Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The joint enterprise wasn’t making enough money, according to a Salvation Army spokesperson.
The Salvation Army closed both its Oakdale boutique and Dreamcoat Coffee last month. “It just wasn’t able to make enough money to run, even break even,” said Annette Bauer, Salvation Army spokeswoman. Both Dreamcoat and the Salvation Army boutique, the first of its kind in the area, closed April 20. Related: Oakdale’s Dreamcoat Coffee to Close “We had lovely, very loyal core group of people,” Bauer said. The hope was that higher-end items would be donated at the boutique, helping sustain both entities, Bauer said. “It just wasn’t working for us,” she said. Bauer did laud the Carlsons for their work at Dreamcoat and the “hard work, ingenuity and creativity” of those involved with the joint enterprise. The coffee shop opened in late 2010, …
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Once a month Patch recaps business news from the area.
Below is a collection of articles that appeared on area Patch sites: Woodbury, Stillwater, Hudson, Wis., and Oakdale. Patio Time in Woodbury If you know of a patio that’s open, or will be soon, tell us about it in the comments section, and be sure to mention your favorite spot in town. Unique Process to be Used to Add Second Story to Woodbury Schneiderman’s Furniture The Woodbury City Council recently approved the plans. Starbucks Plans, Dickey’s Fire, Library vs. Jail Bookings: Editor’s Notebook Here are a few items that came across my desk lately. Torrid Clothing Store Now Open in Woodbury The store is located in Tamarack Village. Chuck E. Cheese Plans to Come to Woodbury It’s part of the next wave of development at the Commerce Hill …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Swimmers have reported having diarrhea after being in the pond, according to a Washington County news release.
Recent illnesses among swimmers has prompted the closure of the pond at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Washington County announced Thursday, July 26. The pond will be closed for at least a day to allow for treatment for a “potential protozoan,” according to the release. It hasn’t yet been determined if swimmers who experienced diarrhea picked up the bug while swimming in the pond, but county officials have opted to “super chlorinate” the pond to eradicate the bug, if it is in the water. “Park visitor safety is our main concern,” John Elholm, parks director, said in the release. None of the cases have required hospitalization for the swimmers. “Two people with laboratory confirmed cases of Cryptosporidium (crypto) reported swimming at the Lake…
Kate42
8:35 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012
I agree!!! Total cesspool! Will never let my kids swim there! Went there a few years ago and had a similar experience! Plus some nasty rude people! more ›