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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.

Arts & Entertainment

Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in “F1: The Movie.” Photo: Apple Original Films

Review: ‘F1: The Movie’ Throttles Itself Back

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 11, 2025

Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is the kind of driver they don’t make anymore. He races on instinct and adrenaline, pushing aside the fancy gadgets and gizmos. He doesn’t care about fame or money; just the...

ParT Barn expects s soft open Nov. 1 in Lake Elmo. Photo: Contributed.

Machine Shed Turning Into High-Tech Indoor Golf And Dining

by Theo Franz
Published August 5, 2025

ParT Barn, a new restaurant and golf simulator venue, is expected to open this fall at the corner of I-94 and Hudson Boulevard in Lake Elmo. It will take over the building that was once the Machine Shed...

Starlight Cinema will show "Minecraft" at Ojibway Park in Woodbury Thursday. Photo: Contributed.

Events: Family Fun, Chess, Irish Dancers, Live Music, Minecraft

Published August 5, 2025

Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday, August 6, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Woodbury. Books, games, crafts, and dinner. Immunizations available from Washington County...

Liam Neeson in "The Naked Gun." Photo: Paramount Pictures

Review: ‘The Naked Gun’ Smartly Executes Dumb Jokes

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 4, 2025

Suspenseful music plays over the opening studio logos. We emerge from the black void to see criminals running amok in a bank. They've taken hostages, freezing the police in their tracks. This has now become...

Word Scramble 33: Lakes

Word Scramble 33: Lakes

by Pat Mack
Published August 4, 2025

With 10,000 options in Minnesota, we decided to focus on lakes for this week’s Word Scramble. Dive in! Words YBLOC PPIEN HPANLE ARVREC EWSPOR Bonus Words OUEIRRSP AAFRGKSRM   Scroll...

Mia Schreiber holds the winning button design for this year's Woodbury Days. Photo: Contributed.

Woodbury Days Button Available

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 4, 2025

The Woodbury Days celebration doesn’t start until August 22 but you can already grab a 2025 button. Sales of the buttons benefit not just the city’s summer festival but the Woodbury Ambassadors too. The...

Hailey James, an award-winning American country singer, songwriter, and performer from Cottage Grove, will perform Thursday night. Photo: Contributed.

Washington County Fair Offers Range Of Musical Acts

by Roundabout Staff
Published July 29, 2025

The Washington County Fair sounds off with an array of musical acts gracing its stages. From rock and roll to polka and gospel, there's toe-tapping entertainment for everyone’s feet. The fair begins...

Events: Nature, Family Fun, County Fair, Musical, Night To Unite

Events: Nature, Family Fun, County Fair, Musical, Night To Unite

by Roundabout Staff
Published July 29, 2025

Nature Memories Open House with FamilyMeans, Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Belwin Conservancy, Education Site, Wetlands Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Tr. S., Afton, Minn. In partnership with FamilyMeans,...

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Great Summer Reads For Adults

Published July 29, 2025

Editor's Note: We asked for some summer reading suggestions from Washington County librarians, and they did not disappoint. Earlier, we brought you book recommendations for kids and teens. This week we...

Woodbury Days Talent Deadline Friday

Woodbury Days Talent Deadline Friday

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 29, 2025

Woodbury Days, city’s biggest celebration, will feature a Talent Showcase on Saturday August 23. Organizers are recruiting amateur performers from Woodbury and surrounding communities. The goal of the...

The cast of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' Photo: Marvel Studios.

Review: ‘The Fantastic Four:’ A Retro-Inspired, Character-Driven MCU Entry

by ​Hunter Friesen
Published July 28, 2025

Simply by following an unreleased and illegal 1994 production from low-budget maestro Roger Corman, two so-so entries from the mid-2000s starring a pre-Captain America Chris Evans as Johnny Storm, and...

The Washington County Fair begins July 30 just north of Woodbury. Photo: Contributed.

Word Scramble 32: County Fair

by Pat Mack
Published July 28, 2025

Unscramble the following words inspired by the Washington County Fair opening this week. Words OFOD ISCMU NOGBI MALIANS ANCLIAVR Bonus Words TBEIRHXIO NADDARSNGT Scroll...