Below is a collection of stories from east metro Patch sites—Woodbury, Oakdale, Stillwater and Hudson.

Stillwater

Stillwater Music Teachers Ask Board to Save Elementary School Programs

“If there must be cuts," Music Department Chairman Erik Christiansen said, "it is the music department’s professional staff’s recommendation that the roots of the three programs be left alone, with the trimming occurring at the top.”

What Should Stillwater’s Lumberjack Days Replacement Look Like?

What would you like a replacement to Lumberjack Days look like? Check out the results of the ReadEx Community Events survey and share your ideas in the comment section below.

Stillwater Coaxes Vista Tek to Town with a $250K TIF Loan

The TIF funds would be used for down payment, renovations and to help offset the cost of moving the business, Managing Director of Vista Tek Dan Mishek said.

Hudson

Schrock Advances After Canvass Drawing; Kunz Beats Johnson By One Vote: Election Results

After the official canvass, Jim Schrock and Matthew Kari remained tied with 245 votes apiece. Schrock's name was drawn and he will move onto the general election to face Jeanette Kunz, Jamie Johnson and Bruce Hanson.

Police Recover Car Stolen From Illinois After Gas Drive-off

Police approached the vehicle with weapons drawn and took one 23-year-old Illinois man into custody.

Local Democrats Present Initial Response to Walker's Budget Proposal

Last week, Gov. Scott Walker delivered his budget address. Today, local Democrats issued their initial response, including a job creation report card, Medicaid decision analysis and more.

Oakdale

Bill Introduced to Further Economic Development at Tartan Crossing, Tanners Lake

Senators Chuck Wiger and Susan Kent recently introduced legislation that is aimed at furthering economic development in Oakdale.

Local Artist's Pastel Paintings will be Featured at the Oakdale Discovery Center

The Oakdale Discovery Center features a new local artist each month.

Charges: Former Washington County Deputy Stole Prescription Drugs from Drop-Off Container

An Oakdale man who recently resigned from his post as a Washington County sheriff's deputy now faces several drug charges.

Woodbury

Woodbury Police Respond to Daytime Residential Burglary on Eagle Ridge Road

Officers were still on the scene around noon on Thursday. An update from a teenager who was home at the time has been added to this post.

Punch Pizza, McDonald’s, Cabela’s, Cowboy Jack’s: Woodbury Development Update

Community Development Director Dwight Picha provided the Woodbury City Council with the latest news.

Million-Dollar Homes Planned at Woodbury Development

The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday is expected to examine plans for Autumn Ridge, located at the southwest corner of Military Road and Radio Drive.