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Woodbury News Net

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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...

Rendering: ESG Architecture & Design

Affordable Housing Project Planned For Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A $92 million, 237-unit affordable housing project has been announced for Woodbury. Broadway Street Development of St. Paul plans to begin construction early this summer on...

County Media Company Adopts New Name

County Media Company Adopts New Name

by Manali Shah
Published May 20, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The name - South Washington County Telecommunications Commission - is a mouthful. So it’s time for a change. SWCTC will now be known as TrueLens Community Media.  “For years,...

Woodbury author Ann Schreiber signs one of her books at a recent appearance. Her first novel, "Emily's Next Chapter," is being released this week. Photo: Contributed.

Woodbury Author’s Next Chapter: Her First Novel

by Pat Mack
Published May 19, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury author Ann Schreiber’s novel, “Emily’s Next Chapter,” releases tomorrow, and it’s a new chapter for her as well. It’s her first novel.  “I’ve been writing...

Suspect Fleeing Police Drives Through Woodbury Soccer Fields

Suspect Fleeing Police Drives Through Woodbury Soccer Fields

by Pat Mack
Published May 17, 2025

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to state the man was arrested in St. Paul, information provided in the criminal complaint. WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A man wanted on felony charges led police in...

Woodbury police commander Tom Ehrenberg waves from atop the restaurant for today's Cop on a Roof.

Cops Get High On Donuts For A Good Cause

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Patrol Commander Tom Ehrenberg and other members of Woodbury’s police department climbed on the roof of Dunkin Donuts to support Special Olympics. Today’s Cop on a Roof event was...

Detectives are asking the public for any information about this rug.

Rug Found At Fire Scene May Be Important Clue

by Pat Mack
Published May 14, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Public Safety Department is asking the public for information about a rug found at the abandoned house that burned Friday near the intersection of Afton Road and Tower...

Woodbury Names Five Finalists For City Administrator Job

Woodbury Names Five Finalists For City Administrator Job

by Pat Mack
Published May 13, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Four municipal managers from Minnesota and one from Ohio have been named as finalists for the city administrator job in Woodbury. In a news release, the city says the candidates...

Sukhwinder Pal is the owner of Thanh Truc - Green Bamboo in Woodbury.

Woodbury Adds Asian Restaurants To A Full Plate

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 13, 2025

You can eat your way across Asia without leaving the 36 square miles of Woodbury. Restaurants offer specialties from China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos with even more on the way.  Sukhwinder...

Radio Drive in the heart of Woodbury is scheduled to reopen, while Valley Creek Road at the same intersection is expected to close Monday.

Radio Drive Reopens, Valley Creek Road Closes

by Pat Mack
Published May 12, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Good news: One major road in Woodbury is reopened. Bad news: Another one is closed.  Radio Drive at the intersection of Valley Creek Road opened back up to traffic Friday night...

The house is in a secluded area near Afton Road and Tower Drive.

‘Terrifying Fire’ Near Woodbury City Hall

by Pat Mack
Published May 10, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A witness described it as “an absolutely terrifying fire” last night near Afton Road and Tower Drive near Woodbury City Hall. A video posted on Facebook shows a house engulfed...

Wagon loads of fresh plants arrive from the greenhouses multiple times daily pulled by the trusty farm tractor.

Flowers Behind Fences: Unusual Plant Sale Blooms Near Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Woodbury’s most unusual flower and plant sale is taking place this month on the grounds of the Ramsey County Correctional Facility.  The facility at Century Avenue and Valley...