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Five Things You Should Know Today: July 12

Harry Potter marathon scheduled at Marcus Oakdale Cinema, veterans memorial being staked out.

Patty Busse, Neighbor


    1. Today’s weather will be partly sunny with a high near 79 according to the National Weather Service forecast.
    2. OK, this doesn’t start until tomorrow, but we wanted to give you advance notice in case you need to clear your schedule. A Harry Potter movie marathon begins tomorrow at the Marcus Oakdale Cinema.
    3. The Washington County Board is scheduled to get an update on the effects of the state government shutdown in the county, and the Oakdale City Council is scheduled to talk about at their meetings today.
    4. MSA Professional Services is scheduled to stake out and paint the outline for the proposed veterans memorial at Oakdale City Hall today. Click here to learn more about the memorial.
    5. Henry David Thoreau was born on this date in 1817. The philosopher was quoted as saying, “Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.”
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