WOODBURY DAILY: What's Happening Today (Fri, Sep 3)

Happy Friday, Woodbury! Enjoy the long weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the morning. High: 66 Low: 58. Not the best, but luckily it looks like we have a beautiful long weekend in store!

Here are the top stories today in Woodbury:

1. Here are the 2021 winners in the Minnesota State Fair's baking competitions. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
2. Potbelly Sandwich Shop, including both locations in Woodbury, announced a new menu and three new sandwiches. (Woodbury Patch)
3. The St. Paul Pioneer Press has its predictions for high school football games tonight. (TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press)
4. A video from the University of Minnesota shows what it's like to raise and show chickens, pigeons and doves, ducks and other birds. (Press Release Desk)
5. Here are some weekend events to look forward to. (Woodbury Patch)

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Today in Woodbury:

• Paid Research Study: UMN Driving Simulation Study (9:00 a.m.)
• Parent's Time Off- Van Gogh Starry Night Art Class (3-9 Years)- Woodbury (9:00 a.m.)

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Wet weather moves through Thursday and Friday, but looks to clear out in time to leave behind beautiful weather for Labor Day weekend." (Facebook)
• New Life Academy of Woodbury: "Our weekly chapel services are a big part of our New Life community. Students grow their faith by gathering together to praise God and hear messages from God's Word. Today, Lower School students participated in their first chapel service..." (Facebook)
• Saint Ambrose Catholic School: "Our first week back is off to a great start! Our junior high students are already using their math brains and intellectually collaborating to solve the problem “the answer is.” It is so wonderful to have our students back in the building." (Facebook)
• Little Sprouts Childcare and Preschool: "Congratulations Pre-K Graduates! Hope your first day of Kindergarten was AMAZING!!!" (Facebook)
• Little Sprouts Childcare and Preschool: "This week in Tod Pods. We just had fun and talked about vacations and all the fun things we did this summer. We got to color superhero masks and talk about how fun it would be to have powers. We also got to have a lot of dance parties an..." (Facebook)
• Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce: "Take a look at our September InSight Magazine to learn more about our members, upcoming events and more!" (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "Serving on one of Woodbury's Advisory Commissions is an awesome way to be involved and engaged in the community! Applications are now being accepted for five of commissions, including student positions. Learn more and apply by Oct. 15 at..." (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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