Crash Victim + Stillwater Buses + Senate Minority Leader Resigns

Welcome back, Woodbury! How was your holiday weekend? Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around Woodbury today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. A 19-year-old from Woodbury was identified as the passenger in a fatal crash Sunday in Minnetonka. The driver, 19 from Maplewood, was also killed in the crash. Police say the car was fleeing after being caught street racing. (Woodbury Patch)
2. After Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury, resigned last week, two DFL senators are running to be her replacement. (Minnesota Reformer)
3. Stillwater's school district is suing the company that provides its buses due to them being over an hour late on some routes. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
4. University Of Minnesota offers tips for committee meetings and scheduling. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Woodbury:

• Take and Make with KidCreate Studio: Clay Trinket Box (12:00 a.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• Royal Oaks Elementary: "Some highlights from our first week of school!" (Facebook)
• Royal Oaks Elementary: "Just a reminder! Don’t be stuck without the device protection plan when you really need it!" (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

About me: 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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