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Centerville remembers people’s council member

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Council Member Steve King, who died on Aug. 20 after serving for 10 years on the Centerville City Council, was a public servant who questioned just about everything.

Sometimes, the rest of council and city staff were stumped at a question King posed.

King “earned the respect of fellow council members by his ability to disagree and debate with civility and thoughtfulness,” said City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz.

King was not afraid to be the lone voice of dissent on any given issue; he often championed the cause of

King’s wife, Donna King, said that when his colleague, Russ Koski, first joined council in 2017, he told her, “I don’t understand where Steve gets the questions to ask.”

“Steve is so analytical,” Donna said. “God was always at the top of his list, and he held strong beliefs,” she said. “But even when he was young, he questioned.”

Along with his questioning,

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Centerville 2024 budget increases, but in flux

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Stillwater resident Esmerelda Jiles brings her little pink food truck to area events and businesses.

Little Hot Hands carries on late husband’s legacy

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Many people in the north metro are familiar with the name “Chef Hot Hands,” but they might not have heard of “Little Hot Hands” just yet.

Esmerelda Jiles is the wife of Larry Jiles Jr., who was also known as Chef Hot Hands. He was one of two people killed in a shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul

in February. Chef Hot Hands, originally from St. Paul, moved to Hugo when he was 13 and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 2006 with a dream of opening his own restaurant.

Before his death, Chef Hot Hands had been operating a restaurant and catering business in downtown Centerville. That business has since closed its doors and a salon now resides there, but Chef Hot Hands’ name

continues, thanks to his wife, who lives in Stillwater.

For the past couple of months, Esmerelda has been operating Little Hot Hands, inspired by both Larry and their 6-year-old daughter, Brialee. “She’s my Little Hot Hands. She would always tell Larry, ‘I want to cook something’, ‘Dad give me some work,’” Esmerelda explained, adding

The proposed budget has been evolving since the first figures were calculated in August.

Finance Director Bruce DeJong presented two changes since the August planning meeting.

Some $5,000 was added to the police contract on the expenditures side, DeJong said. This

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At the moment, Centerville's 2024 preliminary budget and general fund levy are fluid.

But in a good way. The city has until the end of December to finalize the budget. The key, however, is that after the city submits the preliminary budget to the county at the end of September, the budget is not allowed to increase. Between now and finalization, however, the budget may decrease.

That realization is the central to the city's budget strategy between now and December.

The Centerville City Council has approved the 2024 preliminary budget and general fund levy —and even padded it a little bit — to cover capital improvement contingencies.

The reason for the unusual maneuver is that Council Member Russ Koski pointed out that some major capital improvement expenditures were in the offing, and he didn't want the city to be unprepared for cost spikes.

Koski moved and council unanimously passed a proposal to increase the proposed levy by $25,000.

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Breakfast with the Mayor: ‘The city is moving forward’

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

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Hugo Mayor Tom Weidt provides a city update at the Hugo Business Association’s Breakfast with a Mayor event at the Blue Heron Grill.

24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue N., which lies on the border of the city of Hugo. The project is identified for construction in 2025. The first phase of the project, which would include stormwater improvements, are scheduled for construction in 2024. The estimated cost of the project is $8.4 million.

“We are excited about where the city is going,” Weidt said. “We don’t see a lot hiccups going forward in our in our city; it’s running smooth, business is good, residents are happy, the city is a nice place to be, it’s a nice place to work, it’s a nice place to live. And as long as we continue to maintain that, we will be in good shape.”

“We are working through that process right now to determine the best path forward,” Weidt explained.

Some feedback received so far through the study process is that motorists appreciate the small-town feel, but would like to see improvements to pedestrian facilities and crossings. Motorists also have some traffic mobility concerns.

A second open house is planned for this fall or winter.

Hugo is also partnering with the city of Lino Lakes on the extension of Otter Lake Road. “Development will continue along that corridor,” Weidt said.

Last month, the city of Lino Lakes approved the preparation of plans and specifications for the extension, which came out of a study that was completed in 2022. The study identified the preferred alignment for the extension of Otter Lake Road north from Main Street (CSAH 14) to the intersection of

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Mayor Tom Weidt recently provided an update on infrastructure improvements, city initiatives, community development and public safety at the annual Breakfast with the Mayor event, hosted by the Hugo Business Association (HBA).

“It was really a summer that was concentrated on road issues, road repair and road conditions. Most of you can see in your own neighborhoods … it was a horrible winter, it got warm and cold and warm and cold and it really did a number on the roads in Hugo,” Weidt said. “We’ve been concentrating a lot on how to get those fixed and budgeting for that.”

The city recently revisited its capital improvement plan (CIP), which plans out street projects for the next five years. Each year, the city’s Public Works Department evaluates each of the roadways and their condition. The city of Hugo will need to complete an estimated $14 million of projects in the next five years.

“This year they had to redo the list. We have a list of projects that need to be done; some moved up on the list quite dramatically because of the damage that was done,” Weidt explained. “We have a lot of projects that we have to do, some sooner than later.”

As the city continues to grow, the cost of running the city continues to go up. “These road projects are something that we have to account for and figure out a way to cover these going forward, because if we take five years off of building a road, we are going to be a big trouble.”

One project that is ongoing is the construction of the roundabout on Highway 61 at 159th Street. The project, estimated to cost $2.1 million, should be done sometime in early 2024.

“There have been multiple accidents on this road,” Weidt recalled.

A couple of visioning studies are also underway for area roads. The state is in the process of turning over to Washington County the portion of Highway 61 that goes through Hugo. As a part of this project, there is an ongoing study for the corridor to see what updates and improvements might be needed before the turnback takes place.

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Fall foliage and fishing

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all is my favorite season. Every year I look forward to the Minnesota Vikings and a possible playoff run for the Minnesota Twins. But most of all, I look forward to fishing. Recently, I went up to Onamia to fish on Mille Lacs Lake. I haven’t had much luck there as far as fishing goes and I call it the “Dead Sea.” I usually try and fish there at least once a year.

I went out on a four-hour launch recently and didn’t even have a bite (hence the “Dead Sea” comment). However, the launch was entertaining. I was with a friend of mine and it’s always interesting to meet other Noelle’s people on the launch. It’s fun to Notes watch other people catch fish.

Someone caught the smallest Noelle Olson walleye I’ve ever seen. To be honest, it looked like a minnow.

But I was surprised how many larger walleyes were caught. It’s been years since I’ve seen that many walleye caught over 20 inches in Mille Lacs. I should note that Mille Lacs has a possession limit of one walleye between 20-23 inches or one longer than 28 inches. All other walleye must be immediately released. Personally, I like the smallmouth bass in the lake. They are great fighters and I seem to have better luck at catching them. But not this day.

There was a young woman on the launch who did something I had never seen before in my over 50 years of fishing. She was sitting at the back of the launch boat and had just caught a small walleye. After her boyfriend took off the fish, she lost control of her fishing pole. I was looking at her and all of a sudden I saw her pole slowly slip from her hands and go into the water. I didn’t say anything but my friend said, “Captain, we have a pole overboard.” She didn’t panic but softly said to her boyfriend, “I just dropped my pole in the water.” He told her not to say anything. I couldn’t help but laugh. The “captain” was too busy in the front of the boat and didn’t know this had happened. If you’ve never been on a launch at Mille Lacs, the boats are pretty big and have plenty of room for people to move around freely. Needless to say, he never knew a fishing pole was missing when we left the launch.

Fall foliage Fall colors are starting to emerge in the St. Croix Valley. I live in St. Croix Falls and immediately noticed the leaves starting to change color while driving home recently on Highway 95. It really is a spectacular sight when those leaves are at their peak. It inspires people to drive for miles just to look at the splendor of color before they fall to the ground. What we don’t think about is whether we have to rake or leaf blow them into a fire or a bag. When I lived in Ohio, we had to bring them to the curb and the city picked them up. That was really nice because we had a lot of leaves. My kids loved jumping into the pile of leaves when they were young. What child doesn’t? I know I did. Honestly, I don’t like the work but it’s what we do every year when we have trees in our yard. And if you have a cabin, it’s extra work. But I believe it’s worth it to have trees and it’s a great way to get together with my kids and family. It goes by much faster when you have a lot of rakes working. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a great resource on its website to see when the peak colors will arrive in a town near you.

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hope everyone has enjoyed the tail-end of summer as we head into the season of fall colors, football Sundays, pumpkin spice everything, and the start of a new school year. To all our community’s students, parents, teachers and school staff, Legislator I wish you a great year of Lingo achievement and success.

Elliot Engen As an alumnus of our local public schools, I remember feeling both anxious and excited during the first days back on campus. Whether it be from the all-too early morning alarm clock, the fear of not finding my classroom in time for the bell, or getting the first homework assignment of the year, the first days of a new school year always came with some trepidation. Despite the initial worries, I was lucky to be surrounded by peers, teachers, staff and

role-models who always made sure I knew that everything would be alright.

One of these role-models was Officer Touma, our school resource officer (SRO). He would always go out of his way to give us all a smile, chat with us during lunch, and check in on us when it was apparent something was wrong. He would also occasionally break-up a school fight and conduct public safety measures in severe situations.

He became a friend and trusted protector to many of us. His passion for helping students did not go unnoticed. He even earned the 2015 Service to Youth Award from Northeast Youth and Family Services.

Occasionally, I’ll still say hi to Officer Touma while I see him out and about. To me, he will always be the role model I met in high school.

Fast forward to 2023. Minnesota House Democrats included a provision in their education bill to prevent SRO’s from having the tools necessary to effectively do their jobs. With liabilities higher, and new, ambiguous laws that make it harder for an

SRO to ensure school safety, resource officers in our district and across the state are being pulled from schools altogether. This law the DFL passed is shortsighted, erroneous, and dangerous altogether for every Minnesotan who works or learns in a school.

My GOP colleagues and I are calling on Governor Walz to set aside politics. We need a special session so we can pass legislation that will ensure School Resource Officers are available for our students this year, just as they were there for me years ago.

While we wait and hope for action by the DFL majority, I’ll continue to support our school resource officers just as they have stood by us.

The safety of our students and teachers cannot wait. We need to act now to give every student, parent and teacher what they deserve: Safe schools.

Rep. Elliott Engen represents District 36A. He can be reached by phone at 651-296-2365, or by email at Rep.Elliott.Engen@ house.mn.gov

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS 2023 BIRCH TREE PONDS AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, to consider and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting property for the 2023 Birch Tree Ponds Area Street Improvements Project. Adoption by the City Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $672,900.00.

Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2024, and will bear interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution.

To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2024. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.

A property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of Hugo. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from adoption of this assessment. A property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the

City of Hugo the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made.

Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If a property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 5.25% per year. The right to partially prepay the assessment is not available.

Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.

An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk.

Under Minn. Stat. 435.193 to 435.195, the City Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law and the resolution adopted under it may, within 30 days of the adoption of the assessment, apply to the City

Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his property.

Dated this 18th day of September, 2023.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michele Lindau, City Clerk City of Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota Published one time in The Citizen on September 21, 2023.

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BOARD OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Hugo City Hall at 6:30 p.m. to consider a variance request from Hunter and Brayanna Smith, 12033 Everton Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038. The request is to allow for an accessory building with a 10-foot rear yard setback, where a 30-foot rear yard setback is required by ordinance. The subject property is generally located east of Everton Avenue North and south of 121st Street North and is legally described as Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23 and 24, Block 7, Shadyside No. 4, Washington County, Minnesota. Full legal description is available at City Hall.

Anyone wishing to comment on the request can be heard at this time.

Please call Max Gort, Associate Planner at 651-762-6311 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

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Costume drop-off will take place through Oct. 10, and costume shopping will be Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Bring your clean, gently used children’s costumes to the Environmental Center. Donations will be accepted in the drive-through lane and inside the main entrance of the free product room. The Environmental Center at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive in Woodbury is open: • Tuesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Board sets preliminary levy, proposed budget for 2024

Commissioners have set a preliminary property tax levy to support the proposed 2024 county budget. The board also adopted a proposed budget for next year.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners After setting the preliminary levy, the board may has approved contracts with companies that will reduce it when it sets the final levy in December, but build a county household hazardous waste collection the board cannot increase it. facility in Forest Lake. The county’s environmental The certified proposed property tax levy payable center in Woodbury has been operating for more than in 2024 is $132,715,000. The board also set a levy for a decade. A similar facility, along with a yard waste the Regional Rail Authority at $660,000, the same as collection site, is being built in Forest Lake. in previous years. The recommended levy would be The contracts include: an increase of 3.95% over 2023. The combination of • Kellington Construction Inc. in the amount of an increase in the value of commercial property in $239,975 for carpentry on the project. the county, the addition of new construction to the • Hoffman & McNamara Co. in the amount of county’s tax base, and a moderate increase in the levy $223,310 for landscaping and irrigation on the would result in a reduction to the county tax rate of project. an estimated 7.3%.

It is anticipated that under the recommended budget, the owner of a median-valued home in the county —valued at $417,000, and which had an 8% County receives $1.6 million Bureau of value increase from 2023 to 2024 — would see a $9 Justice Assistance grant increase in the county portion of property taxes for The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will 2024, or a 1% increase. receive $1.6 million under the Bureau of Justice The board will adopt the budget and property tax Assistance (BJA) Byrne discretionary community levy for 2024 Dec. 12. More information on the county MDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 9/17/2023 project funding/Byrne discretionary grants program. budget is available online at www.co.washington.

The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for providing mn.us/budget. public safety services to the residents and visitors throughout Washington County. On average, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies drive 2 million miles per year, patrolling a 423-square

CONTRIBUTED mile county. They are responsible for patrolling At your neighborhood Legal Kiosk you can apply Washington County officials, along with partners from the state, county and local roadways, providing law for free legal services, find information and cities of Forest Lake and Hugo, broke ground for a northern enforcement services to a county with a population of household hazardous waste and yard waste site in Forest Lake. attend virtual meetings – all for free! more than 270,000 residents.

The grant will allow the Sheriff’s Office to purchase 20 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and two County officials break ground on Visit river patrol boats. The two river patrol vehicles will northern environmental center LegalKiosk.org to find a have equipment for use as a patrol response vehicle Washington County officials, along with partners for both the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. These MDAN ads to runnear ONE location you.TIME, the we from the cities of Forest Lake and Hugo, broke ground boats will ensure that the water patrol deputies can for a northern household hazardous waste and yard effectively and safely navigate more than 50 miles of waste site in Forest Lake Sept. 12. The center, which heavily used bodies of water and provide deputies the will be across Highway 61 from the Hardwood Creek necessary equipment for a safe platform on these two Library and Forest Lake Service Center, will provide large federal waterways. the same services as those provided by the county’s County board sets public hearing on environmental center in Woodbury.

Residents may take household hazardous waste youth access tobacco ordinance and consumer electronics, as well as recyclables to The Washington County Board of Commissioners the center free of charge. The center will also have a will conduct a public hearing for proposed revisions free product room where residents may pick up for to the Washington County youth access to tobacco free items such as paint and cleaners that have been ordinance No. 185 Oct. 3. processed by center staff. The center is expected to be The hearing will be during the board’s regular open for operation in fall 2024. meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board Room of the The center, built on a 35-acre parcel, will have Government Center at 14949 62nd St. N. in Stillwater. an operations building for storage, handling and packaging of waste, a covered drive-through drop-off State law sets the local retail tobacco regulations space, and space for offices, the free product room and across Minnesota. This law was changed in 2020 and education. The site will also be home to 10 acres for is already in effect throughout the state. The changes yard waste management. in the state statute included raising the minimum age It is expected that the new center will serve more for tobacco purchases to 21 years of age and increased than 40,000 customers in the first year, who will the administrative fine amounts for retail tobacco recycle 600,000 pounds of electronic waste, such as violations. television sets and computers, and 750,000 pounds With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous The proposed revisions to the ordinance will: walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present of household hazardous waste. It is also expected offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 • Update the ordinance language so the related that residents will receive more than $500,000 in free statute changes are reflected. materials, reusing items from the free product room.

• Increase the minimum tobacco sales clerk age to The improvements are being funded through the 18. county environmental charge (CEC), a 35% charge • Increase the minimum license suspension time on garbage service, with no impact to property FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Certified Arborist frame for repeated violations. taxpayers through the levy. Revenue from the CEC is used for solid and hazardous waste services, such Gibson reappointed as county surveyor as environmental center household hazardous waste The Washington County Board of Commissioner collections, recycling grants to cities and townships, has reappointed Samuel D. Gibson as the Washington and environmental education programs.

County surveyor for a four-year term beginning Oct. 1. State law requires this appointment to a term not

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Square, White Bear Lake

ONGOING EVENTS

Details: Sarah Nelson will sign copies of her children’s

book on bird migration, ‘Follow the Flyway’.

Contact: 651-426-0918

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

ROCKTOBERFEST When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments

Saturday, Sept. 23; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24

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

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

Where: River Siren Brewing Co., 225 Main St. N., Stillwater

Details: Beer, German-inspired cuisine, and live

HUGO SENIOR CLUB When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18; the 3rd Monday of

music at the brewery and in the parking lot. Free admission.

Contact: riversirenbrewing.com

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 Where: Lily Lake Ice Arena, 1208 S. Greeley St.,

every month

games. Refreshments served.

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

Stillwater

Details: Recycle and dispose of electronics and

CRIBBAGE When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25; the 4th Monday of every month

Fall Fest

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N., Hugo Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding

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

Contact: 651-429-4413

SHOREVIEW INDOOR FARMERS MARKET When: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Where: Shoreview Community Center fireside lounge,

4580 Victoria St. N. Details: More than 30 vendors with produce and food items, artisan crafts, entertainment and activities.

Contact: shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

What: Lexington Fall Fest When: Sept. 22-24 Where: South Highway Drive from Restwood Road to Woodlawn Road Details: The annual event will feature a car show, Family Fun Fest and a Vikings Party.

Contact: cowboyssaloon.co.

Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+

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

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

DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public

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CIRCLE LEX FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14-Oct. 4 Where: Back parking lot, Lexington Municipal Liquor

Store, 4139 Woodland Rd. Details: Open air market with local vegetables, crafters, and baked goods. Rain or shine.

Contact: 612-272-3386

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WHITE BEAR FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Friday, June 30 through Oct. Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors and growers each week.

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MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Sept. 30 Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 109 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Local growers, artisans, community

resources.

Contact: ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

CURRENT EVENTS ‘THE THREE MUSKETEERS’ When: Sept. 15-Oct. 1 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. Details: Lakeshore Players’ presents the story of

adventure, unexpected heroes, and everlasting friendship. Ticket details online.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

FREE PRODUCE MARKET When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 21 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St.,

White Bear Lake Details: All are welcome to pick up free produce.

Bring your own bag.

Contact: 651-407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf.org

ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OPEN HOUSE When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 Where: Anoka County Sheriff’s office, 13301 Hanson

Blvd. NW, Andover Details: Outdoor demonstrations, displays, food trucks, and opportunities to interact with public safety partners.

FALL FEST When: Sept. 21-23 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Celebrate the harvest season with a ladies

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night out event, Scarecrown Stroll, live music, Polka & Pumpkins in the Park from 1-4 Saturday, and restaurant and store specials.

Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington

household hazardous waste. Confidential document shredding.

Contact: 651-430-6702 or co.washington.mn.us

LAKESHORE QUILTER’S GUILD When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, 3920 Victoria St.

N., Shoreview Details: ‘Schoolhouse’ members will share expertise on design boards, wool applique, etc.

Contact: quiltshopcoop.com

FREE PRODUCE MARKET When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2484 County Rd. F. East

Details: All are welcome to pick up free produce. Bring

your own bag.

Contact: 651-407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf.org

SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 15TH BIRTHDAY PARTY When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Commons, Details: Celebrate the Foundation, which has provided

more than 60 grants to community organizations over the past 15 years. Birthday treats and short program.

Contact: shoreviewcommunityfoundation.org

AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake

Details: M.E. Bakos will sign copies of her home

renovator mysteries, including the latest ‘Killer Flip’, and Frank Weber will sign his book ‘The Haunted House of Hillman’.

Contact: 651-426-0918

FALL FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E.

County Road F Details: Over 20+ vendors on the parking lot and more inside. Baked good and food truck. Come as a shopper or register to be a vendor.

Contact: 651-653-3121

KIDZ N BIZ When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 30 Where: Oneka Elementary, 4888 Heritage Pkwy. N.,

Hugo

Details: Free community event connects local businesses and families and includes carnival-like activities, inflatables, face painting, demonstrations, prizes, food, and vendors.

Contact: https://mms.hugobusinesses.biz ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 Where: Wildwood Elementary, 8698 75th St. N., Grant Details: Hike the horse trail that parallels the Gateway Trail out and back. Treats follow at Wildwood Tavern.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Mystery lovers and authors come together

for conversation and reading inspiration. Oct. event features author Joshua Moehling. Cash bar. Tickets online.

Contact: valleybookseller.com

SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 6 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F

Details: Learn about weekly activities, Meals on

Wheels, travel opportunities, screenings and foot care clinic. Visit with vendors and shop at the Craft Corner. Free.

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS

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HUGO BITS & PIECES

• The citizens of Centerville, as well as its city council, will always remember Council Member Steve King. After Mayor D. Love read a resolution establishing Aug. 20, 2023, as Steven Douglas King Day, council unanimously approved the resolution and shared their thoughts about the loss of a colleague they held in high regard. Several council members cited King’s love of his city and community, his empathy for all citizens and how much they had learned from him. “His contributions will last for many years,” Council Member Russ Koski said. Donna King, Steve’s wife of 50 years, attended the meeting and received council’s Token of Appreciation for Service on behalf of her late husband. She thanked the community for their cards, time and personal messages. “Not many people know this, but he was also a talented artist,” she said. “He was a patriot.”

• Cub Scout Pack 432 and BSA Troop 136 have partnered with the Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) to install a new exhibit in the city’s history niche at City Hall, which features the story of Scouting through the region. It’s titled, “A Scouting Narrative.”

• The city could be served by up to two more officers next year, after council approved the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) budget. The budget includes the addition of one more officer. If the CLPD and city receive a public safety grant, they would be able to fund the addition of the second officer.

The CLPD budget also includes

salary step increases and capital improvements.

• Earlier this year, the city had started work on establishing no-parking zones throughout the city after trucks waiting to enter businesses on Commerce Drive started to stack up on Main Street. After receiving communications from several companies opposing part of the no-parking proposal, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the matter and held a public hearing.

The commission determined that one option to solve the issue involved allowing on-street parking in the city’s industrial district and recommended approval of some no-parking areas downtown. City staff researched and carved out a two-hour, on-street parking zone on the south side of Commerce Drive.

To further alleviate parked vehicles stacking up on Main Street, the city will use $7,250 from the street capital fund to contract with Century Fence to stripe Commerce Drive and Progress Road into two northbound lanes and one southbound lane to reduce stacking on Main Street from the drop-off and pick-up lines for Centerville Elementary School.

• The city has received a $1,000 donation as part of its award for the Junior Council Member Program. The donation amount will be deposited into the general fund.

• The city has received $200 in donations from two residents for a park bench to be installed in Eagle Park.

• As cities may accept donations,

they may also give them. After the Forest Lake Area YMCA (FLA YMCA) Board requested a donation of $500, council briefly discussed whether to donate to an organization outside the city and even outside the county.

Koski pointed out that the FLA YMCA provides programs to Centerville citizens that no organization in the city is able to provide. And, indeed, 97 of the city’s residents are FLA YMCA members. The Parks and Recreation Committee had also expressed a desire to partner with the FLA YMCA. Half of the donation will come from the parks and recreation portion of the general fund. The other $250 will be budgeted from sources recommended by the committee.

The city supports many private nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest, Love said. For example, Alexandra House is such an organization that the city supports, he said.

• It happens every year around this time — not Christmas, not spring, but Constitution Week.

Sept. 17, 2023 marks the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Every year, council proclaims this week as Constitution Week, and did so again on Sept. 13. Council follows the lead of the nation’s president, who annually issues the Constitution Week proclamation as required by Public Law 915.

• The city of Hugo has a new representative on the Metropolitan Council — Gail Cedarberg. Cedarberg is from Mahtomedi and represents District 11.

Like the state of Minnesota, the Met Council is subject to redistricting for purposes of representation.

• After nearly two decades of working for the city, public works worker Paul Christianson has submitted his letter of resignation. The Public Works Department will advertise for the vacant position and began the interview process.

• The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is in need of another member after Mike Roberts resigned.

• Nick Heinle, of Prairie Homes LLC, has been granted a variance for 14320 Grantaire Lane to allow window wells to encroach 3 feet, 8 inches into the required side yard setback, where 2 feet is allowed by city ordinance.

• The second phase of Shores of Oneka Lake will plat 14 lots.

• Heidi Harvieux is requesting a minor subdivision of a 40-acre parcel located on Jody Avenue North into a 30-acre parcel and a 10-acre parcel.

• Work continues on the Highway 61 and 159th Street roundabout project. The city will pay its first pay voucher for $514,716 to Arndt Construction Company. The temporary bypass lane has been constructed and existing roadway removals and utility relocations are currently underway.

• Austin and Lauren Hallberg have been given the OK to construct a fence located within a drainage and utility easement on property located at 13129 Geneva Ave. N.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an adult male at 9:53 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N., following a traffic stop for equipment violation.

• Juveniles were reported at 10:50 p.m. Aug. 5 for throwing toilet paper at trees in residents’ yards near 158th Street N. and Europa Avenue N. • Residents in the 6000 block of 150th Street N. requested extra patrols, after reporting suspicious vehicles parked outside at 2:31 a.m.

Aug. 6. The complainant said that people were coming and going from the two unfamiliar vehicles. When deputies arrived on scene and spoke to the drivers, one was cooperative and the other definitely was not.

The uncooperative driver was familiar to deputies due to past contacts, and he was warned that he could not go anywhere near the nearby business he was trespassed from or even drive on that street.

• A dog in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. was reported at 5:40 p.m. Aug. 6 for biting a youth.

• A resident in the 4000 block of 149th Street N. at 10:39 p.m. Aug. 6 reported his neighbor for shooting his girlfriend’s car window with a pellet gun. The front windshield had four distinct marks that appeared to result from being hit by small objects.

• A suspicious vehicle reported at 11:01 p.m. Aug. 6 in Diamond Point East Park in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. turned out to be a man just eating his Subway sandwich and charging his phone.

Deputies asked the driver to leave the park, as it was after hours.

• A suspicious person reported for removing tabs from vehicles in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 11:39 p.m. Aug. 6 turned out to be the registered owner removing tabs from one of his vehicles and keeping the tabs in his possession.

• A harassment report at 5:47 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. turned out to be a caller trying to scam the complainant.

• Suspicious juveniles reported in the park after hours in the 14000 block of Valjean Blvd. N. at 9:04 p.m. Aug. 8 turned out to be not after hours after all. However, deputies did have to advise the juveniles about the excessive noise ordinance.

• A suspicious vehicle reported parked in front of a house in the 4000 block of Education Drive N. for at least 15 minutes at 12:18 a.m. Aug. 9 and shining a flashlight into the complainant’s window turned out to be deputies in their squad car. The flashlight turned out to be the neighbor’s lawn ornament.

• Can the start of the school year be far away?

A group of juveniles was reported for fighting at 3:43 p.m. Aug. 10 in the 4000 block of Prairie Trail N. Their mutual assault self-defense led to disorderly conduct discipline.

• Juveniles were reported for trespassing at 8:52 p.m. Aug. 10 in the 4000 block of Heritage Parkway N., after deputies were called to the scene of a disturbance. Deputies were dispatched out to the 4000 block of Garden Way N. at 10:44 p.m. Aug. 10 to another juvenile complaint and determined there was no ordinance violation. At 12:14 a.m. Aug. 11, juveniles were reported for ringing doorbells in the 6000 block of 150th Street N. and loitering in the area.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 142nd Street N. at 10:32 a.m. Aug. 11 reported receiving an alert about a credit card application being processed in his name that he did not initiate. The complainant contacted all his credit companies in the state to change his information and needed a police report number for the companies. The complainant said he had not had any financial loss at the time of the report.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Europa Trail Way N. at 4:42 p.m. Aug. 11 reported fraud via LinkedIn. • Vehicle tampering was reported at 4:53 p.m.

Aug. 11 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd.

N. after the complainant noticed that the license plates on the suspect vehicle on scene didn’t match. After its occupants were done tampering with the complainant’s vehicle, their vehicle was seen heading into Anoka County. The complainant reported nothing stolen or missing.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Mercantile Drive N. at 7:55 p.m. Aug. 11 reported a catalytic converter theft.

• Deputies cited a motorist at 3:21 p.m. Aug. 12 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. following a traffic stop.

• Younger males reported for being at an unoccupied business in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 12 turned out to just be using a ramp to load a motorcycle.

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop at 6:22 p.m. Aug. 13 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. and issued a citation.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Hadley Circle N. reported discovering a possible bullet hole in one of her windows at 10:53 a.m. Aug. 14, after hearing a loud bang the week before.

After deputies inspected the hole that did not penetrate both windowpanes, they concluded a BB pellet likely caused the damage.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Empress Way N. at 1:49 p.m. Aug. 14 reported identity theft, after her Instagram account was hacked.

• A motorist was cited at 6:00 p.m. Aug. 14 on 170th Street and Henna Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone, after deputies on patrol clocked the vehicle on radar at 70 mph.

• An unidentified male was arrested at 8:33 p.m.

Aug. 14 on Elmcrest Avenue N. and Rosemary Way N. following a traffic stop.

• Extra patrol was requested after a resident in the 16000 block of Europa Avenue N. reported juveniles ding-dong-ditching at 10:58 p.m. Aug. 14, as part of an ongoing issue.

• A motorist was cited at 3:28 a.m. Aug. 15 near the intersection of Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for no license plate light and an inoperable brake light.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 138th Court N. at 8:10 p.m. Aug. 15 reported finding a wallet in Ramsey County and asked deputies to take custody of it.

Deputies advised the reporter to return the wallet to Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies, because the wallet had been found in their jurisdiction.

• Juveniles were reported for loitering around a vacant house for sale in the 4000 block of 162nd Street N. at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 13. Several hours later, at 6:58 p.m., an intoxicated male near Oneka Parkway N. and 159th Street N. reported that he and some juveniles had been arguing. Deputies advised the juveniles to keep their distance from the male and not to engage with him. A juvenile complaint lodged in the 6000 block of 151st Street N. at 6:48 p.m.

Aug. 16 turned out to be a parenting issue, after deputies spoke with all parties involved.

Another juvenile complaint was registered at 7:50 p.m. Aug. 16 in the 15000 block of Goodview Avenue N. regarding juveniles trespassing in the construction area. Deputies met with those juveniles and contacted their parents to advise them. Juveniles were reported for hitting golf balls and riding a gocart in the grass at the park in the 12000 block of Exhall Avenue N. at 4:25 p.m. Aug. 21. Young children were reported at 5:31 p.m. Aug. 21 for riding bikes in the roadway in the 14000 block of Arbre Lane N. Deputies located the youths and spoke to their parents. When deputies spoke to the kids, they advised them to stay on sidewalks to avoid being hit by a vehicle.

With the start of the school year not far off, the youths of Hugo may become otherwise occupied.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:51 a.m.

Aug. 17 on Egg Lake Road N. and Geneva Avenue N. for displaying registration tabs that expired in April, after deputies pulled the vehicle over for speeding. The driver said he knew the registration had expired.

• Internet crimes were reported at 6:01 p.m. Aug. 17 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • Loud ATV’s were reported at 6:35 p.m. Aug. 17 near 150th Street N. and Goodview Avenue N. • An unidentified woman was arrested for DWI at 3:37 a.m. Aug. 18 in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue N., after deputies were dispatched out to a disturbance at the address.

According to the report, the subject was intoxicated in public and causing problems. As deputies arrived on scene, they observed the woman in question driving away. During the inevitable traffic stop, deputies determined the driver was intoxicated.

• Following an ATV complaint at 7:20 p.m. Aug. 18 in the 6000 block of 150th Street N., deputies dispatched out to the scene made contact with individuals on Glenbrook Avenue loading up their ATV’s. When deputies advised them of the city ordinance about use of ATV’s, they denied any involvement.

• An unknown driver was arrested for DUI at 9:59 p.m. Aug. 18 in the 9000 block of 170th Street N., following a traffic stop for speeding and failure to dim headlights.

• A burglary was reported overnight Aug. 18-19 in the 16000 block of Forest Blvd. N., after it was discovered that various tools and equipment had been stolen.

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Augmented Reality Exhibit Celebrates Dakota Culture If you’ve stopped by White Bear Center for the Arts’ OSilas Labyrinth lately, you may have noticed a new sign. It marks the labyrinth as a spot where you can experience an augmented reality exhibit. And if you scan a QR code, you’ll see a digitally-rendered tipi, “Bear’s Lodge,” appear to fill the space. The audio coming from your phone welcomes you in, and gives you a brief introduction to Mahto the bear, who is the teacher of medicine in Dakota culture.

The tipi and the artwork appear to be part of the very landscape itself. Marlena Myles (Spirit Lake Dakota/ Mohegan/Muscogee), the artist behind the Augmented Reality Experience, is a selftaught digital artist located in

St. Paul, Minnesota. You may recognize her artwork from WBCA’s fall catalog covers, and many art organizations around Minnesota including the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Museum of Russian Art, Red Cloud Heritage Center and the Minnesota Museum of American Art. Marlena’s Augmented Reality Experience can be found at various points around WBCA’s outdoor campus. The exhibit asks visitors to consider the natural world around them, and offers a chance to connect to Dakota culture in a new and innovative way. All are welcome to experience this augmented reality for themselves; the exhibit is free, and “open” during WBCA’s business hours.

White Bear Center for the Arts

Criticism as Dialogue

Tuesday, September 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

This one-day workshop will give WBCA members an opportunity to have an open dialogue with fellow artists on how to engage in constructive criticism and handle complexity.

The Laramie Project

October 5 & 6 at 7:00 PM; October 7 at 2 p.m.

Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts is proud to bring The Laramie Project to White Bear Center for the Arts. This project is a traveling five-month educational series for high school actors at Northern Starz. It is being produced to help educate the community on LGBTQ+ history, rights, and where we are going as a nation.

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WBCA Welcomes a New Leader White Bear Center for the Arts recently welcomed Chris Scholl as its new executive director, starting a new chapter in the art center’s 55year history. Scholl, a devoted arts administrator, began his career in an art studio.

He spent years working as an artist, constructing sets and working in theaters, and eventually achieved an MFA in Scenic Design from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After moving into administration, he received an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He has spent his career helping arts institutions, like the Jungle Theater and Ashland Productions, grow their impact upon their stakeholders and communities.

Scholl was drawn to White Bear Center for the Arts as a financially strong institution

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with a long history and a deep reservoir of affection among its students,

volunteers, and donors. “The chance to be a part of a vibrant art center that commits to teaching a wide variety of mediums for all abilities, and honors the talents of professional artists and community members through beautiful gallery exhibitions, is a unique opportunity,” Scholl said. “I’m excited to explore the many ways that White Bear Center for the Arts can continue to build our artsloving community in this area and beyond.”

This fall, Scholl is looking forward to the abundance and

variety of programs offered at the art center. “One of the things that drew me to WBCA is our embrace of the entirety of the arts,” he said. “Simply paging through the fall catalog makes that clear, with classes offered in clay, fiber, drawing, painting, writing, wellness and more.” Scholl also mentioned the National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read program as another focal point of this fall season. “That partnership has allowed us the means to draw our community together to investigate the words and intentions within Ross Gay’s gorgeous book of poetry, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.” There’s a lot for community members, and for Scholl, to dive into at the start of this new chapter. As Scholl said, “Poetry, digital art, studio art: that’s only what you’ll find here today. Art is exploration, and we have galaxies of worlds to explore together.”

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A DMP is a way to pay off highinterest unsecured debt – mostly credit cards – without having to take out a bank loan. DMPs reduce the interest rate on credit cards to around 8% and make monthly payments affordable, so consumers can pay off debt in three to five years.

The plans are offered by nonprofit credit counseling agencies, who do a detailed analysis of your income and expenses to create a household budget that includes a fixed monthly payment tailored to what you can afford. The plan is presented to credit card companies, who must approve the plan.

Those who enroll make monthly deposits with a credit counseling organization, which uses that money to pay the debts according to a predetermined payment schedule developed by the counselor and your creditors. Your monthly payment is tailored to what you can afford.

Once approved, a debt management plan simplifies the payment process for consumers who use 3-4 credit cards with 3-4 deadlines and 3-4 minimum payments to remember each month.

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• If you’ve been delinquent about paying bills, a DMP can bring your credit accounts to current status, called “re-aging.” That, too, can help your credit score, though your credit report likely will still contain the information

• Make note of which of your debts and bills will be paid via the DMP and which ones you still must pay on your own each month.

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• It will save you from late fees that make matters worse for your finances.

• Creditors or debt collectors will stop calling.

• You’ll be given advice about your finances from a professional

• You’ll be required to close your credit card accounts to avoid taking on even more debt.

• You won’t be allowed access to new lines of credit such as an auto loan or a loan to remodel your home.

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• The credit counseling agency might charge a small enrollment fee and/or monthly maintenance fee, though some of those can be waived.

If you have a steady income that you can use to pay off your unsecured debt at a lower interest rate than you’re currently paying, and if you can survive without needing new lines of credit over the length of the plan, then a debt management plan might work for you.

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When to expect fall colors and where to enjoy them

Fall colors in Minnesota typically peak in midto-late-September through mid-October, starting in the northernmost part of the state and working southward. Peak fall color usually lasts two weeks but can vary widely depending on location and weather.

Many factors play into the timing and brilliance of the fall color season in Minnesota, such as day length, temperatures and rainfall. Weather impacts fall colors both before and during the fall season.

“Brilliant fall color occurs when late summer and early fall days are sunny, nights are chilly and there is adequate rainfall throughout the growing season,” said Brian Schwingle, Minnesota DNR forest health specialist.

Leaves change color mainly in response to the decrease of daily sunlight. Photosynthesis, or the production of sugars that depend on sunlight, begins to slow down in response to shortening days. This leads to a reduction of chlorophyll, the pigment that supports photosynthesis and gives leaves their green color. When chlorophyll is reduced, other color pigments in the leaves begin to show, like yellow and red.

Patterns of temperature, precipitation and wind, and the timing of hard freezes can impact when fall colors peak and how long they last. While a light frost might intensify colors, a hard freeze can cause trees to drop leaves early. Rain and wind can shorten the peak color period. These weather phenomena can only be predicted a week or so in advance, making a peak color forecast difficult.

Minnesota is in its third summer with drought conditions in at least part of the state. Though severe

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To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing a fall color forecast, the typical timing of peak colors, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and suggestions for where to visit to see fall colors.

summer drought may lessen the intensity of fall colors, there has been no correlation to the timing of peak fall colors and drought.

“Temperatures in September have played a bigger role than drought in determining when peak colors form,” Schwingle said. “When September minimum temperatures are cooler than average, like we had in

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The Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder (mndnr. gov/fallcolors) is a way for the public to follow the annual progression of fall color change throughout the state. Minnesota DNR staff throughout the state share reports from their location each Wednesday, in time for people to make travel plans for the coming weekend. The webpage includes a color-coded map that shows the approximate percentage of leaves that have changed color across the state and a slideshow of recent photos taken by staff and visitors. The public is also welcome to submit their photos from visits to state parks, forests and trails, which might be included in online galleries, social media or newsletters.

“Fall is the perfect season to spend time outdoors, when nature puts on a beautiful show for all to see,” said Ann Pierce, Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails Division director. “From the north woods to the prairies to the lakeshores and everything in between, there are so many spots to view the stunning scenery that autumn in Minnesota brings. We invite everyone to follow along with our Fall Color Finder and get out to Minnesota state parks, trails and forests and other public lands this season.”

This week the Minnesota DNR launches its weekly fall color update newsletter with trip planning resources. From scenic drives to hiking, biking, paddling, birding, picnicking and more, the Minnesota DNR offers itineraries and tips to encourage Minnesotans to get out and enjoy the changing leaves.

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Centerville their home. candidacy. He got his name on After a four-year tour with the the ballot and got in.” King filed U.S. Air Force, King stayed busy for office three times in 12 years running different businesses and was elected all three times. throughout his life. After he and At the December 2018 council Donna started out in Centerville, meeting — when King retired he started a chimney sweep for the first time — he said he business. Any time he would “ran for council eight years have to take a professional ago because I was mad about qualification test regarding something going on, and Donna things like repair and relining, finally told me to shut up or run he would pass with flying colors, for council — plus a few other because he studied and did his words in there.” research, Donna said.

At a recent meeting, City King was hardworking and Attorney Kurt Glaser said he was never a job snob. He also first met King as a young city worked as a school bus driver attorney when King attended and a barber. King would accept the meetings. “He was really chimney sweep work while also annoyed with the city and working at the rendering plant in decided to join council,” he said.

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When her husband retired from council in 2018, he told Donna he didn’t want a lot of accolades, feeling it had been his duty, Donna said. But she attended that last meeting anyway, and heaped Donna King on the accolades. She knew that King loved it when she thanked him and when individuals conversation with him, and that thanked him. kind of solved everything. It has “Steve was humbled and been nice to have him,” Glaser embarrassed to receive a lot of said. public attention,” Donna said.

While on council, King “But he deserved the attention, served a liaison to the Parks after how hard he worked and and Recreation Committee. He all the phone calls he had, and also represented council on that’s why I wanted to give him the Centennial Fire District attention.”

Steering Committee, North As he retired from council in Metro Telecommunications 2018, King said he’d learned a Commission, Anoka County Fire Protection Council and Economic tremendous amount about how September 19-24 council worked and thanked the Development Authority. He also Your newspaper has agreed to participate in the Minneso vs.

Toledo Mud Hens citizens who voted for him and eventually moved up the council these ads in the main news section of your newspaper those who didn’t. “Maybe if I get hierarchy to serve as alternate per). At times, advertisers may request a specific section mad again, I’ll run again in two acting mayor.

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He started his third four-year a girl growing up in Centerville, term in January 2021. Once she had learned to shoot pool and again, he didn’t campaign, would go to the bar to practice. saying, “They know who I am; if “I was never as good as Steve — they like me, they’ll vote for me.” he was on the men’s pool team.”

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As a council member expected to vote on requests, budgets and ordinances, King was diligent and finished his homework before each meeting. He read through and researched agenda packets that were often 100 to 200 pages long. He could be seen marching to his seat on the dais with several inches of paper under his arm.He had a strong work ethic, Donna said. He read the packets thoroughly, talked to people, phoned government agencies and searched the internet, she said. During meetings, questions flowed as a result of his poring through the packets. Sometimes, individuals pitching proposals before council were challenged to be equally prepared to defend their positions.

For his constituents, King was a strong advocate, often calling state and federal politicians and agencies directly to inquire about new laws and policies.

While representing the smalltown values of his constituents, King’s primary concerns included fiduciary responsibility and independence from overregulation by government at all levels.

“God blessed him with the ability to handle money,” Donna said, relating one of her husband’spolitical highlights that did not involve Centerville. King was voted in as an alternate for Ron Paul at the 2012 Republican National Convention. One of the delegates couldn’t attend, and King, who didn’t want to fly all the way out to the convention due to the cost, did so anyway with Donna’s encouragement, and stepped in to vote. In the end, he was glad he went, Donna said, but had hesitated with a refrain familiar to many: “I don’t know if we have the money.”

One of King’s pet peeves was noise, Donna said, and he was instrumental in making public events more tolerable for those who lived near the center of all the action. King worked at length to get the noise toned down during the annual Fete des Lacs.

His motto was, “Compromise is not an option,” Donna said.

Another of King’s main concerns had always been individual rights of the people.

“Just leave people alone,” he would say.

Today, King’s impact on council meetings becomes evident within seconds after the gavel pounds, and the mayor calls the meeting to order. It is thanks to Steve and Donna King that the city began each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, starting with King’s first meeting on Jan. 12, 2011.

During his political career, King never lost an election.

Donna noted that he didn’t campaign, but said instead, “They know who I am; if they like me, they’ll vote for me.”

“Steve felt he had a duty to be involved if something wasn’t right. It was his duty in life,” Donna said. “There were policies he wasn’t happy with, and he did something about it by filing for

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adjustment is to allow additional flexibility in negotiations with the other members of the joint powers agreement regarding the funding formula, he noted.

The second change is a significant increase in estimated interest earnings, he said. “Staff has analyzed our average cash balance in light of the higher current interest rates. With the changes we see, we have projected an additional $50,000 (in revenues) for 2024,” DeJong said.

The estimated preliminary budget as originally presented — before council added $25,000 to it — showed an increase

of slightly more than $347,000 in general fund expenditures. The vast majority of anticipated increases are due to public safety costs. A $160,000 increase is from a proposed Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) change in the funding formula and increasing expenditures. There is also a $58,000 in increased Centennial Fire District costs. This $218,000 cost increase will be partially offset by a one-time state public safety grant of $171,000, DeJong said.

General fund budget stood at $3.3 million and the general fund levy at $2.7 million. The total debt levy was $308,338,

and the total proposed tax levy was $3,007,321.

Before council added the $25,000 to the budget, the levy increase stood at 3%, the lowest increase in Anoka County, DeJong said.

The $25,000 addition to the budget would increase the 3% bump to 3.5%, and the 3.5% general fund tax levy increase would bump up to 4%, City Administrator Mark Statz said.

“This (addition of $25,000) allows us time to look at a potential discussion of using the water and sewer funds,” said Mayor D. Love. “We can have (the

discussion) at a future work session to see if this is where we want to go in December.”

The approved resolution also set the date for the public truth-in-taxation hearing at the regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

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Renovations continue on the former Hopkins Schoolhouse, located on the northwest corner of 170th Street N and Highway 61 in Hugo. A new nonprofit organization has formed with the mission of “Promoting community engagement and leadership by honoring the heritage of Hugo, Forest Lake, and the surrounding area; highlighting historic examples of citizens who made a difference in the community; and offering a place for community members to gather.”

The nonprofit is working to raise funds to continue renovating the old one-room schoolhouse into a restored schoolhouse and heritage center. Last week, a crew from Precise Exteriors LLC, owned by Doug and DJ Amundson of Hugo, replaced the schoolhouse roof. Precise Exteriors donated the labor and only charged for materials.

This week, Rusty Pastorius, owner of Sealant Technicians, and his son Zach Pastorius, both longtime residents of Hugo, are donating their services to repair the chimney.

“Reaching this milestone is very exciting — and is a visible demonstration of how community engagement and leadership makes a difference in getting things done,” said Hopkins Schoolhouse Committee President Liz Cinqueonce. “Fostering community engagement and leadership is a key part of the

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A new roof is being installed, and soon repairs will begin on the chimney and soffit.

mission of the new Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center — and we hope this inspires more community members to get involved.”

Also starting this week, Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps, a nonprofit organization from Duluth, will work on repairing the soffit. Following the restoration of the roof, chimney and soffit, Cinqueonce said the focus will turn to raising the

funds needed to complete the second phase of the restoration, which will include the windows and siding.

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hot dogs, waffles and Elotes (Mexican that Brialee loves to cook and also enjoys hot street corn, mayonnaise and cheese). things, just like her dad did.

Esmerelda has been overwhelmed Customers may not know that by the support of former Chef Esmerelda was very involved in the Hot Hands customers and the Chef Hot Hands operation. She did community at large. She attends a little bit of everything, including the Stillwater Farmers Market decorating the restaurant space and every Saturday, and continues to shopping for ingredients, and often visit Applecrest Orchards and T & served as a taste tester for Larry.

Nae Flower Farm, both of which are “I was always in the kitchen located on Elmcrest Avenue N. on the watching him. He would move so fast,” border of Hugo and Lino Lakes. She is also Esmerelda recalled. “We would laugh dabbling in catering. and fight. It was everything in there.

“I can see the love. The support means a It was really fun. I miss that lot to me, and people make me smile after time.” She says she learned a everything,” she said. “When I’m there, I forget lot from Larry. about everything.”

After Larry’s death, Larry’s dream was always to have Esmerelda says she lost a little restaurant in his name. herself for a while. She Now, Esmerelda says that is her was working at Culver’s in dream, too. She hopes to one day Stillwater, but that wasn’t have her own restaurant called cutting it. The bills were piling “Little Hot Hands.” up.

“I’m happy with how far I’ve “I thought, ‘How am I going come with this, but sometimes you to do this? ... This is too much cry and think this was something for me,” she said. “I had to do Larry would have loved,” she said. something.”

“Sometimes it is hard to keep So, to support her family and going, but I know he would say, continue her husband’s dream, ‘I’m so proud of you.’” she bought a little pink trailer and started making and selling mini donuts and churros. Her Managing Editor Shannon menu has continued to evolve, Granholm can be reached at 651-407and she now is known for 1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

Esmerelda Jiles tamales, walking tacos, fajita

“I can see the love. The support means a lot to me, and people make me smile after everything. ”

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4. White Bear Lake resident Corinna Morse captured this photo of a sunrise at Surfside Seaplane Base in Lino Lakes. — Corinna Morse, contributed 5.There have recently been quite a few black bear sightings in Hugo. This photo was snapped near — Applecrest Orchards, contributed 6. Cub Scout Pack 432 and BSA Troop 136, along with the Anoka County Historical Society, recently completed the installation of a new exhibit at Centerville City Hall titled, “A Scouting Narrative.”

— Contributed 7-8. The second annual Kourageous Karter Fun Run was held at Lions Volunteer Park in Hugo. The event raised over $20,000 for the nonprofit organization, which will provide a scholarship for one child to receive Trexo Robotics Gait Trainer or, more simply, “robot legs.” —Tiffany Goodchild, contributed

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Cougars battle back but fall to Crimson 41-28

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Down 20-0 after 15 minutes, against the defending state champion, on the road, Centennial appeared headed for a blowout loss.

Instead, the Cougars, coming off two lopsided wins, fought back admirably and took a 21-20 lead at Maple Grove, but the Crimson finished strong and handed them their first setback 41-28 Thursday evening.

“It was a tough start! We were not ready to play, and that was my fault,” coach Mike Diggins reflected. “You cannot fall behind by 20 to a good team and expect to win.”

Maple Grove (2-1) was boosted by a rampaging tailback and a lucky bounce. Charles Langama, a 5-foot-9, 190-pound junior who runs hard and low, blasted for 234 yards and four touchdowns in 33 carries for defending Class 6A champions, who are fielding a largely new and young lineup this year.

“Their running back was

maybe the best we’ll play,” Diggins said, “but we need to improve on our tackling and pursuit of the football.”

After Maple Grove regained the lead at 26-21, their subsequent kickoff took a crazy hop over the Cougar returner and the Crimson pounced on the ball at the eight. Langama scored two plays later for a 33-21 lead.

Centennial still didn’t buckle.

Josh Lee and Ty Burgoon made great catches of Daylen Cummings passes for first downs and Marcus Whiting powered the last five yards to make it 3328. But Langama blasted 28 yards for his final TD and Dylan Vokol intercepted Cummings to seal the deal.

Cummings hit nine of 13 passes for 134 yards. Maverick Harper carried 20 times for 92 yards, Burgoon eight for 83, Cummings nine for 46 and Whiting three for 21. Lee caught five passes of 64 yards, Kellen Binder two for 31, Burgoon one for 31 and Brock Burgraff one for eight.

“There were a lot of positives,”

Diggins said. “We played good defense in the second and third quarters. We came back from being 20 points down, and our passing game was excellent.

Our pass blocking was good and Daylen delivered the ball.”

Maple Grove took a quick 14-0 lead on Langema’s 27-yard run and Henry Stang’s 40-yard run, on their first and fourth offensive plays, each time after forcing a Cougar three-and-out. Bo Draheim caught an 11-yard TD toss from Kaden Harney, making it 20-0. The Cougars blocked the point-after.

Then the Cougars got going.

Cummings hit Binder for a 35yard gain and capped the drive with a 17-yard sprint to the end zone. The Cougars forced Maple Grove’s first punt of the game, then rumbled 80 yards, capped by a nine-yard TD burst by Whiting, their defensive line standout who makes cameo appearances as a fullback. Harper ran for a twopoint conversion. It was 20-15 at the half.

To start the second half, Ayden

Bear girls kick up 4 wins in 6 days

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White Bear Lake pumped in 20 goals, nine of them by Jenna Maloy, in posting four girls soccer wins last week.

The No. 8 ranked Bears are 6-2-2 overall and 3-0 in the Suburban East after dispatching Mounds View 3-0, Roseville Area 7-1, Champlin Park 4-0 and HillMurray 6-1.

“The team is playing elite defense right now, so we just need to continue to finish on the offensive end better,” coach Dave Ashley remarked after the Mounds View game. The offense did

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The Cougars were chasing Maple Grove’s Charles Langama all game. Owen Ringen (16) and Timmy Ball (47) caught Langama on this play but he racked up 234 yards and four touchdowns.

Sadowski intercepted a pass and the Cougars marched 60 yards for another TD, a three-yard burst by Cummings. A twopoint pass attempt failed but the Cougars had the lead.

Maple Grove, which lost to Champlin Park 25-24 a week earlier after leading 17-0,

resolved not to let another one slip away. "We've got a long way to go, but tonight was a good win over a good Centennial team,” Crimson coach Matt Lombardi said.

Bears start strong at Woodbury but fall 38-16 Ben Watson’s 17-yard field goal, took a short pass and dashed 49 yards, blasted a 49-yard punt from the back of the end zone, ran eight yards out of White Bear Lake generated some punt formation for a first down, and firepower Friday night, enough to made a pair of tackles for loss. take a 16-7 lead in the third quarter Doroff finished 10-for-26 for 199 at Woodbury. However, the Royals yards with one interception. He left dominated the last quarter and a half to win 38-16, dropping the Bears to 0-3. with a neck injury, not believed to be serious. Heidi Barber finished and had The Bears, after two anemic a tough time with two interceptions offensive performances, got 212 passing yards at Woodbury, including and a fumble, completing one pass.

Mueller made the two catches for 80 two touchdowns — from Alex Doroff yards, Kibagendi four for 45, Villella to Isaac Kibagendi from 24 yards on a screen pass, and to a wide-open Vinny three for 39, Kesean Lipscomb two for 48, and Dom Anderson one for Villella from 33 yards on a perfect 20. The Bears managed just 37 yards downfield strike. on 16 rushes. Defensively, Kibagendi Woodbury (2-1) turned it around intercepted a long pass at the one-yard with three straight TD gallops. .. line, Aiden Akins made three tackles“Played well for a while. Gotta finish,” Bear coach Ryan Bartlett said. for-loss totaling 14 yards, and Ty Behnken notched a fumble recovery Devin Mueller made several big and two tackles for loss. plays for the Bears. The 6-foot-3 senior snagged a 31-yard pass from Doroff over the shoulder that set up

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Alivia Farrell of the Bears got this shot past Roseville goalie Aliyah Witte just 16 seconds into the game. The Bears won 7-1.

indeed ramp up for the rest of the week.

Maloy had four- and three-goal games, and Becca Smith made seven assists while notching two goals.

Kelsey Wolfe and Alivia Farrell each had two goals at Roseville.

Teagan Coopet, Elyse Oelker, Madeline Thompson and Abby O’Brien had a goal each in the week. Autumn Maki was in goal for both shutouts, logging six saves in each.

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