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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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Construction: Mayor Asks For Patience; Updates On Hargis Parkway, Radio Drive, Valley Creek Road

by Pat Mack
Published June 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Construction of Woodbury’s Water Treatment Plant and its pipelines continues to disrupt traffic and businesses on several major roads.  “We understand this can be frustrating,”...

The flag flies at half-staff over the Minnesota State Capitol.

Woodbury Man Charged For Alleged Capitol Threat

by Pat Mack
Published June 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A Woodbury man allegedly threatened to shoot people at the state Capitol. Jonathan Michael Bohn, 41, a lobbyist, was charged today in Carver County District Court with one felony count...

Officer Andrew Mattson of the Woodbury Police Department with the injured eagle. Photo: Woodbury Public Safety Department.

Officer: Eagle Rescue Once In A Lifetime Experience

by Doug Schultz
Published June 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - When Officer Andrew Mattson of the Woodbury Police Department got the call about an injured bald eagle on the shoulder of Woodbury Drive, he wasn’t exactly sure what he was going...

Photo: The Raptor Center

Injured Eagle In Woodbury Needs Time To Recover

by Doug Schultz
Published June 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Case number 25-337 - otherwise known as the eagle that was found seriously injured in mid-May on Woodbury Drive - will need at least another month to fully recover, according to the...

Going, Going, Gone is opening June 25 in Woodbury.

Discount Sporting Goods Outlet Opening In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published June 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Going, Going, Gone - a discount sporting goods chain - is opening a store in Woodbury. A sign taped to the store’s front door in Tamarack Village states it will have a soft open...

Ross Dress for Less is planning to open in Tamarack Village in Woodbury.

Ross Dress For Less Opening July 19 In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published June 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The operator of one of the country’s largest off-price retail chains has set an opening date for its Woodbury location. Ross Dress for Less will welcome customers July 19 at its...

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Events: House Concert, Bird Hike, Festivals, Author Talk, The Producers

by WNN Staff
Published June 18, 2025

Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest, June 19-22, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. This four-day family-friendly extravaganza celebrates the city's heritage with strawberry treats, a carnival, live music, a marketplace,...

A memorial to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is growing on the steps of the Capitol in St. Paul. The Hortmans were shot and killed Saturday.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s Trial Moved To July After Democratic Leader Murdered

by Pat Mack
Published June 17, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The criminal trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) will be held July 14-18, according to a spokesperson for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. It was scheduled to start June...

The Saint Croix Sailing School in Hudson, Wis., reopened Memorial Day. Photo: Contributed.

Seeking Sailors On The St. Croix River

by Bethany Frandle 
Published June 17, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Are you or the kids in your life looking for a way to engage with nature and learn new skills this  summer?   Located in Hudson, Wis.,  the Saint Croix Sailing School has a...

Scholarship recipients from left to right are Julia Kramer, Leila Cusick, Keira Blahosky, Reagan Langan, Henrik Finch, Johnathan Nelson, Cael Viesselman and Brooklyn Edlund.  Not pictured is Raymond Webb. Photo: Contributed.

Chamber Hosts 39th Scholarship Golf Tournament

by Kathy Saltzman
Published June 17, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its 39th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Prestwick Golf Course June 2. The sold-out event brought together 132 golfers and more than...

Word Scramble 26: Woodbury Animals

Word Scramble 26: Woodbury Animals

by Pat Mack
Published June 17, 2025

Unscramble the letters to form the names of animals found near the historic Miller Barn in Woodbury. Words EMIC KIMN SABT KKNUS GERBAD Bonus Words EABREV PINKCHUM   Scroll...

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Donate Gently Used School Supplies

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The end of the school year often includes an excess of leftover supplies. Washington County is working to keep these items out of the landfill and into the re-use stream. The Washington...