Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.
Check Patch’s map of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving.
The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old.
Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.
The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.
Here are the latest posts from Oakdale bloggers.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.
The park will be closed so hunters can shoot deer as part of a wildlife management program.
Compare Washington County, District 622 and the City of Oakdale to nearby areas in Patch’s interactive charts.
Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities.
What roads should you avoid? Here’s the breakdown of detours, repaving and bridge projects by region.
Here's an awesome recipe that'll have everyone coming back for seconds on game day.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people working for the government.
A “You Only Live Once” money philosophy might be common among some young people, but financial experts say this generation's outlook has been greatly shaped by a changing economy.
Whether you shoot 100 photos a day or one photo a month, Patch wants to help you get more exposure.
Looking for a new home in Oakdale? Here's a start.
You can go to a chili cook-off or watch some plays in the Twin Cities. Here's your weekend planner for Oakdale.
'Homestead classification will affect the amount of property tax paid in 2013, and it may affect eligibility for a property tax refund.'
Three things to do in the Twin Cities include classic plays and a book arts festival.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people across town who spent 35 percent or more of their income on rent.
It's OK to love lining up at 3 a.m. for deals, but remember, it's not a national requirement.
Try these age-appropriate tips and recipe ideas to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.