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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.

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Rocky Erickson, freshman at Math and Science Academy in Woodbury

Woodbury Student Wins Minnesota Indian Education Association Award

by Manali Shah
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Rocky Erickson, a freshman at Math and Science Academy in Woodbury, won an “Outstanding Student of the Year” award by the Minnesota Indian Education Association. He was one...

ASK WNN: Andy's Bark Park & Prairie Ridge Brush Removal

ASK WNN: Andy’s Bark Park & Prairie Ridge Brush Removal

by Matt McConico
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this week’s ASK WNN we’re focusing on forestry and brush management in local parks. Rebecca M. writes, “Recently, at Prairie Ridge Park and Andy's Bark Park significant...

Students At Woodbury Leadership Academy with Dogs from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

Woodbury Leadership Academy Students Learning From and Helping Dogs In Need

by Elena Lindemann
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Three non-profit organizations with roots in Woodbury made a connection through community leadership and volunteerism. Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a public charter school...

Walking paths behind Woodbury City Hall are lined on both sides with natural material that can support the weight of service and emergency vehicles

New interactive story map gives virtual tour of environmental stewardship practices at Woodbury City Hall campus

by Doug Schultz
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - For the City of Woodbury, environmental stewardship practice begins at home. Now residents can see that for themselves, without leaving home. A new interactive story map, completed...

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Woodbury Expo This Weekend

by Matt McConico
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Expo is this weekend. The event will be Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodbury High School. Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce President Laurie Staiger...

Word Scramble 15: Community EXPO

Word Scramble 15: Community EXPO

by Pat Mack
Published March 31, 2025

Rearrange the letters to make words relating to the Woodbury Community EXPO 2025. Words DOOF REEF SKID ARIF GEATS Bonus Words HOTOB KCURT   Scroll down for hints!         Word...

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East Ridge High School Key Club Bingo Fundraiser

by Matt McConico
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The East Ridge High School Key Club is hosting a Bingo Night Fundraiser.  All proceeds will go to the Filters of Hope. Filters of Hope helps people in struggling countries who...

East Metro Miracle League

Gateway to Miracles 

by Manali Shah
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Brighter sun and warmer weather. It’s Baseball Season. Miracle League players, parents and members of the East Metro Miracle League (EMML) plus the Rotary Club of Woodbury are excited...

Jim Hanvelt will perform Friday at Third Act Craft Brewery. Photo: Contributed.

Events: Live Music, Home Show, Vegetables, Immigration Workshop

by Pat Mack
Published March 26, 2025

Musician Jim Hanvelt, Friday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Third Act Craft Brewery, Woodbury. Singer/songwriter Jim Hanvelt has been performing for over 20 years at various venues in the Midwest. Stillwater...

Word Scramble 14: Road Construction

Word Scramble 14: Road Construction

by Pat Mack
Published March 26, 2025

Word Scramble 14 for Mar 27, 2025 Rearrange the letters to make words relating to our favorite season - road construction. Words COEN GNIS RCSA EDSEP BCPAUK Bonus Words ERNAOG ...

Greg Metzger honored by Little Free Library

200,000th Little Free Library Installed Under Leadership of Woodbury Resident

by Kathy Saltzman
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury resident Greig Metzger is ready for a new chapter as he retires as Executive Director for the nonprofit Little Free Library. During his six years with the organization,...

A tree trench at Woodbury City Hall parking lot captures thousands of gallons of water a year and helps clean it up before it enters nearby wetlands

Woodbury: A City For Sustainability

by Doug Schultz
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury may often be seen by casual visitors as a city of wide thoroughfares, large warehouses and big box stores with commensurately large parking lots, and less so as a city of...