Monday

Sandy Hook Shooting Prompts Increased Police Presence at Woodbury Schools

Lee Vague, Woodbury Public Safety chief, reached out to area schools to ask what could be done in the wake of the massacre in Connecticut.

In Woodbury, Candlelight Vigil Planned for Missing Oakdale Woman

The event was held Monday night for Danielle Jelinek, who has been missing since Dec. 8.

Scrooge Sign, ‘Normal Clean-Cut Woodbury Person,’ Facebook Flashing: Woodbury Police Blotter

One nugget: Police were called about a dispute between neighbors—one accused the other of shoveling snow onto her yard. An officer made contact with both and tried to mediate the situation. One appeared willing to do so; the other did not. The officer noticed that the person who was unwilling to make amends had a sign in a window that read: “Merry X-Mas Ass” with an arrow pointing to the other home.

Tuesday

Woodbury Churches Band Together for Gift-Giving Program for Less Fortunate

Hosted by King of Kings Lutheran Church, Christian Cupboard's two-day giveaway had a different format this year.

District 833 Responds to Questions on School Safety, Security

Superintendent Keith Jacobus sent out a note to parents on Tuesday.

Dozens Cited for Winter-Parking Violations in Woodbury

The city’s rules run from Nov. 1 through April 1.

Wednesday

Woodbury Spanish Teacher Andrew Sommer Dies

Woodbury High School made the announcement about the Spanish teacher, who had been fighting cancer, Wednesday morning. Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Woodbury Chamber Announces Citizen, Business, Educator of the Year

The winners will be honored at an upcoming gala.

Report: Another Frozen Yogurt Shop to Open in Woodbury

Orange Leaf is set to join Freeziac and CherryBerry.

Thursday

In Woodbury, Police Arrest Man Suspected of Selling ‘Large Amounts’ of Cocaine

Dmitry Anatolyevich Sorkin, of Apple Valley, was apprehended with the help of an informant.

More Frozen Yogurt in Woodbury: Readers React

There was plenty of feedback on the news of Orange Leaf’s plans to open in Woodbury.

Friday

Crying at the Bank, Busted for Heroin

An Eden Prairie man faces a felony drug charge stemming from an August incident in Woodbury.

Editor Gone Fishin’: How to Post Your News and Information on Woodbury Patch

You may notice a little less news on the site while I’m on vacation, but here’s how you all can continue to share information with your neighbors on Woodbury Patch.

Saturday

Woodbury Loses a Buddy: My Buddy’s Place Closes Doors, Goes Online

The store, located at the Valley Creek Mall, has closed.

Sold! Recent Home Sales in Woodbury

Home prices in Woodbury of late ranged from $68,500 to $700,000.

Bonus 5:

—Holiday Lights Spark Fire on Arlington Drive in Woodbury

—In Woodbury, Handling the Mayan Apocalypse and Other Holiday Headaches

—Dick's Sporting Goods Suspends Some Rifle Sales Nationwide

—‘Same Story’ on Woodbury Roads Thursday

—2012 Doomsday, Rapture, Apocalypse... Really?

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