Sunday, May 19, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
Suspicious Superman, Kitchen Kicking, Gambling or Gunpoint?: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from April 30 through May 6. 2013 Memorial Day Plans in Woodbury Memorial Day, celebrated during the last Monday of May, honors those who have died in service to the U.S. military. Another Asian Buffet Plans to Take Over Woodbury Space It would be the third Asian buffet to occupy the 8340 City Centre Drive location in about a year. Dead Animals Found Burned in Woodbury an Isolated Incident Police encourage people to call if they see anything suspicious. Helicopters in Woodbury Likely Related to Mosquitoes The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District’s choppers do not spray insecticide to control adult …
Saturday, May 11, 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 Thousands Descend on Woodbury for Lions Club Garage Sale Every sale has something a little offbeat. What’s the oddest item that will be featured at your sale this week? Tell us in the comments section. Osaka Now Open at Woodbury Lakes The Japanese restaurant features a sushi bar and a dozen hibachi tables. Dana’s Closes, The Woods Coming to Woodbury The new store is expected to open this summer. Snapshot: What’s With the Big ‘X’ Along Highway 5 in Oakdale? There are about 100 signs posted in the area as part of Washington County’s aerial survey project. Work Underway at New Oakdale Caribou Coffee The new coffee shop is expected to open this fall. Minnesota Health Department to …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
Calf on the Run, Burger King Meltdown, Bank Protestors: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from March 26 through April 1. Last Blast for the Dome: Photos from the 2013 Woodbury Community Expo The event was held Saturday, April 6, at the Bielenberg Sports Center in Woodbury. In Woodbury, the Basics of Adult Education South Washington County Adult Basic Education classes got a visit from Sen. Susan Kent. Groping in Cub Foods Parking Lot: Woodbury Woman Comes Forward After seeing media reports last week, a 25-year-old Woodbury woman told Stillwater police that she, too, was groped by a man while she was in the parking lot of Cub Foods on April 3. Updated: 2013 Woodbury Roadwork ‘Will be Disruptive…
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 …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
Spit in Sandwich?, Tanning Bed Peeping Tom, ‘Bud’ Bath & Beyond: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from March 12-18. Woodbury’s Eagle Valley Golf Course Had Best Year Ever in 2012 The long golf season and rate changes spurred the successful season at the city’s municipal course. Three-Time DWI Offender Busted After Doing Doughnuts in Woodbury Parking Lot Lance Thomas Meyer, 21, faces a felony DWI charge. New Chapter for Woodbury Community Foundation, Executive Director Alisa Rabin Bell is leaving the organization at the end of the month. Woodbury Detective Named Hostage Negotiator of the Year The Washington County SWAT hostage-negotiation team, which has three Woodbury officers as members, was …
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
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. Torrid Clothing Store to Open in Woodbury The signage is already up at the Tamarack Village space. When are Punch Pizza, Cowboy Jack’s Opening in Woodbury? Councilwoman Amy Scoggins asked owners Wednesday night as the city approved liquor licenses for both establishments. 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 …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Several Woodbury churches are planning to expand in the coming months.
The proliferation of Woodbury churches has made headlines of late. Long in the works have been plans for Eagle Brook Church’s new campus in Woodbury. The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday will likely approve measure to move the project forward. Related: Eagle Brook ‘Champing at the Bit’ to Get New Church Built in Woodbury The Star Tribune reported Monday Eagle Brooke’s plans for a new $25 million complex, and it was one of several recent news items related to Woodbury churches. New Life Church has eyes on a 22,00-square-foot expansion of its family ministry center, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal reported Tuesday. The Business Journal also noted that both Crossroads Church and Woodbury Lutheran Church plan to open new churches …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
Two Woodbury Wrestlers Earn Spots on State Podium Justin Herold-Plakut finished third and Ben Donnelly battled his way to fourth in the State AAA Individual Tournament. Snapshot: Minnesota FoodShare Campaign Gets Boost from Woodbury Church King of Kings Lutheran members gave for the annual statewide effort. Does your church or group participate? Tell us about it in the comments section and add your photos to this post. Sidewalk Drive DWI, Bathroom Mystery, Shower Shriek: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Feb. 19-26. Economic Indicators Looking Good for Woodbury Roger Green, chair of the city’s Economic Development Commission, presented the group’s 2012 update at last week’s Woodbury City …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week on Woodbury Patch.
Pizza Man Delivers Woman, Ice Twice, Scooter Scammer: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Feb. 12-19. Woodbury Celebrates New Merrill Community Arts Center Theater The grand opening event for the new black-box theater at East Ridge High School, "A Celebration of the HeART,” the Friday, Feb. 22. Take Heart Woodbury Reaches Goal The city on Monday announced that 7,000 people have been trained in hands-only CPR. Police Use Tracker Bracelet to Find Missing Lake Elmo Boy The Washington County Sheriff's Office is crediting the SafetyNet by LoJach program, and its tracker bracelet, for quickly locating a 7-year-old boy who wandered from his home Sunday afternoon in Lake Elmo. Million-Dollar Homes …
Friday, March 1, 2013
A look back at the news of the week on area Patch sites.
Below is a collection of stories from east metro Patch sites—Woodbury, Oakdale, Stillwater and Hudson. Stillwater Music Teachers Ask Board to Save Elementary School Programs “If there must be cuts," Music Department Chairman Erik Christiansen said, "it is the music department’s professional staff’s recommendation that the roots of the three programs be left alone, with the trimming occurring at the top.” What Should Stillwater’s Lumberjack Days Replacement Look Like? What would you like a replacement to Lumberjack Days look like? Check out the results of the ReadEx Community Events survey and share your ideas in the comment section below. Stillwater Coaxes Vista Tek to Town with a $250K TIF Loan The TIF funds would be used for down payment…
Kris Janisch
9:38 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Thanks for the update Tom. I was wondering why I hadn't heard about that. Much appreciated. more ›