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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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Construction: Mayor Asks For Patience; Updates On Hargis Parkway, Radio Drive, Valley Creek Road

by Pat Mack
Published June 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Construction of Woodbury’s Water Treatment Plant and its pipelines continues to disrupt traffic and businesses on several major roads.  “We understand this can be frustrating,”...

Officer Andrew Mattson of the Woodbury Police Department with the injured eagle. Photo: Woodbury Public Safety Department.

Officer: Eagle Rescue Once In A Lifetime Experience

by Doug Schultz
Published June 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - When Officer Andrew Mattson of the Woodbury Police Department got the call about an injured bald eagle on the shoulder of Woodbury Drive, he wasn’t exactly sure what he was going...

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Traffic Changes For Radio Drive, Tower Drive, Hargis Parkway

by WNN Staff
Published June 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The city of Woodbury has announced more traffic impacts primarily due to construction of the Water Treatment Plant and its pipelines. Beginning Monday, June 16, Tower Drive north...

The Community Garden began in 2022.

Woodbury Community Garden: A Place To Grow Many Ways

by Margaret Wachholz
Published June 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Gardening is a challenging, but rewarding, pursuit. Plants are fickle, their lives fragile. One missed day of watering, a threat of frost, too much sunlight, not enough weeding...

City staff members present a photo display of buildings developed during Gridley’s tenure.

Retiring City Administrator Clint Gridley Celebrated

by WNN Staff
Published June 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Clint Gridley, who served 21 years as Woodbury's city administrator, was celebrated at a retirement open house yesterday at Eagle Valley Golf Course. Today is Gridley’s last day...

Jeffrey Dahl Named Woodbury City Administrator

Jeffrey Dahl Named Woodbury City Administrator

by Pat Mack
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Jeffrey Dahl is the city's new administrator, according to an announcement from the city council. He's a Woodbury resident and once served as an intern with the city.  Since 2016,...

Functional art pieces, like these stepping stone stairs, called "Gears" by Minneapolis artist Christopher Harrison, allow visitors to Hasenbank Park to see up close how the park's stormwater filtration basins work.

Hasenbank Park: A Visionary Green Space Grand Opening June 12 

by Doug Schultz
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - It’s a whimsical yet functional public art installation. It’s a prairie and woodland restoration site. It’s a water quality improvement project. It’s an outdoor educational...

Squad Car, Vehicle Collision Causes Only Minor Injuries

Squad Car, Vehicle Collision Causes Only Minor Injuries

by Pat Mack
Published June 3, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Minnesota State Patrol reports that a collision between a Woodbury police squad car and an SUV on Friday caused only minor injuries.  The accident happened at about 5:10 p.m....

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Valley Creek Road, Century Avenue, More Construction Updates

by WNN Staff
Published June 1, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - More traffic changes in Woodbury for the area near Valley Creek Road and Radio Drive. In addition, work begins this week on Century Avenue and continues on a city neighborhood road...

Rewarding Summer Reading Programs Planned

Rewarding Summer Reading Programs Planned

by Pat Mack
Published May 27, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - R.H. Stafford Library and other libraries in Washington County begin their rewarding summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults Sunday. “Summer is traditionally a busy...

A wreath was placed to honor fallen veterans, including those lost to suicide.

Memorial Day: Woodbury Remembers The Fallen

by Pat Mack
Published May 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The ceremony at the Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial was a solemn occasion to honor U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.  “It is this holiday that allows...

The fire was reported Thursday morning.

Fire Engulfs Garage, Part of House In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published May 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A fire that appears to have started inside a garage engulfed that structure as well as a part of the attached house yesterday in Woodbury. In a statement, the Woodbury Public Safety...