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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.
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City, Lee Family Still In Negotiations Over Future Of Property Where Abandoned House Burned
by Doug Schultz
Published July 6, 2026

The fate of a wooded, nine-acre property near Woodbury City Hall could finally be decided by Aug. 14, according to a June 26 court hearing. Or the long-running dispute could proceed to trial if the two sides cannot reach an agreement. Both the City of Woodbury and the family of Raymond Lee claim partial ownership of the property through different heirs of an earlier owner. The dispute over the site near the intersection of Afton Road and Tower Drive drew public attention last year after a fire destroyed an abandoned house on the property. According to Washington County court records, Lee acquired his 50% interest in the property in 2014 through the estate of the previous owner. The city owns an undivided 50% interest through another heir in...

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Main Event, an entertainment center planned for 540 Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury, opens next month.
Main Event To Open Aug. 3 Near Topgolf In Woodbury
by Pat Mack
Published July 6, 2026

Main Event, one of the more anticipated entertainment additions coming to Woodbury, will open near Topgolf on Aug. 3. The 48,000-square-foot entertainment complex will feature state-of-the-art bowling,...


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Woodbury Road Closures Continue With New July Detours
by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 28, 2026

Construction on Woodbury’s roads and infrastructure continues even during the holiday week. Construction of the roundabout at Bailey Road and Settlers Ridge Parkway is expected to continue through mid-...


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Woodbury High School Graduate Earns Prestigious Dell Scholarship
by Manali Shah
Published June 15, 2026

Zuhra Bashir, a 2026 graduate of Woodbury High School, is one of the recipients of a prestigious Dell Scholarship. Bashir will receive $20,000, a new laptop and mentoring guidance as she heads to college...


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Official Chicken is set to open in place of Hangry Joe's old location off of Donegal Dr.
From Fried Chicken To Hot Pot, New Restaurants Are Coming To The East Metro
by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 24, 2026

Hangry Chicken's former Donegal Drive space won't stay vacant for long. It will be filled by another poultry option, Official Chicken. WNN reached out to Jared Brewington, founder of the eatery now serving...


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Gardening Blog: Growing More Than Vegetables
by Terese Almquist, Woodbury Community Garden Committee
Published July 1, 2026

Many baby boomers can remember planting and caring for a garden with their parents. While the Great Depression was long over, their parents still saw the value of planting and eventually canning their...

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Garden Blog: You Still Have Time to Sow
by Ying Liang, Woodbury Community Garden Committee
Published June 24, 2026
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Garden Blog: Growing And Cooking With Summer Zucchini
by Terese Almquist, Woodbury Community Garden Committee
Published June 16, 2026