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Good morning Woodbury! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could Woodbury host a new 1,500-bed ICE detention center?
- Why top Twin Cities chefs are suddenly betting big on Woodbury
- Which Woodbury native is skating for Team USA on home ice?
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Woodburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Drizzle; watch for ice early, with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Woodbury officials unaware of plans for potential ICE facility (startribune.com) — Woodbury has been named in internal federal documents as a possible site for a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility that could hold up to 1,500 people, though plans are not finalized. City and county officials say they have received no contact from ICE or Homeland Security about acquiring property locally, leaving them and residents in the dark about whether the project will move forward. 
Find out what's happening in Woodburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Why These Chefs Opened Suburban Restaurants (mspmag.com) — Woodbury diners are now part of a major Twin Cities dining shift, with the team behind Estelle opening Liliana in the suburb as top chefs expand beyond Minneapolis and St. Paul. The story explores why acclaimed restaurateurs are embracing suburbs like Woodbury and Excelsior, from economics and parking to lessons learned during the pandemic.
• Hensler, Osburn named to Team USA World Juniors roster (uwbadgers.com) — A Woodbury native has again earned a spot on Team USA’s World Juniors roster, bringing recent gold-medal experience into this year’s tournament. The under-20 championship runs Dec. 26–Jan. 5 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with the Badger defenseman among several returning standouts as the U.S. chases another medal on home ice.
📸 Around Woodbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury
★ Featured events ★
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbury, 9060 Hudson Rd, Woodbury
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- The King's Speakers Toastmasters Club
King of Kings Lutheran Church , 1583 Radio Drive , Woodbury
7:00 pm - Crab legs Friday--Only $29.99!
CURRENT/Afton House Inn , 3291 S. St. Croix Trail , Afton
4:00 pm - Winter Offer
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce , 700 Commerce Dr #245 , Woodbury - Holiday Basketball Camp Featuring Frannie Hottinger
Shoot 360 Woodbury , 11160 Hudson BLVD , Lake Elmo
11:00 am - Whole Health Discover: The NRT Experience
His Healing House , 3394 Lake Elmo Avenue North Suite 3, Lower Level , Lake Elmo
7:00 pm - Holiday Basketball Camp Featuring Frannie Hottinger
Shoot 360 Woodbury , 11160 Hudson BLVD , Lake Elmo
11:00 am - It's Date Night! Bring someone to Swirl tonight!
Swirl / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
4:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
📣 Woodbury Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Swirl Wine Bar Trivia Night
Afton House Inn, Historic , 3291 St Croix Trail S , Afton
6:30 pm - Red Cross Blood Drive
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale
9:00 am - After Storytime Art Creations
Lake Elmo Library , Rosalie E. Wahl Community Room , Lake Elmo
11:00 am - Friday Films: The Hunger Games Series
Arvonne Fraser Library , 1222 Southeast 4th Street , Minneapolis
2:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 10 Fun Facts:
1. You can't see your ears without a mirror. 2. You can't count your hair. 3. You can't breathe through your nose with your tongue out. 4. You… (Nextdoor Preserve South) - Lost dog!
“Piper”, about 25 lbs, tan colored with a curly tail. Very friendly. Lost at corner of Spring Hill Drive and Autumn. Call Linda at (651) 387-0853… (Nextdoor Greater Interlachen Community)
🗞 Nearby News
Oakdale
- Furry friends and other critters that made Minnesota headlines in 2025 (cbsnews.com)
Cottage Grove
- Porter Bayer and Weston Johnson clinch it for Blaine Bengals against East Ridge Raptors - The Rink Live (therinklive.com)
St. Paul
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-- The Patch AM Team
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