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A fireworks display lights up the sky behind the Historic Lift Bridge located in downtown Stillwater. The city will be putting on a fireworks show on Thursday, July 4, in Lowell Park.

Fireworks will begin at dusk over the St. Croix River and the bridge. See a list of other Fourth of July celebrations throughout the St. Croix River Valley on page 4.

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Artists turn Marine on St. Croix café into working art studios

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Kalt said everyone who came into her studio would not stop asking about the surfboard.

That is when Kalt first began to create mirror mosaic surfboards.

“I’ve done all sort of mediums, but the mirror mosaic surfboard art definitely became my bread and butter in California,” Kalt said. “Now that I’m in a new place, I am looking for ways to connect my art with where I live.”

Kalt not only does mirror mosaic on surfboards, she also is expanding to creating mirror mosaics on canoes.

She said the surfboards will continue, but she is excited to grow into the Minnesota art.

Kalt added that the most recent canoe mosaic she created was for Marine on St. Croix’s mayor, Kevin Nyenhuis.

“I think whatever we thought it might be, so far it’s been better than that,” said Kalt.

“Being in Marine, specifically, I think is a really cool, unique place. I don’t know if we’d be able to do this anywhere else.”

“It’s special,” Anderson added. “We are able to get our work done, have this beautiful space and connect on a level that is so great.”

Marine Village Studios is located at 41 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix, by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, go to www.marinevillagestudios. com.

acrylic paint on canvas.

“It (painting) brought me a lot of peace during the pandemic. It gave my brain somewhere to go that was peaceful.

So, it was really nice,” Anderson said.

When Kalt began her career as an artist, she created a lot of oil paintings that were dark and surreal. In San Diego, Kalt rented a studio that was part of an artist collaborative. She held her first show there along with the other artists.

“It was my first art show, and I didn’t sell anything but one tiny painting after the show,” Kalt said. However, Kalt’s roommate had an old surfboard that he was done using at the time. He asked if she would be willing to put art on it. She put some mirrors on the

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was scared of doing it. In the meantime, she took stained glass classes and jewelry classes. When she turned 40, she decided to try her hand at painting.

“People loved my artwork and it really resonated because places and things that I love are such a beloved part of Minnesota,” she added.

Anderson focuses her artwork on mainly landscapes; consequently, Anderson said, she is able to be more loose and free with nature.

Anderson’s love for the outdoors has inspired her work.

The urge to capture the beauty of endangered areas and sacred spaces within nature is a driving force that keeps her creating work.

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MARINE ON ST. CROIX — What was once a café has become an artist studio belonging to Katy Helen Kalt, from Prior Lake, Minnesota, and Chicago native Emily Anderson. The two leased the space in January of 2023 and since then have made the building their own shared, creative workspace.

Kalt left Minnesota around the age of 18 and moved to southern California for almost 20 years. In college, Kalt studied small business and worked a few corporate jobs right out of college, all while doing art on the side.

“As my art started to pick up steam, I got to where I realized I’d be able quit my full-time job and do full-time art,” said Kalt.

She started to seriously pursue her art career as a legitimate business in 2009 and became a full-time artist in 2011.

Kalt’s husband is originally from Milwaukee. The two always discussed coming back to the Midwest. They kept pushing the move back and told themselves they would make the move before their kids, now ages 6 and 3, started school.

“We moved to Stillwater Township in July (2023),” Kalt said. “I started looking for a space to rent, and not a lot was coming up.”

The plan was then to build Kalt’s studio in their backyard and the surfboard art would be shipped out from their home.

After school one day in the winter months, Kalt brought her kids down to look at the Christmas lights in the park.

She spotted a ‘For rent’ sign

in what now is Marine Village Studios.

“I started sort of putting the word out to anyone I knew, which was not a lot of people, since we just moved here,” Kalt said. “But Emily’s name came up very quickly.”

Before the two met, Anderson had her own studio and began to feel lonely. Anderson reached out to her friend, another artist, to ask whether she would be interested in a joint studio. Her friend declined the offer. A week later, Kalt reached out to Anderson about the possibility through Instagram in December 2023. The two connected, met for coffee and talked about renting the space together.

Anderson, originally from the South side of Chicago, studied art education and museum history in college. She moved to California when she was 22.

Anderson met her husband, who also was from Chicago, so they knew they wanted to move back to the Midwest at some point as well. They moved to Marine on St. Croix about seven years ago.

Anderson started HWY North Gift Shop & Gallery, located in Marine at the time, where she worked with local artists. She owned the business for seven years before closing its door. She then began to pursue her own art career shortly after in 2020.

“In kind of coincided perfectly with the pandemic, because I was really able to focus on the solitary work of being an artist,” said Anderson. “That was a really great way for me to just really dive in headfirst.”

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When: 11 a.m. Sunday, July 21

Where: Washington Square Park, 815 Greeley St. Details: The Stillwater Lumberjack Days Parade provides an opportunity to gather as a community and commemorate the St. Croix Valley’s Lumberjack era heritage. Free to enjoy.

FLEA AND CRAFTER MARKET

When: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: About 200 vendors and crafters. Find a wide variety of antiques, household furniture, garden art and more. Free.

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ST. CROIX CROSSING HALF MARATHON When: 7-11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: The St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon starts in western Wisconsin, crosses the St. Croix Crossing bridge to Minnesota and ends in downtown Stillwater on the St. Croix River. See website for registration information.

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OPERA ON THE RIVER

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St. N. Details: Opera on the River is returning for the sixth time to its home on the banks of the St. Croix in downtown Stillwater. The concert is free and open to all. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic.

NATURE MEMORIES OPEN HOUSE

When: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 Where: Belwin Education Site, 1553 Stagecoach Tr. S., Afton Details: Designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. This free event will include live music, guided nature walks on accessible trails and nature immersion with bird and pond watching.

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Multiple communities in the St. Croix River Valley will be hosting a variety of Fourth of July celebrations. From firework river cruises, fun runs and kids’ parades, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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When: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4 Where: Stillwater Public Library Terrace, 224 Third St. N. Details: Hosted by the Stillwater Public Library Foundation. The night includes food, cash bar, games and a view of the fireworks.

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American flags decorate buildings along Main Street as a streetcar travels through downtown Stillwater on the 4th of July. The first electric street railway arrived in Stillwater in 1889 but was sold and dismantled in 1897. The streetcar line returned in 1899 with the interurban streetcar line operated by The Twin City Rapid Transit Company, which was formed to link the suburbs with the Twin Cities. Streetcars began to fall out of favor for a variety of reasons, including competition from buses and automobiles, and the Twin City Rapid Transit Company ceased operations in Stillwater on August 10, 1932. According to the Minnesota Digital Library, the last streetcar made a final ceremonial run in Minneapolis on June 19, 1954.

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I graduated from St. Croix Preparatory Academy in 2020 and just completed my first semester at Bethel University as a junior transfer student.

In my short time at Bethel as a journalism major, I have had the opportunity to get involved in the student newspaper “The Clarion,” and I am excited to Amy’s step into my role Archives as a multimedia beginAmy Holmberg reporter ning this fall. In my classes, I have developed a love for the photo and video side of journalism as well as expanding my experience in writing news stories and personal columns. Before Bethel I spent five semesters at Wheaton College studying studio art where I spent much of my time leading in campus ministry as well as playing on their men’s club hockey team.

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I grew up in Woodbury, catching frogs and playing a lot of hockey and soccer. In elementary school, I was a curious, introverted kid with a lot of energy, so if my parents were looking for me, they knew to check outside first. I even caused a few scares by leaving my bed in the middle of the night to build a tarp fort on our deck where I camped out until the morning. In my tween and early teen years, after getting off the school bus, if I wasn’t at sports practice, you would find me sitting in my favorite tree with my backpack hooked on to a branch, doing my math and reading until it was too dark to see my homework. I did my best to keep quiet to avoid startling my unsuspecting neighbors as they walked under me down the street.

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Amy Holmberg is an intern for Press Publications.

appy Fourth of July everyone! If you have plans, I hope you have fun and stay safe.

Over the years, I have spent the fourth doing a variety of different activities. Growing up, we used to go to my aunt and uncle’s house in Alexandria. They lived on Lake Latoka and a majority of the weekend was spent swimming on their beach, tubing behind their boat and fishing off of the dock.

On the fourth, the resort lodge on the northeast side of the lake would have a fireworks show after dusk. We would lather on bug spray, bundle up in blankets, and take the boat out to the middle of the lake to watch the show.

We would sporadically go back to the lake, but when the cousins got older it was harder to balance everyone’s schedule. Soon, my family and spending our Fourth of July Madeline’s Iinstarted Forest Lake.

My best friend, Alica, and I had Mail started our own tradition until she Madeline went away to college. The two of us would go to the carnival hosted by Dolby the American Legion Post 225 in Forest Lake. She would play the same game repeatedly till she won me a prize. In order to win the game, you had to shoot a water gun into the opening of a balloon. If you popped the balloon before your other competitors, you got to pick out a prize. I cannot tell you how much money we spent trying to win a prize that first year. The first prize was a basset hound stuffed animal with overly large, plastic eyes.

We named it Bernard the basset hound. The following year, she won me a bright pink llama that was named Becky. The third year, the game was too expensive, but we still played one round for old time’s sake.

After spending too much time, and money, at the carnival we would drive back to my house, eat a quick dinner with my parents, collect a few blankets and bug spray before adventuring back out to watch the fireworks in Lakeside Park. Due to the amount of people who went, we used to get there three hours before the show was predicted to start. We would lay out all the blankets from my house on the grass, cover ourselves with bug spray, chat with our friends who were there and watch the show.

Since then, I haven’t watched the fireworks nor went to the Forest Lake carnival until last summer.

Two years ago, I worked on the Fourth of July. Last year was the first time that I decided to make the trek back to Lakeside Park with my dad to watch the fireworks. We both wanted to do something festive and made the split decision that morning to go. Of course, we got there at least two hours early and found a spot away from the large crowds of people. Instead of a blanket, we brought lawn chairs, sparkling water and, of course, bug spray. The theme of last year’s show was ‘Star Wars’ and included iconic music from the movies. The show only lasted 15 minutes, but it was worth the wait. Forest Lake always has great fireworks show and I’m never disappointed afterwards.

This Fourth of July my family is headed up to Duluth to watch fireworks from the rooftop patio at a hotel we are spending the weekend at. The city puts on a show over Canal Park. I cannot imagine how awful the weekend traffic is going to be making the trek home, but it will be fun to start a new tradition with my family.

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Julie Sorenson has launched her own microbakery out of her home. She serves handmade sourdough to customers in Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Hugo, Forest Lake and White Bear Lake.

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and water). “It is 100% just bread. There are no preservatives,” she said.

Currently, she is making loaves with a variety of flavors. They include jalapeno cheddar, cinnamon sugar, cinnamon raisin, chocolate chip, rosemary olive oil garlic, and onion cheddar. Her husband also requested dill pickle cheddar, so that’s her newest flavor.

If she doesn’t have a flavor, Sorensen is always willing to try it. She explained she has a customer who buys from her weekly who is from Norway, and she requested a bread with a bunch of different seeds in it. “I let my customers tell me what they want. If they want it, I can try it out and make it for them,” she said.

Although she is limited with what she is allowed to bake and sell under her cottage license, she can also sell bagels, brownies and cookies.

As for her process and how she makes sourdough, Sorensen is an open book. “I like getting to know people and introducing them to sourdough. A lot of people

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don’t know the difference between that and regular bread … I love teaching them about sourdough.”

Sorensen’s day job is as a chemist at Sherwin Williams. She said it has been a bit challenging to balance along with being a mom and her new breadmaking business, but she has that down to a science, too.

“I only bake on the weekends,” she explained. What people might not realize is making sourdough is a long process — it can take two to three days.

This spring, she plans to attend some craft/bake sales. If the business continues to do well, her dream is to purchase a bread oven.

Julie’s Handmade Sourdough does not have a website just yet, but can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Customers who are interested in ordering can contact her via Facebook. There, they will find an order form that they can fill out and arrange to pick up bread from Sorensen’s home.

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She is a chemist by weekday and a baker by weekend.

Julie Sorensen officially launched her microbakery, Julie’s Handmade Sourdough, this year out of her home in Hugo.

She has always loved cooking and described herself as the cook of her family.

“I enjoyed baking, but I never tried bread,” she explained. “Then 2020 hit, and we were all stuck at home.” While in quarantine, Sorensen started watching videos on how to make sourdough bread, and she thought she would give it a try.

One thing she learned is that bread making would require patience.

“I started baking bread and I failed a whole lot for six months,” she said. “My husband called them ‘my little UFOs.’ They were flat, dense, little hockey pucks.

They were awful.”

She stuck with it, and eventually she had “big, fluffy, delicious bread.”

She was making more bread than her family could eat, so she started giving it to friends and her friends started telling their friends about it. People started to ask her if she sold it, and she thought, why not? Her husband also runs a small business grinding stumps, and she said they are always looking for a side income.

She officially got her cottage license at the beginning of this year so she could start selling the bread she makes out of her own kitchen.

Why sourdough? Sorensen says it is her favorite kind of bread. She is interested in gut health, and says sourdough can be great for people who have gluten intolerance because it contains natural fermented yeast.

“I’ve always had stomach issues … It is a very good natural way to get gluten in your diet without upsetting your stomach,” she explained.

Sorensen makes her sourdough by hand. The only ingredients are flour, water, salt and sourdough starter (flour

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Marine Mills Folk School launches new program

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Residents participate in a Create, Connect, Age Well program.

The Marine Mills Folk School has launched its firstever Minnesota State Arts Board-funded program, Create, Connect, Age Well.

Create, Connect, Age Well offers folk school classes for adults ages 60 and older at Christ Lutheran Church, 150 50th St., Marine on St. Croix.

Each season the program will present a three-part series of classes that explore different folk school approaches: using your hands, using your voice, moving your body, telling stories and connecting with the natural world.

The program will be hosting a session titled “Tai Chi For All” from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 18.

There is a registration fee. For more information on the event or the program, reach out to info@ marinemillsfolkschools.org or call 612-440-6295.

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County library undergoes construction this summer

Met Council grant agreement helps expand Big Marine Park

There are two major construction projects impacting access to Washington County Library branches this summer.

R.H. Stafford Library will remain open while the city of Woodbury completes a multiyear renovation project. Parking around the library will be limited, and visitors should enter the library from the west side of the building.

Construction includes addressing maintenance issues around the building, updating the indoor playground and adding single/family user

restrooms. R.H. Stafford Library is located at 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury.

Roadway extension project led by county

Washington County is leading a roadway extension project through the cities of Stillwater, Stillwater Township and Oak Park Heights.

The project will aim to address a disconnect in the regional highway system to complete a connection along the County Highway 15 corridor.

For more information on the project, go to www.co.washington. mn.us/58thStreetExtension.

The Metropolitan Council (Met Council) will reimburse Washington County 75% of the county’s costs of purchasing a 247-acre land parcel that will be added to the Big Marine Park Reserve.

In October 2023, the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the former Kelley Land and Cattle Company parcel at the southeast quadrant of Manning Avenue and 170th Street in May Township.

The parcel was purchased for $3,633,845, which included recording fees and taxes. The Met Council will reimburse the county for funds used to purchase the property, up to $2,725,384. The grant requires that the county enter into restrictive covenant agreements on the property.

These two covenants restrict the sale of the property without writ-

Donate gently used school supplies

Washington County is collecting gently used school supplies for a school supply swap in August.

Residents of Washington County will be able to donate gently used items through Aug. 2 at any library branch, Environmental Center and Public Health and Environment Center office locations.

Donations should be items that students would normally discard at the end of the school year.

Accepted items include pencils, notebooks, working calculators, scissors, erasers, pencil cases and more.

If you have questions, call the county department of Public Health and Environment at 651-430-6655.

ten approval by the Met Council and require that a permanent easement be established for future regional wastewater conveyance corridors on the property.

The remaining 25% of the costs to purchase the land were funded through Land and Water Legacy Program. This is the first of three phased land purchases. The county will purchase 685 total acres of Kelley land for inclusion in Big Marine Park Reserve.

County recognized for 2024 Minnesota Safety and Health awards

Washington County has received the top spot in the annual Governor’s Safety Awards. The award recognizes excellence in workplace safety and health.

Since 1934, the annual Governor's Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota companies and organizations that have

exceptional safety performance.

Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with their industry's state and national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program.

The county received the award for having a consistent record with incident rates in the 75th to 89th percentile of the industry’s state and national average.

New rules and regulations ordinance for county parks in place

Changes have been made to the rules and regulations for Washington County parks. The changes include a ban on the use of cannabis/THC, an alignment of county rules with Minnesota state law related to the use of e-bikes on bike trails, and an option to obtain a permit to forage for mushrooms and berries.

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Alexis Fahey

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Sophomore Alexis Fahey, Forest Lake track and field athlete, was the state Class 3A discus champion with a throw of 154 feet, 11 inches, winning by a margin of over 21 feet. In the Section 7 meet, Fahey won both the discus (137-8) and shot put (38-8 3/4). She got 10th at state in the shot put with a throw of 38-4. At the Suburban East Conference meet, Fahey won the discus (147-8) and was third in shot put (37-10 1/2). Fahey is the daughter of two throwers; her dad was a Minnesota Gopher and her mom was a Canadian national team member.

Junior Madylyn Richert, Stillwater lacrosse attacker, racked up 54 goals in 84 attempts, and made 17 assists, this season, leading the conference and section champion Ponies with 71 points.

“She is a lefty, very good at driving to the net, powerful, and knows how to shoot from all different angles, so the goalie doesn’t know what’s coming,” coach Carly Fedorowski said. Richert had two goals in the section finals win over Gentry Academy, and four goals and four assists in a win over Minnetonka in the state opener. The Ponies were 13-5 and placed fourth at state.

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Keenan Bjork, Forest Lake baseball senior pitcher, hurled two shutouts to lead the Rangers to the state semifinals after a 9-11 regular season. Bjork blanked Anoka 2-0 in the section finals, then held No. 2 seed Farmington to five hits, striking out six, for a 1-0 upset in the state opener at CHS Field. He also helped the Rangers beat Andover 12-2 in the sectional, and finished the season unbeaten, with “six or seven wins,” coach Kale Henry said, and an ERA under 2.00. “Keenan has great stuff. He has a three-pitch mix and throws them all for strikes. And he’s fearless on the mound.” The 5-foot-11 left-hander has committed to Iowa Central Community College.

Grant Giese, Stillwater lacrosse junior attacker, led the Ponies in scoring with 54 goals and 13 assists for 67 points. He helped Stillwater post a 15-5 record with both conference and section titles, and fourth place in the state tournament. Giese had two goals and three assists in a 10-8 win over White Bear Lake in the section finals, and six goals in a 17-3 win over Minnetonka in the state opener. As a sophomore, Giese tallied 27 goals for an 11-5 team.

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Fourth of July tradition lives on in Forest Lake

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Labeled the “Fourth of July capital of the Upper Midwest,” the city of Forest Lake continues to put on a Fourth of July celebration worthy of the history books. This year, the 100th anniversary of the town’s first Independence Day celebration will be put on by the American Legion Post 225.

“Forest Lake has long celebrated the Fourth of July, even before its beloved parade first filed down Lake Street,” said Justin Brink, president of FOREST LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CONTRIBUTED the Forest Lake HistorA program made by the American Legion in 1927 for ical Society.

According the celebration. to Brink, the earliest mention of the day’s festivities appeared in the Stillwater Daily Gazette in 1898 under the Forest Lake area happenings.

The celebration, “Cheers to 100 Years,” will take place from Wednesday, July 3, to Sunday, July 7, in various parts of downtown Forest Lake.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. July 4. It will begin in downtown Forest Lake and conclude at Forest Lake Elementary School. While the Legion commemorates 100 years of sponsoring the celebrations, Brink says the origins of the parade itself it still a bit shrouded.

“What we do know is the Forest Lake Red Cross Society took charge of the parade in its earliest days — the first mention being in 1918,” Brink said. “An early town dentist, Dr. Chester D. Lar-

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The parade will start at the American Legion Post 225 in downtown Forest Lake and end at Forest Lake Elementary School.

Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 E. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake.

The American Legion Post 225 is located at 355 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake. For more information about the celebration, go to www.post225.com or call 651-464-2600.

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son, recalled in 1983 that the celebrations and parades started shortly after World War I ended and have continued ever since.”

Only from 1939-1940 did the Legion relinquish sponsorship of the parade when it was taken over by the Forest Lake Association.

This year’s parade Grand Marshals are Forest Lake residents Diane and Paul Parenteau.

“We’re very humbled by it,” said Paul Parenteau. “We are active at the American Legion. We’ve been around this community for many, many years.”

The grand marshals and honorary guard marshal were chosen by the Fourth of July committee. The committee is made up of volunteers from the American Legion and the community.

The Parenteaus have been active at Post 225 for the last 12 years. Diane is a part of the Auxiliary Unit at the Legion.

She helps hosts luncheons for funerals and helps put on various fundraising events. Paul is in the Color Guard and is a part of the Wednesday Work Crew.

Members of the Wednesday Work Crew get together and work on maintenance projects around the Legion.

Diane said her favorite part of the celebration was the number of people who show up.

“It’s amazing,” said Diane. “Just to see everybody there helping to support what we’re there for, what everybody’s there for. Everyone has fun.” She also is looking forward to the parade.

“It is a really big event for the Legion and for the town of Forest Lake,” Paul noted. “The best part of being involved with the Fourth of July celebration is just the fact that we get to see so many people that we really like and have known for a long time.”

The Honorary Grand Marshal is local resident Richard (Mack) McKernon.

He has been a member and volunteer at Post 225 for over 40 years. He is there most days, working on projects ranging from security systems to kitchen equipment. McKernon has not only benefitted the Legion, but he also has served as a Quartermaster at the VFW in Forest Lake.

Other activities during the week include karaoke at the American Legion, bingo, a DJ and a carnival. The carnival will feature food trucks, carnival rides and games. It will be open at various times throughout the week, beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.

The annual fireworks display is hosted by the city of Forest Lake and the American Legion Post 225. Fireworks take place around 10 p.m. July 4 at

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Stillwater students provide photo opportunity Students from the Industrial Technology program at Stillwater Area High School, in partnership with Discover Stillwater, have created a photo opportunity spot that will allow visitors to capture memorable moments.

The wooden photo frame is located in Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater and frames the St. Croix River and the Historic Lift Bridge.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between students in the program, industrial arts teachers Matt Howe and Brad Pike, and Discover Stillwater that highlights talent, creativity and community spirit.

Students actively participated in the design and handson building process. The structure was designed with inclusivity in mind, ensuring that individuals of all abilities can comfortably access the structure by way of a small ramp.

“We are thrilled with the talents of the students at Stillwater Area High School and the response to the photo station. It’s a testament to the talent, creativity and community spirit flourishing within our students,” said Kelly Nygaard, president at Discover Stillwater.

It’s about more than just the sign, she noted: it’s about creating connections, learning skills and enriching the community with memorable experiences. “Witnessing students engage in the design, fabrication and installation process has been truly rewarding.”

Students collaborated and combined what concepts they liked from the sample designs provided to them.

They then drew up ideas on paper and prototypes using computer-aided design (CAD) software to validate their ideas. Discover Stillwater was sent these ideas and provided feedback.

“One of the most challenging aspects was the overall structural integrity of the sign,” said Matt Howe, Stillwater Area High School industrial technology teacher. The students met this challenge head on by designing, fabricating and welding custom brackets to

The sign shows the collaborative effort of Stillwater Area High School students, Discover Stillwater and the city.

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The photo station is located at Lowell Park, 201 Water St. N., Stillwater.

client-based work experience.”

The structure is a simple frame, with rustic signs showcasing the logo of Discover Stillwater. The second sign says ‘Stillwater’ in large letters. The wood and rustic elements were chosen to reflect the community’s lumber history.

It will not only serve as a visually appealing photo spot but ensures a secure environment for individuals taking pictures by allowing them to capture memories in a controlled and safe setting.

hold the sign in place.

The collaborative efforts between the high school, Discover Stillwater and the city underscore the commitment to enhancing the community and creating spaces that residents and visitors can enjoy.

“This structure not only frames the picturesque St. Croix River and Historic Lift Bridge but also represents a fusion of hands-on learning and realworld impact,” added Nygaard.

“Helping students find their passions with handson experiences is what it is all about,” said Howe.

“We enjoy partnering with local businesses and organizations where we can allow students to have a

From a press release contributed by Discover Stillwater in collaboration with Stillwater Area High School

Gammelgården Museum’s exhibit focuses on pastimes

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A picture book that will be featured at the exhibit along with other toys from the past.

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Items on display include a moveable horse and cart, clay marbles, a doll cradle and a cast-iron stove.

“Some toys will remind museum visitors of the ones they grew up with, while others will show our youngest visitors what the games, they play with now looked like 140175 years ago. The concept is the same, but the materials used to make the toys are significantly different,” Rinkenberger noted.

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This season’s theme, “Games, Toys, and pastimes of the Mid-to late-1800s”, features a variety of games and toys from the 1800s

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Gammelgården Museum, meaning “old farm” in Swedish, is the only open-air museum devoted to preserving, presenting and promoting Swedish immigrant heritage in the United States.

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Stillwater’s historic Lumberjack Days is back this summer

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Paul Bunyan will provide an opportunity for fun photos at the festival, beginning on Saturday, July 20.

keep Lumberjack Days going, and the St. Croix River and Lowell Park provide a perfect backdrop to this event,” said Brian Asmus, the lead organizer.

Paul Bunyan will be at the festival from July 20 to July 21. Visitors can grab a picture with him and try to take a swing with his ax.

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“Lumberjack Days has a very long history dating back to the 1930’s for those who honored the lumberjacks in the area,” said Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowksi. “With its deeprooted history, and Stillwater’s prominence of being the birthplace of Minnesota, it’s an honored tradition to continue Lumberjack Days in our beautiful town.”

This year, the festival will not be organized by The Locals. The group has been in charge of organizing the annual event after reviving it in 2012. They informed the city of Stillwater in June 2023 that they would not be renewing or accepting a contract extension.

Previously, the event was titled Log Jam, and the name was changed to Lumberjack Days in 2016.

Now, the summer festival will be organized by a group of small-business owners.

The goal remains the same: to provide free entertainment and activities to the community.

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The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host the Lumberjack Days parade.

This year’s Grand Marshal is Washington County Commissioner Gary Kriesel.

He was elected in November 2004 and represents the residents of District 3. Kriesel also served two years on the Stillwater City Council.

Commissioner Kriesel and his wife, Ann, live in Stillwater.

“We’re honored to be a part of this special tradition and are excited for another year of families, friends and celebrations along the parade route,” said Robin AnothonyEversen, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and its foundation.

There will be over 100 parade participants in the parade this year. The parade will start at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 21 and will follow the original parade route.

To see the Lumberjack Days full schedule of events, go to www.lumberjackdays.com.

state will be there to answer any questions participants have and guide them through the experience. Tickets can be purchased online through the Lumberjack Days website.

Returning to Lumberjack Days on Sunday, July 21, is the Mega Jump Stunt Show. BMX athletes will perform daring tricks such as tailwhips, backflips, 360s and even double backflips. Following each show, there will be an athlete meet-and-greet session.

Other events include a kids’ play area with an addition of a kid-friendly obstacle course and the traditional pancake breakfast in Lowell Park on Saturday morning.

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy live music, lumberjack shows and the soap box derby. There will be a beer garden for adults, too.

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CALENDAR BRIEFS Zephyr Theatre to have two summer performances

The Zephyr Theatre has opened ticket sales for two upcoming performances this summer: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” and “The Importance of being Earnest,” a play by Oscar Wilde.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” is a comedy that will take place at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater.

Performances take place at 7 p.m. July 25 through July 27. The Washington County Historic Courthouse is located at 101 Pine Street W. “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a dinner experience that will be staged at the historic Lowell Inn in Stillwater.

Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the performance. The performance dates are August 8-10 and August 15-17.

The Lowell Inn is located at 102 Second Street N. All tickets are available for purchase on the Zephyr Theatre’s website at www.stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org/ home/#events.

Washington County Master Gardeners host summer garden tour

The annual Learn and Grow with Us Garden Tour will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. The tour is hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

It will feature seven gardens designed and maintained by Master Garden volunteers in White Bear Lake, Stillwater, Lake Elmo and Oakdale. Vol-

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unteers on site will be able to answer questions and share resources on many topics including native plants, growing vegetables, and watering and pruning shrubs or trees.

Those interested can purchase tickets in advance at https://z.umn.edu/WCMGTour or the day of the tour. For more information, go to www.washingtoncountymg.org.

Learn to ride a bike in Lake Elmo

Enjoy free, hands-on instruction from Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota for people ages 16 and older who are new to bicycling from 5:30-7 p.m. July 17, 26; and 20. Each participant will receive a free bike, bike lock and helmet upon completion of the course.

The course will take place at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., at the North Pavilion. Sign up online or learn more by visiting www.co.wash-

Those ages 12 and up can learn how to paddle a kayak with free interactive instruction from Wild Rivers Conservancy at Square Lake Park.

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Equipment will be provided, and registration is required. Register online or learn more by visiting www.co.washington.mn.us/Learn-to-Paddle or by calling 651-430-4333.

Market, music and movies return to Lowell Park

St. Croix Valley residents should get their lawn chairs and blankets ready, because Summer Tuesdays will return to Lowell Park beginning Tuesday, July 9.

Every Tuesday through Aug. 13 residents can visit a vendor market, enjoy live music and catch a movie in the park. The market starts at 5 p.m. Live music and an activity will take place from 6-8 p.m. The movie will begin approximately 10 minutes after sunset.

The event is free and open to the public. Dogs are welcome, but must be well behaved and leashed. To see the live music and movie lineup, go to www. summertuesdays.com.

Celebrating a year since its reopening, Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter announces several activities that will take place this summer and fall. The Gasthaus is located at 8390 Lofton Avenue N., Stillwater.

The family-friendly Biergarten is now open from noon to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 1. The Biergarten will feature Hammer-Schlagen, the world's most famous nail-driving game that originated at Gasthaus, along with live music. Gasthaus is also offering Yoga in the Pines from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in June, July and August, in partnership with Stillwater Specialized Yoga..

The weekend of June 29-30, Gasthaus will host VetFest 2024 in the Biergarten beginning at noon each day. In partnership with Vets for Music, free concerts will be on tap, along with the beer. On Saturday, June 29, the Pat McLaughlin Band will perform at 1 p.m. and Tim Sigler will perform at 4 p.m. The PK Mayo Band will start at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30, and internationally-acclaimed artists Annika Chambers (Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year) and Paul DesLauriers at 4 p.m.

Events planned for fall include Waldfest on Labor Day and Oktoberfest.

For more information on any of these events, visit https://gasthausbavarianhunter.com/category/gbh-event/.

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Even though the name was officially decided in 1922, Bayport didn’t become an official Minnesota city until 1974.

As for the modern-day town, there are plenty of nods to its beginnings in the logging business.

According to Petersen, Andersen Windows originates from the Andersen Logging Company. The logging company moved

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Stillwater decided to vote on a new name on Sept.

26, 1922.

According to the council meeting minutes, “After some discussion a standing vote was again taken which resulted in a majority in favor of Bayport.”

The vote was unanimous, and South Stillwater became Bayport.

“Bayport was originally part of Bayport Township,” said Peterson. “And since it’s on a

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rector of the Washington Historical Society.

Soon after the settlements were formed, the St. Croix Railway Improvement Company combined them into the village of South Stillwater in 1881.

The name “South Stillwater” did not stick for long. Due to the town’s name, it was frequently confused for Stillwater proper. To differentiate the two towns, the Village Council of South

projected to continue to grow.

The town continues to capture a sense of community by hosting various events throughout the year. Events include a community garage sale and ice cream social in June, a farmers market, and a tree lighting ceremony in December to kick off the holiday season.

“It’s a great example of small-town America,” said Peterson.

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It is the sense of community and history that gives Bayport its name.

Transport yourself back over 100 years to the early days in Bayport as a trolley car makes it way down Third Street in what used to be “South Stillwater.”

The city of Bayport has gone through several name changes over the years. In 1922, its Village Council decided on a final name change due to the confusion between the towns of Stillwater and “South Stillwater.”

The council voted to change the city’s name to Bayport, which has stuck for over a century.

Bayport began in the mid 1800s, when lumbermen started coming from parts of Michigan and New England. The settlers came to find new logging opportunities after depleting the tree supply in the eastern part of the country.

Three logging settlements were formed that would later become Bayport: Middletown, Bangor and Baytown.

“Typically, the names of the town were taken from where the people were from, such as Bangor, Maine,” said Brent Peterson, executive di-

from Hudson to Bayport before starting its window business after pivoting from the lumber industry.

“With no more logs coming down the river, they had to do something, so they switched to windows and doors,” said Peterson.

Bayport has always been a hub for manufacturing because of its proximity to the river.

When the Minnesota Correctional Facility moved from the city of Stillwater to Bayport in 1914, it provided another opportunity of employment for Bayport residents.

According to the 2022 census, the town of Bayport has grown around 18% since 2010 and is

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