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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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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...

Rendering: City of Woodbury

Council Approves Cherry Meadows Subdivision

by Staff Reports
Published November 21, 2024

The Woodbury City Council last night approved the Cherry Meadows subdivision that proposes to add 27 homes along Century Avenue near Kalen Drive in southwest Woodbury. Another subdivision, Cherrywood,...

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 again this year.

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...