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

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Donate Gently Used School Supplies

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The end of the school year often includes an excess of leftover supplies. Washington County is working to keep these items out of the landfill and into the re-use stream. The Washington...

The Woodbury Leadership Academy hopes to add grades 9-12 this fall.

Woodbury Leadership Academy Plans To Add Grades 9-12

by Pat Mack
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Planning Commission Monday recommended approval of a permit for the Woodbury Leadership Academy that would allow the school to add grades 9-12. The academy is a public...

Stillwater Ponies boys track team. Contributed photo.

Stillwater Dominates Conference Track and Field Championships

by Kathy Saltzman
Published May 27, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Stillwater Area High School Ponies prevailed at last week’s Suburban East Conference Track and Field Championships, taking home first place trophies in both the boys' and...

Staff Member Reportedly Used Racial Slur At East Ridge High School

Staff Member Reportedly Used Racial Slur At East Ridge High School

by Manali Shah
Published May 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A staff member at East Ridge High School in Woodbury was removed from the building yesterday after students reported the use of a racial slur. According to a letter received by...

The South Washington County School Board approved an updated equity and inclusion policy at its meeting.

District Approves Updated Equity And Inclusion Policy

by Pat Mack
Published May 22, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The South Washington County School Board tonight approved an updated equity and inclusion policy. Two board members spoke against the policy but it was approved by a majority of the...

The equity policy was discussed at a South Washington County Schools workshop May 8. Photo: Meeting video

Board Member Critical Of District’s Updated Equity Policy

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 21, 2025

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to clarify that board member Eric Tessmer’s statement regarded an earlier board vote on a separate equity plan. WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The South Washington County...

Local Teen Honored With Autism Advocacy Award

Local Teen Honored With Autism Advocacy Award

by Kathy Saltzman
Published May 21, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Joe Yapp, a local high school student and Eagle Scout candidate, has been named a 2025 Lovis Hero Award recipient by the Lovis Foundation for his exceptional efforts in autism advocacy...

A program to prevent bullying has been introduced in South Washington County Schools. Photo: Contributed

Unique Bully Prevention Program Trains Fourth Graders

by Kathy Saltzman
Published May 14, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A new initiative is taking shape in South Washington County Schools aimed at creating safer, more inclusive classrooms.  In partnership with Midwest Special Services (MSS), PeaceMaker...

Woodbury High graduate Thomas Moesenthin helped the UW-Eau Claire Men's Rugby Team win a national championship.

Woodbury High Grad Helps College Rugby Team Capture National Championship

by Kathy Saltzman
Published May 7, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A former Woodbury High School athlete is now a national champion— but not in the sport many might expect. Thomas Moesenthin, a 2022 Woodbury High School graduate, was a standout...

Minnesota Teacher of the Year Linda Wallenberg speaks at Education Minnesota's banquet. Photo: Education Minnesota

Eden Prairie Teacher Wins State Award

by Manali Shah
Published May 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Linda Wallenberg, an English teacher, at Eden Prairie High School was named as Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year for 2025, at a banquet on May 4. Wallenberg has been teaching at the...

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a school building being constructed by the Math and Science Academy in Woodbury.

Groundbreaking Ceremony For Academy School Building

by Manali Shah
Published May 6, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - On an unusually warm Monday, the Math and Science Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 6-12 grade school building on Bailey Road in Woodbury. The construction project...

Photo: Contributed

East Ridge Junior Places Third in State Storytelling Contest

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 30, 2025

  Sophia Soo, an East Ridge High School junior, won third place in the Minnesota State High School League Speech Tournament. Soo competed in storytelling, one of the interpretive events in speech...

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