Oakdale announces summer events, police unveil new patch design
The Oakdale City Council highlighted several upcoming community events and initiatives during its Monday meeting, including a redesigned police uniform patch inspired by changes to Minnesota's state symbols.
The council announced a series of events designed to engage residents across different age groups and interests. The Oakdale Farmers Market will continue its weekly operations on Wednesdays from 2 PM to 6 PM in the City Hall parking lot, with organizers offering a weekly vendor basket giveaway to draw visitors.
The Oakdale Fire and Police Departments are partnering to host a senior safety seminar on July 17 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at City Hall. The event targets residents aged 55 and older and will provide essential safety information and recommendations tailored to their needs.
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for July 18 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Discovery Center. The council encouraged residents interested in donating to sign up in advance online at redcrossblood.org.
In other business, the Oakdale Police Department unveiled a redesigned uniform patch. The new design was prompted by recent changes to Minnesota's state flag and seal. A committee developed the patch to feature the city's historic Oak tree, a subdued U.S. flag, and stars that commemorate the original 1968 patch design. The redesign maintains a connection to the department's history while adapting to the state's updated symbols.
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[0:05] [Music] Welcome back to the Monday Morning Minute
for July 14. Let's get 60 seconds on the clock and
[0:09] get started. Stop by the Oakdale Farmers Market
this Wednesday from 2 to 6 PM. in the City Hall
[0:14] parking lot. While there, you can enter to win
the weekly vendor basket of goodies. We hope to
[0:18] see you there. Oakdale Fire and Police Departments
will host a senior safety seminar this Thursday,
[0:24] July 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at City Hall to
provide retirees with safety information and
[0:30] recommendations. In today's ever changing world,
it's important for our residents ages 55 and up to
[0:35] remain informed about current trends and safety
issues. A Red Cross blood drive will be held at
[0:40] the Discovery Center this Friday, July 18, from 9
AM to 3 PM. You can sign up on redcrossblood.org.
[0:47] Finally, this week, our Oakdale
Police Department reveals a new
[0:50] redesigned uniform patch. Following the
state of Minnesota flag and seal changes,
[0:54] a committee was formed to redesign our Police
patch with a simple yet classic design to
[0:58] represent our community. The new patch design
includes Oakdale's historic Oak tree affixed in
[1:03] front of a subdued United States flag along with
stars on each side to pay tribute to the first
[1:07] Oakdale PD patch created in 1968. That's it. I'm
out of time. Have a great week, Oakdale. [Music]
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Senior Safety Seminar by Oakdale Fire and Police Departments
Red Cross Blood Drive in Oakdale
Oakdale Police Department Uniform Patch Redesign
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