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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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State Sen. 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...

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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)...

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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...

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Top Ranked Math And Science Academy Expanding To Include Grades K-5 and Building A New Facility

by Manali Shah
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - Math and Science Academy (MSA) is gearing up to expand as plans move along to build a new facility for Grades 6-12. In January, the Woodbury City Council approved MSA’s plans to build...

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Metro Micro Initial Rider Count

by Matt McConico
Published February 5, 2025

(WNN) Woodbury - In the first three weeks of the new Metro Micro service 449 rides have been provided in the Woodbury area and 461 rides have been provided in the Roseville area. Those ridership numbers...

Edin gives a lesson to two newcomers at All World Pickleball

New Indoor Pickleball Courts Heat Up Winter In Woodbury

by Doug Schultz
Published January 30, 2025

Woodbury seems to be doing its part to help accelerate the pace of one of America’s  fastest growing sports. At any given time on any given day, there could be more than 100 people dinking and smashing...

2024 Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Winners at 2025 Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce Gala

Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Award Recipients Honored

by Manali Shah
Published January 29, 2025

The theme of the chamber’s Community Awards Gala for 2025 was An Enchanted Evening. Enchantment resonated in the air from the beautifully decorated balloon arch by Chamber member Mandana, the pretty...

Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury)

Vote To Expel Mitchell From Senate Fails

by Matt McConico
Published January 29, 2025

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate brought forward a motion to expel Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury). The vote on Monday, January 27 failed on a procedural vote. All Democrats voted against...

New Police Officer Simon Garcia Rocha, Firefighter/EMTs Jake Brown, Emily Mahon, Michael Mitsuda and Connor O’Sullivan.

Woodbury Adds Police Officer and Firefighter/EMTs

by Matt McConico
Published January 29, 2025

Five people were officially sworn-in for their new jobs at the January 22nd Woodbury City Council Meeting. Officer Simon Garcia Rocha is joining the police department.  Officer Garcia Rocha was previously...

District 622 Recess And Traffic Monitor Faces Child Porn Charge

District 622 Recess And Traffic Monitor Faces Child Porn Charge

by Pat Mack
Published January 22, 2025

A recess and traffic monitor at Cowern Elementary, Richardson Elementary, and North High School faces ten counts of possession of child pornography. The case against William M. Haslach, 31, of Maplewood,...