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To Our Readers
elcome to Press Publications’ 2020-2021 Citizen Community Insider’s Guide. As a resident of the Hugo and Centerville areas, you have an extensive array of things to do all year-long, and we have included hundreds of them in this guide. The Year 2020 has proven to be a difficult one. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our ability to get out and do many of the things we enjoy. At the time of this guide’s printing, most community events and festivals, parades, concerts, theatre performances, art exhibits, craft fairs, sporting events, and bicycle and running races that we would typically include in our events calendar have been postponed, with plans in the works for bigger and better events in 2021. Many organizations are offering programs in a virtual format. Local businesses and organizations need the community’s support now more than ever! There is always good news! We can visit our local parks and trails and go on a family hike or snowshoeing. We can go hunting or cross country skiing. With some activities and locations having restrictions, we recommend readers call or check the websites we provide prior to venturing out. Your Press Publications community newspaper will continue to be your best source of news and information during and after this crisis, and we look forward to letting you know about local events, recreational opportunities and leisure activities as they are rescheduled and re-opened. In the meantime, we hope you’ll use this guide as a road map of your community to become better acquainted with community services, local government, education, health care, and commerce.
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arts, culture, & recreation Art centers White Bear Center for the Arts: 4791 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org ArtReach St. Croix: Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine Street, Stillwater. 651-439-1465 or artreachalliance.org. Gallery 96 Arts Center: 651-484-8710 or gallery96. org. Work on display at the Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview The Phipps Center for the Arts: 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI. 715-386-2305 or thephipps.org.
Arts and crafts markets (seasonal) Marketfest: Downtown White Bear Lake. Thursdays, June - July. marketfest.com. Arts in the Park: Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays, June -Aug. forestlakeparks.net. Summer Tuesdays: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays, July-Aug. summertuesdays.com.
Beaches that offer swimming (see parks for descriptions of other local beaches) Bellaire Beach: 2499 South Shore Boulevard, White Bear Township Big Marine Park: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. Some 400 linear feet of sandy beach, rest rooms, changing rooms, vending machines, picnic area, nearby playground. Centerville Lake Beach: 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes. Swimming. Chautauqua Park: 75 ½ Quail St, Mahtomedi. Unsupervised sand beach. Lake Elmo Park: 1515 Keats Avenue N., Lake Elmo. Swimming beach, restrooms, picnic area, playground. Mahtomedi Beach: 1045 Park Avenue, Mahtomedi. Memorial Beach: 11th St. or Ramsey County Beach, Highway 96 in White Bear Lake. Square Lake Park: 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater. Swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier; clear water for scuba diving. Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Road, Shoreview. 200 ft. unguarded swimming beach. Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than five miles of paved trails. White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake. Beach, play area, picnic tables, boat launch.
Lake. Rents canoes, motorboats, pontoons and pedal kayaks and paddle boards on White Bear Lake. 651-4292633 or cghooks.com. Your Boat Club: Locations on White Bear Lake (4424 Lake Ave S.), Forest Lake (97 NE 1st St.), and the St. Croix River. Offers boating memberships at 10 locations throughout Minnesota. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub. net Eric’s Canoe Rental: 710 South Highway 35 (Highways 8 & 35), Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 651270-1561 or ericscanoerental.com. Canoe rental and shuttle service available at this location and also at Wild River State Park.
HammerHeart Brewing Company: 7785 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. 651-964-2160 or hammerheartbrewing. com Lift Bridge Brewery: 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater. 888-430-2337 (BEER) or liftbridgebrewery.com. Maple Island Brewing: 225 Main St. N., Stillwater. 651-430-0044 or mapleislandbrewing.com
Climbing Walls University of Minnesota wall: 1536 N Cleveland Avenue, St. Paul. 612-625-8790 or recsports.umn.edu.
Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park.
Vertical Endeavors: 845 Phalen Blvd., St Paul. 651-7761430 or verticalendeavors.com.
Wahoo Adventures: Kayaking tours and lessons. 651280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com
Lakewood Hills Park: 2110 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake. Has a 14-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods.
Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Canoe and kayak rentals.
Boat cruises (St. Croix River) Afton-Hudson Cruise Lines: 3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton. 651-436-8883. St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.: 525 South Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix. 651430-1234. Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: Highways 95 and 8, Taylors Falls. Daily excursion, lunches, history cruises, private charters, weddings and receptions. 651-4656315 or taylorsfallsboat.com.
Disc golf Brown’s Creek Park: Corner of McKusick Road and Neal Avenue, Stillwater.
Farmers markets (seasonal) Forest Lake: Tuesdays at Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. 651-209-9723 or forestlakeparks.net. Mahtomedi: Saturdays at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Vadnais Heights: People’s Bank parking lot, 3585 Highway 61 on Wednesdays, cityvadnaisheights.com White Bear Lake: Fridays, Clark Street, between 2nd and 4th Streets. 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org. Shoreview: Tuesdays, Shoreview Community Center, lower-level parking lot and pavilion, 4600 N. Victoria St. shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.
Gondola Romantica: 425 East Nelson Street, Stillwater, MN. 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com.
Stillwater: Saturdays, corner of 3rd and Pine Streets. 651-275-7075 or localharvest.com.
The Admiral: Public cruises on White Bear Lake, admiralswbl.com.
Farms and gardens
Bowling
Anderson Iris Gardens: 22179 Keather Avenue N., Forest Lake, 651-433-5268.
Bowlero: 11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine. Blacklight bowling, arcade, play area, laser tag. 763-561-2230 or bowlero.com
Applecrest Orchards: 7306 24th Avenue, Hugo. 651426-7388
Flaherty’s Arden Bowl: 1273 W. County Road E, Arden Hills. 651-633-1777. PINZ: 7520 32nd Street N., Oakdale. 651-770-8000 or pinz.com. Split Rocks Entertainment Center: 5063 273rd St., Wyoming. 651-462-6000 or splitrocksmn.com
Boat/Kayak/Paddle Board rentals
Stillwater Bowl and Lounge: 5862 Omaha Avenue, Oak Park Heights. 651-439-2444.
Bald Eagle Boat Rental: 4444 129th St., White Bear Lake. Rents fishing boats and pontoons. 651-426-0365 or baldeagleboatrental.com.
Breweries/Distilleries
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Big Wood Brewery: 2222 Fourth St., White Bear Lake. 612-360-2986 or bigwoodbrewery.com Forge and Foundry Distillery: 223 Main Street N.,
Aamodt’s Apple Farm Inc.: 6428 Manning Avenue N., Stillwater. 651-439-3127 or aamodtsapplefarm.com. Autumnwood Farm: 19435 Granada Avenue N., Forest Lake. Family farm and on-site microcreamery that sells dairy products. 651-464-0776 or autumnwoodfarmllc. com. Axdahls Garden Farm: 7452 Manning Avenue, Stillwater. Minnesota-grown produce and CSA. 651439-3134. The Berry Patch: Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Five miles east of Forest Lake on Hwy 97. 651-433-3448.
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Blueberry Fields of Stillwater: 9450 Mendel Road N., Stillwater, Minn. 651-351-0492 or blueberryfieldsofstillwater.com. Covered Bridge Farm: 18655 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake. Pick your own blueberries and apples or buy fresh pears. 651-464-0735 or coveredbridgefarm.net. Hassu Lintu Emu Ranch: 15554 Zodiac Street, Forest Lake. 651-464-7866 or emuproducts-minnesota.com. Natura Farms: Pick your own berries. Located at 19060 Manning Tr. N., 651-433-5850 or naturafarms.com. Pine Tree Apple Orchard: 450 Apple Orchard Road in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com. Pinehaven Farm: 28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming. Seasonal special events. 651-462-4848 or pinehavenfarm.com. Waldoch Farm: 8174 Lake Drive, Circle Pines. Pick your own produce. 651-780-1207.
Golf courses
Public: Applewood Hills Public Golf Course: 11840 60th St. N., Stillwater. 651-439-7276. applewoodhillsgolf.com Castlewood Golf Course: 7050 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake. 651-464-6233. castlewoodgolf.com Chomonix Golf Course: 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes. 651-482-8484. chomonixgolf.com Gem Lake Hills Golf Course: 4039 Scheuneman Road, Gem Lake. 651-429-8715. gemlakehillsgolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf.
Arts, Culture, & Recreation Keller Golf Course: 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood. 651-766-4170. ramseycountygolf.com Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Road, Shoreview. 651-787-0383. islandlakegolf.com Loggers Trail Golf Club: 1950 80th St. N., Stillwater. 651-439-7862. loggerstrail.com Manitou Ridge Golf Club: 3200 N. McKnight Road, White Bear Lake. 651-777-2987. manitouridge.com Oneka Ridge Golf Course: 5610 120th St. N., Hugo. 651-429-2390. onekaridgegc.com Oak Glen Golf Club: 1599 McKusick Road, Stillwater. 651-439-6981. oakglengolf.com. Also offers Foot Golf. Shadow Ridge Driving Range: 1297 Ash St., Lino Lakes. 651-481-7003. Stillwater Oaks Golf Course: 11177 McKusick Road N., Stillwater. 651-439-0212 or stillwateroaksgolf.com. Tanners Brook Golf Club: 5810 190th St. N., Forest Lake. 651-464-2300. Victory Links: National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine. 763-717-3240, victorylinks.nscsports.org Private: Dellwood Country Club: 29 Highway 96, Dellwood. 651-426-3218. dellwoodhillsgc.org Forest Hills Golf Club: 7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake. 651-464-4514. foresthillsgc.com Indian Hills Golf Club: 6667 Keats Avenue N., Stillwater, 55082. 651-770-2301. wwwihgolf.com North Oaks Country Club: 54 East Oaks Road, North
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Oaks. 651-484-6311. northoaksgolfclub.com Stillwater Country Club: 1421 N. Fourth St., Stillwater. 651-439-7979. sccgolf.com TPC Twin Cities: 11444 Tournament Players Parkway, Blaine. 763-795-0800, tpc.com/twincities White Bear Yacht Club: 56 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood 651-429-4567. wbyc.com
Ranges
Highway 8 Driving Range: 8640 Lake Blvd., Forest Lake. 651-257-1600. Midwest Golf Dome: 1815 VanDyke St., Maplewood. 651-777-0500. Indoor range. Ironwood Golf Range: 11480 Scandia Trail N., Scandia. 651-433-2380. Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Road, Shoreview. 651-787-0383 or islandlakegolf.com. Shadow Ridge Driving Range: 1297 Ash St., Lino Lakes. 651-481-7003. Victory Links: National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine. 763-717-3240, victorylinks.nscsports.org
Historical Societies
Anoka County Historical Society: 2135 3rd Avenue N, Anoka. 763-421-0600 or anokacountyhistory.org. Museum with exhibits and tours, including ghost tours. Forest Lake Area Historical Society: 651-464-6132. forestlakeareahistory.org. Hill Farm Historical Society: 35 Hill Farm Circle, North Oaks. 651-484-5414.
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Horseback Riding and Lessons
Down on the Farm, Inc.: 17220 Keystone Avenue, Hugo. 651-433-5640. Exclusive Equine Center: 9610 140th St., N., Hugo. 651-775-1489 or exclusiveequinecenter.net. Hardwood Creek Farm: 2306 E. 80th St., Hugo. 651429-4900. Mel-O-Dee Stables: 13151 Elmcrest Avenue N., White Bear Lake. 651-429-1342 or melodeestables.com Rocking S Horse Company: 1288 Main St., Lino Lakes. 651-247-1380 or rockingshorsecompany.com. Shadow Creek Stables: 6150 202nd St, Forest Lake, shadowcreekstables.com Woodloch Stable: 5676 170th St. N, Hugo. 651-4293064 or woodlochstable.com
Horse Racing
Running Aces Harness Park: 15201 Zurich St. NE, Columbus. 651-925-4600 or runningacesharness.com.
Hot Air Balloon rides
Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides: 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater. 651-351-0101 or aamodtsballoons. com. Stillwater Balloons: 135 Saint Croix Trail N., Lakeland. 651-439-1800 or stillwaterballoons.com.
Hunting Clubs/Shooting Ranges
Wild Wings of Oneka: 9491 152nd St. N., Hugo. Private hunt club offers sporting clays and hunting options. 651-439-4287 or wildwingsofoneka.com Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association: 6557 N 125th St., Hugo. Rifle, pistol and shotgun practice areas. 651429-9874 or besamn.com. Oakdale Gun Club: 10386 10th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651-436-6946.
Ice Skating
Centennial Sports Arena: 101st Ln, between east and west buildings of Centennial High School. 763-7926091 or isd12.org. FLAAA Sports Center: 5530 206th St N., Forest Lake. 651-464-0176 or flaaa.org. Hippodrome Ice Arena: 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-407-7508 or whitebear.k12.mn.us. Hugo Elementary School: 14895 Francesca Avenue N., Hugo. Outdoor rink with warming house in season. Schwann Super Rink: 1700 105th Avenue, Blaine. 763785-5600 or nscsports.org. Includes cafe and pro shop. Shoreview Arena: 877 W. Highway 96, Shoreview.
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St. Croix Valley Recreation Center: 1675 Market Drive, 651-430-2601 or stcroixreccenter.com.
Ingredient’s Cafe: 4725 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake. 651-426-6611 or ingredientscafe.com.
TCO Sports Garden: 1490 E. County Road E., Vadnais Heights. 651-481-1000 or ramseycounty.us
Macaluso’s Road House: 3857 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights. 651-429-1716.
White Bear Ice Arena: 2160 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake. 651-748-2515.
Manitou Grill: 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake. 651426-2300
White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 East Highway 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571 or whitebearlake.org.
Tally’s Dockside: Music by the Water, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer, 6-9 p.m. tallysdockside.net
Indoor playgrounds
Washington Square Grill: 4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake. 651-407-7162 or wbsquare. googlepages.com.
Big Thrill Factory: 7053 10th St. N., Oakdale. 952698-7700 or bigthrillfactory.com. Laser tag, arcade, go karts, trampolines, drop tower, ropes course, mini golf. Conquer Ninja Warrior: 707 Commerce Drive Ste. 120, Woodbury. 651-330-2681 or conquermn.com Eagles Nest Indoor Playground: 400 10th St NW, New Brighton. 651-638-2130 or eaglesnewsindoorplayground.com. Lookout Ridge Indoor Playground: 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. 651-414-3434 or woodburylookoutridge.com. For kids 12 and under. Monkey House: 1815 Buerkle Road, White Bear Lake. 651-348-8233 or monkeyhousemn.com. Pump it Up: 7045 6th St. N., Oakdale. 651-735-1556 or pumpitupparty.com/mn/oakdale. Inflatable slides and bounce houses. Skyzone: 595 Hale Avenue N., Oakdale. 651-200-3383 or skyzone.com/stpaul. Indoor trampoline park. Shoreview Community Center: 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. Also Tropics Indoor Water Park. 651-4904700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com Zero Gravity: 2292 Woodale Drive, Mounds View. 763-231-3033 or zerogravitymn.com. Trampoline Park and Laser Tag.
Laser Tag and Arcades
Big Thrill Factory: 7053 10th St. N., Oakdale. 952698-7700 or bigthrillfactory.com Bowlero: 11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine. Blacklight bowling, arcade, play area, laser tag. 763-561-2230 or bowlero.com PINZ: 7520 32nd Street N., Oakdale. 651-770-8000 or pinz.com. Also bowling. Split Rocks Entertainment Center: 5063 273rd St., Wyoming. 651-462-6000 or splitrocksmn.com Chuck E Cheese: 8520 Baltimore St NE, Blaine. 763785-2966; and 445 Commerce Drive Woodbury, 651702-0700. Theme restaurant with arcade. Zero Gravity: 2292 Woodale Drive, Mounds View. 763-231-3033 or zerogravitymn.com. Trampoline Park, Laser Tag and arcade.
White Bear Lake VFW: 4496 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake. 651-426-4944 or vfw1782.org
Movie Theaters
Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Road J, White Bear Township. 651-777-3456 or emagine-entertainment. com. Luxury seating and bar service. Carmike Cinemas Wynnsong 15: 2430 Highway 10, Mounds View. 651-714-4800 or carmike.com Marcus Oakdale Cinema: 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale. 651-770-4994 or marcustheatres.com Alamo Drafthouse: 9060 Hudson Rd., Woodbury. Full dinner menu, craft beers and other beverages. 651-8292623 or drafthouse.com
Movie Rentals
Country Video: 14869 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo. 651426-0610. Video game and movie rentals.
Museums
Depot Museum: 1935 Northern Pacific Depot at the intersection of Highway 61 and 4th Street in White Bear Lake. 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org. Fillebrown House: 651-407-5327. 1879 lakeside cottage at the corner of Lake and Morehead Avenues in White Bear Lake. Hay Lake School and Erickson Log House Museum: East of the intersection of Olinda Trail North and Old Marine Trail, one mile south of Scandia. 651-433-4014. Open May through October. Warden’s House Museum: 602 N. Main St., Stillwater. 651-439-5956. Open May through October. Originally built in 1853 as the residence of the Stillwater Territorial Prison warden. Washington County Historic Courthouse: 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater. 651-275-7075 or historiccourthouse@co.washington.mn.us.
Music
Lakes Area Chorus: Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area. lakesareachorus.org.
Live Music
Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band: Community band rehearses every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. snlvb.com
Dugout Bar: 96 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi. 651-
Vallee de Croix Chorus/Sweet Adelines: Four-part a cappella chorus singing pop, country, gospel, patriotic and show tunes. valleedecroix.org.
Admiral D’s: 4424 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-340-3954 or admiralds.com
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Wildwood Artist Series: Diverse and familyfriendly performing arts events at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi. wildwoodartistseries.com. Vallee de Croix Chorus/Sweet Adelines: valleedecroix. org. Four-part a cappella chorus singing pop, country, gospel, patriotic and show tunes.
Nature Centers Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Center: Headquarters seven miles west of Forest Lake on West Broadway Avenue. Primarily used for hiking, hunting and bird watching. 651-296-3450. Tamarack Nature Center: 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township. 320-acre park preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than four miles of woodchip paths, indoor exhibit area with restrooms. 651-407-5350 or co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/tamarack. Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Trails, gardens and a visitors’ center with exhibits, restrooms and kayak rentals; summer camps and other youth activities, as well as senior programs and other special events.Home to native plant and animal life including muskrats, red foxes, grey and red squirrels, woodchucks, weasels, deer and birds. Part of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Rents canoes, kayaks, snowshoes and kicksleds. 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks.com. Wildlife Science Center: 22830 Sunrise Road, Stacy. Nationally recognized education and research facility; home to 90 animals of different species. Tours available. 651-464-3993 or wildlifesciencecenter.org.
Racquetball/Handball/Pickleball Lions Park: 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Two courts can be used for tennis or pickleball. Shoreview Community Center: 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. Pickleball. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com. White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 East Highway 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571. Racquetball, handball and wallyball. Drop-ins $5.50 to $8.50 an hour.
Roller Skating Saints North: Inline & Roller Skating Center, 1818 Gervais Court, Maplewood. 651-770-3848 or saintnorth.com. Also mini golf and laser tag. Wooddale Funzone: 2122 Wooddale Drive, Woodbury. Also indoor playground, video arcade and café. 651-735-6214 or wooddalefunzone.com.
Skate Parks (unsupervised unless noted) Hugo Skate Park: 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Includes a quarter pipe, bank ramp, pyramid, grind rails, skittle pad and dragon back. SweetRoll Skate Park: north side of Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tier-one skate facility. Includes a wedge, spine, fun box, quarter pipe, grind rails and mini ramp. Wheels Skate Board Park: at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, on the east side of LaMotte Drive west
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Local anglers on their favorite lake. of Centerville Road in Centerville. Stillwater: Curve Crest Blvd, west of Washington Avenue, Stillwater.
Skiing and Snowboarding
State Park, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail Irish Avenue Park: Groomed ski trails. Parking on Irish Avenue
Afton Alps: 6600 Peller Avenue S., Hastings. 1-800328-1328, 651-436-5245 or aftonalps.com. Opens midNovember. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Full-service specialty ski and snowboard shop. 48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. Limited restaurant service in chalets and bar area.
Troll Hollow: 2232 100th Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin, 2.0 km lighted, groomed trail. 651-433-5141, 800-8267166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com.
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area: 2232 100th Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin. 651-433-5141, 800826-7166, 715-755-2955 or trollhaugen.com. Open mid-November to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, cross-country, zip line. 22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge.
Green Acres Recreation: 8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651-770-6060 or greenacresrec.com.
Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area: 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain.com. Opens mid-November, often the first to open for the season in Minnesota. Ski, snowboard, snowtubing. 26 runs with a variety of terrain from green to double black diamond. Chalet with food service, rentals, terrain park. Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area: 26685 County Road 7, Welch. 651-222-7079, 651-258-4567 or welchvillage.com. Opens mid-November. 60 trails for skiing and snowboarding. Rentals, ski shop, food service areas, coffee bar, video games, Lookout Cafe, Madd Jaxx Chalet, Black Diamond Bar.
Skiing, Cross-Country See Park listings for more information: Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Park, Afton
Snowtubing Eko-Backen: 22570 Manning Trail, Scandia. 651-4332422 or ekobacken.com.
Trollhaugen: 2232 100th Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin, 54009; 651-433-5141 or trollhaugen.com. Wild Chutes Snow Tubing – Wild Mountain: 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain.com
Tennis Arbre Park: 14180 Arbre Lane, Hugo Arena Acres Park: 519 Andall St., Lino Lakes Beltz Park: 11th Avenue SE and South Shore Drive, Forest Lake Columbia Park: 1756 County Road 96, White Bear Township Eagle Park: West side of Dupre Road near Center Street, Centerville Four Seasons Park: Park Avenue and Hugo Road, White Bear Township Lions Park: 5524 N. Upper 159th St., Hugo, under the water tower at City Hall Val Jean Park: N. Victor Hugo Boulevard and N. Val Jean Boulevard, Hugo
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Trails for Hiking, Biking, or Blading (also see “Parks” section of guide) Browns Creek Nature Preserve: Located at the corner of McKusick Road and Neal Avenue in Stillwater. 5.9 mile trail constructed on the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad grade connecting the Gateway Trail in Grant to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater, and also connects to other local park and trail systems. Trail is generally level and accessible to users of all abilities. Bruce Vento Regional Trail: Thirteen miles of paved pedestrian and biking trails passing through St. Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Lake. goramsey.com Gateway Trail: 18.3-mile state trail cutting through parts of Ramsey and Washington counties. Some is wheelchair-accessible. Offers access to downtown and the State Capitol complex in St. Paul, as well as Phalen-Keller Regional Park. For 9.7 miles between I-694 and the eastern end at Pine Point Park, the paved trail adjoins a separate, unpaved trail used for horseback riding or carriage riding. gatewaytrailmn.org or dnr.state.mn.us. Rice Creek North Regional Trail: 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes. Paved bike trail starting at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve and running west through the Shoreview area to Long Lake Regional Park. 763-757-3920. St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail: 4.7 mile loop trail connects Stillwater and Houlton, Wis. via the historic lift bridge and the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge. Streetcar Trail: to Lincolntown Mahtomedi.
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Citizen Community Insider 2020 Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail: Follows the original Lake Superior and Mississippi Rail Line and runs through North Branch to the southern border of Chisago County, where it becomes Hardwood Creek Trail and continues south to downtown Hugo. 651-674-2345 or 651-430-6900.
Trolley Tour Stillwater Trolley Co.: 400 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. Narrated historic tours of Stillwater. 651-430-0352 or stillwatertrolley.com.
Tubing (Downriver) Float-Rite Park: Somerset, Wisconsin. Tubing down the Apple River for all ages. 1-800826-7096 or floatrite.com. River’s Edge: P.O. Box 67, Somerset, Wisconsin, Tubing down Apple River and water slides. 715-247-3305 or 888247-3305 or appleriver.com.
Theater (Live) Lakeshore Players Theatre: Live community theater productions performed at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.com. Children’s Performing Arts: Children’s community theater. Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake. 651-336-8613 or childrensperformingartsmn.org. Withrow Ballroom and Event Center: 12169 Keystone Ave N., Hugo. 651-439-5123 or withrowballroom.org. Live music and dinner shows. The Zephyr Theatre: 651-3737026 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org. Professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education and artistic opportunities for all ages. Projected to open in the old Zephyr Train Depot in Stillwater in Fall, 2018.
Water Parks Tropics Indoor Water Park: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com. Waterworks: 2015 N. Van Dyke St., Maplewood. Outside. 651748-2500 or co.ramsey.mn.us/ parks/waterpark. Wild Mountain Waterpark: Outdoor waterpark, Alpine slide, go-karts and new Freefall Xperience. 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6365, or wildmountain. com
Wineries 7 Vines Vineyard: 101 Hwy 96, Dellwood. 651-478-6300 or 7vinesvineyaRoadcom St. Croix Vineyards: 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater. 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com. Chateau St. Croix: 1998 Wisconsin Hwy 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 715-483-2556 or chateaustcroix.com. Wild Mountain Winery: 16906 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls. 651-583-3585 or wildmountainwinery.com.
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Worship Catholic The Church of St. Genevieve 1683 Sorel St., Centerville 651-429-7937, stgens.org
Parish of St. Genevieve Church 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville St. John the Baptist Church:14383 Forest Blvd., Hugo. 651-429-9170
Lutheran Christ Lutheran Church (WELS) 4790 Rosemary Way, Hugo, 651777-5771, christlutheran-wels.org
The Depot Church Meets at Oneka Elementary School. 488 Heritage Pkwy., Hugo. 651332-8888, thedepotchurch.org
Living Waters Lutheran Church 865 Birch St., Lino Lakes. 651-4810220. livingwaterslutheran.org
WineHaven Winery and Vineyard: 9757 292nd St., Chisago City. 651-257-1017 or winehaven.com.
Hosanna Lutheran Church
YMCA
New Life Church (LCMS)
Forest Lake YMCA: 19845 Forest Road N. Forest Lake. 651259-2133 or ymcatwincities.org White Bear Area YMCA: 2100 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake. 651-777-8103 or ymcatwincities. org
Zipline Trollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park: 2232 100th Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin 54009; 651433-5141, 800-826-7166, 715755-2955 or trollhaugen.com. High ropes and ziplines open in summer.
14895 Francesca Avenue N., Hugo. 651-464-5502. hosannachurch.net
6000 N. 148th St., Hugo. 651-4291975, newlifehugo.org
Non-Denominational Eagle Brook Church Office: 7015 20th Avenue, Centerville. eaglebrookchurch.com, 651-429-9227 Multiple locations, two in the Hugo/Centerville area:
White Bear Lake Campus 2401 E. Buffalo Street, White Bear Lake
Lino Lakes Campus 7775 20th Avenue N., Lino Lakes
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Centerville
Estimated population 2018: 4.047 (Source: Metropolitan Council)
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City Hall: D. Love Mayor
1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038 651-429-3232 Fax: 651-429-8629 centervillemn.com Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., MonFri
City Council:
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Centerville City Hall. Mayor D. Love, 651-429-9999, dlove@centerville.com Russ koski Council Member
Russ Koski, 612-741-7189, rkoski@centervillemn.com Michelle Lasko , 651-407-1423, mlasko@centervillemn.com Steve King, (651) 426-2973, sking@centervillemn.com Darrin Mosher, 651-206-5979, dmosher@centervillemn.com
City Staff:
City Administrator: Mark Statz, 651-429-3232, mstatz@centervillemn.com City Clerk: Teresa Bender, tbender@centervillemn.com Account clerk/utility billing: Kris Sweeney, 651-429-3232 or ksweeney@centervillemn.com Public Works and Building Official: Paul Palzer, 429-4750 Centennial Fire Department: Chief Harlan Lundstrom, chief@centennialfire.org or 651-792-7900 Centennial Lakes Police Department: Chief Jim Mork, 763-784-2501, or jmork@clpdmn.com
Anoka County Commissioner
Jeff Reinert (District 6), 651-216-9656, or jeff.reinert@co.anoka.mn.us
Library
Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines; 763-717-3294. See anoka.lib.mn.us for hours.
Polling Location
Church of St. Genevieve Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road michelle lasko Council Member
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Post Office
Circle Pines: 300 Civic Heights Drive,
Circle Pines, MN 55014. 763-7170595. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Hugo: 5615 150th St. N., Hugo, MN 55038. 651-762-8233. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Licensing Centers
Blaine License Center, 10995 Club West Pkwy., Suite 700, Blaine, MN 55449 763-767-3888 Forest Lake License Center, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-275-7333 White Bear Lake License Bureau, 4701 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-429-8532
Waste, Composting and Recycling
Republic Services: 952-941-5174
Anoka County Compost Center
7701 Main St., Lino Lakes 651-429-3723 co.anoka.mn.us
Water management
Rice Creek Watershed District 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611 Blaine, MN 55449 763-398-3070 or ricecreek.org
Steve King Council Member
Darrin mosher Council Member
A blue heron is captured in flight near the Peltier Lake Dam in Centerville.
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White Bear Lake Area Schools Leading minds to learning, hearts to compassion, and lives to community service. Serving the communities of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and White Bear Township.
OUR MISSION The mission of the White Bear Lake Area School District, the community at the forefront of educational excellence, honoring our legacy and courageously building the future, is to ensure each student realizes their unique talents and abilities, and makes meaningful contributions with local and global impact through a vital system distinguished by: Students who design and create their own future A culture that respects diverse people and ideas Safe, nurturing, and inspiring experiences Exceptional staff and families committed to student success Abundant and engaged community partners
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City Information
Hugo
Estimated population: 15,247 in 2018 (Source: Metropolitan Council) City Hall
tom weidt Mayor
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue N, Hugo, MN 55038 651-762-6300 Fax: 651-426-2859 info@ci.hugo.mn.us ci.hugo.mn.us Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MonFri
City Council Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at City Hall. Mayor Tom Weidt: 651-955-1091, mayortom@ci.hugo.mn.us Becky Petryk, Council Member Ward 1 651-426-4722, jdpetryk@gmail.com becky petryk Council Member
Phil Klein, Council Member Ward 2 651-246-4024, philklein7@msn.com Chuck Haas, Council Member Ward 3 651-247-0354, charles.haas27@gmail. com Mike Miron, Council Member At Large 651-402-6492, mmiron@ci.hugo.mn.us
City Staff phil klein Council Member
City Administrator: Bryan Bear, 651-762-6320, bbear@ci.hugo.mn.us
Hugo Business Association
City Clerk: Michele Lindau, 651-762-6315
Polling Locations
Finance Director: Ron Otkin, 651-762-6314 Building Official: Chuck Preisler, 651-762-6313 Community Development Director: Rachel Juba, 651-762-6304 Public Works Director: Scott Anderson 651-762-6326 chuck haas Council Member
651-373-5437 or hugobusinesses.com Ward 1: Hugo Fire Hall, 5323 140th St. N. Ward 2: Oneka Elementary School 4888 Heritage Pkwy. N. Ward 3: Precinct 3A, Hugo City Hall Oneka Room, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue N.; Precinct 3B, Rice Lake Centre, Hugo Public Works Building, 6900 137th St. N.
Parks Planner: Shayla Denaway, 651-762-6342
Post Office
Hugo Fire Department: Chief Jim Compton Jr., jrcompton@ci.hugo.mn.us
Hugo: 5615 150th St. N., Hugo, MN 55038. 651-762-8233. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
Washington County Sheriff Dispatch 651-439-9381
Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron, District 1, 651-430-6211 or fran.miron@co.washington.mn.us mike miron Council Member
DREAM OF WILD HEALTH
Meg and Shurika, Dream of Wild Health volunteers, work with squash at the farm. White Bear Lake: 2223 5th St., White Libraries Bear Lake, MN 55110. Monday-Friday, Library Express, Hugo City Hall, 14669 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. Fitzgerald Avenue Book pick-up and to 1 p.m. return 24 hours; library kiosk available during lobby hours. Special programs. Licensing Centers 651-426-2042 or co.washington.mn.us/ Forest Lake License Center 19955 Forest Road N, library. Forest Lake, MN 55025 Hardwood Creek Library, Washington 651-275-7333 County, 19955 Forest Road N. 651-275White Bear Lake License Bureau 7300 or co.washington.mn.us/library. 4701 Hwy. 61, White White Bear Lake Library, Ramsey County, Bear Lake, MN 55110 2150 2nd St. 651-742-6007 or rclreads.org 651-429-8532
5 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Forest Lake: 78 6th Avenue SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Waste, Composting Recycling
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Hugo residents have a choice of seven licensed haulers for waste and recycling (see ci.hugo.mn.us). The city compost site is located at 170th St. N, ½ mile west of Highway 61. For Hugo residents only, April 15-Nov. 1
Water Management Rice Creek Watershed District 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449 763-398-3070 or ricecreek.org Browns Creek Watershed District 455 Hayward Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128 651-275-1136, ext. 26 or bcwd.org Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District P.O. Box 188, Scandia, MN 55073 651-433-2150 or cmscwd.org
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Education Public Schools
Centennial School District 12 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-6000 or isd12.org Overview: Centennial School District 12 is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With nine exceptional schools serving 6,500 students in grades K-12 coupled with a comprehensive early childhood program, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, Centennial students score significantly higher than state averages in reading and math. The district’s high school graduation rate of 95 percent is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings. Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach support the strengths and address the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. To enroll, call 763-792-6000 Governance: Centennial School District is governed by a six-member school board. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the district office board room. Meetings are open to the public. For the meeting calendar, agendas, watch live-stream, or view meetings from the archive, visit isd12.org. School district elections are held on the second Tuesday in November of even- numbered years. Board members: Suzy Guthmueller: sguthmueller@isd12.org Kathryn Timm: ktimm@isd12.org Chris Bettinger: cbettinger@isd12.org Sue Linser: slinser@isd12.org Stephanie Carlson: scarlson@isd12.org Tom Knisely: tknisely@isd12.org Administration: Superintendent, Brian Dietz: 763-792-6010 or bdietz@isd12.org Executive Director of Business Services, Patrick Chaffey: 763-792-6001 or pchaffey@isd12.org Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Scott Johnson: 763-792-6007 or srjohnson@isd12.org Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Caleb Drexler Booth: 763-792-6020, cdrexler_booth@isd12.org
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Director of Public Information and Community Outreach: Krista Bergert, 763792-6060 or kbergert@isd12.org
Kids Club and Pre-K Kids Club: Child care available before and after school hours and nonschool days.
Director of Human Resources: Dan Melde, 763-792-6009 or dmelde@isd12.org
Information: isd12.org/kidsclub or call763-792-6193.
Schools Blue Heron Elementary 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-792-6200, Principal: Jason Hartmann Centennial Elementary 4657 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-5300, Principal: Kathy Kaiser Centerville Elementary 1721 Westview Avenue, Centerville, MN 55038, 763-792-5800, Principal: Michael Macken Golden Lake Elementary 1 School Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-5900, Principal: Chris Gerst Rice Lake Elementary 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-792-5700, Principal: Bryan Carlson Centennial Middle School 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-792-5400, Principal: Bob Stevens Centennial High School 4757 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-5000, Principal: Tom Breuning
Alternative Education: Centennial Area Learning Center 4881 101st Ln NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014, 763-398-2960 Pines School 7555 4th Ave., Lino Lakes, MN 55014 763-278-4010, Director: Nicholas Christensen Centennial Community Education 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-792-6101, Director: Cori Sendle, 763-792-6101, csendle@isd12.org Community Education includes opportunities for all ages from preschoolers to seniors, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), School Readiness Preschool, Kids Club school-age care and KC Preschool, driver education, ACE (Adult Continuing Education) adult basic education and GED preparation, seniors and adults with disabilities, facility use, aquatics and more. Information: isd12.org or call 763-792-6100 Centennial Preschool: Part-day and full-day preschool experiences held at each of the elementary schools and the Early Childhood Center. Information: isd12.org/preschool or call 763-792-6120
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Learning opportunities, resources and activities for familieswith children from birth to kindergarten age. Classes meet at the Early Childhood Center at Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes. Information: isd12.org/ecfe or call 763-792-6120. Early Childhood Special Education Program provides evaluation and educational services for children ages birth to kindergarten. Contact: 763-792- 6120. Early Childhood Screening Minnesota law requires children be screened prior to entering kindergarten. To schedule an appointment before your child’s fourth birthday. Contact: ecscreening@isd12.org, 763-792-6120. Aquatics Swim classes for youth and adults offered yearround at the pool in the Centennial High School east building. Check out the new floating obstacle course during open swim. Schedule published in the Community Education Activity Guide and available online. Information: Click on the Community Ed tab at isd12.org or call 763-792-6100. Driver’s Education Both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction offered. Contact: 763-792- 6108. ABE & GED Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED preparation for ages 16 and older offered at ACE (Adult Continuing Education). Contact: 763-398-2980. Facilities After-school, evening, and weekend use of school facilities is scheduled through Centennial Community Education. Contact: 763-792-6104. Centennial Sports Arena 763-792-6091 Centennial Area Education Foundation “Supporting education to build a strong community.” CAEF, a nonprofit corporation comprised of volunteers, is dedicated to raising money to enrich students’ experience in Centennial schools. Information: caefoundation.org.
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Forest Lake Area School District 831
Education Forest Lake Community Education: 651-982-8320
District Office 6100 N. 210th St. Forest Lake, MN 55025, 651-982-8100, forestlake.k12.mn.us
White Bear Lake Area Schools ISD 624
Overview: “Inspire the learner, ignite the potential.” Forest Lake Area School District 831 serves portions of Lino Lakes, in addition to Forest Lake, May Township, Scandia, Wyoming, Columbus, Linwood Township and parts of Marine on St. Croix, Hugo, Stacy, Ham Lake, Wyoming Township and East Bethel. The academic efforts of its 7,000 students are supported by excellent teachers, challenging curriculum, technology, high standards and a safe learning environment. The school district’s strong traditional academic program is enhanced by awardwinning co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, gifted education offerings and a fullrange of special education programming. The district encompasses 240 square miles, with seven elementary school buildings (K-6), a junior high schools (7-8), a senior high school (9-12), and an Area Learning Center (612). Governance: School board meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the district office, 6100 N. 210th Street, Forest Lake. Board members: Jeff Peterson, president, 651-759-1507, jpeterson@ flaschools.org
District Center 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, 651-407-7500, isd624.org
Rob Rapheal, vice president, 651-433-5847, rrapheal@flaschools.org Julie Corcoran, treasurer, 651-324-8009, jcorcoran@flaschools.org Jill Olson, director, 651-785-9374, jmolson@flaschools.org Gail Theisen, director, 651-592-6901, gtheisen@ flaschools.org Alex Keto, director, 651-278-9761, aketo@flaschools.org Kate Luthner, clerk, 651-341-4332, kluthner@ flaschools.org Administration: Superintendent: Dr. Steve Massey, 651-982-8103, smassey@flaschools.org
Schools
Overview: The mission of the White Bear Lake Area School District, the community at the forefront of educational excellence, honoring our legacy and courageously building the future, is to ensure each student realizes their unique talents and abilities, and makes meaningful contributions with local and global impact through a vital system distinguished by: students who design and create their own future; diversity of people and ideas; safe, nurturing and inspiring environments; exceptional staff and families committed to student success;and abundant and engaged community partners. The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. The District has nine elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), a two-campus high school (9-12), and an Area Learning Center. Other programs include locations for early childhood (birth-5), transition plus (special education 1821), community services and senior programs. The school district, with a total population of more than 60,000 residents, services nearly 9,000 students in programs ranging from Early Childhood offerings to high school graduation to adult education and senior programs. Students at all levels achieve outstanding results. For additional information, see the District’s Annual Report at isd624.org/about/ AnnualReport.asp . Governance: White Bear Lake Area Schools (Independent District 624) is governed by a sevenmember Board of Education that meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month during the school year. Business meetings are held in District Center, Community Room (Room 112) at 7 p.m.; Workstudy meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. Board members: Don Mullin, chair, 651-707-7403, Donald.Mullin@isd624.org Scott Arcand, 651-270-0048, Scott.Arcand@isd624.org
Lino Lakes Elementary 725 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, 651-982-8851 Principal: Scott Geary
Deb Beloyed, 330-338-1088, Deb.Beloyed@isd624.org
Forest Lake Area Middle School 21395 Goodview Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025, 651-982-8701 Principal: John-Paul Jacobson
Jessica Ellison, 651-259-3427, Jessica.Ellison@isd624.org
Forest Lake Senior High 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake, MN 55025, 651-982-8400 Principal: Jim Caldwell
Kim Chapman, 651-762-0369, Kim.Chapman@isd624.org
Marge Newmaster, 651-653-2921, Margaret.Newmaster@isd624.org Angela Thompson, 651-207-7392, Angela.Thompson@isd624.org
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Administration: Superintendent: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, 651-407-7563, superintendent@isd624.org Registration: The White Bear Lake Area School District has a centralized Enrollment Center at the District Center Office, allowing parents to enroll their students in one centralized location. Phone: 651-407-7674.
Schools Elementary Schools (K-5) Birch Lake Elementary 1616 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2776 Principal: Jonathan Luknic Hugo Elementary (grades K-1) 14895 Francesco Ave. N., Hugo 651-653-2798 Principal: Brian Morris Lakeaires Elementary 3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2809 Principal: Jim Caldwell Lincoln Elementary 1961 Sixth St., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2820 Principal: Dan Schmidt Matoska International IB World School 2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Township, 651-653-2847 Principal: John Leininger Oneka Elementary (grades 2-5) 4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo, 651-288-1800 Principal: Lori Mosser Otter Lake Elementary 1401 County Rd. H2, White Bear Township, 651-653-2831 Principal: Cynthia Mueller Vadnais Heights Elementary 3645 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights, 651-653-2859 Principal: Sara Svir Willow Lane Elementary 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-773-6170 Principal: Christina Streiff Middle Schools (6-8) Central Middle School 4857 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2888 Principal: Cathryn Peterson Sunrise Park Middle School 2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2700 Principal: Christina Pierre
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Campus (9-10) 5045 Division Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-653-2920 Principal: Dr. Alison Gillespie White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus (11-12) 3551 McKnight Rd., White Bear Lake, 651-773-6200 Principal: Don Bosch
Alternative Education: White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (9-12) 2449 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake, 651-773-6400 Principal: Gretchen Harriman Community Services & Recreation 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-407-7501 Director: Timothy Maurer Early Childhood Program Normandy Park Education Center 2482 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3100 Coordinator: Darcy Rodriguez Senior Program Normandy Park Education Center 2482 E. County Rd. F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3121 Transition Education Center 13497 Fenway Blvd. Circle N., Hugo, 651-773-6051 Supervisor: Sara Derby White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation Founded in 1993, the foundation was created to provide a vehicle through which community members could contribute to the educational opportunities for students in District 624. 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, 651-407-7696, wblaef.org Executive Director: Lori Arnold
Citizen Community Insider 2020 whole child. Mahtomedi Public Schools is consistently recognized for academic excellence on the state and national levels. The district also prides itself in an exceptionally high level of parent involvement and communication. The district is supported in its efforts of innovation and support to students with the help of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) and the Mahtomedi Elementary PTO. The district operates a community education center, an early childhood program, two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and Mahtomedi Passages Transition Program. District 832 teachers honor the whole child and teach future-ready skills of inspiring curiosity, embracing change, and turning ideas into action. Mahtomedi has been a leader in engineering and this program has built within their students a foundation to communicate clearly and think critically. District 832 teachers and staff are passionate and dedicated people who work on exploring innovative ideas and programs. Over the past several years, Mahtomedi Public Schools posted the top scores in the state of Minnesota on the math, science, and reading Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). Mahtomedi High School offers high-quality academic opportunities in 4855 minute classes. Advanced Placement classes are offered in many subjects. Music, fine arts, and athletic programs are offered with more than more than 93 percent of the student body participating in school-sponsored activities beyond the typical academic day. District Enrollment: About 3,300 students. Contact the district office for information about open enrollment. Governance: The Mahtomedi School Board typically meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the District Education Center. The school board meeting schedule, agenda and minutes are posted on the district website.
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Principal: Susan Prather, Susan.Prather@isd832.net Mahtomedi Middle School (grades 6-8) 8100 75th St. N., Mahtomedi 651-407-2200 Principal: Mike Neubeck, Mike.Neubeck@isd832.net Mahtomedi High School (grades 9-12) 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi 651-762-5800 Principal: Justin Hahn, Justin.Hahn@isd832.net
Alternative Education: Mahtomedi Community Education (Enrichment opportunities for all ages) 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-407-2018 communityed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Director: Kate Andersen, Kate.Andersen@isd832.net Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator: Stephanie Berwald 651-407-2443 Stephanie.Berwald@isd832.net Mahtomedi Area Preschool (co-located with Wildwood Elementary School) 651-407-2441 Mahtomedi Adventure Club (school-age care) Coordinator: Jamie O’Hara 651-407-2350 Adult/Senior Programs Coordinators: Meg Mesick and Jana Swanson 651-407-2018 Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation 651-406-2016, maefgives.org
Board members: Lucy Payne, 651-773-5045, Lucy.Payne@isd832.net
Mahtomedi Public Schools, ISD 832
Julie McGraw, 651-248-2253 Julie.McGraw@isd832.net
District Education Center 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, 651-407-2000, mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Overview: Mahtomedi School District 832 covers approximately 28 square miles including the east shore of White Bear Lake and serves Willernie, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Pine Springs, and portions of Hugo, Lake Elmo, Grant, and White Bear Lake. School district resident population is nearly 17,000. Mahtomedi Public Schools is a small and strong community built on tradition with a love for innovation. Engage, challenge, and inspire are three key words in the district vision statement. Mahtomedi Public Schools works to achieve this vision by being an inclusive community that honors each unique individual, embraces diverse backgrounds, and values all students, families, and staff members. Mahtomedi is student-centered in programming and focuses on educating the
Stacey Stout, 612-516-6560 Stacey.Stout@isd832.net Kelly Reagan, effective Jan 2021 Kevin Donovan, director, 651-407-8983 Kevin.Donovan@isd832.net Administration: District Superintendent: Barb Duffrin, 651-4072001, Barb.Duffrin@isd832.net
Schools
Wildwood Elementary (grades K-2) 8698 75th St. N., Stillwater 651-407-2101 Principal: Scott Briske, Scott.Briske@isd832.net O.H. Anderson Elementary (grades 3-5) 666 Warner Ave. S., Mahtomedi 651-407-2301
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Federal Elected officials Senate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) Washington Office: 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244, Fax: 202-228-2186 Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250, Minneapolis, 55415, 612-727-5220, Fax: 612-727-5223, klobuchar.senate.gov
Sen. Tina Smith (D) Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641, Fax: 202-224-1152 Metro Office: 60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 220, St. Paul, 55107, 651-221-1016, Fax: 651-224-3056, smith.senate.gov
U.S. House of Representatives 6th District
Rep. Tom Emmer (R)
Washington Office: 315 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2331, Fax: 202-225-6475 District Office: 9201 Quaday Ave. NE Suite 206, Otsego, 55330, 763-241-6848, Fax: 763-241-7955, emmer.house.gov
State Elected officials
Governor Tim Walz (D)
130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155, 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717, Fax: 651-797-1850, tim.walz@state.mn.us governor.state.mn.us
Minnesota Senate District 38
Roger Chamberlain (R)
253 University Ave. W., Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3225, St. Paul, 55155 651-296-1253, sen.roger.chamberlain@senate.mn
Minnesota House District 38A
Donald Raleigh (R)
417 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-775-1687, rep.donald.raleigh@house.mn
Government Minnesota House District 38B
Ami Wazlawik (DFL)
565 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Drive Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-3018, rep.ami.wazlawik@house.mn
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert St. N. St Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 or data.center@metc.state.mn.us. metrocouncil.org. Overview: The Met Council, established by the state Legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. The council’s planning and policy roles merged the functions of two agencies (the Metropolitan Transit Commission and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission) into one. The council works with local communities to operate the region’s largest bus system; collect and treat wastewater; engage communities and the public in planning for future growth; provide forecasts of the region’s population and household growth; provide affordable housing opportunities; provide planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails; and provide a framework for decisions and implementation for regional services including aviation, transportation, parks and open space, water quality and water management. Governance: The 17-member Met Council has 16 members who each represent a geographic district and one chairman, Charlie Zelle, who serves at-large. They all are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The state Senate confirms council member appointments. Dist. 11 (Centerville and Hugo) Susan Vento, susan.vento@metc.state.mn.us State Departments: General information www.state.mn.us Agriculture: 800-967-AGRI Attorney General: 651-296-3353 Commerce: 651-539-1600 Education: 651-582-8200 Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114 Job Info Line: 651-201-1800 Labor and Industry: 651-284-5005 Natural Resources: 651-296-6157 Individual income tax: 651-296-3781 Property tax: 651-296-4444
Unemployment: 651-296-3644 Veterans Affairs: 888-546-5838 Work Force Center: 888-438-5627 Worker’s Compensation: 651-284-5005
Anoka County Anoka County is bounded by Isanti County on the north, Chisago and Washington counties on the east, Ramsey and Hennepin counties on the south and Hennepin and Sherburne counties on the west. It lies on both sides of the Rum River, which enters the county approximately 20 miles north of the city of Anoka.
Anoka County Government Center 2100 Third Ave., Anoka, MN 55303 763-324-4000, anokacounty.us County Administrator: Rhonda Sivarajah, 763-324-4700 or coadmin@co.anoka.mn.us Courthouse: 325 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303-2401; 763-760-6700, anokacounty.us/departments/courts Court services include: Assignment plan, child support, conciliation court, court-appointed attorney, court records, domestic abuse, family court, harassment, judgments, juvenile court, landlord/ tenant, law library, name change, probate/mental health court, public defender, small claims court, subpoenas, traffic violations, eviction and weddings performed by judge. Anoka County Board of Commissioners: Board meetings are held in room 705 of the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka. Board meetings are held twice monthly and generally begin at 9:30 a.m. County board meetings are subject to change. Call 763-323-5700 for meeting dates. District 6: Jeff Reinert, 763-324-4701 or jeff. reinert@co.anoka.mn.us. Represents Centerville, Columbus, Lexington, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and southeastern Blaine. For information on the other Anoka County commissioners, call 763-3235700 or visit anokacounty.us
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Birth certificates:763-324-1360
Camping-Bunker Hills: 763-324-3330 Camping-Rice Creek: 763-324-3340 Child Care Licensing: 763-324-1235 Child Support Services: 763-324-2420 Chomonix Golf Course: 651-324-3434 Composting-yard Waste: 763-429-3723 Community Corrections: 763-324-4920 Death certificates: 763-324-1360 Driving Conditions and Road Construction: 763-324-3100 Elections and Voter Registration: 763-324-1300 Foster Care Licensing: 763-324-1230 Job Training Center: 763-324-2300 Nature Programs: 651-429-8007 Parks and Recreation: 763-324-3300 Property Records, Taxation & Assessment: 763-323-5400
Citizen Community Insider 2020 Minnesota, Washington County is one of the state’s original nine counties. Located on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Washington County is made up of 423 square miles of land. It is comprised of 27 cities and six townships. Washington County is governed by the Board of Commissioners. Commissioners meet on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Government Center (meeting times are subject to change, so please call to confirm.)
Government Center 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-6000, co.washington.mn.us County Administrator: Molly O’Rourke
Washington County Commissioners serving the White Bear Area
Fran Miron: 651-430-6211 or fran.miron@co.washington.mn.us
Tax Information: 651-430-6175
Where to go:
Senior Services: 763-324-1200
TTY: 651-430-6246
13301 Hanson Blvd. NW, Andover, 55304 763-323-5000 or sheriff@co.anoka.mn.us
Voter registration Elections Department,
(Always use 911 in an emergency) Surveyor: 651-430-6875
General Information: 651-430-6000
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Recycling and Resource Solutions: 763-324-3400
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Transportation: 651-430-4300 Veterans Services: 651-430-6578 Vital Records: 651-275-7057 or 651-430-6175 Washington Conservation District: 651-275-1136 Workforce Center: 651-275-8650
Accounting & Finance: 651-430-6030
Courthouse
Administration (County): 651-430-6001
14949 62nd St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Assessment – County Assessor: 651-430-6175
General: 651-430-6300;
Attorney (County): 651-430-6115
Administration: 651-430-6263
Board of Commissioners: 651-430-6001
Court services include: Criminal court, traffic court, civil court, conciliation court, family court, juvenile court, probate/mental health court, court records, public court calendars and jury services.
325 East Main Street, Suite 130, Anoka. 763-323-5275 Where to vote: Determine voting district and polling location at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us, or call 763- 323-5275
Central Services: 651-430-6240
Community Services: 651-430-6455
Voter registration Elections Department
License Center: 10995 Club West Parkway, Suite 700, Blaine. 763-324-2100. Register a car, driver’s licenses and state ID cards, hunting and fishing licenses, marriage license.
Court Administration: 651-430-6263
14949 62nd St. N, P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, MN 55082, elections@co.washington.mn.us or 651-430-6175
North Metro DVS Exam Station: County Road I & 35W, Arden Hills, 55112. 651-201-7900. dps.mn.gov.
Human Resources: 651-430-6081
Passports License Center: 10995 Club West Parkway, Suite 700, Blaine. 763-324-2140 Veterans’ services: 2100 3rd Ave., Suite 216, Anoka. 763-324-4500
Registering firearms
Sheriff ’s office: 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW, Andover, 55304; 763-323-5000
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Collections: 651-430-6070 Community Corrections/Probation: 651-430-6900
Elections: 651-430-8271 Historic Courthouse: 651-275-7075 Information Technology: 651-430-6411 (Computer Systems & Telecommunications) Land Management/Zoning: 651-430-6875 Law Library: 651-430-6330 Libraries (main): 651-275-8500 Parks: 651-430-4300 Personnel (Human Resources): 651-430-6081 Property Records & Taxpayer Services: 651-430-6175 Public Health & Environment: 651-430-6655 Public Works: 651-430-4300 Sheriff : 651-439-9381 or 651-430-7601
Register a car; Driver’s license and state ID cards; Hunting and fishing license Forest Lake License Center 19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake, MN 55025, 651-275-7333 Stillwater License Center Valley Ridge Mall, 1520 W Frontage Road, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-275-7000
Veterans’ forms Veterans Service Office 14949 62nd St. N, P.O. Box 6, Stillwater MN 55082
Registering firearms Law Enforcement Center 15015 62nd St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082, 652-430-7601
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Parks Centerville
Hugo
Acorn Creek Park: Playground, swing set, picnic tables and a lot of open space. 1874 Revoir St.
Arbre Park: Playground, baseball/ softball fields, soccer fields, sand volleyball, basketball court and benches. Abre Lane N and Garden Way N.
Corner Stone Park: Small courtyard, Veteran’s Memorial, plantings and a kiosk along the Main Street Trail. 1670 Main St. Eagle Park: Tennis court and playground. 6955 Dupre Road Hidden Spring Park: Picnic pavilion, benches, grills, rain garden and walking path. No swimming, fishing or boating. 1601 LaMotte Drive Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park: Soccer fields, softball fields with bleachers, hockey rink and skateboard park, adjacent to bike/walking path. 6970 LaMotte Drive. Royal Meadows Park: Basketball hoop and backstop, swing set and playground. 7161 West Robin Lane. Tracie McBride Park: Playground and open green space. 1875 Fox Run. Trail Side Park: New park yet to be developed; site of White Bear Waterski Club shows. 7145 Main St.
Arcand Park: Playground, pickleball courts, basketball court, athletic field, picnic shelter, trails, parking. Located within the Adelaide Landing development. Beaver Ponds Park: Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields and benches. 12868 Flay Road N. Clearwater Creek Preserve: Passive park with wood chip trails. Fable Road Circle N. Diamond Point Park: Playground, picnic shelter, baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball, basketball court and benches. 6355 145th St. N. Frog Hollow Park: Playground picnic table and benches. 5945 159th St. N.
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park: Asphalt path, playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields and benches. 6900 137th St. N. Hardwood Creek Trailhead: Paved and turf trails from Hugo to Forest Lake along Hwy. 61. Hwy. 61 and 146th St. N. Heritage Ponds Park: Paved trails, playground, picnic shelter, large grassy open space and benches. 15541 Empress Avenue N. Irish Avenue Park: Passive park with grass trails and horseback riding. 14420 Irish Avenue N. Lions Park: Playground, picnic shelter, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, tennis court and benches. 5524 Upper 146th St. N. Oak Shore Park: Asphalt path, playground, picnic shelter, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, horseshoes, sledding hill, basketball court and benches. 12790 Exhall Avenue N. Oneka Lake Park: Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields and benches. 15369 Goodview Avenue N. Val Jean Park: Playground, picnic shelter, soccer fields, tennis court and benches. Victor Hugo Blvd. N and Val Jean Blvd. N. Victor Square Park: Sidewalks betweeen gardens and pond, picnic shelter with tables and a grill and benches. Victor Hugo Blvd. and Victor Path N. Water Tower #2 Park: Picnic tables, grassy spaces and benches. 5030 130th St. N.
Lino Lakes (East of 35 W) Birch Park: Playground, ball fields, skating/ hockey rink. 6520 Pheasant Run South. Birchwood Acres Park: Playground, ballfields. 572 Lonesome Pine Trail Brandywood Park: Playground, trail. 1300 Velvet Leaf Lane. Clearwater Creek Park: Playground, basketball, picnic shelter, trail. 2270 Tart Lake Road Country Lakes Park: Fishing pier, picnic tables, trails. 6600 West Shadow Lake Drive. LaMotte Park: 6936 LaMotte Drive, play areas. Pheasant Hills Park: Playground, basketball court. 6659 Sherman Lake Road SUBMITTED
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Public Health and Safety Emergency Contacts
Police, Fire, Ambulance: dial 911
Poison emergency: 1-800-222-1222 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Nursery: 763-785-9222 Day One Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 866-223-1111 Hazardous waste hotline: 651-296-6300 Gas leaks or odor: Xcel 800-895-2999 Electricity out: Xcel 800-895-1999 Telephone, cable & internet support: • Centurylink 877-348-9000 • Comcast 800-XFINITY Call before you dig: Gopher State One Call 651-454-0002, gopherstateonecall.org Travel and weather information: 511 or 511mn.org
Law enforcement agencies
Washington County Sheriff ’s Office: Provides law enforcement services to the City of Hugo under contract. Sheriff Daniel Starry, 15015 62nd St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082, or co.washington. mn.us/468/Sheriffs-Office. For non-emergencies/Dispatch: 651-439-9381 Administration: 651-430-7601 Records: 651-430-7600 Centennial Lakes Police Department: Serves the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington. Chief of Police Jim Mork. 54 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014, or clpdmn.com For non-emergencies/dispatch: 763-427-1212 Administration: 763-784-2501
Fire departments
Hugo Fire Department: 5323 140th St. N., Hugo Fire Chief: Kevin Colvard Administration: 651-429-6366 ci.hugo.mn.us Centennial Fire District: Serves the cities of Centerville and Circle Pines. 7741 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Fire Chief: Harlan Lundstrom Administration: 651-792-7900, centennialfire.org
Hospitals
Children’s Hospital: 345 Smith Avenue N., St. Paul. 651-220-6000 or childrenshc.org Fairview Lakes Medical Center: 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming. 651-982-7000 or fairview.org HealthEast St. John’s: 1575 Beam Avenue, Maplewood. 651-232-7000 or healtheast.org Lakeview Hospital: 927 W. Churchill St., Stillwater. 651-439-5330 or lakeviewhealth.org
Regions Hospital: 640 Jackson St., St. Paul. 651254-3456 or RegionsHospital.com United Hospital: 333 Smith Avenue N., St. Paul, 651-241-8000, unitedhospital.com
Hugo American Legion every fourth Wednesday of the month. 651-247-0354.
Food Shelves
Northeast Youth & Family Services - White Bear Lake: Offers counseling, health education and support services to youth. Also family counseling, mental health services, educational services and senior chore services.1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd., White Bear Lake. 651-429-8544, nyfs.org
White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf:1884 Whitaker Avenue, White Bear Lake, 651407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf.org. Serving residents within the White Bear Lake Area School District 624.
Community Resource Center: Offers resources for emergency food assistance, shelter/housing, utilities, transportation, medical and dental care, clothing, furniture, personal care items; job search help; free community meal every Thursday 6-7 pm. Located at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Great Hall Building, 900 Stillwater Road Mahtomedi. 651-762-9124 or center@standrews.org, or saintandrews.org.
Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf:15106 Francesca Avenue N., Hugo 651-528-6224 or hugofoodshelf.org. Provides food and other items to Hugo residents in need.
Centennial Community Food Shelf: Located at Circle Pines City Hall, lower level, back entrance. 200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, 763-7842013 or centennialfoodshelf.org. Serves residents of Centerville.
Senior Programs
Hugo Senior Citizens Club: Typically hosts meetings followed by games the third Monday of each month; also games and bag lunch at the first and third Thursdays of each month and cribbage the fourth Monday of each month. All activities at the Rice Lake Centre at the Hugo Public Works Building. 651-429-0883. White Bear Area Senior Program: Provides support services and activities for area seniors including Meals on Wheels; transportation; grocery shopping; drop-in center; adult enrichment classes; Craft Corner Gift Shop; Lions HELP; outreach; volunteer opportunities; and a monthly newsletter. Located at the Normandy Park Education Center, 424 E. County Road F., White Bear Lake. 651-6533121 or whitebearseniorprogram.org Lino Lakes Senior Center: Open to all area seniors. 1189 Main St., Lino Lakes. 651-9822400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Anoka County Senior Services: The county offers many programs and services to enhance the lives of seniors. To learn more about county-based services call 763-324-1200.
Libraries
Centennial Library: 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines. 763-324-1540 or anoka.lib.mn.us Hardwood Creek Library: 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake. 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org Washington County Library Express: Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., washcolib.org
Social/Human services
Yellow Ribbon Network: Support for military families, including hamburger meals served at the
Solid Ground: Helps families work toward self-sufficiency by providing affordable housing, supportive services, and educational opportunities. 3521 Century Avenue N. White Bear Lake. 651-7738401 or solidgroundmn.org Alexandra House: 763-780-2330, www. alexandrahouse.org. Domestic violence program and shelter. United Way: Offers free and confidential 24-hour referral service connecting to more than 20,000 services, including health, legal help, transportation, counseling, youth services, child care, food and housing. 211 Phone Helpline, 612-340-7400 or info@unitedwaytwincities.org, or access unitedwaytwincities.org.
Public health
Washington County Public Health and Environment:14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, 651-430-6655 or co.washington.mn Information about alcohol, drugs and tobacco, health care programs for children and adults, Early Intervention Network (EIN), emergency management, environment, food and nutrition, immunizations, infectious diseases, violence prevention and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services: Anoka County Government Center 2100 Third Ave. Anoka, MN 55303-5041, 763324-4200, www.anokacounty.us Information about public health emergency preparedness, children and families, elderly and disabled, disease prevention and control, health education, immunizations, refugee health, mental health services, illegal drug and alcohol abuse, community health issues and priorities. Immunizations: 763-324-4240 Women, Infants and Children (WIC): 763324-4230 Mental Health: Adults, Children, 763-324-1430
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