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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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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...

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Donated Books Raise Concern At Stillwater Area School District

by Matt McConico
Published March 10, 2025

STILLWATER, MN (WNN) - The Stillwater Area School District (ISD834) removed two books from general circulation at school media centers.  The books will still be available, but only with parental permission. The...

Probation For Woodbury Man Convicted Of Bank Robberies

Probation For Woodbury Man Convicted Of Bank Robberies

by Pat Mack
Published March 8, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A Woodbury man received probation for a series of bank robberies in the metro area. Judge Juanita C. Freeman sentenced Zahir Mohamednazir Bachelani to five years of supervised probation...

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Whooping Cough Cases In Stillwater Area School District

by Matt McConico
Published March 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & STILLWATER, MN (WNN) - Three cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) have been reported recently in students attending Stillwater Middle School. Pertussis is a contagious bacterial illness...

ASK WNN: Why did South Washington County School Board Member Resign?

ASK WNN: Why did South Washington County School Board Member Resign?

by Matt McConico
Published March 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - After reading our story on a New South Washington County School Board Member being selected, one reader had a question. Bob C. asked why did Pat Driscoll resign from the board,...

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

Planning Commission Approves Indoor Slide And Trampoline Park

by Pat Mack
Published March 5, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - An indoor slide and trampoline park - Slick City Action Park - is planning to open in northeast Woodbury at 587 Settlers Ridge Parkway. Mike and Annie Kelley submitted an application...

Joey Wu

Woodbury High School Grad Earns Prestigious Award at U Penn

by Matt McConico
Published March 5, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & PHILADELPHIA (WNN) - Joey Wu, a 2021 Woodbury High School grad, is one of seven University of Pennsylvania students to receive the 2025 Thouron Award. The Award is a graduate exchange...