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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.

Woodbury News Net

Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

City & County

Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry, Commissioner Stan Karwoski, Commissioner Fran Miron, Commissioner Karla Bigham, Deputy Sheriffs Josh Liebenow, Brandon Yetter, Nate Thienes, and Chris Majeski, Commissioner Michelle Clasen, Sergeant Ty Jacobson, and Commissioner Gary Kriesel. Also pictured K9 Goose. Photo: Contributed.

Washington County K9 Unit Wins National Award

by Staff Reports
Published December 12, 2024

The Washington County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit won first place for Department Team in the 2024 United States Police Canine Association National Patrol Dog Field Trials held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in...

Graphic: South Washington Watershed District

Watershed District Provides Free Alternative to Winter Salt

by Staff Reports
Published December 11, 2024

The South Washington Watershed is focused on combatting chloride pollution by offering free chicken grit as an alternative to winter salt this season. Chicken grit does not come from chickens. Rather,...

A boy who who fell through thin ice at Markgrafs Lake on Monday has died.

Two Rescued From Markgrafs Lake, One From Wilmes Lake

by Staff Reports
Published December 5, 2024

The Woodbury Public Safety Department is reminding people to be wary of thin ice on lakes and ponds after two emergency lake rescues Monday. At 11:15 a.m., an adult male was rescued from Wilmes Lake after...

County To Expand Mental Health Care Services

County To Expand Mental Health Care Services

by Staff Reports
Published December 5, 2024

Washington County plans to expand its mental health care services thanks to a $3.45 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The Department used a new formula to distribute the Adult...

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...

I-94 Project Substantially Complete Tomorrow

I-94 Project Substantially Complete Tomorrow

by Staff Reports
Published November 26, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the two-year, I-94 construction project from Woodbury to the Wisconsin border should be substantially complete tomorrow. That’s when eastbound I-94 between...

Woodbury City Administrator Retiring In June

Woodbury City Administrator Retiring In June

by Staff Reports
Published November 21, 2024

Woodbury City Administrator Clinton Gridley will retire June 6 after 21 years in the role. In closed session, the council conducted its annual evaluation of Gridley, and in open session last night City...

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...

County officials break ground on an emergency shelter in Stillwater. Photo: Contributed.

Ground Broken For County Emergency Housing In Stillwater

by Staff Reports
Published November 21, 2024

Washington County officials broke ground Nov. 12 on the county’s first permanent, short-term emergency housing shelter for homeless adults. The $12 million Emergency Housing Services Building will be...

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,...

Local Governments To Hold Truth In Taxation Hearings

Local Governments To Hold Truth In Taxation Hearings

by Staff Reports
Published November 21, 2024

Property owners will receive an estimate of their 2025 property taxes in this week’s mail. The “truth in taxation” notices are based on potential maximum tax levies passed by local units of government...

The I-94 construction project affected ramps like this one at I-494 and Tamarack Road in June.

I-94 Road Construction Could Finish In Two Weeks

by Pat Mack
Published November 14, 2024

The end is in sight. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the I-94 project from Woodbury to the Wisconsin border is in its final stages, and road construction could be completed as soon as...