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

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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...

Bubbles n Vacs is opening next to Walmart in Woodbury.

New Car Wash Adds To Options In Woodbury

by Manali Shah
Published July 9, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - With its rapidly growing population, Woodbury is seeing growth in car wash facilities too. A new car wash, Bubbles n Vacs, is joining two others that offer services beyond a drive-through...

Feast Buffet & Banquet has since passed its projected  opening, but is expected to welcome guests three to four weeks from now.

Feast Expects To Open Within Weeks

by Theo Franz
Published July 8, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - What was supposed to be a spring debut for a high-end, buffet-style restaurant is now tracking toward a midsummer opening. Feast Buffet and Banquet, which will occupy the former...

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

Eight-Court Indoor Pickleball Facility Planned

by Pat Mack
Published July 1, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Planning Commission last night approved a building permit for an eight-court indoor pickleball facility. The courts will be installed in a building at 390 Commerce Drive...

Going, Going, Gone is opening June 25 in Woodbury.

Discount Sporting Goods Outlet Opening In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published June 18, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - Going, Going, Gone - a discount sporting goods chain - is opening a store in Woodbury. A sign taped to the store’s front door in Tamarack Village states it will have a soft open...