Woodbury Grad Is New 'Bachelorette' + Locals Run Boston Marathon

Good day, people of Woodbury! It's me again, Jason Addy, your host of the Woodbury Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 65 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Woodbury today:

1. Woodbury High Grad To Star As Next 'Bachelorette' (Woodbury Patch)
2. Boston Marathon 2021: See How Woodbury Runners Did (Woodbury Patch)
3. Patch Candidate Profile: Enrique Ramos For ISD 833 School Board (Woodbury Patch)
4. MN Redistricting Hearings Start Monday In Woodbury (Woodbury Patch)
5. Murder Charges Filed In Mass Shooting At St. Paul Bar (Saint Paul Patch)

• Cash Raffle - Tickets On Sale NOW - Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce (all day)
• Outdoor Family Storytime - R.H. Stafford Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Woodbury Options for Women 12th Annual Gala (6 p.m. )

Woodbury Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "If you have plans to enjoy an 80° October Saturday outdoors, remain weather aware! Strong to severe storms are expected to develop this afternoon across western and central MN through the overnight hours. Large hail, strong winds, and a few tornadoes are possible. #mnwx #wiwx" (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Twin Cities Minnesota: "Ready for a cool down? 🌬 Break out the pumpkin spice. A powerful storm will bring strong winds and heavy rain to much of the central U.S. on Wednesday. Rainfall amounts will range from 1/2 inch to 1 inch. Behind that system, temps will drop back to where they should be this time of year." (Facebook)
• Royal Oaks Elementary: "Mrs. Ellsworth’s kindergartners and Mrs. Bartness’ fifth graders are building strong friendships as classroom buddies this year. They’ll partner for many activities all year long, including reading together!" (Facebook)
• City of Woodbury, MN - Government: "The City Council is seeking input about the proposed 2022 budget at virtual listening sessions Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. held via Microsoft Teams." (Facebook)
• Saint Ambrose Catholic School: "In connection with their studies of the Northeast Region of the US, 4th graders built Wetu houses in STEM class." (Facebook)

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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. You can reach me any time at jason.addy@patch.com.

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