Schools On Coronavirus Outbreak List + Fire Safety Open House

Happy Friday, people of Woodbury! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and warm. High: 72 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. 4 Woodbury Schools Added To MN’s Coronavirus Outbreak List (Woodbury Patch)
2. Open House To Teach Woodbury Kids About Fire Safety (Woodbury Patch)
3. Top 10 Most Dangerous Minnesota Cities According to 2020 Arrests (krforadio.com)
4. ‘Never Felt Better’: Woodbury Runner Ready To Ace Boston Marathon (Woodbury Patch)

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Today in Woodbury:

• Parent's Time Off Art Class- If You Take a Mouse to School (3-9 Years) *NO SCHOOL DAY! (9 a.m.)
• Virtual: R.H. Stafford Friday Morning Senior Book Club Online (10:30 a.m.)
• Advanced Drawing - Perspectives Weekly Class (7-12 Years)- Woodbury (6 p.m.)
• Friday Italian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce (6:30 p.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Increasing clouds are expected today as moisture begins to arrive from the south. A chance of showers will return Thursday, with a few thunderstorms also possible Friday into Saturday. Temperatures will remain well above normal through t..." (Facebook)
• Woodbury Parks & Recreation: "It's a beautiful week to explore Woodbury's parks and trails! Recreation Technician, Jon, recommends checking out the Tamarack Nature Preserve. The online Parks and Amenities map is a great place to start planning your next park adventure..." (Facebook)
• East Ridge High School Choirs: "Thanks to Woodbury High School Choir for hosting our first masterworks rehearsal and Park High School Choir for sharing the pictures! So amazing to hear those combined voices last night! South Washington County Schools" (Facebook)
• Saint Ambrose Catholic School: "We are still accepting donations for our marathon fundraiser. This week, every student who reaches their individual goal of $75 or more will be entered in a drawing for a cookie party for your class! Thank you in advance. ..." (Facebook)

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— Jason Addy

About me: I was born and raised in eastern Pennsylvania before earning my journalism degree at Penn State University. I recently moved to Minnesota after working for several years in Illinois as the editor of a weekly newspaper and for Patch. I look forward to telling and sharing your stories, and keeping you informed during these unprecedented times and beyond. If you've got a story, I want to hear it.

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