Fourth of July area events planned
The Fourth of July is the time of year for food, fun, family and fireworks. Whether it’s a parade, playing games with family, having barbeques or camping out under the stars watching fireworks light up the sky, the Fourth of July is a highlight of summer.
He's running for those who can't
Woodbury grad and U.S. Army Veteran Cavanaugh racing 250 miles this year to raise money for wounded service men and women.
A temporary home in Berlin
Local educator Jim Hesley spends his summers exploring a historic German city.
Wardrobe plays a big role in ‘Narnia’
The Woodbury Community Theater production of “Narnia: The Musical” will open July 8 at 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 6758 Bailey Road.
Reconnecting to Earth and America
Whether they care to admit it, the fact remains many people have preconceived erroneous notions regarding American Indians and their culture. A summer camp for young people ages 6 to 12 is aiming to dispel those opinions and reveal the truths.
Woodbury man charged in bust of pot growing operation
A Woodbury man, along with 17 other defendants, have been charged in federal court in connection with an indoor marijuana growing operation.
RELATED CONTENTCentury Ave. to close under I-494 through August
Century Avenue will be closed under I-494 starting Tuesday, July 7 through August 30 due to bridge widening, Mn-DOT officials stated Thursday in an official update. Lake Road can be used as a detour.
RELATED CONTENTOur View: The Fourth of July — Make it fun and safe
The Fourth of July — Independence Day — is fast approaching. With it comes an annual rite of summer — an influx of fireworks detonations in and around the community.
RELATED CONTENTGOP chair takes on Franken
Minnesota's new Republican chairman Tony Sutton accused Democrats of fixing Sen.-elect Al Franken's election against Republican Norm Coleman. "They stopped finding votes when they got enough. ... We got robbed."
RELATED CONTENTAfton motorcycle ride to benefit dog rescue
Leather & Lace Motorcycle Apparel and Selma’s & Paninos Ice Cream-Restaurant will be riding for the cause Saturday, July 11 with the first ever Homeward Bound Motorcycle Run.
RELATED CONTENTCity taking time on turbine ordinance
Whether the South Washington School District will install a wind turbine at East Ridge High School, once planned to be about 190 feet tall, is looking more uncertain as of late.
RELATED CONTENTCity asks for county help in buying park land
The city of Woodbury is looking to develop a 65-acre park on its northeast border and has asked Washington County to be a contributing partner.
RELATED CONTENTHRA will apply for homelessness prevention funds for projects
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted in two separate actions Tuesday, June 23 authorize staff request for more federal stimulus dollars for housing projects.
RELATED CONTENTAfton Fourth of July marches forward
The Fourth of July is considered by many as their favorite part of summer because it’s a time for family, fun and fireworks. One community that knows how important the Fourth of July is to its residents is Afton.
RELATED CONTENTAnother way to give at Relay
Libby McAtee, 9, had her hair cut June 19 for the “Locks of Love” organization at the Relay For Life of Woodbury American Cancer Society fundraising event.
RELATED CONTENTWoodwinds offers outdoor fitness program
Want to get in shape this summer? Woodwinds Health Campus unique boot camp held at a Woodbury city park might help you do just that.
Conservationists say tax equals green Minnesota
Minnesota news
Mike Kilgore says the green Minnesotans pay in a higher tax beginning Wednesday will mean a greener Minnesota in a year.
Hamilton promoted in GOP
Minnesota news
A southwestern Minnesota legislator who delivered some memorable speeches this year will be an assistant House minority leader.
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