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π± Patch AM: How one late-night snowplow visit made a big difference in Oakdale
Make time for Noon Year's Eve Oakdale on the Oakdale Patch calendar

Hello Oakdale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How one late-night snowplow visit made a big difference in Oakdale
Also on today's calendar: Adult Cards and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Oakdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Oakdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 32 and low of 15 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Wednesday: Colder with a bit of snow, temps: high: 18, low: -6.
- Thursday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 9 and low of -1 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Twin Cities snowplow operator helps man navigating health struggles (cbsnews.com) β An Oakdale resident recovering from serious heart and kidney issues got vital help when a Twin Cities snowplow operator cleared his snowed-in driveway after this weekβs storm. The plow driver, based in Minneapolis, worked through the night answering calls like this across the metro, highlighting how neighbors and small businesses keep people safe and mobile after heavy snowfall.
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πΈ Around Oakdale
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π Upcoming Events in Oakdale
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β Featured events β
- Noon Year's Eve Oakdale
Norhart Oakdale, 7600 2nd Street, Oakdale
11:00 am
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Adult Cards
Oakdale Discovery Center , 4444 Hadley Ave N , Oakdale
1:00 pm - Closed - Oakdale Recreation and Discovery Center
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale - Winter Break Scramble
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale - Astro and Sound Session
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale
1:00 pm - Play Mahjongg
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale
1:00 pm - Morning Yoga
Oakdale, MN Calendar , 4444 Hadley Avenue N , Oakdale
9:30 am - 1:1 Technology Help
Oakdale Library , Study Room 112 , Oakdale
12:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
π£ Oakdale Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Public Health in Public Places
Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
11:00 am - Community Resource Advocates
Maplewood Library , 3025 Southlawn Drive , Maplewood
1:00 pm - Winter Day Camp
Lake Elmo Park Reserve , 1515 Keats Ave N , Lake Elmo
1:00 pm - The Perfect Pair at Lake Elmo Inn
Lake Elmo Inn , 3442 Lake Elmo Ave N , Lake Elmo
11:00 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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Thank you πππ to the local businesses for making Oakdale PatchAM possible:
- Woodbury Leadership Academy β (651) 571-2100
Tuition-free, K-12 Public Charter School - Mindsee.it β (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
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π Nearby News
Woodbury
- Charlie Kirk had a remarkable impact on young people (villages-news.com)
St. Paul
- West St. Paul Resident Charged After Incident Involving ICE Agents (patch.com)
Stillwater
Ok Oakdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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