Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington and St. Croix Counties, including a Woodbury incident that involved a strange brew.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch May 13-18. Click on the headline to read the full article. Eric Richard Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Stemming from Downtown Bar Fight Eric Richard pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault charges Friday morning in relation to the death of Adam McCloud after an altercation last year at a bar in downtown Stillwater. Photos: Barn Fire in Grant Firefighters were called to a barn fire Thursday evening in the 9700 block of 60th Street North in Grant. Update: Body Found in River Identified as Missing Baldwin Man The body of a man found Tuesday in the St. Croix River has been identified as Donald D. Marklowitz Jr., 54, according…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Some of this week's top stories include: Woodbury Punch Pizza Update: Opening Date Pushed Back The new pizza shop is going in at Woodbury’s City Centre. New Restaurant at Bielenberg: Woodbury Council Gets First Look The restaurant is part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion project. Woodbury Council Makes Informal Decision on Splash Pad The water feature has been considered as part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion plans. Along With Dreamcoat Coffee, Salvation Army Closes Oakdale Boutique The joint enterprise wasn’t making enough money, according to a Salvation Army spokesperson. Great River Pet Center Now Open in Oakdale It opened April 8 at the former Silver Lake Kennel location. Oakdale Sens. Kent, Wiger Cast 'Yes' Votes…
Saturday, May 4, 2013
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Below is a collection of the top news articles from our East Metro Twin Cities sites including Hudson, Stillwater, Oakdale and Woodbury. Photos: Woodbury High School Puts on 'Our Town' Performances of the classic play begin Thursday, May 2. Complaint Leveled Against Woodbury High School Baseball Coach Because of state data practices law, school officials were unable to elaborate on the situation, but the district did take administrative action. Update: ‘Total Loss’ in Woodbury Duplex Fire The fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the 10000 block of Kingsfield Lane. Scenes of Spring in Woodbury Local photographer Kelly Anne Grundhauser caught these images of folks enjoying the nice weather over the weekend. Tran Found …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
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. Duke's Pizza to Host Benefit for 9-Year-Old Oakdale Shooting Victim Duke's will offer an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet for a $10 donation, door prizes and a silent auction on Saturday, April 13. Spring Snowstorm Hits Oakdale Public Works crews planned to send out the full fleet at 10 a.m. and have roads cleared by the afternoon. Despite Closures Elsewhere, Caribou Coffee ‘Full Speed Ahead’ With Plans to Build in Oakdale Before the snow hit, groundbreaking was to happen soon, according to a company spokeswoman. Woodbury Schedules Dome Deflation at Bielenberg Sports Center The city is gearing up for construction on the new Bielenberg Sports…
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Also in this week's wrap: An increase in the reward for more information on Oakdale's Danielle Jelinek
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the eastern Twin Cities metro area and Hudson. Reward for Information about Danielle Jelinek Now at $25,000 The Oakdale woman has been missing since December 2012. Oakdale 2013 Citywide Garage Sale Signup Use Patch to get listed on the city’s largest coordinate rummage sale event and get located on our handy map. Women’s ‘Down and Dirty’ Trail Run Set for May The fourth annual event is planned at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Positive Reviews for Woodbury? ‘Understatement of Colossal Proportions’ The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday got the results from the 2013 community survey. Woodbury Rep. Andrea Kieffer Backs Bill to Legalize Civil Unions 'Fair compromise' on same-sex marriage …
Monday, April 1, 2013
A group of area residents have started up a local Tea Party organization.
A group of area residents have founded an east metro Tea Party organization, which will hold its first event Thursday, April 4, at the Machine Shed in Lake Elmo. The local group will be focused on “entertainment and education,” according to a release about the upcoming event, which kicks off with a social hour at 6 p.m. Thursday. It will be held in the Windmill Room at the restaurant, and the main program is set for 7-9 p.m. The event will feature presentations on “the gun debate at the Capitol, the exploding debt situation in the U.S. and a short history lesson on the Constitution,” according to the release. Former 4th District Congressional candidate Tony Hernandez will co-host the event with Minnesota Tea Party leaders Jack Rogers and …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
Updated: Car Drives Through Window at Dorothy Ann Bakery in Woodbury No one was injured in the Saturday morning incident. Woodbury Council Tables Splash Pad Discussion Councilwoman Julie Ohs came up with a “Top 10 List” for the splash pad, which is under consideration as part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion project. Senior Living Facility Plans to Build Near Bielenberg Gardens Saint Therese plans to build a campus adjacent to the future urban village. Updated: Officials Identify Victim of Townhouse Fire in Oakdale A longtime Stillwater teacher was found dead in bed at the scene of a townhouse fire in Oakdale early Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating. Oakdale's Annual Home Improvement Fair Set for Saturday From 10 a.m…
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Construction will begin this spring on the city's third Caribou Coffee location.
Construction on Oakdale's third Caribou Coffee location is scheduled for April of this year, according to a release. United Properties announced Wednesday that it will develop the new location at the northeast corner of Highway 36 and Century Avenue. It will be approximately 1,800 square feet and include a drive-thru. United Properties will also be handling a new Caribou in Anoka. “We’re very excited to be working with Caribou Coffee on these two build-to-suit projects, and we look forward to future projects with them,” said Keith Ulstad, senior vice president of development at United Properties. The Oakdale City Council in June unanimously approved the new location at a city council meeting. The coffee shop will replace an old Kwik Stop…
Friday, February 22, 2013
This week's collection of top headlines from East Twin Cities Patch sites.
First Student-Run Postal Credit Union in Minnesota Opens at Tartan High School Students at Tartan High School will be running a Postal Credit Union branch out of their school store. The new branch's ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning. City Approves Holiday Gas Station Expansion Holiday Gas Station at 3344 Hadley Avenue North will be expanding its building. New Business Spotlight: 'Premier Center' Opens First Location in Minnesota Little Minds Learning Center will open its first Minnesota location in Oakdale. Splash Pad at Bielenberg Gets Lukewarm Reception from Woodbury City Council The council went over several aspects of the exterior of the planned field house and lobby during a workshop Wednesday night. District 833 Announces …
Friday, February 8, 2013
This week's collection of the top stories from east metro Patch sites.
Lisa and Tony Rambo Featured on TODAY Show in New York Hudson School District Superintendent Mary Bowen-Eggebraaten and Deputy Director Nancy Sweet take into account several factors when deciding whether to cancel classes. Your 2013 Hudson Hot Air Affair Photos This year's Hudson Hot Air Affair was a very photogenic event. As evidence, here are several Instagram photos with the hashtag #hotairaffair. Hudson Superintendent Explains How Snow Day Decisions Are Made Hudson School District Superintendent Mary Bowen-Eggebraaten and Deputy Director Nancy Sweet take into account several factors when deciding whether to cancel classes. New Business Takes Over Old Tooterville Location in Bergen Plaza Little Inspirations Child Center is opening in …
Susan
9:14 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
Oh CB, this is not an accurate comparison. Biden certainly has "insert foot into mouth syndrome", but he doesn't lie and distort the truth so terribly with an intention of putting fear into the American people. He doesn't accuse top aids of top officials of being in cahoots with the Muslim Brotherhood. He doesn't make crazy and inaccurate statements about vaccines causing mental retardation and … more ›