Politics & Government

Teacher Found Dead at House Fire, Runaway Car Makes Woodbury Drive-Thru: East Metro Rewind

Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.

Woodbury

Updated: Car Drives Through Window at Dorothy Ann Bakery in Woodbury

No one was injured in the Saturday morning incident. 

Find out what's happening in Stillwaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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. 

Find out what's happening in Stillwaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Senior Living Facility Plans to Build Near Bielenberg Gardens

Saint Therese plans to build a campus adjacent to the future urban village.

Oakdale

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. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, _Skyview Community School_ will be the site of the City of Oakdale's annual Home Improvement Fair with more than 60 vendors.

From Oakdale to Nicaragua: Guardian Angels Plans Restoration Effort in Central America

A small group from Guardian Angels Catholic Church is ready to get its hands dirty.

Hudson

VIDEO: University of Wisconsin Marching Band Plays at Kozy Korner in North Hudson

The University of Wisconsin Marching Band played Thursday morning at Kozy Korner in North Hudson. If you missed it, they will be returning this weekend.

HUDSON ELECTION GUIDE: Early Voting Now Underway 

City, town, village, state, and school district races will all be on the ballot; be informed before you head out and cast your ballot on April 2.

Rambo, a special education assistant at Hudson High School and mother of four, competed on Season 14 of NBC's reality show.

Stillwater

Teen Suspect ID'd in Stillwater Area High School Vandalism

As the result of an investigation, a suspect was identified and interviewed, Oak Park Heights Police Chief Brian DeRosier said. A 17-year-old boy will be charged at a later date after the dollar costs and further investigation have been completed.

Myrtle Street House Fire Likely Caused by Faulty Electrical Wiring

Stillwater firefighters brought the fire under control within 15 minutes. No one was injured as a result of the blaze, which caused about $35,000 in damages to the structure and personal property.

Road Work: MnDOT's Highway 36/Hilton Trail Project Underway

The $13.8 million Highway 36/Hilton Trail improvement project started today. Construction is expected to continue through the fall.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.