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Why do we have fish fries during Lent?

Lions fishing tournament makes a splash

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Paul Jenson of Hastings won a portable shelter with the winning fish, a 1.72-pound northern.

Anna Glidden, right, and her nephew Colten wait patiently for a bite.

Bic Hoyny of Scandia, 9, won a prize for best hat at the fishing contest.

For Christians, Lent is a season of solemnity, where people practice self-denial and atonement leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So how do all-you-can-eat-with-all-thefixings fish fries at local restaurants and churches figure into that?

The fish fry tradition is most strongly associated with the Roman Catholic community, but churches and organizations of all denominations (or none at all) have participated.

According to Wikipedia, the ritual of fasting during the Lenten season dates back to the first century CE. The practice has changed quite a bit over the centuries, but it started as a fast and was eventually established as a 40-day abstinence from the meat of warmblooded animals. This form of penance was meant to recognize the suffering and forbearance of Christ’s 40 days in the desert while he was tested by the devil. This

Jeff Janus of Hugo didn’t win a prize, but caught six fish, including this crappie.

The White Bear Lake High School fishing team spent Saturday on the ice at Big Marine Lake drilling holes and weighing fish for the annual Hugo Lions Ice Fishing Contest. From left, coach Joe Mailer, Tyler Thilman, Asher Schmidt, Andrew Mailer, Owen Torgrimson, Zach Loken and Kaleb Walton.

Hugo Lions had great weather for its annual ice fishing contest Feb. 11 on Big Marine Lake. The event drew about 170 participants.

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HUGO — Bruce and Virginia “Ginny” Bernin loved the quiet, natural setting of their land on the shore of Oneka Lake. Thanks to their vision, that land will soon become a community park, open for everyone to enjoy. More than 20 years ago, the Bernins sold that land to the city with this purpose in mind.

Now, in 2023, the city is ready to

continue the vision the Bernins had for their property on Oneka Lake.

The Bernins purchased the property in 1976, where they enjoyed a rural lifestyle, including cattle and pig farming, raising chickens and geese, and growing corn and alfalfa.

Eventually they turned the land into a well-loved Christmas tree farm, where many members of the Hugo community remember going to find their holiday trees.

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New nonprofit will handle restoration of historic schoolhouse HUGO — City officials have given their word they don’t plan to tear down the historic Hopkins Schoolhouse—for now. If all goes according to plan, a newly formed nonprofit will be taking the reins on the Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center: part history museum, part community gathering space.

Liz Cinqueonce is a member of the steering committee. The committee envisions five major uses for the site: historical displays, education displays, community engagement and leadership programs, a meeting space and a significant stop along the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail.

The steering committee is currently comprised of members of the Hugo Historical Commission and the Forest Lake Historical Society. The Forest Lake Historical Society has stepped forward to act as a temporary fiscal host until the nonprofit can stand on its own two feet. A 501(c)(3) status is essential to the types of grant funding the schoolhouse would likely need, Cinqueonce explained.

The nonprofit would be run two ex-officio voting members from the Hugo and Forest Lake historical organizations, with a body of up

to 13 citizens elected by the board.

Ideally, this would include a student representative.

The timeline for the restoration is estimated at 6-8 years, hopefully pairing the 2028 centennial celebration of the building with its grand opening.

Phase 0 includes sprucing up the grounds and exterior of the building, as well as developing the trail. These will be followed by improvements to the roof, chimney, soffits and siding, and then a restoration of the interior. The idea is to have ways for people to engage with the site through outdoor historical displays, even before the building is fully restored.

Another idea the committee is exploring is partnering with the local snowmobile club that uses the Hardwood Creek trail. Potentially, the site might someday include a storage shed for trail grooming equipment.

“That door remains open, and we are interested in continuing those kinds of conversations,” Cinqueonce said.

The steering committee has considered applying for National Register of Historical Places status, but Cinqueonce said this may hinder progress more than help, as restoration becomes tricky under the strict limitations that must be applied to historic structures.

“I don’t know that we’re completely

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there with the financing, but you’ve put a lot of pieces into place to try and get there, and I think we owe it to you guys and to the schoolhouse to make an effort to do that,” Mayor Tom Weidt told the steering committee.

The Hugo City Council directed city staff to prepare an agreement

to continue with the restoration and preservation of the Hopkins Schoolhouse.

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‘Survivor’ contestant brings addiction recovery into the spotlight HUGO — This March, the world will get to see Hugo resident Carolyn Wiger as she lives her dream come true—joining the cast of the reality game show “Survivor.” But at home in Washington County, she is another kind of superstar—the kind that helps people recover from addiction.

As a teenager and young adult, Wiger struggled with addiction. Often, addiction starts as a result of a rough childhood or past trauma—Wiger noted that this was far from true in her case. Her family was always loving and supportive but, nevertheless, things started going downhill as early as middle school. She recalled experimenting with drugs and beginning to fail classes, to the point that a teacher took her aside to warn her that her life might be going down the wrong path.

Things escalated when she left home for college. She was hoping for a fresh start, but ended up transferring schools again and again, only to find the same thing would happen everywhere she went.

“I would start drinking, start using cocaine, I was a disaster,” she said.

“Each new school I would tell myself, this is the new you. You’re not going to do anything stupid. But there’s that saying: everywhere you go, there you are. I had the same problems everywhere I went because I never looked at myself.”

The partying led to occasional arrests and a DUI, and her family became increasingly concerned.

Wiger remembers her father—former Minnesota Sen. Chuck Wiger—visiting her at school and imploring her to seek treatment.

The idea of never drinking or using drugs again was difficult for Wiger to

swallow at first.

“I’d hear people say they were one year sober and thinking in my head, hell no, that’ll never be me,” Wiger said.

“The thing that helped was just to take it a day at a time. I would put a mark on my calendar. At first it felt like a chore, and then it became my life.”

Once she was in recovery, Wiger found herself on a journey of selfdiscovery, learning who she was at the core, and what she truly liked. This year, Wiger is 14 years sober. And her success in turning her life around has, in turn, helped many others in their recovery journey.

“There’s this joke that everybody who goes to treatment wants to become a drug counselor afterward,” Wiger said.

Through her own recovery journey, she found a new passion for helping others, and went back to school to earn a drug counseling license through Century College. For five years she worked in a residential treatment setting, but in 2015 felt drawn to a job opening for a drug counselor with Washington County. She recalled seeing county staff come into the treatment center, and said she always looked up to them and hoped to become one of them someday.

It was another level, where Wiger was able to put her skills and experiences to work in new ways. She started a poster campaign called “Faces of Recovery,” each poster highlighting a different person who had recovered from addiction and celebrating their success.

The campaign is a more positive alternative to the scare-‘em-straight public awareness posters that show the grim physical effects of long-term drug use, for example.

Even in her job at the county, Wiger noticed that a lot of people don’t seem to

know how to talk about addiction and recovery. The subject is often taboo in social settings, but part of Wiger’s goal is to change the conversation around addiction and erase the stigma.

“It’s hard not have this jaded opinion when here they are again, talking about wanting to use again,” Wiger said. “Deep down, nobody wants to be addicted or keep going to jail. It physically is going to change your brain; that’s what addiction is. The things people who are addicted do can be appalling, scary, frighting, but it’s a disease. I don’t know any other disease that would have this type of judgment or opinions.”

Part of Wiger’s job includes working with patients at the county jail. She coordinates an opiate use disorder program that allows the drug Suboxone to be administered to people suffering from withdrawal. Without

SUBMITTED this treatment, people who have gone Hugo resident Carolyn Wiger will be a through withdrawal run the risk of contender on the 44th season of “Survivor,” fatal overdose if they resume opiate use which will premiere March 1. after they are released from jail. connections in the community and “We’re helping them not die,” Wiger looks forward to raising her 9-yearsaid. “That’s the main goal, and that’s old son with her fiancé, who is also in enough. With addiction, there’s no time recovery. for judgment. People are dying.”

Wiger’s friends have arranged a It is extremely difficult to break the season premiere viewing party of cycle of addiction, but Wiger wants to “Survivor” at the Blue Heron Grill give people every chance to come out of at 6:45 p.m. March 1. Whatever this it, even if they aren’t in a place where season holds, Wiger has done her best they can accept that kind of help yet. to bring her whole, complex self to the “I’m not going to stop doing my job small screen. because people might use again,” she “It took me a long time to be in a said. “I set everything up for them to good place with me, so it’s like take it go to treatment. They might not show up, but they might. I’m not going to stop or leave it,” she said. “I truly went out doing my job because somebody may or there on a mission to share my story.

I thought, if I get on this damn show, may not want it. This could help, and I don’t even care. I am going to be my that’s enough for me.” damn self because I feel like the world Wiger has lived in Hugo since 2020, needs to see more of that.” where she has made meaningful

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Birding for mental health

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lthough the robin gets folkloric fame for being the harbinger of spring, anyone who watches birds closely will be a little more excited by the species I saw on my drive though the farm fields this weekend—the horned lark.

These little songbirds look like quite a character, with a black face mask, butter-yellow throat and two tiny “horns,” or raised feathers known delightfully as plumicorns.

Horned larks are early nesters, and many are in the process of making their northward migration back to their summer grounds in the northern U.S., Canada and as far north as the Getting Arctic Circle. Even though we’re in for heavy snow this week from the sounds in Tune of it, it’s an encouraging sign to see Jackie these birds, reminding us spring is not too far away.

Bussjaeger This time of year is especially rough for many of us. It’s a time when our mental health is often at its worst. Limited daylight and hours stuck inside contribute to seasonal depression, and the effects ripple through the other sectors of our lives.

Recently I’ve been learning a lot about how spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical health.

Many people notice they just feel better in natural spaces, but there’s actual scientific research to back it up.

I’ve noticed a lot of mental (and physical) health benefits from my favorite hobby: birding. When I’m stuck in a bad mood or stressed, birding can redirect my attention. It requires close observation of my surroundings, which gets me out of those unpleasant thought spirals in my head. In some instances, it becomes almost like meditation—fully engaging the senses and rooting me in the present moment.

It can also be motivating when you don’t feel like doing much, allowing you to engage in your surroundings in a playful way. Some people even get competitive, keeping extensive lists of what birds they see and where. If you’re new to it, there are many free resources such as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Merlin Bird ID app that can help you identify the birds you see.

I’ve enjoyed using eBird, an app that lets you track bird observations and share them to a wider database that is sometimes used for population research.

It’s a way to participate in citizen science while also appreciating the beauty in the here and now. The app will even tell you where

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS the “hotspots” are in your Horned lark in a snowy field. community, and what birds have been seen there lately.

Once you have a handle on it, birding adds a new and exciting dimension to anywhere you go. Travel becomes more interesting. Even locations that seem unappealing—sewage ponds, for example—become the scene of intense observation.

It isn’t always easy or accessible to spend time outdoors in the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy nature. Keeping a bird feeder in your yard is one way to keep a close eye on wildlife from the comfort of your own home. Recent research has suggested that even watching a livestream wildlife camera can provide some of the same effects as actually spending time in nature.

If the winter blues are getting to you as we push through these final weeks of winter, take a page out of my book. Take a moment to notice the birds around you.

It might change your routine and add some brightness to your day.

Jackie Bussjaeger is Interim Editor of the Quad Community Press

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t’s an exciting time for White Bear Lake Area Schools! And we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. In 2019, we asked you to invest in educating our young people and updating our facilities.

Last September, we opened North Elementary Movers & Star in Hugo. This month, incoming Shakers kindergarten families across Dr. Wayne our district Kazmierczak are enrolling in our schools, confident that we have space for their children in renovated facilities throughout the district.

In January, our 9th and 10th-grade students at North Campus moved into the newly- constructed high school addition (Phase 1 of our Unified High School project that will be completed in fall 2024). As the natural light flows into the building, students and staff report more energy and optimism.

We are also excited to open our indoor walking track to community members who want a safe and energetic space to be active. Join us for this free opportunity from 6-9 p.m. each week, Monday-Thursday!

At last week’s meeting,

the School Board approved a recommendation to change the name of Sunrise Park Middle School when it moves from the Sunrise Park neighborhood to the current White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus building in the fall of 2024. The new name, Mariner Middle School, is a nod to our past when the building was opened in 1972 as Mariner High School. When the middle school program moves in the fall of 2024, the Sunrise building will undergo renovations and become the site of District Center, Early Childhood, Transition Education Center and the Senior Center.

As we envision the future, we are focused on preparing students for careers, some of which don’t yet exist. Who would have imagined students in our automotive shops would need to understand computer science to repair autonomous vehicles?

Or that personal finance might require a basic understanding of blockchain or cryptocurrency? I reflect on the content I learned in high school, and I know a student could Google the same facts in seconds today. How, then, must teaching and learning change?

How will we challenge students not with facts and memorization but with thinking, synthesizing and communicating what they know? What are the 21st-century foundations for success that will stand the test of time? A team of parents, staff, employers

and community leaders are actively engaged in these big questions. They will be bringing a framework forward in the coming months.

Our students have persisted even in unusual times. Despite adversity experienced during their formative high school years, our students earned $2 million in college credits during the 2021-22 school year. Half of our graduating seniors took advantage of the 55 college-level courses offered at WBLAHS and earned qualifying scores.

Enrollment in Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way (pre-engineering courses), and college classes taught at our high school prepare students for the rigors of college-level work. And for students pursuing a career in the trades, our career pathways program connects them with industry credentials and employers eager to hire them.

Your investments in our students and schools have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for the trust that you have placed in us.

Our students are the future leaders of our community. We will prepare them to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world. Thank you for your continued support.

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How often do you make a promise? If we really think about it, it is probably more often than we realize. We may initially think only of large and long-term promises like marriage vows. However, we make promises all the time. Whether or not we say the word “promise” out loud, we commit ourselves to different things. It may be a task at work, a commitment to a family member, or plans with a friend.

When we say we’ll do something, then we do everything in our power to keep that promise. When we keep our word, we show others how we value them and we are trustworthy. This makes sense because it is exactly what Jesus tells us, “All you need to say is Pastor simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything this comes from the evil Ponderings beyond one.” (Matthew 5:37) When we Tim demonstrate our trustworthiness to others, then we simply need to Heinecke say “Yes” or “No” to commitments and others will know we will keep our word. Thankfully, God always keeps His promises, and He is there to forgive us when we fall short. Keeping our promises helps build our relationships and strengthens our communities!

Tim Heinecke is the pastor at New Life Church in Hugo

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Age 81 of Hugo, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home of 48 years. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather.

LeRoy graduated from Harding High School. He attended Eagle Brook Church for 20 years. LeRoy worked at NSP for nearly 30 years. He then went on to open an upholstery shop for 20 years which he dearly loved.

LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Louise Lundstrom. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jean; three daughters, Deborah (Steve) Paetznick, Laura (Chris) Fischer, Theresa (Tom) Corwin; five grandchildren, Tony, Dustin, Danielle and Tanya and Tyler; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Dick) Johnson; nephew, Ricky (Amy) Johnson and family; special kitty companion, Sabrina; and many other relatives and friends.

Celebration of LeRoy’s Life 11am Saturday, March 11th at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, with visitation beginning one hour prior. The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice and their caring staff, the EMS, and Family Means of Washington County.

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Age 69 of White Bear Lake, Beloved son, father, grandpa passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2023 while on vacation in Argentina. He is survived by children, Mike (Naomi) Kane Jr., Missy (Craig Fisher) Kane; their mother, Anne Kane; grandchildren, Kenadi and Kenzie; mother, Mae Kane; sister, Colleen (Marvin) Shull; extended family and so many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kim Kane; and father, Al Kane.

Mike spent his career in law enforcement, first with the White Bear Lake Police Department, and then at the Minnesota State Fair for many years. He was a school resource officer, a teacher, a coach, a mentor and friend. Mike always did the right thing, not because he was seeking the spotlight, but because honor and integrity were integral to his very being. He had a huge smile and a contagious laugh, and made each of his friends feel as though they were the most important person in the world. In retirement, he loved traveling and adventuring with Kim; his family is thankful for their heavenly reunion.

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support, kind words and love that Mike’s friends have given already. We will gather to celebrate Mike’s life in an open house on his 70th birthday, March 23, 2023 at Vadnais Commons, 655 County Road F East, Vadnais Heights from 4-8pm. All are welcome to wear bright colors in honor of Mike.

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year’s Lenten season begins Feb. 22 and lasts until Easter Sunday, April 6.

Fish fries are also a way to celebrate Midwestern roots, since many places in Minnesota and Wisconsin were settled by German and Polish Catholics who did not typically eat meat on Fridays.

Proximity to freshwater lakes means that a fish fry

might feature fresh walleye, bass, perch, bluegill or even catfish in addition to the more widespread choices, cod and tilapia.

Religious or not, Press Publications has compiled a list of fish fries in the northeast metro where you can find your own Lenten meal.

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The fish fry tradition stretches back to Roman Catholic roots.

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Bears snag SEC hockey crown with OT win White Bear Lake grabbed the Suburban East Conference championship by defeating CretinDerham Hall 4-3 in overtime, with Aiden Welch delivering three goals, including the game-winner.

“Conference champions. Great win for the team. To go into Cretin’s rink and jump out quick was key,” coach Tim Sager reflected about the victory at Highland Arena.

The Bears, who subsequently added two non-conference wins, finished 102-0 in the SEC. They avenged an earlier 3-2 loss to the Raiders, who finished 7-2-1 in conference. The Bears (19-5 overall) enter Section 4AA as top seed against Tartan on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Aldrich Arena.

The Bears outshot CDH 7-2 in overtime with Welch puncturing the net at 5:18 from a scramble at the net, assisted by Michael Delaney. The Bears are 4-1 in overtimes this season.

“There was a lot of scrambling going in, in front of the net,” Welch said. “I happened to be in the right place at the right time. I tried getting the puck on net as fast as I could, and honestly I didn’t even see where the puck went in.

I just saw my teammates erupt, and it was a moment I’ll never forget.”

Welch scored twice early in the first period. Delaney made it 3-1 before the period ended. The Raider goals came from Collin Scanlan and Jake Fischer (two) as they blanked the Bears in the second and third periods and forced overtime. Bear goalie Leo Gabriel made 35 saves and CDH’s Leo Miller made 32. Grady Gallatin notched two assists.

“Cretin is a quick team that tries to capitalize on neutral ice turnovers,” Sager said. “Our team showed a

Cheerleaders find success at National Championship The White Bear Lake Varsity cheerleaders took home 5th and 6th place honors in the National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida.

The Bears competed against 24 other teams in the Small Varsity NonTumbling Division I division, taking home 5th place. In the Small Varsity Non-Tumbling Division I Game Day division, the team earned 6th place honors against 36 other programs.

The National High School Cheerleading Championship is the pinnacle of cheerleading competitions for high school cheerleaders across the country.

This year’s event hosted 1,125 teams across 33 states. Teams competing at the championship must have qualified at a regional competition in 2022.

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Aiden Welch drilled three goals against Cretin-Derham Hall.

lot of ‘want to’ tonight. Grit and determination.”

The Bears’ last SEC title was in 2019.

CDH won the last three, with the Bears second once and third twice.

The Bears won at Rosemount 5-1 with goals by Joe Belisle (two), Devin Willett, Joe Belisle and Nolan Roed, and 28 saves by Gabriel.

It took the Bears 57 shots to get one past Blaine goalie Caden Bunes but Roed finally delivered the 1-0 victory 3:38 into overtime, assisted by Welch and Grady Gallatin, ending a gallant effort by the Bengals (3-22), who had just 15 shots on goal.

Bear gymnasts 2nd in section; Lehner going to state

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White Bear Lake was runner-up in the Section 4AA meet with a season-best score and three members placing in the top ten all-around.

Gracyn Lehner qualified for state in four events.

“It was a great day.

A true team effort as they all worked so hard throughout the season to get them to this point,” said coach Kelly Rivers, who was voted section coach of the year while Bailey Nelson got assistant coach of the year.

The Bears racked up 136.625 points, trailing only Stillwater’s 144.525 among nine teams.

Lehner, a junior, placed fourth all-around with a score of 35.625, missing state by one place, but made the cut in all four events by placing fourth on floor (9.375), fifth on vault (9.225), sixth

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White Bear Lake went 3-0 last week, starting with a triple-overtime 60-58 win over Maple Grove. The Bears (14-7) are ranked No. 12. Jack Janicki poured in 33 points against Maple Grove, including the game-winner on a floater in the lane with 3.4 seconds left in the third OT. Wyatt Hawks sank 15 points. Hawks, a 6-foot-8 senior, led with 22 points (8-for-8 on free shots) in a 64-48 win over Roseville (12-8).

Janicki added 15 points, Zach Nelson nine and Jack Misgen eight. The Bears won 56-43 over Woodbury (4-18) as Janicki and Hawks netted 19 points each and Nelson had nine points on three 3-pointers for the second straight game.

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White Bear Lake, ranked No. 9 in Class 4A, rallied from a 33-19 halftime deficit to defeat Roseville 64-59 in overtime. The Bears (19-4) then tripped Woodbury 57-45. Drew Johnston, who scored 24 points for Roseville (13-9), tied the score 55-55 by hitting a 3-pointer with :03 left.

Abby O’Brien delivered a 3-pointer early in the OT and the Bears stayed in front on Jordyn Schmittdiel’s two free shots, Addi Post’s layup and Cami Bachmaier’s two free shots.

Post tallied 16 points, Blessing Adebisi 12, Heidi Barber 10, and Bachmeier, O’Brien and Schmittdiel eight each.

Against Woodbury (6-17), Schmittdiel and Barber netted 11 points each and Post nine.

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Angus Levins, White Bear Lake sophomore, placed 85th of 88 entrants at the state Alpine Ski meet at Giants Ridge. He placed 65th in his first run with 42.54 and did not finish the second run.

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White Bear Lake’s dual meet season ended in the Section 4AAA semifinals with a loss to eventual champion Stillwater 66-6. The Bears received a forfeit from Roseville Area, which pulled out due to skin infections, in the quarterfinals. The Bears had a final 13-15 record. The Bears won two decisions — by Isaac Kolstad, 5-4 over Joe Dauffenbach at 120 pounds, and by Porter Cleary, 8-4 over Keatan Urbanski at 145 pounds. Charlie Woodcock at 170 took a brief lead with a takedown in the final minute but Amrose Spaeth quickly reversed him and won 7-5. Stillwater collected seven pins and one forfeit. Next for the Bears is section individuals on Saturday, Feb. 25, at North St. Paul.

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White Bear Lake lost its dual meet finale to perennial conference champion Stillwater 94-87. Amarre Zalazar won the backstroke (58.37) and 100 freestyle (50.67) after playing the national anthem on his guitar.

Benedict Hoefer took the 50 free in 24.07. Calvin Weier and Brayden Kolb finished 2-3 in the 200 free, and Tony Parada Romero was second in diving. Next is Section 4AA Thursday through Saturday at Stillwater.

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Gracyn Lehner qualifies for state in four events.

on bars (8.350), and sixth on beam (8.675).

She’ll compete at state Saturday morning at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.

Josie Mlejnek, a sophomore, placed sixth all-around (33.725), seventh on floor (8.950), eighth on bars (8.175), 14th on beam (8.125), and

17th on vault (8.475).

Addy Mueller, a sophomore, was seventh all-around (33.700), 10th on vault (8.925), 10th on beam (8.375), 11th on bars (7.850), and 13th on floor (8.550).

Grace Mueller, was 10th on floor (8.800), 15th on bars (7.650), and 16th on beam (8.025).

Charlie Drage is the top scorer on the Mahtomedi hockey team that’s 17-8 and ranked No. 4 heading into sectionals.

The 5-foot-11, 160-pound senior forward has logged 23 goals and 20 assists to lead a balanced Zephyr attack. He has a plus 29 rating for the season. Coach Jeff Poeschl cites Drage as “one of our key players all season” as the scoring leader, an excellent penalty killer, and a team leader. “His speed and play-making abilities set him apart, making him a threat every time he touches the ice.” Drage was the second-leading scorer (18 goals, 26 assists) last year when the Zephrys placed third in the state.

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When a person is young, saving money may be the furthest thing from their mind.

After all, this may be a time to enroll in college or trade school, make a first big purchase, such as a car, or even get married.

Thinking about establishing a solid financial footing for the future can take a back seat when life is filled with so many significant events.

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Set long-term goals It's easier to save when saving is attached to specific goals.

While some may aspire to retire early, establish an emergency fund or to purchase a home, others may want to save for an overseas vacation. Motivation to save can make it that much easier to do so.

Set aside one-third of your income Make it a point to put away $1 for every $3 earned into a savings account, advises U.S. News & World Report. That is a good measure for establishing a rainy day fund. If you don't trust yourself to transfer the money, have a set amount automatically deposited from your paycheck into a designated savings account.

Treat credit cards like using cash The "buy now, pay later" option is an attractive trap to fall into. Using credit cards often is a safer way to pay merchants, because you're risking others' money rather than your own with a debit card.

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STUDENT NEWS • The following students were named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester: Matthew Tesfatsion of Circle Pines; Cayla Schreier of Hugo; Hannah Anderson and Anthony Rink of Lino Lakes.

• The following student earned their degree from St. Cloud State University during the fall semester of 2022: Bethany Krueger of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies.

• The University of WisconsinStevens Point honored more than 2,350 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages

during the fall semester of the 20222023 academic year. Students who received honors include: Madeline Andrle of Blaine, high honors; Brandon Wagner of Blaine, honors; Grace Torma of Centerville, highest honors; Samuel Barrett of Circle Pines, high honors; Jadyn Clarner of Lino Lakes, honors.

• The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of WisconsinLa Crosse for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year: Shane Garber and Tyler Neuman of Blaine; Kiera Selbitschka of Circle Pines; Hannah Meyer and Jillian Neudahl of Hugo; Grant

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• Eighteen Minnesota State women’s hockey student-athletes have been selected to the 202223 Western Collegiate Hockey Association All-Academic Team, as announced by conference officials.

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A local student is among the prize winners in YPSCA’s 66th Annual Concerto Competition. Jacob Taggart, 16, of Blaine won the Jacob Taggart Schmitt Music Award. Jacob, a pianist, is a PSEO student at Bethel University.

YPSCA’s annual Concerto Competition took place Jan. 15 at Orchestra Hall. In addition to cash awards, all winners will also be invited to perform at YPSCA events throughout the year.

Since 1955, the Minnesota Orchestra’s Young People’s Symphony Concert Association has held an annual concerto competition for advanced student musicians in grades 7 through 12. Ninety-five young musicians have won the competition, and the majority have gone on to performance careers with major U.S. and international orchestras, to teaching positions at conservatories and universities or to solo performance careers.

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Hugo resident receives President’s Leadership Excellence Award

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recently recognized Stacey Abdouch of Hugo, one of nine honorees statewide Stacey Abdouch who received the 2022 President’s Leadership Excellence Award. The award recognizes exceptional employees who demonstrate outstanding leadership, inspire colleagues, drive innovation and build community. Abdouch is a director of services for Partners in Community Support (PICS) that offers self-directed care options to individuals and families, helping with financial aspects such as payroll, taxes and administration. She is noted for her passion for providing high-quality service, leading her team with excellence and undertaking new innovations to continually improve service.

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required that the park be passive use, with no event-type spaces such as ballfields and skating rinks. This type of use would preserve the natural beauty of the landscape and allow visitors to enjoy some quiet, peaceful time in nature.

The parks commission created a master plan in 2004-2005, but the city has seen a lot of changes in the intervening time and will likely need to make some changes to the original concepts. Challenges include exploring how to use the small parcel south of the Bernin property, how to

collaborate with the Shores of Oneka Lake development on the property’s northern boundary, more potential options for park access and what trail types will be the best fit for the property.

Residents expressed interest in seeing walking trails, a fishing pier, a playground, picnic shelter and restrooms on the site.

“There are a lot of residents in Hugo who have a history with the property, and we’re curious to hear how they want to use it,” said Parks Planner Shayla Denaway.

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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW: WILDLIFE TRACKING SERIES

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St., Lino Lakes Details: Explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify various tracks with a certified wildlife tracker.

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The proposed, hand-drawn master plan from 2004. The parks commission and city staff will reexamine the potential design of the park and will soon be looking for public input about what the community would like to see there.

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Developer reenvisions Oneka Commons development HUGO — Business comes first.

That was one of the big priorities for a redesign of the Oneka Commons development, which will be located on 23 acres at the intersection of County Road 8 and Highway 61.

After a redesign by developer Peter Stalland of Knute Development LLC, the development now proposes to put its commercial foot forward along Frenchman Road, sweeping the residential part of the complex across the parking lot and common spaces.

The Planning Commission saw a proposed plan in October 2022, but observed a few problems with the design. For one thing, it was at a key intersection in the city—they believed this high visibility made it better suited for commercial rather than residential use. They wanted to see it better reflect the blended, mixed use of the district outlined by the 2040 Downtown Plan.

After redesign, the proposal includes common spaces, public amenities, walking loops and other features that make the area enjoyable to residents as well as the wider community.

The proposed commercial area would include buildings with traditional main street and prairiestyle architecture, incorporating brick and stone to meet design expectations.

“With some modifications, the buildings seem like they would meet the intent of the design guidelines,” said Community Development Director Rachel Juba.

The Planning Commission expressed approval of the proposed walking loops and common spaces, but added suggestions about keeping architectural design consistent, reducing the massing of the apartment buildings and effectively timing the construction phases.

The development would include some serious road work around its entrances, including a roundabout, new traffic signal and potential right-in, right-out access point.

“The commission agreed that the sketch plan is going in the right direction, but there are a lot of details to work out for a development of this type,” Juba said.

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HUGO CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • A fish fry raffle at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church will benefit the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf and the Centennial Community Food Shelf, now that the City Council has approved a lawful gambling permit for the March 31 event. One lucky girl and boy will each receive a bicycle as the raffle prize. Fish Fry Fridays begin Feb. 24 and will run through March 31.

• Two new ordinances will help the city comply with the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) general permit.

These ordinances are designed to reduce the amount of sediment and pollutants entering state waters from stormwater systems. One ordinance addresses pet feces and one addresses salt storage at commercial, industrial and institutional facilities.

• The city will be seeking six seasonal employees for the public works department this summer. These employees will assist with mowing; garbage and litter removal; and park, boulevard and general public works maintenance. A starting hourly wage of $13/hour was approved in the 2022 general fund budget for these positions. These

positions will not exceed 40 hours per week.

• Amian American & Asian Bistro now has full approval to serve wine and malt liquor with a provision for strong beer now that it has received a liquor license from the City Council. According to city code, the council can approve strong beer to be served under this license as long as 60% of sales is from food. Amian is located at 14755 Victor Hugo Boulevard, Unit 104, and has been in businesses since 2007 under the ownership of Guobin Wang Amian Inc., which has now been sold to C&J Inc. • Wetland banking: not just for fiscally responsible frogs anymore!

In 2022, the city of Hugo assessed an area near North Star Elementary school to determine its quality for a wetland bank, or a high-quality preserved wetland that can hold valuable environmental credits.

Developers in the community may purchase these credits as part of their construction mitigation requirements. However, the assessment found that the existing wetland was “extremely low quality,” according to Parks Planner Shayla Denaway. If restored to an

appropriate quality, the credits can be worth an estimated market value of $85,000 per acre. The city has a few options how to proceed with the restoration of the site. The cost for permitting, engineering and design, construction, maintenance and monitoring of the improved wetland is estimated at $970,000.

WSB Associates is currently preparing a draft prospectus for the project, which is expected to take 1-3 months before the city will be able to move into next steps. City staff will work on an agreement with the White Bear Lake School District to determine the future of the site.

• The City Council has discussed the possibility of reorganizing the public works department to make the chain of oversight more efficient. Currently, all positions in the department report to the director. The proposed changes would move a lead worker position to a public works supervisor position, and add three more lead worker positions specifically focused on streets, utilities and parks, respectively.

This restructure will not require additional employees, and the pay structure is accounted for in the

2023 general budget.

• The council has outlined its focus goals for 2023. These include water conservation efforts, downtown development, community development, infrastructure, parks projects, public safety and administration.

• A few developers have expressed interest in establishing solar farms in the Hugo area, but the city needs to review its policies and ordinances for solar energy systems before going forward. Active applications for these developments would detract from that decisionmaking process, so the city has established a moratorium while it considers how the future of solar energy will proceed in the city. The moratorium will put a 6-month pause on applications, which could be extended if needed. Research and a presentation at a city workshop are the next steps in the process.

The Hugo City Council will next meet 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Hugo City Hall.

Jackie Bussjaeger

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES •PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF HUGO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON

ORDINANCE 2023-520 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE I, SECTION 10-1 DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE II, SECTION 10-38 SANITATION AND SECTION 10-39 PENALTY FOR THE PROPER REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL WASTE THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-1 to add definitions and to amend Chapter 10, Article II, Sections 10-38 and 10-39 to state the following: 10-1 DEFINITIONS Animal means dog, cat or other animal kept for amusement or companionship.

Soil/defile/defecate means to make unclean from excrement.

Waste means solid matter expelled from the bowels of the pet, excrement.

10-38 SANITATION (1) Animal Waste. It is unlawful for any owner or custodian of any animal to cause or allow such animal to soil, defile or defecate on any public property or upon any street, sidewalk, public way, play area or common grounds owned jointly by the members of a homeowners’ or condominium association, or upon private property other than that of the owner, unless such owner immediately removes and disposes of all feces deposited by such animal in a sanitary manner. a. Any person who owns, keeps or harbors any dog must remove all dog feces, on a daily basis, from all enclosed dog runs or kennels, and must remove, on a daily basis, any accumulations of dog feces which are visible from any location outside the borders of that person’s property.

(2) Disposal. Proper disposal of animal waste shall be limited to burial where lawfully permitted, flushing in the toilet, bagging for disposal in the owner or keeper’s waste receptacle, and bagging for disposal in a waste receptacle in a public park or park area. Disposal of animal waste in storm drains and public composts is prohibited.

(3) Violations. Violation of this section may be subject to a forfeiture of no more than $300. a. Any peace officer, animal control officer, park ranger, any duly authorized assistant, any duly authorized agent, or any person authorized by the animal control officer is responsible for issuing the citations. b. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the ownership or use of any properly identified service or tracking animals when used by or with the permission of the appropriate authorities.

10-39 PENALTY Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of sections 10-30, 1033 and 10-38 of this article shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of any other section of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 2. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not specifically included with that judgment.

Section 3. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage and publication.

ADOPTED by the City Council this 6th day of February, 2023.

Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 23, 2023.

CITY OF HUGO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON

ORDINANCE 2023-521 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE V, SECTION 90-182 RESERVED FOR PROPER SALT STORAGE AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby amend Chapter 90, Article V, Section 90-182 to state the following.

90-182 SALT STORAGE AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES. (1) Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (a) Anti-icing means the application of a liquid deicer prior to the onset of a snow event. (b) Deicer means a substance used to melt snow and ice or used for its anti-icing effects.

(2) Storage of Deicing Materials. (a) Indoor operations for the storage of deicing materials must be provided whenever possible in order to prevent such material from being affected by rain, snow, or melt water. (b) All salt, sand, and other deicing materials stored outdoors must be located on impervious surfaces and be covered at all times. When not using a permanent roof, a waterproof impervious, flexible cover must be placed over all storage piles. The cover must prevent runoff and leachate from being generated by the outdoor storage piles. The cover must be secured to prevent

removal by wind or other storm events. Piles must be formed in a conical shape and covered as necessary to prevent leaching.

(3) Facility siting. (a) The facility must be in close proximity to the area in which the deicing materials are to be used, if practical. (b) Salt vulnerable natural areas should be avoided as storage facilities to the extent possible. Where they cannot be avoided, specific measures should be instituted to protect vulnerable areas. Salt vulnerable areas include, but are not limited to: I. Areas with salt sensitive vegetation II. Areas serving as a source of drinking water (surface water and groundwater) III. Areas with bodies of water with low dilution, low volume, or salt sensitive species IV. Areas associated with groundwater recharge zones or shallow water table, with medium to high permeable soils.

(4) Transfer of Materials. Practices must be implemented in order to reduce exposure when transferring salt or other deicing material.

Section 2. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not specifically included with that judgment.

Section 3. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage and publication.

ADOPTED by the City Council this 6th day of February, 2023.

Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 23, 2023.

CITY OF HUGO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-522 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PLACING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON NEW DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR FARM SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND DIRECTING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Hugo does ordain: SECTION 1.

BACKGROUND. WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an Ordinance 2016-475 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS on January 4, 2016; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have adopted goals for 2023 to review and study the Solar Energy Systems ordinance in regards to Solar Farms to ensure the ordinance adequately addresses the public health, safety and general welfare of the community; WHEREAS, the City has determined that a study shall be conducted to review the ordinance to determine whether to revise or add any regulation or restrictions, including siting and location of use, performance standards, and screening of Solar Farms.

WHEREAS, the City has determined that the section of the ordinance regarding Accessory Solar Energy Systems adequately addresses the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community, and are exempt from the moratorium. Such systems are for accessory use and predominantly serve on-site users.

WHEREAS, to provide adequate time for study, analysis, and the finalization of City Code amendments regarding Solar Farms or to preserve the status quo within the City, the City desires to enact an interim ordinance on the applications for and the issuance of permits for Solar Farms.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 462.355, subd. 4, the City is authorized to enact by ordinance a moratorium to regulate, restrict or prohibit any use within the jurisdiction to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Specifically, the City is authorized to enact a moratorium ordinance to allow it to undertake a study to determine whether to revise or add any regulations or restrictions, including siting and location of use, performance standards, and screening of Solar Farms.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS. 1. The City Council finds there is a need to study the Solar Farm section of the ordinance to determine whether to revise or add any regulations or restrictions, including siting and location of use, performance standards, and screening of Solar Farms. This ordinance does not have an effect of imposing limitations or restrictions to the application of Accessory Solar Energy Systems.

2. The study will address issues including, but not limited to the following: 1) The particular districts and locations such use shall be allowed; 2) The concentration and density of such uses in the City; 3) Performance standards for such uses in the City; and; 3) The effects of such uses on other uses and the surrounding area.

3. The study will allow the City Council to determine the appropriate changes, if any, that it should make to City ordinances.

4. The City Council, therefore, finds that there is a need to adopt a City-wide moratorium of the applications for and the issuance of permits for Solar Farms.

SECTION 3. MORATORIUM. 1. No individual, establishment, organization, or business may apply for applications for approval or the issuance of permits for Solar Farms for six

(6) months from the effective date of this ordinance.

2. No application or permit of any kind, by any individual, establishment, organization, or businesses involved in Solar Farms within the City of Hugo shall be accepted, considered, or issued for six (6) months from the effective date of this ordinance.

3. Planning or zoning applications related to Solar Farms or applications from individuals, establishments, organizations, or businesses involved in Solar Farms within the City of Hugo shall not be accepted, considered, or issued for six (6) months from the effective date of this ordinance.

SECTION 4. STUDY. The City Council directs City staff to study the Solar Farm section of the ordinance to determine whether to revise or add any regulations or restrictions, including siting and location of use, performance standards, and screening of Solar Farms. Upon completion of the study, the City Council, together with such commission as the City Council deems appropriate, or as may be required by law, will consider the advisability of adopting new ordinances or amending its current ordinances.

SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT. The City may enforce this Ordinance by mandamus, injunctive relief, or other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Administrator, in consultation with the City Attorney, to initiate any legal action deemed necessary to secure compliance with this Ordinance. A violation of this Ordinance is also subject to the City’s general penalty in City Code § Sec. 1 -18 subd. (b).

SECTION 6. TERM. Unless earlier rescinded by the City Council, the moratorium established under this Ordinance shall remain in effect until six (6) months from its effective date, at which point, it will automatically expire.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the City Council.

This ordinance is effective upon adoption.

ADOPTED by the City Council this 6th day of February, 2023 Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 23, 2023.

CITY OF HUGO

HUGO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is potential of a quorum of the HUGO CITY COUNCIL at the 2023 Legislative Reception held by the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the Tria Restaurant.

Michele Lindau, Hugo City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 23, 2023.

CITY OF HUGO

CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING BY INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hugo will its regular meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN. In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section 13D.02, Dave Strub, Hugo Council Member Ward 3, will appear remotely via interactive technology from 4031 Big Horn Rd, Suite 9H, Vail, CO, where he will be located at that time.

Members of the public may monitor the meeting by attending in person at either location or via ZOOM using the meeting ID 834 7250 1792 and Passcode 277659.

Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 23, 2023.

CITY OF HUGO

ASSESSMENT NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR 2024 PROPERTY TAXES. Members of the Hugo City Council act as the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization (LBAE). The LBAE has statutory responsibility to review estimated market values and property classifications in the City. The board hears appeals from property owners regarding the assessor’s estimated market value or classification of their property and will either adjust the valuation or classification, or uphold the assessment as sent out in the property valuation notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City of Hugo shall meet on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Hugo City Hall.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please first contact the Washington County Assessor’s Office at 651-430-6175 to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with the assessor, you may appear before the LBAE. The LBAE will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the LBAE before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Please contact City Clerk Michele Lindau at 651-762-6315 with any questions regarding the Local Board of Appeals and Adjustments.

Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on February 23, 2023.

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Local Events Fiddler on the Roof Join us for the live musical theatre presentation March 24, 25, 26, 31 April 1 and 2, 2023 Tickets are now available for purchase: https://www.gracechurchfl.net/grac e-community-theatre

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Notices Press Publications in White Bear Lake is seeking a staff writer to join its awardwinning team. As a staff writer-reporter you will be responsible for coordinating editorial content and layout for our newspapers, website and social media pages. In addition to writing stories, the job will require attending meetings, taking photographs, assisting with the layout process, coordinating, writing occasional editorial columns and maintaining a positive relationship with the community at large.

We are looking for a candidate who is an efficient writer, passionate about local community news and great at time managment. Candidates should have a degree in journalism (or a related field) and have relevant experience.

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Boat/Motor Maintenance Imagine cruising the St. Croix River this spring in a 25.5' Bayliner Cruiser.

The Saratoga will make memories! Grill steaks or impossible burgers, the sky is the limit!

Boat has Refrigerator, Sink, Grill, 2 batteries, Marine radio, hardtop, full canvas,new power, 260hp, 5.7 MerCruiser $7500. Located at Wolf's Marina in Stillwater. Must sell due to ski accident.

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Rentals/ Commercial EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free number for hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS POSITIONS White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day).

Salary range from $14.00 /hour to $18.00/hour depending on qualifications. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Applications are available Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm, at Township Administrative Office, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110 or online at www.whitebeartownship.org.

Application deadline: Open until positions filled.

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Want to Buy CASH FOR BEER & LIQUOR SIGNS: Neons, Light Up, Metal, Mirrors, Wood, New, Old. The more the better.

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Centennial High School Class of 2013

2200 Mounds View Blvd | Mounds View MN 55112 RSVP – On Facebook under the event

“CHS Class of 2013 Reunions” $20 at the door.

DJ, Appetizers, Drinks, Cake & More!

GET THE WORD OUT!

Please pass this along to all others in the 2013 graduating class.

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We Buy Vinyl Records Lps, 45s, Stereo Equip We make house calls by appointment.

White Bear Lake Records 4775 Banning Ave,WBL wblrecords.com 651-224-4947

Seeking people who take pride in their work, have a strong work ethic and can work independently Paid Training Part-Time offers flexible daytime M-F hours Full-Time = 7am-3:30pm M-F + Benefits Apply in person

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Staff Writer

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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 $16/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 $17/hr. Work hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Applicant must be 16 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 Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Position pays $17/hr.

Applications for Positions

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Please send applications to Chandra Peterson, 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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Founded in 2001, Auto Glass Express is a small company with a friendly atmosphere located in downtown White Bear Lake.

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If you are interested in serving the community in any of this capacity, please contact City Hall at 651-426-3344 for an application form. Applications are also available on the City’s website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us.

Applications will be taken through March 1, 2023.

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MAHTOMEDI VOLUNTEER FOR CITY COMMISSION The City of Mahtomedi is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Finance Commission. The Commission serves as an advisory body making recommendations within their areas of responsibility to the City Council.

The City of Circle Pines is offering exciting job opportunities this summer.

Providing exemplary service to our wonderful customers. Duties include: - Handling phone calls from customers, insurance companies, body shops, and commercial accounts.

- Determining correct parts for various jobs.

- Other duties as assigned.

Salary is DOE | Immediate opening.

Position is full-time, but hours are negotiable.

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Deputy Clerk Birchwood Village is hiring a PT Deputy Clerk for 20-30 hrs./wk. at $20-$30 per hr.

The position includes PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits.

Job duties include processing financial transactions, permits, and providing administrative support. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or public administration preferred but not needed. Requires technical ability in bookkeeping and/or accounting, effective communication and customer skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A full job description and application materials can be found at www.cityofbirchwoodvillage. com. Applicants should complete the Application and Background Check Release and send, along with a resume and cover letter, to info@cityofbirchwood.com or mail to City Hall at 207 Birchwood Ave, Birchwood MN, 55110. EEO The city of Birchwood Village is committed to building a diverse, welcoming and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans.

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If you enjoy meeting people, solving problems and helping businesses grow, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Press Publications seeks an organized and creative professional multimedia rep to promote and market the business community through our products in print and digital. Sales experience is helpful but training is provided to the candidate who shows the willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced marketplace.

SEND YOUR RESUME TO PATTY STEELE AT MARKETING@PRESSPUBS.COM OR CALL 651-407-1213

The City of Mahtomedi is accepting Letters of Interest to fill a recently vacated City Council seat. The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and occasionally for Work Sessions or Special Meetings. The term of this appointment will expire at the end of 2023.

If you are interested in serving the community in this capacity, please send a Letter of Interest to: City of Mahtomedi, c/o Scott Neilson Administrator, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or email to sneilson@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Letters of Interest will be accepted until Friday, February 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. with interviews scheduled the week of February 27, 2023.

Please direct questions to Scott Neilson at 651-426-3344.

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Our creative design department produces advertising & internet materials for our newspapers and regional shopper in East Central Minnesota.

As a graphic designer you will work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and the ability to work creatively to conceptualize and design effective ads while meeting our quality standards. You must possess excellent design & communication skills.

Desired Skills: A two-year degree in graphic design & experience preferred. Must be proficient with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite. Web ad design and newspaper ad/print ad design experience is preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY BRIEFS

Sheriff’s Office gets grants to pay for equipment, operations

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be the recipient of two grants after the county board accepted both last month.

One is the 2023 federal boating safety

County will receive $1.1 million for crisis response work

Washington County will receive $1,185,822 to support the delivery of crisis response services to adult and child residents of the county after the county board accepted the funds from the state Department of Human Services (DHS) last month.

The grant will support services through 2024.

The DHS, through a collaboration of its Behavioral Health Division, was awarded funding for adult and children’s mobile mental health crisis response services. Legislation from 2021 appropriated additional funds to assist mobile crisis teams to expand services and strengthen the state’s mobile crisis infrastructure to staff 24-hour mobile crisis lines and be able to take more calls.

Crisis services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The grant will pay for services through Dec. 31, 2024.

Additional dollars provide funding to: • Support Crisis Response Unit staff and positions funded by federal dollars that will end in 2024.

• Add an additional case aide to provide administrative support within the response unit.

• Establish new peer specialist/family partner services.

Grant will help county explore possibility of family resource center

Washington County will use a $74,763 grant from the Sauer Family Foundation to explore and assess the potential for a Family Resource Center in the county.

The funds will be used to analyze relevant data to focus on geographic areas most in need of services, foster engagement and conversations with families and community providers that would work with the county, and visit active Family Resource Centers in Minnesota, such as the one in Scott County and other jurisdictions that may be further ahead in this work.

A community-based support hub: • Offers services, support and opportunities for families.

• Is responsive to the needs, cultures and

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I warned you about “fake spring” last week and after a relatively quiet February the weather got interesting, starting with last week’s 1 inch rain. The talk over this past weekend was the snowstorm forecasted for Tuesday-Wednesday with predictions of up to 24 inches! First we had to deal with a Monday morning snow squall which quickly messed up the roads and brought down visibilities, making driving difficult. We’ll get through this and soon “real spring” will be here.

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Note: Will there be another Free Pie Day Weather Calendar special this year. Stay tuned.

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interests of the communities and populations served.

• Is focused on a reduction of child abuse in the community and empowerment of families to be strong, healthy and successful.

The work that the grant will support will: • Conduct an environmental scan, literature review and site visits.

• Gather data to inform locations, services and partnerships.

• Create meaningful partnerships, both internally and externally.

• Collaboratively complete a community and partnership assessment.

• Discuss next steps and gain buy-in from executive leadership.

Stonebrooke Engineering will work on CSAH 3 improvements

Stonebrooke Engineering will design pavement improvements and a right-turn lane from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4, or 170th Street North, to CSAH 3, or Norell Avenue North, after the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $213,151 contract with the firm last month.

The project will be centered on almost 4 miles of roadway through May Township.

The contract includes project coordination of final design, public engagement, utility coordination, permitting approvals and right-ofway. The project is expected to be done in 2024. It will be paid for with highway state aid.

The project is for CSAH 3 from CSAH 7 (Square Lake Trail North) to CSAH 4 (170th Street North). It consists of roadway rehabilitation, the construction of a new right-turn lane from eastbound CSAH 4 to southbound CSAH 3, and a new retaining wall at Warner Nature Pond.

The turn lane will traffic improve operations on eastbound CSAH 4 with the right-turn lane to southbound CSAH 3. The project will stabilize and protect the pond with a new retaining wall at Warner Nature Pond.

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners recently approved agreements with county communities to allow the county to conduct household hazardous waste collections in those communities during 2023.

Six one-day weekend household hazardous waste collections are planned for 2023, in spring and fall.

One-day collections bring the services offered at the Washington County Environmental Center closer to residents, making it more convenient and practical for them to recycle and dispose their electronics and household hazardous waste. The agreements allow the county to use sites owned by others to conduct household hazardous waste collections.

Events planned are: • Mahtomedi – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, Mahtomedi Middle School Ball Fields Lot; participants should enter at 8100 75th St. N., Mahtomedi.

• Stillwater – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, May 20 and Sept. 23, Lily Lake Ice Arena, 1208 S. Greeley St., Stillwater.

• Forest Lake – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, May 6, June 3, and Sept. 9, Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N., Forest Lake.

Confidential document shredding will be available at all events. The Environmental Center will also provide paper shredding and electronics recycling at the Cottage Grove Clean Up event from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6.

In addition to the satellite collection events, six dates have been set for confidential paper shredding at the Washington County Environmental Center. All events are from 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. They will be Wednesdays, April 19, May 24, June 21, Aug. 2, Sept. 27 and Nov. 8.

In addition to one-day collections, the Washington County Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Drive in Woodbury, provides residents with a free and convenient disposal option for household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables all year round.

It is open Tuesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The center accepts household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables. The center also has a free product room, in which residents may browse the shelves and take home previously owned products such as paint, stain, automotive supplies, household cleaners and other products. All items taken to the Environmental Center are inspected to determine if they are usable products.

supplemental equipment grant that will provide $73,000 for the Water, Parks and Trails Division to purchase a new boat, motor and trailer to replace an older boat. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for patrolling and responding to emergencies on all waters in Washington County, and this grant assists in enhancing overall safety on the waterways. There is no county match required.

The second is the 2022 urban area security initiative (UASI) grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division, for $183,750 to be used from now until June 30, 2024.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • Suspicious gunshots reported at 2:48 a.m. Jan 15 in the 9000 block of 130th Street N. turned out to be deputies themselves, having just dispatched a deer with two rounds in front of the reporter’s house.

• Europa Trail Way N. at 12:57 p.m.

Jan. 15 reported a male for taking items from her home.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 4:01 p.m. Jan. 15 in the area of Egg Lake Road N. and Geneva Avenue N. for failure to transfer title in the legal time frame, after deputies on routine patrol observed the vehicle displaying tabs that expired in October and conducted a license plate check.

The squad computer confirmed the license plate was expired and the registration flagged. The driver said he was the owner and had bought the vehicle four months earlier. The registered owner was able to provide current proof of insurance, however.

• A motorist in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 120th Street N. was cited, not for DWI, but for driving in DWI fashion at 4:41 p.m. Jan. 15, after being pulled over for failing to drive in a single lane. As the driver showed signs of impairment, deputies administered standard field sobriety tests, which yielded a 0.035 blood alcohol content, still within the legal limit.

• Deputies conducted a stake-out at 6:13 p.m. Jan. 15 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. in case an unwanted person escaping deputies’ original arrival decided to return when the coast was clear.

• A motorist was cited at 4:16 p.m.

Jan. 17 in the area of Forest Blvd.

N. and 165th Street N. for expired registration. Another motorist was cited at 2:08 p.m. Jan. 21 in the area of 120th Street N. and Heather Avenue N. for tabs that had expired in November 2021.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 157th Way N. at 9:16 p.m. Jan. 18 reported the front license plate missing from her vehicle. After

her plate was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, deputies advised her to destroy her remaining plate and purchase new ones. These formalities are designed to protect victims, as crimes are likely to be committed with the old plates.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 10:03 a.m. Jan. 19 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for engaging in a cellular call while driving, after deputies on rolling patrol observed the driver holding a black cell phone in his right hand at shoulder height while underway. The driver admitted to using his cell’s speaker while on a call.

• A motorist was arrested for DWI at 8:19 p.m. Jan. 19 in the area of 124th Street N. and Falcon Avenue N. following a traffic stop that revealed his impairment. Another motorist was arrested for DWI at 10:38 p.m. Jan. 19 in the area of Frenchman Road and Leopold Lane.

• A westbound motorist was cited for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 21 on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who observed the vehicle going at a very high rate of speed and clocked it on radar at 84 mph. The driver, whose attitude was described as “good,” admitted to going too fast and had a reduced speed on his citation.

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies cited a motorist at 9:06 a.m. Jan. 22 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 152nd Street N. for displaying tabs that expired in June. Another motorist was cited at 10:19 a.m. Jan. 22 on a private road for displaying tabs that expired in August. A third motorist was issued a written warning at 4:22 p.m. Jan. 23 on Forest Blvd. N. and 120th Street N. for expired registration and no front license plate.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Fenway Avenue N. at 10:20 p.m.

Jan. 22 reported dump trucks dumping snow.

• An additional noise complaint came in to dispatch at 11:16 p.m.

Jan. 22 about construction trucks making noise in the 14000 block of Oneka Parkway N. Deputies researched the source of the noise and determined that the dump trucks were dropping snow off at HD Sod. Deputies, who received multiple complaints during the first few hours of their shift, advised the complainants that although Hugo city ordinance prohibits unnecessary noise, it does not ban noise caused for business purposes. Deputies referred the complainants to the City Council about the possibility of changing the ordinance.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 2:02 p.m.

Jan. 23 reported a vehicle stolen from the Century College east campus parking lot in Mahtomedi, while being staged following an accident. The vehicle’s identification information has been entered into the National Crime Information (NCIC) database.

• A suspicious vehicle pulled over at 12:12 a.m. Jan. 24 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for the equipment violation of not displaying any license plates turned out to be an employee driving a work vehicle belonging to a Wisconsin company that delivers vehicle parts.

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• A motorist was arrested for DWI at 8:32 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N., booked and released with a citation.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 28 in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. for failure to deliver a motor vehicle title in the legal time frame, following a traffic stop for displaying tabs that expired in December.

• A license plate check showed the vehicle’s registered owner to be revoked. However, the driver, who presented a paper Minnesota driver’s license, was not the registered owner. Other papers the driver handed over included proof of insurance and a title that was not signed.

After deputies sorted out all the paperwork, it was revealed that the driver had bought the vehicle two months previously and didn’t quite get to absolutely all of the documentation.

• An unidentified male was arrested for an undisclosed offense at 1:04 p.m. Jan. 28 on Homestead Avenue N. and 147th Street N., following a traffic stop for expired registration.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS him to talk about issues important to them. Several council members promised to do just that.

Some of the issues raised already include correcting the Local Government Aid funding formula so that small cities such as Centerville, for which the program was designed, can receive financial benefits from the state. Other funding concerns include funding for the Centennial School District, the loss of the market homestead exclusion and local transportation assistance for small cities. “At the end of day, this is most rewarding job I’ve ever had — even being on the wrong side of the (majority) aisle. I report to the voters, regardless of which party is in control,” Engen said.

• Keep your hair on, there could be a beauty salon coming to Main Street very soon. The owners of Guys and Dolls, who have been active in the industry for more than 20 years, stopped by council chambers to say hello and to signal their intent to construct a building that would house more than a dozen stylists to serve the beauty needs of the community.

• The city’s mobile app has launched, said Assistant Administrator Athanasia Lewis. Look for it in your Google Play Store and Apple Store links.

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• The good news for Curtis Ventures LLC is that the developer of the American Roofing Supply project at 2050 and 2070 Main Street doesn’t have to pay $5,850.75 in park dedication fees. The bad news is that it does have to pay $2,000 in park dedication fees now that council made that ruling. When the property owner questioned the validity of the fee, the City Council, granted authority by city code to act as the appeal board, gave the business due process and rendered the park fees valid. Council settled on $2,000 for the fee, rather than the fee assessed on the building permit. Mayor D. Love told the business owner, “ I know it’s not exactly what you were looking for, but we try to take care of our businesses.”

• Elliot Engen, newly elected state representative for District 36A, stopped by council chambers to greet council members and to provide his contact information so that the city government and the public can reach

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installation of a security camera system in the amount of $6,417.80 using three providers. During the planning and design phase of the City Hall project, the city decided to delay installation of the system until the project was complete to better evaluate how the system would function with the actual finished product. All State Communications will install the system for $1,785; Marco Technologies LLC will provide the equipment for $3,507.80; and Metro I-Net will provide the software for $1,125. The total cost will be paid for from the general fund.

• The Centerville Elementary Medallion Hunt in Laurie LaMotte Park held during the week of Feb. 6 already happened but was made entirely legal, after council approved the park use permit for the event.

This summer, kids sports camp and evening soccer are already made official, now that council approved the park use permit for ISD No. 12 Community Education summer programming in the same action that approved the medallion hunt.

• Property owners benefitting from the 2022 thin overlay project did not get out of their fiduciary responsibilities, after council tabled action on approving the assessment rolls at its Jan. 25 meeting.

Uncertainty about the cost per household came up after a homeowner thought the amount was $600.

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• Volunteer opportunities abound for citizens seeking to play an important role in the running of their city.

A City Council seat is still vacant, after council tabled appointing a candidate to fill that opening to give more people the opportunity to come forward. The seat remains open for another two weeks. Contact City Hall at 651-429-3232 with questions or visit the city’s website at www. centervillemn.com for an application.

Council meets in council chambers at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

• For those who prefer to work their way up the leadership ladder, two opportunities are available to do just that. Open seats remain on the Planning and Zoning Commission, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in council chambers, and on the Parks and Recreation Committee, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in council chambers.

• The city is doing due diligence to maintain its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit by fulfilling the education and outreach portion of its requirements. To this end, Centerville is partnering with the Anoka Conservation District to teach about stormwater stewardship by producing a short animated video about rivers. With council approval, the city is contributing $250 to cover production costs of the video, using money from the stormwater utility fund.

• City Hall will become more secure, after council approved the