🌱 Patch AM: See how Woodbury schools scored on Minnesota’s latest state tests

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Woodbury schools scored on Minnesota's latest state tests
• How much did Woodbury High improve in math this year?

Also on today's calendar: Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 61, low: 47.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woodbury School Test Results Released In Minnesota's Latest Report Card (woodburynewsnet.org) — Woodbury parents can now review 2026 reading and math proficiency results for local public schools, with a new Minnesota Department of Education report card detailing performance, demographics, and trends. The story explains how to interpret the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, notes factors that can affect scores, and highlights where to find full reports for each Woodbury-area school online.
   

• MN Test Scores Released: These High Schools Saw The Biggest Gains In Math (patch.com) — Woodbury families can see that Woodbury High School's math proficiency rose from 24.9 to 30.8 percent on Minnesota's 2026 state tests, one of several Twin Cities schools posting notable gains. The statewide report also shows overall math scores holding mostly steady amid a disruptive school year, and parents are encouraged to explore detailed results on the Minnesota Report Card site.
   

📸 Around Woodbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Christ UMC Fall Community Market October 3rd →
  Christ United Methodist Church, 2500 Hudson Pl, Maplewood
  10:00 am
• Hugo Oktoberfest - Vendors, Crafters, Food & Fun →
  American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St N, Hugo
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• What is Broadway: A Jeopardy-Themed Cabaret Fundraiser →
  Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Rd, St Paul
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Friday Night Italian Sunset Cruise →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  6:00 pm
• What is Broadway: A Jeopardy-Themed Cabaret Fundraiser →
  Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Rd, St Paul
  7:00 pm
• Pocketwatch →
  The Blue Box, 1750 Weir Drive, Ste. 6A, Woodbury
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• New Life 50th Birthday Bash →
  New Life Academy, 6758 Bailey Rd., Woodbury
  11:00 am
• ODCT's What is Broadway? A Jeopardy-Themed Cabaret Fundraiser →
  Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Rd, St Paul
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Sunday Brunch on the River →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  12:00 pm
• WHS Orchestra Children's Concert and Carnival →
  Woodbury High School, 2665 Woodlane Dr, Woodbury
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• The Ultimate Fajita Margarita Cruise with St. Croix River Cruises →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  6:15 pm
Wednesday October 7
• The Ultimate Fajita Margarita Cruise with St. Croix River Cruises →
  St. Croix River Cruises, 98 Walnut St, Hudson
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Junie B. Jones Takes the Stage at Merrill Arts Center —Barbe Marshall Hansen Read on Patch

• The Knitwits and Mittwits groups work all year long making several thousand hats, mittens, and scarves that we donate to the needy communities during Fall and Winter months.
  Typically these are groups such as homeless/unhoused, shelters, schools, Native American reservations, hospital ERs, food shelves, etc. Really just… (Nextdoor Wedgewood)
• He paints with His infinite brush.
  The Most Magnificent Artist is using oranges this morning to paint His sky. Psalm 19:1 (KJV) (Nextdoor Washington Co Hwy 19)

🗞 Nearby News

Oakdale

• Royal Oaks Neighbors Turn Halloween Into A Growing Tradition Across Woodbury (woodburynewsnet.org)
• How to embrace October in the Twin Cities (axios.com)

Cottage Grove

• Events: Night Owl Races, Fall Markets and Native Seed Collection (woodburynewsnet.org)
• Park Hopkins Sun Sailor Sports: Looking ahead for the week of Oct. 1 (hometownsource.com)

Lake Elmo

• Adam Eisele rejoins Atlanta Gladiators after strong finish last season (newsbug.info)
• Washington County Proposes 7.9% Tax Levy Increase For 2027 (woodburynewsnet.org)

Ok Woodbury! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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