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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.
Judge Delays Sen. Mitchell Trial Until May
Judge Delays Sen. Mitchell Trial Until May
by Pat Mack
Published January 17, 2025

A Becker County District Court judge has approved a motion by attorneys for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, to delay her criminal trial until...

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City Might Help Finance Ash Tree Removal By Homeowners
City Might Help Finance Ash Tree Removal By Homeowners
by Pat Mack
Published January 16, 2025

The City of Woodbury is considering creating a program to help homeowners pay for the removal of trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer. “The rapidly increasing number of dead ash trees as EAB spreads...

Word Scramble 4
Word Scramble 4
Published January 16, 2025

Washington County Commissioners Stan Karwoski (District 2), Fran Miron (District 1), Bethany Cox (District 3), Michelle Clasen (District 5), and Karla Bigham (District 4) stand with staff from the Community Services Department in front of the Washington County Mobile Social Services Vehicle. Photo: Washington County
Washington County Adds Mobile Services Van
by Staff Reports
Published January 16, 2025

Washington County’s Community Services Department has added a mobile services vehicle thanks to a state grant. The vehicle will bring mental health, substance use disorder, and social service resources...


Woodbury Police and Woodbury high school students take part in the Heroes and Helpers event.
Students, Police Help Make Season Bright
by Manali Shah
Published December 12, 2024

High school spirit and Christmas cheer filled the air last Thursday at the Target on Commerce Drive in Woodbury. The “Heroes and Helpers” event was in full swing. Since 2022, Woodbury Public Safety...

Kai Luu, reads to Abby, a trained therapy dog, with the help of his dad, Thuan, at R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury.
Dog Gone Reading!
by Manali Shah
Published November 26, 2024

Helicopters will be used to help replace shield wire on a transmission line in parts of Woodbury, Newport, and Cottage Grove. Photo: Contributed.
Helicopters May Be Seen Near Power Lines This Month
by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

The City of Woodbury says residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they see helicopters in operation starting in early January. The helicopters will help Xcel Energy replace shield wire on a transmission line...


Mike Frain will make a presentation on life as a Civil War soldier at the Woodbury Heritage Society’s annual meeting Sunday, Jan 12, at 12:30 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church in Woodbury. Photo: Contributed.
Events: Bird Hike, Book Club, Civil War Historical Event
by Staff Reports
Published January 9, 2025

R.H. Stafford Friday Morning Senior Book Club, Friday, Jan. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury. This month's selection is “The Latehomecomer” by Yang Kao Kalia. The Friday...

Word Scramble 3
Word Scramble 3
Published January 9, 2025
Members of the St. Paul Area New Residents Club take part in a mystery bus tour in 2023. Photo: Contributed.
Club Welcomes New Members
Published January 7, 2025