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Rosemary Apartments moves forward

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — A proposal for an approximately 80,000 square foot, three-story apartment building will move on to the City Council despite considerable resident opposition.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing March 28 to consider a site plan and conditional use permit (CUP) for Rosemary Apartments (formerly known as Frenchman Lofts) on the property located north of Rosemary Way and west of Everton Avenue, just north and east of Festival Foods.

Community Development Director Rachel Juba walked the commissioners through the project.

She explained the 80,000 square feet includes every level, including the underground parking level.

The actual building footprint of the project is closer to 20,000 square feet, she noted. The 18-acre site includes several wetlands, with only approximately 4.6 acres of buildable land.

The property, which is a part of the Frenchman Place Development, has a master plan that was

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Debra DeBellis, from All About Fun for Kids, gives Hugo resident Matthew Basco, 8, wacky hair for Kidz ‘N Biz Fest April 6 at Oneka Elementary School. See more photos on page 23.

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Filling children’s lives with magic, 1 wig at a time

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

Since its founding in 2014, The Magic Yarn Project has delivered well over 12,000 wigs to 48 countries.

In January, the fi rst state chapter of the project was founded by Ham Lake (former Circle Pines) resident Gwyn Yuhanna.

“The biggest thing about having this chapter, is not only are we making wigs here in Minnesota, but we are delivering them here to kids in Minnesota,” Yuhanna explained. She said that before the

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Yuhanna found out about The Magic Yarn Project after stumbling across the website. She used to crochet, and she wanted to see if she could pick it back up. After watching videos on YouTube and getting help from her sister-in-law, she succeeded.

“I just got crazy with it. By the end of the year I made over 200 wigs.”

The Magic Yarn Project is a nonprofit organization based out of Palmer, Alaska. The organization’s mission is to bring magic into the

lives of children battling cancer and inspire volunteerism to make a difference. Chemotherapy treatments often leave young scalps too sensitive for traditional wigs, so the project’s yarn wigs are comfy, soft and warm.

The wigs are inspired by Disney characters and invite children back to the world of play and daydreaming during scary times. Yuhanna said the most popular wigs are based on Disney’s Ariel, Elsa and Rapunzel.

Other characters include Belle, Moana, Minions, Jack Sparrow, SEE MAGIC YARN PROJECT, PAGE 2

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To be able to start the fi rst Minnesota chapter, Yuhanna attended a four-day training in Cincinnati and applied to be a chapter leader.

The chapter has already hosted two public workshops at the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department in addition to four other private workshops.

“As a chapter leader, my goal is to complete 100 wigs this year. I also have a fundraising goal to cover the startup costs and the cost of supplies for the beanies and wigs,” Yuhanna said.

“The estimated value of each wig is $50.”

At the workshops, attendees help assemble the wigs, which are already crocheted. “There are different ways to get involved: you can crochet, (hold) fundraisers (yarn/supply drives), put together flowers, cut yarn, decorate envelopes or host a private workshop,” Yuhanna explained.

Lino Lakes resident LouAnn Snell is one of four “Fairy Godmothers” who helped start the chapter. She found out

What: The Magic Yarn Project workshop When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Where: Lino Lakes Public Safety Department classroom, 640 Town Center Pkwy.

Details: People who can crochet, cut yarn, decorate envelopes and bedazzle flowers are all invited to attend.

about The Magic Yarn Project after receiving an email from Gofundme, which featured the organization. After reading more about the project, Snell knew she wanted to get involved but could not crochet.

She started assembling flowers and decorating envelopes at her home.

“As I think towards retirement, I have taken art classes and different things, and I thought ‘I really don’t need to make things that are just going to fi ll up my house,’” she explained. “This is a hobby, but it is doing good. Every time I work on a wig, I picture a child and what joy it is going to bring to them.”

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Currently, the chapter partners with Children’s Hospital Minneapolis.

Yuhanna said the hope is to also partner with the University of Minnesota Journey Clinic in the future.

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Legislation lacks council support to keep watershed tax dollars in county

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — After a 2-2 vote April 1, the City Council decided to not pass a resolution supporting or opposing two companion bills that have been introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate to establish spending and reporting requirements for the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD).

City Administrator Bryan Bear explained city staff recently became aware of two bills (H.F. No. 2314 and S.F. No. 2372) authored by Rep. Peter Fischer and Sen. Karin Housley at the request of RCWD Manager John Waller. The legislation would require a minimum of 90 percent of the money collected in Washington County through special assessments and ad valorem taxes be spent on projects located within the boundaries of Washington County. Waller serves as Washington County’s sole representative on the district’s Board of Managers; the other four seats are divided evenly between Anoka County and Ramsey County.

As stated in a letter written by Washington County Commissioner Stan Karwosksi (District 2) to Fischer and Housley, “The watershed district has an annual budget of just more than $7.3 million and a property tax levy of just more than $4.7 million.

It is our understanding that roughly 20 percent of property taxes used to fund the watershed district’s capital project costs and administration is raised and collected from Washington County residents.”

He later writes, “HF 2314 and SF 2372 provide for additional oversight of the activities of the watershed, ensuring that residents of the county (who) pay into the watershed benefit directly from its activities. We understand that watershed projects, regardless of where they are undertaken, have benefit to the entire watershed. However, we also believe that it is not unreasonable to assure that Washington County taxpayers get direct benefits as well for their tax dollars.”

“We did not know this was going to be presented, we did not know there was a bill coming, we found out from other people down at the Capitol, so we were a little bit surprised, needless to say,” said RCWD Board of Managers President Patricia Preiner. “If there is a process that needs to be talked about, we should have been talking about it

STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2018 fall semester: Bemidji State University: Brady Evans and Katlyn Lichtenberg, both of Centerville; Becki Boldt of Hugo.

Minnesota State University-Mankato: Hannah Backman, Ramsey Bordeaux, Andrew Harris, Bailey Lucas, Kristi Peterson, Val Urman and Cienna Vang, all of Centerville; Lindsay Kothe, Jack Lutz, Molly Riley and Marina Rodriguez, all of Hugo.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Meghan Longen of Centerville; Matthew Andriescu, Jacob Bernier, Blake Burnau, Luca Ciampone, Nicholas Clyne, Brandon Erickson, Jesse Fletcher, Nathan Gabrio, Sarah Graham, Spencer Gressen, Benjamin Harrison, Melanie Humphrey, Marisa Larson, Jennifer Schmit, Sydney Shelstad, Christina Smith, Nicholas Toensing, Samantha Weisser and Elizabeth Wolf, all of Hugo.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Karey Ankrum of Centerville.

Washington University: Carter Rholl of Hugo.

The following local student graduated from a college or university in the fall or winter of 2018: University of Wisconsin-Madison: Christian Miesen of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, chemical engineering.

within the board before it came to this position. If it does pass — this is my personal opinion — we are going to have to restructure our funding, which is going to be a serious effect to everybody. We don’t think that is a good idea, we think we are doing it the right way. ... We oppose it, and we ask that you oppose it also.”

Both bills also state that the RCWD would be required to annually report the amount of money the district collects in Washington County through special assessments and ad valorem taxes, as well as the amount spent on projects within the county, to the Washington County Board of Commissioners.

Mike Bradley, RCWD Board of Managers secretary, said, “The way we do it now when we do a project is, we look at who causes it and who benefits from it ... JD3 is considered to be a trunk because it is so big it draws water from many communities. We don’t want to recover the money from the specific people who put the water in, so we are going to pay for it through our entire district,” he said. “This would change that. We could no longer import money in because you won’t import money out. That is a $3 million project that was going to cost you about $800,000. That is a dramatic change ... It is just not a well-thought-out bill.”

Waller, on the other hand, asked for the council’s support of the legislation. “This legislation would treat the county as a special taxing district, and that would give us the opportunity to still pay things by general tax collection or ad valorem in our area. This will not be a dramatic change in how the plan works,” he explained. “What this legislation does do is it puts a steady floor of money in here. When you look at the 40 years of history of the district, for 30 years they have deferred the maintenance on our drainage systems. I think this will make for more accountability, transparency, objectivity and impartiality, and it will make the district a better district. It will be micro-focused on what is going on in our communities.”

Mayor Tom Weidt said he would not be in favor of the proposed legislation. “I think about it from a city standpoint, and if we had a rule in place that we had to spend 90% of the money raised in Council Member Becky Petryck’s district and we want to do a big project in Councilman Chuck Haas’

district, we would be hampered by that. I think the relationship we had with RCWD when I first started (on the council) was poor, and I think it has improved greatly,” he said. “I think the district has to be able to make its own decisions as a group and not be limited by where the money can be spent. I am confident that the relationship that we have had over the last number of years will continue to be good and hopefully keep improving.”

Councilman Phil Klein said he agreed with Weidt and would have a difficult time supporting the legislation. “Keeping it consolidated on some of these projects is very important. When you run into a large project that needs to be funded we can’t pick and choose,” he said. “Washington County and the city of Hugo have been recognized for very forward thinking, and our leadership role needs to continue forward with that in mind.”

Councilman Mike Miron said, “Regardless of the status or outcome of this bill and what might happen in the Legislature, I think it would be important to get some continued reporting from the watershed district,” he said. “I know water moves and it doesn’t follow jurisdictional boundaries but, within reason, it would be nice to see some reporting of how the dollars are being spent and where they are being spent.”

Councilwoman Becky Petryk said she did not support the bills. “I think the important thing to remember is we are moving forward, and while there have been issues in the past that have been very difficult, I think a lot of people now realize that the RCWD is our partner and has been extremely supportive, not only in good words, but also financially.”

Klein made a motion the council draft a letter stating its opposition to both bills. The mayor, on the other hand, felt that by not passing a resolution in favor of the legislation, the council was already demonstrating its opposition.

The motion failed 2-2, Petryk and Klein in favor and Weidt and Miron opposed (Councilman Chuck Haas was absent).

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

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Easter egg decorating Good Life Senior Living will host Easter egg decorating from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13. The event will feature refreshments, cookies, crafts and more. Tours will also be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Good Life Senior Living is located at 5260 127th Street N., Hugo.

Veterans benefits Keystone Place at Lavalle Fields invites members of the public to an information session for veterans and their families from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. The session, presented by Assistant County Veterans Service

Officer Steve Despiegelaere, will offer essential up-to-date information about the V.A.’s Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit.

Veterans and their surviving spouses can be eligible for a tax-free pension that ranges between $1,153-$2,127 per month to help offset the cost of residing in a senior living community.

Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so RSVP to 651-888-6557.

Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is located at 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo.

A genealogical journey of Dakota ancestry The White Bear Lake Area

BUSINESS BRIEF The Post will host grand opening The Post will host a grand opening and debut its dinner menu on Wednesday, April 24. The Post, owned

by Chris and Emily Salerno of Mounds View, is the new restaurant that will serve lunch and dinner (and breakfast on the weekends) at the Hugo American Legion Post 620. The couple plans to operate the business out of the banquet room nightly for dinner to provide families a quieter place to enjoy a meal. The Post will also offer boxed lunch specials for to-go orders.

Hours are as follows: Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. and breakfast on the weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please note The Post will be closed from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays in order to prepare for dinner service. In addition, no dinner service will be available on Sunday nights.

Historical Society and the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake will host an event that explores Dakota ancestry. It will be held from 6-7 p.m. April 22 at White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Second Street. Rob Thomas will share from his genealogical journey through his Dakota ancestry.

He’ll address why he was inspired to begin his search and offer insight into conducting research in public records related to Minnesota’s significant Native American history. The event is free. For more information, visit www.whitebearhistory.org, www. facebook.com/whitebearhistory or call 651-407-5327.

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Three years already?

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hen I got a nice card in the mail thanking me for my work, it hit me that I have been at Press Publications for three years. The time has sure flown by.

Before becoming the editor of the Quad Community Press and The Citizen, I worked as a staff reporter and eventually a news editor for a couple of papers in southern Minnesota.

For the past three years I have strived to give the community what it deserves, Out and a local paper that highlights the amazing things people are About accomplishing here and keeps people in the loop of what is Shannon happening around town.

Granholm I have enjoyed getting to know the communities I cover (Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington, Blaine, Hugo and Centerville) and what is important to them. After three years I can tell you that I still love what I do. I enjoy meeting people and sharing their stories. Every day boasts something different whether it is a city council, new restaurant, event, school play or recently the new police K-9 Argos.

People always ask me what is the favorite story I have ever written and I can never answer that question. I have had the opportunity to write so many stories that matter. Most likely it involved a dog. But really, my favorite kind of stories are the inspirational ones, the ones that make you feel good after reading them.

It is my hope that the stories I write can serve as a memento and be sent to relatives, placed in a scrapbook or even hung on refrigerators or walls.

Of course, oftentimes there are stories that I really don’t want to write, but the community is counting on me to do so. A recent example is a suicide that happened in the Waters Edge Community in Hugo. Although we don’t always cover these tragic events, the community was counting on us to fi nd out what happened.

We had numerous people reach out to us by phone, email, social media, mail and even the Nextdoor app who were wondering what happened. We heard from one resident who was out walking her dogs in the area and decided to turn around when she saw officers hiding behind bushes with rifles. After watching the TV news and looking at some other media outlets, they weren’t able to fi nd any information about what happened in their neighborhood.

One thing that also became apparent was the amount of rumors that can start on social media. When I spoke with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office I went down the list of things I had read online that happened and virtually none of them were true. That’s why it is so important for editors and reporters to follow up and fi nd out the real story instead of just sharing what can be found on social media.

I have learned a lot in my three years on the job and look forward to continuing to learn and write stories that matter. Thank you for welcoming me to the community. As always, if you ever have any story ideas or photos you would like to share with us, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can reach me at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com or citizennews@ presspubs.com.

Shannon Granholm is editor of The Citizen and Quad Community Press.

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No fresh air for allergy and asthma sufferers

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hile the warmth of spring is a blessing after a long, cold and snowy winter, the season does come with drawbacks for those of us with allergies and/or asthma.

ALLERGIES Experts say Minnesota’s hard winter can make spring allergy season even more intense. It’s caused by a mixture of mold from the melting snow and rain and the already blooming plants and trees. If it warms up really quick, the combination of mold and pollen will create the perfect storm for allergy sufferers.

For some, you can see it all over their face.

Top symptoms include: • Runny nose • Watery eyes • Sneezing Movers & • Coughing • Itchy eyes and Shakers nose • Dark circles Carolyn McClain under the eyes

Triggers The immune system mistakenly sees the pollen as foreign invaders and releases antibodies — substances that normally identify and attack bacteria, viruses and other illness-causing organisms.

The antibodies attack the allergens, which leads to the release of chemicals called histamines into the blood. Histamines trigger the runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms of allergies.

Treatment • Antihistamines reduce sneezing, sniffling, and itching by lowering the amount of histamine in the body.

• Decongestants clear mucus out of the nasal passageways to relieve congestion and swelling.

• Antihistamine/decongestants combine the effects of both drugs.

• Nasal spray decongestants relieve congestion and may clear clogged nasal passages faster than oral decongestants.

• Cromolyn sodium nasal spray can help prevent hay fever by stopping the release of histamine before it can trigger allergy symptoms.

• Eye drops relieve itchy, watery eyes.

• Make sure to talk to your doctor fi rst about these medications, even those that are available over the counter.

ASTHMA Airborne allergens also can trigger or aggravate asthma, a condition in which the airways narrow, making breathing difficult and leading to coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Exercise-induced asthma In spring, the colder dryer air that asthma sufferers inhale while exercising triggers the muscle bands around the airways to contract and narrow. This happens because the airways of an asthma sufferer are sensitive to temperature and humidity changes. The result is coughing, difficulty breathing, unusual fatigue and even an asthma attack.

Triggers People with allergies to molds, dust mites and pollen are usually prone to getting asthma attacks from new smells or very strong odors. Because of this, people with allergies should try to avoid dusting in the home or being in extremely dusty areas. Other asthma triggers include infections like the common cold and cigarette smoke.

Treating and preventing asthma attacks Asthma is treated with two types of medicines: long-term control and quick-relief medicines. Long-term control medicines like inhaled corticosteroids help reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms. Quick-relief, or “rescue,” medicines like inhaled short-acting beta2-atonists help relieve asthma symptoms that may flare up.

When medicines don’t work Asthma sufferers need to be particularly aware of their condition and whether the medicine prescribed is properly controlling their symptoms. Here are signs that an asthma sufferer may need immediate medical attention.

Early and aggressive asthma treatment is key to relieving symptoms and preventing asthma attacks. If you think you may have asthma or are worried about how well your asthma is controlled, be sure to talk to your doctor or visit us at The Urgency Room in Vadnais Heights.

Dr. Carolyn McClain is medical director of The Urgency Room.

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Pasta Dinner success The Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf would like to thank our 2019 pasta dinner sponsors: Donatelli’s, Hugo American Legion, HD Sod, Connexus Energy, North Country Auto Body & Mechanical, Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, Midwest One Bank, KTK9, Mike Anderson Weddings, Hugo Feed Mill, Lebens, Hugo Lions Club and the city of Hugo.

We enjoyed a wonderful night of games, auctions, bingo and visiting with many of our benefactors. We had a record year, raising over $6,700, which will be used toward the growing needs of our food shelf community.

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Returning to Minnesota A sandhill crane was spotted flying over the pump house last week on the LaMotte farm property in Lino Lakes.

One of the oldest bird species, the sandhill is also among Minnesota’s largest bird, standing about 4 feet tall and having a wingspan of nearly 7 feet. They are returning from Texas or Florida where they winter. Sandhill cranes are a protected species in Minnesota.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE AND LINO LAKES Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.

APRIL PORCH PARTY When: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: Waldoch farm, 8174 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Get help planting a container that can be grown in the greenhouse until May 13.

Bring a container from home or purchase one.

Contact: waldochfarm. com

SAL OMELET BREAKFAST When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 14 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St., Hugo Details: $7 for a 3-egg omelet. $4 for French Toast. Extra items at affordable prices.

Contact: 651-255-1432

promptly at 12:45 p.m.

Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Join us and bring a friend.

Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

EASTER EGG HUNT

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 20 HUGO SR. CLUB Where: Hanifl Fields When: 1 p.m. April 15 Athletic Park, 7032 137th and 3rd Monday of every St. N., Hugo month.

Details: Hunt for eggs Where: Rice Lake and meet the Easter Centre in Hugo – Located Bunny. Free for kids 1 ½ miles east of Hwy. 61 0-12. Donations accepted on Cty. Road 8 at the east for Yellow Ribbon end of the Hugo Public Network.

Works Building.

MOVIE NIGHT Details: Meeting to FAT TIRE BIKING When: 6 p.m. Friday, plan events for the April 12 upcoming months. Bring When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 21 your ideas on what you Where: Centerville Elementary School, 1721 would like to do. After Where: Rice Creek the meeting, we will Westview Ave. Chain of Lakes Park play various games.

Reserve, Centerville Details: Movie night Beach, 7401 Main St., hosted by the Centerville Refreshments will be served.

Lino Lakes Elementary PTA. Contact: Barb at Details: Session covers 651-429-0883 or basic riding skills and HOUSEHOLD barbconnolly1958@ a ride on new fat tire HAZARDOUS yahoo.com bikes. Ages 16+. $15/ WASTE COLLECTION person; registration When: 8 a.m.-noon required.

LUNCH WITH A Saturday, April 13 Contact: 763-324-3350 or NATURALIST: Where: Hugo Public anokacountyparks.com SPRING WILDFLOWERS Works Garage, 6900 When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

137th St. N. CRIBBAGE Wednesday, April 17 Details: Washington When: 12:45 p.m. April Where: Wargo Nature County Environmental 22 and the 4th Monday of Center, 7701 Main St., Center offers satellite every month Lino Lakes household hazardous Details: Seniors 50+ can Where: Rice Lake waste, electronics and Centre in Hugo bring a lunch and join a recyclables collection naturalist for monthly and confidential Details: All senior presentations that document shredding. citizens from Hugo and surrounding areas are Contact: co.washington. include local natural history information and invited to join us for an mn.us possibly a relaxing stroll afternoon of Cribbage. on the trail. Registration Coffee and refreshments EASTER EGG not required. will be served. Hope to DECORATING Contact: 763-324-3350 or see some new faces.

When: 10 a.m.-noon anokacountyparks.com Contact: Alice at 651Saturday, April 13 429-4413 Where: Good Life HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS Senior Living, 5260 127th PLAY ‘500’ WONDERFUL St. N., Hugo WETLANDS WORKSHOP When: 12:45 p.m.

Details: Egg decorating, April 18 the 1st and When: 6-7:30 p.m. cookies, crafts and more.

3rd Thursday of every Thursday, April 25 Tours from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. month Where: Hugo City Hall, Where: Rice Lake 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Centre in Hugo Details: Discussion Details: Games begin about “Planting for Clean Water.” Learn about unique plants and animals found in wetlands, invasive species and rules that Week of March 31 – April 6, 2019 affect what landowners can and can’t do with Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read the full versions of these most-visited stories wetlands on their properties. Register 1. 25-year-old man dies from vehicle crash. White Bear online.

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WALDOCH GARDEN CENTER OPEN HOUSE When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Container demonstrations, kids plant a plot, balloon artist, baby lambs, door prizes, refreshments and cookies.

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Family Earth Day Celebration When: 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Make earth art project,

explore trails, listen to live music and visit the Earth Day Fair. Free.

Earth Day service project 10 a.m.noon.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Contact: waldochfarm. com

AMERICA ORIGINALS VOCAL QUARTET HISTORY

CENTERVILLE LIONS CADILLAC DINNER

When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 Where: Hallberg Center for the Arts, 5521 E. Viking Blvd., Wyoming Details: Concert performed by the River City Quartet with songs spanning the history of vocal quartet music from African American gospel quartets to the Beatles. Complimentary refreshements, free will offering.

Contact: wyomingcreativearts. org

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Where: St. Genevieve Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville Details: Fundraising event with prime rib dinner and raffles.

Seating limited.

Contact: 651-429-2140 or centervillelions.com

17TH ANNUAL FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 12 Where: St. John’s Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: Icelandic cod, macaroni and cheese, sides and beverages for $11/adults, $9/seniors, $7/ages 6-12 and 5 and under free.

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY LENTEN FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 19 Where: American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Hand-breaded cod with sides. $14/allyou-can-eat; $10/3 piece fish dinner.

Contact: 651-783-0055

116TH ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE When: 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, April 11; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 12; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 13 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Rummage sale fundraiser for local missions will also feature a new sampling of hand-crafted items for sale.

Contact: 651-429-3381 or fpcwbl.org

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP When: 11:30-1 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag

lunch and watch a video from expert speakers on education business science tech and creativity. This month’s topic is “The Great Migration.”

Free; registration recommended.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

‘ANIMAL FARM’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and 18; 7 p.m.

Friday, April 12 and 19; 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13 and 20; 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore player’s Kids and Family series performance about farm animals who drive out their master and take over the farm for themselves. Ideal for students in grades 6-12.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers. org

SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 12 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing.

Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/person includes lunch. Cash bar.

Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600

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21ST ANNUAL LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

WILD ONES ST. CROIX OAK SAVANNA PROGRAM

When and where: 9 a.m.

Friday, April 19 at the Church of St. Peter, 2600 Margaret St., North St. Paul; and noon Friday, April 19 at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood.

Details: The “Servants of the Cross” group will re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ at three locations on Good Friday.

Contact: servantsofthecrossmn. com

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Where: Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Derek Anderson, of the Minnesota DNR, will discuss the topic, “Monitoring Rare Plants in Minnesota’s Prairies” as well as a discussion of rare plants found in the St. Croix Valley. Free and all are welcome.

Contact: stcroixoaksavanna. wildones.org

The Barley Jacks: Bluegrass Music at it’s Finest

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi

LET’S MAKE STUFF: SEED ART When: 2-3 p.m. Friday, April 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Creative lass for adults features a different project the third Friday of the month. Materials provided; registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

SPRING FLING When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 12 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Children 10 and under can participate in an egg hunt, followed by refreshments, crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. $10.

Contact: ci.lino-lakes. mn.us

CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT When: 6 p.m. Friday, April 12 Where: Centennial Performing Arts Center, 4757 North Road, Circle Pines Details: Joint spring concert with the Forest Lake Area Community Band with symphonic wind arrangements.

Free and public welcome.

Contact: centennial communityband.org

EASTER EGG HUNT When: 10-11:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 13 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Bring an Easter basket to participate in an egg hunt, along with

crafts, snacks, games and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

Contact: 651-429-5411 or rlc-wbl.org

CHAIN OF GIVING When: 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 Where: Infinite Campus Event Center, 4321 109th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Chain of Lakes Rotary sponsors a casino and community game night event to support the Centennial Angel Fund, scholarship support for student participation in sports and activities. Casino games, raffles, bingo, silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Tickets $50.

Contact: chainoflakesrotary.com

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights Details: Live local entertainment, food, kids games and activities, over 120 businesses and organizations on display.

Free and open to the public.

Contact: 651-439-4001

SOLVEI ANNETTE LARSEN AND FINN HENRIK LARSEN When: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Performance by musicians from Oslo, Norway, former Vadnais Heights resident. Free will offering.

Contact: 651-226-4289

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Details: Masters of the fiddle, guitar, bass and drum meld divergent backgrounds of blues and bluegrass, classical and Celtic, R and B and bebop.

Contact: 651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries.com

SPRING CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND When: noon-5 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Sample local cheeses and chocolate with wine pairings. $8/ person.

Contact: 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com

SHOREVIEW NORTHERN LIGHTS VARIETY BAND SPRING CONCERT When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills Details: Local instrumental ensemble performs spring concert, including the 25th Anniversary Composer Competition.

Contact: snlvb.com

27TH ANNUAL ROAST TURKEY DINNER When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, April 14 Where: Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Roasted turkey, sides and dessert served after Palm Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Open to the public; free-will offering.

Contact: 651-784-7667 or gum.church

improvisatory jazz evening paying homage to Liszt, Debussy and Chopin. Tickets $20 Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers. org

GREATER TWIN CITIES YOUTH SYMPHONY PHILHARMONIC CONCERT When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 14 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Free and open to the public.

Contact: gtcys.org

COFFEE WITH DR. K When: 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 16 Where: Caribou Coffee, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Community members invited to an informal chat with Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak.

CHAT CAFE: AN IMMIGRATION STORY

When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 16 Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2484 County Road F East Details: Presenter Mary Ann Hennen will discuss typical responses, impacts and tips to successfully manage and lead through change in a fast-paced world.

Contact: 651-407-7501 or JOHN BLANDA CONCERT whitebear.ce.eleyo.com When: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14 ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB Where: Hanifl When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts Center, April 16 4941 Long Ave., White Where: Taco John’s Bear Lake parking lot, 4430 Lake Details: Jazz pianist Ave. S., White Bear Lake originally from Details: 3-mile hike Maplewood returns along the lake lasts with his trio for an

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HOW TO BE AN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FINDER When: 6-7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17 Where: Vadnais Heights Public Works, 655 County Road F East Details: Learn about aquatic invasive species and how to spot them in local lakes, then join Ramsey County and VLAWMO as an AIS volunteer. RSVP Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org

HALF MOON RISING: SONGWRITER SHOWCASE When: 6-11 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17 Where: Ziggy’s, 132 Main St. S., Stillwater Details: First anniversary party and Nashville-style collaborative show includes 25 songwriters performing five sets.

Free.

Contact: ziggysmn.com

FREE TRAVEL SHOW When: 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 County Road F East Details: Informational meeting about unique travel opportunities.

Free, but registration required.

Contact: whitebear. ce.eleyo.com

‘THERE, THERE’ BOOK DISCUSSION When: 5-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2484 County Road F East Details: Discussion facilitated by Jordan Zimmerman, WBLAS Indian Education Program Lead, Hope Flanagan, Ojibwe Elder, and students.

Contact: 651-407-7501 or whitebear.ce.eleyo.com

OPEN THIRD SATURDAY When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Participate in programs, meet Belwin staff, explore the trails and connect with nature.

April topic: “Hone Your Birding Skills.” Guided experiences at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Open to the public; $10 or free for members.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or www.belwin.org

A GENEALOGICAL JOURNEY OF DAKOTA ANCESTRY When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 22 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Rob Thomas will share his genealogical journey through his Dakota ancestry, offering insight into conducting research in public records related to Minnesota’s tremendous Native American history. Free; donations appreciated.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

REGION 7AA ART SHOW AWARDS CEREMONY When: Noon-1:45 p.m.

Friday, April 26 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Join artists from schools in Region 7AA of the Minnesota State High School League for a juried art show on display at the library and awards ceremony.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

HEALTH FAIR When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Local vendors including health-related businesses. Food shelf donations encouraged.

Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A Lino Lakes woman, 34, was cited at 3:16 p.m.

March 9 on westbound 170th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone, after deputies on routine patrol on eastbound 170th Street near Henna Avenue N. clocked her on radar. The motorist thought she was speeding at only 60 mph in a 50 mph zone.

• A Hugo man, 19, a Scandia man, 34, a White Bear Lake man, 19, a North St. Paul man, 53, and a North St. Paul woman, 52, were all issued written warnings at 3:42 p.m. March 9 in the 10000 block of 122nd Street N. for operating their snowmobiles off of the permitted trails.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 125th Street N. at 9:37 a.m. March 10 reported unauthorized purchases on her debit card at Shoe Dazzle after unknown persons had lifted her debit card number. Deputies advised the complainant to cancel her debit card.

• A Hugo man, 54, was issued a written warning at 3:15 p.m. March 10 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for operating a snowmobile at a greater speed than reasonable circumstances would allow.

• A Hugo man, 45, was cited at 5:42 p.m. March 10 in the 4000 block of 130th Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and verbally warned for failing to update the address on his driver’s license. Deputies on routine patrol on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 125th Street N. observed the subject on northbound Forest Blvd. N. at a high rate of speed and clocked him on radar. The driver told deputies he had to drive fast to get the snow off his car.

• A Hugo man, 19, at 6:19 p.m. March 10 reported being punched in the face by a male who took his car keys and fled northbound in the complainant’s car on Forest Blvd. N., after a $60 marijuana buying transaction in the Subway parking lot in the 5000 block of 147th Street N. went wrong. Deputies will research the vehicle the suspect arrived in and left behind after his completed mission. But they could not locate the complainant’s vehicle, even with the help of the Forest Lake Police Department.

• A public works employee at 1:29 p.m. March 11 turned in a wallet he found in a snowbank belonging to a Wisconsin man, 76. He found the wallet while plowing snow in the 6000 block of 137th Street N. Deputies were unable to contact the wallet’s owner, so the wallet was taken into evidence for safekeeping.

• A White Bear Township man, 37, will be cited for failure to provide proof of insurance if he doesn’t submit a completed insurance request form in a timely manner after a traffic stop at 3:23

a.m. March 12 in the 12000 block of southbound Forest Blvd. N. Deputies pulled the motorist over for crossing the centerline and fog lines several times. The subject, who has two prior violations for not carrying proof of insurance within the past 10 years, said that his girlfriend usually drives the vehicle and carries the insurance card.

• A house sitter in the 7000 block of 137th Street Court N. at 12:24 p.m. March 12 reported seeing a young male arriving in a pickup truck who walked around the front of the residence’s lower garage and checked the locked pedestrian door.

• Two separate patrons of Gopher State Storage in the 5000 block of 152nd Street N. at 5:12 p.m.

March 12 reported items taken from their storage units. While deputies were on the scene answering one theft call, another party approached them to report his storage unit broken into as well. The damaged lock for the second storage unit was found inside the unit.

• A suspicious male walking around the area of the bank and other businesses in the vicinity of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Rosemary Way at 2:52 a.m. March 14 turned out to be a man having just left the Kwik Trip to walk home.

• A Hugo man, 67, was arrested at 3:53 p.m.

March 14 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for misdemeanor domestic assault after he grabbed a woman harshly by the arm and threatened to kill her for not handing over the mail quickly enough.

• A report of an unsecured premises and possible intruder in the 4000 block of Emmit Drive N. at 9:52 p.m. March 14 after a door was found left open turned out to have been one of the residents, who accidentally left the door open.

• A suspected ordinance violation by a neighbor who was reported to be maliciously pushing water into the street in the 7000 block of 177th Street N. at 3:38 p.m. March 15 turned out to be an emergency situation stemming from a flooded basement. The complainant was upset because the neighbor was pushing water into the street and damaging the street and boulevard.

• A Maplewood woman, 22, was cited at 8:18 a.m.

March 16 on 170th Street N. at Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• A Hugo man, 67, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. March 16 in the 115000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for violating a domestic assault no-contact order after another Hugo man directed deputies to the interior of his trailer, where the subject was hiding in the bathroom.

• A Maple Grove man reported losing his 12-gauge shotgun from the top of his truck at 3:12 p.m.

March 16 as he drove away from Wild Wings of Oneka in the 9000 block of 152nd Street N. Deputies searched the route the complainant used to drive out of Hugo but did not find the shotgun.

• A local youth was cited at 8:31 p.m. March 16 on westbound 170th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies who clocked him on radar. When deputies asked the juvenile whether he knew why he was stopped, he correctly guessed that he had been speeding.

• Three separate complaints of shots being fi red were lodged at 8:54 p.m. March 16 in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. The third complainant confi rmed the source of the fi reworks as an address in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N. When deputies tried to make contact with the homeowner at that address, the resident refused to come to the door or answer his phone.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 12:52 p.m. March 17 reported his mother for becoming aggressive when she came to drop off his computer. The mom refused to leave until the complainant started dialing 911, and had scrammed before deputies arrived. The complainant told deputies the confrontation with his mom was verbal only, and that he was considering taking out an order for protection.

• A Stillwater man, 23, was cited at 2:21 p.m.

March 17 on westbound 170th Street N. at Forest

Blvd. N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies on rolling patrol. The motorist said he thought he was driving 65 mph, but was “having issues with several functions of his vehicle.”

• A Stillwater woman, 42, was cited at 5:32 p.m.

March 17 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. at 130th Street N. by deputies traveling behind her for tabs that expired in August. The driver provided expired proof of insurance, explaining that she thought the vehicle was insured under the same policy as the expired card.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Flay Avenue N. at 5:09 p.m. March 18 reported receiving a scam letter in the mail from Canada, claiming to be the final notice that she had won $250,000 in the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes. The complainant said she knew it was a scam.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 9:41 p.m. March 18 reported that two vehicles pulled up to her residence, after which a male walked up to her fence. The male fled when he saw her, and both vehicles immediately fled at a high rate of speed in a southerly direction on Forest Blvd. N. The complainant said she believed the male was attempting to steal her dogs.

• An employee at Festival Foods in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 6:21 p.m. March 19 reported receiving counterfeit cash in the form of a $20 bill. Deputies took custody of the fake bill to enter into evidence.

• A male, 42, was cited at 2:10 a.m. March 20 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after revocation after deputies observed the vehicle leave the Kwik Trip with no license plate lights. During the traffic stop, the driver did not have a valid driver’s license to present to deputies, who conducted a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check, which showed the driver’s revoked status.

• A male driver, 41, will be cited for failure to provide proof of insurance if he does not submit an insurance request form in a timely manner after deputies clocked the motorist at 45 mph in a 35 mph zone and conducted a traffic stop at 12:02 a.m. March 21 in the 5000 block of Frenchman Road. The motorist was unable to provide proof of insurance during the traffic stop.

• A resident in the 4000 block of 143rd Court N. at 8:52 a.m. March 21 reported receiving several text messages threatening to subpoena her for sending threatening text messages to an unknown woman in Colorado who’d been assaulted. The complainant believes the texts have been coming from a private investigator working for an attorney.

• A Hugo man, 34, was cited at 11:23 p.m. March 21 in the 5000 block of 147th Street N. for driving after revocation after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a missing headlight. The motorist volunteered the information that his license was suspended, provided proof of insurance, and said that he was driving his mom’s vehicle. Deputies advised the driver to park the vehicle in the parking lot he was stopped in and not drive it or risk being jailed. The motorist said he understood and parked the vehicle. Less than a half hour later, the same motorist was seen passing deputies on Oneka Lake Blvd. at Generation Avenue N. He then pulled over as deputies recognized the vehicle and the driver from the previous traffic stop not even a half hour earlier. Deputies advised the motorist that he was now under arrest for driving after revocation. He was cited again for the same offense.

• A Hugo man, 19, was arrested on a warrant at 1:32 a.m. March 22 in the 5000 block of 165th Street N. after deputies seeking to serve the warrant saw the subject sitting in his bedroom.

• A Stillwater woman, 35, was cited at 8:28 a.m.

March 22 on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 65 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Loretta Harding

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the 0 block of South Pine Drive in Circle Pines March 27 on report of an assault. The suspects are known, and the case is pending follow-up.

• Officers were dispatched to a property damage accident in the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington March 29. Officers gathered information from the involved drivers.

• Officers were dispatched to the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington March 29 on report of a male stumbling in the parking lot and attempting to get into at least six vehicles. The suspect was subsequently arrested for first-degree DWI and transported to jail.

• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lexington Avenue and Restwood Road in Lexington March 30. Officers confiscated marijuana paraphernalia and alcohol from three juveniles.

• Officers were dispatched to Center Park in Circle Pines on a vandalism report March 31. Officers located multiple items in the playground that had been spray-painted. Officers took photos of the damage and notified the public works department.

• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Road and Circle Drive in Circle Pines March 20. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers conducted a search warrant in Circle Pines March 20 and subsequently transported two adults to jail on controlled substance charges.

• An officer witnessed a vehicle driving northbound on Lovell Road that did not make a complete stop before turning onto Lexington Avenue March 21. The driver did not have insurance and was arrested.

• A hit-and-run property damage report was made in the fi rst block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines March 21.

• Officers responded to the 1900 block of 72nd Street in Centerville March 22 on report of multiple gunshots.

Officers arrived and heard shots that were thought to have been fi reworks.

• A vehicle was tampered with in the 7200 block of Clear Ridge in Centerville March 22.

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Report of suicidal male ends in tragedy

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

HUGO — At 5:05 p.m.

Monday, March 25, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the 5000 block of Evergreen Drive on a report of a possible suicidal male with a hand gun.

Upon arrival on scene, a few officers met with the complainant at the Waters Edge Community Center to learn more about the situation while other officers “positioned themselves around the residence to try to keep it inside that residence instead of having it move out into the street,” said Sgt. Joseph Stoehr.

Shortly after that, officers heard a gun shot. According to the complainant, there was nobody else in the home at the time of the incident. “Since we knew there was no danger to anyone else in the residence, we did deploy our SWAT Tech team and they deployed their robot. We cleared the residence using the robot,” Stoehr said.

“We cleared everything but one room. We were unable to get into the room. The robot was unable to push open the door because it appears it was barricaded.”

A team of officers went into the home to see if the 47-yearold male was inside that room and while doing so they cleared another room, believed to be his room. While in there, officers observed a cell phone on the floor that had been shot.

“We assumed he was still alive at that point, so we moved out of there and left the robot to

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Many residents of the Waters Edge Community in Hugo spotted a lot of police activity the evening of Monday, March 25. The Washington County Sheriff ’s Department deployed its SWAT Tech team to a report of a possible suicidal male with a hand gun. During the incident, Evergreen Drive, Education Drive and Oneka Parkway (at Farnham Avenue) were closed down.

try to communicate with him.

He came out of the room about a half hour later and didn’t realize the robot was still there and communication again started,” Stoehr said.

A short time later the man fatally shot himself. Stoehr confi rmed the sheriff’s office has responded to the residence before for a similar situation.

Stoehr ensured “the public was never in harms way. We worked really hard to contain it to that one residence,” adding

the immediate next door neighbor was not home and and the neighbors on the other side evacuated their home.

Although the majority of police presence was gone, the scene was not cleared until shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 26. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department, North Memorial Ambulance and the the Washington County Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) responded to the scene.

LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer was dispatched to a theft from vehicle report in the 100 block of Century Trail March 26. The investigation is ongoing.

• Police and fi re responded to the report of a vehicle fi re in the 7900 block of I-35E March 26. The fi re was extinguished, and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

• Officers responded to a report of a theft involving a vehicle part being removed in the 8100 block of Lake Drive March 26. Information was taken and the owner was given advice on possible ways to prevent future thefts.

• Officers responded to a delayed burglary report in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive March 26. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a report of an injured blue heron in the area of Kelly Street and Lake Drive March 27. Officers found the bird was mobile and options were provided should there be further problems.

• An officer responded to a report of an injured bird in the area of Kelly Street and Lake Drive March 28. The injured sandhill crane was brought to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

• An officer took a theft from vehicle report in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 29. The incident is currently under investigation.

• Officers responded to vehicle rollover crash in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue March 29. The male driver

was transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment.

into custody for underage alcohol consumption and providing a false name to a peace officer. Both were transported to jail.

• Officers responded to a report of several juveniles running around the 500 block of Woodduck Trail March • Officers responded to a report of 22. Officers located the juveniles and juveniles playing ding dong ditch in contacted parents regarding their the 6300 block of Red Fox Road March • Officers responded to a report of a 29. Officers checked the area but were male rummaging through the caller’s activity.

• Officers responded to a call of a unable to locate the juveniles. vehicle in the 7600 block of Lake suspicious vehicle in a parking lot Drive March 21.

Offi cers located • An officer responded to a damage to after business hours in the 700 block the male and subsequently arrested property complaint in the 6300 block of Apollo Drive March 22. A male was him for fi fth-degree possession of a of Ware Road March 30. The incident subsequently arrested for violating controlled substance. is currently being investigated. an order for protection and a female • An offi cer responded to a motorist • A resident reported a suspicious male was arrested for providing false assist in the 8200 block of Fourth selling meat from a vehicle in the Avenue March 21. The officer assisted information.

7500 block of Jeanne Drive March 30.

• An officer responded to a burglary the driver in getting their vehicle Officers checked the area but were report at a residence in the 6300 unstuck from the mud. unable to locate him. block of Hodgson Road March 23.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop • An officer responded to a burglary An unknown suspect entered a on a vehicle for speeding in the 8000 report at a business in the 6400 block garage and went through vehicles. block of Lake Drive March 21. The of Lakota Trail April 1. The case is The incident is currently under driver did not have a valid license under investigation. investigation. and was found to be in possession of • An officer took a report of a a controlled substance. The male was • An officer responded to a residence harassment report in the 600 block of in the 300 block of Ojibway Path with arrested and transported to jail.

Town Center Parkway March 19. The regard to a theft from motor vehicle • An officer responded to a residence case remains under investigation. report March 23. The victims had in the 1500 block of Holly Drive several items stolen. The incident is • Officers responded to a report of a E. regarding a theft from a motor currently under investigation. theft in progress at a local business in vehicle March 22. There are no the 700 block of Apollo Drive March • Officers responded to a vandalism known suspects, but the incident is 19. Officers arrested a male for felony report in the 6500 block of Deerwood still under investigation. theft.

Lane March 23. Officers spoke to the • An officer assisted the Blaine Police victim and checked the area for the • A business owner from the 8000 block Department with a K-9 sniff of a involved vehicle. The investigation is of Lake Drive reported that a vehicle vehicle in the area of Central Avenue ongoing. was illegally repossessed March 20.

NE and 125th Avenue NE. An adult The investigation is ongoing. male was subsequently arrested for a • An officer attempted to stop a vehicle fi fth-degree possession of a controlled for expired registration in the 800 • Officers responded to the report of a block of Ash Street March 24. The substance. possible fight at a business in the 600 adult male driver fled in his vehicle block of Apollo Drive March 21. After • Officers responded to a theft in investigating, it was found there was progress at a business in the 700 block and was arrested for fleeing a peace officer, drug possession and evading no physical fight, but a male was of Apollo Drive March 22. An adult registration tax. He was booked into taken into custody for a narcotics female was subsequently arrested the Anoka County Jail. violation and a female was taken and booked into jail.

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CITY OF HUGO SUMMARY ORDINANCE 2019-495 NOTICE: THIS PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF HUGO. THE FULL TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE HUGO CITY HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. TITLE: An ordinance adding and amending Chapter 74 Telecommunications, Article II Telecommunications Installation Requirements and Chapter 82 Utilities, Article IV Right-of-way.

SUMMARY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE: Chapter 74, Article II, to amend Section 74-19 DEFINITIONS: This section is revised to add the definition of small wireless facility.

Chapter 74, Article II, to amend Section 74-20 PERMIT PROCEDURES: This section is revised to add small wireless facility conditions as outlined in the right-of-way ordinance.

SUMMARY OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ORDINANCE: Chapter 82, Article IV, to amend Section 82-301 DEFINITIONS: This section is revised to add the definitions of abandoned facility, collocate/collocation, micro wireless facility, small wireless facility, utility pole, wireless facility, wireless service, wireless support structure, and wireline backhaul facility.

Chapter 82, Article IV, to amend Section 82-305 RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT REQUIREMENT: (3) A small wireless facility permit is required by a registrant to erect or install a wireless support structure, to collocate a small wireless facility or to otherwise install a small wireless facility in the specified portion of the right-of-way. No small wireless facility permit is required to conduct routine maintenance of a small wireless facility or to replace a small wireless facility of the same size and design.

(4) A small wireless conditional use permit is required to install a new wireless support in a right-of-way where the underlying district or area is zoned for single-family residential use or is in a historic district established by federal or state law or city ordinance.

Chapter 82, Article IV, to amend Section 82-307 ISSUANCE OF PERMIT; CONDITIONS: (c) A small wireless facility permit is subject to certain conditions.

1. When feasible, a small wireless facility should be collocated on an existing wireless support structure in the right-of-way.

2. All small wireless facilities and support structures shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding area and use design, materials, colors, textures, screening, and landscaping to blend in with the natural setting and built environment.

3. New wireless support structures installed within the right-of-way shall not exceed 50 feet in height without the City’s written authorization.

4. No wireless facility may extend more than 10 feet above its wireless support structure.

5. A small wireless facility collocated on a decorative support structure shall be of a design compatible with the character of the sur-

rounding area.

6. Where an applicant proposes to replace a wireless support structure, the City may impose reasonable restocking, replacement, or relocation requirements on the replacement of such structure. (d) A small wireless facility shall only be collocated on a small wireless support structure owned or controlled by the City, or any other City asset in the right-of-way, after the applicant has executed a small wireless facility Collocation Agreement with the City. The collocation agreement will address payment. (e) The City shall approve or deny a small wireless facility permit application within 90 days after filing of such application. (f) An applicant may file a consolidated application with up to 15 small wireless facilities listed. (g) The City may extend or pause the 90-day deadline for action given certain circumstances.

Chapter 82, Article IV, to amend Section 82-308 PERMIT FEES: (d) The small wireless permit fee shall be set forth in the annual fee schedule.

Please note this title and summary of this Ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and affect of the Ordinance and conforms to Minn. Stat. § 412.191. This Ordinance shall be effective the date that it is published.

The amended and added sections are available on the City website for further review.

Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hugo this 18th day of March, 2019.

Tom Weidt, Mayor Attest: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on April 11, 2019.

CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 130TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT S.A.P. 224-110-002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the construction of 130TH Street Improvement Project will be received by the City of Hugo at the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 until 10:00 am local time on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 70 TREE Clearing and Grubbing 16,200 SY Remove Bituminous Pavement 2,300 SY Mill Bituminous Surface 16,903 CY Select Granular Borrow (CV) 6,072 CY Aggregate Base Class 5 (CV) 37,376 CY Excavation (Common, Subgrade and Muck) 4,800 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,B) 300 SY Concrete Pavement 7.0” 3,400 LF 15” – 18” RCP Storm Sewer

50,500 SF 3” Bituminous Walk 11,670 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter (All Types) 8 EACH Loop Detectors (6’x6’) 7 ACRE Restoration (Seed) 8,210 LF Pavement Striping (Epoxy) The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Hugo shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis for the base Bid, with any alternate bid items as indicated on the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: WSB, 178 East 9th Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55101. Direct questions about this Project, including pre-bid questions, to Katie Koscielak at 763.287.7186 or kkoscielak@wsbeng. com. Bidding Documents are on file with and may be examined at the City of Hugo.

Complete digital Bidding Documents for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded as portable document format (PDF) files for a nonrefundable fee of $30.00 by inputting Quest project #6200185 on the website’s Project Search page.

Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase Bidding Documents as specified above.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days.

DATED: March 4, 2019

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Michele Lindau, City Clerk, City of Hugo, MN Published two times in The Citizen on March 28 and April 11, 2019.

CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm in Hugo City Hall to consider the PUD Amendment application for OP5 Adelaide, LLC, 1660 Hwy 100 South, Suite 400, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, for the Adelaide Landing development. The PUD amendment is requested to change the approved 70-foot single family lots to 65-foot lots. This will add 5 lots on the 216-acre development to bring the total to 324 lots. The property is generally located north of 130th Street North and east of Forest Boulevard North and legally described as Outlot B, Adelaide Landing.

Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time.

Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant Published one time in The Citizen on April 11, 2019.

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ROSEMARY APARTMENTS: Residents opposed to workforce housing ues. You can look it up, do your own research. You could probably find one that says they do, but you could also find, I think, many more that say they don’t as long as it is properly managed.”

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created back in 2008. The developer, MWF Properties, submitted a concept plan for the project last summer.

Juba explained the project does meet the zoning requirements of R-5 (medium-density, multiple-family residential), which calls for 10 units per acre. The 45 units would include a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.

The workforce housing apartment complex would be rented to persons or families who earn 60 percent of the area median income or less. “That equates to $45,000 to $60,000, depending on the household size,” Juba said.

Rents would average $725 for one bedroom, $985 for two bedrooms or $1,200 for three bedrooms.

“The developer has done a good job with the overall site plan and the general design of the building,” Juba said. “Staff will continue to work with the developer on the required revisions to the plans and architecture.

Staff finds the proposal meets all the requirements necessary for the city to approve a site plan and CUP.” Development Manager Chris Stokka explained MWF Properties has a very similar 72-unit project in Forest Lake.

“That one is all two- and three-bedroom units. It is oriented toward families, and it worked really well with that location and community. We wanted to replicate that. We did incorporate some one-bedrooms to help with the size of the building footprint, but we really like to emphasize family housing.”

Stokka also explained the subsidized housing. “It is a federal tax credit that we apply for through the county; it goes toward construction cost. Renters are treated just like any other renter: background check, references. The only additional requirement is there will be a max income they can’t exceed.”

Public hearing During the public hearing, 10 people voiced their opinions on the project, many of them making multiple trips up to the podium.

Longtime resident Arnie Treimert, who lives on Everton Avenue, shared his concern with water on the property. “The water runs south, and there are a lot of wetlands ... Any land that gets flooded out, I want to be compensated for it. Have any of you guys gone by that land and looked? You will see a river going to the west coming straight down. It is literally a river.”

Everton Avenue resident John Udstuen echoed Treimert’s concerns.

“When Pratt Homes came in and built all those townhomes, maybe there wasn’t enough watch dogs or the city was too new at that point, to really understand what happens with the water flowage. After the fact, we have no recourse, and I found that out against Pratt Homes,” he explained. “I have a pole barn and pool that heaved, and a garage that was busted up so bad I had to get an engineer in to fi x it. Every time you lay bituminous and put a rooftop on and redirect water from its natural percolation, you are changing things. You can’t go back to these people and say ‘You ruined my house.’ It doesn’t work.”

Everton Avenue resident Michael Happ said “I have lost 3 acres under water ... There is such a history of water problems on Everton Avenue.

There were so many promises made, so many engineers that were involved, it couldn’t happen — and lo and behold, we all have the problem.

We are beyond skittish and we are kind of angry, actually. This does not make sense. There is no place to put the water,” he said.

Everton Avenue resident Steve Rossini said he was concerned with government-subsidized housing and cited a few studies on the topic. “A

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MWF Properties is proposing to build Rosemary Apartments (formerly known as Frenchman Lofts). The project is proposed to include 45 units, which will be a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.

study by investor.com argues (that) development of subsidized apartments and other affordable housing options in low-density areas could increase crime and congestion and lower property values. It could also stretch school systems,” he said. “You are bringing people from the inner city out here because now they can afford the rent where they couldn’t before.”

Rossini added he felt the project did not meet two specific requirements of a CUP: specifically, that it has to be compatible with the character of the surrounding area and that it has adequate road access and does not reduce the safety or capacity of the public road system. “The city has an obligation to enforce building codes to protect the investment, the safety and quality of life of current city residents. I believe the city would fall short of this obligation if Rosemary Apartments is allowed to go forward,” He said. “I believe it would be a mistake to bring low-income, government-subsidized housing to this city.”

Udstuen also touched on the topic.

“I have owned three businesses over 30 years... every one of those have strictly worked with and distributed to subsidized housing. When you take people that can’t afford to live in an area and put them in an area, it absolutely devalues property and makes things more difficult to sell,” he said.

“I believe the city has an obligation to protect the residents that are already here. We shouldn’t have to bend over backwards, lose money and devalue our properties just so the new kid on the block has a chance to come in.”

Resident Paula Cardinal, who lives on 149th Street N., said, “I owned a Section 8 duplex, and let me tell you, it was nothing but junk. I had to replace sliding-glass doors, carpet ... One guy even had his motorcycle in the living room,” she said. “They don’t care. They don’t have the money, they are getting it from the government. I have a huge concern of bringing down property values for the rest of us.”

Resident Christopher Gist mirrored Cardinal’s concerns. “I have lived here 11 years, and this was the fi rst notice of a public hearing that raised my eyebrows ... The vision of Hugo that was presented to us 11 years ago that has been consistently communicated over subsequent years really wasn’t one that would consider or support low-income, medium- to high-density housing, and I worry about that precedent from a property value perspective.”

Fairoaks Circle resident Tracy Gist said she is not opposed to apartment buildings but is concerned with how the project will impact class sizes at Hugo and Oneka elementaries.

Rosemary Way resident Nina Brooks said her main concern is the building height. “That’s not why we moved to Hugo. We moved here because of the wetlands, migratory birds and the natural wetland areas, not holding ponds.”

Everton resident Kathleen Skaj said, “I am opposed to a 46-foot-tall building in the middle of a swamp.”

Juba explained there would have to be grading work done, so the base of the building would likely be about 8

feet above ground; however, the building would still have to meet city regulations limiting maximum height to 35 feet. If the developer is not able to meet that, they would need to request a variance.

Rosemary Way resident Erin Kimball said she was concerned about the lack of a park. She also was concerned about the impact the added traffic would have on the nearby townhomes and the Victor Gardens roundabout.

The proposal does include a small play area for children who live in the complex.

Developer defends project After the public hearing, Stokka addressed some of the residents’ concerns.

“We are the developer, but we will also own the property and we have an in-house management company. Our company has been doing this type of development for 20 years, and we have never sold a property,” he said.

“We don’t want a property that is going to flood or have issues; we take great steps to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

Stokka added, “Property value always comes up at these public hearings. It is probably the number one concern that we receive. We have done 30 of these developments: some are a lot more dense and a lot taller than the one we are proposing. We have looked and we have never seen them negatively impact property val-

Planning Commission comments David Fry said, “My main view is this doesn’t really fit the character of the area. It is not that much of a reach, it is not that far away, it is not totally outrageous.”

Kim Luehsinger said she felt the project was in line with the character of the area and this type of project should be encouraged and welcomed in the city of Hugo. “One of the things I really like about Hugo is that there is a lot of different housing options available here,” she said. “I think adding another option that appeals to families and will be supportive and provide a good quality living space for families is something that is good for the community.”

Scott Arcand said, “There is going to be something there, and most likely at this point it will be something that matches this kind of density. I think we have learned a lot in Hugo over the years on how to manage water, and I think Adelaide Landing is a great example of that. We can’t make any decisions based on what kind of income level it is or isn’t. I am going to have a hard time going against this.”

Maria Mulvihill said although she has concerns about parking and water, “overall I do think it is important to have different housing options for families. Looking at the overall long-term picture of what we see for Hugo, it is important to have apartments around that families can live in. We are a higher-end community, but it is important to allow options for others to come into the community to.”

Ultimately the board voted 7-1 (Andrew Tjernlund opposed) to recommend approval of the site plan and CUP. The City Council will likely consider it at its April 15 meeting.

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April 12: Republic Services recycling pick up (south side of Main Street) at 7 a.m.

Movie Night at Centerville Elementary School at 6 p.m.

April 15: Fete des Lacs Planning Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

April 17: EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m.

April 19: Republic Services recycling pick up (north side of Main Street) at 7 a.m.

April 24: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www. presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).

HUGO CITY CALENDAR

April 13: April 15: April 16: April 17: April 25:

Local Board of Appeal and Equalization 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

Household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to noon at Public Works Garage.

City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Historical Commission meeting at 2 p.m.

EDA meeting at 5 p.m.

Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR April 12: Spring Fling from 6-8 p.m. at Senior Center.

April 22: City Council work session at 6 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

April 24: Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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The Hugo City Council took the following action at its April 1 meeting: • Approved amendments to the personnel policy to include drug and alcohol testing for commercial drivers in response to regulations issued by the United States Department of Transportation. This policy applies to employees who hold commercial drivers licenses (CDL) for the purpose of carrying out “safety-sensitive duties” using city vehicles.The policy, which does not apply to firefighters, requires CDL holders to be part of a pool of drivers that will be subject to unannounced alcohol and controlled substance testing on a random selection basis.

• Approved a special event permit for Oneka Elementary’s annual 5K Color Run Saturday, May 4.

The event requires a permit because approximately 800 runners are expected to participate in the event and will use city streets and sidewalks.

• Approved a cost share agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) for a stormwater project in the Waters Edge neighborhood.

Construction of the first phase of the stormwater reuse system was completed and put into service in July of 2018. This spring, the RCWD awarded the city $185,760 to fund the expansion of the existing system. The total project cost is anticipated to be approximately $300,000, with the balance being paid from the stormwater utility fund and ultimately reimbursed over time through negotiation of an agreement with the homeowners association.

Phase II will expand the existing stormwater reuse irrigation system to service an additional 533 residential units as well as the northern extents of Oneka Parkway’s boulevards and medians, resulting in improved surface water quality due to the removal of nutrients from the stormwater system and decrease ground water demand. The average annual irrigation use for the entire Water’s Edge community is approximately 25.5 million gallons and phase II will help reduce potable water use by an additional 12.5 million gallons annually.

• Approved a resolution declaring modifications to the Municipal State Aid Street System (MSAS). Per state aid rules, a city is allowed to add and/or remove mileage annually, provided it meets necessary

criteria. The modifications are an effort to maximize the construction needs of Hugo’s MSAS system with the goal of strategically using the annual available allotment of state aid funds.

• Approved the sale of a 2006 Chevy 1500 building department truck. In 2017, the council authorized city staff to advertise the sale of the truck using a sealed bid format. Of the bids received, none produced a reasonable value for staff to recommend a sale so public works staff will now try to sell the truck using an online auction format.

• Approved the sale of a 1985 Ford 8000 sewer cleaning truck through an online auction.

• Approved the purchase of a Ford F-150 extra cab pickup truck from Midway Ford for $30,630 (plus tax and licensing). Over the past couple years, the Public Works Department has added two new staff positions and is in need of an additional pickup truck.

• Authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for the Elmcrest Avenue and Cedar Street improvement project. The council approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the city of Lino Lakes March 18 to complete roadway improvements on 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue from Tart Lake Road to the south a distance of 2,300 feet, and East Cedar Street from Otter Lake Road to the east a distance of 2,600 feet.

The JPA outlines that the East Cedar Street improvements are the financial responsibility of the city of Lino Lakes and the 24th Avenue/ Elmcrest Avenue improvements are the financial responsibility of the city of Hugo. The Elmcrest Avenue project is estimated to cost $295,000. Funding for the project is proposed through the street improvement fund.

• Councilman Phil Klein relayed last month’s Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network’s Hamburger Night, which was sponsored by Oneka Ridge Golf Course, served “an all time-high” for 2019 with 239 burger meals. The Hamburger Night will be Wednesday, April 24.

The council next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, at City Hall.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its March 27 meeting: • Following a presentation from Mark Janovec, senior scientist at Stantec, held a public information meeting to receive comments on Part 1 of the city’s Wellhead Protection Plan. The purpose of the plan is to prevent human sources of contamination from entering the public drinking water supply wells.

Wellhead protection planning is a requirement established by the Environmental Protection Agency as part of its amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986.

Centerville developed its plan 10 years ago and must amend the plan every 10 years to include changes in water usage, land use and possible sources of contamination. The city is required to present the amended Part 1 Wellhead Protection Plan results to the public in the form of a public information meeting and may receive comments or questions from the public regarding the plan. The amended plan must be completed by Feb. 28, 2020.

• Held the mandatory annual public hearing on the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan/Multiple Separate Storm Sewer System (SWPPP/MS4).

Every year municipalities classified as MS4s must hold a public input meeting to report their activities pertaining to the MS4 program to the public and receive commentary from the public in order to maintain their permit to operate a stormwater discharge system.

• Storm sewers are used to collect or convey stormwater where it congregates, and are not combined with the sanitary sewer or sewage treatment. The six basic components of the MS4 permit requirements include: public education and outreach, public participation and involvement, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site stormwater runoff control, post construction stormwater management and pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations.

• Approved the Centerville Lions special event permit, temporary onsale liquor license and raffle permit applications for the April 27 Cadillac Dinner at St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road.

The Lions requested and received a waiver of the application fees.

• Approved the contract with Hollywood Pyrotechnics for the 2019 Fete des Lacs fi reworks display at the 2018 price of $6,000. Funding will come from the Fete des Lacs budget.

• Approved personnel policy changes for the addition of non-core benefit offerings. The revisions to the personnel policy will allow employees to take advantage of offerings for supplemental insurance plans to help offset out-of-pocket costs associated with high-deductible health care plans once the employees have purchased core benefits. The new offerings won’t impact the value of the cafeteria plan offered by the city, just the options.

• Formally approved the contract with Leo A. Daly for architecture

and interior design services, not to exceed $5,900, as part of the City Hall renovation project.

• After a lengthy discussion, approved a motion to send out notifications about city water and sewer hookup and the opportunity to pay the lower $6,500 lateral benefit fee to residents who weren’t notified of the opportunity before the fee increased to $8,000. City residents who weren’t notified at the time of installation will have until Dec. 31, 2019 to pay the lower fee.

• Council will also provide city staff with direction on the water hookup ordinance pertaining to the $1,500 rule. According to the amendments to Chapters 51.08 to 51.10 of the City Code, one of the three triggers for mandatory hookup to city water and sewer services is repairs to the existing well that exceed $1,500.

However, a homeowner recently had contract work performed on a well in an amount that was disputed as to whether it was more than $1,500.

City staff asked council to consider a policy that would address an amount conflict or allow repairs of any amount that did not constitute the actual drilling of a new well. After council members expressed support for the second option, staff will now be directed to reword the ordinance to that effect.

• Heard the engineer’s report from City Engineer Mark Statz.

The Gaga Ball Pit has been ordered; road restrictions have been posted on city streets to limit the amount of weight per axle on trucks; staff has been clearing storm drains and

keeping culverts clear of debris to prevent flooding; the Economic Development Authority has reviewed the concept of a TIF district and has affi rmed council’s approval for home inspections.

• In addition, staff has seen the first draft of the Waterworks site/DeFoe property landscaping plan and are hopeful the final documents will be ready for final approval at the next City Council meeting so that the city can record the plat and start issuing building permits.

• Recessed the regular meeting to enter into closed executive session, as allowed by Minnesota State Statute Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), to consider the offer from Midwest Best Water for the possible sale of the property 2021 Commerce Drive and to consider a possible counteroffer regarding the sale.

After a short discussion, council reconvened the regular meeting to approve the offer of $405,000 from Midwest Best Water to buy the 2.3acre city-owned parcel. The company has installed water machines in 2200 supermarkets in 14 states from which consumers can fi ll their own containers. The business, which currently rents its headquarters in Lino Lakes, ran out of space and sought to own its own facility for assembly and interior storage of its products for wholesale distribution.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

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Cougar baseball opens with shutout victory

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial Cougars opened their season with a 3-0 win over River Falls, Wisconsin in 45-degree weather at home Thursday, giving new coach Jake Howells a debut victory.

“I thought our pitchers attacked hitters and really made great pitches when we needed them,” Howells said. “It wasn’t a great day to hit, but our hitters stuck with their bats and we got a couple of big hits when we needed them.”

Casey Trapp pitched five innings, allowing no hits and three walks, striking out four. Gabriel Koenig threw the the last two frames, allowing two hits and no walks, striking out three and got the win.

All the runs were scored in the last of the sixth. Dalton McNamara drew a walk and hustled to third base when Jacob Ehleringer bunted and got aboard on a bad throw.

Andrew Mathies grounded a single that knocked in McNamara. With two outs, bases loaded and a 3-2 count, Jack Ewings rapped a tworun single into left field.

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Dalton McNamara sprints past the River Falls third baseman after a teammate bunted.

He was safe, and then scored the game’s first run, in the sixth.

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Several tracksters place high in Mankato indoor meet

Girls track opens at U of M meet White Bear Lake girls track competed at the Griak U of

M Invitational on Saturday to open the season. Caitlin Wallace won long jump (15-7 1/2). Claire Schneider and Anna Ryan placed third and fourth in the 3200. Madeline Wallace took fourth in high jump, Tori Taugner fi fth in the 800, Alexis Guidry fi fth in shot put, and Maggie Blanding seventh in the 1600.

White Bear alpine ski honors listed The White Bear Lake Alpine Ski team had five all-conference picks after both the boys and girls placed third in the

Youthful Cougars tennis team starts season 1-1

Suburban East. The list is headed by freshman Maggie Blanding, who also made all-state, placing 14th. Other allSEC girls are juniors Alex Weinberger and Caroline Grubs. The boys honored are senior Nick Blanding and sophomore Garrett Thom. Honorable mentions are seniors Anna Lomoro and Noah Anderson, juniors Chloe McCalla and Lydia Jungmann, and sophomore Jackson Skeie. Named team MVP’s were Weinberger and Nick Blanding.

Centennial tennis unveiled a very young lineup as they opened the season with a loss to Roseville Area 6-1 Wednesday and victory over Coon Rapids 5-2 Thursday.

The Cougar singles lineup has junior Jack Simso, eighth-grader Jaoquin Bliss, freshman Justin Bailey and eighth-grader Sean Oslund at one through four.

At doubles were sophomore Dane Stensland/ senior Nate Zola, eighth-graders Jesse Simso/Zach Chattey and sophomores Connor Johnson/Bryce Nieno at one through three.

Oslund won in both matches. Simso, Speltz, Zola/ Stensland and Johnson/Nieno won against Coon Rapids.

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White Bear Lake’s Conor McManamon and Kevin Boeing each won events at a 37-school indoor meet at Minnesota State Mankato to open the season Saturday, March 30.

McManamon won the 60 hurdles (8:39) and anchored a fourth-place 4x400 relay (3:38.91) with Aaron Wahl, Ben Misgen and Adam Bear.

Boeing won the triple jump (44-3) and placed fourth in high jump (6-0).

Logan Tanttu placed third in the 800 run (2:01.19), Isaac Maruyama fourth in the 1600 run (4:31.75), Tryg Solberg fourth in the 3200 run (9:56.14), and Luke Parzyck fi fth in shot put (47-1) with Sean Ruohmaki sixth (46-10 1/2). The 4x800 team of Trevor Locke, Sage Durdle, Benjamin Kroll and Darian Lemieux placed fourth (8:49.28).

Gabriel Koenig unleashes a pitch in the seventh inning. inning He got the win in relief.

Casey Trapp was Centennial baseball’s opening day starter and responded with five no-hit innings as the Cougars beat River Falls, Wisconsin 3-0 at home Thursday. The senior left-hander walked three and struck out four. “Casey works hard, he does really well in the classroom, and he is a complete team player,” coach Jake Howells said.

Trapp will be one of the top two starters this year after pitching 15 innings last year with a 1-2 record and 3.27 earned run average.

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An overtime goal by Matt Hove capped the Centennial Junior Gold B Chiefs hockey team’s drive to the state championship in their division March 15-17 in Prior Lake.

The Chiefs, who finished 36-4-1, were ranked fi rst heading into the tournament.

They opened with a 3-1 win over Minnetonka Blue on goals by Hove, Cole Peterson and Luke Elms. In the semifinals, they got past Duluth 3-1 with Hove scoring twice on power plays and Travis Koolmo notching the

other goal.

In the finals, Centennial battled Rosemount into overtime (OT). After a scoreless fi rst OT, Hove delivered the game-winner 4:22 into the second OT. The fi rst two goals were scored by Alex Fuller and Peterson.

The Chiefs have a 20-player roster, coached by Pat Donahue, Chris Schwanke, Sam Harmon, Shane Ledin and Paul Ledin.

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Mental health, special ed highlighted on commissioner’s visit

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — In the Otter Lake Elementary resource room for students with autism, fi fth-grader Dominic Stetz stood up to greet Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker.

“I have autism,” he confidently told the commissioner, and proceeded to discuss his reading and writing assignment. Dominic was just one of about a dozen students in the room getting extra help from paraprofessionals on assignments. He spends much of his day in his regular classroom; this room is where he can come to focus on his work.

But this year, the room also means something more to Dominic.

“Sometimes I get angry,” he explained. This room is where he has learned how to respond to his feelings and emotions through self-talk, which is part of schoolwide social-emotional learning program implemented this year. “I just tell myself to calm down,” he said.

All teachers and paraprofessionals at the school now wear lanyards outlining the steps any student can take to react to their feelings, said Principal Cynthia Mueller. The Second Step program teaches students how to stop a disruptive outburst, name their feelings and calm down through breathing, counting or selftalk.

When Mueller became the principal at Otter Lake two years ago, she noticed that a substantial number of students were struggling with misbehavior and friendships, early signs of mental health needs. She determined to start a social-emotional learning committee, on which 15 teachers volunteered to participate.

Their research led to implementing Second Step schoolwide this year.

It’s resulted in students being able to identify and understand their feelings.

“We teach them calm-down strategies for strong, uncomfortable feelings,” Mueller said. The program is implemented in every classroom and every day during schoolwide morning announcements, Mueller gives a mini-lesson on the topic.

The results have been staggering.

Office referral numbers are on track to be down this year, Mueller said.

Last school year, there were 124 referrals. This year, there have been 80 so far. Mueller has noticed students have been increasing in empathy

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for one another. They are learning how it’s okay to express what they feel. They are learning how to be assertive, rather than aggressive or passive — and they understand and use those big words.

“It goes home, too,” said school board member Marge Newmaster, who is part of the school’s parentteacher advisory group. “It’s a culture embedded.”

Mueller believes that the program may actually help prevent some students from needing special education services in the future.

Commissioner’s visit highlights need for funds to cover special education gap Commissioner Ricker came to Otter Lake Elementary to tour its special education facilities because the school is known in the district and the area for its programs. It has several rooms for both functional skills and academic learning for students with special needs. Families from outside the district seek to open enroll in the school because they have heard about it through the grapevine, Mueller said. About 20 percent of the district’s open enrollment students receive special education services, said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak.

Ricker said she was impressed with the school’s efforts to balance

Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker meets Otter Lake Elementary fifth-grader Dominic Stetz.

special education students’ needs for time to work on individual skills and opportunities to practice them in their regular classrooms. “It really matters,” she noted. “It’s the core of all special ed law.”

She saw the passion of the special education staff to provide the students with what they need. She said her office plans to work on increased resources to meet those needs.

“We really want to be able to add the funding for special education,” she said. Many districts across the state, including White Bear Lake, borrow money from their general fund to cover the cost of special education.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, fi rst passed in 1975, promised the federal government would fund 40 percent of the costs of special education, said Josh Collins, Minnesota Department of Education communications director. That has not happened, however. Currently, federal funds provide about 8 percent of district special education budgets.

Costs for providing special education services continue to rise.

“It’s been a growing issue for districts all across the country,” Collins said.

Ricker is working with Gov. Tim Walz to increase state funding for public education so that districts do not need to pull as much funding

from their general budgets for special education. The legislation would increase every district’s basic funding formula by 3 percent in 2020 and 2 percent in 2021. For White Bear Lake Area Schools, the legislation would add an increase of $1.8 million in 2020 and $3.2 million in 2021, Collins reported. The legislation would also put $91 million toward special education funding statewide.

During her visit to Otter Lake, Ricker read “The Feelings Book”

by Todd Parr to students. They had questions for her afterwards. “How does it feel to work for the governor?” one asked. “It feels like a lot of responsibility,” she answered. It’s like getting an assignment that you are both excited and nervous about, she added.

To a question from the Press about how she feels about the status of special education funding in the state she said: “I feel like it’s the crisis that our school partners have been pointing out.”

Since Ricker was appointed by Gov. Tim Walz and began her duties in January, she has visited 12 schools across Minnesota in order to learn about the successes and needs of students. Her fi rst visit was to Hibbing High School, where she graduated.

Ceramics artist exhibiting work at major show One of the reasons Carter Pasma enjoys being a ceramic artist is the ability to create something — either functional, decorative or both — that makes a statement.

The UW-Stout studio art-ceramics major from White Bear Lake recently had the opportunity to see and hear about the impact of his art at the American Craft Council show last weekend at RiverCentre in St. Paul. UW-Stout will have a School to Market booth at the show that will also include work by metals and contemporary art jewelry students.

After graduation in May, Pasma plans to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in addition to becoming an artisan and selling his work.

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Above, Carter Pasma, studio art-ceramics majors at UW-Stout, exhibited his work recently at Gallery 209 in the Applied Arts Building.

At right, “Bottle and Cups” created by UW-Stout student Carter Pasma.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS LACROSSE

WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS TRACK AND FIELD

Coach:

Coach:

Coach:

Craig Nasvik (30th year) Jon Anderson 5th in conference, 3rd in sections

Conference and section champions

Jake Paulson (sr), Aaron Schmid (sr)

Other returning starters:

Captains:

Grant Hofeld (jr), Joe Frattalone (so)

Conor McManamon (hurdles), Carter Ehlers (sprints), Aaron Wahl (sprints), Kevin Boeing (jumps), Tryg Solberg (1600-3200), Luke Parzyck (throws), all seniors

Other letterman: Mark Vowels (sr)

In the mix: Camden O’Malley (8th), Luke Schroeder (so), Lleyton Roed (so), Torin Larson (so), Jaxson Bailey (so), Alex Carlson (so).

Fast facts: Paulson and Frattalone were state qualifiers in 2018

Coach says: “I think we have potential to improve from last year’s finish in the conference as well as the section … We are a nuts and bolts team in our approach. We try to pay attention to detail, play with course management and try to minimize our mistakes with an aggressive approach to scoring our best.”

Other returning lettermen: Seniors Fidel Paramo (sprints, long jump), Sean Ruohomaki (throws), Loren Altman (sprints, long jump), Andrew Kohnen (throws), Gavin Zakrzewski (throws), Dairon Lemieux (1600-3200), Ben Kroll (1600), Spencer Herron (high & triple jump) …. Juniors Max Nelson (800-3200), Logan Tanttu (8001600), Isaac Maruyama (800-1600), Ben Misgen (400), Monty Collins (throws), Trevor Motzko (sprints), Ryan Pedersen (pole vault), Sam Verkerke (400), Mitchell Landsberger (throws), Sam Adair (pole vault), Dylan Larson (throws)

In the mix:

SCHEDULE APRIL Apr. 8, 9:00 a.m. Invitational @ Troy Burne Golf Club Apr. 9, 1:30 p.m. Meet @ River Oaks Golf Course Apr. 11, 9:00 a.m. Tournament @ Bunker Hills Golf Course Apr. 15, 1:30 p.m. Meet @ North Oaks Golf Club Apr. 17, TBD Invitational @ Meadow Valley Golf Course - Black Wolf Run Apr. 22, 1:30 p.m. Meet @ Stillwater Country Club Apr. 24, 9:00 a.m. Invitational @ StoneRidge Golf Club Apr. 26, 7:00 a.m. Game @ Edinburgh USA Golf Course Apr. 27, 11:30 a.m. Game @ Edinburgh USA Golf Course Apr. 29, 2:00 p.m. Meet @ Midland Hills Golf Club MAY May 6, 2:00 p.m. Meet @ White Bear Yacht Club May 8, 1:30 p.m. Invitational @ Clifton Highlands Golf Club May 10, 12:00 p.m. Invitational @ Detroit Country Club - Pine to Palm Course May 11, 9:00 a.m. Invitational @ Detroit Country Club - Pine to Palm Course May 13, 12:00 p.m. Invitational @ Medina Country Club May 20, 12:00 p.m. Invitational @ Dellwood Hills Golf Club May 21, 12:00 p.m. Conference Tournament @ Indian Hills Golf Course

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Veterans:

Last year:

Captains:

Assistant coaches:

9-6 overall, 5-3 conference

Doug Hicks, Dan Destache, Dan Kovavich, Jon Pratt, Dave Percival

Last year:

Colleen Cameron (5th year)

Last year:

Assistants:

Juniors Gabriel Hancock (sprints), Sammy Russ (hurdles, jumps)

Fast facts: 2018 state qualifiers were Boeing, McManamon, Ehlers, Wahl, Paramo, Ruohomaki, Kohnen, Nelson, Tanttu

Coach says: “We will again have a very strong and experienced team with 10 athletes who qualified for state last year returning.”

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Brandon Husak

Tom Paulson (31st year)

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Jackson Chase-Jacobus (jr M), Anders Fischer (jr M), Nick Denault (sr A), Thomas Rodriguez Jr. (jr M), Matthew Holman (so A), Cade Evans (jr M), Ben Boldt (sr D), Grant Napgezek (jr D), Tony Jorgenson (sr D), Thomas Boudreau (sr G-A), Zachary Kayava (jr M), Adam Woodcock (jr M), Erick Bloom (jr A), Cameron Zaleski (jr M), Logan Hinderscheidt (so G), Jacob Dawe (sr M), John McBride (so D), Ethan Moerke (so FOS), William LeMire (jr G)

Fast facts: Top scorers back (goals-assists) are Bloom (32-34) and Woodcock (16-7) …. Four of top five scorers graduated … LeMire returns at goalie.

SCHEDULE

Last year: 4-9-0 record

Captains: Cassidy Blank (sr C), Jessica Grahn (sr D), Mariah Churchill (sr M), Sydney Peterson (jr A)

Other returning starters: Grace Spindler (sr D), Megan Gavin (sr A), Lexi Perron (sr M), Caylin Kunze (so D)

Other letter winners: Kennedy Ashton (M), Alivia Rust (D), Tascha Larson (M), Mila Keller (M), Abby ZavadilZavadil (A), McKeeley Larson (D)

Coach says: “We have improved our defense exponentially over the last few years, and excited to see what we have going this year … We have strong leaders … Hoping to improve off last year.”

SCHEDULE

APRIL Apr. 12, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 18, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 19, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 23, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 30, 7:00 p.m.

@ Roseville @ Hill-Murray @ Grand Rapids @ Woodbury @ Wayzata @ Cretin-Derham Hall

MAY May 2, 7:00 p.m.

May 7, 7:00 p.m.

May 14, 7:00 p.m.

May 16, 7:00 p.m.

May 18, 1:30 p.m.

May 21, 7:00 p.m.

@ Mounds View @ Stillwater @ Park @ East Ridge @ Duluth Denfeld @ Forest Lake

APRIL Apr. 15, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 16, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 25, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 30, 7:00 p.m.

@ Bloomington Kennedy @ Hill-Murray @ Columbia Heights @ Cretin-Derham Hall

MAY May 2, 7:00 p.m.

May 6, 6:30 p.m.

May 7, 7:00 p.m.

May 9, 7:00 p.m.

May 14, 7:00 p.m.

May 16, 7:00 p.m.

May 18, 2:00 p.m.

May 21, 7:15 p.m.

May 23, 7:00 p.m.

@ Mounds View @ Champlin Park @ Stillwater @ Roseville @ Park @ East Ridge @ Woodbury @ Forest Lake @ Tartan

SCHEDULE APRIL Apr. 5, 3:30 p.m.

Apr. 9, 3:15 p.m.

Apr. 12, 11:45 a.m.

Apr. 15, 3:30 p.m.

Apr. 18, 3:30 p.m.

Apr. 26, 3:30 p.m.

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Invitational @ UW Stout Relays (Multiple Schools) Invitational @ U of M Invitational @ Mounds View Invitational @ Stillwater Invitational @ U of St.

MAY May 3, 3:45 p.m. Invitational May 7, 3:30 p.m. True Team Section @ Cambridge-Isanti May 17, 4:00 p.m. True Team State @ Stillwater May 21, 2:45 p.m. Conference Prelims @ East Ridge May 23, 12:30 p.m. Conference Finals @ East Ridge May 28, 3:00 p.m. Section Prelims @ Stillwater May 30, 3:00 p.m. Section Finals@ Stillwater JUNE June 7, TBD State Tournament @ Hamline U June 8, TBD State Tournament @ Hamline U

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Last year: Section runner-up, lower third of conference Captains: Makena Pratt (sr, 2nd year as captain), Katie Reeves (jr)

Other returning starters: Sydney Beck (jr), Lauren Schmid (fr)

Coach says: “Based on last year, there are several players with similar skills and scores so we will have to see who’s improved over the last year … We have two 7th-graders and three 8th-graders who were not on the team last year. Our future looks bright …

Players are eager with very good fundamental golf skills.”

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WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD Coach:

Coach:

Richard Samuelson

Assistants:

Patti Percival, Tyler McCormack, Chuck Stumpke, Cathy Huggett, Abby Furlong, John Weisbrod, Brianna Baker, Gary Wilson, Shannon Grant

Captains:

conference and section champions, 7th in state at both true-team and MSHSL

Captains: Madeline Wallace, Cailtin Wallace, Jordan Gast, Claire McManamon, Olivia Schwintek

Top veterans:

Trent Schoeberl (sr P-IF-OF), Ethan Deutsch (sr IF), Evan Foss (sr P-IF)

Other returning starters: Cal Rivard (sr IF), Jack Munson (jr IF-P), Jack Cole (so C-IF-P), Dominic Smith (sr OF-P), Casey Valento (sr IF-P)

In the mix:

Distance: Schwintek, Madeline Verkerke, Maggie Blanding, Josie Miller, Haley Miller, Natalie Andress … Sprints: Danielle Madden, C. Wallace, M. Wallace, Katie Hoover …Mid-distance: Claire Odmark, Gast, Emily Brockburg, McManamon, Tori Taugner …Hurdles: Erika Townley, Sophia Verkerke, Bailey McCullough … Jumps: M.Wallace, Victoria Adebisi, C. Wallace …Throws: Alexys Guidry, Opi Olusi, Odmark

Fast facts: Townley was 2nd at state in both hurdle races and Odmark 5th in the 400

Coach says: “If everyone stays healthy, we should be able to win conference and sections again … We will be very tough in the true team state and we should do very well at the MSHSL state.”

SCHEDULE Invitational @ UW Stout Relays @ Roseville Invitational @ U of M Invitational @ Mounds View Invitational Invitational @ East Ridge Invitational @ Hamline U

MAY May 3, TBD Invitational @ Wayzata May 7, 3:30 p.m. True Team Section @ Cambridge-Isanti May 17, 4:30 p.m. True Team State @ Stillwater May 21, 2:45 p.m. Conference Prelims @ East Ridge May 23, 12:30 p.m. Conference Finals @ East Ridge May 28, 3:00 p.m. Section Prelims @ Stillwater May 30, 3:00 p.m. Section Finals @ Stillwater

Spencer Oxton, Cade Kodytek, Alex Grygar, Liam Fritz, Nic Elberts, Max Henrickson, Charlie Zimminwicks.

Fast facts: Schoeberl was an all-section pick and Smith was all-conference

Coach says: “We will have a much stronger year. We are much deeper in all positions with some young talent pushing the group ahead of them. Culture of the team will be key to a good season …. Strengths will be pitching, hitting, team speed.”

SCHEDULE APRIL Apr. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 12, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 15, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 17, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 19, 5:00 p.m.

Apr. 22, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 24, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 26, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 27, 11:00 a.m.

Apr. 29, 4:30 p.m.

@ Forest Lake @ Stillwater @ Woodbury @ Cretin-Derham Hall @ Mounds View @ Eden Prairie @ East Ridge @ Roseville @ River Falls @ Mahtomedi @ Park

MAY May 1, 4:30 p.m. @ Forest Lake May 3, 4:30 p.m. @ Stillwater May 6, 4:30 p.m. @ Woodbury May 8, 4:30 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall May 10, 4:30 p.m. @ Mounds View May 11, 12:00 p.m. @ Henry Sibley May 13, 4:30 p.m. @ East Ridge May 15, 4:30 p.m. @ Roseville May 20, 4:30 p.m. @ Park

Coach – Colleen Cardinal (22nd year) Assistant coaches — Chuck Beile (distance), Katie Alsaker (sprints), Nate Balzer (hurdles/ high jump), Jared Eller (long & triple, pole vault), Steven Thomson (th (throws)) Last year — boys 6th, girls 14th in conference Captains — Girls: Sophia Anizor, Hanna Jack, Lauren Cina, Rachel Hotakainen, Savanna Driskell … Boys: Bauer Graczyk, Adam Namyst, Keaton Rutz, Alex Hoglund, Carter Benson … all seniors except Hoglund (junior) The roster — Cougars have 152 members, of which 87 who are freshmen or in first year of track Coach says — “We graduated a strong class and they will be missed … (We have) some strong returning members who will provide leadership to those trying track for the first time. I have high expectations on how this team carries themselves on and off of the track.”

BOY’S SCHEDULE

APRIL April 9, 3:45 p.m.

April 16, 3 p.m.

April 23, 3:45 p.m.

MAY May 21, 3 p.m.

Grove May 23, 3 p.m.

Grove

Coon Rapids, Irondale Champlin Park, Spring Lake Park Blaine Conference prelims @ Maple Conference finals @ Maple

GIRL’S SCHEDULE

APRIL April 9, 3:45 p.m.

April 16, 3:45 p.m.

April 23, 3:45 p.m.

MAY May 21, 3:45 p.m.

Grove May 23, 3:45 p.m.

Grove

Blaine, Coon Rapids, Irondale Champlin Park, Spring Lake Park Blaine Conference prelims @ Maple Conference finals @ Maple

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS GOLF Coach — Mary Erickson (3rd year) Assistant — Chris Kopp Last year — 10th of 12 in conference Note — Coach said, “We have a start-up team,” and preferred not to list any names.

SCHEDULE APRIL April 10, 3 p.m.

Club) April 16, 3 p.m.

@ Elk River (Elk River Golf @ Coon Rapids (Bunker Hills

Golf Course) April 23, 2 p.m. @ Anoka (Links at Northfork Golf Course) April 25, 3:30 p.m. @ Blaine (Majestic Oaks Golf Club) MAY May 2, 3 p.m. @ Champlin Park (Edinburgh USA Golf Course) May 6, 11:00 a.m. Conference tournament @ Majestic Oaks Golf Club May 9, 3:30 p.m. @ Andover (Bunker Hills Golf Course) May 21, 11:30 a.m. Conference tournament @ Bunker Hills Golf Course

WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS SOFTBALL Kaity Wightman (9th year)

Assistants:

Seth Salenger, Jackson Farley

Last year: 10-5 record, section runner-up

Captains:

Mary Hildestad, Jill Leverty, Nick DeVet, Candace Ryan

Last year: 6-13 overall

Cooper Anderson (sr), Bennett King (sr), James Williams (sr)

Other returning starters: Cullen Johnson (sr), Chase Bill (sr), Gavin Tschida (jr), Andrew Sammrock (jr), Patrick Hunter (jr)

Fast facts: Captains have played varsity six years …

Anderson has been 1-singles since 9th grade

Coach says:

Captains: Mady Peterson (sr), Kari Breuer (sr), Anikka Koll (sr)

Other returning starters: Emily Price (sr), Natalie Dumas (sr)

In the mix: Olivia O’Connor (jr), Mikayla Stowe (so), Madeline Petersen (so), Lizzie Nelson (so), Kendra Gustafson (so), Lindsey Larson (jr), Taylor Printon (jr)

Coach says:

“Cooper is a pure competitor: quarterback, defenseman (hockey) and first singles.

Bennett is a talented first doubles player, Bears Lind super fan and vocal leader. James is an intense first doubles player, strong and steady … Although we graduated half our varsity, we are comfortable with our ability to be very successful this again … Our athletes play tennis for the fun of the game.

They love to compete.”

SCHEDULE APRIL Apr. 5, 3:30 p.m. @ Duluth East Apr. 10, 3:30 p.m. @ Hill-Murray Apr. 11, 3:30 p.m. @ Park Apr. 13, 9:00 a.m. Invitational @ Stillwater Apr. 16, 3:30 p.m. @ Mounds View Apr. 18, 3:30 p.m. @ Woodbury Apr. 23, 3:30 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall Apr. 25, 3:30 p.m. @ St. Paul Como Park Apr. 27, 9:00 a.m. Invitational @ Lincoln Elementary School Apr. 30, 3:30 p.m. @ East Ridge MAY May 1, 3:30 p.m. @ Mahtomedi May 2, 3:30 p.m. @ Stillwater May 3, 3:30 p.m. @ St. Paul Harding May 7, 3:30 p.m. @ Forest Lake May 9, 3:30 p.m. @ Roseville May 10, 4:00 p.m. @ Mounds Park Academy

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS TENNIS SCHEDULE

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Coach:

Christine Anderson (8th year)

Assistants:

Aaron Turner, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Adrian Turner Last year: 4-18 overall, 1-2 in section

Last year:

WHITE BEAR LAKE - BEARS BOYS TENNIS Coach:

Steve Henry (2nd year)

Assistants:

APRIL Apr. 5, 3:30 p.m.

Apr. 9, 3:45 p.m.

Apr. 12, TBD Apr. 16, 3:30 p.m.

Apr. 17, TBD Apr. 23, 3:00 p.m.

Apr. 26, TBD

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APRIL April 9, 4 p.m.

April 11, 4 p.m.

April 13, 9 a.m.

Monticello April 15, 4 p.m.

April 16, 4 p.m.

April 18, 4 p.m.

April 23, 4 p.m.

April 24, 4 p.m.

April 26, 4 p.m.

April 29, 4 p.m.

April 30, 4 p.m.

@ Chisago Lakes @ Champlin Park @ Andover @ Armstrong @ Eagan @ Totino-Grace @ Mahtomedi @ Anoka

MAY May 2, 4 p.m.

May 4, 9 a.m.

May 8, 4 p.m.

@ Blaine @ St. Michael/Albertville @ TBD

@ Elk River @ Irondale Tri @

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“We have an incredible conference with a lot of really tough teams and fantastic athletes. We expect to compete with everyone and it should be fun to see how the conference pans out … We have great leadership and young eager competitors.”

SCHEDULE APRIL Apr. 8, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 15, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 17, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 22, 4:30 p.m.

Complex) Apr. 24, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 26, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 27, 1:00 p.m.

Apr. 29, 4:30 p.m.

Park) MAY May 2, 1:00 p.m.

May 3, 4:30 p.m.

May 6, 4:30 p.m.

May 8, 4:30 p.m.

May 10, 4:30 p.m.

@ Stillwater @ Mounds View @ Woodbury @ Forest Lake @ Park @ Roseville (Fairview Softball @ Cretin-Derham Hall @ East Ridge @ Stillwater @ Mounds View (Rice Creek

@ Forest Lake @ Woodbury (Ojibway Park) @ Park @ Roseville @ Cretin-Derham Hall

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS LACROSSE Coach — Gary Nelson, Kurt Brouillet Assistants — Hailey Berg, Hannah Backman Last year — 11-3 overall, 9-2.

Conference Captains — Ellie Jensen (senior), Marissa Waldoch (senior), Ixchel Salter (senior) Fast facts — Waldoch, Jensen and Audrey DuFresne (sophomore) were the 3-4-5 top scorers last year. Justine Case (junior) returns at goalie.

Coach Nelson says — “We are looking at being a top contender in conference and hoping to make deep run in sections. We lost eight seniors to graduation and the top two scorers, but five of the top ten are back, along with goalie Justine Case, who has started every game the last three years.

Staff is hoping younger players can make the next step to make this a great year.”

SCHEDULE

APRIL April 12, 6:30 p.m.

April 15, 6:30 p.m.

April 17, 6:30 p.m.

April 22, 6:30 p.m.

April 24, 7:30 p.m.

April 29, 6:30 p.m.

MAY May 1, 6:30 p.m.

May 6, 6:30 p.m.

May 13, 6:30 p.m.

May 15, 6:30 p.m.

May 20, 6:30 p.m.

May 22, 6:30 p.m.

May 23, 7 p.m.

@ Champlin Park @ Irondale @ Coon Rapids @ Armstrong @ Osseo @ Anoka @ Elk River @ Andover @ Maple Grove @ Blaine @ Spring Lake Park @ Totino-Grace @ Mounds View

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CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS LACROSSE

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS GIRLS SOFTBALL

Coach — Jon Beach (5th year) Assistants — Mike Hudzinski, Matt Ulfig, Merek Regan Last year — 9-7 overall, section champs, 6-5 conference, 0-2 at state Captains — Garett Hoch (senior, attacker), Devon Pulido (senior defender), Jordan Rodriguez (senior, midfielder), Xan Brouillet (senior, attacker), Rawley Scherman (junior, attacker) Other Returning starters — Seth Martenson (senior, midfielder), Hunter Berger (junior, defender), Nate Erichsrud (junior, defender), Tyler Hatch (senior defender), Max Marshall (junior, midfielder), Reese Peck Cowles (senior, midfielder), Justin Pederson (junior, midfielder) Other letter winners —Mason Wistrcill (sophomore), Elijah Ward (sophomore), Liam Sianko (junior), Brenden Schuffenhauer (junior), Cole Jackson (junior), Ike Ankrum (sophomore), Connor Payne (senior) In the mix — Matt Clough (sophomore), Jonah Hylton (sophomore), Owen Ratgen (junior), Jared Schultz (junior), Tony Schreyer (junior), Gabe Spiess (sophomore), Colin Steinberg (senior), Leo Troje (sophomore), Andreas Bramscher (sophomore) Coach says — “We should be competitive this year, and hope to get off to a good start. Overall a solid team.”

Coach — Amanda Daeger (2nd year) Assistants — Kris Cardille, Alyssa Kruzel, Rick Thomas Last year — 22-5 overall, 3rd place in the state, conference and section champs Captains — Alyssa Montero (senior, pitcher), CJ Jacobson (senior, centerfield), Madi Newman (senior, shortstop) Other Returning starters — Julia Azure (senior, catcher), Madeline Fidler (senior second base), Olivia Trettel (junior, outfielder) In the mix — Rylie Perkins (senior, pitcher and first base), Abby Lohse (sophomore, outfielder), Bethany Peitso (junior, infielder) Fast facts — Montero, Jacobson, Azure, Newman all-conference in 2018 … Montero (.455 average, 12 homers, 34 RBI) was 3rd team all-metro Coach says — “We are looking to continue building and come back as strong as we were last year. We are younger this year but have strong talent ready to step up and keep the momentum going … Offense is our main focus and strength. Returning battery will be an asset.”

SCHEDULE APRIL April 12, 7 p.m.

April 15, 7 p.m.

April 17, 7 p.m.

April 18, 7 p.m.

April 22, 7 p.m.

April 24, 7 p.m.

April 29, 7 p.m.

MAY May 1, 7 p.m.

May 6, 7 p.m.

May 13, 7 p.m.

May 15, 7 p.m.

May 20, 7 p.m.

May 22, 7 p.m.

@ Champlin Park @ Irondale @ Coon Rapids @ Mounds View @ Armstrong @ Osseo/Park Center @ Anoka @ Elk River @ Andover @ Maple Grove @ Blaine @ Spring Lake Park @ Totino-Grace

CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BOYS GOLF

SCHEDULE APRIL April 9, 4:30 p.m.

April 11, 4:30 p.m.

April 12, TBD April 13, TBD April 16, 4:30 p.m.

April 17, 4:30 p.m.

April 22, 4:30 p.m.

April 23, 6:00 p.m.

Complex) April 25, 4:30 p.m.

April 30, 4:30 p.m.

MAY May 2, 4:30 p.m.

May 4, 9 a.m.

May 7, 4:30 p.m.

May 9, 4:30 p.m.

May 13, 4:30 p.m.

May 14, 7:30 p.m.

Park)

@ Osseo @ Champlin Park @ Invitational @ Forest Lake @ Invitational @ Forest Lake @ Spring Lake Park @ Totino-Grace @ Park Center @ Irondale (Lexington Athletic @ Coon Rapids @ Blaine @ Armstrong Invitational @ Andover @ Andover @ Anoka @ Elk River @ Maple Grove (Sand Creek

Schedules are subject to change.

Please visit the Minnesota State High School League website at: mshsl.org

Coach — Nicholas Huffman (2 years) Assistant — Gary Tolkinin Last year — 8th in conference Captains — Sam Emmer, Ethan Doll, Carter Korkowski Other returning starters — Brody Pass, Caden Lick In the mix — Jack Fuller, Kaden Rinkenberger, Nathan Reff Fast facts — Korkowski averaged 83 last year as a freshman. Pass and Lick averaged around 85 as 8th graders.

Coach says —“I would say that we have the ability to compete but we will have to wait and see. We are young and have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming years.”

SCHEDULE APRIL April 11, 9 a.m.

Invitational @ Bunker Hills Golf Course April 22, 10 a.m. Multiple opponents @ Keller Golf Course April 25, 1 p.m. Multiple opponents @ Links at Northfork Golf Course April 29, 1:30 p.m. Multiple opponents @ Golden Valley Country Club MAY May 3, 1:30 p.m. Invitational @ Majestic Oaks Golf Club May 4, 7:30 a.m. Invitational @ Majestic Oaks Golf Club May 6, 12 p.m.

Invitational @ Purple Hawk Golf Course May 7, 1 p.m.

Multiple opponents @ Refuge Golf Club May 13, 12 p.m. Invitational @ Medina Country Club May 14, 10:30 a.m. Multiple opponents @ Victory Links Golf Club May 20, 12 p.m. Multiple opponents @ Loggers Trail Golf Club May 23, 11:30 a.m.Multiple opponents @ Bunker Hills Golf Course May 29, TBD Sectional tournament @ Bunker Hills Golf Course May 30, TBD Sectional tournament @ Bunker Hills Golf Course

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CENTENNIAL - COUGARS BASEBALL Coach — Jake Howells (1st year) Assistants — Cory Reisdorfer, Tim Waldvogel Last year — 10-12 overall, 7-6 conference Returning starters — Dalton McNamara (senior, second base and shortstop), Alex Phillips (senior, outfielder and pitcher), Jack Ewings (senior second base and shortstop), Andrew Mathies (third base and pitcher) Other lettermen — Owen Campbell (senior, pitcher and first base), Casey Trapp (senior, pitcher and outfielder), Jake Ehleringer (senior, centerfield) In the mix — Josh Hermes (senior, catcher), Gabe Koenig (senior, utility and pitcher), Jaxon Waldvogel (junior, outfielder and pitcher), Casey Coppersmith (junior, infielder), Luke Carlson (junior, first base), Garrett Starting (junior, outfielder), David Janssen (junior, pitcher), Nolan Summerfield (junior catcher) Fast facts — McNamara batted .578 last year …

Phillips was 2-2 with 2.84 ERA in 32 innings Coach says — “We have plenty of arms but we will have to see if our pitchers can keep moving forward. The guys who have been great at lower levels need that success to transfer. The guys who’ve been average varsity pitchers have to become good or great … Team defense is a strength.”

SCHEDULE APRIL April 9, 4:30 p.m.

April 11, 4:30 p.m.

April 15, 4:30 p.m.

April 16, 4:30 p.m.

April 17, 4:30 p.m.

April 23, 4:30 p.m.

April 24, 4:30 p.m.

April 25, 4:30 p.m.

April 30, 4:30 p.m.

MAY May 4, 11 a.m.

May 7, 4:30 p.m.

May 8, 4:30 p.m.

May 9, 4:30 p.m.

May 13, 6:30 p.m.

May 14, 7 p.m.

May 16, 5:00 p.m.

May 20, 4:30 p.m.

May 21, 4:30 p.m.

May 22, 4:30 p.m.

@ Osseo @ Maple Grove @ Cambridge-Isanti @ Spring Lake Park @ Totino-Grace @ Irondale @ Edina @ Coon Rapids @ Blaine (Paul Parkway) @ Armstrong @ Andover @ St. Francis @ Anoka @ Wayzata @ Champlin Park @ Elk River @ Roseville @ Park Center @ Mounds View

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Provides education on Park ordinances.

Provide CPR/First Aid as needed.

Opens and monitors restrooms and park shelters.

Maintenance of the park and beach areas.

Applicants must be available to work through Labor Day. $15 per hour.

Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.

PARK MAINTENANCE Seasonal Chisago County has FT and PT openings for seasonal Park Maintenance positions. Job Duties: Experience in grounds maintenance and related skills are necessary. Operation of riding mowers and power tools. Responsible for grounds keeping in the Chisago County Parks. Must be 18+ years of age with a valid driver's license. Applicants must be available to work through Labor Day. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651213-8869 to have an application mailed.

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Full & Part-Time Dispatchers Benefits include, health insurance, retirement and paid time off. The right candidate must have good customer skills. They must also know the Northeast Metro area, have strong attention to detail and organization. Have solid computer, grammar and multi-tasking skills. Must be able to handle a fast paced work environment. Experience in the towing and/or automotive field or prior dispatching experience is a plus!! Starting salary based on experience from $15.00 - $18.00 per hour.

Must apply in person at 1656 S Greely St.

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Part Time opportunities while in school when schedule allows. Weekend work only on a voluntary basis.

Please call Bill @ 651-490-9755 or email to amilawn@aol.com to discuss opportunities and schedule an interview.

GROUNDS KEEPING Seasonal Chisago County has an opening for a seasonal grounds keeper. Hours of work will be M-F 7:00 to 3:30. Must be 18+ to apply and have a driver's license. Previous grounds keeping experience is desired.

Majority of the work is outdoors. Deadline to apply is April 21, 2019. $13.50 per hour no benefits 40 hours per week. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.

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Competitive pay depends on experience.

Must apply in person at 1656 S Greeley St.

PARKS DIRECTOR Full-Time Chisago County has an opening for Parks Director. Performs administrative and supervisory work involving the management, development, maintenance, and operations of the county parks and trails system consisting of two regional trails, five county parks, and one designated preserve land area. Directs lead and seasonal parks maintenance staff and manages seasonal park rangers and park attendants. Manages and staffs the appointed County Park Board providing operational and park management reports and recommendations that foster proactive parks policy input, development, direction, and recommendations from this County Board appointed body. Desired qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Recreation & Parks Management, or related public administration field, Three (3) years parks administration or project management; Natural resource management, landscaping and turf care experience; Certifications in or ability to obtain Private Pesticide Applicator, Playground Safety Inspector, Red Cross Water Rescue, and First Aid and CPR. $26.93 $37.03 DOQ. Deadline: April 26, 2019. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651213-8869 to have an application mailed.

PARK COLLECTION ATTENDANT Seasonal Chisago County has an opening for a seasonal Park Collection Attendant. Job Duties: Provide visitor information at Fish Lake Park, collection of parking fees, deposits and conducts surveys. Must be good with people and have math skills.

Opens restrooms, cleans and ready the restrooms and park shelter. Post shelter reservations. Must be 16+ years of age.

Weekends and Holidays. Applicants must be available to work through Labor Day. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651213-8869 to have an application mailed.

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Administrative Interns Wanted White Bear Township is accepting applications for two temporary part-time interns to assist in general administration duties from June 1, 2019 to August 15, 2019.

This position will handle miscellaneous administrative and clerical duties and special projects as assigned.

High school diploma required. Prior experience in an office setting. Candidate needs to be self-motivated and detail oriented.

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Kids ‘N Biz Fest FROM PAGE 1

SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Above: Three-year-old Olivia, of Forest Lake, visits Washington County Dairy Princess Amanda Zaudtke.

Right: Dancers from Lorenz Dance & Tumbling Studio perform on stage for a crowd.

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The Hugo Business Association gave away eight bikes at the event.

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Above: Three-year-old Brody, of Hugo, makes his own greenhouse with cotton balls, beans and spray rain at the Kindergardens Child Development Center booth.

Right: The Children’s Minnesota Hugo Clinic star made an appearance.

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A young attendee sees how strong he is at the Cub Scout Pack 151 booth.

Five-month-old Maklynn enjoyed riding around the gymnasium in a stroller.

Weather tidbits

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Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

SUNRISE / SUNSET

Did you know?

April came from the Latin word aperio, meaning “to open [bud],” because plants begin to grow now.

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Fun Fact An octopus can detach an arm on purpose and then regrow it.

WEEKLY AVERAGES

This past weekend looked so promising, days out. Sunny APRIL 10-16, 2019 and 60’s. As the week went on, the forecast got gloomier.

High 56° Rain overnight Friday and Saturday turned into fog Saturday Low 35° morning, making for a mystic Strive 5K/5mile run along White Bear Lake. Hats off to those who showed up and in good %Sun 57% numbers. It was interesting watching the fog move in and out PCP 0.65” during the run. Sunday I tried to run between the showers but failed and got soaked in a downpour. Why couldn’t Monday have been our weekend? A major winter storm is forecasted for this week. Will it play out? Aside from that, area ponds are free of ice as the big lakes are holding onto their ice.

“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

- Oprah Winfrey

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1. Central Middle School seventh-grader Sam Ganyaw, his mother, Lisa, and Oneka Elementary third-graders Ketelyn and Mitchell Ganyaw collect food at Festival Foods in Hugo March 23-24. The student council at Birch Lake choose food insecurity as its focus this school year. As a service project, the students partnered with the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf to do a food drive that focused on the Kid Packs that help some of their friends in their own school. Kid Packs send a weekend supply of food home with kids who are in need. The student council was able to donate over 4,500 pounds of food specifically for the Kid Packs. — Submitted

2-4. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has a pet therapy program provided by Home for Life, a home for abused animals in Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Abused and unadoptable animals go there to live out their days in a forever home, where some are also trained as therapy dogs. WCSO introduced the program last year. The dogs visit inmates and employees about twice a month to help reduce stress and provide an uplifting experience of hope.

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injuries. Sgt. Joseph Stoehr said the deputies applied for a search warrant on suspicion of drinking and driving and a blood draw was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Stoehr said in the past couple of years, off the top of his head, he can think of at least two other incidents in the immediate area that involved alcohol and two other incidents that did not involve alcohol. The WCSO has increased enforcement in the area to help increase awareness and get motorists to slow down and pay attention. — Submitted

for Life volunteer (and Washington County probation officer) talks about the pet therapy program. In photo No. 3 Christine Swedell enjoys petting Raja. In photo No. 4 Citizen’s Academy participants meet Gracie. — Submitted 5. On March 27 the Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident at 10:23 p.m. on Heritage Parkway. When deputies responded, they found two individuals standing near an overturned truck, which had snapped off a tree and knocked over a light pole. Both individuals had minor

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