The Roundabout

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Theo Franz
August 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Things are starting to buzz again as summer winds down in Woodbury. Central Park is set to reopen Oct. 1 with a fresh new Lookout Ridge playground and more space for community events. Meanwhile, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger secured the DFL nomination for state Senate, nine candidates are in the running for the SoWashCo school board, and Woodbury Days is almost here, bringing three days of food, music and fireworks to Ojibway Park. Just eight days to go, but who’s counting?

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Top Story

Rendering: City of Woodbury

Signature City Building, Central Park, Reopens Oct. 1

by Pat Mack | Published on Aug 13, 2025

A focal point in Woodbury will reopen to the public Oct. 1. Central Park is undergoing a major renovation, including a replacement of its popular Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground and the addition of needed meeting space. A grand reopening celebration is planned for Nov. 2.

“We’re excited to welcome the community back,” said Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Okada said in a city news release.

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Politics

Hemmingsen-Jaeger Wins DFL Nomination For State Senate Seat

by Manali Shah | State Rep. Amanda Hemminsen-Jaeger Tuesday won the DFL Party’s endorsement for the Senate seat open after the resignation of Nicole Mitchell.

School & County

Nine Candidates File For Four SoWashCo School Board Seats

by Kathy Saltzman | Nine candidates filed for four open seats on the South Washington County School Board (ISD #833) by the filing deadline of Tuesday, August 12. The four seats will be filled in the general election on November 4. The winners will serve four-year terms from January 2026 to December 2029.

About Us

Nowlen Named Roundabout Editor

by Roundabout Staff | He cut his professional teeth as a general assignment daily reporter in the Milwaukee Sentinel’s state capital bureau, covering everything from the state Legislature and campus labor strikes to agriculture and public safety.

Out & About

Woodbury Days Plans Party In Ojibway Park

by Manali Shah | Woodbury’s annual fun fest and family extravaganza, Woodbury Days, takes place Aug. 22-24 this year. In its 46th year, Woodbury Days continues to offer exciting new events to attract a greater turnout.