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Retired 3M chemist Jim McDonell with a display of his Sun Seed Soap products at a local coffee shop last week.

Trailblazing Soap Inventor Makes Every Move Count

by Chuck Nowlen
Published September 17, 2025

A retired 3M chemist and longtime Woodbury resident believes he's found a link to a better future, thanks to a household item he’s been a world-class expert on for the last four decades. Soap. “All...

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What You Need to Know About Campaign Sign Laws in Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published September 10, 2025

With School Board elections in all three districts serving Woodbury as well as a special Senate election scheduled for November 4, Woodbury will soon begin to sprout a bountiful crop of campaign signs.  So...

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...

Math and Science Academy’s student drop-off crossing guard April McClernan, left, chats with a visitor while directing traffic Tuesday morning.

Shocking Arrest Can’t Mar First Day Of Classes At Math & Science Academy

by Chuck Nowlen
Published September 3, 2025

You’d never know it by the mellow back-to-school atmosphere Tuesday morning, but a trusted Woodbury Math and Science Academy teacher who mingled with teenagers here for seven years is now charged with...

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...

The three-day long festival was traditionally held in September after Labor Day until the early 1980 when it moved to August.

Woodbury Days: Photo Gallery

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 26, 2025

Woodbury Days returned to Ojibway Park August 22–24, transforming the green space into a vibrant, three-day community celebration. The festival, which has drawn on average 25,000 attendees each year...

From Classics To Coal-Fired: A Guide Of Savory Pizza In Woodbury

From Classics To Coal-Fired: A Guide Of Savory Pizza In Woodbury

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 26, 2025

Woodbury’s pizza scene is as diverse as the city itself. From long-standing neighborhood institutions to modern Italian eateries and national favorites, there’s something for every pizza lover—whether...

Jeffrey Dahl has begun his work as Woodbury's city administrator.

New City Administrator Grateful To Serve Hometown

by Manali Shah
Published August 24, 2025

Woodbury’s new City Administrator, Jeffery Dahl, is already comfortable in his new job. Woodbury is home for Dahl and his previous internship with the city makes City Hall familiar territory. Dahl...

Viktor is the new K9 on the Woodbury police force. Photo: Contributed.

New K9 Puppy For Woodbury Police

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 22, 2025

The Woodbury Police K9 fund recently gifted the city with a German Shepherd puppy who is to be trained in patrol skills as well as firearms detection. Like many other law enforcement canines, the puppy...

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...

The Washington County Central Service and License Center, located at 1261 Woodlane Dr., will open Monday August 25.

Shift To New Building Displacing Some County Services Friday

by Roundabout Staff
Published August 20, 2025

The Central Service and License Center at 1261 Woodlane Dr. opens Monday, Aug. 25, in Woodbury, at 8:30 a.m. That means the Washington County services now offered at the Woodbury Service Center, 2150 Radio...

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...