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The discovery of a troubling algae Friday at Woodbury's Carver Lake prompted city officials to issue a warning. According to a city news release, the presence of blue-green algae in the lake was confirmed Friday, July 25. That particular kind of algae is known to produce toxins...

One of Woodbury’s top redevelopment priorities received nods from Washington County officials last week. The former State Farm Corporate campus headquarters, now dubbed City Place, underwent an environmental study where Washington County planners suggested a few changes in traffic...

A Woodbury woman reported July 1 that older skateboarders at the Ojibway Park skate park were being rude and yelling at younger children there. The woman confronted the older skaters, who were described as “very confrontational.” The woman was advised to call police if she sees...

A spurned appeal for a cigarette prompted a Woodbury man to slash at his roommate with a knife, according to criminal charges issued last week. According to a criminal complaint, Anthony James Andersen, 26, admitted to cutting a man with whom he shared the same living space during...

An update in the city’s tobacco ordinance takes aim at restricting sales to minors and eliminating all cigarette vending machines. The outdated section of the ordinance didn’t include electronic cigarettes and the update changes the language, broadening it to cover all tobacco...

The Woodbury man who likely saved the life of a fellow motorist in June will be honored for his actions. The Roseville Fire Department will honor Robert Renning on July 23 at the city's fire station, according to a city of Roseville announcement. Renning used his bare hands...

Wisconsin authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. St. Croix County Sheriff's deputies are looking for Joseph Albert Briske, age 45, from the Hudson area. He left his residence in the early morning hours of Monday, July 14, without any explanation....

Police were called June 24 to the Dancing Waters pool for an assault. A woman went to the pool with her kids but the key fob she used to open the gate didn’t work. She asked a man inside the pool to let her in. The request was denied. The woman left, then returned with another malfunctioning...