Drought Far From Over + Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested

Good morning, neighbors! Morgan Reddekopp here with today's issue of the Woodbury Daily.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 55. Is anybody else excited for autumn? I can't wait for cooler weather so I can break out my sweater collection!

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. Despite recent rain, our drought is far from over. (FOX 9)
2. 2 Catalytic Converter Thieves were arrested early Monday morning in Woodbury. (Woodbury Patch)
3. Recent rain will lead to mosquito 'explosion,' causing crews to use corn cob mixture to kill larvae. (KARE11.com)
4. New residential building permits dip in August, which is a first for 2021. (Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal)
5. GOP senators want to fire Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. (Minnesota Public Radio News)

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Today in Woodbury

• 1st Day of School for 6th Graders - Lake Middle School (7:55 a.m.)
• Woodbury Community EXPO Exhibitors Zoom Training_2021 (10:30 a.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Much needed rain fell across the region during the past week. A large part of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin received 3 to 6" of rainfall, with locally higher amounts. Thank you to the volunteer precipitation observ..." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Seasonable temperatures expected through the week with mostly sunny skies forecast Tuesday and Wednesday. Chances for rain return after mid-week. #mnwx #wiwx" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "A couple more nice late summer days before the chance of rain returns to the forecast late Wednesday night. Seasonable temperatures will stick around through the weekend." (Facebook)
• Woodbury, MN Police Fire EMS: "Woodbury residents continue to play a critical role in ensuring our community remains safe. As we said back on Aug.16 when three juveniles were arrested for auto theft, we are grateful Woodbury residents continue to look out for one anot..." (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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