Brew Pub, Bridge Schedule, Fighting Cancer: East Metro Roundup

A short recap of last week's headlines from across the East Metro Patch sites: 

Stillwater

Group Plans to Petition Coast Guard to Change Lift Bridge Schedule

The proposal, which will find its way to the City Council for discussion later this month, would temporarily change the number of lifts from 21 to 16 during the week. No changes would be made to the lift schedule on weekends or holidays.

Stillwater's South Hill Community Garden is Up and Growing

This summer’s newest event in the valley, Rockin’ Ribs on the River, is set to kick off on Saturday, June 15 at Lakeside Park in Bayport.

Stillwater Chamber Announces Headliners for Rockin’ Ribs on the River

This summer’s newest event in the valley, Rockin’ Ribs on the River, is set to kick off on Saturday, June 15 at Lakeside Park in Bayport.

Woodbury

The new McDonald's is part of the latest round of development at the so-called Commerce Hill site near SuperTarget.

Kickoff: 2013 Relay for Life in Woodbury

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Snapshot: New Dynasty Buffet in Woodbury

The restaurant, at 8340 City Centre Drive, was previously the Atlantic Buffet and the Teppanyaki Buffet.

Oakdale

MnDOT Announces 75-Day Closure of Highway 36

Access to English Street from Highway 36 closes seven days prior to full closure.

Tartan Softball Wins Tournament

The Tartan Area Traveling Fastpitch 12U Black team took first place in the Harding Area Rookies Tournament on Sunday.

Build Your Own Lawn Games in Oakdale

The event is set for June 10.

Hudson

Craft Beer Pub Going in at Old Dibbo's Spot

The new pub is associated with Specialty Beverage of Wisconsin. 

Hudson Varsity Lacrosse Earns Multiple 2013 Honors

Hudson Raider Varsity lacrosse earned honors for eight different players and a coach from the Minnesota Boys Scholastic Lacrosse Association (MBSLA) for the 2013 season.

Trinity Breaks Ground on New $1.3 Million Expansion in Hudson

Trinity Church and Academy in Hudson held a groundbreaking celebration last week for an expansion that will add a second level to the school for the upcoming school year.