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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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Stillwater Teacher Finalist For State Award

Stillwater Teacher Finalist For State Award

by Manali Shah
Published April 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Stacy Bartlett, a Life Science and Computer Science teacher at Stillwater Area High School has made it to the list of finalists for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Presented by Education...

ASK WNN: Why Spend So Much On Construction Instead Of Staff Pay?

ASK WNN: Why Spend So Much On Construction Instead Of Staff Pay?

by Manali Shah
Published April 15, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - In this edition of ASK WNN we’re addressing a question we’ve seen asked several times on social media. Why is South Washington County Schools spending so much money on construction...

East Ridge Robotics Ominous Raptors and its robot are heading to a world competition in Houston. Photo: Contributed.

Woodbury Robotics Team Qualifies For World Competition

by Kathy Saltzman
Published April 10, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) – The East Ridge High School robotics team is headed to the World Robotics Championship after qualifying at the recent regional competition in Tulsa.  It's the team's eighth trip...

Outstanding Female Athletes Honored

Outstanding Female Athletes Honored

by Beth-Ann Bloom, Manali Shah
Published April 8, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) – Young women from Woodbury area schools have been selected for Athena Awards for their excellence and achievements as student-athletes.  The St. Paul Area Athena Awards program...

Superintendent: School Threat Addressed Quickly

Superintendent: School Threat Addressed Quickly

by Manali Shah
Published April 3, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The superintendent of South Washington County Schools says staff followed security procedures and quickly addressed a threat from a student Monday at Woodbury High School.  Julie...

Rocky Erickson, freshman at Math and Science Academy in Woodbury

Woodbury Student Wins Minnesota Indian Education Association Award

by Manali Shah
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Rocky Erickson, a freshman at Math and Science Academy in Woodbury, won an “Outstanding Student of the Year” award by the Minnesota Indian Education Association. He was one...

Students At Woodbury Leadership Academy with Dogs from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue

Woodbury Leadership Academy Students Learning From and Helping Dogs In Need

by Elena Lindemann
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Three non-profit organizations with roots in Woodbury made a connection through community leadership and volunteerism. Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a public charter school...

Left to Right: Jane Hennen, Ideal VP of Marketing, Emily Anderson, FSC scholarship winner attending University of Wisconsin- Stout, and Brian Sherrick, President/CEO of Ideal Credit Union

Woodbury Student Wins Scholarship

by Matt McConico
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury High School Senior Emily Anderson has won a $1,000 scholarship for her essay reflecting on the positive impact art and creativity has on her life. The scholarship was awarded...

Two Woodbury Schools Placed On Lockdown Due To Student Possibly Having A Gun

Two Woodbury Schools Placed On Lockdown Due To Student Possibly Having A Gun

by Matthew McConico
Published March 31, 2025

UPDATE: As of Monday Afternoon, Woodbury Police have not said if a firearm was in fact discovered. WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury High School and Royal Oaks Elementary School were placed under what was...

Key Club Logo

East Ridge High School Key Club Bingo Fundraiser

by Matt McConico
Published March 31, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The East Ridge High School Key Club is hosting a Bingo Night Fundraiser.  All proceeds will go to the Filters of Hope. Filters of Hope helps people in struggling countries who...

Stillwater School District Social Media Handout

Stillwater Area Schools To Ban Smart Devices Uses During School Day

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

STILLWATER, MN (WNN) - Students in the Stillwater Area District (ISD 834) will not be able to use electronic communication devices during the school day starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Phones,...

William Michael Haslach

School Employee Accused of Creating Child Porn Will Be Held Without Bond

by Matt McConico
Published March 11, 2025

WOODBURY, MN & MINNEAPOLIS (WNN) - The former lunch monitor, traffic guard and paraprofessional for local school districts will remain jailed while awaiting federal child pornography charges. William...

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