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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Theo Franz
April 09, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Good morning and happy National Local News Day!
Ever since I started working here, it’s been a constant reminder about how meaningful it is to be part of a broader effort to keep communities informed and engaged. And I love every bit of it.
That mission was front and center for us at Woodbury News Net as we joined other outlets and nonprofit organizations at the State Capitol to advocate for stronger local news across Minnesota and beyond.
On that note, we bring you good ole fashioned updates across Woodbury, from city service changes and road construction to a fourth grader stepping into the mayor’s role for a day.
Thank you for reading and supporting local journalism, it matters more than ever.
Editor: Theo Franz
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Top Story
WNN representatives Susan Kent (second to the left) and Manali Shah (second to the right) with Minnesota Rep. Shelley Buck (far left) and Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen Jaeger (far right) at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 7, 2026.
Woodbury News Net Joins Push For Local News At Capitol
by Theo Franz | Published on April 8, 2026
Journalists, civic leaders and community advocates gathered Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol for the first rally organized by the True North News Alliance, a statewide coalition working to strengthen community-centered civic information and local news across Minnesota.
All shared a common message: access to local news plays a critical role in keeping communities informed and engaged.
The morning’s speakers included True North chair Yengyee Lor, Minnesota Star Tribune CEO Steve Grove, Charlie Weaver of Metro Nonprofit News Network, Jasmine Russell of the African American Leadership Forum, Anais Froberg-Martinez of ThreeSixty Journalism, and legislative members Sen. Heather Gustafson, DFL-36, and Rep. Wayne Johnson, R-41A.
News
 | Several City Services Temporarily Moving To City Hallby Pat MackBy the end of the month, a few services in Woodbury will move to City Hall during the Public Safety Campus Improvement Project. |
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City & County
 | Woodbury Fourth Grader Named Mayor For A Day At Council, Advocates For Chickens And Ducksby Beth-Ann BloomFelix Johnson, a Woodbury Cub Scout and Red Rock Elementary fourth grader, opened Wednesday's City Council meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and then was seated in the Mayor’s chair. |
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Out & About
 | Events: Rummage Sales, Crafts and Carnivalsby Woodbury News Net StaffTo submit an event for inclusion on this calendar, send an email to [email protected] . Please include a link where readers can go for further information. |
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