WAVEFORM WEALTH CARES

"We care about Woodbury so much that the growth of our firm is coming directly to you!" says Josh Willour of Waveform Wealth Partners, who along with his partner and co-founder Dave Dettmann, have over 25 years of combined experience in the financial industry. "We bring a unique energy to wealth management prioritizing an inclusive culture, generational legacy planning, and community involvement."

Community Partner

Waveform thrives on committing to their promises as a trusted partner to their team, their clients, and their community. Locally, Waveform supports food and clothing drives, coaching their children’s sports, and attending fundraisers. Nationally, they are passionately involved with Pinky Swear Foundation, whose mission is helping kids with cancer and their families with financial and emotional support, as well as actively participating in Rotary International.

The team at Waveform Wealth Partners has already cultivated new relationships and roots by immersing themselves in the Woodbury Community Foundation and Woodbury Thrives.

"We pledge to be a community partner to Woodbury," says Willour. He encourages community members to take advantage of Waveform's complimentary and comprehensive consultations to provide insights on everything from legacy and generational planning, philanthropic causes, reducing long term taxes, and, of course, finances.

Additionally, Waveform offers speaking engagements to companies who want their employees to make the most of offered benefits.

"We help educate your team of what’s possible and sharing strategic planning opportunities to fill a potential gap," he adds. "We can’t wait to partner with you."

Departments

18 — Test the Water Swimply offers another way to dive into pool life.

20 — Pickleball Offers

Camaraderie

Legacy Pickleball Club owner says anyone can master the sport.

22 — A Look at Life

Through Sports

Author Bob Wilber tells a tale of determination and drama through his second novel.

Features

24 — Igniting a Spark Blooming Brightly offers sustainable and goodfor-you candles.

28 — A Space for Film Fanatics

A local family creates a room to amplify their time together.

34 — Preserving a Woodbury Homestead

Prelude Village fosters community and shares local history.

Tastemakers

44 — Bar Gains

Woodbury native Brett Splinter opens “new” bar in Hudson, Wisconsin.

From The Editor

HAILEY ALMSTED — HAILEY@LOCALMEDIA.CO

When my parents moved my sister and me to Woodbury in March 2003, it was one of the fastest growing communities in Minnesota. There were just a few shopping centers—Valley Creek Mall, The Shoppes of Woodbury Village and a small, but mighty, Tamarack Village—and eastern Woodbury was still actively serving as farmland. Of course, the entire city has since flourished into highly sought after residential neighborhoods, and new businesses are blossoming.

Woodbury’s residential boom had a historic impact on the city, and in this homes issue, we’re connecting with Woodbury’s history in a special way. I spoke with area resident Joe Kielbasa and Deborah Rose of Prelude Village about the historic McHattie Farmstead—Woodbury’s first homestead—which has since been turned into a senior living community. It was special to learn about our community’s grand history, something which Kielbasa and Rose are working to preserve. Read the full story on page 34.

March 20 marked the first day of spring—but we all know that a Minnesota spring doesn’t come around until the end of April. I, for one, am looking forward to the melting of the snow, the warmer temperatures and the sound of birds chirping once again. (I’m also hoping that there isn’t a fluke snowstorm this month!) It seems Woodbury, too, is preparing for spring with the opening of Legacy Pickleball Club (page 20) and the renting of backyard pools—yes, really (page 18).

Readers, I pose a question to you: How are you contributing to Woodbury’s history? I want to hear it! Send me a line at hailey@localmedia.co with your community contributions.