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Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

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Woodbury's Public Safety Campus Building.

Events Include Safety Campus Tour, Big Trucks, Energy Use, Arts, Outdoors

by Staff Reports
Published September 26, 2024

Here is a sampling of some upcoming events in the area. They include a tour of the public safety campus, an open house for a major road project, a chance to explore Big Trucks, and arts, entertainment...

Soccer Teams Compete Off The Field To Fight Hunger

Soccer Teams Compete Off The Field To Fight Hunger

by Staff Reports
Published September 25, 2024

Two high school soccer teams in Woodbury set aside their rivalry to help fight hunger. Athletes from the East Ridge High School team reached out to the Woodbury High team for a joint fundraiser that benefited...

Ouch!  Firefighter Nathan Beitler tries to catch the ball during a vintage baseball game Sunday in Woodbury. The game was played according to 1869 rules so no gloves were allowed.

Take Me Out To the Old (Very Old) Ball Game!

by Woodbury Heritage Society
Published September 19, 2024

Whether you are a history buff or a baseball fan there was ample action on Sunday at the Lake Middle School in Woodbury. A vintage baseball game sponsored by the Woodbury Heritage Society featured...

Contributed Photo

Emmy Award with Cottage Grove, Woodbury Ties

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published September 12, 2024

Sheletta Brundidge of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com will receive the Governor’s Emmy® by the Board of Governors of the Upper Midwest Chapter of the Emmy Awards at its gala Oct. 19. The Cottage...

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One Woodbury Celebration of Diversity This Sunday

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published September 12, 2024

Ojibway Park will come alive with the second annual One Woodbury, an event that celebrates the diversity of the community, on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. 2023 was One Woodbury’s inaugural year,...

A group of women meet weekly in Woodbury to knit winter gear for those in need.

Knitwits Spread Kindness One Stitch At A Time

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published September 5, 2024

If you walked into 3rd Act Craft Brewery on a Friday afternoon, you might be surprised by the crowd. In addition to the usual brewery patrons, you’d find a fairly large group of women sipping tasty beers,...

A volunteer reads to students as part of an elementary school literacy program.

Volunteers Needed for School Literacy Program

by Staff Reports
Published September 5, 2024

First you learn to read and then you read to learn. Volunteers for Elementary School Literacy (VESL) places volunteers - trained to provide personalized instruction to students who require an additional...

Bash for Brains ‘Whiteout Party’ Planned

Bash for Brains ‘Whiteout Party’ Planned

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published August 29, 2024

The end of summer is quickly approaching, but before bidding the season farewell, there is one final can’t-miss event to attend, the Bash for Brains fundraising party on September 7. This...

Firefighters battle at Woodbury Days.

Woodbury Days Revives Water Fight

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published August 29, 2024

Revived after a couple of decades, the Firefighter Challenge at the Woodbury Days, last Saturday, was thoroughly enjoyed by spectators. On a bright sunny and humid 90-plus degree afternoon, the firefighters...

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening in Woodbury

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening in Woodbury

by Staff Reports
Published August 22, 2024

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is reopening its Woodbury theater on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Woodbury location was one of six that closed in June when the franchise owner filed for bankruptcy. But...

Sgt. Scott Melander, Chizim Abagi and Deputy Chief Omar Maklad

Teen Honored For Life-Saving Action

by Staff Reports
Published August 1, 2024

The Woodbury City Council recently honored a Woodbury teen for his life-saving action. Chizim Abagi, 18, saved a 10-year-old girl from drowning in a backyard pool on May 27. “Your quick and courageous...