Thunderstorms + Dakota County Jobs + Invasive Buckthorn

Hello, Woodbury! This is Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, filling in for Morgan Reddekopp today on the Woodbury Daily.

First, today's weather:

High: 74. Low: 59.

Expect thunderstorms tonight. The National Weather Service says heavy rain is forecast for the Twin Cities and across western Wisconsin.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury and around MN:

1. Trial begins today in Minnesota for Demetrius Win, the man accused of killing artist and activist Susan Spiller in 2015. Win was only 14 when Spiller was killed. (KARE)
2. Keep an eye out as fall approaches for invasive buckthorn, which competes with native plants for water, light, and nutrients and can host pests. (Reddit, Minnesota DNR)
3. It’s Small Business Week in Minnesota and around the U.S. (Governor's office)
4. Here are Friday night high school football results and other prep sports news. (Minnesota Star Tribune)
5. A sure sign summer is coming to an end: the splash pad at HealthEast Sports Center is closed for the season. (Facebook)

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Today in Woodbury:

The Woodbury Planning Commission meets tonight from 7-9 p.m.

Woodbury Patch Notebook

US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Showers and thunderstorms return this afternoon and continue through tonight. A few severe storms are possible along with beneficial rainfall. Rain chances return for Thu and Fri." (Facebook)

City of Woodbury: "How do city leaders know if services provided are meeting expected goals? How do residents know if city services are meeting quality expectations and being provided effectively? By measuring for results through performance reporting, the city continually strives to answer these questions. The 2020 Performance Measurement Report is now available online." (Facebook)

Woodbury Parks and Recreation: "Come out and join us for our fall 3rd Lair skateboarding camp at the Ojibway Park Skate Plaza! This program takes place on Saturdays, Sept. 18 - Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. - noon. This camp is for ages 6-14 and for all skill levels. The price for this camp is $135 for residents and $155 for non-residents. Visit www.woodburyrecreation.com for more information or to register for this program." (Facebook)

Dakota County Government: "We’re looking to add great team members to several of our departments! Check out our current job openings and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dakota/" (Facebook)

Dakota County Government: Looking for a new job? Connect with local employers that have job openings! Join us for our next virtual hiring event this Thursday, Sept. 16. More information (Facebook)

That's all, folks! Morgan will be back tomorrow for your next update. If you enjoy these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read them, too. You can send them this link to subscribe.

-MRJ