Bob Streetar, Oakdale community development director, is involved in the program.
The 2013 celebration will recognize the late Peter Graske, “Oakdale’s version of Johnny Appleseed.”
Law enforcement captured Boston bombings suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev on Friday, April 19.
The existing sign at Highway 36 and Hadley Avenue will soon be electronic.
Wiger, a DFLer who represents parts of Oakdale, says the bonding proposals put forward by Gov. Mark Dayton and the House will create thousands of jobs throughout Minnesota.
The bill was Kent’s first to pass through the state Senate.
Rep. Tim Walz's 'Hermann the Germann Hotdish' won this year’s competition.
Minnesota legislators are debating a new sales tax on licensed clothing, sports memorabilia and luxury suites to cover the state's share of Vikings stadium construction costs.
The first-term state senator, who represents parts of Oakdale, says she's "happy to be a part of the newly formed 'Purple Caucus,' which is a bipartisan group of legislators dedicated to having a civil conversation to find areas
A local man is accused of threatening, beating and kidnapping a woman who testified against him to police last year, according to county court records.
Kwik Trip plans to take over the building, which has been vacant for several years.
Experts will be on hand at the Oakdale Library.
A look back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
Trucks, rigs and even those with recreational vehicles (RVs) will have to abide by new weight restrictions as the spring thaw impacts state roads.
The senator, who represents parts of Oakdale, says the Twin Cities has a problem of cars being stolen and sold for scrap metal.
DFL leaders were at Richardson Elementary School in North St. Paul.
Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is charged with keeping law and order ... well... orderly. Deputies deal with a variety of violence and chaos at the Washington County Courthouse, from freak-outs to all-out melees.
This year's Arbor Day Tree Giveaway event will be at a new location and will honor Pete Graske, the founder of Oakdale's Arbor Day who died last year.
The event, featuring several local elected officials, was held Saturday at Woodbury City Hill.
The latest budget forecast for Minnesota came out this week, projecting a smaller deficit than previously anticipated.
The event is set for March 9 at the Woodbury City Hall.
The Oakdale city council amended the city ordinance regarding animals and fowl at its Feb. 26 council meeting.
Some residents will receive notice of public improvement and assessment hearings for March 26 regarding extending a public sanitary sewer system to residential properties with individual sewer systems.
Minnesota has about 59,000 federal employees and retirees. Washington County accounts for about 3 percent of that total.
Fog and fine particles have combined to create unhealthy air for at risk populations in the Twin Cities and surrounding area, including Oakdale.
Minnesota's Congressional delegation has weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states.
Senators Chuck Wiger and Susan Kent recently introduced legislation that is aimed at furthering economic development in Oakdale.
Madison’s Place, a playground for children of all abilities, would be built at the Bielenberg Sports Center in Woodbury.
Holiday Gas Station at 3344 Hadley Avenue North will be expanding its building.
Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 18.
Washington County is the “hotspot” for Grecian foxglove, she said.
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The DFLer released a statement Wednesday shortly after the governor's address.
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Washington County will be reimbursing the city for land it purchased for more open space and park land.
President Barack Obama will visit Minneapolis on Monday to meet with law enforcement and community members to discuss gun control measures nationwide
This part of the discussion is often overlooked, says Sen. Chuck Wiger.
The Oakdale city council approved an amendment to the winter parking ordinance.
President Barack Obama has chosen Stillwater native Denis McDonough as his fifth chief of staff.