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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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Radio Drive in the heart of Woodbury is scheduled to reopen, while Valley Creek Road at the same intersection is expected to close Monday.

Radio Drive Reopening, Valley Creek Road Closing

by Pat Mack
Published May 8, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Good news: One major road in Woodbury is reopening. Bad news: Another one is closing.  Radio Drive at the intersection of Valley Creek Road is expected to open back up to traffic...

Kayaking is part of Woodbury's Adaptive Recreation Program. Photo: Woodbury Parks and Recreation

Kayaking, Music Therapy Part Of Adaptive Recreation Program

by Manali Shah
Published May 7, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In the dozen years since the The East Metro Miracle League baseball program was established by the City of Woodbury’s Parks and Recreation Department, the city has added additional...

County: State Budget Proposals Would Raise Taxes

County: State Budget Proposals Would Raise Taxes

by Pat Mack
Published May 5, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Washington County Board of Commissioners has “serious concerns” about some state budget proposals that could cost the county $3 million and lead to a 3-5 percent increase...

Engineering Firm Approved For County Trail Projects

Engineering Firm Approved For County Trail Projects

by Staff Report
Published April 28, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - An engineering firm based in Burnsville will complete the design of several trail projects for Washington County. The County Board of Commissioners approved a $474,875 contract with...

With Winter Over It’s Road Construction Season

With Winter Over It’s Road Construction Season

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 28, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - There are only two seasons in Woodbury and this year Road Construction is going to be a doozy! The pipeline needed to connect 20 wells and most homes in town to the new Water Treatment...

ASK WNN: Any Plan To Update City Flag?

ASK WNN: Any Plan To Update City Flag?

by Pat Mack
Published April 23, 2025

Editor's Note: ASK WNN a question by sending an email to [email protected]! WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this edition of ASK WNN, Jeff M. asks, “Our city flag looks a little dated. Is there any...

Photo: Contributed

County Receives Grants For Big Marine, Lake Elmo Park Reserves

by Pat Mack
Published April 21, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - State grants will pay for prairie enhancement in Lake Elmo Park Reserve and woodland restoration in Big Marine Park Reserve.  The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved...

Photo: Woodbury Public Safety

Woodbury Police K9 Cirrus Remembered

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury Police shared news that K9 Cirrus passed away after a long illness. The Belgian Malinois partnered with handler Sgt. Natalie Bauer on patrol with specialties in apprehension...

Police Warn About Dangers Of Nerf Wars

Police Warn About Dangers Of Nerf Wars

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Public Safety Department shared on social media that it received several calls over the weekend about young people participating in Nerf Wars. In this activity students...

Woodbury Community Development Director Janelle Schmitz holds up a copy of the city's new trail map at the State of the City presentation.

State Of The City Part 2: Community Developments And Public Safety

by Manali Shah
Published April 13, 2025

Part 2 of 2 Updates about community developments, public safety, and community relations were part of the Mayor’s “State of the City” address on April 3. During her presentation at Eagle Valley...

Study area for the regional trail. Graphic: Contributed.

Comment On Regional Trail Long-Range Plan

by Staff Report
Published April 12, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - An open house for public comment on a long-range plan for the Battle Creek-St Croix River Regional Trail will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Woodbury City Hall. In...

One of the newly completed rain gardens at the Valley Creek Target parking lot.

Stormwater Ponds, Rain Gardens Increase Protections For Woodbury Water

by Doug Schultz
Published April 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) – When an inch of rain falls in Woodbury, where does it go? That might sound like a party game question, some kind of philosophical brain teaser or even part of a geography quiz....

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