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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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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: Oscar Meyer

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

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 19, 2025

The community’s three-day, family-friendly festival, Woodbury Days, begins Friday at Ojibway Park. The celebration is filled with events from classic carnival attractions to live music to the grand parade....

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 ...

Impacts on Tamarack Road. Graphic: City of Woodbury

New Traffic Impacts On Radio Drive, Tamarack Road

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 17, 2025

Road construction is bringing fresh traffic impacts to Radio Drive and Tamarack Drive in Woodbury this week. Tamarack Road The entrance and exit ramps at I-494 and Tamarack Road will be closed every...

Storms Likely Cause Of Two House Fires In Woodbury

Storms Likely Cause Of Two House Fires In Woodbury

by Pat Mack
Published August 15, 2025

Severe thunderstorms that rolled through Woodbury today are believed to be the cause of two house fires. No one was injured but both homes sustained significant damage. The Woodbury Fire Department...

K9 Jake Remembered As A Great Family Member

K9 Jake Remembered As A Great Family Member

by Pat Mack
Published August 15, 2025

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced that K9 Jake died peacefully yesterday after struggling with medical issues. Jake retired recently after being diagnosed with bone cancer. “Jake...

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...

Rendering: City of Woodbury

Signature City Building, Central Park, Reopens Oct. 1

by Pat Mack
Published August 13, 2025

A focal point in Woodbury will reopen to the public Oct. 1. Central Park is undergoing a major renovation, including a replacement of its popular Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground and the addition of needed...

Both DFL candidates addressed the delegates at Tuesday's meeting at Oltman Middle School.

Hemmingsen-Jaeger Wins DFL Endorsement For State Senate Seat

by Manali Shah
Published August 13, 2025

State Rep. Amanda Hemminsen-Jaeger Tuesday won the DFL Party’s endorsement for the Senate seat open after the resignation of Nicole Mitchell. At a DFL Senate District 47 delegate meeting, 35 delegates...