Community Corner

Salvation Army Shuttered, Relay for Life, Senators Back Same-Sex Marriage: Oakdale Rewind

Looking back at the news of the week in Oakdale.

Monday

Beyond Neighborhood Watch: Oakdale Police Plan ‘Your Homeland Security’ Event

The upcoming event comes against the backdrop of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s new “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign.

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Helicopters in Oakdale Related to Mosquitoes

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District’s choppers do not spray insecticide to control adult mosquitoes.

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Gov. Mark Dayton's office announced a signing ceremony set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.

Tuesday

Great River Pet Center Now Open in Oakdale

It opened April 8 at the former Silver Lake Kennel location.

The joint enterprise wasn’t making enough money, according to a Salvation Army spokesperson.

Police Investigate Dead Body Found Along Shore of St. Croix River

Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff's Office have determined that the body found in Lakeland appeared to have been in the water for a long period of time and was in a "significant state of decomposition," Commander Brian Mueller said.

Wednesday

Police Use GPS to Track Oakdale Burglary Suspect’s Movements

John David Callinan, 30, faces two felony burglary charges.

Oakdale Ranks 48 in Twin Cities for Speeding Tickets Issued Per Capita

WCCO-TV ranked 78 Twin Cities-area police departments on the number of speeding tickets per capita issued in 2011. Oakdale ranked 48th.

Washington County Library Now Offers eBooks from All 5 Major Publishers

Hachette titles are being added to the Washington County Library’s digital collection.

Thursday

Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from May 8-14.

Tartan Junior Olympics Volleyball Team Seeks Support for Florida Trip

The girls are set to take on some of the nation’s best teams next month.

Crews Put Out Dryer Fire at Oakdale Nail Salon

The call came in at about 1:20 p.m. Thursday, May 16.

Friday

Tartan High School Relay for Life

The event raises money for the American Cancer Society.

Update: Gateway Trail Tunnel Reopens in Lake Elmo

Both directions of the Gateway State Trail tunnel beneath Highway 36 in Pine Springs and Lake Elmo are now open.

Longtime Oakdale resident and businessman Frank Orsello interviews local newsmakers.

Saturday

MAP: Is Your Street Up for Reconstruction This Year?

The City of Oakdale has published its list of street construction projects for 2013. Find out if your street is scheduled for construction by checking our interactive map.

A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.

Music at Your Washington County Library

“Listen at the Library” musical programs are being offered once again at the Oakdale Library.

 

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