Summerfest Medallion Found In Oakdale

Clues with explanations are posted on the Medallion Hunt page.

No Farmers Market In City of Oakdale On June 23

The Oakdale Farmers Market will resume on June 30.

Bark Park Will Be Closed On Thursday Morning For Maintenance

The park is expected to re-open in the afternoon.

Summerfest Medallion Hunt Begins On June 21 In City Of Oakdale

A new clue will be posted each morning at 8am, five clues total, until the medallion is found.

Outdoor Morning Yoga Continues At Lake Elmo Park Reserve

The program is open to all levels, every Tuesday through Aug. 31 at the North Picnic Pavilion.

University Of Minnesota Extension Important Lessons From Pollinators

There is much to celebrate about pollinators. Pollinators are responsible for roughly one out of every three bites of food we eat, being ...

Work On County Road 10 In Oakdale Begins On June 21

Work is expected to be complete in early August.

Summerfest Medallion Hunt Begins Today In Oakdale!

A new clue will be posted each morning at 8am, five clues total, until the medallion is found.

University Of Minnesota Extension Allow Some Browning In Lawns To Conserve Water

In Minnesota, we can usually rely on rain to provide adequate moisture for lawns. But the past couple of weeks have brought record-break ...

Work On Hadley Avenue In Oakdale To Begin On June 22

The northbound lane will be closed Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25. Detour routes will be posted.

Oakdale Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

University Of Minnesota Extension Generations Keep Giving In Memory Of Mary And Jim Page

Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Des ...

Please Conserve Water In Oakdale

To make sure that our water supply can keep up with water-related needs for cooking, laundry, showers, fire suppression, and more.

Oakdale Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices have increased dramatically in the Oakdale area since the pandemic began.

University Of Minnesota Extension PlayCleanGo Awareness Week

You might be a pro at outdoor recreation, but are you using PlayCleanGo tips to stop the spread of invasive species? As flowers and othe ...

University Of Minnesota Extension How A Heatwave Affects Garden Pests

While Minnesota barrels through its first heatwave of 2021, many are counting on their hoses, sprinklers and watering cans to keep their ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Master Naturalist Spotlight: Joel Dunette

The 2020 Minnesota Master Naturalist report was released in May, featuring data and impacts from the University of Minnesota Extension p ...

Odd/Even Watering Schedule In Oakdale

Even numbered addresses can water on even numbered calendar days and odd numbered addresses can water on odd numbered calendar days.

Unemployment Improves In Oakdale Area: Feds

Washington County's unemployment rate is lower than the Minnesota average.

Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Oakdale Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Summerfest To Return In Oakdale On June 25 And 26

New this year - the addition of food trucks, an art and crafts fair, and new kids' activities.

Work On Hadley Avenue In Oakdale To Begin For The Week Of June 7

Construction work on Hadley Avenue from Hallmark Avenue to County Highway 14 will begin the week of June 7.

University Of Minnesota Extension Should You Add Microbial Soil Amendments To Your Garden?

Take a look at the supplies sections of seed catalogs and garden supply companies and you will see dozens of options for microbial produ ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Youth From Lincoln And Lyon Counties Take On A Pumpkin Challenge This Summer

Growing pumpkins is fun...super-sizing them is even better! Youth from Lincoln and Lyon counties are engaged in a friendly competition t ...

Blood Donors Needed In Oakdale Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

University Of Minnesota Extension Wild Edibles: Garlic Mustard

Welcome to our summer series on wild edibles! Each week we will introduce you to a wild-grown edible plant and talk about the importance ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Hot Take: Wasps Are Good

When you think of wasps, you probably think about trying to enjoy food or drink outside on a warm fall day and being bothered by yellowj ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Extension Resource For Pollinator Friendly Landscapes

We often think about annual and perennial flowers where we think about pollinator friendly plants. However, trees and shrubs also provid ...

Pfizer Vaccine Clinics Open To Anyone 12 Years And Older In Oakdale

The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is now approved for adolescents 12 to 15 years old.

University Of Minnesota Extension Plan Ahead To Prevent Plant Diseases In The Garden

As the weather warms up and we enter the growing season, there are many simple, effective precautions you can take to reduce disease pre ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Technology To Help Your Sprinkler System For This Upcoming Year

As irrigation systems and sprinklers continue to be turned on, we want to let everyone know of some technologies that may help you use w ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Gardening With Non-Invasive Plants

Gardening season is here and after two years in my home I feel motivated to put some time into planting beyond the vegetable garden. But ...

Summerfest To Return In Oakdale Until June 25 And 26

New this year - the addition of food trucks, an art and crafts fair, and new kids' activities.

Work On Hadley Avenue In Oakdale To Begin The Week Of May 24

Construction work on Hadley Avenue from Hallmark Avenue to County Highway 14 will begin the week of May 24.

Blood Donations Needed In Oakdale Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

University Of Minnesota Extension Partners In Opioid Recovery Work Recognized

Rural America and the American Indian communities have been deeply and disproportionately affected by the rise in opioid-use disorders a ...

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Oakdale Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Oakdale area compares.

Work On Hadley Avenue To Begin In Oakdale In Week Of May 17

Construction work on Hadley Avenue from Hallmark Avenue to County Highway 14 will begin the week of May 17.

University Of Minnesota Extension Wild Edibles: Common Blue Violets

Welcome to our summer series on wild edibles! Each week we will introduce you to a wild-grown edible plant and talk about the importance ...

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Oakdale Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Oakdale Patch.