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Punch Pizza Opens, School Lunch App, Remembering 9/11: East Metro News

Also this week, ESPN2 will air a Stillwater football game and a new jewelry store is open in Oakdale.

Below is a recap of recent news stories from Woodbury, Stillwater, Oakdale and Hudson.

Woodbury

Woodbury Punch Pizza Now Open

Punch serves Neapolitan-style pizzas that come out of an 800-degree wood-fire oven in 90 seconds.

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Chuck E. Cheese Breaks Ground on New Woodbury Location

The Woodbury City Council approved the plans in June.

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Updated: Kowalski’s Markets Founder Dies in Accident on Plane

The Woodbury store was the first Kowalski’s to be built from the ground up. Share your thoughts in the comments section of this post.

Stillwater

Stillwater Launches Smartphone App for School Lunch Menus

The new smartphone app will replace printed lunch menus for each school in the Stillwater Area School District.

Rep. Lohmer: ‘Special Session Should Address Government-Caused Disasters Too’

A Viewpoints column written by Rep. Kathy Lohmer (R-Stillwater).

ESPN2 to Broadcast Stillwater Ponies Game on Sept. 13

ESPN2 will be broadcasting the Stillwater Ponies on Sept. 13.

Oakdale

New Jewelry Store Now Open in Oakdale

Distinctly Johan is located at 592 Hayward Ave. N. in Oakdale.

Oakdale Seeks Volunteer Firefighters for Hadley Station

Applicants must live within six minutes of the Oakdale Fire Department's north station. The application deadline is Oct. 31.

Oakdale Seeks Nominations for Volunteer of the Year

The city is accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year until Nov. 1.

Hudson

Once Again, Paul Rode and Friends will Return to Overpass to Mark 12th 9/11 Anniversary

The group will be waving their flags from the Stagecoach Trail overpass for 24 hours straight on Sept. 11. Fire trucks are expected to drive under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m. sharp.

Wylie Baumer: Batting Practice Buddy

Wylie and one of his parents will get the opportunity to be on the field to watch the Twins’ batting practice, meet a handful of players, and receive two tickets to stay and watch the game.

Swimming Beach at Lakefront Park Closed for Season

That means lifeguards will no longer be on duty, according to the city of Hudson's website. Swimming is at your own risk.



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