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Businesses Bubbling up, Long Awaited Groundbreaking Goes Down: East Metro Roundup
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Below is a collection of stories from east metro Patch sites:Oakdale, Woodbury, Stillwater and Hudson.
The city also set a new high in the number of employed residents.
Woodbury’s Own ‘Edible Estate’
The Schoenherr family’s yard was recently transformed by artist Fritz Haeg.
Woodbury Man Opens New Liquor Store
Aqua Vitae Wines and Spirits opened earlier this month at 779 Bielenberg Drive.
The shop previously had “bad following” in town, according to new manager Chris Glass.
Oakdale Man Turns Himself in to Roseville Police in Groping…
The alleged incident occurred on May 18 in the parking lot of the Crossroads of Roseville Mall.
Two Oakdale Schools Among State’s Best for Black Students
MinnCAN recently released its report card for Minnesota schools.
Stillwater Area High School student Drue Lindstrom's 30-second video "Break Up Text" earned her second place in the Buckle Up & Pay Attention, Teens TV commercial challenge.
Breaking Ground for the St. Croix River Crossing
A short video of elected officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin breaking ground for the new St. Croix River Crossing.
Michele Bachmann: 'I Will Not Seek a Fifth Congressional Term'
The congresswoman, who until this year represented Stillwater, announced in an eight-minute YouTube video that she would not run for re-election in 2014.
The backyard chicken debate will come to roost Monday at the city of Hudson Common Council meeting.
Hudson Police ID Woman Who Approached Children with 'Free Kittens'
“It has been determined that this woman was merely trying to give away these kittens and meant no harm to the children," Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen said. "We feel this woman presents no danger to community and our investigation is closed.”
Power Restored in Hudson; Squirrel to Blame for Outage
About 6,300 Xcel Energy customers in the Hudson area were without power after a squirrel came into contact with an energized line.
Woodbury
The city also set a new high in the number of employed residents.
Woodbury’s Own ‘Edible Estate’
The Schoenherr family’s yard was recently transformed by artist Fritz Haeg.
Woodbury Man Opens New Liquor Store
Aqua Vitae Wines and Spirits opened earlier this month at 779 Bielenberg Drive.
Oakdale
Oakdale Goodyear Under New Ownership, Plans Grand ReopeningThe shop previously had “bad following” in town, according to new manager Chris Glass.
Oakdale Man Turns Himself in to Roseville Police in Groping…
The alleged incident occurred on May 18 in the parking lot of the Crossroads of Roseville Mall.
Two Oakdale Schools Among State’s Best for Black Students
MinnCAN recently released its report card for Minnesota schools.
Stillwater
Stillwater Student Places Second in Statewide TV CommercialStillwater Area High School student Drue Lindstrom's 30-second video "Break Up Text" earned her second place in the Buckle Up & Pay Attention, Teens TV commercial challenge.
Breaking Ground for the St. Croix River Crossing
A short video of elected officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin breaking ground for the new St. Croix River Crossing.
Michele Bachmann: 'I Will Not Seek a Fifth Congressional Term'
The congresswoman, who until this year represented Stillwater, announced in an eight-minute YouTube video that she would not run for re-election in 2014.
Hudson
Hudson Common Council to Hear Backyard Chicken Proposal on MondayThe backyard chicken debate will come to roost Monday at the city of Hudson Common Council meeting.
Hudson Police ID Woman Who Approached Children with 'Free Kittens'
“It has been determined that this woman was merely trying to give away these kittens and meant no harm to the children," Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen said. "We feel this woman presents no danger to community and our investigation is closed.”
Power Restored in Hudson; Squirrel to Blame for Outage
About 6,300 Xcel Energy customers in the Hudson area were without power after a squirrel came into contact with an energized line.
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