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The Washington County Fair begins July 30 just north of Woodbury. Photo: Contributed.

Washington County Fair Kicks Off Next Week

by Pat Mack
Published July 22, 2025

The Washington County Fair, boasting that it’s provided a legacy of fun since 1871, opens next Wednesday, July 30, and runs through the weekend. It features the usual fare of livestock, rides, 4-H kids,...

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Great Summer Reads For Teens

Published July 22, 2025

Editor's Note: We asked for some summer reading suggestions from Washington County librarians, and they did not disappoint. This week we have some great reads for teens. Click here for last week's recommendations...

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.

Race For Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s State Senate Seat Begins

by Manali Shah
Published July 21, 2025

UPDATE | July 24 | State Rep. Ethan Cha has also announced he's running for the Senate seat. Within hours of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL -Woodbury) announcing that she will be resigning...

Sen. Nicole Mitchell testifies on her own behalf at her criminal trial in Becker County. Photo: Pool via The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell To Resign By Aug. 4

by Pat Mack
Published July 21, 2025

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will resign her state Senate seat by 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, according to a statement from her attorneys. A Becker County jury found Mitchell guilty of a felony burglary...

Events: Painting, Live Music, Theater, Fashion Show

Events: Painting, Live Music, Theater, Fashion Show

by Roundabout Staff
Published July 21, 2025

Intro to Painting for Teens, Wednesday, July 23, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., RH Stafford Library, Woodbury. COMPAS teaching artist Andrew Young will be leading this introduction to painting class. We will explore...

Word Scramble 31: Summer

Word Scramble 31: Summer

by Pat Mack
Published July 21, 2025

Unscramble words related to summer. Words POLO KEAL RLLIG ABEHC DYUMIHTI Bonus Words ESLABLAB ACVANITO Scroll down for hints!           Hints ...

Charity Golf Outings On Tap In Woodbury

Charity Golf Outings On Tap In Woodbury

by Theo Franz and Kathy Saltzman
Published July 21, 2025

A golf event that will raise money for the Woodbury Lions Club and another to raise money for the Woodbury Royals Boys Hockey Club are scheduled for August. Organizers say people should register early...

Trump Administration Withholds Over $1 Million From Local Schools

Trump Administration Withholds Over $1 Million From Local Schools

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 20, 2025

UPDATE | July 28, 20025 | The Trump Administration has announced it has completed its review and expects to begin releasing this funding this week. Students in Woodbury attend classes in three school...

Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson star in “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” Photo: Universal Pictures

Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Makes Case For Franchise’s Extinction

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 20, 2025

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me six times, shame on both of us. In its 32-year existence, and now seven-film catalogue, the “Jurassic Park” franchise has produced...

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Dale Road, Pioneer Drive Closures; Trail Changes Near Sports Center

by Pat Mack
Published July 20, 2025

  Here are the latest changes to roads and trails in Woodbury due to construction. Dale Road Dale Road is closed between Cheshunt Drive and Copper Ridge Drive until October. The pavement...

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

Jury Finds Sen. Nicole Mitchell Guilty

by Pat Mack
Published July 18, 2025

A Becker County jury this afternoon found Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, guilty of one count of felony burglary and one count of possession of burglary tools. The jury reached its verdict after deliberating...

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...