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Developer submits sketch plan for Oneka Prairie

Summer Music in the Park series continues

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

HUGO — A sketch plan has been submitted for a possible residential development close to Oneka Elementary School.

Southwind Builders LLC is requesting the review of a sketch plan for a residential development of 59 single-family lots and a small neighborhood park, to be known as Oneka Prairie.

The property is located north of the Oneka Place development at the end of Oneka Parkway. The parcel of land is about 25 acres and has a little over 3.6 acres of wetlands. The neighborhood is located within the Forest Lake School District, but many families may choose to open enroll in White Bear Area Schools.

“This is simply a concept idea that is proposed

by Southwind Builders LLC,” said City Planner Rachel Juba. “They are looking to get informal, nonbinding comments from the Planning Commission and City Council before they formally apply for their application for development.”

The property is currently guided low-density residential, per the city’s 2040 Comprehensive SEE ONEKA PRAIRIE, PAGE 6

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The Centerville Music in the Park summer series of concerts at Hidden Spring Park continues with music by the LaValle Jazz Cats on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Pictured above are members of the Dakota Clover band, including Thia and Don Cassanovsa and Ray Johnson, play during a previous installment of Music in the Park.

Cities prepare to take action on new THC law It is now legal in Minnesota to sell certain edibles and beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabis ingredient extracted from hemp.

The law, which took effect July 1, limits the sale of CBD and THC products to persons 21 and older. There are also limits on the potency of these

Brad Martens said. “Cities all products. A product cannot over the state are deciding what contain more than 5 milligrams to do.” of THC — delta-8 or delta-9 — in Martens said there are three a single serving, and a package options that cities can take. cannot contain more than 50 They are: milligrams total.

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The Chain of Lakes Rotary is bringing back the Hot Dog Mile, but with a new twist that is sure to be a fun-filled experience for community members from all walks of life — running or walking enthusiasts, Rotary supporters, families, pet lovers and rock ‘n’ rollers.

It’s all a part of the Rotary Rock ‘n Run schedule for Saturday, Aug. 20, during Blue Heron Days. Rotary began hosting an annual run 11 years ago. For many of those years, the club partnered with the Officer Shawn Silvera Run, but the two events are no longer affiliated.

In addition to the Hot Dog Mile and Foam Run, there will also be live music, a beer garden, arts and crafts, a cornhole tournament, food trucks, the dog bar and show, and many kids activities including games and bounce houses. All will take place on the Lino Lakes Community Green, 7125 Village Drive.

The Blue Heron Days annual parade will take place on Lake Drive at 11 a.m.

This year’s Hot Dog Mile will appeal to any and all community members who can walk or run a mile. That’s it. After completing the mile, hot dog milers can go through foam and eat a hot dog while a rock guitarist plays on stage.

Kevin Fitzpatrick, past Rotary president, said running a 5K can be daunting, especially after COVID-19.

With the cessation of the Silvera family partnership, volunteers and resources were in short supply.

“There’s so many 5K’s out there,” Fitzpatrick said. “We thought we’d do something fun.”

Proceeds from the event will go towards the Rotary’s Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education (STRIVE) scholarships and the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program.

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Strawberry short-take: Local farmers face shorter growing seasons Warm days that overstay their welcome in September may feel like we’re getting a longer summer. However, these increasingly long, hot summers mean that Minnesota berry farmers are facing a shorter growing season.

Kevin Edberg, owner of The Berry Patch in Forest Lake, saw his strawberry growing season cut in half this year, shrinking from its usual four weeks to just two.

“Part of it is that spring came very late this year,” said Edberg. “Most of the growing seasons have been two weeks later than normal.”

Edberg, who has been farming for over 40 years, has seen the consequences of warmer summers on his berry yield.

While the number of ideal growing days are fewer, there has also been a significant shift in when seasons arrive.

This year’s prime growing season occurred two to three weeks later than normal, and that late spring that Edberg mentioned pushed back harvest times by several days for each of his crops.

“The first raspberry harvest is typically the 4th or 5th of July, but this year it didn’t come until the 10th or 12th,” Edberg noted.

Bill Jacobson of Pine Tree Orchard in White Bear Lake said his strawberry season lasts about 10 days total, compared to past seasons, which last several weeks. Hotter than average temperatures in June are the main culprit for the short strawberry season, he said.

Hot temperatures and little moisture send a message to the berries that it’s time to ripen, so many berries are maturing earlier than normal. Strawberries hit a point of “thermal dormancy” at about 85 degrees, meaning that the berries cannot continue to grow once temperatures reach that limit.

When berries ripen too soon, a yield’s total poundage tends to be smaller since berries haven’t had the time to develop and increase in size. Not enough water also means smaller berries since the majority of a berry is water, according to Edberg.

“What we’ve seen persistently in the last five to 10 years is climate change, and it is man included,” said Edberg. “Those are the reasons we have water availability issues, and putting more carbon in the environment is causing this heat.”

Local farms aren’t just facing hotter summers. Snow can be a critical factor to the health of future berries. If there isn’t enough snow on

the ground during winter, plant roots don’t receive the insulation they need to survive cold temperatures.

‘The University of Minnesota has been a leader in creating hybrids. We’re a test orchard for the university, and they’re creating some nice varieties that don’t need as many acres and can produce more fruit more efficiently.’

John Jacobson Co-owner of Pine Tree Orchard While this doesn’t affect crops like corn and soybeans, berry plants are more vulnerable to the cool air, which can reach down totheir roots and kill off the plants.

“Mother Nature throws us a curveball every year,” said John Jacobson, Bill Jacobson’s brother and coowner. “You get one year to figure out the solution to the problem, and then you get

another problem the next year.”

Farms have managed to stay ahead of the curve using new plant varieties, better hybrids and different growing methods.

“The University of Minnesota has been a leader in creating hybrids.

We’re a test orchard for the university, and they’re creating some nice varieties that don’t need as many acres and can produce more fruit more efficiently,” said John Jacobson.

Other fruits, like apples, haven’t suffered as much as fickle berries. According to the Jacobsons, the apple season has gotten a bit longer, though their prime growing season has shifted a bit.

Pine Tree Orchard has looked for ways to diversify the way they grow their strawberries. Tabletop growing, a popular way of growing berries in Europe, is one way strawberry farmers can beat the heat when it comes to their more sensitive crops.

“Climate change really makes my life hard,” said Edberg, who has invested in new irrigation systems that adhere to water limits.

“It’s expensive, and I have to think about it more as an investment to deal with the variability of the climate.”

While short seasons and smaller yields have been a major growing pain, both

The Berry Patch and Pine Tree Orchard have faced significant labor shortages since the onset of the pandemic.

“We put about 25% to 35% of what we worry about on the weather and the other 50% on the labor shortage and how we’re going to get enough people to run this place,” said Jacobson.

Edberg has seen few high school and college students looking for summer berry picking jobs this year, but he feels hopeful that the labor shortage is just a temporary symptom of the pandemic.

“One thing that I’ve been struck by is how appreciative my customers have been for the opportunity to come out and pick and be outside with their families,” said Edberg.

“Maybe it’s a growing appreciation for where food comes from.”

Though the landscape of modern farming is rapidly changing, both farms are thankful folks still want to support their businesses.

It’s the farmers’ appreciation for their customers that continues to grow.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Manufacturing in Minnesota

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INNESOTA BRIMS WITH interesting places to visit and learn. The summer board and past presidents’ meeting of the Minnesota Newspaper Association was held at Jackson, Minnesota in late June.

Minnesota Newspaper Association is unique in the country because it includes their past presidents annually at the summer board meeting and the winter convention. It becomes a great time of fellowship.

My wife Kathy and I took many notes as we toured the assembly line manufacturing of Massey Ferguson® and Fendt® tractors at the AGCO plant in Jackson.

Jackson might be considered a small town in Southern Minnesota, but the location of the AGCO company there proves it has worldwide influence.

AGCO is the world’s largest manufacturer of machinery and equipment focused solely on the agricultural industry. Their 2021 About the Annual Report reported net sales of approximately $11.1 billion.

Town “We’re in 140 countries, and have Gene Johnson about 21,000 employees and 4,050 dealers worldwide,” said Ryan Erickson, a senior manager in business process improvement at AGCO’s Jackson campus. The facility sprawls across 164 acres with 1,033,000 square feet of manufacturing space. He said the plant employs 967 nonunion workers.

Erickson said, “In Jackson, we build application equipment and tractors. We currently build RoGator®, TerraGator®, Massey Ferguson®, Challenger® and now Fendt® brands here. This is AGCO’s only North American tractor and sprayers plant. It has other tractor plants in France, Germany, China and South America.”

The website for AGCO explains it best: “A tour of AGCO Jackson’s sprawling manufacturing campus makes one thing clear: this is not your typical factory.”

Sunlight pours in the windows of the Intivity Center, the facility’s public entrance. A gleaming two-story lobby leads to a showroom, auditorium and retail store.

Through a glass wall on the left, AGCO’s state-of-the-art production floor beckons.

Indeed, a world-class production facility is not what most people would expect to find in this rural corner of southwest Minnesota. The city of Jackson is a small town, with a population just north of 3,300 people.

Located at the intersection of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 71, it rests in the Des Moines River Valley, surrounded by farmland and open plains.

But this humble city is home to big industry, including Pioneer Seed, Ziegler, HitchDoc, USF Holland and AGCO, its biggest employer.

The History of AGCO Jackson 1973: Al McQuinn, founder of Ag-Chem Equipment Inc., builds a factory in Jackson to produce the agriculture industry’s first self-propelled sprayers, the TerraGator® and the RoGator®.

1990: AGCO is formed. Based in Duluth, Georgia, it begins manufacturing and distributing farm equipment under the AGCO® Allis and Gleaner® brand names in North America.

1998: McQuinn sells Ag-Chem to AGCO. 2002: The first tractor assembly is brought to Jackson.

2011: AGCO announces plans to expand highhorsepower wheeled tractor production in North America.

2012: AGCO opens the state-of-the-art Intivity Center in Jackson.

2022: AGCO adds the Fendt® brand to its product portfolio, with North American production based in Jackson.

Minnesota’s three largest industries are agriculture, manufacturing and mining. There are approximately 8,300 manufacturing firms in Minnesota.

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Something better is just around the corner

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he past two years have been a whirlwind for me at the Minnesota House of Representatives. I was able to work through my committees and represent our district and our values. We passed legislation that replenished the Unemployment Insurance (UI) trust fund and we stopped significant tax increases.

And we passed historic Legislator an standalone, veterans bill Lingo that received Donald Raleigh incredible bipartisan support in the House and Senate in Minnesota.

This new law funds a grant to aid veterans and their families who are facing homelessness, to help them with temporary housing, and the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of new veterans’ homes in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston, Minnesota.

Governor Walz asked me to speak to the press about the bill during the bill signing and I shared that this is the type of work that we were elected to accomplish.

Bipartisan legislation that focuses our attention on a problem that we can solve. I also shared that

my next priority in the Veteran’s Committee is addressing the need for a renewed commitment to mental health and preventing the tragedy of suicide that is plaguing our community.

I am also proud to have authored a bill that protects our police officers and their families, and it received overwhelming, bipartisan support and was signed into law.

As we all know, there have been some significant events that have occurred over the past two years in our communities. We watched them unfold and read about them almost every day. These events seem overwhelming at times. It seems like every story you read leads you to another story of tragedy—some have called this “doom scrolling” where you scroll to the next story of doom and so on.

But there is a feeling that is starting to emerge, one of hope and optimism. Most of the press and social media we read will lead you to nothing but bad news stories, however, there is coming a renewed sense that something better is just around the corner.

There is hope for the future, a change in what we expect from our community, and a renewed commitment to working together.

This is not to say we should ignore reality. Instead, it is to point out that there is optimism and a coming return of pride in our state and nation. Our country was founded on guiding principles that

go beyond simple headlines. We are a people set apart and a nation built upon a promise. And that promise is what binds us together as a nation. It is the promise of an America where anything is possible.

To get there we must return to the rule of law. We must hold criminals accountable. We must support the protectors who serve our community as police officers, fire fighters, and emergency responders. And we as a nation, and a community, must return to the subtle art of communicating with each other, working together, and listening to understand, not simply yelling at each other over our keyboards.

It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative over this past legislative session. I hope to take the lessons I have learned, the relationships I have developed, and the hard work of crafting well written bills into the next session.

We have an awesome community, one that is an example to the rest of the state. I am proud to be of service to my community and look forward to working with and for each of you. God Bless.

You can contact me at rep.donald. raleigh@house.mn or via phone at 651-296-2907.

Donald Raleigh is state representative for District 38A for the Minnesota House of Representatives.

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Rowdy is a 1-year-old pup who lives up to his name. He is an Akita/ husky mix and probably has some cattle dog in him, too. He needs a lot of stimulation but at the same time, he loves to learn and please. He is very treat motivated, and formal training would be a great opportunity for him and his new forever family.

Rowdy arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from South Dakota. He is friendly and social and he loves everyone he meets. He also enjoys playing with his canine foster siblings, even the cats. When he’s not playing, he enjoys going for walks.

However, he is just as content entertaining himself with his chew toys.

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• The Hugo Lions Club will receive a special event permit to host Ribfest Sept. 24 at the Hanifl Park Shelter and Fields. City Council will co-sponsor the event by waiving the special event permit fee and providing Washing County deputies to assist with the event. The Lions Club will also receive a temporary liquor license for the event. Money raised from the event will go to Washington County Water Rescue.

• Steve Andress will join the Planning Commission since there are currently three vacancies as regular commissioners and one alternative commissioner.

• Pheasants Forever will hold raffles during its Clays for Conservation event after the council approved a lawful gambling exempt permit.

• The Hugo Fire Department continues to receive donations from the Hugo American Legion to assist with equipment and training. Most recently, the Legion donated $1,000.

• The city will pay $104,562 to A-1 Excavating for work certified through July 15 on the 121st Street/Acres of Bald Eagle Project.

• Peterson Companies will receive $107,281 from the city for the installation of landscaping at the new public works facility.

• Goodview Estate’s preliminary plat, development agreements and wetland replacement application have all been approved.

Integrity Land Development, Inc., is planning 59 lots and two outlots on approximately 70 acres, 36.7 acres of buildable land.

• Terry Sager is selling Sager Liquor to Brian Mottaz who will reopen the store as Mottaz Bottle shop located at 14849 Forest Boulevard.

Mottaz will now be allowed to sell liquor and tobacco at his business.

• Casey and Kristen Christenson can now build a pool on their property located at 4635 Ethan Trail North, after the council approved the vacation of a portion of a drainage and utility easement and an encroachment agreement.

• With the general election coming up Nov. 8, mayor, council member ward 1 and council member ward 3 are aall up for election. Filing for these offices runs through Aug. 16.

• The grand opening for the new public works facility will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 7.

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Rep. Tom Emmer is promoting violent insurrection.

He states on his webpage, “The Second Amendment is an essential civil right and a significant part of our heritage in Minnesota. Our founders understood that an individual’s right to keep and bear arms is a crucial individual liberty, and protection against a tyrannical government.

Citizens must remain vigilant in order to protect their rights, and the ability to lawfully exercise these rights should remain free from government intrusion.”

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eventual violent insurrection.

Just giving citizens guns is not an effective answer for defending against whatever tyranny you are imagining. In fact, the willy-nilly access to armaments without a common ideology of government is a recipe for mob rule and insurrection perpetrated by a violent minority of citizens.

Please explain your concern with tyranny as it pertains to our present state of government. Do you believe that our government is tyrannical or subject to that possibility? Isn’t that what political involvement and voting is meant to address? And in addition, please explain how willy-nilly arms by citizens without military training will assist in obtaining your apparent goal of arming citizens in preparation for a violent insurrection.

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Plan, which allows for a net density of up to four units per acre. Oneka Prairie is proposed to have 2.8 units per acre, which meets requirements.

Juba explained the developer is looking for some flexibility from zoning code through a planned unit development (PUD). Southwind Builders would like flexibility when it comes to lot size, lot width and setbacks.

The smallest lot is planned for 7,800 square feet, whereas 10,400 square feet is required. (The average lot size is 9,427 square feet.) Lot width is proposed to be 65 feet where 80 feet is required.

The side yard setback is proposed to be 7.5 feet, where 10 feet is required.

In exchange for the flexibility, Juba said the developer not only will have a stormwater reuse system for irrigation, but will be responsible for the cost and installation of the playground equipment and shelter at the proposed park.

Access to and from the development will come from a stub road from the south through Fair beginning 8/7/2022 Oaks through the Oneka Place development, as well as two access points out to Oneka Parkway.

Oneka Parkway would be extended about 750 feet north, or about halfway to 165th Street. Juba explained that as adjacent properties develop, it will be extended further north.

Developer Larry Alm, of White Bear Township, said, “I think that we have done a good job, but we would like for some feedback on what your thoughts are … We are asking for some conditions that maybe are not boilerplate, but I don’t think we are out of line as far as the neighborhood (goes).”

“Staff believes that the layout of the proposed development is generally good considering the constraints on the site. The applicant has done a good job of providing a park area, amenities and trail connections,” Juba said. “The developer is

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Southwind Builders LLC is looking for some flexibility from zoning code when it comes to lot size, lot width and setbacks through a planned unit development. The chart above shows the difference between what is proposed in the sketch plan and how that compares to city requirements.

also planning a stormwater reuse system that uses water from the stormwater ponds to irrigate the development, which fits the city’s reduce, reuse and replenish initiative. The plan and intent meets the city’s comp plan in regards to land use, parks and transportation.”

Planning Commission Member Matthew Derr said, “When we see similar developments come in, the one concern is traffic. I think the multiple entrances and exits and options that you have given people is one of the better ones that we have really seen and that is definitely going to appeal to the people in the neighborhood. We are not going to funnel all 59 homes of people through one port, there are other options … It is a very nice layout.”

Planning Commission Chair Bronwen Kleissler said she was happy to see that a park shelter was proposed for the public park.

The City Council provided its feedback on matters of general layout, lot sizes, setbacks and road construction at its meeting Aug. 1.

Council Member David Strub raised safety concerns that the proposed playground would be too close to the wetland areas.

Alm addressed the council noting though this portion of land was classified as a wetland, it behaves more like a grassland, making it safe to build around.

“It’s not a wetland that is wet or going to be marsh, it’s grass,” said Alm. Other safety input came from Council Member Phil Klein who requested the distance between homes.

“The fire department has brought up concerns that houses are being built too close together,” said Klein.

Each home will be 15 feet apart, according to Alm, which fits the city’s requirements.

Alm provided other clarifications for the council, explaining that the drainage pond will be used for water management and to provide dirt to build walk out basements for the new homes in the development.

In terms of a formal application coming forward for development, Alm said “We will be back soon.”

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

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CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK

VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS

Centerville

Commons, 641 and 655 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, photo contest, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children’s games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fire departments, and more.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive,

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When: Aug. 15-21 Where: Community Park and Vadnais Heights

Details: Community concerts with various artists/

bands. Aug 9 is acoustic band On Tap, and Carbone’s Pizza will be available.

Contact: centervillemn.com

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food

vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities.

Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com

AUTHOR VISIT

ROTARY CLUB OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Square, White Bear Lake

Highway 61 and Buffalo St.

face painting, games and inflatables.

Contact: 651-429-9227 or eaglebrookchurch.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

org and enter WBL Rotary to schedule an appointment.

Details: Vicki Scheaffer and Kristie Frudden will

sign their kids board book, “Oh Mother, How Funny!”.

Contact: 651-426-0918

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

CAEF ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets,

downtown White Bear Lake

When: 12:45 p.m. Aug. 18; the 1st, 3rd and 5th

Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural

Thursday of every month

meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

When: noon Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Majestic Oaks Golf Club, 701 Bunker Lake

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments

Blvd., NE, Ham Lake

Details: Support grant and scholarship programs at

the Centennial Area Education Foundation at an outing that includes golf, Bloody Mary bar, dinner, raffle, prizes and awards. Save with early-bird registration by Aug. 1.

Contact: thecaef@gmail.com

FOREST LAKE AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Forest Lake Airport, 20500 Forest rd. N. Details: Pancake breakfast and opportunity to tour

vintage airplane, see plane fly-in, and meet local pilots. $9; kids 5 and under eat free.

Contact: forestlakeairport.org

and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com

POPS ON THE PORCH

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White

CAMPFIRE TALKS: OWLS

When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, 7401 Main Street,

Lino Lakes

Details: Join a naturalist for a campfire, interactive

activities, and presentation at the campground.

Meet at amphitheater. Free.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

RECONNECT: 2022 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

When: 4 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 14, 21 & 28 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church

1851 Birch St.

Details: Outdoor music-based worship concert

includes the music of Simon and Garfunkel with Super Duos with Pat Balder on Aug. 14; the Magic of Disney music with Trish Sisson and Jay Soulen on Aug. 21; and country music through the decades with Hitchville on Aug. 28. Free and open to the community. Bring a blanket or chair.

Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly outdoor event with music, entertainment, and a featured movie.

“Encanto” on Aug. 20.

Contact: 651-747-2750 or whitebeartownshipevents. org/movies-in-the-park

every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com beginning 8/7/2022

tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.

Contact: baldeaglewaterskishows.com

CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET & WATER SKI SHOW Water Ski Show at 7 p.m.

Where: Next to Centerville Elementary, 1721 West

View Ave.

Details: Shop among local artisans, pick up produce

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22; the 4th Monday of

every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public

Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding

from a neighborhood farmer and grab a bite to eat from a food truck and watch the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club show. Special events and prizes on Ladies’ Night and July 21, and Kid’s Fest on Aug. 4.

Contact: facebook.com/ CentervilleMainStreetMarket or 651-429-3232

area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES

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Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public

Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

by Live 2B Healthy. Class designed for seniors to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility in a group setting. Periodic fitness tests so participants can track their progress.

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Southbound I-35 single lane traffic near Forest Lake scheduled

When: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve,

7401 Main Street, Lino Lakes

Details: Introductory class designed for novice

riders. $15/person. Registration required.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., Details: Walk along the Lake. Ave. trail, approx. 3

miles.

Contact: stpaulhike.com When: noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 Where: Rice Creek, location TBD by water level Details: Paddle 5-8 miles of the most scenic and wild

sections of the creek. Bring a boat or rent one. $20/ person; $20 boat rental. Registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmer’s market Contact: 651-209-9723 or forestlakeparks.net

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 7-Aug. 11.

RICE CREEK PADDLING ADVENTURE

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15; the 3rd Monday of

When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June -Aug.; Farmer’s

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, mid-June through August Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd., White

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Volunteers are invited to help restore the natural environment and takle different challenges each month. Free; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

ARTS IN THE PARK/FARMERS MARKET

BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS

Bear Lake Details: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music of the Moonlight Sereneders.

Contact: whitebearhistory.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK

WARGO NATURE CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT DAYS

Where: Eagle Brook Church, White Bear Campus, Details: Free event for families includes food, music,

When: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Motorists traveling on southbound I-35 in Forest Lake will encounter lane closures as crews work to complete concrete repairs on I-35 from north of Highway 8 to the I-35/35E/35W split beginning Aug. 9. Travelers can expect lane closures from one quarter mile north of Highway 8 to Highway 8.

This lane closure is expected to last through 6 a.m.

Thursday Aug. 11.

Then at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, southbound I-35 will be reduced to a single8/7/2022 lane from Highway 8 to week beginning the I-35/I-35E/I-35W Split until 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. The final lane closures will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, when southbound I-35 will again be reduced to a single lane between Highway 8 and the I-35/I-35E/I-35W split, plus the Broadway Avenue ramp to southbound I-35 will close at the same time. On Friday, Aug. 20 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., an additional lane will reopen on southbound I-35 for rush hour traffic. All lanes and ramps are expected to reopen by 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20.

Expect significant delays on southbound Interstate 35 in the Forest Lake Area with this work.

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.

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Blue Heron Days returns filled with family festivities

BY ELLA ROBERTS PRESS INTERN

The city of Lino Lakes is bringing back the Blue Heron Days festival this summer from Aug. 18–21.

The city works with local community organizations including the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce, Lino Lakes Rotary, Lino Lakes Legion and the Lino Lakes Ambassadors, to bring this funfilled family event. Each year something new and different brings families out to enjoy the festivities.

A highlight of the festival is the parade at 11 a.m.

Saturday on Lake Drive, which starts at Target and ends just short of Main Street to the north.

The parade, which has become more popular each year, features celebrity grand marshals and guest emcees, floats, local organizations and businesses and the Lino Lakes Ambassadors, who ride on the city float. The coronation to crown next year’s Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors will be held Friday, Aug. 19.

Other popular events include family movie night at the park, which will feature “Shrek” this year; the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo; the American Legion Family Picnic; the annual Rotary Run; and the food truck car show event.

For this year’s festival, the chamber is sponsoring the Minnesota Sings Competition, the Quad Area Car Show, a vendor show and Quad Dog Days. The chamber also provides the festival committee with ideas, solutions and local business to complete the festival.

Cori Sendle, director of Centennial Community Education, works alongside the chamber to put together the food truck and car show event for the festival. This will be the second year for the event.

Sendle says the drive behind the event is to provide a sense of pride for the community as well as a way for families to get out and for neighbors to meet.

Join The Rookery Activity Center for Blue Heron Days Fun! Friday, August 19 12pm - 4pm: 5v5 Dodgeball Tournament Registration Required 7:30pm: Movie in the Gym Saturday, August 20 4pm - 8pm: Open Swim - FREE 5pm - 7pm: Parents Night Out - FREE Registration Required

Save the Date!

The Rookery Activity Center September 24th, 2022 7690 Village Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Join the flock at the grand opening celebration! We invite you to:

Visit rookeryactivitycenter.com for more information.

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Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:30 AM Experience a day full of fun events Free all-day admission

Depending on the event’s success, scholarships may be able to be given out to local families in the district to help pay for community education activities outside of the classroom they might otherwise not be able to afford.

To see the full schedule of events, see page 10.

IF YOU GO What: When: Where: Details:

Blue Heron Days festival Aug. 18– 21 Various locations throughout Lino Lakes The city of Lino Lakes works with local community organizations to bring a fun filled family event.

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Blue Heron Days grand marshal ‘heart and soul’ of Lino Lakes community

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — This year, when it came time to submit nominations for the Blue Heron Days Grand Marshal, Chain of Lakes Rotary members and Quad Area Chamber of Commerce members had one person, and one person only, in mind.

That person was Jesse Bentrup — a Circle Pines resident who owns Jesse Bentrup Agency in Lino Lakes.

“Jesse Bentrup is the heart and soul of the Lino Lakes community.

His whole family is actively engaged in community events, whether it be setting up the course and equipment for the Rotary run, hosting the chain of giving, or even hosting an exchange student for four months,” said Kevin Fitzpatrick, Rotary past president. “Jesse was the first one I thought of when I was asked about who would be a good Blue Heron days parade master.”

As grand marshal, or parade master, Bentrup will ride in Fitzpatrick’s convertible in the grand parade Saturday, Aug. 20.

Bentrup said he was surprised when he found out he had been selected for the title. “I didn’t know what the process was or anything about it,” he recalled.

As someone who is constantly giving, Bentrup immediately asked, “OK, so what do you need me to do?”

Bentrup has owned his insurance agency for about six years. Prior to that, he was a finance manager in the car sales industry for 18 years.

“Instead of selling and trying to see how much I can make on people,

instead I get to sell by seeing how easily I can help people, how I can make their lives better, save them money and get them better coverage.

It is a little bit nicer selling,” he said.

The agency’s main mission is giving back. “We don’t really advertise, or do traditional things, we try to give back and do good things and know that karma comes back,” he explained.

Outside of his agency, Bentrup is involved in many other community organizations. He has served as the Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) president for three years, and has also been involved in the Rotary and Quad Area chamber for many years.

Some may also recognize him from his efforts with a company he started two years ago called Goons 4 Good. Even though the business is not classified as an official nonprofit, it helps entities organize hockey tournaments to raise money for charities. The business now assists with about 10 tournaments a year.

Bentrup has set up tournaments to raise funds for the Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, the Freedom Fishing Foundation, the Rotary area youth hockey teams and more.

“I’m grateful they thought of me (for grand marshal),” Bentrup said. “It is very nice to know that people see the work that I’m doing. I’m out there and trying to help the community the best I can. It is just validation for the work that I’m doing, people notice it.”

Jesse Bentrup

Jesse Bentrup has been president of the Centennial Area Education Foundation for three years. He is pictured with his wife Lucretia Bentrup.

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Jesse Bentrup’s company Goons 4 Good raises money for charities by organizing hockey tournaments.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com

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August 18 - 21

Classics - Customs - Hot Rods - Muscle Cars - Trucks - Imports

$10 per entry Proceeds will support military kids and veteran families using Centennial Community Education programs.

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Thursday, August 18th – Sunday, August 21st, 2022 Visit linolakes.us/BlueHeronDays to learn more and register for activites.

Thursday, August 18, 2022 4pm - 8pm: 2nd Annual Food Truck & Fun Festival - Centennial Middle School

12pm - 4pm: American Legion Family Fun BBQ - Lino Lakes Legion

Friday, August 19, 2022

12pm - 4pm: Festival Activities Lino Lakes Community Green 699 Town Center Parkway

12pm - 4pm: Dodgeball Tournament The Rookery Activity Center Gymnasium *Registration Required 4pm: American Legion Tent Party with live music & food specials Lino Lakes American Legion

Kids activities: Touch a Truck, Lawn & Carnival Games, Bounce Houses [2yrs - 8yrs], and Face Painting!

Quad Area Chamber of Commerce A, B, C & D Vendor Show, sponsored

by Quad Area Chamber of Commerce

6:30pm: Lino Lakes Ambassador Coronation - Centennial Senior High School 7:30pm - The Movie “Sing 2” will be showing in the Gymnasium with free popcorn! - The Rookery Activity Center Gymnasium

Saturday, August 20, 2022 9am: Rotary Hotdog Mile & Foam Run Sponsored by the Chain of Lakes Rotary Lino Lakes Community Green *Registration Required 11am: Blue Heron Days Annual Parade - Lake Drive Scan the QR code with your phone for parade route.

Quad Dog Days! Includes Vendors, Giveaways, Pup Games, Bark/Cake Walk, etc., sponsored by Morty’s Bark & Brew Get Your Strong On: Physical activities to test your strength, sponsored by The Rookery Activity Center & Endurance Fitness 12pm – 12:30pm: Outdoor Zumba sponsored by The Rookery Activity Center & Endurance Fitness Lino Lakes Community Green Stage 12:30pm – 2:30pm: KidsDance DJ Lino Lakes Community Green Stage

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4pm - 9pm: FREE Open Swim at The Rookery Activity Center, available to members & non-members The Rookery Activity Center 4pm - 9pm: Live Music & Beer Garden sponsored by the Chain of Lakes Rotary - Lino Lakes Community Green **Live Music Performances by “Music Junkies” & “Kevin’s Cousins” 5pm - 7pm: Parents’ Nights Out: Parents can drop their kids off (FOR FREE) at The Rookery while they enjoy the Blue Heron Days festivities.

Open to ages 5yrs+, and open to members & non-members The Rookery Activity Center *Registration Required.

Sunday, August 21, 2022 11am - 4pm: Waldoch Farm Garden Center & Corn Feed - Waldoch Farm

1pm - 5pm: Cornhole Tournament, open to kids & adults, sponsored by CAEF - Lino Lakes Community Green *Registration Required

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2:30pm – 3:15pm: Northern Pines Studio performance/recital sponsored

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Presented by the Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566

Front row seating for Royal Parade Starts at 11AM

Live Music • Meat Raffle @ 2PM

$2 Tickets for chances at Big Packs of Meat!

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Pig Roast 5PM

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DJ/Karaoke Outside starting at 6PM

Family PicnicBurgers, Brats & Hot Dogs (Chips included)

Live music: Tailspin Band Outside from 2-6PM

Inflatables and kids games by ALA Free activites by Boy Scouts of America

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • The city is strategically moving money around again, after council voted 4-0 (Mayor D. Love was absent) to approve a resolution to reassign special assessments to a different fund, Fund 353. The city has paid off bond funds and refunded a bond issue last year, along with bonds for street reconstruction projects and the special assessments associated with them, said Finance Director Bruce DeJong. The city transferred accounting for those items to the new 353-2021A Refunding Bonds Fund and will use that outstanding $80,000 for special assessments to help pay down the bonds and reduce the tax levies for the future. Without using that money, the city would have to increase the debt service levy, DeJong said, but will now use those assessments against the levy. When the preliminary budget comes out in September, that $80,000 will be seen in that levy, he said. Without action to reassign these assessments, they would have had to be credited to the general fund. Staff recommended this action to accumulate additional funds to reduce future debt levies for Fund 353.

• The public infrastructure portion of the Rehbein Commercial Development Project on Main Street between 20th and 21st avenues is largely complete, and the developer has now paid the contractor.

Subsequently, the developer has requested a security reduction in the letter of credit held by the city. The developer presented the city paperwork showing it had paid the contractors, so that amount will be removed from the letter of credit, leaving $60,000.

The city will maintain the letter of credit in the amount of $60,000 until all the developer’s payments are complete.

• The public infrastructure portion of the Rehbein Industrial Development Project on Main Street, which features an extension of Fairview Street to 21st Avenue with water main and a cul-de-sac, is also substantially complete and paid for, such that the developer requested a security reduction in that letter of credit held by the city. The wear course of asphalt and boulevard turf establishment work remain at a cost of roughly $67,000. The developer presented documentation that the infrastructure work has been paid for, and the original security of $578,000 has been reduced to $100,000. City Engineer

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The Planning and Zoning Commission has lost two longtime members, Chairperson Linda BroussardVickers and Vice Chairperson Nick Twohy, after council formally voted to accept their resignations.

Both former commissioners submitted their resignations, effective immediately, at the July 19 meeting. Acting Mayor Russ Koski thanked Broussard-Vickers and Twohy for their dedicated service to the city.

The Planning and Zoning Commission immediately gained two new members to fill the two spots left vacant, after interviewing candidates during the July 19 meeting.

Council then formally appointed new Planning and Zoning Commissioners Gloria Semmelink and Bruce Thompson, effective immediately. The commission had voted unanimously to recommend the appointments. Semmelink has been a Centerville resident for the past two years and has previous experience as a planning commissioner in Illinois.

Thompson has also lived in Centerville for almost two years, after living in Maplewood for more than 30 years. He has 35 years of government experience, including 18 years in real estate and facilities management.

Centerville citizens will continue to receive essential public health services from Alexandra House with the knowledge that their city contributed to those services. The city has accepted this funding request for many years, this year using $1,847 from the general fund. Alexandra House responds 24/7 to calls from the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Mercy HospitalUnity Campus as part of the community’s public safety and public health infrastructure. Each year, Alexandra House assists victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the greater community. In 2021, Alexandra House answered 99 requests for service of all kinds.

Property owners of 7111 Brian Drive can now construct a 6-foot wood privacy fence within the

city’s drainage/utility easement.

• Residents at 7227 Clear Ridge will have to wait for another council meeting to find out if they’ll be able to install a raised garden in their front yard, after council tabled this item again to discuss and vote with everyone in attendance. City Engineer Mark Statz did not recommend approval of the agreement due to infrastructure installed within the drainage/ utility easement, the possibility of damage and the need to gain access for updates or repair.

• Back to School Night at Centerville Elementary School is on the horizon, after council approved a special event permit on private property for the open house, to be held Aug. 31 at the school. The open house will provide a setting for students to meet their teachers. The PTA will host families and provide ice cream, inflatables and an opportunity to socialize.

• Even though Fete des Lacs is over for this year, there are still two medallions at large, waiting to be found.

Anyone finding a keychain that says, “send to City Hall to claim $100” should do just that, Statz said in his report to council.

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Co-champions in the individual pro competition were Pete LaCoursiere (left) and Grant Shafanski.

better than his normal round, he said, helping his team place eighth at 17 under par.

Also collecting money at the Pro Am was River Valley Charities, raising funds for the White Bear Lake Food Shelf through donations from members and a cut of the entry fees.

“One in eight kids are not getting enough to eat,” said Ron Linneman, representing River Valley Charities. “Our goal is to raise $15,000, which would feed 6,000 people.

Food costs are up 10 percent, and wages are only up four percent. We are dealing with food insecurity in the community.”

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The runner-up team at 20 under par was the quintet of Larry Norland (pro), Dale Sager, Blair Oklobzija, Kyle Sabot and Jeremy Brandt.

Placing third at 19 under par were Jeff Running (pro), Nik Patronas, Steve Linn, Stewart Haifiz and Bill Leblanc.

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At the Dellwood Country Club Pro-Am last Wednesday, where 24 five-man teams dueled for prizes while raising money for River Valley Charities, the No. 6 hole was designated as the one worth a new car for an ace, in a promotion by the charity and White Bear Mitsubishi.

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Fitzgerald put a pretty good swing on it, with a six iron.

“It went straight at the cup,” he said, “and just dropped right in.”

Still beaming hours later as he accepted handshakes and slaps on the back from fellow golfers, Fitzgerald said he was “pretty excited” to see that ball drop.

The prize is $40,000 toward the purchase of a new car.

Fitzgerald, who lives in Grant, said he needs to see what the tax implications are before deciding what to do.

The ace Wednesday was the seventh of his life, and his third at Dellwood where he’s been a member for 10 years.

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Grant home lost due to lightning strike Mahtomedi Fire Chief Terry Fischer has determined the fire that destroyed a home in Grant in the early morning of Aug. 3 was caused by a lightning strike.

In a statement from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, just after 1 a.m. a homeowner in the 11000 block of Great Oak Trail North called 911 and reported hearing a bolt of lightning followed by a strong smell of gas. Deputies arrived on the scene and located a fire inside the residence. The two adult occupants were able to evacuate their home with their animals, and no injuries have been reported.

Water was brought in by tanker shuttle to put out the flames, as there are no fire hydrants in the area, which is just south of the Hugo city line. Fire crews worked for several hours to extinguish the fire, but the home is reported to be a total loss.

The Mahtomedi Fire Department was assisted by fire crews from Hugo, White Bear Lake, Oakdale, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Centennial, Lower St. Croix Valley, Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, Vadnais Heights, Forest Lake, Wyoming and Lino Lakes. Additional assistance was also provided by Lakeview EMS and the American Red Cross.

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COPS&COURTS • COPS&COURTS • COPS&COURTS • COPS&COURTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • Neighbors in the 6000 block of 151st Street Court N. at 10:36 p.m. July 2 reported vehicles speeding through the neighborhood. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke to individuals in such a car out in front of the complainant’s residence and advised them to slow down with so many children in the area.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen over the weekend of July 1-3 from a residence in the 12000 block of Ethan Avenue N. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

• A suspicious theft reported at 8:11 a.m. July 3 from a construction site on Fable Road N. turned out a construction employee using the items.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen at 6:38 p.m. July 3 from the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. Deputies sent a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database form for the stolen vehicle to dispatch, and the vehicle was later recovered with no suspect information.

one juvenile male on the roof of the building and contacted their parents to be waiting for them at their homes. At 9:14 p.m. July 4, more juveniles were reported for being on a roof in the 13000 block of Freeland Avenue N. Those juveniles were made to get down from the roof and go home to their waiting parents.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Francesca Avenue N. at 1:47 p.m. July 6 reported two juvenile males for stealing her son’s bicycles and provided descriptions of the youths.

• A loose dog was reported at 6:55 p.m. July 7 for running around loose in the neighborhood of the 12000 block of Upper Heather Avenue N. The complainant told deputies the dog came from a home that currently had an open garage door.

When deputies caught up with the owner of the loose dog at his residence, the subject said that the dog has been able to unlock doors and must have • A suspicious car reported for driving done so when the owner was not slowly through the neighborhood in the at home.

4000 block of 162nd Street N. at • A resident in the 15000 block of Everton Avenue N. at 9:34 a.m. July 4 turned out to be a 12: 53 p.m. July 7 reported a damaged mailbox.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Victor Path N. at driver looking for his lost African 3:30 p.m. July 7 reported receiving multiple phone calls recently asking him to pay money for various gray parrot.

• Three juveniles were reported at 7:38 p.m. July 3 for being on the roof of Hugo Elementary School in the 14000ads block of Avenue N. Deputiesthe MDAN toFrancesca run ONE TIME, arriving on scene located two juvenile females and

reasons. The complainant confirmed he never sent money to any of the callers but wanted the public to be aware of it. Deputies gave the complainant several options and ideas on how to8/7/2022 avoid these scams in week beginning the future.

• Residents in the 6000 block of 132nd Street N. at 12:42 p.m. July 8 reported a large delivery vehicle for driving onto their driveway even though the driveway is closed and a cable and flags are strung across it. The complainants said they didn’t order anything needing to be delivered and that the driver was upset and irate when she was told to leave the property.

The complainants noted that other delivery drivers also drive into their driveway for no apparent reason and always state their GPS instructs them to take the driveway, even though the driveway is not a public roadway and doesn’t appear to be one.

• A wallet was reported lost at 2:15 p.m. July 8 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. • Two suspicious males reported at 4:33 p.m. July 8 in the 6000 block of 132nd Street N. turned out to be two juvenile males legally selling electricity products.

The males left the area.

• Juveniles were reported at 10:53 p.m. July 8 for playing “ding dong ditch” in the 4000 block of Victor Path.

• An unidentified driver was arrested at 2:13 a.m. July 9 in the MGM Liquor parking lot in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. for DWI after deputies came upon the vehicle with heavy front end damage and observed the intoxicated condition of its driver.

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Board reviews recommended 2023 budget Commissioners received the administrator’s recommendations for the county’s 2023 budget Aug. 2. The recommended budget would be supported by the county’s net levy, as well as nonlevy revenue sources. Under the budget recommendations, the county net levy would increase over last year by 4.9% to $126.6 million, and nonlevy revenue would be $108.3 million, a decrease of 18.6%. The county board will conduct workshops on the recommended 2023 budget throughout August. All are open to the public and webstreamed on the county’s website. See the county website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search “County Board.” Find budget materials on the same website by searching “budget.”

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“There’s currently no state level license required to sell the products, and the Board of Pharmacy does not test or approve the products before their sale.”

A public hearing on the moratorium will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the White Bear Lake City Council meeting.

According to the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), the new law does not limit where edible cannabinoid products may be sold.

However, certain businesses by their nature maybe limited in their ability to sell the products. For example, liquor stores are limited to selling specific items.

Along with testing and labeling requirements, an edible cannabinoid must meet several requirements. It may not: • bear the likeness of a cartoon or contain cartoonlike characteristics.

• be modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed or marketed to children.

• be made by applying an extracted or concentrated hemp-derived cannabinoid to a commercially

within their jurisdiction, they will need to work with their city attorney to adopt local regulations.

At the Aug. 1 Shoreview City Council meeting, the mayor and council members agreed to allow time for city staff to research the law to implement regulations in the city.

“Having some time for you (city staff) to do some research and make sure that whatever we do is not just a reaction, but to have an actual plan,” said Shoreview Council Member Emy Johnson.

The White Bear Lake City Council has a proposed interim ordinance authorizing studies and imposing a moratorium on the sale of cannabis products. This also includes the establishment or expansion of tobacco shops in city limits.

“This moratorium focuses on sales,” said White Bear Lake City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. “It does not get at manufacturing, distribution and testing.”

White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Crawford said the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is the state agency that oversees THC products.

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available candy or snack food item.

• contain an ingredient, other than a hemp-derived cannabinoid, that is not approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

• be packaged in a way that resembles any commercially available food product.

• be packaged in a container that could reasonably mislead any person to believe that it contains anything other than an edible cannabinoid product.

Circle Pines City Administrator

Patrick Antonen said the city is waiting to hear from the Anoka County attorney for guidance on the THC law.

“We are looking into a moratorium but, in all honesty, there really isn’t any business in town that could sell these THC gummies,” Antonen said. “The logical spot for these is independent tobacco shops, which we do not have. Liquor stores are prohibited from selling them, so the two we have in town won’t be able to sell them.”

The cities of Mahtomedi and Hugo expect the topic will be discussed at upcoming City Council meetings.

Lino Lakes City Administrator Sarah Cotton said, “At this time, there haven’t been any discussions regarding the new legislation at the council level. Staff is currently reviewing the information put out by the League of Minnesota Cities to determine if any action is needed at this time.”

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No one knew how this happened and what caused this dramatic rise. A scientifically significant handbook written in the 1930s — the Springer Handbook of Special Pathology — postulated that this rise could be a direct result of the increasingly polluted air, greater frequency of traffic, and even an increased exposure to gasses during World War I. But this handbook, like many others, could not explain why lung cancer also rose in countries without any of the above factors.

Smoking was also suspected to be a factor, but no particular importance was given to studying this theory. It was only when studies conducted in the 1940s and ’50s showed hard evidence linking lung cancer to smoking that people realized the ill effects of nicotine and tobacco.

As smoking was now a recognized cause of lung cancer, many people globally did their best to quit this habit, and this widespread movement saw a gradual decline in lung cancer incidence, at least in males.

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With this upward trend came an increased awareness of lung cancers and their causes.

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In support of LUNG FORCE’s efforts to defeat lung cancer, you can take the following important actions: 1. Review the risk factors for lung cancer: It’s important to remember that anyone can get lung cancer. The best way to reduce your risk for the disease is to take steps to avoid exposure to the dangerous substances most likely to cause it. Risk factors for lung cancer include smoking, exposure to radon gas, air pollution and secondhand smoke.

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If the estimated 8 million Americans at high risk for lung cancer were to be screened, about 25,000 lives could be saved. To learn more, the American Lung Association encourages those concerned about their risk to speak with their doctor.

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