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Coming up on the Woodbury Patch calendar: New Year's Eve Family Celebration

Greetings Woodbury! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Woodbury defenseman just made a national all-star hockey roster?
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Woodburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: A little snow; not as cold, with a high of 30 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Wednesday: Colder with a little snow, temps: high: 18, low: -8.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very cold, with a high of 9 and low of 3 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 Minnesotans on roster for 2026 Chipotle All-American Game (letsplayhockey.com) — Woodbury hockey fans can cheer on hometown defenseman Jimmy Rieber, who’s been named to the 2026 Chipotle All-American Game roster featuring top USHL draft prospects. The January 15 showcase in Michigan will highlight 11 Minnesotans, underscoring the state’s strong pipeline to NCAA and NHL hockey.
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📸 Around Woodbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury
★ Featured events ★
- New Year's Eve Family Celebration
M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Noon Year's Eve Dance Party
R.H. Stafford Kids Space , R.H. Stafford Library
11:30 am - It's Date Night! Bring someone to Swirl tonight!
Swirl / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
4:00 pm - Central Park closing at 5 p.m.
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5:00 pm - CURRENT's Thursday Ribeye Special
Current / Afton House Inn , 3291 St. Croix Trail S. , Afton
4:00 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 - Good Morning Woodbury at Bridgeman's 2026
Bridgeman's Ice Cream Parlor , 2110 Eagle Creek Lane Suite 200 , Woodbury
8:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- LEGO®, DUPLO® & Mega Bloks
Galaxie Library Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139,
9:30 am - Winter Break Open Play
Pleasant Hill Library Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room,
10:00 am - Feeding Your Baby
Wescott Library Wescott Large Meeting Room,
10:00 am - Public Health in Public Places
Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
11:00 am
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🆘‼️🚨This is Mellow, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control’s newest Code Red Cat.
He needs a foster & rescue by 3pm 1/2/26, Friday his deadline. Please click, scroll & share the 2 screenshots if unable to foster. Thank you. (Nextdoor 'Old' Woodbury) - Hi neighbor, I am looking for someone with experience in goats or livestock births.
I have two pregnant goats. One of them delivered one stillborn baby, but she still seems to have another kid that should’ve come out shortly after,… (Nextdoor Southwest Woodbury)
🗞 Nearby News
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- Twin Cities snowplow operator helps man navigating health struggles (cbsnews.com)
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- 1 injured in crash on I-35 Sunday (albertleatribune.com)
- The 20 most affordable cities in Minnesota to buy a house (knsiradio.com)
St. Paul
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