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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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Drive Seeks Winter Clothing For Students

Published November 7, 2024

The Woodbury Community Foundation’s annual Winter Clothing Drive continues through December 20. New and gently used outerwear to help keep students warm in the South Washington County School District...

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

Theatre Plans Game Show Cabaret Fundraiser

Published October 31, 2024

Submitted by Winnie Williams and Debbie Musser | Open Door Community Theatre Open Door Community Theatre will host “What is Broadway?” – a Jeopardy-themed cabaret fundraiser Nov. 15 and Nov. 16...

Halloween Decorating Contest Winners Announced

Halloween Decorating Contest Winners Announced

by Staff Reports
Published October 31, 2024

Winners of Woodbury’s first Halloween House Decorating Contest were announced on Sunday with nine houses receiving recognition. Pam Muijen, who organized the contest, thanked everyone who participated....

Derek Schmidt in front of his house adorned with Halloween spirit.

Woodbury Neighborhood Adds Creepy Cruise To Halloween Spectacle

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published October 24, 2024

The Great Pumpkin may not appear in Woodbury, but have no fear, The Haunted Oaks is chock full of Halloween treats not tricks. The Woodbury neighborhood of Royal Oaks transforms into The Haunted Oaks...