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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.

Woodbury News Net

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

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Tamarack Nature Preserve. Photo: Contributed.

Family Fun Nights, Concerts, Festivals, School Kickoffs, Volunteer Opportunities

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 12, 2025

Trail TLC, Help Remove Burdock, Tuesday, August 12, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tamarack Nature Preserve, meeting at the intersection of Shannon Drive and Tamberwood Trail. Join stewards to learn how to identify...

Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in “F1: The Movie.” Photo: Apple Original Films

Review: ‘F1: The Movie’ Throttles Itself Back

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 11, 2025

Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is the kind of driver they don’t make anymore. He races on instinct and adrenaline, pushing aside the fancy gadgets and gizmos. He doesn’t care about fame or money; just the...

Cucumbers on display at the Lake Elmo Farmers Market. Photo: Contributed.

Word Scramble 34: Produce

by Pat Mack
Published August 11, 2025

Fresh summer produce is peaking at local farmers markets, so we thought we would scramble some words related to the treasures found at these seasonal sales. Words GEGS ATEMS OENYH EHECES ...

Produce abounds at farmers markets like this one in Lake Elmo. Photo: Contributed.

Farmers Markets, Growers Boast Fresh Produce

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 9, 2025

Sweet corn and fresh tomatoes are the rewards Minnesotans earn for surviving February. While some of us can eat from our gardens, and Woodbury certainly doesn’t lack for grocery stores with produce departments,...

Starlight Cinema will show "Minecraft" at Ojibway Park in Woodbury Thursday. Photo: Contributed.

Events: Family Fun, Chess, Irish Dancers, Live Music, Minecraft

Published August 5, 2025

Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday, August 6, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Woodbury. Books, games, crafts, and dinner. Immunizations available from Washington County...

Liam Neeson in "The Naked Gun." Photo: Paramount Pictures

Review: ‘The Naked Gun’ Smartly Executes Dumb Jokes

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 4, 2025

Suspenseful music plays over the opening studio logos. We emerge from the black void to see criminals running amok in a bank. They've taken hostages, freezing the police in their tracks. This has now become...

Word Scramble 33: Lakes

Word Scramble 33: Lakes

by Pat Mack
Published August 4, 2025

With 10,000 options in Minnesota, we decided to focus on lakes for this week’s Word Scramble. Dive in! Words YBLOC PPIEN HPANLE ARVREC EWSPOR Bonus Words OUEIRRSP AAFRGKSRM   Scroll...

Mia Schreiber holds the winning button design for this year's Woodbury Days. Photo: Contributed.

Woodbury Days Button Available

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 4, 2025

The Woodbury Days celebration doesn’t start until August 22 but you can already grab a 2025 button. Sales of the buttons benefit not just the city’s summer festival but the Woodbury Ambassadors too. The...

Community Impact Bingo Challenge Begins

Community Impact Bingo Challenge Begins

by Manali Shah
Published August 4, 2025

Get more involved in the Woodbury community by playing the Community Impact Bingo Challenge from the WCF. Indulge in some fun activities around town. It highlights simple ways to support what makes our...

Hailey James, an award-winning American country singer, songwriter, and performer from Cottage Grove, will perform Thursday night. Photo: Contributed.

Washington County Fair Offers Range Of Musical Acts

by Roundabout Staff
Published July 29, 2025

The Washington County Fair sounds off with an array of musical acts gracing its stages. From rock and roll to polka and gospel, there's toe-tapping entertainment for everyone’s feet. The fair begins...

Events: Nature, Family Fun, County Fair, Musical, Night To Unite

Events: Nature, Family Fun, County Fair, Musical, Night To Unite

by Roundabout Staff
Published July 29, 2025

Nature Memories Open House with FamilyMeans, Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Belwin Conservancy, Education Site, Wetlands Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Tr. S., Afton, Minn. In partnership with FamilyMeans,...

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Great Summer Reads For Adults

Published July 29, 2025

Editor's Note: We asked for some summer reading suggestions from Washington County librarians, and they did not disappoint. Earlier, we brought you book recommendations for kids and teens. This week we...