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North Campus library refreshed for future BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

other scenery. He can never predict what will happen or whether he’ll get the shot he wants, but that’s all part of the experience, he said. “You just go out and you take what you get,” he said. “I’m trying to do everything from an artistic point of view, so I’ll shoot whatever is available … Sometimes it’s not until you get it on your screen and start to play with it and you find out you’ve got a real gem.”

WHITE BEAR LAKE — While the new bright orange, blue and lime green furniture in the North Campus media center might look like a mid-century throwback in style, it’s actually bringing students into the future of libraries. High school libraries are no longer places where a few bookworm students dig deeply within the Dewey Decimal System looking for a treasure. At White Bear Lake Area High School – North Campus, students now often come to the media center to do homework and group work and teachers use it as an alternative classroom, said Media Specialist Amy Carney, who has revamped it over the last two years. Carney weeded out hundreds of old books and removed 27 bookshelves that were crowding the library. “It really opened up the space,” she noted. Modern furniture, including flexible hightop tables, swivel chairs, couches and buoy stools were added. The style complements the bookshelves

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It can take hours for Hugo photographer Greg Granger to capture his signature, finely detailed wildlife portraits — but every moment is well worth the effort. “I do it for my own sanity,” he said. “It gets me centered when I go out and I’m out in nature.” Nearly every day, Granger sets out to create fascinating new perspectives of Minnesota birds, landscapes and

April recognizes military children BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR

LINO LAKES — April is the time where society is asked to pause and take a moment to honor the sacrifices that are made by military families worldwide — in particular, children. When a military member serves, the whole family serves. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. According to a 2014 demographics report listed on the U.S Department of Defense website, there are 1.82 million military children; 1,126,326 are

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active duty military children and 699,835 are reserve-component military children. Reese, daughter of Ashley and Jesse McElmury of Lino Lakes, knows all too well what it is like to be a military child at the young age of 3, because she just celebrated her birthday without her mother Ashley. Ashley is a sergeant who is assigned to the 949th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services Unit based out of Ames, Iowa. The unit is currently located within four different countries throughout the Middle East. The

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Lino Lakes resident has six years of active duty in the Army under her belt and has been in the Army Reserves for a little over a year. Ashley is originally from Stewartville, Minnesota. She enlisted in the Army in 2007. “I decided to join when I was going to school to be a veterinary technician and thought it would be a good opportunity to gain some experience,” she explained. “I left right after fi nishing my two-year degree and have always been an animal care specialist while in the Army.” SEE MILITARY CHILD, PAGE 3

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Artsy baby Have you seen a cute baby art project on Pinterest and wanted to do it with your baby but never have the time? Join the Hardwood Creek Library for fun, crafts, playtime and company from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 13. The event will feature three Pinterest-inspired stations for creating baby art. Paint will be involved. For babies 4 months to 2 years. Registration is required, and space is limited. Register online at WashCoLib. org, at the library or by calling 651275-7300.

Scouting for Food Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are teaming up to collect nonperishable food items from area neighborhoods on Saturday April 14. Items collected will be donated to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. From around 10 a.m. to noon, residents should expect to see the Scouts out and about and knocking on doors. In the past, the group has collected 2,425 pounds (more than a ton) of donations during the event.

Society in partnership with the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake. For more information, call 651-4075327 or go online to visit www.whitebearhistory.org or www.facebook. com/whitebearhistory.

Let’s find your ancestors Local genealogist Sherri Marier will provide hands-on navigation and tips using the library version of Ancestry. com and other online genealogy tools from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14, at the Hardwood Creek Library. Registration is required. Register online at WashCoLib.org, at the library or by calling 651-275-7300. The program is funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Hugo Fire Department hosts blood drive The Hugo Fire Department (HFD) will host a Red Cross blood drive from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. HFD is located at 5323 140th St. N. Advance registration is preferred. Register online at www.redcross.org, click on “give blood”, “find blood drive” and type in “Hugo”.

1918: A Year in Stories

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The White Bear Lake Library will host an event “1918: A Year in Stories” from 6 to 7 p.m. April 23. The library is located at 2150 Second St. From the Great War overseas to influenza at home along with the rise of the temperance movement and women’s suffrage, 1918 was a monumental year whose impact is still felt a century later. Join us for an overview of the year according to The White Bear Press. The event is free, but donations are welcome. The event is presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical

We’ve all heard about “fake news” and “alternative facts.” With so much information coming at us from so many different directions, it’s never been harder to figure out what’s real and what’s not. Learn some proven tips and tricks to help you separate facts, fiction and fakes at “Fake, fact or fiction” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at the Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake. Basic computer knowledge is helpful. Adults and teens welcome. Registration is required; limit 12. Reg-

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Kidz’ n Biz Fest The Hugo Area Business Association will host its annual Kidz’ n Biz Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Oneka Elementary School. The fun-fi lled community event connects local businesses and families. Games and activities will be scattered throughout the venue along with a dancing, demonstrations, singing, bounce house, giant slide, balloonist, face painters, crazy hair and concessions. Registration for businesses has been extended until April 18. To volunteer, donate a prize, be a sponsor, reserve a booth, or with questions, contact Michelle at 651-653-9381 or at kidz@hugobusinesses.com.

Washington County’s draft 2040 comp plan available for review Washington County residents have an opportunity to review and comment on the draft county 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which is due to the Metropolitan Council by the end of the year. The county and Community Development Agency (CDA) have been working since early 2017 to update the county’s comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a guiding document that shapes how the county will grow and change over the next 20 years. The draft plan addresses land use; transportation; water resources; parks, trails, and open space; housing; economic competitiveness; and resilience and sustainability. The economic competitiveness and resilience and sustainability chapters are new to the county’s comprehensive plan. Before submitting a comprehensive

plan to the Met Council, local governments must provide adjacent and affected jurisdictions the opportunity to review and comment on the draft plan. A mandatory six-month review period accommodates this requirement. For Washington County, that review period began March 26. To learn more about Washington County’s draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan, see www.co.washington.mn.us and search “comprehensive plan.” An online survey is available to provide feedback on the draft plan.

Washington County architecture exhibit Do you love architecture? Are you a history buff? The Washington County Historic Courthouse needs your help. To celebrate county architectural history, the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater is organizing “People & Places: Architecture in Washington County.” The courthouse plans to focus a new exhibition on the people who lived in special architecture in Washington County, and is looking for contributions. The deadline to submit materials is April 30. For more information, call 651-275-7075, email historiccourthouse@co.washington.mn.us/hc or visit www.co.washington.mn.us.

Fete des Lacs parade registration open Now that it is spring, despite the snow, registration for the 28th annual Fete des Lacs parade is now open. To register, visit http://www.centervillemn.com/. Participants are asked to register by Friday, July 6. This year’s Fete des Lacs parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. July 21. Contact Ben Fehrenbacher at bacher76@gmail.com or 612-889-7389 if you have questions.

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According to a 2014 demographics report listed on the U.S Department of Defense website, there are 1.82 million military children; 1,126,326 are active duty military children and 699,835 are reserve-component military children.

Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established April as the Month of The Military Child in 1986, and the Department of Defense has honored his initiative ever since. The month of April is an important one for children who have one or both parents serving in uniform. all branches.” Although Ashley loves serving her country, it is tough to be away from her family. “Being away from home is extremely hard. Many of us have families and young kids and some have more on the way. We share our stories and struggles and fi nd comfort in knowing that it’s hard on all of us,” she explained. “It’s very hard to miss birthdays and holidays. The time difference it tough, but we make it work as best we can.” Jesse mirrored Ashley’s comments and shared that she and Reese have good days and bad days. Jesse said little Reese makes it easier on her. “I feel like for a 3-year-old, she is handling it pretty well. She is pretty stoic and mature. When we talk about mommy being gone, she says, ‘We will be okay, we will get through it,’” Jesse said. “I am not sure I would be okay without her because it is pretty tough.” Jesse and Ashley do their best to help Reese in any way they can. In addition to frequent phone calls and FaceTime chats, they have developed many rituals. One ritual is the McElmury chant, where they all put their hands in the middle of a circle and do a little cheer. Another ritual is to talk about their highs and lows, what made them happy and sad throughout their day. They also have a “momma wall,” which has a picture of Ashley hanging on a world map wherever she is located currently and where she has been in the past. Lastly, they have a countdown calendar so Reese knows how many more days until her mom comes home. “I feel like these small things are helping. Being able to talk to Ashley as much as possible is very helpful,” Jesse explained. “I am very proud of her, but it’s really hard. We just take it day by day.” Ashley couldn’t be more thankful to Jesse for her support and the role she plays in Reese’s life.

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Jesse and Reese recently celebrated Reese’s third birthday without their wife/mother Ashley. Ashley is currently deployed to the Middle East.

“Jesse and I have been together through most of my military career. She is my strongest supporter and keeps everything together at home. She has to deal with doing a lot of things on her own and she is an amazing person and even more amazing mother,” she said. “I think spouses, partners, family and supporters back home never get enough credit for what they have to go through. There are times when we may not be able to communicate for days and we are not always able to talk about what is going on or what we are doing. You definitely learn to not take time with your loved ones for granted.” Ashley has been gone since February and she hopes to be home before Christmas. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizen@presspubs.com.

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our life, your family, your choices, your dreams. Tax relief is about much more than dollars and cents; it is about empowering people. It is about you. Given the opportunity, passionate, hardworking people in Minnesota are the solution to many of our problems. For that to happen, the people of Minnesota need tax relief. Tax relief is economic freedom economic Legislator and growth. Tax relief is higher wages, Lingo more jobs, more opportunity and Roger shared prosperity. Chamberlain That means more tax revenue, more money for roads and schools and more resources to help our most vulnerable citizens. A growing, diverse economy will mean more money for pensions, retirement plans and charitable giving. We face historic challenges that we can no longer ignore. To overcome these challenges, we must change our tax policy and turn them into opportunities. The most critical concern is a massive, fast-approaching shift in our demographic landscape. Baby boomers will drive these changes as they begin retiring at a rate of 10,000 a day. With an aging population and declining fertility rates, our labor force will grow

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tality. We cannot run from these numbers; as the saying goes, “demographics are destiny.” But we can prepare ourselves. In May, 2017, the legislature passed and the Governor signed the fi rst bipartisan tax relief bill in nearly twenty years. It represented the start of a new beginning for our state. Then in December, the President signed the fi rst federal tax relief in 30 years. Together, both actions helped at an “unprecedented” low rate of to strengthen Minnesota’s econoonly .1 percent, according to the my. The state’s February revenue state demographer. forecast showed a $500 million The increasing number of improvement from the previous retirees will lead to a reduction in income and sales tax revenues. report. Empowering people, allowing Most retirees will not pay income tax and will buy less because they hardworking Minnesotans to innovate and create, will strengthwill have less income and will need less. At the same time, many en and improve the lives of every seniors will require more govern- citizen in our state. From Main ment services such as health care Street to the urban core, from farm to city, every Minnesotan and housing assistance. can benefit. Finally, for years Minnesota The status quo of increashas been on the losing end of ing taxes will not save us and domestic migration. More people have been moving out of Minneso- solve these problems. Our state needs tax relief. A new vision is ta than have been moving in. According to the state demographer, required; economic freedom, a if not for immigration, Minnesota wholesale change in mindset that puts you and your family fi rst, would be losing population. that allows you to create value for A 2016 study conducted by you, your family and community. Twin Cities Business magazine, When we do that, all of us benefit, in 2014 and 2015 Minnesota lost there will be shared prosperity $2.1 billion in taxable income and we will be ready to take on when residents moved out to othany and all challenges. er states. The combination of retiring Roger Chamberlain represents baby boomers, a shrinking labor District 38 in the Minnesota force and competition for people Senate. to move here will put extreme pressures on our economic vi-

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THINK for a healthier life

t can be hard to watch the news or check social media these days. While many of us want to stay informed and learn about what’s going on in the world around us, much of what we see and hear lately is jarring at best and deeply disturbing at worst. News of mass shootings, competing accusations of wrongdoing and basic incivility of one person toward another can take their toll. Who hasn’t turned off their phone, TV or computer in frustration, fear or disgust at what we see and hear? So what do we do about it? Cut off all forms of media and stay blissfully ignorant? In reality, ignorance is not bliss. We need to engage with others and cope with the information we ingest in a healthy way. This type of mental health self-care is critical if we are going to enjoy our lives while also working to make a better world for this generation and the next. Research in the emerging science of trauma-informed care backs up these assertions and may also provide some solutions. We are learning that trauma can take on many forms. It can be a onetime event like a devastating storm, loss of a loved one or a violent assault, or

cumulative experience such as ongoing economic insecurity or emotional abuse. But it can also be much subtler, like watching news footage of a shooting death, witnessing or engaging in irate online discussions that denigrate others. We are starting to understand that these seemingly small instances can add up over time and have a negative effect. The effects of trauma Movers and can include emotional instability and the Shakers inability to form or keep close, loving relationJerry Hromatka ships with friends and family. It can also show up as the inability to concentrate or stay calm, which negatively affects academic and workplace performance. Recognizing the presence of trauma in ourselves and in the people we interact with is important. We can’t treat something we don’t acknowledge or understand. Plus, the healthier we are, the more energy we have to tackle the problems around us.

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Gander Outdoors now open in Forest Lake

Child care providers recognized The Anoka County Community Action Program, which houses the local Child Care Aware of Minnesota Metro for Anoka and Washington counties, will recognize child care providers who achieved Parent Aware Star Ratings later this month. Parent Aware Star Ratings are a way to help parents choose high-quality early education programs for their children, leading to increased kindergarten readiness. The ratings are also a way for family child care providers and child care centers to showcase their quality and dedication to the well-being of children. The following area child care providers and child care centers will be recognized on April 24: Apple Academy Learning Center and Creative Kids Academy, both in Centerville; and Desiree Rotter, Joey Olson, Nicole Neudecker and Christine Grygar, all in the Lino Lakes/Centerville area.

Northeast Youth & Family Services (NYFS) is in the process of becoming a trauma-informed care organization. This involves understanding, recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of trauma in an effort to help people rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. This starts with creating a safe and caring environment. At NYFS, we are seeing a growing number of clients showing the effects of cumulative trauma due to all-day ingestion of negative, often violent news media. Time spent listening to, or angrily responding to, these types of stories can increase feelings of fear, anxiety, hopelessness and despair. It’s helpful to know that sometimes in our efforts to understand and respond to a problem, we may be creating new ones for ourselves and others. In light of this new understanding of trauma we suggest to not only be mindful about the information we ingest but also take stock of how we are also putting our ideas out into the world. The time-tested acronym, THINK, is an effective evaluation tool to use. THINK stands for: Is it True? Do you know that your

Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Forest Lake. A special grand opening event was held Saturday, March 31. The 96,000-square-foot store is located at 14640 West Freeway Dr. and will be one of six Gander Outdoor retail locations in Minnesota, operating with over 65 part-time employees and full-time staff. Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s The Profit, bought Gander Mountain assets in bankruptcy court in May 2017 and is beginning to reopen many of the chain’s stores to serve customers who

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Gander Mountain in Forest Lake has been changed to Gander Outdoors, with a grand opening celebration March 31.

are passionate about hunting, fishing, marine and water sports, camping and active and shooting sports.

Help needed to identify historic photos The Washington County Historical Society needs the help of the community to identify a series of historical photos at Hardwood Creek Library April 28. The Washington County Historical Society recently received a large box of photos from the Barnes County Historical Society in North Dakota. The photos appear to have been taken in Forest Lake, but many of them have not been identified. Hardwood Creek Library has invited members of the community to view the photos and help provide historical context for the people and places in them. Among the identified photos were from the Simmons and the O.W. Johnson family. One photo of the early Forest Lake Marsh Hotel could mean there are other photos from the Marsh family. There are more than just portraits. There are business interior, exterior and house photos.

NAMES IN THE NEWS Mahtomedi High School grad Elizabeth Barnes is the 2018 recipient of the Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation. Barnes is an assistant professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University and the daughter of Deb and Randal Barnes of Hugo. A large research stipend accompanies the award, which she will apply to work on weather patterns tied to accelerated warming of the Arctic.

There are photos showing landscapes and gardens and some from family trips around Minnesota and the country. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own unknown photos and family histories, which could help the Historical Society identify lost faces from the history of Forest Lake. The event takes place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake. For more information about the Washington County Historical Society and its programs, visit www.wchsmn.org or call 651-439-5956.

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relevant products and services that are competitively priced. “We look forward to seeing large crowds across the country as we continue the next phase of reopening Gander retail stores,” said Marcus Lemonis, Chairman of Camping World Holdings. “We are excited to continue expanding our outdoor industry footprint, while supporting economic growth across the country.” For more information about the Gander Outdoor, visit www.gander outdoors.com. From press release

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Hunter William Carty Hunter William Carty was born March 8, 2018 at Fairview Medical Center to parents Jared and Hanna Carty of Rush City. Proud greatgrandfather is James Zerwas of Hugo.

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HUGO, CENTERVILLE & LINO LAKES SAL OMELET BREAKFAST When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 15 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: 3 egg omelets and extras at affordable prices. Contact: 651-255-1432

HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m. Monday, April 16 and the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo public works building. Details: Monthly meeting of the Senior Club to plan activities for the coming year. Bring ideas. Following meeting, play games and enjoy refreshments. Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or email barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY “500” When: 12:45 p.m., April 19 & May 3 Where: Rice Lake Centre – Located 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo public works building. Details: Hugo Seniors meet to play “500.” Games begin 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 email barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

SPAGHETTI DINER When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. Details: All-you-caneat spaghetti, salad and rolls. $8/adults; $4/ children. Contact: 651-255-1432

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 21 Where: Hugo public works garage, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Satellite collections bring services offered at the Washington County Environmental Center closer to residents, making it easier to dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics. Contact: co. washington.mn.us

CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, April 23 and the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 1½ miles east of Hwy. 61 on Cty. Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo public works bldg. Details: All senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding communities are invited to join us for an afternoon of cribbage, coffee and refreshments. Residents from Centerville needing a ride contact Pete Nadeau at 651-429-1514. Contact: 651-429-4413

BIRD WALK SERIES When: 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, April 24 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Heritage Lab (located on the east side of Co. Rd. 14 (Main St.) in Lino Lakes, across from the entrance to the Wargo Nature Center) Details: Join an experienced birder on a walk to see and hear 20-60 species of birds. All birding abilities welcome; binoculars provided. $5/person, registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350; anokacountyparks.com

HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT BLOOD DRIVE When: 2:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesay, April 24 Where: Hugo Fire

Department, 5323 140th St. N. Details: All blood types needed. Pre-register online. Contact: redcross blood.org

YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK HAMBURGER NIGHT When: 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25 and every fourth Wednesday of each month Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th Street N. Details: Proceeds from hamburger sales beneﬁt military families. All are welcome. Contact: 651-247-0354 or www.ci.hugo.mn.us

KIDZ ‘N BIZ FEST When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway, Hugo Details: Free family event sponsored by the Hugo Business Association and Hugo Economic Development Authority offers carnival games, prizes, face painting, crafts and more. Contact: www. hugobusinesses.com

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Family Earth Day Celebration WHEN: 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, April 21

WHERE: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes DETAILS: Learn about Wargo’s

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 Where: Running Ace’s Laugh Your Ace off Comedy Club, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner Marc Yaffee, co-star of the “Pow Wow Comedy Jam” on the Showtime special, “Goin’ Native.” Co-featuring the night is Tom Baumgartner and Kate Anderson. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

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non-members. Registration required. Ages 21+. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10

13TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CULTURES When: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 13 Where: Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Learn about culture, diversity, equity and inclusion in the school district. Food samples, music, games, crafts, storytelling, art and more. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-982-8350; clatady@ﬂaschools.org

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1. Retired head football coach remembered for toughness. White Bear Press > Sports

When: 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Create Pinterest-inspired art with your baby age 4 months-2 years. Supplies provided; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

2. Vadnais Heights’ residential water use above the brim. Vadnais Press > News

WOODCOCKS AND WINE FOREST LAKE ECFE When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, GARAGE SALE

3. Friends step up to help family after devastating accident. White Bear Press > News

April 13 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about the mating ritual of the American woodcock. Go on a hike for a chance to see the infamous timberdoodle twirl. Dress in light colors. $5/members; $7/

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When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 Where: Vannelli’s by the Lake, Forest Lake Details: Fundraiser for Wildlife Science Center includes dinner, wine-tasting, silent auction, rafﬂe. Contact: 651-464-3993 or www.wildlifescience center.org

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 14 Where: Central Learning Center, 200 4th St. SW, Forest Lake Details: Child and infant clothing, toys, books, baby equipment and maternity clothes. Admission is $1. Contact: 651-982-8300 or forestlake.ce.eleyo. com

native gardens and bees and make earth art project, visit Earth Day Fair. Also, Earth Day clean-up 10 a.m.-noon.

CONTACT: 651-429-8007 or www. anokacountyparks.com

MUNCHKIN MARKET When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 15 Where: National Sports Center, Blaine Details: Consignment sale featuring everything related to babies and children. Contact: www. munchkinmarkets.com/ blaine-sports-center

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Free family event connects local businesses with the community. Live entertainment, 100+ exhibitors, local food, toy and vehicle display and kids activities. Contact: 651-439-4001 or greaterstillwater chamber.com/ community-showcase

LET’S FIND YOUR ANCESTORS When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Local genealogist Sherri Marier will provide hands-on navigation and tips on using the library version of Ancestry.com. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

STEM SATURDAY: ROCKETS When: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Washington County 4-H will teach kids in grades 3-6 about basic principles of ﬂight by creating and testing rockets made from everyday objects. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 14 & 28 Where: Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Road N. Details: Childcare and activities provided so parents can enjoy an afternoon/evening out. Ages 2-10. $20/Y members; $25/nonmembers. See early bird pricing specials. Registration required. Contact: 651-2592133 or ymcamn.org/ locations/forest-lake

PATTY PETERSON PRESENTS: THE JAZZ WOMEN ALL STARS When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Ensemble celebrates great women of jazz artists in the Twin Cities, both instrumentalists and

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St., Stillwater Details: Wear a party hat from a children’s tea party and shop the boutique. Sign up for free tickets online. Childcare for infants/ preschoolers available. Supports YoungLives Teen Mom Mentoring Program. Contact: 651-430-1873; stillwater.younglife.org

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Community Open House WHEN: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, April 14 WHERE: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

DETAILS: Explore the new facility

vocalists. Tickets $20$30. Contact: 612-720-2857 or whitebearunitarian. org

STILLWATER NAPAC NATIVE LACROSSE EVENT When: 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15 Where: Rutherford Elementary School, 115 Rutherford Road, Stillwater Details: Learn the history and skills of traditional Native American lacrosse with John Hunter, Twin Cities Native Lacrosse League director. Free. All ages. Contact: 651-3437924 or facebook.com/ StillwaterNAPAC

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15 Where: Cub Foods parking lot, 1059 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Hike around Birch Lake and residential areas, followed by treats at Applebees. Hike is approx 5 miles and lasts 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Contact: 651-455-0052 or stpaulhike.com

OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS CONCERT When: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15 Where: Mounds View High School, 1900 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills Details: Duo performs family music with the goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and get creative. Tickets $15/adults; $10/ students and seniors. Contact: moundsview schools.org/musicat moundsview

WASHINGTON COUNTY HORTICULTURE SOCIETY MEETING When: 7 p.m. Monday, April 16 Where: Hope Church, 7910 15th St. N., Oakdale

on an “arts crawl,” enjoy musical and theatre performances, kids activities, dance classes, food and drinks.

CONTACT: 651-426-3275 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Details: Guest speaker is Rick Rodich, president of the Minnesota Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society. Free and all are welcome. Contact: 651-436-5881

LET’S SING SOME BARBERSHOP WITH LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS When: 7-8 p.m.Tuesdays, April 17 & 24; and May 8, 15, & 22 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Learn to sing barbershop with a group of women of all ages from Washington, Ramsey and Anoka Counties. Free, and participants invited to bring a friend. Contact: 651-323-7877; lakecountrychorus.org

‘SCREENAGERS’ When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake Details: Free viewing of the ﬁ lm that depicts family struggles over social media, video games and academics, followed by Q & A. Pizza served. Appropriate for parents and children 10 and up; child care provided for younger children. Reservations requested online. Contact: faithﬂ.org

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Where: Rice Creek North parking lot, County Road I and I-35W Details: Hike the Rice Creek North Arsenal Trail. Hikes are approx. 3 miles and last 1 hour. Contact: 651-335-8079 or stpaulhike.com

HALF MOON RISING: SONGWRITER SHOWCASE When: 7-10 p.m.

When: Noon- 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 Where: Chateau St. Croix Winery, 1998 Highway 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Enjoy complimentary food pairings with a wine tasting. Contact: www. chateaustcroix.com

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY

When: Saturday, April 21 Where: All area Wednesdays, April 18 & YMCAs 25 Details: National Where: Ziggy’s, 132 initiative is a free Main St. S., Stillwater community open house Details: April 18 event features local songwriters with activities for the family themed around Sarah Morris, Lars Carlhealthy living, youth son, and Tony Cuchetti development and social who will talk “in-theresponsibility. round” about their work Contact: www. and what draws inspiraymcatwincities.org tion for their music; Paul Mayasich will join on lead guitar. April 25 event SPRING CRAFT AND features Katy Vernon, VENDOR SHOW Ross William Perry and When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nici Peper. Saturday, April 21 and Contact: facebook. Sunday, April 22 com/events/ Where: Lakeside 1600735783375648 Elementary, 10345 Wyoming Ave., Chisago City BEING BRAVE Details: Vendors, WOMEN’S RETREAT crafters and drawings. When: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 and 8:30 Free. Contact: rsg a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, development.com April 21 Where: First Presbyterian Church, EARTH DAY 4821 Bloom Ave., White WINE & DESIGN Bear Lake FLORAL ART CLASS Details: Retreat is When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, a day of conversaton, April 22 inspiration, exploration Where: Northern and encouragement. Vineyards Winery, 223 Kelly Johnson, author Main St. N., Stillwater of “Being Brave: A 40Details: Drink wine Day Journey to the Life while learning about God Dreams for You,” is good practices in the guest speaker. $45. ﬂoral industry and Contact: 651-429-3381 creating a piece of art. or fpcwbl.org $50/person. Contact: 763-442-2056; alwayseventfulmn.com GARDENING WITH

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When: 10-11:15 a.m. Saturday, April 21 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Heather Holm, author and national speaker, will lead presentation about native pollinators and how to attract them to gardens. Call to register. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext 10

YOUNGLIVES FUNDRAISING TEA PARTY & BOUTIQUE When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Where: Our Savior’s Church, 1616 W. Olive

GREATER TWIN CITIES YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERTINO & PHILHARMONIC CONCERT When: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Free and open to the public. Contact: gtcys.org

1918: A YEAR IN STORIES When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 23 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Overview of the year 1918 according

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to the White Bear Press. Covers the Great War, inﬂuenza epidemic, temperance movement and women’s suffrage. Free. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

games, toys, linens, jewelry, ofﬁce supplies. Bargain bags on Saturday. Contact: 651-429-3381, fpc-wbl@fpc-wbl.org

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When: 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, April 27 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Discuss strategies to generate more energy with Dr. Tyler of Northern Chiropractic & Wellness. $8/person includes lunch. Contact:651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

When: 7:45 -9:30 p.m. Monday, April 23 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Evening of astronomy and stargazing using large telescopes with meteorologist Mike Lynch. Free; rain or shine. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

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When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 27; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 When: 2-3 p.m. Where: Stillwater Tuesday, April 24 Area High School AudiWhere: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. torium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. County Road E. Details: St. Croix BalDetails: Seniors can learn about the new local let performs a musical story of goodness and bus circular service. love. Free, no registration Contact: 651-439-2820; required. Contact: 651-204-6000; www.stcroixballet.com cityvadnaisheights.com

FAKE, FACT OR FICTION? When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Learn some proven tips and tricks to separate facts, ﬁction and fakes in the news media. Adults and teens welcome; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or wascolib.org

LAKESHORE PLAYERS: ‘INTO THE WOODS’ When: April 26May 20; shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Preview 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Stephen Sondheim’s fairy tale musical masterpiece combines some of your favorite tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and others and explores what happens after they live happily ever after. Tickets $19-$25. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com

PEDAL TO D.C.: BOOK TOUR TO SAVE THE BOUNDARY WATERS When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 27 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Grand Marais-based authors Amy and Dave Freeman make a tour stop to bring renewed awareness of the efforts to protect the Boundary Waters from proposed mines and support their criticallyacclaimed book “A Year in the Wilderness.” Contact: savethe boundary waters.org/ PedaltoDC

RITE OF SPRING When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Hands-on workshops, activities for children and information stations. Free recycling of household hazardous waste and document shredding onsite 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A Pine City woman, 24, was cited at 4:32 a.m. March 18 on southbound Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. for driving after revocation and speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies on stationary patrol pulled her over for speeding and conducted a computer check on her status. • A Hugo man, 64, was cited at 10:07 a.m. March 18 in the 6000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone after eastbound deputies on stationary patrol clocked him at 42 mph. The motorist told deputies he was only going 35 mph. • A Mahtomedi man, 42, was issued only a written warning at 5:09 p.m. March 18 on 159th Street N. and Highway 61 for tabs that expired in October, after the squad’s citation printer wouldn’t work. • A resident in the 13000 block of Goodview Avenue N. at 10:56 p.m. March 18 reported his neighbor from eight doors down for pounding on his door saying he feared for his life and yelling for the complainant to call the police because someone or something was chasing him. The neighbor, who didn’t appear intoxicated, said he didn’t want to reveal his name and only wanted a ﬂashlight. He was last seen headed north. • A resident in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. reported two eggs thrown at his work van as it sat in his driveway overnight March 18-19. The complainant reported no suspects, no damage and no cameras with any information. • A resident in the 12000 block of Keller Avenue N. at 1:30 p.m. March 19 reported medications stolen from her nightstand. The complainant has two roommates, but didn’t want deputies to ask them questions. • A resident in the 13000 block of Fiona Avenue N. reported the theft of his 1996 Jeep overnight March 19-20. The vehicle had a broken taillight, chipped paint and a value of $1,000. • A resident in the 15000 block of Emerald Drive at 1:13 p.m. March 20 reported receiving a phone call from Target advising him that several gift cards for unknown amounts had been taken out in his name. • A resident in the 9000 block of 170th Street N. at 3:54 p.m. March 20 reported his neighbor’s dogs for trespassing on his land to chase deer as part of an ongoing problem. When deputies contacted the neighbor, he blamed his children for allowing the three dogs to get loose and said, “the dogs just got loose.” • A White Bear Lake man, 43, was arrested at 3:19 a.m. March 21 on Forest Blvd. N. and 145th Street N. on a Ramsey County warrant, failure to provide proof of insurance, ﬁ fth-degree drug possession and speeding after being pulled over for passing patrolling deputies at 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. Deputies conducted a computer check at that juncture and also found used needles in the vehicle, along with a prescription bottle containing a white substance. • Employees at the Super America station on Forest Blvd. N. at 2:07 p.m. March 21 reported a maroon Chevrolet truck for driving away from a $20.07 gasoline tab. The license number was retrieved, and deputies left their business card on the door of the subject’s residence to invite him or her to return to the station to pay. • An Xcel employee at 5:35 p.m. March 21 reported a resident in the 9000 block of 180th Street N. for ordering him to clear the bushes from his property

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while he was performing landscaping maintenance around the power lines. The subject told the worker he would be out there with a shotgun if he didn’t do what he was told. • Deputies recovered a vehicle stolen from Inver Grove Heights at 1:29 a.m. March 22 in Irish Avenue Park after they noticed the suspicious unoccupied vehicle while on patrol and conducted a computer check. Deputies found the vehicle cold to the touch and empty of all objects. After notifying the Inver Grove Heights police, deputies had the vehicle towed. • A Marine man, 56, was issued a written warning at 12:49 p.m. March 22 on westbound 170th Street N. at Keystone Avenue for speeding. • A St. Paul woman, 20, was cited at 1:29 p.m. March 22 on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. and Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 40 mph in a 30 mph zone after deputies on stationary patrol clocked her on radar at 45 mph. The motorist did not have a picture driver’s license, but deputies identified her through the Minnesota Department of Vehicle Services website. • A resident in the 13000 block of Europa Trail Way N. at 4:02 p.m. March 22 reported trying to apply for credit to open a Century Link account for his business and finding out that he had a fraudulent unpaid balance due pertaining to property he rented in Hugo from 2011-12. • A Hugo woman, 53, was cited at 5:35 p.m. March 22 in the 4000 block of Empress Way N. for tabs that expired in November. Computer fi les showed the motorist actually had expired tabs way back to November 2016. • A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 6:00 p.m. March 22 reported another woman for bullying her outside her residence. As part of an ongoing conflict, the subject called the complainant names and told her to kill herself. Deputies advised the complainant to stay away from the bullying woman until there was a marked behavior change. • An Afton man, 20, a Columbia Heights man, 19, and a Hugo man, 19, were all issued verbal warnings at 2:36 a.m. March 23 at Beaver Ponds Park on Fondant Trail N. for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle after deputies on patrol came on a suspicious vehicle with three occupants. When deputies approached the vehicle, they smelled marijuana and inquired about it. The subjects denied knowing anything about any marijuana at first, then relented and turned over their baggie containing the pot. • A Hugo woman, 18, was cited at 5:30 p.m. March 23 on westbound 170th Street and Henna Avenue N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Deputies observed the motorist slow down immediately and pull over when she saw the eastbound squad car turn around to go after her. • A Mora woman, 70, was cited at 12:58 p.m. March 24 on Egg Lake Road N. and Foxhill Avenue for speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. The motorist told deputies she was lost and unsure of the speed limit. • A Centerville woman, 40, was cited at 5:33 p.m. March 24 on westbound 170th Street N. for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound Washington County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol. • A Hugo woman, 63, was cited at 10:07 a.m. March 27 in the 6000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. • A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 4:50 p.m. March 27 reported receiving a suspicious phone call from an unknown individual claiming to be a representative from the federal government student loan program and that the complainant still owed $10,000 on the loan that he currently was not paying. Deputies advised the complainant on ways to protect his identity. • A red Pontiac Sunbird reported stolen from a driveway in the 5000 block of 147th Street N. at 5:07 p.m. March 27 turned out to belong to the father of the complainant’s daughter, who said he would not tolerate any more incidents involving his vehicle, such as a parking ticket his daughter had received. • A Forest Lake man, 20, was cited at 45 minutes past midnight March 28 on 147th Street N. and Highway 61 for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle after being pulled over for not signaling a right turn. The motorist not only admitted to not signaling, but also to stashing marijuana in the vehicle. When deputies opened the trunk, sure enough — there was a baggie containing a green, leafy substance. He was also issued a verbal

warning about his nonfunctioning signal lights. • Employees of the Project Aware program in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. Circle N. at 9:32 a.m. March 28 reported a student, 15, for assaulting another student in the program by tackling him and putting him in a choke hold. The county attorney will be reviewing the case. • A resident in the 5000 block of 159th Court N. at 7:43 p.m. March 28 reported credit card theft relating to a $299 iPad mini he received in the mail that he didn’t order, but that was charged to his account. • A Hugo woman, 19, was arrested at 10:32 a.m. March 29 in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. on a warrant for misdemeanor domestic assault. • A resident in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 10:52 a.m. March 29 reported receiving pop-up windows on his computer when trying to log in to his TurboTax account. After being locked out of his online account, he called the number provided and heard a man’s voice with an Indian accent asking for his personal financial information. The complainant suspected a scam. • A Marine woman, 37, was issued a written warning at 6:23 p.m. March 29 on westbound 170th Street N. and Henna Avenue N. for speeding. • A Lindstrom man, 61, was cited at 5:41 a.m. March 30 on eastbound 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. • Juveniles driving a gray-blue van in the neighborhood of Flay Avenue N. and 140th Street N. were reported at 4:35 p.m. March 30 for sticking their tongues out at the complainant and “flipping her off.” The complainant said the incident likely stemmed from the advice she provided the juveniles earlier to be aware of road safety. • A Blaine man, 20, was cited at 6:29 p.m. March 30 on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. and Garden Way N. for driving without a front license plate and having the wrong address on his driver’s license. He was also issued a verbal warning for distracted driving, after deputies observed him eating food with both hands off the wheel when they approached the vehicle to talk about the missing license plate. Deputies described the motorist as uncooperative. • A renter in the 12000 block of Keller Avenue N. at 8:28 p.m. March 30 reported her landlord for harassing her by leaving a note on the stove telling her she wasn’t allowed to use it and for bothering her in other ways. • A Yellow Cab driver reported two passengers for stiffing him their $107.55 cab fare after he dropped them off at a residence in the 13000 block of Flay Avenue N. at 4:15 a.m. March 31. After the passengers exited the cab, they entered the house and didn’t return, possibly thinking the cabbie would simply drive away. Instead, deputies were called out to the scene and negotiated with the two parties to complete the transaction with a check. The cabbie was to phone deputies if the check bounced, whereupon a citation would be issued to the passengers. The pending citation was discarded after the cabbie later phoned deputies to report the successful deposit of the check. • A patron of the Super America station on Forest Blvd. N. at 5:13 p.m. March 31 reported that shortly after she paid for her gas at Pump #6, she received a phone call from her bank advising her that several charges had occurred on her account. When deputies spoke to employees at the SA, they said that another patron reported the same fraudulent activity after using Pump #6. Concluding that Pump #6 was rigged, employees quickly shut it down. • A Forest Lake woman, 44, was issued a written warning at 5:36 p.m. March 31 on southbound Forest Lake Blvd. N. at 147th Street N. for speeding 51 mph in a 35 mph zone by deputies on routine patrol. • A Forest Lake man, 45, was cited at 10:10 p.m. March 31 on southbound Highway 61 at 175th Street for speeding 92 mph in a 55 mph zone after he passed deputies on patrol. The motorist told deputies he thought he was only going 66 mph. • A resident in the 13000 block of Freeland Avenue N. at 10:55 a.m. April 2 reported identity theft after receiving a phone call from his bank alerting him that several fraudulent charges had been posted to his bank account. The bank was able to refund all the charges except for two $799 purchases at Netflix and $53.19 for another purchase. Loretta Harding

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 1600 block of 81st Street E. March 20 for a signal violation and because there was possibly a male in the vehicle with a warrant. A male passenger was arrested on the outstanding warrant, cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and booked into the Ramsey County Jail. • Officers assisted another agency in putting out a car fire on I-35E in Columbus. There were no injuries. • An officer responded to a business in the 7600 block of Village Drive March 22 for a theft report. The investigation is pending. • An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 1300 block of I-35W March 23. After investigation, the driver was cited for underage possession of alcohol and an open bottle. • Officers responded to 6500 Ware Road March 23 on a report of shoplifting. A male was identified and charged with shoplifting. • Officers received a complaint of a possible sinkhole in the 6300 block of Red Fox Road March 23. Officers forwarded the information to the public works department. • An officer responded to the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 23

on report of a counterfeit bill. A pizza delivery driver was give a fake $100 bill. A 15-year-old male was arrested for knowingly passing counterfeit currency. • An officer stopped a vehicle on I-35W in Columbus and found the registered owner had a felony warrant. Two adult males and one adult female were subsequently arrested on warrants and booked into the Anoka County Jail. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a registration violation in the 7500 block of I-35E March 24. An adult male was subsequently arrested for a felony drug violation. • Officers responded to the 9100 block of South Service Drive in Lexington March 25 to assist Centennial Lakes Police on a robbery. The suspects were all apprehended. • Officers assisted the State Patrol with a traffic stop in the 700 block of I-35W March 25. The vehicle was subsequently involved in a pursuit with troopers, which they later terminated before the suspect was apprehended. • Officers were dispatched to a call of a possible drunk driver being followed in the 6800 block of Hodgson Road March 26. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • An officer responded to a theft from vehicle report in the 200 block of Apollo Drive March 27. The victim had change stolen from his unlocked

vehicle. The investigation is pending. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation in the area of Tart Lake Road and Clearwater Creek Drive March 27. The driver was cited for driving after revocation and possession of a small amount of marijuana in a motor vehicle. • Officers were dispatched to a theft and assault report in the 700 block of Apollo Drive March 28. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the caller’s house in the 900 block of Lantern Lane March 28. Two males vacated the vehicle and left on foot with a suitcase. The males were later located; it was determined they had parked at the location as one of the males wanted to surprise his parents. • Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in the 6700 block of Centerville Road March 28. Officers arrived and later arrested the driver for third-degree DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 8000 block of I-35E March 29. An adult male was subsequently arrested for DWI and possession of a controlled substance. • An officer responded to the 7800 block of Oak Court for a dog who went through the ice on a pond on March 29. The owner was able to remove the dog and no injuries were reported.

• An officer was patrolling in the 1400 block of Pheasant Hills Drive March 30 when they observed several juveniles pretending to pull items across the road, creating a hazard. The juveniles were spoken to about their actions and parents were notified. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation in the 7900 block of I-35E March 30. An adult male was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI. • Officers responded to a possible assault in progress in the 50 block of Palomino Lane March 31. Upon investigation, a female was arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for threats of violence. • A 28-year-old male was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the 6900 block of I-35E March 31. • An officer observed a stolen vehicle in use in the 1400 block of I-35W March 31. Two juvenile males were subsequently taken into custody and booked for the offense. • An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the 1300 block of I-35W April 2. After further investigation, an adult male passenger was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents:

• An ofﬁcer responded to the 7800 block of Oak Court for a dog who went through the ice on a pond on March 29. The owner was able to remove the dog and no injuries were reported.

• An ofﬁcer stopped a vehicle for multiple equipment violations in the area of East Road and Center Road in Circle Pines March 22. The driver was subsequently arrested for no insurance and possession of a controlled substance. A passenger was also arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Both males were transported to the Anoka County Jail.

• Ofﬁcers responded to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington March 25 on report of a motor vehicle theft. The total loss is estimated to be $1,500. The investigation is ongoing.

• An ofﬁcer stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation in the 7900 block of I-35E March 30. An adult male was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI.

• Ofﬁcers were dispatched to the 9500 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington March 24 on report of a theft. The stolen property was later returned.

• Ofﬁcers responded to a possible assault in progress in the 50 block of Palomino Lane March 31. Upon investigation, a female was arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for threats of violence.

• Officers observed a traffic violation at the intersection of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines March 26. The female driver was verbally warned about several traffic violations. • Officers responded to a phone call report of a theft in the 300 block of Heritage Trail in Circle Pines March 26. The caller advised an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and stole five gift cards. The total loss was $500. • An officer responded to a theft from vehicle report in the 200 block of Apollo Drive March 27. The victim had change stolen from his unlocked vehicle. The investigation is pending. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation in the area of Tart Lake Road and Clearwater Creek Drive March 27. The driver was cited for driving after revocation and possession of a small amount of marijuana in a motor vehicle. • Officers were dispatched to a theft and assault report in the 700 block of Apollo Drive March 28. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the caller’s house in the 900 block of Lantern Lane March 28. Two males vacated the vehicle and left on foot with a suitcase. The males were later located; it was determined they had parked at the location as one of the males wanted to surprise his parents. • Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in the 6700 block of Centerville Road March 28. Officers arrived and later arrested the driver for third-degree DWI. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 8000 block of I-35E March 29. An adult male was subsequently arrested for DWI and possession of a controlled substance.

• A 28-year-old male was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the 6900 block of I-35E March 31. • An officer observed a stolen vehicle in use in the 1400 block of I-35W March 31. Two juvenile males were subsequently taken into custody and booked for the offense. • An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the 1300 block of I-35W April 2. After further investigation, an adult male passenger was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail. • Officers took a damage to property report from the area of Dupre Road and Centerville Road in Centerville March 30. The case is now inactive. • Officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington March 31. Officers spoke with a male over the phone regarding a fraudulent posting on a website. Officers gathered contact information and the male requested a report be completed. • Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville March 30 on report of a theft. A suspect has not been identified. • Police responded to the 9200 block of Lake Drive in Lexington March 30 on a vehicle theft report. Officers entered the vehicle into the National Crime Information Center. • Officers were dispatched to the area of 3800 Restwood Road in Lexington April 1 on report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, the fight had dispersed and officers located the involved parties. It was found that the fight was mutual and no charges were sought. • A male with a warrant was taken into custody in

the area of Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Circle Pines April 2. The male was transported to jail without incident. • A motorist traveling in the 20 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines April 2 struck an unoccupied, parked vehicle and caused minor damage. The case is active, as the victim has yet to come forward.

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HUGO CITY CALENDAR April 12: Board of Appeal and Equalization at 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 16: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. April 17: Historical Commission meeting at 1 p.m. EDA meeting at 5 p.m. April 18: Parks Committee meeting at 7 p.m. April 21: Spring clean up 8 a.m. to noon

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CITY OF HUGO HUGO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is potential of a quorum of the HUGO CITY COUNCIL at the Oneka Lake Boulevard and Harrow Avenue open house to review plans for a street reconstruction project. The open house will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rice Lake Centre. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is potential of a quorum of the HUGO CITY COUNCIL at the Metro Cities Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at Comp Park Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo City Council has scheduled a workshop to discuss the condition of gravel roads in the City. The workshop will take place on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Hugo City Hall. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on April 12, 2018.

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CITY OF HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Hugo City Hall to consider a site plan, conditional use permit, and zoning text amendment, request of Schwieters Properties, LLP, 13925 Fenway Blvd N., Hugo, MN 55038, for the property located at 13676 Fenway Boulevard North. The site plan is for a 144,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse building with associated parking lot and exterior storage areas. The conditional use permit is for the exterior storage of materials related to the business and a campus development for three future buildings. The zoning text amendment is for proposed revisions to the language in the conditional use section of the Business Park (BP) zoning district in regards to exterior storage. The property is legally described as Outlot A, Roy Molitor Addition and is generally located at the southwest corner of 140th Street and Fenway Blvd. Anyone wishing to comment can be heard at this time. Rachel Juba, Planner Published one time in The Citizen on April 12, 2018.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS The Centerville City Council took the following action at its March 28 meeting: • Passed a resolution recognizing the life-saving actions of Apple Academy Director Kari Letourneau. On Feb. 1, Letourneau administered the Heimlich Maneuver to a 3-year-old child under her care at the day care facility. Her efforts dislodged the food prior to first responders’ arrival. “Wow! What a great thing you did!” Mayor Jeff Paar said. “You literally saved someone’s life,” he told Letourneau, before presenting her with a certificate of recognition. After several moments of silence, Letourneau admitted that she was speechless. When solicited for their comments, all that council members could say was, “Nice work!”, which prompted Paar to say, “I can’t get anyone to say anything!” When she finally commented, Letourneau said, “It (the Heimlich maneuver) works! It was a long 58 seconds, but it worked.” • Held the storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan/ Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (SWPPP/ MS4) public hearing and provided an update on how the city has been fulfilling its responsibilities over the past year, as required to obtain its pollution discharge permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Council members advised the public to properly dispose of any garbage they see in the street so that debris doesn’t end up in Centerville Lake, Rice Creek, Clearwater Lake, a local lift station or the water treatment plant. • After a discussion on how to best fill the position of finance director after current Finance Director Ellen Paulseth retires, council authorized city staff to advertise for a part-time finance director and revisited a potential proposal from a financial consultant to perform those duties. • After a discussion about how to fill the position that will soon be left vacant by the retirement of Lead Project Inspector Greg Burmeister, the council gave city staff authorization to advertise for one “entry level through step three” full-time public works position and investigate options to collaborate with other cities to share a building inspector. • Discussed openings on the city’s advisory boards and who would be interviewing the candidates. Currently, there is one opening on the Parks and

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Recreation Committee and two openings on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Two candidates for the Parks and Recreation Committee are ready to be interviewed, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said. “I like boards interviewing the candidates because they’ll be working with them,” said Councilman Matt Montain. • Approved a letter of support for a Department of Natural Resources permit for the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club. To receive a permit to install a ski jump in the water, the organization must obtain a letter of support from the community, Statz explained. • Accepted the resignation of Pete Johnson from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council members thanked Johnson for his service. “He put a lot of effort and time in — it’s a big loss, and we wish him well on his future endeavors,” Paar said. • Accepted quotes to provide portable restrooms for city parks and awarded the contract to Airfresh in the amount of $3,413. The money will come from the public works – parks maintenance part of the general fund. The vendor will provide ﬁve portable restrooms for approximately six months. • Learned from Councilman D. Love that the 2018 Fete des Lacs theme will be “Cougar Pride.” Loretta Harding

HUGO BITS AND PIECES HUGO — The City Council conducted the following business at its April 2 meeting: • Approved extension for O’Reilly Auto Parts site plan and variances. At a February meeting in 2015, the council approved the site plan and four variances for a 7,000-squarefoot auto parts store submitted by O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC. Approval for site plans expire one year after approval if a building permit is not approved and construction has not started. The applicant requested an extension, which staff recommended. • Approved a wetland replacement plan for Roy Molitor Second Addition for Schwieters expansion. Schwieters Properties LLP plans to impact 1.58 acres of wetland to accommodate expansion of its manufacturing division. Wetland No. 2 will be impacted in its entirety and a portion of Wetland No. 1 will be affected. The company is proposing to replace the wetlands through purchase of wetland credits from an existing approved wetland bank in Washington County. • Awarded bid for ﬁre hall roof and mechanical equipment replacement to Diverse Construction Services, LLC for low bid amount of $168,200. The city received eight bids for the project. • Approved 2040 Comprehensive Plan for distribution. There was one exception to the draft, however. At the request of neighbors on Everton Avenue, a proposed trail was removed from the plan. Three residents who own large

parcels along Everton, north of Frenchman Road, told council that trespass is a problem on their property from nearby town homes, even though there is no trail and the road dead-ends. They have found ﬁre pits, poaching shacks and have had trees cut down. Dog owners are using private property for an off-leash park, and deputies are called repeatedly to report people camping in their cars at the dead end. A trail, said members of the Everton Avenue Coalition, would make the problem worse. A motion by Councilman Phil Klein to remove the proposed “dotted line” from the Comp Plan map was approved. Klein did point out that there may be new schools in the city that have’t been located yet “so a lot can change to properties in that area. This plan is 20 years out and it’s just a proposal.” A St. Paul church owns property once owned by the Houle family, Klein added, which might facilitate a trail system if a church is built. City Planner Rachel Juba iterated that removing the trail does not eliminate the possibility of it being constructed in the future. Mayor Tom Weidt said he wasn’t sure he agreed with removing the proposed trail but understood the residents’ concerns. “It might be premature to be upset by it,” he told the Everton property owners. “We are having the same problem with Elmcrest. We can remove it (from the plan) but I don’t think it will change whether a path will be there in the future. We should retrain residents to go

another way.” Juba presented a summary of revisions to the plan, which included chapters on parks and open spaces; resiliency (disaster preparedness and new technologies); transportation; water supply and water distribution. In 2030, the comp plan set a 114 gallon per capita goal; in 2040 that was reduced to 93 gallons. Population stayed the same at 37,000. Due to water conservation efforts, a two-million-gallon tower was eliminated from the plan, putting water storage at 1.5 million gallons in 2040 versus 3.5 million gallons in 2030. Juba said the land use map remained the same as 2030 and the Metropolitan Urban Service Area boundary did not change. There were also no changes to eastern Hugo, but there were updates to reflect affordable housing goals and density minimums of 10 units per acre. The draft plan can be seen in its entirety on the city website. It will now be distributed to adjacent communities and agencies for the required six-month review process. Juba said public meetings were well attended with 58 people attending the Feb. 26 open house to provide feedback. The plan will be officially adopted in November and sent to the Metropolitan Council for final approval before it’s implemented. • Set a workshop date of May 14 at 7 p.m. to discuss the city’s gravel roads. Debra Neutkens

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Bear track teams among leaders in large indoor meet at UW-Stout White Bear Lake boys track placed second among 19 teams, while the Bear girls tied for fourth among 21 teams, in an indoor meet Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Bear boys scored best in distance races and shot put. Ben Vanderbosch won the 1600 in 4:32 with Jace Bartz fourth (4:40) and Isaac Maruyama fi fth (4:41). Max Nelson was second in the 3200 (10:12), Tryg Solberg fourth (10:22) and Logan Tantu seventh (10:37). Andrew Lohnen was second in shot put (47-5

1/2), Connor Thiesfeld fourth (44-3) and Mitchell Landsberger fifth (43-3). Also placing second were Mike Rohlinger in the 800 (2:03.47) and Conor McManamon in 60 meter hurdles (7.92). Kevin Boening took third in high jump (5-10) and fourth in triple jump (40-7 1/2). Andrew Wahl was seventh in the 400 (55.73). The 4x400 relay (Carter Ehlers, Aaron Wahl, Ben Misgen, Vanderbosch) .took third in 3:34.08. For the Bear girls, Kailee Tran, freshman, placed second in pole vault (9-6) and 10th in long jump (15-4). The 4x400 team (Yajaira Lansiquot, Jordan

Gast, Erika Townley, Claire Odmark) took second in 4:09.92. Placing third were Townley in 60M hurdles (8.46) and Madeline Wallace in high jump (5-0). Emily Brockberg took fourth in the 400 (1:03.5) and Madeline Verkerke sixth in the 800 (2:31). The River Falls boys won with 97, followed by the Bears (87.25) and Holmen a distant third (55). The Hudson girls won with 93, followed by River Falls (73), Prior Lake (58) and the Bears and Bloomer (each 36). Bruce Strand

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Sydney Stapleton’s final game with the Centennial Cougars still sticks in her craw. Even while enjoying the honor and excitement of playing in the state girls basketball all-star games Saturday, she still couldn’t let go of it. But that was a good thing for her team. The 5-11 wing launched four long three-point attempts late in the game, and three of them swished through the cords, helping the White squad erase a 10-point defi cit and beat the Blue 74-70 at Carleton College in Northfield. “I was NOT going to lose my last high school game,” Stapleton huffed, when asked about her late scoring binge. “I still have some anger about that (loss in the sectionals).” Her CHS career ended with the No. 4 ranked Cougars being upset by Park Center in overtime in the section

semifi nals. The Cougars (24-4) had beaten the Pirates by 22 in conference play. “That really motivated me,” said Stapleton, whose fi nal trifecta gave her squad the lead at 72-70. “It would have been fun to play in this game anyway, but it was a lot more fun winning the game.” Forty seniors were chosen for two games in this event sponsored by the state coaches association. The players wore their own school uniforms, divided into home and away. Stapleton, whose next team will be South Dakota State, totaled 13 points and four 3-pointers, secondhigh for White behind Rachel Hakes of Woodbury, who sank 17 points. Heaven Hamling of Grand Rapids was game-high with 18 for the Blue team. In the other game, Stars beat Stripes 107-85, led by Brooklyn DeKam of Southwest Minnesota Christian with 21 points and Jaclyn Jarnot of Maranatha Christian with 18. Monika Czinano of Watertown-Mayer led Stars with 15 points.

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A GRAND DEBUT: Lakeshore Players Theatre acquires Steinway BY DEBRA NEUTKENS MANAGING EDITOR

There are now two 9-foot concert grand pianos in the White Bear Lake area. The fi rst Steinway belongs to a classical pianist living in Dellwood, Dr. Reid Smith; the second was uncrated Friday in the lobby of Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Smith was fi rst to caress its keys; in fact, he was the one who selected the $150,000 piano at the Steinway & Sons factory in Queens, New York. Last December, Smith and Rob Thomas, Lakeshore Players Theatre executive director, traveled to New York to decide on the instrument. They knew they wanted a Steinway concert grand; the part that required Smith’s expertise was choosing which one. The selection narrowed to six candidates at the factory, which has existed in the New York City borough since 1853. A two-hour tour was included in the excursion with the guide, who explained that picking out a Steinway was like choosing a favorite child. All have their own particular qualities. Surprisingly, the process of elimination did not involve Smith performing works by Chopin or Mozart. His technique was, shall we say, rather unconventional, and closely involved Thomas, who claims to be tone deaf. Ultimately, the piano Smith chose sounded the best when Thomas yelled into it. Smith described the sound as “sustained.” “This piano not only reproduced Rob’s exact pitch but it sounds like an echo across the valley. It will fi ll the theater,” Smith said. “We eliminated three of the six without playing a single song,” added Thomas. “The remaining three had extra qualities. All are spectacular, of course, but these had something different; they had more ring.” The legendary Steinway piano takes a year to build. Every piece is handmade with hand tools by 270 craftsmen who each play an individual role in its creation. Schmitt Music is the exclusive Steinway dealer in the Twin Cities. Store representative Sue Dopp accompanied the two men on the trip, as is required by Steinway, to broker the purchase. “Sue has been to many selections,” Smith noted. “She couldn’t believe what I was doing. It was the fi rst selection where not a note was played. She thought it was the weirdest thing she had ever seen.” To demonstrate the technique, Thomas again sang a chord into the strings in Lakeshore’s lobby. Smith was thrilled that the piano maintained its reverberation at its new home. “This piano sings,” he pointed out. “It has nothing to do with the performer.” Even Thomas admitted he could hear the

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Rob Thomas, Lakeshore Players Theatre executive director, assisted pianist Dr. Reid Smith, seated at the Steinway, in selecting the piano at the Queens, New York factory.

difference and was delighted to be a part of the process. “I thought I would just be paying for dinner and making sure everyone got to where they needed to be,” he said. A 9-foot concert grand is the expected instrument for major venues, according to Smith. “It is the standard for any professional pianist. If you want to be at the top level, you have this piano.” With his perfect pitch and impressive resume, Smith was the ideal choice for selecting the Steinway, Thomas said. It was Smith who insisted the piano was mandatory if the theater was serious about bringing classical music to White Bear Lake. The Dellwood resident will be director of classical programming for Lakeshore as it moves forward with plans to hold a piano series and other concert events. The piano will make its debut with Smith at the keyboards for a private donor appreciation event April 13. Theater staff hope a benefactor will still come forward with a $100,000 donation for naming rights to the piano’s storage room: a climate-controlled closet left of the stage. About $60,000 has already been raised through the capital campaign to purchase the Steinway. A graduate of Boston University and the Vienna Hochschule fur Musik in Austria, Smith received

a master’s degree from The Juilliard School in New York City. His doctoral thesis included a performance of the 24 Chopin Etudes. He has taught piano at Juilliard, Kent State, St. John’s University and the University of Minnesota and currently teaches out of his Dellwood studio, educating, he says, the next generation of Van Cliburn winners. The sound from Lakeshore’s grand new addition will get richer with age, noted Smith, and can take 10 to 12 years to plateau. The breaking-in process will be soft and gentle. Just who gets to play upon its keys is yet to be determined. “Pianos take on the personality of the person playing it,” Smith said. “Anyone who plays the Steinway will have to know what they are doing.” He added that future performances will depend on budget. “It’s better to start little by little and grow over time. We have a number of outstanding local people who would be willing to play.” For Thomas, the buying adventure was a “oncein-a-lifetime experience” that culminated with a delightful dinner at the Russian Tea Room in Manhattan. “This is such a gift to the community,” he added. “I’m walking on a cloud now that the piano is home.”

LIBRARY: Redesign creates calm and tranquil setting for students FROM PAGE 1

that are original to the library since 1964. Last summer, the center received new carpet, paint and LED lights. “It’s very calm now and tranquil,” Carney noted. Students are allowed to talk in the library in a “collaboratively quiet” way — only loud enough for someone next to you to hear, Carney explained. Last week, a group of students who received passes from their teacher was working on calculus homework together. Sophomore Sydney Beck remembers what the library looked like her freshman year. “It was crowded but empty,” she said. Now she enjoys working in the quiet but lively place. “It’s a lot more inviting when you come in,” added classmate Christina Ryberg. “It makes it feel easier to work.” Three smaller rooms in the library were also revamped for student use. A screen with a Chromebook hookup was added to create a collaboration room, a storage room was made into a video production room and Carney is still weeding through books in the history room. “It’s really nice to have the small rooms,” said sophomore Ben Zemke.

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White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus Media Specialist Amy Carney revamped the school’s library over the last two years.

The books that remained after weeding have also been reorganized, Carney said. Some books are now color-coded by genre to make them easier for students to find. A translucent colored label indicating genre was added over the author classification label. Books were also rearranged on the shelves by genres, into more of a “bookstore model.” Sophomore Brady O’Brien said it is

much easier to find books now. “I do really like the new library … I like this setup,” he noted while looking for a book for his language arts class. O’Brien uses the signs indicating the color-coding system to find books. Before, people would just put books back anywhere, adding to the confusion, he added. Teachers also use the space for instruction, which they were

previously not allowed to do, Carney said. Math teachers even use the space. “It’s much more welcoming,” said English language arts teacher Cassidy Wegwerth. “Kids just want to come here and read because it is so comfy. We want kids to have positive emotions attached to reading.” Students are taking ownership of the media center as well. The North Campus Student Tech Club hosted an escape room game in the library last weekend as a fundraiser to turn the computer lab next to the media center into a makerspace, an area where students can gather to create, invent and learn. Students hope to have a 3-D printer, laser cutter, and robotics and electronics equipment in the space, Carney said. The computer lab has space available since all students now have Chromebooks, she noted. Carney previously worked for North Branch Area Public Schools remodeling a media center. She lives in Hugo and jumped at the opportunity to work closer to home. Former Principal Dan Bosch, now at South Campus, had been saving up funds to renovate the library, she said. The school also received a $35,000 grant from Steelcase, a furniture company.

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