Woodbury Woman On Bachelorette + Network Helps Women Of Color

Hello, neighbors-it's finally almost Friday! It's me again, Morgan Reddekopp, your local Woodbury reporter.

First, today's weather: Rain overnight. High: 72 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. Washington County's Annual Bluegrass Festival will return this September. (Woodbury Patch)
2. Bachelorette Michelle Young, a Woodbury native, was introduced in the series' Season 18 promo. She was wearing a gown designed by Black Designer and Project Runway runner-up Stanley Hudson. (Life&Style Weekly)
3. Here are Tuesday's prep sports results. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
4. 'Activate Network' is helping to give an economic launch to women of color. (CBS Minnesota)
5. Here are some tips if you are planning on traveling for Labor Day Weekend. (Woodbury Patch)

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Today in Woodbury

• September Virtual Good Morning Woodbury Area--Hosted by Woodbury Options for Women (8:00 a.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Another nice day today before rain chances return tomorrow. The heaviest rain will fall late Thursday through early Friday. Expect the heaviest amounts in western Minnesota with amounts tapering to the east. After today, temperatures wil..." (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "Planning to replace a flag? You can drop off your old one at the new flag disposal box at City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road! Thanks to the Woodbury American Legion Post 501 and Woodbury VFW Post 9024 for commissioning this unique item!" (Facebook)
• Lake Middle School: "WELCOME BACK! We are WILD about LAKE this year! Leadership. Academics. Kindness. and Excellence. We are so glad you are here! Each and every one of you are an important part of our school community! Have a great first day of school! #wil..." (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "Even with the rain this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has not lifted the drought designation. We continue to enforce the city's elevated lawn watering restrictions of only allowing lawn watering on your garbage p..." (Facebook)
• Woodbury Parks & Recreation: "Behind the scenes of making new carnival games! These will be utilized at future Coin Carnival, Halloween Hoopla and Winter Carnival events." (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.