Pearl Harbor Sailor + Local Sports + Water Pollution Filter

Good day, people of Woodbury! Morgan Reddekopp here with the Thursday edition of the Woodbury Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. A sailor who was killed in Pearl Harbor was finally identified using DNA and buried at home in Minnesota. (Duluth News Tribune)
2. Sen. John Marty of Roseville is running to replace Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury. (Minnesota Reformer)
3. Here are Tuesday's prep sports results. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
4. A former University of Minnesota professor created filter to help fix water pollution. (Bemidji Pioneer)

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Today in Woodbury:

• 7th and 8th Grade Parent Night - Lake Middle School (6:00 p.m.)
• OPEN HOUSE - Woodbury High School (6:00 p.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "We're back in another predominately dry weather pattern for at least the next 7 days, with only some scattered showers possible today and Monday night. Though at least temperatures will be pleasant." (Facebook)
• Woodbury, MN Police Fire EMS: "With the flurry of catalytic converter thefts across the Twin Cities, officers have been scouring the city looking for thieves. Officers recently apprehended two of such thieves, but there are plenty more out there. Woodbury Public Safet..." (Facebook)
• Saint Ambrose Catholic School: "Creativity at work! Our 5th graders are working hard on a creative writing assignment in Mr. Schmitz’s classroom." (Facebook)

• Little Sprouts Childcare and Preschool: "In Tod Pods this week. We talked about emotions. We got to make Emoji Plates and went over some matching of emotions. We listened to the book Inside out. Which talked all about our emotions and memories make us feel a certain emotion. We ..." (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "The Proposed 2022 Annual City Budget is now available for review on the city's website at woodburymn.gov/2022Budget Next Wednesday, Sept. 15, City Council will hold their annual workshop to review the proposed 2022 city budget. The Counc..." (Facebook)
• Royal Oaks Elementary: "If you ever order Papa John’s, this is an easy way to support our school!" (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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