Football Coach Dies, Cookie Monster, Hwy 36 Plans: East Metro Rewind

Take a trip around the East Metro with Patch as we recap our top news stories of the week in Stillwater, Hudson, Woodbury and Oakdale.

Stillwater

Man Gobbles $50 in Cookies at Cub, Tries to Leave Without Paying

The man told Stillwater police he has been battling an eating disorder for about a year that causes him to “binge and purge” and that is the reason “for consuming the large quantities of bakery goods in the store.”

A Council Divided: Should Stillwater Spend $65K on Economic Development Study?

Do you think the city should fund a $65,000 economic development survey looking into the economic, demographic, marketing and business mix aspects of downtown Stillwater’s retail sector.

Stillwater's Lumberjack Days AWOL this Weekend

Whatever replaces the long-running summer festival 'maybe won't look like' LJD, the St. Paul Pioneer Press quoted a city official as saying.

Travel Along Highway 36 is Getting Even Messier

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking motorists to “please be patient and plan for delays.”

Hudson

Valley Cartage Trucking Company Unveils New Lake Elmo Facility

Earlier this year, the trucking and logistics company decided to move its headquarters from Hudson to a 26,000-square-foot building in the Eagle Point Business Park, just a few miles down Interstate 94 in Lake Elmo.

Reports: Big Fire Response in Hudson

Multiple agencies responding Thursday, according to postings on social media.

First American Bank of Hudson Applies for Merger with Great Northern Bank

The Wisconsin-based bank would acquire St. Michael, MN-based GNB if federal auditors approve papers. The sale could close as soon as September.

Woodbury

Jesse Lusk, Woodbury Youth Football Coach, Dies at 32

Share your memories of Lusk in the comments section of this post.
District 833 Announces 2013 Ballot Initiatives

Extending an existing referendum, increasing it, and requesting funds for land for future building needs will be on the 2013 ballot in Woodbury.

Kindness of Strangers: Beating the Heat in Woodbury

Raynon Howard said several people stopped and gave him water Tuesday afternoon while he was out on Radio Drive holding a sign plugging Savers’ Senior Day.

Oakdale

Highway 36 Design Options Outlined at Oakdale Meeting

Dozens of residents were at the Discovery Center in Oakdale on Wednesday to hear the potential designs for the Highway 120 and Hadley Avenue interchanges.

Small Move for Oakdale Farmers Market

It will move to the area where it was held during Summerfest.

Tartan Area 10U Traveling Fastpitch Team Wins State Tournament

 The Tartan Area Fastpitch 10U team took first place in the Tier 3 State Tournament on Sunday. The girls won five games in a row to clinch the title.