Skip to Main Content
Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Woodbury News Net

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

Woodbury News Net

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

Woodbury News Net

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

Top Story

State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL - Woodbury) on Minnesota Senate Floor

Republicans To File Second Ethics Complaint Against Sen. Nicole Mitchell

by Pat Mack
Published February 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Minnesota Senate Republicans say Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) should not have cast a deciding vote last month that stopped a move to allow a vote on expelling her from the...

Elizabeth Marion Radecki

Funeral Arrangements For Libby Radecki Announced

by Matt McConico
Published February 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The funeral arrangements for Libby Radecki, the 17-year-old Woodbury girl who died in a traffic crash, have been announced in her obituary.  Her obituary reads: Elizabeth "Libby,...

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...

Washington County Sheriff's Office Badge

Woodbury Teen Killed In Crash

by Matt McConico
Published February 15, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) -   The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a 17-year-old from Woodbury was killed in a Friday afternoon vehicle crash. KSTP is reporting deputies were sent to Stagecoach Trail...

Woodbury Projected To Reach 94,200 People By 2050

Woodbury Projected To Reach 94,200 People By 2050

by Pat Mack
Published February 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - With a modest population of 13,500 in 1986, Woodbury city staff cooked up a creative marketing ploy to grab the attention of residential developers.  They sent 300 oversized fortune...

Woodbury Public Safety Logo

Ask WNN: Do Woodbury Police Help ICE?

by Matt McConico
Published February 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Mark C. writes, "Thank you for reporting on how our local schools would respond should ICE agents try to gain access to our schools... Could you also report on how Woodbury city officials,...

Bridge To Basics co-founders Kristie Thibodeau (Left) Rana Khoury (Right)

Bridge to Basics: Working Hard To Fill A Basic Need

by Manali Shah
Published February 12, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Bridge to Basics, as the name implies, is trying to fill the gap for Hygiene Poverty. Lack of access to basic hygiene products like soap, shampoo, deodorant and even toilet paper. Started...

State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL - Woodbury) on Minnesota Senate Floor

Senator Mitchell Facing Additional Charge

by Matt McConico
Published February 10, 2025

BECKER COUNTY (WNN) - State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) is now facing an additional charge from her alleged burglary. She is now facing Felony "Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools" along...

Senator Mitchell Trial Slides Back A Few Weeks

Senator Mitchell Trial Slides Back A Few Weeks

by Matt McConico
Published February 7, 2025

(WNN) BECKER COUNTY - The trial for Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL - Woodbury) has been moved back a few weeks. It was slated to begin in May, but the trial dates list on-line have been moved...

Woodbury City Logo

Woodbury Named A Top City To Move To In 2025

by Matt McConico
Published February 5, 2025

Woodbury, MN (WNN) - Woodbury was named a top 30 Midwestern city “to move to in the Midwest in 2025,” according to Consumer Affairs.  The rankings took safety, affordability, economy, education and...

Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridley addresses the crowd at Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Gala after receiving the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

City Administrator: Water Woes, Great Recession Top Challenges

by Pat Mack
Published February 5, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridley, who plans to retire in June. Gridley has served in the role since 2004. Click here for part one. (WNN)...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Logo

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...

Load More Stories