The City of Oakdale is located in Washington County, Minnesota. Situated in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, just a 10 minutes east of St. Pauls, and 20 minutes from Minneapolis. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 people.

Oakdale is taking vigorous steps to promote economic development to enhance the quality of life in the city and to strengthen the financial base. With a strong tax base, a solid labor force, a supply of available land zoned accordingly, and an excellent transportation system, it easy to see why Oakdale builds plenty of commerical and industrial opportunity. The Imation Corporation employs 1,500 people.

Oakdale is home to 23 parks with over 400 acres and approximately 12 miles of trails. The Oakdale Nature Center is an educational and environmental learning center with 7.5 acres of land. The annual Oakdale Summerfest is a popular community event that demonstrates the vitality of its residents.

Oakdale is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Its mix of commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational amenities create an ideal place to do business as well as to live and work. Its citizens are well known for their active citizenry and a progressive, open-minded approach to development.