$2 billion tax bill heads Dayton's desk
ST. PAUL -- The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, was headed for final legislative passage late Sunday while...
WHS 2013 cabaret opens May 21
Woodbury High School's 2013 cabaret, “What’s Love Got to do With it,” will run May 21-23 at the school....
Easy as pie? Not quite
"Let’s hang out." A simple idiom understood and used regularly by Americans. Now try looking up the phrase word for word. Let: to allow or to permit...
Woodbury delegation backs historic gay marriage legislation
ST. PAUL – Gay marriage supporters received a surprise endorsement last week from a Woodbury lawmaker....
Purple 'pride'
Red Rock Elementary principal Andy Caflish showed off his Minnesota Vikings spirit Monday.
RELATED CONTENTVIEWPOINT: As adults, we can't underestimate the value of playtime
When we see little children at play, they are immersed in the present moment, with seemingly no distractions. In fact, if we were to call their name and they appeared to ignore us, they would contend they did not hear us. When they are playing, they enter a different world, one that involves their body, mind and spirit. How often do we enter into the moments of our lives with such total abandon?
RELATED CONTENTViewpoint: Nurturing relationships key in caring for memory patients
Communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another similar form of dementia can be a bit of a puzzle sometimes.
Letter to the editor: Face it: we have a gun problem in America
Bob Stephenson’s recent letter defending the National Rifle Association and attacking Carol Turnbull for supporting responsible gun safety stimulated me to take immediate action.
Nothing to ‘wine’ about
Afton Planning Commission discussed the issue, specifically farm wineries and vineyards, during its May 6 meeting.
RELATED CONTENTMotorcycle collides with vehicle on Radio Drive
A motorcyclist was conscious and alert following a crash with a vehicle on Radio Drive Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
RELATED CONTENTOsaka now open at Woodbury Lakes
Osaka, an Asian restaurant that offers Hibachi cuisine, opened last week at Woodbury Lakes. The restaurant has space in the front for diners to order quick choices, and a number of Hibachi flat grills in the back where chefs prepare the food in front of customers.
RELATED CONTENTAfton’s septic plan draws fire
Afton City Council held a public hearing May 6 over its proposed facility plan, which details the city’s proposed communal subsurface wastewater treatment system.
RELATED CONTENTAlcohol or no alcohol at BSC?
A restaurant management company that built the popular Stillwater Dairy Queen is proposing to bring a full scale restaurant to Bielenberg Sports Center.
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Crosswinds supporters set to rally today
It’s rally time for a Woodbury school.
County considers security at various facilities
Washington County officials decided to take preventive actions over the past few years when a number of incidents threatened the safety of county employees across the state.
RELATED CONTENTPolice reports: Cache of dead critters discovered, bogus robbery foiled, more ...
Woodbury police reports for April 30 to May 6.
Gateway project to be focus of Woodbury transit forum
When Bob Tatreau looks into his crystal ball, he doesn’t like the look of things — at least not when it comes to transportation in the east metro.
RELATED CONTENTStarbucks plans drive-thru expansion
All coffee addicts out there may appreciate the plans that a Woodbury Starbucks has in store.
RELATED CONTENTSurvey says: District 833 levy renewal would pass
A clear majority of residents would support a renewal of an existing property tax levy, according to a recent independent survey.
RELATED CONTENTFood shelf hires new executive director
The Christian Cupboard announced Monday that Kristin Kinney has been hired as the food shelf's new executive director.
RELATED CONTENTStudent’s sculpture hatches high honors
Woodbury High School senior receives Silver Medal in National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
RELATED CONTENTDeciphering inspiration, intimidation
I’m sure you’ve all met someone recently who was inspiring to you. You have probably met someone who intimidated you, also.
Dayton, DFL leaders forge framework for budget deal
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota political leaders have spent months preparing state budget plans, and eight days before the Legislature must adjourn for the year they announced they have reached agreement on some tax and spend guidelines.
RELATED CONTENTViewpoint: Education bill is recipe for the future
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Omnibus E-12 Education Finance and Policy Bill late last month.
Prison time ordered for suspect in Woodbury assault
A man convicted in a Woodbury domestic assault case received a prison sentence last month.
Woodbury's Kieffer among 4 Republicans to back House gay marriage passage
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota is a Senate vote and a governor’s signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage.
RELATED CONTENTLetter to the editor: Remember Woodbury’s ‘other’ public school
The Math and Science Academy is much more than championship robotics teams, excellent math scores and opportunities in science, it has recently been recognized by the US News and World Report as a top high school in Minnesota.
Wanted: Female brain cells
Woodbury High School hosted a panel of women at different stages in their engineering careers April 24.
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