New Woodbury Foundation + Washington County Night Hike

Morning, Woodbury! Let's get you started this today with everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning and overnight. High: 82 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. 200 community members took part in new Woodbury foundation Family Achievement Foundation's 'All-Abilities Race." (Woodbury Patch)
2. Washington County Park's Night Hike will be Oct. 1. (Woodbury Patch)
3. Seven students from Woodbury are semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. (Woodbury Patch)
4. Melisa Lopez Franzen was chosen as the first person of color to lead Minnesota Senate Democrats. (TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press)
5. Minnesota's drought conditions over the summer could dampen foliage colors this fall. (minnesotasnewcountry.com)

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Today in Woodbury:

• Fall Picture Day - Bailey Elementary (12:00 a.m.)
• The Science of Stress Reduction - Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce (7:00 a.m.)
• WELCOME WEEK - 50% OFF CLASS! Glow-in-the-Dark Aurora Borealis Workshop (5-12 Years) (1:30 p.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "As a cold front approaches from the west Thursday afternoon, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front in western Minnesota then gradually push east through the afternoon and evening...." (Facebook)
• New Life Academy of Woodbury: "We had an incredible day yesterday ☀️ for the 24th Annual Golf Classic! 145 golfers came together in support of New Life Academy and Variable Tuition to raise more than $70,000—the highest amount raised so far! Thank you to our sponsors ..." (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..." (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "The Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce's Community EXPO is Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at HealthEast Sports Center! Stop by the city's booth, plus say "hi" to Mayor Anne Burt and our Council Members!" (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "The Woodbury Days Council needs YOU!" (Facebook)

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— Morgan Reddekopp

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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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