Rewind: Running Man, Bielenberg Video, Voting Opens
A look back at the week’s news in Woodbury.
In case you missed some of the week’s top stories, here’s a recap.
Monday
Vote! Readers’ Choice Woodbury 2012
You nominated your favorites, now it’s time to vote!
Teams Needed for Miracle League Wiffle Ball Fundraiser in Woodbury
Whose skills from when there were 6 are still intact?
Tuesday
Angela’s columns have generated some good discussion of late. Where do you stand on paper vs. plastic vs. reusable grocery bags?
A Piece of Woodbury School History for the Washington County Historical Society
An old-school post here with info about Woodbury dating to 1873.
Wednesday
Apparently Drug-Addled Woman Tells Woodbury Police ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’
The headline kind of says it all.
Watt’s Up With New Woodbury Radio Station?
Got word that the antenna power will be more than triple what was initially expected. The station should be on the air within six months.
Woodbury Councilman Paul Rebholz Running for Third Term
Filing period opens this week. Paul Rebholz is in. If you plan on running for Woodbury City Council this fall, give me a call: 651-269-2432. (Amy Scoggins is also running again; a link to an earlier story on her is in this article.)
Virtual Tour of Plans for New Bielenberg Sports Center in Woodbury
Cool video here of what the new Bieleneberg Sports Center will look like.
Thursday
Cost Estimate for Bielenberg Sports Center Expansion Bumped Up
Some chatter about the plans for the outdoor rink on this story.
An Early Look at Woodbury’s Future Roadwork Schedule
Do the roads in your neighborhood need fixing? See if they’re part of the city’s proposed five-year roadwork schedule.
Illness Among Swimmers Prompts County to Close Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swimming Pond
The pond has been treated and is now open.
Friday
Police Report: Man with Baseball Bat on the Lookout for ‘Woodbury Gang Members’
The reaction on our Facebook page to this one was pretty good. Plus some neat info on how roads in Woodbury got their names.
Report: New Ice Cream Shop Coming to Woodbury
This marks No. 3 in the frozen treat game to come to town in recent months.
Saturday
‘Dressed Like a Stripper,’ Coffee Crash, Sprinkler Scare: Woodbury Police Blotter
One nugget: Police were called to the 2900 block of Meadow Brook Bay on a report of a possible prowler who pulled into the driveway, ran across the lawn and tried to enter a home. Officers learned it was a newspaper delivery person.
Sold! Recent Home Sales in Woodbury
Another robust list as the summer housing market seems to be gaining steam.
Bonus 5:
—Readers React: Woodbury 10 Doubles Security Following Aurora Shooting
—Brief: Author Amanda Hocking to Appear in Woodbury Aug. 8
—Mother of Nicki Minaj Coming to Woodbury
—Police: Gophers Hockey Star Erik Haula Cited after Urinating in Public
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