Crashes, Road Repair, Business Growth: Week in Review

In case you missed it, here are some highlights of Oakdale news that occurred between Monday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 16.

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Monday

Sold! What $300K Buys You in Oakdale and More

Oakdale Patch reports recent home sales prices.

'Big Buck Hunter' Hopeful Beat by Local Player

Woodbury resident Clay Conrad recently lost to another local player in the Big Buck World Championship in New York City.

50 Crashes in Metro Due to Icy Conditions

The State Patrol is reporting about 50 crashes in the Twin Cities.

Tuesday

Nesquik Chocolate Powder Recalled for Potential Salmonella Poisoning

Nestle is recalling Nesquik Chocolate Powder from store shelves for potential Salmonella contamination. Rainbow Foods in Oakdale removed the items last week.

The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest is......

The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator — and wearer — will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.

Wednesday

Craigslist: The Best of Oakdale — Nov. 14

What's selling on the web in Oakdale?

Did Your Street Get a Makeover for 2012?

The Oakdale city council received an overview of streets that were part of the city's reconstruction program.

Updated: Small Business Facebook Pages Oakdale Residents Should 'Like'

Check out some of the top Oakdale-centric pages available on Facebook.

Ask the Patch Pro: Making Thanksgiving Dinner

Let our Patch Pro answer your cooking questions.

Online registration for the Red Bull Crashed Ice event is open until 11:59pm EST on Nov. 21. On Nov. 23, a random drawing will determine who participates in the qualifiers. The finale event in St. Paul takes place Jan. 24-26.

Thursday

Oakdale Police Explorers: It's Time to Help Some 'Tots'

"Toys for Tots" is coming to Oakdale.

Parents Talk: Helping Your Kids Create a Reasonable Holiday Gift List

Kids have started making their lists and checking them twice. How do you help them make their lists?

Tweet #PatchRebuilds to Help Hurricane Sandy Survivors

Patch will make a $1 donation to AmeriCares for every tweet with the hashtag #PatchRebuilds.

Friday

Washington County: Oakdale Problem Solved

Washington County officials were baffled by a problem in Oakdale. Now the problem has been fixed.

Oakdale Small Business Grows After Summer Launch

Business is moving forward for Nikki Griffin.

Woodbury Lakes Hosts Holiday Event with Special Offers

The mall’s annual Holiday Open House is on tap for Saturday.

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