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arissa Blahnik “I was incredibly has lived in White lucky in that I didn’t Bear Lake for the lose anyone directly on past 13 years, but that terrible day. Sept. grew up in New Jersey. On 11, 2001, stands out in Sept. 11, 2001, at the age of my mind as a turning 22, Blahnik was living in point, both individually northern New Jersey and and collectively. I can commuted to Midtown, only imagine how people New York, for her job at who were more directly Court TV. impacted must feel, and She has kept two emails I hold them and their she sent in the wake of the families in my thoughts event 20 years ago that as we mark this tragic details her experience anniversary.” and reflections in the SEE 20 YEARS LATER, PAGE 13 aftermath of 9/11, and she shared them with Press accompanied by these comments: BY THE NUMBERS: “I had already completed my commute associated with the 19 militants and was sitting in an edit Islamic extremist group al suite with some colleagues Qaeda hijacked 4 planes when someone ran in and said to put on the TV. It 2 planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade wasn’t clear what was Center in New York happening yet — if I recall correctly, initially it was 1 plane hit the Pentagon just reported as one plane and outside Washington, D.C. an unfortunate accident. That quickly changed, and 1 plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania we watched together as the second plane hit and were killed during the 3,000 people then later as the towers terrorist attacks collapsed. I remember fi nally getting through to 8:45 — the time an American my mother on the phone a.m. Airlines Boeing 767 crashed to let her know I was OK. I into the north tower remember deciding to stay 9:45 — the time American Airlines at the office all day rather a.m. Flight 77 crashed into the west than wait for hours in line side of the Pentagon to take a ferry home — the bridges and tunnels were 110 stories made up the skyscrapers closed to cars, and the only minutes after the first way off the island was on a plane hit, a second Boeing 18 boat or on foot. 767 sliced into the south day I typed up Come in and see our“The vast next assortment of annual ﬂowers and plants tower my experience and shared veggies and herbs • perennial plants and it with friends and family. military personnel and 125 shrubs I’ve kept a printout all these Choose from our beautiful selection ofcivilians were killed in the years and have retyped it. Pentagon attack

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t seems like yesterday when I woke up, made some coffee and got my oldest son off to school. My younger children were not in school yet and I thought it was strange that they were still sleeping. I took advantage of my “alone time” and turned on “The Today Show.” and saw an image of the World Trade Center on fire and Katie Couric and Matt Lauer were reporting it was believed a plane had crashed into one of the towers. I got a sick feeling in my stomach and said to myself, “this doesn’t look good.” As I was watching, I clearly saw a plane hit the other tower and thought “what are the odds of that Noelle’s happening?” Then reality Notes started sinking in that this could be a possible terrorist Noelle Olson attack. I immediately tried calling my husband, who was a pilot and flying that morning. I couldn’t remember where he was flying to because he was in the middle of a four-day trip. There was no answer on his phone, so I left a message. Not long after, another plane had crashed into a Pennsylvania field. I was thinking — “What the heck is going on here? Is this a terrorist attack? Why are they flying planes into buildings? Are my kids safe? Where’s my husband? Was he one of the pilots one any of those planes?” Many things were going through my mind and honestly, I was scared. Later, I realized that was fear of the unknown and I knew things would never be the same. I called my sister who lived about three hours away in Pennsylvania (we lived in Ohio then) and we made sure our families were safe. My husband finally called me and said he was in Cleveland and was heading to his plane headed to Nashville. I asked him if he knew what was going on? He didn’t have a clue. I told him and he said he’d call me back as soon as he could. My younger kids finally woke up and I gave them breakfast. They were 1 and 3 at the time, so they didn’t understand what was going on. I put on Barney and called my mom and dad and other family members to make sure they were safe. I put the kids in the double stroller and we walked to my oldest son’s elementary school. Teachers were out directing the kids and parents were walking around with bewildered looks on their faces (I’m sure I was one of them). My husband called me and said all flights were canceled and he was coming home but they weren’t letting anyone leave airport so he was stranded there all day. When he finally got home hours later, I felt a sense of relief and security that my family was together. My heart went out to those who died that September day and to their families. People just went off to work and never came home. Heroic firefighters went into the Twin Towers and never came out. It was a sad and tragic day for our country; but somehow brought us together. For a brief moment in time, our petty differences didn’t seem to matter and we were the United States of America.

s we move into the school year, it is important to acknowledge that these are challenging times. Across the country, tensions that have boiled over in ways most of us have not experienced before, and we are not immune to these tensions in our community. Yet, these are incredibly exciting times in White Bear Lake Area Schools. Working with our students, families, staff and community members this school year, I am confident we will continue to thrive even amongst Movers & uncertainty. In fact, it is important to Shakers reflect upon some of the ways we have Dr. Wayne A. done so. As difficult as Kazmierczak the pandemic has been, our actions since spring 2020 have taken many perspectives into account while prioritizing students. Positive examples from the last 18 months include health services staff helping to keep our students and staff safe, extended day staff and paraprofessionals providing childcare options for our families, custodians and maintenance staff

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keeping buildings clean, bus drivers continuing to be that important first point of contact each day, and nutrition services team serving more than one million meals to students. We have continued our focus on academics, having robust conversations about grading, instructional practices, the use of technology and creating a more equitable educational system. We are in a better place than we were at the start of last school year, and we continue to take the steps necessary to keep students and staff safe and learning together. With building projects happening throughout the district, we are well on our way toward implementing our comprehensive plan to address significant facilities needs that our community overwhelmingly supported in the fall of 2019. Last week, we held the ground breaking ceremony for the new high school. In three short years, our unified high school will be the premier high school in the state after our unprecedented investment in school facilities. The feeling of unity and cohesiveness when the community came together in support of that referendum was an exciting time. The connections made with district residents during conversations that fall were invaluable. While audience

members didn’t always arrive ready to support the referendum, the manner in which we were all able to listen to one another and come to an understanding was remarkable. I believe we’ll get back to these days of civil discourse, and that this path will lead us to a better future. Looking forward, we are on our way to achieving our mission thanks largely to a Strategic Plan that has guided our significant progress in the last four years. We remain committed to creating equitable educational opportunities for each of our students, and are resolute in our commitment to move this school system forward regardless of the challenges we may face in doing so. The movement cannot be done with easy, technical solutions - and it cannot be done with only like-minded people. White Bear Lake Area Schools can be the model. We can be the district that figures out how to collaboratively come out of this difficult time. We owe it to our students to find a way to unify, and it is going to require all of us to believe that we can indeed become the community that brings together people with differing views for the benefit of our community's children. Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak, Superintendent White Bear Lake Area Schools.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Forever ruin the small town of Centerville The Centerville City Council has voted 2-3 to allow 27 row houses to be built on Block No. 7, but their concept is really for 39 row houses on Block No. 7, where normally eight houses would be. They will eliminate the two existing houses on Block No. 7: poof, bye bye residents! Why? If the city of Centerville can increase its population to over 5,000, it can collect $250,000 in state aid for local transportation. Does that make sense? Most people moved to Centerville for the small-town feel and to escape the congestion, traffic and crime. I have talked to the people that live around Block No. 7. They do not want 39 row houses on Block No. 7, which would basically be a trailer park with no trees, no lawn and 78 more cars. Where will the dogs that these residents own relieve themselves? Not on their lawns, because they have none. What about the children? The children will play in the churchyard, and the dogs will relieve themselves in the neighbors’ yards or in the churchyard! The City Council will say, "YOU ELECTED US AND WE KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR CENTERVILLE!" But do they? The owners of the homes around Block No. 7 don't think so, nor do the residents that signed my petition to stop the packing of Centerville. The City Council will say they need the revenue, but by the time they pack 5,000 or more into Centerville, our school won't be sufficient, our roads won't be sufficient and crime will come to Centerville! Any tax gains will be lost! The dream that "SOME" on the council have of businesses flooding to Centerville with the increased population is just fantasy! You can't compete with Hugo! The City Council doesn't care about its residents. If you live near any vacant space, BEWARE, the City Council still need to pack another 800 people into Centerville and to forever ruin the small town of Centerville.

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SPORTS PREVIEW RANGERS // FOREST LAKE CROSS COUNTRY // BOYS

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE FOOTBALL

FALL

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RANGERS // FOREST LAKE SOCCER // BOYS

Coach —Andrew Richardson

Coach — Sam Ferarro

Coach — Joe Tomas

Last year — 6th in conference, 3rd in section

Last year — 3-2 overall, 2-1 conference

Last year — 4-7-1 overall

Captains — Daniel VanAcker, Ethan Sievers, Jacob Meyer

Returning starters — Seniors: Cole Brisbois (running back, defensive back, kicker), Charlie Peterson (wide receiver, defensive back), Leo Kressin (running back, defensive back), Caleb Whitehill (receiver, linebacker), Peyton Christenson (receiver, linebacker); Junior Westin Hoyt (wide receiver, defensive back)

Returning starters — Senior: Terek Tomas (goalkeeper), Gavin Middendorf (forward, midfielder); Juniors: James Oberholtzer (midfielder); Marco Valente (midfielder); Sophomore: Chris Long (forward, defender)

Returning starters — Seniors: VanAcker, Sievers, Meyer; Junior: Ryan Hausman. In the mix — Senior: Jonathan Cubus; Junior: Cooper Larson; Sophomore: Logan Hays; Freshman: Grady Miklya Fast facts — VanAcker was Section 7AA champion and Sievers placed 5th last year. Coach says — “We have strong hopes for our team this year. We have some high-end guys returning and will have some guys vying to ﬁll in our varsity spots that did a good job running throughout the summer. Some of the guys have been in the program for ﬁve years so I’m looking forward to seeing them take the next step.”

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE CROSS COUNTRY// GIRLS

New starters — Senior: Colin McGeary (defensive line); Juniors: Mitchell Salzman (offensive line), Will Caldwell (offensive line), Ethan Lincoln (offensive line), Joe Mastell (defensive line), Sam Mills (defensive line), Jacob Aho (defensive back), Payton Rindels (linebacker); Sophomores: Mark Rendl (defensive line, wide receiver), Reid Olson (defensive back) Fast facts — The Rangers’ winning last year was their first since 2000, and the previous 9 teams had gone 8-72. Vying for the quarterback position are Ryan Olson and Keagan Zeidler. Brisbois notched 356 yards and 3 touchdowns on 71 carries. Peterson was leading tackler. Birsbois and Peterson made all-district. Kressin had 12 carries for 135 yards, caught 8 passes for 100 yards, and scored 3 touchdowns Coach says — “I feel very confident in our players. Last year was the first winning season in FL in 20 years and we expect the same this year,” coach Sam Ferarro. “We expect to have a winning season. We have many goals but having a winning season is first on the list.”

Coach — John Yick Returning starters — Senior: Annabelle Stang Juniors: Ellie Hanowski, Jordan Parent; Freshman: Norah Hushagen

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 10 — Anoka, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 — at Osseo, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 — Hopkins, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 — Roseville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 — Lakeville North, 7 p.m.

Fast facts — Hushagen was Section 7AA champion last year. Hanowski placed fourth and Parent 10th. SCHEDULE (Both teams) Thursday, Sept. 9 — at Anoka, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 — at Irondale, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 — at Burnsville, TBD Saturday, Sept. 24 — Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course, TBD Monday, Oct. 4 — at St. Michael-Albertville, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 — at Princeton, 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 — Conference at Forest Lake, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 — Section at Anoka, TBD Saturday, Nov. 6 — State at St. Olaf, Northﬁeld, TBD

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE SWIMMING// GIRLS

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE SOCCER // GIRLS Last year — 1-10 overall Captains — Jill Dupaul, Emma Collier Returning starters — Dupaul (midfield), Collier (midfield); Juniors: Ellen Joesting (midfield), Madi Carroll (midfield), Calie Blackburn (defense), Kendall Tinklenburg (defense), Brianna Thompson (goalkeeper); Sophomores: Greta Brooks (defense), Kylie Bloomstrom (midfield), Chloe Erickson (midfield).

Last year — 9-5 overall

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE TENNIS// GIRLS Coach — Violet Shortly Last year — 1-11 overall Returning starters — Seniors: Hannah Melander, Ashlyn Vetsch, Alyson Voltz, CC Walesheck, Anna Luedtke; Juniors: Malia McKinnon, Ellie Zowin Fast facts — McKinnon returns at No. 1 singles, Melander will play No. 2 and Vetsch No.3 SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9 — Stillwater, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11— Blaine tournament, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 — at Irondale, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 — Woodbury, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 — Mounds View, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 — at White Bear Lake, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Park, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 3:30 p.m.

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Assistants — Deb Welch (diving), Amanda Brett, Brianna Lehman

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9 — at East Ridge, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 — Invitational at Northdale MS, 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 — University of Minnesota invitational, 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 — White Bear Lake, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 — at Woodbury, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 — Irondale, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 — at Coon Rapids, TBD Tuesday, Oct. 19 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 — Mounds View, 6 p.m.

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SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 — Anoka, 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 — Mounds View, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 — at East Ridge, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 — Cambridge-Isanti, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 — Irondale, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Park, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 — at Roseville, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 — Andover, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 — Woodbury, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Coach — Sherri Alm

Fast facts — McKenzie is back as coach. The Ranger alumnus previously coached from 2003-07 and had a section champion team in 2005.

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 — Chisago Lakes, 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 — Mounds View, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 — Irondale, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 — at Stillwater, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 — at Roseville, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 — at St. Anthony Village, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 — Woodbury, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 — at White Bear Lake, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 — at Tartan, 1 p.m.

Coach says — “Our goal is to keep getting better throughout the season and hopefully be playing our best soccer when section play starts. We have a lot of new players this year to experiment with different lineups. Our midﬁeld will be the strength of the team, along with our GK,Terek Tomas … We have really good freshman and sophomore classes, so hopefully they’ll be able to help when called upon.”

Coach — Rochelle McKenzie

Lineup — Seniors: Lauren Eddy, Mary Landherr, and Jordyn Munkholm; Juniors: Haley Bent, Izzy Maloney, Alicya LaBelle, Leah Henderson, Kalley Williamson, Maria Stockinger, and Maria Stockinger; Sophomores: Grace Chatwin, Bella Pope, Alex Ready, Jaseana Drucker, Mckenzie Davidson, and Taylor Vosdingh; Freshmen: Grace True, Avery Fallon, and Elektra Brown

Coach — Trent Holmes

In the mix —Seniors: Caige Witzel (attacker), Drew Kreuger (attacker), Luke Ryan (attacker), Kwasi Dacruz (midfield), Brandon Larson (defense), Nolan Puleo (defense), Jack Grundtner (defense); Juniors: Trevor Olson-Feyen (defense), Zach Westland (midfield); Sophomores: Ryan Blanchard (attacker), Braden Anderson (attacker); Freshman: Jack Jennen (midfield)

Captains — Jonna Goehner, Maddie Sundestrom Returning starters — Seniors: Goehner (libero, defense), Soundsrom (libero, defense); Juniors: Bethany Weiss (middle hitter), Kaysie Bakke (outside hitter); Sophomore: Katie Brandl (setter) In the mix — Seniors: Ava Neururer (defense), Greta Reifschneider (defense), Josie Lerdall (outside hitter), Emily McPhee (outside hitter), Allison Johnson (right side, setter), Mia Almlee (right side); Sophomore: Maddie Muellner (middle hitter), Lillian Derosier (middle hitter) Fast facts — Weiss was all-conference and team MVP last year with 127 kills, 97 percent serving, 130 digs and 35 blocks. Brandl made 323 assists, served 98 percent and made 88 digs Coach says — “We have some powerful hitters, and strong defensive players with an experienced setter who will lead us well. Barring injury we should be able to compete at a high level and be in contention for a possible fourth trip to the state tournament. But ﬁrst things ﬁrst — play the game, be a team player, and enjoy the experience.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9 — Anoka, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 — Shakopee tournament, 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 — at Andover, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 — Duluth East tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4 — at Champlin Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.5 — Roseville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 — Irondale, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 — Park, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 — St. Michael-Albertville tournament, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 — St. Michael-Albertville tournament, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

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SPORTS PREVIEW COUGARS // CENTENNIAL FOOTBALL

Coach: Mike Diggins (12th year) Assistants: Michael Diggins (defensive coordinator), Travis Littleﬁeld (offensive coordinator), Nate Balzer, Mike Watson, Cody Braeger, Marc Braeger, Bob Eckstrum, Steve Hemming, Spencer Waldvogel, Dave Poppe, Nigel Timm, Brett Littleﬁeld, Jeff Loots, Bryce Marquardt, Mike Williams and Ben Fuller Last year: 4-4 overall, 2-3 conference, section champions Captains: Lance Liu, Mason Mix, Chase Granzow, Isaiah Ward, Reese Neudahl, Kevin Jansa Returning offensive starters: Seniors: Liu (running back), Ward (guard), Ethan Colac(guard)

Returning defensive starters: Seniors: Cameron Bettinger (line), Granzow (line), Avery Schendzielos (line), Ward, Mix (linebacker), Neudahl (free safety), Danny O’Neil (defensive back); Juniors: Cole Erichsrud (line), Reese Littleﬁeld (linebacker) Returning kickers: Senior: Granzow (punts); Junior: Eli Nowacki (placements) Key newcomers: Seniors: Riley Dougherty (running back), Jansa (tight end), Luke Clark (wide receiver), Evan Lechner (outside linebacker), Brady Baker (line), Lance Nielson (outside linebacker) Fast facts: Vying for the quarterback position are Ivory, sophomore Daylen Cummings, and juniors Henry Pirner and junior Lance Neilson; Liu was top rusher last year with 772 yards; Nowacki was 20-for-22 on extra points

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SWIMMING // GIRLS Coach: Pete Crawford

Coach says: “After graduating nine seniors last year, there are many holes to be ﬁlled and I’m excited to see the athletes on this team step up. We should have one of the best dive teams in the conference and section, and we look forward to watching that unfold. We may not have top state-level athletes, but we will have a solid deep team that works hard, and will be fun to watch this year.”

Assistants: Kevin Setterholm, Beth Manson (diving) Captains: Lindsey Belting, Riley DeBoer, Rylie McCulloch, Laura Zebell Last year: 7-1 record, 3rd in conference, 4th in section Returning starters: Seniors: Zebell, Grace Wiege, Ella Offerdahl; Juniors: McCulloch (diver), Calla Kamish, Jaden Ruegsegger, Nicole Kammer, Madeline Haider (diver), Brooke Halverson, Emma Bryant; Sophomores: Lauren Kajer, Lucy Dropps, Abigail Stang, Lily Gulaid; Freshman: Kate Woelfel (diver) In the mix: Freshman Raylynn Robeck, Eighth grader Claira Zebell, sophomore diver Mia Bjerketvedt Fast facts: Kamish has been all-conference twice, freshman diver Kate Woelfel qualiﬁed for the state meet last year; It’s Crawford’s second year as head coach and he’s been in the program since 2009.

SCHEDULE Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Maple Grove, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at West Fargo, ND, TBD Thursday, Sept. 23: at Coon Rapids, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: Armstrong, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: Rogers, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: Elk River, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: true-team section at Coon Rapids, TBD Tuesday, Oct. 19: conference tournament at TBD Thursday, Nov. 11-12: section at Coon Rapids, 6 p.m.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY // BOYS Coach: Ryan Evans (1st year)

Kruse, who coached for 34 seasons.

Assistants: Nicole Walker, John Kretschmer, Mike Evans, Courtney Ramsay; and volunteers Derek Willerton, Eric Hotakainen, Matt Longen

Coach says: “We have a solid group of upperclassmen leading our boys in Pattie, Sherer, Marshall, Bolkcom and Berg. They’ve all been very motivated and training hard together over the summer. They consider last year’s results to be a poor sample of what they’re capable of, and I think they’re antsy to prove that.”

Last year: 10th in conference, 7th in section Captain: Seniors: Aiden Sherer, Jonathan Pattie, PJ Marshall, Darian Johnson Other returning lettermen: Juniors: Charlie Bolkcom, Eli Berg, Evan Pouliot; Sophomores: Jacob Podratz, Cody Nelson Fast facts: Pattie placed 7th, Bolkcom 18th in Section 5AA last year; In the new section alignment, Centennial is in 7AA with Andover, Blaine, Cambridge-Isanti, Coon Rapids, Duluth East and Forest Lake; Evans, a former Cougar, takes over both teams, upon the retirement of Neil

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 10: at Isanti, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: at Lakeville, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Maple Grove, TBD Thursday, Oct. 7: at Otsego, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13: Conference at Elk River Golf Club, 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20: Centennial Invitational, 4 p.m.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL TENNIS // GIRLS Coach: Arnie Lamers (21st year) Assistants: Jon Simso, Jason Bednar Last year: 10-2 overall, 9-1 conference, 2nd place Captains: Seniors: Kate Kastner, Megan Goodreau, Ainsley Greve Returning starters: Seniors: Greve, Kastner, Goodreau, Hailey Helvig; Juniors: Anna Jarpy, Anya Sudgen In the mix: Seniors: Julia Caster, Elise Doce; Juniors: Katrina DeBoer, Addison Slotsve; Sophomores: Elie Fenstermacher, Brooklyn Dietz; 8th grader: Lauren Klein

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: Champlin Park, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Osseo, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: Andover, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: East Ridge tournament, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Maple Grove, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22: White Bear Lake, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Coon Rapids, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Elk River, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29: St. Anthony Village, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: conference playoff at TBD

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS Coach: Jackie Rehbein-Manthey (19th year) Assistants: Leah Skoy, Brittany Wilson, Laura Sandberg, Kori Skrypek, Stephanie Lee Last year: 8-5 overall and conference Captains: TBD Returning starters: Senior: Linaya Swenson (middle hitter); Junior: Mattie Petersen (defense) In the mix: Seniors: Marley Baland (defense specialist), Brooklyn Burque (defense specialist), Amara Patel (right hitter); Junior: Cassi Sosinski (outside hitter), Andi Koslowski (outside hitter), Annie Richtsmeier (outside hitter), Ingrid Noah (right hitter), Alyssa Draheim (middle hitter); Eighth grade: Elena Hoecke (middle hitter) Fast facts: Most of the 2020 team graduated. Swenson had 63 kills and Petersen 14 aces last season; Rehbein-Manthey has a 337-168 career record Coach says: “After graduating nine seniors, we have a lot of players in the mix … Very happy to start the season under normal conditions, even though we are aware Covid could change things in an instant.

I expect we will have several different lineups throughout the season. We have a lot of height and athleticism, and could ﬂy under the radar for a lot of teams. We have a lot of strong defensive players in both the back and front row. I can foresee frustrating our opponents by not allowing the ball to hit the ﬂoor.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: Maple Grove, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10: Apple Valley tournament, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: at Apple Valley tournament, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Coon Rapids, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20: at Anoka, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22: Champlin Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Rogers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: Andover, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: Centennial tournament, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct, 7: at Blaine, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12: St. Michael-Albertville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Osseo, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: Apple Valley tournament, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: Apple Valley tournament, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: conference crossover match, TBD, 7 p.m.

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Coach says: “Moving to the Gold Division, we have a tough schedule … We have a good group of seniors that work incredibly hard and provide a good deal of leadership. We are inexperienced at the quarterback and outside linebacker positions, but have talented kids there … We will play hard and hopefully be in all our games.” SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 10: at St. Michael-Albertville, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: Totino-Grace, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24: Maple Grove, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1: at Wayzata, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: Blaine, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: at Minnetonka, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20: Woodbury, 7 p.m.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY // GIRLS Coach: Christa Carlson (1st year) Assistants: Zuheer Al-Abase (assistant), Lori Guyer (JV), Haley Slater (B squad) Last year: 13-1 overall, section champion, 10-1 conference Captains: Ally Hamski, Sydney Kubes, Lauren Ahles Returning letter winners: Seniors: Hamski (defense), Lindsay Wilson (midfield), Kubes (defense), McKenna Monson (defense), Brooklyn Bordson (defense), Ahles (midfield), Sarah Strating (midfield), Tatum Trettel (forward) Fast facts: Ahles notched seven goals and Strating six, ranking 2-3 on the team, behind Miss Soccer, Khyah Harper, who graduated; Ahles, Hamski, and Kubes were allconference; Trettel had four goals in five games before a knee injury; The Cougars won their 8th section title last year. New coach: Carlson, former White Bear Lake and South Dakota State player, succeeds Ginger Flohaug, who stepped down after 18 seasons. Carlson is also head coach for the soccer association. Coach says: “We have a lot of talented seniors on the field this year. We have several D1 and D2 committed players.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: at Armstrong, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: White Bear Lake, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Elk River, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Andover, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Park Center, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Maple Grove, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Champlin Park, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Rogers, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: Osseo, 5 p.m.

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SOCCER // BOYS Coach: Jeffrey Ottosen (25th year) Assistants: Dave Miller, John Cooksley Captains: Garrett Andersen, Cal Babiash, Adian Dockendorf, Isaac Verke Last year: 8-4-3 overall, 5-4-2 conference Returning starters: Seniors: Verke (goalie), Andersen (midfield), Amr Mansour (striker), Horoom Bula (midfield); Juniors: Babiash(midfield, forward); Sophomores: Harper Searles (forward), Aidan Dockendorf (midfield), Dominic Trego (striker) In the mix: Sophomore: Keaten Frase (center back) Fast facts: Soccer has three classes this year for the first time, and the Cougars are the only Class AAA boys program riding three consecutive section championships; Ottosen’s record with Cougars is 140-85-35; Anderson is a transfer student who should make a big impact, the coach said; Verke had 0.83 goals-against-average last year. Coach says: “Everything is in place for another outstanding season and defending our section championships. Interest in the program has exploded and we have never had more players out for the program. The talent is there. Now it’s about getting the team to play together and for each other and our community. The team was very impressive in our one scrimmage, with goals coming from a variety of players, and we conceded just two shots over 80 minutes.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 9: at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Elk River, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Andover, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Spring Lake Park, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Park Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Maple Groce, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Champlin Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Rogers, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: Osseo, 7 p.m.

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SPORTS PREVIEW • SPORTS PREVIEW

BEARS // WHITE BEAR // VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // TENNIS // GIRLS Fast facts: Blanding was all-conference last year, playing 1-doubles. Zimmerman was 10-4 at 4-singles. Erickson returns at 1-singles

Coach: Mike Alexander (5th year)

Coach: Marla Zitelman (2nd year)

Assistants: Emily Horkey, Mackenzie Leverty

Assistants: Paul Kolenich, Mark Misgen

Last year: 4-10 overall and conference

Last year: 6-7 overall, 4-5 conference

Team captains: Seniors: Sammie Steffens (outside hitter), Ellie Messerschmidt (middle hitter)

Captains: Seniors: Betsy Marier, Joey Sunder, Maggie Blanding

Returning starters: Seniors: Steffens, Messerschmidt , Aisha Doumbia (middle hitter); Junior: Annika Olsen (setter); Sophomore: Kylie Gustafson (right side hitter)

Returning starters: Seniors: Marier, Blanding, Sunder ; Juniors: Alexina Erickson, Mia Haskins, Alex Reiland, Kaylee Zimmerman, Anna Sommerhause; Freshmen: Ellia Groneberg, Talia Domschot

In the mix: Seniors: Ali Schroeder (defensive specialist), Ella Sagnes (defensive specialist); Junior: Blessing Adebisi (middle blocker); 8th-grade: Kailey Gieske (setter, libero) Fast facts: Steffens was all-conference and led with 122 kills and 25 aces; Olsen made 333 assists; Gieske is the ﬁrst 8th-grader on varsity in the coach’s tenure Coach says: “We bring in a group of athletes who worked extremely hard in the off-season to prepare themselves to make a strong run this fall; We will bring awesome size to our block through Aisha Doumbia, and an efficient aggressive attack. We will have a strong defense anchored by Ali Schroeder and Ella Sagnes. Kailey Gieske brings an amazing poise and maturity that will help drive her older teammates; Blessing Adebisi (is) an amazing athlete. This team is poised for a turning point in the program.” SCHEDULE Saturday, Aug. 28: Hopkins Invitational, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Tartan, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at Centennial, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: East Ridge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Irondale, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Mahtomedi, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Roseville, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: Chisago Lakes tournament, 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4: Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6: at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12: Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: Irondale tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // FOOTBALL

In the mix: Senior: Berit Menir; Juniors: Nicole Murphy, Sabrina Thompson, Ella Skeie, Annika Norman

Savannah Knipping (backstroke)

Assistants: not yet named

Fast facts: McLeod has been all-conference twice

Captains: Gianna McLeod, Kylie Petty Likely event leaders: Seniors: McLeod (diver), Petty (freestyle); Sophomore: Ella Maas (breaststroke), Lucy Borofka (backstroke), Emma Maas (breaststroke, medley), Kaisa Brown (breaststroke, medley), Gabby Perron (freestyle, backstroke); Freshmen: Lillian Jenkins (freestyle),

New starters, offense: Seniors: Connor Gerrell (quarterback); Juniors: Zach Bohrod (offensive line), Jack Koivisto (offensive line), Vatel Henderson (wide receiver), Rayshaun Brakes (running back/wide receiver), Matt Currier (running back) New starters, defense: Seniors: Ernad Ikanovic (line); Juniors: Jontay Vaulx (safety), Michael Delaney (safety), Zach Nelson (line) New starters, special teams: Seniors: Wally Venter (kickoffs, punts), Michael McCormack (ﬁeld goals, extra points) Fast facts: Lewis-Royal led in rushing last year with 218 yards and 3.2 average gain. Lockwood led in receiving with 20 catches for 176 yards. Turnout of 177 players is the most Bartlett has had in his tenure. Coach says: “We have a lot of competition in camp, which has been great. We have the most players we have had in the program. We have a really solid senior class with a big junior class, which has made camp competitive and fun. We are excited to have a scrimmage and camp which we lost last year due to COVID. The kids have worked hard and are excited to start hitting other teams.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 2: Blaine, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Roseville, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: Mounds View, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24: at Eastview, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1: Stillwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: Anoka, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: at Osseo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21: at Totino-Grace, 7 p.m.

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: conference relays at Eastview, 5:30 p.m.

Fast facts: Top four runners graduated; Schneider placed 12th, Blanding 20th, Bystrom 25th in section

Coach: Christine Thomas (1st year) Last year: 3rd in conference, 2nd in Section 4AA Assistants: Shawn Gritzmacher, Melissa Gacek Captains: Maggie Blanding, Lily Schneider, Madie Bystrom Returning letter winners: Senior: Blanding; Juniors: Schneider, Bystrom, Niki Olson, Megan Ryan, Katelyn Porter, Maia Nebo; Sophomores: Victoria Humphrey, Ally Mattson

New section setup: In the new three-class alignment, the Bears are in Section 4AAA with Stillwater, Cretin-Derham Hall, East Ridge, North St. Paul, St. Paul Central, Tartan and Woodbury. Coach says: “The team is ready for competition and looking forward to having their summer miles pay off. We have a great amount of respect for all of the teams in our section, and our goal is a top two ﬁnish at the section meet earning another trip to State.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: at Rosemount, 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10: at Faribault, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: at Lakeville, TBD Friday, Sept. 21: U of M Roy Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 7: at Rogers, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Suburban East Conference meet at TBD Wednesday, Oct. 27: Section 4AA meet at Les Bolstad Golf Course, TBD Saturday, Nov. 6: state meet at St.Olaf, Northﬁeld, TBD

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // CROSS COUNTRY // BOYS Coach: Daniel Kovacich (19th year) Last year: 3rd in conference, 2nd in section, 7th in unofficial state meet

Returning starters, defense: Seniors: Sloan (outside linebacker), Pratt (line), Devin Madden (middle linebacker); Juniors: Toluwalope Oyekunie (outside linebacker)

Coach says: “As the new head coach, I’m looking to each girl to see what they can do and the best places to put them throughout the season. I’m excited to see where we go from there as a team.”

Thursday, Sept. 2: East Ridge, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: Roseville, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: Woodbury, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Forest Lake, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: Tartan Invitational, 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Stillwater, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Irondale, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Mounds View, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: at Park, Cottage Grove, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28: Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // CROSS COUNTRY // GIRLS

Assistants: Dustin Holman (defensive coordinator), Adam Holman (defensive line, special teams), Sean Murphy (linebackers, special teams), Dane Bates (Safeties), Jeremy Post (cornerbacks), Nick Devet (offensive line), Jesse Reynolds (running backs), Mark Domschot (wide receivers),…. Bartlett is offensive coordinator

Returning starters, offense: Seniors: Lewis-Royal (running back), Alex Lockwood (receiver), Jeremiah Peterson (line), Anderson (line), Theron Cartier (line)

SCHEDULE Tuesday, Aug. 24: at Hill-Murray, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25: Pine City tournament, 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30: Simley, 3:30 p.m.

Coach: Tia Quirk (1st year)

Coach: Ryan Bartlett (10th year)

Captains: Anthony Lewis-Royal, Tyler Anderson, Zach Pratt, Matt Sloan

Coach says: “The Bears are ready for another energetic season. The courts were ﬁlled with excitement during the ﬁrst days of practice. We have many more opportunities for non-conference matches this year that we are looking forward to. We are ready to have some fun.”

Tuesday, Aug. 31: at Mounds Park Academy, 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2: Park, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8: South St. Paul, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: Roseville, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at East Ridge, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: Stillwater, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Irondale, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22: at Centennial, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Forest Lake, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Mounds View, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: Woodbury, 3:30 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // SWIMMING // GIRLS

Assistants: Doug Hicks, Dan Allen

Last year: 2-4 overall, 2-2 conference

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Fast facts: Bears, ranked 11th, are one of four state-ranked teams in the SEC along with Stillwater, Mounds View, and Roseville. Mattson was all-conference, placed 11th in section and 23rd in unofficial state meet Willams placed 14th in the section.

Captains: Ernie Mattson, Mike Hoffman, Alex Brown, AJ Perron Returning starters: Seniors: Mattson, Hoffman; Junior: Nate Tobec; Sophomore: Luke Williams

New section setup: In the new three-class alignment, the Bears are in Section 4AAA with Stillwater, Cretin-Derham Hall, East Ridge, North St. Paul, St. Paul Central, Tartan and Woodbury.

In the mix: Seniors: Alex Brown, Sador Wondeson; Juniors: Nate Tobec, Dru Pingale, Alex Jonell; Freshmen: Isaac Kolstad, Vaughn Larson

Coach says: “The boys put in a good summer of running, but we will have to see how it translates to racing. Our success will rely on what we do

in our 4-7 spots and whether we stay healthy. Every year someone rises to the challenge and we expect no less from this bunch.” SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: at Rosemount, 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Anoka, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: at Milaca, TBD Saturday, Oct. 9: at Alexandria, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Suburban East Conference at TBD Wednesday, Oct. 27: Section 4AA at TBD Saturday, Nov. 6: State meet at St. Olaf, Northﬁeld

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE //SOCCER // GIRLS Coaches: John Dierkhising, Dave Ashley (10th year for each)

(defense), Anna Marie Millard (defense), Cami Bachmeier (forward)

Assistants: Jamie Rademacher (JV), Brielle Meister (JV), Mike Witt (B), Marie Cox (9th)

Newcomers: Senior: Addie Bachmeier (goalkeeper); Sophomores: Autumn Maki (goalkeeper), Paige Swanson (defense), Kendall Craigan (defense);Freshmen: Jenna Maloy (midﬁelder), Abby O’Brien (defender), Becca Smith (midﬁelder)

Last year: 9-4 overall, 8-3 conference Captains: Lauren Eckerle, Chloe Simanek, and Nicole Moore. Returning letter winners: Seniors: Eckerle (midfield), Simanek (midfield), Moore (forward), Kylie Amon (defense), Alexis Smith (midfield), Izzy Zimmerman (midfield), Emma Fouks (midfield), Hailey Highland (midfield); Juniors: Emma Merriman (forward, injured), Sydney Johnson (midfield); Sophomores: Gabby Hofeld (defense), Jordan Schmittdiel

Fast facts: Eckerle, two-time all-conference pick, led with eight goals last year. Coach Dierkhising says: “The competition (for playing time) should really elevate things. There is some really high-level younger talent. We are excited about the talent on this roster, one of our strongest in many years, and are hoping to get the younger players up to speed as quickly as possible. Should be a fun year.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: at St. Louis Park, 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28: Burnsville, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: at Mahtomedi, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: Lakeville South, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7: at Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8: at Mounds View, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: at Centennial, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13: East Ridge, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Irondale, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Rosemount, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Stillwater, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Roseville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: Forest Lake, 5 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // SOCCER // BOYS Coach: Karl Jende (7th year) Assistants: Stephan Jende, Mike Bickel, Mike Knutson Last year: 3-8-2 overall, 2-7-2 conference Captains: Gavin Rogers, Joe Wallek, Nick O’Brien Returning starters: Seniors: Rogers (forward), Wallek (forward), Nick O’Brien (defenseman), Andrew Xiong (defense), Snow Ball (midfielder); Junior: Eli Treichel (defense) In the mix: Seniors: Connor Moser (wide forward), Hunter Mason (goalie); Juniors: Ryan Dufresne (attack midfield), Charlie Olson (center forward), Porter Drose (midfield), Ian Giese (defense); Sophomore: Kyle Christensen (goalie) Fast facts: Rogers led with seven goals last year; Treichel made allconference; The Bears hope to improve on offense after getting just 10 goals in 13 games last year. Coach says: “We have a very combative team and should be solid on defense. In our jamboree, we had eight goals in 150 minutes so maybe we’ll have some

offense also. I think we’ll be a hard-nosed team. We have three hockey players in the back, O’Brien, Giese, and Treichel and one in the center, Treichel, to help set the tone.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: St. Paul Harding, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10: at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: Hastings, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13: East Ridge, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Irondale, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Apple Valley, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: at Tartan, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Roseville, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Woodbury, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: at Eagan, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

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Coach: Dave Muetzel (15th year) Assistants: Ken Stevens, Joe Koscianski, Dan Destache, John Arlandson, Rob Garry, Thad Tumbleson, Paul McGibbon, Bob Merthan, Tony Madline, Matt Oswald, Jeff Sansgaard, Mike Isola, Kael Bacon Last year: 5-1 overall, 2-0 conference Returning offensive starters: Seniors: Ethan Loss (cornerback, receiver), Jordan Hull (running back), Caden Donahue (guard), Kai Sather (tackle); Junior JP Johnson (tackle) Returning defensive starters: Senior: Loss (cornerback); Junior Will Underwood (cornerback) Fast facts: Loss (2-time all-district pick) scored 6 TD’s receiving and averaged 27 yards on 11 catches. Hull (all-district) led with 510 yards

Coach: Aaron Freer (3rd year)

Coach says: “We should be competitive if we can stay healthy. We have a hard working group that will continue to get better. Covid affected us this year, because last year we didn’t have an opportunity to mix the teams at all and practice together, so we are working with juniors for the ﬁrst time.”

Last year: 13-1 overall, 7-0 conference, section runner-up

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10: Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Hill-Murray, noon Friday, Sept. 24: at Tartan, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1: Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: Simley, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20: at South St. Paul, 7 p.m.

defensive players and two talented setters. Three players are currently out with injuries.

Assistants: Danielle Wyse, Phil Hastings, Jaden Burns, Taryn Bolea

Coach says: “I am looking forward to this season with our depth and versatility. We have tough, strong girls who will not give up and will work hard to be the best we can be. Our team chemistry will be a pivotal part to our success. I am so thankful to be coaching such a great group of girls. We have many options that we can run to make sure we are playing at the top level.”

Captains: Emily Short, Zoie Centers, Erin Noel Returning starters: Seniors: Short (middle blocker), Centers (libero), Noel (defense), Emma Berglund (hitter), Layla Gile (middle blocker); Juniors: Abby Bruggeman (hitter), Camryn Petersen (setter) Fast facts: Numerous hitters who can play a variety of positions. Also ﬁve strong

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26 : at Burnsville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7: Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: Apple Valley, 7 p.m.

are what and how does it ﬁt into a system that ﬁts all players best. I feel really good about our back line. A lot of experience coming back and can really be the strength of our team.”

Assistants: Joe Voeller, Ahmed Charia, Noah Curran, Tryg Myers, Alex Diez Last year: 10-2 overall, section champions, 7-2 conference Captains: Luke Yee Yick, Kyle Schmidt, Michael Williams, Yassin Hussein, Charlie Drage Returning starters: Seniors: Schmidt (midfield/ forward), Hussein (midfield), Yee Yick (midfield/forward), Williams (defense), Connor Gillet (defense); Juniors: Drage (forward), Leo De La Torre (defense), Joey Padelford (midfield), Liam Wise (midfield), David Wolsfeld (midfield), Angelo Diez (defense), Cal Bruner (goalkeeper) Fast facts: Schmidt is top scorer back (3 goals, 4 assists). Yee Yick made all-conference Coach says: “We are returning a very solid team but will definitely need to figure out some things. Biggest questions will be where does the scoring come from. We graduated 33 goals from three players alone. It’s just figuring out whose roles

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: at Duluth Denfeld, noon Monday, Aug. 30: Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Columbia Heights, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at St. Croix Prep, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: at Fridley, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at South St. Paul, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: St. Paul Como Park, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Mounds Park Academy, TBD Tuesday, Sept. 23: at Simley, 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: at Tartan, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29: HillMurray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Hastings, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9: at TotinoGrace, 11 a.m.

Assistants: Anna Miller, Kelly Bruggeman (volunteer)

Captains: Nina Vander Louw, Campbell Albers, Sonya Potthoff Returning starters: Senior Vander Louw; Juniors: Albers, Potthoff, Mari Meger; Sophomores: Annika Munson, Kate Hoffman, Kathryne Foley, Megan Langer New starters: Juniors: Anna Morreim, Julia Swanson; Sophomores: Olivia Bengtson, Hanna Meslow; Freshman: Alayna Bartylla, Molly Moffitt

Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Irondale, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: at South St. Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Farmington tournament, TBD Tuesday, Sept. 21: North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: Hastings, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: Chisago Lakes tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: St. Anthony Village, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Tartan, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26: Benilde-St. Margaret’s tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Simley, 7 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI // SOCCER //BOYS Coach: Dominic Isaac (7th year)

2021

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ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI // VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS

Last year: 2-9 conference and overall

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and 5 TD’s rushing. Vying for the quarterback slot are Underwood, sophomore Charlie Brandt and junior Sam Garry

Coach: Angela Helle (7th year)

Fast facts: Munson has qualified for state singles in grades 7-8-9 (there was no tournament last year) and takes a 62-9 career record into her sophomore year, including 14-0 last year, mostly at No. 2. The Zephyrs’ lone loss last year was against Mounds View 4-3 in the Section 4AA finals with each team ranked in the top five. They are likely to meet for the section title again. Challenging non-conference schedule includes Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Mounds View, Eden Prairie, Duluth East, Elk River and St. Cloud Tech, plus Edina in a scrimmage. Coach says: “We’ve had a good start to our season. The returners have stepped up and handled the

pressure of losing ﬁve seniors from last year’s team exceptionally well, and our newcomers are rounding out our lineup and are excited to be part of the team. We are really looking forward to this season and I can’t wait to see what’s possible with this group.” SCHEDULE Friday, Aug. 20: Stillwater tournament, 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23: at Minnetonka, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25: at Prior Lake, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27: Eastview, 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30: at Mounds View, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8: at Burnsville, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at South St. Paul, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: Duluth East tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: North St. Paul, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: Stillwater, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: Two Rivers, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Hill-Murray, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Hastings, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: at Eden Prairie, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Tartan, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Simley, 3:30 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI // SOCCER // GIRLS Coach: Dave Wald (16th year)

Freshman: Maddie McCoy (midﬁeld)

Assistants: Brad Gudenkauf, Glen Lisowy (goalies), Greg Karp (JV), Allison Eitel (B and C)

Fast facts: Wald’s record as head coach is 240-48-22 with seven state championships in 16 seasons. Barry, Waldspurger, and Beulke made all-conference last year. Barry notched 13 goals and Buelke seven. Janssen allowed 0.63 goals per game

Last year: 8-2-1 overall, 6-1-1 conference (champions) Returning starters: Seniors: Paige Janssen (goalie), Audrey Barry (forward), Cambelle Waldspurger (midfield), Delaney Sellman (defense), Kate Holst (forward); Juniors: Lily Lindquist (midfield), Katelyn Beulke (forward), Anabel Hillstrom (midfield); Sophomores: Savanna Stockness (forward), Kaitlyn Moltzan (midfield);

Coach says: “Most of our attack is returning from last season, including our goal production, but we graduated six of eight defenders. We have a lot of young talent that will ﬁll those roles. We will probably struggle at times early on as we grow together defensively.” SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 27: at Rochester Mayo, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28: at Rochester Century, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Visitation, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: at Orono, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: South St. Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Simley, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: Cretin-Derham Hall, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: at Tartan, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29: Hill-Murray, 5 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI // SWIMMING //GIRLS Coach: Mike Goldman Assistants: Micah Goldman, Dan Kizaur, Tim Baden (diving) Last year: 6-1 in dual meets, 2nd in conference Captains: Skylar Clowser, Elizabeth Hansen, Maria Heinzen, Katherine Schneider, Adriel Showers Returning starters: Seniors: Showers, Clowser, Hansen, Schneider, Marin Seevers; Juniors: Aleksa Atkinson, Sydney Armstrong, Ella Matson, Zoe Roettger, Grace Weibe; Sophomores: Emmerson

Buckley, Talia Collins, Alixandra Fox, Grace Neuman; Freshmen: Audrey Carlson, Hannah Drecktrah, Sidney Leciejewski Fast facts: Showers, Clowser, Hansen, Atkinson, Armstrong, Matson, Buckle and Drecktrah were all-Metro East last year. Team had state qualiﬁers in individual medley, breaststroke, medley relay, and 200 and 400 freestyle relays, although there was no state meet Coach says: “We are a team with great veteran leadership, and a large group of 7th to 9th graders. It will be fun to see how this team develops over the season.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: Conference relays at Simley, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at South St. Paul, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Hastings, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: at Tartan, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Two Rivers, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: Woodbury Invitational, TBD Thursday, Sept. 30: at North St. Paul, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Simley, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: Hill-Murray, 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: section true-team at South St. Paul, TBD

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS

Sept. S t 9: 9 B Board d off Zoning Z i meeting ti att 66:30 30 p.m. Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 15: Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 20: City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 21: EDA meeting at 5:30 p.m. Historical Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• The City Council has approved the development and subdivision agreement with R&R Leasing Inc. for a portion of the Rehbein commercial plat. The agreement will guide the physical construction and future development on the site. The developer will construct a street between 20th and 21st avenues that will be called Michaud Way, so named by Centerville citizens in honor of a prominent grocer. The developer will obtain at least seven required permits to begin work and must install all required public improvements in the plans — with the exception of the fi nal wear course — by Dec. 31. The developer must install the wear course by Nov. 1, 2022. • The updating of the 2021 fee schedule will now become official upon publication, after council conducted the second reading to approve an ordinance second series amending ordinance #111, the second series fee schedule for 2021. The amendment came about when modifications made from 2020 resolutions were discovered to have been excluded from the 2021 fee schedule. Modifications include: increasing stormwater fees and offsetting reductions in water fees from years 2020 to 2021; the addition of fi nal plat review fees and pool fi lling fees; clarification of commercial/multifamily water system management fees; and minor additional language for clarification. • Citizens may note that it will cost more for police protection next year, after

CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Sept. S t 15: 15 N North th M Metro t T Telecommunications l i ti Commission C i i meeting at 6 p.m. at Spring Lake Park City Hall, 1301 81st Ave. NE. EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18: Movie in the Park – Raya & the Last Dragon at 7:30 p.m. in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. (Rain date Sept. 25.) Sept. 22: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 5 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Sept. 13: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Washington County Bluegrass Festival returns in 2021 Washington County Parks’ Annual Bluegrass Festival is returning in 2021, from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the South Pavilion in the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Gentleman Dreadnought will play at 2 p.m., Blue Groove Bluegrass will play at 3 p.m. and The Barley Jacks will perform at 4:30 p.m. The festival is free to attend with a valid parks vehicle permit. Food trucks will be on site for festival-goers to purchase food. Capacity will be limited, and access to the concert grounds will be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. For more information, see the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search for “Bluegrass Festival.” The park is at 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Call 651-430-8370 for more information.

Northwoods hosts Walk with the Animals The Northwoods Humane Society will hold its Walk with the Animals fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Lent Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave, Stacy. There will be a 1.5-mile walk, silent auction, bake sale, dog and cat nail trimming and microchipping, food for sale, shopping and other fun activities for pets and humans. For more information, visit https://northwoodshs.org/fundraising-events/ walk2021/ or call 651-982-0240.

Fall Sunday brunch drive-thru The Forest Lake Masons will host a fall Sunday brunch drive-thru from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Masonic Lodge, 119 SE Eighth Ave. in Forest Lake. Choose either an European breakfast wrap — a crèpe fi lled with peasant potatoes and Tuscan scrambled eggs with crème fra che and topped with German country sausage and a maple drizzle — or select a serving of pancakes with German country sausage. The food will be prepared utilizing all the current guidelines for safe distribution. The Masons will also match funds donated at the drive-thru to the Forest Lake Children’s Fund, Coats for Local Kids Drive. The cost is $8 per person. For more information, go to forestlakemasons.com.

Folk school offers writing workshops Marine Mills Folk School’s traditional skills classes continue with an online writing workshop taught by author Marge Barrett. “Moving Forward With Our Writing'' will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. Writers of any experience level are welcome. Join fellow students of writing to discuss literary lessons that can apply to all genres, from nonfiction to poetry. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to share their own work and receive feedback. Marine Mills Folk School also invites students to share their polished piece with a wider audience at the “Welcome Back Event” the following Saturday, Oct. 2. Minneapolis-based poet and memoirist Marge Barrett is the author of the award-winning poetry collection, “If You Have Something To Say, Margaret.” In addition to various workshops, she has taught at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis for many years. For a complete list of classes, or to register, visit https://marinemillsfolkschool.org/.

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a quick review of the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) proposed 2022 budget approved by council. City Administrator Mark Statz said the Police Governing Board recently approved the CLPD 2022 budget, which increased by 6.8%. Centerville's portion of the budget has increased by 7.3%, or by $62,052. Circle Pines' portion increased by only 4.1%, but Lexington's portion increased significantly, to 10.1%, due largely to its population, as reflected in census figures. Centerville's total cost for next year's police protection is expected to be $912,046. Numerous factors contributed to the increase in cost, including liability insurance increases, cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases and promotions; vehicle replacements for safer squads; Roseville information technology fees; worker's compensation costs; and the implementation of body cameras. • Attendees of Main Street Market who enjoyed “Sassie” the clown and face painting services can thank the Michael Giovinazzo Agency Inc., the Remillard Insurance Agency LLC and City Clerk Teresa Bender, all of whom donated funds to sponsor these artists. The city is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property according to Minnesota Statues Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens, and is specifically authorized to accept gifts. The sponsors donated a total of $220 to pay Denise Chapeau, aka “Sassie,” and face painting artist Kristine

Steenberg. Council Member Russ Koski thanked donors for helping to move festivities along. • A new shed can now be built at 1759 Partridge Place, after council approved an encroachment agreement for a shed at that address in the Pheasant Marsh 2nd Addition. The landowners sought permission from city to build an accessory structure in the rear yard that will encroach in the city’s right-of-way/drainage and utility easement. • Chili lovers should note that the Chili Cook-Off is on. Council approved the Centerville Lions Club’s request for a special event permit for Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on private property at 6995 Centerville Road (St. Genevieve’s education building parking lot), along with a temporary on-sale liquor license. • Mayor D. Love advises everyone in the city to be mindful of the dangers resulting from bears being separated from their cubs, after a bear was sighted behind his residence. • Council adjourned to closed session, pursuant to MN Statute Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(b), for discussion and examination of legal opinion and strategy regarding properties 2050 and 2070 Main Street. Absolute confidentiality is required for a full and candid discussion with legal counsel and such discussion could not occur in a public setting without jeopardizing the city’s legal position.

administer the programs. The county received its last grant from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in June 2019.

board, county staff developed a project plan. The plan has four categories: • supporting the public health needs of county residents and staff; • supporting workers, residents, businesses, and others negatively impacted by the pandemic; • county infrastructure improvements funded by lost revenue; and investments in broadband. The plan includes programs that will support community health workers and those who respond to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Other programs will assist residents who are experiencing or could experience homelessness or need access to healthy food. Other programs will help pay for the modification of county buildings and services to improve safety for residents and employees during a time of pandemic. In addition, the county will continue programs such as COVID-19 testing and vaccination to manage the pandemic.

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COUNTY BRIEFS County will receive $500K to provide services to those needing homes Washington County will receive a $502,300 grant from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to be used to prevent or mitigate homelessness in the county. Washington County applied for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) funds and was awarded $502,300 for two years beginning Oct. 2. The funds run through Sept. 30, 2023. Funds can be used to prevent or mitigate homelessness and will be allocated to the following programs: • Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties (CAPRW) for support services and rent payment assistance for adults, $79,996; • Salvation Army for support services and rent payment assistance for all households, $74,360; • Solid Ground for support services and rent payment assistance through the Home Again program for families, $180,000; and • YMCA for support services and rent payment assistance for youth, $144,074. The county will use $23,870 to

Board develops plan for ARPA funds The Washington County Board of Commissioners has developed a plan to spend the $51 million that the county will receive through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The U.S. Congress passed the ARPA in March, which provides fiscal relief to state and local governments, aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. ARPA provides $65.1 billion in direct aid to counties and allocated hundreds of billions of dollars for public health assistance for vulnerable populations, education and housing stabilization, economic recovery assistance and direct assistance for families and individuals. Washington County will receive $50,975,893 under ARPA, of which $25,487,946.50 was received in May, to address the expenditures and impacts of COVID-19 and to replace revenue shortages related to the pandemic. Following guidance from the U.S. Treasury, and with input from the county

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SENIOR FAIR 11th Annual Senior Health Fair Set

Press Publications and the White Bear Senior Center will host the 11th annual Senior Health Fair from 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the White Bear Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F in White Bear Lake. “This is a new location for us this year, and we’re really excited to host this event after a year off because of COVID,” Patty Steele, Press Publications’ director of sales and marketing, said. Guests can visit informational booths on health and wellness, assisted housing and fi nancial well-being. White Bear Lake Walgreens will offer free flu shots. Vendors attending the fair include Gable Pines, Pillars of White Bear Lake, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Gallagher Financial Services, Volunteers of America, Ecumen Hospice, Cerenity Senior Care, Keystone Place, Twin Cities Underwriters, AAA-Auto Club Nation, Cardigan Ridge Senior Living, Brookdale North Oaks, White Bear Senior Center and the City of Vadnais Heights. White Bear Lake Pizza Man will hand out free pizza and Donatelli’s Restaurant will offer free tastings. Also, Pine Tree Apple Orchard will provide apples for the event. Masks are required at the event. For more information on the Senior Health Fair, email Steele at marketing@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213.

CHURCH BRIEFS Used-a-bit sale

New Life Lutheran Church in Hugo will hold a “used-a-bit” sale Sept. 9-11. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9-10 and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 11. Items will be sold by the bag. All money raised will support mission projects. New Life is located at 6000 N. 148th St., Hugo.

St. Joseph to host fall blood drive

St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 171 Elm St. in Lino Lakes, will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, which has led to the cancellation of planned surgeries. Donors of all blood types are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. For more information, or to make an appointment, contact 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood. org and click “find a blood drive” and search Lino Lakes.

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husband and 12-yearold son. I have an older son who attends college in Washington State, where we are from. We relocated to Minnesota in 2017 to be closer to my husband’s family. My husband works in Hugo/ Columbus and I work in the White Bear Lake Area School District.

my experience to light the way for others. Q. What do you hope readers will gain from the story? A. This is a book for anyone who loves a great memoir or story about overcoming adversity. I hope for this to be a story of inspiration and hope.

Q. Is “Let Your Privates Breathe” the first book you’ve written? A. I had been working on writing a memoir for the last decade. I had about 60,000 words written, and so with my extra time during COVID, I decided to hire an editor and turn it into a book. Upon looking at what I had written, we decided to start over from scratch as my writing had improved over the last couple of years. Together, we created an outline and I wrote the book, “Let Your Privates Breathe,” which is something my grandma (pictured on the front cover) used to say to me. Q. What inspired you to write this book? A. I grew up near Seattle, Washington, and had a pretty tumultuous upbringing. I write about being an only child to an alcoholic parent and having a father in prison. Q. Provide a brief overview of the main characters and plot. A. I write about my own deep dive into addiction as young as 12 and how I scraped my way out at 21. I have been sober for 23 years and share

Q. Who are your favorite authors? A. A few of my favorite authors are Augusten Burroughs, Glennon Doyle and local author Nora McInerny. Q. Where can Press readers find the book? A. Press readers can find this book in a few different places. Currently, it is on presale at a discounted rate until 8/31. Copies can be purchased online through The Black Hat Press (a local publisher here in Isanti, Minnesota). You can also find out more about the book here: https://www.theblackhatpress. com/bookshop/p/let-your-privatesbreathe They can also be found on my website: www.Melissasteussy.com Toward the middle to end of September, copies will be available for purchase at the Lake Country Bookstore in White Bear Lake, 4766 Washington Square. Q. Do you have any plans for future works? A. I plan to get started on another book this fall. Compiled by Shannon Granholm

See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown-St. Croix Valley Area.

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Wednesday, September 15 , 2021 12 - 2 pm • White Bear Senior Center 2484 East County Rd F, White Bear Lake, MN *Masks Required*

Health & Wellness • Flu Shots Assisted Housing • Financial Wellbeing

VENDORS Gable Pines 651-829-3171 Pillars of White Bear Lake 651-653-3288 City of Vadnais Heights 651-204-6000 Cerenity Senior Care 651-232-1818

FOOD SPONSORS:

Keystone Place 651-925-2664 Twin Cities Underwriters 651-488-0172

AAA- Auto Club Nation 763-957-0969

Brookdale North Oaks 651-482-8111

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living 651-484-8484

Walgreens White Bear Township 651-426-9225

Volunteers of America 612-721-6327

White Bear Senior Center 651-407-7501

Ecumen Hospice 651-714-0200

Donatelli’s 651-777-9199

Gallagher Financial Services 651-774-8759

White Bear Lake Pizza Man 651-653-9845

Blue Cross Blue Shield 651-662-3428

Pine Tree Apple Orchard 651-429-7202

Vendor door prizes! Apple Orchard

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drop-ins welcome. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 6 through Sept. 30 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, north picnic pavilion, County Roads 10 and 19 Details: Guided yoga for all levels. $8/ person; reservations required. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington. mn.us, search “outdoor yoga”

BUILDING WITH BLOCKS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY “500”

SHORTEST MARATHON

When: 12:30 p.m. Sept.16, Sept. 30; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 51-592-0369 or barbconnelly1958@yahoo.com

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Short meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served. News members welcome; annual dues $10. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnelly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27; 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 area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served. Contact: Alice at 651-429-4413

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more. Contact: whitebearlake.org

LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 6 Where: Parking lot of Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 9271 South Hwy Dr. Details: fruits, vegetables, wood crafts, Tupperware and Pampered Chef. New vendors each week. Contact: kgregory244@gmail.com

CLASS REUNIONS WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970

When: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 Where: Dellwood Country Club Contact: whitebearlakeclassof1970.com

JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971

When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 Where: Jimmy's Event Center, 1132 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights Details: Golf event Thursday, Sept. 9 at Eagle Valley Golf Club. For more information, Jhsclass71@yahoo.com or jnmccart@aol.com.

CURRENT EVENTS WARGO NATURE CENTER PROJECT RESTORATION DAY

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Volunteer to tackle challenges each month, such as buckthorn and garlic mustard removal and native plant seed collection. Registration required;

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Legos available for children ages 2-4. Outside event, weather permitting. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Bald Eagle Ave. & 3rd St., White Bear Lake Details: Annual one-block run is a fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers welcome. Donation $35/adults; $15 kids 12 and under includes t-shirt with preregistration. Arrive at 10:30 for pre-run festivities. Contact: whitebearfoodshelf.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “RAYA: THE LAST DRAGON”

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly movie. Park opens at 7 p.m. with music and entertainment; movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Weather-dependent; check website prior to going. Contact: ci.white-bear-township. mn.us/379/Movie-in-the-Park

AVENUE OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL

When: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave.; and White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Family festival with art, lectures and demonstrations, music, artists booths, food and activities for kids. Hosted by the WBCA, Lakeshore Players, Children's Performing Arts, and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Contact: whitebeararts.org; lakeshoreplayers.org; childrensperformingartsmn.org

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

When: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 Where: Culver's, 4485 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Those who give blood or platelets in Sept. will receive a coupon for a free Sport Clips haircut. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Access areas most birders can't and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds and upland bird species. $10/adult; kids 17 and under free. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

EQUITY AND INCLUSION BOOK CLUB

When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 Where: Zoom Details: Read “Somewhere in the Unknown world: A collective refugee memoir,” by Kao Kalia Yang, a collection of stories of immigrants to Minnesota. Author discussion at the Chautauqua Theatre in Mahtomedi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/events

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

When and where: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at TGK Automotive Specialists of Hugo, 13891 Forest Blvd. N.; noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Hugo American

Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Those who give blood or platelets in Sept. will receive a coupon for a free Sport Clips haircut. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve, Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: No experience required, ages 16+. $20; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

PILLARS OF WHITE BEAR LAKE SENIOR LIVING FALL FESTIVAL

When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Where: Pillars of White Bear Lake Senior Living parking lot, 4650 Centerville Rd. Details: Free entertainment by King Wilkie's Dream Band. Make your own Chicago dogs. Proceeds go to Walk to the End for Alzheimer's. Contact: 651-762-6121

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

When: noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Health and Wellness vendors, flu shots, COVID vaccines. Contact: whitebearseniorprogram.org

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage, causing surgeries to be cancelled. Donors of all blood types are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

LET'S MAKE STUFF: MACRAME HANGING JARS

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Make a craft in a creative class for adults. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

PATRICK ALLEN PERFORMANCE

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: 7 Vine Vineyard, 101 Hwy 96, Dellwood Details: Singer / guitarist performs a wide variety of music including popular standards, classic pop, rock, soul, folk and blues. Contact: patrickallenmusic.com

INTRODUCTION TO FISHING

When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Preserve, Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Experienced anglers and beginners can learn valuable tip for fall fishing. Equipment provided or bring your own. $10/person or $20/family of four; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

CHAMBER LUNCH & LEARN

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 Where: Lino Lakes Community Room, 600 Town Center Parkway Details: September is Suicide Awarness Month. Attendees will have an open discussion on the topic and learn about resources in the Quad area. To register, visit quadchamber.org. Contact: info@quadareachamber.org

SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE

When: 9-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F

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Details: Stop by for coffee and treats and learn about programs, weekly groups and services. Contact: whitebearseniorcenter.org

ST. ANDREW'S BLOCK PARTY

When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Free, family-friendly, community event features free food, live music, inflatables, cake walk, kids' zone, little boat rides, human hamster balls. Giant slide, wipeout challenge, and more. Contact: saintandrews.org

TOWNSHIP DAY CELEBRATION

When: 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.18 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free concerts, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, exhibits, fireworks, car show, vendor market, beer garden. Contact: ci-white-bear-township.mn.us

FLEA MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Items for sale in the parking lot. KCM Eggroll truck from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: whitebearseniorcenter.org

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 Where: Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. Details: Opportunity for resident to recycle and dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics. Also confidential document shredding. Contact: co.washington.mn.us

BORN TO RUN 5K

When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 Where: Pioneer Park, 2950 Centerville Road, Little Canada Details: 5K run/walk and family activities to benefit Women's life Care Center. Runners begin at 9 a.m.; walkers at 10 a.m. Free; donations welcome. Contact: womenslifecarecenter.org/ new-events/born-to-run

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR GOOD HEALTH When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Join local herbalist Heather Mashuga on a leisurely walk through the woods, and learn to make and decant tinctures and salves, depending on the plants available. Registration required; $55. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org

LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: PK Mayo plays blues and original music on the guitar. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Where: Lakewood Hills Park, 2150 Orchard Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Hike trails in the park approximately 3 miles, followed by treats at the picnic area. Contact: stpaulhike.com

EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONVERSATIONS IN THE PARK

When: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 Where: Boatworks Commons, White Bear Lake Details: Discussion with Jim Stewart, Macalester College about his video series, “A Historical Tonic for Fragile White Folks.” Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/events

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20 YEARS LATER: Time capsule for tragic anniversary FROM PAGE 1

Sept. 11, 2001 Marissa Blahnik I’m out of NYC. Left work at 4 p.m., got in line with hundreds to get the ferry to Hoboken — really the only way out of the city. I only waited for about an hour. They say that earlier in the day the line stretched for blocks and wrapped around five times. I guess I was right to wait as long as I did. It was eerie walking across town to the ferry (essentially all the way on the other side of the island from me). The streets were practically deserted except for the occasional emergency vehicle speeding past and every time you crossed the street you could look downtown and see the billowing smoke. There didn’t seem to be that many people left in NYC when I finally left. While on the ferry we all sadly stared at downtown Manhattan, shaking our heads, muttering how sad it was, some moved to tears, and we watched in horror as the #7 building collapsed. No one was expecting it. Once the ferry got to Hoboken, they asked

people who were within a 10-block radius of the World Trade Center (WTC) to get off first as they were sending them to a decontamination center. They had workers checking people’s shoes as they got off, looking for those covered in dust, making sure they got everyone. Got to Hoboken around 5:50 p.m., got on the Boonton line train to Mountainview that left at 6:30 p.m. Got to Mountainview by 7:30 p.m., home by 8 p.m. The whole time I was on the train or on the ferry, I just sat and listened to the different stories around me, people who worked close or even worked in the building. One woman worked on the 62nd floor of the WTC and was able to get out. Stories like that one give you a little hope. The man sitting behind me on the train said he had gone from shocked to angry and that he wanted to begin singing, “God Bless America,” on the train. I’m sure we all would have joined in. Then, like I had done since 8:45 a.m. or whatever time this insanity began, and like all

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of America and the world, I sat in front of the TV, switching from horrific image to horrific image. At midnight, exhausted, I finally turned the TV off, convincing myself that New York would still be there in the morning. I stayed home today (Sept. 12), trying to figure out how long I can do that. Not a comfortable feeling to be trapped on an island with a target on it.

Sept. 13, 2001 Marissa Blahnik I went into New York again today. The area I am in is more or less back to normal, aside from the almost constant scream of sirens. Were it not for the American flags displayed all around — on cars, on people and on buildings — you would almost think it was another typical day in Manhattan. The after-effects of the tragedy are beginning to show on everyone. Yesterday they were editing footage of the first plane flying into the tower and it was so loud that I almost hid under my desk — it sounded real. A co-worker was up half the night having panic attacks. Another co-worker commented how strange it was that she kept seeing people crying at their desks. But life goes on and so do we. Coming home today was so moving. First off, the morning was dreary, with gray skies and constant rain. But sometime in the afternoon that burned off and blue skies came out. As I walked across town, I was struck by how crisp the air was — it was just a beautiful afternoon. As the bus pulled out of the tunnel, we once again all craned our necks to take in the skyline. The clouds over New York were gorgeous and the Upper West Side and Midtown looked beautiful

— crisp and clean and colorful. Even the cloud of smoke that has been hanging over the whole island seemed to have cleared up. And then you look further and further downtown ... for the first time since the tragedy, the smoke has cleared enough to actually make out the void that is left by the destruction of the WTC. A hole has been punched in the skyline and it only mirrors the one in all of our hearts. I got into my car at 7:04 p.m. at Willowbrook Mall. The song that was playing was “God Bless the USA.” When the song finished, the DJ explained that at 7 o’clock, people all around the U.S. stood outside with candles. I had forgotten all about that and was upset that I was on the bus, or just getting off, when it happened. But as I drove up Route 23 (about 20 miles) I was surprised to see that I hadn’t missed it. By the American Legion in Mountainview, five veterans had gathered along the roadside and were waving flags. Outside the stores along the highway people stood with candles. The entire length of my journey I saw people with candles, well after the 7 o’clock time. And as I drove people called up the radio station, WPLJ. One person to say that at exactly 7 o’clock a beautiful and

incredibly vivid rainbow had stretched itself over Long Island. A delivery man called from Queens to say that as he drove around Queens on his rounds, everyone was outside with candles, every race, every age. He said he had tears in his eyes and he brought them to mine as well. And then, I pulled into my neighborhood and as I got to the bottom of the hill I saw that about 20 people had gathered from around the neighborhood and had candles. I pulled over and joined them. It has just been so incredibly moving to see people coming together. The flags, the candles ... just incredible. New York has been overrun with volunteers, more than they know what to do with. People in Wisconsin are making boots to protect the police dogs’ feet, companies are donating money and supplies, New Yorkers are donating clothing and supplies. The outpouring is incredible. All of Europe joined in three minutes of silence this morning. The guards at Buckingham Palace played “The Star Spangled Banner.” A friend tells me that at 12:30 p.m., the staff of the San Francisco Opera, some 250 people, all gathered in the square and held hands and sang the national anthem. Incredible.

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What it was like in the White House on Sept. 11, 2001

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As deputies guessed that she was about to pass their fully marked squad car, they pulled over to let her do it. Then they pulled her over. The driver said she was late for work. • An unlocked motor vehicle with its keys on the floorboard was reported stolen at 4:43 p.m. Aug. 2 from a driveway in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. • A Minnesota driver was cited at 7:58 a.m. Aug. 3 on westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. and Geneva Avenue for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 12:13 p.m. Aug. 3 on westbound 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him on radar. • Minnesota driver was cited at 2:18 p.m. Aug. 3 in the 16000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after suspension, after deputies observed her driving on the white fog line for a considerable distance and activated their automatic license plate reader. The ALPR alerted them to the motorist's suspended status. The driver found a valid driver to pick her up while her vehicle remained on scene. • A rear license plate was reported stolen off a vehicle parked in a restaurant parking lot in the 14000

block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 7:29 p.m. Aug. 3. Follow-up with the restaurant will be conducted to fi nd possible CCTV evidence.

• Suspicious yells for help were reported at 12:58 a.m. Aug. 4 in the 14000 block of Everton Avenue N. Deputies located several juvenile males walking back from Kwik Trip, who claimed they didn't yell but heard yells. • A motorist identified by passport was cited at 9:35 a.m. Aug. 4 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for traveling at a high rate of speed. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies cited four motorists for speeding during the late morning and early afternoon of Aug. 4. A motorist clocked at 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in the 6000 block of 150th Street denied speeding and said he thought the limit was 35 mph. His attitude was described as poor. Two of the motorists on 170th Street N. were clocked at 69 mph and 72 mph in a 55 mph zone. Their attitudes were described as good. The fourth motorist was cited for 48 mph in a 35 mph zone on Egg Lake Road and Foxhill Avenue N. He admitted to speeding; therefore, his attitude was described as very good. • The manager of a grocery store in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 3:52 p.m. Aug. 4 reported four juveniles being disruptive in the store. While on scene at 12:40 a.m. Aug. 5, deputies received a call reporting a shoplifting at that location. • The driver of a silver Pontiac sedan was cited at 4:27 p.m. Aug. 5 on 140th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. for driving on a suspended license, after deputies conducted a random computer check. The driver identified himself with a passport. • A motorist was cited at 3:18 a.m. Aug. 6 on Forest Blvd. N. and Frenchman Road for a moving violation. • An unidentified motorist was arrested at 7:51 p.m. Aug. 6 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving on a license canceled due to behavior unsafe to the public (IPS, or “inimical to public safety”). • A driver was cited at 12:40 a.m. Aug. 8 on Generation Avenue N. and Oneka Lake Blvd. N.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a report of juveniles possibly killing fi sh at a creek in the 7400 block of Main Street Aug. 22. The officer made contact with the juveniles and notified their parents of the incident. • An officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Woodridge Lane Aug. 23 for a complaint of signs being placed in the roadway. The officer spoke to the owner of the signs and asked them to move the signs. • Officers assisted another agency in taking two people into custody after a pursuit near Arrohead Drive and Lakota Trail Aug. 24. • Police received a delayed theft report from the 500 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 24. The incident is under investigation. • An officer took a delayed theft from motor vehicle report from

in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 24. The incident is under investigation. • An officer took a report of a gas drive-off at a gas station in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South Aug. 24. The officer attempted to contact the registered owner of the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The incident remains under investigation. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 8000 block of Rondeau Lake Drvie Aug. 25. The complainant was advised to call police again if/when they see the person again. • A vehicle was reported stolen in the 6900 block of Black Duck Drive Aug. 25. • An officer received a call regarding a snapping turtle in the 500 block of Hawthorn Road Aug. 25. When the officer arrived, the turtle had already left the area. • Officers responded to a call of a power line down in the 8000 block

of West Shadow Lake Drive Aug. 26. The fi re division responded to handle the incident. • An officer responded to a call of a semaphore that was malfunctioning in the 200 block of Ash Street Aug. 26. The county highway department was requested to repair the problem • Officers conducted a traffic stop near Lake Drive and I-35W Aug. 27. Officers found a male driver slumped over the steering wheel, and the driver was subsequently cited for driving after revocation and drug offenses. • Officers took a theft by swindle report from a resident in the 7300 block of Geneva Court Aug. 27. The investigation is ongoing. • Suspicious activity was reported in the 6100 block of Linda Lane Aug. 28. Officers found juveniles out after curfew and parents were contacted. • An officer assisted another

agency with a high-risk traffic stop on I-35E near Main Street Aug. 28. The suspect vehicle fled from officers. The investigation continues. • An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speeding in the 1000 block of Main Street Aug. 29. The vehicle initially stopped, but then fled. The incident is under investigation. • Officers responded to a possible oven fi re on Willow Pond Trail Aug. 29. Upon arrival, the fi re was out. Fire staff ventilated the home. There were no injuries. • Officers were requested to assist the Centennial Lakes Police Departme with a reported burglary in progress in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington. Officers assisted with establishing a perimeter. Officers cleared the scene before the investigation was completed.

call report of a theft from motor vehicle that occurred in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Aug. 27. The caller advised an unknown suspect entered her vehicle and removed several items. The estimated loss is $100. Several other thefts were reported on that block the same day. • An officer conducted a routine license plate check on a vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Aug. 28. The license plate came back stolen, and when the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle fled. A short pursuit ensued before the officer decided to end the chase. • Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington Aug. 29 on report of a

structure fi re. The officer secured the scene and stood by with fi re and EMS personnel. • A hit-and-run property damage accident was reported in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 30. A Keeping Our Police Safe (KOPS) alert on the suspect vehicle was issued to neighboring agencies. • An officer responded to a suspicious activity report in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville Aug. 31. A male riding a bicycle was given a verbal warning. • A property damage accident involving two vehicles was reported at the intersection of Lake Drive and Pointcross Drive in Circle Pines Aug. 31.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer checked on a vehicle in Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines after hours Aug. 22. The driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI. Another adult male driver was arrested for DWI near the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Lovell Road in Lexington that same day. • Suspicious activity in progress was reported in the 8800 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Aug. 25. Upon officer arrival, the suspect was gone. • A property damage accident was reported in the 9100 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Aug. 25. • Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road

in Centerville on report of a slumper. Officers found a female, who was not in need of medical attention, and requested she leave the property. The female was subsequently trespassed from the property, as she refused to leave. • Police responded to the 1 block of Central Street in Circle Pines Aug. 25 to check the welfare of a male who was passed out in a drive-thru. The male was found to be under the influence and was released to a sober party after being check out by paramedics. • An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South Highway Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Aug. 26. The driver was cited with expired registration (2018) and the vehicle was towed from the scene. • Officers responded to a phone

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