From Costco to Neighborhood Aliens: Woodbury Patch's Top Stories in 2016

The year is winding down, and we're looking back at some of the top stories in Woodbury. From Costco to neighborhood aliens, here are the most read stories on Woodbury Patch in 2016.

Woodbury 11th Best Place to Live in the Nation: Study

A new study finds that Woodbury, Minnesota is the 11th best place to live in the nation.

Woodbury Woman Told Police She Was Abducted By Aliens

A Woodbury woman told police she was abducted by aliens, and now humans are drugging and abducting her to find out what the aliens want.

It's Official: Costco is Coming to Woodbury

The Woodbury City Council approved plans for a Costco location near the intersection of Tamarack Road and Weir Drive.

Woodbury Teen's Death Leads to Discovery of Drug Operation

Following the drug-related death of a Woodbury teen, law enforcement used undercover agents and an informant to bust a local drug operation.

Portillo's Drive-In May Be Coming to Woodbury

Portillo's, a popular drive-in selling Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers, and salads, has its eye on Woodbury.

2016 Focus on Woodbury Photo Contest Winners

View the winning photographs from Woodbury Magazine's 2016 photo contest.

Wisconsin Man Charged in Woodbury Sex Trafficking

A man is charged with felony sex trafficking of an individual out of the Woodbury Extended Stay hotel.

Woman Charged in 'Slavery' of Nanny, A Chinese National

The victim, who was found badly beaten, says she was forced to work up to 18 hours and was only given scraps to eat.

'The Cops Took All Our Weed Last Night': Juveniles in Woodbury Deny Marijuana Possession

A day after receiving citations for possession, juveniles admitted to having an e-cigarette but said they had no marijuana left.

State Trooper Helps Locate Missing Woodbury Teen

A Minnesota state trooper paying attention to his Facebook page helped locate a missing autistic teenager from Woodbury earlier this month.

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