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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.

Schools

Exterior Plaza Renderings on East Ridge High School

East Ridge High School Construction To Begin in March

by Matt McConico
Published February 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Construction on updates to East Ridge High School is slated to start in March. The construction will consist of a number of things including: Construction of an addition to...

St. Croix Prep Academy Seal

Libby Radecki had the most contagious, authentic smile

by Matt McConico
Published February 17, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) -  17-year-old Elizabeth “Libby” Radecki, of Woodbury died following a traffic crash the afternoon of Friday, February 14. She attended St. Croix Preparatory Academy. Elaine...

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School Districts Prepare For Change In Federal ICE Policy

by Manali Shah
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - The recent change in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy by the new administration in Washington D.C. has prompted local school districts to decide on their plan of action. The...

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Top Ranked Math And Science Academy Expanding To Include Grades K-5 and Building A New Facility

by Manali Shah
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - Math and Science Academy (MSA) is gearing up to expand as plans move along to build a new facility for Grades 6-12. In January, the Woodbury City Council approved MSA’s plans to build...

Boys Swim And Dive Teams Place At State True Team Meet

Boys Swim And Dive Teams Place At State True Team Meet

by Staff Reports
Published January 23, 2025

Editor's Note: The wrong photo was originally submitted and posted for the Woodbury High School team. We have replaced that picture with the correct one. Woodbury was well-represented in this past...

District 622 Recess And Traffic Monitor Faces Child Porn Charge

District 622 Recess And Traffic Monitor Faces Child Porn Charge

by Pat Mack
Published January 22, 2025

A recess and traffic monitor at Cowern Elementary, Richardson Elementary, and North High School faces ten counts of possession of child pornography. The case against William M. Haslach, 31, of Maplewood,...

No Charges Filed Against Substitute Teacher

No Charges Filed Against Substitute Teacher

by Pat Mack
Published January 22, 2025

Authorities have decided not to file criminal charges against a substitute teacher who allegedly re-enacted the chokehold that killed George Floyd in a classroom at Woodbury High School last fall.  “Both...

Woodbury Student wins Fourth Congressional District App Challenge

Woodbury Student wins Fourth Congressional District App Challenge

by Staff Reports
Published January 21, 2025

Idrees Ahmad of Woodbury won the 2024 Fourth Congressional District App Challenge. The contest was sponsored by the office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum. Ahmad's app, “MinnVotes,” is designed...

Bus Aide Charged With Inappropriately Touching Woodbury Child

Bus Aide Charged With Inappropriately Touching Woodbury Child

by Pat Mack
Published January 16, 2025

A man who was employed as a bus aide is being accused of inappropriately touching a six-year-old child in October. Raymond Matthew Cook, 51, of St. Paul, faces a felony charge of second-degree criminal...

Washington County Sees Surge In Whooping Cough Cases

Washington County Sees Surge In Whooping Cough Cases

by Doug Schultz
Published January 9, 2025

A tsunami-like surge in pertussis cases that struck late this fall in many of Minnesota’s larger counties, particularly in the metro area, carried Washington County in its wake. While case numbers...

Woodbury Police and Woodbury high school students take part in the Heroes and Helpers event.

Students, Police Help Make Season Bright

by Manali Shah
Published December 12, 2024

High school spirit and Christmas cheer filled the air last Thursday at the Target on Commerce Drive in Woodbury. The “Heroes and Helpers” event was in full swing. Since 2022, Woodbury Public Safety...

South Washington County School leaders Shawn Hogendorf, Kelly Jansen, Tyrone Brookins, Julie Nielsen, Kristine Schaefer, Abby Baker

SoWashCo Schools Building Literacy And Space

by Manali Shah
Published December 5, 2024

South Washington County School District leaders are currently focusing on two core areas: boosting literacy and planning construction projects for more space for learning. Recently, Superintendent Julie...

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