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Year in Review: Best of October 2012
These are the most popular stories in October 2012.

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I attended Bethel University and received a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and media communication. I have written for several community newspapers, including the Star Tribune, Press Publications and the Stillwater Gazette.
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These are the most popular stories in October 2012.

These are the most popular stories from September 2012.
These are the most popular stories of February 2012.
These are the most-read stories in January of 2012.
Brian James Mehlhorn, 29, was charged in Washington County District Court in October and made his first appearance in court last week.
Documents stated that authorities found blood evidence at the residence where Danielle Jelinek was last seen. Documents also state that Jelinek was allegedly abused in the past by her on-again, off-again boyfriend.
Here's a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
You may notice a little less news and information being passed along via Oakdale Patch while I'm on vacation, but here's how you all can continue to share information with your neighbors on Patch while I’m gone.
Tartan High School held its choir concert Monday night.
School District 622 issued a statement after the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week.
The annual Winter Wonderland event was held on Saturday at the Oakdale Discovery Center. Add your photos to our gallery.