Woodbury Drive house fire displaces four residents
Fire destroyed the second Woodbury home in less than a week in an overnight blaze on Woodbury Drive.
View ArticleWoman plunges to her death from I-94 bridge in Hudson
A woman jumped from the east-bound side of the Hudson Bridge at approximately 8:30 a.m. and died at the scene. Authorities cleared the scene at about 10 a.m. and the woman's body was taken to...
View ArticleYear in review: Development, Bielenberg Sports Center, Miracle Field and more...
Woodbury City Hall went through a number of changes in 2012. The biggest one would have to be opening up "Sub-Phase 2A" for development. Talk about this topic
View ArticleHastings police transport man to detox who had .54 blood-alcohol content
An intoxicated male would not get out of a person's vehicle, and police were called to the 2100 block of Vermillion Street on Friday, Dec. 21. The caller said the man was too drunk the night before,...
View ArticleCandidates vying for Boyd's seat have varied backgrounds
The top five candidates for a spot on the District 833 School Board all have had some involvement with South Washington County Schools but would bring widely varying backgrounds to the position. Talk...
View ArticleAsian Carp making progress up the Mississippi - Fishermen caught 47-pound...
The end of the shipping season on the Mississippi River this year brings a brief relief for those concerned about Asian Carp. The locks are closed, meaning the invasive fish won't be able to cross the...
View ArticleNorthland player becomes Minnesota's all-time leading scorer in boys basketball
On a night when Anders Broman became Minnesota's all-time leading boys basketball scorer, it was fitting that the assist on the record-breaking field goal came from his younger brother.
View ArticleYear in review: Elections
The year 2012 brought about some twists and turns, thanks to the general election. Talk about this topic
View ArticleBringing hope to Afton
That charming old house on St. Croix Trail in Afton with the big porch isn't just home to Afton Leather and a couple of residential tenants. It's also where The House of Hope Christian family therapy...
View ArticleOur View: Police presence embodies 'protect and serve' motto
Around town, we have seen a direct response to Sandy Hook. Last week, Woodbury Public Safety Director Lee Vague ordered a heightened police presence at all Woodbury schools.
View ArticleAfton City Council briefs from Dec. 18
Afton gives $500 grant to historic society for historic house preservation; Afton supports Washington County bridge replacement project; Afton approves simple subdivision; Afton approves lean-to size;...
View ArticleLetter tot the editor: Leaving County Board with thanks and a smile
Ted Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss, once wrote: "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Well, I have a lot to smile about as my service on the Washington County Board...
View ArticleLooking ahead to 2013: Southern Woodbury growth to ramp up
Woodbury will begin to look a little different this year. New development in the southern sector and a major facelift to the city's signature sports complex will be among changes residents can expect....
View ArticleJail book-ins for Dec. 29-31
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the following people recently were booked into the Washington County jail on suspicion of new charges or for pending court activity. All are...
View ArticleWoodbury Sheraton sold for $13.4 million
Schulte Hospitality Group, a company based out of Louisville, Ky., purchased the property from the lender who took over the hotel after former owner Jerry Trooien went into bankruptcy.
View ArticleBecker Furniture, Mattress Firm, Waxing the City open
A few new businesses opened their doors over the past two weeks in the northeast corner of Woodbury.
View ArticleMaking a difference one massage at a time
A new massage therapy business is hoping to be a leader in education, become part of clients' lifestyles and help relieve the stress of daily lives.
View ArticleWoodbury boys basketball: Royals romp in Rochester
Woodbury made some noise over the holidays.
View ArticleLooking ahead to 2013: Afton
Afton garden; Design focus in Afton; County Road 21 construction project planning to get underway; Bridge reconstruction in Afton Talk about this topic
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