Thursday, May 23, 2013
Its White Bear Lake location offers more than 50 types of olive oil and vinegar.
A store specializing in olive oil and vinegar is coming to Woodbury Lakes. The Olive Branch Oil and Spice Company plans to open a new shop at Woodbury Lakes, behind American Eagle, according to Laurie Mordorski, marketing director for the shopping center. The goal is to open around July 1, said owner Bruce Bushey, who does competitive grilling and owns the store with his wife, a former home economics teacher. The Olive Branch has an existing location in White Bear Lake, and the Woodbury location will be basically the same, Bushey said. It offers more than 50 types of olive oil and vinegar, all bottled daily. The store also carries more than 130 herbs, spices, rubs and blends, according to its website. The Olive Branch sells gift packs, as …
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Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
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Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbecue experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead—say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbecue America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbecue grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” …
Cowboy Jack’s opened earlier this month.
Despite some minor concerns about noise, the Woodbury City Council approved Wednesday a permit for Cowboy Jack’s to have a volleyball court just north of the new restaurant. Cowboy Jack’s also plans other games—like bag toss—outside, along with live music, likely a single guitar player, said Dwight Picha, community development director. Those using the 6,000-square-foot sand volleyball court will also have access to food and drink service. Regarding noise concerns, Picha said the city doesn’t expect any issues, as Cowboy Jack’s isn’t located in a residential area, volleyball would have to end by 11 p.m. and “you’re going to hear the freeway.” Work on the court is already underway, and people have been signing up for leagues. The measure …
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The Woodbury Village Starbucks is planning a small addition with room for additional seating, as well.
Drive-thru coffee options in Woodbury will expand by one. But probably not until next year. The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday approved Starbucks’ plans to build a small addition to its Valley Creek Plaza coffee shop that will feature a new drive-thru and additional seating. The 600-square-foot addition will be built on the east side of the structure, which Starbucks shares with Potbelly Sandwich Works. An access road will go in behind the building. Rick Schroeder, vice president of construction at Robert Muir Company, said the work could potentially start this year, but it's looking more like the spring of 2014, with completion in August of that year. Councilman Paul Rebholz asked staff to ensure there won’t be issues with cars and …
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The city urges motorists to use detours during Woodbury Drive construction.
The idea isn't just to hand out a bunch of tickets. The goal is to keep neighborhoods safe. The city on Wednesday sent out a notice urging drivers to use detours during the Woodbury Drive construction project. There have been complaints from residents about traffic volumes and speeding along Eagle Valley Drive. When cars are stopped in the neighborhoods surrounding the project, drivers may be asked to state their business. And motorists can be cited for not following posted signage—including detours. “Broadly speaking, when there is a posted road closure or road closed to thru traffic and officers stop a vehicle, they may site a driver for not obeying posted signs per MN Statute 169.06,” according to a statement Woodbury Public Safety …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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The musician and Stillwater Area High School student died Monday following a four-year battle with cancer.
Update: 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 The song has hit No. 1 on iTunes. See the photo with this post. Original Story The community that has rallied behind and supported Zach Sobiech for years is now working to get his hit song Clouds to No. 1 on the iTunes charts. With just months to live, Zach turned to music—writing and performing songs as a way to say goodbye to his friends and family. Those lyrics have become an inspiration for millions across the globe. Zach’s song Clouds went viral on YouTube—collecting more than 4 million views to date—and his song has been covered by musicians, Afton-Lakeland Elementary sixth-graders and the PS22 Chorus, just to name a few. Woodbury resident Courtney Sitz is among those trying to spread the word …
The Xcel Energy map of outages showed more than 5,500 customers without power.
Did you lose power in Woodbury on Wednesday morning? An electrical failure at a substation caused the outage, which lasted about 10 minutes, said Xcel Energy spokesman Tom Hoen. The total number of customers who lost power was 5,750, Hoen said. The outage lasted from 11:35-11:44 a.m. One resident told Patch power was out at Target, along with stoplights in the area. There were no crashes reported during the outage, Woodbury Fire Cmdr. John Wallgren said, and there were some fire alarms that were tripped, as well. Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter
The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up the 2013 session Monday at midnight.
There’s no grace period for new state senators. Whether it’s learning the mechanics of the legislative process and the issues themselves or gathering input from stakeholders and constituents, Sen. Susan Kent had to dive right in as a freshman lawmaker. Another thing she learned as the representative for Woodbury in the upper chamber: “No matter what I do, I get cranky emails.” The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up the 2013 session Monday at midnight. Kent (DFL-Woodbury) said she approached her public service with “reverence” and found her colleagues, many of whom were also first-term legislators, to be equally committed. “So impressed with the caliber of people,” she said. “They work hard. They care deeply. … These are smart, capable people…
Daphne Jalteco is one of six finalists in the Miss Minnesota Latina Pageant set for Saturday at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Online voting is underway.
Daphne Jalteco, a Woodbury High School graduate, will compete at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Saturday evening for the title of 2013 Miss Minnesota Latina. Jalteco is one of six finalists between the ages of 19 and 27 who, according to the organization's website, "desire to travel and advance in the world of pageants and the modeling industry, while proudly promoting their Latino heritage." The winner will receive cash, prizes and a chance at the "Miss Latina US" title. Jalteco, 20, is "smiley and upbeat," according to the competition website: Daphne Jalteco is a smiley, upbeat 20 year old Mexican from Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Although born in sunny California she moved to Minnesota in 2003. She attended Woodbury High School …
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10:34 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
From the Cowboy Jack's Facebook page: Game times have been finalized! We will have games each league night at 6:15PM, 7:15PM, 8:15PM & 9:15PM! Not starting too early so you have time to get here and fuel up! Not ending too late so you have time to relax and enjoy your night! SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Message kristin@theaftermidnightgroup.com to register! more ›