Tuesday, January 1, 2013
As we ring in the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: This was the biggest surprise when it came to the most-read stories of the year. There wasn’t much to this post, considering I never heard back from company officials. And this story about the changes at the gym seemed to get more steam: Power Lifters Feel Pressed Out at Woodbury’s Xperience Fitness Here’s the story, which was published May 3, 2012. Gold’s Gym in Woodbury is now Xperience Fitness. There is a new sign announcing the change at the fitness center, located at 1555 Queens Drive in Woodbury. Employees there directed Patch to an official in Wisconsin who did not return phone calls seeking comment. Vertical Fitness Group—an Appleton, Wis.-based health club company—has converted 11 Gold’s Gym locations in Minnesota …
Monday, December 31, 2012
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: A number of follow-up pieces to this story were also among our top 20 most-read posts, and this was clearly the story of the year in Woodbury. The incident sparked discussion in the community about criminal activity at the motel, and the city’s police department has worked with management to deal with the issues at the Red Roof Inn. And click on the date below—there were more than 50 comments on the original story. Here’s the story, which was published Aug. 13, 2012. Further updates: Update: 11:15 a.m., Friday, Aug. 31 Details of the hostage standoff that left one man dead after being shot by police and another in custody were still unclear Friday morning. Investigators are not sure what was going on in the room, and still …
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: Perhaps I should make this location my top beat. The post about Cowboy Jack’s going in at the spot was our eighth most-read story of 2012. Despite the apparent fanfare with Woody’s, it lasted only five months. Here’s the story, which was published March 26, 2012. One of Woodbury’s more popular bars will soon have a new name and a totally different concept. Throwbacks Grille and Bar is becoming Woody’s Roadhouse. Throwbacks is set to close March 31 for a major renovation and reopen the last week of April as Woody’s, according to General Manager David Harvey. Woody’s will offer steak, burgers, ribs, skewers and rotisserie meats, and transition from a bar decor to a restaurant atmosphere, Harvey said. A chef is being brought in…
Sunday, December 30, 2012
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: News of the closure of Aperitif got plenty of people wondering what would go in at that location… and apparently Tavern Grill was a good choice. I got word from at least one reader that it was tough to find a table on the Tavern Grill patio this summer. Here’s the story, which was published Tuesday, June 5. Tavern Grill opened Tuesday in the former Aperitif space in Woodbury. “It turned out just great,” said Anoush Ansari, managing partner of Hemisphere Restaurant Partners. “This is not our first rodeo.” The Woodbury Tavern Grill offers the same food and drink menu as its locations in Edina and Blaine, Ansari said, and the space features dark wood, large black and white photos and a handsome bar. “We basically Tavernized it…
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: This was a sad story, and news of how the Cottage Grove teenager died was going around the community before authorities released the official cause. Here’s the story, which ran May 4, 2012. Update: 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 4 Authorities are looking into the possibility that the driver who died in Thursday’s car crash was electrocuted. The vehicle hit a power pole and a line came down and made contact with the car, Woodbury Police Cmdr. Steve Wills said. The driver has been identified as Nicholas Bibeau, 18, of Cottage Grove. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy, Wills said. The car was traveling northbound on Sunny Hill Drive and slid off the dirt road and hit the pole, Wills said. There was “significant…
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: Maybe it was the three-for-one nature of this story that drew so much attention. But it also got a fairly good discussion going in the comments section. Click on the date below to see the original post and how people reacted to the news. (Also, Crazy 8 is already open.) Here’s the story, which ran Oct. 4, 2012. Woodbury Lakes on Thursday announced that three new stores will be opening there in the coming months. “We’re really excited about it,” said Laurie Mordorski, marketing director at Woodbury Lakes. Osaka Seafood and Steakhouse Osaka Seafood and Steakhouse is set to open its sixth Twin Cities location at Woodbury Lakes in January 2013. The restaurant, according to its website, offers: Osaka will move into the space …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: Also a popular story—the news of Woody’s closure, which came as a surprise for many in Woodbury. Cowboy Jack’s seems to be more of a known quantity, but we’ll see how they do when the restaurant opens in 2013. Here’s the story, which was published Oct. 18, 2012. Renovations are underway at the former Woody’s Roadhouse in Woodbury, where crews are turning the space into a Cowboy Jack’s. The renovation only began recently, said Jesi Mosny, marketing director for the After Midnight Group, the holding company for Cowboy Jack’s. An opening date hasn’t been set, she said. Once complete, the space will have a “down-home feeling,” Mosny told Patch on Thursday. “That local place where everybody feels comfortable.” The space—at 1690 …
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
Editor’s note: The city administrator in a later update said these people were “literally run over.” A 2-year-old, 4-year-old and their mother suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident, though they were reported to be in fair condition. Here’s the story, which was published April 16, 2012. Three pedestrians were hit by a car Monday while crossing Radio Drive in Woodbury. They were transported to Regions Hospital with serious injuries, Woodbury Police Cmdr. Jay Alberio told Patch. The incident occurred at about noon on Monday. A woman and two young children were crossing from the west side of Radio Drive along Central Park Place when a vehicle taking a left turn and heading south out of the Central Park area hit them, Alberio …
As we count down to the New Year, here’s a rundown of the most-viewed stories on Patch in 2012.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Editor’s note: This post was certainly a talker. I got tips via Facebook and Twitter about the list, which was part of a segment on a local radio station. The story also garnered a blog post from Michelle Scheuermann. See: A Member of the Happy Wives Club Here's the story, which was published Aug. 30, 2012. Are you in a loving, committed relationship? Woodbury is the No. 1 city in the Twin Cities metro area when it comes to extra-marital affairs, according to a KDWB report from ashleymadison.com, a website that links people looking to cheat on their spouse. “Though Minnesota may be considered the epicenter of Midwestern values, our membership has grown exponentially in the Twin Cities this summer. Despite many couples doing a great job of …
Kris Janisch
9:06 am on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Yeah, I've heard that too SomeGuy, and there was some pretty frank discussion in the comments section of the original post. more ›