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April 3, 2025
Matthew McConico
April 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes
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The Woodbury State of the City event is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagle Valley Golf Course clubhouse.
Mayor Anne Burt says, “We are excited about some changes we’ve made to the program this year to provide an opportunity for the community to engage with us on a more personal level.” CLICK HERE to learn more about the changes and how you can see the event if you missed it live.
The Woodbury Expo is this weekend. It will be Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodbury High School. More than 150 local businesses and organizations will have booths and representatives at the event this year - including Woodbury News Net.
Some residents describe the event as an indoor version of Woodbury Days,” a chance to see what’s happening in the city without humidity or bees! CLICK HERE for a list of the events on the main stage. (It’s even the theme of this week’s WNN Word Scramble!).
Last week we TOLD YOU Destination: Woodbury will be officially launching their website promoting Woodbury at the Expo.
Woodbury High School and Royal Oaks Elementary School were placed under what was called a “secure protocol” for about 30 minutes on the afternoon of Monday, March 31, 2025.
Woodbury High School Principal Sarah Sorenson-Wagner said “staff received information that a student may have had a gun on school grounds today. Our staff responded immediately, located the student and worked with our School Resource Officer.” CLICK HERE to learn about what police said and what" “secure protocol” means.
Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a public charter school where curriculum includes Leadership classes. Each grade organizes a service learning project to help others in the community. CLICK HERE to discover how WLA collaborated with Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue and Little Miss Woodbury Nola’s family to create a service learning project in 4th grade.
Rocky Erickson, freshman at Math and Science Academy
Rocky Erickson, a freshman at Math and Science Academy in Woodbury, won an “Outstanding Student of the Year” award by the Minnesota Indian Education Association.
READ what qualifies a student to win the award.
Woodbury High School Senior Emily Anderson won a scholarship for her essay reflecting on the positive impact art and creativity has on her life. Anderson wrote in part, “I didn’t always realize the impact of art on my life.” CLICK HERE for the scholarship amount, donor organization and which University of Wisconsin school she plans to attend.
The East Ridge High School Key Club is hosting a Bingo Night Fundraiser. All proceeds will go to the Filters of Hope. Filters of Hope helps people in struggling countries who do not have access to clean water. CLICK HERE for the fundraiser date and see some of the business that donated to the cause.
Rebecca M. writes, “Recently, at Prairie Ridge Park and Andy's Bark Park significant removal of underbrush has occurred. Why such a significant change? CLICK HERE for the answer and how it is part of a big plan for the city.
Walking paths behind Woodbury City Hall
“We created the City Hall Sustainability Story Map to capture all the improvements made at City Hall that serve as demonstrations,” says Jennifer McLoughlin, Environmental Resources Manager for Woodbury. CLICK HERE to learn some of the highlights of lessons from the map.
Port of Subs owner Pat Mancuso
A sandwich or a sub is a staple food! Easy to eat on the run, you can load it up with as many toppings as your bread can hold and your hands can handle. There is a new place in town. Port of Subs - the first one in Minnesota.
CLICK HERE for its location, special events and the charity they’re supporting in their Grand Opening events.
Mya Hooten
For the fifth straight season, Woodbury-native Mya Hooten has been named an All-American. She’s starred for Gophers Gymnastics. CLICK HERE to learn what qualifies an athlete for a Gymnastics All-American nod.
Woodbury’s street “spring cleaning” is slated to start on Monday, March 31. Weather permitting SWEEPERS will be in Woodbury neighborhoods citywide.
Rumors, Thursday April 3 through Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m., Woodbury Royal Theatre, Woodbury High School. Neil Simon’s classic farce is filled with witty dialogue and absurd situations that will have you laughing until your sides hurt.
Willy Wonka, New Life Academy, 6758 Bailey Road. Performances for two weekends: April 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:00 p.m. and April 6 and 13 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets available.
2025 Woodbury Community EXPO, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 a.m – 3 p.m., Woodbury High School. A vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating 16 years! Explore over 150 local business and organization booths. Main Stage & Community Stage Entertainment – Experience family-friendly, high energy shows. Vehicle Fair- Feel like a kid again and climb inside police cars, a fire truck, City trucks from large and small to construction equipment and the bloodmobile. Kids Area – Entertain the kids for FREE with a bounce house, face painting, science experiments, animal zone, and giveaways. Food Area – Stop by the food area to satisfy your craving with a variety of food options from the Woodbury area.
Best of Minneapolis 48 hour Film Project, Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m., Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Drive, Woodbury. We are excited to announce the new 48 Hour Film Project City Producers for Minneapolis: Nathan Block and Damian Walker. To celebrate this, there will be 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.
Fashion for a Cause Gala, Thursday, April 10, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., River Oaks Events Center in Cottage Grove. Join us for a night of fun, food and fashion to support the Basic Needs Food Market. In addition to the fashion show, there will be a wine wall, silent auction, entertainment and more! Your $100 ticket purchase will make a difference in offering food to those in need.
There’s much more going on around our area. CLICK HERE to the see the events.
This week’s words are all focusing on Woodbury Expo. Here are the clues for the first five words.
Essential sustenance consumed to provide energy and nutrients.
Uncostly
Unadults
So so
A place for live music or performances
CLICK HERE for the words, PLUS the bonus words too.
In Case You Missed It: Last Week’s Most Clicked Stories
1) Woodbury Water Project Road Closures Starting Soon
2) ASK WNN: Valley Creek Road
3) New Specialty Medical Center Opens In Woodbury
4) Woodbury Man Pleas Guilty To Child Sextortion
5) 200,000th Little Free Library Installed Under Leadership of Woodbury Resident
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