School Shift, Restaurant Opens, Coach Charged: Woodbury Rewind
A look back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
Monday
Roundabout Planned at Radio Drive and Military Road in Woodbury
The work could begin this fall or in 2014.
Updated: Vinnie’s Family Restaurant to Open Wednesday in Woodbury
The restaurant will occupy the former Tinucci’s space at the Eagle Valley Marketplace.
Perpich Plan Makes Sense for Woodbury's Crosswinds School
A letter to the editor regarding the fate of the school.
Tuesday
Woodbury Knocks Off Stillwater for First State Team Wrestling Bid
A sweep of Cretin, Tartan and the Ponies in the Section 4-3A Tournament has Woodbury taking the mat at the Xcel Energy Center next week.
Registration Open for Woodbury Lions Club’s Annual Garage Sale
This year’s citywide sale is set for May 9-11.
District 833 to Host Budget Meetings
Residents will have the chance to give their feedback on the latest budget options.
Wednesday
District 833 Announces Plan for Woodbury Elementary, Should it Acquire Crosswinds School
Students at Woodbury Elementary would be shifted to the Crosswinds building; Spanish immersion students would attend class at the elementary school.
After Injury, Woodbury MMA Fighter Ready for Next Bout
Woodbury High School graduate Kyle Todd hits the cage next month.
Woodbury Businesses at the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
The event runs from Feb. 27 through March 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Thursday
Splash Pad at Bielenberg Gets Lukewarm Reception from Woodbury City Council
The council went over several aspects of the exterior of the planned field house and lobby during a workshop Wednesday night.
Outdoor Movies in Woodbury? Update on Pleasure Rink for Bielenberg Sports Center Expansion
The Woodbury City Council took a comprehensive look at plans for the exterior of the field house and lobby Wednesday.
Woodbury Playground Would be State’s Largest for Kids of All Abilities
The Woodbury City Council got a look at drawings for Madison’s Place, which would be built at the Bielenberg Sports Center.
Friday
Hill-Murray Football Coach Arrested in Fridley Prostitution Sting
Woodbury resident Mark Mauer was one of 19 men caught in a police sting operation Tuesday in Fridley.
Cheers Pablo Now Open in Woodbury
The art studio, which also serves food, beer and wine, is located at 8362 Tamarack Village.
Woodbury Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Code Red Emergency Alerts
People can sign up for the telephone notifications through the city’s website.
Saturday
Punch Pizza, McDonald’s, Cabela’s, Cowboy Jack’s: Woodbury Development Update
Community Development Director Dwight Picha provided the Woodbury City Council with the latest news this week.
From Woodbury: Reaction to the Splash Pad Idea
Here’s what people were saying about the proposal this week.
Bonus 5:
—What Should Go Here? Former Angel2Diva Space in Woodbury
—Snapshot: East Ridge Play, Actor Earn Accolades
—‘The Front Door’ for the New Bielenberg Sports Center
—Residents React to Impacts on Stillwater Schools if Levy Fails: 'This List Stinks'
—School Shakeup, Gun Control, Money and Happiness: Best of the Blogs
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