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Minnesota lawmaker issues apology following Twitter flap
ST. PAUL -- A Minnesota lawmaker who issued a tweet many called racist has apologized. Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, posted a tweet Sunday night saying: "Let's be honest, 70% of teams in NBA could fold tomorrow + nobody would notice a difference w/possible exception of increase...
news / government3 min 20 sec ago
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Woodbury man, 30, charged in St. Paul bar shooting
Ramsey County prosecutors say a Woodbury man pulled out a handgun and shot an acquaintance at nearly point-blank range on Friday at a St. Paul sports bar. Patrick Timothy Juetten, 30, was charged Monday with one count of second-degree attempted murder after allegedly leaving a...
news / crime and courts1 hour 25 min ago
March 7, 2014
House passes $500 million tax cut; Dayton wants more cuts, Senate less
ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House passed a $500 million tax cut Thursday and the governor announced he wants to trim taxes $616 million, but the Senate is headed for smaller cuts. Democrats said the bill representatives passed 126-2 would provide tax relief to nearly 1 million Minnesotans,...
news / governmentMarch 7, 2014 - 10:14am
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Gateway Corridor comment period under way
Gateway Corridor project coordinators say construction on the proposed transit project could start in less than five years. But before moving forward with planning, they’re asking for community feedback. A public comment period started Monday, March 3, and will continue through...
news / governmentMarch 7, 2014 - 9:51am
March 6, 2014
Dayton plan included more tax cuts, bigger reserves
ST. PAUL -- A bigger tax cut and depositing more money in the state budget reserves are Gov. Mark Dayton's priorities in how to deal with a $1.2 billion surplus. The Democratic governor this morning announced he wants $616 million in tax cuts, a figure that includes $500 million...
news / governmentMarch 6, 2014 - 11:21am
New program sets tee time at Liberty Ridge Elementary
With snow on the ground and lingering sub-zero temperatures, golf is probably one of the last things on anyone’s mind – except at Liberty Ridge Elementary. Just last month, the school received new golf equipment for use in the implementation of a new golf curriculum there. Golf...
news / educationMarch 6, 2014 - 10:01am
Police reports: Suspicious door-knocker, apartment burglary, more ...
Anchor Bank, 1920 Donegal Drive, reported Feb. 18 that someone attempted to pry the door off an exterior ATM over the weekend. An anonymous caller reported Feb. 19 that suspicious activity was occurring at Woodbury Estates parking lot on Woodlane Drive. Police arrived and found...
news / crime and courtsMarch 6, 2014 - 7:58am
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March 5, 2014
Bill would give veterans option of asking for Veterans' Day off
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota veterans could request to take off Veterans' Day under a bill that a House committee passed Wednesday. Rep. Andrew Falk, D-Murdock, said that veterans often cannot attend events honoring them because they are stuck at work. "This is a holiday meant to...
news / governmentMarch 5, 2014 - 3:58pm
Minnesota medical marijuana passes first committee test
ST. PAUL -- A Minnesota House committee approved the use of marijuana to help suffering patients after 7-year-old Amelia Weaver provided an example Tuesday night of why some want the practice legalized. The girl suffered a seizure, one of about 30 she suffers a day, while her...
news / governmentMarch 5, 2014 - 12:03pm
Woodbury growth estimates smoothed out
A revised Metropolitan Council population projection forecast is in line with Woodbury’s expected growth. The new 30-year forecast, which replaces preliminary numbers issued last fall, indicates a changing mix of households will continue to increase demand for development in...
news / governmentMarch 5, 2014 - 7:10am
Woodbury crime goes under the microscope
Yes, crime happens in Woodbury and it’s true that the city is not immune to what happens in the urban core. But if you think burglars are coming to Woodbury by the busload, you are mistaken. That was the message Woodbury Public Safety Department leaders shared last week during...
news / crime and courtsMarch 5, 2014 - 7:06am
March 4, 2014
Make it clear: Dayton administration wants state law 'spring cleaning'
ST. PAUL -- A Minnesota car owner who wants a massive bright yellow bug deflector, with purple polka dots, could install one under a provision Gov. Mark Dayton proposes. Now, state law regulates bug deflectors' size and color. Dayton also wants to eliminate a law that specifies...
news / governmentMarch 4, 2014 - 3:22pm
A new chapter at New Life Academy, church
It’s been years in the making, but New Life Church and New Life Academy finally celebrated their next chapter. NLA and New Life Church hosted a grand opening for their remodeled spaces on Feb. 4. “One of the things that is exciting about a building project is that not only...
news / educationMarch 4, 2014 - 12:44pm
March 3, 2014
Trying out careers for the day at WHS
For many students, the career that they want changes many times during their lifetime – what they wanted to be in kindergarten may not be what they want when they are a high school freshman. In fact, what they want as a high school freshman may not be what they want as a senior. Woodbury...
news / educationMarch 3, 2014 - 2:24pm
Two Woodbury Republicans to vie for legislative seats
Local Republicans gave their blessing last weekend to two Woodbury residents running for the Minnesota House, including one candidate who didn’t emerge publicly until the endorsing convention. Lukas Czech was unanimously endorsed by Senate District 53 delegates to challenge Rep....
news / politicsMarch 3, 2014 - 2:19pm
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