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

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Schweisguth Named Executive Director Of SWCTC

Schweisguth Named Executive Director Of SWCTC

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published October 10, 2024

Ann Schweisguth calls it a dream come true. Schweisguth, a Washington County native, is the newly appointed executive director of the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission. SWCTC is...

County Wins Award For Inclusive Outdoor Program

County Wins Award For Inclusive Outdoor Program

by Manali Shah
Published October 10, 2024

Washington County has won a 2024 Achievement Award for adding diversity to its parks and recreation services. Since 1970 NACo (National Association of Counties) Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding...

Events Roundup: Marching Bands, Fire Trucks, Halloween Activities

Events Roundup: Marching Bands, Fire Trucks, Halloween Activities

Published October 10, 2024

High School Marching Band Showcase Saturday A fall favorite for local marching band fans is the annual South Washington County Schools District Marching Band Showcase featuring all three of the district’s...

Navratri Garba Dance will be held again at M Health Fairview Sports Center.

Navratri Celebration in Woodbury Planned

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published October 3, 2024

On the night of October 18 and 19, Woodbury residents will once again have the chance to dance to the pulsating drums and music of the Dandiya Raas, a traditional dance form in the western India state...

Candlelight Courthouse Tour, Oktoberfest, Arts Among Upcoming Events

Candlelight Courthouse Tour, Oktoberfest, Arts Among Upcoming Events

by Staff Reports
Published October 3, 2024

You can experience the historic Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater by candlelight on Oct. 10 and 24. Tours will be held at 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. The $10 tour shows off areas normally...

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

Farmer’s Market Succeeding In New Location

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published September 26, 2024

Most vendors say a new location for the weekly Farmer’s Market in Woodbury hasn’t dampened sales. On a recent sunny Sunday morning, just before 11 am, there was a long line of cars entering the parking...

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...

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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,...