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Big Burger Joint, Bridge Beginnings, Marine Graduation Controversy: East Metro Roundup

Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.

Woodbury

Ready for a 9-Patty Burger? Jake’s Wayback Burgers to Open in Woodbury

The burger shop plans to to open this year. The Woodbury Jake’s Wayback Burgers will be the first in Minnesota.

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Torrid Clothing Store to Open in Woodbury

The signage is already up at the Tamarack Village space.

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Councilwoman Amy Scoggins asked owners Wednesday night as the city approved liquor licenses for both establishments.

Stillwater

Jury Trial Set in Lumberjack Days Organizer Dave Eckberg's Theft Case

A jury trial for theft charges filed against Lumberjack Days organizer David Eckberg has been set for Aug. 19 in Washington County District Court.

One Year Ago: President Obama Signs St. Croix River Crossing Legislation

On March 14, 2012, one of the longest unfinished bridge projects in the history of the United States began to come to a close, when President Obama signed the St. Croix River Crossing Project legislation.

Army Corps Grants MnDOT Permits to Complete Construction of St. Croix River Crossing

Both authorizations were required due to the construction involving work within the St. Croix River.

Hudson

School Denies Student's Request to Wear Military Uniform at Graduation

An Hudson High School senior graduated early and is headed to Marine Corps boot camp. He asked to take part in the school's commencement ceremonies in June and hoped to wear his Marine Corps dress blues, but the principal said "no."

Video of the March 12, 2013, Hudson School District Board of Education meeting is provided by The River Channel: Hudson/North Hudson Community Access Television.

Video of the March 11, 2013, City of Hudson Common Council meeting is provided by The River Channel: Hudson/North Hudson Community Access Television.

Oakdale

2013 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Honors Founder at New Location

This year's Arbor Day Tree Giveaway event will be at a new location and will honor Pete Graske, the founder of Oakdale's Arbor Day who died last year.

Report: Police Find 'Random Kill' Note in Tran's Bedroom

Investigators found a note in Nhan Lap Tran's bedroom regarding a "random kill."

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