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Thursday, August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hello, welcome, and happy Thursday!

In today’s Roundabout, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger coasted to victory in Tuesday’s DFL primary and will face Republican Dwight Dorau in November’s special election, a race that could decide control of the Minnesota Senate. Also this week, we’re looking at why Woodbury is split between three school districts, the debut of Washington County’s new Central Services and License Center, and a few lighter notes from the community.

And with sunny skies and perfect temps in the forecast, Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be the kind you’ll want to spend outside.

Editor: Chuck Nowlen
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Top Story

Hemmingsen-Jaeger, endorsed by the DFL wins primary over Cha. Photo by: Manali Shah

Hemmingsen-Jaeger Wins DFL Primary, Faces Dorau Nov. 4

by Theo Franz | Published on August 27, 2025

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger will advance to the Nov. 4 special election for Minnesota Senate District 47, defeating fellow DFL Rep. Ethan Cha in Tuesday’s primary.

Rep Hemmingsen-Jaeger carried every precinct in the district while garnering 82.28% of the vote. Turnout was light as expected for an August primary with a short interval between the DFL endorsement and the vote.

Hemmingsen-Jaeger, who represents House District 47A, will face Republican Dwight Dorau in a high-stakes general election that could determine which party controls the Minnesota Senate.

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Schools

Why Is Woodbury In Three School Districts?

by Beth-Ann Bloom | This fall buses will carry kids from Woodbury to schools in three different districts. While the majority of students attend South Washington County (833), significant minorities attend Stillwater (834), and North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale (622).

City & County

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Service and License Center’s Debut

by Chuck Nowlen | With a glitchy slice of giant scissors through a long, red band of “Grand Opening” tape Tuesday morning, Washington County’s brand-new Central Services and License Center officially came fully alive.

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