Week in Review: May 22 Edition

In case you missed something, here's what made news in Oakdale this past week:

• Last Monday, Law Enforcement Memorial Day was commemorated with a ceremony at the historic courthouse in Stillwater. 
• City administrator Craig Waldron said a community center is not a viable option for the Oakdale Mall site in an interview with Oakdale Patch. 
• Oakdale’s state legislators both said they had some concerns with a proposal for a new Vikings stadium in Arden Hills. 
• The Oakdale Environmental Management Commission is planning to promote the availability of water-saving aerators and spray valves at discounted rates to businesses, however they want to look into giving away the aerators for free. 
• Oakdale’s Parks and Recreation Department has a new hand-painted van for its In the Streets program, which takes recreation programs into neighborhoods. 
• A groundbreaking for the new McDonald’s restaurant near was held Wednesday. 
• Priest Bill Martin is leaving Guardian Angels Church for a parish in Richfield. 
• This week’s Oakdale Patch Whiz Kid is doing everything he can to prepare for a career as a politician.
• A black bear was seen in Oakdale Friday morning. Officials say it is probably the same one that was killed later Friday near Interstate 494/694. 
• Tartan High School’s Relay for Life was Friday through Saturday. See photos here and video here.  
• In sports: Tartan High School started a trap shooting team this year.  Tartan’s boys golf team won a conference triangular. Tartan's JV boys track team took second place in a conference meet.
• Coming up: will have an art unveiling Monday, May 23.