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HUGO — Some neighbors who live near the 121st Street and Acres of Bald Eagle improvement project that is nearing completion say they are disappointed with the city’s communication before, during and after the project.

Street and utility improvements were completed between Everton Avenue and Falcon Avenue. The project improvements included extension of sanitary sewer and water main to serve the Acres of Bald Eagle development, including storm sewer and street construction.

The developer is responsible for the costs associated with the Acres of Bald Eagle, which includes surface and drainage improvements of 121st Street.

Eleven single-family properties will be assessed $9,443 for the project. The development costs are not considered part of the assessment and will be paid for by the developer.

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he shortage of staff at area Department of Motor Vehicle facilities has been in the news lately.

We experienced it first-hand when scheduling a driving test for our 16-year-old.

We had booked him to take the test on his birthday at Arden Hills several months ago. He is among the first of his friends to turn 16, and was excited about getting his license. He has proven himself to be a cautious and attentive driver, so we were surprised when he didn’t pass the test. He got tripped up making a left turn from the wrong lane, which is an automatic fail. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety estimates 25% of kids don’t pass the first time.

We had to wait 24 hours to schedule a retake of the test, and the rules are that he could retake it after a week of practice. When my wife went online the next day to book it, there we no options to take the test at Arden Hills, or anywhere in the metro area. All Publisher’s of the sites she clicked on simply said “There are no appointments available View at this location.” At most of the sites Carter Johnson there wasn’t even an option to book something months in advance. She clicked through all of the locations in the state and was able to find availability the following week in Alexandria, Mankato and Virginia. It was a little complicated by the fact Amy and I were headed out of town for a vacation. He took a half day off of school and his grandparents drove him to Alexandria to take the test. Thankfully he passed though he still couldn’t get his license because he need a parent to sign the application. The morning after we got back we were first in line at the White Bear license bureau and it took less than 10 minutes for them to take his photo and give him his license.

We have heard similar stories from other parents. My advice to those who have a child turning 16 is to book the test months in advance. I might suggest booking it for the day after their birthday though – failing the test completely ruined his birthday and the dinner celebration we had planned.

There is nothing like the feeling of getting behind the wheel all by yourself for the first time. The freedom of driving is a huge milestone and a privilege. He couldn’t stop smiling for two days. We have a older Honda that Amy drove for years and our daughter drove it for the past couple of years. Now our son gets to use it, and I was thrilled to find he had thoroughly cleaned it inside and out. Of course with driving comes some added worrying, but we have recouped some time now that he can drive himself to school and basketball practices.

Now the challenge is conveying the expense of every mile driven. According to the IRS in 2021 it was $0.585 per mile and in 2022 it is $0.605. Consider that the next time you drive 20 miles to buy at a big box store versus the locally-owned store down the street. You just might save $22 in auto expense and fuel, as well as time. It’s hard to truly appreciate the expense of an automobile.

One local mechanic scoffed at me and the parents who have been buying all-wheel drive cars. He said it will cost $1000+ just in tires, along with expensive repairs due to all the extra moving parts. We might want to get back to buying more simple, front wheel drive cars.

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Changes are also proposed for the Centerville’s liquor regulations and nuisance (diseased) trees ordinance.

Statz explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission was looking at whether the city should have a set radius of how far away a liquor establishment should be from a school or church. Previously, the city had set that radius at 500 feet. “We are recommending eliminating that radius altogether, and the Planning Commission agreed,” Statz said.

The diseased tree ordinance was simplified to eliminate listing specific diseases; instead, it will simply state that if a tree is determined to have a disease or be dying, it needs to be removed. A second reading for both ordinances will be held at the next meeting Oct. 12.

The EDA’s newest member is Chris Swenson, who has been a resident of Centerville for 33 years and is a member of the Lions Club.

The EDA continues to explore options to revitalize the downtown area and is considering a market study. Mayor D. Love questioned whether the mixed-use zoning is still the appropriate zone for the downtown area and mentioned he would like to see what sort of traffic counts would be needed in order to spur growth of downtown businesses.

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Finance Director Bruce DeJong said, “It is a reasonable and affordable budget.”

The truth in taxation hearing has been set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at City Hall.

The city’s new website, designed by CivicPlus, will launch this week. The mobile app will launch at a later date.

Braun Intertec Corporation is providing construction materials testing services for the City Hall parking lot project as well as the mill and overlay project for an estimated fee of $7,653.

A change order for $14,735 will add a few items to the city’s contract with Bituminous Roadways for the 2022 thin overlay program and City Hall improvements. The additions include a small sidewalk connecting the front doors of City Hall and the fire station; the installation of the gravel base for the concrete walk between Old Mill Court and Laramee Lane (the concrete will be poured next year); and turn lane markings will be painted on Centerville Road north of Main Street, in front of Centerville Elementary.

Statz explained that the improvements were to take advantage of already having a contractor in town that can pick up the work, rather than hiring out each project individually.

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• The city of Centerville, along with the cities of Lexington and Circle Pines, have now signed off on the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) 2023 budget of $3,104,333. CLPD is projecting a 3.96% ($118,147) increase over the 2022 budget, primarily due to increases in personnel/staffing costs and inflationary costs (fuel, IT). Each year, CLPD uses a formula (population, number of calls and severity of calls) to determine how much of the budget each of the three cities will be responsible for. Centerville will see a projected increase of $44,500, explained City Administrator Mark Statz.

• The City Council also approved the Centennial Fire District (CFD) 2023 budget of $705,309, which represents a 4.93% ($33,112) increase from 2022.

The main driver of the increase is personnel costs, but the department has also seen a significant uptick in call volume in 2022. Increased fuel and IT costs are also a factor. The budget also accounts for a 3% increase in Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View (SBM) administrative costs. Centerville’s share of the budget will increase by $24,230.

• The city will pay $1,860 out of its general fund to become a member of Minnesota Small Cities, an organization that advocates for more than 700 small cities (populations under 5,000) by working with key stakeholders to influence legislation and policy.

• Centerville’s preliminary tax levy and budget for 2023 have been set.

The preliminary tax levy of $2,919,880 represents an increase of $103,419, or 3.7% from 2022.

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• The city has begun the process for the next • The city continues to pay its bills for the Lions If you havepossible questions about yourproject pension,in 401(k) or The city recently street 2023.

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Statewide youth deer season returns Oct. 20-23 Minnesota’s youth deer season will take place statewide Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23.

The season coincides with statewide teacher workshops, so many Minnesota students don’t have school during the youth season.

To participate, youth must be 10-17 years old and have a deer license.

Participant numbers are not limited and there is no special permit, so parents should purchase or obtain a regular deer hunting license for the youth who will be hunting. An adult parent, guardian or mentor must accompany youth ages 10-13.

All hunters and mentors, regardless of whether they are participating in youth deer season, must follow blaze orange/pink clothing requirements.

Adults may not hunt, unless they are in an area open during the early antlerless season and have the corresponding license. Complete youth season details are available online at mndnr.gov/Hunting/Deer/ Youth.html

Hunters encouraged to share observations With archery deer season underway and scouting for the upcoming firearms deer season starting in earnest, now is an ideal time for hunters to start using the Minnesota

Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings.

The DNR uses the results to compare what hunters report to the population estimates that are an important tool for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, hunters can enter information on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/Mammals/Deer/ Management/Deer-Hunter-Field-Log. html) about wildlife they see while hunting, including deer, turkey, bear, fisher and other species. Hunters also will be able to report specific information about any deer they harvest, including antler size.

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out a report after each hunt even if they don’t see any deer that day.

Filling out a report even if no deer are observed is important, as it allows for an accurate estimate of the number of deer observed per hour of field observations, which provides a useful comparison to deer-density modeling results. The questionnaire will remain open through the end of the year.

The DNR will report results from hunters’ observations in an annual research summary online. Results from 2021 and previous hunter observation survey results are available at mndnr.gov/Mammals/ Deer/Management/Statistics. html#Observe.

JOURNALISM ACT: Would allow journalists to continue critical work Sen. Klobuchar issued the following statement: “The Senate Judiciary Committee has once again stood up to monopoly tech companies on a bipartisan basis. As the daughter of a newspaperman, I understand firsthand the vital role that a free press plays in strengthening our democracy. But local news is facing an existential crisis , with ad revenues plummeting, newspapers closing, and many rural communities becoming ‘news deserts’ without access to local reporting.

To preserve strong, independent journalism, we have to make sure news organizations are able to negotiate on a level playing field with the online platforms that have come to dominate news distribution and digital advertising. Our bipartisan legislation ensures media outlets will be able to band together and negotiate for fair compensation from the Big

Tech companies that profit from their news content, allowing journalists to continue their critical work of keeping communities informed. Now that this bill has advanced through the Judiciary Committee with a strong bipartisan vote, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it passed by the full Senate and signed into law.”

The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would: • Empower eligible digital journalism providers— that is, news publishers with fewer than 1,500 exclusive full-time employees and non-network news broadcasters that engage in standard newsgathering practices—to form joint negotiation entities to collectively negotiate with a covered platform over the terms and conditions of the covered platform’s access to digital news content.

• Require covered platforms—which are online

platforms that have at least 50 million U.S.-based users or subscribers and are owned or controlled by a person that has either net annual sales or market capitalization greater than $550 billion or at least 1 billion worldwide monthly active users—to negotiate in good faith with the eligible news organizations.

• Enable non-broadcaster news publishers to demand final-offer arbitration if their joint negotiation with a covered platform fails to result in an agreement after six months.

• Create a limited safe harbor from federal and state antitrust laws for eligible digital journalism providers that allows them to participate in joint negotiations and arbitration and, as part of those negotiations, to jointly withhold their content from a covered platform.

• Prohibit discrimination by a joint negotiation

entity or a covered platform against an eligible digital journalism provider based on its size or the view expressed in its content and provide a private right of action for violations of this prohibition.

• Prohibit retaliation by a covered platform against eligible digital journalism providers for participating in joint negotiations or arbitration and provide a private right of action for violations of this prohibition.

• Sunset within six years.

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Going old-school: A look at Washington County's one-room schoolhouses

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

It’s been almost 60 years since the last of the one-room schoolhouses in Washington County were consolidated.

But for many people who attended these schools as a child, the memory of this era is alive and well.

Washington County hosted a reunion on Sept. 24 at Hay Lake Museum welcoming all former students who attended any one-room schoolhouse in the county to reminisce about their early days.

“The original idea was to have a school reunion for the students who attended Hay Lake, but Brent (Peterson) wanted to expand it to an all-school reunion,” said Susan Stepka, Hay Lake School site manager.

Washington County was home to 79 rural school districts and one joint district with Chisago County.

These districts were slowly consolidated during the 1940s and 1950s. By the early 1960s, all one-room schoolhouses in the county had been closed.

There are still several one-room schoolhouses still standing. Elder School in Oakdale, Valley School in Denmark Township, Hopkins School in Hugo and Hay Lake School in Scandia are the ones left today.

Hay Lake School, which has been converted into a museum, is especially unique for a number of reasons. The school was one of the last one-room schoolhouses to consolidate. Hay Lake had its final class of students in 1963.

“Consolidation started to happen in the 1960s because finally there was the technology to accommodate more students,” said Stepka. “Schools were better at training teachers, and those were the reasons that we could start having larger schools.”

Hay Lake School was slightly larger than other typical one-room schoolhouses. The building was originally 25 feet by 34 feet, but the uncommon addition of a kitchen, stage and library added another 13 feet, making the building 25 feet by 47 feet.

For the people in the community, Hay Lake School was more than just a schoolhouse. The building was used as a community gathering space for town hall meetings and other community events.

“It was a well-equipped schoolhouse for the day,” noted Washington County Historical Society

In between their studies, students had plenty of time for recess.

Executive Director Brent Peterson. “The community wanted to include a library and indoor plumbing, so they added it to the school.”

The students who attended school at Hay Lake were farm kids who headed off to school once their morning chores were finished. School began at 9 a.m., with breaks for lunch and recess, and ended at 4 p.m.

“One-room schoolhouses were made to serve about 30 to 45 of the local kids,” Stepka said. “Kids would either walk to school or maybe ride their bike or their horse. These kids were walking 2 or 3 miles to school every day, so it was probably helpful for the teacher to get them to sit still.”

Students from first through eighth grades were packed into one room and supplied with a chalkboard for their studies.

“There was only one teacher for all of the grades, so she would need to be very organized and would have a schedule for what each grade was doing, whether it was math, spelling or English,” Peterson said.

Teachers were typically not much older than the students. Many of the teachers attended schools like St. Cloud University or River Falls University for their training. Once their training was complete, they would stay with a family in the school district.

Their pay was only about $50 a month.

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to keep the job, but that later changed.” Peterson explained.

Most of the young boys in the area would only attend school until the eighth grade, while the girls would go on to high school in the Stillwater area, some becoming teachers themselves.

Washington County has been working to preserve the lessons learned from these one-room schoolhouses. Anna Engquist, a resident from Scandia, wanted to keep Hay Lake standing after it shut down in 1963. In 1974 the Washington County Historical Society converted the building into the museum it is today with donated school desks and other remnants from the past.

“It seems that most people really remember their one-room schoolhouse days fondly,” said Stepka. “It’s good to have a place where people can reminisce and hold on to those good memories.”

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

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Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire at the corner of Highway 61 and 142nd Street in Hugo Sept. 21.

HUGO — At approximately 5:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Hugo Fire Department, along with its auto aid partners, was dispatched to a report of a house fire on the corner of Highway 61 and 142nd Street.

Crews arrived on scene to find the basement of a home well involved, with fire rapidly spreading throughout the main floor and attic.

Crews were able to contain the fire and search the residence to ensure

no one was inside. No injuries were reported. In total, fire crews spent 5 1/2 hours on scene.

The Hugo Fire Department received assistance from Forest Lake Fire, White Bear Lake Fire, Lino Lakes Fire and Centennial Fire, as well as from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and M Health Fairview Ambulance.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation with the assistance of the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division.

The Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) is opening a free museum. For the first time, scholars, art lovers, students and the general public will be able to study and enjoy its worldclass collection of contemporary and modern art, including a large collection of studio art glass. The CAT Museum, located at 4600 Churchill Street in Shoreview, will open to the public for reserved, guided tours on Oct. 13. Reservations are now available at cafesjianarttrust.org.

Cafesjian Art Trust Trustee Kathie Cafesjian Baradaran, daughter of philanthropist and art collector Gerard Cafesjian, said, “I’m so proud to open the doors at our new CAT museum starting this October; this moment has been a decade in the making, and we’re thrilled to be putting my father’s collection on display at last.”

“The CAT offers an opportunity for visitors to echo my father’s own journey, discovering the beauty of modern and contemporary art — and especially studio art glass,” she noted.

The inaugural exhibition, “A Lasting Friendship, Gerard Cafesjian and Dale Chihuly,” runs from the museum’s opening through March 19, 2023, and will showcase the artwork of Dale Chihuly and the decades-long friendship between Gerard Cafesjian and the artist.

One of the unique aspects of the inaugural exhibit is the copious amount of correspondence and other ephemera that exist as a testament to the friendship between the two men.

In addition to faxes and other letters, the show features informal drawings, often done on table linens from dinners or lunches that Chihuly and

Cafesjian enjoyed together.

The approximately 3,000 pieces that make up the permanent collection of the CAT include studio glass by international artists, with works

by Dale Chihuly, Mary Ann ‘Toots’ Zynsky, Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, and modern and contemporary artwork by Arshile Gorky, Victor Vasarely, Georges Braque and many other worldrenowned artists.

Future exhibits in 2023 and 2024 will be: • Highlights of the Cafesjian Art Trust Collection: April 8 – Oct. 18, 2023 • Fooling the Eye: Optics of Vasarely and Kuhn: Nov. 3 – May 5, 2024 The museum plan, designed by Mohagan Hansen, includes a stunning lobby installation of Cafesjian Chandelier, 1994, by Dale Chihuly; 5,000 square feet of exhibition space; a special room adjacent to the exhibition space for the installation of Pergola Ceiling, 1999, by Dale Chihuly; a library and reading room; a catering and events space; modernized offices for the museum staff; and a sensoryfriendly quiet room.

The museum will be open Thursday through Saturday and will be open for group tours by reservation. Visitors can reserve a space on guided public tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day. Tours may be scheduled online at cafesjianarttrust.org or by calling 612-359-8991.

The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum is located at 4600 Churchill St. in Shoreview. For more, visit cafesjianarttrust.org.

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A resident in the 5000 block of 125th Lane N. at 3:44 p.m. Sept. 2 reported her purse stolen after she had left her garage door open. Her credit cards were used in Ramsey County to the tune of approximately $1,200. Video footage is available for the investigation.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop for an obstructed plate at 9:09 p.m. Sept. 2 in the area of Everton Avenue N. and Frenchman Road and cited the driver for displaying tabs that expired in December and failure to register an out-ofstate vehicle within 60 days. Deputies’ computer failed to print the citation, but the driver was not off the hook and will receive it in the mail instead.

A motorist was arrested for DWI at 2:47 a.m. Sept.

3 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 152nd Street N., after deputies on rolling patrol observed the vehicle run a red light. During the traffic stop, deputies observed signs of intoxication and administered field sobriety tests that led to the driver being taken into custody.

A thrifty-to-a-fault motorist was cited at 8:23 a.m. Sept. 3 in the area of Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for displaying tabs that expired in January. After a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check confirmed the registration status and the person sitting behind the wheel as the registered owner, the driver admitted to knowing the registration had expired. He said he continued driving the vehicle anyway because he was “tryin’ to save money – tabs are expensive.”

A driver exhibiting relentless scofflaw behaviors was arrested at 10:27 a.m. Sept. 3 in the area of Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. for multiple violations, after he was pulled over for bearing expired registration and a windshield so shattered that it surely must have obstructed his view. A computer review of the driver, who was the registered owner, returned with a revoked driver’s license and a lengthy history of driving after revocation, failing to appear in court and multiple insurance violations. On this occasion, the driver unsurprisingly produced no proof of insurance.

A resident in the 15000 block of Emerald Drive N. at 9:24 a.m. Sept. 4 reported a possible order for protection (OFP) violation after she had received phone calls from a blocked phone number. The complainant said she didn’t answer the phone when that number called, and no voicemails were left. Deputies advised the complainant to continue not answering calls from that number and to save any voicemails that might be left.

Deputies further advised the complainant that, at present, there was no probable cause in knowing if it is, indeed, the person with the OFP calling, therefore, there is no crime and they couldn’t make an arrest.

A resident in the 13000 block of Flay Avenue N. at 9:27 a.m. Sept. 4 reported fraud. After deputies retrieved the needed information, they advised the complainant she would need to contact the Madison, Wisconsin Police Department for resolution, as that is where the crime happened.

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• An unknown party was cited for assault at 6:47 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 17000 block of Farnham Avenue N., after deputies responded to an unknown medical report.

• A vehicle that may or may not have been stolen was reported at 4:19 p.m. Aug. 31 in the 5000 block of 180th Street N., after a soon-to-be ex-wife reported it missing. The complainant didn’t know if her ex-took the trailer he owns or when it went missing, because she only lives part time at the residence. Deputies were unable to contact the soon-to-be ex-husband through any channel, so the complainant was left to get the message out to her ex to report the theft if, indeed, it was stolen.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Fable Parkway N. at 1:41 a.m. Sept. 1 reported a possible burglary in progress after she heard someone outside her residence playing music. She scared the individual away, so he was long gone when deputies arrived on scene.

• Deputies arrested an individual on a warrant at 2:53 a.m. Sept. 1 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N., following a warrant hit from a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database check on a license plate. On contact, deputies found the driver to be the correct individual. They received a warrant bonus when a second person in the vehicle was also found to have warrants. That person was also arrested with a stop at Lakeview Hospital before arrival at jail.

• Employees at the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. reported an unwanted male in the store at 5:19 a.m. Sept. 1. The male’s erratic behavior and his pacing back and forth were making staff feel uncomfortable as long as he was in the store. When Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived on scene and advised the male to leave, he did so without incident.

• Residents in the 5000 block of 128th Street N. at 6:23 a.m. Sept. 1 reported waking up only to find that their wallets, purses and phones were missing, along with the garage door opener from an unlocked truck parked in the driveway. The victims reported hearing the garage door and garage service door open at around 1:30 a.m.

Later, all parties found that their phones had been turned off, and fraudulent charges had been made to credit cards stolen from their wallets.

Neighborhood video footage will continue to be sought.

• A trailer was reported stolen at 9:14 a.m. Sept. 1 from the 5000 block of 180th Street N. • A resident in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 3:42 p.m. Sept. 1 reported losing $2,300 to a scammer, after he tried to buy a vehicle through Facebook and sent the money to the “seller.” But he never received the vehicle.

• The driver of a white truck was cited at 6:06 p.m.

Sept. 1 on a private road for window tint so dark that the interior of the cab was not viewable, following a traffic stop for that violation as well as no front license plate. The driver admitted to both offenses, and deputies described his attitude as “good”. Deputies used their “tint-o-meter” to determine that the light filtration was only 3%, where light filtration must be at least 50%. The driver was only warned about the license plate because it appeared the truck had recently been repaired.

• The driver of a red sport bike was cited at 8:46 p.m. Sept. 1 in the area of Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. for multiple offenses, after deputies pulled him over for no rear plate. On contact, deputies realized the rider did have a rear plate after all, but that it was obscured by the rear tire. The rider, who was the registered

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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Lino Lakes Police Department in making a DWI arrest in the area of Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. at 4:53 p.m. Aug. 26.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 9:34 a.m. Aug. 27 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for displaying registration tabs that expired in May. • A resident of an unknown address at 10:02 a.m.

Aug. 27 reported losing his wallet at Festival Foods in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. or at home, the address of which is unknown to authorities. The subject later informed deputies that he had found his wallet at home, to the possible relief of deputies who weren’t given information as to where home was.

• A resident in the 16000 block of Harrow Avenue N. reported vehicles and trucks racing and driving carelessly on his property at 2:56 a.m.

Aug. 28. When the complainant phoned in later to report vehicle damage to his property, he requested that deputies issue a trespass order.

Deputies tried to phone the suspect’s address without success, so they mailed a trespass notice instead.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a sport bike at 11:03 p.m. Aug. 28 on Highway 61 at 170th Street N. for driving at speeds greater than 120 mph.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Emerald Drive N. at 8:07 a.m. Aug. 29 reported a party for violating a harassment restraining order (HRO) after finding the tires on his friend’s vehicle slashed.

• A would-be van purchaser reported going to look at a van in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. at 10:50 a.m. Aug. 29 and finding that the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the van didn’t match the VIN on the vehicle’s title. He tried in vain to match the van VIN. Therefore, the aware buyer did not buy.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 9:33 p.m.

Aug. 29 in the 15000 block of northbound Foxhill Avenue N. for failure to drive with due care and failure to provide proof of insurance, after deputies on stationary patrol clocked him on radar at 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver, who didn’t own the vehicle, could not provide proof of insurance and admitted to speeding.

• A business in the 5000 block of 145th Street N. at 7:49 a.m. Aug. 30 reported an employee for stealing three rolls of copper wire from the warehouse. The business knew who did it thanks to video surveillance of the crime.

• A westbound motorist was cited at 2:06 p.m.

Aug. 30 in the area of 170th Street N. and Henna Avenue N. for wireless communication device violation, after eastbound deputies in their squad observed her driving along with a cell phone in her hands above the steering wheel. The driver admitted to using maps on her phone.

• A Minnesota woman was cited for driving after suspension at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N., after deputies conducted a routine check of her license plate number and discovered her status. The woman driving matched the description of the woman on file and was shown to have a lengthy history of failure to appear in court to pay her fines. The subject was made to legally park and leave her vehicle while also receiving another citation for an object suspended from her rearview mirror.

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League of Women Voters provides opportunity to learn more about local candidates Hugo Mayor

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

As the general election approaches, north metro residents can learn more about the names they will see on the ballot in a variety of ways. In addition to the Press Publications Voters Guide, which can be found in this edition or online at presspubs.com, the League of Women Voters (LWV) is hosting and recording candidate forums for races all throughout the state.

“We sponsor forums like this to provide voters an opportunity to hear about candidates’ views of issues of interest in the upcoming election,” said Liz Nordling, one of LWV’s forum moderators.

Forums that might be of particular interest to readers include those for Hugo Mayor, Senate District 33, House District 33A, Anoka County Sheriff, Anoka County Attorney and Anoka County Commissioner District 3. The LWVs also hosted forums for school district races, including Forest Lake, Mahtomedi and Stillwater.

Members of the public submitted questions, and League members selected some of those to ask candidates. Among the topics are education, budget and finance, public safety, health care, elections, climate and equity.

Each candidate was provided an opportunity to give an opening statement, answer each question, respond to the other candidate’s answers and then provide a closing statement.

Q: What are your thoughts about the plans for the downtown district? Do you support the current plans? Do you have any concerns about them?

David Michaelson said he was not very familiar with the current plans for downtown. “I would definitely support a downtown district. That’s something I would definitely like to do, is set up an entertainment district type of area.”

Tom Weidt said he was in favor of the current downtown plan. “We put it together about 20-plus years ago. The project that is currently proposed across the street is going to be a great amenity to the city of Hugo,” he said. “We as a city made a decision many years ago to put effort into acquiring these pieces of land to put them together so we could have one big project being built in that area. Unfortunately ... right when these projects start to go, we have run into disruptions in the economy.” He added that he was hopeful the Dennis Properties proposal would be break ground soon.

Jimmie Gregoire said he was excited about the Downtown Hugo project. “I would like to keep that feel that that developer has got going throughout the rest of it.”

completed, the rest of the roads seem to be flowing pretty well.”

Michaelson said the city needs to focus on business growth. “I think we are way behind as far as our restaurants, our entertainment,” he said. “I think that is the number one thing in managing growth, we have to have a reason people want to come here. In order to do that we have to have Hugo be a destination.

Right now we are a small town between Forest Lake and White Bear Lake.”

Weidt shared that the city is currently working through a visioning process with the county and the state for the Highway 61 corridor on what it would look like for the state to turn back the highway to the county. “If you go around the state to different areas where there is traffic, Highway 61 is pretty low on the chart of issues for the state. There are much more important projects or projects that need to be improved than Highway 61 in Hugo, but eventually it will be expanded,” he explained. “There are a couple times per day that traffic is pretty heavy; otherwise, we have a pretty good system in place for our growth. We have been doing that for the past 20 years and we are ready to handle the growth that comes to us.”

Q: What further needs does the city have for managing growth?

Gregoire said eventually the city is going to have to look into widening Highway 61. “I think we are just going to have to work with making it a little bit easier and a little bit wider, and I think once a 61 project would be done and

Q: Please describe your personal approach when it comes to the budget and financial oversight responsibilities.

Michaelson said, “When it comes to budgeting I am the type of person that is a bare bones …

I’m going to look at the budget and I’m going to spend the least amount of money possible to

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Gregoire said, “Some of the necessary items that we have to comply with state and federal regulations, those are items we have to spend our money on. Some of the extras … I would take a hard look at trying to cut some of them out or skipping at certain times.”

Weidt said, “Our budget theory here in the city of Hugo has been the same for about 20 yearas. We keep a flat tax rate …” He added, “We don’t spend money unwisely, we make sure that we spend it correctly once so our citizens don’t have to go out years later and buy the same thing over again for a higher rate than if we had just done it right the first time.”

To see the full forum, visit the LWV’s website.

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

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When: 12:45 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 6 and 20; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

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When: 1 p.m. Oct.17; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting to discuss and plan future activities followed by afternoon of games.

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When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

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When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free naturalist-led program for those 50+.

May include trail hike. Registration not required; equipment provided.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

FALL COLORS VOYAGEUR CANOE TRIP

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve boat launch, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: See the fall colors from a 30-foot Voyageur canoe, No experience required. Registration $10/ adult; $5/child 15 and under.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

LET’S MAKE STUFF: PAINT BY NUMBER

When: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Create a canoe painting in a creative class for adults. Registration required.

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When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-October Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

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When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: Rice Lake Centre, 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.

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When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center and Veteran’s Memorial Park Details: Community event sponsored by the Wildwood Lions Club and the Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507. Painted and regular pumpkins for sale, games, crafts, fire trucks, food and more.

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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:00pm in Hugo City Hall to consider a request for approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, zoning amendment, minor subdivision, conditional use permits, and a variance for TPP, LLC, c/o Summit Management, LLC, 6770 Stillwater Blvd. N. Suite 110, Stillwater, MN 55038, for expansion of the existing manufactured home park and construction of a 54 unit apartment building. The subject property is located at 15057 Forest Blvd. N. and 15135 Forest Blvd. N. and is approximately 7 acres in size. The comprehensive plan amendment is proposed to change land use of the property from Industrial and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. The zoning amendment is proposed to rezone the property from General Industrial (I-3) and Low Density Multiple Family Residential (R-5) to Medium Density Multiple Family Residential (R-5). The conditional use permits are the apartment use and the expansion of the manufactured home park. The variance is for the height of the apartment to be 39 feet, where 35 feet is required by ordinance. The minor subdivision is to create two parcels for the site. The property is generally located south of 152nd Street N. and east of Highway 61 and is legally described as part of the SW ¼ of the Southeast ¼ and the SE ¼ and the SW ¼ of Section 17, Township 31, Range 21, Washington County, Minnesota. Full legal description available at Hugo City Hall.

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

Please call Rachel Juba, Community Development Director at 651-7626304 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Published one time in The Citizen on October 6, 2022.

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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 27, 2022 at Hugo City Hall at 6:30 p.m. to consider the variance requests for Susan Wolfe, 12776 Goodview Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038, for an accessory building to be placed in front of the house in relation to the street. The subject property is generally located south of 130th Street North and west of Goodview Avenue North and is legally described as part of the East ½ of the NE 14/ of the NE1/4 of Section 32, Township 031, Range 021, Washington County, Minnesota. Full legal description is available at City Hall.

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

Please call Rachel Juba, Community Development Director at 651-7626304 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Published one time in The Citizen on October 6, 2022.

When: 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Outing explores the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s-era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes, including a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance club. Advanced tickets required; $25.

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HUGO AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY BAKE SALE

When: Noon until gone Sunday, Oct. 9 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Details: Enjoy booya and baked goods supporting veteran and community programs.

Contact: 651-255-1432

FALL FESTIVAL

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Pioneer games, cider press and self-guided nature activities for families. Free.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

SENIOR HOUSING DAY

When: 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Learn about local senior housing options in the area. Representatives from local facilities will be available to talk about the services they offer. Explore options and get answers without the pressure.

Contact: 651-653-3121

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Hugo, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. FEDERAL OFFICES • US Representative District 8 STATE OFFICES • Governor and Lt Governor • Attorney General • State Auditor • Secretary of State • State Senator District 33 • State Representative District 33A • Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 3, 6 • Court of Appeals Judge, Seats 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19 • District Court Judge District 10, Seats 2, 11, 13, 18, 19, 27, 29, 30, 40, 41, 42, 45 COUNTY OFFICES • County Attorney • County Sheriff CITY OF HUGO OFFICES • Mayor • City Council Member Ward 1, 3 SCHOOL DISTRICT 624 (White Bear Lake) • 1 School District Question SCHOOL DISTRICT 831 (Forest Lake) • 3 School Board Member SCHOOL DISTRICT 832 (Mahtomedi) • 3 School Board Member SCHOOL DISTRICT 834 (Stillwater) • 4 School Board Member SCHOOL DISTRICT 834 (Stillwater) • Special Election for School Board member 1 seat The voting places are as follows: Precinct Name Voting Location Hugo W1-P1 Hugo Fire Station, 5323 140th St N, Hugo, MN 55038 Hugo W1-P2 Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038 Hugo W2-P3 Lions Park Building, 5224 Upper 146th St N, Hugo, MN 55038 Hugo W2-P4 New Life Church, 6000 148th St, Hugo, MN 55038 Hugo W3-P5 Hugo Public Works Building, 8220 140th St N, Hugo, MN 55038 Hugo W3-P6 Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St N, Hugo, MN 55038 Published two times in The Citizen on October 6 and 20, 2022.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2022 HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 33A - ELECT 1

Patti Anderson (R)

Age: 56 City of residence: Dellwood. Grew up in Forest Lake. Class of 1984 Occupation: Business owner of seven salons in the Twin Cities area.

List most recent civic involvement roles: Former Minnesota State Auditor, member various Chambers of Commerce in the metro area.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

increases in spending, it’s about government getting involved in all aspects of our lives. Our freedom has taken a big hit and we need to turn that around now.

This means giving parents control over the education of their children, lowering taxes and spending, eliminating mandates, locking up criminals rather than our current “catch and release”, and supporting our police officers and members of the armed forces.

I am proud to be endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers. If we aren’t safe, we have nothing.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. Bringing down inflation and government spending, dealing with the insane crime issue, and getting our K-12 education back on track.

Over the past several years, the Democrat administrations have increased the size of our government immensely. This isn’t just about

A. If I am honored to be elected this fall, I plan to be an active, visible State Representative. We were served very well by retiring Representative Bob Dettmer and he will be sorely missed. I hope to take his example and represent Forest Lake by being available to all citizens, active in the community, and helping with state issues that affect our cities.

Hanna Valento (DFL)

2. Education. To fully fund our schools so our school districts don’t have to individually fight to pass levies to ensure our children receive the best education possible.

3. Sustainable environment. To enact critical green initiatives in reasonable and responsible timeline, always keeping workers in mind.

Age: 28 City of residence: Forest Lake Occupation: Attorney

List most recent civic involvement roles: Forest Lake City Council, Governor’s Workforce Development Board.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. I don’t pretend to know everything, and when I don’t know something, it is always my intent to reach out to the experts or people who know more than me on a particular subject. In an elected official’s role, it’s important to always want to be learning and making sure you know what the direct impacts will be on such decisions, espe-

A. 1. Strong workforce. To ensure our workers are receiving a fair wage for the world we live in, our families are being supported, and we are supporting small businesses.

Additionally, I plan to hold regular Town Hall meetings across the district where citizens can bring input on the issues facing us. My phone number and office are public information and I welcome your calls!

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. The state budget has ballooned over the past decade, including significant amounts of covid stimulus money that remains unspent within our school districts and other agencies. The budget surplus belongs to the people and should be returned to them in the form of one-time rebate checks, lower taxes for everyone and the elimination of taxes on social security income. Minnesota is one of the highest taxed states and we can no longer afford excessive government spending, especially when our family budgets are getting eaten up by record-high inflation.

The government surplus should not be “spent”, it should be returned to the people.

cially what those impacts are in your own district and communities.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. I think the deal that was reached last legislative session with both democrats and republicans would have been a major win for our state as it invested in tax, capital investment, education, health care and human services, public safety, and more. There was also the intent to save $4 billion to help the state in economic uncertainty. It’s unfortunate that this bill wasn’t passed last legislative session, but I think it would be beneficial to pass this bill next legislative session to help our state.

SENATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 33 - ELECT 1

Karin Housley (R)

Age: 58 City of residence: Stillwater Occupation: Small business owner List most recent civic involvement roles: Yellow Ribbon Network, MN Farm Bureau, Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce, Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce, Endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, National Association of Independent Businesses, Minnesota Retailers Association, Care Providers of MN, MN Realtors, Housing First, Associated Builders & Contractors and Women Lead.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. 1. Keeping our streets safe - Violent crime is out of control. I’m endorsed by our police because I know more cops equals less crime. I supported funding to recruit, retain and train our law enforcement, and my bill to rebuild the image of

Nancy McLean (DFL)

Age: 60 City of residence: Stillwater Occupation: Marriage and Family Therapist List most recent civic involvement roles: I have served as the Chairperson of the St. Croix Valley Alliance which was a multi-issue, grassroots organization that worked on healthcare reform, social justice, environmental issues, and other issues that impact our community. I work with Healthcare For All Minnesota (HCAMN) and other organizations advocating to bring a fiscally responsible plan allowing access to affordable healthcare for all Minnesotans. I also serve on the steering committee of St. Croix Valley Indivisible and do pro bono therapy and other volunteer work.

police passed in the Senate.

2. Help Minnesotans with the rising costs of inflation Minnesotans are hardworking and deserve a break. I supported tax relief for families, passed legislation to lower the cost of health insurance and sponsored legislation to eliminate the state tax on social security.

3. Putting Students First – Parents and kids have been through so much during COVID and it was our priority to make sure they stayed in their classroom. 40% of MN students can’t read at grade level, so we proposed funding for literacy programs, mental health grants and school safety needs to get our kids back on the right track.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. Over the last 10 years I am proud to say that I have always taken meetings with the public. I have an opendoor policy and I listen. I enjoy hearing all points of view – whether that be on the housing crisis, protecting our most vulnerable, helping childcare providers in their ever so important careers, helping small businesses navigate state regulations and much more! I have worked

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. My top three priorities are the economy, healthcare, and education. Minnesotans are feeling the pinch of the current economy. We need an economy that works for all of us, not just corporations and the wealthy. We must enact responsible tax relief for families, seniors, and small businesses while protecting the state’s economic stability.

When everyone can participate, our state thrives. I will address the needs of Minnesotans and work to strengthen our state’s prosperity by building an economy that works for all.

Access to the full range of affordable healthcare for all Minnesotans is also a top priority for me. This includes protecting women’s ability to make reproductive healthcare decisions free from political interference.

Last but certainly not least, is education. Our communities are only as strong as our schools. I will work to ensure every student receives a world-class education and the support they need to thrive.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I’m running to represent the people of my district. It

hard to build a reputation of listening to all ideas and perspectives since being your state senator. The conversations are robust, and we walk away having mutual respect. I have a long track record of getting things done, working across the aisle with many different organizations, agencies, and stakeholders to get good things done for the people of Minnesota. It’s what we are expected to do and I would love to continue doing it.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. I’ve been knocking on doors for months to hear what the residents in our district want with the surplus, and it’s an overwhelming, “WE WANT IT BACK.” Anytime you overpay, which every tax paying Minnesotan just did, to the tune of $9 billion, you should get your money back.

I supported our Senate plan for the largest tax cut in state history, including eliminating the unfair tax on social security. We’ve been chipping away at Minnesota’s high tax status with tax cuts to the middle class and small businesses, and I’ll always make sure that I support policies that will help you afford your life and avoid rising costs.

is essential that I get their input and hear their perspectives. Once elected, I will welcome constituent input and will make myself available through town halls and other meetings. I welcome conversation and discussion and will maintain an open-door policy in which I can be reached via email, phone, and in person. I will also use social media as a vehicle to keep constituents informed.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. Lawmakers had worked out a deal to use some of the surplus to bring real relief to working families and seniors in Minnesota. It was unfortunate to see the Republican majority in the Senate walk away from that agreement. I support the one billion dollars that the House dedicated to go towards education to help students get back on track after the pandemic. I also approve of the plan to return some of the budget surplus money back to working-class Minnesotans, the investment in infrastructure, and the tax relief on Social Security. Using the surplus in this way would create jobs and put money back in the pockets of middle-class people while taking care of our infrastructure and supporting our students.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2022 HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 36A - ELECT 1

Susie Strom (DFL)

Member of VFW Post 1782; coach with Girls on the Run and member of Moms on the Run; member of North Oaks Guild I, which raises money for the Children’s Hospital Association.

as the 2022 tax bill, which would have repealed the tax on Social Security benefits, provided property tax relief, and helped make childcare more affordable for working families. I will use the knowledge I’ve gained as a prosecutor to ensure that law enforcement has the resources they need to serve their communities, while also supporting investments in programs that prevent crime. I will support efforts to fully fund our public schools, combat climate change, and make healthcare more affordable, which will help our communities thrive.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. My top three priorities for the state are putting money back into the pockets of Minnesotans, ensuring community safety, and building thriving communities.

When elected I will support legislation such

A. I am committed to openly and honestly communicating with the public. As a legislator I will involve the public in decision making by sending out a survey to constituents that asks for their opinions on various issues, meeting with constituents in my office and in the community to discuss issues that are important to

Elliott Engen (R)

I will strengthen the economy by cutting taxes for middle class families, eliminating the tax on social security, easing burdensome mandates on our main street businesses, and allow our state to be an economic hub for private sector innovation.

2. Restore public safety and hold violent criminals accountable To increase public safety, I will work to end soft-oncrime policies which create a revolving door for violent offenders, and as the only candidate endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association in this race, I will support law enforcement with the tools and resources they need to keep us safe.

3. Promote educational excellence by funding the teachers and students in classrooms over bureaucracies in boardrooms.

To increase student success, I will expand pathways to the trades, allow parents to have a say in their child’s education, address the mental health crisis that resulted from COVID lockdowns, and properly thank our teachers for their dedication and diligence to our students.

Age: 35 City of residence: North Oaks Occupation: Attorney

List most recent civic involvement roles:

Age: 24 City of residence: Lino Lakes Occupation: Public Service Coordinator- Wildlife Forever NGO

List most recent civic involvement roles: I am a current member of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, Great Lakes Panel Advisory Committee on Invasive Species, US Fish & Wildlife Service Strategic MOU Coalition Member, and Resolute Men’s Ministry Board Contributor. I have volunteer experience for organizations such as Athletes In Action: Biblical Mentorship Program, the P.A.L.S. program for students with disabilities, Meals on Wheels, and Minnesota Special Olympics.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. 1. Strengthen the economy and tackle inflation.

them, and seeking feedback through e-updates and other communications.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. I believe that we should invest the surplus in Minnesotans to ensure a brighter future for all. We should put money back into the pockets of Minnesotans so they’re able to afford the rising costs of housing and everyday household items. We need to invest more in our public schools to ensure that they can meet the needs of every student and that they’re prepared to address student mental health challenges. We should put some of the surplus into early care and learning programs as they have been shown to have long-term positive impacts for children, families and communities. Finally, we need to address the crises that exist in the areas of housing and disability services staffing.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. Accountability and transparency are essential qualities of true public servants. If given the privilege to represent our district in the legislature, I will ensure our residents are informed and involved in legislation in St. Paul by hosting monthly town halls, posting informative videos on bills and votes via social media, and maintaining an open-door policy for all constituents in the capitol.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. It is time to provide long-term, immediate tax cuts for Minnesota families so they can also grow their savings account rather than just the state’s coffers. The rainy-day fund is full and the state has more than enough money.

We should invest in our law enforcement agencies and turn the chapter on endless taxation in Minnesota while also cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in our state agencies.

SENATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 36 - ELECT 1

Heather Gustafson (DFL) Age: 45 City of residence: Vadnais Heights Occupation: High school history teacher, who taught five years at Centennial High School

List most recent civic involvement roles: Membership in Vadnais Heights Community Engagement Committee, Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited, American Federation of Teachers, and The Minnesota Council for the Social Studies. Volunteer for Mounds View Softball Association.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. Providing relief from rising costs – prohibiting price gouging, lowering health care premiums and

Roger Chamberlain (R) Age: Not provided City of residence: Lino Lakes Occupation: Self-employed, handyman

List most recent civic involvement roles: State Senator – Representing Senate District 36

What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. 1. Economic security - Minnesotans are struggling with the costs of daily life in the face of record inflation and economic uncertainty. I will continue to help you afford your life with permanent tax relief for all Minnesotans, seniors, small businesses, and families.

2. Safe communities – People have a right to feel safe in their communities. We need to stop the revolving door that lets criminals loose with a slap on the wrist. Victims deserve to know prosecutors and judges will hold criminals accountable for their crimes.

3. Education - Half of Minnesota kids cannot read at grade level. We need to get back to basics -

setting fair prices for prescription drugs, and eliminating the state tax on Social Security 1. Creating safe, thriving communities – making sure law enforcement has the funding and resources they need to do their jobs and supporting our students with worldclass teachers, school counselors, and mental health resources to help them succeed in the classroom and in life 2. Protecting reproductive freedom – codifying Roe v.

Wade in Minnesota to guarantee reproductive rights for Minnesota women

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. My priority is helping families, workers, seniors, and businesses in our district and our state. Most people don’t care if a Democrat or a Republican creates a job, lowers taxes, or supports their schools – they just want someone to do the work. I believe public participation and involving people in the problem-solving and decision-making

focus on academics. I have, and will continue to empower parents and educators, to strengthen the partnership between schools and parents. I have authored and passed legislation to increase student funding, give teachers proven literacy training, and help kids manage their mental health.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I will continue doing what I have been doing. First, it’s easy to contact me at the office, number and email on the senate website. In many cases my personal number has been made available. I have answered thousands of calls and emails, and met with thousands of people during my time in office.

I have worked with the community on many issues when leadership was needed to get something done.

Some of the bills I’ve authored and passed as result of the community input include: I worked with the community to stop the destructive Rush line in White Bear Lake, banning a cancer-causing chemical used by Water Gremlin, protecting White Bear Lake and area groundwater, helping kids with dyslexia, and improving literacy, railroad line to protect jobs, improving County J & 35E, addressing social media concerns for kids’ mental

process are key to making better decisions, especially when these decisions affect them and our community.

You can count on me to host regular town halls and to be an accessible, engaged advocate for our district and the people who live here.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion state budget surplus should be spent?

A. Our cities, schools, and public safety programs need the legislature to do the job they were elected to do and provide the resources that our community desperately needs. We can use part of the surplus for rebate checks and tax relief, but we also have a unique opportunity to support our schools, local police departments, small businesses, and infrastructure projects. It’s frustrating that so much work was left undone last session, and as I talk with people at the doors, it’s clear we’re all ready for a change in leadership.

well-being. Finally, protecting kids with lemonade stands from overzealous bureaucrats.

Q. How do you think the $9 billion in state surplus should be spent?

A. Tax relief - Minnesotans are overtaxed, according to the Tax Foundation, we’re among the top 5 in the nation for 2022. First, eliminate tax on social security so our seniors get the relief they deserve, then permanent on-going tax relief for all individuals, farmers and families.

Seniors and disabled – Increase funding and reimbursement rates for long term care, group homes and adult day facilities. Our most vulnerable shouldn’t be put at risk.

Public safety – Recruit and retain police officers, increase funding for probation officers, public defenders, judges, youth intervention and corrections officers and facilities.

Education – Fund students and teachers, not ineffective bureaucracy; focus on academics, special education and remove burdensome mandates that slow down funding. I authored and passed record increases for student funding, reading programs, healthy social media use and mental health.

Infrastructure – Roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2022 CENTERVILLE MAYOR UNOPPOSED

D. Love

Age: Not provided City of residence: Centerville (21 Years) Occupation: Claims team manager (State Farm

Insurance) Family: Wife-Susan, Children-Olivia, Payton & D. J. Love

List most recent civic involvement roles: • Mayor - City of Centerville • President - League of MN Cities • Trustee - League of MN Cities Insurance Trust

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. Public safety remains the largest part of our budget and therefore should remain one of our top priorities. Making sure we have the right amount of coverage to remain responsive and keep our citizens safe is an integral responsibility of government. Utilizing our tax dollars to make

sure our neighborhoods safe, inviting and a place we are proud to call home will continue to be a priority.

We are a small city with limited amounts of open land.

As we plan to further develop, it’s critical we are strategic, thoughtful and savvy with our resources. Centerville is a great place to live and run a business.

One of the many positives in place is our young infrastructure as well as the plans we have in place to maintain the infrastructure we have. We take our roads, water and sewer operations for granted, but these key systems are critical to the health of any city.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. Here in Centerville, we have made very specific and consistent efforts to make sure lines of communication are open with the members of the public. We have an email listing any citizen or business can be a part of. We utilize our reader board, our website and various forms of social media to share information. We broadcast all of our meetings and we post a quarterly video by the Mayor

sharing information about the city. We host public meetings for every large decision and we frequently advertise openings on boards which allow members of the public to become directly involved in the decision making. Any citizen can reach me directly by phone or email if they wish to discuss any issue.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. Centerville continues to progress forward towards being a debt free city. As the council works with staff to properly plan the utilization of new taxes from new homes and new business, we are also well suited to handle the spikes in costs and labor which have impacted us nation-wide. While council plans, it’s important to be innovative and allow the city to move forward while also remaining fiscally responsible. Centerville is currently prospering and I anticipate a continuation.

I’m proud to serve as your mayor and I look forward to doing so over the next term. We are truly “Stronger Together!

CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL ELECT 2

Michelle Lakso

Age: 43 City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Emergency management List most recent civic involvement roles: Not provided

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

A. • Being an employer of choice: Training, wellness and retention in all city departments - Centennial Lakes Police, Centennial Fire District, City of Centerville • Performance for city leaders - investing in tools and resources for top management, city leadership including city council and city committees; establishing equity and professionalism in all spaces to best serve residents and ensure the highest quality of professional personnel • User-friendly and effective processes for city services using an improved website experience for the city of Centerville’

Darrin Mosher

Q. What are your top three priorities for the state?

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Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

Age: 53 City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Equipment replacement specialist for

A. Economic Development, Public safety, Encourage continuing development and maintain the public infrastructure to improve community appearance.

List most recent civic involvement roles:

A. Encourage the community to get more involved and

Economic Development Board, City Council, Police Governing Board

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. The door is open to city hall for all committee and council meetings and I want to personally invite everyone to take part in the process. Almost always major decisions begin as conversations and there are many touchpoints before the decision is made for people to be involved if they choose to be.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. • Lead with kindness and empathy • Strive for equity in all decisions • Consider all viewpoints in decisions • Facilitate services with the city to a greater extent.

to attend the public hearings that we hold. To listen and respond to the residents that have concerns and/or questions.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. To promote growth and attract new companies/businesses to our city and to develop the land we have left wisely.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT #12 ELECT 3

Laura Gannon

Age: 42 City of residence: Circle Pines Occupation: Principal Software Systems Engineer List most recent civic/school involvement roles: MN State Science and Engineering Fair Middle School Judge (2022), Take Action MN Volunteer (since 2021), Silver Bullets Softball Team Parent (2019), PTA President (2017) and Historian (20152016) at Montague Elementary School in California

Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?

A. Our Centennial schools are in crisis right now in the areas of Safety, Equity, and Honesty in Education. Safe environments do not exist in a vacuum, they are created from a culture of support and acceptance at all levels. When everyone knows they belong and that the environment that they learn and work in is supportive of them, the

environment becomes a safer one. When everyone is given the same tools and resources without regard to where they are emotionally, physically, financially, and socially, inequity is inevitable. Individuals have differing needs for learning and growing and they need to be honored in order to create equity in our schools. Educating our children honestly, empowers them to think critically and analyze the world around them. Honesty in education means trusting our educators to provide an age appropriate curriculum that tackles increasingly complex issues as our children are ready for them.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I think it is important for the School Board to accept feedback from the public and take it in consideration when making major decisions. I would be open to holding a School Board Town Hall or even sitting down with groups of parents and community members to hear and address their concerns. Our School Board needs to rebuild trust in our community and have hard conversations for better understanding and to make positive changes that improve the education of all our children.

Every parent and community member has their own idea

as to what should be done and wants to be heard. I think it is important that this feedback is acknowledged and transparently addressed to those who provide it. I am willing to listen and to implement policies that make the best sense for our children, teachers, paras, and staff.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. This is a non-partisan position and politics have no place in determining what the School Board needs to do to ensure our children get the best education they can from our schools. That being said, politics will affect the classroom no matter what we do to keep it out of the classroom. Life can be quite political and the life experiences students bring into the classroom can at times bring politics into the classroom even when it is suppressed. I am more interested in educating our kids to be civic minded and critical thinking individuals who will be well educated and prepared to navigate the ever-changing obstacles of their future. I want to empower our kids to become successful in whatever it is they choose in life, politics withstanding. I am not in this for political aspirations, I just want our kids to have the education they deserve.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2022 CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT #12 ELECT 3

Tom Knisely

Age: 55 City of residence: Blaine Occupation: Media relations coordinator for Three Rivers Park District

List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Treasurer, Centennial School Board; Director Intermediate District 916 School Board. Past President, Centennial High School Baseball Boosters. Past board member, Centennial High School Football Boosters.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?

A. • The most important issue facing our schools is to make up for the learning loss our children have experienced. Nationwide, math and reading scores declined sharply since the pandemic began.

Despite valiant efforts by our teachers, in a very difficult situation, we’ve seen similar declines at

Andrew Meyer

Age: 29 City of residence: Circle Pines Occupation: Teacher List most recent civic/school involvement roles: I have been a public school music teacher for the last five years. As a teacher I have not only been responsible for my regular teaching duties, but also for managing a budget, grant writing, curriculum development, community outreach, event planning, and inter school collaboration.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?

A. Mental health is important and it is imperative that we work towards making our schools a safe and inclusive space for our students. More emphasis on social-emotional learning, more productive approaches to anti-bullying measures, and an increased access to mental health support for students and staff are necessary steps in creating a better atmosphere.

As a teacher, the training I have undertaken on

Jessica Schwinn

Age: 31 City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Teacher and tutor; bachelor’s degree in political science, master’s degree in teaching and K-6 teaching license.

List most recent civic/school involvement roles: I am an alumni and graduated through the Centennial district in 2009. I’ve been in education in public schools since 2013. I believe I have a unique perspective on the school district, the state of education, the treatment of teachers, and changing demographics of the community. Through all my years in the community and in the district (as a student and educator), I have built strong and lasting relationships with teachers, support staff, students, families and community members.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the

Gloria Murphy

Age: 38 City of residence: Lexington Occupation: Medical technology field, 14 years; part-time Realtor

List most recent civic/school involvement roles: I love serving the community as Planning and Zoning Commissioner and Park Board Commissioner for Lexington. My husband and I have been living in Lexington since 2013 and have committed ourselves to making a difference in our community and hope to make the future brighter for our two-year-old daughter, Eleanor.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?

A. • Parental rights and transparency - I am very committed to making sure parents have a voice

Centennial. We need to get all our students back on track and caught up to where they should be.

• Limiting class sizes is a must to foster a better learning environment and to reduce the ever-increasing load placed on teachers and paras. That’s why I supported the creation of seven new full-time teaching positions in the district’s latest budget. As funding allows, we need to do more.

• We need more mental health supports for children in crisis. That’s why I supported the creation of two full-time mental health positions in the districts latest budget.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. If there is one thing that became abundantly clear over my last few years on the school board it is that parents and community members want their voices heard.

And they should be. I support a parent’s right to have a say in their child’s education. That’s why I supported the inclusion of community and family engagement as one of the key areas of the district’s new strategic plan.

equity in education has been invaluable. It has allowed me to become the best teacher I can be to all of my students, and it has shaped the buildings I have worked in into outstanding atmospheres of inclusion and success.

A school is nothing without its community, and a community is nothing without its schools. As a school board member, I would work very hard to ensure that an atmosphere of honesty, respect and inclusion is established in our schools that makes all folks feel welcome and valued.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. As previously stated, one of my top priorities is community. A school needs a supportive community behind it function at its best. I would see it as not only my job, but my duty, to listen to the concerns of the community and take them seriously. One parent I had a discussion with lamented to me that they felt that their voice was not heard over the last few years, and that they weren’t entirely sure on how to even talk to the school board about their concerns. One thing I would like to do as a school board member would be to establish a clear line of communication for community members to contribute to discussions. One that doesn’t just cater to those who have been contributing to these discussions for years, but also

school district?

A. Some of the most important issues in our district involve safety, equity, and honesty in education. Parents and community members deserve to send their children to schools in which students feel safe in every sense of the word. I want all students, no matter their race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and/or disability, to feel welcome and receive a quality education. All students deserve access to diverse books, honest history, and NGSS science standards.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I plan to have an open line of communication with students, families, teachers, support staff, and community members. I will be reachable through email and be out in the community. As an alum and community member since 1995, I plan to continue my investment in the community and deepen my relationships with community members, students, teachers, families, and support staff.

with the school board and the administration as well as classroom teachers on curricula. I will work towards greater transparency, timely notification of parents, and accountability to parents and the community. This is critical to building trust between parents, teachers, and the administration.

• Promoting academic excellence - The latest statewide results of students’ proficiency in reading and math are telling us that we need to double down and refocus on the basics of reading, writing, and math. Academic excellence is what we need to strive for to increase proficiency and graduation rates.

• Safe and secure schools - No parent should be worried about their children’s safety while at school. Likewise, no child should worry about their safety while at school.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I believe in citizen input and plan to have citizen advi-

Moving forward families and community members can expect more opportunities to engage directly with board members and the administration through public meetings, advisory committees or listening sessions with board members and administration.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. During this campaign I’ve knocked on hundreds upon hundreds of doors and have had countless conversations with district residents. I can tell you from those conversations that parents want to focus on academics, not activism. They want to focus on learning and leave politics out of the classroom. They want the district to teach their children how to think, not what to think. They believe that politics and personal opinions have no place in learning.

The best way to keep bias out of the classroom is to provide students with facts, expose them to multiple viewpoints, and foster honest discussion where students are free to explore and express their own views.

helps people whose voices aren’t often heard share their thoughts on important issues.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. I think the purpose of a school is to provide a safe and effective place for learning. This includes the basics, and also skills like social skills, time management, and emotional intelligence. All subjects should be taught accurately with a chance for students to process all of the information by themselves and with their peers.

During my education, the most beneficial classes were the ones where teachers allowed the students to think critically and form our own opinions on the subject matter. We got all aspects of the subject and were encouraged to personally reflect and debate with our peers so we could form our own views. If educators are to prepare students for the real world post-graduation, then removing the complicated and inconvenient topics from the classroom would be a great disservice to our students and would demonstrate just how little we value their ability to think for themselves.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. As an educator, I have a clear idea of what I believe should be taught in classrooms. Schools should be safe and inclusive environments where all children have the resources and support to receive a quality education and reach their full potential. Courses like math, reading, writing, and science are core classes that should be taught to all students. Literacy is especially crucial to every student as it is needed going forward to learn throughout their education. Subjects like history and science should be taught in an accurate and truthful way.

Students deserve to be taught with honesty so they can be prepared citizens when they move onto life post-high school. Students also need to learn social emotional skills like interpersonal relationships/social skills, understanding and regulating emotions, and organizational/ time management/planning skills. Students deserve to be treated with respect, compassion, and be allowed to be their whole selves. sory committees to gain an understanding of where the public is on key decisions. I also believe it’s an important role of the board to listen to and support teachers and to understand the challenges they face in the classroom.

Collaboration between teachers, school board members, parents, and students will be a fundamental asset in bridging gaps.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. Our main goal is to prepare our children for their future lives. This means mastering what I call the “basics.” Political ideologies don’t belong in the classroom.

Teaching our children how to think and not what to think is essential. This means having a fair debate in the classroom, teaching history, and respecting the opinions of others. The overall classroom environment must be kept neutral and without bias.

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Kara Schmitz

This should include security measures in place with properly functioning equipment and technology. Safety also means promoting positive learning climates, where children feel included, cared for, and encouraged.

Equity is an integral part of quality in education.

Equal opportunities and access for all children to quality teachers, schools, teaching materials, and facilities enhances their learning outcomes, well-being, and social development. Equity reinforces the quality of the education experience. In equitable communities, the opportunity to succeed increases for everyone.

Building relationships, reconnecting, finding strengths and opportunities for growth as we emerge from a pandemic is another priority. Now is the time to envision how education can emerge stronger than ever before and propose a path forward that helps our students, staff, schools, and communities thrive.

Age: 41 City of residence: Lino Lakes Occupation: Registered nurse List most recent civic/school involvement roles: I was a substitute nurse in the Centennial School District. I have volunteered as a classroom helper at Centerville Elementary for kids that needed extra help, classroom parties, field trips, recess runners, book fair and the fifth-grade party. I have volunteered each year at the Centennial Youth Basketball Association’s Cougar Classic tournaments. I have been a Sunday School and VBS teacher at the churches we’ve belonged to. I currently serve on the Worship Music Advisory committee for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and have volunteered to serve as a confirmation guide for this school year.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. Successful leadership in schools is established by the ability to form great relationships with colleagues, families, and children. In building these relationships we create a culture of trust. In today’s highly connected world, it is more important than ever to establish trust.

One of the main contributors to trust is transparency.

As a school board member of ISD 12, I will demonstrate

Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?

A. Safety is priority. Safety means having comprehensive plans to address school-related activities where students are safe from violence, bullying, harassment, and the influence of substance abuse.

Craig Johnson

Q. What are your top three priorities for the school district?

Age: 59 City of residence: Lino Lakes Occupation: Insurance professional

A. • Improvements in Reading and Math proficiencies.

Time spent in the classroom is crucial to all of our kid’s developments. We must focus on the ABC’s and 123’s. If we fail to teach our children how to “learn to read” from kindergarten thru 3rd grade, they may never be proficient in “reading to learn” throughout their middle/high school experiences and beyond…

• Focusing on money spent directly in classroom to support students, teachers and paraprofessionals. Where is our money spent? How much of the funding actually reaches the classroom? Schools exist to partner with our parents to elevate our children’s lives towards later succeeding as adults. Maximizing money in the classrooms is essential. We must also support our educators who provide that crucial guidance to our children.

• Broader career preparation after high school, such as opportunities in Trades. Not all kids have the desire to go to four-year colleges.

List most recent civic/school involvement roles: • Lino Lakes Charter Commissioner • Candidate for Anoka County Commissioner – ran to fill an opening for county commissioner • President at Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – supported veterans, active-duty military members and their families. We provided a point of a contact and support through other advocacy groups throughout Minnesota and US. • Volunteer at Best Prep (High School Advocacy for Career Preparation) – go to high school career-oriented classes helping students learn to interview for career opportunities. Providing my knowledge and then watching their growing motivation from these discussions is very rewarding.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I am running “for the community”. I plan to develop some advisory groups. Teachers, Parents, Youth and

integrity and honesty by taking opportunities to listen to varying perspectives and ideas. I will work collaboratively with fellow board members, staff, parents, students, and community members. I will be open to participating in productive, transparent discussions that represent and take into account all perspectives to help make the best decisions that share in moving forward Centennial’s mission and goals.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. The reason I was interested in running for Centennial school board is because it is a non-partisan position. I have no political aspirations. My priorities and concerns are our children, the quality of education they receive, the safety of our schools, and the preparation of our children to go out into the world and be productive members of society. I can assure you, our children are in excellent hands. District administration has hired terrific staff who are qualified, truly care for our kids, and go above and beyond expectations. Centennial’s teachers are thoughtful, adaptable, highly educated, experienced, and caring. As a Centennial School Board member, I will look for ways to support, build relationships with, and encourage our schools’ staff to make sure our children’s classrooms provide the best learning environments for our children.

Community members. I have had numerous conversations with each of these groups and I learn something new in nearly all my visits. Whether a child is involved in sports, band/choir, an academic or social club, has special needs or is in no school activities at all, their perspectives allow decision-makers to see how most decisions affect those in our school district through their own “personal lens”. I also plan to have discussions at the state level on how legislators fund our schools and create mandates that make our school’s operations more difficult.

Q. How will you keep political biases from affecting the classroom?

A. Politics are generally divisive. Two sides with differing viewpoints on how to solve today’s issues. I will advocate for keeping political biases out of the classroom.

While I have a strong appreciation for critical thinking, our primary focus needs to be teaching our kids to the highest academic standards. Current and historic events are important to discuss but bringing in personal ideologies and agendas will create more chaos and mental health issues for our children to deal with. Political discussions should be left to parents, friends and post high school education. We must teach our children “how to think” not “what to think.”

New districts explained House District 33A District 33A includes the cities of Forest Lake, Hugo and Dellwood.

Senate District 33 District 33 includes the cities of Forest Lake, Scandia, Hugo, Mahtomedi, St. Croix, Dellwood and Stillwater..

House District 36A District 36A includes the cities of Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Centerville, North Oaks and White Bear Township.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2022 HUGO MAYOR ELECT 1

Tom Weidt

Age: 55 City of residence: Hugo Occupation: Sales management List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Hugo Parks Commission 4-year term Hugo Planning Commission 4-year term Hugo City Council 4-year term Hugo Mayor since 2012

Q. What are your top three priorities for the city?

A. 1. Water availability: Hugo needs to continue our Reduce Reuse and Replenish goals. We do this through our water conservation activities and our water reuse projects that are included in most

Jimmie Gregoire

Age: 49 City of residence: Hugo Occupation: Quality control/ small businesses owner

List most recent civic/school involvement roles:

I co-organize the Good Neighbor day’s parade for the last 10 years.

Coached my daughter’s softball team for 2 years.

Even though I was the coach on record I had great parents helping I’m also a member of the Hugo snowmobile club. I headed up fixing and refurbishing our old groomer to sale. I had the tools and experience to make the club double our money when we sold it. I couldn’t

new housing developments. Hugo is on pace to save over 50-million gallons of water per year.

2. Development: Work with developers on our needs for further services for our residents. The development on Egg Lake is moving forward that will bring much needed space for restaurants and other retail space.

3. Public safety: We are working on the structure of the Hugo Fire Department and will be deciding if we should add a full time chief and staff and the structure of the department for years to come.

We will also continue to work with Sherriff Starry to ensure that we are able to provide adequate coverage to our citizens and keep crime under control.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

have done it alone though. Hugo is lucky to have such talented snowmobile members.

Q. What are your top three priorities for the city?

A. Make Hugo attractive for new business and work with those businesses to be more profitable faster however at the same time keeping the small town appealing.

Our infrastructure being able to handle more traffic so I’m mostly worried about Hwy 61. I want to work with the state and county and widen 61, but keeping the speeds down.

Working with developers to make some dog parks along with adding concrete or asphalt pickle ball courts/ basketball hoops/ play hockey and a place to put snow in the winter. This is cheaper than traditional parks.

Q. If elected, how would you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. We will continue to be available to talk with all residents and be open to all opportunities for community interaction.

I am always available thru email, social networks or by phone.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. We have a lot of new residents that moved here because of the quality of the developments and the look and feel of this city, it is the work of this city council and our city staff that has made this town what it is today and if we continue forward with our direction Hugo will continue to grow and prosper just has it has for the last 14 years that I have had the privilege to serve the citizens of Hugo.

I ask for your support on Nov. 8.

A. Other than small print in the local paper I would turn to social media. If we the tax payer are paying for it you have a say and I want to hear it. Hugo has a lot of talented people and someone may come up with a good cheaper idea. I’m running for you the tax payer, not for me. I want to help you and I’m going to be very hands on and change.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. As a city council we need to look at other close cities and get the change business we all use in our town.

Walgreens, CVS, dollar type of stores for example.

Restaurant and bars of course. Working with our strong point of Hwy 61 Hugo has a lot to offer. Growing up and living in the rural area and working with home owners in developments I know I can be a strong bridge between rural and city issues.

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Becky Petryk

Q. What are your top three priorities for the city?

Age: 68 City of residence: Hugo Occupation: Hugo City Council Ward 1

A. Continued fiscal health and stability. Support our excellent team at the City of Hugo and help them to continue to provide outstanding service to our residents.

Manage our growth in a manner that provides for a safe and healthy city well into the future.

List most recent civic involvement roles:

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

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Council representative for Ward 1 Voting member on the Transportation Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Councilt

A. I would continue to support and facilitate neighbor-

hood meetings, communicate in many ways invitations to all city events and insure the continued open door and welcoming atmosphere at city hall.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. We can ensure that we support and retain our outstanding staff and team at the city and continue to hire well qualified and caring team members as we continue to grow. We are all here to do our best for every resident of Hugo.

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Dave Strub

Q. What are your top three priorities for the city?

Age: 67 City of residence: Hugo Occupation: Retired List most recent civic involvement roles: I’ve been involved with the Parks and Recreation Committee since 1998, serving as chairman for the last several years. When Chuck Haas retired from the City Council, I interviewed for the open position and was appointed to fill the Ward 3 City Council position in June 2021.

A. • Effective long-term planning. I believe the City Council should “look down the road” and address issues now rather than kick the can and leave it up to future city councils.

• Efficient use of tax payer money. The city’s finances are based on conservation principles and those principles are serving us well.

• Elevate the quality of life for Hugo residents. The new Lions Volunteer Park is a great amenity. I’m looking forward to seeing new community events develop.

Q. If elected, how will you involve the public in making major decisions?

A. I would continue to support and facilitate neighborhood meetings, communicate in many ways invitations to all city events and insure the continued open door and welcoming atmosphere at city hall.

Q. What can the City Council do in the next five years to help the city prosper?

A. I believe an efficiently run city will prosper in the long run. The city will maximize the investment in our Public Works facility and personnel. We will continue our conservative financial practices. We can expand the utilization of Lions Volunteer Park by offering new community building activities and look for ways to expand our trails system as development occurs. These all contribute to make Hugo a good place to live and prosper.

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COMMUNICATION PROCESS: Hugo neighbors upset, city will reevaluate “You need to have a legal documentation, a bill showing that this is what you are going to have to pay … Obviously these meetings you have had in the past weren’t about us, they were about the city, and you guys doing what you guys wanted to do. We don’t have a choice,” Lawrence said.

Erichson said the city was not driving the project, but rather wanted to know whether the neighbors were interested in the utility extensions.

“We could have certainly moved forward with a project without that, but we wanted to make sure we understood what residents wanted and we tried to get that feedback from residents,” he said. If the city chose to extend utilities without the development, he said, the project cost would have been closer to $50,000.

Lawrence and Sac both said the communication has been lacking throughout the project. “The communication for this project was

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$7,500 and now it was approximately $9,500. Resident Jodie Sac also had a similar question. City Engineer Mark Erichson explained that the preliminary number that was given at the initial neighborhood meeting was simply a rough estimate. Once the feasibility study was completed, and the public hearing for the project was held, that price was updated.

Resident Beth Lawrence requested a copy of the letter that was sent to residents that included the price of the assessment. “None of us have received that,” she said.

Erichson explained that notices of the hearing were mailed, but the assessment amounts were not detailed in that notice. He also pointed out that some of the residents that were at the assessment hearing, had attended the public hearing for the project in July 2021.

terrible. I never could get ahold of anybody,” Lawrence explained.

Residents spoke to the fact that the project is not done yet. Erichson encouraged them to contact him, so the city could make sure those items were included on the punch list that still needs to be worked through.

“I don’t like the accusation that we are just up here doing whatever we want blindly without considering the neighbors. We don’t do these without the neighbors,” said Mayor Tom Weidt.

“Ten years ago, we had a public hearing with this neighborhood across from City Hall and they didn’t want to do it and we didn’t. We didn’t do it until this year. We listen to the neighborhood, and if you don’t want to do the project, we don’t do the project.”

City Administrator Bryan Bear said perhaps some of the confusion and communication issues stem

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from the fact that this project and the meetings were held during the pandemic, where meeting protocols were different and perhaps residents didn’t feel comfortable attending in person or via Zoom.

“The city’s objective is to do better with communication, and it appears that we didn’t here. I don’t feel good about having this sort of disconnect with a number of residents that are here,” Bear said. “I’d be very happy to reengage with our team on our process and to ensure that residents are fully informed about what is being discussed … I want to make sure that we are handling our communication effectively.”

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The Rookery Activity Center in Lino Lakes recently held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting event. Community members were invited to tour the facility and see all it has to offer from lap swimming to pickle ball. Coming up on Friday, Oct. 14, the Rookery will host Bobbing for Pumpkins from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will include a floating pumpkin patch, open swim, pumpkin carving, carnival games, bounce house, treats and a costume swap. For more information, visit https:// linolakes.us/449/Special-Events .

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Cougars overtake Wayzata 18-14 at homecoming

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Special teams produced two crucial plays for Centennial and their defense did the rest as the Cougars rallied to beat Wayzata 18-14 after trailing 14-0 on Friday evening.

“Our defense played great in the second half,” coach Mike Diggins said, adding that Wayzata, a much larger school, is always a big challenge.

“Wayzata is Wayzata. They’re always big and they always have some good players.”

Before a large homecoming crowd at Centennial, Wayzata (2-3) ruled the first quarter. Cole Heibrun threw to Tyler Milkes for a 36-yard touchdown and Omar Madkour added a 30-yard touchdown run.

Heibrun completed 11 of 15 for 123 yards. Madkour rushed 10 times for 57 yards.

The comeback started as Lance Nielsen blocked a punt in the end zone and fell on the ball for a touchdown with about five minutes left in the half. “That was the only good thing we did in the first half,” Diggins said.

Daylen Cummings, Cougar junior quarterback, who had missed 2 1/2 games with an ankle injury, scored on a three-yard run in the third quarter, capping a

sustained drive, pulling the Cougars with 14-12.

In the fourth quarter, the Cougars had a drive stopped by a fumble at the 10-yard line, but forced a punt and got the ball back near midfield.

On a fourth-and-seven play, the Cougars faked a punt, with the snap going to Timmy Ball, one of three blockers. Ball barged 31 yards behind blocks by the other two, Tyler Case and Reese Littlefield, to the Trojan 15. The play was designed by coaches Mike Diggins Jr. and Cody Braeger, coach Diggins said.

Shortly after, Cummings scored again from the two, giving the Cougars the lead 18-14 with about four minutes left. Cummings carried 24 times for 87 yards. Jaden Hill gained 47 yards in 10 carries.

An interception by Ayden Sadowski sealed the win for the Cougars. The Cougars held Wayzata to 123 yards passing and 69 rushing, a total of 192.

Coach Diggins cited linemen Melvin Wallace and Marcus Whiting, and linebackers Littlefield and Ball, as defensive leaders as usual.

The Cougar special teams did not have a good game on special teams, though, failing on a kick, a run and a pass.

Centennial (3-2) will play at Blaine (3-2) on Thursday, 7 p.m.

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CENTENNIAL FOOTBALL Daylen Cummings returned to action as Centennial’s quarterback and provided spark and leadership in an 18-14 win over Wayzata.

The 6-foot, 180-pound junior kept the ball 24 times and netted 84 yards while punching in for both touchdowns from two and three yards. He had missed 2 1/2 games with an ankle injury. Coach Mike Diggins describes Cummings as a natural leader who inspires confidence and respect from teammates. He passed for 180 yards in a 29-28 loss to unbeaten Stillwater in his only other complete game. As a sophomore, he ran for 473 yards and four touchdowns and threw five touchdown passes.

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Stillwater quarterback Max Shikenjanski was good as advertised, completing 19 of 31 for 251 yards and four touchdowns.

Shikenjanski has thrown for 17 touchdowns and 1,478 yards while drawing interest from the Gophers. Knutson, a senior firstyear starter, has 984 yards and eight TD tosses.

Knutson said it was fun to go against a guy like that. “I think that helped me a lot. He is a great player. We all knew we had to really step up.”

The Bears netted just 50 ground yards with Knutson sacked three times. Kesean Libscomb had 52 in 18 carries.

Stillwater had just 53 rushing yards as this one was all about air power.

About the outcome, Knutson said, “It was a fun one, for sure.

I will probably remember this game forever. It was tough coming up short, though, especially in such a big game.”

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No. 4 ranked Stillwater (5-0), celebrating homecoming, would recover to edge the Bears (3-2) by 35-28 before several thousand fans in an aerial circus by both quarterbacks.

“On the play before that, I got an unsportsmanlike conduct (penalty),” said Knutson. “I said something to the ref. So I was kinda mad.”

“I went to the coach and said, ‘Let’s give Vatel another shot downfield.’ He said OK. So I just threw the ball as far as I could, and Vatel went up over the guy and caught it.”

The 6-foot-2 Henderson was tightly covered by Braden Wenner but out-jumped him for the ball, then broke his tackle and dashed the rest of the 95 yards untouched as the entire Bear sideline leapt and bounded with joy.

Coach Ryan Bartlett was more rational about calling the risky play from the end zone. “We ran that one in the first half and beat them deep, but overthrew, so we talked about it at halftime, going back to that play.”

Knutson completed 19 of 33 passes for 389 yards with one interception as the Bears fell 14 points behind three times but kept scrambling back.

Henderson caught eight for 194 yards. Rayshaun Brakes caught five for 98 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown, and made an interception as well. Two TD’s by Chris Heim, on runs of one and four yards, were set up by passes, the latter by Henderson’s 55-yard gainer. Eli Treichel booted four conversions.

Knutson also found Michael Delaney over the top for a 46-yard gain to the 15 with the Bears trailing 35-28 late in the game.

But that time the Bears were stopped on a fourth-and-three, as Knutson hit Brakes in the flat but the Ponies stopped him a yard short. Stillwater clinched the win with a fourth-and-one quarterback sneak at their

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County, courts will upgrade courtroom AV equipment Washington County will work with the Tenth Judicial District to modernize the existing audio-visual equipment in six courtrooms in the courthouse on the Stillwater Government Center campus. The county board recently approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the judicial district and approved contracts with Bluum Technology to work on the project.

The audio-visual systems in the courtrooms are outdated and increasingly unreliable. There is a need to replace the analog audio with digital and provide the courts with appropriate in-room amplification. The county’s share of the upgrade costs would be strictly for audio enhancements for hearing accessibility, while the state and the Tenth Judicial District would cover the video and system controls portion of the project. The audio portion of the Bluum proposal will be $311,902, which falls within the anticipated estimate for this project. The Tenth Judicial District’s portion of the cost will be $390,054, bringing the total cost of the project to $701,956.

County board certifies 2023 proposed budgets, levies The Washington County Board of Commissioners has certified the county’s proposed budgets and levies for 2023. The board will continue to receive public comment on the proposed budgets and levies through their

final adoption in December. Once the levies are certified, they may be reduced before final adoption, but they cannot be raised. The proposed levies are $127.6 million for the general levy and $660,000 for the Regional Railroad Authority levy. The board also consented to a $5.899 million levy for the Community Development Agency.

Under the proposed budget, the county net levy would increase 4.88% over 2022, and nonlevy revenue would be $108.3 million, a decrease of 18.5% from 2022.

The proposed budget includes a 4.88% increase in net levy for the operations of Washington County, a 6% levy change for the Land & Water Legacy Program, and a 0% levy change for the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority.

As in nearly all counties in Minnesota, property owners in Washington County have experienced increased property values from the rise in sales prices, especially for residential properties. The median value of a home in the county went up about 20% between 2021 and 2022.

The proposed levy combined with new construction and the rising valuations results in a decrease in the county’s tax rate of 14.5%.

Should the proposed budget and levy be approved, the medianvalued home in the county, which is $386,500, assuming that its value increased by 20% in the past year, would be taxed $919 for 2023 by the county, a $40 or 4.6% increase over 2022.

New costs in the budget will be to pay for areas of public

safety. High turnover, growth in vacancies, and a small pool of applicants have created an employment atmosphere which makes it necessary for the county to expend more effort to retain employees and attract employees when there are open positions. Additional new costs in the budget for 2023 would pay negotiated wages and benefits for employees. There has also been an increase of applications for service and more need for the health and human services.

The proposed budget calls for investments in employees to review applications, determine eligibility and provide services.

Inflationary costs are having an impact on managing the county’s vehicles. The cost of replacement machinery, fuel, salt for clearing roads, and construction and building materials have risen substantially over 2022, raising the cost of doing business for the county. Also, the county’s Information Technology costs related to data management, data security, data storage and technology infrastructure are increasing. The proposed budget also calls for 20 new positions countywide.

An evening public budget meeting will occur at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Board Room of the Government Center is Stillwater. The budget workshops may be viewed online at www.co.washington.mn.us and search “County Board.” See budget materials on the same website by searching “budget.”

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