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Roundabout: Out & About
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Theo Franz
April 14, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
Hello!
I just got back from Wisconsin this weekend after helping my parents move from my childhood home to their new place. I took back books, pins and close to a thousand sports cards. A bittersweet experience, but as my grandma told me: home is where the heart is.
In this week’s Out & About, we highlight a student-led effort making prom dresses far more affordable for local families, a reminder of how small ideas can make a big difference in a community. You’ll also find a full slate of spring events, from outdoor walks to concerts and community gatherings.
Enjoy!
Editor: Theo Franz
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Top Story
Prom Dresses For $20? East Ridge Students Lead Affordable Fashion Effort
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
For some high school girls, prom is all about the dress, with the gown picked out and hanging in the closet even before the prom proposal has been made or the prom squad assembled.
For others, the choice is overwhelming and delayed. And for parents, the experience of finding and paying for a dress can be daunting.
Experts in the field say the average prom dress runs about $500, with many frothy and sparkly frocks topping $1,000.
Highlighted Events
 | Wildflower WalkSaturday, April 18, 1-2 p.m. | 6959 Peller Ave. S, HastingsJoin a naturalist for a guided walk through blooming spring wildflowers. |
Events Calendar
Twilight Trail Adventure
Wednesday, April 15, 8-9 p.m. | 8946 70th St., Cottage Grove
Families can explore the nighttime forest on an easy naturalist-led hike. Register online. $8.
WHS Band Extracurricular Ensemble Concert
Thursday, April 15, 7-9 p.m. | Woodbury High School
Enjoy energetic performances from Woodbury High School musicians.
Homeschool Market Day – Buy, Sell, Swap
Friday, April 17, 3:30-7:30 p.m. | 11390 Waterview Way
Buy, sell or swap curriculum, books and learning supplies.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
April 17-19 at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. | 8040 80th St., Cottage Grove
A vibrant musical presented by Park High School students. Tickets $8 for students, $10 for adults.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
April 17-19 and 24-26 at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. | 6758 Bailey Road
Student performers bring the popular musical to life with a winter-themed story.
Pathway to Home Volunteer Training
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-noon | 305 Greeley St. S, Suite 307, Stillwater
Learn how to support neighbors experiencing housing instability through community resources and outreach.
Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, April 21, 9:30-11 a.m. | 8505 Valley Creek Road
Meet and chat with Woodbury police officers in an informal setting.
Shredding Day
Wednesday, April 22, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | 4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Washington County residents can shred up to six boxes of paper for free with proof of residency.
Take a Hike on Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22, 4-6 p.m. | 8946 70th St., Cottage Grove
Celebrate Earth Day with a family-friendly hike through the woods. Free with registration.
Fun & Games
Fun Fact
Levi Woodbury, whose name was applied to our fair city, had quite the resume. He served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, a United States Senator, the ninth governor of New Hampshire and cabinet member in Andrew Jackson (Secretary of the Navy) and Martin Van Buren’s (Secretary of the Treasury) administrations. He also served as a New Hampshire state senator and on the state’s supreme court.
The Minnesota Twins page in my (Theo) binder of baseball cards.
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