Coronavirus Outbreak List + KinderCare Opening Monday

Happy October, people of Woodbury! Morgan Reddekopp here with your Friday Woodbury Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 78 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Woodbury today:

1. 9 Washington County Schools landed on Minnesota Department of Health's Coronavirus Outbreak List. (Woodbury Patch)
2. Meet Vicki Holst, a candidate for SoWashCo's school board. (Woodbury Patch)
3. BIPOC small business owners in Washington County can apply for a grant from Comcast. (Woodbury Patch)
4. East Ridge KinderCare will open Monday. (Woodbury Patch)
5. Guided bird hikes in Washington County parks will continue October 9. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Woodbury:

• Horton Hears a Who Art Workshop (18 Months-6 Years) - Woodbury (9:30 a.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Rain chances increase while temperatures decrease to end the work week. A stalled front will bring scattered showers and a few thunderstorms across the region Thursday afternoon through Friday evening. Severe weather is not expected..." (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "Sahr shows off his crafty side on the latest edition of Local Biz! Join him as he learns more about Board & Brush, located in Eagle Valley Marketplace!" (Facebook)
• Woodbury Parks & Recreation: "Adventures in Cardboard Game Days are similar to live-action versions of strategic board games; think Risk or Stratego but played on one’s feet with the park area as the playing board. Territories will be found, captured and defended..." (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

Beginning today a new editor will be taking over Washington County, as I have been re-assigned to strictly Dakota County cities. Jason can be reached at jason.addy@patch.com. It has truly been a pleasure getting to know the community over these past eight months.

Here are some of my favorite Woodbury stories I worked on:

Woodbury Teen Uses Music To Connect During Pandemic

New Dual-Concept Woodbury Restaurant Combines BBQ And Happy Hour

Farm Near Twin Cities Offers Reprieve With Animals

30-Year-Old Car Recovered From Woodbury Lake: Police

Woodbury Teens To Perform Milestone Indian Classical Dance