Linder's Closing and Residents vs. Hunters: East Metro News Roundup

Hudson

Another St. Croix Valley 'Biggest Loser': Rachel Frederickson

The 2007 Stillwater High grad follows in the footsteps of Hudson's Lisa Rambo. Her first appearance on the NBC-TV show is Oct. 15, the Stillwater Gazette reported.

Oakdale

Transfiguration School Raises $40,000 in Walkathon

Students on Thursday walked over to the Maplewood Nature Center, and the principal will soon spend a day on the roof.

New Oakdale Business: Kneading Power Therapeutic Massage

The company is now open at the West Oak Center in Oakdale.

Linder's Closes Garden Centers, Including Oakdale's

Linder's is closing after 100 years. It had locations at Kowalski's and Rainbow Foods.

Roseville

Venerable Linder's Garden Center is Closing

Linder's served the East Metro area, including Roseville, for more than 100 years.

Bill Malinen Lands a New Job

The former Roseville city manager resigned last May with Mayor Dan Roe saying that difference over style contributed to the parties parting of the ways.

Roseville High's Peggy Finnegan Named Teacher of the Year By Tech Educators Group

The RAHS Industrial Technology Department also received the Program of Excellence Award from the Minnesota Technology and Engineering Educators Association.

Bonnie Russ Named a Twin Cities Top Woman in Finance

Honor comes from Finance & Commerce newspaper.

Stillwater

Cruising Again, Despite Shutdown: Taylors Falls Boat Tours on St. Croix River Resume

St. Croix River Tours will operate Friday–Sunday, the final three days of the season. Kayak and canoe tours won't restart yet because they launch from National Park Service areas.

Woodbury

Residents vs. Hunters at Woodbury City Hall

Several residents outlined their issues as the city revised its hunting map.

‘Focus on Woodbury’ Photo Contest: 2013 Winners

The winners in the Woodbury Magazine contest received certificates from Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens during Wednesday night’s City Council meeting.

New Custom T-Shirt Shop to Open in Woodbury

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts is going in at Woodbury’s City Centre.