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Woodbury News Net

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

City & County

Woodbury Death Under Investigation

Woodbury Death Under Investigation

by Staff Reports
Published October 14, 2024

Oct. 14, 2024 | Update: Woodbury police have released the name of the woman who died: Samia Amare Al Ahad, 29, of Woodbury, MN. In an emailed statement, Police Commander Tom Ehrenberg stated: "Woodbury...

Woodbury's Public Safety Campus Building.

Six Things To Know About Public Safety Campus Ballot Question

by Pat Mack
Published October 10, 2024

Voters in Woodbury are being asked to approve a 0.5 percent sales tax increase to help pay for a Public Safety Campus Project on this fall’s general election ballot. The project will expand and renovate...

Council OKs East Ridge High School Expansion

Council OKs East Ridge High School Expansion

by Pat Mack
Published October 10, 2024

The Woodbury City Council last night approved a building plan for two additions to East Ridge High School. But first council members added a requirement that the South Washington County ISD 833 pay for...

Man Accused Of Bank Robberies Plans Mental Illness Defense

Man Accused Of Bank Robberies Plans Mental Illness Defense

by Pat Mack
Published October 10, 2024

A man accused of robbing two banks in Woodbury and one in Oakdale will undergo an examination to determine if he’s competent to stand trial. Washington County Judge Juanita Freeman ordered the exam yesterday...

County Wins Award For Inclusive Outdoor Program

County Wins Award For Inclusive Outdoor Program

by Manali Shah
Published October 10, 2024

Washington County has won a 2024 Achievement Award for adding diversity to its parks and recreation services. Since 1970 NACo (National Association of Counties) Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding...

Rendering of the Water Treatment Plant. Courtesy: City of Woodbury.

Water Treatment Plant Cost Far Lower Than Expected

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published October 3, 2024

Construction of a water treatment plant in Woodbury will cost about $60 million less than expected. The Woodbury City Council has approved a $149.8 million contract with Market & Johnson, a construction...

Man Armed With Pellet Gun Receives 92-Month Sentence

Man Armed With Pellet Gun Receives 92-Month Sentence

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published October 3, 2024

A man who was shot by police officers in Woodbury in April received a prison sentence of 92 months, or about seven and a half years, according to court documents. Donald Eugene Roche, 61, of Rockford,...

City Council Candidates Exchange Views

City Council Candidates Exchange Views

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published September 26, 2024

The Woodbury Cottage Grove League of Women Voters held a question and answer session with candidates for the Woodbury City Council on September 12th. Voters will elect two council members to four-year...

Sam Holl, Annalee Garletz, and Andrea McKennan are part of the Ramsey-Washington County’s recycling program including the Food Scrap Pickup Program.

Food Scrap Program Serving Woodbury Set to Expand

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published September 19, 2024

Woodbury residents can now do their part to make the future cleaner and greener by participating in a curbside Food Scraps Pickup Program. Beyond Woodbury, the free program is available in...

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County Adding Airboats, Digital Evidence Tool

by Staff Reports
Published September 12, 2024

A federal grant will pay for two airboats and a digital evidence management system for Washington County. The county board accepted the $963,000 grant at its Sept. 3 meeting. The airboats...

Council Member Kim Wilson, Council Member Andrea Date, Craig Johnson and Luke Fischer with the League, Woodbury Environmental Resources Manager Jennifer McLoughlin, Mayor Anne Burt, Council Member Steve Morris, Kristin Mroz with GreenStep Cities, and Council Member Jennifer Santini.

Woodbury Receives Sustainability Award

by Staff Reports
Published September 5, 2024

The City of Woodbury has received the 2024 Sustainable City Award from the League of Minnesota Cities. “We give our awards to the very best, and we’re so excited to do that tonight,”...

Charcoal Grill Cause of Woodbury Fire

Charcoal Grill Cause of Woodbury Fire

by Staff Reports
Published August 29, 2024

An investigation report indicates a charcoal grill caused a fire that damaged two homes in Woodbury. The Aug. 4 fire damaged a home at 3819 Jamestown Curve as well as the house next door. During a conversation...