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Roundabout: Out & About
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Theo Franz
January 20, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
Good morning!
This week’s Out & About focuses on practical ways to shop, starting with a guide to thrift stores in Woodbury and nearby communities. You’ll also find winter activities across the east metro, from Woodbury’s medallion hunt, other snow-related celebrations and Hockey Day Minnesota.
Enjoy!
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A Guide to Thrift Stores in Woodbury and Nearby Communities
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
Does the combination of increased prices and that end of the year credit card bill suggest that it’s time to change your shopping habits? Would you like to live more sustainably and rescue things from the landfill? Are your kids growing so fast that they need new clothes–again?
Well there may be one answer to all these questions: thrift stores. Secondhand shopping allows you to spend less money, recycle treasures and find things your family needs. They also can add the adventure of a treasure hunt to a routine quest for a replacement crockpot or a “New to you” outfit.
Woodbury has a number of thrifting opportunities. They are listed below along with other East Metro options that can provide variety for your thrifting quests.
Highlighted Events
 | Coin Quest: Woodbury’s Winter Medallion HuntJan. 12–26 | Woodbury parks (various locations)Each Monday, an acrylic coin will be hidden in a Woodbury park. Clues are posted on the 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. Three finders will each receive $100 gift cards to Woodbury businesses. See the city website for complete rules and details. |
Events Calendar
World Snow Celebration
Jan. 13–25 | Multiple Stillwater locations centered around Lowell Park
Enjoy winter festivities including international snow sculptors, a broomball tournament, indoor markets, races and a pancake breakfast across downtown Stillwater.
Hockey Day Minnesota
Jan. 17–24 | 2800 Ravenna Trail, Hastings
More than 80,000 hockey fans are expected for outdoor games on refrigerated ice, with a surrounding village offering food, warming options and attractions throughout Hastings.
ICE in Woodbury?
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m. | Zoom webinar
A League of Women Voters of Woodbury–Cottage Grove webinar featuring local leaders discussing immigration enforcement issues. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.
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, with a presentation on Minnesota Independent and college community topics. Pre-registration required.
Finding Your Ancestors: Internet Genealogy 101
Friday, Jan. 23, 2–4 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library
An introduction to effective online genealogy research. Registration required.
Gateway State Trail Candlelight Walk
Friday, Jan. 23, 5–8 p.m. | 8698 75th St. N., Stillwater
Hundreds of candle luminaries line the mile-long trail, with bonfires at both ends for a winter evening stroll.
Winter Constellations
Friday, Jan. 23, 6:30–8 p.m. | Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo
Explore the winter sky using mobile telescopes with guidance from retired WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch. Dress for the outdoors and bring a lawn chair. Pre-registration required. $5 per person ages 6 and up; vehicle permit required.
Fun & Games
Fun Fact
Woodbury has an area of 35.722 square miles, of which 34.895 square miles is land and 0.827 square miles (2.32%) is water. In contrast, 8% of Minnesota is covered by water.
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