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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.

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Machine Shed Restaurant in Lake Elmo.

Machine Shed Restaurant In Lake Elmo Closes

by Pat Mack
Published January 17, 2025

The Machine Shed Restaurant - across the Interstate from Woodbury in Lake Elmo -  closed Wednesday after 23 years. The location was one of six in the Midwest, offering homestyle food and farm-to-table...

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...

Woodbury's Party City is expected to close by the end of February.

Party City Closing All Stores Including Woodbury Location

by Pat Mack
Published December 22, 2024

Party City, which bills itself as the largest party goods retailer in North America, is closing all of its stores, including its location in Woodbury. The store at 1505 Queens Dr #117 in Woodbury Village...

La Vie Boutique expects to close in Tamarack Village in about a month.

La Vie Boutique Closing Next Month

by Staff Reports
Published December 22, 2024

La Vie Boutique at 8306 Tamarack Village in Woodbury plans to close in mid-January. Court records show a lawsuit has been filed to evict the store for alleged non-payment of $44,711.30 in rent since October,...

Josephine Martinez and her husband, Oliver, opened the indoor gym.

We Rock the Spectrum Play Gym Opens

by Doug Schultz
Published December 19, 2024

For the owners of Woodbury’s new We Rock the Spectrum open play gym geared toward children on the autism spectrum, starting the business was not just an act of love for their children, but one that filled...

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...

A mother and her two sons play at the Good Times Park at 7805 Hudson Rd. when it opened yesterday.

Good Times Park Opens In Northeast Woodbury

by Doug Schultz
Published December 5, 2024

At the new Good Times Park indoor play center, things – rather make that kids – were hopping, bouncing, swinging, climbing and spinning – as soon as the doors opened at Woodbury’s first private...

Asian Restaurant Planned For Former Cowboy Jack Building

Asian Restaurant Planned For Former Cowboy Jack Building

by Staff Reports
Published December 5, 2024

An Asian buffet-style restaurant named Feast is expected to open in April or May in the building that formerly housed Cowboy Jack’s and Famous Dave’s in Woodbury. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business...

Photo: Contributed

Topgolf Breaks Ground On Woodbury Facility

by Staff Reports
Published November 26, 2024

Topgolf has broken ground on its three-story facility in Woodbury that will employ 350-400 people. The company expects the destination recreational development to open late next year. It will join a similar...

Mayor Anne Burt addresses members of the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday.

Mayor: Another Great Year For Development In Woodbury

by Manali Shah
Published November 26, 2024

“Woodbury still has a lot of room to grow and will grow for the next couple of decades,” Mayor Anne Burt shared with members of the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce last week. The hour-long presentation...

Cannabis Retailers Limited To Lowest Legal Number

Cannabis Retailers Limited To Lowest Legal Number

by Pat Mack
Published November 21, 2024

Up to seven cannabis retailers will be allowed in Woodbury next year, the lowest number legally possible. State law requires cities to allow one licensed establishment for every 12,500 residents, which...

Woodbury’s own gourmet is offering this recipe for a refreshing drink for holiday guests.

Woodbury’s Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published November 21, 2024

For Laurie Crowell, food is the language of love. She spreads that language through her Golden Fig Fine Foods store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul as well as through regular guest appearances on TV’s “Twin...

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