Community Corner
Playtime, Miracle, Summer Celebrations: East Metro News Roundup
Looking back at the news of the week from area Patch sites.
Hudson
Heroin Abuse Forum Set for July 18
According to the Hudson Police Department, there have been close to a dozen deaths from heroin and other drug overdoses in the Hudson area and in St. Croix County in the last two years. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
St. Croix RiverFest: Party with a Purpose
Paddling will begin at Hudson Lakefront Park with a stop at YMCA Camp St. Croix and ending at Troy Beach.
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Oakdale
Turnaround at Tanner’s Lake and Tartan Crossing? That's Idea Behind Oakdale TIF Plan
Tax-increment financing captures redevelopment revenue.
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Oakdale Update: Concert Series, New Business, Rep. JoAnn Ward
Longtime Oakdale resident and businessman Frank Orsello interviews local newsmakers.
Talent Show, Exhibitor Info: Washington County Fair Update
The fair is set for July 31 through Aug. 4.
Woodbury
New Life Academy graduate Mark Mann, who grew up in Woodbury, has a decidedly positive outlook on life despite having both his legs amputated below the knee. His family is helping him raise money for prosthetic limbs.
New ‘Purposeful Play’ Area Coming to Woodbury Library
The “Smart Play Spot,” expected to cost about $45,000, will be installed at the R.H. Stafford Branch this September.
A post on the Woodbury Patch announcement board drew 14 comments about this turtle.
Stillwater
Stillwater Fourth of July Fireworks Finale
Video of Stillwater’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show shot from Pioneer Park.
Stillwater will Seek Proposals for Summer Event to Replace Lumberjack Days
With the hopes of a community-wide event returning to downtown Stillwater next summer, the City Council on Tuesday night directed staff to draft a general request for proposals for a new event.
Army Corps to Begin Lowell Park Levee Project this Week
“Things will be pretty busy in the Lowell Park area this summer and fall,” Stillwater Public Works Director Shawn Sanders said.
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