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Roundabout: Out & About
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Theo Franz
January 13, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
Welcome to your weekly Out & About.
Winter is doing its thing across Washington County, and this week’s lineup leans right into it: from a chance to help name the county’s snowplows to outdoor festivals, community gatherings and plenty of ways to stay busy despite the cold.
You’ll also find opportunities to give back, with Tamarack Tap Room’s winter coat drive near the end of the month. So take a look around and make sure you vote!
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Top Story
Two Washington County snowplows that won the previous naming competition (Courtesy of Washington County)
Vote Open to Name Washington County’s Snowplows
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
Two of the county’s big orange snowplows will not be nameless much longer. Final voting in the Name the Snowplow contest is now underway and will continue through Jan. 23 at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCNameAPlowFinalist.
More than 1,400 suggestions were submitted for the previously unnamed vehicles. County staff narrowed the list to a set of finalist names that will be painted on the plows that widen driving lanes on county roads.
Highlighted Event
 | Winter Coat DriveWednesday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack VillageBring a new or gently used coat for folks served by Joseph’s Coat and receive a free appetizer with your meal. |
Events Calendar
Coin Quest: Woodbury’s Winter Medallion Hunt
Jan. 12–26 | Woodbury parks
Each Monday, an acrylic coin will be hidden in a Woodbury park. Clues will be posted on Woodbury Parks and Recreation Facebook pages at 8 a.m. Monday, noon Wednesday and 4 p.m. Friday, and on the City of Woodbury website two hours after Facebook postings. The three finders will each receive $100 gift cards from Woodbury businesses. See the city website for complete rules and information.
Memory Cafe
Tuesday, Jan. 13 | R.H. Stafford Library
Hosted by FamilyMeans for those with memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and their caregivers. Call 651-789-4015 to register.
World Snow Celebration
Jan. 13–25 | Multiple Stillwater locations centered around Lowell Park
A citywide winter festival featuring international snow sculptors, a broomball tournament, indoor markets, races and a pancake breakfast.
Community Awards Gala
Friday, Jan. 16, 6–10 p.m. | Woodbury Central Park
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening celebrating community award winners with red-carpet flair, including a Lake Elmo Inn dinner, crooner Gary LaRue, a 360-degree photo booth, wine pull, dessert auction and silent auction. Tickets are $129.
Hockey Day Minnesota
Jan. 17–24 | 2800 Ravenna Trail, Hastings
Join tens of thousands of hockey fans for outdoor games played on refrigerated ice. A village surrounding the rink offers food, warming options and additional attractions throughout Hastings.
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge
Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. | Woodbury Central Park
Teams of up to four people compete to assemble a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Pre-registration is required. Team fees are $40 for residents and $55 for non-residents.
Winter Maker’s Market
Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Browse handmade goods from local craft vendors, grab a bite from the Brick Oven Pizza Bus and rent skis or snowshoes. Free with a vehicle parking permit; a $3 donation is requested.
Write in Our Midst: Tasha Coryell
Saturday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m.–noon | Central Park Prairie Room (upper level)
The kickoff event for the R.H. Stafford Library’s local author series. Coryell will discuss her novels, including Love Letters to a Serial Killer and Matchmaking for Psychopaths. Free, but registration is encouraged.
Movie Night
Sunday, Jan. 18 | Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Drive
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with Inside Out 2 starting at noon. Sponsored by the Brookview PTA. Pre-registration is required. Free admission.
Caregivers Connection Support Group
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30–8:30 p.m. | 328 Grill, 328 Broadway Ave., St. Paul Park
Hosted by Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper’s Voice, featuring a presentation on Minnesota Independent and College Community resources. Pre-registration is required.
Fun & Games
Fun Fact
By the first of the year, we’d already had 23.1 inches of the white stuff, a bit ahead of the 19.1-inch average and well on our way to a season total of 46 inches. Woodbury generally sees 15 days of snow in a typical winter, but it seems much longer with about 50 days of five inches or more of snow sitting on our lawns.
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