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In today's newsletter:
- Could a massive ICE detention center come to Woodbury?
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Woodburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 35, low: 25.
- Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 31 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Washington County Board plans response to rumored Woodbury immigrant detention center (twincities.com) — Washington County commissioners are pushing back against rumors that Woodbury could host a new ICE immigrant detention center, directing staff to draft a letter to federal officials and stressing public health, safety, and law-enforcement concerns. Woodbury leaders and residents say they’ve had no official notice but worry a Hudson Road warehouse site could transform the family-focused suburb and strain local services if selected. 
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📸 Around Woodbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury
★ Featured events ★
- Live Music Every Friday at 3rd Act Brewery
3rd Act Craft Brewery, 4120 Radio Dr, Woodbury
5:30 pm
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Good Morning Woodbury at Bridgeman's 2026
Bridgeman's Ice Cream Parlor , 2110 Eagle Creek Lane Suite 200 , Woodbury
8:00 am - CURRENT's Thursday Ribeye Special
Current / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
4:00 pm - The King's Speakers Toastmasters Club
King of Kings Lutheran Church , 1583 Radio Drive , Woodbury
7:00 pm - R.H. Stafford Friday Morning Senior Book Club
R.H. Stafford Conference Rooms Combined 1 2 R.H. Stafford Conference Rooms Combined 1 2, R.H. Stafford Library
10:30 am - Crab legs Friday--Only $29.99!
CURRENT/Afton House Inn , 3291 S. St. Croix Trail , Afton
4:00 pm - Performance in the Park - Open Door Community Theater
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2:00 pm - Winter Offer
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce , 700 Commerce Dr #245 , Woodbury
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
📣 Woodbury Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime for Babies and Toddlers
Wescott Library , Wescott Large Meeting Room , Inver Grove Heights
10:00 am - Music and Movement Storytime
Park Grove Library , Park Grove Meeting Room , Cottage Grove
10:30 am - Adult Cards
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale
1:00 pm - Public Health in Public Places: Rondo
Rondo Community Outreach Library , 461 North Dale Street , Saint Paul
2:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Cottage Grove
- Astrid 'Ozzie' Nelson (cottagegrovejournal.news)
- Back in time: Celia Baucus — a half century of teaching (hometownsource.com)
- Rogers Announces Additional Coaching Staff Members (cyclones.com)
St. Paul
- Feds Accuse Cuban National Of Assault With Vehicle, Biting ICE Agent (patch.com)
- Minnesota Awards $76.2M for Statewide Transportation Projects (patch.com)
Minneapolis
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