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Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Woodbury News Net

Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Arts & Entertainment

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 2, 2025

In the realm of cinema, nothing is quite as exciting as a film festival. It’s a place where a buffet of high-quality entertainment is laid out, each piece begging for your attention. Titles can range...

The three-day long festival was traditionally held in September after Labor Day until the early 1980 when it moved to August.

Woodbury Days: Photo Gallery

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 26, 2025

Woodbury Days returned to Ojibway Park August 22–24, transforming the green space into a vibrant, three-day community celebration. The festival, which has drawn on average 25,000 attendees each year...

Denzel Washington stars in "Highest 2 Lowest." Photo: Apple TV+.

Review: Mo Money Mo Problems in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 26, 2025

Matter cannot be created or destroyed. To receive something, you must be willing to give something up. For record mogul David King (Denzel Washington), a man dubbed to have “the best ears in the business”...

Events: Running, Star Gazing, Snake-a-bration, Night Ride

Events: Running, Star Gazing, Snake-a-bration, Night Ride

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 26, 2025

Weekly Woodbury Running Club Meet, Thursday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 10060 City Walk Dr. Sponsored by the Woodbury Running Club for anyone interested in enjoying the benefits of exercise and...

Word Scramble 36: August

Word Scramble 36: August

by Pat Mack
Published August 25, 2025

As we close the month, a word scramble in honor of August, often the bridge between summer adventures and fall retreats.  Words PYPOP MIDHU TEHGIH ITVOAACN NGSOPIPH Bonus Words ...

Photo: Oscar Meyer

Woodbury Days: Weinermobile, Other Highlights, Plus Tips On Getting There

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 19, 2025

Editor's Note: The days when the free bike corral are being offered have been corrected. The community’s three-day, family-friendly festival, Woodbury Days, begins Friday at Ojibway Park. The celebration...

The Minnesota State Fair runs through Labor Day.

Wanted: State Fair Winners From Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 18, 2025

The Minnesota State Fair archives include the names of many Woodbury residents who have won competitions at the annual celebration over the years.  While The Roundabout staff is delighted to share...

The Angels of Hope Memorial at City Hall was one of the stops on a recent tour by the Woodbury Heritage Society.

Events: Woodbury Days, Angels of Hope, Dog Show, String Quarter, Hmong Festival

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 18, 2025

Tech for Teens: Ask an Astronaut, Wednesday, August 20, 10 a.m. to noon, PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington. Live Q&A session with an astronaut from the Expedition 73 crew currently...

Riz Ahmed stars in "Relay." Photo: Bleecker Street.

Review: Riz Ahmed Boldly Leads Taut Thriller ‘Relay’

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 18, 2025

Except for its horrendous opening scene conversation between whistleblower Matthew Maher and CEO Victor Garber (going uncredited for his brief cameo), “Relay” consistently punches way above its weight...

Word Scramble 35: Woodbury Days

Word Scramble 35: Woodbury Days

by Pat Mack
Published August 18, 2025

Word Scramble 35: Woodbury Days Ojibway Park will bustle with excitement this weekend for the annual community festival, Woodbury Days. In its honor, we offer this week’s word scrambler.   Words ...

Photo: Contributed

Woodbury’s Topgolf Could Open In Late October

by Pat Mack
Published August 14, 2025

Topgolf in Woodbury could open as soon as late October near the intersection of I-94 and I-494.  “We’re shooting for the end of October,” Jordan Campbell, director of operations for the Woodbury...

Fireworks are one of the highlights of Woodbury Days.

Woodbury Days Plans Party In Ojibway Park

by Manali Shah
Published August 12, 2025

Woodbury’s annual fun fest and family extravaganza, Woodbury Days, takes place Aug. 22-24 this year. In its 46th year, Woodbury Days continues to offer exciting new events to attract a greater turnout.  For...