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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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Josephine Martinez and her husband, Oliver, opened the indoor gym.

We Rock the Spectrum Play Gym Opens

by Doug Schultz
Published December 19, 2024

For the owners of Woodbury’s new We Rock the Spectrum open play gym geared toward children on the autism spectrum, starting the business was not just an act of love for their children, but one that filled...

Events: Bonfire, Holiday Events, Clothing Drive

Events: Bonfire, Holiday Events, Clothing Drive

by Staff Reports
Published December 19, 2024

Winter Solstice Bonfire, Friday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Belwin’s Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Rd. N., Lakeland. Celebrate the longest night of year with live music, a roaring...

Courtesy: City of Woodbury

Woodbury City Council Approves Increased Tax Rate As Property Values Fall Slightly

by Pat Mack
Published December 19, 2024

The Woodbury City Council gave final approval to the 2025 budget that includes an 8.3% property tax rate increase. “The growth of the city has really frankly outstripped the staff’s ability to provide...

Open Cupboard, with roots in Woodbury, has opened a food pantry, Today's Harvest, in Maplewood. Photo: Contributed.

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published December 12, 2024

Ten times as many people rely on Open Cupboard for food now than did just four years ago. To meet the demand that has soared 1000 percent since 2020, the food pantry is adding a second location in Maplewood...

Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian

Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian

Published December 12, 2024

Update | 12/17/24: The Woodbury Police Department has confirmed that a woman was struck by a garbage truck and killed on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at about 6:15 a.m. near Autumn Drive and Autumn Bay. The department...

Pamela Khoury and Gregory Uhls appear before the city council to receive Community Lifesaving Awards. Photo: City of Woodbury.

Woodbury Residents Receive Lifesaving Awards

by Pat Mack
Published December 12, 2024

Woodbury Public Safety presented the Community Member Lifesaving Award to two residents who pulled a man from a pond in October. Pamela Khoury and Gregory Uhls were recognized for their actions at yesterday’s...

Woodbury Police and Woodbury high school students take part in the Heroes and Helpers event.

Students, Police Help Make Season Bright

by Manali Shah
Published December 12, 2024

High school spirit and Christmas cheer filled the air last Thursday at the Target on Commerce Drive in Woodbury. The “Heroes and Helpers” event was in full swing. Since 2022, Woodbury Public Safety...

Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry, Commissioner Stan Karwoski, Commissioner Fran Miron, Commissioner Karla Bigham, Deputy Sheriffs Josh Liebenow, Brandon Yetter, Nate Thienes, and Chris Majeski, Commissioner Michelle Clasen, Sergeant Ty Jacobson, and Commissioner Gary Kriesel. Also pictured K9 Goose. Photo: Contributed.

Washington County K9 Unit Wins National Award

by Staff Reports
Published December 12, 2024

The Washington County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit won first place for Department Team in the 2024 United States Police Canine Association National Patrol Dog Field Trials held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in...

Graphic: South Washington Watershed District

Watershed District Provides Free Alternative to Winter Salt

by Staff Reports
Published December 11, 2024

The South Washington Watershed is focused on combatting chloride pollution by offering free chicken grit as an alternative to winter salt this season. Chicken grit does not come from chickens. Rather,...

The Spirit Choir's winter concert, "This Little Light of Mine," is Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m, at King of Kings Lutheran Church. Photo: Contributed.

Events: Madeline’s Christmas, Holiday Lockdown, Toy Drive, Spirit Choir And More

Published December 11, 2024

Holiday Toy Drive continues through Dec. 12. Toys for Tots has drop-off locations for new and unwrapped toys near Keys Cafe at Valley Creek Mall and Talamore Senior Living Woodbury. The drive is sponsored...

A boy who who fell through thin ice at Markgrafs Lake on Monday has died.

Teen Who Fell Through Ice On Woodbury Lake Dies

by Pat Mack
Published December 6, 2024

The 16-year-old who fell through thin ice on Markgrafs Lake in Woodbury died yesterday at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank, according to a news release from the Hennepin...

South Washington County School leaders Shawn Hogendorf, Kelly Jansen, Tyrone Brookins, Julie Nielsen, Kristine Schaefer, Abby Baker

SoWashCo Schools Building Literacy And Space

by Manali Shah
Published December 5, 2024

South Washington County School District leaders are currently focusing on two core areas: boosting literacy and planning construction projects for more space for learning. Recently, Superintendent Julie...