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Bald Eagle Lake may be removed from impaired waters list

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Since 2002, Bald Eagle Lake has been one of the many lakes included on the state’s impaired waters list. That just might be changing.

Bald Eagle Lake is one of seven lakes slated for possible removal from Minnesota’s impaired waters list. White Rock Lake, located on the edge of Hugo and Scandia, is also on that list.

“That’s a positive development and a big deal. This is rare,” said Matt Kocian, lake and stream program manager at Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD).

“Statewide, there is not a lot of delistings. There are thousands of impairment listings and less than 50 cases of delistings.” He added that the RCWD, which includes 55 lakes and 186 square miles, has only had one delisting approved.

The 1,010-acre lake has been deemed “the most popular muskie lake in the East Metro” by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The lake extends into Washington and Anoka counties and lies between I-35 E and Highway 61 just north of White Bear Lake.

According to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), Bald Eagle Lake was added to the list of impaired waters in 2002.

As required by the federal Clean Water Act, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) assesses all state waters and creates a list of impaired

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Committee continues to achieve milestones counting. The committee has nine people, but Cinqueonce said they would like to have 10, including one high school junior or senior.

Last year, a lot of work was accomplished, including removing three dumpster-loads of trash from the site; cataloguing and preserving artifacts found inside the schoolhouse; redoing the roof; repairing the soffit; and installing trail cameras to enhance the security of the site.

“We were successful

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The committee continues to fundraise and seek donations for upcoming phases of the project.

Most recently, Connexus Energy agreed to cover the cost of bringing power to the site, and an individual donor has stepped up to cover power costs through 2024.

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HUGO — The members of the Hopkins Schoolhouse & Heritage Center Committee continue to look to the future of the historic building, located on the northwest corner of 170th Street N and Highway 61.

The committee accomplished several of the goals it set for 2023 and will continue to pursue some of those while pursuing new goals for 2024.

“Thank you for the

decision you made just over a year ago,” Board President Liz Cinqueonce told the Hugo City Council, referring to the 15-year lease agreement the City Council signed with the committee. As a part of that agreement, the committee agreed to report back to the council on its progress as well as the next steps for the project.

Around this time last year, eight volunteers were helping with the committee’s efforts. Now, that number is 35 and

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down for no real reason, regardless of the consequences. They are not thinking about consequences at all.”

Magnuson shared a story about a juvenile male who had already been charged 18 times for motor vehicle theft by the time he was 16.

One trend that is accelerating at a “rapid pace” is case complexity. “The cases we see are so more complex than they were even five years ago,” he said.

“Now you have got dash cams, body cams, surveillance cameras; everybody’s got a phone, and by the time you get all of this digital evidence, it takes a long time to go through a case.”

A statistic that shocked Magnuson is how many people are trying to flee from police. “It has really skyrocketed,” he said, adding that in 2023, 102 people tried to flee from police. “It used to be one-third as many 10 years ago.”

Some good news is auto thefts continue to trend downward. In 2023, there were 46 auto thefts compared to 87 in 2022. So far in 2024, there have been 18.

Perhaps a rather alarming statistic is that there were six murders in the county. “We used to see one a year, maybe,” Magnuson said. Another concern is the need for mental health resources. Typically, Washington County sees 190 to 200 people a year who are found mentally ill and are committed to treatment.

“There are not enough treatment facilities for people … They just sit in jail for months sometimes,” he said.

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HUGO — The caseload for the Washington County Attorney’s Office is starting to stabilize after the pandemic, but cases are becoming more complex.

“We are Kevin Magnuson seeing a trend downwards. The COVID backlog really jacked some of the numbers up,” explained Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson.

“A lot of the numbers were a little bit higher for specific crimes during that COVID bubble.”

Magnuson, who took over in June 2022 after former County Attorney Pete Orput passed away, recently made his first visit to the Hugo City Council to provide updates on what his office is seeing, both countywide and in the city of Hugo.

In 2023, the attorney’s office filed 1,118 criminal complaints, down from the 1,346 complaints it filed in 2022 and 12,046 in 2021. Magnuson said one thing that can possibly be attributed to the “COVID bubble” is the spike in juvenile criminal activity.

“I think we are going to see as time goes on, that generation of kids that went through (the COVID) period are going to struggle with different criminal attitude than what we have seen in past,” he said. “You see this a lot with people who are incarcerated who are younger, they have a much lower boiling point temperature; they will throw

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HOPKINS SCHOOLHOUSE: Committee details plans for 2024 and beyond FROM PAGE 1

The committee would like to see a pavilion added to the site along with some picnic tables.

Here is what the Hopkins Schoolhouse site might look like in the future. The property is located on the northwest corner of 170th Street N and Highway 61 in Hugo.

gaining its official nonprofit status, but work continues on that front, Cinqueonce said.

This year, the committee plans to continue to restore the building and improve the schoolhouse grounds; seek community engagement; raise funds and seek donations for the next phases of the project; and continue to work on planning for future phases.

This spring, the front steps will be repaired.

Electrical service will be provided to the site this year. This fall, the basement and main floor windows will be replaced. The building’s siding and side door will also be replaced.

The committee plans to submit official site plans to the city for approval and begin some grounds cleanup, including brush removal, tree removal and ground leveling. Upcoming phases could include remodeling the interior of the building, constructing a pavilion outside of the schoolhouse and providing a tie-out for horses and a bike rack for bikes.

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“This has come a long way from where you started,” Council Member Phil Klein told Cinqueonce.

Mayor Tom Weidt added, “This is a subject that we have been talking about for 40 years.

It is good to see that there is this progress going on. We are happy to see that something is happening to it.”

Weidt encouraged the committee to keep up the good work.

“Keep pushing forward … I’m happy with the progress you made, and your plans look great. I’m really excited to see something continue to move forward.” For more information or updates, visit https:// hopkinsschoolhouse.org.

The plans include a small parking lot on site.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@ presspubs.com.

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Frosty’s legacy rolls on

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ell, I did it. I finally summoned up the courage to donate my late German Shepherd Frosty’s pink wheelchair to help another dog in need.

Back in December, my husband Patrick and I made the gut-wrenching decision to end Frosty’s journey with degenerative myelopathy (DM) at the age of 3. DM is disease that affects the spinal cord, resulting in slowly progressive hind limb weakness and paralysis. DM is like some of the forms of human ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Some of her things have been easier to let go of than others, but perhaps one of the hardest possessions for me to let go of was those wheels. They became such a part of her identity and allowed her to create so many happy memories at the end when there wasn’t much happiness left.

Shannon’s Frosty received her wheels through Shenanigans KC’s Kruisers, a loaner cart program named after “KC,” a corgi who lost her Shannon battle with DM in 2017. The program provides new or gently used carts and Granholm other mobility equipment to all breeds of dogs with a variety of medical conditions.

When you no longer need the cart, you send it on to the next dog in need.

It took me a few months of walking by that bright pink wheelchair just sitting in our garage and collecting dust before I was able to begin the process of sending the cart to the next dog. I was just about to pack up the chair when I saw a social media post in a local dog group about someone with a white German Shepherd named Ghost who had been diagnosed with DM and needed a set of wheels.

I reached out to the KC’s Kruisers to see if they would be okay with me donating the cart to a local dog, versus shipping it out of state and they quickly agreed if the owners filled out an application.

I met up with Ghost’s owner to hand over the wheels.

During the meet-up, I found I was the one comforting her, but after she left I found all the memories of Frosty and the pain of losing her came rushing back. It hit me like a ton of bricks. We had been exactly where she was once.

A few days later the owner tagged me in a video online of Ghost using his pretty pink wheels for the first time and I lost it — again. It is so bittersweet to see Frosty’s wheels on a dog that isn’t her, but I know she would be so happy to know that they are helping another pup.

In a way, Frosty, and my love for her, are living on through Ghost.

Fly high my sweet Frosty.

Shannon Granholm is the managing editor at Press Publications.

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State of Centerville remains strong

like to hand out pens to people who have made an impression on me in some way. The pens have my motto of “Stronger Together” on them. One time I had a young man ask me what I meant by the motto. I smiled at him thinking, it’s pretty obvious, but he paused and waited for my answer. I Movers & shared my on Shakers thoughts teamwork and collective D. Love strength, but I’ve often found myself reflecting on the question, what does “Stronger Together” mean?

As you enter Centerville from the South West, you drive by a farm into a residential area. As you enter from the North West, you drive by the regional park between the lakes. As you enter from the South East, you drive through our industrial aera into a commercial zone. As you enter from the North East, there are

homes and townhomes. Such a small city with many different views, perspectives, needs and desires. To be our absolute best, we need them all.

Our city has thrived as its leadership understands the power of teamwork and collaboration, no idea is too big or too small. We celebrate the naming of a plow truck as much as we celebrate the opening of an Amazon facility.

We come together to celebrate in shorts during Fete de Lacs and in coats for Christmas in the Park. We enjoy our traditional values yet we are inclusive of others thoughts and needs.

We strive to give a voice to all segments of our community.

All members of leadership are a visit, click or call away.

We work to make sure our citizens have access to what’s happening. If you want to be added to an email listing to receive Agenda’s or frequent updates, please reach out to city hall and we will add you.

Please check out our website and upload our Mobile App to your smartphone. Follow the City on Facebook or X formerly known as Twitter. Watch our

meetings on North Metro TV, we broadcast our City Council meetings, our EDA, Park and Recreation as well as our Planning and Zoning meetings. If you want to see a past City Council meeting it is also available via podcast.

We value the voice of our youth, we are on the third year of our Junior Council Member program. Our current Junior Council Member recently attended a conference where she met the Governor and visited with our State Representative and our State Senator. Hearing her share her perspective on the needs, wants and desires of the youth was inspiring.

A year ago at this time, I proclaimed that the State of the City of Centerville was Strong. I’m proud to confidently say the State of the City of Centerville remains Strong! It remains because we remain together.

Stronger Together, so simple yet so complex. A difficult mission yet an admirable goal.

D. Love is the mayor of the city of Centerville.

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BY TIM HEINECKE

Nobody likes going through hard times. They are no fun, can drag us down, and take a toll on us. As we all know, hard times are unfortunately a part of our lives. In those hard times, it can be tempting to think we are all alone. It can seem like nobody else Pastor’s has it this rough and nobody can really Ponderings understand what we are going through.

Tim Thankfully, God tells us otherwise.

Heinecke “For we do not have a High Priest [Jesus] who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin. Let us then

approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16) This is part of joy of Easter: Jesus gets us! He can empathize with us, He knows what we are going through, and He is here to help. Jesus is alive and well and He is here for you! Even if it seems like nobody else understands what you are going through, Jesus does. He loves you, He forgives you, and He is here for you! Happy Easter!

If you are looking for a church home to celebrate with this Easter, we invite you to join our church family! A free Easter breakfast is at 8 a.m. and worship is at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday (March 31). Worship will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

For more information, check out www.newlifehugo.org.

Tim Heinecke is the pastor of New Life Lutheran Church in Hugo.

CITY BRIEF

County hosts 2nd open house

Anoka County will host the second open house for CSAH 54 Corridor Study from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at Centerville City Hall. The open house will include preliminary alternatives and input activities.

The county, in partnership with the cities of Centerville and Lino Lakes,

is studying the CSAH 54 Corridor between 73rd Street/21st Avenue and Main Street (CSAH 14) and the 21st Avenue intersection. The goal of the study is to identify a future vision for the corridor that addresses issues while providing safe and efficient mobility for all users.

To learn more, visit the website at tinyurl.com/CSAH54CORRIDORSTUDY.

CORRECTION The article in the last issue titled “Watershed district moves forward with alum treatment” contained an error. It should have said that the Rice Creek Watershed District has requested that Anoka County and the cities of

Lino Lakes and Centerville contribute roughly 3% of the project cost, which breaks down to a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000 for each. We apologize for the error.

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OBITUARY

Judith (Judy) Ann Ottman Age 77; b. 1946; d.

Mar 12, 2024. Judy Wikle grew up in Rice Lake, WI (grad. H. S. 1964); was raised by her grandparents (Gerda & Sam Nelson) and her mother (Jane Tackett). Judy went to Carroll Univ., Waukesha, WI, and then the Univ. of WI – Superior (grad.

1968 with a B.S. in History and Political Science). In 1968 she married Richard (Dick) Ottman. They met at Carroll.

Judy and Dick lived in White Bear Lake, MN from 1980 – 2019.

1. Judy was responsible for raising nearly $1 million for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC).

The UUSC is a social justice/human rights organization that started during World War II when a Unitarian minister and his wife went to Nazi occupied Europe and smuggled adults and children, who were being persecuted by the Nazis, out of Europe. Today the UUSC helps people help themselves in the US and the world.

2. Judy created 5 microlending banks in Nicaragua. Microlending banks are women-run neighborhood banks.

3. In 1991 Judy provided critical support to establish the East Metro Place facility (now Solid Ground) near Century College. The White Bear Lake City Council changed their vote from 4

to 1 against to 5 to 0 in favor after Judy’s lobbying and letter to the editor. Solid Ground provides housing and services for families who have experienced homelessness.

4. Judy was interviewed twice on local TV as a war toy protester and once for “Reading for the Blind”.

5. Judy worked in Medical Records for St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood from 1986-2002.

6. Judy joined the League of Women Voters in 1977 and is a past President.

7. When Judy went into Memory Care in 2019, she said “I regret that I did not earn more money, so I could have given more money away”.

8. Judy had progressive and pro-labor views and frequently expressed those views.

Judy’s final request is to have people donate to the UUSC (UUSC, Box 808, Newark, NJ 07101-0808) in her name (Judy Ottman on memo line of check).

The Ottman family will MATCH ALL contributions to the UUSC, dollar for dollar with NO LIMIT. All contributions of $150 or more are matched by a foundation, so a donation of $150 or more is multiplied by four (4).

Dick Ottman will speak at a Memorial Service at the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi, MN, on March 23 – 11am.

A collection for the UUSC will be made.

Judy is survived by her husband, Dick Ottman of Vadnais Heights, MN; sister, Maren Ray of Ft. Myers, FL; daughter Gerda Ottman of Circle Pines, MN (husband Wade Eckhoff, son William); daughter Kaarin Ottman of Minneapolis (husband Isaac Larson, daughter Freya, son Torin); ½ sisters, Barb Sharp/Jeanne Smith; cousins Patti Knapp/Sam Nelson; nephew David Levin.

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Randal and Deb Barnes have had bicycling adventures in Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic (Czechia), Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Slovenia, as well as in various places in the U.S., over the past decade. Some people enjoy cruises; Deb and Randal love to see the world go slowly by from the seats of their bikes. This is the final part of a series.

When we returned from our European biking adventure on the Danube Cycle Path, Randal and I decided to plan a less expensive trip closer to home, where we’d be on our own without backup. We chose the San Juan Islands in Washington State, where we have family.

There were a few facts in our favor: It’s hard to get lost on a small island, you’re never far from the bike shop (and people who can repair broken spokes) and the San Juans get 247 days of sunshine each year, on average. Randal, the quintessential planner, began perusing ferry schedules and routes for what would be almost a three-week trip through the San Juans, the Gulf Islands — their Canadian counterpart — and Vancouver Island, Canada.

We planned to catch the ferry in Anacortes, Washington, and visit Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands for two nights each. Then we’d hop an international ferry to Vancouver Island and ride north to Swartz Bay to stay on Canada’s Galiano and Salt Spring islands. Next, we’d hit the

Lochside Trail and ride south along the east coast of Vancouver Island to Victoria, pedal the Galloping Goose Trail to Sooke for the night, and backtrack to spend a handful of days exploring Victoria before taking the Black Ball Coho ferry across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Angeles in the U.S. It was a short hop on the Olympic Discovery Trail to get to Port Townsend. However, there things got dicey: how to get back to Anacortes from Port Townsend? In the end, we booked a one-way ride on a whale-watching boat, which docked at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island; we’d phone for a ride and catch the ferry back to Anacortes and complete the circle. It was a great plan.

On bike-friendly and laid-back Lopez Island, we biked to Shark Reef Sanctuary and saw the sea lions. On Orcas Island, our goal was to enjoy the view from Mt. Constitution, which rises 2,000 feet up. (We rode partway up on our bikes, then secured them at Cascade Lake and hitched a ride with a friendly local to the top.) We rented mopeds for our full day on big San Juan Island, where we toured the lavender fields and learned to shuck oysters. Rustic Galiano is 17 miles long — and hilly. We rented mopeds again so we could visit some of the far-flung sights: Bellhouse Provincial Park, Active Pass, and remote beaches.

On Salt Spring Island, we caught the big Saturday Market in Ganges Harbour and rode 6.5-miles uphill to enjoy the Sunday music event at Salt Spring Vineyards. Our longest ride of the trip was from Swartz Bay to Sooke, a total of 80 km on both paved and unpaved surfaces. The Lochside and Galloping Goose trails are incredibly well signed, and the views of the sea are spectacular. Victoria is a wonderful city to visit. We rode our bikes along the waterfront; toured Fan Tan Alley and Beacon Park; took an Eat/ Drink/Pedal tour on our own bikes to sample the wares of many different shops; saw a play; and had high tea at the Empress Hotel (my idea). Yes, it was a complicated itinerary, but the ferries ran on schedule, the weather was fantastic, we met many friendly people and we saw a lot of natural beauty.

It’s really difficult to distill a biking trip into a few paragraphs; many of the high points that we remember are not things that people usually recall about a vacation.

For example, “Kayak Man” tried to board the ferry to Salt Spring Island pulling his handmade kayak, which was full of his camping gear and bungie-corded to a skateboard. The perplexed ferry folks finally charged him $2, the going fare for a biker. Then there was the agent at U.S. Customs in Port Angeles who eyed our bicycles and

screaming yellow jerseys and simply asked whether we had ridden on the Lochside Trail and seen the sow with her piglets. (We had.) “I’ve got to get back there,” he said, and handed us back our passports. We’ll never forget the warning sign along the trail (“bicyclists yield to pedestrians, everyone yields to bears”). The locals refer to the laid-back pace of the islands as “island time.” Island time suited us just fine; we like languid vacations that match our pedaling speed.

Since that island adventure, we’ve ridden from Lake Itasca to the Twin Cities (we were supposed to bike to St. Louis, Missouri, but the Mississippi flooded that year); Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Antwerp, Belgium; Dinan to Bayeux (France), our first trip on e-bikes through hilly country; Ljubljana, Slovenia, through Triglavski National Park to Trieste, Italy; Prague, Czechia, to Dresden, Germany on the Elbe Cycle Route; and Copenhagen, Denmark, to Gothenburg, Sweden, on the new National Kattegattleden Cycle Path. In tiny family-run inns, we often have been the only guests; biking takes you to out-ofthe-way places and provides out-of-the-ordinary experiences.

The two of us plan to continue to ride bikes in new countries as long as we are able. E-bikes are readily available in Europe, as are touring companies that can offer everything from guided group rides to self-guided rides with backup. (Our backup promptly replaced the wheel bearing that went out in Brittany; we were back on the road in no time.) Another advantage to booking with a touring company is they can transport you over the 18 percent grades in a van and let you ride downhill!

But you don’t have to shell out for tickets overseas; there are opportunities here in the U.S. for biking vacations. If you’re willing to drive, you can bring your own bicycles.

We’re considering riding the Erie Canalway Trail (360 miles!) from Albany to Buffalo, New York. There are also easy, bike-friendly routes in Canada, often along rivers or canals. (Check out the Rideau Canal in Ottawa.)

A bicycling vacation may not be for everyone, but we love the pace, the views, and the great night’s sleep we get after biking and sightseeing for hours. Happy riding!

Deb Barnes is a former managing editor for Press Publications. You can contact her at news@ presspubs.com or call 651-407-1200.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents • Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies at 9:24 p.m. Feb. 12 conducted a traffic stop on Forest Blvd. N. and 159th Street N. that resulted in a citation.

• A report of a suspicious male by a Dominos Pizza store clerk in the 10000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 10:06 p.m. Feb. 12 turned out to be a man just retrieving his mail.

• Residents in the 4000 block of Elm Drive N. at 7:05 p.m. Feb. 13 reported juveniles for kicking their front door. No damage was observed.

• Residents in the Jack Pine Place Apartments in the 1000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 7:06 p.m.

Feb. 13 reported loud banging and screaming from the upstairs neighbors as part of an ongoing issue. When deputies spoke to the upstairs neighbors, they said they had just gotten home from shopping and added that their downstairs neighbors were always complaining of noise. Deputies left the scene convinced that no crime had been committed. However, half an hour later, the original complainant reported the upstairs neighbors for threatening her. This time, deputies noted that no threats were made or crimes committed, but gave themselves a personal heads up that a dispute seemed to be gaining energy. At 9:24 a.m. Feb. 14, the upstairs neighbor reported the downstairs neighbor for

continuously complaining about her household making too much noise. In addition, the downstairs neighbor had been texting her and leaving notes on her door about the issue. The complainant wanted her report documented over concerns that the downstairs neighbor might be violent.

• Deputies issued a citation at 2:50 a.m. Feb. 14 in the 1000 block of Generation Avenue for winter parking violation during a time of actual need for removal of vehicles, as the first snowstorm of the season was in progress. At 3:00 a.m. that same morning, they issued another citation in the 6000 block of 151st Street N. • A suspicious running vehicle with lights on at 3:16 a.m. Feb. 14 at Grundhofers Old Fashion Meats in the 1000 block of Forest Bld. N. turned out to belong to an employee checking on food products being made.

• A suspicious unoccupied vehicle parked in the Festival Foods lot in the 1000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 3:24 a.m. Feb. 14 turned out to be allowed to park there.

• Residents in the 6000 block of 146th Street N. at 3:09 p.m. Feb. 14

Avenue N. at 10:52 a.m. Feb. 14 reported that an unknown person attempted to gain unemployment benefits under his name. The State of Minnesota and the complainant’s employer caught the fraud, however.

• A group home resident in the 1000 block of Farnham Avenue at 7:34 a.m. Feb. 15 was reported for becoming aggressive, destroying items and chasing the complainant out of the facility.

• Deputies on routine patrol in the 7000 block of 137th Street N. observed a vehicle parked in the Hanifl Athletic Fields after hours at 12:55 a.m.

Feb. 16 and ushered it and its occupant away from the scene without incident.

• A belligerent and intoxicated male was reported at 1:21 a.m. Feb. 17 in the 1000 block of Emerald Drive N. Deputies were unable to make contact with the male and didn’t notice anything amiss when they arrived on scene.

At 2:14 a.m. deputies were dispatched to an address at the same location and found the intoxicated male and subject of the most recent report. reported that something or someone The male was cooperative and left via Uber. had gotten into their garbage can.

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Residents and Advent gardeners from surrounding areas should make their calendars for the annual plant sale and garden expo, hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Washington County. The sale will be held from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, inside Building A at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N. Home gardeners can buy a wide variety of plants, nature and garden-themed crafts and get

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Improvements to the Washington County Law Enforcement Center are moving forward after the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved funds to add general conditions to the contract with KrausAnderson Construction Company. A contract amendment totaling $164,500 was approved.

The law enforcement center was built in 1993, and an expansion was completed in 2009. In 2022, a long-range plan was completed. It was determined there was a need to upgrade and replace finishes and system furniture, replace the life safety systems, update the design of the building to maximize the space’s flexibility, and update critical systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Washington County entered into a contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction for construction management services in August 2023 to oversee the project. The contract included costs for firm personnel working on the project and a fee for construction management services.

their gardening questions answered at the diagnostic clinic. The plant sale will feature annuals and perennials, Minnesota Seed Trial winners, native and prairie plants, monarch and pollinator plants, grasses, shade plants and a variety of vegetables and herbs.

Master Gardener volunteers will be ready to answer questions you may have about your plant selection.

The public is encouraged to bring in plant or insect samples to the diagnostic clinic for analysis and recommendations. The expo features education by specially trained tree care advisers, plating for pollinators and other gardening topics. The garden market area will feature nature and garden-themed crafts. Gift items; trellises; birdhouses, bee houses and feeders; art; and tools, gloves and other implements will be sale. Bring a wagon for shopping.

For more information about the University of Minnesota Extension Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer Program, visit washingtoncountymg.org.

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In 2022, Washington County began receiving opioid settlement funds that will be distributed over 18 years.

In 2021, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office joined the national opioid settlement agreements with various pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers. An agreement was reached with Minnesota cities and counties on the allocation of the national opioid settlements through the Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement.

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School Board members congratulate Jim Galvin (center) following a vote to name the gym at White Bear Lake Unified High School after him.

Pictured (from left) are: Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak, Scott Arcand, Jessica Ellison, Galvin, Christina Streiff Oji, Marge Newmaster, and Kathleen Daniels.

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This fall, when the White Bear Lake Unified High School opens its doors, students, athletes and fans will pass through the building’s breathtaking, renovated gymnasium, now officially called “Galvin Court,” named after the area’s legendary basketball coach and tireless math teacher, Jim Galvin.

Galvin began teaching math in White Bear in 1970, retired in 1999 and continued substitute teaching until 2020.

He served as assistant football coach for the Bears from 1970 to 1981, and helped shepherd the 1976 team, which clinched the state championship title in an overtime game. Galvin’s most recognized role, however, was as head coach of varsity boys’ basketball from 1983 to 1999.

Galvin’s teams won five consecutive conference championships and made three state appearances. His ’84 and ’85 teams were back-to-back undefeated state champions—a feat only done once before and never since—netting 52 consecutive wins.

At a recent school board meeting in which members unanimously voted to approve the name “Galvin Court,” superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak recalled, “I was talking with Dr. Ted Blaesing not that long ago and Ted told a story about superintendent Cunio, of that time of 1984.

Jim Galvin saved (Cunio’s) job. In the community, it was a rough time … when the schools came together, North and South Campus were created.

You know, not everyone was happy with changes. That team brought the community together.”

“It was a pretty stressful decision at the time. Many people were upset,” Galvin noted, “but the community was lucky to have these kids.

They were good citizens, good athletes. Because of the way these kids were, on and off the court these kids helped to unite our school and our community.”

From 1999 to 2023, Galvin ran Bear Down youth basketball summer camps for kindergarten through second grade. Assistant Superintendent Tim Wald said, “The focus in these camps was not only developing fundamental skills, but also on learning concepts of fair play, being a good teammate and caring for your community.

“Jim would say, ‘If you see some trash, just pick it up. It’s all of our responsibility.’” Wald said that Galvin cultivated this legacy of community in “generations of youngsters throughout our community.”

Wald concluded, “His kindness. That’s Jim’s legacy.”

Galvin told the school board, “I’ve been working with White Bear basketball for the last 54 years, and I loved it. I was lucky throughout the years because of the people I got to know and work with.”

The timing of this honor is not lost on Galvin. His name will once again be associated with bringing the community together. “With the unified high school, the rehabbed court will bear my name,” Galvin stated, “I really am a lucky guy. I’ve always had good kids and good people to work with.

Thank you again.”

In parting words of wisdom, Galvin offered, “Now that we are entering March Madness, remember that orange is a winner, and black can’t be beat.”

Hugo man convicted of possessing pornographic work

Aaron Thomas Stute, 32, of Hugo, has been convicted of four counts of possessing pornographic work. According to the criminal complaint, Washington County deputies assisted FBI agents in the execution of a search warrant at Stute’s home.

The FBI conducted an online investigation on the app platform “LIVEME” on March 22, 2020.

During that time, it was discovered that a user with the LIVEME profile, later identified as belonging to Stute, showed a sexual interest in incest and children. During the investigation it was found that Stute was a member of a known child sexual abuse material group called “Gurls share stuff.” Investigators were sent videos of a possible 10-year-old girl who Stute claimed was his cousin.

During a search of the Stute’s home, he admitted posting videos of his cousin on LIVEME. Law enforcement seized electronic devices, including his Samsung Galaxy. The FBI analyzed the digital evidence seized during the execution of the warrant. Ultimately, the case was not charged at the federal level.

On July 21, 2022, the FBI sent the evidence collected to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy reviewed the reports and digital evidence collected during the investigation. The deputy reviewed data collected from Stute’s cellphone, which included four images that appear to be pornographic work involving minors.

Stute has been sentenced to a stay of imposition and received five years’ probation. During that time, he must comply with a variety of conditions, some of which include not having unsupervised contact with minors, not using any electronic devices that can access the internet without approval; and not using internet chat lines/dating services or social media sites unless approved.

and Washington County deputies. No injuries were reported by employees on site, but they were evaluated by M Health Fairview.

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Hugo Fire extinguishes a shed fire in Hugo.

The Hugo Fire Department (HFD) was dispatched to the 14400 block of Forest Blvd. N. just after 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, for a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found a shed that was fully involved, and the shed was close to another structure.

Automatic aid dispatched fire departments from White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and Lino Lakes as well as the Centennial Fire District.

Since HFD was able to quickly knock down the fire, all of the neighboring responding agencies except Forest Lake were canceled.

Crews were on scene for a couple of hours.

There were no reported injuries or any damage to other structures.

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There was a fire at Northern Pallet Inc. March 14.

At 2:20 a.m. March 14, Hugo Fire was called to Northern Pallet Inc., located in the 13200 block of Fenway Boulevard in Hugo, for a structure fire. Employees described the fire as “an explosion in the grinder room.”

Upon their arrival, moderate smoke was observed throughout the east warehouse. The sprinkler system was activated, and water was flowing in the building. Firefighters made entry into the building and located the fire, which was being controlled by the sprinkler system.

Crews were able to put out the fire and check for extension through the building. The building was then ventilated.

Forest Lake, White Bear Lake, Centennial and Lino Lakes Fire Departments were all called on auto aid to assist, along with M Health Fairview

On Feb. 19, tragedy struck the Gisselquist family in St. Paul Park, as their home caught fire with their beloved dogs trapped inside. A sergeant with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, equipped with a recently issued fire suppression tool (FST) that he had been trained on just days prior, was nearby and ready to jump into action.

Acting swiftly, the sergeant found that the FST proved invaluable in effectively suppressing the fire, which allowed the St. Paul Park Fire Department to contain the blaze. Thanks to this timely intervention, both dogs were rescued and reunited with their family while their home was saved from further damage.

According to Washington County, this is the first documented deployment of this device in the state of Minnesota. The devices were donated to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office by the Stillwater St. John’s Masonic Lodge.

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WEEKLY WAG Nook is an outdoors boy. He loves being outside, so a home with a securely fenced yard would suit him well. He likes to roam and explore independently.

Nook is also leash-trained and likes a nice walk. Nook is a 4-year-old Alaskan Malamute mix and weighs about 100 pounds. He arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a local impound.

He is playful, affectionate, gentle, intelligent and eager to please. Nook is social, and does well with other dogs. He is also friendly and likes everyone he meets. Nook’s foster says that overall, he is a pretty mellow

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ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2025 property taxes.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the City of Hugo shall meet on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and also to determine whether corrections need to be made.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to your county board of appeal and equalization. For more information, call the Washington County assessor’s office at 651-430-6175.

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fellow. When he is not outside or playing, he likes to snuggle and relax with his people. He loves attention and often thinks he is a lap dog.

Nook is a big sweetie who ignores personal space rules and has no concept of his size. He would be a wonderful companion for a loving person or family. If you are interested in learning more about Nook or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Hugo City Hall to consider the following: • A site plan and an interim use permit (IUP) request from Enterprise Energy located at 2925 Dean Parkway Exe Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55416. The IUP request is to allow an approximately 5-acre, 1 Megawatt, solar farm on a 12-acre property. The property does not have an address but is generally located north of 149th Street North and east of Everton Avenue North and legally described as part of the SW Quarter, of the SE Quarter of Section 18, Township 31 North, and Range 21 West. Full legal description is available at City Hall.

• A site plan and a conditional use permit (CUP) request from Liberty Classical Academy, 10158 122nd Street North, Hugo, MN 55038. The request is to construct an approximately 33,590 square foot addition to their existing elementary school with associated parking lots. The property is generally located north of 122nd Street North and east of Keller Avenue North, and is legally described as part of the NE Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 36, Township 31, Range 21. Full legal description is available at City Hall.

Anyone wishing to comment on any request can be heard at this time.

Please call Max Gort, Associate Planner at 651-762-6311 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

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$16,500 to neighborhood hunger relief partners all across the state. In this year alone, the organized efforts of the campaign and its participating companies reached its goal and collectively raised over 1.5 million meals. Since 2008, participants in the Minnesota Grocers Association’s hunger campaign programs have provided over 44 million meals to hungry families in Minnesota.

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Festival Foods in Hugo is being recognized for it Bag Hunger campaign.

Festival Foods in Hugo is a Silver Plate Award winner for the 2023 Bag Hunger Campaign contest.

The contest is part of a statewide campaign that engages Minnesotans in the fight to bag hunger in their neighborhoods.

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This summer, families will have another day care option in Hugo. Blossom Bridge Child Care plans to open its doors in the former St. Croix Saddlery location, located at 5525 141st St. N. The building was originally constructed as a child care facility.

The day care will serve infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool and pre-K. In the summer, the business will also offer “Blossom Quest Camp.”

Designed to be both fun and educational, camp will provide kids with opportunities to learn, explore and engage in various activities and field trips.

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When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 Where: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, White Bear Lake Details: Local, trusted vendors, door prizes, samplings and more. Brides free.

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When: 6 to 8 p.m. March 22 Where: Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Dr, Lino Lakes Details: Hop into spring with this fun, family-friendly event. Kids will enjoy searching for eggs both in the Rookery’s gym and aquatic center. Register in advance or walk in. https://loom.ly/xuozrus Contact: 651-982-2468; rookeryactivitycenter.com

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Bald Eagle Lake is now meeting the standards for both phosphorus and chlorophyll-a (algae).

projects completed by residents along the shoreline with the water quality improvement.

If residents are interested in learning more, there are some opportunities for them to partner with the RCWD on projects like rain gardens that can impact the shoreline. For more information, visit www.ricecreek.org/ grants/water-quality-grants.

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Although it is not the only factor that can lead to algae blooms, phosphorus is one of the main drivers of algae blooms.

Kocian explained that RCWD staff are out on Bald Eagle about every two weeks during the open water season to

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The RCWD has data dating back to 1980. Kocian said both phosphorus and algae have historically been “very high” in the lake; as a result, the lake was experiencing frequent and severe algae blooms every summer.

Some projects that have improved water quality include the $689,000 Oneka Ridge Golf Course stormwater reuse project in Hugo, which was completed in 2014. Now, stormwater runoff from 915 acres irrigates 116 acres of the golf course — keeping an estimated 75 pounds of phosphorus out of the lake annually.

Back in 2014 and 2016, the RCWD completed an aluminum sulfate (alum) treatment.

The $499,900 iron-enhanced sand filter and pond project on Ramsey County Ditch 11 was finished in 2020.

It pumps ditch runoff to a series of iron-enhanced sand filters on townshipowned land adjacent to the ditch. The constructed pond allows sediment and the pollutants it carries to settle out. The project keeps an estimated 43 pounds of phosphorus out of the lake annually. “(The lake) is now regularly meeting the standards for both (phosphorus and chlorophyll-a (algae),” Kocain explained. “We are in a much better place.”

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How WBCA Cultivates Emerging Artists from A Young Age

By Cynthia Maya Anyone who has taken classes at White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) can attest to the Center’s spirit of nourishing imagination and cultivating creativity in every artist.

And now, WCBA is extending this creative spirit to the youth.

Young artists have always had a place at WBCA. Back in 1969, when WBCA was still known as the White Bear Arts Council, they hosted a yearly Youth Art show in the spring to feature artwork from public and parochial schools in the area. For nearly 40 years, the annual WriteNow! High School Writing Contest has been a staple at WBCA, inviting high school writers to submit original literary pieces. Nine years ago, the High School Visual Art Contest joined the tribe of youth exhibitions to celebrate the artwork of students in grades 9-12 in the Northeast Metro Region of the Twin Cities.

The high school competitions will look a little different this

Jess Olson, 2023 High School Visual Arts Contest winner.

time around as WBCA plans on integrating the two shows. “We’ve slowly been inching towards uniting the two,” WBCA Exhibitions Manager Karna Holub said. “This year, we’re just taking a bigger step.”

Last year’s venture to combine the shows was an early version of a hybrid exhibition with visual arts in the Ford Family Gallery and writing

in the Exhibition Hall. “But it still felt separate,” said WBCA Creative Services Director Sara Nephew, and the receptions were separate. This year, the high school shows will have a joint exhibition and community reception leaving WBCA with the fun challenge of finding a way to visually incorporate writing into the exhibition. “That might be as a decal

on the wall or a recording of them reading, as a way to be more visual too,” Karna said.

The high school shows have always taken students seriously as artists, offering cash prizes and feedback from professional artists. “It’s all about giving young artists a platform to show their work, celebrate it and hear professionals critique it,” Sara said. Not to mention the tangible rewards, students winning cash prizes for their writing has even encouraged some to become professional writers. “It raises the bar for them,” Karna said. She notes that a student from a previous year’s High School Visual Arts show was accepted into Northern Lights this year. “That just amazes me,” she said.

Between the integration of the new youth exhibition, Plein Air Jr., the launch of Studio Repose Literary Magazine, and the Studio Repose Internship Program in the last year, Sara said, “we’re really increasing our opportunities to be a part in shaping the future here.”

Looking ahead to Imagine Art We’ve gotten a small taste of summer these last few weeks but it’ll soon be here in full swing and kids will be out of school. It’ll be a time for younger artists-intraining to have a chance to delve into creativity with WBCA’s Imagine Art Youth Summer Camp. In the past few years, Imagine Art has evolved exponentially from the fledgling program it started as.

Up until 2023, WBCA had been offering youth classes à la carte during the summer, but since last year’s change to a camp program with weeklong camps, registrations have quadrupled along with the freedom, creativity and

exploration that it offers kids. This year’s Imagine Art offerings will give students endless creative possibilities. Students are split by grade level between rising 1st through 5th graders, and rising 6th through 8th graders and can be registered for a week of mornings, afternoons, or both.

As more and more art programs are cut from schools, “this is an outlet for them to have whether they’re just starting out in art or not,” Katie Jackson, Youth Development & Outreach Manager, said.

This outlook has changed WBCA’s potential for youth classes as they hope to grow their offerings throughout

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As the youth programs, including Imagine Art, grow, the core mission stays the same. “We just want art accessible to everyone no matter where they’re from or their background.” Katie said, “whether they love art or they just want to dabble.”

Katie said she dreams of incorporating programming for homeschool families, and scout troops, and making things much “more affordable, more achievable, and more graspable.”

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9-12 from the Northeast Metro of the Twin Cities. including such hits as “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl,” “New York State of Mind,” and many more. You can find a full list of classes in WBCA’s quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes.

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Foodshare Month puts the spotlight on year-round need

Financial donations ensure that both the Hugo and Centennial food shelves can buy food and essentials for their clients

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

For 43 years, Minnesota FoodShare has been on a mission to eliminate food insecurity. Its annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings people together statewide to keep 300 food shelves stocked with food and other essentials for those who are struggling financially. Throughout various communities, many individuals join this fight to help others in their time of need.

“Our mission is always to serve our community in a dignified way,” said Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf Director Chris DuFresne. “We are focused on providing a great service to our clients that is confidential and dignified.”

DuFresne emphasized three steps the Hugo food shelf takes to offer good service to customers. One is recruiting volunteers to help regularly. The second is bringing in financial donations to purchase food from Second Harvest and other food banks. The third is arranging for prepackaged food bags at grocery stores like Festival and

Cub Foods so shoppers can purchase them and place those food donations in marked food shelf bins near the exits.

DuFresne said these food bags will go straight to the food shelf and, ultimately, to clients’ homes.

DuFresne also underscored another important use the food shelf makes of financial donations: supplying customers with more fresh foods, including produce, dairy products and meat.

Additionally, the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf tracks donations during Food Share Month. It reports the totals to the Greater Metropolitan Council of Churches, the organization that runs Minnesota FoodShare. These figures help the council determine the financial support needed to support various food shelves, Hugo’s included.

Although DuFresne noted that donations have recently dropped, there is no risk of the building closing or staff being unable to serve others. “While we continue to see stable support, there is still a slight urgency for people to keep helping us any way they can,” said DuFresne.

Over in Circle Pines, Centennial Food Shelf Director Sheri Hanson offers similar optimism during Food Share Month. “Our main goal is that nobody in our community goes hungry for any reason,” Hanson said.

The Centennial Food Shelf receives most in-person and online donations from churches across Minnesota. These include Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines, Eagle Brook Church in Blaine, and Ridgewood Community Church in Minnetonka. They, too, report their donations to the Greater Metropolitan Council of Churches to receive extra financial support.

The Centennial Food Shelf is also connected to the Second Harvest Heartland Food Bank, from which it pur-

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chases most of its food. “We have a very generous community,” said Hanson.

“They are always willing to step up and give us what we need to keep running.”

One notable program under the Centennial Food Shelf focuses explicitly on K-12 students across the school district.

Launched by Circle Pines resident Jenn Gramse in 2013, the Powerpack Program helps food-insecure students who require extra meals to be available at home during weekends. Each pack contains four different breakfast and dinner meals, one fruit cup/squeeze, and four to five healthy snacks like granola bars and crackers. Each pack is delivered confidentially to eligible students weekly during the school year.

Financial donations to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf can be made online at hugofoodshelf.org/give/ or via mail to Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, P.O. Box 373, Hugo, MN 55038.

Financial donations to the Centennial Food Shelf can be sent online at givemn.org/organization/Centennial-Community-Food-Shelf, or through the mail at Centennial Food Shelf, P.O. Box 8, Circle Pines, MN 55014.

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnews@presspubs.com

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Tree Ponds neighborhood. Most cannabis, shoreland ordinances continues to make progress on • T he City Council has drafted a recently, the council paid $126,908 and fire department staffing renovating the old schoolhouse. letter in support of a Consolidated to Northwest Asphalt Inc. structure.

AN ads TIME, the week beginning MDAN run ONE TIME,event the we (Seeto fullrun storyONE in this week’s Rail Infrastructure and 3/17/2024 Safety • T he public works department will ads • T heto citywide spring cleanup paper.)

Improvements (CRISI) program purchase a 2024 Ferris Zero Turn is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon • At the end of this month, Terry grant through the Federal Mower and EZ dump hopper to Saturday, May 4, at the public Hagstrom will retire from his Railroad Administration (FRA) to Donate replace the Vehicle 2006 Toro Mower that works facility. A reminder to Your position as building inspector. replace aging ’70s-era locomotives has reached its end of its useful residents that there will only be Call (833) donate Hagstrom was hired in July 2021. with new diesel locomotives life.

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Notice of Intent to Fill Vacant Township Board Seat by Appointment A vacancy has occurred on the White Bear Township Board of Supervisors.

Notice is hereby given that the council will appoint a person to fill this vacated position until December 31, 2024.

Notice is further given that the Board will accept resumes and written letters of interest for the vacant seat from qualified Township residents (18 years of age required) until 12 p.m. on April 15, 2024. Letters should be submitted to the Deputy Clerk. The current Township Board will review applicants and conduct interviews the first week of May 2024. POSTED: 3-13-2024.

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She is a chemist by weekday and a baker by weekend.

Julie Sorensen officially launched her microbakery, Julie’s Handmade Sourdough, this year out of her home in Hugo. She has always loved cooking and described herself as the cook of her family.

“I enjoyed baking, but I never tried bread,” she explained. “Then 2020 hit, and we were all stuck at home.”

While in quarantine, Sorensen started watching videos on how to make sourdough bread, and she thought she would give it a try. One thing she learned is that bread making would require patience.

“I started baking bread and I failed a whole lot for six months,” she said. “My husband called them ‘my little UFOs.’ They were flat, dense, little hockey pucks. They were awful.”

She stuck with it, and eventually she had “big, fluffy, delicious bread.”

She was making more bread than her family could eat, so she started giving it to friends and her friends started

CONTRIBUTED telling their friends about it. People Julie Sorenson has launched her own microbakery out of her home. She serves handmade started to ask her if she sold it, and sourdough to customers in Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Hugo, Forest Lake and White Bear Lake. she thought, why not? Her husband also runs a small business grinding stumps, and she said they are always looking for a side income.

“I’ve always had stomach issues … It with a variety of flavors. They include She officially got her cottage license is a very good natural way to get gluten jalapeno cheddar, cinnamon sugar, at the beginning of this year so she in your diet without upsetting your cinnamon raisin, chocolate chip, could start selling the bread she makes stomach,” she explained. rosemary olive oil garlic, and onion out of her own kitchen.

Sorensen makes her sourdough by cheddar. Her husband also requested Why sourdough? Sorensen says it hand. The only ingredients are flour, dill pickle cheddar, so that’s her newest is her favorite kind of bread. She is water, salt and sourdough starter flavor. interested in gut health, and says (flour and water). “It is 100% just If she doesn’t have a flavor, Sorensen sourdough can be great for people who bread. There are no preservatives,” she is always willing to try it. She have gluten intolerance because it said. explained she has a customer who buys contains natural fermented yeast.

Currently, she is making loaves from her weekly who is from Norway,

and she requested a bread with a bunch of different seeds in it. “I let my customers tell me what they want. If they want it, I can try it out and make it for them,” she said.

Although she is limited with what she is allowed to bake and sell under her cottage license, she can also sell bagels, brownies and cookies.

As for her process and how she makes sourdough, Sorensen is an open book. “I like getting to know people and introducing them to sourdough. A lot of people don’t know the difference between that and regular bread … I love teaching them about sourdough.”

Sorensen’s day job is as a chemist at Sherwin Williams. She said it has been a bit challenging to balance along with being a mom and her new breadmaking business, but she has that down to a science, too.

“I only bake on the weekends,” she explained. What people might not realize is making sourdough is a long process — it can take two to three days.

This spring, she plans to attend some craft/bake sales. If the business continues to do well, her dream is to purchase a bread oven.

Julie’s Handmade Sourdough does not have a website just yet, but can be found on Facebook and Instagram.

Customers who are interested in ordering can contact her via Facebook.

There, they will find an order form that they can fill out and arrange to pick up bread from Sorensen’s home.

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Bears fall to Hopkins at state tourney

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White Bear Lake huddled with coach Jeremy Post during the Hopkins game at Williams Arena.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR After White Bear Lake qualified for the state girls basketball tournament, coach Jeremy Post surveyed the state tournament field and was impressed.

“There are a lot of good teams here this year. No sleepers. So we probably would have been an eight seed even if it wouldn’t have been for the draw,” said Post, after the Bears lost their quarterfinal game to No. 2 ranked Hopkins 66-39 at Williams Arena.

The No. 12 ranked Bears then lost to No. 7 Lakeville North 56-38 in the consolation round at Concordia-St. Paul.

The Bears, Suburban East Conference and Section 4AAAA champions, were one of three unseeded teams at state that were paired up against 1-2-3 seeds via a random draw. They finished with a 22-8 record.

Number 1 ranked Minnetonka beat Hopkins 64-56 in the championship game.

Two years ago, when the Bears placed third in the state tournament, they lost 52-27 to Hopkins, the eventual champion, in the first round. The Bears fared better this time, trailing 39-16 at the half but playing

the Royals almost even in the second half.

“Once we settled down, we did OK,” Post said.

Eighth-grader Sarah Poepard led the Bears with 11 points. Senior standout Jordyn Schmittdiel had nine points, eight rebounds and four steals. Junior guard Abby O”Brien notched seven points.

Lauren Hillesheim sank 17 points and made five steals for Hopkins. Liv McGill, a leading Miss Basketball candidate, had 14 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals. Tatum Woodson notched 12 points and Emma Walker nine.

Schmittdiel, bearing the brunt of Hopkins’ defensive efforts, spent much of the game getting knocked to the Williams Arena floorboards. “Yeah, my body’s gonna be sore tomorrow,” grinned Schmittdiel, explaining that it usually happened when she was “just trying to make the right pass” while heavily guarded.

Against Lakeville North, top scorers were senior guard Elizabeth Wallek with 10 points, Schmittdiel with nine and senior forward Heidi Barber with six.

For Lakeville North, post Trinity Wilson was high scorer with 16 points while guard Gabby Betton added 14. The Panthers made nine 3-point shots.

Bear ‘trailblazers’ compete at girls wrestling nationals White Bear Lake sophomore Jinet Demanou earned a third-place finish at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle National Tournament in Cedar Falls, Iowa, reports Jeffrey Isaac of the Bears coaching staff.

Jinet, competing in the 16U division, 190-pound weight class, lost in the quarterfinals to the Texas state champion, but wrestled back to finals to finish third overall after pinning Utah’s state placer.

Calli Lacktorin, another Bear sophomore, also competed at 132 pounds, but fell short of placing. Both first-year wrestlers, they were the first White Bear Lake females to compete in the MSHSL section tournament in February, making them letter winners and the first to compete in a national tournament.

“White Bear Lake wrestling’s coaching staff is extremely proud of our trailblazers, Calli and Jinet,” said Isaac. “They’ve put in a lot of hard work in training, and also in taking on the challenge of competing at high levels with only one season of development thus far.”

Isaac added that the Bear program is “proud to contribute to the growth of girls wrestling” starting with these two.

Bruce Strand

Jordyn Schmittdiel raced to the basket after making a steal, pursued by Lauren Hillesheim of Hopkins.

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Kesean Lipscomb had a solid senior year for White Bear Lake in two sports. In wrestling,Centennial Lipscomb posted a 24-12 record and Lacrosse placed third in the Section 4AAA tournament at 152 pounds. He Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted wasBrol junior, also third in the (4-2) section at 152. In 2227-17 goalsas andaprovided sevenplacing assists for the Cougars while football, as17aground 5-foot-6, 160-pound ball-carrier who could take notching balls (a change of possession statistic).

Scherman was a sophomore withoffensive 36 goals MVP, punishment andall-conference keep going,ashe was named and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “Endrushing for 799 yards and an average of 5.5 per carry. to-end playmaking machine with striking confidence both on He scored andtouchdowns. off the field. Versatile offensive threat with strong outside three shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and positive influencer.”

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White Bear wrestlers Calli Lactorin (left) and Jinet Demanou competed in folkstyle nationals in Cedar Rapids.

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