Boston Marathon Hits Home, Teen Killed in I-94 Crash: East Metro News Roundup

Below is a collection of stories from east metro Patch sites:Oakdale, Woodbury, Stillwater and Hudson. 

Woodbury

Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open in Woodbury Next Week

The new sandwich shop is located between Cold Stone Creamery and Noodles & Company at 7455 Currell Blvd. in Woodbury.

Phony 911 Calls Prompt Legislation from Woodbury Sen. Susan Kent

The bill was Kent’s first to pass through the state Senate.

Gangnam Style MCA Testing Celebration at Woodbury Middle School (Video)

MCA testing is underway at area schools... Woodbury Middle School opted to provide tips via "Gangnam Style.”

Oakdale

Community Looks to Help Victims of Oakdale Fire

The Woodbury Dance Center, where a fifth-grader from the destroyed Oakdale townhome takes lessons, is collecting gift cards for the family.

Oakdale’s Dreamcoat Coffee to Close

The coffee shop, which operates jointly with a Salvation Army Center, will soon be shuttered.

Oakdale Moves Forward With Sign Upgrade

The existing sign at Highway 36 and Hadley Avenue will soon be electronic.

Stillwater

Blocks Away from Boston Marathon Explosions: Lake Elmo Woman Recounts 'A War Zone'

“All of a sudden I heard two huge blasts—and everything went silent," Chris Hess-Withbroe said from her Boston hotel room Monday evening. "Next thing I knew I saw people running hysterically through the streets."

The divide on how, when to lift the bridge still exists. Join the conversation in this article.

Police: Gun-Safety Instructor Fires 1911 Colt 45 Inside School Cafeteria

A 76-year-old Cottage Grove man was “very apologetic” to police about the incident saying, “you gentlemen can’t imagine the embarrassment I feel towards myself for what took place." The instructor told police "he assumed the weapon was empty."

Hudson

UPDATE: Houlton Teen Identified as Victim in Fatal Crash on I-94 in Lakeland

A 16-year-old boy from Houton, Wis., died in a crash on I-94 near Stagecoach Trail Thursday evening in Lakeland, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

The sale of the Dibbo's building to Last Man Standing LLC was finalized on April 9. Developers hope to open new craft beer pub in June.

Local businessman and philanthropist Paul Rode hopes to raise thousands of dollars for the family of Krystle Campbell, a 29-year-old restaurant manager who died as a result of Monday's attack, by gathering Tuesday night at Starrs Tavern in Hudson.