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Woodbury Eats, Pet Place in Oakdale, One Historic Vote: East Metro Rewind
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Some of this week's top stories include:
Eric Richard Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Stemming from Downtown Bar Fight
Eric Richard pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault charges Friday morning in relation to the death of Adam McCloud after an altercation last year at a bar in downtown Stillwater.
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Photos: Barn Fire in Grant
Firefighters were called to a barn fire Thursday evening in the 9700 block of 60th Street North in Grant.
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Legislation to allow gay marriage in the state cleared its final hurdle Monday, May 13. With Gov. Mark Dayton expected to sign the bill as soon as tomorrow, Minnesota will become the 12th state in the country to allow same-sex couples to marry.
Hudson Common Council to Hear Backyard Chicken Proposal
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Rockin' the River for Zach is Saturday at Lakefront Park in Hudson
There will be a concert benefiting Zach Sobiech's Osteosarcoma Research Fund Saturday, May 18 at the _Lakefront Park_ band shell in Hudson.
UPDATE: Body Found in River Identified as Missing Baldwin Man
The body of a man found Tuesday in the St. Croix River has been identified as Donald D. Marklowitz Jr., 54, according to a Washington County Sheriff's Office news release. He was last seen in Hudson on April 1.
Hudson School District's Director of Student Services Resigns
Cory McIntyre is the third Hudson School District administrator this school year to leave the Hudson School District for another job.
WoodburyWoodbury Punch Pizza Update: Opening Date Pushed Back
The new pizza shop is going in at Woodbury’s City Centre.
New Restaurant at Bielenberg: Woodbury Council Gets First Look
The restaurant is part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion project.
Woodbury Council Makes Informal Decision on Splash Pad
The water feature has been considered as part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion plans.
Oakdale
The joint enterprise wasn’t making enough money, according to a Salvation Army spokesperson.
Great River Pet Center Now Open in Oakdale
It opened April 8 at the former Silver Lake Kennel location.
Gov. Mark Dayton's office announced a signing ceremony set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14
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