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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

Artist's Rendering of Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Play Area

Lake Elmo Play Area Construction Starting

by Matt McConico
Published March 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & LAKE ELMO, MN (WNN) - Construction is slated to begin soon on the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond Play Area. Construction was originally expected to begin in April 2025, but the...

Destination: Woodbury Logo

What Destination: Woodbury’s Logo Means

by Manali Shah
Published March 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Destination: Woodbury is officially launching its website, DestinationWoodbury.com, on April 5, 2025, at the Woodbury Community Expo. Eric Satre, Destination: Woodbury's Marketing...

Gold Line Coming Soon Metro Transit Bus

Gold Line Metro Bus Rapid Transit Soon A Reality!

by Manali Shah
Published March 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Metro Gold Line from Woodbury to St.Paul will be ready to roll on Saturday, March 22. The Gold Line will serve parts of Woodbury, Oakdale, Landfall, Maplewood and St.Paul. End-to-end...

A typical Slick City interior. Photo: Courtesy of Slick City

Council Approves Farmers’ Market, Indoor Play Area

by Pat Mack
Published March 14, 2025

The Woodbury City Council this week approved permits for Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide and trampoline park, and the farmers' market planned for Sundays this summer and fall. Mike and Annie...

Flowers were left as a  memorial to the victim at the accident site. Photo: Susan Kent.

Investigation Of Woman Killed By Garbage Truck Still Open

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - As previously reported by Woodbury News Network, a Woodbury woman died after she was hit by a garbage truck on December 10, 2024.  It happened at 6:15 a.m. near the intersection...

Central Park Renovations Artist Rendering South Patio and New Addition

ASK WNN: Central Park Renovations

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this week’s ASK WNN, we’re focusing on the Woodbury Central Park Renovation Project.  Completion and re-opening are expected in the fall of 2025. Bryan C. asks, “Why was...

Woodbury Community Garden

2025 Woodbury Community Garden Sign Up Now Available

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Raised and wheelchair accessible spots in the 2025 Woodbury Community Garden can now be reserved for residents who want to grow vegetables, flowers, and connections with their neighbors. The...

Eagle Valley Golf Course Logo

Woodbury Has Highly Ranked Public Golf Course For 2025 Season

by Matt McConico
Published March 10, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - GolfPass.com has ranked Eagle Valley as the 14th best Public Golf Course for 2025 in Minnesota. The rankings were made using the website’s reviews submitted by “everyday golfers.” According...

Probation For Woodbury Man Convicted Of Bank Robberies

Probation For Woodbury Man Convicted Of Bank Robberies

by Pat Mack
Published March 8, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A Woodbury man received probation for a series of bank robberies in the metro area. Judge Juanita C. Freeman sentenced Zahir Mohamednazir Bachelani to five years of supervised probation...

Cover Of Woodbury City Administrator Job Posting Packet

Woodbury City Administrator Job Officially Posted

by Matt McConico
Published March 5, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The public sector executive recruitment firm Baker Tilly has posted the job opening for the next Woodbury City Administrator, with a salary exceeding $220,000. The posting states...

Woodbury’s Farmers Market will be located at Red Rock Elementary School on Sundays again this year.

Farmers Market Planning Return To Red Rock Elementary School

by Pat Mack
Published March 5, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) -  The Woodbury Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for the Woodbury Farmers Market to return to Red Rock Elementary School. Construction at Central Park caused...

ASK WNN: Can You Raise Chickens In Woodbury?

ASK WNN: Can You Raise Chickens In Woodbury?

by Matt McConico
Published February 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Some of the guests at Woodbury News Net’s recent anniversary celebration were discussing the price of eggs. They were considering raising chickens in response to rising egg prices. ...