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Woodbury News Net

Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

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Rendering: City of Woodbury

Planning Commission Narrowly Approves Residential Subdivision

by Pat Mack
Published November 7, 2024

The Woodbury Planning Commission voted 4-3 to approve the Cherry Meadows Subdivision at its meeting Monday night. The subdivision would add 27 homes along Century Avenue near Kalen Drive in southwest Woodbury....

The areas in coral (B2) and red (B3) will be zoned for cannabis and hemp retailers along I-94 in Woodbury. The gray area (I-1) will be zoned for industry manufacturers and warehouses. Map: City of Woodbury

City Council Limits Signage For Cannabis Businesses

by Pat Mack
Published October 31, 2024

The Woodbury City Council voted last week to restrict signage by cannabis and hemp businesses. The hope, as expressed by council member Steve Morris at the council’s Oct. 9 meeting, is to avoid catchy,...

Fitness Center Closing Next Month

Fitness Center Closing Next Month

by Staff Reports
Published October 24, 2024

Xperience Fitness in Woodbury is closing Nov. 18. A message to members noted the facility opened 16 years ago and stated the business and property owner have mutually agreed to end its lease at 1555 Queens...

Construction Of Child Care Center Approved

Construction Of Child Care Center Approved

by Pat Mack
Published October 24, 2024

The Woodbury City Council last night approved a 13,780 square foot child care center. The Goddard School, with a capacity of 200 children, will be built at 645 Settlers Ridge Parkway. “Goddard has been...

Some of WNN's earliest supporters.

Woodbury News Net To Benefit From McKnight Foundation Grant To Local Nonprofit Newsrooms

by Staff Reports
Published October 10, 2024

Woodbury News Net (WNN) is excited to be one of three nonprofit newsrooms to benefit from a $200,000 grant from the McKnight Foundation. The two-year grant will support WNN, Eden Prairie Local News, and...

Woodbury’s Farmers Market is located at Red Rock Elementary School on Sundays.

Farmer’s Market Succeeding In New Location

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published September 26, 2024

Most vendors say a new location for the weekly Farmer’s Market in Woodbury hasn’t dampened sales. On a recent sunny Sunday morning, just before 11 am, there was a long line of cars entering the parking...

Haskell's Woodbury closed in July.

Haskell’s Shuts Down Woodbury Store

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published September 19, 2024

Haskell’s has closed its only wine and liquor store in Woodbury. “We are closed,” a sign taped on the front door states. “Thank you for your patronage!” The store employed a total of 12 full-timers...

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Car Wash Approved Near Walmart

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published August 22, 2024

The Woodbury City Council approved a full-service car wash east of Walmart at 10430 Hudson Road at its Aug. 14 meeting. Woodbury faces water challenges because “forever chemicals” - per-...

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening in Woodbury

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening in Woodbury

by Staff Reports
Published August 22, 2024

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is reopening its Woodbury theater on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Woodbury location was one of six that closed in June when the franchise owner filed for bankruptcy. But...

Hope Breakfast Bar Ribbon-Cutting

Hope Breakfast Bar Ribbon-Cutting

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published August 22, 2024

The chef behind Hope Breakfast Bar has had a busy summer. Brian Ingram competed in a Food Network episode that aired Aug. 1, and Aug. 20 he celebrated a ribbon cutting for his new location in Woodbury....

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Council Approves Distribution Center for Amazon

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published August 15, 2024

The Woodbury City Council has approved an Amazon warehouse distribution center that is expected to create 180 jobs. The center’s tenant had been undisclosed but was released at the council...

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