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

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Early Voting Through Monday, Polls Open Tuesday

Early Voting Through Monday, Polls Open Tuesday

by Staff Reports
Published November 1, 2024

Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 16 locations in the city. Early voting continues every day through Monday at Woodbury City Hall. As of last Friday, 9,178 people had voted at city...

The areas in coral (B2) and red (B3) will be zoned for cannabis and hemp retailers along I-94 in Woodbury. The gray area (I-1) will be zoned for industry manufacturers and warehouses. Map: City of Woodbury

City Council Limits Signage For Cannabis Businesses

by Pat Mack
Published October 31, 2024

The Woodbury City Council voted last week to restrict signage by cannabis and hemp businesses. The hope, as expressed by council member Steve Morris at the council’s Oct. 9 meeting, is to avoid catchy,...

East Ridge High School girls volleyball team after yesterday’s win.

East Ridge Girls Volleyball Advances To State

by Staff Reports
Published October 31, 2024

The East Ridge girls volleyball team upset Eagan yesterday to win the 3AAAA sectional championship and advance to the state tournament. The Raptors will play next Thursday in the first round of the tournament.

The Raptors’ Kate Murphy in action against Edina in the state semifinal.

East Ridge Girls Soccer Place Third In State Tournament

by Staff Reports
Published October 31, 2024

The East Ridge High School girls soccer team capped its season with a third place finish in the Class AAA state tournament after a tie with Eagan on Wednesday morning. The Raptors defeated Maple Grove...

The cast for “What is Broadway?” Graphic: Submitted

Theatre Plans Game Show Cabaret Fundraiser

Published October 31, 2024

Submitted by Winnie Williams and Debbie Musser | Open Door Community Theatre Open Door Community Theatre will host “What is Broadway?” – a Jeopardy-themed cabaret fundraiser Nov. 15 and Nov. 16...

Caleb Vang as Oberon and Alexander Brown as Puck rehearse “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” at Stillwater Area High School.

Local High Schools Fall Theater Productions Set

Published October 31, 2024

Fans of theater will be treated to four productions this coming month as the four high schools serving Woodbury present their fall student productions. Theater-goers can choose from a Tony Award winning...

Halloween Decorating Contest Winners Announced

Halloween Decorating Contest Winners Announced

by Staff Reports
Published October 31, 2024

Winners of Woodbury’s first Halloween House Decorating Contest were announced on Sunday with nine houses receiving recognition. Pam Muijen, who organized the contest, thanked everyone who participated....

Graphic: Minnesota Department of Transportation

I-94 Construction Project Key Dates Updated

by Staff Reports
Published October 31, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has changed the dates of parts of the I-94 project that stretches from Woodbury to the Wisconsin border. Through tomorrow, traffic is being stopped in the overnight...

Principal Hopes For Healing After Reported Racial-Harming Incident

Principal Hopes For Healing After Reported Racial-Harming Incident

by Manali Shah
Published October 24, 2024

Woodbury High School Principal Sarah Sorenson-Wagner said she is focused on the well-being of her students and their families after what she described as traumatic racial behavior by a substitute teacher...

Derek Schmidt in front of his house adorned with Halloween spirit.

Woodbury Neighborhood Adds Creepy Cruise To Halloween Spectacle

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published October 24, 2024

The Great Pumpkin may not appear in Woodbury, but have no fear, The Haunted Oaks is chock full of Halloween treats not tricks. The Woodbury neighborhood of Royal Oaks transforms into The Haunted Oaks...

Vote for People’s Choice In Halloween Home Decorating Contest

Vote for People’s Choice In Halloween Home Decorating Contest

by Staff Reports
Published October 24, 2024

Based on the popularity of The Haunted Oaks, Royal Oaks residents are hosting Woodbury’s first city-wide Halloween Home Decorating Contest. “We wanted to bring the holiday spirit and fun to all the...

I-94 Project: Traffic Switch, Reduction To Two Lanes

I-94 Project: Traffic Switch, Reduction To Two Lanes

by Pat Mack
Published October 24, 2024

More major changes are coming for I-94 in Woodbury, including a traffic switch and a reduction to two lanes, as work continues on a $120 million construction project that stretches to the Wisconsin border. Ramps...