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Family Restaurant, 'Office' Merger, Liquor Store Change: East Metro Business Roundup

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the east metro or otherwise making the news? Here's an update for the month of February.

The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Oakdale PatchWoodbury PatchStillwater PatchHudson Patch and Roseville Patch

Roseville

It's Adios to Roseville Don Pablo's; Hello Walgreens

The Mexican restaurant closed this week. Walgreens has plans for the site.

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The two groups, represented by SEIU Local 26, will decide whether to give their bargaining committees the power to call a strike, if necessary, in the lagging contract talks.

The well-known Rosevllle restaurant closed its doors this week, so what's left for Mexican food lovers? What your favorite one? Take our poll.

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Update on Roseville Wal-Mart Store

Parties working on land sale; ground-breaking still expected this spring.

Update: Twin Cities Retail Cleaning Workers Group Threatening Strike

The contract cleaning workers perform services at big-box retailers including more than a dozen Target stores in the Twin Cities area.

New Doctor Joins Roseville Chiropractic Center

This chiropractor is relocating to be closer to home.

SEIU Local 26 reports talks for contract security officers broken off but negotiations continue for office janitors.

Janitors Union Reports Reaching Tentative Agreement

SEIU Local 26 says three-year contract would give janitors pay raises, preserves full-time jobs. The janitors work in several Twin Cities including Roseville.

A Free $25 Woos Them to This Annual Meeting

Some 1,400 members and guests took advantage of special promotion.

Oakdale

New Business Takes Over Old Tooterville Location in Bergen Plaza

Little Inspirations Child Center will be moving into the old Tooterville building in Bergen Plaza.

City Approves Holiday Gas Station Expansion

Holiday Gas Station at 3344 Hadley Avenue North will be expanding its building.

First Student-Run Postal Credit Union in Minnesota Opens at Tartan High School

Students at Tartan High School will be running a Postal Credit Union branch out of their school store. The new branch's ribbon cutting was held Wednesday morning.

New Business Spotlight: 'Premier Center' Opens First Location in Minnesota

Little Minds Learning Center will open its first Minnesota location in Oakdale.

Student Business Wraps Up with Surprising Results

Tartan High School students who launched a business last fall with the help of a local restaurant just completed their project with positive results.

Senators Chuck Wiger and Susan Kent recently introduced legislation that is aimed at furthering economic development in Oakdale.

Woodbury

Bielenberg Gardens, a mixed-use development, is planned at the southwest corner of Radio Drive and Bailey Road.

Vinnie’s Family Restaurant to Open Wednesday in Woodbury

The restaurant will occupy the former Tinucci’s space at the Eagle Valley Marketplace.

‘Full-Scale Restaurant’ Under Consideration for Bielenberg Expansion: Woodbury Council Preview

The Woodbury City Council workshop is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at City Hall.

Cheers Pablo Now Open in Woodbury

The art studio, which also serves food, beer and wine, is located at 8362 Tamarack Village.

Community Development Director Dwight Picha provided the Woodbury City Council with the latest news this week.

Report: Million-Dollar Homes Planned at Woodbury Development

The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday is expected to examine plans for Autumn Ridge, located at the southwest corner of Military Road and Radio Drive.

Million-Dollar Homes in Woodbury? Sure. But ‘Who Knows How Crazy Somebody Wants to Go’

The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday approved several measures that move the Autumn Ridge development forward.

What Should Go Here? Former Angel2Diva Space in Woodbury

The “bling boutique” moved to Stillwater in November 2012.

Best Place to Get Your Car Washed in Woodbury: Readers React

It looks like Woodbury drivers might be able to squeeze in a car wash today before the next round of snow and cold. Do you agree with our Facebook fans? Let us know in the comments section below.

Woodbury’s Woodwinds Again Named a Top 100 Hospital in U.S.

The Woodbury health facility also earned a 2013 Everest Award.

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Stillwater

Harlem Shake at Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque Pirate Bar in Stillwater (VIDEO)

This is last-minute notice, but if you’re looking to partake in a growing Internet phenomenon, Smalley’s Caribbean Barbeque is looking make a Harlem Shake video tonight at 10 p.m.

Survey: Stillwater Residents Want a New Event to Replace Lumberjack Days

Community Development Director Bill Turnblad told the City Council on Tuesday that 66 percent of the people surveyed by Readex are in favor of a new community event to replace the now defunct Lumberjack Days.

What Should Stillwater’s Lumberjack Days Replacement Look Like?

What would you like a replacement to Lumberjack Days look like? Check out the results of the ReadEx Community Events survey and share your ideas in the comment section below.

Chicago Dogs will Open for the Season April 1

Chicago Dogs 7th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest in downtown Stillwater will be held Thursday, July 18. Registration will begin July 1.

Ribbon Cutting: Chamber Celebrates "Mathnasium of Stillwater" Grand Opening

Specialized tutoring service expands and opens new location in Oak Park Heights.

City Council: Staff Proposes $250K TIF Incentive for Vista Tek to Relocate in Stillwater

Stillwater city staff believe Vista Tek would be a positive addition to the city and a great fit for the vacant UFE facility on Greeley Street.

Stillwater Coaxes Vista Tek to Town with a $250K TIF Loan

The TIF funds would be used for down payment, renovations and to help offset the cost of moving the business, Managing Director of Vista Tek Dan Mishek said.

RIN TIN TIN Will be at Fourth Annual Stillwater Home and Garden Show

The Stillwater Home and Garden Show is free to the public and will take place on Saturday, March 23 at Rutherford Elementary School from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Walmart to Serve Five-Day Liquor License Suspension March 4-8

The Oak Park Heights City Council last week suspended Walmart's liquor license for five days and imposed a $1,000 civil fine for selling alcohol to a minor for the second time in less than two years. The suspension will be served March 4-8.

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Tourism Creates $8.8 Million for Local Economy

A report conducted by Michigan State University says 273,729 people visited the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in 2011, and spent about $8.8 million in the surrounding communities. That spending supported 137 jobs in the area.

Office Depot Announces Deal to Buy OfficeMax

The merger is expected to close by the end of the calendar year 2013, OfficeMax CEO and President Ravi Saligram wrote in an email to MaxPerks members. Until then, OfficeMax and Office Depot will remain separate companies.

Minnesota Brewers Call on Lawmakers to 'Save the Growler'

Growlers have become a popular way to drink local craft brews—and those 64-ounce containers are key to the success of small businesses like Stillwater's Lift Bridge Brewing Co. But if their growth continues, growlers may be a thing of the past.

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Hudson

Northland Liquors Becomes Setter's Liquor

Randy Morrissette II has managed the Northland Liquors store in the Plaza 94 Shopping Center for the past 11 years. On Tuesday, he began a new adventure by opening it as Setter's Liquor.

Sport Clips Preparing to Open Hudson Location

Store construction was completed last week, products and supplies are being set up this week at the Sport Clips franchise set to open in Hudson on March 1.

Municipal Judge Finds Left of Center Managers Guilty in Drug Paraphernalia Case; Defense Planning to Appeal

The City of Hudson has won the first round of legal action in its drug paraphernalia case against two Left of Center managers, but the defense attorney said he plans to file an appeal to have the case decided in St. Croix County Circuit Court.



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