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Hops like these will be plucked from the bines by guests at Lift Bridge’s Pickin’ and Grinnin’ party Sept. 10. BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER – Lift Bridge Brewing invites all pickers, grinners and generally anyone interested in having a fun time to the 8th annual “Pickin’ and Grinnin’” party, which will take place at the brewery Sept. 10. The day, which begins at noon, will include brewery tours, live bluegrass music, plenty of cold beers and most importantly, a chance to help out in harvesting local hops for a special fresh hop brew. A Lift Bridge newsletter jokes that the event will “trick” guests into hanging out and helping harvest local hops while enjoying live music and cold beers. The hops harvested will be immediately used in the Lift Bridge’s once-a-year fresh hop brew Harvestor. This brew is unique because it uses local hops, brewing them the day of or almost immediately after they have been picked, rather than using dried hops. This process is called fresh hop, or wet hop. “A lot of times the hops are picked in the field and immediately dried, and that helps increase storage and shelf life,” said Lift Bridge Brewmaster Matt Hall. “Typically wet brews are made in areas in close proximity to hop farms, picked within hours or under a day or two a beer is made with those hops. So it’s been historically produced in Minnesota for a long time, since the late 1800s, but it’s been more popular in Washington, Oregon and a little bit in Idaho. Within the last 10 years, the birth of artisan or small hop growing, we’ve been able to produce locally made wet hop beers.”

The 2015 honey tasting winners take home locally-made awards.

PolliNATION celebrates the ‘tiny giants’ with art and music festival BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER – “Party with a purpose” is the catchphrase of the upcoming PolliNATION festival,

which takes place Sunday, Sept. 11 at Kissing Birch Farm in Stillwater. Coordinated by Stillwater-based Pollinator Friendly Alliance, this will be the second annual festival after the success of the first one

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These nectar cups are part of the interactive art exhibitions that will be on display at PolliNATION.

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held at Lift Bridge Brewing in 2015. The theme this year is Tiny GIANTS, in reference to the fact that small insects can have a big impact on the ecosystem. The change of venue will allow for a little more expansion, said Laurie Schneider, director of the Pollinator Friendly Alliance. “The biggest thing is space,” she said. “We’re allowed to spread out and include more. September is the absolute best month to be outdoors in Minnesota, so what better place to be outside than on a beautiful farm in Stillwater on a September day? There are more ovptions to do bigger things and spread out more, so we have more educational vendors, and advocates, and interactive art installations which allow you to engage and experience what a bee might.” One exhibit, for example, is an enormous bumblebee nest that guests can go inside to see what a bee’s perspective might be like. The extra space will also allow SEE POLLINATION, PAGE 12

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This mural painted for the festival by Minneapolis artist Dane Cree (titled “As A Thank You”) is inspired by the movement and personality of Prince.

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Film & Music Festival resists the rain STILLWATER – The Square Lake Film & Music Festival took place on Aug. 20, hosted annually by local resident Paul Creager. Hundreds of people turned out (many by bicycle) despite rain throughout the day. The festival interspersed live music acts on an outdoor stage with short film showings inside the nearby barn. Above: Despite rain showers throughout the day, the festival still drew a large crowd – along with all of their raincoats, ponchos, umbrellas and tarps. By the end of the night, the sky had cleared and the festival went on without a hitch.

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A Wolf and Eric Mayson of Dreamland Faces presented an Aby JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS e ethereal set before more band members joined them onstage Minneapolis folk-and-western-inspired band The Cactus Blos- to perform an original film score to the animation “Demolisoms were the headliners at the Square Lake Film & Music tion Dreaming,” which was projected on an outdoor screen Rock band The Blind Shake. Festival Aug. 20. next to the stage.

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Paintings and pots embody Land, Sky, Water at ArtReach Gallery Charlotte Schuld and Zac Spates exhibition opens Aug. 25 STILLWATER – Natural spaces are important to the work of painter Charlotte Schuld and potter Zac Spates. Playing with light, texture and volume, these two artists celebrate the aesthetics of the natural world through very different media. On Aug. 25, their joint exhibition Land, Sky, Water will open at the ArtReach St. Croix Gallery. Charlotte Schuld is a landscape painter who has worked in watercolors, mixed media and most recently in acrylics. While much of her work depicts the natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley, she also draws inspiration from her travels throughout the U.S. and Europe. On these trips Schuld gathers ideas, photographs and sketches to bring home to her Stillwater studio. She writes, “We only have one Earth. This is my way of celebrating and honoring it.” Zac Spates wood-fires his functional pottery, throwing precise forms on the wheel and then altering them to create a loose, organic quality. When loading his kiln, he uses strategic stacking techniques to manipulate the direction of the flame during the firing. The

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The opening reception for Land, Sky, Water will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. It will be on display until Oct. 1. The ArtReach St. Croix Gallery is open Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 12-4 p.m. ArtReach St. Croix is located at 224 Fourth St. N., Stillwater. Land, Sky, Water is part of Take Me to the River, an annual series of art fairs and festivals in the St. Croix Valley that will be taking place Sept. 10-25. For a full listing of events in this series, visit TakeMeToTheRiver.info. ArtReach St. Croix seeks to support, foster and celebrate visual, literary and performing arts in local communities. By coordinating events, marketing initiatives and education opportunities, ArtReach supports the work of artists and arts organizations, and provides arts leadership opportunities in the St. Croix Valley. Find out about this and other Valley events at StCroixSplash.org.

“Tall Vases” by Zac Spates

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tern. Spates makes his home and studio in Hudson, Wisconsin.

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“Low Tide” byCharlotte Schuld.

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“Bowl Stack” by Zac Spates

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“Minnesota November” by Charlotte Schuld.

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Chamber celebrates opening of Ziggy’s Street Food every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. and a Motown Dance Party with A-Nutha Level Band Sunday nights from 6-10 p.m. “We are very excited to be open in downtown Stillwater,” said David Suddath, co-owner. “We feel we have a winning combination of street food, live music, great cocktails, and a cool vibe to bring in both tourists, and locals.” Suddath and his wife Gail also own Mallards on the St. Croix Restaurant and Lounge located in the Bayport Marina. As a trained chef, David knows the food business, and great food - he has been the head chef at Mallards since the restaurant opened. Their daughter Olivia is the head chef at Ziggy’s. Ziggy’s Restaurant is located at 132 Main Street S., Stillwater, and can be reached by phone at 651-342-1773. Find Ziggy’s online at www.ziggysmn.com. From press release

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STILLWATER – The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of new restaurant Ziggy’s on Aug. 10. Ziggy’s offers street food, live music and cocktails, in a cool, open space. Featuring a changing food truck menu, Ziggy’s offers unique edibles like pork belly Asian tacos, Brazilian corn cakes with a coconut flare and desserts such as beignets with cayenne caramel sauce. Over the winter months they will be bringing guest food trucks from the Twin Cities to share unique flavors in Stillwater. They are open to suggestions on what kinds of flavors to bring in. Located in the former Dairy Queen on Main Street in Stillwater, a major renovation was done earlier in 2016 to bring their concept to life, including the addition of a face of a food truck within the space and an outdoor patio onto Main Street. Ziggy’s can host private parties and accommodate 30-100 guests. Co-owner Paul Barber ensures the best live music is also part of the scene at Ziggy’s. With bands performing

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We’re at the museum

HEN THE MINNESOTA get-together opens on Aug. 25, the Minnesota Newspaper Foundation Letterpress Museum will be open for its 28th year of operation. This year, Kathy and I will be in the museum for the morning shift from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 29, Aug. 31, and Sept. 2. Some of the days we will have grandchildren with us teaching them the process of how newspapers were printed in the early 1900s all the way to the 1960s. We enjoy explaining how the equipment works, but we also enjoy interacting with people who have had a connection to the industry through a parent or a grandparent. The printindustry was once the second About the ing largest industry in Minnesota. Today the letterpress process is Town used in various types of art and for Gene Johnson specialty printing and hobbies. While newspapers have changed in their production process, their purpose has not changed. The primary purpose of newspapers is to hold government accountable for its actions or inactions, inform readers of local happenings, stimulate the economy of the business community through marketing and advertising, and to allow community groups of people to have a voice through letters to the editor. Newspaper publishers and editors have a responsibility to call attention to their readers what is taking place in their community, whether it has positive or negative implications. Newspapers also challenge readers to debate issues through the newspaper to reach decisions that will be of beneﬁt to the entire community. The museum volunteers continue to print a fourpage newspaper in the letterpress process all 12 days of the fair. This is a working, living museum typical of the newspaper ofﬁces throughout the United States in the 1930s and 40s. The letterpress process dates back to the 1600s and continued until the late 1960s when newspapers converted to the offset process, no longer using hot lead, the Linotype and hand-set type. It was typical for weekly newspapers to do commercial printing like auction bills, business cards and tickets on Thursday and Friday of the week. Two commercial presses are in the museum, one hand fed, the other automatic. While you are at the museum, you will even see how to make a printer’s hat out of newspapers. A FEW WEEKS ago in this column I suggested that the non-aquatic plant life be cleared along the lakeshore of White Bear Lake for more visual enjoyment of the lake and when the water returns fewer decaying trees in the water. I was corrected in this matter by my neighbor, David Schad, who plays a major role at the DNR. He said, “Gene, that’s up to the property owners. There is no restriction on removing non-aquatic plant life” That’s really good to know, and also in the cases where the street ends belong to the city, we could encourage them in the same process. It’s surprising what you learn over breakfast at Keys in the mornings. Thanks, Deputy Commissioner. “PAINT YOUR WAGON” is being presented at the Ordway Theater through Aug. 21. Opening night on Aug. 9 gave the audience a thrilling revised story of the development of a mining town in the Gold Rush era of California. Jon Marans of 5th Avenue Theatre adapted the original script to include a deeper insight into the cultural differences during the development of the small mining town. The new “Paint Your Wagon” gives an accurate depiction of the racial tension we are experiencing today. If you want a delightful family evening out that will get your kids talking about social problems of today, take them to “Paint Your Wagon.” It’s a learning experience that kids of all ages will enjoy. If you haven’t used theater as an educational tool before, this is the show to begin with. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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he back-to-school hustle and bustle is in full swing. Parents are measuring their kids to see how many sizes they’ve grown, then heading off to the store to outﬁt them with new shoes and clothes. They’re ﬁ lling shopping carts with pencils and notebooks, glue sticks and crayons – crossing each item off of the school supply list as they go. They are doing Movers & all of these things to ensure their Shakers children have the tools they need Denise to be successful as they return to Pontrelli school in just a few short weeks. We’re doing the same thing here in schools across the Stillwater Area Public School District. Our students are at the center of all we do, and our focus is on creating schools with support systems that provide them with everything they need to be successful. We’re ensuring our students have access to the very best teachers who can teach them all that they need to know in engaging and fun ways. We’re making sure we can provide all of our kids with the extra support they need, whether it comes from

a counselor or student advocate, intervention teacher, gifted and talented educator, English Language teacher or other support staff. We’re considering the lessons we teach, the classrooms we teach in, and the methods we use – all to ensure we’re doing the very best we can for our kids. As we measure ourselves at the start of this year, we can see all of the ways that we’ve grown as a district. Achievement results show us that we’ve done an incredible job of meeting the needs of many of our students. Stillwater students continue to perform well on state tests, graduate at high levels, and get accepted into top colleges and universities. Yet when we really look closely at those measures, we also see that there are kids who just don’t ﬁt into the typical school mold. These are the kids who might get bored in school because they learn faster than others. Or those who struggle to keep up. Some of them have language barriers or mental health issues, while others are dealing with stress and anxiety because of things happening at home. Our traditional ways don’t always work for every kid. As wonderful as our schools are, our teachers and staff are working to make them even better. Every single one of our kids deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Denise Pontrelli is Superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools.

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As a district we are working to expand learning for our kids and giving them more access to things like preschool and language immersion. We’re balancing class sizes, reducing the number of multi-graded classrooms, and providing more access to adults who can give them the help that they need. We’re creating middle schools that allow students to explore their interests – whether it is music or art, physical ﬁtness, science and technology, computer coding, or engine repair. We’re opening up pathways for them to discover future careers, and working with local industry to provide hands-on learning opportunities and real-life experiences. We’re creating a school district that doesn’t just work for some kids, but truly meets the needs of them all. We are so excited to welcome you to the 2016-2017 school year, and we look forward to working with our families and our communities to grow the very best Stillwater Area Public Schools possible – for all of our kids. We’ll continue sharing exciting news from our schools with you in the months ahead.

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14727 209th St. N. Details: Annual community festival sponsored by the FAMILY STORYTIME Scandia Marine Lions When: 10:30-11 a.m. Club with a “Pirates of Saturdays, Aug. 27 and the Scandiaribbean” Sept. 3 theme. Tacos, parade, Where: Hardwood dodgeball tourney, beer Creek Library, 19955 garden, arts/crafts, car Forest Rd. N., Forest and tractor show. Lake Contact: www. Details: Stories, songs, scandiamn.com/ and finger plays to encourage early literacy tacodaze skills. For children 2 and up and their families. COMEDY SEASON Contact: 651-275-7300 KICK-OFF When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 FOREST LAKE Where: Running DANCE TEAM Aces Laugh Your Ace LIL’ KICKERS CLINIC Off Comedy Club, 15201 When: 9 a.m.-noon Zurich St., Forest Lake Saturday, Sept. 10 Details: Headliner Where: Forest Lake Brian Hicks featuring High School field house Patrick Bauer and (door # 10) hosted by Earl Elliot. Details: Clinic for Tickets $15 in advance, students pre-K-8th $20 day of show. Optional grade includes t-shirt, dinner reservations snack, pom poms, available before or after routine taught by show. members of FL Dance Contact: 651-925-4600 Team, admission for or runaces.com parent/family/friends to the Sept 10th show at 12:30 and ONE free pass per registered child to the halftime performance at the varsity football game BALD EAGLE WATERSKI on Sept. 16th. $40; CLUB SHOWS registration required. When: 7 p.m. Contact: rangers. Thursdays, June- Aug. flaschools.org/page/ Where: Centerville show/867694-danceLake in Centerville team-8-12-2014-2015Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club WYOMING also performs at summer STAGECOACH DAYS festivals throughout the When: Sept. 9-11 state. Where: Downtown Contact: 651-983-0161 Wyoming, Viking Boulevard and Highway 61 Details: Live music SUPER STORYTIME by Bad Weather When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Rocks Friday night, Tuesday, Aug. 30 Marty Sonnek at noon Where: Hardwood Saturday, followed by Creek Library, 19955 The Rowdy Cowboy Forest Road N., Forest Show at 4 p.m. and Uncle Lake Chunk at 8 p.m. Food Details: Craft or and craft vendors, kids other activity expands activities, and fi reworks Preschool Storytime on Saturday night. into Super Storytime. Contact: www. Stories, songs, wyomingstagecoach fingerplays to encourage days.com early literacy skills for kids in preschool and kindergarten. SCANDIA TACO DAZE Contact: 651-275-7300 When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Scandia Community Center,

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OUT EAST BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BLING

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 and noon-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Jewelry, purses and other accessories available for purchase, beneﬁtting programs that improve quality of life for older adults. Friday event features wine, food, entertainment, shopping and make n’ take mini-classes to recreate and upcycle jewelry; $30. Saturday event free and open to public. Contact: community threadmn.org

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Arts in the Park/Farmers Market, Forest Lake WHEN: 5-9 pm Tuesdays, through

DETAILS: Concert series, crafts

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STILLWATER FLEA MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug 27-28; Sept. 24-25 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor ﬂea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ ﬂeamarket

GUIDED HISTORIC STAIRS FITNESS HIKES

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug 27 (and the 4th Saturday of the month) Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St., Stillwater Details: 60-minute hike includes warm-up with ﬁtness challenges and stair climbing along a route offering unique views and historical highlights. Ages 13+; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: 651-275-7079 or historiccourthouse@ co.washington.mn.us

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM: BEES

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, County Roads 19 & 10, Lake Elmo Details: Pollinate Minnesota will present a program on bees. Free with park permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

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MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY

When: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, County Roads 19 & 10, Lake Elmo Details: Learn about constellations and view them with large reﬂecting telescopes. Hosted by meteorologist Mike Lynch of WCCO Radio. Free family program with valid park pass. No registration required. Contact: 651-430-6000 or www.co.washington. mn.us

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 Where: Boutwell’s Landing, Gables Care Center, 13575 58th St. N., Oak Park Heights Details: 4 hour refresher course for seniors who have completed 8 hour course; to qualify for 10% discount on auto insurance. $22; registration required. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

STILLWATER LADIES NIGHT OUT

When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Shop local retailers for specials, fashion and decorating tips, appetizers, drinks and more. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Contact: 651WITH FABULOUS MUSIC 342-1386 or www. When: 6-8 p.m. mainstreetstillwateriba. Saturday, Aug. 27 com Where: William O’Brien State Park, Highway 95, Marine on LEAGUE OF WOMEN St. Croix VOTERS SEPTEMBER Details: Special MEETINGS gathering in celebration When: 10 a.m. Friday, of the 125th Parks Sept. 9 Anniversary includes Where: Boutwell’s ice cream and classic Landing, Steamboat rock and roll music Lounge, 5600 Norwich by the Turn Around Pkwy., Oak Park Heights band. Located in picnic Details: Public is shelters 1 and 2. invited to attend the Contact: 651-433-0500 LWV kickoff meeting for or dnr.state.mn.us a discussion on ‘Money

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‘STORY TAILS’ WITH TIMBER THE MINI-HORSE

When:10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 4th St. Lawn Details: Children ages 5-10 can read with a certiﬁed therapy mini-horse. Register at Services Desk for 15 minute time slot. Contact: 651-275-4338 ext. 111

Details: Grape stomping competition for entire family, live music and wine tasting. Contact: www. scvwines.com

POLLI*NATION 2016

When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Where: Kissing Birch Farm, 10020 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Art and bee festival includes music, craft beer, food trucks, honey, art, games and live music by indie bands to support bees, butterﬂies and pollinator friendly communities; proceeds TAKE ME TO THE RIVER go to building Laurel St. Pollinator Park. City of When: Two weekend White Bear Lake will event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. receive a Pollinator Wednesday-Saturday, Friendly Community Sept. 10-26 Award. Tickets available Where: Along St. Croix River from Hudson online. Contact: 651-503-9904 to Taylors Falls or pollinatorfriendly.org Details: Explore the region’s art fairs, music festivals, open CHAMBER OPEN GOLF studios and theatre TOURNAMENT performances against When: 11 a.m. a backdrop of autumn registration and lunch foilage. Monday, Sept. 12 Contact: 651-439-1465 Where: Saint Croix or www.artreachstcroix. National Golf Club, 1603 org 32nd St., Somerset, Wis. Details: Annual WASHINGTON COUNTY Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL gold tournament When: 2-6 Saturday, includes lunch, gold and Sept. 10 dinner program. $125/ Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Chamber members; $150 non-members. Ave. N., Lake Elmo Contact: events@ Details: Family event featuring local bluegrass greaterstillwater chamber.com bands Borderstone at 2 p.m.; Bernie King and the Guilty Pleasures at 3 p.m.; The High 48’s at 4 p.m.; and Pushing Chain at 5 p.m. Food vendors, merchandise, faceSUMMER TUESDAYS painting and more. Free When: 5-9 p.m. with park permit. Tuesdays through Aug. Contact: 651-430-6000 30 or www.co.washington. Where: Lowell Park, mn.us Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market GRAPE STOMP! vendors, food, music, When: Tours at stage performances until noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; 8:30; family movie at stomping at 1, 3 and 5 dusk. p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 Contact: www. Where: St. Croix summertuesdays.com Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater

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RETRO FILM SERIES

When: Noon Sunday, Aug. 28; 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 and Wednesday, Aug. 31 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema Details: See ‘E.T. the Extra Terrestrial’ for $5. Rated PG. Contact: marcustheatres.com/ marcus-specials/ marcus-ﬁ lm-series/ Spielberg-retro-series

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Waldfest WHEN: Noon-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5

DETAILS: Polka in the pine forest

(Labor Day)

to music of the Artie Shafer Band and enjoy brats and beer.

WHERE: Gasthaus Bavarian

BIRDING BY BOAT

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STILLWATER FARMERS MARKET

When: 7:30 am-noon, Saturdays, June 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 www.localharvest. org

BAYPORT FARMERS MARKET

When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 17 Where: Highway 95 and Third Avenue N. (the skating rink at Perro Park) Contact: 612-518-7110 or www.bayport farmersmarket.com

MUSIC IN THE MEADOW

When: 3-6 p.m. Sundays in August Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. N. Stillwater Details: Enjoy music at the Gasthaus. Contact; 651439-7128 or www. gasthausbavarian hunter.com

STILLWATER TOASTMASTERS

When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 16 and the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Where: Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Details: Improve speaking skills and increase conﬁdence in a supportive environment. Contact: http:// stillwatertm. toastmastersclubs.org/

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Where: Sucker Lake Park parking lot, County Rd. F and Sucker Lake Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: 5 mile hike along Vadnais Lake takes appx. 1 ½-2 hours. Treats to follow at Panino’s in North Oaks. Contact: Nancy, 612584-8594

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‘THE THIRST FOR GIGGLE WATER’ EXHIBIT

When: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through Nov 1 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater Details: Exhibit on Prohibition features artifacts on display. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY POTHOLE EXPLORATION TOURS

When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays through Labor Day Where: Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls Details: Learn about how lakes of lava and gushing glacial waters formed the parks unique potholes on a 45 minute naturalist-guided tour. Free. Contact: dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/ interstate

‘SWING TO THE REAL THING’ AT YOST PARK

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 Where: Yost Park, 4th Ave. & Florence St., White Bear Lake Details: Community outdoor concert features The Classic Big Band and the Nostalgics. Complimentary ice cream treats. Parking available at Cerenity parking lot. Bring a lawnchair. Contact: 651-232-1818

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26 Where: Lake Country

Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: David LaRochelle with sign his two children’s books, ‘Monster and Son’ and ‘This is Not a Cat’. Contact: 651-426-0918

TEDDY BEAR HUGS U GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Oneka Ridge Golf Course, 5610 120th St. N., White Bear Lake Details: Annual event beneﬁts the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. $100 includes golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. Contact: teddybearhugsu.org

8TH ANNUAL TOMATO TASTING EVENT

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Hugo Feed Mill & Hardware, 5582 146th St. N., Hugo Details: Taste over 90 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Donationd for Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf accepted. Contact: 651-429-3361 or hugofeedmill.com

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOURS

When: 1, 2 & 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Fillebrown Hosue, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Visit the 1879 lakeside cottage, a true example of life during the resort era in White Bear Lake. $5/ adults; $3/12 and under; WBLAHS members free. Tours last appx. 1 hour. Reservations recommended. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Aug. 30 Where: Wargo Nature Center Details: Access areas other birders can’t and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds and upland bird species. No experience in boating or birding required. $10/adult; kids 17 and under free. Equipment provided. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

SALSA MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Step-by-step instructions for making salsa. $8/person; limited to ﬁ rst 20 people who rsvp via phone or facebook. Contact: 651-780-1207 or www.waldochfarm. com

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7373 Main St., Centerville Details: Instruction is short and easy; most of class time is out on the water. $20/person; registration required. Ages 15+. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Class covers basic strokes, safety, and boat/equipment selection; most of the time will be on the water. Ages 15+, no

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experience necessary. $25/person; no registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, September 8-25 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: The world’s greatest detective and his trusted companion try to crack one last case against his ultimate adversary. Tickets $25/ regular; $23/seniors; $20/student. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake Details: Food and wine/beer tastings, silent auction, live music, wagon rides and more. Fundraiser for White Bear Lake Rotary Club. Contact: www. tasteofwhitebearlake. com

TOWNSHIP DAY CELEBRATION

When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free concerts, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food trucks, beer garden, silent auction, exhibits, ﬁ reworks at 8 p.m.. Contact: www.ciwhite-bear-township. mn.us

CORNFEST

When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept 10 Where: St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Kids games, teen zone, climbing wall, drone demos, inﬂatables, bingo, rafﬂes, live music, food and the best sweet corn around. Contact: 651-426-3245 www.stjudeofthelake.org

BLAINE TRIATHLON

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Lakeside Commons Park, 3020 Lakes Parkway NE Details: Swim .3 miles; bike 16.7 miles; run 3.5 miles. Contact: blainetriathlon.com

ST. MARY OF THE LAKE FALL FESTIVAL When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Where: St. Mary of

the Lake Parish Center, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Pig roast dinner on Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. followed by live music, beer, wine and concessions available until 9:30; silent and live auction, wine walk, cake walk, raffles and more. Sunday turkey dinner after mass; also inflatables, children’s games , bingo and raffle. Contact: 651-427-7771 or www.stmarys-wbl.org

INTRODUCTION TO FISHING

When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 Where: Peltier Boat Launch, Rice Creek Regional Park Reserve Details: Instructional class for all ages; equipment supplied. $10/person; $5/ additional family member. Registration required. Contact: 651-429-8007 or anokacountyparks. com

FAMILY COURSE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Sept. 15 Where: Canvas Health, 7066 Stillwater Blvd., Oakdale Details: Free educational course helps families gain a greater understanding of mental illness, discuss resources, build communication skills, reduce stress and ﬁnd support. 12week course taught by family members who have walked the walk. Registration required. Contact: 651-497-6858

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-4071226 with questions. Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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Couple aims to bring “holy cross” back to the St. Croix BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

LAKELAND – Lower St. Croix Valley couple Carol and Derek Nelson are working to intertwine their faith with an inspiring natural setting by establishing a faith center on the banks of the St. Croix. The pair’s nonprofit business has signed a contract to purchase Beanie’s at Maui’s Landing, a popular boat launch just south of I-94 on the Minnesota side. With the purchase comes a number of watercraft that the facility has rented out over the years, including wave runners, several pontoons and a houseboat. The Nelsons hope to provide opportunities to faith-building organizations by offering activities such as Bible study on the river, outdoor services and more. The purchase will include an acre of land, 228 feet of shoreline, 16 water vessels and three buildings. In French, “St. Croix” means “holy cross.” The river received its name from explorers in the 1600s, though the accounts of the reason for the name vary. “What better place to do God’s work than on the Holy Cross River?” Derek said. The Meek League is the name of the nonprofit behind the acquisition, started by the Nelsons and spiritually strengthened by several pastors in Minnesota. Part of the Meek League’s mission is to support a meek style of leadership, which adheres to Christian principles. “There are people unfamiliar with the word meek that think it has to do with weakness and someone who’s really quiet,” Derek said. “It’s actually a strong, humble strength, and that’s what I think our society needs more of. We just think of sacrificing more, being more humble, watching the words that you say, treating people with respect, being friends of sinners. We always say that we propose, we don’t impose, and that’s what a Christian should be doing constantly. Showing people what Christianity is just by serving others, so that’s where meek stood out.” Thy Holy Cross Mission will give the Meek League a chance to share their message and enjoy God’s creation with the wider community. “The meek are supposed to inherit the earth, so we may as well take care of a piece of God’s earth right now,” Derek said. “So we decided that we’re going to dedicate this piece of land to God, equip others in using it but open it up so anybody can use the facility.”

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Derek and Carol Nelson are in the process of establishing a Christian outreach and community center on the banks of the St. Croix River.

“We’re Christ-centered, and we want to be able to have a community gathering place,” Carol said. “There’s not really any kind of community gathering places in this area.” The boat launch employs quite a few youth from around the community, and Derek said that all of them will keep their jobs with the transition. “If somebody came in and were to buy it and make it a private residence, it would eliminate 20 jobs,” Derek said. “We don’t just want to help and encourage youth in their Christian faith, but we also do it in employment. And that’s just a great way to mentor as well.” He hopes it will also provide an accessible place for underprivileged youth to spend time close to nature. “It’s a united-in-Christ kind of mission,” Derek said. “Our denomination is anything associated with Christ. Our church is St. Peter Lutheran Church in Afton, but there’s only so much you can do at a church like that. A lot of churches have a lot of empty space that doesn’t get utilized as much – I’d rather have an outdoor church. And a lot of water. That just sounds like what I’d like to do. I’d like to fish with the eagles and do Bible study on the water. And let youth JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

The landing comes with three buildings and a small fleet of watercraft.

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The Nelsons will purchase Beanie’s at Maui’s Landing.

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who don’t get the opportunity to see the outdoors and nature like this be able to utilize it.” Originally from Minnetonka, Derek was an entrepreneur for 25 years. He owned a technology recruiting firm and served as president of a private equity firm, but decided to give it up and turn his business acumen toward serving God. Carol, originally from Albert Lea, graduated from the University of Minnesota with a biological sciences degree, and later became office manager of a small manufacturing company. Derek moved to Afton in 2007. Civics, outreach and conservation are three of the items the Meek League will focus on while it develops the place. Accessibility for all is also important. “Nobody should ever have to pay to have access to the holy cross river,” Derek said. “So one of the first things that we’re doing is that you’ll never be charged to launch your boat on the river ever again at this site.” The property includes three structures: a house, a general store and a four season cabin. “We’re hoping that we can open it all up,” Carol said. “The house won’t just be our residence; it’ll be an open house.” They hope the space will offer resources such as healthy snacks, faith-based reference materials and more, but most importantly it will provide easy access and a space for community members to celebrate faith in a unique way. “We’re open to ideas and suggestions; it’s for everyone,” Derek said. “We’re just managing it for God. The rest is just going to be a lot of fun and solace. Anything we can do to help people’s soul. This is going to be a place where liberty and the Holy Spirit thrive. We’ll do everything we can to honor that.” If your church, located anywhere in the world, would like to adopt or sponsor the mission, or you are an individual wanting to provide a donation, contact the Meek League at carol@themeekleague.org or derek@themeekleague.org. A website, www.meekleague. org, is currently in development.

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Dogs round up in Hudson for annual sheepdog trials HUDSON, Wisconsin – Have you ever tried to teach your dog to lie down on command? How about come when called while playing with his favorite toy? Now think about teaching him or her how to do that when he’s three quarters of a mile away while controlling a flock of cantankerous sheep. That is what sheepherding with dogs is all about, and you can see some of the best shepherds and sheepdogs in the country compete for the title of “Top Dog” at the Wisconsin Working Sheep Dog Association’s Sheepdog Trials, Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-6 at Badlands Sno-Park in Hudson. Calvin Jones from Wales judged this event two years ago and called the location “one of the most spectacular courses he has ever seen in the U.S. or the U.K.,” and Viki Kidd and Kevan Gretton from Ontario, Canada are returning with a contingent of fellow Canadian co-competitors who have been hearing all winter about the challenging course and stunning location. Shepherds from across the Midwest, across the U.S. and Canada will gather to test themselves and their dogs against the terrain and the sheep.

Alasdair MacRae is the Tiger Woods of sheepdog competitions. Originally from Scotland, he won the highest honor in the sport, the International Supreme Championship in the U.K., before coming to the U.S. Since arriving, he is the 12time National Champion and has won all the “majors” many times over. He was champion in Hudson two years ago with a spectacular run on the double-gather course on the last day, fetching two groups of ten sheep each 500 and 750 yards away, combining them, and then sorting off five marked sheep inside a marked area; a true test of skill, stamina, and partnership between man and dog. MacRae is a master trainer of dogs and shepherds and many of his students will be on the field competing against their mentor. That is one of the unique things about sheepdog competition. Polly Simpson will also be there. At 79, she lives close by in New Richmond, Wisconsin on a small farm with a small flock of sheep. She uses her dogs every day on the farm and trains them for competition. She says it keeps her young and spry and she has brought her dog Pica from a rambunctious puppy chasing sheep to a skilled sheepdog ca-

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12-time national champion Alasdair MacRae will compete at the event in Hudson.

pable of going toe-to-toe at the top levels of the sport. Other handlers are farmers, architects, scientists and accountants. All share a love of these dogs and the supreme challenge of forging a bond with their animals that allows them to communicate with one another and cooperate to work sheep. These dogs work using their own talents and in partnership with their handlers to gather livestock and move them with care and precision over hills, through standing alfalfa, around gates and obstacles

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Sheep dogs can learn a number of complicated skills that allow them to control the movements of even large herds of sheep.

“There are No Little Fish in This River” It has to be the best feeling an angler can have! You feel a snag, which suddenly starts to swim away. Quickly, you realize you’ve got a fight on your hands! If the fish jumps the excitement crescendos because you see your big fish, if it goes deep you just hang on and smile. In a kayak or canoe on a river you’re not just fighting the fish, you’re fighting moving water too! The fish often has the advantage with downed trees, rocks and rapids. This was a return trip to Oneida County to float a river about which my son Josh said, “There are no Wild River little fish in this river!”…. referring to smallmouth bass. We were there Trails earlier this summer to fish and wilderness camp on Willow Flowage Jim Bennett over Fathers Day weekend, but all the remote island campsites were taken. We did find a campground on the flowage and after a day figuring out the lake we got into some perfect pan sized walleyes, thanks to Fish Whisperer Jon McCorckle. On the last day of this June excursion, Josh decided to float a nearby river in his kayak with fly rod and blockhead popper for smallies. He hooked and lost three fish but said they were some of the biggest smallies he’d ever hooked into. Sitting around the campfire that night we decided to return later and get serious about this river. The return trip had an entirely different cast of characters that included Josh and his wife Megan on their sit on top kayaks and my wife Nancee, 7-year-old son Brady and me in a 17’ canoe. Using fly rods Josh

and into pens. They don’t make noise. They don’t use teeth. They move their flock with the power of the border collie “eye,” and one of the most intelligent brains found in any dog breed. The event is open to the public at the Badlands Sno-Park site at 772 Kinney Road, Hudson, Wisconsin. Event time are Friday through Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Double Lift Final). Cost: $7 per person. Under 10 are free. Check WWSDA.org for updates. From press release

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The final event will be a double lift challenge, which requires a dog to retrieve two separate groups of sheep and herd them together.

and I pounded the dark stained river in all of best looking water around dead falls, rocks and grassy shorelines. Josh and Brady each had follows, Brady’s on his floating Rapala but the fish did a “swing and a miss” and disappeared from sight. Josh changed techniques and rigged up a spinning rod with a tube jig. Minutes later he was into one of those big fish he had talked about. A fat 18” bronze back devoured his offering; after a good fight the fish was in hand, photographed and released. Minutes later he was into a second big fish that had ideas other than coming along peacefully. After another epic fight, Josh lipped this monster 19” smallie and posed for pictures before returning her to the river. At the end of this deep-water run I felt a snag, so as the canoe drifted past I let the canoe apply pressure hoping to pull free from whatever obstacle my tube jig

hook had found. That’s when the snag pulled back and I was in a fight with the biggest fish of the day. Jumping, making runs for downed trees and around rocks, this old Black Bass knew all of the moves. Nancee maneuvered the boat out to mid stream where most of the fight took place before I lipped it long enough to pose with the 19 ¾” hawg. Megan suddenly hooked another big bass, which got away, but minutes later she landed another not as big. I hooked into the last fish of the day and got it right up to the boat, but as I reached for it the hook pulled loose on what I guessed was a 17” smallie. Josh was right; “There were no little fish in this river!” Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com

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The biggest smallmouth of the trip was 1/4” below the magical mark for Black Bass!!! A 20” bronze back is a treasure! Jim Bennett holds the fish captured on film by Megan Bennett.

Catching a 19” smallmouth bass on a river, fighting current, rocks and downed trees is no easy task. But the look on Josh Bennett’s face shows how rewarding it is.

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POLLINATION: An art and music festival for the bees FROM PAGE 1

for more sponsored activities, such as chair messages from Aveda, and beer on tap from Surly Brewing and Sociable Cider Werks. The festival deliberately sought out food vendors that promote organic and sustainable food. “All the vendors are environmentally geared, creating a community, or ‘nation’ of pollinator champions,” Schneider said. “It really does feel this way when you’re at the event. Everyone came together as community and supported pollinators and the environment; it has a really positive vibe to it.” Pollinators play a critical role in the environment, but over the last few years, populations have begun to suffer as a result of chemical usage in agriculture and other industries. The Pollinator Friendly Alliance formed in order to address this concern on a local level,

and to spread the word to members of the community. “The national conservation organization for invertebrates is the Xerxes Society, and national experts say that butterflies in particular are in crisis situations,” Schneider said. “Locally, people are noticing that there are very few when there should be hundreds of them on floral areas right now. The populations continue to decline. We really need to stop using bee killing pesticides so they can recover.” The movement toward pollinator-friendly practices has gained speed in the last few years, with several counties and cities adopting resolutions geared toward enhancing pollinator habitat. “More and more communities are jumping on board,” Schneider said. “Now in Minnesota there are 17 or more SUBMITTED

Guests have fun with one of the interactive exhibits.

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Attendees check out a bee hive up close.

communities that have passed them, and school districts and counties have also jumped on board. We need now for them to implement action plans. It’s really great that they pass resolutions, and the next step is to implement practices that help protect pollinators, encourage communities to step up to the plate and develop an action plan that will make difference.” The festival also has an extraordinary music lineup, including Chris Koza & Rogue Valley, Trapper Schoepp & the Shades and Javier & the Waybacks, emceed by Lori Barbero of Babes in Toyland. In addition to live performances throughout the day, the festival will include honey and pollinator awards, honey tasting, locally sourced food trucks, numerous creative art displays and interactive games. In addition to the Pollinator Friendly Alliance, bee experts will include Bee Lab’s Dr. Daniel Cariveau, Dr. Vera Krischik, Bee Atlas, Great River Greening, Pesticide Action Network, Pollinate Minnesota and the Washington Conservation District. At some point, community leaders who

helped passed pollinator-friendly resolutions will receive special awards from State Auditor Rebecca Otto. Above all, Schneider hopes the festival will bring awareness to the struggle of pollinators in combination with a fun evening. “The main angle is, this is a party with purpose,” Schneider said. “People can feel like if they didn’t necessarily do something in the last year that was great to help pollinators and they wanted to, they can learn how they can help here. It’s dog friendly, kid friendly; you learn something, it’s fun and you’re supporting pollinator conservation. All of these experts in their field will be available to answer their questions. If they want to know whats happening to butterflies or what plants to plant, they can find out. It’s really an art and music festival for the bees.” Kissing Birch Farm is located at 10020 Norell Ave., Stillwater. Find tickets and more info online at www. pollinatorfriendly.org.

HOP HARVEST: Lift Bridge hosts hop picking party to create fresh brew FROM PAGE 1

Tickets are $5, which will include the first beer, or two root beer tickets. Ticket holders can take a free tour of the brewery at noon, and the first band, Dang Ol’ Tri’Ole strikes up at 12:45 p.m., followed by a hop picking relay and participation in the brewing process, followed by several other bands (Harbor Drive Hookup, Kind Country and the Burbillies). The idea to have a community hop-picking event was Hall’s. “I grew up here, but I spent time on the west coast, working for brewery out of California,” he said. “Having local access to hops, I was just intrigued. It was specific to that area, and it was fun experience. I’m looking to bring that back here.” Lift Bridge began brewing locally grown hops five years ago, working with Hippity Hop Farm in Forest Lake. That farm eventually closed, and the brewery shifted to working with its current hops supplier, John Brach of Stone Hill Farm in West Lakeland Township. “We started this about five years ago, working with local farmers,” Hall said. “With the resurgence of craft beer, there’s been interest in not only brewing but supplying local hops. There was a hop shortage in 2008 that made the news. With the growth of craft breweries in Minnesota, there was an interest in growing hops.” The “Pickin’ and Grinnin” event usually falls within the first couple weeks of September because that’s when hops have ripened enough to pick. The hops grow on bines that can get up to 15 feet tall (bines are differentiated from vines by the tiny hairs they use to climb up structures). The bines are often supported by ropes or wires. The process of harvesting the hops can be intensive, Hall said. “The hop industry has grown to where there are huge farms, but here they’re small and a lot of the work is done by hand,” he said. “When they’re ready to harvest, we cut the rope or the wire, use a machine to remove cones from the vine (John built a

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These are the hop bines grown on the West Lakeland Township farm owned by John Brach. Brach supplies the hops used in Lift Bridge’s Harvestor brew, which are made from the Cascade variety.

hop picker; before that we were doing a lot of work by hand) which is a little easier because then we just go through and pick out leaves and clusters of hops that didn’t get removed adequately from the bine. We pick roughly 400 pounds; it’s quite a lot of work. It probably would take a person an hour or so to pick a pound of hops. So instead we’ve decided to throw a party. Over

the years we’ve had this event, friends come out to the brewery, and we have close to 1,000 people filter through throughout the day. It’s not as reliant on people picking the hops, but bring John will bring in 100 or so pounds so people can experience what it is to pick hops, see hops and smell hops.” During the event, Brach and helpers will bring trailers full of hop bines. The bines are up to 15 feet long, and guests will assist in picking and gathering the hop cones from the length of the vine. Guests may also get a chance to assist in creating the Harvestor brew, and to observe the process up close. “We’ll be brewing that day, so it’s kind of a neat day to come down,” Hall said. “Usually tours are on weekends when we’re not actually brewing.” After it’s brewed, Hall said that the Harvestor brew will have a few notable differences from more typical beers. “When we brew wet hop beer we tend to showcase the hops,” Hall said. “Hop forward beer is similar to pale ale.Wet hops are unique because they differ on the region where they’re grown. We use a variety called Cascade. It’s a fairly common hop, with notes of grapefruit and citrus, but in wet hop form it has an earthy flavor with a green herbal note.” As of 2016, Lift Bridge will also soon celebrate its five-year anniversary as the oldest taproom in Minnesota. A market study from CBRE reported that 45 taprooms in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area have opened since state legislators passed a taproom law in 2011. Before that, breweries were not allowed to sell their own beverages on site because of strict producer/distributor/retailer roles. Although the bill that changed the norm was informally called the “Surly Bill,” Lift Bridge was first to be established as a taproom. Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop will be onsite all day to provide food to accompany any Lift Bridge brew. Lift Bridge is located at 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater. To learn more about the brewery, visit www. liftbridgebrewery.com.

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The city of Wyoming residents celebrate Stagecoach Days in honor of its history as one of the first stagecoach stops on the way to Duluth.

Wyoming prepares for Stagecoach Days BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

WYOMING – The annual Stagecoach Days festival is expanding this September – this year adding a fullblown kids carnival with rides to add to the fun. The Wyoming Fire Relief Association began running the festival four years ago after the Wyoming Area Business Association (WABA) decided not to continue coordinating it. “Before it was [run by] the city, and then Wyoming Area Business Association, but it fizzled away,” said Joe Kuskey, deputy chief of the Wyoming Fire Department. “The fire department talked about it and decided to take it over and run things, and that’s where we are today.” The festival has been ever expanding since then. “Every year Stagecoach Days continues to grow,” Kuskey said. “The fire department was very fortunate to be given an opportunity to coordinate Wyoming Stagecoach Days from an already successful event that WABA and the City of Wyoming created. If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be in the position we are in today with a weekend long city celebration to celebrate our great city and continue the Wyoming Stagecoach Days tradition.”The festival began as a single day event, inspired by the history of the town’s first white settlers, from Pennsylvania, in 1855, according to the Stagecoach Days website. The town was named after the Wyoming Valley, near many of their homes back east. When a stagecoach route was established between St. Paul and Duluth, the city of Wyoming was the first stop, where travelers stayed the night and horse teams were traded out. The festival has grown into a three-day event, and this year it has added a carnival, which includes several kiddie rides, a giant slide, carnival games and an

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assortment of food trucks providing typical fair food such as cheese curds, hamburgers and more. Around 30 individuals from the fire department work together to raise the funds and plan the festival every year. The fire department spends much of their time leading up to the event locating sponsors for the festival. “All we do is knock on doors, go around to local businesses, a lot of them already know,” Kuskey said. “This year has been our best year for donations.” Kuskey was particularly thrilled about the new

sponsors this year, such as the business Equipment Transport from Forest Lake, which will help sponsor this year’s beer garden. In addition, the festival will bring back many favorites from the past: local food and merchandise vendors, new fire trucks on display, as well as new ATVs from Polaris, a pancake breakfast, bingo, a car show, live music and more. Live performers include local Wyoming band Bad Weather Rocks, one-man band Marty Sonnek, interactive performance The Rowdy Cowboy Show and alternative rock band Uncle Chunk. Kuskey said that so far the festival has raised approximately $15,000 so far, but donations are still coming in. Local businesses and residents have shown excitement in contributing to the biggest community festival of the year. “It brings the community together, it’s a big thing,” Kuskey said. “You’ve got to have a city celebration.” And Kuskey was quick to give credit where credit is due: “The biggest thing is thanking the community members and businesses,” he said. “Without their support for the fire department and the city, this is impossible. This wouldn’t exist. And thanks to all of our firefighters who put in a lot of work. We do it because we enjoy it, and we know the community has a great time doing it.” Since the event will take place on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Kuskey said there will also be a tribute to the victims. Stagecoach Days will take place Sept. 9 through 11 in downtown Wyoming, with fireworks in Goodview Park on Saturday night. Clues for the treasure hunt will begin Sept. 5, and can be found on the event website. To find a full schedule and more information about Stagecoach Days, visit www.wyomingstagecoachdays.com.

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The Forest Lake Police Department reported the following incidents:

Arrest/Citation • On Aug. 2, police received a report that a vehicle had crashed through the window of Taco Bell on Broadway Ave. When officers arrived, several witnesses pointed out the driver, a 35-year-old Forest Lake man. He was walking around near the vehicle and would not at first answer any questions about the crash or medical issues. Later, he claimed that a vehicle had struck the rear of his car, pushing him into the restaurant window, but the condition of the vehicle’s bumper was not consistent with that claim. He was turned over to the hospital staff for evaluation. A citation was issued to the driver for violation of an instruction permit. • Police received a report from a Forest Lake resident Aug. 2 that a 45-yearold Forest Lake man had come to his house and threatened him if he testified against him in court. The man continued yelling even from outside the apartment, and the complainant delivered two videos that documented the suspect’s language and behavior. The suspect was arrested for violating a no-contact order, as well as for disorderly conduct and witness tampering. He was transported to Washington County Jail.

Other • On Aug. 6, there was a report of a crash on I-35 due to debris in the traffic lane. A vehicle had struck the debris and was observed on the left

shoulder; when police arrived, there were two vehicles on the left shoulder and two on the right. There was a report that a male in one of the vehicles had been possibly impaled by a 2X4 that had come through the windshield. Officers located the vehicle and victim, who was unable to speak and holding onto a 2X4 in his left side. Police assisted in moving him and found no impalement, though there had been an impact on his sternum. North Memorial Hospital arrived by air and the patient was transferred to them. The Stillwater Police Department reported the following incidents:

Arrest/Citation • A 44-year-old Stillwater man was arrested for domestic assault after he struck his 15-year-old son. The two were arguing about the fact that the son had drank some alcohol. The son didn’t have any way to call police because the dad had taken his cell phone away. The dad called the 15-year-old’s mother and told her to come pick him up, because he didn’t want to deal with him. That’s when she saw the son had a bump on his face and they called the police. • A 21-year-old Stillwater man reported he had been robbed when he went to buy $200 worth of marijuana on Aug. 11, in the 200 block of Oak Street W. The two suspects were a 25-year-old Lake Elmo man and a 53-year-old man with no permanent address, who were arrested for robbery and a fifth degree controlled substance crime. These two men claimed that they were the ones who were going to buy marijuana, and

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that they stole marijuana from the victim. They were found to have a quantity of marijuana that would probably be worth $200, and apprehended by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. They had $200 worth of marijuana and no cash, suggesting that they did in fact rip the “victim” off, but they did not steal money, they stole drugs. They were held for the robbery, and both charged with simple robbery. The case is still under investigation. • On Aug. 14 around 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Oak Street W. in regards to accident. Upon arrival, the officer had contact with a 26-year-old Stillwater man who said he had too much to drink and lost control of his vehicle, striking another car. The man was arrested for DWI. There was moderate damage to the other vehicle. • On Aug. 14 around 4:25 p.m., a 60-yearold Somerset man was arrested for third degree DWI after officers received a driving complaint in the area of the Stillwater Lift Bridge. The suspect vehicle was being followed by a witness, who observed as it struck a parked car near Third and Pine. The vehicle was stopped by officers in the area of Highway 36 and Oakgreen. There were strong indications that the suspect driver was intoxicated. His preliminary breath test showed he was over the legal limit, so he was transported to Washington County Jail where he agreed to breath test sample with a result of 0.21. • On Aug. 14 at about 7:30 p.m., a 26-year-old North St. Paul man who

had been driving on Highway 36 west was issued a citation for careless driving and no Minnesota drivers license.

Other • Officers were called to the 1400 block of Greeley Street S. on Aug. 13 in regards to a one-year-old male stuck in an elevator. He got his finger jammed in door, and was ultimately released and taken to hospital for evaluation. • There was a report of a cat in the library on Aug. 13. A community service officer put a trap in the area of the library and an orange cat was caught in it. The officer could not find any owner, so the animal was brought to the Woodbury Humane Society. • A 35-year-old Stillwater man was charged with domestic assault after officers were called to the 1800 block of Highland Road Aug. 14 around 3 p.m. The incident started much earlier in the day, shortly after midnight, when the husband and wife were arguing over an email account that the husband was unaware his wife had been using. During the course of the argument, he hit his wife in the head with an iPad. When she tried to leave, he grabbed hold of her and pulled her back into the residence. The suspect continued to be physical, calling her names, and ultimately left the residence sometime between 6 and 6:30 in the morning. She reported it after the fact, and he was not present when the complaint was made. Officers were unable to locate him; there is currently a warrant out for his arrest.

Forest Lake community to hold picnic supporting police force BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

FOREST LAKE – On Thursday, Sept. 8, community members of Forest Lake will host a picnic and ice cream social at City Hall to recognize the service of the Forest Lake Police Department. The event is open to the public and will take place 5:30-8 p.m. Several members of the community gathered to plan and produce the event, including Mayor Stev Stegner. Dr. Richard Ottomeyer of Ottomeyer Clinics, along with Bob Meisner, came up with the idea. “One thing that we are doing that will be really fun is that we have a stretched canvas banner that was done by Stev Stegner stretched over frame that will be signable to support our people in service,” Ottomeyer said. “Everyone will be able to sign it, and then we’ll be able to hang up in the foyer area. Just a little show of solidarity; they do so much for us.” The event comes not long after a spontaneous roadside rally in Forest Lake that was organized to thank police for their efforts. Ottomeyer said that he also reached out to this group, who

he said are eager to attend. The event will include tours of the fire and police department, while the community gathering will take place in the second floor community room. Famous Dave’s has donated two turkeys for turkey sandwiches, and will also provide pulled pork sandwiches. Daniela’s will contribute free gelato. In addition to celebrating the efforts of the local police, the event will also honor the police officers from across the country that have lost their lives in the line of duty this year. “To date, there have been 26 police men and women that have been killed in the line of duty for 2016,” Ottomeyer said. “At 7 p.m. we will release 26 balloons, and hope there is no reason to release any more before the date.” Ottomeyer said that local business and citizens have already been generous in donating to the cause, and hopes that the picnic can become an annual event, tentatively to take place the first Thursday following Labor Day. Ottomeyer said the planners expect approximately 200 attendees. “Everyone’s welcome, it’s kid friendly, and we’re hoping for a good turnout,” Ottomeyer said.

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“ANTHROPOID” (R) [VIOLENCE AND SOME DISTURBING

— Difficult to understand Slavic accents mar this otherwise gut-wrenching, tension-wielding, well-acted, factually based, two-hour film based on the Operation Anthropoid story that follows two London-based, exiled Czechoslovakian soldiers Josef Gabčík (Cillian Murphy) and Jan Kubis (James Dornan) who parachuted into Prague in 1941 with the mission to assassinate Nazi General Reinhard Heydrich (Detlef Bothe), who was Hitler’s third in command in the Third Reich and was known as the “Butcher of Prague,” with the help of other Czech soldiers (Karel Hermánek Jr., Harry Lloyd, Václav Neuzil, et al.) and underground resistance fighters (Toby Jones, Charlotte Le Boon, Anna Geislerová, Alena Mihulová, Sean Mahon, Pavel Reznícek, Marcin Dorocinski, Jan Hájek, Bill Milner, et al.).

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“EQUITY” (R) — A powerful, poignant, engaging, well-acted, realistic, thought-provoking, 100-minute financial thriller that focuses on the cutthroat world of Wall Street in which an ambitious, money-loving senior investment banker (Anna Gunn), who is unknowingly sleeping with a duplicitous rival (James Purefoy), and her equally ambitious, frustrated, pregnant assistant (Sarah Megan Thomas) try to gain “points in the men’s club” and to improve their reputations from previous mistakes by working with a high-powered media company CEO (Samuel Roukin), who prides himself on running a firm that has impenetrable security software, to announce a highly anticipated IPO while a gay U.S. attorney (Alysia Reiner) investigates any criminal shenanigans or corruption that may be unfolding.

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[Subtitled] — After three Japanese sisters, a 29-year-old nurse (Haruka Ayase), a moody 22-year-old financial consultant (Masami Nagasawa), and a 19-year-old shoe sales clerk (Kaho), meet their 15-year-old half-sister (Suzu Hirose) at the funeral of their estranged father in this low-key, charming, realistic, well-acted, 126-minute, 2015 film, they invite her to leave her widowed stepmother (Yûko Nakamura) and move in with them where she excels at her new school.

“PETE’S DRAGON” (PG) [ACTION, PERIL, AND BRIEF LANGUAGE.]

— After an orphaned boy (Oakes Fegley/Levi Alexander), who has been living with a friendly, gigantic, fire-breathing, lonely, furry, flying green dragon in the Pacific Northwest woods for an incredible six years, ends up being befriended by a local forest ranger (Bryce Dallas Howard), her logging fiancé (West Bentley), his daughter (Oona Laurence), and her widowed father (Robert Redford) in this family-oriented, homespun, heartwarming, 3D, 102-minute remake of the 1977 film, a greedy logger (Karl Urban) and frightened townsfolk (Isiah Whitlock Jr., Jim McLarty, Steve Barr, et al.) threaten the life of the magical, gentle dragon.

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.

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Council: More Cuts Needed BY JULIE KINK CONTRIBUTING WRITER

STILLWATER – During budget talks last Tuesday, Stillwater officials challenged city staff to cut still more from a proposed $18 million budget for 2017 that staff has already trimmed. Preliminary funding requests submitted by department heads came in at an amount that would have exceeded the 2016 levy by $731,216 or 8.75%, excluding capital project requests. City Administrator Tom McCarty said cuts reduced that increase to $510,843 or 6.1% above the 2016 levy. As proposed, the total 2017 property tax levy (operating levy + debt service levy) will increase by $570,314 or 4.75% over 2016. Council members are hoping that in the coming weeks, staff will be able to further reduce the percentage of increase to 4%. If no further cuts are made, the impact on a $224,000 home would be a hike of $68 in the city portion of property taxes, according to Finance Director Sharon Harrison. By comparison, a $97,000 home would see a $27 boost in city property taxes. During the nearly three hour meeting, McCarty reviewed departmental budget requests as council members questioned expenditures and called for more belt tightening. Pressing for details on library operations, Council Member Tom Weidner asked whether Stillwater Public Library staff has ever done an analysis with Washington County to see what would happen if the library’s 14.5 FTEs were county employees. Library Director Lynne

Bertalmio said the topic has been discussed many times since 1984. “We work pretty constantly on finding cooperative services we can provide and ways to cut down on our costs by doing things together with the County,” she responded. The library board will revisit the issue when the contract with the Washington County library system expires at the end of this year, she added. “Every time I talk about library operations, I hear that I don’t like libraries and that’s not the case,” Weidner continued. “We go through and blindly agree to increase [the budget] based upon whatever is requested. . . We talk about the operation of this library being intertwined with the Washington County library system. Without researching that, I would say that I’m not interested in increasing the budget.” Weidner also questioned the police department budget, particularly the inclusion of a school resource officer at a cost of $80,000, which the department is hoping will be funded in part by a COPS grant. Police Chief John Gannaway explained the department is currently short four officers and on minimum staffing of two officers per shift. “We’re like the little dutch boy plugging holes in the dike,” he commented. Councilmember Doug Menikheim challenged his peers to “back away from the percentages and look at services provided by the city. What do we lose by trimming?” he asked. “If we get [the levy] down does that make the city any better?” McCarty said reducing the

levy increase to 4% or less would require a reduction of about $115,000. Staff will come back with more information on further cuts on Sept. 6. The council must adopt a preliminary 2017 budget and certify the maximum city property tax levy to the county by Sept. 30, 2016. Also on Aug. 16, the council: - approved the final plat, final planned unit development and development agreement for The Ponds at Heifort Hills, a 24-home subdivision on Neal Avenue; - denied an application for the annual Stillwater Log Run race for Sept. 17, 2016 based on staff recommendation citing concerns over past management of the event; - granted a license to Stillwater Area Scholastic Cycling Association for use of Brown’s Creek Park for limited mountain biking for a one-year trial; - approved a Lowell Park remembrance walk for Sept. 10 for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, an organization for families who have lost babies; - passed an ordinance opting out of the requirements of a new Minnesota law permitting landowners to place mobile residential dwellings on their property to serve as a temporary family health care dwellings; - discussed plans for an Ice Castle in Lowell Park, directing staff to work with organizers to ensure there’s ample room to keep crowds safe and moving through the park, and to make sure that Hockey Day Minnesota coordinators are involved in planning. A draft agreement will be brought back for council action.

BBB offers Student of Integrity Scholarships The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota is offering Student of Integrity Scholarships for high school students entering their senior year. This year, $13,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded. The scholarships recognize and promote ethics and integrity in young people, and are awarded to students who have demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of ethics in their personal choices and actions. To apply, students are asked to write an essay of at least 1,000 words or a video that is at least 30 seconds long. Applicants must also include an entry form, one letter of recommendation, a copy of a student’s transcript, a list of extracurricular activities and post-secondary plans. For more information visit thefirstbbb.org/scholarship. Two Stillwater startups among U of M record The University of Minnesota announced today that it launched a record 17 startup companies over the past year based on discoveries and inventions by its researchers. Launching new companies is one of the primary ways the University turns cutting-edge research discoveries into commercial products that fuel the economy and contribute to the public good. The 17 startups include 14 in Minnesota, with 13 of them in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and one in Duluth. Based in Stillwater, BSTM LLC is a product for enterprise companies that enables forecasting, strategic planning, R&D strategy and decision-making for technology roadmaps. Innotronics, also based in Stillwater, engineered sensing solution Podiatrist– for non-contacting position measurement.The FY16 Foot Specialist record follows a milestone acDr. Christopher Phillips complishment in early June, Medical and Surgical when the University’s VenManagement of the ture Center announced it had Foot and Ankle launched its 100th startup Sports Medicine since its founding 10 years ago, with 82 percent of those Treatment of Adults and Children companies still active. A part with Foot Conditions of the Office for Technology • Ingrown Toenails Commercialization, the Ven• Arch & Heel Pain • Bunions • Hammer Toes ture Center matches intellec• Senior & Diabetic Foot Care tual property resulting from • Arthritic Feet university research with experienced CEOs to provide 4653 White Bear Pwky a platform for that research to White Bear Lake, MN 55110 reach the public.

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Hospice Services: When medical care cannot offer a cure, hospice provides the care, comfort and support in one’s home for persons with life-limiting conditions as well as their families. Hospice care is to help keep the person as pain and symptom-free as possible while offering spiritual and supportive counseling to the patient and family members through their final journey, with a focus on dignity and comfort.

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Physician/Medical director – the patient’s own physician and the hospice medical director, who are specialists in controlling pain and other symptoms of serious illness prescribe medications and other methods of pain and symptom control • Nursing – experts at maintaining patient comfort. They assess the patient frequently and help family members provide the necessary support. • Medical Social Work – Coordinate community resources and help the patient and family with non-medical concerns. They can help family members mend damaged relationships, plan for the future and ease other emotional difficulties. • Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor/Bereavement Coordinators – help the patient and families cope with spiritual questions and concerns at the end of life. Grief support services continue for at least one year after the death of a hospice patient. • Home Health Aide – provide personal care and help the patient and family with activities of daily living. • Trained Volunteers – provide companionship and emotional support and offer help in a myriad of ways. Hospice recognizes that a serious illness affects the entire family as well as the person who is ill. The family, not just the patient, is the “unit of care” for hospice professionals. Sometimes other family members actually need more attention than the patient. Alternative Care options if a family member is unable to remain in their home. The Gathering at Boutwells Landing provides a home-like setting as a viable alternative to a hospital room, nursing home, or in situations where patient are unable to remain in their own home. The physical space offers a peaceful atmosphere that invites reflection, sharing and rest. The Gathering provides 24-hour nursing care at a ratio that will never exceed one nurse to four patients. To learn more, visit lakeviewhealth.org/homecarehospice or call 651-430-3320 or 800-732-1422.

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Until then, we are open and happy to serve our locals and visitors alike. Our downtown is filled with over 50 unique retail shops offering cooking supplies, yarn, jewelry, clothing, fine gifts and great outerwear. Many salons and wellness businesses and unique awardwinning restaurants are ready to welcome you. With views unlike any other in the Twin Cities, we are sure you'll agree there is no place like Stillwater.

DOWNTOWN STILLWATER Start the evening at 5pm at The Grand Garage (324 S Main Street) where you’ll get your first drawing tickets. Then shop and dine your way around downtown with your friends, all while collecting tickets for every $10 you spend at participating businesses. Finish off at our Finale at Maple Island Brewing (225 N Main Street)!

Come and enjoy!

Drawing tickets will be collected at the finale and prizes will be drawn promptly at 8:30! You must be present to win at the finale, but many shops have drawings throughout downtown. Lots of chances for fun prizes and giveaways!

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Support our Local Independents. They’re here for you!

321 Main Street South 651-439-0814 www.alfrescocasualliving.com

Nelson Street East 651-342-0799 www.facebook.com/TinBins

Visit our Taproom in Stillwater @ 1900 Tower Drive www.liftbridgebrewery.com

IBA MEMBERS

131 Main Street South 651-351-3949 www.leosgrill.com

200 East Chestnut Street 651-430-1345 www.sashclothing.com

213 Main Street South 651-342-1140 www.capturesalonstudio.com

212 Main St N 651-430-8004 www.candylandstore.com

101 Water Street South 651-439-6000 www.waterstreetinn.us

217 Main Street North 651-430-3385 www.valleybookseller.com

423 Main Street South 651-342-1386 www.darnknitanyway.com

425 East Nelson Street 651-430-3770 www.dockcafe.com

5637 Memorial Avenue North www.partyonstillwater.com 651-206-4882

102 Main Street North 651-430-8113 www.forgetmenotinstillwater.com

Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-2am Sun 8am-2am 219 Main Street South 651-439-7556 www.brines-stillwater.com

Contact 651-407-1200 to reserve space

45 Degrees • Alfresco • Art N Soul • A’salonna Salon & Spa • Betty Junes • Biercycle Adventures • Brine’s Bar & Restaurant • Camrose Hill • Candyland • Capture Salon • Carriage Realty • Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub • Collaborations • Cooks of Crocus Hill • Cover Park Manor • Darn Knit Anyway • Dock Café • Enchante • Forget me Not • Gaalaas Jewelers • Gammy & Gumpy’s • Gondola Romantica • Healing Within Acupunture • Heartland Group • JJ’s Nails & Massage • Johnny’s TV • Kari’s Create and Paint Studio • Kathe Wohlfhart • KLBB • Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop • Liftbridge Brewing Co • Lion’s Main • Mama’s Happy • Maple Island Brewing • Matt & Nates • Maybe, Maybe Not • My Sister’s Cottage • Nellie Bellie • Northern Vineyards Winery • Party On Stillwater • The Pole Barn Studio • Rafters • Reclaiming Beautiful • Reve 324 • River Market Co-Op • Sash Clothing • Simply Chic • Smalleys • Spice & Tea Co • Strawberry Patch • St. Croix Valley Lowdown • Stillwater Art Guild Gallery • Stillwater Boat Club & Rental • Stillwater Montessori • Stillwater Trolley • Stokes Jewelry/Katydid’s • Studio One Yoga • Tamarack Gallery • Tin Bins • Tremblays • Valley Bookseller • Water Street Inn • Wedge & Wheel