Country Messenger 04.12.23

Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

NEWS: Springtime means temporary road, trail closures. PAGE 7

Future plans for Kelley Farms come into focus

BY NEALY CORCORAN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Future plans for Kelley Land and Cattle Company (also known as Kelley Farms) will consist of two separate projects and several phases of transition.

The property, located along Manning Avenue in May Township, currently contains 2,443 acres. Kelley Farms is one of the largest tracts of undeveloped land in single ownership in the metro region.

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) intends to purchase approximately 1,820 acres of land with funds from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. TPL plans to purchase the property from the current landowner, likely in two phases, and shortly thereafter donate it to the Department of Natural Resources to become a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) called Keystone Woods. At this time, the land area of Kelley Farm that will be designated a WMA is pending with legislation.

In separate project, Washington County is currently working with Kelley Farms to

purchase approximately 685 acres of land. The acquisition is part of the county’s master plan for Big Marine Park Reserve.

Washington County Parks Manager Alex McKinney explained, “The purpose of the county acquiring the designated property is to fulfill the criteria set forth in the Big Marine Park Reserve master plan,” said “We are at the beginning stages of purchasing the property, which will most likely occur in two to three stages.”

The anticipated

timeline is three years at minimum. Each phase will be an annual project. During Phase I, the County will acquire 240 acres. Phase II will consist of another 192 acres and during Phase III, Washington County will acquire an additional 253 acres.

Future plans include separate trail crossings to connect north of County Road 4, multiple trails for equestrian, hiking and mountain biking, an archery loop trail system, boardwalks, overlooks, group camp sites, group and equestrian camp facil-

A healthy shore is a happy lake

BY ANGIE HONG WATER EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Shoreline landscaping workshops: April 18 and May 8

As Tara Iyer reaches down to pull a weed from her lakeshore garden along Green Lake in Chisago County, a swallowtail butterfly alights on a nearby flower blossom. A gust of wind sends the blossom with its passenger fluttering gently up and down. Tara’s husband Shravan takes notice. “It’s so amazing seeing what’s here – butterflies, bees, birds – there’s so much life on our shoreline now,” he says.

Butterflies and bees have also discovered John and Joyce Wilking’s Green Lake shoreline garden. A luxurious mix of native plants, with their blossoms of purple, yellow, white and pink, are teeming with insects darting back and forth between them. “I love being able to look down from the house in the morning and see all the different pops of color from the garden,” Joyce says.

ity, primitive camping area and native vegetation buffers. No hunting will be allowed within the park.

Currently, Big Marine Park Reserve includes 204 acres that are owned and open to the public, 642 acres are owned at not open to the public.

According to Frank Tickner, deputy director of public works for Washington County, the additional 685 acres is to create low intensity use of the park, “which would bring the park to its full potential."

Mickey Carlson doesn’t have many bees or blossoms on her Kroon Lake shoreline yet – she planted in the fall and her plants were still only inches tall by summer of 2022 – but that hasn’t deterred her from hanging a, “Please excuse the weeds, we’re feeding the bees,” sign in her garden. “I like the thought of doing something that makes a difference for the environment, but I am also excited that the plants can help to reduce erosion on my steep shoreline when they get established,” she says.

In the Land of 10,000 lakes, more and more lakeshore landowners are turning toward natural solutions that combine bio-engineering with deep-rooted, native plants to stabilize the land along the water’s edge while also maintaining connected corridors of habitat for beneficial insects, fish, birds, frogs, turtles and other kinds of wildlife. These native shorelines are designed to withstand wind, waves, and ever-changing water levels and also play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity.

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City extends negotiation period with Waste Management

BY KYLE WEAVER

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Scandia is inching toward a contract with Waste Management for residential trash and recycling collection.

Following an update from interim City Administrator Anne Hurlburt last week, the Scandia City Council voted to extend by 30 days its exclusive contract negotiation period with Waste Management. The new negotiation period will end on May 9.

Hurlburt said the city’s negotiation committee had made progress in working with Waste Management. She recommended extending the

exclusive negotiation period in lieu of the city developing a request for proposals and opening the process up to other companies.

An RFP, Hurlburt said, would take considerably more time and money to develop and likely would not bring any lower-cost competitors into the mix.

“We have to face the reality that the competition may not be out there,” said councilwoman Heather Benson, who sits on the city’s negotiation committee.

Hurlburt said the committee has researched trash hauling contracts in other cities such as Bayport, Afton and Stillwa-

ter and had developed some good ideas for what to ask for in Scandia’s contract. The initial contract with Waste Management would be for seven years and would include annual inflationary increases of around $1 more per month. The contract does not include commercial or multi-family hauling service.

The city entered into a 60day exclusive negotiation period with Waste Management in January after the company bought out its lone competitor in the city, SRC Inc., late last year. The switch was accompanied by a number of missed or delayed pickups and plenty of resident complaints, even

as the company announced fee hikes over the next few years. Their service got off to a “rocky start” in the city, Hurlburt said.

Committee clarity

The city council agreed to tighten up its working relationships with its advisory committees last week after fielding a number of discussion questions from council member Steve Kronmiller.

“We’ve had issues with most of these things that are coming up,” Hurlburt said.

Among the questions raised was whether the Sister City Committee was an official city committee. The Sister City

Committee has been presented at council meetings as an official committee for some time—listed on the council agendas as such—though no official vote was ever taken to appoint the committee or its members.

Mayor Christine Maefsky said the Sister City Committee is looking toward becoming a separate non-profit organization and did not want to be held to the requirements of being a city committee, such as adhering to the state’s Open Meetings Law and city data practices policies.

Hurlburt noted that the

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Washington County is currently working with the owners of Kelley Farms to purchase approximately 685 acres of land to expand Big Marine Park Reserve.

“The property that TPL and the DNR are pursuing will become part of Minnesota’s outdoor recreation system available for dispersed, nonmotorized wildlife-based recreation such as bird watching, hiking hunting and fishing,” TPL explained in a March 10 letter to township officials.

“The purchase price will remain confidential until the sale is completed, which we hope to complete before the end of 2023,” said Bob McGillivray, a representative with TPL.

“The current landowners have owned and cared for this land for generations and have been good stewards of the land…as the time has come for them to move on, they would like to have the land remain largely natural. They do not want it broken up or developed,” said McGillivray. “We are working with them to help them achieve their goals for their land…This is a very rare opportunity to protect such a large block of high-quality habitat that will also provide water quality benefits and outstanding public recreational opportunities.”

Concerns and conditions

In February, May Township held a special meeting with officials from Washington County. The sole purpose of the meeting was to hear updates from Washington County Parks related to the expansion of Big Marine Park Reserve and discuss the county moving forward with a potential purchase of land from Kelley Farms.

During the discussion, Supervisor Steve Magner raised concerns

plans for Kelley Farms,

about increased traffic, the size of the area that would be considered park areas only and any potential costs and services related to the expansion, including fire, infrastructure and road maintenance.

In 2021 May Township amended the town code that would require Washington County to apply for a new conditional use permit to move forward with a planned maintenance facility project. This would include a conditional use permit (CUP) that includes all lands currently owned by Washington County. In the future, if the Kelley Farms land becomes available, an amendment would be applied for.

Part of the county’s project could potentially include the addition of a small building (adjacent to the existing structure) that will include restrooms, private rooms and running water. Water and sewer would need to be brought in from existing lines in the park and there could be a need to increase the size of the

parking. Sparks recommended that the county seek approvals in a CUP only when they are ready to complete a project. This would avoid confusion with public input and a potentially long lag time from a CUP approval to project completion.

Washington County commissioner Fran Miron stated that future costs would be planned for and discussed at the county level. The county will update the township as land enters into county ownership. The county will also update the CUP as improvements are needed for the park to be open to the public.

"Any concerns to roads, traffic and parking along the road for hunters as it relates to Big Marine Park Reserve, the master plan contains areas for parking and most of our parks access off county highways," said McKinney. "We’ll work with the township on any concerns they have over roads and road maintenance."

McGillivray, who was not present at the

Park Reserve in

that generate some traffic and it is not believed that a WMA will generate significantly more. And in any event, if this land becomes houses instead of a natural area, far more traffic will be generated. And that is

from these activities,” he said.

“I do not believe the WMA will result in greater hunting activity than the current use. And the DNR is willing to consider potential restrictions on hunting if

this property. "

In response to those concerns, McGillivray said that TPL has called and sent several emails to the township explaining this conservation project and offered to meet with them to answer any questions.

“About a week ago, the township took us up on this and we are currently trying to schedule such a meeting.”

the alternative if this land does not become a natural area."

McGillivray added, “It is already illegal to park on the side of these Washington County roads. There will be parking areas on the WMA for people to park in.”

Township supervisors also raised concerns about hunting being allowed in the designated WMA because of how open the land is and its proximity to people and traffic.

According to McKinney, "Washington County does not allow hunting within Big Marine Park Reserve, except as necessary for habitat management."

any safety issues should be presented.”

Another concern Magner raised during the special meeting was the miscommunication and misinformation surrounding the development of the park.

McKinney explained, “Regional parks and park reserves are governed by an extensive public process, which the local and regional residents are invited and able to provide input during the master plan process.

McGillivray added, TPL’s application for funding was part of a very public process posted on a state website and hearings were available for people to watch online."

septic utilities.

Nate Sparks, city planner for May Townhsip noted that this maintenance facility is not on the master plan nor is a future larger proposed building. This deviation from the master plan needs to be addressed and detailed in the CUP process. Any projects and/or updates also need to match what the master plan outlines for specific uses such as

special meeting with township officials, responded to those concerns by stating, “The roads that access this land are county roads, not township roads, so the roads will not be the township’s responsibility. As far as increased traffic, I do not think there will be any significant increase in traffic.

"There is a hunt club and dog trainers that use that property now

McGillivray addressed this concern by explaining, “There is already a substantial amount of hunting and firearm usage occurring on this land and there has been for years.

"There is a hunt club that has operated a shooting preserve on the land for over 50 years. There are also dog trainers using the land that discharge firearms in connection with such training. So, year-round firearm usage is prevalent on the land now and I am not aware of any issues that have arisen

"This is an extensive process with multiple opportunities for residents to participate. The master plan document shows this public process," he said. "When a purchase for inclusion into the park boundary under the approved master plan occurs, the agreement is brought forward to the county board for approval, which is in a public forum."

According to city planner Nate Sparks, “The township heard rumors of a bill pending in the legislature regarding funding of a purchase of land by the DNR and that TPL was involved. We reached out to TPL February 15, and were told that they were pursuing the purchase of

As far as future notification, McGillivray said, “My understanding is that the DNR is planning a public engagement process to help determine the vision and uses for this WMA before the land is designated as such… TPL and DNR also plan to hold a number of meetings next fall to inform citizens about this land and how it will be managed. Citizens will be able to ask questions, voice any concerns and provide input as to how this land will be managed.”

For more information about Washington County’s master plan for Big Marine Park Reserve visit www.co.washington. mn.us/DocumentCenter/ View/20550/Big-Marine-Park-Reserve-Master-Plan?bidId=

To learn more about the Top 10 Conservation Areas visit www.co.washington.mn.us/405/ Land-and-Water-Legacy-Program

For concerns about hunting in this area, contact Senator Housley at sen.karin.housley@ senate.mn

"This is a very rare opportunity to protect such a large block of high-quality habitat that will also provide water quality benefits and outstanding public recreational opportunities.”

Bob McGillivray

“The purchase price will remain confidential until the sale is completed, which we hope to complete before the end of 2023.”

Bob McGillivray

ONGOING

Scandia Monday Night AA

7 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church (South parking lot), 20971 Olinda Trail North.

Used book sale

The Friends of the Osceola Library used book sale is the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Osceola Village Hall on Chieftain Street.

APRIL 13

Storytime at Marine Community Library

10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Marine Community Library will be hosting Thursday morning stories in April and May.

All ages are welcome. No need to register.

The library is located at 121 Judd Street in Marine on St. Croix.

Seeing history through the life of Charles A. Lindbergh

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City Council of the City of Scandia, Minnesota (the “City”) will meet on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Scandia Community and Senior Center, 14727 209th Street North, at or after 7:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of a resolution amending the enabling resolution therefor (the “Enabling Resolution”) to change the governing body of the City of Scandia’s Economic Development Authority (“EDA”), created and existing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469.1081, as amended. A copy of the draft Resolution Amending the Enabling Resolution is on file and available for inspection in the office of the City Administrator.

The draft Resolution Amending the Enabling Resolution authorizes the EDA to exercise all powers granted to economic development authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities under state law, and designates that the EDA will be governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, all of whom would be members of the City Council of the City of Scandia. Upon approval of the Resolution Amending the Enabling Resolution, an initial organizational meeting of the EDA will be held at a duly noticed and scheduled later date.

All interested persons may appear and be heard at the public hearing

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Washington County Heritage Center (WCHC)

Join Prof. Chris Gehrz, a professor of history of Bethel university and author of a new biography of Charles A. Lindbergh, as he uses the life story of a particularly famous Minnesotan to shed light on important themes in the state’s history, including the frontier, religion, eugenics, isolationism, and environmental protection. Register in advance for this event. Zoom option is also available.

For more information visit www.wchsmn.org/ event/lindy

WCHC is located at 1862 South Greeley Street in Stillwater.

APRIL 15

Scandia-Marine Lions Service Project Sampler Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We

This community event is for people of all ages to do a variety of hands-

either orally or in writing, or may file written comments with the City Administrator before the hearing. Send written comments to Scandia City Hall, 14727 209th Street North, Scandia, MN 55073 or mail@ci.scandia.. mn.us by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Dated: March 31, 2023.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA

Anne Hurlburt

Interim City Administrator

Published in the Country Messenger, April 5 and April 12, 2023

Summary of Advertisement for Washington County

Requests for Proposals are being solicited until 4:00 p.m., May 5, 2023, to provide project coordination, public and agency involvement, environmental documentation, and preliminary design services for the MN 120 (Century Ave N/E County Line Rd) Reconstruction Project, for Washington County. Go to: http// www.co.washington.mn.us/bids. aspx for further details.

Published in the Country Messenger April 12, 2023

TOWN OF MAY

on service projects. The Scandia-Marine Lions are still in need of help in many roles.

Lions and community members all are welcome to volunteer.

No project is complicated and all the instructions and supplies are provided.

For more information visit scandiamarinelions.org

To sign up visit https://tinyurl.com/serviceprojectsamplerday

APRIL 17

Camera Club meeting

The St. Croix Valley Camera Club will have their March meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Chicago County Government Center in Center City, MN. The program will be “LunaPic Free Online Photo Editing" presented by our club member, Denise Gerdes. Meetings are generally the third Monday of the month..

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WASHINGTON COUNTY PARK DIVISION REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

April 27, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of May will hold a public hearing to consider a request from the Washington County Parks Division for an addition to a maintenance shop within Big Marine Park Reserve, located at 17495 Manning Trail North, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047.

The hearing will be conducted at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of May on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at the May Town Hall, 13939 Norell Avenue N., Marine on St. Croix, MN at 7:00 p.m. and will be further considered by the Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on Thursday, May 4th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the same location.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Bobbi Hummel Town Clerk

April 7, 2023

Published in the Country Messenger April 12, 2023

We welcome photographers of all interests and abilities. To find out more about the club and see upcoming meeting topics, you are invited to check out the club website: https://stcroixvalleycameraclub.com

APRIL 19

ArtReach St. Croix

At 6:30 p.m., local author Richard Leider will discuss how purposeful aging is a path to resilience and fulfillment. The event will be at The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wis. The program is free to the public. Registration is requested to attend. For more information or to access the livestream visit ArtReachStCroix. org/bigread

APRIL 20

Scandia’s Sister City First Anniversary Celebration

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm at the Scandia Community

Summary of Proceedings

Washington County Board of Commissioners

February 21, 2023

Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Karla Bigham, District 4; Michelle Clasen, District 5. Commissioner Gary Kriesel, District 3, was absent. Board Vice Chair Karwoski presided.

Commissioner Reports –Comments – Questions Commissioners reported on meetings and other events that they attended. Please see archived web streaming of the board meeting for full commissioner reports at www. co.washington.us, under “County Board.”

Community Services

Approval of the following actions:

- Resolution No. 2023-010, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Grant for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program.

- Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 14559 with Stepping Stone Emergency Housing to add funding for another year for $190,000 for a total of $380,000 with a term of February 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023, to provide services to individuals served in the Washington County hotel emergency housing program.

General Administration Approval of the following actions:

- February 7, 2023, County Board meeting minutes.

Center. Join this heart-warming event featuring an online ceremony with Mellerud, Sweden, Scandia’s Sister City.

A FIKA will follow the short ceremony with Swedish treats such as the towering Kransekake cake, Princess Torte, Krumkaka waffle cookies, and coffee, tea, and lemonade.

Free to the public and sponsored by the Scandia-Marine Lions and the city of Scandia.

All ages are welcome, and you are encouraged to wear blue and yellow to celebrate Sweden.

APRIL 22

Future Plans: A Legacy Workshop Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia, is offering a free planning, information only event from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Learn about Durable Health Care Directives, power of attorney, wills,

- Appoint Ms. Emily Stephens, Cottage Grove, to a partial first term as a Manager of the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) expiring April 30, 2024.

- Reappoint Ms. Sharon Doucette, Cottage Grove, to a second term as a Manager of the SWWD beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2026.

trusts and more. Reservations must be made by April 17. Email joan. detzler@elimscandia. org or call 651-433-2723.

APRIL 22

Birding for Beginners

Learn the basics of birding from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Willima O’Brien State Park.

In this program you will learn how to how to identify birds by size and color.

Meet outside of the visitor center by the fire pit. A 1 mile hike will be included in the program.

Registration is required due to limited supplies. Contact Elizabeth Nelson at elizabeth.a.nelson@state. mn.us or at 651-539-9486. For more information visit Minnesota State Parks and Trails Events Calendar Minnesota DNR website.

- Reappoint Mr. Michael Madigan, Woodbury, to a sixth term as a Manager of the SWWD, beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2026.

- Appoint Mr. Jonathan Pritchard to a partial term expiring June 30, 2026, as the District 4 representative on

Thanks, Amy E

ven if the weather hasn’t shown it, the calendar tells me it is spring.

There’s an old adage about hope springing eternal. There’s always hope, even in the darkest time.

That’s true for newspapers and broadcasters as the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) has been once again introduced in the U.S. Congress.

The JCPA would offer news organizations a temporary exemption from antitrust laws to allow them to negotiate together with large tech platforms including Google and Meta for compensation for use of news and information produced by journalists. A similar system is in place in Australia. European governments, Canada and the United Kingdom either already have such payment systems or are expected to soon require them.

The bipartisan act was introduced again in the senate by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, and Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, a Republican. The duo brought the bill back to the 118th Congress after nearly completing Senate approval late last year. Tech companies including Meta (formerly Facebook) oppose the measure.

Similar bills, (S. 673 and H.R. 1735), were considered for enactment in December 2022 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act but were omitted after heavy lobbying by the social media platforms. Meta threatened to remove all news from its platform, saying its users should not pay for content it doesn’t see value in.

A recent survey of American adults reveals a large majority believe Big Tech has too much power over the news publishing industry and want Congress to act.

A new national survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Schoen Cooperman Research (SCR) for the News Media Alliance shows that 70 percent of Americans support Congress passing the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA).

In the past two decades, Americans have watched their local papers shutter their doors or reduce their footprint in their communities as Google and Facebook built an advertising duopoly and deployed algorithms to systematically devalue high-quality journalism in favor of provocative content. This trend is affecting Americans’ attitudes toward Big Tech companies, as the survey shows that the public is worried about Big Tech’s influence over the news publishing industry and is concerned that the tech giants are driving small and local news outlets out of business.

Key findings of the survey are:

• 79 percent of Americans believe that Big Tech has too much power over the news and publishing industries.

• 76 percent of Americans believe that Big Tech companies are driving small and local news outlets out of business.

• 86 percent of Americans believe that Big Tech should be required to offer the same compensation terms to local publishers as they do national news organizations.

• 81 percent of Americans support Congress taking steps to give small and local publishers more power in negotiations with Big Tech companies.

Will this paper get rich off any settlement? Nope.

Any revenue from Google and Facebook for our news will be more than we receive now. As any business owner will tell you, finding new sources of revenue, no matter how small, is crucial to survival. Getting an exemption from anti-trust laws for newspapers to collectively negotiate with these companies will ensure newspapers of all sizes get equal representation and the same deal.

The environmental movement known as Earth Day was born in 1970. Every year the day is celebrated April 22. Earth Day is a reminder to dedicate our time, resources and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. This year marks the 53rd anniversary.

According to earthday.org in the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, Americans were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles.

Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns and how a polluted environment threatens human health. However, earthday.org explains, "In 1962 Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller “Silent

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Spring” was published. The book sold more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries. The release of this Carson’s publication is described as a, “watershed moment and raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health.”

The idea for the first Earth Day came from a junior senator from Wisconsin named Gaylord Nelson of Clear Lake. He had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment and in 1969 he witnessed a massive oils spill in Santa Barbara, California.

Senator Nelson was inspired by the student anti-war movement and wanted to infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. He announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses to the national media. Nelson was successful in persuading Pete McCloskey to serve as co-chair. Together they recruited young activist Denis Hayes to organize the campus teach-ins. April 22 was chosen to maximize the student

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Hayes built a national staff of 85 individuals to promote events across the land. It did not take long for the effort to grow and include a variety of organizations. At the time, Earth Day inspired 10% of the population (20 million Americans) to take to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate against the impacts of 150 years of industrial development which was establishing a legacy of serious health impacts on humans.

By the end of 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of other first of their kind environmental laws, including the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Clean Air Act. Two years later Congress passed the Clean Water Act. A year after that, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act and

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Burro in pants

Isaw the burro wearing pants and carrying a basket filled with paper flowers.

“Oh, my gosh!” I said. “That poor burro.”

There are several burros with this job in this Mexican town and, as burro employment goes, it’s a pretty easy gig. The burro wears a rustic basket filled with bright paper flowers and is led by a man in a similarly rustic costume, and they follow wedding processions, providing photo opportunities for the guests. The burro is photographed dozens of times and spends the afternoon in the park, doing her best to look picturesque.

I mean, it’s one thing to carry around fake flowers all day. It is another thing entirely (according to me) to put the poor burro in trousers. To add insult to injury, the pants were not even on her back legs! She was wearing trousers on her front legs that made her look sort of like a little person with a donkey head.

“Outrageous!” I decided in furious defense of the burro’s dignity. Making a burro dress up in a silly costume was somehow intolerable, as far as I was concerned. Her handler was making her look comical, a ridiculous punchline to lure more tourists in. She was a joke burro, and I decided—from my vantage point as the Tourist Who Knows Everything—this was unacceptable.

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On weekdays, when weddings are less common, the burro and her handler park themselves on a narrow bit of cobblestone street with a beautiful view of the old church in the background. Tourists get their photos taken with the burro for a few pesos. I saw no harm in it until the day the burro showed up in pants.

“Oh, my gosh!” And I felt a sense of indignation rising on the burro’s behalf.

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Another fish story

From that moment on, I made it my mission to restore the burro’s dignity. On days when she showed up in pants, I shook my head disapprovingly and said, “No pants!” in Spanish. On days she showed up in her natural attire, I indicated my approval. “I am happy the burro has no pants!” I said—a phrase I am unlikely to need on many other occasions.

My mission was going well, I thought. The burro was showing up in pants far less often and everything was going well—until yesterday.

Yesterday, I actually stopped to talk to the burro’s handler.

“I’m glad she is not wearing

Northern Pike just look mean. Their teeth can cut through heavy wire leaders. For some reason they love to hit tiny lures. I’ve caught several huge pike and lost many more when they hit a tiny beetle spin or tube jig fishing for panfish. If your line touches a tooth in that toothy, razor blade like mouth, your line will be cut before you know it. Pike will also smash into any fish you hook on the end of your line thinking it’s their dinner, not yours! You must also survive that initial run that will have your drag screaming in pain

pants!” I reiterated as if, by now, he might not have gotten my point.

“I will show you,” he said in English. And he gestured that I should come near.

The burro had large patches on the back of her legs where the flies had been eating her skin. He told me they hurt her, and he could not keep the insects away. He put poison on the spots, but it did not work well, and it cost 500 pesos for a small bottle. The pants kept the flies away and allowed her poor legs to heal.

And I am an idiot.

“I’m so sorry,” I said in Spanish. “I didn’t understand. She should wear pants if she needs them!”

And I thought of all the assumptions I make every day, all the opinions I form with no basis but my own ridiculous preconceptions. This man took the time to show me the truth—about one little burro in pants—and I wondered how often I am just so, so wrong.

“Gracias,” I told him.

“De nada,” he said. “It’s nothing.”

But of course, it was something. It was something very important.

Till next time, Carrie

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Josh and I had set up that trip using a water taxi, into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) through a long motorized zone. From there we would paddle deep into the Canadian/Minnesota border waters to camp and fish. We were after smallmouth bass and walleye and were having great action on smallies. I was throwing a wacky worm off rocky, weedy spots that looked fishy but up there everything looked fishy!

Spaghetti, a versatile component in meals

Spaghetti has been enjoyed around the world for centuries. While spaghetti is most often associated with Italy, pasta has deep ties to other Mediterranean nations like Greece, and several territories of the Middle East and Arabian Peninsula. In fact, centuries ago dry durable pasta was one of the main sources of nutrition for Arab traders, including those who landed in Sicily.

The flavor profile of spaghetti can change significantly depending on which ingredients are added. Cooks needn’t feel beholden to the standard “spaghetti and meatballs” recipe. “Spaghetti with Shrimp, Feta and Dill,” for example, may take its inspiration from Greek cooking. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “Real Simple Dinner Tonight: Done!” (Time Home Entertainment) from the editors of Real Simple.

Spaghetti with Shrimp, Feta and Dill Serves 4

12 ounces spaghetti (3⁄4 box)

1⁄4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp

Kosher salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

3 ounces feta, crumbled (3⁄4 cup)

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain and return it to the pot.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Add the shrimp mixture to the pasta, along with the feta, dill, the remaining 1⁄4 cup of oil, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

STANGL: Thanks Amy

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It didn’t take long to realize that I was into a big pike after it took my wacky worm, a plastic worm hooked in the middle. After the initial run I knew I had a chance because the line was still connected to the freight train that was peeling it off my reel. After getting the drag set for the 4-pound test line the battle was on. The fish was pulling me wherever it wanted to go. I was hoping my luck would hold up along with the line. The fish was in control but I used the rod to keep a little pressure on the fish. Looking back, I’m thinking my ride was around 600 yds. Eventually I wore the fish out and I landed it by hand and got some pictures.

Columnist

Jim Bennett

I’ve got pike on my brain today after reading about a Hudson angler, Brad Lila, who landed a giant Great Northern Pike, January 22, on Lake Mille Lacs. Lila’s big pike tied Brecken Kobylecky’s 46.25” pike as the Minnesota State Record, “catch and release” pike! Kobylecky’s fish was caught in Basswood Lake, June 19, 2021. I’m excited because I’ve got a picture of me holding a huge pike on my Facebook’s profile that is about the same size of Lila’s and Kobylecky’s pike. I measured my fish but never thought of registering it. My adult son, Josh, was with me, took the photos and helped me measure it before I released it. That was a few years ago and I need to find that old column and see how big my fish was!

Now I’ve got to find the story and investigate about getting that fish into the record books or not. Josh remembers it was over 44”. I’m thinking it was over 46. I’ve got some digging to do!

Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com for comments.

We urge passage of the JCPA and thank Sen. Amy Klobuchar for her leadership on this matter.

We are hopeful that the bill will pass this year.

As always, I welcome

your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

“Are those kids here to get adjusted?”

- Asked by a patient about 10 minutes ago to our front desk Chiropractic Assistant

• Ceramic Crowns (1 day crowns)

• Oral Surgery (implants)

• Cosmetic

• Orthodontics (SureSmile)

• Sleep Apnea Testing and Appliances

• In-house Insurance Benefit Program

• Now offering Botox

• Family Dentistry

Yes, I know it is just Monday morning at 8:30 am but Dr. Kal and myself have already treated 6 children this morning. One ear infection, one infant with a torticollic neck, one sore middle back from wrestling tournament, one colicky baby, one 8 year old with acid reflux, one scoliosus treatment and one wellness check up! Chiropractic adjustng techniques are modified to fit a child’s size, weight, and unique spinal problems. Parents often report that their children seem healthier than other kids their age. Besides the falls and tumbles of being a kid, the birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives. Even so- called natural birthing methods can stress a still developing spine. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many child health complaints. Colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, breathing problems, allergic reations, abnormal spinal curvatures can often be traced to nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning and or misaligned spine.

I have poster in the clinic that says “As the twig grows...so grows the tree!” In other words, if the child has a spinal misaliignment it will affect them later in life if not corrected.

Have a great day. Dr. Bont and Dr. Gerber

Carrie Classon

Dr. Carla Hauge

Dr. Thomas Hauge Dr. Casey Chantelois Dr. Jordan Dittberner Dr. Taylor Lundquist

CORCORAN: 53 years of Earth Day

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Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.

In 1990 a group of environmental leaders approached Denis Hayes to once again organize another major campaign for the planet. This time, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the world stage which helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Heading into the new millennium, Hayes agreed to spearhead another campaign, this time focused on global warming and a push for clean energy.

Earth Day 2000 built both global and local conversations. The event saw 5,000 environmental groups in 184 countries that engaged hundreds of millions of people.

Over the decades, earthday.org has brought hundreds of millions of people into the environmental movement, creating opportunities for civic engagement and volunteerism in 193 countries.

Earth Day engages more than 1 bil-

lion people every year and has become a major steppingstone along the pathway of engagement around the protection of the planet.

According to the site, “As the awareness of our climate crisis grows, so does civil society mobilization. The social and cultural movements of the 70s are rising again today. Digital and social media are bringing these conversations, protests, strikes and mobilizations to a global audience to take on the greatest challenge that humankind has faced.”

With Earth Day upon us, I hope that we all take a moment to reflect on the beauty that our natural environment provides us and honor those before us that have set the stage to do our part.

In my own little world, I try to make Earth Day, every day. Start by bringing a bag (and perhaps some gloves) with you on a leisurely stroll and pick up the garbage and recycling that you find along your path and dispose of it properly. Doing something small is better than doing nothing at all.

Nealy Corcoran can be reached at editor@countrymessenger.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee.

- Deputy County Administrator Jan Lucke reported on federal legislative updates. The National Association of Counties Legislative Conference was last week, and Commissioners Bigham, Clasen, and Karwoski attended. Staff were able to meet with legislators and there was discussion around the need for federal funding for the interchange at Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue. Staff anticipates letters of support for the upcoming RAISE grant for $20 million of federal funding for that interchange. There was also guidance received for submitting projects for community funding requests for 2024.

- Ms. Lucke reported on state legislative updates. The Association of Minnesota Counties Legislative Conference is this week and will be virtual, due to weather. The House Bonding Committee passed House File (HF) 699, general obligation bill, and HF 670, cash bill, as amended. Washington County’s transportation projects were not included in the bill, however, Commissioner Miron delivered outstanding testimony with a request to amend the bill to include the interchange at Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue. Ms. Lucke reported that various bills are moving forward in the House and Senate to increase funding for county program aid, corrections funding, licensing fees, and housing assistance. The February forecast will be released on February 27. Committee deadlines are March 10, March 24, and April 4. The Legislature will recess April 4-10. Washington County’s mid-session legislative reception will be April 12, and the legislative session adjourns on May 22.

- Board workshop to discuss the countywide strategic plan.

Library

- Approval of Contract No. 15314 to renew the library service agreement between the Stillwater Public Library and the Washington County Library.

Property Records and Taxpayer Services

Approval of the following actions:

- Resolution No. 2023-011, repurchase of tax forfeited land by Scott Sklenar.

- Application for renewal of an OnSale and Sunday Liquor License for the Disabled Veteran's Rest Camp Association, in May Township.

Public Health & Environment

Approval of the following actions:

- Director Dave Brummel and Senior Program Manager Stephanie Souter announced that the Department of Public Health & Environment (PHE) was notified in November 2022, that it has achieved reaccreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. This year-long application, review, and site visit process included compiling and submitting more than 100 documents. Ms. Souter noted that this process was completed during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which 90% of PHE staff were assisting in COVID-19 response efforts. Ms. Souter reported that achieving reaccredited status as a health department is a team effort and commended PHE staff that assisted in the process.

Public Works

Approval of the following actions:

- Resolution No. 2023-012, enter into Agreement No. 1051881 with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation.

- Cooperative Construction Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

- Resolution No. 2023-013, submit application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Federal Recreational Trail Program.

- Amendment No. 1 for Contract No. 14223 with Schreiber Mullaney Construction Inc. to increase the contract amount to not exceed $150,000 for General Carpentry Services.

- Amendment No. 1 for Contract No.

12050 with Wold Architects & Engineers, to a final contract value of $200,000 for On-Call Architectural and Engineering Services.

tural and engineering services for the Law Enforcement Center Space Modifications Project.

Sheriff’s Office

- Approval of Service Agreement No. 15303 with PowerPhone for a software and training solution in the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available on the county’s website: www. co.washington.mn.us, under County Board, or for public inspection at the Office of Administration, Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN.

Published in the Country Messenger April 12, 2023

Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners February 28, 2023

Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Gary Kriesel, District 3; Karla Bigham, District 4; Michelle Clasen, District 5. Board Chair Kriesel presided.

Commissioner Reports –Comments – Questions Commissioners reported on meetings and other events that they attended. Please see archived web streaming of the board meeting for full commissioner reports at www. co.washington.us, under “County Board.”

Washington County Regional Railroad Authority (WCRRA) Approval of the following actions:

- January 10, 2023, WCRRA meeting minutes.

sion as a member of its joint powers board.

- Appoint Commissioner Karla Bigham as representative to the Great River Rail Commission.

- Appoint Commissioner Michelle Clasen as alternate to the Great River Rail Commission.

Accounting and Finance

- Approval of Resolution No. 2023018, amending the American RescuePlan Act recovery plan.

Community Services

Approval of the following actions:

- 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Case Aide position in the Crisis Response Unit.

- Amendment No. 3 of Contract No. 13133 with Pro-Crisis LLC to extend the contract through December 31, 2023.

- Amendment No. 5 of Contract No. 12135 with RADIAS Health for $70,000 and to extend the contract through December 31, 2023.

- Contract No. 15349 for a Grant Agreement for Mobile Crisis SFY23 Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act (CAA) Funding $190,822 from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

General Administration

Approval of the following actions:

- State Legislative Updates: Deputy County Administrator Jan Lucke reported on state legislative updates. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Legislative Conference was held last week, and Commissioners Bigham, Clasen, and Karwoski attended.

ond letter is from Ramsey County to support House File 1686 and Senate File 2033, to provide $75 million to Ramsey County to provide shelter space and services to families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

- County Administrator Kevin Corbid presented four letters of support to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for requests being made to the Border-to-Border Broadband Grant program. Letters are drafted from individual commissioners by their respective areas, on behalf of Midco (May Township), and Comcast (Denmark Township, Stillwater Township, and cities of Grant and Hugo). In each case, the entities have requested a match through the county’s broadband program using ARPA funding.

- For federal legislative updates, Ms. Lucke presented proposed projects for fiscal year 2024 Community Funding Project requests, including County Road 19A/100th Street Realignment (Railroad Overpass), Trunk Highway 96 (Dellwood Road)/Norell Avenue/Stonebridge Trail Roundabout, Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Extension, and Public Safety Support.

- Date Change on the 2023 County Board Meeting Calendar: The late afternoon/evening meeting currently scheduled on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, has been moved to Thursday, December 7, 2023.

the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County.

Public Works

Approval of the following actions:

- Subordinate Funding Agreement #3 (SFA) with Metropolitan Council to receive $1,701,040 to furnish, assemble, test, and inspect traffic signal equipment systems in the Washington County portions of the METRO Gold Line project.

- SFA #4 with Metropolitan Council to transfer $3,500,000 that the State Legislature appropriated to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) via the Local Road Improvement Program for the 4th Street Bridge replacement, as part of the METRO Gold Line project.

- Resolution No. 2023-014, Local Road Improvement Program funding.

- Resolution No. 2023-015, supporting submittal of an application to request funding from MnDOT through the 2022 Corridors of Commerce solicitation.

- Resolution No. 2023-016, accept Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-22P1-10-03.

- Contract No. 15321 for $365,394 with SRF Consulting Group for preliminary design services for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 (Radio Drive) Improvement Project.

- Board workshop to review potential purchase of approximately 685 acres within Big Marine Master Plan in May Township. Sheriff’s Office

- Board workshop to review the Land and Water Legacy Program, funding needs for potential projects, and future funding options.

- Board workshop to discuss 2024 budget development, guidelines and principles.

Information Technology

- Approval of Resolution No. 2023017, transfer historical firearm to the Camp Ripley Military Museum.

- Contract No. 15304 with North Pine Aggregate for $9,415,803.30 for the County Road

(Oakgreen Avenue)

- Amendment No. 4 to extend the existing option agreement between WCRRA and Washington County Community Development Agency for the purchase of the remaining excess property at Newport Transit Station until March 1, 2024.

- Resolution No. RRA-2023-002, to join the Great River Rail Commis-

- Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) released an updated budget forecast and noted that the economic outlook is stable, with $17.5 billion balance projected for FY 2024-2025. MMB projects that revenues will continue to exceed spending through FY 2027.

- Ms. Lucke presented two County Board letters of support to legislators for state funding requests. The first letter is from the Washington County Historical Society to support House File 1545 and Senate File 1397, to provide funding of $600,000 for the Heritage Center project. The sec-

- Approval of Contract No. 15299 with Pictometry International Corp. DBA Eagleview, to a final contract value of $119,805.48, for aerial imagery and access to cloud-based software.

Property Records and Taxpayer Services

- Approval of Joint Powers Agreement for Election Services between

A complete text of the Official Proceedings of the Washington County Board of Commissioners is available on the county’s website: www. co.washington.mn.us, under County Board, or for public inspection at the Office of Administration, Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN.

SHORELINE: Workshops COUNCIL: City extends negotiation period

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This winter, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) debuted a new tool that evaluates biology, terrestrial and aquatic connectivity, geomorphology, hydrology, and water quality in order to assess the overall health of watersheds across the state (www.dnr.state.mn.us/whaf). Looking at the Lower St. Croix River Watershed as a whole, from Pine City all the way down to Hastings, the DNR assigned an overall watershed health score of 59/100, with startlingly low ratings for terrestrial habitat quality (16/100) and terrestrial habitat connectivity (19/100). Not surprisingly, the metro Mississippi River watershed ranks even worse, with an overall health score of 42/100 and terrestrial habitat and connectivity scores of 8/100 and 10/100, respectively.

As shoreline and terrestrial habitat vanishes, so too does the biodiversity in our local lakes, including several that are well-known for excellent water quality. Local residents and scientists alike are seeing fewer fish, less diversity in the insects and aquatic invertebrates, and cascading impacts to the overall ecosystem. In 2022, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency added Bone Lake (Scandia) and Lake Jane (Lake Elmo) to the state’s impaired waters list due to biodiversity loss, and warned that Big Carnelian and Big Marine are at high risk as well.

The most important action that lakeshore landowners can take to protect the fish, birds, and wildlife that we love is to maintain terrestrial and shoreline habitat where it still exists and begin working to enhance low-quality habitat with a wider variety of native plants.

This spring, the East Metro Water Education Program and Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership will co-host two free webinars. Protect Your Shore (Tuesday, April 18, 6:30-8 p.m.) will focus on the benefits of native shorelines; shoreline rules and regulations; seasonal maintenance; establishing native species to improve shoreline habitat; and resources and funding available for landowners. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/protectyourshore.

Restore Your Shore (Monday, May 8, 6:30-8 p.m.) will explore bio-engineering strategies that harness the power of nature to guard against erosion while also restoring habitat. This workshop will showcase lakeshore design examples that incorporate pathways, docks and access to the water, while also providing healthy habitat for pollinators, fish and wildlife. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/ restoreyourshore.

Barbara Heitkamp is a water educator for the East Metro Water Resource Education Program and Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership. Contact her at 651-796-2218 or bheitkamp@mnwcd.org.

Angie Hong coordinates the East Metro Water Education Program, a local government partnership with 30 members in Chisago, Isanti and Washington Counties - www.mnwcd.org/emwrep. Contact her at 651-796-2210 or angie.hong@mnwcd.org.

Counselor

New Richmond Campus

Full-time (1950 hours/year)

Northwood Tech is dedicated to creating a learning environment that empowers students and helps them reach their learning goals. The Counselor’s primary purpose is to assist students with personal, career, and academic planning as they transition into college, pursue their academic goals, and prepare for professional employment. Apply today to start making a difference!

*This position does not function as a licensed mental health therapist, nor is licensure required.

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city’s Tourism and the Sister City committees both evolved out of initiatives of the city’s Economic Development Authority, which has since been effectively disbanded and its duties absorbed by the council and city staff.

Other points of clarification included:

• Official city committees must adhere to the city’s Open Meetings Law, city data practices policies and “ex parte” communications rules. The council agreed that committee members should receive training on those

rules annually.

“We owe it to them to let them know what they are responsible for,” Kronmiller said of the trainings.

• Council members who serve as committee liaisons are to be considered non-voting, or “ex officio,” members of committees.

• Two or more members of the same household may be appointed to the same committee so long as the Open Meetings Law and city rules are understood and followed.

• Committees may form temporary subcommittees as needed, so long as the council is informed of their creation.

Accounting/Business Management Instructor

Rice Lake Campus

Full-time (1330 hours/year)

Northwood Tech is seeking a dynamic and driven Accounting / Business Management professional with a passion for teaching, learning, and the desire to help students succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. Apply today!

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/employment

Deadline to apply for this position: April 20, 2023

Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Nursing Assistant Instructors

New Richmond Campus

Adjunct (part-time)

We are looking for adjunct instructors to teach Nursing. This is a perfect opportunity to earn additional income. Put your education and training to use and make a difference! This Adjunct role will include assignments in the following areas on an as-needed basis: Full class including lecture, lab, and clinical; online teaching.

City staff support and financial resources are still ultimately given at the discretion of the council.

Other business:

• The council appointed former councilwoman Patti Ray to the city’s Internet Action Committee.

• The council sent a letter of endorsement for Scandia resident Mike White to be re-appointed to the Carnelian Marine St. Croix Watershed District.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held April 18 at 7 p.m.

Welding Instructor

New Richmond Campus

Part-time/Adjunct

From fusion to fire, the versatility of welding can create an infinite number of possibilities. Share your passion for welding with Northwood Tech students. This adjunct position is responsible for teaching a variety of Welding class subjects for a school district in Polk County.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment

Deadline to apply for this position: April 17, 2023

Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Nursing Assistant Instructors

Rice Lake Campus

Adjunct (part-time)

We are looking for adjunct instructors to teach Nursing. This is a perfect opportunity to earn additional income. Put your education and training to use and make a difference! This Adjunct role will include assignments in the following areas on an as-needed basis: Full class including lecture, lab, and clinical; online teaching.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment

Deadline to apply for this position: May 14, 2023

Northwood Tech is an Equal

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment

Deadline to apply for this position: April 20, 2023 Northwood

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment

Deadline to apply for this position: April 20, 2023

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Arcola Mills wins legacy grant

The Arcola Mills Historic Foundation is pleased to announce that they have won a MN DNR Conservation Partner’s Legacy Grant.

With over 50+ acres of wooded riverfront property and many springs and creeks that feed into the Saint Croix River, it has always been important to the board to ensure we were good stewards of the land and river that surrounded the mansion.

After winning a Tropical Wings (tropicalwings.org) grant in 2021 to restore migratory bird habitat, the momentum continued. Following a land management blueprint written by Great River Greening, a proposal for the Preservation of Rare and Native Species was submitted spring of 2022.

After much anticipation, we were notified mid 2022 that Arcola Mills

Historic Foundation was one of the lucky grant winners of $147,000, in which $14,000 is required to come from matched funds thru volunteer hours or other grants that will achieve the same project goals. The Arcola Mills Historic Foundation Committee has awarded Prairie Restorations of Scandia and Landbridge Ecological of St. Paul for specific portions of the work. An estimated 20 acres of the land will be restored through this project and our priority is the removal of invasive species. Although our site is permanently protected, invasive species constitute one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the St. Croix Riverway. This project will also be creating a “wet savannah” habitat along the banks of the St. Croix River. The hillside work will create

Jane Anderson to lead Tuning Up!

a habitat for migratory birds, pollinators, and other wildlife food and shelter all year long while maintaining the river viewshed. We are proud to partner with the expertise of these organizations that are helping us ensure the property is brought back to its original native condition in these sensitive areas.

The restoration work began late 2022 and will continue throughout spring/summer of 2023, with maintenance work through 2025. We look forward to welcoming Arcola program visitors in the coming year and showing off the results of these welcomed grant dollars to ensure the Arcola Mills forests will be here for many years to come.

Arcola Mills Heritage Foundation

Vocal Workshop in North Branch

Jane Anderson, singer/clinician who has performed in professional choirs, operas, and oratorios for decades will bring her talents to the North Branch High School on Saturday morning, April 15th, and anyone who loves to sing is invited to join her. The workshop, sponsored by Unexpected Company Chorale, will be held from 10:00-12:00 a.m. with registration and refreshments at 9:30 and lunch at noon. This is the third of four workshops, which are designed for anyone who loves to sing and would like to brush up on their vocal technique in a fun and supportive environment. Some of the most highly regarded vocal clinicians in Minnesota have been providing the instruction and people from all over this region are participating. For more information and to register, go to www. UCchorale.org

Jane Anderson has performed professionally in operas, oratorios, and choirs for decades. She moved to Minnesota after receiving her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance to sing with the Dale Warland Singers, with the Plymouth Music Series (Vocal Essence) and with operatic productions. She has taught private voice lessons at the high school, collegiate and adult levels and is currently the soprano section leader, soloist and vocal coach at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her vocal technique was honed in

Milan, Italy under the tutelage of Signora

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UCC members are excited to present these workshops for singers in the greater Chisago Lakes Area community. “We want to reassure people that reading music is not a requirement for these workshops, nor is any level of proficiency expected. We want all singers to know they are welcome to attend,” said UCC Director Ken Cheney. Tuning Up! will provide a chance to meet others in the community who love to sing, to learn new ways to use their voices and to socialize with fellow musicians. Participants will receive free admission to UCC’s spring concert and will be invited onstage to perform the final song, learned at the workshops. The final workshop in the series will be lead by Teri Larson, conductor of the Cathedral Choir for the Basilica of St. Mary, April 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom

*These vocal workshops are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

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Section 08 Township 029 Range 021 PT NE1/4-SE1/4 DESC AS FOLL COM AT NE COR SD NE1/4SE 1/4 THN S01DEG02’19”E WACO CO SYS SZ ALG E LN SD NE1/4-SE1/4 164.87FT TO POB THN CON S01DEG 02’19”E

ALG SD E LN 375.74FT TO C/L

OLSON LK TRL PRES LOC THN

NWLY ALG SD C/L CRV CONC

TO SW RAD 716.20FT CENT

ANG 27 DEG40’58” 346.04FT CHRD BRG N 14DEG52’48”W

THN N61DEG16’43”E ALG PROL OF LN RAD SD CRV 92. 58FT TO POB SUBJ TO HWY EASE EXC THEREFROM PT PLTD OLSON LK ADD

$49,736.14

$231.50

EMPIRE DR ST PAUL MN 55103

JUNE A MADIGAN REV LIV TRS

6694 40TH ST N OAKDALE MN 55128

09.029.21.22.0014 SubdivisionName LANE’S DEMONTREVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Lot 758 SubdivisionCd 37445 LOTS 758-760 WARNING: (SUBJ TO RESOLUTION 8732 CITY OF LAKE ELMO THAT PROHIBITS TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE IN THE LANES DEMONTREVILLE PLAT WITH- OUT CITY APPROVAL)

09.029.21.22.0023 SubdivisionName LANE’S DEMONTREVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Lot 889 SubdivisionCd 37445 LOTS 889, 890 & 891 WARNING: (SUBJ TO RESOLUTION 87-32 CITY OF LAKE ELMO THAT PROHIBITS TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE IN THE LANES DEMONTREVILLE PLAT WITHOUT CITY APPROVAL)

06.029.21.33.0062

SubdivisionName SYNDICATE REARR BLK 3 PULLMAN ADD Lot 33 SubdivisionCd 58460 & LOT 34

07.029.21.43.0002

THE WEST 40.00 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 2/5 OF LOT 30, OWNER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE

21, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AN UNRECORDED PLAT; LOT 30 BEING DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE

21, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AND ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 150.00 FEET, THE WEST 1/5 OF LOT 27, OWNER’S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 21, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AN UNRECORDED PLAT; LOT 27 BEING DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 21, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AND ALSO THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 2/5 OF SAID LOT 27 THAT LIES SOUTHWESTERLY OF A LINE RUN FROM A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 2/5 OF SAID LOT 27 THAT IS 40.00

FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT

27 THAT IS 40.00 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 2/5 OF SAID LOT 27, ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY

Section 07 Town-

029 Range 021

TCF NATIONAL BANK 801 MARQUETTE AVE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402

13.032.20.33.0008

$5,802.58

30.032.19.24.0022

THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, RANGE 19 WEST, AND THAT PART OF BLOCK 10, REVISION OF VASA, ALL IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES

43 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST, ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER, A DISTANCE OF 1570.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES

26 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, 15.03 FEET TO A SET JUDICIAL LANDMARK BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH

04 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST, 100.25 FEET TO A SET JUDICIAL LANDMARK; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES

26 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, 104.76 FEET TO A SET JUDICIAL LANDMARK ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY 95; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY A DISTANCE OF 104.17 FEET ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST AND NOT TANGENT WITH THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, SAID CURVE HAS A RADIUS OF 1507.03 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 37 SECONDS, AND THE CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 24 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST TO A SET JUDICIAL LANDMARK; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 140.94 FEET TO A SET JUDICIAL LANDMARK AND SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. Block 10 SubdivisionCd 91655 SubdivisionName

REVISION OF VASA Section 30 Township 32 Range 19

$7,780.38 CITY OF ST PAUL PARK

12.027.22.23.0018

MARSNIK MICHAEL A & REBECCA

703 S EVERETT ST

STILLWATER MN 55082

GIBSON THOMAS J

203 WARNER AVE S

WILLERNIE MN 55090

JACOBSEN SUSAN EMILY & MATS P LUDWIG

10331 DELLWOOD RD N

STILLWATER MN 55082

WASHINGTON COUNTY BANK NA

990 HELENA AVE N

OAKDALE MN 55128

CENTRAL BANK

2270 FRONTAGE RD W

STILLWATER MN 55082

33.030.20.21.0019

SubdivisionName HOLCOMBE’S

ADD TO STILLWATER Lot 4 Block

3 SubdivisionCd 09895 PT LTS 4-6

BLK 3 BEING W 15FT OF N 75FT

SD LT 4 & N 75FT SD LTS 5-6

CITY OF WILLERNIE

29.030.21.31.0032

Block 2 Lot 5 SubdivisionCd 2701

SubdivisionName WILDWOOD MANOR

29.030.21.31.0070

PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 5, WILD-

WOOD MANOR, DESCRIBED AS

FOLLOWS: TO-WIT: COMMENC-

ING AT THE SE CORNER OF LOT 14, BLOCK 5, WILDWOOD MANOR; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT

14 EXTENDED EASTERLY A DIS-

TANCE OF 9.4 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT

1, DISTANT 19 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST COR-

NER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE

WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH-

ERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 19

FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, A DISTANCE OF 30.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Block 5 Lot 1 SubdivisionCd 2701 SubdivisionName WILDWOOD MANOR

29.030.21.31.0258

JACOBSEN SUSAN E & MATS P

$17,654.38

www.countrymessenger.com

www.countrymessenger.com

Name/Addresses

CHIMIENTI JERRY & VICTORIA 1344 SCHOONER WAY WOODBURY MN 55125

KACHAN MICHAEL E 10614 WATERSEDGE LN WOODBURY MN 55129

10.028.21.13.0010

SubdivisionName LAKE VILLA ESTATES 1ST ADD Lot 10 Block 3 SubdivisionCd 72880

11.028.21.13.0068

SubdivisionName DANCING WATERS 3RD ADD Lot 3 Block 1 SubdivisionCd 01024

$535.19

$257.83

FROST STEVEN O & KATHARINE E 2317 LEYLAND CV WOODBURY MN 55125

15.028.21.23.0042

SubdivisionName COLBY LAKE 11TH ADD Lot 11 Block 1

$32,865.30

$33,199.53

LUDWIG

10331 DELLWOOD RD N STILLWATER MN 55082

THAT PART OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 5, WILDWOOD MANOR, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, LYING EASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE “A’: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THEN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, ASSUMED BEARING ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11, A DISTANCE OF 79.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID LINE “A”, THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 35

SECONDS WEST, 79.37 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 12 AND SAID LINE “A” THERE TERMINATING. Block 5 Lot 11 SubdivisionCd 2701 SubdivisionName

WILDWOOD MANOR Block 5 Lot 12 SubdivisionCd 2701 SubdivisionName WILDWOOD MANOR

04.028.21.24.0008 Lot A SubdivisionCd 3036 SubdivisionName CABELAS SECOND ADDITION

$386.69

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DNR reminds public to not prune, cut oaks spring through July

MN DNR

Despite a cool and snowy spring, oak trees will soon be at risk of oak wilt infection. Oak wilt is an invasive fungal disease that kills all of Minnesota’s oak species. Not pruning or cutting oaks from April through July is the easiest way to prevent the spread, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

April is the average start of the period when there is risk of oak wilt infection on fresh cuts or wounds. Spring temperatures can be unpredictable, so the exact date varies. You can use the University of Minnesota

Extension’s oak wilt in Minnesota opens in a new browser tab page to find daily updated oak wilt risk for your part of the state. Oak wilt is spread to new areas by beetles carrying oak wilt spores. These beetles are attracted to fresh wounds on an oak. Oaks can become infected with oak wilt if they are trimmed or damaged in spring and early summer. Once beetles introduce the fungus, it may spread to neighboring oaks underground through connected roots. In recent years, the disease has expanded into northern forests in Crow Wing, Cass, and Pine counties.

“Controlling oak wilt can be very expensive and often requires removing many dying and healthy oak trees to save others on a property,” said Rachael Dube, DNR forest health specialist. “The good news is that by following pruning guidelines, people can reduce spread of oak wilt in their yards, woods, and communities.”

Dube encourages residents to prune and cut oaks in November through February, when there is no risk of oak wilt transmission. If residents must prune or cut oaks before July, they can greatly reduce infection risk by immediately applying a pruning paint to the fresh cut or stump.

In addition to following pruning guidelines, Dube cautions campers, cabin owners, visitors, and hunters not to move infected firewood. Moving oak firewood can spread oak wilt over long distances. Use locally sourced firewood or firewood certified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture opens in a new browser tab to prevent transporting oak wilt and other invasive species.

For more details on oak wilt prevention and how best to deal with infected trees and wood, visit the DNR’s oak wilt management page.

AREA CHURCHES

Ascension Episcopal Church

214 North Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609 • www.aechurch.org

Rev. GeorgeAnne McDonald, Rector

Mindy Boynton, Christian Ed/Youth

Nancy Whipkey, Director of Music

The Baha’i Faith

For information about Baha’i Faith or times and places of meetings call (651) 433-3686.

Christ Lutheran Church

150 Fifth Street, Marine (651) 433-3222, office ext. 10

Pastors Joel Martin and Hannah Bartos

Elim Lutheran Church

Scandia (651) 433-2723

www.elimscandia.org

Pastor Seth Perry

Sunday Services: 8 am and 9:30 am in the Elim Sanctuary

Or watch online – find the link on our website.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Forest Lake (651) 464-3323

886 North Shore Drive

Pastor John Klawiter

Forest Hills

United Methodist Church

Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249

Pastor: Rev. David Werner www.foresthillsumc.net

Grace Church

722 Seminole Ave. Osceola

Pastor Mark Barlow

“The Cure for the Common Church” e-mail: info@gracechurchosceola.com www.gracechurchosceola.com or call (715) 294-4222 or (715) 755-3454

Hosanna Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Living, loving and serving as Jesus did... so that all may know him.

9300 Scandia Tr. N. Forest Lake (651) 464-5502

www.hosannaforestlake.net

Linda Friesen, Lead Pastor Jen Collins, Associate Pastor Lakes Free Church

www.lakesfree.org

Lindstrom (651) 257-2677

29620 Olinda Trail N.

Senior Pastor Jason Carlson, Associate Pastor Stephen Moore

Lord of the Lakes

Lutheran Church (LCMS)

25402 Itasca Avenue Forest Lake, MN 55025

651-462-3535 / lordofthelakes.org

Pastor Craig Bertram

Maranatha Church

Chisago Lakes Campus

10963 Lake Blvd. (Hwy 8) Chisago City

(651) 257-8605

Pastor Bill Headley

Osceola

Community Church

2492 Education Dr., Osceola, WI

Larry Mederich, Pastor

(715) 417-0608 • www.occconnect.org

Osceola Medical Center

Spiritual Care

2600 65th Avenue, Osceola, WI

www.myomc.org/specialtyserv_1chapel.php

715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712

email: alan.hagstrom@myomc.org Chapel open daily for meditation.

Osceola United Methodist Church 306 River Street Osceola, WI (715) 755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com

River Valley Christian Church

Lake Elmo (651) 430-9950

5900 Lake Elmo Avenue N. (Hwy 36 & County Road 17)

Pastor Jon Neitzel, Teen Pastor Greg

Hamm

Children’s Pastor Karen Hynes

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Marine on St. Croix

MARCH 29

At 11:58 a.m., a fraud scam was reported. Unknown location.

At 5:45 p.m., a fraud scam was reported on the 1000 block of Nason Hill Road.

MARCH 31

At 7:05 p.m., an alarm sounded on the 2000 block of Broadway Street.

APRIL 1

At 4:17 p.m., a road hazard was reported on Old Guslander Trail N./ Broadway Street.

May Township

MARCH 26

At 3:11 p.m., a civil

matter/dispute was reported on the 16000 block of Kimbro Avenue N.

At 7:59 p.m, a civil matter/dispute was reported on the 16000 block of Kimbro Avenue N.

MARCH 27

At 7:33 a.m.,a traffic stop was reported on the 15000 block of Manning Trail N.

MARCH 29

At 5:24 p.m., a driving complaint was reported on Manning Trail N./121st Street N.

At 11:18 p.m., an accident was reported on Olinda Trail N./170th Street N.

MARCH 31

At 11:16 a.m., a civil

matter/dispute was reported on the 16000 block of Kimbro Avenue N.

At 3:55 p.m., a civil matter dispute was reported on the 12000 block of Norell Avenue Court N.

At 8:55 p.m., a traffic complaint was reported on Square Lake Trail N./Paul Avenue N.

APRIL 1

At 12:44 a.m., a public works concern was reported on the 16000 block of Square Lake Trail N.

At 4:06 a.m., a traffic complaint was reported on Square Lake Trail N./Norell Avenue N.

At 6:29 a.m., a public works complaint was reported on the 14000 block of St. Croix Trail N.

At 9:15 a.m., a traffic complaint was reported on Ostlund Trail N./Oldfield Road N.

At 8:31 p.m., a fire was reported on Hwy. 95 at Arcola Trail N.

At 10:09 p.m., an alarm sounded on the 15000 block of Old Guslander Trail N.

Scandia

March 27

At 12:58 p.m., an animal complaint was reported on the 21000 block of Olinda Trail N.

MARCH 28

At 12:10 a.m., an alarm sounded on the 14000 block of Scandia Trail N.

At 4:05 a.m., an abandoned 911 call was reported on the 21000 block

of Odell Avenue N.

At 9:53 a.m., a fire was reported on Hwy. 95 at Hwy. 97.

At 12:35 p.m., an alarm sounded on the 23000 block of St. Croix Trail N.

At 3:40 p.m., a civil matter/dispute was reported. Unknown location.

March 29

At 12:21 a.m., an alarm sounded on the 19000 block of Maxwill Avenue N.

At 9:54 a.m., an animal complaint was reported on the 22000 block of Lofton Avenue N.

MARCH 30

At 10:04 p.m., a motor vehicle theft was reported on Scandia Trail N./

Pomroy Avenue N. MARCH 31

At 10:19 a.m., an animal complaint was reported on the 19000 block of Olinda Trail N. At 5:37 p.m., a fire was reported on the 22000 block of Manning Trail N.

APRIL 1

At 8:29 a.m., a traffic complaint was reported on 187th Street N./Layton Avenue N. At 9:08 a.m., an abandoned 911 call was reported on the 19000 block of Meadowridge Trail N. At 6:55 p.m., a road hazard was reported on Mayberry Trail N./Lofton Avenue N.

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To all of our customers who have already upgraded their system, we thank you very much for your business.

Call Young & Sons at (651) 433-4500 to schedule an appointment.

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