Saturday, May 4, 2013
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Below is a collection of the top news articles from our East Metro Twin Cities sites including Hudson, Stillwater, Oakdale and Woodbury. Photos: Woodbury High School Puts on 'Our Town' Performances of the classic play begin Thursday, May 2. Complaint Leveled Against Woodbury High School Baseball Coach Because of state data practices law, school officials were unable to elaborate on the situation, but the district did take administrative action. Update: ‘Total Loss’ in Woodbury Duplex Fire The fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the 10000 block of Kingsfield Lane. Scenes of Spring in Woodbury Local photographer Kelly Anne Grundhauser caught these images of folks enjoying the nice weather over the weekend. Tran Found …
Friday, May 3, 2013
The man accused of killing 9-year-old Devin Aryal in a February shooting has been found incompetent to stand trial.
Nhan Tran, the man accused of killing Oakdale 9-year-old Devin Aryal in an apparent random shooting in February, has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to Minnesota Public Radio. Tran on Feb. 11 allegedly began shooting at vehicles on Seventh Street near Hadley Avenue. Bullets struck three people, fatally wounding 9-year-old Devin and wounding his mother, Melissa Aryal, and another woman. From the MPR piece: A psychological examination by requested Tran's attorney found him incompetent to stand trial in March. A psychological exam requested by prosecutors had "equivocal" findings, according to Washington Co. Attorney Pete Orput. The report was filed in court this morning. Read the MPR Story When officers arrested Tran they …
Friday, April 19, 2013
The event was held at Duke's Pizza Pub & Grill on April 13.
Duke's Pizza Pub & Grill on April 13 held a fundraiser to benefit the family of 9-year-old Oakdale shooting victim Devin Aryal. Devin, a fourth-grader at Oakdale Elementary School, was fatally shot Feb. 11 in what police called a random shooting near Fourth Street and Hale Avenue. The fundraiser featured an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet for a $10 donation, door prizes and silent auction. KSTP covered the event. RELATED:
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Below is a collection of stories from east metro Patch sites: Oakdale, Woodbury, Stillwater and Hudson. Duke's Pizza to Host Benefit for 9-Year-Old Oakdale Shooting Victim Duke's will offer an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet for a $10 donation, door prizes and a silent auction on Saturday, April 13. Spring Snowstorm Hits Oakdale Public Works crews planned to send out the full fleet at 10 a.m. and have roads cleared by the afternoon. Despite Closures Elsewhere, Caribou Coffee ‘Full Speed Ahead’ With Plans to Build in Oakdale Before the snow hit, groundbreaking was to happen soon, according to a company spokeswoman. Woodbury Schedules Dome Deflation at Bielenberg Sports Center The city is gearing up for construction on the new Bielenberg Sports…
Friday, April 12, 2013
Duke's will offer an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet for a $10 donation, door prizes and a silent auction on Saturday, April 13.
Duke's Pizza Pub & Grill is hosting a fundraiser Saturday to benefit the family of 9-year-old Oakdale shooting victim Devin Aryal, according to a Facebook post published by the City of Oakdale, MN Local Government. Devin, a fourth-grader at Oakdale Elementary School, was fatally shot in what police call a random shooting on Feb. 11 near Fourth Street and Hale Avenue. According to the post, the fundraiser event will take place from 2-6 p.m. at Duke's. An all-you-can-eat pizza buffet will be available for a $10 donation, door prizes will be given away and silent auction items will be up for bid. Bidding ends at 5:30 p.m. RELATED:
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A mental evaluation performed last month found Nhan Tran, the man accused of gunning down 9-year-old Devin Aryal, unfit to participate in his own legal defense. Prosecutors are seeking a second opinion.
An emotional scene unfolded Monday as accused gunman Nhan L. Tran made an appearance in Washington County District Court for a brief hearing releasing results from a court-ordered mental evaluation. Tran, 34, whom doctors deemed "unfit to participate in his own legal defense" and unable to determine right from wrong, is charged with multiple felonies, including murder, after he was arrested the night of Feb. 11 in Oakdale. According to police records and court reports, it's believed Tran opened fire on a busy road outside of his Oakdale home, firing at random motorists. One person, fourth-grader Devin Aryal, was killed when a bullet struck him in the head. Devin's mother, Missy, was in court Monday, along with Tran's family. Both sides …
Monday, March 4, 2013
A benefit for the family of Devin Aryal will be held on Saturday, April 13. Event organizers are seeking donations for the silent auction and raffle items.
Community members are throwing a benefit for Devin Aryal and they are asking for some help. The benefit will be in memory of Devin Aryal, a 9-year-old Oakdale boy who was fatally shot in what police call a random shooting on Feb. 11. Devin, who was a fourth-grader at Oakdale Elementary, was riding in the backseat of his mother's vehicle on the way home from day care. The benefit will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Dukes Pizza Pub & Grill. There will be a silent auction (last call for silent auction at 5:30 p.m.), a raffle and door prizes. A $10 donation will get attendees the All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet at Dukes. Attendees are also asked to wear the color green in honor of Devin's favorite color. Benefit organizer Tina …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Pinz will be donating money to the family of Devin Aryal, a 9-year-old boy who died in a shooting incident on Feb. 11.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Devin Joseph Aryal was a victim of a shooting that occurred in Oakdale on Feb. 11, 2013.
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Sunday, February 17
A funeral service will be held for Devin Joseph Aryal on Monday, Feb. 18. Aryal, 9, died in a shooting that occurred on Feb. 11. He is survived by his beloved parents, Melissa and Dibakar; sister, Savannah La Venture; brother, Dibyam; step-mother, Mamata Aryal; grandparents, Ram Prasad Aryal, Sabitri Aryal and Steven and Debra La Venture; uncles, Dinesh Aryal, Sunil Adhikari and Jarvis La Venture; aunts, Reema Aryal and Deepa Adhikari; cousins, Aashutosh Aryal and Sambrit Adhikari; great-grandma, Beverly Huesmann; godparents, Angela and Ty Koga; special friend, Pamela Reilly; dog, Niko; many more loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Guardian Angels …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Pinz will be donating money to the family of Devin Aryal, a 9-year-old boy who died in a shooting incident on Feb. 11.
The community is rallying together since a shooting injured two women and killed a 9-year-old boy on Feb. 11. Now a local business has also stepped up to give back. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Pinz will be donating 20 percent of all of its food and beverage sales to the family of Devin Aryal, a fourth grade Oakdale Elementary student who died from a gunshot wound in the Feb. 11 incident. In addition, Oakdale Elementary students will also receive free bowling, free admittance to the Lazer Maze and a $10 arcade card from 4-8 p.m. on Feb. 19. "We wanted to give something," said General Manager Amy Rowlinson. "I can't imagine being a mother and going through that." The community held a vigil for Devin at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Feb. 12…
Kris Janisch
8:55 am on Saturday, May 4, 2013
Agreed. Thanks Ralph! more ›