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New Ministry Meets Today, It's National Compliment Day

Five things you should know today, Tuesday, Jan. 24

1. It’ll be mostly sunny with a high near 22 today, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Wind chill will range from -5 to 5.

2. The District 622 School Board, Washington County Board and Oakdale City Council all meet today. The School Board is talking about high potential programs and setting the budget parameters for the 2012-2013 school year, and the Oakdale City Council will hear a presentation on a potential development at the Tanner’s Lake redevelopment site.

3. A new Peace and Justice Action ministry at meets at 7 p.m. this evening.

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4. Today is National Compliment Day. Sounds like a great opportunity to brighten someone’s day.

5. Gymnast Mary Lou Retton turns 44 today. Retton was the first female spokesperson for Wheaties, according to a history of the company on Wheaties.com.

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