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Rewind: Impact of Aurora Shooting, New Superintendent, Roadwork Delay

A look back at the top stories of the week in Woodbury.

 
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Washington County on July 19 said the Valley Creek Road construction project is expected to begin July 30, pushed back a week.
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In case you missed some of the week’s top stories, here’s a recap.

Monday

Getting to Know You: New District 833 Superintendent Keith Jacobus

What do you think of the new superintendent? (He plans to hold 100 meetings in his first 100 days on the job.)

Sweet: ‘Willy Wonka’ Hits Woodbury

Cute photos here from a Community Education production of Willy Wonka.

Tuesday

Woodbury Parents, Are You Guilty of ‘Oversharenting’?

This column from Angela Johnson drew plenty of comments. Too many photos of people’s kids on Facebook?

Woodbury Trails Only Minneapolis, St. Paul in 2010-11 Population Growth

Woodbury on the grow. This prompted some interesting thoughts on our Facebook page.

Wednesday

Updated: Woodbury First for New Xcel Energy Program

Woodbury is the pilot city for this program, which seeks to spread the word about the energy company’s rebate and energy-saving programs.

Ask the Patch Pro: All About Real Estate

This week’s Patch Pro came from Woodbury. Thanks for the help Matt Johnson.

Thursday

In Woodbury, Swimming, Biking, Running to Help Kids with Cancer

Great effort from these students on two (four?) fronts.

Updated: Valley Creek Road Construction Project Pushed Back

Remember when I said to mark your calendar? Time for a quick edit.

Woodbury Seeks $1.5 Million Grant for Bielenberg Expansion Project

Big project here, would be nice to save some cash.

Friday

Woodbury 10 Theatre to Double Security in Wake of Aurora Shooting

Did anybody go to see the Dark Knight Rises at Woodbury 10 Theatre this weekend? What was the atmosphere like?

BBQ Competition Coming to Woodbury Sam’s Club

Got a little hungry covering this one.

Saturday

Plant Bash, Hamm’s Harassment, Hot Dog: Woodbury Police Blotter

One nugget: A driver called police after a group of high school-aged boys on skateboards darted out in front of her car near the intersection of Interlachen Parkway and Pinehurst Road. The boys left after giving the caller the finger.

Sold! Recent Home Sales in Woodbury

Big lists the past couple of weeks.

Bonus 5:

Woodbury’s Pet Evolution Donates $2,500 in Pet Food to Area Animal Groups

Memorial Dedicated to Fallen 34th Military Police Soldiers

Consumer Reports Names Woodwinds One of Safest Hospitals in U.S.

A New Place to Play for Bailey Elementary in Woodbury

Rain Forces Woodbury's Sunburst Festival to Move to Central Park

 

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Related Topics: Aurora, Construction, News, Recap, Roadwork, Shooting, Theater, Valley Creek Road, and Woodbury

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