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Council considering TIF for proposed industrial corridor

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — The City Council is considering whether or not it should utilize tax increment financing (TIF) for a commercial development proposal from Ryan Companies, Inc. Ryan Companies has a purchase agreement to acquire 33 acres north of Clearwater Creek, west of I-35E. The developer is also coordinating plans for development of the 10 acres south of Distribution Alternatives proposed by MSP Commercial. Ryan Companies is proposing construction of three buildings totaling approximately 451,000 square feet of manufacturing, office and warehouse space with an estimated market value of $31,000,000. Development of the south parcel, by MSP would add approximately 130,000 square feet and an additional $8.5 million in taxable market value.

Ryan Companies has submitted a request for TIF to assist with what they consider extraordinary costs associated with the site development, explained Community Development Director Michael Grochala.

“TIF is a financial tool that cities use to capture the tax base growth that results from new development,” said Mikaela Huot of Baker Tilly.

TIF uses the incremental increase in taxes generated by the development to defray

Constructing our country: Sept. 17-23 celebrates Constitution Week The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on Aug.2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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Local resident shares lifelong love of the outdoors If you crossed paths with him, you might not take Scott Oeth for anything other than a typical hardworking suburban dad.

But this financial-advisor-by-day is also a passionate wilderness guide and survival expert, overflowing with experience and knowledge. He puts that knowledge to use as the head guide and instructor for the Bull Moose Patrol, his side business aimed at helping people of all skill levels enjoy the outdoors.

Oeth, of Lino Lakes, traces his own love of the outdoors to his childhood in Madison, Wisconsin. His home was situated next to an extended wooded corridor, which allowed him to roam for hours and miles, to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum and beyond. Out there, he was free to ski, built shelters, explore and more.

“I spent countless hours tromping around those woods,” he recalls.

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CONSTITUTION WEEK: Test your patriotic knowledge with quiz FROM PAGE 1

1. What is the one amendment that has been repealed?

A. The 14th B. The 18th C. The 9th D. The 25th

D. Johnathan Dayton

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4. Who wrote the Constitution?

A. Virginia B. Rhode Island C. Pennsylvania D. Delaware

A. James Madison B. Alexander Hamilton C. George Washington D. Ben Franklin

2. About how many words are in the Constitution?

5. Jacob Shallus, the assistant clerk who wrote down the Constitution by hand was paid how much to do it?

A. 25,000 B. 160,000 C. 7,500 D. 4,400

3. Who was the oldest signer of the Constitution?

A. Ben Franklin B. James Madison C. John Rutledge

A. $100 B. $4,400 C. $0 D. $30

6. Which state did not send a delegate to the

7. What is another name for the State House in Philadelphia where the Constitutional Convention took place?

A. Philadelphia Hall B. Liberty Hall C. Constitution Hall D. Independence Hall

8. How many people signed the Constitution?

C. 47 D. 26

9. Where can you go to see the Constitution today?

A. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building B. The Smithsonian Institution C. The Library of Congress D. The National Archives

10. How many different languages appear in the Constitution?

A. 3 B. 1 C. 2 D. 4

A. 39 B. 55

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Created to be divided?

hen I moved into my first house, I had absolutely no landscaping. No gardenonly rocks surrounding the foundation of the house and a fence marking the perimeters of the backyard. Across the street from me, my neighbor had the most beautiful yard.

Gardens upon gardens and lawn which was well-manicured. One day when we were both outside working in the yard, I was Pastor offered some plants, Ponderings specifically Sedum, which was going to be Pastor Ivy split because the plant was getting overgrown Huston and needed to be divided. I jumped at the opportunity to start building my green thumb, especially for free.

Several days later, I came home to the plants sitting at the end of my driveway, ready and longing to be replanted. In fact, they looked dreadful- dying if not death already.

The dividing of the plant was traumatic for these left-overs, left on the curb and yet my neighbor assured me that they would ‘recover’ once they were planted and watered because sedum is a hardy and adaptable plant. In fact, it’s a breed of plant that flourishes when it is in fact divided and replanted.

Plants like sedum and Hosta’s have a growth pattern that can reflect our lives as well, especially when our lives are left to their own devices.

When we are left unattended, we can become invasive in those around us by spreading poor habits and losing our focus. We can easily forget what we were meant to do and who we are meant to be because we have become overgrown and focused on ourselves, instead of the communal landscape.

In Luke 12: 49-54, Jesus speaks about dividing up people and households which is difficult for us to hear and yet Jesus the division will come with new life and greater growth. What if

‘Resources under 1 roof’: Press Publications hosts senior health fair

the division Jesus is speaking of is akin to that of splitting plants like sedum. Traumatic and hard in the moment yet we have everything that we need in order to grow wherever we are planted by God. Everything we need is already embedded into our hearts so that wherever we go, in whatever way our transplanting is taking place, we will be able to grow and flourish once more.

Splitting roots, dividing families, digging up old habits and opinions that bring divisiveness can bring damage to the landscaping around us- all of it is traumatic and can seem devastating- like something that we can never overcome and yet, with God’s life-altering loving care and attention, we can be not only brought back to life but find new growth and renewed hope.

In order for growth to happen, we have to be willing to be transplanted where the gospel needs to be preached and the word of God, embodied. It means being willing to go outside the comfort of our garden beds into new places- into spaces where God’s love can bloom and grow. And when we allow Christ to divide and split our lives, it can be traumatic but we can and do recover. It’s challenging and yet can bring our lives into a new garden- give us a new purpose and place to thrive in order to bring beauty, to create space for God’s glory to shine and for faith to grow.

We are transplanted into all kinds of places where greater growth can take place; where we don’t need to compete for sustenance – where there is space for stretching out in healthy ways- where the sunlight of God’s love can shine in our hearts- where we can flourish as we were intended.

Trust that God has plans for you in the transplanting and that you have everything you need to flourish, once more.

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Press Publications is hosting its annual senior health fair from 12 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the White Bear Senior Center.

The health fair will offer a variety of resources geared toward seniors and caretakers of seniors.

“If you’re a senior or a child of a senior parent and looking for resources, this is also a great venue for you,” Press Publications Marketing Director Patty Steele said.

Steele sees the health fair as an easy way to collect information about senior care.

“By having everything seniors need under one roof, seniors and their caregivers don’t have to spend time making long phone calls or trying to navigate a website,” Steele said. “With every vendor ready to answer questions, seniors can have a face-to-face interaction and get their personalized questions answered.”

“It’s also a great way for seniors to get out with their friends and sit down and have lunch,” Steele said.

The health fair lunch from 12-2

p.m. is provided by Donatelli’s, Jimmy Johns, Pizza Man and Pine Tree Orchard.

The Press health fair stands out because it covers health in a broader sense than just one’s physical health. With vendors from real estate companies and financial planning services, seniors can take care of all aspects of their health.

“You can get all the resources you need under one roof,” said Steele.

While at the fair, anyone can get their flu shot or COVID-19 booster provided by Walgreens. To get a booster, attendees must have their vaccination cards with them.

Immunizations don’t require an appointment and seniors can walk up to the booth and take care of their needed vaccinations.

Gary LaRue will emcee the event, singing some of his well-known songs and announcing vendors at the fair.

“It’s great to have Gary there. I know some people come just to hear him sing,” Steele said. ​​Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs. com.

Ivy Huston is the pastor at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Lino Lakes.

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Press Publications annual senior health fair is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the White Bear Senior Center.

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COPS&COURTS

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 30. The activity was found to be a scam attempt and no monetary loss was reported.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of a lawn mower on fire in the 6100 block of Hodgson Road Aug. 30.

Officers were able to put out the fire.

• A community service officer located a parked semi-truck on a city street in the 7400 block of village Drive Aug. 30. The owner was granted a 1 day no-tag request and advised of city ordinances.

• Officers responded to a report of a person trespassing in the 200 block of Apple Lane Aug. 30. The person was not located and it could not be verified that the person had been on the property. An investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a delayed suspicious activity report in the 800 block of Fox Road Aug. 30. The incident was documented.

• An officer located two individuals at a closed business in the 400 block of Park Court Aug. 31. They were asked to leave.

• Officers responded to a call of a suspicious person in a resident’s backyard in the 800 block of Fox Road Aug 31. The area was checked but the person was not located.

• An officer received information about a suspicious male in an apartment complex in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Aug. 31.

The information was shared with officers so additional patrols could be performed in the area.

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• An officer took a report of mail being delivered to a person who did not live at the location in the 700 block of 62nd Street Aug. 31. The incident has been documented and is being investigated.

• Officers responded to a request from a local business regarding a trespassing incident in the 6500 block of Ware Road Sept. 1. The owner was given information on the incident.

• Officers were dispatched to a 911 abandoned phone(?) line in the 400 block of Apollo Drive Sept. 1.

Officers contacted the caller and determined it was an accidental dial.

• Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with the driver yelling at the complainant in the 500 block of Marshall Lane Sept. 1.

Officers spoke to both parties and the situation was mediated.

• An officer responded to a report of fraud in the 1200 block of Main Street Sept. 2. The officer investigated but was unable to identify a suspect. The investigation is inactive pending further information.

• While on patrol a community service officer observed a parking violation in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive. Sept. 2. The owner was informed of city ordinances.

• Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity involving a moving truck in the 700 block of 77th Street. Sept. 3. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any problems.

• An officer responded to an alarm

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at a local school in the 400 block of Elm Street Sept. 3. The building was checked, but no problems were found.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation Sept. 4 in the 700 block of Lake Drive. Through investigation, officers found a controlled substance inside the vehicle. The evidence was seized, and the parties were issued citations.

Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that a passerby thought was stolen in the 500 block of 62nd Street .Sept. 4.

Officers contacted the owner and determined the vehicle was not stolen.

Officers responded to a residence for a 911 hang-up in the 6300 block of White Owl Drive Sept. 4. Officers contacted the homeowner who stated there were no problems and the call was accidental.

An officer stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations on Otter Lake Road and Ash Street Sept.

5. The driver was found to be impaired and was issued a citation and arrested for DWI. Officers assisted another agency on a report of a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 35W and Main Street Sept. 5. Officers determined the driver left the scene and was unable to be located.

Officers responded to an open door report at a business in the 7900 block of Lake Drive Sept. 5. Officers checked inside the building and found no problems. Officers secured the door.

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Lino Lakes felon pleads guilty to Methamphetamine trafficking, firearms violations

A Lino Lakes man has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearms violations in connection to the December 2021 kidnapping and torture of a man. According to court documents, on April 11, 2021, officers with the Worthington Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Jose Angel Chapa-Aguilera, 24. The traffic stop led to a search of the vehicle and officers discovered in the spare tire compartment a Gucci handbag containing a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol and more than two pounds of methamphetamine sealed inside four zip-lock bags.

According to court documents, on Dec.20, 2021, at his Brooklyn Park residence (his primary residence was in Lino Lakes), Chapa-Aguilera confronted a man about a drug debt. During the confrontation, Chapa-Aguilera brandished a handgun, ordered the man to the ground, tied his hands behind his back, and proceeded to beat and torture the victim for hours using a heated knife and a pipe. During the torture, Chapa-Aguilera demanded money from the victim and told the victim that he would have to distribute drugs to work off a perceived debt. Before leaving the residence, Chapa-Aguilera barricaded the victim in a crawlspace under the house. The victim was later able to escape and contact law enforcement. The victim suffered extensive injuries, including numerous burns, broken ribs, a large laceration above his eye, and required a blood transfusion. Law enforcement seized approximately three pounds of methamphetamine from Chapa-Aguilera’s residence during a search warrant executed shortly thereafter.

According to court documents, on Jan. 7, 2022, law enforcement located Chapa-Aguilera driving a purple-camouflage Humvee in the Twin Cities.

After a high-speed pursuit, officers disabled the vehicle and pulled Chapa-Aguilera from the Humvee. Officers also recovered from the vehicle a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and several 9mm rounds of ammunition.

Chapa-Aguilera plead guilty to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on April 11, 2021, and one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine on December 20, 2021. A sentencing date has not been set.

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The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer was dispatched to the 10 block of West Road for suspicious activity Aug. 31 in Circle Pines.

• Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 8800 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington Aug. 31. Upon investigation, officers found the property had several nuisance violations including the animal. A community service officer will follow up.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop near Lake Drive and Lexington Avenue in Lexington Aug. 31.

• Officers responded to an accident in the area of Main Street and 20th Avenue in Centerville Sept. 1.

• Officers were dispatched to a phone call fraud report in the 200 block of Cobbler Court in Circle Pines Sept.

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• Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Willow Circle about a report of a bullet hole Sept. 2 in Centerville. Officers arrived and determined the damage could have been caused by a bullet. It was unknown when the damage occurred.

• Officers were advised of a parking complaint in the 30 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines Sept. 3.

Officers warned the driver.

• A theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 3800 block of Liberty Lane in Lexington Sept. 4.

• Damage to property was observed at Centerville Elementary School in the 1700 block of Westview Street in Centerville Sept. 5.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION BRIEF This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force; the Brooklyn Park Police Department; and the Worthington Police Department.

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Lexington Fire rolls out new equipment, gear

Lexington Fire and Rescue is now putting into service new Mine Safety Appliances, (MSA) G1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fitting firefighters with new Globe firefighter turnout gear purchased from MacQueen Emergency Equipment. Most equipment expires after several years and needs to be replaced to stay in compliance with standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

“The investment in this equipment will cover the needs of our department over the next 10-15 years and protect our firefighters during emergency calls and firefighting operations,” explained Chief Erik Edwards.

The equipment was purchased at no expense to the taxpayers thanks to the Lexington Fire Relief Association Charitable Gambling proceeds in partnership with Cowboys Saloon.

Concrete pavement repair resumes on I-35W from Blaine to Columbus

After a two-week break, concrete pavement repairs will start up again on the northbound lanes of I-35W between Lexington Avenue in Blaine and I-35 at the I-35W/I-35E split in Columbus. Work on the left lane of the northbound interstate will resume at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 and be completed by 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 16.

The right lane of northbound I-35W was repaired in late August.

Following completion of work on the northbound interstate, crews will shift to the southbound lanes of I-35W at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept.

19 in the same area. Work on the southbound lanes will continue each week from 9 a.m. on Mondays through 6 p.m. on Saturdays the following four weeks, with completion by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.

During the project, motorists will encounter a single lane of traffic 24 hours a day each week on the side of the interstate being repaired. Traffic restrictions will be lifted after work is done each week.

This section of the interstate was last repaired and resurfaced around 2000. When completed in mid-October, the project will provide a smoother, longer-lasting road surface, along with improving safety and mobility along the corridor. All motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time, and check 511 for updates:www.511mn.org .

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Plugging in

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think my fascination with the practical applications of electric vehicles started when I first spotted Tom Birkeland’s vintage Volkswagen Beetle outside the Mahtomedi District Center during a RITE of Spring event back in 2008. I was intrigued by a badge on the door of the vehicle indicating that it was fully electric. Impressed with the imagination and creativity involved in transforming the iconic internal combustion vehicle into 100% electric, I contacted Tom and he offered to give me a tour and also a (bonus) ride. At the time he was using the restored vehicle to commute in and around White Bear Lake, with occasional forays into the Twin Cities — that pushed the limits of its range. The test drive showed the vehicle to be quiet and quick off the mark. I remember thinking at the time, if someone can build a capable commuter car in their garage on a budget, why couldn’t the major automakers come up with something?

In the intervening years progress has been made, most notably by Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk. Demonstrating that speed and performance wouldn’t be an issue, the high-end Tesla Roadster was Angle of introduced in 2008. It gained attention View for its quick acceleration — rivaling the performance of some of the most exotic Paul Dols cars available at the time. Other electric vehicles don’t get nearly as much attention as the Tesla, but the (more humble) Nissan LEAF was listed as the world’s all-time top selling plug-in electric car through December 2019, before being surpassed by the Tesla Model 3 in early 2020 and sales of General Motor’s Chevy Bolt EV began in California in December 2016.

Sorting through the comments on a number of online stories, reviews and commentaries about electric vehicles, I’ve observed a trend. The overwhelming number of negative comments seem to come from people who don’t appear to have done much research, let alone take a test drive; while the overwhelming number of positive comments come from people who are actually using the vehicles on a daily basis.

My personal experience with a Nissan LEAF over the past year has been mostly positive, with a couple of exceptions. The immediate torque produced by the electric motor provides a quiet, quick and responsive driving experience and the battery range for the vast majority of day-to-day commuting and other activities is more than adequate. Charging the vehicle at home has been quite manageable. The increase in the electric bill is still significantly less than the cost of gasoline and the charges can be timed to take place at off-peak hours (after midnight) to further minimize the cost and also the demand on the power grid. I can’t say that I miss the experience of going to the gas station, especially during recent spikes in fuel prices. While Tesla has created a robust charging network, the availability of charging stations for the drivers of other electric vehicles is spotty, so road trips must be planned carefully.

I encountered the intersection of two of the primary weaknesses of EV’s (cold weather and range anxiety) during a trip up to Duluth last winter to visit family.

A surprise encounter with freezing rain began to coat the windows of the vehicle. The need to turn up the heat caused a significant drop in the predicted battery range, adding drama to what would normally be a relatively routine trip.

I’m realistic enough to understand that electric vehicles are not a cure all, but they certainly can be part of a cleaner and more sustainable future, especially when you begin to factor in the evolution and growth of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. The bonus is that once you get behind the wheel of one of these vehicles, you discover that, along with the quiet efficiency, the overall driving experience is really quite impressive. It feels like the future.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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Did you know you’re in the Quad area?

f you’re reading this paper, odds are you’re in the “Quad area.” I’ve lived in this area nearly my entire life and largely due to the name of this very newspaper I think of this area as the Quad area.

However, as the area welcomes new businesses and residents it occurs to me that not everyone thinks of it that same way.

The cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes are in many ways one community.

We share three school districts, retail, restaurants, a library, parks, trails and in many cases a zip code.

It can be confusing. When Movers & I enter my zip it always Shakers code defaults to a Michelle Koch city I don’t live in – even my driver’s license is wrong. Many of the businesses in Lexington are assumed to be in Circle Pines.

While it makes sense that each city has its own identity, I think it is important to realize we’re richer together.

For instance, I use the library in Circle Pines, I love the walking trails in Lino Lakes,

summer isn’t complete without Centerville’s waterski show, and I have a usual order at El Loro in Lexington. Chances are you use resources and frequent businesses in all four cities as well. Collectively the cities provide us with the conveniences and resources to enjoy our lives and care for our families.

Each of the cities is experiencing growth and change, the chamber is as well! Our membership numbers increased through the pandemic due to the enthusiastic leadership of our Executive Director, Dorothy Radermacher.

The chamber is proud to support area businesses and play a role in building a stronger community. The Quad Area Chamber’s leadership team is passionate about collaboration and building connections. We strive to connect businesses with the tools and resources needed to thrive.

We often find that business owners aren’t aware of the support available to them and we’re here to point them in the right direction. Being a conduit to connect people to the tools they need to succeed is what we’re here for.

While businesses are the chamber’s focus, it also seeks to assist nonprofits, connect schools with industry, and

promote local employment opportunities. The area and its residents all benefit from a robust community.

The chamber has entered an into an exciting process.

This month will be the first in a series of strategic planning sessions to discuss the formation of the Quad Area Foundation. The goal is to better serve the community well into the future. The assembled committee consists of local city leaders, business owners, thought leaders, and representatives from Chamber leadership, representatives from each city, and Anoka County Regional Economic Development.

In the meantime, the chamber will continue to offer networking events, ribbon cuttings, events for seniors, and help local businesses succeed.

Business owners and area residents are encouraged to follow the chamber’s social media to see what’s #coolinthequad and visit quadareachamber.org to keep up to date with all the happenings!

Quad area, we’re richer together.

Michelle Koch is the director of marketing for the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce.

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I am enjoying the aspect of legislative campaigning expressed through letters to the editor. They do precipitate further thought and communication around shared values, even though viewed differently.

The most recent salvo included a pair of missives addressing climate change, one a paid letter supporting Ms. Gustafson while lambasting Senator Chamberlain, the other in support of cleanenergy products and businesses, as well as federal subsidies included in recent legislation.

I too advocate and practice environmental stewardship in my own limited fashion. Beyond that I try to cultivate a global perspective and fullranging analysis of the environmental and energy challenges we’re facing. Hence, I struggle with the paid endorsement.

For example, the author mentions concerns of toxic chemicals, dangerous mining practices, poor air quality and more. Yet is this to apply only to Minnesota, or to places where lithium is extracted?

From my reading, the process is toxic to air and water, affecting nearby communities (and we think sweat shops are bad). Over a half million gallons of water are needed to produce one ton of lithium.

Have ESG investors looked into this? Or looked the other way?

Yet another example: windmills require vast amounts of steel. The mining, logistics and production of said steel are all fossil-fuel dependent.

And the windmill will never produce an energy return on investment. More “dirty” energy is burned to make and install it than it produces in a lifetime.

Then we get to recycling at any product’s end of use. There is no infrastructure at present to handle half-ton batteries in any great volume. Will that too have to be built and processed with the muscle of fossil fuels? And where? My backyard, yours, or elsewhere?

Renewable energy has historically only worked in subsistence economies. I’m all for clean energy, but not by placing at risk our complex economy and our citizens. A robust, rational realism should trump what appear to be provincial nimbyistic shibboleths. In this Senator Chamberlain is serving his constituents well and deserves our vote.

Through a private diagnosis I discovered my son was dyslexic and would struggle with reading, writing and spelling. Though he qualified for support, I discovered our public schools lacked the specific training in the literacy required.

I learned that I wasn’t alone, 17-20% of the population struggles with literacy due to this often undiagnosed, unsupported disability.

I connected with other local parents who were disheartened that none of our children were getting the specific help needed. Our only option was seeking private instruction outside of the schools.

Our kids were in crisis and their futures were at stake! How can we have equity in education when literacy success is privatized? We formed a grassroots organization centered on improving literacy outcomes for all students, especially those with dyslexia.

In 2013 we contacted Sen. Roger Chamberlain to help us. He listened to our experiences! He understood the barriers and societal impacts that low literacy has on families, communities, and our state. He saw a clear link between literacy, the achievement gap and equity. He supported our mission to ensure that every child regardless of socio-economic status or color or race has access to lessons in literacy to become proficient readers.

With Sen. Chamberlain’s steadfast commitment, leadership, and work across the aisle on this bipartisan issue, here we are almost a decade later. We have accomplished the impossible!

We have state laws that define dyslexia, require identification through screening, and provide supports to educators (who desperately want to help). We also have a specialist at the Minnesota Department of Education and statewide funding for educator training in the Science of Reading (structured literacy), which was recommended by the U.S. Congress 21 years ago.

As an individual who struggled through the entirety of my Minnesota educational years due to unidentified, unsupported dyslexia, these laws are a dream come true. Thanks to Sen Chamberlain’s continued commitment to children’s education, they will not be left out or left without when it comes to such a critical life skill.

Thank you, Sen. Chamberlain!

The midterm election date is approaching soon, so I am encouraging my fellow residents to start educating themselves about important issues affecting their families. Are you tired of rising crime in our neighborhoods? Troubled with the high costs of groceries and gas? Worried about our children’s futures due to declines in math and reading scores? Alarmed with the rise of addiction and mental health problems in our society?

There are so many things going the wrong direction right now, but the good news is that we all have the choice to do something about it. Vote on Nov. 8 for representatives who will stand up for the families in our community. Parents need to be heard at schools and have a louder voice and influence in their children’s education. Families need more help dealing with mental health and fighting addiction.

We all need to feel safe again, and to have a larger margin between the basic costs of living and our take home pay. Don’t be swayed by news headlines and social media posts by your friends, but rather visit the websites of everyone on the ballot and make informed decisions.

For these reasons, I am supporting the election of Dr. Scott Jensen for Minnesota Governor, the re-election of Rep. Tom Emmer (6th District) to the U.S. Congress, the re-election of MN Senator Roger Chamberlain, and the election of Elliott Engen to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

James Nash White Bear Lake

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Thank you Roger Chamberlain

Chamberlain deserves our vote

Vote on Nov. 8

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INDUSTRIAL PARK: Developer requests tax increment financing FROM PAGE 1

the costs of eligible expenditures such as soil corrections, site fill, public utility relocations, transmission line relocation and the street improvements. Ryan Companies application identifies a financial gap of $6.65 million.

Huot explained that city staff is considering establishing two TIF districts to account for timing differences in the development proposal. The “north” district would include the Ryan project and the “south” district would include the development of the MSP parcel.

The total development is estimated to generate $4,464,856 in incremental taxes over the full nine-year term of a district. Of this amount, the Ryan project is expected to generate $3,444,854.

The city would expect to retain 10% ($344,487) for administrative expenses and pooling purposes, leaving approximately $3.1 million available for project use, Huot explained. She added that city staff would be supportive of assistance in the amount of $2.9 million.

A representative of Ryan Companies, Peter Fitzgerald, said they would like to begin construction in 2023.

“Businesses follow growth. We want to do business in your community because we think that’s where businesses want to be,” Fitzgerald said.

Mayor Rob Rafferty said he would be in favor of moving forward with the process. “I’m not hearing a lot of negatives,” he said.

Council Member Dale Stoesz added, “The land hasn’t been used for several years. If it sits there

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Baker Tilly is recommending the city consider an assistance amount of $2.9 million.

without tax value for the next 11 years, at least there is forward momentum.”

City staff is currently in the process of reviewing the TIF agreement. If comfortable with the agreement, final TIF plans will be discussed at the Oct. 3 City Council work session and a public hearing will follow for the City Council meeting Oct. 10.

Ryan Companies has a purchase agreement to acquire 33 acres north of Clearwater Creek, west of I-35E. Ryan Companies is proposing construction of three buildings totaling approximately 451,000 square feet of manufacturing, office and warehouse space.

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2022 I35E PIPE CROSSING PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2022 I35E Pipe Crossing Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 10:30 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving Bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 1.929.205.6099 and entering Meeting ID 918 9797 4681 and Passcode 475874. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 3 EACH Clearing and Grubbing 1 LS Temporary Access Road 360 LF 42” PP Storm Sewer 250 LF 60” Steel Casing Pipe (Jacked) 1,000 LF Sediment Control Log Type Wood Fiber 1.4 ACRE Seeding The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $45 by inputting Quest project #8288778 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: August 8, 2022 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Michael Grochala Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on September 13 and 20, 2022.

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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PHASE 2 OF ANOKA-WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3 (AWJD3) REPAIR REPORT Please take notice that the Rice Creek Watershed District, Drainage Authority for AWJD3, will hold a public hearing regarding phase 2 of the repair of AWJD3. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hugo City Council Chambers, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., Hugo, Minnesota. Public participation using interactive technology will also be possible using Zoom. Please contact staff at tstasica@ricecreek.org or 763-398-3070 for zoom instructions. In addition, by a declaration under Minnesota Open Meeting Law Section 13D.021, all meetings of the RCWD Board of Managers are in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a health care professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. AWJD 3 is identified in the RCWD Watershed Management Plan as part of the Trunk Conveyance System of the District. As part of the Trunk System, funding for repairs derives from ad valorem property tax on all properties within the Watershed District. The repair report addendum can be found online at www.ricecreek.org under “Public Drainage” or at the District office at 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Questions and comments can be directed to Tom Schmidt at: tschmidt@ricecreek.org, phone: 763-398-3076, or to the address above.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

First Resource Bank remodels

First Resource Bank, located at 7449 Village Drive in Lino lakes, looks a bit different after an approximately eight-month renovation.

Vice President of Commercial Banking Jim Lehr explained that the project included a complete renovation of the main floor of the building, including new offices, high efficiency lighting, furniture,

and ergonomic work stations. “(The renovation was needed) to better meet the needs of our clients and adapt the bank to meet the technologies of today,” he said.

“Banking in 2022 is far different than it was in 1995.”

The Lino Lakes office serves as both the bank’s business banking analytic hub as well as the hub for its deposit operations team.

Renstrom Dental Studio will move to Lino Lakes

Renstrom Dental Studio, currently located at 4225 White Bear Parkway in Vadnais Heights, plans to move to a bigger space in Lino Lakes, at the former M Health Fairview Clinic, located at 7455 Village Drive.

Owners Randi and Scott James have operated out of Vadnais Heights since 1997. “We have enjoyed Vadnais Heights, but are also excited for this new space and opportunity in Lino Lakes,” Randi said.

Currently, construction is ongoing to transform the building from a clinic setting into a dental laboratory, where dental treatments will be designed for patients, including crowns, implants, dentures etc. The timeline of when the business will be up and running in its new space is still unknown, but Randi is guessing it will be toward the end of 2022 or spring 2023.

For more information about Renstrom Dental Studio, visit www. renstrom.com.

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The Quad Community Press was recently notified it won an award at the state convention for the Poppy package it did in May 2021 to preview Poppy Day. The first-place award was for the best feature story in the VFW Post Publications Contest.

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Scott Oeth encourages a fire to life.

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Though much of the material is geared toward survival situations, Oeth says pragmatic elements are included. He points out that the Rope and Knot Skills class will be full of information that participants can put into use in their regular endeavors. “If you’re a hiker, camper, hunter, or whatever, you’ll learn things you’ll actually use.”

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In more recent years, Oeth took the course and test to become a Minnesota Master Naturalist. He says it helped round out his knowledge of the natural world, and adds to his enjoyment of it.

Now Oeth, who lists his top three outdoor loves as “wilderness canoe camping, winter camping and survival skills,” imparts his accumulated knowledge and skills through Bull Moose Patrol activities. Through interactions that range from courses of a couple hours to guided wilderness trips of a week or more, he helps outdoor enthusiasts develop their skills and go places they’ve never been before.

Most recently, that has taken shape in the form of evening courses at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes.

Eight self-contained courses are planned between July and February.

Oeth describes the series as a chance to learn “real, no-nonsense practical skills.” He says the emphasis is on practical skills that will help a person survive reallife survival situations, rather than flashy, romanticized “plane crash scenario” situations.

“These classes should provide a solid tool kit for enjoying the great outdoors and allow you to be better prepared in the event the unfortunate occurs.”

The first, which took place last month, covered the essentials of wilderness survival. Subsequent classes will include topics like building fires, shelters, navigation and wilderness first aid.

The Water and Food class, currently scheduled for December, will be geared toward “basic, emergency cooking over and in a fire” and will include something Oeth calls “ash cakes,” which are cooked directly on the coals. He will also introduce common wild edibles, as well as primitive hunting and trapping techniques.

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Cougars nipped by Stillwater 29-28, shut down STMA 17-5 Burgoon caught three for 84 yards.

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Cougars 17, STMA 6

Centennial football had an encouraging first two weeks, falling to No. 7 ranked Stillwater 29-28, then tripping a team that’s given them trouble, St. Michael-Albertville (STMA), 17-6.

“Tough way to lose, but it gave us a peek of what we can become,” assessed coach Mike Diggins after the Cougars failed to hold a twotouchdown lead against Stillwater.

After graduating 19 starters from a No. 10 ranked team, much depends on how quickly the new starters can develop. Among them are juniors Maverick Harper, who rushed 284 yards in the first two weeks, and Marcus Whiting, who made three quarterback sacks and four other tackles-for-loss.

The Cougars face Totino-Grace (11) there Friday.

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The Cougars led 28-14 with 6:51 left when Harper broke away for a 72-yard touchdown — after he appeared to be stopped at the line of scrimmage — and Ty Burgoon ran for a two-point conversion.

However, Stillwater quarterback Max Shikenjanski, one of the metro area’s top athletes, fired his third and fourth touchdown passes of the game in the time remaining, to Tanner Schmidt from 29 yards and Thomas Jacobs from 19 yards, then ran for the go-ahead two-pointer, with 2:06 on the clock.

Shikenjanski, son of Gopher basketball standout Jim, and a sought-after hoops prospect himself, hit 24 of 38 passes for 445 yards with one interception. He connected with Joseph Hoheisel (50 yards) and Jacobs (38 yards) in the first half.

Harper gained 191 yards on 26 carries, and bolted 55 yards on a pass as well. Harper and quarterback Daylen Cummings each had one-yard TD runs. Eli Nowacki booted field goals of 22 and 30 yards.

Cummings completed 11 of 18 passes for 181 yards with no interceptions.

Backup quarterback Henry Pirner sparked the Cougars, after Cummings sprained his ankle early in the game. A senior who also starts at safety, Pirner gained 84 yards in 15 runs, including a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 40-yard run in the third quarter that set up Harper’s seven-yard touchdown.

“We had to take stuff out of our game plan with Daylen in there, and go back to basic stuff, and Henry runs it really well,” Diggins said.

He added, “Our offensive line is starting to come around.”

Centennial had a 1-5 record against STMA in the five seasons since the Knights were added to the schedule, including 0-2 last year in two close games.

“It’s a whole new situation this year. Both teams are very young,” said Diggins. “They have nine juniors starting on defense.”

The Knights (0-2) led 6-0 on 22-yard pass from Colton Demarais to Alex Swiatkiewics but didn’t score again, held to 68 yards rushing. Demarais finished 11-for-22 for 187 yards with one pickoff.

Special teams helped the Cougars forge ahead 10-7 in the second.

Nowacki booted a 37-yard field goal and Lance Nielsen blocked a punt that set up Pirner’s touchdown.

The Cougars held the ball for most of the fourth quarter with their ground game. They rushed for 236 yards, with Harper gaining 93 in 13 carries. Each quarterback completed one pass, to Harper for 16 yards total. Defensive highlights included an interception by Will Quick and sacks by Melvin Wallace and Whiting.

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HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 15 and 29; and the

1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19; the 3rd Monday of

every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of

games. Refreshments served.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26; the 4th Monday of

every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding

area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

OUTDOOR EVENING YOGA

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Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373

Main St, Lino Lakes

Details: Learn the basics of kayaking including boat

safety, basic strokes, bracing, and which boat is best.

Pre-registration required; $25/person.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

8TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through Nov. 3 Where: St. Paul Monastery Gallery, 2675 Benet Rd,

Maplewood, MN Details: 50 Selected paintings by national and regional artists. Proof of vaccination and masks required.

Contact: northstarwatermedia.com

DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES

When: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373

Main St, Lino Lakes

Details: Learn to paddle board; no experience

necessary. $20/person.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public

Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+

by Live 2B Healthy. Class designed for seniors to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility in a group setting. Periodic fitness tests so participants can track their progress.

Contact: Barb @ 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com

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When: noon Wednesday, Sept. 14 & 28 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676

Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ seniors

ST. JOE’S BLOOD DRIVE

When: noon to 6 pm. Wednesday, Sept. 14 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171

Elm Street, Lino Lakes

‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Details: The American Red Cross continues to expeMDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 9/11/2022 Metro

When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 15 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, North Picnic

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays,

Pavilion Details: Tune into the sights and sounds of nature and release stress through guided yoga sequences designed to improve balance, flexibility, breath awareness, and muscle tone. Open to all levels. Bring a mat and arrive 5-10 minutes early. Registration required; $8/person per session or $140 for a 20-week season pass.

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

through Oct. 2; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 (pay-whatyou-can) Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Family-friendly performance of the “greatest movie musical of all time.” Tickets $30; flex passes available for multiple productions.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-October Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, down-

town White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

CIRCLE PINES-LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB FARMERS MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 13 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino

Lakes

Details: Access areas other birders can’t get to and see

variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience required. Binoculars available.

Registration $10. All ages; 17 and under free.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

WHIMSICAL WIGS WORKSHOP

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 7-Oct. 5 Where: Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd.,

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle,

Lexington Details: Every week, rain or shine.

Contact: 612-272-3386

Circle Pines Details: Make a wig to be given to kids going through cancer treatment. Free yarn provided. RSVP. Contact: whimsicalwigsmn@gmail.com

SUMMER TUESDAYS

INTRO TO KAYAKING

When: 5-9 pm Tuesdays in July and Aug. Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater

rience a severe blood shortage, causing surgeries to be cancelled. Donors of all blood types are needed.

Make an appointment online or by phone.

Contact: 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org – Find a Blood Drive: Lino Lakes

833-314-1217

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING

BOGO 40% OFF ENDS 11/30

When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Unitartian Universalist

Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Discussion of voting rights history and voter disenfranchisement after the 15th Amendment, Jim Crow-era laws, literacy test, poll taxes, all-white primaries, the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and the 2013 Supreme Court decision. Open to the public.

Contact: lwv-wbla.org

24TH ANNUAL NORTHWOODS WALK WITH THE ANIMALS

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Where: Lent Town Hall ,33155 Hemingway Ave., Stacy Details: Northwood Humane Society annual fundrais-

er is a 1.5 mile walk, silent auction, bake sale, raffle, dog and cat nail trimming and microchipping for purchase, food for sale, shopping, and other fun activities for pets and humans.

Contact: 651-982-0240 or northwoodshs.org/ fundraising-events/walk2022

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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.

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September 17; 7am - 3pm Early Bird Admission: 7-9am ($5)* September 18; 9am - 2pm Shoreview Ice Arena 877 W. Highway 96 Shoreview, MN 55126 *Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital Association & Children's Minnesota www.northoaksrummagesale.org

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MOVING SALE – CASH ONLY: tools, hsehld gds, lvng rm & ktchn furn, art, mirrors, adult clothes. 9/17-18, 10-5, 5573 Brickstone Ct., Shoreview

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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.

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The Centennial Cougars rolled to four wins in the Apple Valley Invitational on Friday and Saturday to win the event for the first time in two decades of trying. The Cougars (7-1) had been handed their first loss Thursday against Maple Grove.

“It’s the first time in my 20 years of coaching at Centennial that we have won this tournament,” coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey noted. “The team played great all weekend, and really pulled together and worked as one on the court.”

The Cougars beat ZumbrotaMazeppa 20-25, 25-18, 15-13, and Eden Prairie 25-19, 25-17 on Friday. They handed Fillmore Central (8-1) its first loss 25-14, 25-14, and closed with a 25-18, 25-14 triumph over Stewartville

(6-4).

The Cougars had effective hitting around the dial as Elena Hoecke smacked 27 kills in the tournament, Andi Koslowski 23, Ingrid Noha 18, Cassi Sosinski 15, Makayla Speed 13, Riley Diebes five and Ash McClellan four.

Speed made 11 blocks, Hoecke eight, Noha six, Diebes five, Sosinski four and Koslowski three. At the serving stripe, McClellan uncorked seven aces, Noha three, and Hoecke and Mattie Petersen two each. Defensive and setting stats were not available at this posting.

Best previous finish by the Cougars was second place in 2020.

Maple Grove (4-5) nipped Centennial in the Northwest Suburban opener 2025, 25-23, 15-25, 25-16, 15-3 Thursday.

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Centennial has turned in two solid meets with different lineups. A young Cougar lineup won a four-team meet at Cambridge-Isanti on Friday in the rain. Centennial scored 31, Coon Rapids 41, Cambridge-Isanti 64, and Big Lake 104. Centennial eighth-grader Abby Smith placed second (21:02) with freshman Anna Swanson third (21:28).

Seventh-grader Annabelle Steinhoff was seventh, eighthgrader Audrey Julson ninth, and sophomore Annelise Offerdahl 10th. In the St. Olaf Showcase on Sept. 1, an older lineup placed seventh of 38 teams with junior Abby Wood 44th (20:51) sophomore Kylie Nelson 54th (21:09), junior Julia Zalewski 58th (21:17), Smith 67th (21:30) and senior Emma Magnuson 69th (21:37) among 374 runners.

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Centennial placed 18th among 45 teams in the St. Olaf Showcase on Sept. 1 as Eli Berg placed 60th (17:36), Matt Washburn 90th (18:08), Charles Bolkcom 113th (18:26), Evan Pouiliot 151st (18:49), and Jacob Podratz 159th (18:51) among 442 runners. The Cougars held out some starters last Friday and placed fourth of five teams at Cambridge-Isanti, led by Kyler Nelson in ninth place (20:41). Tyler Celotta was 15th, Taleen Greeson 16th, Luke Lofgren 24th and Ben Rexelsen 25th.

Boys soccer: Cougars lose twice

Centennial lost two conference games last week, to Anoka 3-2 on Tuesday and Totino-Grace 1-0 on Thursday. Keaton Frase and Aidan Ballard scored against Anoka. The Cougars are 2-3 overall and 1-3 in conference.

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No. 8 ranked Centennial picked up two conference victories last week. The Cougars beat Anoka 4-1 on Tuesday with Addison Van Zee booting three goals and Izzy Sipe notching the other.

They nipped Totino-Grace 2-1 on Thursday with goals by Van Zee and Gabby Sipe, improving to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the Northwest Suburban.

Centennial’s last four matches have been a 5-2 win over Simley, 4-0 loss to Roseville, 5-2 win over Armstrong, and 4-3 loss to Champlin Park. Anya Sudgen at 3-singles, and Elle Fenstermacher/Anna Peterson at 2-doubles, each picked up three wins. The Cougars are 3-4 overall.

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Anoka County 4-H will host an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Bunker Hills Activities Center, located at 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, Andover. The open house will include hands-on activities for youth and general information about what 4-H can offer families and about 4-H in Anoka County.

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The 5K will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Forest Lake Lions pancake breakfast will be from 7:30 to 11 a.m.; Cruise for Heroes (formerly Cruise for the Troops) will run from 10 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.; and a Freedom Fest concert featuring Rodney Atkins with special guests Jerrod Niemann and Jake Nelson will be held from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit https://iwproject.org/ freedom-fest/ .

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PREVENTION MONTH Suicide is a problem that touches the lives of many Americans. Many of us may know someone, such as a friend, family member, or coworker who has attempted or died by suicide. Over the past two decades, suicide rates have steadily risen in the United States. Suicide is currently ranked 10th for cause of death among all ages.

It’s important for you to know that suicide is preventable. With commitment and engagement in our communities, workplaces, and homes, together we can help reduce the number of suicides.

What are the warning signs that someone is at risk for suicide?

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• Preparing for death, such as updating/preparing a will, giving away possessions, or taking steps to access lethal means (buying a firearm, acquiring quantities of pills/medication, researching ways to die).

• Exhibiting a dramatic change in behavior, including withdrawal from friends or usual activities, increased alcohol/drug use, difficulties in sleeping or eating, decreased self-care.

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If you believe someone needs help, we encourage you to follow the ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) suicide prevention model, with these easy-to-remember steps: Ask – Ask, “Are you thinking of killing yourself?” Although it may feel awkward,

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“One of the most powerful things that we can offer to a bereaved friend or family member is to just be with them, while accepting their feelings and remaining present and empathic,” says Vollmann.

Let them know that they can be vulnerable with you and your door is always open.

Knowing the right thing to say doesn’t come naturally, especially when the topics of death and grief are always avoided.

Since July 2022, 988 is the new three-digit dialing code to route callers from across the U.S. to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. research shows that people having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks them in a caring way.

Care – Show you care. The context of caring makes it a lot easier to ask the hard questions about suicide. By actively listening and engaging, without judgment, you are showing that you care – this might just be enough to help the person feel relief and that they are not alone.

Escort – When someone acknowledges that they are feeling suicidal or hopeless, care enough to connect them to the nearest helping resource. Do not leave them alone! If possible, separate them from methods of harm.

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Here’s what you should avoid saying to a grieving person: “God has a plan.” or “They’re in a better place now.” There are varying meanings of death among different belief systems.

Unless you’re certain that they share your faith in what happens after death, don’t force it on them as it will not be comforting.

“Everything happens for a reason.” or “It was meant to be.” Avoid saying statements that try to justify the loss. Don’t suggest that a terrible and painful tragedy deserved to happen to them.

“You need to move on.” Grieving lasts a long, long time and there’s no getting over it. Their loss will continue to be meaningful to them over time, and telling them to move on or cheer up will only invalidate their grief. “It can sound like a judgement, as if they are mourning too much or too long, and make people feel unable to share about their grief,” says Vollmann.

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“Listen to them with empathy, and avoid judgment. There is no timeline for grief, and it is helpful to avoid expectations that someone will feel better or stop talking about their loss after an arbitrary amount of time has passed,” says Sarah Vollmann, MPS, a board-certified art therapist and faculty member of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition.

There are times when a grieving person wants to talk about their loss and times that they don’t, so let them know that you’re open to talking about their loss while also letting them decide if and when they want to open up. According to Vollmann, you can say something along the lines of, “I don’t know if you feel like

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