Trial In Gang-Related Death Begins + WLA Expansion Breaks Ground

Happy Monday(Zzz) from your local Patch editor Morgan Reddekopp! Here's what's happening today in Woodbury:

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 56- a break from the much-needed rain we got this weekend.

Here are the top stories in Woodbury today:

1. The trial of Angel Ignacio Sardina-Padilla in connection with a gang-related killing is set to begin today (TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press)
2. A University Of Minnesota professor offers tips for critical service-learning and community engagement (Press Release Desk)
3. Washington County Buildings will close on Labor Day (Washington County)
4. A Woodbury company made Inc.com's list of fastest growing companies throughout the country (Patch.com)
5. Woodbury Leadership Academy broke ground on an expansion Wednesday (TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press)

Today in Woodbury

• Ready, Set, Go! Conferences. - Brookview Elementary (12:00 a.m.)
• Ready, Set, MESS! Art Camp (3-6 Years)- Woodbury (9:00 a.m.)
• End of Summer Bash Art Camp (4-9 Years)- Woodbury (1:00 p.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Dry weather to start the week, with rain likely sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday, and then a small chance for more showers and storms over the weekend. Temperatures will run right around average for early September." (Facebook)
• Woodbury Parks and Recreation: "We have so many fun activities planned for this fall and winter! Registration is currently open and is filling quickly! Browse fall and early winter programs at woodburymn.gov/Brochure!" (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN- Government: "Native prairie restoration at Lake and Middleton Schools is lookin' good!" (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? I'm all ears. You can reach me at morgan.reddekopp@patch.com.