Roasted Tilapia with Corn and Penne

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Kairi Sane has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Grilled Tilapia with Nettles and Polenta

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Adam Cole has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

City Of Oakdale: Message From Police Chief Bill Sullivan

To the Residents of Oakdale: I have had the honor of serving as Oakdale's police chief since January 1988 and I will now be retiring at ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Caring For Trees In Dry Weather

As of July 1 2021, approximately 80% of Minnesota is experiencing at least a moderate drought. Severe drought conditions are prevalent i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Managing Japanese Beetle Feeding

Starting in June, Japanese beetles have made an unwelcome return to Minnesota gardens. These gleaming copper and green beetles have been ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Annual Flowers For Pollinators

Annual flowers can provide great garden and container interest with their ongoing blossoms and diverse forms and foliage.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Oakdale Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Washington County is lower than the Minnesota average.

City Of Oakdale: Turn Lane On Hadley Near 10th To Be Closed July 8

The northern third of the turn lane from southbound Hadley to eastbound 10th St. will be closed starting the afternoon of Thursday, July ...

University Of Minnesota Extension The Value Of A County Fair

County fairs are a Minnesota summer experience with a long history. But Patrick Erickson, carnival superintendent with the Beltrami Coun ...

University Of Minnesota Extension New Information And Resources From Agricultural Business Management Team

Visit Extension's agricultural business management news blog for important information on applying for Paycheck Protection Program loan ...

FAFSA Completions Down In MN: How Oakdale Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Oakdale area high schools.

University Of Minnesota Extension Looking For Lawns

Do you live in the Twin Cities area and have a lawn that you manage or mow? We are looking for lawns to study as part of the Minneapolis ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Hot Weather Fertilizer Tips For Your Yard And Garden

We've received quite a few questions about best practices for fertilizer applications during hot weather, so here is a set of guidelines ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Edible Gardens For People And Pollinators

If you're like most gardeners, you want to use your land as efficiently as possible, while growing plants you love and want to eat and t ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Drought Management For Minnesota Beef Producers

Pastures and hayfields are not in good shape, and they are getting worse by the day. At this point, it is a good idea for beef cattle op ...

Oakdale Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Take The City Of Oakdale Community Connection Survey

This survey includes 20 questions and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

University Of Minnesota Extension How Is The Hot Weather Affecting Plant Diseases?

You don't have to be a climatologist to know that this gardening season has been a wild weather ride. The National Weather Service's Cli ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 10 Tips On Managing Drought Stressed Horse Pastures

Recent dry weather has raised questions about how to manage horse pastures during drought. These 10 tips for managing drought-stressed c ...

Washington County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Oakdale area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Summerfest Medallion Found In Oakdale

Clues with explanations are posted on the Medallion Hunt page.

No Farmers Market In City of Oakdale On June 23

The Oakdale Farmers Market will resume on June 30.

Bark Park Will Be Closed On Thursday Morning For Maintenance

The park is expected to re-open in the afternoon.

Summerfest Medallion Hunt Begins On June 21 In City Of Oakdale

A new clue will be posted each morning at 8am, five clues total, until the medallion is found.

Outdoor Morning Yoga Continues At Lake Elmo Park Reserve

The program is open to all levels, every Tuesday through Aug. 31 at the North Picnic Pavilion.

University Of Minnesota Extension Important Lessons From Pollinators

There is much to celebrate about pollinators. Pollinators are responsible for roughly one out of every three bites of food we eat, being ...

Work On County Road 10 In Oakdale Begins On June 21

Work is expected to be complete in early August.

Summerfest Medallion Hunt Begins Today In Oakdale!

A new clue will be posted each morning at 8am, five clues total, until the medallion is found.

University Of Minnesota Extension Allow Some Browning In Lawns To Conserve Water

In Minnesota, we can usually rely on rain to provide adequate moisture for lawns. But the past couple of weeks have brought record-break ...

Work On Hadley Avenue In Oakdale To Begin On June 22

The northbound lane will be closed Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25. Detour routes will be posted.

Oakdale Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up nearby.

University Of Minnesota Extension Generations Keep Giving In Memory Of Mary And Jim Page

Many remember Mary Page (1934-2013) for being the mayor of Olivia, a University of Minnesota Regent and a voice for rural Minnesota. Des ...

Please Conserve Water In Oakdale

To make sure that our water supply can keep up with water-related needs for cooking, laundry, showers, fire suppression, and more.

Oakdale Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices have increased dramatically in the Oakdale area since the pandemic began.

University Of Minnesota Extension PlayCleanGo Awareness Week

You might be a pro at outdoor recreation, but are you using PlayCleanGo tips to stop the spread of invasive species? As flowers and othe ...

University Of Minnesota Extension How A Heatwave Affects Garden Pests

While Minnesota barrels through its first heatwave of 2021, many are counting on their hoses, sprinklers and watering cans to keep their ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Master Naturalist Spotlight: Joel Dunette

The 2020 Minnesota Master Naturalist report was released in May, featuring data and impacts from the University of Minnesota Extension p ...

Odd/Even Watering Schedule In Oakdale

Even numbered addresses can water on even numbered calendar days and odd numbered addresses can water on odd numbered calendar days.

Unemployment Improves In Oakdale Area: Feds

Washington County's unemployment rate is lower than the Minnesota average.

Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Oakdale Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.