Children Safety Concern, Police Memorial, World Championship: Week in Review

In case you missed it, here are some highlights of Oakdale news that occurred between Monday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 20.

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Monday

• What dos in Oakdale? Oakdale Patch reports recent home sale prices in and around Oakdale.
• Letter to the editor: A resident supports JoAnn Ward's bid for office.
• The two candidates for President of the United States addressed issues of foreign policy. Who presented his case better, President Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Romney? You tell us.

Tuesday

• Here are some interesting items selling on Craigslist in Oakdale.
• Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.

Wednesday

• City council members postponed approval for on a new day care applicant's site plan due to children safety concerns.
• Rainbow Foods in Oakdale offered the first of its double coupon events on Oct. 24 and it's next promotion begins again on Oct. 31.
• The Tartan Titans overcame Hastings on Tuesday.
• Candidate profile: Pam Cunningham is running for House District 53A.
• What can pedestrians and drivers do to make life safer for people on foot?

Thursday

• Photos: The Oakdale Police Department Memorial was dedicated in the memory of Officer Richard W. Walton, who died while trying to thwart a robbery 30 years ago.
• The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale school board approved the principals' contract Tuesday night.
• The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources removed the burning and campfire restrictions in many counties across greater Minnesota, but a burning ban remains in effect for Washington County.

Friday & Saturday

• Local resident Clay Conrad is frequenting Riley's Pub and Grill in Oakdale to prepare for the Big Buck World Championship in New York City. Conrad received the highest qualifying score in the country.
• Are you wondering when Daylight Savings Time ends?
• Can Oakdale Patch stump you?
•  We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

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