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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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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...

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,...

The Spirit Choir's winter concert, "This Little Light of Mine," is Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m, at King of Kings Lutheran Church. Photo: Contributed.

Events: Madeline’s Christmas, Holiday Lockdown, Toy Drive, Spirit Choir And More

Published December 11, 2024

Holiday Toy Drive continues through Dec. 12. Toys for Tots has drop-off locations for new and unwrapped toys near Keys Cafe at Valley Creek Mall and Talamore Senior Living Woodbury. The drive is sponsored...

A mother and her two sons play at the Good Times Park at 7805 Hudson Rd. when it opened yesterday.

Good Times Park Opens In Woodbury

by Doug Schultz
Published December 5, 2024

At the new Good Times Park indoor play center, things – rather make that kids – were hopping, bouncing, swinging, climbing and spinning – as soon as the doors opened at Woodbury’s first private...

The East Metro Symphony Orchestra will perform its holiday concert Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in North St. Paul.

Events: Holiday Concerts, Shows, Boutiques, Toy Drive

by Staff Reports
Published December 5, 2024

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, starring 10th grader George Wellens of Woodbury as Rudolph, on stage through Dec. 28 at Stages Theater, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Limited tickets remain. A...

Photo: Contributed

Topgolf Breaks Ground On Woodbury Facility

by Staff Reports
Published November 26, 2024

Topgolf has broken ground on its three-story facility in Woodbury that will employ 350-400 people. The company expects the destination recreational development to open late next year. It will join a similar...

Kai Luu, reads to Abby, a trained therapy dog, with the help of his dad, Thuan, at R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury.

Dog Gone Reading!

by Manali Shah
Published November 26, 2024

Six-year-old Kai Luu read a book aloud to a certified therapy dog at R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury one night a few weeks ago. As Luu read, Abby, a Goldendoodle, stretched out on the carpeting and relaxed. Luu’s...

Woodbury Heritage House decorated for the holiday season. Photo: Contributed

Woodbury’s Heritage of Holiday Decorating

by Margaret Wachholz, Woodbury Heritage Society
Published November 26, 2024

You may think that your family has long standing family holiday traditions, but the Raths (pronounced Rotts) of Woodbury surely have you beat. There have been Raths living in Woodbury and celebrating Christmas...

Photo: Contributed

Events: Woodbury Wobble, Free Parks, Blood Drive, Toy Drive, Holiday Shows

by Staff Reports
Published November 25, 2024

County Waiving Permit Fees On Black Friday Washington County Parks will be waiving vehicle permit fees at its parks on the Friday after Thanksgiving to encourage everyone in our community to enjoy more...

Woodbury’s own gourmet is offering this recipe for a refreshing drink for holiday guests.

Woodbury’s Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published November 21, 2024

For Laurie Crowell, food is the language of love. She spreads that language through her Golden Fig Fine Foods store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul as well as through regular guest appearances on TV’s “Twin...

Author Sarah Albee

Elementary Students Meet Best-Selling Author Sarah Albee

by Manali Shah
Published November 14, 2024

Sarah Albee, New York Times best-selling children’s author, has written over 150 books, ranging from Sesame Street classics to middle school science and history tales. She was at Woodbury Elementary...

The cast for “What is Broadway?” Graphic: Submitted

Events: Book Sale, Cabaret, Doggie Photos, Holiday Happenings

by Staff Reports
Published November 14, 2024

Here are some events of note in the region. Free diabetes screenings today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodbury YMCA, 2175 Radio Dr. Provided on World Diabetes Day by the Woodbury Lions Club in partnership...