We recently added a couple of new bloggers, both of whom hit the ground running with their posts.

Popular this week were posts about the presidential campaign, East Ridge homecoming and one Woodbury resident’s experience with the Valley Creek Road construction project.

If you’re interested in joining our Local Voices roll, email me at kris.janisch@patch.com.

Sunday

Polling in Today's Political Climate

What does political polling mean to you? (Kurt Shea)

Monday

Religion in the Public Square

The religious argument deconstructed. (Thomas St Martin)

Back to (Driving) School

Woodbury road construction got your undies in a bundle, too? (Vicki Strong)

Woodbury Real Estate Update Sept. 24, 2012

New listings continue to replace the homes sold and inventory remains stable, I expect our post Halloween market to shrink inventory as well. (Matthew Johnson)

Tuesday

Inspiration from 'Junk Bonanza' Show at Canterbury

What I did with the "junk" I brought home from the Junk Bonanza. (Michelle Scheuermann)

Franco-Fete in Minneapolis This Weekend, Sept. 28-30

If you have any interest in French-Canadian or francophone topics, Franco-Fete is a place to consider for this weekend. (Dick Bernard)

East Ridge Cheer 'Unites the Night' for Homecoming

East Ridge Cheer brings out the spirit for Homecoming 2012. (Julie Lee)

Can't Read This?

You have the chance to give the gift of reading — to a senior whose eyesight is failing. (Ken Stone)

Wednesday

Globe University Architecture Students Build for Humanity

Students in the new Architectural Technology program spent a day volunteering with TCHFH by using skills gained in the classroom to help build a split-entry home for a local family. (Brooke Luger)

MySpace is Bringing Sexy Back With Help From Justin Timberlake

MySpace + Justin Timberlake = sleek and pretty, but will it work? (Cherie DeBrule)

Fact Checking... The Newest Partisan Fad in Psuedo Journalism

What is going on with the fact checkers this election cycle? (Kurt Shea)

Thursday

A Debate Over Perfectionism

Anna Quindlen once delivered a speech to college graduates encouraging them to stop trying to be perfect. My question is: is she right? More importantly, is it possible? (Chloe Spencer)

Where is President Obama While the Mideast Burns?

The Middle East is burning, who cares? What is really important is that favorite Beyonce workout song for this President. (Kurt Shea)

Dwyane Wade and Resilience

I find inspiration in so many different places and just few days ago — I got to know more about Dwyane Wade. (Jasna Burza)

Friday

What Happened to Good Customer Service?

Remember the days when you could pick up the phone, dial the number, and you actually had a live, human voice on the other end of the line? Now that was excellent customer service. (Rhonda Fitzgerald)

Love of Jewelry Inspires Upcoming Woodbury Benefit

Read how Ladies' Night Out got started. (Patty Busse)

Learn How to Buy a Home After a Short Sale, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy or Divorce

Upcoming informational class. (Anthony Cardinal)

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