Businesses Announce Big May Openings, Levy Faces Battle: East Metro Rewind

Here's a quick look at the stories that are making headlines in communities around the east metro of the Twin Cities. 

Little Caesars to Open in Hudson Mid- to Late-May

The new Little Caesars franchise is owned by Hudson area natives David and Denise Lay.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Attends Gay Marriage Arguments in U.S. Supreme Court

Democrat from Wisconsin says the high court "will have an opportunity to reaffirm our founding belief that all Americans are created equal under the law.”

Hudson CherryBerry to Open in Late-May

Larry Norheim, owner of Hudson CherryBerry, said he hopes to open shop at 816 Carmichael Road in late-May. 

The results of a recent survey suggest the Stillwater Area School Board should consider placing one levy question on the ballot this November that includes a renewal of the expiring levy and an increase to help fund the strategic plan.

Washington County is requesting a variance from the state to rebuild Orleans Street from South Fourth Street to Fourth Avenue in Oak Park Heights and Stillwater, with narrower driving and parking lanes, and a boulevard for snow storage.

New Chapter for Woodbury Community Foundation, Executive Director

Alisa Rabin Bell is leaving the organization at the end of the month.

Woodbury Trader Joe’s Now Sells Liquor

The store has been selling hard alcohol for about a week and a half.

Tartan Theatre to Present Musical Rendition of ‘Peter Pan’

 Performances of the children’s classic will be held in the Tartan High School auditorium, 828 Greenway Ave. N., in Oakdale next month.

Lawmakers Visit District 622 School to Advocate for All-Day Kindergarten Funding

DFL lawmakers on Monday visited a District 622 school as they continued their push for state funding for all-day kindergarten.