The Roundabout

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Author

Theo Franz
July 23, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

Good morning, and welcome to this week’s Roundabout.

Starting with our top story, former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell has thrown her hat in the ring for what is looking to be a crowded City Council race in November.

We also have details on financial help for residents removing emerald ash borer-damaged trees, new road changes and the return of the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride.

And if you need something a little lighter, fresh sweet corn season has arrived in and around Woodbury.

Enjoy!

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Top Story

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

Former State Sen. Nicole Mitchell Files for Woodbury City Council

by Theo Franz | Published on July 22, 2026

Former Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell has officially filed to run for Woodbury City Council, seeking a return to public office about a year after resigning from the Legislature following a felony burglary conviction.

Mitchell, a Woodbury resident and DFLer, represented Senate District 47 from January 2023 until July 25, 2025. She resigned one week after a Becker County jury found her guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. Her departure prompted a special election eventually won by Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, who now represents the district.

 

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City & County

Woodbury Offers Financial Help To Remove Emerald Ash Borer-Damaged Trees

by Beth-Ann Bloom

A new income-based grant program will help Woodbury residents pay for the removal of dead or damaged ash trees on their property. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible because funding is limited.

News

Wounded Warrior Bike Ride Returns To Woodbury

by Theo Franz

Wounded warriors and their supporters will take part in Soldier Ride, a sponsored bike ride through Woodbury, on Saturday, July 25.

Out & About

Where To Find Fresh, Local Sweet Corn In And Near Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom

Although the North Star State is one of the leading states in the production of corn for canning and freezing, in Woodbury, we wait for fresh, locally grown sweet corn still on the cob.

Garden Blog: How To Grow, Harvest and Preserve Herbs in Minnesota

By: Vicki Myatt, Woodbury Community Garden Committee

The 10 most commonly grown herbs in Minnesota are basil, chives, dill, parsley, cilantro, oregano, mint, sage, rosemary and thyme. Basil, dill and cilantro are annuals, while parsley is a biennial commonly grown as an annual.

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