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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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Deadline For Woodbury Days Button Design Contest June 1

Deadline For Woodbury Days Button Design Contest June 1

by Staff Report
Published April 29, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Have an idea for this year’s Woodbury Days button? Organizers for the city’s popular annual celebration are seeking design ideas.  The buttons are a signature feature of Woodbury...

Engineering Firm Approved For County Trail Projects

Engineering Firm Approved For County Trail Projects

by Staff Report
Published April 28, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - An engineering firm based in Burnsville will complete the design of several trail projects for Washington County. The County Board of Commissioners approved a $474,875 contract with...

With Winter Over It’s Road Construction Season

With Winter Over It’s Road Construction Season

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 28, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - There are only two seasons in Woodbury and this year Road Construction is going to be a doozy! The pipeline needed to connect 20 wells and most homes in town to the new Water Treatment...

Skyview Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse

Skyview Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse

by Staff Report
Published April 28, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A math teacher at Skyview Middle School in Oakdale has been placed on leave after being charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a child under the age of 13.  The...

Justin Atkinson poses with Adam Savje, animation professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, after an interview for the documentary "Let's All Go to the Lobby."

Woodbury Filmmaker’s Latest Project ‘Celebration Of Cinema’s Golden Age’

by Pat Mack
Published April 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A Woodbury filmmaker is working on a documentary called “Let’s All Go to the Lobby” about Filmack Studios, the company that produced the famous dancing concession ads. Justin...

Photo: Contributed

Local High Schools Launch Boys Volleyball Teams

by Kathy Saltzman
Published April 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Boys volleyball is the newest sanctioned spring high school sport in Minnesota, and several local schools have launched teams for the inaugural season. Local teams competing include...

ASK WNN: Any Plan To Update City Flag?

ASK WNN: Any Plan To Update City Flag?

by Pat Mack
Published April 23, 2025

Editor's Note: ASK WNN a question by sending an email to [email protected]! WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this edition of ASK WNN, Jeff M. asks, “Our city flag looks a little dated. Is there any...

Events: Author Talk, Earth Day, Kids Theater, Art Crawl, Craft Show

Events: Author Talk, Earth Day, Kids Theater, Art Crawl, Craft Show

Published April 22, 2025

An Evening with Kevin Wilson, April 24, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. Kevin Wilson is the author of five novels, including this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley selection,...

Word Scramble 18: America's Pasttime

Word Scramble 18: America’s Pasttime

by Pat Mack
Published April 22, 2025

Rearrange the letters to make words relating to America’s pastime. Words EBAS LALB RNSU OUMND KIRSTE Bonus Words DLIEF RTEIHT   Scroll down for hints!       Hints ...

The historic August Miller Barn, built in 1921-22, is part of the heritage tour. Photo: Woodbury Heritage Society

Heritage Society Hidden Gems Bus Tour June 4

by Pat Mack
Published April 21, 2025

Woodbury, MN (WNN) – The Woodbury Heritage Society is gearing up for its bus tour of hidden historical gems on June 4. The tour will drive to well-known and lesser-known historical sites with stories,...

Photo: Contributed

County Receives Grants For Big Marine, Lake Elmo Park Reserves

by Pat Mack
Published April 21, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - State grants will pay for prairie enhancement in Lake Elmo Park Reserve and woodland restoration in Big Marine Park Reserve.  The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved...

Prom Night Double Feature: East Ridge and Woodbury High Simultaneous Celebrations

Prom Night Double Feature: East Ridge and Woodbury High Simultaneous Celebrations

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Don’t be surprised if you see Woodbury roundabouts crammed with limos on Saturday! And while that statement comes with tongue firmly in cheek, both East Ridge and Woodbury High Schools...