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March 6, 2025
Matthew McConico
March 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
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The public sector executive recruitment firm Baker Tilly has posted the job opening for the next Woodbury City Administrator, with a salary exceeding $220,000.
The posting states “interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, April 7, 2025.” CLICK HERE to read more about the job posting.
Joey Wu
Joey Wu received the 2025 Thouron Award. The award is a graduate exchange program between The University of Pennsylvania and United Kingdom universities that aims to improve understanding and relations between the two nations.
He told Woodbury News Net, “My time at Woodbury (High School) fostered the roots of social impact, scientific curiosity, and hope that continuously push me to become a better person
CLICK HERE to learn more about Joey and the award.
Stacy Bartlett
Stillwater Area High School science teacher Stacy Bartlett is a semifinalist for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award.
Bartlett has been teaching in Stillwater Area Schools since August 2012. CLICK HERE to learn more about Barlett and award process.
New Life Church is planning to buy 30 acres of land west of its current property for the biggest expansion to the church and academy since its start nearly fifty years ago. Their current plot is 40 acres. The purchase price is $6.5 million.
CLICK HERE to learn more about their plans to expand the New Life Academy and the Church with the new land.
Woodbury’s Farmers Market at Red Rock Elementary School
The Woodbury Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the Woodbury Farmers Market to return to Red Rock Elementary School. Construction at Central Park caused the market to relocate to the school last year.
“It’s a really good farmers market, and the community has shown us a lot of support even with the move last year,” said Lindsay Stauner of the St. Paul Growers Association, which operates the market. CLICK HERE to learn more about farmer’s market and their schedule.
Mya Hooten
University of Minnesota student Mya Hooten, a Woodbury native, was named a nominee for the AAI Award. The AAI Award is considered the Heisman Trophy of women's gymnastics. CLICK HERE to learn more about the award and Mya.
Website MoneyInc.com ranked US suburbs based on what they called a “comprehensive data analysis of crime statistics, school quality, housing affordability, economic health and resident satisfaction.” Woodbury was one of three Minnesota Suburbs to make the Top 50 list. CLICK HERE to see the other Minnesota Suburbs and the top 5 in the nation.
Slick City Park
Slick City will feature 14 slides, two sports courts, play areas, two party rooms, a café, and an acrobat alley with trapeze, swing, and zipline. CLICK HERE to lean more about the owners and where they plan to open.
Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery café with South Korean roots, is slated to open in Woodbury. CLICK HERE to learn more about their growth hopes nationwide.
Ella Fruchterman and “Hannah Montana W”
They won in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle class in “Concours de Dressage International Officiele,” part of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports. CLICK HERE to learn more about the competition and what songs they perform to in the competition.
Lucas Wahlin
The Forward of the Month was University of St. Thomas Senior Lucas Wahlin.
The Business Management major is from Woodbury and attended Hill-Murray School. CLICK HERE to learn more on why Wahlin earned the recognition.
Bob C. asks: Why did a South Washington County School Board member resign? We got the answer. CLICK HERE to see the answer.
Bird Hike at Big Marine Park Reserve, Saturday, Mar. 8, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 17495 Manning Trail North Marine on St. Croix, Minn. These hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home. Participants have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys.
Third Annual Woodbury Spring Craft & Gift Show, Sunday, Mar. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury. Handmade craft exhibitors and small businesses. Woodworkers, knots, embroidery, crocheted items, lights, metal art, wood signs, cosmetics, beauty and wellness products, art, photographers, bakers, candy, jams and jellies.
Family Bingo, Sunday, Mar. 9, at 1 p.m., 3rd Act Craft Brewery, 4120 Radio Dr, Woodbury. Seating starts at noon. Come out to support the free Basic Needs Food Market! Only $2 per Bingo card and we play 10 games!
Japan Preview Concert, Sunday, Mar. 9, at 3 p.m. King of Kings Church, 1583 Radio Dr, Woodbury. Join the Saint Paul Civic Symphony for this free concert highlighting music that will be featured in a joint SPCS/Nagasaki Symphony Orchestra concert in Japan this summer!
Tea Talks: 2023-2024 Historic Courthouse Preservation Project, Friday, Mar. 14, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street, Stillwater, Minn. Nibble pastries, sip tea and coffee, and enjoy a presentation by Parks Coordinator Jack Nilsen on the courthouse preservation project. Cost: $15 per person. Registration required.
CLICK HERE for more local events and happenings.
Rearrange the letters to make words while we wait for the Woodbury Farmers Market to re-open in June.
GEGS
MJAS
PALEP
EBDAR
OEWLFRS
CLICK HERE for clues, bonus words and answers.
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