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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

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...

Sen. Mitchell's Trial Still Set For Jan. 27

Sen. Mitchell’s Trial Still Set For Jan. 27

by Pat Mack
Published January 1, 2025

No settlement emerged from a Dec. 31 court hearing, so Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s trial on a felony burglary charge remains set to begin Jan. 27 in Becker County District Court. Before that, another  hearing...

Metro Micro minibus stops at Rosedale Transit Center. Photo: Contributed.

On-Demand Ride Service Launches In Woodbury Next Month

by Manali Shah
Published December 26, 2024

Metro micro is coming to part of Woodbury on Monday, Jan. 6. Metro Transit’s on-demand service will provide door-to-door rides on ADA-accessible minibuses. The program is open to all residents and provides...





Andrea Date addresses the crowd about her retirement from the Woodbury City Council. Photo via online stream.

Council Member Andrea Date’s Term Ending

by Pat Mack
Published December 26, 2024

Woodbury city council member Andrea Date’s term will end on Tuesday. She will have served eight years on the council after being elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. She chose not to run again this...

County Highway In Newport Closed Friday

County Highway In Newport Closed Friday

by Staff Reports
Published December 26, 2024

Military Road, also known as County Highway 20, will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 27, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. just south of Woodbury in Newport. Utility work by a private company is causing the closure between...

Courtesy: City of Woodbury

Woodbury City Council Approves Increased Tax Rate As Property Values Fall Slightly

by Pat Mack
Published December 19, 2024

The Woodbury City Council gave final approval to the 2025 budget that includes an 8.3% property tax rate increase. “The growth of the city has really frankly outstripped the staff’s ability to provide...

Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian

Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian

Published December 12, 2024

Update | 12/17/24: The Woodbury Police Department has confirmed that a woman was struck by a garbage truck and killed on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at about 6:15 a.m. near Autumn Drive and Autumn Bay. The department...

Pamela Khoury and Gregory Uhls appear before the city council to receive Community Lifesaving Awards. Photo: City of Woodbury.

Woodbury Residents Receive Lifesaving Awards

by Pat Mack
Published December 12, 2024

Woodbury Public Safety presented the Community Member Lifesaving Award to two residents who pulled a man from a pond in October. Pamela Khoury and Gregory Uhls were recognized for their actions at yesterday’s...

Woodbury Police and Woodbury high school students take part in the Heroes and Helpers event.

Students, Police Help Make Season Bright

by Manali Shah
Published December 12, 2024

High school spirit and Christmas cheer filled the air last Thursday at the Target on Commerce Drive in Woodbury. The “Heroes and Helpers” event was in full swing. Since 2022, Woodbury Public Safety...

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,...