Baseball Dream, Mini-Donut Beer, Pepper Fest: East Metro News

The following is a collection of articles that appeared over the past week on east metro Patch sites.

Woodbury

Jake’s Wayback Burgers Nears Woodbury Opening

Known for its “Triple Triple,” a nine-patty burger, the restaurant is set to open in Woodbury’s City Centre, next door to Subway.

Behind the Scenes at Twins Game, Woodbury Youngster Meets Baseball Heroes

Alex Poor, a 7-year-old Woodbury boy, won a WCCO contest and checked out batting practice on the field and hung out in the dugout before Tuesday’s Minnesota Twins game.

Woodbury Woman to Undergo Experimental Stem Cell Procedure

Annie Ballantine says she will be the first person in the U.S. to undergo a stem cell transplant for her condition using umbilical cord blood.

Stillwater

In the Land of Food on a Stick, Lift Bridge Brewery will Turn Heads with Mini Donut Beer

Stillwater's Lift Bridge Brewing Company has developed a recipe for mini-donut beer that will debut at the Minnesota State Fair this year. The new brew will be available exclusively at the Ball Park Café from Aug. 22 through Sept. 2.

Portions of Four Stillwater Parks Temporarily Close Due to Sand Wasp Infestation

In the areas where the sand wasps are nesting—at Sunrise, Teddy Bear, Anez Ridge and Staples parks—city staff has posted signs notifying park users of the wasps.

Parking in Stillwater Changes

I have to vent today because I just spent one hour of my day trying to find a parking space, Eric Beaudry writes in this opinion piece.

Hudson

North Hudson Pepper Fest 2013 Band Lineup, Schedule of Events

North Hudson Pepper Fest will take place Aug. 16-18 with the bands 8 foot 4 playing Friday, Jug performing Saturday and the Dweebs closing out this year's event.

Little Caesars Pizza Opens in Hudson’s Southside Center

It’s “Pizza, Pizza” time in Hudson. David and Denise Lay, also the owners of Toy-Riffic Video Games, opened up the newest pizza shop in town today on Crestview Drive.

Inaugural Bacon Bash Coming to River Falls Next Month

The Bacon Bash will feature arts/crafts vendors, local micro-brewed beers, food vendors, and Amateur Bacon cook-off, kid's activities, live music and much more, Croix Valley Sauces Owner Damon Holter said.

Oakdale

Mohammad Zafar has worked to foster a better understanding of the Muslim community.

Oakdale Seeks Artists for First-Ever Art Fair at Discovery Center

The deadline for artists to enter is Aug. 30.

Oakdale’s 2013 Acorn Award Winners

Those whose landscaping went above and beyond include: PINZ, Oakcrest Village Townhomes, the Oakdale Veteran’s Memorial, and the homes of Dallas and Kyara Kieffer and Ann Ribbens and AJ Moses.