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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

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...

Girls Flag Football Kicks Off In Woodbury

Girls Flag Football Kicks Off In Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 30, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Flag football is the nation's fastest-growing emerging high school sport. Minnesota is not one of the 14 states offering flag football as a sanctioned sport but the Minnesota Vikings...

The Woodbury Fire Department takes part in the Youth Leadership Academy.

Youth Academy Readies July Programming

by Margaret Wachholz
Published April 29, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Youth Engagement Leadership Academy is accepting applications from students for its July sessions. The free program is open to Woodbury’s rising high school seniors. It’s the...

Skyview Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse

Skyview Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse

by Staff Report
Published April 28, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A math teacher at Skyview Middle School in Oakdale has been placed on leave after being charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a child under the age of 13.  The...

Photo: Contributed

Local High Schools Launch Boys Volleyball Teams

by Kathy Saltzman
Published April 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Boys volleyball is the newest sanctioned spring high school sport in Minnesota, and several local schools have launched teams for the inaugural season. Local teams competing include...