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Bash for Brains ‘Whiteout Party’ Planned

Bash for Brains ‘Whiteout Party’ Planned

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published August 29, 2024

The end of summer is quickly approaching, but before bidding the season farewell, there is one final can’t-miss event to attend, the Bash for Brains fundraising party on September 7. This...

Firefighters battle at Woodbury Days.

Woodbury Days Revives Water Fight

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published August 29, 2024

Revived after a couple of decades, the Firefighter Challenge at the Woodbury Days, last Saturday, was thoroughly enjoyed by spectators. On a bright sunny and humid 90-plus degree afternoon, the firefighters...

School Board Increases Its Pay

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published August 29, 2024

Board members in the South Washington County School District voted last Thursday to increase their pay. Board Member Pat Driscoll made a motion to increase their compensation from the $5,700...

Overview Of City Council Candidates

Overview Of City Council Candidates

by Manali Shah
Published August 24, 2024

Here is an overview of the campaign for two openings on the Woodbury City Council. Current council member Andrea Date did not seek re-election. The two winners in November will serve four-year terms...

County Attorney: Force Justified in Shooting

County Attorney: Force Justified in Shooting

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published August 22, 2024

The Washington County Attorney’s Office has determined that two law enforcement officers were justified in using force in a shooting in a Target parking lot in April. Authorities say Donald...

Contributed Rendering

Car Wash Approved Near Walmart

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published August 22, 2024

The Woodbury City Council approved a full-service car wash east of Walmart at 10430 Hudson Road at its Aug. 14 meeting. Woodbury faces water challenges because “forever chemicals” - per-...

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening in Woodbury

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening in Woodbury

by Staff Reports
Published August 22, 2024

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is reopening its Woodbury theater on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Woodbury location was one of six that closed in June when the franchise owner filed for bankruptcy. But...

Hope Breakfast Bar Ribbon-Cutting

Hope Breakfast Bar Ribbon-Cutting

by Lyndsay Zadnik, Reporter
Published August 22, 2024

The chef behind Hope Breakfast Bar has had a busy summer. Brian Ingram competed in a Food Network episode that aired Aug. 1, and Aug. 20 he celebrated a ribbon cutting for his new location in Woodbury....

Woodbury City Clerk Kim Blaeser Retires

Woodbury City Clerk Kim Blaeser Retires

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published August 21, 2024

Kim Blaeser, the city clerk for Woodbury for almost 20 years, has retired. Blaeser joined the city staff as a utility billing technician in 1999. She worked in the finance department before moving...

Rendering by Ryan Companies

Council Approves Distribution Center for Amazon

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published August 15, 2024

The Woodbury City Council has approved an Amazon warehouse distribution center that is expected to create 180 jobs. The center’s tenant had been undisclosed but was released at the council...

Senior Mason Dols, Matthew Johnson, former President, Woodbury Community Foundation, and Senior Eleanor Johnston

Youth Academy Scholarship Winners

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published August 15, 2024

Seniors Mason Dols and Eleanor Johnston were the recipients of the Paul Rebholz scholarships at the Youth Engagement Leadership Academy earlier this month. They each received $2,500 toward their college...

Sgt. Scott Melander, Chizim Abagi and Deputy Chief Omar Maklad

Teen Honored For Life-Saving Action

by Staff Reports
Published August 1, 2024

The Woodbury City Council recently honored a Woodbury teen for his life-saving action. Chizim Abagi, 18, saved a 10-year-old girl from drowning in a backyard pool on May 27. “Your quick and courageous...