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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.

Word Scramble

Word Scramble 75: Juneteenth

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 15, 2026

Juneteenth is the newest Federal holiday, so some of us still scramble the facts around it. See if you can sort out the words relevant to this month’s holiday. Words HNTINNEEET NGOATLSVE ...

Word Scramble 74: Rainbows

Word Scramble 74: Rainbows

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 8, 2026

Rainbow flags are often seen in June in celebration of Pride month. There have been many variations since Gilbert “Busty Ross” Baker’s original eight stripe version in 1975. Baker actually assigned...

Word Scramble 73

Word Scramble 73: Escape Room

by Pat Mack
Published May 26, 2026

The escape room adventures planned for the Washington County Historic Courthouse put us in the mood for this week’s Word Scramble. We hope you unscramble each word before the time runs out, and hurry. Words ...

Word Scramble 72

Word Scramble 72: Veggies

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 25, 2026

Oh no! Seedlings of the most common veggies grown by Minnesota gardeners are ready to be planted but the plant stakes that identified them were taken. Can you unscramble the vegetables and help the garden...

Word Scramble 71: Camping

Word Scramble 71: Camping

by Pat Mack
Published May 18, 2026

In a land that boasts 10,000 lakes, Minnesota is an enviable site for camping. This week’s Word Scramble asks you to unscramble some words about a relaxing, fun tradition that many Minnesotans take seriously. Words ...

Word Scramble 70: Birds of a Feather

Word Scramble 70: Birds of a Feather

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published May 11, 2026

Nature centers and parks around Woodbury regularly offer birding expeditions. How good are you at spotting our feathered friends even when they are scrambled? Words ONOL NBRIOI NRHOE LCAANRID ...

Word Scramble 69: Marathon

Word Scramble 69: Marathon

by Pat Mack
Published April 27, 2026

In honor of the upcoming Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, we offer this Word Scramble. The May 9 event takes participants around four of the city’s lakes, connected by paved trails, and beginning at Colby...

Word Scramble 68: Earth Day

Word Scramble 68: Earth Day

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 20, 2026

In the many decades since Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson proposed Earth Day, its messages have been easily scrambled. Should we send school children out to pick up trash or should we hold corporations...

Word Scramble 67: Fast Food

Word Scramble 67: Fast Food

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 13, 2026

After a winter of warm filling soups and stews, spring often calls for lighter fare and something to be eaten on a busy evening between tee ball practice and the band concert. Woodbury meets this need...

Word Scramble 66: Road Construction

Word Scramble 66: Road Construction

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published April 6, 2026

After months without orange cones and disruptions, Woodbury has re-entered road construction season. Some of us are having a hard time remembering where the work is already underway, but last week’s...

Word Scramble 65: Passover

Word Scramble 65: Passover

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published March 29, 2026

Passover begins at sundown on April 1. Only about 1% of our Minnesota neighbors are Jewish, so many of us have not experienced the holiday personally and are even confused about Passover altogether. Unscramble...