Charges In March Crash + Indian Classical Dance Performance

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain overnight. High: 75 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. A teen from Woodbury was charged in connection with a crash that killed 17-year-old Garrett Bumgarner.(Woodbury Patch)
2. St. Paul fire department requested $600K from city for embedded social worker program. (KSTP)
3. Two Woodbury teens will perform a milestone Indian classical dance later this month.(Woodbury Patch)
4. Minnesota DFL senators picked Melisa López Franzen as their new caucus leader. (Brainerd Dispatch)
5. Senator Miller tells KSTP about his new role as Majority Leader. (KSTP)

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Woodbury Patch Notebook

• Woodbury, MN Police Fire EMS: "On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, our first responders honored the fallen by participating in the 343 Tribute Run, engaging with the community at a neighborhood block party and training at a controlled burn on Dale Road. As we..." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "While we aren't forecasting a dramatic warm up over the next week and a half, we will likely be running a few degrees above normal. During September, average highs fall much more quickly than during August as we lose about an hour and a ..." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Here's a look ahead at what to expect this week in weather. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be dry and mostly sunny. We will warm up a little on Thursday before a front moves through Thursday evening into Friday. #MNwx #WIwx" (Facebook)
• 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)
• New Life Academy of Woodbury: "There is power in prayer. What a blessing to witness students gathering together to pray for the needs of our campus, community, and country. #WeAreNLA #SeeYouAtThePole" (Facebook)

• Saint Ambrose Catholic School: "Our school wide virtue this year is generosity. Third graders brainstormed ways to show generosity in different aspects of their lives. This group wants to be generous in the classroom by loving others and working together. #allyouneedis..." (Facebook)
• Woodbury Parks & Recreation: "Woodbury Days is seeking additional volunteers, to join current volunteers, to help coordinate the 2022 event! You can learn more about the various volunteer positions available, roles, tasks and more at an information meeting tomorrow, ..." (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "We encourage you to join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a virtual community meeting on Sept. 21, 2021, from 6-7:30 p.m. to review and ask questions about the final Conceptual ..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or story ideas at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @ReddekoppMorgan for more news updates.

I grew up in Eagan, MN before attending Winona State University where I majored in Creative Digital Media and minored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I am very excited to be a reporter in my hometown! In my free time, I like to paint, draw and write. I am currently working on my poetry manuscript, and also enjoy hiking and being outdoors.

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