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Love finds a way for 50th anniversary celebration Getting Frisbees and paper airplanes thrown at you outside the church where you were married is not the usual way for anniversary celebrations to go, but that is exactly how John and Peggy Parenteau of White Bear Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Parenteaus had originally planned a party with 250 guests for the occasion, but the risks of COVID-19 put a dent in this long-awaited plan. Instead, Peggy’s lifelong friend and sister-in-law Mary Parenteau, with the help of John and Peggy’s daughter, came up with a different kind of celebration—a drive-by anniversary. Guests were invited to drive past the gathering to shout their congratulations and toss their well wishes written on pop-open Frisbees and folded paper planes. Father Frank Talbot was able to provide a blessing, both in the Parenteaus’ driveway near the church and later at the drive-by celebration. “I felt just blessed we were able to see all these people and go out with our family, to go to church together,” Peggy said. “I know so many people that have gotten their 50th anniversary blessed via the computer, or have somebody sick so they can’t even go get it. We feel lucky we’re healthy and be able to do as much as we did.” Following the celebration, the Parenteaus were able to share a special dinner with their children, grandchildren and one greatgrandchild at Tinucci’s Restaurant in

Newport. John and Peggy first met at a hockey game at Aldrich Arena in 1967, when Peggy was a senior in high school and John was newly graduated. “Her best friend was going with my brother,” John said. “That was where we kind of caught sight of each other.” The pair ended up going to Jerry’s Drive-In on White Bear Avenue together, and hit it off. They were already engaged when John deployed to Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. From May of 1968, the pair sent letters back and forth while Peggy planned the wedding for March 1971. They were able to visit each other in Hawaii in October 1970, and learned just a few weeks later that John was being sent home early—American forces were being withdrawn from Vietnam under President Richard Nixon. The Parenteaus’ wedding ended up being abruptly shifted three months sooner, but with a little creative thinking and help from friends and family, the wedding took place on Jan. 23, 1971. Peggy recalled every detail of the day: they were married at the church at 10:30 in the morning, followed by a family meal at the parish center. Then, off to Como Conservatory for wedding photos, and a reception at the Rod and Gun Club. A week later, John and Peggy were in Alexandria, Louisiana, where John was stationed at the England Air Force base. After four years of service were up, the Parenteaus returned to White Bear Lake. Eleven years later,

HUGO — A refined design for Lions Park has been presented to the City Council. It may come with a $7 million price tag. The City Council has approved the design for the park and pavilion. Last fall, three stakeholder committees were formed to design the playground, pavilion and overall site. Each of the committees met at least three times to discuss priorities and develop a design concept. Matt Lysne, of HCM Architects, and Candace Amberg, of WSB, presented the results of those stakeholder committee groups to the council Feb. 1. The pavilion, which is estimated to cost roughly $2.8 million, would include a large community gathering room, covered picnic shelter, large and small meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor restrooms, storage space and a concession area with an outside service window. The building would have a modern look designed to blend in well with City Hall. Council Member Becky Petryk said, “I was envisioning a much more traditional building with a nod to our rural character … I’m surprised by the very modern take of the building.” Council Member Mike Miron said he agreed that the design was not what he was expecting. “The pavilion design is different than what I expected it to be, but that doesn’t make it wrong or undesirable; it just isn’t what I had in mind,” he said. “But it has been vetted through the steering committee and Parks Commission, so I trust their judgment.” Council Member Phil Klein added, “I know this is a new look, a new vision, but in some respects I kind of like it. I think it will be helpful to have some new design to show the forward thinking of our community as we continue to grow.” The rest of the park will feature an inclusive playground, trails, green space, fire pit, different kinds of seating and more. The design also includes space for a double pickleball court, half basketball court and a tennis court. The park improvements are estimated to cost $4.2 million, not including the $278,000 estimate for the development of the sport court area. “We wanted to create a lot of opportunities to support the great park activities as well as what may be going on in the building,” Amberg explained. The current play structure, which was replaced in 2018, will be relocated. At one point, the Parks Commission discussed relocating the equipment to Beaver Ponds Park, which is next on the list for replacements. Miron, who sat on the playground stakeholder committee, said the group’s focus was on the playground space. “We wanted to have multiple areas for children to be able to play and grow in the park. The park can grow with them as they develop,” he explained. “We wanted families to feel safe and comfortable here, have places where they can supervise and watch

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John entered the Air Force Reserve, and was enlisted for another 22 years. In all that time, John and Peggy have learned a few things about how to strike the right balance in a marriage of 50 years. “She has things she likes to do, I have things I like to do,” John said. “But then we have things that we enjoy doing together. She lets me go my way, I let her go her way. It’s just been a nice balance.” “I’m very talkative and he’s real quiet, but the more we’re married, you just appreciate you’re each other’s balance,” Peggy said. “We laugh a lot and have a good time. Don’t stop dating and don’t stop holding hands.” Both expressed their gratitude to their friends and family, showing up to support them even in a difficult time. “We were just glad we could do something, even if it was scaled down,” Peggy said. See more photos online at presspubs.com.

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WEEKLY WAG Chong, now known Ch k as Iggy, I is i an energetic ti b boy who h came tto Minnesota from Texas. Iggy is about 2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. He is a blue heeler (Australian cattle dog) and Bully mix, with a little bit of German shepherd sprinkled in. He has a big personality and is always happy. He does well with other pets who are playful and tolerant. He’s not fond of dog parks because too many other dogs at one time in one place stresses him out. Iggy would do best in an active home. He likes daily walks, runs or hikes. He does great on a leash with a harness. In addition to consistent daily exercise, Iggy would do well in a home where he can get a lot of human attention. He loves to play. Iggy has completed basic training. He is a good listener and is eager to please. He would do well in an advanced training course and this would also be a great bonding activity for him and his new family. At the end of the day, Iggy loves to cuddle up with his family and put his head on laps. He likes to give gentle, subtle kisses. He also likes to sleep in bed with his family. Iggy is looking for a home with active adults and older children. If you are interested in Iggy, please fill out an adoption application (reference Chong) at ruffstartrescue.org.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED Notice is hereby given that the Hugo City Council has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on February 15, 2021 due to the Presidents Day Holiday. Published one time in The Citizen on February 11, 2021.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON IMPROVEMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 th to consider the improvements on 147 Street from just west of TH 61 to Finale Avenue, 147th Street from Finale Avenue to Oneka Parkway (new construction), Flay Avenue north of 147th Street to its existing termination point, Upper 146th Street from Finale Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue, 146th Street from Finale Avenue to Fitzgerald Avenue, Finley Avenue from Upper 146th Street to 145th Street, Fitzgerald Avenue from 147th Street to 146th Street, and Oneka Parkway at 147th Street (intersection and turn lanes). The improvements include constructing the new section of 147th Street and reconstruct the existing roadways, adding concrete curb and gutter, drainage/storm sewer improvements, minor subgrade corrections, bituminous paving, and a trail addition along 147th Street. Improvements made would assess beneﬂted properties for all or a portion of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 and pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost of the improvement is $3,656,800. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The meeting will be held remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021. Those wishing to attend the meeting can log in to https://zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID: 814 3973 9401, Passcode: 523083, or attend the virtual meeting at City Hall. Such persons wishing to comment on the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Comments can also be submitted in writing to City Clerk Michele Lindau prior to the meeting. Bryan Bear, City Administrator Published two times in The Citizen on February 11 and 25, 2021.

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RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT

CORRECTION The White Bear Area School Board notes in the Jan. 28 issue of The Citizen mistakenly reported that the addendum related to bus driver pay applied to individual bus driver contracts. The addendum applied to the district's contract with First Student Transportation.

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Summer (and winter) of unrest leads to ordinance discussion BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

CENTERVILLE — After protesters demonstrated outside the Hugo home of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll on last August, the city of Hugo adopted an ordinance on Sept. 8 setting down ground rules for what is known as “targeted picketing” in residential neighborhoods. The Centerville City Council recently discussed what a similar ordinance might look like in its own city during a workshop session. The topic was brought up at a council workshop a few months ago, following the events in Hugo, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said at the Jan. 27 workshop. Because the protesters intimidated the individual and neighbors in a quiet residential neighborhood, the city of Hugo, as well as other communities, looked into enacting an ordinance, he said. There is a difference between picketing along Main Street and picketing in front of individual houses in a residential neighborhood — making it difficult for a person or neighbors to come and go, Statz said. Neighbors said they felt unsafe coming and going from their own houses. “Our city to the east told a compelling story of the difficulties with the protest.” If the city were to adopt some sort of targeted picketing ordinance, that ordinance should be used as a “last resort,” City Attorney Kurt Glaser emphasized. The use of this ordinance may have the appearance of suppressing lawful speech, and the risk

of improper enforcement can be costly, he said. Glaser cited the case of the State v. Castellano from 1993, where the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the concept of a city ordinance against targeted picketing being constitutional. That decision stemmed from a 1991 protest by some 20 people picketing in front of the White Bear Lake home of Thomas Webber, executive director of Planned Parenthood. Leo Castellano, for whom the suit was named, was arrested at the scene for refusing to leave. The structure of Hugo's ordinance has three principal parts, two of which are already in state statute, Glaser said. The first two deal with targeted marching, standing or patrolling directed at a residential structure; the second deals with access to that residential structure by the residents and the third part deals with consent from the occupants for protesters to be there. “The first two parts are already on the books, but the third part is not,” he said. “If Hugo's ordinance had been in place, the Kroll family could have stated that permission was not given to be there.” “If our police encounter the same situation that Hugo police encountered, our officers are trained to ticket as a last resort,” Glaser said. “At the first resort, they help people express themselves – it's better to make friends and talk to the crowd. That's the first thing officers do, and a barricade is the last thing to do.” When the dust settles, it will all come down to whether the homeowner in front of whose

CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Centennial Fire Distric (CFD) Steering Committee special meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Feb. 15: City Hall closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. Feb. 17: North Metro Telecommunications Commission meeting at 6 p.m. EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24: City Council work session at 5 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11:

residence the protest took place gave permission for the crowd to be there. That third rule would give residents themselves a higher protection when the speeches started to become intimidating by giving the homeowner the right to say, “I didn't give you permission to be outside my home.” The city might want this ordinance as an extra tool in its chest, but it shouldn't be the first tool used, Glaser reminded council. By adopting an ordinance similar to that of Hugo, Centerville would face both merits and risks associated with it. If the city uses the ordinance unlawfully, the gatherers can sue, Glaser said. So could the property owner. If the city uses the ordinance to enforce and deny speech, that automatically brings fall out, he said. “We, by no means, want to limit anyone's speech,” Mayor D. Love said. “But the fictitious single mom seeing people with rifles outside her door making things extremely uncomfortable in her neighborhood . . . is one of those times that . . . when the situation gets to the point when we absolutely need (the ordinance), it is good to have it,” he said. The council will discuss the issue further at its Feb. 10 or Feb. 24 meeting when the actual ordinance comes before it inviting action. In the Castellano case, the Supreme Court said the White Bear Lake targeted picketing ordinance was constitutional, Glaser said. “Some will say the ordinance inhibits civil liberties and freedom of expression. That's a good discussion for elected officials to have.”

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HUGO CITY CALENDAR Feb. 11: Feb. 15: Feb. 16: Feb. 17:

Board of Zoning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. City Hall closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. EDA meeting at 5:30 p.m. Historical Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Feb. 15: City Hall closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. Feb. 20: Recycling Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 22: City Council work session at 6 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24: Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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S I LOOK back over the years, friendships have meant a lot to me. I learn from people, I gain encouragement, and when a level of trust is reached, I can share my sorrows and victories. By the way, when you share a sorrow it is cut in half and when you share a joy, it is doubled. I MET BUS Hamilton over 20 years ago when he operated a About the small marina on an oxbow on the Town Caloosahatchee Gene Johnson River, 15 miles east of Fort Myers, Florida. In the summer we kept our boat there for a couple of years. It was a 1987 49-foot Gulfstar, but as boats go, they always need repairs and updates. Bus had a list of competent repair people, such as diesel mechanics, shaft and prop people, fiberglass repair and brightwork finishing. I asked him how he got this list and he said “16 years of screening!” I have used that approach for our newspaper businesses as well as our home. I collected a list of competent people who can solve various repair issues that give a lot of peace of mind.

A wind storm years back sent a huge cottonwood tree limb crashing on to our front porch and our daughter’s car, which was in the driveway. The list gave us immediate help to prevent rain damage and get rebuilding underway. I talked to Bus last week and we reminisced about life’s experiences. He shared another gem. It goes like this, “The people you connect with in life make all the difference.” VALENTINE’S DAY, FEB. 14, got its beginning from a widely recognized third century Roman Saint San Valentino. Tradition has it associated with courtly love. The following are some Scripture references about love and relationships: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind, It does not envy. It does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Proverbs 3:3-4:Let love and faithfulness never leave you; find them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Ephesians 4:2:Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14:Do everything in love. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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y name is Donald Raleigh, and I am honored to serve as your next state representative. I want to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to my predecessor, Representative (retired) Linda Runbeck. Linda is a dear friend and served our community with dignity and honor. I wish her all the best as she steps into her next great adventure. My wife Marnie and I have been married for over 30 years and we have four adult children—all four graduated from Centennial High School. Marnie and I have lived in Blaine for over 25 years and we own and operate a digital marketing agency in Saint Paul. Before we started our own small business, I served eight years, active duty, in the United States Army. Most of my work during the Legislator first months of session will take Lingo place in House committees. For 2021-2022 legislative biennium, Donald Raleigh the I have been appointed to serve on the following committees: Labor, Industry, Veterans, and Military Affairs Finance and Policy; Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy; and Capital Investment. Each committee has a different focus, but they give me the chance to work closely on issues that have a direct impact on our area. The Labor, Industry, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, as the name suggests, focuses on issues related to veterans’ affairs and labor. Since it is a finance committee, we will also work on approving a budget for several state agencies that fall under our purview. The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee has broad jurisdiction over several state agencies including corrections, the entirety of the judicial system, and portions of the Department of Public Safety. It is also an important

committee stop for most legislation directly related to criminal justice. Finally, the Capital Investment Committee considers “bonding” legislation. Historically, the state approves a bonding bill every other year. Bonding bills make significant investments in the state’s public infrastructure by selling state bonds. On this committee, I am committed to keeping any possible bonding bill laser-focused on “meat and potatoes” infrastructure projects. As your state representative, I am committed to transparency and intend to be open and available to chat with you to make sure your thoughts and concerns are heard. These are crazy times, and unfortunately, we cannot meet in person at the State Capitol. That is why I plan to host virtual town halls twice a month and will establish weekly virtual “office hours” via Zoom. Please reach out to my legislative assistant, Josh at Joshua.solano@house.mn or me at rep.donald. raleigh@house.mn for more information on my virtual town hall and office hours schedules. You can also sign up for my legislative newsletter by visiting house.mn/38A. Again, it is my goal to be the most transparent legislator in our community’s history. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, comments, or ideas on ways to make state government better. My email is listed above, or you can call me at 651-296-2907. I look forward to getting to work on issues that matter most to families in our area like protecting taxpayers’ pocketbooks, supporting the men and women of law enforcement that keep our neighborhoods safe, and defeating COVID-19 as we bring our economy roaring back. Together we can make Minnesota a better place to live, work and raise a family. God bless each of you, and God bless Minnesota. Donald Raleigh is the state representative for District 38A.

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Age 85 of Hugo, Minnesota Passed away on January 26, 2021 after a long illness. Edward was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 3, 1935 to George and Catherine (Nee: Mollner) Griemann, and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1953. He proudly served his country in the Air Force from October 1956 to October 1960. After working at Schroeder Milk Company for 42 years, Edward started his own business, Refrigeration Engineers, a refrigeration and heating service company. Outside of work, Edward was an adult leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He was an active member of the Twin Cities Chapter of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society where they selected him for their Man of the Year in 1993. Edward was also a member of the Gopher State Chevys Car Club and enjoyed restoring and showing classic cars. Edward loved his family, was true and faithful to his wife, gave his children every opportunity to be successful and whatever he endeavored, he gave it his all. Preceded in death by parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lorraine; children, Richard (Julie), Robert (Laura), and Lynn (Frank) Robinson; grandchildren, Charles, Marta, Galen, William, Luca, Mackenzie, Chad, Matthew, Daniel, and Kathryn. The family expresses their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff from Visiting Angels, especially Nina, and the staff, nurses, and aides of AccentCare Fairview Hospice. A private Family Service was held Feb. 3. A Celebration of Edward’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association, or St. Genevieve’s Church, 7087 Goiffon Road, Centerville, Minnesota 55038. Bradshaw, BradshawFuneral.com, 651-407-8300

Bill provides tax credits for hiring veterans State Rep. Donald Raleigh (R-Circle Pines) has introduced legislation that would provide tax credits to employers for hiring disabled or unemployed veterans. “Having served nearly eight years active duty in the United States Army, I understand the unique challenges that face our servicemen and women when they reenter civilian life—a process made more difficult if the veteran is disabled as a result of their service,” said Rep. Raleigh. “Providing this incentive for employers is the right thing to do for the brave men, women and their families that have sacrificed for our state and nation. Gainful employment not only offers income for an individual and family, but it can also provide a sense of pride and purpose that goes far beyond a paycheck.” Raleigh’s bill, House File 641, provides up to a $3,000 tax credit for employers that hire a disabled veteran and up to a $1,500 credit for

employers that hire an unemployed veteran. Employers may not claim the credit if they hire a veteran who has previously been employed by the business. The bill has been referred to the Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee.

Legislation will ‘protect Americans’ savings’ Congressman Tom Emmer has introduced the Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act, which will prevent attorneys from filing “baseless litigation designed to abuse the legal system for financial gain.” The legislation improves litigation requirements against firms that are already strongly regulated to protect consumers in order to reduce the excessive number of lawsuits that are brought without merit. "Many Americans’ savings are invested in mutual funds, whether it be in a 401(k) or other retirement accounts. These funds preserve our earnings and help us save for the future," said Emmer. "While legal recourse is sometimes necessary,

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The University of Minnesota Extension is offering a free online webinar about federal COVID-19 relief funding for small businesses at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12. Those who cannot watch at that time may register and receive a link to the recording after the event. This session will provide a broad overview to help people understand which federal program might be the best option for businesses in the community. Congress has passed four major COVID-19 relief packages since March 2020. Most recently, December's Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 extended and expanded many programs applicable to small businesses. From the Paycheck Protection Program Round 2 to more funding for Economic Disaster Injury Disaster Loans and tax credits for providing paid sick leave, this law is applicable to many small businesses across Minnesota. Discussion host Brigid Tuck, Extension senior economic impact analyst, will interview expert Megan Roberts, Extension agricultural business management educator. Roberts is an Extension educator in agricultural business management. Since COVID-19 began, she has focused much of her work on federal and state financial relief policy and its effects on small businesses. She holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate from a joint program from Texas Tech and Texas A&M universities. She lives in rural southern Minnesota with her family. The webinar is part of a series offered by Extension. Go to Extension’s website at extension.umn.edu and search “federal covid relief.”

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The Hugo City Council took the following action at its Feb. 1 meeting, held remotely: • Presented the 2020 Community Development Annual Report. Community Development Assistant Emily Weber presented the highlights. The city: • Received 55 planning applications, the highest number of applications recorded in the last 10 years. • Received nine site plan applications, five conditional use permit applications and five variance applications. • Issued a record number of residential permits. Out of the 215 total building permits issued last year, 165 were for single-family homes and 72 were for multifamily. Multifamily permits were issued for Rosemary Apartments (45 units) and two of the Hugo Gardens apartment buildings (12 units each). Five more buildings for Hugo Gardens are expected in 2021. • Inspected 3,924 new homes, structures and commercial/industrial construction. • There were 244 single-family platted residential lots available (as of December), but no multifamily lots. • Saw two foreclosures. The city’s foreclosure totals have fluctuated slightly over the years but have generally been declining since 2010. (Because of moratoriums during the pandemic, foreclosures were not permitted during much of 2020.) • Saw five big commercial and industrial projects. The total square footage for all five was 62,144 square feet, with a total valuation of approximately $11.5 million. • Approved the $31, 246 purchase of eight new portable radios for the Hugo Fire Department. The new radios will replace eight model XTL2600 radios, which will become obsolete in 2021. Seven more mobile radios will need to be replaced in 2022 and then all of the radios will be up to date. • Made several appointments to city boards and commissions. They included: Cindy Petty as an alternate member of the Planning Commission and member of the Board of Zoning and Appeals; Mike Roberts and John Chrun as members and Neil Arcand as an alternate member of the Economic Development Authority; Emily McGinnity as a member and Meredith St. Pierre as an alternate member of the Parks Commission; and Jason Arcand as a member of the Historical Commission. • Approved the 2021 city focus goals and ongoing priorities. The council held a workshop on Jan. 18 to set goals and ongoing priorities for 2021. The goals are divided into seven categories including conservation efforts, economic development, community development, infrastructure, parks projects, public safety and administration. Some ongoing goals include: maintaining quality staff, building a diverse/stable tax base and building/maintaining regional partnerships. • Approved park pavilion and park design. See full story on pages 1 and 3.

frivolous lawsuits are all too common. By ensuring that claims have evidence and are worth pursuing, we can support legitimate legal claims as well as increase the stability and growth of the funds that secure our future." The Mutual Fund Litigation Reform Act increases pleading requirements for plaintiff’s attorneys using Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, which grants the SEC and fund shareholders the right to sue a mutual fund adviser for fees believed to be excessive. Emmer’s bill requires plaintiffs in these Section 36(b) suits to spell out the factual basis for their claims with “clear and convincing evidence.” This standard is used for adjudicating claims under several federal statutes and would curb the growth of lawsuits brought without the evidence available to win on the merits. Mitigating these unworthy claims would limit significant costs in the pretrial discovery phase of the litigation.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 7000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at 1:46 p.m. Jan. 7 reported that his unemployment account was unable to receive benefits, after finding that the bank account receiving benefits under direct deposit did not belong to him. • Neighbors in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 6:32 p.m. Jan. 8 reported each other over noise complaints during the evening hours. The shift worker neighbor reported her mom-with-small-children neighbor for being loud and boisterous when she tried to sleep between 6 and 9 p.m. The mom neighbor reported her shift worker neighbor for knocking on her door all the time to complain about reasonable noise. Deputies advised the parties to try to be more civil toward each other. • The driver of a white sedan was cited 4:34 p.m. Jan. 9 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for displaying tabs that expired in June. Another driver was also cited at 6:03 p.m. that same day in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for displaying tardy tabs. The driver was verbally warned for equipment violations. • Methamphetamine was reported found at 10:29 a.m. Jan.

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been removed. As it turned out, the registered owner of the vehicle did not notify the landowner of his vehicle’s presence in the field, nor did he get the vehicle towed. Deputies quickly arranged for that task. • A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued at 3:04 a.m. Jan. 12 for a male with an order for protection (OFP) against him after he was seen with his female half at the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. in violation of the OFP. The male drove away, leaving his female companion to be driven home to White Bear Lake by deputies. • A resident in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. at 12:52 p.m. Jan. 12 reported her neighbor for leaving an unwanted letter accompanied by earplugs on her garage door, following a prior incident in which deputies were involved. The complainant is a shift worker and said the neighboring family is loud — with the exception of the approximately two days during which they were quiet after deputies stopped by. She said she is frustrated and does not want the neighbors on her property. Deputies advised the complainant to alert them the next time the noisy neighbor is on the property and to consider taking out a court order against harassment if issues continue. • A resident in the 13000 block of Flay Road N. at 5:52 p.m. Jan. 12 reported receiving a suspicious package in the mail that contained two powderlike substances. After inspection, deputies determined the items were not drugs, but entered them into evidence anyway. They advised the complainant to file a report with the postal inspector. • A suspicious male walking around clad in shorts at 4:56 a.m. Jan. 14 in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N. turned out to be a local man walking to the gym. The caller was suspicious only because of the time of day and the subject’s clothing choice.

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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • A community service officer responded to a complaint of illegal political signage in the 600 block of Pine Street Jan. 25. Upon investigation, it was determined that the property had flags displayed that were not in violation of city ordinance. • An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity and possible criminal sexual conduct in the city Jan. 26. The officer advised the caller on how to proceed regarding the criminal sexual conduct and took the suspicious activity report. • Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male who was possibly trying to break into a shed in the 200 block of Ulmer Drive Jan. 26. The male fled prior to officers’ arrival and was not located. • An officer was dispatched to a traffic complaint involving multiple vehicles on Lois Lane Jan. 26. The officers located the drivers and made them aware of the complaint. A reckless driver was cited Jan. 31 in the 7800 block of Lois Lane. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 800 block of Main Street Jan. 27. An adult female driver was arrested for driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety, passing on the right and use of an unregistered vehicle. The driver was booked into jail. • Property damage to a fire hydrant in the 6500 block of Ware Road was reported Jan. 27. • Officers assisted an intoxicated male in the 700 block of

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched on a report of a robbery in the 600 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Jan. 24. Officers searched the area but a suspect was not located. • A homeowner in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue was issued a citation for an illegal burn Jan. 25. Officers observed an open fire pit in the rear yard, which was not only unattended but had trash inside. The homeowner has received past warnings and was told to extinguish the fire but failed to comply. • An adult male was arrested in the city of Centerville Feb. 1 for domestic assault. He was subsequently transported to jail. • Officers responded to a domestic assault in the city of Lexington Jan. 27. The female victim was transported to the hospital, and a male was arrested on an outstanding warrant. • Officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Jan. 27 on report of a theft from a motor vehicle. • A burglary was reported in the 3800 block of Flowerfield Road in Circle Pines Jan. 27. • Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of South Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 28. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Jan. 29. • An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Jan. 31. The officer gave a verbal warning

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Town Center Parkway Jan. 27. He was transported to detox. An officer stopped a vehicle for a seat belt violation in the area of 21st Avenue and Main Street Jan. 28. The adult male driver was later cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers responded to a report of a neighbor dispute in the 8000 block of Rondeau Lake Road Jan. 28. An adult male was arrested on second-degree assault charges. An officer responded to a call reporting mail theft in the 6100 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard W. Jan. 28. There is no suspect information at this time. A theft from motor vehicle was reported in the 600 block of Market Place Drive Jan. 29. The incident is under investigation. An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1300 block of Birch Street Jan. 30. Officer found a passenger under 21 years of age who showed signs of impairment. The driver was cited for speeding and the passenger was cited for underage consumption. While an officer was on patrol Feb. 1, the officer located two damaged city signs near the 7500 block of Peltier Lake Drive. The officer notified the public works department. There is no suspect information at this time. An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7400 block of I-35E Feb. 1. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

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for speeding, marijuana and tobacco. Officers were dispatched to the first block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 31 for a possible slumper. An adult female was subsequently arrested for violating a harassment restraining order. Officers responded to a damage to property report in the 8900 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington Jan. 31. Upon arrival, the homeowner told officers an adult male had kicked in his back door, causing extensive damage before fleeing the scene. The suspect was subsequently located several blocks away and was arrested and booked into jail. Officers responded to School Road and Nottingham Drive in Circle Pines on a report of suspicious activity Jan. 31. Officer located several empty Amazon boxes near the trail entrance. All of the boxes were empty and appeared to have been there for a couple of days. Officers were dispatched to a fire in the 10 block of North Road in Circle Pines Jan. 31. Officers assisted the Centennial Fire District in extinguishing the fire. The fire appeared to be accidental. Damage to property was reported in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Jan. 31. A vehicle fire was reported in the 30 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Jan. 31. Information was collected. Police responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Jan. 31 on report of a hit-and-run property damage accident.

Columbus man charged with 2nddegree assault Matthew John Kropp, 38, of Columbus, has been charged with second-degree assault after an incident Jan. 28. According to the criminal complaint, a victim reported that on Jan. 28 his neighbor, Kropp, had come to his home in Lino Lakes unannounced and threatened him with a bow and arrow. The victim provided law enforcement with video surveillance, which shows Kropp walking up the victim’s driveway, nocking an arrow on the bow and approaching the victim’s garage door. After the victim opens the door, the complaint states that video surveillance then shows Kropp drawing back the bow and aiming it at the victim’s chest. After approximately 40 seconds, the victim is able to diffuse the situation and Kropp lowers the bow. The victim told police that Kropp made multiple claims that he was having a relationship with his girlfriend. He said that Kropp accused him of possibly harming his dogs. Per the complaint, Kropp not only apologized for the incident via text message but also admitted to officers that what he did was wrong. If convicted, Kropp faces a sentence of up to seven years in prison and/or a fine in between $4,200 up to $14,000. Kropp’s next court appearance is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 31.

Sheriff’s office requests public’s help in hit and run The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to aid a male pedestrian who had been struck by an unknown vehicle traveling eastbound on Frenchman Road at Victor Hugo Blvd in Hugo around 10:37 p.m. Jan.31. The male was transported to Regions Hospital with injuries that were considered not life-threatening at the time. The incident is currently under investigation by the WCSO. The involved vehicle is believed to be a new, dark colored sedan, possibly a 2015-2017 Subaru. The WCSO is asking anyone who has information about the individual or the vehicle to reach out to Detective Lee Mars at 651-653-6455.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville Th C t ill City Cit Council C il took t k the th following f ll i action ti att its it Jan. 27 meeting: • Heard an update from Centennial School District Superintendent Brian Dietz and Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey on the additions to Centerville Elementary School. Work will include rerouting the city sewer from behind the school to the front of the school and installing a new playground with new equipment elsewhere on the grounds. The additions to the building are expected to be in place for anticipated enrollment increases. District officials expect to see 125 to 150 additional students enrolled in the school within the next five years, Dietz said. • Unanimously appointed David Kubat and Leslie Kuiper as new members of the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon the recommendation of commissioners. The new members were to be seated at the first meeting in February. • Appointed Mark Remillard to the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). • Approved pay request No. 3 for $25,755.35 to Peterson Companies Inc. of Chisago City for work on the LaMotte Park irrigation system. • Passed a resolution accepting the proposal from property

assessors M Mary W Wells, Christopher ll SAMA, SAMA and d Ch i t h Larson, L CMA-IQL, and authorizing the execution of a contract for services. The outgoing property assessor, Ken Tolzmann, will retire at the end of February after serving the city for 12 years. “It's important to note that Wells made herself and her staff available after hours to meet with homeowners who have trouble getting away during the day, and that is very advantageous for the city,” said Finance Director Bruce DeJong, who facilitated the request for proposal (RFP) process. Wells and Anoka County were the two vendors who responded to the RFP. A private assessor gives cities more local control than a county assessor does, and is more cost-effective, said City Administrator/ Engineer Mark Statz. Wells and her staff will cost the city some $4,000 less than the county assessor would. • Passed a resolution establishing a city revolving loan and grant program. Award recommendations will come from the EDA. The Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will serve as an initial funding pool for the program, and the city administrator will be the party authorized to request these funds from the county. The program will be available to all businesses with a physical location in the city. City staff anticipates that

one or ttwo b businesses per year are lik likely i l tto participate ti i t in i the program. The city already has an applicant who has completed a project and is need of funding, DeJong said. The city administrator has been authorized to request an initial allocation of $25,000 from the city's HRA fund, administered by Anoka County. That money will be transferred to the city's general fund to be granted to an applicant. At the beginning of 2020, the city's balance in its HRA account was $327,000. The city receives $50,000 each year from levy dollars based on the total taxable value of the city. Money from the fund is also used at Chauncey Barett Gardens for capital improvements. • Heard a report from Statz that the city is working toward partially reopening City Hall on Feb. 1. The front lobby will be open for transactions, and a staff member will be available to answer the public's needs, he said. Council chambers will be ready for the council to move into by the end of February, if pandemic measures allow it. A history display will be part of the new City Hall, and members of the public are encouraged to contact city staff if they have artifacts to donate. Loretta Harding

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This position is structured as a job share format where the individual selected will share responsibilities with another staff member. This position performs a wide range of duties requiring attention to detail, deadlines, and strong administrative and organizational skills. This position assists and directs visitors, processes permits, and resolves administrative problems and inquiries; composes, edits, and prepares correspondence and reports, and prepares a range of administrative documents. Desirable skills include, general office experience, Microsoft Office software experience, marketing, communication, and social media, and previous City experience. The ideal candidate will be available to work two to three days per week with flexibility to work occasional additional days. The starting hourly pay is $20.00/hour. For additional information contact City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750. Interested candidates should submit a City employment application, cover letter, resume, and references to North Oaks City Hall, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 230, North Oaks, MN, 55127, or kkress@northoaksmn.gov. gov by 4:00 p.m. Thursday February 11th, 2021 for consideration. Refer to the City website www.northoaksmn.gov for the employment application.

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Seasonal Summer Job Opportunities The City of North Oaks is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant who will work 20 or more hours a week plus occasional night meetings.

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Golden Lake Concession Stand Attendants The City of Circle Pines is looking for seasonal Concession Stand Attendants for Golden Lake Park. Individuals will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Individuals will be responsible for park groundskeeping, selling concessions, operating a cash register, cleaning and stocking shelves. Pay is $11/hr. Must be 16 years or older to Apply. Park Maintenance Worker The City of Circle Pines is currently looking for seasonal park employees. The individuals will perform various types of manual labor, groundskeeping, operate light equipment, such as lawn mowers, and work on various projects in the park system. Position pays $12/hr. Work hours are Monday-Friday 6:30am–3:00pm. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Public Works Maintenance Worker Centennial Utilities/City of Circle Pines is currently looking for summer seasonal employees for the Public Works Department to perform various types of manual labor and operate light equipment. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Work hours are MondayFriday 7am–3pm. Position pays $12/hr. Applicants for Positions Applications for all positions must be received by 4:30pm, March 1, 2021 at Circle Pines City Hall, 200 Civic Heights Circle. If you have questions, please call 763-784-5898 or email cpeterson@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us.

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what is going on … This design stretches out the square footage, if you will, and helps make sure things don’t get too tight. There is room to grow in the future if future councils and commissions want to do that.” The city authorized HCM Architects ($204,700) and WSB ($233,000) to prepare construction documents. The council decided to include the hard-court surfaces (as alternates) to see if bids were favorable. The city will undergo the bidding process in April and May with construction slated to begin in June. “This is a major project for the city of Hugo. I appreciate the input of commissioners, residents and guidance from our vendors to help us put together this plan as it has come into focus. This is going to be a great asset for the city of Hugo,” Mayor Tom Weidt said.

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