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Politics

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

Judge Delays Nicole Mitchell Sentencing

by Roundabout Staff
Published September 9, 2025

A new sentencing date was set last week for former State Senator Nicole Mitchell, who was convicted of burglary in July and resigned her legislative seat soon after. Mitchell, who represented Woodbury...

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...

Woodbury City Hall is the site of early voting in the city.

Five Things To Know About Tuesday’s Senate Primary Election

by Pat Mack
Published August 20, 2025

The primary election for Minnesota Senate District 47 is Tuesday, August 26, although early voting is underway. Here are five things to know about the contest. Special Primary Election Tuesday’s...

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...

Early Voting Begins Monday For Senate Primary Election

Early Voting Begins Monday For Senate Primary Election

by Chuck Nowlen
Published August 13, 2025

Washington and Ramsey County vote centers will open Aug. 18 for Woodbury’s early voting period ahead of the Aug. 26 primary election for Minnesota Senate District 47. Residents can check their registration...

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Candidates Can File For Four SoWashCo School Board Seats

by Kathy Saltzman
Published August 6, 2025

Voters in the South Washington County School District (ISD #833) will elect four school board members in the general election on Nov. 4. The winners will serve four-year terms from January 2026 to December...

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Woodbury: Check Your Voter Registration

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 6, 2025

With a state senate election scheduled for November and a primary election this month, Woodbury voters should check that their voter registration is accurate and up-to-date. Residents can check their registration...

Two DFLers, One Republican File For Senate Election

Two DFLers, One Republican File For Senate Election

by Pat Mack
Published August 6, 2025

The three people who had announced their candidacies have officially filed for the Senate District 47 special election. The seat covers Woodbury and part of Maplewood. DFLers State Reps. Ethan Cha and...

Republican Dwight Dorau Enters Senate Race

Republican Dwight Dorau Enters Senate Race

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 30, 2025

    Republican Dwight Dorau today announced his candidacy for the vacant Senate seat in Woodbury and South Maplewood. The special election is scheduled for November 4.  Dorau is the...

Special Election Dates Set for Woodbury Senate Seat

Special Election Dates Set for Woodbury Senate Seat

by Pat Mack
Published July 29, 2025

Gov. Tim Walz today set the special election dates to fill the open Senate District 47 seat following the resignation of Nicole Mitchell. The district includes Woodbury and part of Maplewood. The District...

Federal Funding For Local Schools Expected To Be Released

Federal Funding For Local Schools Expected To Be Released

by Pat Mack
Published July 28, 2025

Over $1 million in federal funding for three area school districts suspended earlier this month is now expected to be released.  The Trump administration said the funding was being reviewed to ensure...

Then Sen. Nicole Mitchell surrounded by her attorneys during her criminal trial in Becker County. Photo: Pool via The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Resigns Senate Seat

by Pat Mack
Published July 25, 2025

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, announced on social media today that she has resigned her Senate seat. She expressed her gratitude to family, friends, and constituents “who shared with me the...