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

Public Safety

Viktor is the new K9 on the Woodbury police force. Photo: Contributed.

New K9 Puppy For Woodbury Police

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 22, 2025

The Woodbury Police K9 fund recently gifted the city with a German Shepherd puppy who is to be trained in patrol skills as well as firearms detection. Like many other law enforcement canines, the puppy...

Storms Likely Cause Of Two House Fires In Woodbury

Storms Likely Cause Of Two House Fires In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published August 15, 2025

Severe thunderstorms that rolled through Woodbury today are believed to be the cause of two house fires. No one was injured but both homes sustained significant damage. The Woodbury Fire Department...

K9 Jake Remembered As A Great Family Member

K9 Jake Remembered As A Great Family Member

by Pat Mack
Published August 15, 2025

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced that K9 Jake died peacefully yesterday after struggling with medical issues. Jake retired recently after being diagnosed with bone cancer. “Jake...

A study says Woodbury rates as one of the safest suburbs in the country.

Woodbury Among Safest U.S. Suburbs

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 6, 2025

A 2025 study by SmartAsset ranked Woodbury as one of the safest suburbs in the country. The financial services provider used data from the FBI, the Census Bureau and the University of Wisconsin School...

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Night To Unite Tuesday In Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 29, 2025

Tuesday August 5 offers Woodbury residents a chance to get to know their neighbors better during the annual Night to Unite.  The idea is that neighborhoods are safer and function better when folks...

Then Sen. Nicole Mitchell surrounded by her attorneys during her criminal trial in Becker County. Photo: Pool via The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Resigns Senate Seat

by Pat Mack
Published July 25, 2025

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, announced on social media today that she has resigned her Senate seat. She expressed her gratitude to family, friends, and constituents “who shared with me the...

K9 Jake Retires After Nearly A Decade of Service In Washington County

K9 Jake Retires After Nearly A Decade of Service In Washington County

by Theo Franz
Published July 23, 2025

K9 Jake, a Belgian Malinois who served in the Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit since 2016, has retired. The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved the transfer of ownership to...

Sen. Nicole Mitchell testifies on her own behalf at her criminal trial in Becker County. Photo: Pool via The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell To Resign By Aug. 4

by Pat Mack
Published July 21, 2025

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will resign her state Senate seat by 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, according to a statement from her attorneys. A Becker County jury found Mitchell guilty of a felony burglary...

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, testifies at her burglary trial. Photo: Pool via The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

Jury Finds Sen. Nicole Mitchell Guilty

by Pat Mack
Published July 18, 2025

A Becker County jury this afternoon found Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, guilty of one count of felony burglary and one count of possession of burglary tools. The jury reached its verdict after deliberating...

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Water Safety Tips For Lakes And Pools

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 16, 2025

A recent near drowning of a toddler in Woodbury has raised concerns about water safety. Experts say drowning deaths among children have increased nationally in recent years and are the most common cause...

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, listens to testimony during her criminal trial. Photo: Pool via The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s Intent On Trial In Burglary Case

by Pat Mack
Published July 15, 2025

UPDATE | July 16 at 5 p.m. The defense began presenting witnesses Wednesday after the prosecution in Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial rested its case. It’s still not clear if Mitchell will...

A grill was the cause of this fire last September in Woodbury.

Safety Steps To Limit Danger Of Garage Fires

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Several recent fires in Woodbury appear to have started in the garage. While the causes are still under investigation, there are ways to minimize the risk to you and your home. One...