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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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Greg Metzger honored by Little Free Library

200,000th Little Free Library Installed Under Leadership of Woodbury Resident

by Kathy Saltzman
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury resident Greig Metzger is ready for a new chapter as he retires as Executive Director for the nonprofit Little Free Library. During his six years with the organization,...

A tree trench at Woodbury City Hall parking lot captures thousands of gallons of water a year and helps clean it up before it enters nearby wetlands

Woodbury: A City For Sustainability

by Doug Schultz
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury may often be seen by casual visitors as a city of wide thoroughfares, large warehouses and big box stores with commensurately large parking lots, and less so as a city of...

Timothy Lennard Gebhart

Woodbury Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sextortion

by Matt McConico
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & ST. PAUL, MN (WNN) - A Woodbury man, Timothy Lennard Gebhart, 38, has pleaded guilty to charges related to “Child Sextortion”. According to the Department of Justice, Gebhart...

Alfonso Lee Seals

Woodbury Man Sentenced To More Than 15 Years For Gun Crimes

by Matt McConico
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & ST. PAUL, MN (WNN) - Alfonso Lee Seals, a Woodbury man, has been sentenced to more than 15-years in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon and for robbery. In December of 2024...

Legionville Educational Center Handout

Woodbury American Legion Sponsoring Summer Campers

by Matt McConico
Published March 26, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury American Legion Post 501 is sponsoring 2 young boys or girls ages nine to thirteen to attend this year’s Legionville Summer Camp in Brainerd. The camp is focused...

HealthPartners Specialty Center Woodbury

New Specialty Medical Center Opens In Woodbury

by Matt McConico
Published March 25, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - HealthPartners Specialty Center Woodbury is now open. Located off Interstate 94 and Radio Drive. The facility will focus on 13 medical specialties including Allergy and Asthma,...

Burning Restriction For Washington County

Burning Restriction For Washington County

by Pat Mack
Published March 24, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Dry conditions that could spark wildfires have prompted the state to restrict the open burning of vegetative debris in Washington County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...

Destination: Woodbury Logo

Organization Promoting Woodbury To Debut Website

by Manali Shah
Published March 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Destination: Woodbury is the new Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Woodbury. Its new website, DestinationWoodbury.com, is officially launching on April 5, 2025, at the...

Spirit Song Choir Members On Stage at Carnegie Hall Concert (March 16, 2025)

Spirit Song Choir Members Perform at Carnegie Hall

by Debbie Musser
Published March 19, 2025

NEW YORK & WOODBURY, MN (WNN) -  Thirty-two members of Spirit Song Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Sunday, March 16. The singers participated in “A Vision of Light,” a...

ASK WNN: Emerald Ash Borer Loan Program

ASK WNN: Emerald Ash Borer Loan Program

by Matt McConico
Published March 19, 2025

NOTE: The program is technically an "assessment" and not a loan, as the city is not allowed to give loans. WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this Week’s ASK WNN, we’re focusing on a loan program established...

Artist's Rendering of Settlers Ridge Housing Development

Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Woodbury

by Matt McConico
Published March 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Construction has begun on a new affordable housing development called “Settlers Ridge.” The 126 units in the complex will have a variety of options ranging from one to four...

Adam Jones

Woodbury Native Making Professional Acting Debut

by Matt McConico
Published March 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Adam Jones, from Woodbury, is making his professional debut with Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. He’ll have a key role in the production of Disney’s Frozen The...