Thursday, November 8, 2012
Isiah Keith Beatty, 19, faces felony theft charges after he allegedly stole jewelry from his girlfriend’s mother.
After an Afton woman had more than $6,000 worth of jewelry go missing, her daughter told police they might want to investigate her boyfriend. Now, Isiah Keith Beatty, 19, of Woodbury, faces felony theft charges and up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. Authorities on July 13 were dispatched to a home at the 500 block of Fahlstram Place, where a woman said she noticed several pieces of jewelry were missing, including four rings, six necklaces and two bracelets, according to the criminal complaint. Together, the jewelry was valued at $6,189. The woman’s daughter told police she had recently started dating Beatty and “wouldn’t count him out” regarding the missing items. Police learned that Beatty had sold items to the …
Monday, October 1, 2012
A 25-year-old Afton woman told police that after leaving a restaurant in downtown Stillwater last month, a woman punched her in the eye, and after he fell to the ground, a group of women attacked.
A 25-year-old Afton woman told police she was assaulted by a group of women last month after leaving Smalley’s Caribbean Barbeque in downtown Stillwater. The woman reported that after leaving the bar—with her boyfriend and a 22-year-old Forest Lake woman—at about 12:30 a.m. Sept. 21, she was punched in the eye and after she fell to the ground and several other women jumped in and attacked. According to the police report: Just prior to the Afton woman leaving the bar, someone she is “familiar with” told her several times to stay at Smalley’s—essentially warning that if she left, she may be harmed. As it turns out, that woman was right. According to police, the woman left the bar with two friends shortly there after. In the alley behind …
Monday, August 13, 2012
The body discovered in the St. Croix River Sunday near Afton is that of a Lake St. Croix Beach snowmobiler who went missing and was presumed drowned in February 2010.
UPDATE (4:10 p.m., Aug. 13, 2012): The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the decomposing body found in the St. Croix River on Sunday as snowmobiler Timothy Michael Pease, of Lake St. Croix Beach. Pease went missing while riding his snowmobile on the frozen river on Feb. 4, 2010. He was presumed drowned after rescue and recovery efforts were unsuccessful. The Washington County Sheriff's Office issued a news release with the following information: On August 12, 2012, the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to the St. Croix River near Windmill Marina to recover a deceased subject. Subsequently the body was turned over to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office. The Ramsey County ME's Office positively …
Friday, July 6, 2012
The Woodbury Fire Department was among several agencies that responded to the early-morning house fire in Afton.
A home at the 1100 block of Manning Avenue South in Afton was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. One man and his dog were able to escape the blaze, which broke out at about 4:15 a.m. Friday morning, according to Tom Frazer, communications coordinator with Washington County. “The house appears to be a total loss,” he said. The fire was under control by about 6:45 a.m. Friday morning, Frazer said. At about 9:45 a.m. the house was still smoking and crews were putting water on the structure. Dave Schneider, a captain with the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department, said several "tender tankers" were needed to get water to the home, located down a half-mile gravel driveway off Manning Avenue. The cause of the fire hasn't been determined, …
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Braedon Hyland—a four-sport athlete at the Woodbury school—was involved in a two-car crash on Monday.
An 18-year-old East Ridge High School student has died from injuries he sustained in an Oct. 10 crash in Afton. District 833 posted the news of Braedon Hyland's death on its website. “He is recognized for his enthusiasm and great sense of humor,” the statement says. “Staff at East Ridge said he was a great friend to many, transcending many student groups.” Hyland was a four-sport athlete, and played hockey, football, soccer, and track and field, according to the statement from District 833. East Ridge students have set up Facebook pages in his memory. Students had planned to wear black to school on Friday. There is also a page called R.I.P. Braedon Hyland. Hyland was a passenger in a two-vehicle crash at Neal Avenue South and 15th Street …
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East Ridge High School
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A man and juvenile male from Woodbury were seriously injured in a two-car crash Monday night.
Two juvenile males from Woodbury were transported to Regions Hospital with serious injuries following a two-car crash on Neal Avenue South and 15th Street South in Afton, according to a press release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Police were called to the scene at about 7:30 p.m. Monday night, according to the release. The driver, Blake Sowle, 17, and a juvenile male whose name has not been released, are both in critical condition, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The two Woodbury residents were in a Mazda Tribute. There is some question about the unnamed juvenile's age, according to Cmdr. Cheri Dexter. The scene Monday night was confusing and neither could speak when authorities arrived. The second …
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
We love how Woodbury reveals its small-town character each Independence Day.
There are a couple of times a year when I don’t like to be away from Woodbury. Independence Day is one of those times. I didn’t grow up in a place where such a “large” town could shrink down for a few hours and feel like such a “small” town. But now I live walking distance from Ojibway Park and its upcoming Fourth of July festivities. The experience is so good, so family-friendly. It’s such a community expression of celebration and I don’t like to miss it. I recommend priming your history pump with a video series that depicts our country’s founding. My kids were introduced to America, The Story of Us in school. I found it online and we’re all hooked on its mesmerizing account of U.S. history. To commemorate Independence Day, we like to …
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Ojibway Park
2695 Ojibway Dr, Woodbury, MN
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Creative Cottage celebrates reinvention, showcases local artistic talent.
In the historic "Little Red House" located just east of Woodbury in the picturesque town of Afton, a new museum captures a charming atmosphere where local history and creativity meet—and local artists express themselves in every way. The Creative Cottage, located in the “Little Red House” at 3192 St. Croix Trail in Afton, celebrated its grand opening on May 1 and features unique arts and crafts created by 31 local artists and artisans. The museum is owned by Woodbury artist Gloria Popowitz and showcases photography, watercolors, acrylics, jewelry, and numerous other crafts and creations of all kinds. Transformation Popowitz found the one-of-a-kind location for her museum while she was enjoying an anniversary dinner with her husband nearby…
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Dave and Dan Jarvis, brothers and owners of the newly opened Current, have completely gutted and transformed the former digs of Catfish Saloon into an electric, lively and energetic dining spot.
Current, the brainchild of brothers Dave and Dan Jarvis of the Afton House Inn family, officially opened on April 1, with a grand-opening scheduled for Saturday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Our guests and neighbors have been asking us for years to open up something like this, and with the economic indicators finally taking an upturn, it was time,” Dave Jarvis said. As far as the restaurantʼs name, he said they solicited many people for possible ideas and someone mentioned the name, Current. “We wanted a name that kept pace with life, an energetic name of sorts, and yet still had a connection with the St. Croix River, since weʼre located right next to it. The name Current fit the bill perfectly,” he said. You could say the food entrees…
Sunday, March 27, 2011
You don’t have to drive far to find places where you can relax, indulge and get rejuvenated.
Is it time to rest, clear your head and experience a little pampering? One of these area day spas might be just the place to do it. If you have a favorite area spa, add it in the comment section below this article. Just for Me Spa With a wide variety of services and three onsite houses to stay overnight in, you can make a day or two of being pampered at Just for Me Spa, 110 S. Greeley St., in Stillwater. The spa’s packages include massages, facials, whirlpool time, manicures and pedicures, exfoliation and body wraps. There are special packages geared toward couples, men and groups. Afton Calla Lilly Whether you need a “Mini Getaway” or an “All About Me Retreat” this shop in quaint downtown Afton (3343 St. Croix Trail) might be your place …
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Salon 2000 Day Spa
9000 Hudson Rd, Woodbury, MN
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Salon Ultimo
783 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN
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Radiance Medspa Woodbury
9040 Hudson Rd, Woodbury, MN
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Oakdale Resident
5:07 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
So sad. This snowmobiler Tim had his accident just ten days before Ron Spychalla had his. The accidents weren't all that far from each other. Fortunately, Ron lived -- but was severely injured. There were a lot of snowmobile accidents on the river that winter. Hopefully law enforcement will patrol that general area for many years to come. Two and a half years is a LONG time for Mr. Pease's family… more ›