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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Woodbury's new data center pause affect future development?
  • What did Woodbury decide to hide for neighbors in 2076?
  • Why a Woodbury golf simulator is part of a major harassment suit

Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Dull and dreary, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. US local data centre rules tighten in Minnesota, Iowa, and Chicago (dig.watch) — Woodbury's City Council has put a yearlong moratorium on new or expanded data centers and other heavy infrastructure users while it studies impacts on electricity, water, noise, and zoning. The pause immediately blocks new applications and permits, even though no projects were pending, and could end early if the city adopts new permanent rules.
   

2. Woodbury Packs A Time Capsule For 2076 (woodburynewsnet.org) — Woodbury just sealed a large time capsule that will be buried at the Public Safety Campus near Radio Drive and Valley Creek Road, to be opened in 2076. Packed with items like a Woodbury Chamber directory, Woodbury Days button, school photos, and letters from city leaders, it's meant to show future residents what makes the community special today.
   

3. Holding Pattern (ep. 149) Garage Logic (iheart.com) — A high‑profile lawsuit by St. Paul's police chief against the mayor includes an allegation that she surprised him and another officer at a Woodbury golf simulator during their vacation, as part of a pattern of inappropriate behavior. The filing details multiple alleged incidents, from suggestive comments to physical contact, and challenges how the city handled and summarized its internal investigation.
   

4. Gophers' odd couple: Joey Gerlach, A.J. Turner bond through serious injury (twincities.com) — A University of Minnesota linebacker from Woodbury, Joey Gerlach, has become a key defensive starter after returning from a serious knee injury, forming a close bond with teammate A.J. Turner as they rehabbed together. Their shared recovery has turned into on-field success this season, with both expected to play major roles as the Gophers open Big Ten play.
   

5. Excelsior Fire Marshal speaks on growing concern over lithium-ion battery fires (dailydispatch.com) — A recent safety segment highlights how a 2023 Woodbury house fire, along with incidents in St. Paul and Blaine, all started from lithium-ion batteries. An Excelsior fire marshal explains how damaged or improperly charged batteries can enter "thermal runaway," turning everyday devices and e-bikes into fast-spreading fire hazards if not handled and disposed of correctly.
   

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