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About the cover Construction on a new, 61-unit luxury apartment building is underway in downtown Stillwater.

Located at the former Chestnut Building, The Miller will welcome tenants in May. It’s one of the several new rental housing options that is in the works across Washington County.

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Population, housing options on the rise in area The past decade and change has been a time of growth for central and northern Washington County in terms of population and places for people to live.

Nowhere has that growth been more pronounced than in Lake Elmo, which from 2010 to 2020 grew in population from 8,069 people to 11,335.

More recently, the city’s population stands at close to 13,000 people, per U.S. Census data.

The jump in number of residents — and housing — didn’t take off in earnest until the middle of the decade, though, according to City Administrator Kristina Handt.

“We've been adding about 250 to 300 new homes each year since about 2016.

Our growth really kicked off in 2015,” Handt said, adding the population spurt is because the city was connected to a regional sewer system at the urging of the Met Council in 2014.

The city went from 41 permits for new housing units in 2014 to 142 permits in 2015 and 336 permits in 2016.

“I would say we do about 250 new homes on average each year. Sometimes it's closer to 300. This past year, I think we just barely crossed 200,” Handt said.

She noted the growth has been contained to main spots: along I-94 to the south, and in the city’s downtown or “Old Village” area to the northeast along Lake Elmo Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard.

“It's not our plan to have all of Lake Elmo be developed at these high densities; we still really value the rural areas,” Handt said.

On Hudson Boulevard and east of Julia Avenue North, for instance, is the Springs at Lake Elmo Apartments building, which was completed in the past couple of years and has 300 units.

Development of townhomes to the north of that apartment complex along Fifth Street North has been ongoing, and another 190-unit apartment building is in the works to the northeast of Springs at Lake Elmo.

Other new housing developments in the last decade include the Easton Village development and Northport development, each of which is west of Lake Elmo Airport on Manning Avenue and has 217 and 104 units, respectively. The Legacy at North Star housing development is situated west of Lake Elmo Avenue North and has 262 dwellings, while the Wildflower development is east of Lake Elmo Avenue with 145 dwellings.

Handt noted a shift in the types of new housing in Lake Elmo. Although most of the earlier developments were for single-family units (which also is what 82% of the city’s housing stock was as of 2017), newer developments have tended toward townhomes and apartments.

Boulder Ponds Senior Living in the south on Jade Trail and Arbor Glen to the north on 39th Street, meanwhile, provide housing for seniors, including a mix of long-term care units, single-family and rental units.

According to projections from the Met Council, Lake Elmo’s population is projected to grow to about 18,000 people by 2030 and to more than 22,000 by 2040.

That slowdown in the 2030s is expected,

since much of the newly sewered areas will likely be developed by then.

Another wrinkle in Lake Elmo’s growth saga has been the need for more water supply wells, despite a limitation on groundwater use due to previous chemical contamination. The city also is prevented from placing new wells to the north because of a 2017 district court order for a residential watering ban for White Bear Lake and areas within a 5-mile radius due to low lake levels.

The water problems have, in turn, slowed down the expansion of new housing relative to what housing growth could have been.

“Many of those developers are still hanging around, and I expect to see them back here once that gets lifted,” Handt said.

She said the city itself has opted to let the market drive itself when it comes to meeting housing needs going forward.

She referenced the city’s Comprehensive Plan 2040, which provides flexibility in anticipating future development needs.

“It could be high-density residential housing, or it could be commercial or business park developments. We want to be nimble in that way in working with developers,” she said.

Forest Lake hasn’t seen quite the population surge as Lake Elmo, but has still experienced an uptick in its number of residents and housing options for them.

The county’s northwesternmost outpost grew by 2,236 people from 2010 to 2020.

Chelsea Erickson, a real estate agent with LaBelle Real Estate Group, recalled how the community had a low housing inventory even before the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020.

Despite COVID-19, she said the housing market at the time was still active, as people either sought to relocate or complete improvements to their houses while stuck at home.

COVID-related supply chain issues and skyrocketing costs of building materials presented barriers to new construction, though Erickson noted new housing construction in Forest Lake is more recently “in full bloom.”

“We are still historically behind the scene when it comes to having enough housing for the demand,” she said.

Whenever a new house hits the market, Erickson typically gets calls from people asking about it or wanting to look at it before it gets sold.

“If it's priced right and there's a perceived value there, it will sell,” she said.

At the end of 2022, Erickson said the average sale price in Forest Lake was $410,947, which was up 7.5% from the previous year. Median sale price, meanwhile, was $365,000.

New construction for townhomes tends to be in the $300,000-and-under range, while new construction of single-family homes is generally $400,000 or more. A house in Forest Lake that’s on the market will spend about 35 to 45 days there, as of mid-February, making it a seller’s market.

“It's less than six months. However, are we starting to see sellers be a little bit more amenable to buyer demand?

Yep. Because the ultimate goal is to get the home sold,” she added.

Recently finished housing structures in Forest Lake haven’t just been

the market tends to pick up again.

She also pointed out how each buyer is unique, and that it’s difficult to classify prospective homeowners into neat categories.

“They're all going to have different needs,” Erickson said.

Richard McDonough, an associate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty in Stillwater, said “there’s still a ton of demand” for housing in and around the Washington County seat community, which also is a seller’s market.

“It's great to see all the people in Stillwater, not not only from a tourist standpoint, but coming out here because of all that the St. Croix Valley has to offer,” McDonough said.

Stillwater saw a modest uptick in population from 2010 to 2020 — an increase of 1,169 people — though McDonough called that growth normal.

Since most of the developable land in Stillwater has already been developed, McDonough said there isn’t as much opportunity for new construction to occur. That scarcity of developable real estate has pushed up prices. New single-family homes, for instance, tend to come in at about $500,000 or more, while townhomes fall between $200,000-$300,000. “$200,000 to $300,000 for a first-time homebuyer for a single-family home, in some respects, is non-existent for us. We just, unfortunately, have a high price point. And that house at $200,000 or $300,000, in many cases, is a fixer-upper,” he said.

Stillwater also has demand for more rental housing and has seen a subsequent expansion of apartment options in town.

For example, real estate developer Reuter-Walton Development converted the former Chestnut Building in the 200 block of downtown Stillwater into a 61-unit luxury apartment building dubbed The Miller. It’s set to welcome tenants in May. Ground will break for construction on another 21-unit luxury apartment edifice — Chapel Hill Flats — this spring, up the hill from the Lowell Inn on Myrtle Street East.

Although the need for rental and multifamily housing is apparent,

CONTRIBUTED McDonough said the price of rent A crane towers over downtown Stillwater as construchas also been going up. The choice tion is underway for a new apartment building. of renting versus buying also entails a tradeoff: Tenants put their monthly housing costs toward POPULATION GROWTH rent instead of toward a mortgage and building up equity.

City 2010 2020 Change McDonough encouraged homeForest Lake 18,375 20,611 2,236 (+12%) owners who may be looking to Lake Elmo 8,069 11,335 3,266 (+40%) sell to consult with real estate Stillwater 18,225 19,394 1,169 (+6%) professionals to determine their house’s value, instead of relying on online tools that give value estithe opposite side of 19th Street Southmates. west are Gateway Green Townhomes “Every location is unique, and every and Apartments, which were completed house is unique,” he said. “That's where in 2019. it's important that, whoever that expert If this year is anything like previous is, gives you the proper information.” years, Erickson predicted the housing market will slow down throughout July and August as families become busy with summer activities and take vacation. Once school starts in September, single-family homes; multifamily and rental units have been on the rise too.

Timber Ridge Luxury Apartments, for instance, recently completed two buildings on Everton Avenue North: One opened its doors in November and the other did so in February. Those apartment units include a mix of studios as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom spaces. Just to the southwest on

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New Washington County Library director talks job, future goals

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER Jacqueline Kramer recently began a new chapter in her library leadership career.

The Morrison County native became Washington County Library director at the end of January and has spent the past few weeks settling into the job, meeting library and county staff and visiting the eight library branch locations.

She’s also joined the process of developing Washington County

CONTRIBUTED Library’s new Jacqueline Kramer strategic plan and learning about services the communities need.

Kramer graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with a bachelor’s degree in English in 2006.

She later earned her master’s degree in library and information science in 2011 from St. Catherine University in St. Paul.

Press Publications caught up with Kramer to learn more about her new position and what she’s looking forward to doing in the role. The interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Q: What interested you in the library director role and in pursuing work in the library science field in general?

Kramer: I have been working in librar-

ies for over 15 years with more than 10 of those years in a leadership role. I enjoy strategic planning and working collaboratively with staff, community members and organizations to find the best ways to serve our community.

Library science is a service profession.

Library workers specialize in information service — which includes many things. Libraries help people, whether that is finding their next good read, learning how to use a computer, finding a safe space or developing and nurturing reading skills in kids. Libraries offer so much that can improve people’s lives.

Q: Do you primarily work out of one library or central office in the county, or do you travel to different libraries as part of the job?

Kramer: My office is located under-

neath R. H. Stafford Library in Woodbury. However, I’m excited to visit our branches frequently and work with the incredible library staff located throughout the county.

Q: What are you looking forward to doing as library director as you get settled into the role? Do you have specific goals or priorities when it comes to overseeing and supporting the county’s many libraries?

Kramer: I am looking forward to fi-

nalizing our strategic plan and determining some goals that will guide the future of our library system. Achieving those goals will entail working closely with library and county staff, community members and partner organizations. I am excited to make connections, find innovative ways to serve Washington County communities and see the impacts of that work.

Q: What did you do for work previously?

Kramer: I worked at Anoka County

Library as the assistant director for six years. Prior to that, I managed the Sweetwater County Library in Green River, Wyoming, and worked at the Minnesota Historical Society Library.

My first library job was with Wilson Library at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, during my time as an undergraduate.

Q: Are you originally from Washington County? If not, how did you get acquainted with the area?

Kramer: I grew up on a farm in Mor-

rison County but have lived in the Twin Cities metro area for around 16 years. Libraries around the metro work collaboratively on many projects and services, so while working for Anoka County I became familiar with Washington County’s library leadership and initiatives.

Q: Since you work in a library setting, is it safe to assume you enjoy reading? What kinds of books do you like to read?

Kramer: I do enjoy reading! I’m a huge

fan of literary fiction, memoirs, poetry and nonfiction leadership and development titles.

Q: Outside of work, what other interests or hobbies do you have?

Kramer: I enjoy paper crafting, running, baking and gardening.

Q: What’s another fun fact about yourself you’d like people to know?

Kramer: I grew up on a farm in central

Minnesota, where we raised beef cattle and crops. I learned how to drive a tractor and did my fair share of picking rocks and baling hay. It was a wonderful place to grow up.

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10 years of baby birds: A look inside the nest of 2 Minnesota bald eagles

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER INTERIM QUAD PRESS EDITOR ST. PAUL — If all goes well, viewers who tune in to the Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam this month can expect to see a few fluffy nestlings opening their beaks wide to accept deliveries of bits of fish and animal protein from their hardworking parents.

Millions of people from Minnesota and beyond enjoy an up-close view of these behaviors in real-time through the DNR EagleCam livestream. The EagleCam first started in 2013 and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year.

Eagle nests are massive structures, built high out of the reach of ground predators and added to year after year.

The male and female know just how to divide their roles, the female incubating eggs at night while the male sits close by defending the territory.

“They tend to stay together; you could say until death do us part or until a better mate comes in,” said Lori Naumann, spokesperson for the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program, which manages the nest camera and livestream.

“They have a stronger fidelity to the territory than they do to their partner. If they feel this is a great territory, with a great food source year round, they will defend their territory, and it is a coveted site.”

As DNR scientists, they have to be careful not to anthropomorphize, even though fans of the eagles love to do so anyway. Members of the Friends of the Minnesota Nongame EagleCam Facebook page call the current pair Nancy and Beau.

“They are rabid followers, and they are very passionate about this particular nest,” Naumann said. “Some of the people watch the camera constantly. It amazes me how much they catch.”

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This pair of eagles are the star of the show on the DNR’s Nongame Wildlife EagleCam. There are a few privileged photographers who were aware of the nest before it had a camera in it, and they still visit the site to take photos. Each year they produce a calendar of photos that they sell to benefit the Nongame Wildlife program.

The popularity of the nest cam skyrocketed during the pandemic, Naumann said people were looking to connect with nature and keep themselves entertained at home. When the chicks hatched in March 2020, there were viewers from 150 countries and all 50 states.

The stream is also used frequently in school curricula and in spaces such as care centers and meeting rooms, where it adds a touch of the wild. Recent research has even suggested that exposure to livestream wildlife cameras can help improve quality of life and promote a deep love of conservation in viewers.

Eagles have bounced back to healthy numbers since they were dangerously threatened by hunting and chemical pollutants in the mid1900s, but these birds are a charismatic face for the Nongame Wildlife Program, which works to conserve other threatened species in Minnesota.

Sometimes, it seems that people love eagles more than eagles love each other. The EagleCam is not always family-friendly viewing, and the DNR gives a warning that the lives of wild eagles can often be brutal and difficult to

watch.

Many chicks don’t make it through the difficulties of life in the nest. Eggs usually hatch a few days apart, resulting in varying sizes between siblings, and it’s tough to be the littlest. Siblings have been known to peck at each other and even push each other out of the nest. In some cases where food was in short supply, eaglets and even adult eagles have eaten the weakest member of the aerie.

Adults face many challenges as well—in recent years the territory has been in a shakeup as first one male disappeared, then another, with avian influenza as the suspect.

Not to mention, eagles like to eat some things that people consider cute and fuzzy—and sometimes when they arrive in the nest, they aren’t quite dead yet.

“It’s usually very bloody and gruesome,” Naumann said. “But viewers who have been watching a long time get accustomed to that, and they get excited when food comes into the nest. It’s tough to watch sometimes, but one of the things is that people have realized that this is nature. They’ve become a little bit more accustomed to it.”

The exact location of the nest is kept secret to protect the birds from disturbance, but anyone can swing by the nest virtually. Visit the EagleCam at www.dnr. state.mn.us/features/ webcams/eaglecam/ index.html.

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The passage of nearly three years has hopefully given us some perspective. In hindsight, it all looks fairly crazy now. Then?

Not so much.

Federal and state governments looked at all sorts of financial aid during lockdowns to prevent businesses closing, bankruptcies and overall social unrest from occurring.

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The $2.2 trillion measure had provisions for individuals to stimulus payments, Publisher’s receive parents to receive extra funds for school age children, free Desk lunches for school age children and many other benefits.

Tom Stangl Many businesses qualified for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), a forgivable loan program from the Small Business Administration designed to help businesses keep their employees during the pandemic. Over $800 billion was loaned and then forgiven.

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Birding for mental health

lthough the robin gets folkloric fame for being the harbinger of spring, anyone who watches birds closely will be a little more excited by the species I saw on a recent drive though the farm fields—the horned lark.

These little songbirds look like quite a character, with a black face mask, butter-yellow throat and two tiny “horns,” or raised feathers known delightfully as plumicorns.

Horned larks are early nesters, and many are in the process of making their northward migration back to their summer grounds in the northern U.S., Canada and as far north as the Arctic Circle. Even though we’re in for heavy snow this week from the sounds of it, it’s an encouraging Getting sign to see these birds, reminding us spring is not too far away. in Tune This time of year is especially rough for many of us. It’s a time when our mental Jackie health is often at its worst. Limited daylight Bussjaeger and hours stuck inside contribute to seasonal depression, and the effects ripple through the other sectors of our lives.

Recently I’ve been learning a lot about how spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical health. Many people notice they just feel better in natural spaces, but there’s actual scientific research to back it up.

I’ve noticed a lot of mental (and physical) health benefits from my favorite hobby: birding. When I’m stuck in a bad mood or stressed, birding can redirect my attention. It requires close observation of my surroundings, which gets me out of those unpleasant thought spirals in my head. In some instances, it becomes almost like meditation—fully engaging the senses and rooting me in the present moment.

It can also be motivating when you don’t feel like doing much, allowing you to engage in your surroundings in a playful way. Some people even get competitive, keeping extensive lists of what birds they see and where. If you’re new to it, there are many free resources such as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Merlin Bird ID app that can help you identify the birds you see.

I’ve enjoyed using eBird, an app that lets you track bird observations and share them to a wider database that is sometimes used for population research. It’s a way to participate in citizen science while also appreciating the beauty in the here and now. The app will even tell you where the “hotspots” are in your community, and what birds have been seen there lately.

Once you have a handle on it, birding adds a new and exciting dimension to anywhere you go.

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Travel becomes more Horned lark in a snowy field. interesting. Even locations that seem unappealing—sewage ponds, for example—become the scene of intense observation.

It isn’t always easy or accessible to spend time outdoors in the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy nature.

Keeping a bird feeder in your yard is one way to keep a close eye on wildlife from the comfort of your own home. Recent research has suggested that even watching a livestream wildlife camera can provide some of the same effects as actually spending time in nature.

If the winter blues are getting to you as we push through these final weeks of winter, take a page out of my book. Take a moment to notice the birds around you. It might change your routine and add some brightness to your day.

Jackie Bussjaeger is Interim Editor of the Quad Community Press

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Where: 2051 Washington Ave., Stillwater Contact: 651-390-8100 Website: ocations.cariboucoffee.com/us/mn/stillwater/2051-washingtonave About Us Our Caribou Coffee location at 2051 Washington Ave. is a premium coffeehouse featuring high-quality, handcrafted beverages and all-day breakfast items. Delight in classics like freshly brewed hot coffee, iced lattes and mochas made with real chocolate, vanilla and caramel. Enjoy signature to Caribou Coffee espresso drinks: Turtle Mocha, Caramel High Rise® and Mint Condition Mocha®. Plus, find delicious food offerings including a variety of high-quality breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and snacks to fuel life’s adventures. This location features mobile ordering, indoor seating and a drive-thru window. Download the Caribou Coffee app, for easy ordering, menu information, store hours and to get the most out of the Caribou Perks® experience.

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Where: 1421 Stillwater Blvd, Stillwater Contact: 651-430-7066 Website: www.detailsbarberloungemn.com/stillwater-booking About Us Please join us as the Chamber welcomes us to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on March 20! At Details, we strive for perfection, not only in the haircuts but also in our client experience.

Everyone is welcome at Details: the young, the not-so-young, men and women. We offer all of the latest trends as well as a traditional hot towel straight-razor shave. When you come through the door, you can feel the difference. You are home!

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Where: 1701 Curve Crest Blvd Suite 100, Stillwater Contact: 651-401-1177 Website: www.stillwaterbeautifulsmiles.com/ About Us At Carlson Dental Group, you’ll discover right away that Drs. Sarah Carlson and Michael Rohlf bring unique skills, advanced education and particular talents to the practice while sharing the same genuine passion for providing comfortable, friendly patient care that has given families new reasons to smile. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for 4-5 p.m. March 23.

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ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

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Jacob Aho

Lexi Karlen

Forest Lake Wrestler

Stillwater Basketball

Jacob Aho, Forest Lake senior wrestler, is ranked No. 5 in Class 3A at 120 pounds heading into the post-season. One of the leaders of an 18-4 team, Aho has a 28-4 record and nine pins. He has placed fourth at state the last two years. He holds a career record of 130-28, including 36-6 as a junior. “Jacob’s biggest attributes are his athleticism and speed,” said coach Joe Kunshier.

Lexi Karlen anchors the Stillwater basketball team that’s 20-3 and ranked No. 9 in Class 4A. The 6-foot senior is averaging 16.9 points and eight rebounds, shooting 52%, equally capable at driving, posting up and hitting jump shots.

“Lexi plays great defense,” adds coach Tim Peper. “She is able to guard her own girl and protect the rim to cover up any mistakes that we might make defensively.” Karlen averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds as a junior, and 9.6 points and 8.6 rebounds as a sophomore. She has signed with Minnesota-Duluth.

Samantha Ernst

Cash Jaeger

Forest Lake Gymnastics

Stillwater Alpine Ski

Samantha Ernst, Forest Lake junior gymnast, ranks high on the state honor roll heading into sectionals. Her top scores rank fifth in allaround (37.575), fourth on vault (9.6), eighth on bars (9.5) and 10th on beam (9.45). She joined the Rangers this year after competing in the Flyaways club previously. “Vault is probably her strongest event, where she does a layout tsukahara, which has a 10.0 start value,” coach Lindsey Perron said. “Sami is an exceptionally hard worker, always willing to try new things and perfect the skills she already has.”

Cash Jaeger, Stillwater junior, placed second in the state Alpine Ski meet on Feb. 14, with times of 36.13 on the Red run and 38.50 on the Blue for a total of 114.63, just .3 off the lead, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. He paced the Ponies to a third-place team finish. Jaeger was the Section 7 champion with a time of 1:11.93, also at Biwabik.

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that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Trail conditions vary. Free with parking permit.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington. mn.us/parks

STILLWATER WINTER FARMERS MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 11 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: Shop for locally-grown produce, baked goods, artisan foods and confections, and handicrafts.

Contact: facebook.com/ StillwaterMNFarmersMarket

JOHN GORKA IN CONCERT

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Library fundraiser features nationally-touring folk singer. Tickets include dessert; available online.

Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org

COMMUNITY SING A LONG CONTRIBUTED

The Science Behind Keeping Our Lakes Healthy

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Join water monitoring experts from the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake

Watershed District to learn about the current health of lakes, factors used to determine that health rating, and various citizen science programs available to residents. Registration required.

Contact: 651-675-7300

ARTIST TALK WITH RANDY HOYT

DRIVER DISCOUNT PROGRAM

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Discussion with artist of current exhibit “Capturing Time.” Free.

Contact: artreachstcroix.org

When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 Where: Community Thread, 342 5th Ave N., Bayport Details: Four-hour refresher class provides drivers with latest safety information and updates about laws and technology so they can receive a discount on insurance. Registration required.

Contact: 888-234-1294 or driverdiscountprogram.com

WINTER GALA AND AWARDS

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 3 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce annual fundraising event honors local leaders and includes live music, mingling, silent auction and raffle.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber.com

NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY

When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 Where: Zoom Details: Join researcher Jon Quijano to learn about the people who have called the St. Croix Valley home for thousands of years. Free.

Contact: wchsmn.org

MASON DIXON LINE

When: 3:30 & 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Two shows featuring country music's biggest hits. Ticket information online.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

GUIDED BIRD HIKE

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N. Details: Learn to identify the birds

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Singer, songwriter Ann Reed and pianist and accordionist Dan Chouinard will lead a community singalong in celebration of the Academy Awards, including a selection of show-tunes and popular music. Free; RSVP requested.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

INTERNET BASICS

When: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest lake Details: Workshop to help participants navigate browsers, search engines, and websites.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

FARE FOR ALL

When: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W, Stillwater Details: Public can purchase food at a discount through a curbside delivery model.

Contact: 763-450-3880 or fareforall.org

CLOVER BEE FARMS PRESENTS: MEET A LOCAL FARMER

When: 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest lake Details: Meet a farmer and learn what it takes to grow the produce you see at a farmer's market in your own garden.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

WOMEN WALKING

When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 18 Where: Belwin Conservancy Hilltop Classroom, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Seasonal refreshments and centering exercises, walking meditations in the woods and prairies, and bonfire. Registration required.

Contact: belwin.org/events

STILLWATER'S MOST INFAMOUS LADY When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 Where: Zoom Details: Learn about “Red Nelle” Mandeville, a businesswoman who hired women to entertain local lumberjacks. Free.

Contact: wchsmn.org

WILDLIFE SHOW

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23 Where: Stillwater Public Library Details: Sustainable Safari show includes natural history discussion and hand-on experience with 5 different animals.

Free; registration required.

Contact: stillwaterlibrary.org

TRAVEL SHOW

When: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Learn about vacation experiences with Landmark Tours.

Free; registration encouraged.

Contact: 651-439-7434

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

When: March 7 p.m. March 24, 25, 26, & 31; 7 p.m. April 1 & 2; 2 p.m. March 25 & April 1 Where: Grace Church, 432 11th Ave. SE, Forest Lake Details: Grace Community Theatre Production. See ticket information online.

Contact: gracechurchfl.net/gracecommunity-theatre

SMOKED TURKEY BOOYAH DRIVE THRU

When: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: Forest Lake Masonic Lodge, 119 SE 8th Ave. Details: Pick up a large to-go bowl and support the Masons fundraiser for the Forest Lake High School Clay Target team.

Contact: forestlakemasons.com

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PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A studio assistant poses for a photograph in the carefully arranged office space and studio of Stillwater Area photographer John Runk sometime around 1910, when he opened the new business space in downtown Stillwater. Runk was dedicated to documenting the historic changes he was witnessing in the area and along with the extensive number of photographs he took, he also promoted a service of restoring and duplicating old photos — if he was also allowed to keep a copy for his historical archives. Find more information about upcoming Washington County Heritage Center events and exhibits at https://www.wchsmn.org/museum/heritagecenter/.

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When: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 Where: American Legion Post #225, 355 West Broadway, Forest Lake Details: Public event to honor Vietnam Veterans.

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NEA BIG READ IN THE ST. CROIX VALLEY

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 30 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St.,Stillwater Details: NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley 2023 kicks off with opening exhibitions of “Roz Chast: Upper West Side Meets Upper Midwest” and “Art on Caregiving, Aging, Death and Dying.”

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When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 2 Where: Forest Lake Middle School 21395 Goodview Ave. N. Details: Food, crafters and vendors.

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END IN MIND'S ART OF DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH CATHY WURZER

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Learn about artist-driven tools to help people have difficult conversations about illness, death and dying. Free; advance registration required.

Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

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Notices Press Publications in White Bear Lake is seeking a staff writer to join its awardwinning team. As a staff writer-reporter you will be responsible for coordinating editorial content and layout for our newspapers, website and social media pages. In addition to writing stories, the job will require attending meetings, taking photographs, assisting with the layout process, coordinating, writing occasional editorial columns and maintaining a positive relationship with the community at large.

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The Saratoga will make memories! Grill steaks or impossible burgers, the sky is the limit!

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SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS POSITIONS White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day).

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Public Works Maintenance Worker

Centennial Utilities/City of Circle Pines is currently looking for summer seasonal employees for the Public Works Department to perform various types of manual labor and operate light equipment. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Work hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Position pays $17/hr.

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When family-owned farms turn 100 years old, they can be formally honored for the achievement through the Minnesota Century Farm recognition program.

Agriculture producers can apply to be recognized as a

Location: 12694 50th St. S., Afton Year of original purchase by family: 1877 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Grains, corn

Location: 8124 147th St. N., Hugo Year of original purchase by family: 1892 Original number of acres: 120 Crops or main product: Oats, hay, corn

Lake Elmo

Location: 10190 47th St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1864 (Sesquicentennial Farm) Original number of acres: 104.90 Crops or main product: Hay, corn, wheat Location: 3501 Jamaca Ave. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1909 Original number of acres: 120 Crops or main product: Hay, corn, oats

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The Miron Family Farm in rural Hugo was recognized as a Century Farm in 1987.

It’s one of several 100-year-old farms in Washington County that have received the honor.

2023 Century Farm owner by March 6 by visiting fbmn.org/ Minnesota-Farm-Bureau/ In-Action/Century-and-Sesquicentennial-Farms.

The annual program, jointly sponsored by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation and the Minnesota State Fair, is open to Minnesota families whose farms will be 100 years old by the end of 2023.

The farm must be family-owned and must have stayed within the family continuously throughout a century, even if the family hasn’t resided on the farm continuously.

Eligible farms also must be at least 50 acres and be currently involved in agriculture production.

Century Farms will receive commemorative signs and a certificate signed by the presidents of the State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau and the state governor.

The Minnesota Farm Bureau similarly recognizes farms that are 150 years or older through its Sesquicentennial Farm program. Such farms get a commemorative certificate signed by the governor, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, as well as an outdoor sign.

Several Century Farms and a few Sesquicentennial Farms are located within The Lowdown’s coverage area of central and northern Washington County. Here is some quick information about those farms based on their Century and Sesquicentennial Farm application documents publicly available on the Minnesota Farm Bureau website:

Afton

Location: 12610 40th St. S., Afton Year of original purchase by family: 1860 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Dairy Location: 13791 40th St. S., Afton Year of original purchase by family: 1861 Original number of acres: 320

Location: 13305 15th St. S., Afton Year of original purchase by family: 1884 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Oats, corn and alfalfa Location: 4216 St. Croix Trail S., Afton Year of original purchase by family: 1885 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn and beans

Forest Lake

Location: 19435 Granada Ave. N., Forest Lake Year of original purchase by family: 1892 Original number of acres: 160 Crops or main product: Dairy

Hugo

Location: 8291 15th St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1853 (Sesquicentennial Farm) Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn, soybeans Location: 4779 Lake Elmo Ave. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1854 Original number of acres: 160 Crops or main product: Hay, corn, pasture Location: 9579 45th St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1864 (Sesquicentennial Farm) Original number of acres: 333 acres Crops or main product: Dairy Location: 9241 60th St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1869 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn, oats, hay, dairy, beef

Marine on St. Croix

Location: 17977 St. Croix Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Year of original purchase by family: 1867 Original number of acres: N/A Crops or main product: Dairy Location: 19520 Oxboro Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Year of original purchase by family: 1867 Original number of acres: N/A Crops or main product: Corn, hay, grain Location: 19860 Olinda Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Year of original purchase by family: 1868 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Hay, corn, small grain Location: 18329 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Year of original purchase by family: 1870 Original number of acres: 70 Crops or main product: Alfalfa, corn, oats, beef Location: 17484 Olinda Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Year of original purchase by family: 1879 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Oats, wheat, corn, hay, dairy

North Scandia

Location: 22430 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1856 Original number of acres: 120 Crops or main product: Oats, corn

Scandia

Location: 21700 Parrish Road N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1865 Original number of acres: 540 Crops or main product: Corn, soybeans

Location: 5297 145th St. N., Hugo Year of original purchase by family: 1865 Original number of acres: 60 Crops or main product: Laying hens

Location: 9109 60th St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1870 Original number of acres: 129 Crops or main product: Grain, corn

Location: 22161 Oldfield Ave. N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1866 Original number of acres: N/A Crops or main product: N/A

Location: 17442 Keystone Ave., Hugo Year of original purchase by family: 1876 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn, oats, hay and dairy

Location: 9255 31st St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1875 Original number of acres: N/A Crops or main product: N/A

Location: 12680 Scandia Trail, Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1869 Original number of acres: 40 Crops or main product: Small grain

Location: 18879 Jeffrey Ave. N., Hugo Year of original purchase by family: 1877 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn, hay

Location: 9524 Stillwater Boulevard, Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1880 Original number of acres: 84.33 Crops or main product: Corn, grains

Location: 15526 Oak Hill Road N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1870 Original number of acres: 204 Crops or main product: Oats and corn for cattle feed

Location: 10920 43rd St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1883 Original number of acres: 115 Crops or main product: Trees

Location: 21617 Meadow Brook Ave. N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1871 Original number of acres: 120 Crops or main product: Dairy, hay, corn, oats

Location: 9825 47th St. N., Lake Elmo Year of original purchase by family: 1902 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Oats, wheat, corn, hay, dairy

Location: 13001 230th St. N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1875 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Hay, oats, corn

Location: 8112 157th St. N., Hugo Year of original purchase by family: 1878 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn, hay, oats Location: 15335 Homestead Ave. N., Hugo Year of original purchase by family: 1887 Original number of acres: 100 Crops or main product: Corn, oats, alfalfa, dairy

Location: 11780 Scandia Trail N., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1875 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Alfalfa, corn, oats Location: 21757 Meadowbrook Ave., Scandia Year of original purchase by family: 1877 Original number of acres: 120 Crops or main product: Dairy, corn, hay, oats

Stillwater

Location: 7452 Manning Ave. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1850 Original number of acres: 160 Crops or main product: Hogs, grain, hay Location: 1258 Stagecoach Trail N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1851 Original number of acres: 640 Crops or main product: Corn, soybeans, Hereford cattle Location: 8040 Lofton Ave. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1854 Original number of acres: 160 Crops or main product: Cattle, grain, horse boarding Location: 10503 117th St. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1868 Original number of acres: 80 Crops or main product: Corn, alfalfa Location: 3741 Omaha Ave. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1877 Original number of acres: 120 Crops or main product: Bees, apples, cattle, dairy Location: 12727 North Arcola Trail, Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1877 Original number of acres: 92 Crops or main product: Corn, hay, small grain Location: 3369 Oakgreen Ave. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1882 Original number of acres: N/A Crops or main product: N/A Location: 12408 150th St. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1885 Original number of acres: 135 Crops or main product: Oats, corn, hay, beef, dairy Location: 10381 83rd St. N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1890 Original number of acres: 85 Crops or main product: Oats, corn Location: 10708 Arcola Trail N., Stillwater Year of original purchase by family: 1919 Original number of acres: N/A Crops or main product: N/A

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