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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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ASK WNN: Lawn Watering Restrictions Explained

ASK WNN: Lawn Watering Restrictions Explained

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 21, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - We’ve seen a few questions recently on social media about Woodbury’s lawn watering restrictions, so we thought we’d offer an explanation of what they are and why they’re in...

Woodbury Rated One Of The Best Places To Live

Woodbury Rated One Of The Best Places To Live

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - U.S. News and World Report rated Woodbury as one of the best cities to live in for 2025-2026, ranking the city 54th nationally and fourth in Minnesota. In the report released today,...

Rendering: ESG Architecture & Design

Affordable Housing Project Planned For Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A $92 million, 237-unit affordable housing project has been announced for Woodbury. Broadway Street Development of St. Paul plans to begin construction early this summer on...

County Media Company Adopts New Name

County Media Company Adopts New Name

by Manali Shah
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The name - South Washington County Telecommunications Commission - is a mouthful. So it’s time for a change. SWCTC will now be known as TrueLens Community Media.  “For years,...

A paving project on Century Avenue South from I-94 almost to I-494 is being planned.

Info Sessions Set For Projects On Century, Lake Elmo Avenues

by WNN Staff
Published May 19, 2025

(WOODBURY, MN) - WNN - Washington County is holding open houses for a Century Avenue South pavement project in Woodbury and an intersection improvement project in Lake Elmo. Lake Elmo Project On...

Suspect Fleeing Police Drives Through Woodbury Soccer Fields

Suspect Fleeing Police Drives Through Woodbury Soccer Fields

by Pat Mack
Published May 17, 2025

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to state the man was arrested in St. Paul, information provided in the criminal complaint. WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A man wanted on felony charges led police in...

Woodbury police commander Tom Ehrenberg waves from atop the restaurant for today's Cop on a Roof.

Cops Get High On Donuts For A Good Cause

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Patrol Commander Tom Ehrenberg and other members of Woodbury’s police department climbed on the roof of Dunkin Donuts to support Special Olympics. Today’s Cop on a Roof event was...

City Receives State Conservation Honor

City Receives State Conservation Honor

by Pat Mack
Published May 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The City of Woodbury has been awarded a 2025 Blazing Star Award for its Environmental Stewardship Plan. The honor was bestowed by the non-profit Conservation Minnesota. The stewardship...

Woodbury Names Five Finalists For City Administrator Job

Woodbury Names Five Finalists For City Administrator Job

by Pat Mack
Published May 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Four municipal managers from Minnesota and one from Ohio have been named as finalists for the city administrator job in Woodbury. In a news release, the city says the candidates...

Cheer For Charity At Battle Of The Badges May 17

Cheer For Charity At Battle Of The Badges May 17

by Bethany Frandle
Published May 12, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - If you're looking for a fun way to satisfy your basketball craving while supporting the community, look no further than the Battle of the Badges, a fundraiser at Park High School in...

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 Reopens, Valley Creek Road Closes

by Pat Mack
Published May 12, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Good news: One major road in Woodbury is reopened. Bad news: Another one is closed.  Radio Drive at the intersection of Valley Creek Road opened back up to traffic Friday night...

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...