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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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Daiso Opening In Woodbury

by Matt McConico
Published February 12, 2025

  UPDATE: Store Opening June 7 WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Daiso is slated to open its first store in Woodbury. The Japanese dollar store-style outlet plans to open in Summer 2025.  The Daiso...

The JOANN store in Tamarack Village in Woodbury.

JOANN Fabrics Store In Woodbury To Close

by Matt McConico
Published February 12, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury JOANN store is set close as part of the company's bankruptcy plans. The craft and fabrics store plans to close about 500 of its 850 locations nationwide. The exact date...

Ryan McEnaney, Bailey’s Marketing and Communications Manager (left)
Floral Designer Tu Bloom (right)

Bailey Nursery’s GRAMMY Moment

by Matt McConico
Published February 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Bailey Nursery’s “Endless Summer Hydrangeas” were featured along the 67th GRAMMY Awards red carpet last weekend. The hydrangeas were used by designer Tu Bloom.  Three varieties...

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Woodbury Named A Top City To Move To In 2025

by Matt McConico
Published February 5, 2025

Woodbury, MN (WNN) - Woodbury was named a top 30 Midwestern city “to move to in the Midwest in 2025,” according to Consumer Affairs.  The rankings took safety, affordability, economy, education and...

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Top Ranked Math And Science Academy Expanding To Include Grades K-5 and Building A New Facility

by Manali Shah
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - Math and Science Academy (MSA) is gearing up to expand as plans move along to build a new facility for Grades 6-12. In January, the Woodbury City Council approved MSA’s plans to build...

Tom Schwartz is hosting a Valentine's Day Party at Maplewood Mall.

Reality Star From Woodbury Holding Valentines Meet and Greet

by Matt McConico
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - Reality star, actor, and Woodbury-Native and Woodbury High School grad Tom Schwartz is hosting a Valentine's Day Party at Maplewood Mall. Schwartz will be doing a full meet and greet...

Warby Parker plans to open at 9020 Hudson Road in Woodbury Lakes

Warby Parker Opening In Woodbury Feb. 15

by Pat Mack
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - National eyeglass retailer Warby Parker is coming to Woodbury. The chain plans to open a location at Woodbury Lakes on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. It will be the sixth store in the area...

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) has opened an Animal Emergency Room

New Animial ER Opens in Woodbury

by Matt McConico
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) has opened an Animal Emergency Room just off Radio Drive at 720 Commons Drive, Suite 130 in Woodbury. It features facilities for surgeries, ultrasounds,...

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Metro Micro Initial Rider Count

by Matt McConico
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - In the first three weeks of the new Metro Micro service 449 rides have been provided in the Woodbury area and 461 rides have been provided in the Roseville area. Those ridership numbers...

Edin gives a lesson to two newcomers at All World Pickleball

New Indoor Pickleball Courts Heat Up Winter In Woodbury

by Doug Schultz
Published January 30, 2025

Woodbury seems to be doing its part to help accelerate the pace of one of America’s  fastest growing sports. At any given time on any given day, there could be more than 100 people dinking and smashing...

North Elevation view of proposed new Math and Science Academy (MSA) Charter School

New Math and Science Academy Campus Approved

by Matt McConico
Published January 29, 2025

The Woodbury City Council has approved a new location for the Math and Science Academy (MSA) Charter School. The new school would serve up to 1,525 students.  The site is to be south of the Bailey...

Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridley addresses the crowd at Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Gala after receiving the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chamber Presents Lifetime Achievement Award To City Administrator 

by Pat Mack
Published January 29, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series on Clint Gridley’s retirement as Woodbury City Administrator. We also note that Woodbury News Net is a member of the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce. When...