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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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Woodbury’s own gourmet is offering this recipe for a refreshing drink for holiday guests.

Woodbury’s Celebrity Chef Spreads Joy Of Cooking

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published November 21, 2024

For Laurie Crowell, food is the language of love. She spreads that language through her Golden Fig Fine Foods store on Grand Avenue in St. Paul as well as through regular guest appearances on TV’s “Twin...

The I-94 construction project affected ramps like this one at I-494 and Tamarack Road in June.

I-94 Road Construction Could Finish In Two Weeks

by Pat Mack
Published November 14, 2024

The end is in sight. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the I-94 project from Woodbury to the Wisconsin border is in its final stages, and road construction could be completed as soon as...

The East High Raptors placed third at the state Class AAAA volleyball tournament.

East Ridge Girls Volleyball Places Third At State

Published November 12, 2024

The East Ridge High School girls volleyball team finished in third place in the MSHSL Class AAAA state tournament. The Raptors beat Roseville for the second time this season with a 25-23, 25-21, 25-20...

2024 Election Results: Woodbury City Council, Public Safety Ballot Question, School Races

2024 Election Results: Woodbury City Council, Public Safety Ballot Question, School Races

by Pat Mack and Manali Shah
Published November 6, 2024

Here are election results for key races in Woodbury and Washington County in the 2024 General Election. Woodbury City Council Elect 2 | 16 of 16 precincts reporting Murid Amini 5,209 Timothy...

Early Voting Through Monday, Polls Open Tuesday

Early Voting Through Monday, Polls Open Tuesday

by Staff Reports
Published November 1, 2024

Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 16 locations in the city. Early voting continues every day through Monday at Woodbury City Hall. As of last Friday, 9,178 people had voted at city...

The areas in coral (B2) and red (B3) will be zoned for cannabis and hemp retailers along I-94 in Woodbury. The gray area (I-1) will be zoned for industry manufacturers and warehouses. Map: City of Woodbury

City Council Limits Signage For Cannabis Businesses

by Pat Mack
Published October 31, 2024

The Woodbury City Council voted last week to restrict signage by cannabis and hemp businesses. The hope, as expressed by council member Steve Morris at the council’s Oct. 9 meeting, is to avoid catchy,...

Principal Hopes For Healing After Reported Racial-Harming Incident

Principal Hopes For Healing After Reported Racial-Harming Incident

by Manali Shah
Published October 24, 2024

Woodbury High School Principal Sarah Sorenson-Wagner said she is focused on the well-being of her students and their families after what she described as traumatic racial behavior by a substitute teacher...

Equality Group Formed In Woodbury In Wake Of George Floyd’s Murder Calls Substitute’s Alleged Behavior ‘Despicable’

Equality Group Formed In Woodbury In Wake Of George Floyd’s Murder Calls Substitute’s Alleged Behavior ‘Despicable’

by Manali Shah
Published October 17, 2024

Woodbury for Justice and Equality (W4J&E) - formed in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd - called the alleged actions of a substitute teacher at Woodbury High School “despicable.” Students...

Substitute Teacher Banned After Allegedly Reenacting George Floyd Restraint At Woodbury High

Substitute Teacher Banned After Allegedly Reenacting George Floyd Restraint At Woodbury High

by Pat Mack
Published October 15, 2024

On Monday, a substitute English teacher at Woodbury High School allegedly placed a student on the ground during class to reenact the police restraint used in the murder of George Floyd. It was just one...

Woodbury's Public Safety Campus Building.

Six Things To Know About Public Safety Campus Ballot Question

by Pat Mack
Published October 10, 2024

Voters in Woodbury are being asked to approve a 0.5 percent sales tax increase to help pay for a Public Safety Campus Project on this fall’s general election ballot. The project will expand and renovate...

Water Treatment Plant Cost Far Lower Than Expected

Water Treatment Plant Cost Far Lower Than Expected

by Pat Mack, Editor
Published October 3, 2024

Construction of a water treatment plant in Woodbury will cost about $60 million less than expected. The Woodbury City Council has approved a $149.8 million contract with Market & Johnson, a construction...

City Council Candidates Exchange Views

City Council Candidates Exchange Views

by Manali Shah, Editor
Published September 26, 2024

The Woodbury Cottage Grove League of Women Voters held a question and answer session with candidates for the Woodbury City Council on September 12th. Voters will elect two council members to four-year...

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