Bielenberg Dome Deflation a Go; Contractors Selected

It will be the first time the dome will be deflated since it was constructed in 1995.

Phony 911 Calls Prompt Legislation from Woodbury Sen. Susan Kent

The bill was Kent’s first to pass through the state Senate.

Woodbury Delays Dome Deflation at Bielenberg Sports Center

With rain and snow in the forecast for Wednesday, the city opted to hold off the deflation of the bubble.

McCollum Submits ‘Beef, Beer & Biscuits’ at Delegation Hot Dish Event

Rep. Tim Walz's ‘Hermann the Germann Hotdish’ won this year’s competition.

Woodbury Schedules Dome Deflation at Bielenberg Sports Center

The city is gearing up for construction on the new Bielenberg Sports Center field house.

Group Honors Woodbury Rep. Kieffer for Work on Sex Offender Bill

The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault recognized Kieffer at a ceremony Thursday.

Equipment at Woodbury’s Bielenberg Playground Headed for Central America

Volunteers from Kids Around the World removed the equipment Monday as the city makes way for the all-inclusive Madison’s Place playground.

Woodbury’s Kelly Fenton Wins Re-election to State GOP Post

Fenton will continue to serve as Republican Party of Minnesota deputy chairwoman.

McCollum to Accept Student Congressional Arts Competition Submissions

The competition, titled "An Artistic Discovery" is open to all high school students in Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District.

Crosswinds Conversation, Exchange Students, Investment Tips: Best of the Blogs

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

Woodbury Councilman Pushes for Flagpole at Expanded Bielenberg Sports Center

The existing flagpole was to be taken down and not replaced as part of the project.

Positive Reviews for Woodbury? ‘Understatement of Colossal Proportions’

The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday got the results from the 2013 community survey.

Woodbury Rep. Andrea Kieffer Backs Bill to Legalize Civil Unions

'Fair compromise' on same-sex marriage issue, says Kieffer, a Republican from Woodbury.

Woodbury Sen. Susan Kent: First Half of Session Proves to be Enlightening

The first-term state senator from Woodbury says she's "happy to be a part of the newly formed 'Purple Caucus,' which is a bipartisan group of legislators dedicated to having a civil conversation to find areas of agreement."

Commander Building to Become Downtown Stillwater's Newest Restaurant

Tin Bins will be a coffee shop, café and bar owned by the Dock Café’s proprietors, Sherri Hopfe Franke and Mike McGuire. The hope is to open the new restaurant with a patio this spring.

Survey Results, Five Oaks Sign, Roadwork: Woodbury Council Preview

The Woodbury City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at City Hall.

Woodbury Delays Deflation of Bielenberg Sports Center Dome

The work was delayed due to weather.

East Metro Tea Party Event Planned

A group of area residents have started up a local Tea Party organization.

New Commercial Development in Woodbury

The city on Friday sent out a notice about upcoming projects, and some already underway, in Woodbury.

Woodbury Community Expo: The Basics

The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce event will be held at the Bielenberg Sports Center.

Woodbury’s Eagle Valley Golf Course Had Best Year Ever in 2012

The long golf season and rate changes spurred the successful season at the city’s municipal course.

Rep. McCollum Votes Against Ryan Budget Plan, Issues Statement

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN4) on Thursday voted with all other house Democrats against U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan. She issued a statement calling the plan "disastrous for our economy, our families, and the future of our country.

Open House Planned for Woodbury Drive Expansion Project

Washington County will expand the roadway from two lanes to four from Park Crossing south to Saint Ambrose this year.

Woodbury Council Tables Splash Pad Discussion

Councilwoman Julie Ohs came up with a “Top 10 List” for the splash pad, which is under consideration as part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion project.

‘Split Verdict’ on Splash Pad for Task Force, Woodbury Councilman Says

The Woodbury City Council will discuss the proposal at Wednesday night’s meeting.

State Bans Dermatologist with Clinic in Woodbury from Doing Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Patrick Carney's other Skin Speaks clinics are in Edina, Burnsville, Crystal and Blaine. A 2012 Star Tribune series raised questions about his practice.

Splash Pad Discussion on Agenda for Woodbury City Council Meeting

The council meets for a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and is also set to hear annual reviews for the Eagle Valley Golf Course and Bielenberg Sports Center.

Woodbury to Celebrate ‘Take Heart’ Campaign

Since February 2012, the city’s Public Safety Department has trained more than 7,000 people in hands-only CPR.

Woodbury Awards $16.8 Million in Contracts for Bielenberg Expansion

Work on razing the dome and lobby is set to begin April 8.

Woodbury Moves Forward on 2013 Roadwork Projects

The city plans to improve 5.5 miles of streets this construction season.

When are Punch Pizza, Cowboy Jack’s Opening in Woodbury?

Councilwoman Amy Scoggins asked owners Wednesday night as the city approved liquor licenses for both establishments.

Book Sale Coming Up at Woodbury Library

The sale of library materials and donations at the R.H. Stafford Library is set for next month.

Liquor Licenses for Cowboy Jack’s, Punch Pizza, Plus Bielenberg Contracts: Woodbury Council Preview

The Woodbury City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.

2013 Roadwork Projects for Woodbury

The Woodbury City Council is expected to go over this year’s construction plans at its Wednesday night meeting.

Video from Woodbury Town Hall Meeting

The event, featuring several local elected officials, was held Saturday at City Hill.

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.

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.

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.

Why Rep. Kieffer, Other Lawmakers Wore Jeans at the Capitol

Andrea Kieffer spoke on the floor of the Minnesota House Feb. 28 about Rare Disease Awareness Day.

Woodbury Sen. Susan Kent Provides Legislative Update Via Video

The DFLer is serving her first term in the state Senate.