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March 27, 2025
Matthew McConico
March 27, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
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Woodbury Weather via National Weather Service
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H: 59 L: 44 Decreasing Clouds | H: 72 L: 36 Chance T-Storms | H: 44 L: 30 Rain / Snow Likely | H: 40 L: 23 Snow Likely | H: 41 L: 24 Mostly Sunny |
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The Woodbury Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline Project is the largest public infrastructure project in Woodbury history. It will take the next several years to complete. It will also lead to many rolling road closures around Woodbury.
The first batch of road closures and traffic delays are scheduled between April and July. CLICK HERE to learn about when and were the construction will be happening.
Greig Metzger honored by Little Free Library (Anna Min)
A celebration was held at the Science Museum of Minnesota, marking the milestone of the 200,000th Little Free Library being installed. CLICK HERE to learn where the 200,000 Little Free Library was installed, plus why Woodbury resident Greig Metzger says its a personal cause.
Timothy Lennard Gebhart
Timothy Lennard Gebhart, 38, has pleaded guilty to charges related to “Child Sextortion”. The indictment reads that Gebhart would use on-line platforms including Instagram and Snapchat to locate victims. CLICK HERE to learn more about this case.
Alfonso Lee Seals
Alfonso Lee Seals, a Woodbury man, has been sentenced to more than 15-years in prison. Seals was involved in a Minneapolis shootout between two cars and an Oakdale gas station robbery. CLICK HERE to learn more about how DNA lead the guilty plea.
Jeff M. asks, “What’s the plan for what I consider to be the most dangerous intersection in Woodbury; the Valley Creek/ Manning Avenue intersection.“ CLICK HERE for the answer.
Miracle League Handout
Brighter sun and warmer weather. It’s Baseball Season. Miracle League players, parents and members of the East Metro Miracle League plus the Rotary Club of Woodbury are excited to “Play Ball”.
The Miracle League is a national baseball program for youth with physical and/or cognitive challenges. CLICK HERE to learn more about the league, how to volunteer, and their big fundraising focus.
HealthPartners Specialty Center Woodbury
HealthPartners Specialty Center Woodbury is now open. It’s located off Interstate 94 and Radio Drive. HealthPartners care group Chief Operating Office Megan Remark said, “As the community has grown, we’ve grown with it, adding services based on our patients’ evolving health care needs.”
The facility will focus on 13 medical specialties. CLICK HERE to learn more about the services that will be offered.
DNR Map
Dry conditions that could spark wildfires have prompted the state to restrict the open burning of vegetative debris in Washington County. CLICK HERE for a yard waste disposal option beyond burning.
Legionville Summer Camp
The Woodbury American Legion Post 501 is sponsoring 2 young boys or girls ages nine to thirteen to attend this year’s Legionville Summer Camp in Brainerd. CLICK HERE to learn more about the camp and how to apply for a sponsorship for your youngster,
Walking Path Behind Woodbury City Hall
Why is environmental stewardship and sustainability important? What does it mean for the average Woodbury resident (assuming one exists)? Can environmental stewardship and sustainability (ESS) save you money from your household budget? Can ESS save taxpayer dollars from city expenses? Can one person’s actions make a difference? What are the latest developments in ESS efforts?
Next week we’re beginning a series stories seeking to answer these questions and more.
Rearrange the letters to make words relating to our favorite season - road construction.
Words
COEN
GNIS
RCSA
EDSEP
BCPAUK
Click HERE for answers plus bonus words!
Musician Jim Hanvelt, Friday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Third Act Craft Brewery, Woodbury. Singer/songwriter Jim Hanvelt has been performing for over 20 years at various venues in the Midwest.
Stillwater Home Show, Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pony Activity Center, Stillwater. Up to 150 vendors including remodelers, builders, landscapers, painters, interior designers, kitchen and bath specialists, and architects. Free admission.
Grow Your Own Vegetables , Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at Oakdale Library, 1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale, Minn. Learn how to plan, prepare, plant, and manage your vegetable garden through the growing season. Tips on site selection, choosing varieties for Minnesota, proper planting, and good management practices regarding pests and diseases will also be included. Presented by Washington County Master Gardener Tyler Torgrimson. Free. Registration is required and seats are limited.
Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop on Immigration: Turn Talk into Action, Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Eastridge High School Media Center, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury. Host: East Metro Alliance. Participants will engage in four exercises designed to identify personal connections to the issue, policy stances, discover common ground, and find unanimous Points of Agreement.
2025 Woodbury Community EXPO, Saturday, April 5, 2025, Woodbury High School. A vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating 16 years! Explore over 150 local business and organization booths.
Best of Minneapolis 48 hour Film Project, Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m., Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Drive. Woodbury. The new 48 Hour Film Project City Producers for Minneapolis: Nathan Block and Damian Walker will be there for a special FREE screening of some best of Minneapolis 48 Hour Films with a Q&A with the new city producers after the screening. There is no cost for the screening and Q&A.
CLICK HERE for more information on those events and even more things to do in our area.
In Case You Missed It: Last Week’s Most Clicked Stories
1) Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Woodbury
2) Council Approves Farmers’ Market, Indoor Play Area
3) Woodbury Woman Dies In Illinois Car Crash
4) Spirit Song Choir Members Perform at Carnegie Hall
5) Woodbury Native Making Professional Acting Debut
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