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Monday, December 31, 2012

New Year’s Eve in Woodbury: Safety, Fun, Resolutions

Here’s a quick guide for the holiday.

Whether you’re heading out for a big event or just having some friends over for a low-key celebration, here are a few items to pass along as we ring in the New Year. The state Department of Public Safety this week noted that Minnesota has not had a drunk-driving traffic death on New Year’s Eve/Day for the past four years. “All it takes is one bad decision for our roads to turn deadly,” State Patrol Lt. Eric Roeske said in a release. “In many cases, that bad decision occurs when someone decides get behind the wheel after a night of drinking.” In Woodbury, police encourage people to get their plans in place before they begin their New Year’s Eve revelry. See: A Perfect Party Means Planning Ahead Last year, Patch asked area bartenders for …

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Kris Janisch

8:24 am on Monday, December 31, 2012

Thanks Kris! And if anybody knows of stuff going on around town, add it in this section.   more ›

Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Year's Cocktail Series: Lakes Tavern's 'Midnight Dream'

Patch looks at the cocktails and specialty drinks being served around Woodbury on New Year's Eve.

Lakes Tavern & Grill bartender Brenda Kalka stirs up a "Midnight Dream" with Stoli Raspberry, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, pomegranate juice and a garnish of chocolate syrup.

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