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

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Events: Park Opening, Movies, Nature Hike, Producers, Juneteenth

Events: Park Opening, Movies, Nature Hike, Producers, Juneteenth

by WNN Staff
Published June 11, 2025

Hasenbank Park Grand Opening, Thursday, June 12 at 4 p.m. 10552 Water Lily Lane. Join the South Washington Watershed District and City of Woodbury in celebrating the brand new Hasenbank Park. Explore the...

Anuraa Venkat, Tomi Omiwade, Walter Dobgima,  Leonard Behyia were the speakers at the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration. Contributed Photo

Woodbury Juneteenth Celebrations: Honoring Resilience, Advancing Justice

by Kathy Saltzman
Published June 10, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury for Justice and Equality and the city of Woodbury will both recognize Juneteenth with events that commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people — widely regarded as America’s...

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL - Woodbury) on Minnesota Senate floor.

Judge Denies Sen. Mitchell’s Motion, Trial Next Week

by Pat Mack
Published June 10, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A judge has denied a motion by state Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) to dismiss one of two felony burglary counts she faces. Becker County District Judge Michael Fritz’s ruling...

Word Scramble 25: Woodbury Roads

Word Scramble 25: Woodbury Roads

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 10, 2025

Rearrange the letters to make words that are names of Woodbury roads.  Words RIBBEEEGLN VLYALE EREKC (two words)  IDOAR  EEMOMRCC  IIYRMLTA Bonus Words ABYELI NEOPUPFART Scroll...

The Community Garden began in 2022.

Woodbury Community Garden: A Place To Grow Many Ways

by Margaret Wachholz
Published June 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Gardening is a challenging, but rewarding, pursuit. Plants are fickle, their lives fragile. One missed day of watering, a threat of frost, too much sunlight, not enough weeding...

The Heritage House is near Lake Road and Radio Drive and includes historical artifacts as well as a garden.

All Aboard! Discovering Old Woodbury On A Heritage Bus Tour

by Manali Shah
Published June 6, 2025

WOODBURY MN (WNN) - Do you know how Radio Drive in Woodbury got its name?  There was a radio station there. Which one? KDWBEEEEEEEEEEE, said a chorus of voices, just like the DJ said it on the...

City staff members present a photo display of buildings developed during Gridley’s tenure.

Retiring City Administrator Clint Gridley Celebrated

by WNN Staff
Published June 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Clint Gridley, who served 21 years as Woodbury's city administrator, was celebrated at a retirement open house yesterday at Eagle Valley Golf Course. Today is Gridley’s last day...

Jeffrey Dahl Named Woodbury City Administrator

Jeffrey Dahl Named Woodbury City Administrator

by Pat Mack
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Jeffrey Dahl is the city's new administrator, according to an announcement from the city council. He's a Woodbury resident and once served as an intern with the city.  Since 2016,...

Functional art pieces, like these stepping stone stairs, called "Gears" by Minneapolis artist Christopher Harrison, allow visitors to Hasenbank Park to see up close how the park's stormwater filtration basins work.

Hasenbank Park: A Visionary Green Space Grand Opening June 12 

by Doug Schultz
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - It’s a whimsical yet functional public art installation. It’s a prairie and woodland restoration site. It’s a water quality improvement project. It’s an outdoor educational...

The Woodbury Leadership Academy hopes to add grades 9-12 this fall.

Woodbury Leadership Academy Plans To Add Grades 9-12

by Pat Mack
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Planning Commission Monday recommended approval of a permit for the Woodbury Leadership Academy that would allow the school to add grades 9-12. The academy is a public...

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Events: Paddling, Elvis Mystery, Graduations, Ice Cream Social, Mud Run

by WNN Staff
Published June 4, 2025

Math and Science Academy Graduation, Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Catherine's University. Learn to Paddle, Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m and 1 p.m. at Lake Elmo Park Reserve....

Word Scramble 24: Woodbury History Tour

Word Scramble 24: Woodbury History Tour

by Pat Mack
Published June 4, 2025

The Woodbury Heritage Society held a bus tour of historic buildings and sites in the community this week. Rearrange the letters below to form words that relate to that tour. Words MRAF RNAB ...