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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.

Public Safety

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...

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...

Nicole Mitchell 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...

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Toddler Nearly Drowns In Woodbury

by Roundabout Staff
Published July 8, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A toddler nearly drowned Sunday at Valley Creek Apartments, according to a statement from the Woodbury Public Safety Department. Emergency responders were called to 1707 Century...

A fire destroyed a garage and damaged a home in the 9700 block of Wellington Lane in Woodbury last night

Fire Damages Garage, Home In Woodbury

by Theo Franz and WNN Staff
Published July 3, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A fire damaged a home in the 9700 block of Wellington Lane in Woodbury last night. No one was injured. The garage sustained heavy damage. The home is part of the Wellington Golf Villas...