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Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Woodbury News Net

Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Woodbury News Net

Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, testifies at her burglary trial. Photo: Pool via The Forum of Fargo/Moorhead
Jury Finds Sen. Nicole Mitchell Guilty
Published July 18, 2025

A Becker County jury this afternoon has found Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, guilty of one count of felony burglary and one count of possession of burglary tools. The jury reached its verdict after deliberating for about three hours. Mitchell admitted to breaking into her stepmother’s house in Detroit Lakes in the early morning of April 22, 2024. But she testified that she wasn’t committing a burglary but instead was checking on the welfare of the stepmother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Becker County District Judge Michael Fritz told the jurors they needed to decide Mitchell’s intent was to commit a crime for her to be found guilty. “Whether the crime was intended must be determined from all of the circumstances including...

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S&F Corporation plans to add pickleball courts at 390 Commerce Drive in Woodbury.
City Council Approves Indoor Pickleball Facility
by Pat Mack
Published July 16, 2025

The Woodbury City Council tonight approved a building permit for an eight-court indoor pickleball facility in a building at 390 Commerce Drive near Sam’s Club. "Good luck on your project,” Mayor...


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Courtesy: Washington County
Survey: County Quality Of Life Rating Rises
by Pat Mack
Published July 14, 2025

Washington County received a slightly higher mark for overall quality of life this year compared to the last time the survey of residents was conducted. Residents rated the county 80 out of 100, according...


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Donate Gently Used School Supplies
by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The end of the school year often includes an excess of leftover supplies. Washington County is working to keep these items out of the landfill and into the re-use stream. The Washington...


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Bubbles n Vacs is opening next to Walmart in Woodbury.
New Car Wash Adds To Options In Woodbury
by Manali Shah
Published July 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - With its rapidly growing population, Woodbury is seeing growth in car wash facilities too. A new car wash, Bubbles n Vacs, is joining two others that offer services beyond a drive-through...


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Great Summer Reads For Kids
Published July 15, 2025

Editor's Note: We asked for some summer reading suggestions from Washington County librarians, and they did not disappoint. This week we have some great reads for kids. Click here for more information...

Word Scramble 30: Cabaret
Word Scramble 30: Cabaret
by Pat Mack
Published July 15, 2025