Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks + Relay Of Hope

Happy Friday, Woodbury! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the afternoon. High: 62 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Woodbury today:

1. 2 Washington County Schools were on the Minnesota Department of Health's list of schools that have had recent outbreaks of COVID-19. (Woodbury Patch)
2. Local law enforcement agencies are participating in "Flame of Hope"-a relay to support the Special Olympics. (KTTC)
3. Here are Wednesday's prep sports results. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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Today in Woodbury:

• Messy Time Workshop (18 Months-6 Years)- Woodbury (9:30 a.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Friday is the only day you need to think about bringing an umbrella as confidence is increasing in a band of rain moving through the region. Accumulations will be light, generally less than a tenth of an inch..." (Facebook)
• Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to everyone who attended the Ribbon Cutting for U.S. Bank in Woodbury! #WelcomeWednesday #NewMember (Photo courtesy of Tom Dunn Photography)" (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "A reminder from the watershed: keep leaves and other yard waste out of storm drains to help protect our water!" (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "Learn more about Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief grants and apply by Sept. 29!" (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Woodbury Daily? You can contact me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.