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Teens struggle to find summer jobs in pandemic BY ELIZABETH CALLEN SHOREVIEW EDITOR
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Part-time jobs, particularly in the summer, have long been a rite of passage for teenagers. These days, however, fewer and fewer of them are spending their vacations working. Though youth employment rates saw a modest improvement in recent years, any gains they might have seen this summer have since been dashed by COVID-19. Twenty years ago, about half of American teenagers held jobs, according to the Pew Research Center. But in the decade following the 2008 financial crash, when low-skilled, entry-level jobs were suddenly few and far between, that figure hovered around 25%. In recent years, summer teen
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Sweet Infusion Bakery: Love put into every creation From the age of 3, Lino Lakes resident Chelle Schmidt could often be found in front of a television watching cooking shows. At the age of 10, she knew she wanted to own a bakery one day. “I have always known that I wanted to work with desserts,” she said. Schmidt attended pastry school outside of Washington, D.C., and graduated in 2007 at the age of 19. For many years she worked for other companies, big and small, to learn everything she could before she decided to go out on her own. “I just couldn’t work underneath
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It isn’t home without a house wren BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A few months ago, I was creeping through a ponderosa pine forest in the Rocky Mountains, moving carefully so as not to startle away a small bird in the serviceberry bushes. I hoped it was a Pacific wren; an uncommon species that I was eager to add to my list. As I got closer and the darting creature came into full view, I was struck with sudden disappointment. “Ugh,” I thought. “It’s just a house wren.” It’s a common thought for a common bird. House wrens are one of the most widely distributed bird species in the U.S., found commonly in backyards, especially where there’s a bit of vegetative cover. Compared to the colorful splendor of other summer birds, such as scarlet tanagers and indigo buntings, house wrens seem almost despairingly plain. These birds are aptly named: wherever there’s a house, they can almost certainly make themselves comfortable. These tiny brown birds weigh about the same as two nickels, but they have plenty of ways to make themselves known to their human neighbors. It seems that a house wren resides in nearly every backyard with a little greenery in it, rattling its song wildly all around its nesting grounds. You’ll hear it before you see it, and then may catch sight of it hunting insects among tall grasses. The song of these tiny birds hangs almost constantly in the air through neighborhoods in and around the Twin Cities. For a few weeks this summer, I even shared a living space with a family of house wrens. These birds have a particular ingenuity when it comes to constructing nests. One pair set up a nest inside the vent of the woodstove at our family cabin, taking advantage of the opening that was too high for ground predators to access and too close to the side of the house for other birds to bother with. It was the perfect site—as long as the weather stays hot and there’s no need for an indoor wood fire. I poured my morning bowl of cereal to the tune of a twittering nestful of hatchlings less than 3 feet away, hidden and protected in the comfort of the wide stovepipe. A stovepipe, a toolbox, an old shoe: Almost anything can become a home to a house wren. They’ve often been known to take over houses meant for bluebirds.
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These tiny birds can be bold and aggressive, chasing other birds away from desirable nesting sites. They often make use of nest boxes designed for other birds, such as bluebirds and prothonotary warblers. Their competitive streak sometimes even causes them to build false nests in their territory packed so tightly with twigs that no other birds could possibly use them. It’s easy to enjoy the energetic, entertaining behavior of these birds as they flit about, sometimes venturing near enough to touch. Though it may not be the most thrilling species to glimpse, the summer months would be empty without its bubbling song around the yard. These tiny birds have found a way to make themselves at home in the places where humans have disturbed natural habitat the most. They are incredibly adaptable and bold in spite of their tiny size. There’s much to be learned from a bird as humble and fierce as the house wren. So as the summer wanes and I find myself grasping at glimpses of exciting woodland birds such as Eastern towhees and broad-winged hawks, every now and then I make sure to redirect my attention to the plain old
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Killed in action in Pacific, pilot left legacy BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
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On Aug. 14, 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. The formal surrender took place Sept. 2 aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, anchored at the time in Tokyo Bay. The battleship is now a museum and is permanently moored at Pearl Harbor.
Names of those who died in WWII In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Aug. 14, 1945, we are running the following list of those from the White Bear area who died defending their country. Names were provided by VFW Post 1782*: William A. Reed, John H. Richardson, Vern J. Campbell, Richard R. Houle, Thomas C. Riebel, William F. Karth, Richard E. Dufrene, Roger J. Benson, Warren G. Oaks, Donald C. McGeary, Robert G. Mattlin, Allen L. Nederkorn, Robert I. Anderson, William G. White, Edward H. Brandl, Ronald J. Perron, Douglas A. Chambers, Elmer T. Marcotte, Robert G. Greene, Kenneth E. Lair, Marvin N. Handlos and Robert Speckman. *The VFW adds a disclaimer that the list is not all inclusive. It has been compiled over the years by past members of American Legion Post 39 and VFW Post 1782. If names are missing from the list, contact either of the veterans organizations to request that a name be added.
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Roger Benson was a grown man when World War II broke out. The son of Herman and Frances Benson, he was born in 1916, one of seven children who learned to fly on a grass strip on his family’s farm next to Bald Eagle Lake. He was not obligated to enlist but felt he had a skill to bring to the war, noted Sara Markoe Hanson, executive director of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. “He was a trained pilot who felt he could make a difference in the war effort.” Benson joined the Army Air Corps and was sent to the Pacific. He died of burns Nov. 8, 1944, suffered when his transport plane was hit by enemy fi re and burst into flames upon landing in North Maluku, Indonesia. He survived the crash but went back into the plane to save others. When the family was notified, they didn’t get a lot of details, according to Hanson. His family dedicated Benson Airport, fi rst called Roger’s Field, as a memorial to him. Another White Bear aviator and Vietnam veteran, Darryl LeMire, said his part in Benson Airport history has to do with a commitment to carry on a legacy left by Roger Benson. "Roger brought aviation to this place. He learned to fly in the ‘30s, served in the Pacific as a pilot in WWII and was killed in action Nov. 8, 1944. I look at that as a responsibility to maintain this place for others to enjoy, and to give people the gift of aviation like the donation his family gave in spirit back to Roger.”
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he pandemic we are in is taking its toll on people, on business, on health care and some of our freedoms. These are uncertain times in the economy. Will jobs be there? Will schools be open with traditional classroom teachers? When will a vaccine be available to treat this frightening disease? And ultimately, when will the fear of so many uncertain things be stabilized? I have asked a lot of people how they are dealing with the stress, fear and uncertainty. The responses have varied About the and some may be worth considering. Town Some have said they just don’t eat in a Gene Johnson restaurant now unless there is outside dining. They do take-out and drive-thru. Many people have said they are not going where there are groups of people and do grocery shopping and other shopping very carefully and always with a mask. Some churches are starting to open up in a limited way, but seniors and those with pre-existing conditions say they will worship with church services online for an indefinite period. Many companies have improved the safety of their offices by providing good ventilation, space between workers and plexiglass shields. Some companies are able to have a number of their staff work from home and have made provisions with computers and phone systems. But there are many restaurants and retailers that haven’t reopened and many are shutting down totally. The Payroll Protection Plan has given some very solid relief to small business, but more help will be needed. Government programs have been very helpful in bringing stimulus checks that help with food, rent, mortgage payments, insurance and transportation. Various parts of the country are spiking with the disease. There are those who feel they can do whatever they want in the name of freedom so they are not wearing masks and practicing distance in groups. Little by little we are hearing encouraging news on therapies and vaccines that are now in trials. It is hard to know who and what to believe. Generally, I have more confidence in our medical community than I do in the political arena. You probably feel that way, too. When someone in a family is stricken with the virus, it’s difficult for the rest of the family in the same household. The larger the family, the more difficult. Good advice is to use common sense, don’t take chances, and wear a mask whenever you are indoors in public. If you have symptoms, seek immediate treatment. It becomes difficult for people in nursing homes and senior facilities, and even in your own homes, where you feel restricted. People need people to interact with. Pick up the phone and call family and friends, send emails or write letters. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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paper. Newspapers, which have seen their revenues plummet, responded by laying off the people who bring the news or dropping the days they publish. That threatens the access to vital news by people in the community who themselves may be out of a job temporarily or permanently and can no longer afford newspaper subscriptions. Here’s how the Local Journalism Sustainability Act would help everyone: Credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees would be eligible for a five-year non-refundable tax credit to spend on advertising in local newspapers or local radio or television stations. The credit, up to $5,000 in the fi rst year and $2,500 in each of the next four years, would cover 80% of advertising costs in the fi rst year and 50% annually thereafter. This provision helps local businesses as well as local media companies. Credit for local newspaper subscriptions. The act provides for a non-refundable tax credit of up to $250 per year to help cover the costs of subscriptions to local newspapers, in print or digital form, that primarily produce content related to news and current events. The credit would cover 80% of subscription costs in the first year, and 50% thereafter and helps consumers while incentivizing support of local news organizations. Payroll credit for journalists. This five-year refundable tax credit could be used by local newspapers on compensation of its journalists up
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Homeowners in Washington County who have experienced a reduction in income because of the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for one-time grants of up to $10,000 to help make housing payments. A separate program providing rental assistance will be administered by Washington County’s Community Services Department. Washington County received money from the federal government through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist small businesses, homeowners and renters. Assistance payment will be made directly to the entity owed, and the delinquency or financial hardship must be due to a COVID-19-related fi nancial impact on the household and must be documented. Assistance may be used for payments of a home mortgage/loan, homeowners’ association dues, manufactured home community lot rent, and land payments for community land trust properties on the household’s primary residence within Washington County. Other terms apply, and homeowners will be required to provide documentation of need. The program will be managed by the Community Development Agency, which will be accepting applications after Aug. 1 at washingtoncountycda.org, Washington County Community Development Agency, 7645 Currell Blvd., Woodbury; email Homeownership@washingtoncountycda.org, or telephone 651-202-2822.
Washington County ready with small-business financial relief Washington County is opening applications for financial assistance for businesses in the county that have been negatively impacted through additional expenses or lost revenue due to closures during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington County Small Business Relief Fund, provided by the federal CARES Act, will provide grants of up to $15,000 to small businesses in need of support. Applications will be accepted between Aug. 10 and Aug. 24; applicants will be notified if they are eligible for a grant on or before Aug. 31. Home-based businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs are eligible for grants of up to $7,500; however, priority will be given to employer businesses with separate nonresidential property addresses. All businesses must complete, sign and certify the grant application. The business must provide all required information verifying their eligibility. All businesses must provide and document evidence of COVID-19 eligible expenses incurred. Applications will be managed by Tyler Hilsabeck, Open to Business - business advisor, at the Washington County Community Development Agency, 7645 Currell Blvd., Woodbury (work telephone is 612-789-8838, cell is 312-402-6954 and email is wccoviderelief@mccdmn.org). More information is at washingtoncountycda.org.
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MnDOT has released its draft Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP). The plan details MnDOT’s proposed capital investments for the next 10 years. The fi rst four years represent state highway projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which is MnDOT’s committed construction program. The CHIP also identifies projects in the six years after the current STIP, which are the agency’s planned investments. The CHIP is updated every year to adjust existing projects and add new planned projects. MnDOT is seeking comments about the list of planned projects. MnDOT generally begins scoping projects five to six years in advance, which are 2025 and 2026 for this year’s CHIP. Now is the best time to provide a comment on projects planned for those years. If you have general questions about the CHIP document, contact Josh Pearson at joshua.pearson@state. mn.us. If you have questions or comments about a specific project, contact your MnDOT district planning director. For more information about the CHIP, visit dot. state.mn.us.
SCHOOL BRIEF White Bear approves back to school plan The White Bear School Board approved a Fall 2020 Return to School Plan at a special work session August 7. White Bear Lake area Schools will offer a hybrid learning model for all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. A distance learning model will also be available for all families who choose it as an option. In the hybrid learning model, students will attend school in-person and be at home learning on an A/B day rotation on Monday through
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regardless of race, political party or religious persuasion,” said spokesperson Terry Schuveiller in a press release. “Nothing is more important to us than to help people know God by sharing the Story of Jesus … We’re asking people, like you, to help us reach every soul that comes through the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.” You can donate at Charity.GoFundMe. com/Crossroads-Chapel.
Died on April 8, 2020 at the age of 101. Preceded in death by his second wife Constance LaMotte Marier and first wife Emma LaCasse Marier and his son, John. Survived by his children Leo (Dottie), Vince (Christy), Camille Grant (Ralph), Greg (Cindy), Steve, Fran (Jaci), Jim; 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by his stepchildren George (Kay), Jean Day, John (Olya), Jim (Jeanne), Gery (Terry), Greg, Janet Shefchik (Mark). Visitation: Monday, Aug. 24 4-7 p.m., Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Masks required. Private Mass of Resurrection and Interment. Mass will be live-streamed. Check Mueller Memorial for live-stream information.
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • The bottom window on the old schoolhouse on 170th Street and Forest Blvd. N. was reported missing at 3:12 p.m. July 7. • An unidentified male was arrested without incident at 9:34 p.m. July 8 in the 16000 block of Elmcrest Avenue N. on a warrant from another county for crimes of theft. • A resident in the 5000 block of 128th Street Court N. reported his unlocked vehicle entered overnight July 9-10 and items taken from it.
A Hugo resident at 8:42 p.m. July 10 reported selling a vehicle, the title for which the buyer failed to transfer. As a result, the complainant is acquiring out-of-state citations. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the complainant to force a title transfer through the Department of Motor Vehicles. • A motorist in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. was issued a written warning at 11:44 a.m. July 11 for speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone. • A resident in the 12000 block of Fondant Trail N. at 6:18 p.m. July 11 was verbally warned about dumping yard waste into a nearby pond. The homeowner told deputies he had pulled two bushes and placed them there to be easier to collect in the morning for disposal at the compost site. Deputies advised the subject he was in violation of city ordinance. • After he was made to advise his mother of his actions, a juvenile was transported home without a citation after he was caught shoplifting a $2.12 pack of Twizzlers from the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 8:31 p.m. July 11. • A resident in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 11:39 p.m. July 12 reported mischievous activity. • A resident in the 5000 block of 129th Drive N. at 7:16 p.m. July 13 reported a scam attempting to steal his Social Security number. He did not fall for the attempt and just wanted it reported. • A suspicious vehicle prowling around the area of Farnham Avenue N. and Farnham Drive N. at 4:41 a.m. July 14 turned out to be the newspaper carrier, who is known to other deputies as the suspicious vehicle reported on previous occasions.
A resident in the 14000 block of Irish Avenue N. at 11:21 a.m. July 14 reported her $140 mailbox blown to pieces by a firecracker or other explosive device. Deputies dispatched themselves to the scene to view the burn marks on the interior and pieces of mailbox on the roadway and driveway. • Employees with Castle Rock Tree Contracting reported a backhoe damaged over the weekend of July 10-13 after it was left on the construction site in the 4000 block of Valjean Blvd. N. The back and side windows of the equipment were shattered,
causing approximately $500 in damages. There are no suspects. • A motorcyclist was cited at 11:11 p.m. July 14 in the 10000 block of 170th Street N. for driving after revocation, no motorcycle endorsement, speeding, failure to transfer title and no proof of insurance (third violation in 10 years). • Two males were arrested at 1:55 a.m. July 15 in the area of Ethan Trail N. and Oneka Parkway N. for burglary, after deputies on construction check observed two suspicious males fleeing on foot. After the males were taken into custody, deputies determined that a burglary had, indeed, taken place at the house under construction.
Employees at the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 10:13 p.m. July 15 reported a male for trying to buy gas with a phony $20 spot. After the bill was determined to be counterfeit, it was seized. The male was released. • A resident in the 8000 block of 155th Street N. at 11:12 a.m. July 16 reported the tops of her garbage and recycling cans blown off after she heard the sound of fi reworks close to her house and saw the state of her bins at the end of the driveway the following morning. ACE Solid Waste will be sending out new containers. • A red Honda Civic hatchback was reported stolen from its owner’s driveway in the 5000 block of 138th Street N. overnight July 15-16. • An unidentified male was cited at 2:54 p.m. July 16 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for possessing drug paraphernalia following a report of a male causing a disturbance.
After WCSO deputies detained the male for his threatening behavior, they discovered the stuff on his person and in his bag. • A trespassing tent was reported at 8:48 a.m. July 17 on private property in the area of Oneka Parkway N. and Frenchman Road. Deputies arrived on scene and located the tent by a small stream. The tent containing a pillow and sleeping bag were taken down and left for disposal by Hugo Public Works. • A woman in the 12000 block of Fenway Avenue N. at 12:18 p.m. July 17 reported her husband’s wallet lost or stolen and two unauthorized transactions made on his credit card. • A child’s bicycle and flip-flops were reported found at 12:36 p.m. July 17 leaning against a tree in the area of Heritage Parkway N. and Empress Avenue N. Deputies conducted a welfare check to make sure there were no missing or found preschoolers in the area. • A resident in the 5000 block of 149th Street N. at 9:54 p.m. July 17 reported his roommate for repeatedly keying his vehicle. After the roommate denied keying the vehicle, deputies checked the vehicle and found very little corresponding
damage. Both parties agreed they would be willing to stay in the same house overnight. • A resident in the 5000 block of Farnham Drive N. at 10:13 a.m. July 18 reported the moving company he hired for taking one of his boxes containing more than $1,000 in items. • A suspicious vehicle behind a closed business in the 13000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 5:27 p.m. July 18 turned out to be a woman chilling out after an argument with her spouse.
The woman told deputies she just went out to get some fresh air and smoke cigarettes and that nothing physically violent occurred between her and her spouse. • Staff at the Blue Heron in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 10:00 p.m. July 19 reported a male on the premises who had been banned from the establishment last December. After checking the trespass paperwork and subject’s identification to verify that he had been the one “trespassed,” deputies advised the male he was still banned and escorted him off the property. On his way out the male told deputies he thought the order had expired. • Garbage was reported dumped at 7:04 a.m. July 20 in the area of 152nd Street N. and Irish Avenue N. Deputies checked through the garbage pile to see if they could fi nd any incriminating identification, without success.
They then invited Hugo Public Works to the scene for cleanup, with a heads up that they’d probably need one of the department’s F-550’s to do the job. • After a wallet was reported found at 10:58 a.m. July 21 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N., deputies located the owner of the wallet and dropped it off securely at her residence. • A resident in the 12000 block of Keller Avenue N. at 10:09 a.m. July 22 reported losing $1,000 to a Facebook extortion scam. Deputies advised the complainant about what to do with his account. • A suspicious occupied minivan parked running outside a closed business in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 9:47 p.m. July 22 eventually turned out to be the cleaning staff. Deputies zeroed in on the vehicle due to a rash of burglaries and vandalism in the area. When they approached the vehicle, the occupants tried to leave the parking lot, then reluctantly identified themselves to them. For good measure, deputies also did some research to verify that they were, indeed, the cleaners. • A Whirlpool microwave was reported stolen at 12:08 p.m. July 23 from a new home under construction in the 4000 block of Ethan Trail N.
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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the area of North Road and Park Drive W. in Circle Pines July 22 on report of a personal injury accident. The victim refused to be transported by ambulance to the hospital. • Officers responded to the 9200 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 22 on report of a property damage accident. The involved vehicle had minimal damage. • Officers responded to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines July 23 on report of a disorderly juvenile. • Officers arrested a male suspect in Lexington July 23 for felony domestic assault and fleeing police on foot. • Theft from motor vehicle was reported in the 8800 block of Arona Avenue in Lexington July 24. No known suspects.
• Officers were dispatched to a natural gas leak in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington July 24. Officers assisted fi re personnel by blocking off Griggs Avenue. • A neighborhood dispute was reported in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines July 28. The caller advised that a neighbor had video cameras pointing into her windows. Upon investigation, police found the cameras were pointed at the neighbor’s fence line and property for protection. • A Circle Pines resident reported that his trailer and two ATVs were stolen from his garage overnight July 29. The loss is estimated to be $5,500. • Police took a suspicious activity report in the 10 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 29. • Officers arrest a man in Lexington on warrant charges July 29. • A downed tree blocking the road-
way in the 60 block of West Road in Circle Pines was reported July 30. Officers contacted the homeowner, who agreed to clean it up. • Officers located a suspicious vehicle in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington July 30. The driver, an adult male, was arrested on multiple charges. • A theft was reported in the 10 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines July 31. • Police received a phone call July 31 regarding patrons and employees at Cowboys Bar and Grill in Lexington who were reportedly not wearing masks. • Medical officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Dupre Road in Centerville Aug. 1 following report of a medical emergency involving an adult male. He was cared for on scene, and the incident was cleared. • Suspicious activity was reported
in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 1. • Drug activity was reported in the 50 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Aug. 1, but officers determined the report was unfounded. • An officer pulled over a driver for a stop sign violation in Circle Pines Aug. 1 and reported a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle. A search yielded a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver and passenger were verbally warned. • Officers responded to report of a medical emergency in the 7000 block of Brian Road in Centerville Aug. 2. • Property damage in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines was reported Aug. 2. The responding officers observed damage to a fence at the residence. No suspect information is available at this time.
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Hugo garage fire leaves home total loss BY ELIZABETH CALLEN SHOREVIEW EDITOR
HUGO — Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fire in Hugo for several hours the night of Sunday, Aug. 2. The fire started at approximately 11 p.m. Aug. 2 in the garage adjacent to the home (located in the Diamond Point East neighborhood), according to the Hugo Fire Department. “After investigating the scene, our investigators determined the cause of the fire was spontaneous combustion of rags used from staining,” said Deputy Chief Jim Compton, Jr. “The home suffered significant damage and is not habitable.” A neighbor’s home also suffered minor exterior damage. The occupants, a family of five, were home at the time of the fire and “were alerted by the working smoke detectors,” Compton said. All family members made it out alive. The father was sent to the hospital via ambulance for smoke inhalation.
Firefighters were on scene for around five hours, Compton said. The Hugo Fire Department was joined by its neighboring Forest Lake and White Bear fire departments, thanks to its automatic mutual aid agreement with both cities. “M Health Fairview medics did stand by at the scene, and (the) Washington County Sheriff’s Office helped evacuate the two neighbors’ homes,” Compton added. “We also had Centennial Fire District stand by at our fire station for coverage to the city while we fought the fire.” A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family and to date has raised $28,695. It can be found at gofundme.com/f/amon-familyhouse-fire-fund The Hugo Lions Club has also donated money to help the family in the immediate aftermath of the fire. “This is something the Hugo Lions always do for house fire victims when they become displaced (due) to a house fire,” Compton said. “A big thank you to the Lions for their support to those fire victims.”
LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An employee of a business in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road reported finding an unlocked door when they arrived at work the morning of July 28. Officers checked the interior of the building and found no problems. • An officer took a harassment and trespassing report from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 28. • A resident reported a suspicious man soliciting door to door in the 6500 block of White Oak Road July 28. Officers checked the area but were not able to locate anyone. • An officer responded to report of unsecured items falling from a vehicle and into the roadway in the 6200 block of Hodgson Road July 29. The officer made contact with the suspected offender, and the items were removed from the roadway. • A delayed theft report was taken from a resident in the 7600 block of Appaloosa Lane July 29. The resident stated that he only wanted the incident recorded. • A loose dog was found in the 7400 block of Main Street July 29 and brought to a nearby animal shelter. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive July 29 after witnessing the driver fail to stop at a red light, then cross two traffic lanes and strike a concrete median curb. The driver, an adult male, was arrested for driving under a controlled substance and charged with third-degree DWI. • A smoking stove inside a home in the 500 block of Wood Duck Trail was reported July 29. An officer and the fire division responded to the call. After checking the area, the fire division determined that no fire hazard remained. • Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Woodridge Court July 29. The investigation is ongoing. • A caller in the 1500 block of Stoneybrook Drive reported a possible missing person July 29. The person was located a short time later, and no further assistance was needed. • Officers were dispatched to the 7100 block of Lakeview Drive following a report of a suspicious vehicle July 29. They checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle. • Officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of Danube Street in response to a residential burglar alarm. After investigating, officers determined there was no problem. • A property damage report involving two vehicles was taken in the 500 block of Lois Lane July 30. • Officers received a traffic complaint involving a local business July 30 and advised the business to instruct its employees to exercise more caution while driving. • An officer provided guidance to a member of the public who had concerns over witness statements made in a police report July 30. • Officers were dispatched on a report of a disorderly male at a business in the 7400 block of Village Drive July 30. Officers mediated the situation and the male left without incident. • Officers were dispatched to a 911 hang-up in the 2000 block of Ash Street July 30. Officers investigated and determined there were no apparent problems. • Officers responded to a radio call of a suspicious vehicle in the 2000 block of Tart Lake Road July 30. Officers checked the area and the vehicle was not located. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Birch Street July 31 because the vehicle license information showed the registered owner was linked to an arrest warrant. The adult male driver was arrested and booked at jail for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Aug. 1 because the vehicle had been entered stolen by another agency. The adult female driver was arrested and booked at jail for receiving stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic needle and no Minnesota driver’s license. • An officer received a call of found stolen property in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue Aug. 1. The property was connected to a theft in another city and the items were returned to the owner. • A homeowner reported receiving a new debit card in the mail Aug. 2 that they had not applied for. The card was applied for out of state and is likely connected with an attempt at unemployment fraud. This incident is being investigated.
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YOUTH JOBS: Tough summer job market for teens Teen summer employment rates
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2005 36.7%
2006 36.9%
2007 34.3%
2008 32.4%
2009 29.5%
2010 25.6%
2011 25.6%
2012 26.4%
2013 26.7%
2014 27.2%
2015 28.1%
2016 29.7%
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2018 30.6%
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Because dropping off papers in outdoor mailboxes does not involve much face-to-face interaction, Whitebird is not required to wear a mask while on the job. However, she said that she has been choosing to wear one anyway as an extra precaution. “I feel a little bit better about it, especially because I sometimes pass people out running or walking their dogs,” she explained. “It just makes me feel like I’m being safer, and I’m trying to be as safe as possible.” Because her current job with Press Publications is only for a few hours one day a week, Whitebird is currently searching for a second job to supplement her income, though she has not yet had much luck. Finding an opening amid the pandemic is hard enough, never mind the typical trouble of securing an interview. “Most places I’ve ever gone to asking, they’re always like, ‘Oh, yeah, sure. We’re hiring,’ and then they’ll give me a slip or a website or something, and I’ll go and fill it out,” she said. “But then with most of them, I don’t ever get called back. I usually have to call them myself. But most of them still don’t end up taking me, eventually.”
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employment has been on a slow but steady incline, from 27.2% in 2014 to 30.8% in 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This summer, that figure was projected to hit nearly 33%, the highest level since before the Great Recession. But then COVID-19 struck, and many places that traditionally hire teenagers for the summer— like pools, movie theaters, clothing retailers and camps—shut down. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown have made for a tough summer job market for teens. Only about 23% of those ages 16-19 are spending the summer working, a historic low. That national trend rings true in local teens’ experiences, too. Seventeen-year-old Gina Whitebird, of White Bear Lake, said that she is among the only one of her friends currently employed. One day each week, Whitebird delivers newspapers for Press Publications. She applied for the job in February before COVID-19 cases were widespread throughout Minnesota, but her first day wasn’t scheduled until mid-March. “I wasn’t going to be able to deliver for a while, just because I was going to be on spring break. Then once spring break was over for me, quarantine started,” she said. “Thankfully, I found out that I was considered an essential worker, so I was able to actually start.”
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Whitebird said that she is not picky when it comes to employment. She worked at a grocery store for about a month and is not interested in working at another one, but other than that, she just wants to find a job. “I went to a gas station yesterday and applied, and I’m going to apply to Walgreen’s and a few clothing stores,” she said. “I’m kind of just looking for anything, honestly.” Whitebird added that come September, she hopes that she can return to Pine Tree Apple Orchard. “That’s a job I’ve had every single fall for the past three years. It’s made me some pretty good money, but I also especially appreciate it because I felt like I was valued there,” she said. “Every year, I kept moving up and having more responsibilities.” But as with many things throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, in the meantime, she will have to wait and see. Elizabeth Callen can be reached at 651-407-1229 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.
During stay-at-home summer, yard work rentals are brisk business BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
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All seasons Rental in Lino Lakes says business is booming during the COVID–19 pandemic.
While many businesses have been pummeled by the COVID-19 pandemic, some are in position to capitalize on situations caused by it. Case in point: Shops that provide equipment to people suddenly paying lots of attention to their lawns. Just ask All Seasons Rental, open seven days a week in Lino Lakes. “People stuck at home are doing a lot more yardwork this summer,” explained chief operating officer Bjorn Carlson, whose parents, Scott and Shelly, have owned the business for 24 years. Projects that homeowners have been thinking about, but putting off for years, are getting done. “Now they have
time at home to do them,” he said. Stump grinders are an especially hot item. “They’re number one, most popular,” Carlson said. Also sought after, he said, are wood chippers, small lawn and garden equipment, and walk-behind Bobcats, used for spaces too small to accommodate the full-sized machine. When the pandemic took hold, Carlson said, the fi rm was “pretty worried.” Normally, he said, outdoor parties are a lucrative source of business, but nobody is renting tables and chairs in this summer of social distancing. “We’re not doing anything with partying events now,” he said. They expected as much. But they were pleasantly surprised by the upsurge in lawn projects. “We’re having a pretty good summer,” he acknowledged.
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SWEET INFUSION: ‘You name it—I’ll bet she could create it’
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least a short period of time,” she explained. The kit can include ingredients for cupcakes, cookies or cake pops, along with all the items you need to decorate them. Every week, the theme of the kit changes. Most of Sweet Infusion Bakery’s customers are from Blaine, Lino Lakes, Centerville, Hugo and Forest Lake, but she also has quite a few customers in the Cottage Grove area. Brenna Skeie, of Centerville, found out about the business after her sister-in-law ordered a cake for her son’s third birthday last year. She has since ordered two custom cakes, custom cupcakes and several of the baking kits. “I cannot say enough wonderful things about her cakes. I don’t feel like you can get this type of customization anywhere. I’ve given her a few things to work off of, and she nails it every time and far exceeds my expectations,” Skeie said. “Not only does she make incredibly tasty cakes, but her talent is one of a kind. I love supporting local businesses, and it’s so exciting to see her success.” Hugo resident Chelsea Richardson only recently discovered Sweet Infusion Bakery but says she already knows she will be a “lifetime customer.” She has ordered a soccer ball cake and already has orders for a personalized sheet cake, dinosaur cake and royal icing cookies. “I go crazy when it comes to cake. I have been looking for a local bakery to be able to purchase birthday cakes or special occasion cakes from for
forever,” Richardson explained. “I had almost given up, until I came across the Sweet Infusion Bakery page on Facebook. I scrolled around for a bit and I was completely amazed when I saw the amazing cakes she can create. Anything from treehouses, to cars, to her famous toilet paper quarantine cake. You name it — I’ll bet she could create it.” Richardson added that she was impressed by the variety of frosting and cake fl avors. Schmidt says next year she plans to either open a storefront or fi nd a commercial kitchen space. For more information about Sweet Infusion Bakery, fi nd the business on Facebook.
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we have fans? Who do we play?” Bear girls soccer co-coach John Dierkhising said he was confident a month ago, but was less so as the weeks went by. “I did think soccer would be played at some point, vs. being canceled, because of being outdoors, but thought it would be even more limited if played in the fall.” His players, though, never seemed worried. “When we discussed things today (Aug. 5) they seemed happy, mainly the fact that all four levels would be playing this year. We have a large group of freshmen coming into the program, so I think there was some concern that teams were going to be limited to varsity and JV this fall.” Jende said the Bear coaches have “been diligent to remind the team of the importance of their decisions and how they will impact the entire team’s ability to compete this fall.” The message to the team has been “mask up, physical distance, sanitize, stay safe and we have a chance.” Brian Peloquin, Bears activities director, said he “wasn’t surprised” by the MSHSL decisions. “I would have liked to have seen them switch all fall and spring sports, but the decisions made are still helpful,” he said. “We are already in the planning stages for the remaining six sports.” The Suburban East Conference Activities Director’s, he said, passed a motion to keep all fall schedules within the conference.
Football, volleyball moved to fall; Bears, Zephyrs react BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
When the long-awaited verdict on high school sports arrived on Aug. 5, football and volleyball players learned they’ll be playing in the spring, not the fall. Regarded as the two most risky fall sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, their seasons were moved to midMarch though mid-May, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced. The plan is for football and volleyball to be wedged between the winter and spring seasons, the latter of which will start late and last through June. “I had heard every rumor under the sun, so I just had an open mind,” said Ryan Bartlett, White Bear Lake football coach. He said they’ll probably be practicing once they find out the parameters. As for moving it to spring, he said, “I’m just glad we are playing football.” Mahtomedi football coach Dave Muetzel also had no idea what would happen. “One day I was thinking that we would play for sure, and the next day I believed there wasn’t a chance we would play,” he said. For his players, Muetzel assessed, “It is still raw with them, so their first reaction is they are upset, sad and frustrated. Some were able to look ahead and at least be happy that the season was not canceled.” White Bear Lake volleyball coach Mike Alexander had been “confident” that they’d play in the fall. “I knew that the season would look different, with no fans, and what I assumed would be only local team matches and no tournaments. I was quite surprised when we were moved to the spring.” Aaron Forsythe, Mahtomedi activities director, reflected, “I know our studentathletes who had their volleyball and football seasons moved to spring are disappointed they can’t compete this fall, but I’m relieved they have something to look forward to.” Seasons in all sports will be reduced by 30%. For football, that means a sixgame regular season, rather than eight. In volleyball, it means 14 playing dates and no invitational tournaments. All these plans are subject to change, of course, including whether there will be state tournaments, depending on the pandemic developments.
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Mahtomedi football players were briefed by assistant coach Ken Stevens during a summer workout.
While this was a blow for football and volleyball athletes, some are making peace with it. “It’s tough, because I lost my spring season, too, lacrosse,” said Branden Berwald. Still, the Bears’ returning senior quarterback had a positive spin on it, after some reflection. “If we played in the fall, we might not have been able to finish the season or have playoffs. In the spring, we’ll have a better chance to play all our games and maybe go to state. We’ll probably have fans in the stands. We’ve got seven months to get ready. And when we get to playoffs, it will be a lot warmer.” Spencer Oxton, a versatile senior who also plays hockey and baseball, will squeeze a football season between his other two sports. “Spring will be a busy time,” he said, not complaining. Oxton said he was “really fi red up for football” when August arrived, as usual, but otherwise said he was “not devastated” by the season moving to spring. “It will be a cool story, I think, down along the road a ways, to tell my kids.” Kendra Gustafson, Bear volleyball senior, said players were surprised. “We thought that if fall got moved to spring, spring would get moved to fall.” The players are “all on the same page” after talking it over, she said, “It’s going to be different not having volleyball in the fall, since that’s what we’re used to, but we’re all just grateful that we still have a chance at a season.” Fall practices will be allowed. Alexander said he’ll give highschool age members opportunities to play volleyball. There won’t be traditional practices, because the teams will not be set until spring. The coach plans a random draw league, similar to the summer. “More than ever,” Alexander said, “I want to use sports as an emotional outlet and an escape, from the uncertainty that seems to be a constant currently in our players’ lives, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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Sighs of relief were heard Tuesday, Aug. 5, as six of the eight fall sports offered by White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi were told they’ll be able to play in the fall. After months of speculation, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced that boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, girls swimming, and girls tennis get the go-ahead, albeit with shortened seasons and some restrictions. “Our soccer, cross country, swim and dive, and tennis seasons will look a lot different this fall,” said Aaron Forsythe, Mahtomedi activities director. “We will only be competing within our Metro East Conference, with a 30% reduction in contests. Player pods and safety precautions were instituted this summer and will continue this school year.” Earlier, the MSHSL, advised by Minnesota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control, had ranked football as the highestrisk sport, soccer and volleyball as medium risks, and tennis, cross country and swimming as lowest risk.
Volleyball missed the fall cut because indoor sports are more risky than outdoors. Football and volleyball were moved to spring. While cross country, tennis and swimming seemed safe bets for fall, soccer teams were on the bubble, and their coaches were relieved at the news. “We are cautiously optimistic and excited about the potential for a fall soccer season,” White Bear Lake boys coach Karl Jende said. “With the boys having their club season canceled due to the COVID pandemic, they have been hungry to be out on the field playing.” Jende is aware that “things can change at any moment” and that even if the season proceeds it will look very different, including a shorter schedule and probably no fans in the stands. Mahtomedi girls soccer coach David Wald, whose team has won two straight state championships, echoed: “I am guardedly optimistic about the season, knowing that the season could be shut down at any moment if there is an uptick in Minnesota of people with COVID.” Many questions, he said, persist: “Do we have a postseason? Do
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Amid recent unrest throughout the Twin Cities comes a spark of hope in the form of tiny homes for those in need in Forest Lake. Settled, a local homeless advocacy group, is asking for used building materials. The nonprofit is led by cofounders Gabrielle Clowdus and Anne Franz, as well as a team of social workers, social scientists, business strategists, product developers, counselors, pastors, homemakers and homebuilders. The group has spent the last year moving forward with plans to build tiny house communities referred to as “Sacred Settlements” on church properties to help provide homes for those in need. The group is requesting that extra plywood and other materials left over from the protests in and around the Twin Cities be donated instead of burned or discarded, to both reuse the materials and help the group create these communities. “We think it’s a great message for the Twin Cities to use something that was meant to prevent against destruction and use it to build just a hopeful future,” Clowdus said. The nonprofit developed a tiny home model, which offers residents their own private spaces within a community. Residents have their own homes but share kitchen and dining spaces, bathrooms, laundry, gardens, workshops and gathering areas. The land is managed by a religious organization to maintain standards for safety and welfare. Community advocates and specially trained volunteer neighbors known as “missionals” live alongside the formerly unhoused to ensure a thriving settlement. In January, Settled announced its first partnership with Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake. “We knew it would take a courageous church to do it. It’s innovative and it’s new,” Clowdus said. Clowdus is a Ph.D. candidate in housing and a research fellow at the University of Minnesota Center for Design. From her work, she has learned that there are three main barriers to affordable housing: the philosophical assumption on why people are homeless, the “not-in-my-backyard” mentality and
socially imposed standards on how we build homes. “Oftentimes, someone that’s experiencing homelessness is on a very long waitlist for a housing unit. Let’s say that they get into a unit. Now they’re living next to neighbors who they didn’t ask to live next to and don’t relate to. Oftentimes, they leave that housing unit and end up back on the streets because there’s community there,” Clowdus said. This model creates a community-first approach, which helps to integrate people into the community and keep them involved. She noted that this model has been successful elsewhere in the country, including in Austin, Texas. “What they lack is a supportive network—family and community. They need a supportive network where they feel connected. That’s why we’ve partnered with faith communities. There’s a built-in social network,” Clowdus said. The model also helps to address the “not-in-mybackyard” mentality and the socially imposed standards on how we build homes by creating nice and innovative communities. “Most often, the poor often get the scraps, and we want to change that standard. We still want to build something of high quality and to be proud of,” Clowdus said. According to Clowdus, a sacred settlement in Forest Lake means 18 beautiful, well-made tiny homes in the church community. “Our greatest hope is that this is something exciting, that Forest Lake realizes that innovation is knocking on their door,” Clowdus said. The community can help not just by donating supplies but also their own talents and more. “This is a community project. It is going to need the hands and feet and minds of community members. Community members can volunteer their skills and talents. There’s opportunity for community groups to sponsor a home,” Clowdus said. Each single-person home costs about $25,000, which Settled says makes for a doable goal for a group or business to fundraise. “Our big goal is to live and really explore what does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself,” Clowdus said.
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Settled’s approach to ending homelessness includes connecting residents with sustainable housing, purposeful work and a supportive community in their sacred settlement. The Settled model solution relies on faith-based organizations for multiple resources: the zoning-exempt sites for the tiny houses, and the fellowship of church members willing to mentor and support the formerly homeless in forming a community. By partnering with faith communities to develop and manage settlements on religious land, Settled creates communities that enrich the lives of those who live there, provides dignified work opportunities and equips volunteers to help people coming out of homelessness meet their personal goals. For more information, or to volunteer or donate, visit besettled.org or call 512-788-0344 to arrange pickup or drop-off. Any plywood or building materials donated must be in good condition.
Walking tours share stories of Stillwater Among the re-emergence of the hustle and bustle on the streets of downtown Stillwater, you will find a new group of curious walkers led by a guide telling the rich history of the community. Rivertown Tours started providing this new service in July. The inspiration behind it comes from owners Sara Regan Letourneau, Christie Wanderer and Angela Fletcher, who thought of the idea last summer on one of their many walks together up the Stillwater Stairs. “We have been walking together for the past few years and upped our game last summer as we were training for the Break the Bank at the (University of Minnesota),” Letourneau said. “It was on a training walk that Angela said she would love to work for a walking tour company since our town is so full of history and stories.” That led to ongoing discussions and plans for the group to meet regularly at the Daily Grind Espresso Café to go over business development. The tours are still a work in progress. So far, Rivertown Tours has six guides with two different tours — a Main Street tour and a South Hill tour. There is also an Instagram tour available. More tours are in the works to appeal to different people and groups. “We plan on having a Lumberjack Tour that will end with guests throwing axes at the Lumberjack,” Letourneau said. “We have a whole list of tours we’re really excited about.” On a test run in June, Letourneau guided a small tour along Main Street and the pathways near the river. Guests were treated to tidbits of history about the city’s logging days, hotels, the original state prison, the dairy milk bottling company, shoe company, the Lift Bridge, depot, opera house and many other historical buildings. She also talked about a few of the early citizens who were part of Stillwater’s
early history such as Isaac Staples, John McKusick and Joseph Wolf, to name a few. “We have spent many hours in the St. Croix Room at the Stillwater Public Library going through books and journals and old papers to get the basics down,” she said. “It has been a wonderful experience of seeing the history of our town come to life and how history relates to our present day. “Sue DelCastillo, membership manager for the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, said, "The Rivertown Tours are a great addition to the already vast array of fun activities to do while you are in Stillwater, and the interactive history lesson of the area is so informative (that) even native Stillwaterians will learn something new." Because the tours are open to both visitors and local residents, Letourneau says the history told on the tours will evolve. Guides welcome guests with historical knowledge to chime in during the tour. “We have used mostly written history to develop the tours but know that the stories are what makes our tours interesting,” Letourneau said. “The true fabric of the community is wrapped up in memories of locals … Dates and history points are great for context, but when we talk about the people and personalities, this is what guests gravitate towards.” During the pandemic, tours will be limited to nine guests and one guide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Minnesota guidelines for outdoor activities will be followed, and social distancing and face masks encouraged. The business plan will also include group tours for businesses and organizations after it is deemed safe to do so. To sign up for a tour, visit rivertowntours.com. Special accommodations can be made for handicapped accessibility.
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Music in the Park 6:30 to 8 p.m. - featuring Dirty Shorts Brass Band Aug. 19: EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25: Music in the Park 6:30 to 8 p.m. - featuring Cindy Jo with Dirt Road Dixie Aug. 26: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 5 p.m. Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).
HUGO CITY CALENDAR Aug. 13: Aug. 17: Aug. 18: Aug. 19:
Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. City Council meeting at 7 p.m. EDA meeting at 5:30 p.m. Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.
LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Aug. 24: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m. Aug. 26: Environmental Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
CITY OF HUGO HUGO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hugo City Council has scheduled their Midyear Budget Review Workshop for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 4 p.m. This workshop will be held virtually. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on August 13, 2020.
CITY OF HUGO HUGO CITY COUNCIL CHANGE IN MEETING DATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HUGO CITY COUNCIL has rescheduled their regular Council meeting on Monday, September 7th to Tuesday, September 8, 2020, due to the Labor Day Holiday. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on August 13, 2020.
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Council considers CARES funding budget BY BROOKE WOHLRABE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
HUGO — A topic that has repeatedly come up at previous City Coucnil meetings, was discussed once again at the Aug. 3 meeting. That is how the city should spend the the $1,148,713 it received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse explained that the city has received the coronavirus relief funds to offset the financial impact of the outbreak. CARES funding allows local governments to make necessary expenditures due to the COVID health emergency. The city has until Nov. 15 to spend the funds on eligible expenses. Wobse said that Gov. Tim Walz has distributed $841 million out of federal funds that the state allocated to counties, cities and townships. Wobse said the finance department has put together a budget, which includes spending the money on personal protective equipment, sanitizing supplies, technology upgrades (to allow some staff to work from home), audio video capabilities, HVAC updates, reimbursement of costs for employees pulled away from their regular duties and public safety expenses. She said small businesses are getting support from other branches of government, including Washington County. “St. John’s Hospital has submitted a funding request in which it is seeking $32,000 of the city’s ‘coronavirus relief funds in order
to cover non-reimbursable costs that it has incurred for actions they have taken in response to COVID-19 that were critical in its ability to serve the community during the pandemic,” Wobse said. The council discussed if it would like to see funds budgeted for donations to local hospitals and/or small businesses. Council Member Chuck Haas said, “I think it would be a huge mistake to only use this COVID relief to fund city expenses that were already covered by our property tax levy, and not leave any monies available for our businesses in town.” Haas said the council needs to recognize the difficulties small businesses have faced and continue to endure and use some money to help them. Council Member Mike Miron asked if businesses can participate in grant programs that exist and how the process works in terms of quantifying their expenses. Mayor Tom Weidt explained that businesses must make sure that they have their COVID- related expenses documented. If those expenses were not already paid for with federal dollars, then then businesses may be eligible to received funding from the county. Weidt said the city can implement its own funding, but city staff need to make sure the expenses haven’t already been covered elsewhere. Miron then asked how much city staff has been working with businesses to help them during this time. Weidt said that not many businesses have reached out to the
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its July 27 meeting: • Heard from several residents during open mike regarding speeding concerns on and around Lois Lane. See the full story on page 3. • Held a work session prior to the regular meeting to discuss a couple of items. The first topic was whether to release the $20,000 letter of credit for St. Clair Estates. In October 2019, the city drew down the letter of credit for $71,000 to cover costs incurred to complete unfinished work. Four contractors were subsequently hired, and the outstanding items have now all been completed. The council also discussed retaining the services of MnSpect for 8-16 hours per week for the next 12-plus weeks to continue to move closer to the city’s customer service target of providing inspections within 48 hours of the request. • Approved additional election judges for the Aug. 11 primary. • Approved the sale of 0.069 acres (3,000 square feet) of wetland credit from bank No. 1122 (Otter Lake) for a purchase price of $6,003 (plus transaction fees). Bank No. 1122 is located east of I-35E and south of County Road 14. City staff received the request from Larry Head. The acquisition is intended to mitigate potential wetland impacts related to a pending single-family home construction in another city. The council also approved the sale of 0.117 acres (5,088 square feet) of wetland credit from bank No. 1122 and 1601 (Wollan) for a purchase price of $10,176 (plus transaction fees). Bank No. 1601 is located west of Lake Drive and north of Main Street. City staff received the request to purchase wetland credits from Wetland Credit Agency Inc. The sale is dependent on the closing of two pending sales and may be split between the two wetland banks. • Authorized the donation of 12 bicycles to Bikes for Kids, a nonprofit based out of Ham Lake. The council also authorized the donation of its used K-9 squad organizer to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. The organizer, which is valued at $200, was designed for the old K-9 squad and does not fit in the new one. • Approved the final payment for $5,570 to Forest Lake Contracting Inc. for the LaMotte area street and utility project. City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that the project, estimated at just over $1.11 million, came in $67,580 under budget. • Approved a conditional use permit (CUP) amendment for All Seasons Rental, located at 7932 Lake Drive. Business owners Scott and Shelly Carlson requested an amendment to the CUP to allow for outdoor storage of rental equipment. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the applicants recently requested closeout of the project and city staff noted
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Anoka County Commissioner Jeff Reinert (left) and Lino Lakes Mayor Rob Rafferty recognize Centennial High School junior Aiden Sherer at the council’s July 27 meeting for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and completing his project at Memorial Park in Lexington last year.
there was outdoor storage of equipment and other items that were not compliant with the approved CUP. Larsen said the Carlsons misunderstood the outdoor services, sales and equipment rental requirements and need the ability to store rental equipment in the rear yard. The amendment will allow for outdoor storage of items relating to outside services, sales and equipment rental. The amendment also includes the provision that the applicant will be required to install screening (trees) in front of storage areas and that city staff will inspect the outdoor areas on a yearly basis to make sure they are compliant with the CUP. • Held the second reading of an ordinance vacating an easement along the former alignment of Elmcrest Avenue. Laborer’s Training Center (LTC), located at 2350 Main St., is proposing to construct a 37,284-square-foot training facility to the east of its existing facility. LTC requested a portion of the existing Elmcrest Avenue street easement on the east side of the property be vacated to accommodate improvements to the site entrance proposed on the LTC lot. The ordinance was approved. • Approved change order No. 1 for $5,560 for the Water Tower No. 3 project. The change order is to add a flow meter on the altitude valve. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) required the flow meter after the project was bid to confirm proof of flow into the water tower whenever the chlorine feed system at the base of the tower is operating. The total project cost will now be a little more than $4.07 million. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
city directly, but that they have been finding resources and have been mostly successful in getting those. If the city were to create its own fudning program, he suggested it be vetted by the EDA. “If it turns out the program’s dollar amount was small enough or not advantageous, or the city didn’t receive enough applications to use that funding, I think the finance department is comfortable with the budget they created and it can be adjusted to accommodate extra revenue left over for small business grants,” Weidt said. Weidt suggested the council table the idea for a month and bring it to the EDA to get a better grasp on what needs aren’t being filled. The council agreed to table the item. The council also heard an update on the COVID city response from City Administrator Bryan Bear. “We’ve been doing this since March and we continue to be in a state of emergency. We feel we should provide updates as long as the emergency is in place,” Bear said. Bear spoke briefly about two new executive orders, the mask mandate and safe learning plan for schools. Bear said the city has finally got its online permit system up and running. It’s now possible to make payments and submit plans online. “This is something we’ve been working on for a long, long time. It’s been possible over the course of the last few weeks to get your building permits online. This is a new development and we’re proud of this program,” Bear said. The program has already been used by several residents and has gotten great reviews from those who have used it. In other action, the council: • Approved the comprehensive stormwater management plan, which is a new document for the city that relates back to stormwater re-use discussions that have taken place the last couple of years. • Kendra Fallon, a water resources engineer, presented the plan to the council. Fallon said the document has been in the works for a while. The plan tracks volume reduction credits, which are generated from regional re-use systems used for irrigation throughout the city. Fallon said the intent is for credits to be used by the city or purchased by a private developer. • Council member Miron said, “I think it’s a good, creative approach to what we’ve been trying to implement. While water conservation is the main focus we’re trying to do, I think this is a great way to add some value and added benefit to the community as well.” • Fallon shared that 100 credits have already generated $18,000 per credit. • City Engineer Mark Erichson said, “We fully intend to utilize some of these credits on our own and Kendra did highlight the fact that we can sell these credits to developments that might find themselves in a situation that they can’t meet those requirements on site. Our linear type road projects are very challenging to meet and we can reduce the cost of our own projects by utilizing these credits as well.” • Rescheduled the Sept. 7 council meeting to the next day (Sept. 8) due to Labor Day.
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Downsizing Sale 8a-4p, Aug. 13 & 14 642 Hiawatha, VadHts
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BAND SAW 14” B&D Gd cond on stand $350. 651-493-0838
Thurs. Fri. Sat. - Aug 13, 14 & 15 - 8-4p 724 Stockdale Road Vadnais Hts, Toys, Comics & lots of stuff
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Special Events & Entertainment All you need for planning..... For more information or to place an ad, call 651-407-1221 or e-mail: classified@presspubs.com
Home Improvement A HANDYMAN Lrg & sm jobs 612-751-8336
By Pamela Brown Starting from $80
Brookdale North Oaks is Hiring Full time and Part time Certified Nursing Assistants, Med Techs, and Caregivers All positions provide direct care to residents. The following shifts available are AM: 6am-2pm, PM: 2pm-10pm, and NOC: 10pm-6am. Please submit all resumes to bquistad@brookdale.com, or stop in to fill out an application at 300 Village Center Drive, North Oaks MN 55127
If you enjoy working in a fast paced, customer focused environment, then we want you to come work for us! Domino’s is hiring for driver’s, pizza makers and shift runners at the following locations: White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Lindstrom, Hugo and Shoreview.
$10-$17/hr No experience necessary, room for advancement, part time and full time available. Stop by the store or call Becky at 612-816-3159 to set up an interview.
Carpenters with Framing & Exterior Finish Skills Direct Hire/Permanent FT Husnik Homes is a highend custom builder/remodeler in White Bear Lake. The right applicant needs to be well rounded; detailed oriented; have a good attitude; and be able to work well with staff, subcontractors and clients. Must also be comfortable setting up and being on scaffolding. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and not need too much direction. You must be dependable, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be able to show up every day, on time. Also need to have your own basic tools. Resume must include a detailed work history, pay history, job duties/responsibilities. You need to be able to provide references upon request. Would like someone who has a minimum of 3 years experience of actual carpentry experience.
K ellerman’s EVENT CENTER UniqueeVintageeMagical 2222 4th St. • White Bear Lake
We are a smaller company with 5-6 employees and have been in business for 30+ years with an excellent reputation and are looking to add to our carpentry crew. Most work is in the east metro. Pay and benefits will be dependent on skill set and qualifications. Please make sure your resume is submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF and that your e-mail includes your name, phone number and e-mail address on it. If you are not interested in this position and don’t have the skill set requested, please don’t respond. We are looking for serious candidates who want this job! We have plenty of work and no time to waste!
612-701-0169
www.KellermansEventCenter.com Phone calls accepted Mon-Fri from 8:00 - 2:00 only. 651-426-7462 • WWW.HUSNIKHOMES.COM
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HIRING NOW! Beautiful Event Center Overlooking Downtown White Bear Lake Wedding Ceremony & Reception Birthday ParÌ iÃÊUÊ,i i>ÀÃ> Ê iÀÃÊ Corporate Meetings etc. 2171 4th Street White Bear Lake, MN Contact Katie: 651-231-3210 www.manitougrill.com
Seeking skilled and entry level woodworkers in River Falls, WI. • • •
PET SERVICE DIRECTORY MAKE EVERY DAY Original portraits of your pets
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Cabinet Makers Custom Builders Machinist & Finishers
Full-time, permanent positions with benefits. Pay DOE, relocation packages may be offered for the right candidates. Interested? Send your resume to: HR@usa-millwork.com or visit www. usa-millwork.com.
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Jobs That Fit Your Lifestyle! Part-time • Flexible Hours • Fun People Shoreview Pool & Recreation Programs Now Hiring!
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Child care ($10.50-12/hr) Fitness instructors ($16-23/hr)
Professional Grooming At An Affordable Price In A Clean Safe Environment. We only use all natural products.
Guest service/memberships ($12.25-13.75/hr) Gym supervisor ($11.25-12.25/hr) Gymnastics/tumbling instructors ($11-12/hr) Ice skating instructors ($12-13.50/hr) Lifeguards ($12.50-14/hr) Manager on duty ($16.25-18/hr)
Call us to set up a grooming appointment for your pup 651-464-2010
Personal trainers ($19-23/hr) Pool coordinator ($15-17/hr) Preschool assistant ($12-14/hr)
Hours By Appt and limited walk-ins available Mon-Fri 8:30 - 5 | Sat 9-4 | Sun Closed 1107 Hwy 97 Forest Lake Located in the BP Strip Center
Service desk ($11.25-12.25/hr) Special events staff ($10.50-12/hr) Sports instructors ($12-14.50/hr) Swimming instructors - private lessons ($27-28/hr)
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Let us give your pets the love & attention they deserve while you’re away!
Swimming instructors - we will train ($14-17/hr) Water slide attendant ($10.75-11.25/hr) Wave cafe ($10.75-11.75/hr) Youth flag football officials ($15-25 per game) Youth Soccer Officials ($15-25 per game) To apply and for a complete list of job descriptions, please visit our website at shoreviewmn.gov/jobs
Hurry!!! These positions are open until filled! The City of Shore vie w is an Equ al Opp ortu nity Employe r. We are com mitted to buildin g a culturally diverse workfo rce and encourag e all qualifie d candid ate s to apply.
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Social Worker
Provide assessment and case management to children and families in the identified target groups and other services as required. Provide afterhours response for child protection. A Master's or Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited college/university with a supervised field placement providing case management services to individuals and families, particularly targeting child welfare and/or IV-E eligible families. $22.29 to $34.18 DOQ. Apply online at Minnesota Merit System by August 17, 2020. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ mnmeritsystem
Behavioral Health Social Worker/Case Manager
Minnesota
Mental Health Specialist Direct Support Staff Full-Time/Part-time • Flexible Schedules Come be part of a team that can make a difference in someone's life! Use your leadership abilities while helping others achieve their goals. As part of our team you will work in a residential setting providing support to 1-4 individuals with a wide variety of physical and mental disabilities. Requirements: • High School Diploma • Valid Driving License & current auto insurance • Clearance of a MN DHS background study Dungarvin Offers: • Competitive pay • Benefits at 30hrs/wk • Career Advancement • PTO Please send resume to
Full Time Provide case management, care coordination, and employment supports for individuals; Utilize competencies in mental health, child welfare, addiction, vocational readiness and rehabilitation, and disability services. A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college/university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology with a supervised field placement providing case management services to individuals and families or 1-3 years of experience in a human services setting. $22.29 to $34.18 DOQ. Apply online at Minnesota Merit System by August 19, 2020. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ mnmeritsystem
ARE YOU LOOKING For something fun to do a few hours a week? Join the Culver’s team. Flexible Shifts Available.
BOTH FULL & PART TIME All Personal Protection Procedures Followed No computers, no heavy lifting. We just need fun, smiley neighbors. Join in the fun! Call or visit us in person 10-10:30am, or 1:30-3pm Monday-Friday 4485 Centerville Road Vadnais Heights, MN 651-762-9600 www.culvers.com
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Fun Fall Jobs Great Seasonal Jobs Full-Time & Part-Time There are many positions available for our apple season! No experience necessary.
Family-Owned & Operated Business in the North Metro Area
Positions available:
Bakery Production Retail Sales
JOIN OUR TEAM! GROUND CREW PERSONNEL NEEDED!
It's a great job opportunity for all ages. Day, Evening and Weekend Hours available. Apply in person.
Thurs, Aug. 20, 1 – 5pm Fri. Aug. 21, 9 am – 1pm
Full-Time & Year-Round. Pay is dependant on experience.
Pine Tree Apple Orchard North of White Bear Lake East Hwy 96 on Apple Orchard Road
Experience is preferred, but we will train the right individual! CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
651-426-8660
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Surfside Seaplane Base: 50 years of thanks BY KATIE LEIBEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Surfside Seaplane Base in Lino Lakes is celebrating its 50th birthday. The seaplane business, known for its maintenance, classes and air rides, has been an attraction in the Lino Lakes community for decades. “We keep anywhere between 35 and 45 airplanes here year ‘round. We have a shop here that does the maintenance. We also do flight training,” said Bruce Hanson, owner of Surfside Seaplane Base. Surfside first opened in the ‘40s, but changed ownership years later. “Back in 1969 and 1970, four of us worked for a trucking company and three of us were pilots. This place was up for sale, so we decided to buy it,” Hanson said. Over the years different people came and left, but Bruce always stayed. Just last December he received a plaque from the mayor of Lino Lakes, then Jeff Reinert, for staying in business for so long. Years before that he received an award for 41 years of dedicated service to seaplanes from the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association. Hanson believes his customers are one of the best features of his busi-
ness, and they may very well be the reason he has been able to stick around in Lino Lakes for so long. “Of all the people that have passed through here in the past 50 years, there hasn’t been a rotten egg in the bunch,” Hanson said. Surfside is the second-largest seaplane base in the U.S. Recently, however, things have been a bit turbulent for Hanson. “I came down with what is called multiple myeloma about a month ago,” Hanson said. According to cancer. org, multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells. Plasma cells are normally located in bone marrow and make up an important part of the immune system. Hanson was worried as to how he would take care of the business, but his friends, family and some customers came together to help him finish a big project around the seaplane base. “Between 60 and 70 people showed up here to make sure this place stays open,” Hanson said. Some even brought their own equipment to help take down trees and other brush that needed to be cleared. “A million thanks for all of the help on the runway improvement project,” he said. “They
Bruce Hanson was inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005.
Bruce with the 1953 Cessna 180 seaplane he has flown to remote fishing lakes in Canada.
helped me out quite a bit.” A business that can attract that kind of love from its customers is fairly unique. So, too, are the wood ducks in and around the property that provide a bit of entertainment for humans, whether they are airborne or simply stopping by to pick up a plane. “We have approximately 25-30 wood duck houses in the area. Every year we raise a bunch of wood ducks, and we have cameras in some of the houses,” Hanson said. If customers come in at the right time, they’re even able to see the ducks in their houses or scampering around the property. The business provides some additional family-friendly entertainment.
“We have people come in all the time and bring their kids. They drive around to see the planes. That’s one of the attractions,” Hanson said. Hanson was hoping to properly celebrate Surfside’s 50-year anniversary this August. “We had plans to have quite a celebration. We have our annual seaplane picnic the second Sunday in August; unfortunately, with the virus going around we don’t think we can have it this year. We were going to celebrate then, too,” he said. Hanson and his business are taking things as they come. Those who have an interest can get their planes serviced or come out to learn how to land a plane on the water or take an airplane ride.
PHOTOS BY PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Surfside Seaplane Base owner Bruce Hanson patrols the grounds of the airport he has been operating in Lino Lakes for 50 years. It is the second-largest seaplane base in the country.
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ontinue to maintain the garden with a regular watering, weeding, and harvesting (or removing faded flowers in the flower garden.) This will keep gardens productive through early autumn or later. Dispose of any overripe produce, which can attract wasps and picnic beetles to the garden. Consider donating extra garden produce to local food shelves. For additional information, check out the University of Minnesota Extension Yard and Garden News article “August To-Do List for Vegetable Gardening”.
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id-August is the best time to seed new lawn, patch bare spots, and install sod. There isn’t much competition with weed seed in the fall and longer, cooler nights make it easier for grass to become established. For best results, do it before September 20. Remember to apply a starter fertilizer before the seed/sod. See the folks at the mill for information about soil sampling now so that you know the proper amount of fertilizer to add when preparing the area. If your area to seed is large, ask about renting our Hydroseeder to make a big job easier. Core aerate mid-August to lessen soil compaction and allow better penetration of moisture to the root zone. Excess thatch should be reduced also as more oxygen is available to organisms that breakdown the thatch, including earthworms.
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1-2. A close up view of one of the many sunflowers blooming along Birch Street at All Good Organics in Lino Lakes. —LeAnn Michael, submitted 3. This Ford F2 has recently been spotted selling locally grown sweet corn in the St. Genevieve Church–St. John’s site
parking lot off of Highway 61 in Hugo. —Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 4. Lino Lakes resident Theo Carlson captured this photo of a sandhill crane near Rice Lake Elementary in Lino Lakes around 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. — Theo Carlson, submitted
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