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

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Minnesota Teacher of the Year Linda Wallenberg speaks at Education Minnesota's banquet. Photo: Education Minnesota

Eden Prairie Teacher Wins State Award

by Manali Shah
Published May 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Linda Wallenberg, an English teacher, at Eden Prairie High School was named as Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year for 2025, at a banquet on May 4. Wallenberg has been teaching at the...

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a school building being constructed by the Math and Science Academy in Woodbury.

Groundbreaking Ceremony For Academy School Building

by Manali Shah
Published May 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - On an unusually warm Monday, the Math and Science Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 6-12 grade school building on Bailey Road in Woodbury. The construction project...

County: State Budget Proposals Would Raise Taxes

County: State Budget Proposals Would Raise Taxes

by Pat Mack
Published May 5, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Washington County Board of Commissioners has “serious concerns” about some state budget proposals that could cost the county $3 million and lead to a 3-5 percent increase...

The fire occurred at this home in the 9000 block of Pinehurst Road.

Musician Jill Sobule Dies In Woodbury Fire

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 1, 2025

WOODURY, MN (WNN) - Jill Sobule, singer of 1995 hit tracks “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel," was identified by her publicist as the victim of a house fire in Woodbury. The 66-year-old Denver-born...

Resource managers Tom Kohm and Ella Stone keep an eye on a controlled burn at Bailey’s Arbor Park Tuesday.

Prescribed Burns Improve Natural Areas While Protecting Water Quality

by Doug Schultz
Published April 30, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Tom Kohm aimed his torch at a patch of dried prairie and within seconds flames leapt five feet in the air and began rolling up the hillside toward the walking path along Hawthorn Trail...

Photo: Contributed

East Ridge Junior Places Third in State Storytelling Contest

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 30, 2025

  Sophia Soo, an East Ridge High School junior, won third place in the Minnesota State High School League Speech Tournament. Soo competed in storytelling, one of the interpretive events in speech...

Girls Flag Football Kicks Off In Woodbury

Girls Flag Football Kicks Off In Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 30, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Flag football is the nation's fastest-growing emerging high school sport. Minnesota is not one of the 14 states offering flag football as a sanctioned sport but the Minnesota Vikings...

LGBTQ+ Community: Suburban Areas Make Connecting Difficult

LGBTQ+ Community: Suburban Areas Make Connecting Difficult

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 30, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Members of the LGBTQ+ community say they have a challenging time connecting with each other and allies in suburban areas.  More than 50 people gathered to share supper at Christ...

The Woodbury Fire Department takes part in the Youth Leadership Academy.

Youth Academy Readies July Programming

by Margaret Wachholz
Published April 29, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Youth Engagement Leadership Academy is accepting applications from students for its July sessions. The free program is open to Woodbury’s rising high school seniors. It’s the...

Events: Flower Sale, Theater, Home Show, Food Trucks

Events: Flower Sale, Theater, Home Show, Food Trucks

by Pat Mack
Published April 29, 2025

Volunteers in Corrections Flower Sale,  through the month of May, Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,  297 Century Ave...

Word Scramble 19: Golfing

Word Scramble 19: Golfing

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 29, 2025

Rearrange the letters to make words relating to golfing in Woodbury. FORE! Words     Lagee alelvy     ete     iibder     fogxl     kao hmras    Bonus Words ...

Photo: Contributed

Become An Ambassador

by Kathy Saltzman
Published April 29, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Ambassador Royal Family is inviting candidates to apply for its 2025–26 leadership and scholarship program. Informational meetings will be held the first week of May...