Class of 2013: All about the A's for WHS valedictorian
Eddie Liu admits he's something of a perfectionist.
View ArticleRoyals, Raptors send slate of athletes to state track meet
Woodbury's high schools will be well represented at the state Class AA track meet.
View ArticleClass of 2013: MSA seniors love science - and a challenge
Anyone who thought sports and astrophysics are on opposite ends of the spectrum has never met high school seniors Mikayla Dalton and Rachel Glick, just two in an elite class of 28 graduating from the...
View ArticleAfton set to demolish house from 1850s
City Council learned during its May 21 meeting that house,it was trying to preserve, wasn't as historic as it had previously thought. Talk about this topic
View ArticleViewpoint: Sorting out Minnesota's prison system
You probably know that there are two prisons in Washington County: The Stillwater prison (which is actually in Bayport) and the Oak Park Heights prison. Did you know that there are also eight other...
View ArticleClass of 2013: WHS' White, ERHS' Roese rose to top among student-athletes
When they started high school, Nate Roese, Kristina White and Mary Turitto were young up-and-comers with high hopes. Now, as they finish high school, the three standout student-athletes have set the...
View ArticleViewpoint: Time to reconsider long-held parenting practices
We might be surprised to learn that many childrearing methods have changed and what we once thought was best for our children has been proven to be not so.
View ArticleSoucheray: Need to argue? Consider this tack
Probably the most common reason couples identify for seeking therapy is a lack of thoughtful, considerate communication.
View ArticleWHS, ERHS confer graduates (W/PHOTO GALLERIES)
The latest crop of graduates from Woodbury was set loose on the world over the weekend.
View Article'Bride, groom' references deleted on new Washington County marriage licenses
With a few word changes and the deletion of an oath referring to a man and a woman, Washington County has prepared its same-sex marriage license. Talk about this topic
View ArticleBailey Elementary kindergarten graduates dream big
Bailey Elementary kindergarteners celebrated graduations of their own May 31 at the school. Talk about this topic
View ArticleCrosswinds parents vow: 'We're not going away'
With no action from the Legislature to give Crosswinds Arts and Science School to the Perpich Center for the Arts and reject School District 833's interest in acquiring it, parents of Crosswinds...
View ArticleWoodbury couple's grape escape: backyard vineyard
Woodbury residents Jane and Pat Thiegs hopes to open a winery at Woodlane Drive farm Talk about this topic
View ArticleTV's 'Ponch' coming to Woodbury this week
Erik Estrada, the actor best known for playing the television character "Ponch" in the popular 1970s-80s show "CHiPs," will be coming to Woodbury this week in support of a new film he is starring in.
View ArticleCounty officials bemoan additional state mandates
A new statewide disability assessment program will likely require Washington County to add up to 10 new positions in 2014 and beyond. Talk about this topic
View ArticlePolice reports: Goose attack, parking lot hanky-panky, Cowboy Jack's brawl,...
Woodbury police reports from May 21-26.
View ArticleSchool's out for summer
Royal Oaks Elementary students celebrated the start of summer, June 5, by throwing confetti, signing yearbooks and saying goodbye to teachers and classmates. Talk about this topic
View ArticlePrescription drug abuse is growing problem in county
After kicking off the Drug Take Back program in 2010, Washington County residents were dropping off significant amounts of drugs that it became more evident it's a significant problem in every corner...
View ArticleSaying farewell to a long, eventful career in engineering
His colleagues refer to him as an "entire institution." While working at Woodbury City Hall for nearly three decades, over half of the city has been built under David Jessup's leadership. Talk about...
View ArticleUPDATE: Bomb scare aboard bus benign; suspect hospitalized
Passengers were back on their way to Chicago around 2 p.m. Thursday -- about a half hour after a bomb scare aboard the bus they were on was pulled over in Woodbury led to a temporary evacuation of the...
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