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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.
Stomach Virus Spreading in Washington County

Stomach Virus Spreading in Washington County

by Doug Schultz
Published January 2, 2025

Woodbury residents gathering with family and friends for holiday parties or football watching over the next few days may want to review their game plan for stopping the spread of norovirus. More than...

County Library Releases Most Popular Lists For 2024

County Library Releases Most Popular Lists For 2024

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

The Washington County Library has released its lists of the most frequently checked out books for the year. For adults, the top five were: The Women by Kirstin Hannah Dear Jacob: A Mother's...

Photo: Washington County Sheriff's Office

Scammer Tries To Sell County Squad Car

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

A scammer attempted to sell a Washington County squad car on Facebook marketplace, according to the sheriff’s office social media feed. The ad implied the squad car was stolen and available for sale...

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...

Word Scramble 2

Word Scramble 2

by Pat Mack
Published January 2, 2025

Word Scramble 2! Back by popular demand, we hope, here’s our second Word Scramble! What words can you make from the following jumbled sets of letters?   ERTE INUMSIB LRYARIB MEADACY ...

Candlelight walks, lit with luminaries, begin tomorrow and continue through Feb. 22 at various state parks.

Events: Art Cart, Candlelight Walks, Book Clubs, Craft Supply Swap

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

Family Art Cart, Jan. 3, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. The library supplies instructions for a simple project adults and children can complete together using...

Sen. Mitchell's Trial Still Set For Jan. 27

Sen. Mitchell’s Trial Still Set For Jan. 27

by Pat Mack
Published January 1, 2025

No settlement emerged from a Dec. 31 court hearing, so Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s trial on a felony burglary charge remains set to begin Jan. 27 in Becker County District Court. Before that, another  hearing...

Dispose Of Holiday Trees, Cards, Decorations Responsibly

Dispose Of Holiday Trees, Cards, Decorations Responsibly

by Staff Reports
Published December 27, 2024

It’s illegal to place natural Christmas trees and greens in the trash after the holiday season. Instead, bring them to a designated collection site. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says diseases...

Metro Micro minibus stops at Rosedale Transit Center. Photo: Contributed.

On-Demand Ride Service Launches In Woodbury Next Month

by Manali Shah
Published December 26, 2024

Metro micro is coming to part of Woodbury on Monday, Jan. 6. Metro Transit’s on-demand service will provide door-to-door rides on ADA-accessible minibuses. The program is open to all residents and provides...





Andrea Date addresses the crowd about her retirement from the Woodbury City Council. Photo via online stream.

Council Member Andrea Date’s Term Ending

by Pat Mack
Published December 26, 2024

Woodbury city council member Andrea Date’s term will end on Tuesday. She will have served eight years on the council after being elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. She chose not to run again this...

County Highway In Newport Closed Friday

County Highway In Newport Closed Friday

by Staff Reports
Published December 26, 2024

Military Road, also known as County Highway 20, will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. just south of Woodbury in Newport. Utility work by a private company is causing the closure between...

Events: Animal Camp, New Years Festivities

Events: Animal Camp, New Years Festivities

Published December 26, 2024

Make a New Year's Pinata, Dec. 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. We'll supply pinata forms to decorate with tissue paper and other materials. You fill the...

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