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If newlyweds are in need of some advice, they can surely find it at Good Life Senior Living in Hugo. Three couples are represented there by a cumulative total of 178 years of marriage experience. Their love stories are inspiring not only to their families, but also to Good Life Activities Director Sarah Cairins, who gets emotional when she talks about these successful couples. “They have inspired me to find the perfect relationship. I have never been married, but they have taught me to never settle,” she said.
Bob & Marilyn Rosenquist Bob and Marilyn Rosenquist have lived in Hugo since 1972. Marilyn originally hails from Two Harbors, Bob from St. Paul. “I came to the cities to work, and then I met him and ended up staying here,” Marilyn explained. “I talked my friend from Two Harbors into coming down for a job, and we found an ad in the paper for (a) Girl Friday. I sent my friend over there and she met Bob, but
she had (already) met her husband so she was not interested in Bob.” Feb. 10 marked the couple’s 58th wedding anniversary. Bob worked for a construction company for many years while Marilyn did clerical work. Marilyn then chose to stay home and take care of their two children. Bob said his favorite thing about their relationship is that they have always spent a lot of time together. “She wanted to be a part of the things I was doing, and I wanted to be a part of the things she was doing,” he said. Even now, Bob makes sure to stop by Good Life on a daily basis to visit his sweetheart, who lives at the new facility situated along Forest Boulevard in Hugo. Marilyn said her favorite thing about Bob is his intelligence. “He is smart. When I want to know something, I always go to him,” she said. The Rosenquists have many fond memories of traveling and exploring new places together and with their children and grandchildren. Bob said if he could give newlyweds
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advice, it would be to go to church. “Once our kids started getting boyfriends and girlfriends, I always told them to go to church ... I think religion secures a family,” he said. “I’ve also learned after 58 years that you can’t train your wife.”
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A couple that studies, works and volunteers together stays together. Centerville residents Alex and Kylie Haffke spend more time with each other than most married couples do. They have been married since October 2018. “Aside from being married, we are best friends,” Kylie explained. The two met while attending the University of Nebraska. Kylie studied hospitality, restaurant and tourism management, and Alex studied nutrition science. Right out of school, Kylie worked as a wedding planner and quickly learned that career was not for her. Alex was working in clinical research and wasn’t quite sure what direction he should go, but knew he wanted to be in health care. When Kylie met Alex, he was studying to be an EMT. “He would talk about medical stuff, and I had no idea what he was talking about. We had just started dating, so I wanted to research what he was talking about so I sounded cool,” Kylie recalled. “The more he talked about it, the more it started becoming interesting to me and I started to understand more and think this was cool.” The Haffkes originally joined a fi re department in Nebraska for the medical side of things but quickly developed a passion for fi re calls, too. That is why when they decided to move to Minnesota and were looking for a house, one of the couple’s top priorities was living in a community that had a paid-on-call fi re department. Last June, they started the hiring process to become fi refighters with the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department. “It is a really cool experience to be able to live regular lives but stop what you are doing and help out when you are home and available,” Alex said. Kylie added, “It makes you feel a lot more involved in your community. It is a very proud thing to be able to say that you are able to help out your community.” They both currently work as
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t’s true, I am a hopeless romantic. I live for flowers just because and adore romantic comedies. Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I set out to find a good feature story about area residents that I think our readers might find interesting. Last year, I heard about two Hugo residents, John and Robin Udstuen, who had been married for 35 years. I knew Out and it was a story I had to cover when I About heard John mention that Robin was Shannon his first and only Granholm girlfriend. You just don’t hear stories like that anymore. This year, I was able to track down two very different stories for the holiday. The first story, which starts on the front page, is about three couples who have been married for well over five decades. I had so much fun spending time with each of them and learning about how they met, what their lives have been like and why their marriages have worked for so long. As a person who has only been married for almost five years, I was eager to ask them about advice they would give to young couples. One common theme I heard I was to make sure you spend time together. In today’s society, we often get so consumed in our own busy worlds that we forget to pause and make time for one another. The other story I wrote is about a Centerville couple who has been married for almost a year and a half. I found out about them at a Lino City Council meeting back in October, when they were officially hired as paid-on-call firefighters. The fact that they had the same last name caught my attention. I thought it was interesting that they both joined the same fire department and wanted to know more about that. The other day when I sat down with them, I quickly found out that this isn’t the only endeavor they have done together. They are also both nursing students at Century College and work as EMTs at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. I would imagine that studying together and working together at multiple jobs would be more than enough to drive any couple crazy, but they love it and continue to make a great team. I’m sure there are many more couples out there in our communities who have stories worth telling in honor of Valentine’s Day. If you know of one, feel free to let us know about it and perhaps we can pursue it next year. Happy Valentine’s Day! Shannon is the lead editor at Press Publications.
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n Feb. 14, 1920, Carrie Chapman Catt launched the League of Women Voters at the final meeting of the National American Woman Suffrage Association: “The spirit of this new crusade will travel from state to state, from city to city … a nationwide campaign against the world’s oldest enemy, ignorance.” The Minneapolis Tribune called this meeting “the most important ever held by women in the United States.” In the words of the Minnesota League’s fi rst president, Clara Ueland, this “mighty political experiment” would transform fledgling women voters into educated, fully engaged Movers & political actors. The League of Shakers Women Voters began as a grassroots Joan Hillebrand organization sponsoring voter Neumiller education and i t ti campaigns and registration emphasizing consensual decision making. By 1924, leagues covered over 80% of congressional districts, and Minnesota women were early and eager participants. Minnesota suffrage societies counted 30,000plus women members in 1919, the year the state legislature enacted presidential suffrage and the Minnesota LWV was born. A year later, Minnesota ratified the 19th Amendment, and 87 South St.
region, sent delegations to the United Nations and hosted international citizen groups. In the last two years, the LWV-WBLA has moderated dozens of candidate events and held public forums on gerrymandering, the 2020 census and the history of Minnesota women’s suffrage. 2020 will see public forums on the new presidential primary and precinct caucuses, the media’s role in elections, redistricting and Metropolitan Council governance. Fall 2020 brings more candidate forums and voter registration events at Century College and area high schools. It may have begun as an experiment, but the League of Women Voters is increasingly relevant today, due in part to its proud adherence to nonpartisanship. LWV neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties at any level of government, always working on vital issues of public concern and providing a meeting ground for citizens of all political leanings. We need organizations like the LWV now more than ever to remind citizens of the tremendous power of informed individuals. This power is essential to the success of our democracy today and into the future. Joan Hillebrand Neumiller is LWV-WBLA Vice President and Publicity Director. Learn more about the organization at lwv-wbla.org
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Paul women became the fi rst fully franchised female voters in the U.S. by voting on a water bill. Throughout its history, the LWV has met the changing needs of our democracy without losing focus on voting rights and political education. In Minnesota, early members worked to create a better life for families, sponsoring legislation to benefit mothers and children and expand opportunities for women in public life. Leagues opened citizenship schools for local women, an enterprise continued today through voter registration efforts and free public forums. Leagues also publish pamphlets containing information about community and government leaders and conduct studies on important problems such as money in elections, waste management, affordable housing, and immigration. The LWV has been in the greater White Bear Lake area since the 1930s, when local women organized around a common desire to be better informed voters. This organization grew over time to include the surrounding communities of North Oaks, Mahtomedi, Arden Hills, Shoreview and the St. Croix Valley. The LWV of White Bear Lake Area now serves 32 communities, three school districts and three counties. The LWV-WBLA has a strong record of civic engagement, conducting studies of civics education, domestic violence, campaign finance and water quality. It has sponsored candidate events and public forums throughout the
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Health officials: Coronavirus poses ‘low immediate risk’ to Minnesotans, but state prepared to respond BY ELIZABETH CALLEN SHOREVIEW EDITOR
2019-nCoV, more widely known as coronavirus, has not yet made its way to Minnesota, but state health officials say that should that change any time soon, they are prepared to deal with it “While what we know today about this virus and other viruses from the same family suggests that this is really a low immediate risk for the general public, we, of course, consider any new infectious disease a serious concern and we’re taking precautions,” said Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Commissioner Jan Malcolm in a recent news conference. The term “coronavirus” applies to a large family of viruses, which are estimated to cause approximately one-third of all cases of the common cold. The strand associated with this recent outbreak, 2019-nCoV, is a viral respiratory illness caused by a member of the coronavirus family and has not been previously seen in humans before. While it is unknown exactly how 2019-nCoV spreads, Malcolm said that health officials have learned “a great deal” from previous outbreaks of other coronaviruses, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in 2012.
“We know that finding cases quickly and responding to them quickly is so very key. That rapid response helps ensure that the ill persons receive the care that they need, and it lessens the chance of other people getting sick, thereby containing the spread of the virus,” Malcom said. With similar viruses, person-toperson spread occurs primarily through close contact, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, thereby spreading respiratory droplets. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of nearby persons, or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it is currently unclear if a person can get 2019-nCoV by touching a surface or object infected with the virus and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. Minnesota has a “very strong” disease surveillance system in place, according to Malcolm. Health care providers across the state have been alerted to contact MDH if a patient with recent travel history to Wuhan, China displays respiratory symptoms. At that point, MDH will collect laboratory samples and submit them to CDC in Atlanta for confi rmatory testing. As of Feb. 7, three samples had been sent to CDC for testing. Two came back negative, and the results of the third are pending.
CORONAVIRUS AND PETS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW With the news of the coronavirus coming out of China and now cascading into a world health threat, many are wondering if dogs and cats can get the virus and if it's transferable to humans. Dr. Graham Brayshaw, chief veterinarian at Animal Humane Society, says "Both dogs and cats have the ability to contract a coronavirus but they can only get a species-specific version of the disease. It cannot be transferred from animals to humans.” Dr. Brayshaw added that coronavirus is rarely fatal to dogs and cats. Most cats carry the virus, but it usually remains dormant. Dogs can get it from one another. Coronavirus symptoms in cats are typically similar to an upper respiratory infection or kitty cold. In dogs, it involves gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. Many times the virus is mistaken for a simple upper respiratory illness or stomach issues. Like other canine and feline viruses, coronavirus is treated with medication and supportive care.
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The primary symptoms of 2019nCoV include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Given that, and the fact that Minnesota is in the midst of cold and flu season, it is difficult to distinguish between novel coronavirus and another more common respiratory illness. “This means it’s quite possible that many ill people will get tested but turn out not to have novel coronavirus but rather influenza or some other infection,” Malcolm said. “Quite frankly, that what we would like to see. We would rather err on the side of caution and be testing a lot of folks who turn out not to have novel coronavirus.” Minnesota is not among the states receiving travelers from areas of China most closely associated with
the novel coronavirus outbreak, but Malcolm said it is possible that one or more cases of the virus could be confi rmed in the state, especially if human-to-human transmission becomes more common. In the meantime, Malcolm recommended that Minnesotans follow everyday actions to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses. “The best recommendation we can give, quite frankly, is to take the same general precautions that we always recommend for avoiding colds and flu,” she said. “People should stay home when they’re sick, cover their cough and practice good hand washing. It’s really pretty amazing how those lessons our mothers taught us, how far those go.”
COUNTY BRIEFS and search “child protection” for more information. Washington County accepting nominations for public health awards Washington County Public Health & Environment is seeking nominations for the 2020 Public Health Achievement Awards, with a Feb. 24 deadline. The awards recognize and honor residents who devote their time, energy and talents to improve the public health or environmental conditions of individuals, families and communities in Washington County. These residents help families, friends, neighbors, co-workers and leaders better understand the value of public health and encourage the adoption of preventive habits that help promote health in many facets of life. Public Health Achievement Awards are available in the following categories: • Youth – group or individuals who are 18 years or younger at the time of nomination • Individual – individuals who are
CITY BRIEF Election judges needed The city of Hugo is recruiting election judges to work the 2020 elections. The temporary paid position is a great way to become involved in the election process and serve your community. For more information, or to apply, visit www.ci.hugo. mn.us/judge_info or call City Clerk Michele Lindau at 651-762-6315.
19 years or older at the time of nomination • Group – an established group (community coalition, partnership, school or organization) regardless of age Winners of the 2020 Public Health Achievement Awards will be celebrated during National Public Health Week, which is observed April 6-12 as part of an initiative to create the healthiest nation in one generation. Online nominations must be submitted by 8 a.m. Feb. 24. For more information about selection criteria and how to submit a nomination, visit co.washington.mn.us/ publichealthaward. Now accepting nominations for 2020 Community Involvement Awards Community Thread and Washington County are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Community Involvement Awards. The Community Involvement Awards, now in their 45th year, honor the work of exceptional volunteers in the community. The awards
recognize volunteers in six categories: youth, group/family, exemplary employer, outstanding, lifetime and legacy. Nominees must be residents of Washington County or engage in volunteer work in Washington County. Visit www. CommunityThreadMN. org to learn more. Submit your nomination by March 6. County Board will conduct public hearings to consider increase in transportation sales tax The Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing Feb. 11 to consider an update to the county’s current transportation sales, use and excise tax to fund the development and construction of county road and bridge projects and increase the sales and use tax to 0.5%. A second public hearing will be conducted March 17. The fi rst public hearing will be during the board’s regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board Room of the county Government Center in
Stillwater, 14949 62nd St. N. The second public hearing will be at 6 p.m. March 17 in the same location. Generally referred to as the local option sales tax, state law allows counties to impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.5% and a vehicle excise tax of up to $20 per vehicle. Of Minnesota’s 87 counties, 49 have implemented the tax. Washington County has imposed the 0.25% sales and use tax and the $20 per vehicle excise tax since 2008, when it collected the tax under the auspices of the County Transit Improvement Board. In 2017, when that organization was disbanded, the county continued to collect the
taxes on its own. Since then, it has applied the proceeds to the development of the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project and operating costs for Forest Lake and Newport transit stations. The additional tax revenue would be used for transportation projects in the county and would reduce the reliance on county general property taxes to pay for the principal and interest costs on debt that otherwise would be necessary to fund certain projects. If the county board agrees to adopt the additional tax following the public hearing, it would be implemented July 1.
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Join us and bring 651-429-0883 or a friend. LUNCH WITH A barbconnolly1958@yahoo. Contact: Barb at NATURALIST com 651-429-0883 or When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. barbconnolly1958@yahoo. Wednesday, Feb. 12 MOVIE NIGHT com FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Where: Wargo Nature When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Center, 7701 Main St., Feb. 21 NATURE PLAY Lino Lakes Where: Oneka Elementary When: 10-11:15 a.m. Details: Seniors 50+ can School Gym, 4888 Thursday, Feb. 6 bring a lunch and join a includes raffle, door prizes, goody When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. Heritage Pkwy., Hugo naturalist for monthly bags, booya, chili, hot dogs, candy, 15 Where: Wargo Nature Details: Bring family and presentations that include beer and more. Fundraiser for Center, 7701 Main St., Where: Centerville Lake friends and a blanket to local natural history Centerville Lions Club. Lino Lakes Details: Tournament ticket sales sit on for a free PG movie information and possibly Details: Kids ages 2-5 begin at 9 a.m.; $10/hole. 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When: 1:30-3 p.m. rec NEARBY When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Contact: 763-324-3350 or Feb. 29 the fourth Wednesday of STORY MAN FROM anokacountyparks.com WINTER SLED AND the month ENGLAND Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, GALENTINE’S DAY SNOWSHOE SAMPLER Dellwood Where: Rice Lake Centre, When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, LADIES NIGHT OUT WINTER ANIMAL When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Feb. 15 Details: Annual TRACKING When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 fundraiser for the Hugo Details: People with Where: Oneka Room, City When: 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Good Neighbors Food dementia and their Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Downtown White Center, 7701 Main St., Shelf features three caregivers can learn Ave. N., Hugo Where: Wargo Nature Bear Lake Lino Lakes comedians. Tickets $40/ about community Details: Professional Center, 7701 Main St., Details: “Gal friends” can Details: Snowshoeing person. Show begins at 8 resources and connect storyteller Brian Poultan Lino Lakes get together and come to and kicksledding. p.m. Ages 16+. with others. RSVP. Registration required; Contact: hugofoodshelf.org Downtown White Bear Contact: 651-789-4015 or Lake for an evening of $10/adult, $7/child. jwest@familymeans.org fun, food and festivities. Participants under 18 FAMILY OPEN GYM See website for additional must be accompnaied by SPRING COLLEGE FAIR When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. details. an adult. Week of February 2 – 8, 2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays Contact: downtown When: 5-6:30 p.m. Contact: 763-324-3350 or and 1-5 p.m. Sundays Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read Thursday, Feb. 27 whitebearlake.com anokacountyparks.com the full versions of these most-visited stories Where: Oneka Elementary Where: Centennial High School, 4888 Heritage School west gym, 4757 STROLLING DOWN CRIBBAGE 1. New sports center unveiled on dome footprint. Parkway North Rd., Circle Pines MEMORY LANE WITH When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Vadnais Heights Press > News Details: Multitude of Details: Visit with PATRICK ALLEN Feb. 24 and the 4th activities and assortment When: Noon-2 p.m. Friday, representatives from over 2. Firefighter retires after 40 years of service. The Monday of every month of gym equipment 110 regional colleges, Feb. 14 Citizen > News Where: Rice Lake Centre available for individual or universities, community Where: Lino Lakes Senior in Hugo – Located east of 3. Historic Lakeside Club restaurant approaches closing family play. $3/child and colleges, technical Center, 725 Town Center Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 $7/family of Tuesday/ colleges and specialty time. White Bear Press > News Pkwy, Lino Lakes at the east end of the Hugo schools. Sign up in Thursday; $5/child and 4. Mounds View paraeducators rally midst stalled Public Works Building. 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‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ When: 7 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 21 and 28; 3 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 22 and 29; 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 23 and March 1 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Local youth perform the tale of several socially awkward youngsters who find joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee. Tickets $5-$10. Contact: 651-3488578 or childrens performingartsmn.org
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Tonic Sol-Fa When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Current house band provides an evening of music
VALENTINE’S DAY COMEDY SHOW When: 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Mark Poolos, featuring Ellie Hino and hosted by Tommy Bayer. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
4-H ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 15 and the 3rd Saturday of the month Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: New club for youth in kindergarten through one year post high school focus on environmental education through hands-on learning experiences. Older youth have leadership opportunities. Free. Contact: https://z.umn. edu/Eclubs
and entertainment with a nod to Valentine’s Day. Tickets $25; VIP tickets available. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
TEA & TISANES When: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third streets, Stillwater Details: Learn the differences between tea and tisanes, along with the advantages of both and enjoy a DIY blending experience at a program led by Joy Sorich of Cup of Joy. Luncheon included. $30; reservations required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks
NORTH WOODS PARTY AND STORYTIME When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Where: GoodKids, 4758 Banning Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Animal puppet making, sensory animal hunt, special reading and interactive discussion with “North Woods Girl” author Aimee Bissonette. Free. Contact: 651-308-9615
‘THE HAPPINESS PLAYLIST’ WITH MARK MALLMAN
When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 TRIVIA AT THE LIBRARY Where: Marine Village When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Hall, 121 Judd street, Feb. 15 Marine on St. Croix Where: Hardwood Creek Details: A Minneapolis Library, 19955 Forest Rd. mucic icon will share N., Forest Lake tories from his new book and explain how Details: Join a listening to uplifting professional trivia host songs helped him for an afternoon of fast overcome a period of paced fun, with topics personal darkness. Free including everything and all are welcome. from Minnesota culture to history, music, art and Contact: marine geography. communitylibrary.org Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Where: Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 4761 North Rd. Details: Local musicians perform a variety of music from classical to contemporary. Contact: 651-4821147 or centennial communityband.org
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When: 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts performs an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and other artists who defines an era and whose popularity endures. Tickets $25/adults and $22.50/seniors and students in advance; $30/ adult and $27.50/seniors and students at the door. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 and the 4th Tuesday of the month Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes, room 107, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: Join with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one through a death by suicide. An opportunity to share stories, listen and find caring support. Contact: 651-784-3015 or mystjoes.me
SING-ALONG AT THE DUGOUT When: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 Where: Foster’s Dugout, 96 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Brothers Dan and Bill Chouinard lead familiar sing-along songs to benefit the Wildwood Artist Series programs. Tickets $15 online or from a member. Contact: 651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries. com
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When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 When: 10-11:30 a.m. Where: White Bear Lake Saturday, Feb. 22 City Hall, 4701 Highway Where: White Bear Lake 61 City Hall, 4701 Highway Details: Learn about the 61 new White Bear Area Details: Free public forum Guide to Senior Services. for voters to prepare for Contact: 651-653Super Tuesday featuring 3121 or whitebear speakers Michael Wall seniorprogram.org voter outreach specialist at the Office of the TED TALK TUESDAY Minnesota Secretary of When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. State and Nick Harper Tuesday, Feb. 25 - civic engagement director for LWV Where: Mahtomedi Minnesota. District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Contact: lwv-wbla.org Ave. Details: View a video… BELFAST COWBOYS When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Free; coffee provided. Contact: 651-303-3089 Feb. 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Nine-piece band that specializes in the music of Van Morrison along with original songs and selections by Springsteen, the Stones, Joe Cocker, the Beatles, the Who, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Wilco and more. Tickets $25-30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org/ concert-series
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PRUNING TREES AND SHRUBS CLASS When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Where: Extension Barn, 2020 White Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: Learn the basics of how to care for your woody plants so you can prune your plants like a pro. Registration required. Contact: 651-353-4284 or ramseymastergardeners. org
GUNS-N-HOSES HOCKEY GAME When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Super Rink, 1850 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Game features local police personnel against fire personnel in a battle for the coveted bragging rights and to support the Invisible Wounds Project. Free with opportunities to make a donation. Contact: linolakes.us
JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Teams of 2 to 4 people compete to finish the same 550-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. Prizes will be awarded to the first two teams to finish the puzzle. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A male was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Dec. 27 on Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. for DWI after he was pulled over for lane violation. During the traffic stop, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies noted a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and a pile of empty beer cans on the driver’s side floorboard. The driver, who admitted to drinking, tested 0.13 on the portable breath test (pbt). • A male driver was arrested at 2:15 a.m. Dec. 27 on Forest Blvd. N. and 165th Street N. for DWI after deputies responded to a call of a vehicle off the road and found both occupants to be heavily intoxicated. A male occupant stated the couple were just coming home from a bar in Vadnais Heights.
The female occupant said that there had been another male in the vehicle, named “Freddy,” who was the one driving, but who “had gotten picked up right away.” However, the back seat of the vehicle had so much junk in it that it could not have accommodated a passenger. As none of the occupants could figure out who was driving or who was even inside the vehicle, deputies tested the male occupant as the likely driver. He tested poorly and registered 0.16 on the pbt. • A patron of the Speedway gas station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. was reported for driving away from her gas tab. Her license number was retrieved, and she agreed to return to pay after deputies contacted her at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 27. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 1:08 p.m. Dec. 27 on westbound 170th Street N. and Keystone Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked his speed at 72 mph in a 55 mph zone.
A male with “significantly expired tabs” was arrested at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 29 on Everton Avenue and Rosemary Way N. for driving after cancellation, after he was pulled over for having the wrongcolored tabs. During the traffic stop, it was revealed that the sole occupant of the vehicle had had his license canceled for behavior inimical to public safety. • A male driver was cited at 5:55 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 15000 block of Forest Lake Blvd. N. for illegal passing after northbound deputies on routine patrol in an unmarked squad observed him use the right turn lane to pass another vehicle turning left and continue southbound on the highway at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.
When deputies finally caught up with the motorist, he said he thought it was a passing zone and wasn’t aware it was a turn lane. The driver was also verbally warned for failure to update a change of address. • A resident in the 6000 block of 145th Bay N. at 4:10 p.m. Jan. 1 reported unauthorized transactions on his credit card. The complainant had already been working with his bank to cancel the unauthorized charges made at a Domino’s in Texas, had canceled the card and had other financial protocols in place. Deputies advised the complainant to ensure he had credit monitoring in place. • Two persons were issued written warnings at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 2 in the 5000 block of 150th Street N. for snowmobile violations. Another person was issued a written warning for the same offense at 4:09 p.m. Jan. 4 on Forest Blvd. N. at 180th Street N. • A suspicious vehicle reported at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 8000 block of 136th Street N. turned out to be a postal employee using his personal vehicle for delivery. • A motorist reported for driving away from her gas tab with Speedway in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. agreed to return to the station and pay immediately after deputies turned up at her door at 7:45 a.m. Jan 3.
• A resident in the 4000 block of Ethan Trail N. at 5:58 p.m. Jan. 3 reported two vehicles on two separate dates for prowling the dead-end area near his house and that of his sister. The vehicles dropped someone off at the top of the block, and the walker got back into the vehicle at the end of the block after looking at residences along the way. Later, the vehicles returned three times on Jan. 2 and three times on Jan. 3. The complainant and his sister have suspects in mind, along with video footage and still photographs, if needed for investigation. • A suspicious vehicle reported at 9:01 p.m. Jan. 3 in the 10000 block of 122nd Street N. turned out to be vehicles practicing parking with a new driver. • Two suspicious males observed by patrolling deputies at 4:17 a.m. Jan. 4 entering a home under construction in the Adelaide Landing development on 130th Street N. and Flay Road N. by using cell phone lights as flashlights, turned out to be contractors returning early (or late) to fi nish sanding the woodwork.
Deputies verified they really did belong there and weren’t just pretending. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 8:12 a.m. Jan. 4 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him a 69 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A Minnesota woman was cited at 11:13 a.m. Jan. 4 on Frenchman Road and Forest Blvd. N. for use of wireless communication device by deputies waiting at her right at the stoplight, who saw her appear to do a bit of texting on a phone held in her lap. Deputies described her as glancing up occasionally from her phone. • An ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend was reported for trespassing on the complainant’s property in the 5000 block of 165th Street N. at 2:14 p.m. Jan. 4. He was accompanied by five other people, all of whom dispersed when the complainant stepped outside. The complainant asked deputies to
“trespass the kids.” • The driver of a red Tahoe was cited at 11:58 p.m. Jan. 4 for driving after revocation on Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. by deputies on routine patrol at Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road, who observed his vehicle’s license plate completely obscured by snow. When deputies made contact with the driver, they immediately recognized him from previous contacts and knew him to be in revoked status. The driver was made to call for a ride. • A resident in the 15000 block of Falk Drive N. at 7:36 p.m. Jan. 6 reported a vehicle stolen about one month earlier. • A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path at 1:47 p.m. Jan. 8 reported harassment and possible abuse of his mother in Coon Rapids. • A resident in the 14000 block of Homestead Avenue N. at 6:16 p.m. Jan. 8 reported a biting dog and contained the dog in her garage for animal control to pick up, as there were no identifying tags on the dog. • A resident in the 12000 block of Keller Avenue N. at 9:33 a.m. Jan. 9 reported identity theft and bank accounts opened in her name. • A resident in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. Circle N. at 10:26 a.m. Jan. 9 reported the attempted theft of $125,000 from his bank account via wire transfer. • A resident in the 7000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 9 reported the theft of $3,200 from his savings account. • A resident in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way at 7:49 p.m. Jan. 10 reported her purse stolen somewhere in Mendota Heights. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the complainant to contact the Mendota Heights Police Department. • A motorist was cited at 8:40 p.m. Jan. 10 in the 12000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after suspension following a traffic stop for no license plate light.
Deputies were unable to read the license plate at 50 feet. A computer check during the traffic stop showed the suspended status. The motorist was verbally warned about the license plate light. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 10:22 p.m. Jan. 10 on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for driving after suspension after deputies
conducted a random license plate check on the vehicle as it passed in front of the Kwik Trip. • A male motorist was cited at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 11 on eastbound Frenchman Road and Leopold Lane for speeding 85 mph in a 50 mph zone by westbound deputies on Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway, who observed his vehicle traveling at what appeared to be an extreme rate of speed.
The driver admitted to speeding 80 mph because he was past curfew. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 12:34 a.m. Jan. 11 on northbound Oneka Parkway and Evergreen Avenue N. for open bottle, underage drinking and failure to provide proof of insurance after
deputies observed him turn onto Oneka Parkway from Frenchman Road with the trunk all the way open. During the traffic stop, deputies could smell alcohol fumes in the vehicle and see the driver’s bloodshot, watery eyes. After deputies spotted an open beer can in the back seat, the driver was asked to step out for some field sobriety tests. The driver refused to take the portable breath test and was told to fi nd a ride from that point. • A male motorist was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Jan. 11 in the 14000 block of Foxhill Avenue N. for DWI after deputies fi rst observed him sitting at the stoplight 15 feet behind the crosswalk. Deputies then observed the vehicle turn northbound onto Forest Blvd. N. and cross the fog line several times. The driver appeared impaired and smelled strongly of alcoholic beverage. He performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and registered portable breath alcohol content test results of 0.17 — more than twice the legal limit. • A resident in the 6000 block of 147th Street N. was reported at 4:56 a.m. Jan. 11 for causing a disturbance. When deputies arrived at the scene, they located loud music coming from a garage.
When deputies tried to contact the resident, they received no answer. However, while deputies were on scene, the music “magically turned off” and a male was seen inside the residence — a male who refused to come to the door. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 10:08 a.m. Jan. 11 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him at 70 mph. The driver received a verbal warning for an expired driver’s license. • Another Minnesota driver was cited at 1:01 p.m. Jan. 11 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him at 72 mph.
The driver admitted to speeding and said he was guilty. • A third Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:22 p.m. Jan. 11 on westbound 170th Street and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked her at 78 mph.
The driver told deputies she had to go to the bathroom. • A female motorist was cited at 6:25 p.m. Jan. 11 in the 14000 block of southbound Forest Blvd. N. for speeding 48 mph in 35 mph zone by northbound deputies on routine patrol.
The driver said she forgot about the speed change and was focused on getting tater tots for dinner. The driver was not the registered owner of the vehicle and showed expired proof of insurance — for which she was verbally warned. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 6:41 p.m. Jan. 11 in the 9000 block of 122nd Street N. for speeding 61 mph in a 50 mph zone. Loretta Harding
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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to an assault report in the 6500 block of Gaage Lane Jan. 20. A juvenile male was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and an adult male was also charged with fi fth-degree assault. • Officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch in the 6500 block of Centerville Road Jan. 20. An adult female is suspected of driving. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer took a call of a burglary in progress in the 7900 block of Highland Drive Jan. 21. A male made a mistake and was trying to enter a home he thought belonged to his brother-in-law. • Officers responded to the 7000 block of 21st Avenue on report of a person who failed to pay for fuel at a gas station Jan. 21. Upon investigation, it was found that the license plate on the vehicle had been altered. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to the 8000 block of Fourth Avenue Jan. 21 on report of a male with a knife who had just slashed the complainant’s tires on his vehicle. The male suspect was located and, following an investigation, was arrested for criminal damage to property and underage consumption, and was transported to jail. A juvenile female and an
adult male were also cited for underage consumption. • An officer responded to a theft report of a utility trailer in the 6000 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard Jan. 22. Evidence was collected at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. • Officers took a delayed theft report from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Jan. 23. The report was forwarded to the city attorney for charging. • A male resident from the 700 block of Lois Lane reported his shed had been burglarized overnight Jan. 24. Physical evidence was gathered at the scene and the case is currently under investigation. • Officers received a traffic complaint regarding vehicles on Centerville Lake Jan. 24. Officers stopped the involved vehicles exiting the lake and discussed with the drivers the proper driving behavior while they on the lake ice. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Jan. 25. They found the driver was under 21 and had been drinking. The driver was issued a citation and transported home. • Officers stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations in the 700 block of Birch Street Jan. 26 and found the driver was impaired. The driver
was subsequently arrested for DWI and booked into jail. • Officers responded to a reported burglary of a detached garage of a home in the 7800 block of Lake Drive Jan. 26. Officers arrived and recovered evidence from the scene. There are no known suspects at this time, but the investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a burglary at a home in the 100 block of Stallion Lane Jan. 27. The home was processed for evidence and the investigation is ongoing. • While investigating multiple thefts and burglaries in a neighborhood, an officer located a vehicle that had been tampered with in the 100 block of Stallion Lane Jan. 27. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer received a mail theft report in the 400 block of Forsham Lake Drive Jan. 26. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer was dispatched to a report of a stolen snowmobile in the 800 block of Main Street Jan. 27. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident involving a vehicle and a tree in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway Jan. 27. There were no injuries and the driver was cited for using his mobile device. • Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Feb. 2 on a report of juveniles being loud at an apartment complex. Officers investigated but did not locate the juveniles. • Officers responded to a fi re alarm at a business in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 2 and found no indication of a fi re. While officers investigated the incident, two guests at the business were trespassed for causing problems.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Sheriff office to participate in ‘LightsOn!’ program The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced earlier this month that it will be participating in a program called “LightsOn!” The nonprofit microgrant program will enable deputies to give repair vouchers instead of tickets for defective car lights. There are over 36 agencies in Minnesota participating in this program. The Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with three different auto shops, including TGK Automotive in Hugo, Mastertech Auto in Newport and Lucky Dog Garage in Lakeland, but there are many across the state that can found by visiting lightsonus/autocenters.
CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS • Officers received a delayed vandalism report at LaMotte Park in Centerville Jan. 26. • Police conducted a traffic stop on a snowmobile in the area of Lake Drive and Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Jan. 26. A citation was subsequently issued. • Officers were dispatched to a theft report at Center Mart in Centerville Jan. 27. • Officers observed a vehicle driving erratically in the area of Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Lexington Feb. 2. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for third-degree DWI after he tested more than three times the legal limit. • Police responded to a business in the 9300 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington Feb. 3 on a theft from vehicle report. Upon arrival, police spoke to the manager, who said that two vehicles were broken into overnight. The estimated damage/loss is $500. • Officers took a walk-in report of criminal sexual conduct in Centerville Feb. 3. Information was
forwarded to the Anoka County Criminal Investigations Division. • Police responded to the 2000 block of Fairview Street in Centerville Feb. 3 on a vandalism report. Officers observed three areas that had been marked with graffiti and permanent marker. • Police responded to the 33 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Jan. 29 on a noise complaint. Officers made contact with a male, who was advised to keep his music at a reasonable volume. • Officers responded to a mail theft report in the 1600 block of Lakeland Circle in Centerville Jan. 30. The resident advised that an unknown suspect stole a small package from the front step of the house. • Police responded to the 9200 block of Lake Drive in Lexington Jan. 31 on a theft report. Upon investigation, officers located two suspects. One was charged with theft and trespassing. Charges are also being pursued for an involved juvenile.
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The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the Midwest One Bank in Centerville on report of a counterfeit bill Jan. 22. • Officers witnessed a pedestrian violation in the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Jan. 24. Officers verbally warned the party, who was then transported home. • Police were dispatched to a noise complaint in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Jan. 25. Officers located the issue and verbally warned the parties involved. • Officers responded to the 7100 block of Progress Road in Centerville Jan. 25 to check the welfare of a party who had been sending odd text messages to the police department. Officers determined the person was fine. • Police responded to the 8900 block of Duwayne Avenue in Lexington Jan. 25 on a report of a stolen vehicle.
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Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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The history of Presidents' Day Celebrated each year on the third Monday in February, Presidents' Day honors all U.S. presidents. The origins of the holiday lie in the 1880s, when George Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, was celebrated as a federal holiday. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved several federal holidays to Mondays in order to give workers a number of long weekends throughout the year. During the debate on the bill, it was proposed that Washington's Birthday be renamed President's Day to likewise honor Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was Feb. 12. To test your knowledge of America's 45 presidents, check out the quiz below:
1. Who was the only U.S. president to be unanimously elected? ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which two U.S. presidents signed the U.S. Constitution? ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Who was the first U.S. president to appoint a woman to his cabinet? _________________________________________________________________ 4. Which U.S. president was also an architect? ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. How many sitting U.S. presidents have been assassinated? __________________________________________________________________________ 6. How many U.S. presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize? _____________________________________________________________________ 7. Who was the first U.S. president to appear on television? ____________________________________________________________________________ 8. Who was the first female U.S. presidential candidate? _______________________________________________________________________________ 9. Who was the first U.S. president to live in the White House? _________________________________________________________________________ 10. Which president was a bachelor who never married? ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. George Washington. 2. George Washington & James Madison. 3. Franklin D. Roosevelt — Frances Perkins. 4. Thomas Jefferson. 5. Four — Abraham Lincoln, James Abram Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy. 6. Four — Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. 7. Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. 8. Victoria Woodhull in 1872. 9. John Adams in 1800. 10. James Buchanan.
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while Maggie worked as a health aide at an elementary school in Newport. They have three sons and, now, many grandchildren. When asked why they think they have made it to 62 years and counting, Maggie simply responded, “I don’t know.” William said, “We have had a good marriage, and we didn’t fight too much. We have never thought about getting separated or divorced. We get along fairly well.” Bob’s favorite thing about Maggie is the fact that she is a “really good cook.” Maggie said her favorite thing about Bob is that “he likes to eat.” Some of their favorite memories are traveling together and with their children. Bob’s advice to newlyweds is to spend time together. “Take vacations. Getting away once in a while means a lot.”
Stan & Marietta Wilson High school sweethearts Stan and Marietta Wilson are from Minneapolis. They have been married for 58 years. “She tried to get away from me, but I got her. I had to fight off all the competition, but I got her,” Stan said chuckling. “She is not just my wife; she is my life.” Stan worked at Honeywell while Marietta stayed home to “take care of me and the (two) kids,” Stan said. Like the other couples, the Wilsons cherish their memories of traveling. Stan says there are three phrases newlyweds should remember, “Yes, dear,” “You are right, dear,” and “I love you.” “You have to have mutual friendship and respect,” he said. The one thing Stan really likes about Marietta is the fact that she has always been really easy to get along with. Marietta simply
said, “I’m happy with him.” Stan has some more advice, too. “You have to like each other, it can’t just be physical. You have to like the person to be able to get along with them and laugh with them. Without that, it is tough to make a marriage last more than a few years,” he said. For her part, Good Life’s Cairins is determined to keep searching. “You don’t hear of relationships today like they were back then. About a month ago, a gentleman made an inappropriate comment to me, and I was just thinking that these guys would never say something like that to their wives. I am not settling until I find my gentleman.”
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Left: William and Maggie Snyder got married Sept. 14, 1957. Center: Bob and Marilyn Rosenquist got married Feb. 10, 1962. Right: Stan and Marietta Wilson got married on Dec. 16, 1961.
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EMTs at the University of Minnesota Medical Center while attending nursing school at Century College. After they graduate in December, they plan to become ER nurses. Alex is also an artillery officer with the Minnesota Army National Guard. “We work really well together. We have a really good communication style,” Kylie said. “I know how he works and how he thinks. I’ve noticed (that) when we work together at our job in the ER it runs really smooth, and then sometimes when we don’t work together, it’s just different.” Alex added, “It also really helps for those 2 a.m. calls. We get to help each
other get out of the house as fast as we can. One person will grab the keys for the car while the other person grabs the radios and that really speeds up the process ... I definitely am the fi rst one to wake up, but Kylie is the fi rst one to get in the car.” The Haffkes are still considered “probationary fi refighters” in Lino Lakes as they are taking the required classes before they can enter burning buildings. For now, they are enjoying making a difference on medical calls and crash scenes. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Feb. 15: 38th annual Lions Ice Fishing Contest 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Centerville Lake Skate & Sled Night from 6-9 p.m. at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Feb. 19: EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www.presspubs. com (click on Public Notices).
HUGO CITY CALENDAR Feb. 13: Feb. 18: Feb. 19: Feb. 21:
Planning Commission meeting at 6 p.m. EDA meeting at 5 p.m. Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Movie Night at 7 p.m. at Oneka Elementary School
LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Feb. 15: Recycling Saturday from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m. Feb. 26: Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
CITY OF HUGO CANCELLATION OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo City Council has cancelled WKHLU VHFRQG PHHWLQJ LQ )HEUXDU\ RQ )HEUXDU\ GXH WR WKH 3UHVLGHQW¡V Day Holiday. Michele Lindau, Hugo City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 13, 2020.
CITY OF HUGO NOTICE OF TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Hugo will conduct a Public Accuracy Test (PAT) of the DS200 ballot scanner voting equipment at Hugo City Hall on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. in preparation for the Presidential Nominating Primary Election to be held on March 3, 2020. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 13, 2020.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GRANT REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF ARDEN HILLS, FRIDLEY, HUGO, MAHTOMEDI AND SAINT ANTHONY, WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP AND RAMSEY COUNTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Arden Hills – Karth Lake Runoff Control ($90,000), City of Arden Hills – Karth Lake Slope Stabilization ($50,000), City of Fridley – Village Green Stormwater Detention Expansion ($100,000), City of Hugo – County Road 8 Stormwater Reuse ($100,000), City of Mahtomedi – Phase 4 West Historic District Improvements ($50,000), City of Saint Anthony – 2020 Street and Utility Improvements ($43,215), White Bear Township – SE Street Reconstruction and Stormwater Improvements ($33,410), and Ramsey County – Eagle Street at Ramsey County Ditch 11. The RCWD may select all, some or none of the DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU IXOO RU SDUWLDO IXQGLQJ 7KH 5&:'¡V WRWDO VKDUH RI FRVW IRU VHlected projects may be approximately $300,000 and would be funded by general tax levy on real property within the watershed. Up to $20,790 in additional IXQGLQJ PD\ DOVR EH DOORFDWHG IURP WKH %RDUG RI :DWHU DQG 6RLO 5HVRXUFHV¡ Watershed-Based Funding Pilot Program. The cost-share requests can be reYLHZHG DW ZZZ ULFHFUHHN RUJ RU DW WKH 'LVWULFW RIÀFH 3KHDVDQW 5LGJH 'U #611, Blaine, MN 55449-4539. 763-398-3070 Published one time in The Citizen on February 13, 2020.
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HUGO BITS & PIECES The Hugo City Council took the following action at its Feb. 3 meeting: • Introduced new Hugo Deputy Shawn Irvin to the council. Irvin was hired by the sheriff's department last June. • Heard from Parks Planner Shayla Denaway, who presented the Parks Commission’s annual report for 2019. Some priorities included the redevelopment of Lions Park and improvements to Irish Avenue Park and Clearwater Creek Preserve. In 2019, the Parks and Recreation Department served over 1,240 participants, and $525,600 in park dedication fees was collected by the city from new developments. • Approved an agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) to provide counseling services in the city. The agreement includes a $480 increase over last year's contract for a total of $6,480. • Approved the purchase of seven new portable radios for the fi re department for $27,356. The current radios will become obsolete in 2021. Seven more radios will need to be replaced next year. • Issued a request for proposals for construction of a playground in Adelaide Landing, not to exceed $100,000. Construction of the neighborhood park began last fall and will continue this spring in partnership with Excelsior Group. A neighborhood meeting will be held at the Parks Commission meeting April 15, when residents will be asked to provide input on proposed playgrounds from a variety of vendors. • Approved the replacement of Public Works’ 2002 Chevrolet crane/utility truck. The truck is 18 years old and needs to be replaced. City staff requested to replace the truck with a 2020 Ford F-550 from Midway Ford equipped with a utility box and crane (supplied by ABM Equipment and Supply) for a total cost of $135,304. • Approved a reduction in letter of credit for Adelaide Landing 1st and 2nd additions. The current letter of credit for the 1st Addition is $500,000. Staff inspected the work completed to date and recommended the council approve the reduction in the letter of credit to $297,979. The current letter of credit for the 2nd Addition is $325,000. Staff recommended the council approve the reduction in the letter of credit to $157,849. The Excelsior Group also requested a release of the cash escrow for the grading of Phase 2. The council approved the release of cash escrow in the amount of $167,400. • Approved pay voucher No. 6 for $252,376 to Dresel Contracting Inc. for work completed through Jan. 29 on the 130th Street improvement project. • Approved a resolution appointing election judges for 2020 elections. • Approved a $500 donation from the Hugo American Legion to the fi re department to be
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used for training and equipment. • Approved the purchase of an asphalt roller/ compactor for $43,061. The current roller/ compactor has been used for 14 seasons. A Caterpillar CB22B will be purchased through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract, which is equivalent to the MnDOT Cooperative Purchasing Venture. The council also approved the purchase of a Felling FT12IT pan tilt trailer through the MnDOT Cooperative Purchasing Venture for $9,749. • Ordered the project and authorized preparation of plans and specifications for the 2020 Goodview Avenue improvement project after conducting a public hearing. During the hearing, a couple of residents voiced their concerns about their specific property. The improvements will be made on Goodview Avenue North from the southern city border to Egg Lake Road/137th Street/C.R. 8. Improvements will include bituminous pavement reclamation, minor subgrade corrections and minor drainage improvements, with grading and culvert replacement as necessary to address isolated drainage issues. The council decided it would like to see the roadway widened to 26 feet. City Engineer Mark Erichson said city staff are also looking into the possibility of lowering the speed limit. • Approved the City Council's focus goals and ongoing priorities for 2020. The council held its annual goal-setting session Jan. 27. • Following a 3-2 vote, directed staff to continue moving forward with a monument sign for the north side of town that will replicate the existing monument sign on County Road 8. The project would also include minor tweaks to the existing sign. WSB estimated the project would cost around $109,740, but the city was expecting that figure to be closer to $72,000. Mayor Tom Weidt, Becky Petryk and Phil Klein supported the project and Councilmen Chuck Haas and Mike Miron did not. “I am not a big fan of spending that kind of money on a sign,â€? Haas said. Miron added, â€œâ€Ś this is much more than what we allocated ... it seems like a significant chunk of money.â€? Weidt said, “This is something that isn't done in other cities. It gives you a sense of place and lets people know they have entered Hugo ... This is something we have talked about doing for a long time, and I think it is worthwhile for the city and businesses.â€? • Directed city staff to draft a letter to Washington County to ask for a partnership in updating the Highway 61 corridor plan. • Cancelled the Feb. 17 council meeting due to the President's Day holiday. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
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Bears’ Nordic has one state qualifier, Loppnow BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
When Lauren Loppnow crossed the finish line, she collapsed in a heap and asked, “Did I make it?” The White Bear Lake coaches were able to tell her that she did indeed grab the last qualifying spot, finishing 17th, at the Section 4 Nordic Ski meet Thursday at Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington. The Bear boys placed sixth and the girls seventh among 11 schools as the season otherwise concluded. Loppnow, a junior, will compete at state Thursday at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Last year, she missed state qualifying by two spots. “Lauren spent the summer training, and used her cross country season as a way to build a base for her Nordic training,” coach Seth Salenger said. “She took every opportunity to race, competing in a high school schedule as well as her Junior National Qualifying races.” After the morning classic race, Loppnow was one spot out of qualifying, dueling several girls within 30 seconds of each other. After the fi rst 1,500 meters, Loppnow made her move, looking strong and determined, Salenger said. She
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gained two spots to make the final cut. Megan Ryan placed 25th, Maddie Bystrom 35th, Nicole Murphy 54th, Jordyn Schmittdiel 58th, Gianna McLeod 60th, and Darah Torvenflint 64th. Isaac Maruyama placed 18th to lead the Bear boys, missing state by two places. Hayden Weddell placed 20th, Kolby Bachmeier 23rd, Liam Fritz 30th, Sage Durdle 37th, Trevor Locke 38th, Tony Perfetti 52nd. Forest Lake was team champion for both boys and girls. Individual champions
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were Stillwater’s Libby Tuttle and Mounds Park Academy’s Henry Snider.
Mahtomedi is riding a five-game win streak in boys basketball after clipping Henry Sibley 61-51 on Tuesday (Feb. 4) and St. Thomas Academy by the same 61-54 score on Friday. The Zephyrs are 11-8. “We have played well over the last two weeks,” coach Keith Newman said. “The win in the Border Battle against Kaukauna definitely was a confidence-builder in beating a solid team in a close game.” Newman referred to a last-second win over a traditionally strong Wisconsin team on Feb. 1. Against St. Thomas (2-18), the Zephyrs went scoreless for the fi rst 6:15 and trailed 12-0 before finding their bearings. They took a 26-23 lead when Luke Ricker sank three free shots, fouled outside the arc. Brody Fox sank 16 points, Cole Chapman 12, Cal Greene 10 and Ricker nine. Chapman snagged eight rebounds and Ricker seven. Against Sibley (2-18), Fox dominated with 26 points. Coleman supplied 11 rebounds and eight points.
Mahtomedi gymnasts win conference meet again Driscoll said, “and our alternates stepped up to turn in strong performances when we needed them. We’re so proud of this team and the way they show up for each other.” Bella Frattalone, Zephyr senior, repeated as conference all allaround champion with 38.275 points, and won all four individual events: vault (9.575),
bars (9.575), beam (9.5) and floor (9.35). Kate Ryan, senior, claimed second places in all-around (36.525), vault (9.15), bars (8.95), and floor (9.3), and took third on beam (9.075). The Zephyrs once again showed their depth with junior Zoe Bush second on beam (9.175), and third on vault (9.1) and floor (8.975); freshman Abbey
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The Mahtomedi gymnasts were Metro East Conference meet champions on Thursday, marking the 12th straight season they’ve won the MEC meet and all the conference duals. The Zephyrs scored 145.10 points at North St. Paul. “We had two gymnasts unexpectedly out with injuries and illnesses,” coach Debbie
Bush, third on bars (8.8), and fourth on vault (8.7) and floor (8.95); senior Caylee Greeder, fi fth on floor (8.6) and bars (8.2), and sixth on
vault (8.375); sophomore Tess Mathson, fourth on bars (8.225); and senior Mia Gornik, fi fth on beam (8.375). The Zephyrs, moved
up to Class AA this year, will compete at Section 4AA on Saturday at Stillwater, beginning 11 a.m.
CENTENNIAL SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar girl cagers get pay back win, then lose to Elks The Centennial girls basketball team avenged an earlier loss to Andover with a 60-30 win Monday (Feb. 3), then lost to Elk River 60-57 on Thursday. The Cougars are 17-5. Centennial’s 30-point win over Andover (12-9) was in stark contrast to their first meeting, won by the Huskies 57-53. Jenna Guyer tallied 17 points, Jodi Anderson nine, Sydney Kubes eight and Grace Johnson and Camille Cummings seven each. No. 13 ranked Elk River (15-6) built a 38-24 first-half lead on the Cougars and held on with Alexa Engebretson sinking 17 points, Johanna Langbehn 16 and Lydia Haack 14. Guyer netted 16, Anderson 11 and Hannah Herzig 10 for No. 10 Centennial.
Centennial icemen clip Cardinals, Eagles Centennial boys hockey blitzed the Coon Rapids Cardinals 14-0 on Tuesday (Feb. 4) followed by a 5-2 win over the Totino-Grace Eagles on Thursday, both at home, pushing them over .500 at 12-11. Eleven players scored against Coon Rapids (2-18) — Henry Bartle (two, both on power plays), Tommy Carls (two), Josh O’Hara (two), Isaak Ankrum, Jordan Newpower, Jake Pierson, Max Marshall, Dominik Hauer, Owen Van Tassel, Mason Wistrcill and AJ Carls. Jack Fuller made eight saves for the shutout. Scoring against Totino-Grace (7-141) were VanTassel (power play), AJ Carls, Wistrcill (power play), Marshall and Sam Munson. The Cougars (12-11) were up 4-0 before T-G scored twice on power plays. Leo Troje made 31 saves.
Centennial Alpine ski season ends Centennial’s Alpine Ski season ended at the Section 7 meet Tuesday, Feb. 4, as the Cougar boys team placed ninth and the boys 14th among 18 schools at Biwabik. For the Cougar boys, Sam Johnson placed 24th, Colin Nordness 39th, Sam Harris 52nd, Evan Struve 61st, Eric Thielen 67th and Jack Wilske 72nd. For the Cougar girls, Brooke Robinson placed 30th, Madison Michaelson 56th, Erin Haus 57th, Emily Anderson 59th, Annie Trettel 72nd and Evelyn Thomton 75th.
Cougar boys lose to Andover Elk River on hardcourt Centennial boys basketball is 2-18 after losing two close games last week to Andover 75-68 on Monday (Feb. 3) and Elk River 61-55 on Thursday. Against Andover (10-10), Richard Hemric scored 16 points and Mason Lindsay 14. Calvin Foy with 14 led four double-digit scorers for Andover. Against the Elks (4-15), Hemric sank 14 points, Jaxon Waldvogel 12 and Thomas Palmsteen and Lindsay 10 each. Payton Mielke hit 19 and Brandon O’Connor 16 for the Elks. Bruce Strand
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MAEF tickets on sale Tickets for the Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation’s Legacy Night are available at the early-bird price of $100 ticket through March 9, and $125 per ticket March 10-27. The event supports Mahtomedi schools and includes a cocktail hour, dinner, program, silent and live auctions, raffles and fundraising activities. Seating is limited. For more information, visit maefgives.org.
Staff members volunteer at Solid Ground White Bear Lake Area Schools staff members recently volunteered at Solid Ground by donating food and
preparing a “taco bar� for residents. They served approximately 80 people and prepared 14 “to go� containers for individuals unable to attend the meal, and an additional six containers to leave for families the following day.
District 4th graders present at U of M ecology fair Ten fourth grade Otter Lake students presented their fall science investigations at the University of Minnesota’s Ecology Fair on Feb. 8. The projects all used the Otter Lake restored prairie in their investigations and focused on pollinators.
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Wargo Nature Center visits Frassati Naturalists from the Wargo Nature Center Wildlife Outreach Program visited Frassati Catholic Academy students in grades 1-3 and gave a presentation on the moose. Students learned about the moose’s habitat, adaptations and conservation issues. Artifacts such as furs, bones, mounts and costumes were used to bring the animal to life.
The names and topics covered by the students are as follows: • Adrienne Larson – Root Beer vs. Gummy Worms vs. Lemonade: Which Attracts More Pollinators? • Finley Grier and Bennett Curren – Do Pollinators like a Soda Pop or a Flower?
• Adalyn Bjorkman, Grady Knuth and Nathan Abrahamson – Pollinator’s Preference: In the Prairie or Out of the Prairie? • Abby Parker and Fiona Lessard – Pollinators: Prairie vs. Pollinator Garden • Daniel Buege – Is My Home Safe from Electromagnetic Pollution?
STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2019 fall semester: Hastings College: Nathaniel Navratil of Circle Pines. LeTourneau University: Jacob Lofstad of Circle Pines. Luther College: Charlie Sylvester of Lino Lakes. Olivet Nazarene University: Savanna Driskell of Lino Lakes. St. Norbert College: Emily Dehmer of Circle Pines. The College of St. Scholastica: Lia Gentilini and Allie Nyblom, both of Lino Lakes. University of MinnesotaDuluth: Kiah Breidenbach, Ruth Crowder, Tayla Goodmanson, Sarah Grow, Matthew Hockert, Mikayla Iaquinto, Maria Landfried, Madison Sandholm, Nicole Sauter and Preston Waldvogel, all of Circle Pines; Brianna Bordson, Darla Eckart, Drew Gilgosch, Nan Glinsek, Jack Knowlan, Daniel Kunzer, Anneke Linser, Matthew Nardecchia, Kinyee Sin, Kara Steffes, Mackenna Stoterau and Shayla Stoterau, all of Lino Lakes. University of WisconsinMadison: Abigayle Hoover, Kyle Neuendorf, Megan Peck, Madison Vang and Jessica Zola, all of Lino Lakes; Spencer Averbeck, Hannah Bombeck, Cate Flynn, Lennart Justen, Michel Justen and Kally Leidig, all of Circle Pines. University of WisconsinRiver Falls: Alison Boryczka, Abigail Nelson, Varsha Schusted, Ariana SkeltonDelich, John Whaley and Mari Zech, all of Circle Pines. University of WisconsinStevens Point: Samuel Barrett of Circle Pines. University of WisconsinWhitewater: Isabelle Mayhew of Circle Pines. The following local students graduated from a college or university in fall 2019: Campbellsville University: Sainath Baddam of Blaine, Master of Science in information technology management.
University of NebraskaLincoln: Jason Campbell of Circle Pines, Master of Business Administration. William Gallagher of Lino Lakes, a sophomore majoring in business administration, was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success at Bemidji State University. Gustavus Adolphus College: Leah Heilig, Bailey Hoff, Tate Littlefield and Mitchell Munson, all of Lino Lakes; Sarah Pederson and Madison Sinclair, both of Blaine. Iowa State University: Cole Arends, Caitlin Biehn, Thomas Bombeck, Samantha Brang, Abby Casanova, Daniel Cassidy, Matthew Duffy, Tyler Erickson, Nathan Flynn, Jacob Fried, Maya Luciw, Rayna Morano, Connor Nygaard, Megan Osborne, Jordan Poppe, Emily Schrimpf and Abigail Teschendorf, all of Lino Lakes; Abby Burns and Jeremiah Horst, both of Circle Pines. Marquette University: Logan Newstrom of Blaine; Rachel McLaughlin of Lino Lakes. North Dakota State University: Mikayla Engibritson and Rachel Meachem, both of Circle Pines; Aaron Brouillet, Alex Dehmer, Spencer Ekstrom, Jacob Huber, Dylan Kallman, Matthew Kohl, Alex Lundeen, Anna Lundeen, Meghan Smude, Michael Solheid and Jami Wedll, all of Lino Lakes. Saint Mary’s University: Aaron Kibirige of Lino Lakes. St. Cloud State University: Cassandra Walker of Circle Pines; Mikayla Greeley, Kayla Kosak, Grant Scott, Jenna Trost and Ariel Widman, all of Lino Lakes. University of Iowa: Daniel Hong of Circle Pines; Derek Bettendorf of Lino Lakes. University of North Dakota: Ashley Ebeling, McKenna Johnson and Nathan Zola, all of Circle Pines; Peter Cho, Katie Deboer, Matthew Hareland, Claire Orth, Meghan Wilson, David Poppke and Alex Tangren, all of Lino Lakes. University of WisconsinEau Claire: Madison Davey,
Andrea Gessner, Kaari Grandstrand, Alex Knight, Alexandra Larson, Caitlin Maser, Emma Olson, Victoria Popham, Erin Rafferty, Sarah Rogan and Rachel Stevens, all of Lino Lakes; Hailey Hults of Circle Pines. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Maddie Glancey and
Ashley Osmek, both of Lino Lakes. University of WisconsinSuperior: Rachel Hotakainen and Halle Kusterman, both of Lino Lakes; Kayla Willenbring of Circle Pines.
The following local students graduated from a college or university in the fall of 2019: Iowa State University: Cole Arends of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, civil engineering, cum laude; Abigail Teschendorf of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, chemical engineering.
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Hop on board for downtown station tour BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
MAPLEWOOD — An animated video showing a birds-eye view of Rush Line's downtown White Bear station is Ramsey County's way of "demystifying" how buses will operate. County Planning Specialist Frank Alarcon directed members of the Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) to a YouTube site he said "demystifies how the station will work." The video shows buses turning off Highway 61 at Seventh Street and lining up along a platform on a one-way Washington Avenue behind Beartown Bar & Grill. After passengers board through one of three doors, departing buses then proceed to Eighth Street to access Highway 61 south.
A signal may be installed at the Eighth Street/61 intersection, according to the narration. Other planned safety improvements are new sidewalks on the south side of Eighth Street between Washington Avenue and Hwy. 61 and the north side of Eighth Street between Washington and Division. The downtown station will include a shelter, ticket payment machine, seating, lighting, security cameras and bicycle parking. A raised platform allows riders to enter and exit the bus comfortably. Since the White Bear station is end of the line for the 14-mile route, a driver restroom facility is planned adjacent to the shelter. According to
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Alarcon, four to six buses per hour will not impact traffic flow on 61 or local streets. Also noted: the project is mostly in public right of way. The PAC heard updates on the bus rapid transit project from county staff and consultants at its meeting Jan. 23 at the Maplewood Community Center. Open to the public, the next meeting is March 26 at 2:30 p.m.
Section 106 required Historian Barbara Howard with MnDOT’s Cultural Resources division discussed her role in the Rush Line project. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires federal agencies to evaluate impacts of federally funded projects on historic properties. Howard is helping identify architectural structures and archaeological sites along the route to assess potential adverse effects. One possible site is the LS&M (Lake Superior & Mississippi) rail corridor that stretched from St. Paul to Duluth through White Bear Lake. The railway traveled within right of way that was later purchased by Ramsey County for future transit use and is currently the Bruce Vento Trail. Rush Line would share the rail right of way with the Bruce Vento Trail. Howard explained that the LS&M rail corridor is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is noted as an important fi rst and direct rail connection between St. Paul and the Port
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of Duluth. Rail service started in 1870 with stops at White Bear’s downtown depot. “It has 100 years of significance to tourism in White Bear Lake,” she noted. Features of interest include 1868 and later roadways, gradeseparation structures, depots, retaining walls and “sense of path between destinations.” Between 700 and 800 sites along the corridor have been surveyed as part of MnDOT’s study; about 3% require more information, Howard told the group. The fi nal Section 106 document goes to the Federal Transit Administration, which fi nances public transportation systems like the Rush Line project. “Our goal is a fi nding of no significant impact to get environmental clearance,” Howard said.
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also updated PAC regarding December public engagement meetings with public housing resident councils and other drop-in discussions meant to draw “very transit-dependent populations” that will rely on Rush Line. Three meetings were specifically held to reach communities of color. Mostly, the reaction has been positive on the east side, Alarcon said. A Jan. 7 meeting with select White Bear residents who live near the downtown station revealed concerns about the influx of car and bus traffic near North Campus, which will be undergoing expansion. Mayor Jo Emerson, who chairs the policy advisory committee, commented that
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concerns stem from “fear of the unknown.” She promised the committee would work closely with the school district.
Some preliminary tweaks Consulting engineer Jim Gersema listed potential refi nements to the project in the northern section: • In Vadnais Heights, a sidewalk will be added on the south side of Buerkle Road through the railroad crossing west to Fanum Road. • Adding sidewalk on south side of Cedar Avenue from Hoffman Road to Linden Avenue. • Adding sidewalk from Linden Street to County Road F due to future development. • Under evaluation is a County Road E platform location and design and the Whitaker Street station, which may involve reconstructing 61, as well as platform height. Station area planning documents should be ready in March, according to staff. There are 21 stations along the corridor from Union Depot in St. Paul to White Bear Lake, connecting what the county calls: “100,000 diverse Minnesotans.” Other notable milestones: resolutions of support from municipalities is anticipated in summer 2020. That support is required before the project transitions from Ramsey County to the Metropolitan Council, scheduled for April 2021. Construction is expected to start in 2024 and take two years to complete.
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Six year old Sophia Carlson of Hugo landed this nearly 10 pound pike on a Metro Lake on Feb. 2 on a tip up.
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Jesse and Amy Anderson, of Hugo, caught this huge muskie on White Bear Lake Sunday, Feb. 2. The tape measure they had with them wasn’t long enough to measure the muskie, but they are guessing it was about 42 inches long.
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Tim, Lisa, Lila and Dane Heinecke recently traveled to Mississippi to visit family. While there, they toured the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile, Alabama. They made sure to bring a copy of The Citizen with them. This church was founded in 1703 and is considered among the first congregations to be started along the Gulf of Mexico.
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The older the better: Snowmobile enthusiasts show off their vintage sleds Dozens of local snowmobile collectors and enthusiasts gathered for “The Older the Better” – Vintage Sled Event, sponsored by the Stillwater Snowmobile Club, Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Blacksmith Lounge on Highway 61 north of Hugo. Trophies were awarded for Best Restored and Best Original snowmobiles in the following classes (1969 and Older, 1970 – 1972, 1973 – 1975 and 1976 – 1988). Additional trophies were awarded for Cutter Class, Mini Class, Oldest Runner, Ugliest Runner, People’s Choice and Best Vintage Outfit.
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