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Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.
Bus Aide Charged With Inappropriately Touching Woodbury Child
Bus Aide Charged With Inappropriately Touching Woodbury Child
by Pat Mack
Published January 16, 2025

A man who was employed as a bus aide is being accused of inappropriately touching a six-year-old child in October. Raymond Matthew Cook, 51,...

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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 Sees Surge In Whooping Cough Cases
Washington County Sees Surge In Whooping Cough Cases
by Doug Schultz
Published January 9, 2025

A tsunami-like surge in pertussis cases that struck late this fall in many of Minnesota’s larger counties, particularly in the metro area, carried Washington County in its wake. While case numbers...


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