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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.

City & County

Judge Delays Sen. Mitchell Trial Until May

Judge Delays Sen. Mitchell Trial Until May

by Pat Mack
Published January 17, 2025

A Becker County District Court judge has approved a motion by attorneys for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, to delay her criminal trial until after the legislative session. Judge Michael D. Fritz...

City Might Help Finance Ash Tree Removal By Homeowners

City Might Help Finance Ash Tree Removal By Homeowners

by Pat Mack
Published January 16, 2025

The City of Woodbury is considering creating a program to help homeowners pay for the removal of trees infected by the Emerald Ash Borer. “The rapidly increasing number of dead ash trees as EAB spreads...

Washington County Commissioners Stan Karwoski (District 2), Fran Miron (District 1), Bethany Cox (District 3), Michelle Clasen (District 5), and Karla Bigham (District 4) stand with staff from the Community Services Department in front of the Washington County Mobile Social Services Vehicle. Photo: Washington County

Washington County Adds Mobile Services Van

by Staff Reports
Published January 16, 2025

Washington County’s Community Services Department has added a mobile services vehicle thanks to a state grant. The vehicle will bring mental health, substance use disorder, and social service resources...

Sen. Mitchell Asks For Delay In Trial

Sen. Mitchell Asks For Delay In Trial

by Pat Mack
Published January 10, 2025

Attorneys for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, filed a motion today in Becker County District Court to delay her criminal trial until after May 19. It is scheduled to begin Jan. 27.  The motion...

Washington County Sees Surge In Whooping Cough Cases

Washington County Sees Surge In Whooping Cough Cases

by Doug Schultz
Published January 9, 2025

A tsunami-like surge in pertussis cases that struck late this fall in many of Minnesota’s larger counties, particularly in the metro area, carried Washington County in its wake. While case numbers...

The city is hoping for money from the state Legislature for the Lala Lake project. Photo: City of Woodbury.

Woodbury Legislative Priorities Include Lake Project

by Pat Mack
Published January 9, 2025

The Woodbury City Council’s priorities for this year’s state legislative session include a $2 million request for the La Lake development project. The lake is next to Newport in western Woodbury, and...

Judge Allows Audio And Video Coverage Of Sen. Mitchell’s Trial

Judge Allows Audio And Video Coverage Of Sen. Mitchell’s Trial

by Staff Reports
Published January 7, 2025

A Becker County District Court Judge has granted a request by several media organizations for audio and video coverage of Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s criminal trial. Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, is accused of...

Former Woodbury Dentist Loses Bid To Reinstate License

Former Woodbury Dentist Loses Bid To Reinstate License

by Pat Mack
Published January 7, 2025

The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against a former Woodbury dentist, suspending his license to practice. Dr. Marko Kamel, who practiced at Woodbury Dental Arts from 2011 until its recent closure,...

Stomach Virus Spreading in Washington County

Stomach Virus Spreading in Washington County

by Doug Schultz
Published January 2, 2025

Woodbury residents gathering with family and friends for holiday parties or football watching over the next few days may want to review their game plan for stopping the spread of norovirus. More than...

County Library Releases Most Popular Lists For 2024

County Library Releases Most Popular Lists For 2024

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

The Washington County Library has released its lists of the most frequently checked out books for the year. For adults, the top five were: The Women by Kirstin Hannah Dear Jacob: A Mother's...

Photo: Washington County Sheriff's Office

Scammer Tries To Sell County Squad Car

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

A scammer attempted to sell a Washington County squad car on Facebook marketplace, according to the sheriff’s office social media feed. The ad implied the squad car was stolen and available for sale...

Helicopters will be used to help replace shield wire on a transmission line in parts of Woodbury, Newport, and Cottage Grove. Photo: Contributed.

Helicopters May Be Seen Near Power Lines This Month

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

The City of Woodbury says residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they see helicopters in operation starting in early January. The helicopters will help Xcel Energy replace shield wire on a transmission line...

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