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

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

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The Woodbury Leadership Academy is one of the charter schools in the city.

What Is A Charter School?

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published September 3, 2025

There are two charter schools in Woodbury and some kids who live here attend charter schools outside of the city, but there is still confusion about what charter schools’ nature is. The 180 charter...

The existing Public Works South Shop at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive.

Design Contract OK’d For New Woodbury Public Works Garage

by Woodbury News Net Staff
Published September 3, 2025

The Washington County Board approved a $1.8 million contract last week to provide architectural design and engineering services for a new Public Works South Shop in Woodbury.  The new facility is planned...

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 2, 2025

In the realm of cinema, nothing is quite as exciting as a film festival. It’s a place where a buffet of high-quality entertainment is laid out, each piece begging for your attention. Titles can range...

Woodbury American Legion Post 501 members Bob Wuggazer, left, and Tim Crear work at a recent Poppy Day stand. (Photo courtesy of Post 501 Commander Bob Dolan)

Twice-Yearly “Poppy Days” For Vets Coming Sept. 12-14

by Chuck Nowlen
Published September 2, 2025

Six Woodbury and Oakdale grocery, wine and hypermarket spots will be aglow with bright-red poppy pins this weekend as local veterans groups mark their semiannual commemoration of U.S. soldiers. Local...

A map highlights the closure of westbound Valley Creek Road in Woodbury, Minn., beginning Sept. 2, 2025. Detours will direct traffic to Woodbury Drive, Tamarack Road and Bielenberg Drive.

Valley Creek Road Closing Sept. 2 as Construction Season Nears End

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published September 2, 2025

As summer construction winds down in Woodbury, drivers can expect both new relief and old frustrations. Several detours are set to end, but a handful of fresh road closures remain on the calendar. City...

St. Ambrose Festival

Events: Night Rides, Free Park Access, Festivals, 5K Runs

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 31, 2025

First Week Of School District 622 North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, Tuesday, September 2, Grades 1-6 and 9 start; Wednesday, September 3, Grades 7-8 and 10-12 as well as Webster K-12 start;...

Last year’s Woodbury Ambassadors team bids a fond farewell to its one-year reign as  the group’s final 2024-25 parade concluded at last weekend’s Woodbury Days at Ojibway Park. Photo submitted via Facebook by Woodbury Ambassadors Royal Family.

Woodbury Ambassadors Crown New Community-Services Team

by Chuck Nowlen
Published August 27, 2025

Woodbury’s 40-year-old royal family of community service turned the page to its freshest group of roll-up-your-sleeves heroes Monday night with the official coronation of six 2025-26 Ambassadors. Selected...

The play area at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Photo: Washington County

Increase Tax Levy To Lower Parks Vehicle Fee?

by Pat Mack
Published August 27, 2025

Washington County is conducting a survey to find out if the public wants to eliminate the vehicle permit fee so more people can afford to enjoy county parks. To replace that revenue, the property tax levy...

After podium comments by Washington County Board Chair Stan Karwoski (center), Woodbury Mayor Ann Burt, Central Service and License Center Project Director Mandy Leonard, and County Property Records and Taxpayer Services Director Amy Stenftenagel, Karwoski was flanked by a large group of local officials for the new center’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Service and License Center’s Debut

by Chuck Nowlen
Published August 27, 2025

With a glitchy slice of giant scissors through a long, red band of “Grand Opening” tape Tuesday morning, Washington County’s brand-new Central Service and License Center officially came fully alive. Actually,...

Local Special Education Is Special

Local Special Education Is Special

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 27, 2025

Special Education is the only component of public schooling that guarantees a student will make progress. Federal and state laws protect not only the right of disabled kids to attend public school but...

School Districts Offer A Rainbow Of Fall Community Education Classes

School Districts Offer A Rainbow Of Fall Community Education Classes

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 27, 2025

It’s not just shy kindergarteners and grumpy middle schoolers heading off to school this fall. All three school districts serving Woodbury residents offer classes for infants to senior citizens through...

Why Is Woodbury In Three School Districts?

Why Is Woodbury In Three School Districts?

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 27, 2025

This fall buses will carry kids from Woodbury to schools in three different districts. While the majority of students attend South Washington County (833), significant minorities attend Stillwater (834),...