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Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Theo Franz
May 14, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

Good morning.

For our top story this week, a long-discussed public safety expansion officially moved into its next phase this week as city and state leaders broke ground on Woodbury’s new $60 million Public Safety Complex.

Elsewhere around the city, residents are being asked to help shape the future of the R.H. Stafford Library while road and roundabout construction projects continue to ramp up. And with plants waking back up after a cold winter, this week’s garden blog includes a timely guide to preparing your veggie garden for spring planting.

Enjoy your week!

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Top Story

Mayor Burt, City Council members, city officials, and Woodbury police chief breaking ground for the new Public Safety Complex on May 8. (Credit/Manali Shah)

Public Safety Groundbreaking Marks Years Of Collaboration In Woodbury

by Manali Shah

On Friday, May 8, Mayor Anne Burt and other Woodbury dignitaries participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s new Public Safety Complex.

The project, expected to cost around $60 million, is a renovation and expansion of the current public safety building on Radio Drive.

The importance of the project, and the help received from Woodbury and Minnesota’s elected leaders, was evident in the range of public representatives present at the event.

 

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City & County

Creative Lab? Play Area? Quiet Spaces? Offer Your Ideas To Remake Woodbury’s Library

by Pat Mack

Here’s your chance to tell Washington County officials what you want included in a major renovation of the library. A community engagement workshop will be held Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the library.

Business

True Lens Celebrates Central Park Move With Ribbon Cutting

by Manali Shah

True Lens Community Media’s move into its newly refurbished Central Park location was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, May 12. The facility now has a dedicated podcast room and larger studios.

 

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Out & About

Events: Film Fest, Egg Roll Fellowship and Fire Station Open House

by Woodbury News Net Staff

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Gardening

Garden Blog: How To Prepare Your Veggie Garden For Spring Planting

by Terese Almquist

A few warm days make a gardener anxious to head outside. But there are a few preparations that should be made before you plant in the ground or in pots.

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