Oakdale

When friends and acquaintances of Francis Ivory — better known as Fran — think back to their memories of him, they all say the same thing: he was a gentleman.  

Four properties recognized for landscaping achievements

Acorn Awards were once again distributed in Oakdale to the most beautifully landscaped properties in the city. 

For the past several years, Oakdale has moved its Fourth of July fireworks up a weekend, celebrating the nation and city during its annual Summerfest. This year the pyrotechnic display was fired off on June 23.

Two microbiologists from St. Paul, who work at Pace Analytical in Oakdale, were rewarded June 21 after sneaking out of the building on their lunch breaks throughout the week to look for the 2018 Summerfest medallion. 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be renovating a major interchange in 2019 and 2020, affecting east metro commuters and area residents alike. 

Oakdale council denies massage parlor license application

The Oakdale Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:15 a.m., June 18, at the Titan’s Sports Saloon. No injuries have been reported as a result of the shooting.

Aundrea Kinney photos/Review • “Twin Cities Live,” an entertainment television show produced by KSTP-TV, aired live from Neumann’s Bar & Grill on June 21.

On June 21, the first official day of summer, Oakdale kicked off its Summerfest celebration with the Ted Bearth Grande Parade, which made its way down 15th Street from Transfiguration Church to City Hall.