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All the Buzzing: Cicadas Came Late this Year
A University of Minnesota entomologist wrote a blog post about the insects in response to the questions he's been getting about their high-pitched "powerline hum" sound.

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A University of Minnesota entomologist wrote a blog post about the insects in response to the questions he's been getting about their high-pitched "powerline hum" sound.

The right tackle will be on hand for the elementary school’s fundraiser.
The North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District posted a video about the first day of school for 2013-14.
The new Hall of Famers will be introduced at the Woodbury High School stadium at 6:45 p.m., before the homecoming game against Forest Lake.
The event was held Friday, Sept. 6, at Ojibway Park in Woodbury.
“This is an exciting time for HealthEast,” says Tom Schmitt, Senior VP – ACO, Clinics & Outpatient Services. “We have been warmly embraced by the Woodbury community and look forward to growing with them.”
Also this week, ESPN2 will air a Stillwater football game and a new jewelry store is open in Oakdale.
While juries hold incredible power they only do so for a very short period of time. Accordingly, they are far less likely to abuse that power trying to advance political agendas or punishing their political rivals.
Here's a list of police and fire posts from east metro Patch sites this week.
The R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury was closed on Sundays over the summer.
Here's a list of police and fire posts from east metro Patch sites this week.
Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Aug. 27 through Sept. 2.
Police responded following a road-rage complaint on Aug. 27.
Also this week, ESPN2 will air a Stillwater football game and a new jewelry store is open in Oakdale.
A daily look around the community from Oakdale Patch.
Once again, Paul Rode and friends will be waving their flags from the Stagecoach Trail overpass for 24 hours straight on Sept. 11. Fire trucks are expected to drive under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m. sharp.
Ten things to know before heading out to the annual showcase of model homes in the Twin Cities.