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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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Word Scramble 2

by Pat Mack
Published January 2, 2025

Word Scramble 2! Back by popular demand, we hope, here’s our second Word Scramble! What words can you make from the following jumbled sets of letters?   ERTE INUMSIB LRYARIB MEADACY ...

Candlelight walks, lit with luminaries, begin tomorrow and continue through Feb. 22 at various state parks.

Events: Art Cart, Candlelight Walks, Book Clubs, Craft Supply Swap

by Staff Reports
Published January 2, 2025

Family Art Cart, Jan. 3, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. The library supplies instructions for a simple project adults and children can complete together using...

Dispose Of Holiday Trees, Cards, Decorations Responsibly

Dispose Of Holiday Trees, Cards, Decorations Responsibly

by Staff Reports
Published December 27, 2024

It’s illegal to place natural Christmas trees and greens in the trash after the holiday season. Instead, bring them to a designated collection site. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says diseases...

Events: Animal Camp, New Years Festivities

Events: Animal Camp, New Years Festivities

Published December 26, 2024

Make a New Year's Pinata, Dec. 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. We'll supply pinata forms to decorate with tissue paper and other materials. You fill the...

Holiday Gift: Word Scramble!

by Pat Mack
Published December 26, 2024

'Tis the season for holiday gifts, so we present the following puzzle. Unscramble the following words that have a connection to Woodbury! AETLIR UBORDOWY CARKTAMA IBELGREBEN ONUROATUBD BONUS...

Josephine Martinez and her husband, Oliver, opened the indoor gym.

We Rock the Spectrum Play Gym Opens

by Doug Schultz
Published December 19, 2024

For the owners of Woodbury’s new We Rock the Spectrum open play gym geared toward children on the autism spectrum, starting the business was not just an act of love for their children, but one that filled...

Events: Bonfire, Holiday Events, Clothing Drive

Events: Bonfire, Holiday Events, Clothing Drive

by Staff Reports
Published December 19, 2024

Winter Solstice Bonfire, Friday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Belwin’s Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Rd. N., Lakeland. Celebrate the longest night of year with live music, a roaring...

Open Cupboard, with roots in Woodbury, has opened a food pantry, Today's Harvest, in Maplewood. Photo: Contributed.

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published December 12, 2024

Ten times as many people rely on Open Cupboard for food now than did just four years ago. To meet the demand that has soared 1000 percent since 2020, the food pantry is adding a second location in Maplewood...

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...