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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Theo Franz
January 01, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
As 2025 comes to a close, this week’s Roundabout looks back at the stories that defined the year in Woodbury and the people that shaped daily life across the city. Our staff-selected must reads revisit impactful reporting, while our most-read list offers a snapshot of what resonated most with readers over the past 12 months.
We also turn the page to what’s ahead, with a voter guide for the Jan. 27 special election in House District 47A and updates on issues that will carry into the new year.
However you choose to reflect on the year behind us, thank you for reading, sharing and supporting local journalism! Cheers 🥂
Editor: Theo Franz
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A cheerleading squad performs along Commonwealth Avenue during the Woodbury Days Grande Parade on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Woodbury, Minn. The 1.5-mile parade route drew thousands of spectators. (Credit/Justin Ropella)
WNN: Staff-Picked Must Reads and Important Stories From 2025
by Woodbury News Net Staff | Published on Dec. 31, 2025
Woodbury News Net staff looked back at the stories that best captured the moments, issues and people that shaped 2025. From impactful local reporting to features worth revisiting, these are our must-read picks from the past year.
City & County
 | Jan. 27 Special Election: How and When to Vote in House District 47Aby Beth-Ann BloomThe Special Election for House of Representatives for District 47A is scheduled for Jan. 27. Voters on the western side of Woodbury and in South Maplewood will be filling the seat held by Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger. |
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News
 | WNN: Most Read Stories in 2025by Woodbury News Net StaffAt the advent of the new year, Woodbury News Net reflects on this past year by presenting five of our most read stories from our top categories (Business, News, City & County and Schools). |
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Out & About
 | Events: Winter Camp, New Year’s Celebrations, Snow Sculptures, Murder Mysteriesby Woodbury News Net StaffFrom kid-friendly New Year’s countdowns and family skating parties to a late-night Midnight in Paris celebration, this list rounds up multiple ways to ring in the new year across Woodbury, Stillwater and Hastings. |
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