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

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

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Retired 3M chemist Jim McDonell with a display of his Sun Seed Soap products at a local coffee shop last week.

Trailblazing Soap Inventor Makes Every Move Count

by Chuck Nowlen
Published September 17, 2025

A retired 3M chemist and longtime Woodbury resident believes he's found a link to a better future, thanks to a household item he’s been a world-class expert on for the last four decades. Soap. “All...

Destination: Woodbury Unveils First Visitor Guide

Destination: Woodbury Unveils First Visitor Guide

by Manali Shah
Published September 16, 2025

Destination: Woodbury, the city’s official destination marketing organization, recently published its first Woodbury Visitor Guide. “Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time resident,...

Three-year-old Charlotte Hintz gets Sharkey’s Cuts For Kids’ signature first-class  treatment from stylist Natalie Knauff last week.

A Constant Search For The Perfect Kids’ Haircuts

by Chuck Nowlen
Published September 9, 2025

For some kids, getting a haircut is no big deal. For others, it’s like root canal without a pain killer. Woodbury’s new Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids aims to be the ultimate royal-treatment destination...

Woodbury American Legion Post 501 members Bob Wuggazer, left, and Tim Crear work at a recent Poppy Day stand. (Photo courtesy of Post 501 Commander Bob Dolan)

Twice-Yearly “Poppy Days” For Vets Coming Sept. 12-14

by Chuck Nowlen
Published September 2, 2025

Six Woodbury and Oakdale grocery, wine and hypermarket spots will be aglow with bright-red poppy pins this weekend as local veterans groups mark their semiannual commemoration of U.S. soldiers. Local...

Alma Flor Ada. is planning to open this child care center in Woodbury. Rendering: Contributed.

Child Care Center Planning Bigger Building

by Pat Mack
Published August 19, 2025

The Woodbury Planning Commission has approved a permit and site plan for Alma Flor Ada. The Spanish immersion center, which has a waiting list, plans to expand its capacity from 105 children to 220 in...

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...

Roundabout Editor Chuck Nowlen works from his home office.

Nowlen Named Roundabout Editor

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 13, 2025

When the Roundabout’s new editor was a kid, he was always skipping school to make magazines. Chuck Nowlen’s first mag debuted when he was a 2nd Grader in Rockford, IL: a four-page homage to the...

Steve and Joan Conway (left and right) represent the third generation of family bakers, while Colleen Cicalello (center) is set to carry on the legacy as the fourth.

A Cookie, a Conversation, and the Heartbeat of a Family Bakery

by Theo Franz
Published August 12, 2025

On a summer morning in Woodbury, I stepped into Dorothy Ann Bakery and was met with a wave of warmth and sweetness. The air carried layers of scent – yeast from rising dough, chocolate from cookies cooling...

ParT Barn expects s soft open Nov. 1 in Lake Elmo. Photo: Contributed.

Machine Shed Turning Into High-Tech Indoor Golf And Dining

by Theo Franz
Published August 5, 2025

ParT Barn, a new restaurant and golf simulator venue, is expected to open this fall at the corner of I-94 and Hudson Boulevard in Lake Elmo. It will take over the building that was once the Machine Shed...

Celebrating Our Anniversary, Editor And Growth With Gratitude

Celebrating Our Anniversary, Editor And Growth With Gratitude

by Pat Mack
Published July 30, 2025

Woodbury News Net’s Roundabout is celebrating its first anniversary! That’s right. We sent our first email newsletter Aug. 1 to about 100 people. Thanks to supporters like you we’ve grown to 3,300...

S&F Corporation plans to add pickleball courts at 390 Commerce Drive in Woodbury.

City Council Approves Indoor Pickleball Facility

by Pat Mack
Published July 16, 2025

The Woodbury City Council tonight approved a building permit for an eight-court indoor pickleball facility in a building at 390 Commerce Drive near Sam’s Club. "Good luck on your project,” Mayor...

Liliana is open on Woodbury Drive across from Sam's Club.

Woodbury Welcomes Italian Restaurant Liliana

by Theo Franz
Published July 15, 2025

A new restaurant from the team behind Estelle and Mario’s in St. Paul opened this week in Woodbury, bringing a refined Italian experience to a space known for its turnover of tenants. Liliana, a pasta...