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Costco, Hobby Lobby, Honor Flight: East Metro News

Also this week, Punch Pizza announced the opening date for its Woodbury location, and Stillwater's Relay for Life honors the memory of Zach Sobiech.

The following is a collection of articles from the past week posted on area Patch sites.

Woodbury

Hobby Lobby Plans to Open New Store in Woodbury

The arts and crafts store expects to open after the first of the year in Woodbury.

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Costco Ready to Open Store in Woodbury

The chain already has 2,700 card-carrying members in Woodbury,

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Punch Pizza Sets Opening Date for Woodbury

“There’s a lot of buzz in Woodbury,” says Jenny Nyquist, director for Punch Pizza. “We’re anticipating being busy.”

Stillwater

Stillwater Area School Board Approves Request to Renew, Increase Levy

If the levy is approved, the tax increase on a $250,000 home would be $14 per month, according to the Stillwater Area School District.

Stillwater Relay for Life Raises Thousands in Honor of Fighters Who Won, Lost

This year’s walk was dedicated to the memory of Zach Sobiech and his family, a teen who lost his cancer battle earlier this year.

Herberger’s Survives Gas Scare, Open for Business

The retailer has heard the rumors, but it’s doing just fine in Stillwater.

Hudson

Advanced Ticket Sales Needed to Bring 'Honor Flight' to Hudson 12 Theatre

A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Twin Cities Honor Flight program, which includes parts of Western Wisconsin. The Twin Cities Honor Flight program helps area WWII veterans visit Washington D.C. to see the memorial.

Mom Sells Kids' Art to Pay for Playground in Memory of Schaffhausen Girls

You can see artwork by Amara, Sophie and Cecilia Schaffhausen at Gallery 120 in River Falls.

Hudson Player Competes for Spot on USA Softball Team

The final 17-player team will compete in world championships in July 2014.

Oakdale

Oakdale Man Visits Jay Leno’s Cars

Al Hohenwald of Oakdale got to tour the TV host’s vast collection of autos in Burbank, CA.

Immunization Clinics for District 622 Students

The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District has a “No Shots, No School” policy.

Tartan High School’s 2013 Relay for Life in 10-and-a-Half Minutes Flat

A new video documents the event that raised money for the American Cancer Society.


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