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‘Through the Eyes of Others’: Historic Courthouse solicits art submissions BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

How can we see what others see? What is it like to walk around in someone else’s shoes? That’s what the latest art exhibit at the Stillwater Historic Courthouse aims to answer. “Through the Eyes of Others” is calling for submissions from Washington County artists between now and May 1. Artists can enter for a small fee of $10. All proceeds go toward the Historic Courthouse restoration fund. The selection process will be between May 2 and May 15, and artists will know whether their pieces will be included by May 16. Monetary prizes for jurors, supporters, best in show and best under 18 will be awarded to selected artists. The exhibition will be juried and curated by Stillwater’s Dr. Megan Arney Johnson, whose personal philosophy is that of “slow looking,” a pedagogy that encourages us to look and then look again at art. “We know that if we can get people to look a little longer than just 30 seconds on each work, then they have a much deeper and impactful experience,” said Arney Johnson. Arney Johnson wants the courthouse’s exhibit to get folks to look and then look again at Washington County, explaining that

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the residents of the county see parts of their home that not every tourist might see. “We’re not just about the quaint little downtown, but also about amazing parks and amazing buildings and history. Hopefully, we’re encouraging people to look at more than just a surface level,” said Arney Johnson.

Given the social upheaval and the effects of COVID-19, the exhibit’s theme has proven to be as timely as she had hoped. “And I think that there is kind of an urgent need to consider this approach. So let’s look through the eyes of others. How can we empathize?” said Arney Johnson.

While the exhibition calls for categories like people, architecture, parks, nature and historic sites, Arney Johnson aims to choose pieces that best tell Washington County’s story. Artists of any medium are welcome to submit. Arney Johnson has a particular interest in contemporary art, so mediums like video and contemporary craft are encouraged. The exhibition will also focus on its under-18 category, which was created to support young artists in the county and encourage them to submit their work. Arney Johnson hopes to receive upwards of 50 to 100 submissions and is already dreaming up a salon-style floor-to-ceiling wall hanging. The selected artwork will be on display from June 1 through Jan. 8, 2023. A sneak peek with artists, VIPs and major supporter Art Reach will be held June 2. Until then, Arney Johnson encourages the artists of Washington County to begin submitting their works so they can be part of a unique show at the Historic Courthouse, where visitors can look and look again at the work of local artists. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Manning Avenue update: Highway 36 closures expected throughout April BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Improvements continue on the Highway 36 and Manning Avenue interchange now that road construction season has begun. The estimated $32 million project began in the spring of 2021 to address increased traffic on Highway 36 and at the Manning Avenue intersection. A traffic study performed in 2017 and 2018 found that traffic is expected to increase at the intersection over the next 20 years. The project aims to improve safety by replacing the at-grade intersection with an interchange and removing a series of stoplights. “There’s a safety component to removing the stoplights. You know people view stoplights as a safety feature, but they also have their own safety issues with them,” said Washington County Construction Engineer Gerritt Bangma. After the St. Croix Crossing bridge opened, Highway 36 now operates more like an expressway, which isn’t conducive to the backups generated at a signalized intersection. To solve this issue, the project has focused on building an interchange with ramps and an overpass to help maintain the flow of traffic on Highway 36. Last year, the bridge abutments and the bridge’s center pier were completed and the bridge beams were

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The map above shows the project’s planned improvement for Manning Avenue and Highway 36.

placed before Christmas. The project’s next major milestone will be placing the bridge deck itself, which will necessitate some temporary closures on Highway 36 this April. A pipe will be installed to convey the stormwater collected in the ponds near the interchange. That pipe will be connected to a water reuse structure. Collected stormwater will be used to water the Applewood Hills golf course, located on the northwest corner of the interchange. The stormwater reuse portion of the project will be undertaken through

a partnership between Washington County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Browns Creek Watershed District. That installation will likely require a two-week road closure this April as well. “For the closures, we’ll do an advanced notice with signs out, and we’ll do all the social media. We're definitely big into outreach and making sure that people are expecting that there will be detour routes posted,” said Bangma. The engineer reports that the project is on schedule and is expected

to be complete by September 2022. “It’s a great project, and it’s good to be on time,” said Bangma. “The feedback we got last year was that people were impressed with the amount of work we did get done. And we're happy with it. It’s been a successful project and we’re looking forward to wrapping it up this year.” Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Aspen Blasko

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Aspen Blasko, Forest Lake sophomore wrestler, was one of the champions in the first-ever MSHSL state girls tournament. Blasko pinned opponents from Owatonna and Fridley on March 5 at Xcel Energy Center to capture the 107-pound title. She had a 34-9 record, including 7-9 with three pins against boys varsity, 22-0 with 12 pins against boys JV’s, and 5-0 with four pins against girls at the section qualifier and state. “She puts in a ton of time, wrestling six or seven times a week, chasing her goals,” said coach Joe Kunshier. “She deserves all the accolades she receives.” This was actually Blasko’s third state title; her first two came in meets organized by coaches.

Hunter Lyden, Stillwater senior wrestler, capped a 53-0 season by capturing his third consecutive state championship on March 5. Lyden beat Farmington’s Cole Han-Lindemyer 11-3 in the 170-pound finals, after advancing with a pin and 10-0 and 12-3 decisions. Lyden, 68-0 the last two years (missing most of last season with a rib injury), has signed with Minnesota. “Hunter is a fearless competitor,” Gopher coach Brandon Eggum said. “We are excited that he has chosen to wrestle for us. He has an athletic style and is always looking to score points.”

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Daniel VanAcker, Forest Lake senior wrestler, was state Class 3A champion at 152 pounds — after placing third in the state cross-country meet in the fall. VanAcker capped a 45-4 season by pinning Anoka’s Jacob Witaker in 5:44 in the finals at Xcel Energy Center on March 5, his third pin in four matches at state. “He’s the kid who does everything right,” coach Joe Kunshier said. “He prepares correctly, he diets the right way and he works hard.” VanAcker will be a distance runner in college with the Minnesota Gophers.

Josie St. Martin, Stillwater hockey sophomore forward, is already a three-time all-conference pick with 63 career goals and 64 assists. St. Martin led the Ponies (14-11) in scoring with 28 goals (eight on power plays) and 19 assists. She had 20 goals and 26 assists as a freshman, and 15 and 19 in eighth grade. “Josie has worked extremely hard to get where she currently is,” coach Mira Jalosuo said. “What separates her from other players is her competitiveness. I think she hates losing more than she loves winning. That’s one of the reasons she was able to reach the 100-point milestone only as a sophomore.”

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Earth Day

arth Day was founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Clear Lake WI. Much of the movement was sparked with the book “Silent Spring” published in 1962 by Rachel Carson. Earth Day has a different meaning to all of us considering in the 60s smog and air pollution was commonly accepted. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, Earth Day has become a movement. More than 190 countries and more than a billion people participate in Earth Day. Start your Earth Day planning for April 22. Consider planting a tree or removing an invasive one. Try out a more biodegradable soap or cleaning technique or take the next step with an organic compost pile. Consider upgrading your irrigation system to low flow heads or fixing that toilet or faucet leak. Ride a bike to work, carpool, or consider ways to increase your fuel mileage. As residents of Washington County, you live in an area surrounded by the best nature has to offer. In my time serving as publisher of local newspapers in the area, my family would often bump into Publisher’s former Vice President Walter Mondale and his family at the Scandia Café. Vice View President Walter Mondale left his legacy the St Croix River Valley when he Carter Johnson on signed on to sponsor Gaylord Nelson’s Wild and Scenic River bills that passed in 1968. We all have people like Gaylord Nelson and former Vice President Mondale to thank for their vision of the scenic St Croix River Valley. So this Earth Day, make a plan for your legacy, get out, volunteer and learn something new.

Stillwater chamber of commerce hosts the Community Showcase

he greater Stillwater chamber of commerce will be hosting its Community Showcase on Saturday, April 9. After a 2 year pause, this event will also include a job fair to address the need to connect local businesses with the community and to fill job Chamber positions and opportunities. Chat The Community Stacie Jensen Showcase will be held at the Stillwater Area High School Pony Activity Center (PAC) from

10 am until 3 pm. NEW THIS YEAR! A job fair will be part of the event to encourage interaction between local businesses and the community. Exhibiting businesses who have job/ hiring opportunities will be highlighted throughout the event, with a special sign at their booth. These booths will be offering applications, on-thespot interviews and more. This family-friendly event is FREE to attend and in addition to local business displays, will also include a variety of entertainment throughout the day, food options from local restaurants and an engaging and fun kids area.

“Attend the Community Showcase and support our local businesses, find new resources and job opportunities and have a family fun day!” encourages Robin Anthony, executive director for the greater Stillwater chamber of commerce. Event sponsors & partners include First State Bank and Trust, Image 360-Woodbury, Lake Elmo Bank, Mathnasium, Rise, Royal Credit Union, Stillwater Area Public Schools, Stillwater Gazette, The Lowdown and TwinCities.com/ Pioneer Press. Find event details at www. greaterstillwaterchamber.com. Stacie Jensen.

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Spring clean up Thank you to the 100+ local volunteers and scouts who have once again managed the Annual Lake Cleanup event on and around White Bear Lake. Event coordinator Jim Schuster said that 176 lbs of trash was removed from the ice - including a bike, a lawnmower and a propane tank. This was the 19th annual event, which began as an Eagle Scout project. It is refreshing to see this level of community support around our natural assets, from lakes and rivers to parks, trails and roads. If you’re interested in helping with these types of events, check out one of the service clubs in the area such Rotary and Lions, or get involved with the Chamber of Commerce, park commission, churches and even schools. Many of these organizations have adopted a stretch of local road or highway to clean up, or host various opportunities to help our surroundings and the environment. With regard to an immediate way you can help keep our community clean, consider raking the salt and sand off your street, taking care to pick up the waste so it doesn’t flow into the stormwater systems and pollute our lakes and streams. Spring break With two years of limited travel due to Covid behind us, my wife and I tag-teamed spring break this year and split up. Our daughter, Abbey, is a high school senior and our son, Kellen, is a freshman. Where did the time go? She and my daughter headed to Mexico along with more than 30 of her classmates and their families, while my son and I visited my parents in Florida. The airports were busy and TSA was hustling us through security. My new mode of travel is to carry everything in a backpack carry-on to reduce the overall travel time and wait in baggage claim. We flew Sun Country down and Southwest back to get the best airfare. We heard about flight delays due to staff shortages and we in fact waited a few hours for our flight crew to arrive. All in all I was impressed with the crew and passengers. We have seen and heard the wild things taking place on airplanes, such as people refusing to follow policies and getting into fights. Maybe passengers are getting the drift that threats, violence and mischief won’t be tolerated and can result in them getting banned from the airline. To think even when I was a kid it was considered a pure luxury to fly and people dressed up. Today many people hardly dress at all. They wear flip flops or go bare foot or wear pajamas. We have enjoyed flying the low cost airlines when it makes sense, however, we have also had experiences where it pays to fly with the larger carriers who offer more flight options to get you to your destination when there are cancellations or delays. Direct flights are the best when you can do it. We’ve learned to always wear socks, and pack a few snacks, chewing gum and an empty water bottle to refill after going through security. A phone charger cord is a must and charging stations are now everywhere at the airports. We’ve found in-flight movies require either corded headphones or smartphone connected headphones and app. Remember to consider those around you when choosing a movie, as it can be embarrassing to watch something violent or racy. With spring break in full swing, remember to pack light, be patient, be thankful and have fun. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

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“ANNIE JR.” When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 1 & 8; 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2 & 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3 & 10 Where: Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake Details: Timeless story about an orphan’s quest to find her parents performed by student actors with Children’s Performing Arts. Contact: childrensperformingartsmn.org “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 1; 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2; 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3 Where: Grace Church, 432 11th Ave. SE, Forest Lake Details: Grace Community Theatre performs Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s musical about Maria and the von Trapp family. Tickets $10 online. Contact: gracechurchfl.net/grace-communitytheatre NOODLES FOR NORTHWOODS When: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St. Details: Annual fundraiser for Northwoods Humane Society includes pasta dinner, silent auction and wine pull. Contact: 651-982-0240 or northwoodshs.org/ fundraising-events/noodles MAHTOMEDI A CAPPELLA SHOWCASE When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th Street N., Mahtomedi Details: A cappella performed by male and female groups, including Mahtomedi High School’s Zephyr Express, local college groups, The Sweet Adelines and The North Star Chorus. Tickets $20/adults, $15/seniors, ad $12/students. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.org JENNIFER GRIMM SINGS JUDY GARLAND When: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Jennifer Grimm and her 12-piece band perform Judy Garland classics. Tickets $35 general admission. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org STORIES OF SKY FATHER AND EARTH MOTHER WITH JIM ROCK When: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: UMD faculty member Jim Rock tells how ancestors used the moon, earthen architecture and turtle shells to predict astronomical events. He will also share stories about the snake mound formerly found in Afton and other significant places along the St. Croix River. Registration recommended. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES When: 4:30-5:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 & 13 Where: Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details: Lower-intensity, easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. $10/person; class size limited. Contact: co.washington.mn.us SHOUT IT OUT! STILLWATER DUELING PIANOS When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 7 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Sing along to classics, Top 40 and everything in between with Kevin and Nick of Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos. Tickets $60-$75 include drink and appetizers. Fundraiser for the Stillwater Rotary Club. Contact: eventbrite.com/e/shout-it-out-stillwatertickets SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 9; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 10 Where: Forest Lake Middle School, 21395 Goodview Ave. N. Details: More than 100 crafters and vendors. Contact: rsgdevelopment.com BELGIAN WAFFLE BREAKFAST When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 9 Where: Lakes Floral Gift & Garden, 508 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Fundraiser for the Forest Lake Lion’s Club. Tickets $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Contact:e-clubhouse.org/sites/forestlakemn/ COMMUNITY SHOWCASE When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 9 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights

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Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail Details: Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help clean up the grounds at the park. Lunch and guided tour provided. Contact: franconia.org

3RD ANNUAL STATEWIDE STAR PARTY When: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 9 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society will offer moon and stargazing at the observatory. Guided night hikes, hot cocoa and cookies, star and lunar activities for all ages, campfire. Free family event. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

TRASH DASH When: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Lily Lake Parking Lot, 1208 S. Greeley St., Stillwater Details: Spend an hour outside helping keep the community clean by picking up litter and trash. Bring reusable gloves and a trash bag. Familyfriendly event. Contact: sustainablestillwatermn.org

PAINT N’ SIP When: Two sessions: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 10 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Details: Create an original piece of artwork following at 2-hour acrylic painting class led by Joyful H’Arts Studio. $40 per session; register at the Legion. Food and beverages available for purchase. Fundraiser for the Hugo American Legion Auxiliary. Contact: facebook.com/pg/ AmericanLegionPost620/events BOOK DISCUSSION: “AN AMERICAN SUNRISE” When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11 Where: Bayport Public Library, 582 N. 4th St. Details: Discuss the nationally best-selling volume of poetry by Joy Harjo, the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States. Contact: 651-275-4416 or bayportlibrary.org CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY: “THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT” When: noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 Where: Online Details: Speaker series hosted by the St. Croix Valley Foundation presents an online series about “Placemaking” – how intentionally fostering an attachment to place can impact a town’s economic growth, help to attract and retain residents, and build thriving communities. Jennifer Hughes, National Endowment for the Arts and Laura Zabel, Springboard For The Arts, are presenters. Free, but registration required. Contact: scvfoundation.org THE LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS When and Where: Good Friday, April 15. Noon at Church of St. Peter, 2600 Margaret St., North St. Paul; 3:30 p.m. at St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi; 7 p.m. at Presentation Church, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood Details: The Servants of the Cross group re-enacts the Passion of Jesus Christ. YouTube presentation avaialble for those unable to attend in person. Freewill offering welcomed. Contact: servantsofthecrossmn.com GENEALOGY TOPICS: THE 1950 CENSUS When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. Details: On April 1, 2022, the 72-year restriction on the 1950 census will expire and the census will be released to the public. Class will demonstrate how to do a locational search in the census. Searches will be demonstrated using Ancestry - Library Edition, FamilySearch.org and other online tools. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-4338 or washcolib.com LIBRARY FRIENDS SPRING USED BOOK SALE When: 10:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21; 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, April 22; 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Book lovers and bargain hunters will find low cost books while supporting the library. Bag sale all day Saturday. Contact: washcolib.com JINGLE DRESS: A PANDEMIC-INSPIRED HEALING TRADITION When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Dr. Brenda Child will discuss the tradition of healing that has spread among many tribal nations in the last century. Part of NEW Big Read in the St. Croix Valley/ Contact: 651-433-2820 or artreachstcroix.org/ bigread EARTH DAY AT FRANCONIA When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 22

BLACK TIE BINGO When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Grand Banquet Hall, 301 Second St. S. Details: Fundraiser for Community Thread includes appetizers and dessert, mystery prize wall, photo booth and five games of Bingo. Additional cards available for purchase; cash bar. $90/ticket. Contact: communitythreadmn.org HONKY-TONK JUMP When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Swingin’ Texas dance hall music in the tradition of Bob Wills and other early honky-tonk legends. Tickets $25 general admission. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org WARDEN’S HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 North Main St., Stillwater Details: View the newest exhibits and enjoy refreshments. Guides, but no tours. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org A NIGHT OF DOCUMENTARIES PRODUCED OR CREATED BY NATIVE WOMEN When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 29 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: View two short films: “Sisters Rising” about survivors of sexual assault fighting to restore personal and tribal sovereignty; and “Without a Whisper-Konnon-Kwe,” the untold story of the influence of indigenous women on the women’s rights movement. Free and open to the public; registration required. Contact: 651-275-4338 or washcolib.org ST. CROIX VALLEY ANNUAL POTTERY STUDIO TOUR & SALE When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 8 Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, self-guided tour Details: Visit seven pottery studios with guest potters from around the country on a self-guided tour; items for sale. Contact: minnesotapotters.com ECOMMERCE AND SELLING ONLINE When: April 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Online Details: Get started selling your product or service online! Learn more about WordPress, eCommerce and payment platforms like PayPal. This online workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events or 651-275-7300 PETITE CONCERTS: CHERRY BLOSSOM When: Thursday, April 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Join this fun-filled musical experience and respond to classical music together. For ages 0-5 with a parent/care giver. Registration is required. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events or 651-275-7300 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING When: Tuesday, April 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Online Details: Learn the ins and outs of using four social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube) and why social media accounts boosts Search Engine Optimization. This online workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events or 651-275-7300 THE ART OF METAL TOOLING When: Wednesday, April 13 from 5 to 6:30 P.M. Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Work with artist Gustavo Boada to learn the techniques of metal tooling and create a beautiful silver foiled picture. All supplies will be provided. For ages 11-18. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events 651-275-7300

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OUT & ABOUT TAKE AND MAKE WITH KELLEY MEISTER: MINI (LOW TECH) MOVIES When: Wednesday, April 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Make your own thaumatropes or mini movies! Pick up supplies at Hardwood Creek Library and complete this project at home. For ages 5-12. No registration required. This program is possible thanks to COMPAS and funding from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events 651-275-7300 CRIMINAL EXPUNGEMENT LEGAL CLINIC When: Wednesday, April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Need assistance going through your criminal expungement forms? Join a volunteer criminal attorney at Hardwood Creek Library as they walk you through the process of sealing your records. Please come prepared with forms and any case records you will need. No registration required. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events 651-275-7300 FAMILY STORYTIME When: Thursday, April 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Join us to read a story, sing some songs, have open ended playtime and more. This program is recommended for ages 0 to 5 years old. No registration required. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events 651-275-7300

VIRTUAL CLUB BOOK: JAMES ROLLINS When: Thursday, April 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Join Club Book and Washington County Library for a virtual evening with New York Times bestselling author James Rollins. Over the past three decades, Rollins’ published work has included standalone thrillers, the popular Jake Ransom middle grade series, and the #1 New York Times bestselling Sigma Force series. This event will be held live on Facebook. For complete information on this spring’s Club Book series, see clubbook.org. This project was funded with money from Minnesota’s Art and Cultural Heritage Fund. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events 651-275-7300

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Brett Douglas Hunter doesn’t want you to take his art too seriously. His latest exhibition, tentatively titled “Devil May Care,” which comes to Franconia Sculpture Park April 23, has just the right amount of whimsy for the serious world. “It’s impulsive and weird,” laughs Hunter, describing his art. The Nashville artist is all about having fun and going with the creative flow while making his signature creaturelike sculptures. “I think we could all use a healthy dose of humor,” said Franconia Sculpture Park’s chief curator, Ginger Porcella. “I really appreciate humor and artwork. I think a lot of public art is sometimes way too serious.” Porcella, whose family is also from Nashville, first found Hunter’s work through a friend’s Instagram feed and thought his playful sculptures would be a colorful addition to the park and durable enough for Minnesota’s winters. Hunter, a self-taught artist, has a passion for the outsider art aesthetic. “It’s like the farmer who makes stuff when he gets old, or the person who doesn’t really fit in society but can’t help but make stuff,” said Hunter. Hunter grew up in a family of artists who shared a passion for folk art. Hunter remembers his mother buying garage sale chairs and repainting them and even making creatures of her own. His grandparents, who were collectors of folk art, influenced his decision to lean into his own understanding of folk art. Though he’s known for his primarycolored creatures, his exhibition at Franconia will take a bit of a turn.

ARTFUL AERONAUTICS When: Saturday, April 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Hardwood Creek Library Details: Explore what makes a good paper airplane using origami and paper engineering techniques. Recommended for ages 6-12 years old. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651275-7300. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Contact: WashCoLib.org/Events 651-275-7300

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The exhibition will feature a number of wall hangings indoors in the Mardag Gallery, and Hunter’s larger papercrete statues will remain outdoors at the park until 2024. “One of the outdoor sculptures is a ‘Truck Full of Grief,’ which doesn't sound very fun and playful like my other stuff, but it will still be kind of playful. But yeah, that’s what I’ve been rolling with is this theme of vehicles for this gallery,” said Hunter. Hunter’s creatures will still make an appearance indoors in the Mardag Gallery and as part of Franconia’s Open Studio Classes, where students of all ages can take a class and create their own creatures inspired by Hunter’s work. “We wanted to have the classes be an opportunity for people to come in and be creative and inspired by his work, and you know, have a good time,” said Porcella. Though Hunter won’t be a part of the Open Studio classes, he will, however, be at Franconia working on his sculptures through the month of April. “It feels great to be included in the park,” said Hunter. Though Franconia is currently home to some rather serious pieces of artwork, Procella wants visitors to feel like Hunter’s work is a way to help them process some of the more politically charged art. “I just think his work is so universal, and is going to appeal to people of all backgrounds and ages,” said Procella. With trucks, colorful creatures and Hunter’s endless creativity on the docket, visitors to Franconia will leave appreciating the power of good humor. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@ presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.

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Guided bird hikes continue into April A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue with a hike from 9 to 10:30 a.m. April 9 at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. Learn to identify the birds of the St. Croix Valley while contributing to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Hikers should bring binoculars and dress appropriately for hiking and weather conditions. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit, which is $7 a day or $30 annually. Registration is required for the events since group sizes are limited. Register by calling 651-430-8370 or visit the county website at www.co.washington.mn.us/parks. Get information on being a licensed child care provider Washington County residents who are interested in becoming licensed family care providers can learn more about taking the first steps during a Teams meeting from 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 25. The free informational meetings will cover family child care programs and requirements for licensing. Residents must register by April 18 on the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us by searching “child care licensing,” calling 651-430-8307 or emailing ComSvsCCLicencing@co.washington. mn.us.

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The Bayport Library is writing its next chapter. Back in 2015, the library started small with some new additions like tables and chairs. “It was sort of like that kids’ book, ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,’” said Library Director Jill Smith. And if you give the Bayport library some new furniture, it’ll ask for some much-needed renovations. The library sent out a request for proposals in 2019 and had a kickoff meeting in February 2020. COVID-19 came along and put a hold on the renovations, but in the spring of 2021, the library received support from a few of the local foundations who helped renovate the library in 1989. A community mailing campaign from this summer raised about $18,000. Other funding came from individuals, businesses and city funds. So far, the library has raised $1.5 million for the project and has a capital campaign goal of $1.9 million.

The library will be working with local contractor Market & Johnson Inc. and architect Jonathan Strand of Bentz Thompson Rietow of Minneapolis. The official groundbreaking will take place in August 2022. “We’re still early in the design process, but we’re shooting to be wrapped up by roughly the end of the year,” said Project Manager Braxton Meyer. The building footprint won’t change much, and the exterior of the library isn’t expected to change beyond some minor maintenance. Smaller improvements will include repainting some spaces and adding new carpet. A quiet room will be added as a decompression space and nursing room for mothers and children. Restrooms will be brought up to date with ADA requirements. The roof will also get some freshening up since the building itself has been around since 1925. The most notable improvement will be to the library’s service desk. It will be located in the middle of the

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Lead and loons: A toxic relationship BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Did you know that one lead sinker can kill a loon? One in five loons die a slow and painful death of lead poisoning from fishing tackle. And it's not just loons. Lead poisons eagles, trumpeter swans and some mammals as well. Kelly Amoth, program administrator for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPC), gave a Zoom presentation on the Get the Lead Out program at the Shoreview Environmental Quality Committee speaker series March 16. Get the Lead Out is an educational program to protect and restore the population of loons in Minnesota by reducing their exposure to lead-based fishing tackle. This outreach effort will run until 2023. Amoth said loons mostly eat fish, but will occasionally dine on frogs, toads or leeches. “If you're an angler, you know that fish aren't always on the top of the water,” Amoth said. “Fish can be deep, and loons have a great ability to dive. They are known as the great northern diver. They can dive up to 130 feet and can hold their breath

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR TACKLE IS LEAD The packaging will have a lead warning on it. If you no longer have the packaging, here are tips that may help. • Most fishing tackle with any density to it contains lead. • Lead is a dense but soft metal that is easy to mold and shape. Using pliers is a good way to test this out. • Lead is gray and dull. It will leave a gray mark if you scratch it on paper. If there is paint, it will still be able to leave a gray mark after the paint layer is scratched. for up to five minutes.” Amoth said one way loons are exposed to lead is by feeding on fish that are being reeled in by an angler, or fish that have broken free with tackle still attached. Another way is that lead weights fall to the bottom of the lake and the loon ingests the lead along with the pebbles needed as grit to aid in digestion. “They will pick up small rocks, but they will also pick up lost fishing tackle,” Amoth said. “Any fishing tackle that was lost yesterday, or 60 years ago, is still there at the bottom of the lake. It's not going anywhere, and it becomes pollution.” Once lead tackle is ingested, it is broken down in the gizzard and passes into the bloodstream and organs. “The current nationwide estimate right now is about 25% of loon death is caused by lead poisoning,” Amoth said. “That's all human behavior.

LEAD-FREE ALTERNATIVES • Egg-sinker – tungsten • Jigs – bismuth/tin • Split shots – tin • Worm weights – tungsten • Metal composite • Glass So it's just changing our behaviors and our buying habits to make a switch to lead-free to prevent those deaths.” She noted there has not been a single case where a loon has recovered from lead poisoning. To decrease lead pollution to loons, Amoth said people can buy lead-free tackle, recycle lead tackle properly and share about the danger of lead to wildlife. Anglers can protected themselves from lead when fishing and hunting by washing their hands before eating and drinking.

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An X-ray of a deceased loon shows that the bird ingested lead tackle.

The MPC is currently working with over 40 partners for lead collection, including lake associations, environmental nonprofits and county household hazardous waste facilities. Amoth said Shoreview has a fishing lead tackle drop-off box at Sucker Channel. “It's been doing pretty well,” she said. “We've collected over 2 pounds of lead, which is great, because that is lead that will not go into our lakes.” Zoom participant Nicki Bentley asked what steps are being taken currently to get lead-free tackle in more stores and bait shops in Minnesota.

Amoth said they are in the final stages of working on a retailer rebate program with bait shop owners and are hoping to get that program up and running by this year’s fishing opener. “The goal is protecting our loons and making sure that their population remains strong for many years to come,” Amoth said. For a list of manufacturers and retailers of lead-free tackle, go to https://bit. ly/3wcU51d. Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached by emailing shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1229.

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