Community Corner

Band Trip, Alleged Hammer Killer, Economic Growth: Woodbury Rewind

Looking back at the news of the week in Woodbury.

Monday

Two Woodbury Wrestlers Earn Spots on State Podium

Justin Herold-Plakut finished third and Ben Donnelly battled his way to fourth in the State AAA Individual Tournament.

Find out what's happening in Woodburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Snapshot: Minnesota FoodShare Campaign Gets Boost from Woodbury Church

King of Kings Lutheran members gave for the annual statewide effort. Does your church or group participate? Tell us about it in the comments section and add your photos to this post.

Find out what's happening in Woodburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Feb. 19-26.

Tuesday

Economic Indicators Looking Good for Woodbury

Roger Green, chair of the city’s Economic Development Commission, presented the group’s 2012 update at last week’s Woodbury City Council meeting.

Do you have photos of the snow? Upload them to this post.

More coverage from the snowstorm:

  • Woodbury Drivers Handle Snow Just Fine
  • Last Big Snowfall of the Year for Woodbury?
Wednesday

Woodbury Man Sentenced on Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge

Anthony Neil Sweet, 51, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

Joe Pendal recently wrote “Golden Years: The Sandwich Generation’s Guide to Living Arrangements for Aging Parents.”

Two Woodbury men have been charged in connection with the Feb. 24 incident.

Thursday

Summer Camp 2013: Tell Us About Your Group's Twin Cities-Area Camp

Patch is collecting information about summer camps in the area for our guide. This is your chance to tell us about the camp your group, faith community or organization is operating.

Police: Murder Victim Worked as Prostitute; Woodbury Man to be Charged Friday

The teenager’s body was found in a car in a Columbia Heights impound lot last month. Alberto Prece Palmer, 23, was arrested in Woodbury on Wednesday night.

Friday

Spring Break Events in Woodbury

Do you know of something fun going on next week? Tell us about it in the comments section.

Updated: Murder Charges Filed Against Man Arrested in Woodbury

Alberto Prece Palmer was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a teenager found in a car in an impound lot last month.

Woodbury High School Marching Band to Perform in New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade is set for Saturday, March 16.

Saturday

2013 Woodbury Community Expo Less Than a Month Away

It will be the last major event at the Bielenberg Sports Center before the dome is razed to make way for a new field house.

Here are this week’s blog posts from Woodbury Patch’s Local Voices team.

Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Passes Senate

"I have been outspoken about my opposition of the Affordable Care Act from the beginning, and I did not vote for the bill," Rep. Andrea Kieffer said in her weekly newsletter.

Bonus 5:

—Woodbury Figure Skaters Bring Home Another National Title

—Danielle Jelinek's Family Seeks to Raise Money for Larger Reward

—Wayne Jorgenson to Speak on Minnesota's First Regiment During Historical Society Dinner

—Did You Forget to Pay for the Gas? Are Those Burglary Tools?


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