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School color choices for East Ridge High to be readdressed

East Ridge High School principal Aaron Harper has been given approval by the District 833 School Board and administration to readdress the colors approved for the new high school.

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Kevin Thoresen, founder of the Miracle League of Minnesota, is pictured at a game of his son Jacob’s team, the Southern Stars, against the South Washington County Thunderbolts, at Woodbury High School.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Building a miracle

‘Miracle’ ball field coming to city

This time next year, it’s hoped that a miracle will be underway in Woodbury.

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Prairie St. John's bill passes Minnesota House

With bi-partisan support, a proposal to build a 66-unit psychiatric hospital in Woodbury for children and adolescents passed the Minnesota House Wednesday.

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An aerial photograph shows construction progress at East Ridge High School in mid-April.
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Bird's-eye view of East Ridge

Preparing for the first game

It’s all about the first football game at East Ridge High.

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Motorists buy gasoline Monday at the Kwik Trip store on City Centre Drive as the latest prices are displayed.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Sign of the times

Gas price blues

It may seem gas prices have skyrocketed over the last year, but believe it or not, the average price of gasoline in the Twin Cities a year ago was about $3.30 per gallon.

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Few try the ‘Wiki’ way in Afton

The deadline for changes to be made to Afton’s online comprehensive plan is nearing.

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Dr. Gail Githens, the principal of Red Rock Elementary School in Woodbury since it opened in 2001, is retiring June 30 after 34 years of service to District 833.
Staff photo by Louise Ernewein
Retirement-bound

Githens retiring after 30 years in teaching

A principal is bidding farewell to the district she has served for 34 years.

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Chasar will be holding an open studio next month, when visitors can view his photography and hear his skill on the mandolin. See the Woodbury Bulletin print edition for more details.
Mandolin player Doug Chasar, who lives in Afton

Finance manager starts his day with his mandolin

Afton resident Doug Chasar takes his mandolin with him wherever he goes.

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Pawlenty prepares for budget woes

Minnesota State News
ST. PAUL – In a sign that state budget negotiations are not going well, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is looking at ways to fix a budget deficit if he and legislative leaders cannot reach an agreement by the Legislature’s May 19 adjournment date.

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Lawmakers wade through 8,000-plus bills

Minnesota State News
ST. PAUL – Rep. Tom Rukavina has introduced 66 bills during the current two-year legislative session, including at least one he knew would go nowhere.

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Our view: The other side of the story

It is time for newspapers and their staffs to tell the other side of the story regarding our industry.
 
May Sweeney carded a 1-over par 36 to earn medalist honors in the Woodbury girls golf team's Suburban East Conference win at North Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove on Thursday. Bulletin File Photo.

Sports Update for May 9

Thursday was a good day for most local clubs.

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Outfielder Mike Stevenson rounds third base en route to scoring in the Woodbury baseball team's 10-9 win over Holy Angels on Wednesday at WHS. Stevenson led the Royals with a 3-for-4 day at the plate with two runs batted in and one scored. Staff Photo by Tom Carothers.

Royals shoot down the Stars

Baseball squad cannot hang on to four-run lead, yet rallies for victory.

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Outfielder Chrissy Wallin went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI as the Woodbury softball team defeated Eastview 6-0 on Wednesday to improve to 9-4 on the season. Staff Photo by Tom Carothers.

Woodbury rides the Lightning

Softballers have little trouble with Eastview in 6-0 win.

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Track and field girls, boys finish second at True Team sectionals
Lauren Bleyl (at front) finished second in the 1600-meter run as the Woodbury girls track and field team finished second to Eagan in the Section 2AA True Team meet on May 7 at Park High School. The Woodbury boys also finished second to the Wildcats in the boys' 2AA meet. Staff Photo by Tom Carothers.
 

Anglers urged to get the lead out

As you go through your tackle box to get ready for the 2008 fishing opener, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency encourages anglers to switch to lead-free fishing tackle.

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Setting boundaries: 833 attendance lines change
Setting boundaries: 833 attendance lines change
School District 833 is in the process of re-drawing attendance boundaries that will go into effect for students at all levels in fall of 2009, when East Ridge High School opens in Woodbury. The School Board will end up with three plans to choose from.
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