Five Things You Should Know Today: Battle Buckthorn this Weekend, Wreaths for Charity

1. There’s a 20 percent chance of showers today, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The weather will be partly sunny, with a high near 62, according to the forecast.

2. There’s still time to help battle buckthorn in Oakdale Nature Preserve Saturday morning. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Call 651-501-5302 to sign up. For more on buckthorn, read blogger Angie Hong’s latest post.

3. By the way, did you know anyone can be a blogger on our site? There’s no commitment as far as frequency or length of posts. Email patty.busse@patch.com if you have something to say.

4. Oakdale’s Fire Explorers are raising money by selling wreaths and swags, according to the City of Oakdale Facebook page. See the city’s website for pricing information.

5. On this day in 2010, the last of 33 Chilean miners were rescued after 69 days underground, according to History.com.