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Staff Member Reportedly Used Racial Slur At East Ridge High School

Staff Member Reportedly Used Racial Slur At East Ridge High School

by Manali Shah
Published May 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A staff member at East Ridge High School in Woodbury was removed from the building yesterday after students reported the use of a racial slur. According to a letter received by...

The fire was reported Thursday morning.

Fire Engulfs Garage, Part of House In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published May 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A fire that appears to have started inside a garage engulfed that structure as well as a part of the attached house yesterday in Woodbury. In a statement, the Woodbury Public Safety...

The South Washington County School Board approved an updated equity and inclusion policy at its meeting.

District Approves Updated Equity And Inclusion Policy

by Pat Mack
Published May 22, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The South Washington County School Board tonight approved an updated equity and inclusion policy. Two board members spoke against the policy but it was approved by a majority of the...

The equity policy was discussed at a South Washington County Schools workshop May 8. Photo: Meeting video

Board Member Critical Of District’s Updated Equity Policy

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 21, 2025

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to clarify that board member Eric Tessmer’s statement regarded an earlier board vote on a separate equity plan. WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The South Washington County...

Local Teen Honored With Autism Advocacy Award

Local Teen Honored With Autism Advocacy Award

by Kathy Saltzman
Published May 21, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Joe Yapp, a local high school student and Eagle Scout candidate, has been named a 2025 Lovis Hero Award recipient by the Lovis Foundation for his exceptional efforts in autism advocacy...

ASK WNN: Lawn Watering Restrictions Explained

ASK WNN: Lawn Watering Restrictions Explained

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 21, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - We’ve seen a few questions recently on social media about Woodbury’s lawn watering restrictions, so we thought we’d offer an explanation of what they are and why they’re in...

Word Scramble 22: Memorial Day

Word Scramble 22: Memorial Day

by Pat Mack
Published May 21, 2025

Rearrange the letters to make words that relate to Memorial Day. Words LGAF TDUY YOPPP NERVETA ECRIFSICA Bonus Words ONROH RIOTSPMAIT Scroll down for hints!             Hints...

Woodbury Rated One Of The Best Places To Live

Woodbury Rated One Of The Best Places To Live

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - U.S. News and World Report rated Woodbury as one of the best cities to live in for 2025-2026, ranking the city 54th nationally and fourth in Minnesota. In the report released today,...

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Events: Yoga in the Park, Day of Healing, Watercolor Art, Nature Program, Memorial Day Observance

by WNN Staff
Published May 20, 2025

Yoga in the Park, Thursdays May 22-August 21, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve North Pavilion. Sessions open to all levels. $10 per session or $120 for season pass. Vehicle permit required. Yaŋpá...

Rendering: ESG Architecture & Design

Affordable Housing Project Planned For Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A $92 million, 237-unit affordable housing project has been announced for Woodbury. Broadway Street Development of St. Paul plans to begin construction early this summer on...

County Media Company Adopts New Name

County Media Company Adopts New Name

by Manali Shah
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The name - South Washington County Telecommunications Commission - is a mouthful. So it’s time for a change. SWCTC will now be known as TrueLens Community Media.  “For years,...

A paving project on Century Avenue South from I-94 almost to I-494 is being planned.

Info Sessions Set For Projects On Century, Lake Elmo Avenues

by WNN Staff
Published May 19, 2025

(WOODBURY, MN) - WNN - Washington County is holding open houses for a Century Avenue South pavement project in Woodbury and an intersection improvement project in Lake Elmo. Lake Elmo Project On...