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Washington County HRA to Host Free Workshops for At-Risk Homeowners
Those who attend will be able to learn about options, ask questions and get advice.

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Those who attend will be able to learn about options, ask questions and get advice.

Two buildings are under construction at the site, located at the corner of Tamarack Road and Bielenberg Drive.
Police also found several credit cards that appeared to be fraudulent during the Aug. 27 incident.
Distinctly Johan is located at 592 Hayward Ave. N. in Oakdale.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is suspected of using of chemical weapons against civilians.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is suspected of using of chemical weapons against civilians.
The work is expected to be complete this week, according to Pastor Jon Marxhausen.
A daily look around the community from Oakdale Patch.
The roadwork, near Oakdale City Hall, will be done under traffic, according to City Engineer Brian Bachmeier.
The 2013-14 school year for South Washington County Schools kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The DFLer, who represents parts of Oakdale, says she heard about special education, the Vikings stadium, and jobs and transportation issues at events this summer.
The Woodbury DFLer says she heard about special education, the Vikings stadium, and jobs and transportation issues at events this summer.
The Obama administration is pushing for military action in Syria, a nation suspected of using nerve gas on its own people.
The Obama administration is pushing for military action in Syria, a nation suspected of using nerve gas on its own people.
Also this week, Punch Pizza nears its Woodbury opening with a benefit for an inclusive playground, and Oakdale makes Money Magazine’s list for affordable homes.
If you know of a place that’s open or closed, tell us in the comments section.
The proposed tax levy would result in the owner of a home valued at $207,000—one that increased in value by 2.4 percent from last year, the countywide average for residential property—seeing a decrease of $4 in the county’s portion of property taxes.
"It is a time to remember our past struggles and appreciate the people who helped make our country what it is today," says Wiger, who represents parts of Oakdale.
Here's a summary of police- and fire-related posts on east metro Patch sites this week.