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Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Top Story
Justin Atkinson poses with Adam Savje, animation professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, after an interview for the documentary "Let's All Go to the Lobby."
by Pat Mack | Published on April 23, 2025
A Woodbury filmmaker is working on a documentary called “Let’s All Go to the Lobby” about Filmack Studios, the company that produced the famous dancing concession ads. Justin Atkinson, the founder and CEO of Justin Films, describes the project as “a celebration of cinema’s golden age and the power of moviegoing traditions.”
Atkinson is the writer, director and producer of the feature film, “Bobby’s Intermission,” which is now available on streaming platforms like Tubi, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. To complete the documentary, he’s raising money through his first crowdfunding campaign. WNN asked and he answered a handful of questions about his work.
News
 | by Pat Mack | The Woodbury Heritage Society is gearing up for its bus tour of hidden historical gems on June 4. The tour will drive to well-known and lesser-known historical sites with stories, offering both longtime residents and newcomers a fresh perspective on the city's past. |
by Kathy Saltzman | If you need an incentive to get spring cleaning done, the Woodbury Lions Garage Sale is as good as it gets. The sale runs May 8, 9, and 10. With over 500 locations, the event draws thousands of garage sale shoppers from across the region who are looking to find the best bargains and your treasures. For local residents, it’s an opportunity to make a little or a lot of cash from items no longer needed.
City & County
 | by Beth-Ann Bloom | Woodbury Police shared news that K9 Cirrus passed away after a long illness. The Belgian Malinois partnered with handler Sgt. Natalie Bauer on patrol with specialties in apprehension and narcotics. |
by Pat Mack | State grants will pay for prairie enhancement in Lake Elmo Park Reserve and woodland restoration in Big Marine Park Reserve. The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the grants last week. The money comes from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, one of four funds established by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The $250,000 grant for Big Marine Park Reserve will restore 50 acres of woodland habitat.
Schools
 | by Kathy Saltzman | Boys volleyball is the newest sanctioned spring high school sport in Minnesota, and several local schools have launched teams for the inaugural season. Local teams competing include East Ridge, Tartan, Stillwater Area, and Woodbury High Schools. |
by Beth-Ann Bloom | Don’t be surprised if you see Woodbury roundabouts crammed with limos on Saturday! And while that statement comes with tongue firmly in cheek, both East Ridge and Woodbury High Schools are sponsoring proms for their juniors and seniors on that evening.
Ask WNN
Any Plan To Update City Flag?
by Pat Mack | In this edition of ASK WNN, Jeff M. asks, “Our city flag looks a little dated. Is there any initiative to update this in the near future? Good flag and logo design say that usually, there should be no words included.”
Events Calendar
An Evening with Kevin Wilson, 6:30 p.m., April 24, Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. Kevin Wilson is the author of five novels including this year’s NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley selection, Nothing to See Here, a New York Times bestseller. Wilson will talk about his inspiration, writing process, and his own anxiety and unpredictability.
Forest Bathing Earth Day/Arbor Day Combo Walk, Friday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Lake Elmo, Minn. Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join an immersive, meditative, and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience (Shinrin-Yoku).
Looking Glass Land, April 26 to May 4, presented by Merrill Arts Center at East Ridge High School, Woodbury. Performances by kids for kids of a silly version of the sequel to Alice in Wonderland.
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