Weekend Jail Bookings
The following people were arrested between 7 a.m. Friday, June 1, and 7 a.m. Sunday, June 3, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office: Refugio Castaneda, 40, of Oakdale, was arrested at...
View ArticleThe Logic Behind ‘Furniture Road’
In case you hadn’t noticed, there are a lot of furniture stores along Hudson Road in Woodbury. Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens in casual conversation recently referred to it as “Furniture Road.”...
View ArticleOakdale Planning Commission Will Review Caribou Coffee Plans
At their meeting on Thursday, June 7, the Oakdale Planning Commission will review the variance and site plans for a new Caribou Coffee shop. If all goes according to plan, Caribou Coffee will build...
View ArticleFive Things You Should Know Today: June 5
1. The National Weather Service says that today brings a 20 percent chance of rain and a high near 80. 2. Enjoy finding ways to support the troops? Join the Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St Croix...
View ArticleLocal Teacher Wins Teacher of the Year Award
In her 10 years of teaching at Oakdale’s Little Angels Preschool, Rose Mason never won an award or received recognition. That changed last month when Mason was surprised to win the Let’s Dish Teacher...
View ArticleOakdale Resident Plants Hmong Farming Traditions
When May and Chu Lee first moved to the United States from Southeast Asia, farming was all they knew. Today, they have passed their rich farming traditions on to their children, including their...
View ArticleMayor Sarrack Officially Welcomes Associated Bank
On June 1, Mayor Carmen Sarrack and Council members Paul Reinke and Lori Pulkrabek celebrated a ribbon cutting event with Associated Bank, which recently opened on the 7000 block of 32nd Street in...
View ArticleFive Things You Should Know Today: June 6
1. Getting tired of potential rain in the forecast? Get used to it. The National Weather Service predicts that isolated showers and thunderstorms will creep in to Oakdale around 4 p.m. But, our...
View ArticleTartan's Trap Team Advances to State
This weekend, Tartan High School’s Trap Shooting Team will travel to Alexandria to compete in the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League’s State Tournament. According to District 622’s...
View ArticleTeachers Approve New ISD 622 Contract
Last week, teachers from School District 622 voted on a new teacher contract. After counting votes, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Education Association President Rory Sanders was happy to report...
View ArticleWednesday's Jail Bookings
The following people were arrested between 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, and 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office: Gilbert Mancheski, 45, of Maplewood, was arrested...
View ArticleFive Things You Should Know Today:June 7
1. There's a 30 percent chance that scattered showers and thunderstorms will plague us today. The National Weather Service says we'll see a high near 80. 2. District 622 students have a reason to...
View ArticleFree Music Returns to Walton Park
Oakdale’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Richard Walton Park Band Shell on June 13. Eleven bands will make an appearance throughout the summer months. Music starts at 7 p.m. From rock and roll...
View ArticleParents Talk: A Last Chat With the Class of 2012
Understanding I risk putting words in someone’s mouth, I’d like to have a chat with the Class of 2012 on behalf of parents everywhere. I’ll be brief. Most of us would give extremities to be in your...
View ArticleWhat Did It Sell For? Recent Home Sale Prices In and Around Oakdale
Patch reports recent sale prices of area homes, with information provided by Washington County, Zillow.com and Trulia.com. Homes listed are those most recently filed with the Washington County...
View ArticleFive Things You Should Know Today: June 8
1. Today is going to be warm, with a high near 86. The National Weather Service says that we have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. 2. At 1:30 p.m. today, the Oakdale Business and...
View ArticlePlanning Commission Approves Caribou Coffee Site Plans
At their June 7 meeting, the Oakdale Planning Commission made a motion to approve variance and site plans for a new Caribou Coffee shop. If the Oakdale City Council approves the plans, the coffee shop...
View ArticleTartan Grads Go Out in Style
The 41st graduating class of Tartan High School held its commencement exercises Thursday in Aldrich Arena. Ashley Thompson was the senior student speaker and named the outstanding participant in the...
View ArticleWhere is it?
Each Friday, Oakdale Patch will test your local knowledge and attention to detail by posting a picture taken around town. If you think you know where the photo was taken, enter your answer in the...
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