Following is a roundup of news and notes from Woodbury this week. Fire A dumpster fire broke out at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Woodbury a little after 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21. An employee placed hot ashes in the dumpster, which was in a room inside the building, said Woodbury Fire Cmdr. John Wallgren. The fire was contained to the dumpster and nobody was hurt, he said. It was extinguished quickly. Starbucks The Starbucks next to Potbelly Sandwich Works in Woodbury Village has plans for a small addition. The item is set to go before the Planning Commission on May 6 and the City Council on May…

Woodbury High School staff squared off on the hardwood against members of the Woodbury Public Safety Department for a Wednesday night fundraiser to benefit the Link Crew. The Link Crew at WHS works to connect upperclassmen with freshmen as the younger students transition to high school. The basketball game was fun and lighthearted, and one WHS staffer dressed up in a beard and sweatpants, at times limping around using a cane (not on the court). The staff at Woodbury High School put together a little trash-talking video beforehand, but the public safety team came out on top. Still, in the end…

First and foremost I would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. I will be taking some time off to spend the holidays with my family, returning to the helm as editor of Woodbury Patch on Christmas Day. You may notice a little less news and information being passed along via Patch during this time, but I would like to explain how you all can continue to share information with your neighbors while I’m gone. Announcements If you have news you’d like to share, log in and post it as an announcement using this link. Events If you have an event you’d like to share, log in and post it…

Sunday Major Snowstorm Hits Woodbury: Share Your Photos Got snow photos? Add them to this post. Plans in the Works for New Woodbury Charter School From the founder of Footprints Academy, Woodbury Leadership Academy would be for students in seventh and eighth grade. Monday Urine Trouble, Leaf Him Alone, State Farm Signal: Woodbury Police Blotter One item: Police were called about a man who approached a home on Walnut Lane and asked a resident for a glass of water. Officers arrived and found he was part of a drywall crew but later learned he is a registered sex offender. Police were following …

Monday Woodbury’s Own Little Free Library It can be found in Woodbury’s Tamarack Estates neighborhood. Where Can You Get a Real Christmas Tree in Woodbury? If you know of other spots, tell us about them in the comments section. Tuesday Wake Up Woodbury From Angela this week: It may be wise to educate your teen about healthier beverage choices. Wake Up Woodbury It may be wise to educate your teen about healthier beverage choices. Wednesday New York Subway Death Photo: Local Photographer Reacts Tom Dunn gives his thoughts following the controversial photo of a man hanging from a subway platform…

Monday Woodbury Councilman Wary of Capital Purchase for Eagle Valley Golf Course The City Council recently approved buying 55 new golf carts for the municipal course. Flirtatious at Freeziac, Baby Mama Drama, Basket Case: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Nov. 7-12. Tuesday Freebies, Deals, Hours, Events: Black Friday in Woodbury How busy was it in Woodbury on Friday? Arriving in Style: Woodbury’s Middleton Elementary Students Earn Fun Trip The youngsters, who sold 25 or more items as part of a PTO fundraiser, got a special treat. Wednesday …

It was just two short years ago that Woodbury Patch launched the day after Thanksgiving.  Covering Woodbury, meeting people and learning about the city has been a blast, and I’m thankful for all the support I’ve received from the community. I always tell people I went from a newspaper that had been around for more than a century to a brand-new website, and while there have been plenty of challenges along the way, so many of you have embraced Patch and what we’re trying to do. It’s a participatory website, so different from any other news platform out there. It’s your site—I just work here. As…

As those involved with its genesis say, the Central Park facility was meant to be a gathering place for Woodbury. And that vision is reflected in its usage. “Central Park is a tremendous success story,” Bob Klatt, parks and recreation director, said in the October city newsletter. “We worked with multiple agencies—Washington County, the YMCA, School District 833 Early Childhood Family Education and the Stonecrest senior housing facility—to ensure the building would attract a large cross-section of the community. We are ecstatic to see so many people visit each day.”        Related: A Sense of…

Monday  Woodbury PD Provided Support During Cottage Grove Shooting A man apparently shot his estranged wife before he shot himself at a strip mall in Cottage Grove on Oct. 25. Benefit Fund Established for Children Following Cottage Grove Shooting The victim had ties to Woodbury. Tuesday New Business Going in at CityWalk in Woodbury Waxing the City has signed a lease to open in the former City Walk Dental location. Hurricane Sandy Forces Woodbury Man’s Mother to Evacuate Long Beach, NY Woodbury youth lacrosse coach Patrick Donaghy said his mother “probably lost all her possessions.” Yum from a…

Monday Retail, Red Roof Inn, Future of the City: Woodbury Council Forum The League of Women Voters held a forum for Woodbury City Council candidates; three of the five attended. New Restaurant: Sole Mio Opens in Woodbury The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Italian restaurant at the Valley Creek Mall. Tuesday New Men’s Barbershop Opens in Woodbury Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is open in Woodbury’s City Center. Woodbury Man Hospitalized in Dale Road Car Crash The incident happened at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday morning. Wednesday Woodbury Rallies to Help Young …

Monday Interesting Reward Offered via Craigslist for Stolen Car Last Seen in Woodbury Ah, the Internet. Seven gin and tonics and one batch of cookies. Letter: A Shout Out for the Good in Woodbury High School Students Following a letter to the editor about poor student behavior at a football game, a Woodbury High School teacher chimes in. Pedal Pub, Halloween Store, New Gym: Washington County Business Roundup Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the east metro or otherwise making news? Tuesday Drugs and Warrants: 5 Arrested at Tamarack Village in Woodbury Eight people in…

Monday Updated: Woodbury Family Escapes Devastating House Fire on Marsh Creek Road This happened Sunday, morning, but we continued to update the post Monday. New Restaurants, New Homes, New Roadwork: 2012 Woodbury Development Tour Lot of cool information here from the city. Letter: Ugly Fans at Woodbury High School Football Game This letter to the editor drew plenty of comments. Tuesday Woodbury Man Faces Four Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Just a horrible story. Workout Studio to Fill Final Vacant Space at Former Woodbury Blockbuster Did hear some comments questioning the number of …

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 …

In case you missed some of the top stories of the week, here’s a recap. Monday Woodbury Ranked as 11th Best Place to Live Money Magazine put out its annual rankings of the best places to live and Woodbury landed near the top. Woman Charged with Theft at Woodbury Target The suspect has been linked to similar thefts elsewhere. Tuesday College Student Running for Woodbury City Council Got the platform for Joe Grinols, Woodbury City Council candidate. Here are other posts on those in the running: Amy Scoggins Announces Run for Third Term on Woodbury City Council Woodbury Councilman Paul Rebholz …

In case you missed some of the top stories of the week, here’s a recap. Monday Reward Offered in Woodbury Gun Theft Case If you have any information, call the Woodbury Police Department at 651-714-3650 or the St. Paul branch of the ATF at 651-726-0300. Retired FBI Agent Stops in Woodbury on Cross-Country Mission It’s always interesting to talk to folks who do these kinds of things. Tuesday Updated: Bicyclist Hit by Car on Lake Road in Woodbury Talked about this on Woodbury Patch Live (link below). The conversation on this story turned to how bicyclists use Woodbury streets and paths.  New …

Welcome to the inaugural Woodbury Patch Live. Thanks to Hudson Bagel and Coffee Co. for hosting the broadcast, and to Hudson Patch editor Micheal Foley for the technical support. And thanks to you for your patience as we work out the kinks. Here are the links for the stories we discussed this week. Valley Creek Road Construction Begins A Big Jump Toward His Olympic Dreams Yet Another Burglary Charge for Paul Thomas Harrington Best Buy Mobile Store to Open in Woodbury Woodbury Days Roundup (2011 coverage)   Next week: We're set to have Alisa Rabin Bell with the Woodbury Community Foundation in…

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 Weighed Down by Grocery Bags 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. …

In case you missed some of the week’s top stories, here’s a recap. Monday Woodbury Fire Department Seeks New Firefighters Full disclosure, the editor’s good friend is a paid-on-call firefighter in another city. He says it’s very rewarding. College Grads, Scholars from Woodbury I received a few submissions from parents this week. If you want to recognize your college student, email me at kris.janisch@patch.com. Tuesday Jail Time, Probation for Man Who Choked, Threatened Woodbury Woman A Fridley man was recently convicted of domestic assault after he choked his ex-girlfriend, threw her on the …

What’s the word from your neighbors in Woodbury? Here are this week’s blog posts—tackling everything from Obamacare to your best bets for enjoying the summer. If you're interested in joining our Local Voices roll, email kris.janisch@patch.com. Sunday For Such a Time Celebration of Community offered a look back on Mark Porter's 32 years with South Washington County and a look ahead at what's to come for all of us who live by the 3 Ps. (Vicki Strong) Monday The Key to Surviving Those Awkward Grad Party Moments We All Love 'Tis grad party season—awkward walks up the driveway, stares from the …

The Warrior Dash looks like fun, right? Well, it is. But it’s plenty of work, too. I participated in last year’s Warrior Dash, a 5K at Afton Alps that includes several obstacles along the way. It’s not going up walls and jumping over fire that gets you. It’s those hills. Normally reserved for skiers, the hills are where the pack thins from those who trained hard leading up to the event and those more interested in the beer afterward. This year’s event is set for this weekend, June 30 and July 1. It might be a little late, but find the biggest hill in Woobury and run up it. More than once. …