Crosswinds school: 833 poised for takeover if Perpich bid fails at Legislature
South Washington County Schools will take over Crosswinds school in Woodbury unless state lawmakers provide extra funding by April 1 to assist the Perpich Center for the Arts in acquiring the school....
View ArticlePolice reports: Underage parties, shoplifters, burglaries, more ...
Woodbury police reports for Jan. 8-13.
View ArticleCouncil approves financing for Bielenberg Sports Center expansion
Woodbury City Council members voted Wednesday to approve financing for a new $22 million expansion of Bielenberg Sports Center, a move that will level the existing domed field house and replace it...
View ArticleNo indictment returned in Woodbury officer-involved shooting case
A Washington County grand jury declined to indict the three Woodbury police officers involved in a fatal shooting last summer at the Red Roof Inn.
View ArticleFriends make it to the top by going 'Nuts' over robots
"The Robot Nuts" - a group of middle school students - will make their fourth trip to the Boston Scientific Minnesota First Lego League State Championship. Talk about this topic
View ArticleKriesel to speak about 'Still Standing' at library
A book chronicling the battleground experiences of John Kriesel, an Iraq war veteran who lost his legs in an attack while serving, was chosen for this year's Washington County Library "One County, One...
View ArticleWoodbury boys hockey: Royals snap 27-game SEC winless streak with win over...
The monkey is off their back.
View ArticleBringing some Jersey flair to Woodbury
A new sandwich shop plans to bring some East Coast flavor to the Midwest. Talk about this topic
View ArticleGame of the Week: East Ridge vs. Park boys basketball
Cross-town rival basketball teams from Park and East Ridge tip-off tonight in Cottage Grove in the two teams' first head-to-head meeting of the year.
View ArticlePlay on: East Ridge, Park advance in one-act competition
East Ridge High School's one-act play troupe advanced to a state-qualifying competition following a strong subsection performance on Wednesday.
View ArticleOUR VIEW: Lakefront acquisition benefits public
How familiar are you with Woodbury's La Lake? If you're like many residents, the answer is "not very." A decision made last week by Woodbury City Council, however, could change all that. Talk about...
View ArticleFishing guide dies after snowmobile breaks through Lake Superior ice
A well-known fishing guide died Saturday afternoon after his snowmobile went through the ice on Lake Superior offshore from Bayfield.
View ArticleViewpoint: Be the boss of your attitude
There is an old adage that attitude is everything. And anyone who has lived even a small amount of time can see how true this is.
View ArticleFamily, friends remember fishing guide who died after falling through Lake...
One day after losing her husband to a Lake Superior ice fishing accident, Hannah Stonehouse Hudson of Bayfield took small solace in what she considers one indisputable fact. "He died doing what he...
View ArticleBrother's mousetrap prank leads to alleged felony assault
Washington County prosecutors said a brother-on-brother prank involving mousetraps turned hostile last week in Woodbury, leaving one brother with a busted lip and another charged with felony assault.
View ArticleAnnual Chamber of Commerce gala scales to new heights
There was mingling, dancing, smiling and recognition of many accomplishments. Talk about this topic
View ArticleJail book-ins for Tuesday, Jan. 29
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's pick-up (and drop-off) joint
The phrase "One man's trash is another man's treasure" holds true at the Washington County Environmental Center. Talk about this topic
View ArticleEagle Scouts rise up in Woodbury
Woodbury High School seniors Matt Regnier and Joel Granstrom have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Talk about this topic
View ArticleCould wineries be coming to Afton?
Afton City Council discussed permitting "semi-commercial" uses in the agricultural district during its Jan. 15 meeting. Talk about this topic
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