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Working man’s architecture Marine resident offers grants to help rebuild aging outbuildings

BY C.L. SILL EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

1931 was a difficult year.

The Great Depression was nearing its peak, prohibition was still in full swing and in the Great Plains the dust bowl was just beginning. All across the country there was suffering, as unemployment rose and families went

hungry. It seems odd to think during all that chaos, Lewis Shawe came to the cliffs of the St. Croix Valley and built a truly magnificent home.

Shawe was a recently widowed opera singer (a character description that should be reserved for dime store romance novels, but is nonetheless true) and built much of the home himself. It stands two stories with a foundation of stone quarried on the property and a very rare, unobstructed view of the river below. The idea of a lonely opera singer laying the foundation or fram-

ing walls by himself brings a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘whistle while you work.’

The home is brilliant, and overtly historic. There’s a soul to the property that doesn’t exist in the suburbs. You just know things have happened here, and it stirs the longing for a time machine to appear out of thin air with the date set to 1931.

One of the property’s most unique features is a cabin that sits just to the north of the main house, where Shawe lived while he built the house. It’s no

SEE BUILDINGS, PAGE 2

Meet Scandia Elementary's new principal

‘Ralph’s pretty good grocery’ Owner remembers history of General Store, beginnings of Country Messenger

BY DAN JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

used as loyalty reward programs for businesses. “$10 worth of groceries was worth $10 of stamps,” Malmberg remembered.

He and his business

Julie Hull is a very busy woman. Between accepting the role as Scandia Elementary School Principal, moving to a new house, and caring for two kids and a husband, she was generous to take some time and tell me a little bit of her story.

A long-time Minnesota resident, Hull grew up in New Prague, where most of her family still lives. She represents the state well, as her favorite hobbies include outdoor activities like camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing. In fact, her whole family gets involved.

Hull and her husJulie Hull band Jason have two children; a daughter, Quinn, and a son, Grayson. Right now, they’re in the process of moving to a new home. Their old house in New Ulm is a lengthy two-hour drive from the new house in the Forest Lake area, but the family is still dedicated to Minnesota living.

Once settled into her new home, Hull is eager to begin work as Scandia Elementary School’s newest principal.

“I spent ten years teaching in New Prague at Falcon Ridge Elementary,” Hull said. “I was a kindergarten teacher and I was a reading

SEE GENERAL STORE, PAGE 2

SEE PRINCIPAL, PAGE 8

BY ELISE BOURNE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

If downtown Marine on St. Croix were a dinner table, the Marine General Store would be the centerpiece.

The oldest general store in Minnesota has hung on through boom and bust, somehow able to maintain its historic integrity as other small town groceries closed up shop, eaten alive by chains and corporate megastores.

The General Store’s quaintness isn’t forced upon residents and visitors. It doesn’t try too hard to be ‘vintage’ or ‘retro’ — it just is. That’s what makes the store and the town so special, and is in large part why Marine has remained such an attractive location for artists, writers and all other manner

bigger than a one-car garage, with a small basement below for storage.

The cabin has a stone fireplace, a porch overlooking the river and smells the way only a building of its age can smell — of dark, damp wood and creosote. The air hangs heavy inside the shed, making the smell that much stronger. It’s not necessarily a good or bad smell, but alerts the nostrils to the presence of time gone by.

Marine on St. Croix is filled with

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The Marine General store when owned by Ralph Malmberg.

of dreamers looking for a unique place to call home.

The General Store has had many owners since its inception, one of the most well known being Ralph Malmberg.

In 1962 Malmberg was

living in North Minneapolis in the neighborhood he grew up in with his wife Marion and their three children, selling trading stamps to grocery stores in the region. Trading stamps, popular in the ‘60s, were

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GENERAL STORE: Former owner remembers history of 'Ralph's pretty good grocery' FROM PAGE 1

partner drove to Marine to visit the Strand General Store after hearing it was for sale. They met with then owner Roy Strand. The Strand family had owned the store for many years and Malmberg was taken with the store that sold everything from groceries to sewing supplies, shoes and hardware.

“The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to buy it,” he said.

Malmberg and his family bought the Malmberg store and moved to Marine. In those days there was still a chicken coop in the back where the ice cream shop sits today, and Malmberg also became the town butcher. Once a week it would be butchering day and no one really liked it. Feathers flew everywhere, then the birds were soaked, prepared and packaged.

The General Store was immortalized by radio broadcaster Garrison Keillor, who was for a time a resident of Marine and frequent customer of Malmberg’s. In his News from Lake Wobegon bit on his weekly radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, Keiller often mentioned ‘Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery.’

“The name ‘Ralph's Pretty Good Grocery’ I stole from Judy Wilcox, my landlady when I lived in Marine forty years ago,” Keillor said. “I also stole from her the slogan, ‘If you can't find it at Ralph's, you can probably get along without it.’”

One hot summer day, Malmberg passed Keillor cooling himself in front of the produce section. Keillor asked

where all the cool air was coming from and Malmberg told him he had a fan rigged up in the basement and asked Keillor if he wanted to see it. On his way down the stairs, Keillor hit his head on a low spot in the ceiling and cursed. ” “What’s that damn thing doing there?” he said.

Sure enough, Garrison worked the incident into a story in News From Lake Wobegon.

Some years after having the store, Ralph had an idea to start a newsletter for the town and he could promote his specials at the store. The Marine Messenger began as a one-sided sheet with two typed columns, held together with glue. As they finessed it, the Messenger progressed to a two-sided newsletter that was mailed to everyone in town. Malmberg’s wife did all the writing, typing and some sketches.

She’d sometimes stay up till three in the morning working on it. Marine residents would submit events and

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The checkout at the Marine General store.

Poem to Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery In dear old Marine on St. Croix Nestled on the river shore, Stands a graceful old frame building, Home of Malmberg’s General Store.

Underneath its canvas awning Village dogs lie in the shade, Sniff the air and faintly smile At the figures on parade.

From its door a fragrant odor Drifts across the village square; Every morning except Sunday, Smells of baking fill the air.

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Marine General Store.

Local businesses ran ads in the paper. Marine had two gas stations and a lumberyard then. Fairway Foods was the general store’s food wholesaler distributor then and they would provide clip art to advertise the week’s specials. The paper began to cover Scandia as well.

“It was a good thing for the General Store,” Malmberg said.

A quarter of the store’s basement space was dedicated to the paper with a printing press and Ralph printed it by hand.

The paper would eventually turn into the Country Messenger, evolving over time, as did the General Store.

Both remain integral parts of a community that’s as unique today as it was in 1968 when Malmberg first arrived in town.

“They were a big part of what helped built our success,” he said. “And people loved it.”

stories and local children would help with added drawings.

“It took a lot of time but it was worth it,” Malmberg said. “People loved it.”

In the city, grocery shopping Is a chore that must be done, But we go to Malmberg’s daily Just to visit everyone.

Folks who live down in the valley, Folks who live up on the hill, Get together by the freezer, Meet around the coffee mill.

Folks from Scandia, Osceola, Otisville (or, some say, Copas) Come to squeeze the new tomatoes And see how fresh the cantaloupe is.

Back behind the old meat counter Stands the owner, blonde and lean, Father, runner, butcher, baker, And messenger to all Marine.

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it over, And never let its truth be doubted: If you can’t find something at Malmberg’s, You can get along without it.

So here’s to Ralph and all his workers, Clerks and stock boys and cashiers, You are the center of this village, May you last for many years.

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BUILDINGS: Marine on St. Croix resident creates grant program to help rebuild outbuildings FROM PAGE 1

these kinds of homes.

The town is collectively historic, like one of those living history weekends that never ends. The Shawe home, now owned

by Wendy Larson and her husband Steven Spear, is among many of these historic Marine properties that includes small shed, cabin or outbuilding, and these often forgotten secondary buildings are the target of a new grant program called ‘The Old Shed Project’ organized by Marine resident Wendy

Ward.

“The moment you set foot in Marine on St. Croix, you can see that it’s a really special place,” Ward said.

“There’s a lot of history left.”

Ward has spent her career in historic preservation. She’s worked on properties large and small, but has focused much of her time on buildings that might normally be overlooked.

“I tended to focus on those buildings that didn’t get attention but were just as important and as significant,” she

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The small cabin built by Lewis Shawe in 1931 .

said. “They were the barns and the houses that the miners or lumber men had — working man’s architecture.”

Her new project will provide two $900 grants to Marine residents who own a home with one of these small sheds or outbuildings on the property, with the goal of helping them restore the buildings. The basic qualifications are the building has to be more than 50 years old, be part of the original homestead and the money must go toward

an overall rehab of one complete outbuilding.

The home must be within Marine on St. Croix and be owned by a Marine resident. Applicants must also agree to three consulting visits

by Ward; before, during and after the project.

“As homeowners, our first priority is our home, whether your roof needs to be replaced or your electrical needs to be upgraded. The last thing you need to pay attention to are these outbuildings,” she said.

“So they start to sag and

fall down, and you begin to lose these critical little parts of really rich history.”

While the Shawe home’s history dates back to Prohibition, many of the eligible homes were built in the mid 19th century, when the logging boom created Marine on St. Croix and other towns up and down the river from Taylors Falls to Afton. Back then most homesteads had several of these small buildings, and they were used for everything from smokehouses to outhouses.

“Everybody had a couple cows and maybe a pig and some chickens,” she said. “So chicken coops were another big use.

They also usually had a work shed or a barn.”

Shaw’s practice of building a small cabin to live in while a more permanent house was under construction was also common at the time

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“They had a broad spectrum of uses,” Ward said. “And they were critical to everyday life of these early homesteaders.”

Ward designed and developed the program on her own and will also be privately supplying the funds for the grants.

However, she hopes the project will gain traction as it gains exposure and morph into something larger.

“This is a really easy way to kind of open people's eyes and show these little things are just as important as our beautiful homes,” she said. “It’s easy for folks to grab onto and say ‘OK I’m going to do this shed because I’ve got a little shot in the arm here from the Old Shed Project.’”

If interested in applying to the Old Shed Project, please visit theoldshedproject.org

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OBITUARIES

Lois Anderson The year was 1925. Calvin Coolidge was president. Life expectancy was 54 years. Gas was 12 cents a gallon; bread was nine cents a loaf. On Dec. 15, 1925, in their grandparents‘ farm house 1.25 miles north of Scandia, twin daughters, Lois and Alice, were born to Albert and Ida Nelson.

The twins were baptized at Elim Lutheran on Jan. 17, 1926, by Pastor Christian Swenson and confirmed on May 7, 1939, by Pastor Joel Olsenius.

They attended Goose Lake Grade School, and then Osceola High School, along with their older sister, Dorothy. After graduating from Minneapolis Business College, Lois worked for a number of years in both Minneapolis and Chicago, and enjoyed traveling out West with her twin sister, Alice.

In 1953, she married John McNamara, and they moved to New York State. They had three daughters; Janet, Marilyn, and Donna. Lois lived in New York for 24 years, and for 11 years worked as a medical transcriptionist at the Mental Health Clinic in Owego, New York.

Lois moved back to Minnesota in 1979, when her parents needed help. She worked in Minneapolis at the Park Nicollet Medical Center for 15 years, again doing medical transcription; she retired in 1995. She then moved to Mesa, Ariz., where she bought a condo in Sunland Village East and enjoyed an active retirement life. She especially enjoyed square dancing. She met a fellow square dancer, Kenneth Anderson, and they were married in 1999. Lois and Ken loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, China, Israel and Egypt, including a cruise on the Nile River.

Lois was active in the Presbyterian Church wherever she lived: in Owego, New York as a Sunday school teacher; in Minneapolis as a deacon; and in Mesa as a member of the Chancel Guild.

Her last eight years were spent in an Assisted Living Facility in Orlando, Fla., near her daughter Donna, who gave her special care; Janet and Marilyn came to visit often. During the last five weeks of her life, her daughter Janet, a geriatric nurse practitioner, self-quarantined with Lois in her apartment due to Covid-19. She provided excellent, compassionate care. Janet was beside her, as Lois peacefully left for heaven on May 20, 2020.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ida Nelson; her older sister, Dorothy Larson; and her twin sister, Alice Nelson. She leaves her three daughters; Janet (Dan) Houck of Leicester, NC; Marilyn (Tom) Goltz of LaCrosse, Wis.; and Donna Sanza of Orlando; also five grandsons: Jon (Teresa) McNamara; (triplets) Joe, Kevin, and Brian Goltz; and Evan Sanza, along with two great-grandchildren: Grady and Nola McNamara.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Lois’s favorite charities: World Vision or Alzheimer’s Association. Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service 651-464-3556.

PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: OzPot. 2. The address of the principal place of business: 1437 Hallmark Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN 55128.

3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Oz Apothecary LLC, 1437 Hallmark Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN 55128.

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities, I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath: Cheyenne Moseley.

Dated March 20, 2020.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger May 27 and June 3, 2020

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWNSHIP OF MAY WASHINGTON COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of May will be conducting their monthly board meeting virtually on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to submit public comments to the Town Clerk/ Treasurer by Noon on Thursday, June 4, 2020 via email linda@townofmay.org or by attending the Town Board Meeting via telephone conference/video conference (the ZOOM invite is posted on the town’s website (www.townofmay.org)).

Dated this 21st day of May, 2020.

Linda M. Tibbetts Clerk/Treasurer Town of May Published in The Country Messenger May 27 and June 3, 2020 Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners April 28, 2020 Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Gary Kriesel, District 3; Wayne Johnson, District 4; Lisa Weik, District 5. Board Chair Miron 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: - Contract No. 13403 to accept Emergency Services Program funds in the amount of $43,420 to support sheltering those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency from the MN Department of Human Services (DHS).

- Application for Mental Health Crisis Response Services grant funds administered by MN DHS. - Resolution No. 2020-044, authorize submission of the annual Federal Transit Administration certifications and assurances to the MN Department of Transportation.

General Administration Approval of the following actions: - March 24, 2020 and April 7, 2020, County Board meeting minutes.

- Revisions to Finance Committee Policy #2105.

- Resolution No. 2020-041, accepting 2020 1st quarter donations in the amount of $3,295.05 - Reappoint Michael Madigan, Woodbury, and appoint Sharon Doucette, Cottage Grove, as Managers on the South Washington Watershed District.

- Reappoint Jill Lucas, Afton, as a Manager on the Valley Branch Watershed District.

- South Washington Watershed District’s 2020 Glacial Valley Park and Interpretive Area’s Natural Resources Management Plan.

- Resolution No. 2020-042, Land and Water Legacy Program (LWLP) purchase of a conservation easement on the Berggren property in Afton.

- LWLP conservation easement for the Tschida property in Hugo.

- Resolution No. 2020-051, recognizing the financial impact of COVID-19 and updating tax abatement Policy #4001.

- Board workshop to introduce potential LWLP project in Denmark Township for potential conservation easement.

- County Administrator Kevin Corbid reported on county efforts and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

- All county public-facing services will continue to be suspended through May 3, 2020.

- County parks remain operational for the use of their trails and open spaces and the requirement for a county park pass be waived through May 5, 2020.

- Delay opening of county swim beaches at Square Lake Park, Point Douglas Park, and Big Marine Park Reserve until June 15, 2020.

- Lake Elmo Park Reserve Swim Pond to be closed for the 2020 season.

- Rentals for park pavilions, shelters, group campsites, and Historic Courthouse rentals, be cancelled through June 15, 2020.

- County campgrounds at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park remain closed until May 21, 2020.

- County staff authorized to refund all reservation fees for any cancellation resulting from the board’s action to delay the opening of certain park activities.

Property Records and Taxpayer Services Approval of the following actions: - Application for an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Keystone Weddings and Events LLC, in May Township.

- Application for a 1-4 day Temporary Liquor License from the VFW Post 323 for the Washington County Fair, July 29 through August 2, 2020.

- Application for a 1-4 day Temporary Liquor License from the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce for an event to take place on August 8, 2020.

- Resolution No. 2020-045, application to conduct excluded bingo for the Afton Bayport Lakeland Lions Club to conduct excluded bingo at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Public Health and Environment Approval of the following actions: - Grant Agreement No. 13388 with MN Pollution Control Agency in the amount of $750,332.

- Director Lowell Johnson reported on community and county response for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Works Approval of the following actions: - License to use Real Property Agreement No. 13366 with the University of Minnesota for a research project within Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

- Resolution No. 2020-046, proclaiming April 24, 2020 as Arbor Day, and the month of May 2020 as Arbor Month in Washington County.

- Change Order No. 2 for Contract No. 12858 with Innovative Masonry Restoration in the amount of $150,998.

- Resolution No. 2020-047, acquire right-of-way for construction of an interchange at County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 (Manning Ave) and Trunk Highway (TH) 36.

- Contract No. 13380 with WSB & Associates Inc. in the amount of $231,250 for construction surveying and staking services.

- Contract No. 13376 in the amount of $642,563 with Dresel Contracting Inc. for CSAH 15 (Manning Ave) reconstruction and culvert replacement project.

- Contract No. 13384 with SRF Consulting Group Inc. in the amount of $320,260 for preliminary design services of CSAH 15 south segment.

- Letter of support to Metropolitan Council related to joint development of the county Western Service Center as part of the METRO Gold Line project.

- Contract No. 13382 in the amount of $1,242,632 with Valley Paving Inc. for County Rd 75 and Grey Cloud Trail Pavement Preservation project.

- Cooperative Agreement No. 13305 for construction costs with the City of St. Paul Park for the County Rd 75 and Grey Cloud Trail Pavement Preservation project.

- Cooperative Agreement No. 13306 for construction costs with Grey Cloud Island Township for the County Rd 75 and Grey Cloud Trail Pavement Preservation project.

Sheriff’s Office Approval of the following actions: - Addendums to Toward Zero Deaths Grant No. 12952 and DWI Officer Grant No. 12842 from the MN Department of Public Safety.

- National Incident-Based Reporting System Joint Powers Agreement No. 13390 with the State of Minnesota.

- Resolution No. 2020-048, recognizing Correctional Officers Week, National Law Enforcement Week, and Law Enforcement Memorial Day in Washington County.

Washington County Community Development Agency Approval of the following actions: - Resolution No. 2020-043, amend the bylaws of the Washington County Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee.

- Resolution No. 2020-049, 20202024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs and authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

- Resolution No. 2020-050, 2021 and 2022 Qualified Allocation Plan for the Housing Tax Credit Program.

amount of $168,900 for window restoration at the Historic Courthouse.

- Permanent use of fund balance in an amount not to exceed $134,000 from the Historic Courthouse Restoration Fund for the window restoration project.

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.

In the Matter of Melissa Marie McNeil vs.

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Published in The Country Messenger June 3, 2020

Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners May 5, 2020 Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Gary Kriesel, District 3; Wayne Johnson, District 4; Lisa Weik, District 5. Board Chair Miron 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 Resolution No. 2020052, amendment to MN Housing Finance Agency grant for family homeless prevention and assistance program.

General Administration Approval of the following actions: - County Administrator Kevin Corbid reported on county efforts and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

- All county public-facing services will continue to be suspended through May 18, 2020.

- County parks remain operational for the use of their trails and open spaces. Vehicle permits are required.

- Mr. Corbid reported on state and federal legislative updates.

Public Works Approval of the following actions: - Resolution No. 2020-053, acquire right-of-way for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 (Woodbury Dr) from Bailey Rd to Dale Rd. - Payment to CenturyLink in the amount of $100,084 for relocation of private utilities to accommodate construction of CSAH 13 Pedestrian Bridge per MN Department of Transportation Agreement No. 1030869.

- Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 12925 with Northland Concrete & Masonry Company in the amount of $2,284 for work on the Wildwood Library project.

- Resolution No. 2020-054, accept Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-12561.

- Extension to Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-05824 in the amount of $1,346,797 for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park pole barn maintenance and renovation.

- Extension to Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-05959 in the amount of $90,000 for branding, marketing, software upgrades and design throughout Washington County’s Regional Parks & Trails.

- Extension to Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement SG-12099 in the amount of $813,048 for Nelson property acquisition for Big Marine Park Reserve.

- Contract No. 13409 with Scott Petersen Construction Inc. in the

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 June 3, 2020 State of Minnesota Washington County District Court Tenth Judicial District Court File Number: 82-FA-20-1987 Notice of Issuance of Emergency (Ex parte) Order for Protection by Publication (Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 8

To Respondent: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has been issued in this case. You may request a hearing if you contact the court administrator’s office within 12 days of the date of publication of this notice. you may obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order for Protection and the form to request a hearing from the court administrator’s office at the following address: Washington County District Court 14949 - 62nd St. N: PO Box 3802 Stillwater, MN 55082

Failure to request a hearing or to obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order.

Dated: May 28, 2020 Annette Fritz Court Administrator Published in The Country Messenger June 3, 2020 State of Minnesota Washington County District Court Tenth Judicial District Court File Number: 82-FA-20-2033 Giovonni Dangelo Tumer Notice of Issuance of Emergency (Ex Parte) Order for Protection by Publication (Minn. Stat. $ 5188.01, subd. 8) In the Matter of JESSICA MARIE VAUGHN vs Giovonni Dangelo Turner

To Respondent: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Ex Parte Order for Protection has been issued in this case. You may request a hearing if you contact the court adminishator’s office within 12 days of the date of publication of this notice.

You may obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order for Protection and the form to request a hearing from the court administrator’s oflice at the following address: Washington County District Court 14949 - 62nd St N: PO Box 3802 Stillwater MN 55082

Failure to request a hearing or to obtain a copy of the Ex Parte Order will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order.

Dated: Mav 28, 2020 Annette Fritz Court Administrator Published in The Country Messenger June 3, 2020

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Masking our feelings “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.”

T

hat quote about the implied meaning of objects in dreams is often credited to Sigmund Freud, pioneer psychoanalyst. It turns out that Freud really enjoyed cigars, but never said the famous quote.

I wonder what Freud would make of the recent hubbub centered around wearing face coverings.

As we continue to deal with the social and economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, face coverings have become a seemingly partisan issue.

The lockdown we all endured was intended to give hospitals time to prepare for the increased number of cases that are occurring now. It was never intended to be a permanent solution to starve the virus of hosts by virtually eliminating all person to person contact.

The lockdown was oppressive, financially devastating and scary as hell. It is understandable we all some return to normalcy, but Publisher want until a vaccine is developed, each of us needs to find ways to live Tom Stangl our lives and manage health risks associated with everyday life.

The concept and practice of social distancing worked in earlier pandemics and scientific evidence regarding the spread of the coronavirus indicates that in instances where close contact cannot be avoided, face coverings can help minimize exposure of the virus.

Research indicates some people who don’t display symptoms of the virus (referred to as asymptomatic) can spread it. Studies show that simply talking in an enclosed space can put the virus in the air.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends “wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.”

When I think about this and face coverings, I think about how strange I feel when I wear a mask and how funny I look wearing one. They also make my glasses foggy when I exhale.

But then I think about the folks who wore face masks before the pandemic (and still do now): doctors, dentists, hygienists, surgeons and nurses.

They wear them in serious instances to protect their patients and themselves.

When I think of it that way, it makes sense to wear one in places when shopping. It’s a sign of courtesy to others. I am adjusting to wearing a mask in retail environments and it feels a bit less strange. I find imagining myself as an outlaw helps.

I also understand that many people don’t want to wear a mask, for a variety of reasons. In addition to it feeling strange and making a person look different, some people are hard to understand speaking while masked. Others feel wearing a mask infringes on their personal liberties. Some feel coronavirus is not serious and we need to develop immunity from the virus.

I get it and can see both sides of the issue.

But to generalize that mask wearers are frightened and weak is wrong. It’s also wrong to think those who choose not to wear masks are bullies and less intelligent.

I think the first thing we all need to work on is understanding and respecting the choices of others. Tolerance of others is deeply rooted in our national conscience. When times get tough, we need to remember who we are as a nation.

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’m fairly certain my boat is cursed.

At the end of last summer I bought a 14-foot Carolina Skiff off a slightly creepy dude on Craigslist.

They’re wide, flat bottom boats made of fiberglass that are generally associated with fishing saltwater shallows. They’re heavier than a dead preacher, but very stable and perfectly suited for fly-fishing.

When I bought the boat, it was mostly held together with duct tape. I’ve spent the last year doing my best to fix it up and while I’ve made some progress, it’s been marred by a continuous cycle of disasters and mishaps.

The boat’s maiden voyage was a day trip to Hayward in search of musky. One mile (not an exaggeration) into the trip, the lid on the boat’s middle bench flew off and Editor smashed into a million pieces on the side of I-94. When we got to the lake, C.L. Sill the battery for my newly purchased, never used trolling motor was dead and when I tried to start the outboard I pulled the choke clean out of the motor like a Three Stooges’ routine.

Fall came quickly last year and that was the only trip we took before other priorities trumped fishing.

I did manage to fix the trailer lights three different times (the right turn signal still doesn’t work), but other than that the boat sat forgotten all winter.

This spring I felt a renewed invigoration for the ship and figured the time had come to put the Hay-

ward incident behind us. Last weekend Dan and I hauled the boat up to the Apple River Flowage to cast for bass and northerns. We made it to the boat launch without incident, but as we motored away from the dock and Dan gave it some gas, my brand new, still never used trolling motor slipped off its mount, pulled the battery cords loose and sank to the bottom. We turned around and went home.

The first thing I did when we got back to the house was call my dad to ask him how he could have raised two sons who were such idiots.

Dad cast a large shadow over us as kids and it remains mostly intact today. That phrase sounds kind of negative, but it’s not meant to be. He wasn’t one of those dads who would scream at you for missing a ground ball or losing a wrestling match (which I did on a regular basis). He was quiet, knowledgeable and supportive. Most importantly he was always, always there. Didn’t matter if we were playing cowboys and indians or struggling with our homework, he was never too busy for us. We were spoiled rotten, but with time instead of money.

Dad’s shadow was cast not by intimidation or fear, but by expertise. He was, and still is, good at everything — including putting a boat in the water without some kind of stadium sized meltdown. And as these disasters kept pilling up, it started to make me a little mad at him for not being a better teacher.

“If you’re so damn good at this, why couldn’t you make me better at it.”

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Now, the vibrant orange root veggie is a staple try these recipes:

Fresh Ginger Carrot Salad Recipe is from Taste of Home.

2 8-ounce cans unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained 3 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup raisins 3/ 4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

Drain crushed pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons of juice. Combine the pineapple, carrots, raisins, coconut and walnuts. Combine the yogurt, ginger and reserved pineapple juice.

Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Cafeteria Carrot Souffle Recipe is from Allrecipes.

2 pounds carrots, chopped 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar, for dusting Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.

Add melted butter, white sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and eggs. Mix well and transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Chocolate Carrot Cake Recipe is from Betty Crocker.

1 box of chocolate fudge cake mix, prepared as directed 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cups shredded peeled carrots Frosting: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray the bottom only of a 13x9 pan with cooking spray.

Stir the carrots and cinnamon into the prepared cake mix. Pour into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for an hour.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth. Add vanilla and reduce speed to low. Beat in powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

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“Biscuits and Gravy”

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ll of a sudden, there are painted rocks along my path.

This has been going on for a while, I guess, but I never saw them in my neighborhood.

Now, however, someone has more time on their hands, or a desire to reach out, or has lost their mind in isolation—whatever the reason—and little painted stones are appearing everywhere.

When I saw the Columnist first one, I didn’t think much of it.

Carrie Classon I think it was a Star Trek logo (I won’t swear to that). It was black and gold and looked kind of space age. Then I saw a rainbow. Then it registered. “Oh. Someone is leaving painted rocks!”

Then I saw a watermelon and several flowers and a few inspirational sayings. When I got home, I googled it. Yup. People were painting rocks. It’s a thing.

One website reminded rock painters, “this activity is about gifting and not expecting to find a rock or get recognition when yours is found.”

I like that. You paint a rock, you never know what it will do, how

many people will see it, where it will end up. Once it’s out of your hands, it has a life of its own.

Right now, there is someone out there who painted a small, rectangular rock with flowers in two shades of blue and a bright green center. It’s a very nice rock.

I should know. I put it in my pocket, took it home, and I’m looking at it (and writing about it) right now. I’m guessing the person who painted it did not expect there would be a newspaper column written about it and that’s exactly why I like the idea so much.

Because I never know how what I do or say will affect another person. Social media has made it a lot easier to have a lot bigger effect on a lot more people in a lot less time. This is frequently not a good thing.

Yesterday, this was brought home to me when I made a less-than-complimentary comment about someone’s photo of biscuits and gravy.

I immediately regretted it. In no time flat, there was a spirited discussion about the merits of biscuits and gravy going on that I never intended. I did not want to be the Great Enemy of Biscuits and Gravy. I didn’t want to go to battle against all the Biscuit and Gravy Champions. I stood zero chance of ever persuading anyone that biscuits and gravy might not be the Very Best Thing

in the Whole World and probably, as a result of my thoughtless comment, half a dozen folks were cooking up biscuits and gravy that night because they’d forgotten how much they liked them.

(Can we at least admit that biscuits and gravy are not the most photogenic food? Okay, never mind.)

So now I’m thinking, instead of trying to set anyone straight on biscuits and gravy ever again, I’m going to try to leave the equivalent of a painted rock. I try to say “hello” when I meet someone. I always compliment everyone’s dog because I figure no one can be told too many times they have a beautiful dog. (And, for the record, all dogs are beautiful.)

I try to leave behind something positive and try not to worry where my painted rock ends up.

I’m going to hope that someone will find it—like I found this one—and think, “Wow! I really like two shades of blue with a bright green center!”

And I’m keeping my opinion on biscuits and gravy to myself.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

The Search for the perfect boat

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or some people it’s the magic of the water that attracts them. It could be the grandeur of the surroundings or chasing fish in a motorboat.

For others it’s about exploring quiet waters with a paddle in your hand. I’ve always loved the quiet sports, simple non-motorized activities that don’t disturb nature. My son Josh, now a father of two little girls, happily married with a good job has inherited that love.

Josh’s journey over water started out in my motorboat and then to my canoes. As an adult he has chosen a path with kayaks. In the last 12 years he has been looking for that perfect boat that fits all his needs and desires.

Twelve years ago it started out with Perception Carolina 14 footer. As Josh explained, “Kayaking started to become such a popular sport back then.

In the past 12 years it’s exploded to fit the demanding market. Today you can find anything from fast narrow kayaks to fat, wider, more stabilized crafts designed for fishing comfortably. My fishing styles have evolved over the years to becoming more of a minimalist. I know what I want. I don’t need all the gadgets but I have had quite a few. Today they are only the ones I deem essential for my style of fishing.”

Josh learned a lot from his first kayak. “My Carolina was fast. It was a paddling boat first and a fishing boat second. It was my first and last sit-in kayak. I got rid of it and got a sit-on-top kayak that allowed me to have a better platform for fishWild River ing and hunting. My first sit-on-top was an Ocean Trident 15 that struck Trails a balance between fast and narrow.

From there I moved to the Trident Jim Bennett 13’ kayak because it was just a little bit quicker and lighter.”

Then hunting waterfowl and fly fishing drew him.

“It was time to sell the Trident and buy an Old Town Predator MX that I could set up for specialized fishing to get into places that motor boats can’t. It had a hand assist cord to get you standing up and I bought a lean assist bar that supplied a good fishing platform but not quite what I hoped for. The predator gave me a hunting platform that worked OK but not great. It was good for one guy and a dozen decoys but I wanted to add a dog and another bag of decoys.”

Josh left the Predator for a lighter boat but he still wanted a stable boat. He chose a NuCanoe Flint.

“It had some nice features, but it didn’t fit my needs. My wife Megan said that I had succumbed to America’s marketing machine.”

Now Josh is waiting for his next kayak to arrive, the Lite Tackle made by Crescent Kayaks. “It has a perfect hull design that should provide a perfect combination of paddling ease with fishing stability. It’s quick, sporty, tracks well, and is stable and maneuverable. “ After watching Josh explore a water world with kayaks for the past 12 years--he got me into my first kayak--together we have explored many lakes, wetlands, rivers, the Boundary Waters, shot rapids, camped for long treks and take in many day trips

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A sit on top kayak like this Old Town Predator MX offer both stability and easy paddling. Here Josh Bennett and daughter Mari enjoy a river float trip.

that proved fun and full of excitement. He has also paddled Superior and Lake Michigan.

“I want to keep going. I still have a strong desire to fish and paddle. I want to keep finding special places that most people will never find. I want to explore the silence, improve my stroke in the art of paddling. I have found that a paddle is the key to those special quiet places.”

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

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When things go wrong we all try to find something or someone to blame and dad briefly became a scapegoat for my inability to be self sufficient, at least in terms of boat ownership.

But the more I thought about it the more I realized I just really missed him. I wished he didn’t live 350 miles away and the boat became a constant reminder of the distance between us. If he were here, he’d come over to help work on it and fix in one afternoon what I’d been trying to figure out for two months, and probably still have time to clean my gutters and invent some new kind of solar-powered ceiling fan out of toothpicks and Elmer’s glue. I’d be pissed at how easy it all was for him and probably make some snide comment about it. But secretly I’d be glad he was there.

After our initial idea of lighting the boat on fire and pushing it off the Highway 36 bridge was deemed inappropriate, Dan and I decided to buy another trolling motor and venture to the flowage again the next evening.

We tiptoed up and down the channel until dark, ready to capsize or fall overboard or get struck by lightning at any moment. But finally, at long last, no tragedy befell us. Not only that, but just as the sun set, a 35” northern T-boned Dan’s intruder and together we landed his personal best pike on the fly.

I couldn’t wait to get home and call Dad. We were there on that lake in a cursed boat because for 30 years I’ve been chasing his shadow instead of running from it — trying in every way I can to be like him.

I knew he’d get a kick out of us finally getting some productive use out of the skiff, even though it’d also make him sad that he wasn’t there to do it with us.

I was proud that I’d put together a successful trip and was excited by the thought of a summer filled with fishing new places. The curse had finally been lifted. Then as we loaded up to head home, I shut my tailgate on all three rods I’d brought and broke every one of them in half……

Just kidding — but I wouldn’t have been surprised if I had.

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PRINCIPAL: Scandia Elementary hires New Prague native Julie Hull as new principal FROM PAGE 1

interventionist for kindergarten through fifth grade.” Over the years, she’s crafted her leadership skills and coached a few sports teams.

The past four years, she’s been working at Jefferson Elementary School in New Ulm; three years as assistant principal and district staff development coordinator, and one year as the principal.

At Winona State University, Hull graduated with a bachelor’s in elementary education, with a minor in coaching. She also earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction at St.

Catherine University, and an Education Specialist degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has licenses in k-6 instruction as well as in administration.

Looking at her past experience and education, it seems that Scandia Elementary is in capable hands.

There are many reasons Hull is ecstatic to serve as the principal in Scandia. “The school is well known to focus on whole child growth and high levels of student achievement as an International Baccalaureate School,” she says. “The community of Scandia is extremely supportive of the school.”

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students, families, and staff. She’s also excited for her own children to attend Scandia Elementary.

“My goal is to get to know everyone,” Hull explains. She’s confident in the Scandia community, and looks forward to digging deep into friendships with everyone she meets. “I am excited to continue to support student and staff growth in an environment that is already thriving.”

During a time when social distancing and extra safety measures are necessary to ensure health and well-being, her goal of building life-giving relationships has become more complex, but she’s not giving up.

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“I believe that relationships are even more crucial during this pandemic,” Hull said.

She has already started getting into the community by virtual methods, and is continuing to expand her network. She’s working with the current principal, Julie Greiman, to ensure as smooth a transition as possible.

While in the thick of moving to a new house, Hull is very eager to grow into the next chapter in her life.

She’s grateful for the support of those around her, and the warm welcome from the Scandia community.

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REAL ESTATE

Ross and Adam Brunfelt Your Local Real Estate Agents!

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TRAILERS/REPAIR

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Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sun. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

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Servicing all major brands Lawn & garden, mower service.

A K-6, tuition-free public charter school in beautiful Wilder Forest. We get kids outside, taking learning beyond the classroom!

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Saturday 8 a.m. - noon Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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21240 Olinda Trail N., Scandia, MN

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JUNE 3, 2020

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Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584

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RESUMES copied for free if you have been laid off and looking for work. Stop in at The Sun, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

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AREA CHURCHES Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, all gatherings of 10 or more are being curtailed. Please call to see if church services are being held in some capacity.

Ascension Episcopal Church 214 North Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609 • www.aechurch.org Rev. Marilyn Baldwin Rev. Daniel V. Pearson, Interim 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 Senior Pastor Scott Westphal Associate Pastor Meredith McGrath

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

St. Croix Falls Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 201 North Adams St., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Rev. Kelli Clement www.scuuf.org

St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church Upper St. Croix Parish 300 N. Adams St. • (715)-483-9494 Pastor Carolyn Saunders Pastor MIke Brewbaker

St. Croix Valley Friends Meeting Stillwater (651) 439-7981 Seventh Day Adventist Church, Fifth & Laurel Streets

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Father John Drees Three miles north on Hwy. 95 from Hwy. 97. West on Redwing 1/4 mile.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, MN (651) 465-7345 Father John Drees

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster Osceola (715) 294-2243 Rev. Andy Anderson

Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS) Osceola (715) 294-2828 300 Seminole Avenue

Trinity Lutheran Church Stillwater (651) 439-7400 www.trinitylc.org • 115 North Fourth Street Pastors: Dan Poffenberger & Stephanie Vos,

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SHERIFF’S REPORT City of Marine on St. Croix

MAY 19

about traffic in the 18000 block of Layton was received.

At 7:45 p.m. suspicious activity on O’Brien Trail was reported.

At 10:59 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and Broadway was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 11:29 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and Maple was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 9:58 p.m. a complaint about a watercraft on the river was received.

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MAY 20

At 1:19 a.m. a medical need in the 13000 block of 182nd was reported.

At 10:39 a.m. public assistance was needed on Big Marine Lake.

At 1:40 p.m. a complaint about traffic on Manning and 240th was received.

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MAY 19

At 9:04 a.m. public assistance was needed in the 11000 block of Mayberry.

At 1:39 p.m. a scam was reported in the 21000 block of Olinda Lane.

At 3:14 p.m. a complaint about a watercraft on St. Croix River at William O’Brien State Park was received.

At 6:37 p.m. a boat was stopped on the river for a violation.

At 12:22 a.m. public assistance was needed in the 12000 block of Mayberry.

At 8:09 a.m. a complaint about dumping in the 20000 block of Kirby was received.

At 10:16 a.m. a 911 line was abandoned in the 13000 block of Scandia Trail.

At 6:11 p.m. suspicious activity in the 14000 block of Oakhill was reported.

City of Scandia

MAY 17 At 4:15 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 18000 block of Norell.

At 10:51 a.m. public assistance was needed at Log House Landing.

At 12:09 p.m. a complaint

of Layton occurred.

At 11:19 a.m. an abandoned vehicle in the 10000 block of Mayberry was reported.

At 11:25 a.m. a follow-up was done on the abandoned vehicle on Mayberry.

MAY 23

At 10:14 a.m. public assistance was needed in the 21000 block of Ozark Court.

At 1:54 a.m. threats were reported in the 12000 block of Mayberry.

At 6:49 a.m. an officer assisted another agency on St. Croix Trail and 240th.

At 11:20 a.m. a gas driveoff in the 14000 block of Scandia Trail was reported.

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MAY 21

At 7:11 a.m. an accident on Manning and 202nd was reported.

At 7:28 and 7:39 a.m. ordinance violations in the 18000 and 19000 block

MAY 17 At 3 p.m. a complaint about an animal on Norell and Morris Trail was received.

Spotlight on Area Businesses

At 11:24 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 14000 block of Ozark.

MAY 18 At 8:24 a.m. a road hazard in the 12000 block of Arcola was reported.

At 8:49 a.m. a driver in the 14000 block of Manning was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 12:58 p.m. a driver in the 12000 block of Arcola was stopped for a traffic violation.

MAY 20 At 3:21 a.m. suspicious activity in the 12000 block of 120th was reported.

At 4:03 p.m. a 911 line was abandoned in the 11000 block of 126th.

At 5:26 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Square Lake and Manning Trails was received.

At 8:13 p.m. a 911 call was abandoned on Big Carnelian Lake.

MAY 21 At 12:05 a.m. a complaint about an animal on Manning and 170th was received.

At 12:24 a.m. suspicious activity on Sheffield Lane was reported.

At 4:34 a.m. a complaint about parking at Arcola Bridge was received.

At 6:38 p.m. a complaint about burning in the 13000 block of 120th was received.

MAY 22 At 8:13 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Orwell and Nason Hill Road was received.

At 10:34 p.m. a deer tag was issued on Manning and 170th.

MAY 23 At 10:58 a.m. a water violation on Square Lake occurred.

At 5:28 until 6:23 p.m. four park incidents occurred at Square Lake Park and one at Big Marine Park.

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