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CodeRED Test at Noon, Help in Finding an Oakdale Gym

Five things you should know today, Wednesday, Jan. 4

1. Today's weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 38, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

2. The Twin Cities East Mothers & More group is meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at to talk about turning dreams into reality. Deborah Peters Splett, a leadership facilitator and consultant, designer and coach will speak. Newcomers are welcome.

3. Looking for an Oakdale gym to help you fulfill a New Year’s resolution? Here’s a rundown of the local gyms we published in August. and the City of Oakdale’s Parks and Recreation Department also offer fitness classes.

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4. Jan. 4 is National Trivia Day. Be sure and impress your friends with your knowledge of obscure facts, and answer our trivia question (no Googling!): Why did Minnesota students Scott and Brennan Olson invent in-line skates in 1980?

5. If you are registered for Washington County's , you should get a test message at noon today.  

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