Three New Businesses, Salon 'Cuts Cuz Cares', Person of the Year Nominations: Week in Review

In case you missed it, here are some highlights of Oakdale news that occurred between Monday, Dec. 3, and Friday, Dec. 7. 

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Monday

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the east metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s an update for the month of November.

Sold! What $195K Buys You in Oakdale and More

Oakdale Patch reports recent home sale prices in and around Oakdale.

The 2012 Holiday Book List

Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Tuesday

New liquor store owners opened their first business in Oakdale in October.

Nominate Oakdale Patch's 2012 'Person of the Year'

Who deserves to be recognized as Oakdale Patch's person of the year? If you know someone who made Oakdale a better place over the last year, nominate him or her.

Patch Pro: Figuring Out Family Conflicts

Ask this week's experts questions about family conflicts.

Wednesday

Oakdale Gets 'Sweeter' With New Cake and Pastry Shop

White Lace Cakes, a French patisserie and cake parlour, opened up in Oakdale.

Craigslist: The Best of Oakdale — Dec. 5

What's selling on the web in Oakdale?

North High School Honored for Its Production 'Hello Dolly!'

North High School was honored by The SpotLight Musical Theatre Program.

Where to Get a Christmas Tree in Oakdale

How to pick out the best tree for your home, preference and price point.

Parent's Talk: Minneapolis Child Shooting Brings Up Questions

Child safety, supervision, guns in the household are all topics in the death of a Minneapolis 2-year-old boy shot by his 4-year-old sibling.

Thursday

Tenacity Fitness in Oakdale will be hosting its charity event "Treasures at Tenacity: A Holiday Boutique, Wellness Fair & Glamorous Garage Sale" to benefit Charities Challenge.

Oakdale Salon's 'Free Haircuts' Program Evolves Over the Years

The salon's program called "Cutting Cuz We Care" offers free haircuts to local families in need of a little help.

Oakdale Resident Makes 'Volunteer Hall of Fame'

Dan Rude was honored on Nov. 8.

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Friday

Business Profile: Full-Service Car Shop Opens in Oakdale

Total Car Care moved to Oakdale earlier this fall.

North High School Invites Community to Musical Spectacle

North High School will put on its annual Festival Choir Concert.

Presenting the Tailgate Book Club

Make the most of pre-game time and halftime by reading and talking about these great books!

Interactive Map: Plot Your Favorite Holiday Light Displays in the East Metro

Where are the best holiday light displays in the east metro? Plot your favorite homes, neighborhoods and streets to take in holiday lights on our interactive map. Please upload photos or videos to this post, too.

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