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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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Open Cupboard, with roots in Woodbury, has opened a food pantry, Today's Harvest, in Maplewood. Photo: Contributed.

Food Pantry Adds Another Store As Demand Skyrockets

by Lyndsay Zadnik
Published December 12, 2024

Ten times as many people rely on Open Cupboard for food now than did just four years ago. To meet the demand that has soared 1000 percent since 2020, the food pantry is adding a second location in Maplewood...

A boy who who fell through thin ice at Markgrafs Lake on Monday has died.

Teen Who Fell Through Ice On Woodbury Lake Dies

by Pat Mack
Published December 6, 2024

The 16-year-old who fell through thin ice on Markgrafs Lake in Woodbury died yesterday at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank, according to a news release from the Hennepin...

A boy who who fell through thin ice at Markgrafs Lake on Monday has died.

Two Rescued From Markgrafs Lake, One From Wilmes Lake

by Staff Reports
Published December 5, 2024

The Woodbury Public Safety Department is reminding people to be wary of thin ice on lakes and ponds after two emergency lake rescues Monday. At 11:15 a.m., an adult male was rescued from Wilmes Lake after...

Photo: Contributed

Topgolf Breaks Ground On Woodbury Facility

by Staff Reports
Published November 26, 2024

Topgolf has broken ground on its three-story facility in Woodbury that will employ 350-400 people. The company expects the destination recreational development to open late next year. It will join a similar...

Photo: Contributed

Events: Woodbury Wobble, Free Parks, Blood Drive, Toy Drive, Holiday Shows

by Staff Reports
Published November 25, 2024

County Waiving Permit Fees On Black Friday Washington County Parks will be waiving vehicle permit fees at its parks on the Friday after Thanksgiving to encourage everyone in our community to enjoy more...

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...

Woodbury City Hall is the site of early voting in the city.

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...

Woodbury City Hall is the site of early voting in the city.

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...