Morning message: Don't drink and drive

East Ridge High School students saw a mock crash Friday, May 24 where two people were dead, including a young child, and others were injured because a student was driving drunk after a graduation party.

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• A somber morning
• Severe consequences
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East metro transit backers band together

Teamwork was the name of the game at an inaugural meeting for east metro transit proponents last week in St. Paul.

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Changes ahead for community education

No fee increases or major changes in Community Education-run programs and classes are expected in the next year, but there will be changes to how the department is managed.

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A true Take heart Woodbury hero: Teen saves dad’s life with hands-only CPR

It’s scary enough for a bystander to witness a stranger go into cardiac arrest, let alone a son watching his father go through the ordeal.

• Jesse Galloway
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Little ones get their ‘Shots’

In the midst of all the giggles, high fives and kicks, Soccer Shots toddlers are actually learning skills they’ll keep with them for years to come.

• Soccer Shots

Police reports: Waiter slugged by customer, library uproar, garage sale gridlock, more ...

Woodbury police reports for May 7-12.

Food shelf looks to the future

Christian Cupboard has hired its new executive director.

• Kristin Kinney
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Ready for splashdown in Woodbury

Woodbury City Council made an informal decision last week to move forward with a splash pad at the Bielenberg Sports Center complex.

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Mothballs for Crosswinds? Woodbury lawmaker says so

The outlook for Crosswinds Arts and Sciences School is no more certain now than in February, when lawmakers first considered a bill for the Woodbury school.

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Capitol, flooding, veterans, disaster end session

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance.

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Purple 'pride'

Red Rock Elementary principal Andy Caflish showed off his Minnesota Vikings spirit Monday.

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VIEWPOINT: As adults, we can't underestimate the value of playtime

When we see little children at play, they are immersed in the present moment, with seemingly no distractions. In fact, if we were to call their name and they appeared to ignore us, they would contend they did not hear us. When they are playing, they enter a different world, one that involves their body, mind and spirit. How often do we enter into the moments of our lives with such total abandon?

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Viewpoint: Nurturing relationships key in caring for memory patients

Communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or another similar form of dementia can be a bit of a puzzle sometimes.

Letter to the editor: Face it: we have a gun problem in America

Bob Stephenson’s recent letter defending the National Rifle Association and attacking Carol Turnbull for supporting responsible gun safety stimulated me to take immediate action.

Nothing to ‘wine’ about

Afton Planning Commission discussed the issue, specifically farm wineries and vineyards, during its May 6 meeting.

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Motorcycle collides with vehicle on Radio Drive

A motorcyclist was conscious and alert following a crash with a vehicle on Radio Drive Thursday afternoon, according to officials.

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Osaka now open at Woodbury Lakes

Osaka, an Asian restaurant that offers Hibachi cuisine, opened last week at Woodbury Lakes. The restaurant has space in the front for diners to order quick choices, and a number of Hibachi flat grills in the back where chefs prepare the food in front of customers.

• Osaka