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State of the Arts, Gospel Music, Honey Harvest: Today in Oakdale
A look around the community from Oakdale Patch.

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A look around the community from Oakdale Patch.

The State Fair started up Thursday; Woodbury Days begins Friday.
The case was sent back to Washington County District Court after her 2008 conviction was overturned.
Woodbury Days 2013 begins Friday, Aug. 23, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25.
The city’s newest police officers are Michael Flansburg, Robin Kivel and Jonathan Miller.
Miley Nails and Pedicures is the latest addition to the Commerce Hill development (by SuperTarget), which also includes a new McDonald’s and waxing salon. A Chuck E. Cheese’s is slated for the site, as well.
“We’re thrilled to be working side-by-side with the Oak Meadows team, tenants and families to change the experience for more people in the Twin Cities metro,” said Lifesprk CEO and founder Joel Theisen.
Paul Kiolbasa stepped out onto his deck at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Stillwater Police Officer Ryan Mitchell said. It was still dark out, so he thought he saw a he saw a wet towel, robe or a stick. It was none of the above.
Paul Kiolbasa stepped out onto his deck at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Stillwater Police Officer Ryan Mitchell said. It was still dark out, so he thought he saw a he saw a wet towel, robe or a stick. It was none of the above.
Assessment Systems Corp works with organizations and businesses to improve their testing procedures.
Construction issues at the new building prompted the school to push back the start of the 2013-14 school year.
This year’s festival runs from Aug. 23-25, with most of the events at Ojibway Park in Woodbury.
The Washington County Board on Tuesday requested a permit from MnDOT for the trail.
About 50 brass flower vases were stolen from Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mahtomedi.
About 50 brass flower vases were stolen from Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mahtomedi.
The 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to groping women in the parking lot of Cub Foods in Stillwater.