
Settler's Pointe debate heats up
Stonemill Farms residents say they were caught off guard by a plan to convert a struggling retail site into an assisted living facility in the development. The developer said he is surprised by the opposition and frustrated by misinformation spread by some neighbors of the proposed Settler's Pointe facility.

Witness to launch of a lifetime
A local family visited Florida last month and, thanks to some help from the office of their local congresswoman, they saw one of the Space Shuttle Endeavor’s last launches from a VIP viewing station.

'Mame' continues this weekend
The Woodbury Community Theatre's performance of "Mame" will return to the Loft Stage this weekend March 12-13.

"Coffee House" talent at Woodbury High School
Woodbury High School held its annual "Coffee House" event Saturday, March 6, with the theme being "Around the World." The event, which was sponsored by the National Honor Society, had students showcasing a variety of talents - including music, poetry and dance.

Woodbury Lakes going up for sale
The owner of the shopping complex along Hudson Road is looking to sell and will begin marketing the property this month.

Five Oaks volunteers to pack 400,00 Feed My Starving Children meals
For the second year in a row, Five Oaks Community Church has been transformed into a packaging facility for a Feed My Starving Children packing event.
833 budget for 2010-11 lower than projected
The District 833 School Board shaved about $1.7 million from the district’s 2010-2011 budget at its March 4 workshop.
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Enjoy the sight of local ash trees now because they may not last long into the future.
RELATED CONTENTBack taxes owed on proposed SuperTarget site
Woodbury Developers LLC owes just over $1 million in taxes and assessments on the development site, according to Washington County property records. With penalties, fees and interest, the total is about $1.44 million.
RELATED CONTENTArea Republicans endorse candidates for Legislature races
Woodbury’s two sitting state representatives and one state senator, all DFLers, officially have some Republican challengers for next November.
RELATED CONTENTMet Council: Afton one of five cities left to submit final comp plan
The Metropolitan Council recently notified Afton officials that it will not reimburse the city for the second part of its $15,000 payment for the costs associated with development of the comp plan.
RELATED CONTENTAssisted-living housing proposed for Stonemill Farms gets delayed
The city of Woodbury is delaying action on a controversial plan to turn failed commercial space in the Stonemill Farms neighborhood into an assisted living facility mostly for elderly people with memory loss.
RELATED CONTENTCut to work program could drive up jail costs
Carla Blackledge said hours of manual labor have convinced her it is not worth it to drink and drive.
RELATED CONTENTPrayer breakfast speaker draws attention
Woodbury Prayer Breakfast organizers say they stand by their upcoming speaker because of her fascinating life story, despite concerns that her politics could overshadow the event.
RELATED CONTENTWind turbines blowing into Afton
The discussions of wind turbines in Afton were blown forward during the March 1 meeting of the Afton Planning Commission.
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