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HISTORICAL HAUNTS: Touring Stillwater's spookiest spots

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About the cover The historical town of Stillwater has some haunted spots perfect for getting us into the Halloween mood. Folks can learn about their town on a ghost walk or take in the scenery this spooky season.

Learn how you can get a spine-chilling tour of Stillwater on page 3.

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Staff Writer | lowdownnews@presspubs.com One year I was Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's.

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Lee says sometimes folks on her tour have supernatural experiences.

Storytelling is a major part of Lee's tour.

Lee takes her tour group around town to see the spooky sites.

Historical Haunts: Touring Stillwater’s spookiest spots

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Stillwater’s claim to fame might be the lift bridge or its historic downtown, but the town is also famous for being home to some of the most haunted places in Minnesota.

Both haunted and historic, it was seen as a prime place for a ghost tour by American Ghost Walks.

Seven years ago when the ghost tour company started expanding into Minnesota, Linda Lee, a teacher from St. Paul, saw an intriguing job post for a ghost tour guide.

“I’m passionate about history and spiritually and the paranormal and also about storytelling,” Lee said. “It felt like the job was made for me.”

Today, she’s the regional vice president of American Ghost Walks.

Lee began leading tours in Minneapolis and St. Paul then eventually started hosting tours in Stillwater.

“I hear about new haunted places in Stillwater at least every week,” Lee said. “ I can't even keep up with them.”

Stillwater’s abundance of ghost stories has attracted folks from far and wide to join Lee on one of her haunted tours.

“A lot of people who come on our tours, that’s their thing. They travel around and they go on the local ghost tour. It’s a great way to get to know a new city or get to know your own city better,” Lee said.

Lee’s ghost tours stop by some of the well-known

haunts like the Water Street Inn, the Warden’s House and the Old Pub 112, now Lolito’s, but Lee likes to sprinkle in the anecdotes she’s heard from people who have been on her tours and stories she’s heard around town.

“Stillwater is a good candidate for a ghost tour.

Every town is haunted in some way, but Stillwater’s entire downtown is haunted,” Lee said. “For me, I believe not only is it haunted but it could be a parallel universe.”

Lee speculates that because the entire downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and most properties are close to their original condition, there’s a higher chance for paranormal activity.

The tour runs from early May through Halloween.

Each tour is about one to two hours long and covers several miles.

“It gets to be a good workout,” said Lee. The tours attract people of all ages, including kids.

“I get quite a few kids on the tour, and sometimes they end up being my best buddy on the tour and want to come up to the front and hold my hand and hear stories,” Lee said.

Lee does want to put out a disclaimer that some stories involving murder or suicide might be a little too spooky for some children.

The tours satisfy many history buffs who are interested in knowing more about the town as well as those who are just there for the ghost stories.

“The tours are very historical, and that’s one of

the things people say in their positive reviews is that there is something for everybody,” Lee said.

“Say there’s a husband who is interested in the paranormal and a wife interested in history. You can hear about both on a tour.”

Sometimes folks have a paranormal experience of their own on the tours, occasionally catching something eerie in a picture or feeling a tap on their shoulder.

“When people say they have experiences like this, I like to ask who might’ve been associated with the property where this occurred and if there was a sudden death or explosion that occurred,” Lee said.

These unresolved conflicts are what can lead to a haunting, according to Lee. What really brings folks together on a tour is Lee’s storytelling. As a teacher, she loves to tell her students spooky stories and loves meeting new people on her tours who share their own mysterious tales.

“I believe storytelling can save the human race.

It’s a great way to understand and integrate topics in an entertaining way,” Lee said.

For those interested in a ghost tour, they can sign up at https://www.americanghostwalks.com/tour/ stillwater-ghost-walks and hear several of Lee’s ghost tours and perhaps have a spooky experience for themselves … if they dare.

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The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the city of Stillwater, is honored to host the 2nd World Snow Sculpting Championship competition sanctioned by the Chamber Association Internationale de Sculpture sur Neige et Glace Chat based in Finland.

10-12 snow sculpting teams Robin Anthony from around the world will come to Stillwater, Minnesota to compete for the second annual, World Snow Sculpting Championship 2023 on the banks of the St. Croix River in Lowell Park. This already spectacular event will be punctuated with additional events, activities, character

appearances, local shopping specials, music, family fun and more!

In 2022, this inaugural event was noticed statewide and nationwide - getting millions of impressions from TV and social media! 40,000 visitors flooded the streets to see the sculptures, eat at our restaurants and shop at the boutiques.

We invite our local businesses and community the opportunity to assist in making the 2nd Annual World Snow Sculpting event even better than the last by becoming an official sponsor.

This world-wide experience would not be possible without the support of organizations and individuals from our local community and our donors. All donations are tax deductible.

This is a great event to bring your friends and family out to in the great state of Minnesota.

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Goodbye my friend

t's sad how quickly a light can go out.

When I found out my uncle Del passed away last month, a lifetime of memories came rushing through my head.

Del was 81 years old. He had been on kidney dialysis for approximately eight years. He was a widow for 30 years. His wife, my aunt Sharon (my dad's sister), died suddenly from a heart attack and he never remarried.

Since I was born, Del and Sharon were a big part of my life. They were my Godparents and when I was confirmed, they took me to Disney World. It was a great trip!

Along with my parents, Del and Sharon were owners of our cabin in Wisconsin. We spent many weekends together. I have many memories of fishing, swimming, campfires and playing cards. They had a Bayliner speed boat so I learned how to water ski Noelle's and the dangers of tubing. Del loved to take me, my brother and two sisters on Notes wild rides when we were young – and we loved it. Since my aunt and uncle didn't Noelle Olson have children of their own, we became their surrogate kids.

It never bothered my parents. Del was like a brother to them and they were a big part of our family. We spent every Christmas together and they spoiled us kids.

Every Easter they would give us each a big box from Cub with our favorite treats, junk food, fruit and a case of pop. My pop of choice was Mountain Dew back then.

I lived with Del and Sharon when I went to the University of Minnesota in the late 80s. Del and I went out to lunch at least once a week. He would save newspaper articles about the proposed casinos that the Indian tribes wanted to build. I was taking an Indian class (can't remember what it was called), and I would use them to write my essays for class.

Del was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam.

He never spoke about it to anyone. A few years ago, Del and I went to lunch and he told me about his time in Vietnam with stories about the war. With tears in his eyes, he said what bothered him the most was the terrible way he and other soldiers were treated when they came back to the U.S. Spending time with your loved ones is what life is all about. When they die, they're not really gone. They live in your heart and the memories made throughout the years will tide you over until you meet again. When something like this happens, everything else seems so small.

I remember a “Little House on the Prairie” episode when Mary was going blind. The grange was collapsing and the town was dying. Charles tells his friend Jonathan Garvey, “Life is a funny thing. If you would have told me a couple of weeks ago that the mill was shut down and the grange was collapsing, I’d be the most upset man you ever saw. Now, I don’t even care. It doesn’t mean a thing. I just wonder how much our lives are spent worrying about things that just don’t mean anything.”

This is so true and pretty much says it all.

Del got the hero funeral he deserved. He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery last week. Sharon's ashes are now next to his. Del kept her ashes all these years so they could be buried together. The funeral honor ceremony included a color guard, rifle volley and the folding and presentation of the flag. When "Taps" was played, there wasn't a dry eye under the shelter.

I will treasure all of my cherished memories with Del. Thank you for all of the things you've done for me throughout the years. You will be greatly missed and you will always be in my heart. Say hi to Sharon and Grandma Mary, and I'll see you in my dreams. .

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

Students from first grade to eighth grade all shared one classroom and one teacher.

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

It’s been almost 60 years since the last of the one-room schoolhouses in Washington County were consolidated. But for many people who attended these schools as a child, the memory of this era is alive and well.

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

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

Washington County was home to 79 rural school districts and one joint district with Chisago County. These districts were slowly consolidated during the 1940s and 1950s. By the early 1960s, all one-room schoolhouses in the county had been closed.

There are still several one-room schoolhouses still standing. Elder

School in Oakdale, Valley School in Denmark Township, Hopkins School in Hugo and Hay Lake School in Scandia are the ones left today.

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

Hay Lake had its final class of students in 1963.

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

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

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

“It was a well-equipped schoolhouse

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

for the day,” noted Washington County Historical Society Executive Director Brent Peterson. “The community wanted to include a library and indoor plumbing, so they added it to the school.”

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

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

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

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

Teachers were typically not much older than the students. Many of the teachers attended schools like St. Cloud University or River Falls University for their training. Once their training was complete, they

would stay with a family in the school district. Their pay was only about $50 a month.

“And for a short while, if a teacher got married, she could no longer be a teacher. She had to be single to keep the job, but that later changed.”

Peterson explained.

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

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

“It seems that most people really remember their one-room schoolhouse days fondly,” said Stepka.

“It’s good to have a place where people can reminisce and hold on to those good memories.”

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

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2 About Us | Hardee’s

Hardee’s is proud to serve food just the way you like it. Stop by your local Hardee’s at I-35 & Hwy 97 in Columbus for our Made From Scratch Biscuits hand-rolled and baked in house or enjoy our charbroiled burgers, including 100% Black Angus Beef Thickburgers, Crispy Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ and hand-scooped milkshakes. Hardee’s offers quality, quick-service food for a great value.

COMING SOON YETZER HOME STORE

What: Furniture Where: 279 12th Street SW,

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Forest Lake, MN 55025 Contact: 952-442-4242

Website:

ECOFUN MOTORSPORTS

3 About Us | Godfather’s Pizza

What: Motorsports Where: 9269 Lake Dr NE,

Since first opening their doors in 1973, Godfather’s Pizza has striven to make an impact on their communities. Through sponsorships, fundraisers and events they discovered their passion to help children and families is just as strong as their passion for pizza. Godfather’s Pizza is located in the Love’s Truck Stop location just off 35 at the Columbus/Forest Lake exit.

Columbus, MN 55025 Contact: (612) 321-8867 Website: www. ecofunmotorsports.com

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4 About Us | Love’s Travel Stops

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has more than 590 locations in 42 states, providing professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), travel items, electronics, snacks, restaurant offerings and more.

Love’s Truck Care offers heavy-duty tire care, including Tire Pass, light mechanical services and roadside assistance. Love’s Hospitality provides a growing network of hotels and storage rental locations.

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What: Coffee Shop – Drivethru Only

Where: 15561 Hornsby St

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NE, Columbus, MN 55025 Contact: (651) 333-3699 Website: www. cariboucoffee.com

HARDEE’S

What: Fast Food

Restaurant Where: 15402 Hornsby St NE Columbus, MN 55025 (Located in Loves Travel Stop) Contact: Unable to find Website: www.hardees. com

5 About Us | Caribou Coffee

Caribou Coffee is a premium coffeehouse featuring high-quality, handcrafted beverages and food. At our I-35 & Hwy 97 (Drive-Thru Only) location we serve expertly roasted coffee blends and espressos and our handcrafted beverages, such as mochas and lattes, are created using only the best ingredients. Our food offerings include a variety of premium breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and snacks to fuel life’s adventures.

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LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS*

What: Food & Fuel Where: 15402

3 GODFATHER’S PIZZA What: Pizza Dine-in or Takeout

Where: 15402 Hornsby St NE

Hornsby St NE Columbus, MN 55025 Contact: 651-846-1007 Website: www.loves. com

Columbus, MN 55025 (Located in Loves Travel Stop) Contact: 651-286-3983 Website: www.godfathers. com

6 About Us | Yetzer Home Store

Since 1941, Yetzer has remained the Twin Cities’ trusted one-stop shop for quality flooring and home furnishings. We care about our customers and treat everyone as part of the Yetzer family. While we offer an unparalleled selection of brand-name flooring and surface options, furniture, lighting, window fashions, accessories and more, we also take pride in providing tailored design services and opportunities to create custom-special orders. At Yetzer, custom-made does not mean expensive; it just means getting exactly what you want at the prices you can afford.

Do you know of a new business in the area? Tell us! Email us at lowdownnews@presspubs.com

WE PAY CA$ CA$H FOR YOUR CANS

FOGGY WINDOW? Save time and money, replace the glass, NOT the whole unit.

7 About Us | Anderson’s Ice Cream Shoppe

Anderson’s Ice Cream Shoppe is a family owned parlor, offering handcrafted ice cream, candy and soda. They also offer a mobile scoop trailer for your next family gathering, event or birthday party.

WE PAY 3¢ MORE PER LB ON ALL ALUMINUM CANS

8 About Us | Mae’s Homestead & Consignments

Our main goal of Mae’s Homestead is to help our community by offering budget-friendly products and also offer items that are made within our community to help them out. We are not in this business to get rich, just to pay the bills and food on the table for the family.

Support Something Amazing. Create Opportunity & Achieving Dreams. Shop Local & Shop Small.

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• Insulated Wire • Radiators • Aluminum Rims • Aluminum Siding • And More!

We are an established company handling all industrial & residential scrap needs. Try our fast and convenient location.

Drive in with your recycling and drive out with CASH!!

9 About Us | Timber Ridge South

We are now leasing our new buildings! We are growing - come live with us at Timber Ridge. New construction buildings opening November 15, 2022 (South) and February 15, 2023(North)! These buildings will include studio to three-bedroom options. Among other things, you will find high-end amenities: a fitness center, community room, in-home laundry, off-street parking, pet-friendly environments and positive staff.

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On the menu with The Wild Hare

The decor nods to the owners' love for music.

Believe it or not, this meal is completely vegan.

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Put together a ’90s dive bar and vegan fare, and you get The Wild Hare in downtown Stillwater.

The bar and restaurant, complete with ’90s pop culture references extending from the dining room to the back hallway and even into the

restroom, opened in early 2022 with a plant-based vision.

Owners Dariush and Sarah Moslemi didn’t want to make their customers have to choose between healthy meals and delicious burgers, so they found a way to do both.

The two say it’s a love story with compromise right at the center.

“A lot of the inspiration came

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A record wall provides a musical blast from the past.

Guns 'n Roses and The Addam's Family pinball machines provide entertainment for guests at the bar.

about because Dar and Sarah are very health-conscious, and they wanted to merge and say, ‘How can we integrate plant-based dining and gluten-free dining in a way that’s really palatable and really approachable?’” said Marcus Clark, regional manager of The Wild Hare.

Instead of vegan options relegated to a dark corner of the menu, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are front and center at The Wild Hare.

Nearly everything on the menu can be adjusted to fit the customer's dietary preferences.

“We have a lot of lean stuff like the caulafel burger, but you can sub a meat patty with a gluten-free bun and vice versa,” Clark said.

When crafting the right inhouse plant-based patty, Chef Dan Cunningham spent time figuring out what worked.

“It’s the commitment that makes this burger different,” Clark said.

“We could’ve gone and ordered a premade patty from another place and dressed it up, but we wanted to make something a little more homegrown.”

That house-made patty is a happy agreement of cauliflower and falafel, or “caulafel.”

Chef Cunningham worked out a Mediterranean flavor combination with tapenade for a bit of tang and creamy tzatziki sauce, all topped with tomato, lettuce and onion and served with a side of The Wild Hare’s signature gluten-free fries with

Moroccan seasoning.

“We like to pack a lot of flavor in each menu item,” Clark said.

As for sides at the Wild Hare, patrons have the option of classic chicken wings or going vegan with cauliflower wings.

“We really wanted to do good chicken wings and we don’t have a ton of chicken wings in downtown Stillwater, plus we wanted to find a way to do vegan wings,” he noted.

Wing flavors range from traditional buffalo to spicy Szechuan, or Moroccan dry rub, paired with vegan and vegetarian dipping sauces like spicy harissa aioli or cool, creamy bleu cheese.

“It’s good to give people some of those goodies that they maybe haven’t been able to indulge in for a long time,” Clark said.

The gluten-free fryer at The Wild Hare has been a major advantage to the business, attracting customers who have allergies and other dietary restrictions.

“Some people come in saying they haven’t had a cheese curd in years because they’re gluten-free.”

That’s the vision the Moslemis decided on when they opened the business. This is one compromise that’s packed with flavor.

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

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ONGOING EVENTS

and regional cideries.

Contact: 651-439-3127

BAYPORT FARMERS MARKET

When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 17 Where: Village Green, 3rd St. N., adjacent to Andersen Elementary and the Bayport Library Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, crafts and other specialties.

Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com

HEALTH PARTNERS STILLWATER FARMERS MARKET

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 11.

Where: Clinic parking lot 1500 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN 55082 Details: The HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater is again hosting a Farmer’s Market this summer but with a new time and new look.

Contact: 651-439-1234

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

When: Oct. 13-28 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre 601 North Main Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 Details: Travel the city to areas of Stillwater’s haunted past. True-to-life stories are told by actors wandering the trolley unearthing ghosts of the past.

Contact: 651-280-7299

CIDER FEST 2022

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 22 Where: Aamodt’s Apple Farm 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Details: Enjoy a day full of unlimited samples of unique ciders from local

- October Where: Riverview parking lot, 3rd and Pine Sts. across from courthouse Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, crafts and other specialties.

Contact: 651-704-9996 or localharvest. org

STILLWATER GHOST WALKS

When: May 27 through Oct. 29 Where: Stillwater Details: On this tour, you get to hear about some of Stillwater’s most interesting ghosts and legends.

Contact: stillwaterghosts@gmail.com

CURRENT EVENTS

HISTORIC COURTHOUSE GUIDED TOURS

WINE-O-WEEN

When: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday, through Jan. 31 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details: Short introductory video followed by a tour of the courtroom, 1900s county jail, and exhibitions.

Hear stories of the building's construction and the people who worked there. Free; donations accepted.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/hc

When: 12 to 5 p.m. October 29 and 30.

Where: 6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082 Details: Each adult wearing a costume will receive a free glass of wine with each paid wine flight and each child visiting with an adult will receive free candy!

Contact: 651-430-3310

CIDER FEST 2022

When: 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 22 Where: Aamodt’s Apple Farm 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Details: Enjoy a day full of unlimited samples of unique ciders from local and regional cideries.

Contact: 651-439-3127

COURTHOUSE BY CANDLELIGHT TOURS

When: 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.

Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Third and Pine Streets, Stillwater Details: Walk the halls of the courthouse by candlelight and see areas typically closed to the public, including the basement, sheriff's residence, and 1900's jail. Ages 10+; registration required, $10/person.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/parks

Volunteer for Rake a Difference Day Saturday, October 22, 2022 Help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently!

Learn more and register online.

FALL INTO WINTER FESTIVAL AND SWAP

When: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Oct. 8 and 11: a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 9 Where: Afton Alps 550 Perch Lake Road Details: Ski Swap, Hiring Party, Pass Pick-up, Outdoor Food, Live Music,

FARMERS MARKET

When: 7:30am-noon, Saturdays, June

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HARVEST FEST & GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF

When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Oct. 9.

Where: Lowell Park 201 Water St N Details: Stillwater Harvest Fest, held the second weekend of October each year, is one of the premier events in downtown Stillwater and one of the largest of its kind in the Midwest.

Contact: stillwaterharvestfest@ gmail.com

FRANC ‘N’ STEIN: HALLOWEEN AND OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION When: 12 - 3 p.m.

Where: Franconia Sculpture Park 29836 St. Croix Trail Details: Visit our 50-acre outdoor museum to taste sausages (francs) and sample local beers (steins).

Contact: info@franconia.org

MAD SCIENTIST’S TOY LAB

When: 10 - 11 a.m. Oct. 1 Where: Harwood Creek Library Details: Design your very own toys at the library! Kids will use materials such as wood, fabric, wire, magnets, springs, and glue to build creations that scoot, fly, pounce, and zoom.

Recommended for kids in grades 2-5.

Registration is required.

Contact: 651-275-7300

LET’S MAKE STUFF: PAINT BY NUMBER

When: 1:30 - 3 p.m. Oct. 5 Where: Harwood Creek Library Details: Create your own canoe painting in this creative class for adults. Registration is required.

Contact: 651-275-7300

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Dunrovin Retreat Center hosts open house Dunrovin Retreat Center is hosting an open house on Oct. 11 at its 50-acre hospitality campus, located at 15525 Saint Croix Trail North in Marine on Saint Croix. Local and regional nonprofits, community organizations, schools, places of worship and businesses seeking overnight accommodations, meal services and/or meeting spaces are invited.

The center will be offering facility tours, cabin viewings, tastings and nature walks from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated to assist in planning.

Please email: GuestServices@Dunrovin.org. Guests are invited to come early at 9:15 a.m. to join friends of Dunrovin and the Greater Stillwater Chamber for a ribbon cutting and to witness the Blessing of the Brother James Miller Garden House. We invite the public to come and learn more.

“What Binds Us Together” Opens Oct. 6.

Collective memory, a sense of place, and hope for tomorrow are What Binds Us Together, a new exhibition at ArtReach St. Croix. Jennifer Anderson, K. Daphnae Koop, Kat Nottingham and Amy Usdin examine these ties through paintings, textiles and assemblage. A free artist reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 at ArtReach St. Croix (224 N. 4th Street, Stillwater).

This reception is an opportunity to meet the artists and is open to the public. What Binds Us Together runs through November 12, 2022.

community singing, gentle stretching,mindful walking (or sitting) on Belwin’s trails and vocal improv games in the middle of the pine forest. No singing experience or talent is required at all.

Must be 16 and older. Led by Lynette Anderson and Barbara McAfee. The cost is a sliding scale of $35, $50 or $70.

University of Minnesota Extension hosts garden market craft show

From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Community Thread building, nature and garden-themed handmade crafts will be available for purchase as part of the Garden Market Craft Sale. Beautiful and affordable gifts, house plants and dried botanicals will be for sale. Funds raised directly support the work of the Washington County Master Gardeners.

This event is free and open to the public.

Get information on being a licensed child care provider in Washington County Oct. 13 Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and view an orientation meeting via Teams 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Registration is required by Oct. 6. Registration is possible on the Washington County website by seeing www. co.washington.mn.us and searching “child care licensing,” or calling 651-430-8307, or emailing

ComSvsCCLicensing@co.washington.mn.us.

Also, call if attending an electronic meeting will be difficult for you. Basic information regarding the family child care program and requirements for licensing will be discussed. Attendance is required at one of these meetings before a license can be issued. There is no fee for the informational meetings.

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The Coming Soil Opening

Come celebrate Tom Bierlein and his installation, The Coming Soil from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Oct 13 at the Belwin Conservancy located at 795 Indian Trail S. Bierlein was Belwin’s 2021 artist in residence.

See how the installation has matured amid the majestic oak savanna. There will be an artist talk at 6:15 p.m. followed by a 15-20 minute hike to the installation site. This event is open to all ages.

RSVP Requested. This event is free.

Celebrating Your Wild Voice

Join Belwin Conservancy’s naturalist Lynette Anderson and vocal coach/song leader extraordinaire Barbara McAfee for a day in the woods and prairies to explore your unique and wild voice from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Belwin Conservancy Hilltop Classroom located at 1553 StageCoach Trail S. The day will include conversation, playfully opening up your voice,

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Want to Buy WANTED: ALL 1970S MOTORCYCLES Running or not. Titled or not. Cash in exchange. Sell now while prices are high!

Call Dan at 612/720-2142 We Buy Vinyl Records Lps, 45s, Stereo Equip We make house calls by appointment.

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Rentals/ Commercial EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free number for hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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If you enjoy meeting people, solving problems and helping businesses grow, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Press Publications seeks an organized and creative professional multimedia rep to promote and market the business community through our products in print and digital. Sales experience is helpful but training is provided to the candidate who shows the willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced marketplace.

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Fall Craft & Gift Show - Hudson Over 100 unique crafters & vendors

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October 15th, 2022 10 am - 4 pm Hudson High School 1501 Vine St, Hudson WI www.rsgdevelopment.com @stillwaterfleamarket

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City of Circle Pines/Centennial Utilities - August 2022 The City of Circle Pines/Centennial Utilities is accepting applications for the position of Accounting Clerk. This full-time position is responsible for professional level of accounting work and assists in all processes related to the Finance Department including accounts payable, payroll, utility billing, bank reconciliation, special assessments, and accounts receivable. There are four entities that these processes will be conducted for city, utilities, fire and police. Also fulfilling receptionist duties such as directing calls and providing counter help to assist citizens and customers. Assist in administrative duties as needed. Minimum requirements of a High School Diploma or GED, two (2) years demonstrated experience in accounting skills and familiar with computerized accounting system. Degree in accounting/ finance and governmental experience desired.

Salary range $21.77-$28.83. Applicant must fill out a City of Circle Pines/Centennial Utilities application to be considered. For a full position description and application visit www. ci.circle-pines.mn.us. Application deadline 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2022. The City of Circle Pines/Centennial Utilities is an equal opportunity employer.

Now Hiring Stillwater Fall Craft & Gift Show Over 140 talented crafters & vendors at this popular show 6th Annual!

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER JOB DESCRIPTION: Press Publications is looking for a motivated graphic designer for a part-time or full-time position to join our team! As part of the production-design team, you'll have a vital role in making sure the weekly and bi-weekly papers get out the door and into the hands of the local community.

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Now Hiring Administrative Assistant Part Time, Mon. & Tues., 7:55am-5:05pm Press Publications publishes 6 community newspapers, magazines and coupon books, serving White Bear Lake and surrounding communities. Our publications brings news of school events, government, business, politics, and social events to local residents.

Desired Skills & Experience: High school diploma required.

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A real life Rosie the Riveter turns 98

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Connie Hammar at her home in St. Croix Falls holding her American Rosie the Riveter Association member certificate.

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Connie Hammar just celebrated her 98th birthday on Aug. 21.

She is one of the small number of remaining Rosie the Riveters in the U.S. “At the time, I never knew I was a Rosie,” Hammar said. “I thought it was just a saying, like ‘GI Joe.’” Rosie the Riveter is a symbol of all women who worked in the war industries during World War II. These women sometimes took entirely new jobs, replacing the male workers who joined the military.

Connie Hammar, of St. Croix Falls, grew up in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, where her father ran an auto repair shop.

During the Depression, people were unable to pay for their repairs, so the family closed shop and moved to nearby Hill Crest Resort, where they managed vacation cabins.

“Times were really tough then,” Hammar said. “People were fixing weeds and eating them to fill the stomachs of their kids because they didn’t have money to buy food.”

When Hammar was 17 years old, she remembers hearing Adolf Hitler on the radio. “I didn’t understand him, but his voice was so severe sounding,” she said.

“I also remember when President Roosevelt announced we were at war,” she said. “It was a Sunday morning at nine ‘o clock. It was Pearl Harbor, and I remember thinking that I never heard of Pearl Harbor before. I will never forget that.”

When the war started, Hammar said the resort business went down the drain with the war. “People didn't have tires or gas. In fact, my dad borrowed his tires to a friend so he could go to a funeral in Illinois.”

After she graduated in 1942, her brother Warren was already working at the Douglas Airplane Company in California. He encouraged the family to join him to work in the airline industry. Their father moved first.

Hammar and her mother followed.

Hammar applied for work at Northrup Aircraft in Hawthorne, California.

“The first thing they did when I applied at Northrup was a physical, and then I had to sign something that said I couldn’t talk about my work,” Hammar said. “I went to aircraft school to learn about blueprinting, and the day my teacher was gone, these people came and said they needed riveters. They took me, and my teacher was upset when he came back because I was gone.”

Hammar was put to work bucking nacelles — casings for the engines of

the P-61 Black Widow night fighter.

Hammar said the plant and the parking lot were camouflaged to look like something else from the air.

She said one day when she arrived at work, there were a lot of planes parked under camouflage. They were gone the next day.

“I never spoke about them to anyone,” said Hammar. “I didn't want to ask any questions, because I didn't want to get into trouble.”

Hammar said she worked at the Northrup Aircraft plant from about 1942 to 1943.

According to history.com, more than 310,000 women worked in the U.S. aircraft industry in 1943, making up 65 percent of the industry’s total workforce.

Hammar said her family returned to Wisconsin before 1945, opening a bar/ restaurant near Siren. She said on the day the war ended, all bars were closed, so the family traveled to St. Croix Falls to celebrate with others.

Hammar met her husband, Eugene Gray, on a train.

“When we met on the train, I was going north to Minneapolis and he was going to Ohio,” Hammar said.

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flooded, so we stayed on the train for a week. He was on leave from the Army and about to ship out to the European theater — 3rd Armored Division.”

The couple wrote letters to each other and eventually married. They have two daughters — Judy and Susan.

They settled in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Gray worked in Fridley at Northern Pump Company and worked on naval launchers for the U.S. Navy.

While raising their two daughters, Hammar decided to go back to work.

She got a job at a sewing factory in the theater building in St. Croix Falls.

“We made women’s dresses and sewed on New York labels,” she said.

“Then we made children’s robes.”

Hammar also worked at Plastics, a factory in Dresser, Wisconsin, where she made parts for sewing machines.

In 1987, Gray passed away suddenly from a heart attack.

“I decided to retire early and gave my notice at Plastics and that weekend, my husband died,” she said.

“We never had one day together of retirement. My oldest daughter lived in Las Vegas and my other daughter was visiting her friend in Kansas City.

I had no family here when he died.”

Hammar has lived in St. Croix Falls for over 60 years. She still lives independently in her home and still drives her car.

“I recently renewed my driver’s license, and it's good for eight more years,” she laughed. “I thought they were going to make me take a driving test, but they just checked my eyesight and I gave them money.”

Hammar said she doesn't drive into the Twin Cities anymore.

“I quit when the virus started,” she said. “Up until then, I was still driving to my daughter's house in Inver Grove Heights.”

Hammar recalled that after the war, she and her husband never talked about their war experiences.

“He knew I worked in an airplane factory and that we were building bombers that never got finished in time,” Hammar said. “But I never told my husband that I was a Rosie.”

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

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Picture (young) in 1943.

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The pets of Lowdown

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Meet Coco The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce’s “Top Dog.” Coco serves as the chamber’s mascot and resident cutie. She enjoys going for rides in the car, so she can look out the window. Coco loves to go to the dog park and go for long walks by the river to watch the lift bridge go up and down. Her favorite chamber event is the Food Truck Extravaganza where she can make new friends and smell all the good smells. Coco can occasionally be found at the chamber office with her owner, Robin Anthony. Fun Fact: Her favorite song is Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men.

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DNR BRIEFS The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 5) will feature new musicians, presentations and activities in addition to its popular attractions from previous years.

The activities and entertainment will coincide with the DNR’s theme for 2022, which is “Connecting People to the Outdoors.”

“We’re thrilled to connect with Minnesotans again at the State Fair to promote getting outside and enjoying all the amazing natural resources of our state,” DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said. “Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or are considering your first visit to Minnesota’s public lands,

you can find the DNR at the Fair to celebrate and learn more about the great outdoors in Minnesota.”

The DNR’s iconic State Fair log building opened 88 years ago in 1934, and its park-like location provides fairgoers with a unique opportunity to experience the outdoors among State Fair carnival rides and food stands.

Some of the activities visitors can enjoy at the DNR building and surrounding grounds include: • Visiting an outdoor fish pond and listening to a talk about Minnesota fish • Asking DNR staff questions • Learning about outdoor recreation opportunities • Enjoying music or a presentation at an outdoor stage • Taking a picture in front of giant butterfly wings

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ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

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Natalie Daniels, senior forward, has tallied six goals and four assists in eight matches, helping the Forest Lake soccer team start the season with a 4-4 through Tuesday. She is one of the reasons the Rangers have shown marked improvement from a 2-14 season last year. A couple season highlights: Daniels delivered a goal and assist in a 2-1 win over Chisago Lakes, and a hat trick (three goals) in a 9-1 win over North St. Paul. As a junior, Daniels had seven goals for the Rangers.

Keagan Zeidler’s quarterback skills helped Forest Lake start the football team 2-0. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior completed seven of nine passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns, while running 10 times for 98 yards and one touchdown, leading an opening 35-20 win over St. Michael-Albertville. Against Anoka, he carried 18 times for 86 yards and one touchdown, and hit seven of 14 passes for 93 yards, as the Rangers rallied from a 29-13 deficit to win 35-29.

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Luka Johnson, senior co-captain and midfielder, is a leader on the Stillwater girls soccer team that’s 8-0 and ranked No. 1, after winning the state title last year and graduating 12 players. Johnson has logged seven goals and four assists. She notched both goals in a 2-0 win over a strong Edina team.

“Luka loves to go forward and take defenders on, and can strike a ball well,” coach Mike Huber assessed.

“She has scored some big goals for us. She has been a leader both on and off the field.” Stillwater has allowed just two goals and handed previous No. 1 Rosemount its lone loss.

Tanner Schmidt, Stillwater junior wide receiver, caught 15 passes for 342 yards in the first two games, an average of 23 per catch, scoring three touchdowns.

On throws from Max Shikenjanski, he notched a 29-yard TD in a 29-28 win over Centennial, and reached the end zone from 27 and 20 yards in a 45-17 win over East ridge. Coach Beau LaBore praised Schmidt for his intense dedication to honing skills and off-season weight training. “Since he was in my youth camp in elementary school,” the coach said, “he has been hyper focused on running routes, making routine and great catches, and displaying a love for the game.”

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Rustic Roots Winery -

Scandia, MN

Dancing Dragonfly Vineyards St. Croix Falls, WI

Belle Vinez Winery River Falls, WI 35E

7 Vines Vineyard

61

Dellwood 96

Roma

Wisconsin

Willernie

35E

Saint Croix Vineyards

694

Stillwater

Please visit websites for details on upcoming events!

95

94 St. Paul

VINEYARDS AND BREWERIES UPCOMING EVENTS

Escape to a wine experience unlike anything you’ve seen before...

750463

Mpls.

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RUSTIC R O O T S WINERY

*Note: Events are subject to change or be cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please call or visit the websites or Facebook pages, for the most up-to-date information.

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• Wine Tastings: Flights or Glasses • Traditional Tuscan-flare culinary creations • Corporate or life events

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10/1 OCTIMBERFEST! Big Wood Brewery 10/1-2 Winery Tour & Tasting Noon-3 pm Rustic Roots 10/2 Music: Prairie Anthem 3-6 pm Rustic Roots 10/2 Music: Matt & Laurel 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly 10/2 Music: Bjorn Briel 2:00-5:00 7 Vines Vineyard W10829 875th Ave - River Falls, WI 10/5 Music: Scott Mateo Davies 5:00-8:00 7 Vines Vineyard 715-426-9463 | BelleVinez.com for info 10/6 Music: The Swongos 4-7 pm Rustic Roots 7 Vines Vineyard 10/6 Farmers & Artisans Market 4-7 pm Rustic Roots 10/6 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm Roma Restaurant 10/8 Vinyasa Yoga Class 10-11 am Rustic Roots 10/8-9 Winery Tour & Tasting Noon-3 pm Rustic Roots 10/9 Music: Kevin Gerdes – Prairie Voice 3-6 pm Rustic Roots 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly “A premier destination 10/9 Music: Tim Fast 10/9 Music: Tim Sigler 7 Vines Vineyard for all good things” 10/12 Music: Mia Door & Scott Graves 4-7 pm Rustic Roots 101 hwy 96 East 10/13 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm Roma Restaurant Dellwood 7 vinesvineyard.com 10/16-17Winery Tour & Tasting Noon-3 pm Rustic Roots 651-478-6300 10/16 Music: Vinnie Rose 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly info@7vinesvineyard.com 10/16 Music: Colin Bracewell 2:00-5:00 7 Vines Vineyard 10/19 Music: Patrick Allen 5:00-8:00 7 Vines Vineyard 10/19 Charcuterie Workshop w/ The Board Loon 6:30-8 pm Rustic Roots 10/20 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm Roma Restaurant 10/23 Music: Steve Poyner 2:00-5:00 7 Vines Vineyard 10/30 Music: Paul Berger 2:00-5:00 7 Vines Vineyard 10/21 ArtattheWinery–SeasonalPaintedWineBottle 6-8pm DancingDragonfly 10/22 Vinyasa Yoga Class 10-11 am Rustic Roots We’re brewing up a Storm in Willernie! 10/22-23Winery Tour & Tastin Noon-3 pm Rustic Roots Stop in for a flight of our 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly House-made beers on tap this week! 10/23 Music: Billy Johnson Sun - Tues 11am-8pm, Wed - Sat 11am-9pm 10/27 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm Roma Restaurant Sunday 11am-8pm Visit Our 310 Stillwater Road | Willernie 10/29-30Wine-O-Ween Noon-5 pm St. Croix Vineyards New Deli 651-653-4733 & Market! 10/29-30Winery Tour & Tasting Roman-market.com Noon-3 pm Rustic Roots 10/29 Vinyasa Yoga Class 10-11 am Rustic Roots 11/2 Charcuterie Workshop w/ The Board Loon 6:30-8 pm Rustic Roots 10/30 Music: Tim Cheesebrow 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly 11/5 Vinyasa Yoga Class 10-11am Rustic Roots 11/6 Wine & Canvas Painting Party3-6 pm St. Croix Vineyards 11/6 Music: Billy Johnson 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly 11/12-13 Cheese & Chocolate WeekendNoon-5 St. Croix Vineyards 11/12 Vinyasa Yoga Class 10-11 am Rustic Roots 11/13 Music: Tim Fast 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly 11/19 Vinyasa Yoga Class 10-11 am Rustic Roots 11/20 Music: Tim Cheesebrow 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly 11/27 Music: Vinnie Rose 1-4 pm Dancing Dragonfly

Take Comfort. Drink Well.

We invite you to try our award winning wines along with our wine slushies, hard cider, Lift Bridge craft beer and our scratch-made food menu.

rusticroots.wine

651.433.3311 • 20168 St. Croix Trail N Monday–Wednesday 12–7 • Thursday–Sunday 11–8 Live music every Sunday afternoon from 3 – 6pm

738173

Roseville

Open Every Day Hand Crafted Locally Grown Award Winning

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WBL

2013 120th Avenue St Croix Falls, WI | DDWinery.com

Follow detour signs near the Manning/Hwy. 36 intersection.

6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Since 1992 • 651-430-3310 Open 7 Days a Week 10-6

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694

Big Wood Brewery