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Woodbury News Net

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

Woodbury News Net

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

Election 2025

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

DFL’s Hemmingsen-Jaeger Traces Her Path To State Senate Race

by Manali Shah
Published September 24, 2025

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger recalls first getting involved in politics way back in eighth grade.  “It started by being a student representative for a referendum that was going for our school,” Hemmingsen-Jaeger...

Dwight Dorau (R) is running for the District 47 senate seat.

Dorau Details Voter-Focused Strategy In State Senate Race

by Theo Franz
Published September 24, 2025

Dwight Dorau is learning the rhythms of a special election. With only weeks between a primary and the November 4 general election, the retired Air Force colonel and current high school instructor is...

Nicole Mitchell testifies at her burglary trial. Photo: Pool via The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

Mitchell Gets Six Months in Jail, Work Release

by Woodbury News Net Staff
Published September 24, 2025

Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, convicted of felony burglary in July, was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail, to be served with work-release privileges in Ramsey County as long as she qualifies. If...

Woodbury and Maplewood State Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger has announced her bid for the Minnesota State Senate District 47 seat in an upcoming special election.

Hemmingsen-Jaeger Wins DFL Primary, Faces Dorau Nov. 4

by Theo Franz
Published August 27, 2025

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger will advance to the Nov. 4 special election for Minnesota Senate District 47, defeating fellow DFL Rep. Ethan Cha in Tuesday’s primary. Rep Hemmingsen-Jaeger carried every...