The study is looking at developing preliminary design concepts for Highway 36 intersections at Highway 120/Century Avenue and Hadley Avenue/County Highway 35 in North St. Paul and Oakdale.
Tax-increment financing captures redevelopment revenue.
A Cleveland official was in Oakdale this week to discuss how the Ohio city’s transit system has bolstered economic development there.
The city’s environmental efforts earned it a “Step 2” designation under the three-tier program.
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Oakdale in the 4th Congressional District, lauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision.
The City Council is accepting applications through July 12 to fill the last two years of Park’s term. The City Council will interview applicants in mid-July with a goal of having an appointment before the city’s annual council retreat on July 26.
Much of the bridge construction will coincide with the 75-day closure of Highway 36 between Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue.
The congresswoman’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which also would have prohibited National Guard spending at NASCAR and Indy events, was defeated.
A bill extending the special taxing districts was passed during the legislative session.
The trail is scheduled to re-open by 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Bus rapid transit is under consideration for Interstate 94 from downtown St. Paul to Woodbury.
This week's recap of news from east metro Patch sites.
Access to English Street from Highway 36 closes seven days prior to full closure.
The 2013 Legislature increased funding for public schools over the next two years and funded all-day kindergarten statewide for the first time and changes high school testing requirements.
The recognition comes behind its efforts to implement green practices.
Residents are invited to bring worn and tattered flags prior to and during this event. The flags will be ceremoniously destroyed this summer.
Sen. Chuck Wiger’s office released a rundown of bills that impacted the area.
McCollum says, "loss of a child's life is the greatest fear a parent could have" and the first responders "have the gratitude of our entire community."
MnDOT will host an official groundbreaking for the St. Croix River Crossing Project on Tuesday, May 28, at Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater. Roadwork on Highway 36 is expected to begin the following day.
Early education was a huge focus in the $15.7 billion bill, which received slivers of support from Republicans in both chambers of the state capitol.
The City of Oakdale has published its list of street construction projects for 2013. Find out if your street is scheduled for construction by checking our interactive map.
Gov. Mark Dayton's office announced a signing ceremony set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.
State Sen. Charles Wiger, who represents parts of Oakdale, spoke in favor of a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota on the Senate floor on Monday, May 13.
The Minnesota Senate takes up bill at noon Central Time on Monday, May 13, 2013. The Minnesota House approved it last week, so Senate approval sends it to the governor's desk.
Both Oakdale representatives said yes to the same-sex marriage bill on Thursday afternoon.
Scott Andrew Bradley, of Oakdale, who once worked as communications coordinator for the city of Richfield, got the maximum sentence, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
A guest column from Lois Larson, member of the Washington County Child Protection Citizen Review Panel.
The congresswoman, who represents Oakdale, released a statement Tuesday following the Pentagon's annual report.
Concentrations of perfluorochemicals are generally stable or declining, according to the MDH.
The bill is poised to move to the floors of the Minnesota House and Senate.
Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
"The education finance bill took significant steps to reducing property taxes, in addition to making the reforms and funding increase necessary to maintain our world-class education system," according to Kent, a first-term DFLer who represents
“The increased income tax on the third tier of Minnesotans would put us at the high end of income tax rates in the nation, and I am unable to support that,” she said.
Spc. John Radatz, of Oakdale, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Valor and the Combat Medic Badge.