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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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Lucas Wahlin

Woodbury Native Named To First Team CCHA

by Matt McConico
Published March 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - University of St. Thomas forward Lucas Wahlin was named to the All-CCHA First Team. The 23-year-old is a Woodbury-native and played high school hockey at Hill-Murray. The Business...

Jack Brown

Skaters From Woodbury Earn All MIAC Awards

by Matt McConico
Published March 17, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Two players from Woodbury were honored in the All-MIAC Men’s Hockey Awards for the 2024-25 season. Forward Jack Brown of Bethel University earned the All Conference honors. The...

Deadly Traffic Crash in McHenry County, Illinois (March 16, 2025)

Woodbury Woman Dies In Illinois Car Crash

by Matt McConico
Published March 17, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & UNION, IL (WNN) - An 89-year-old woman from Woodbury was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle crash near Union, Illinois on March 16.  The victim’s name has not yet been released. Union...

Mya Hooten

Mya Hooten Receives Another Gymnastics Award

by Matt McConico
Published March 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Mya Hooten was honored on March 11 as the Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Event Specialist of the Week.  The Minnesota Gopher gymnast, who is from Woodbury, earned her 13th Big Ten...

A typical Slick City interior. Photo: Courtesy of Slick City

Council Approves Farmers’ Market, Indoor Play Area

by Pat Mack
Published March 14, 2025

The Woodbury City Council this week approved permits for Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide and trampoline park, and the farmers' market planned for Sundays this summer and fall. Mike and Annie...

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

Panel Takes No Action Against Sen. Nicole Mitchell

by Staff Report
Published March 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The state Senate Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct did not take action today after a hearing on two ethics complaints filed against Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury by Senate Republicans. Mitchell...

Dr. Yohuru Williams speaks at the University of St. Thomas. Photo: University of St. Thomas

Events: Courthouse Preservation, Symphony Concert, Racial Justice Presentation

by Pat Mack
Published March 12, 2025

Tea Talks: 2023-2024 Historic Courthouse Preservation Project, Friday, Mar. 14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street, Stillwater, Minn. Nibble pastries, sip tea...

Flowers were left as a  memorial to the victim at the accident site. Photo: Susan Kent.

Investigation Of Woman Killed By Garbage Truck Still Open

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - As previously reported by Woodbury News Network, a Woodbury woman died after she was hit by a garbage truck on December 10, 2024.  It happened at 6:15 a.m. near the intersection...

Central Park Renovations Artist Rendering South Patio and New Addition

ASK WNN: Central Park Renovations

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this week’s ASK WNN, we’re focusing on the Woodbury Central Park Renovation Project.  Completion and re-opening are expected in the fall of 2025. Bryan C. asks, “Why was...

Stillwater School District Social Media Handout

Stillwater Area Schools To Ban Smart Devices Uses During School Day

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

STILLWATER, MN (WNN) - Students in the Stillwater Area District (ISD 834) will not be able to use electronic communication devices during the school day starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Phones,...

William Michael Haslach

School Employee Accused of Creating Child Porn Will Be Held Without Bond

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & MINNEAPOLIS (WNN) - The former lunch monitor, traffic guard and paraprofessional for local school districts will remain jailed while awaiting federal child pornography charges. William...

Woodbury Community Garden

2025 Woodbury Community Garden Sign Up Now Available

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Raised and wheelchair accessible spots in the 2025 Woodbury Community Garden can now be reserved for residents who want to grow vegetables, flowers, and connections with their neighbors. The...