bar
1690 Woodlane Dr, Woodbury, MN
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R.H. Stafford Branch Library
8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury, MN
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2175 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN
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Tropical Ballroom
1750 Weir Dr, Saint Paul, MN
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Woodbury dance studio demonstrates and educates Minnesota fairgoers about the California-based dance style.
Woodbury’s Tropical Ballroom showed off some moves—while teaching fairgoers a few—at the Minnesota State Fair last Wednesday. Tricia and James Wood, Tropical Ballroom owners and dance instructors, were joined by students and social dancers to demonstrate the five most common and basic steps of West Coast Swing to fairgoers. Couples were invited to come up onto the outdoor stage for a mini lesson to show the audience that they could learn it, according to Tricia Wood. There was also a jam session in which one male and one female paired up for a social dance, with a different partner jumping in for the male and the female so that partners alternated. Tropical Ballroom presented two shows, with at least 250 people stopping to watch the …
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Woodbury’s weekend entertainment guide to birds, magic, live entertainment and the wild west.
Thursday, the one day Woodbury Patch loves telling you what to do. Magician Norm Barnhart When: Friday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Where: Ojibway Park Why Go: Head over to the park with the kids for a magical start to the weekend. Price: Free Sunburst Festival When: Friday, July 29 from 1:30-9 p.m. Where: Ojibway Park Why Go: Six local acts, including bands, performers and DJs will take the stage. Price: Free admission St. John Lutheran Block Party When: Saturday, July 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: St. Johns Lutheran Church Why Go: The fifth annual block party will take on a Western theme so grab your boots and head over for lunch, pony rides, petting zoo, crafts and games. Price: Free admission Bird Banding When: Saturday, July 30 …
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Tropical Ballroom
1750 Weir Dr, Saint Paul, MN
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Ojibway Park
2695 Ojibway Dr, Woodbury, MN
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St. John Lutheran Church (LCMS)
1975 Saint Johns Dr, Woodbury, MN
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Woodbury’s weekend entertainment guide to festivals, Tim Mahoney and fireworks.
Thursday, the one day Woodbury Patch loves telling you what to do. Butters & Beans Kids Grand Opening When: Friday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m. Where: Butters & Beans Kids (9100 Hudson Road) Why Go: Check out the local eco-friendly infant clothing line with entertainment from local musician Tim Mahoney, cupcakes from Grandma Lucy’s Bakery and prizes. Price: Free Line Dance Party When: Friday, July 22 from 7-11 p.m. Where: Tropical Ballroom Why Go: Start with a 45 minute line dancing lesson and then let your boots lead the rest of the night. Price: $10 at the door Breathe Easy Music Festival When: Saturday, July 23 from 2-10 p.m. Where: 881 Jasmine Avenue Place N, Lake Elmo Why Go: Summer is the time for outdoor festivals, so don’t miss this …
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Karen Haarala
10:02 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Hi Tricia and James..saddened to see the site close..however understand..keep me posted as to what is happening with the two of you You both are great dancers and instructors..I have been off dancing for awhile but will try to get back in..Karen more ›