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Happy trails: where to ski & snowshoe this winter

2023 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW This is the opening week of the 94th session of the Minnesota Legislature. Members take oaths of office and elect leaders and officers.

Learn about local lawmakers’ priorities in Press Publications’ Legislative Preview inside.

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Where there’s snow, there are eager Minnesotans waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy the fresh powder. The Twin Cities metro is rich in scenic landscapes where winter recreationists can hike, snowshoe, ski, sled and even skijor (ski with their dogs! What’s more Minnesotan than that?). Press Publications has compiled a list of some of the best skiing and snowshoeing trails to enjoy this winter.

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No snowshoeing, hiking, biking, skijoring, sledding or pets.

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Girls hockey: Cougars top Blake, lose to No. 2 Gentry in tourney Gentry Academy pumped in four goals in the third period and defeated Centennial/Spring Lake Park 7-4 on Wednesday at the Breck Holiday Invitational in Golden Valley.

The Cougars (9-3-1) clipped Blake 5-3 in the first round on Tuesday with three goals in the last five minutes.

They faced Breck in the third round Thursday. (Quad News had an early deadline this week, Thursday, due to the holiday.)

Gentry Academy (11-1), a private

school with a highly-developed hockey program, is ranked No. 2 in Class 2A. Centennial/SLP is ranked eighth.

The Cougars (9-3-1) led 4-3 after striking for three straight power play goals in the second period, two by Teagan Kulenkamp and one by Lauren O’Hara. Ella O’Hearn scored for CSLP in the first period.

For Gentry, whose third period rally included two empty-netters, Cal Sajevic netted three goals, Grace Delmonico two, and Rachel Agerter and Ana Myers one each. Gentry had a slight 40-36 edge in shots on goal.

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The Cougars pulled it out, though, as Jaycee Chatleain punctured the net at 12:38, Katie Ball at 13:42 and Grace Laager (empty-netter) at 15:48. Laager assisted on two goals. The first two Cougar girls came from Noelle Hemr and O’Hara.

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Get to know new legislators

Constituents of Senate District 36 will have an opportunity to participate in legislative interviews with Sen. Heather Gustafson, Rep. Brion Curran and Rep. Elliott Engen. The program sponsored by the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area will be held from 10:15 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at the White Bear Lake Library.

The local legislators will discuss the issues faced by the state of Minnesota in 2023, their top three priorities and the legislation they plan to support in the coming session. Constituents will also have the opportunity to engage in conversations with their elected representatives.

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Congress includes Highway 65 funding in omnibus bill

Congress recently passed bipartisan legislation to fund the federal government.

The funding includes $4 million for the city of Blaine’s Highway 65 improvement project at 99th Avenue. The project will construct a grade-separated intersection to improve the flow of traffic and expand access for multiple modes of transportation. It will also improve safety for vehicles traveling along and across the highway corridor and provide for safe bike and pedestrian passage. The project will also better connect residents and businesses on opposite sides of the corridor, resulting in

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF a more cohesive community.

The city of Blaine, Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have been planning for improvements to Highway 65 from 97th Avenue to 119th Avenue for several years using a combination of federal, state and local funds. The city’s congressional delegation worked with House and Senate appropriators to secure $4 million in funding for the 99th Avenue project and $5 million for a similar project at 109th Avenue requested by Anoka County. Rep. Tom Emmer, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Tina Smith submitted the requests on behalf of the city and county during the FY 2023 appropriations cycle.

Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders said he was very pleased that the city will receive these funds to support its 99th Avenue project.

“Highway 65 is a vital link between the Twin Cities’ urban core and the north metro communities. As a leader in the north metro, Blaine has taken the lead on advocating for change on Highway 65. We are glad to see this investment that returns federal tax dollars to our community. This project has momentum that it has never seen before, and it is time to push to fully fund the project,” said Sanders.

This appropriation brings the amount allocated to the entire project to $41 million.

The project has a total estimated cost of $163 million. Additional funding is being sought at both the federal and state levels.

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Maple Grove man indicted for violent carjacking at Blaine grocery store parking lot MINNEAPOLIS — A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Maple Grove man for an armed carjacking at a Blaine grocery store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

According to court documents, on Sept. 24, 2022, Justin Michael Kittleson, 20, targeted two victims as they left the Cub Foods grocery store in Blaine and loaded groceries into their car.

Kittleson approached one of the victims at the trunk of the car and pointed a gun at them. The second victim attempted to intervene, and a struggle ensued.

The gun discharged, and the shot is believed to have grazed the second victim’s ear. Kittleson took control of the car and drove away. A 9mm shell casing was recovered at the scene by officers with the Blaine Police Department. After reviewing surveillance video footage and with the assistance from other members of the public, officers were able to identify and locate Kittleson. On Sept. 29, law

enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence associated with Kittleson, and recovered two 9mm firearms (the same caliber as the casing found at the scene of the carjacking) and a hooded sweatshirt that matched the sweatshirt seen in the surveillance footage.

Kittleson is charged with one count of carjacking and one count of using, carrying, brandishing and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Kittleson was initially charged by complaint.

Last week, he was indicted by a federal grand jury. Magistrate Judge Tony N. Leung ordered Kittleson to remain in detention pending further court proceedings.

This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI and the Blaine Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey E. Middlecamp is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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POLICE REPORTS lems. the person had moved to another city. The officer The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported • Officers assisted the Minnesota State Patrol on a forwarded the request to the police department the following incidents: two-vehicle accident at I-35 and Lake Drive NE on for that community.

• Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Dec. 23.

• An officer responded to the report of a possithe intersection of Main Street and Centerville • An officer located a vehicle with hazard lights on ble personal injury crash on the 7900 block of Road Dec. 22. The driver was identified as a in the 1200 block of Birch Street on Dec. 23 and I-35E on Dec. 20. The officer arrived and found juvenile without a license, and a guardian was made contact with the driver. The driver advised a disabled vehicle, but determined no crash had contacted to pick up the juvenile. a tire had failed and they did not need police occurred. The vehicle was later towed from the • Officers responded to the 9200 block of South assistance. area.

Highway Drive on a report of a theft Dec. 22. No • An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for • An officer responded to the parking lot of a busisuspects were identified at the time. multiple traffic violations in the 7400 block of Vilness in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway • Officers were dispatched to the scene of a hit-andlage Drive on Dec. 23. The adult male driver was on Dec. 20 in response to a hit-and-run property run accident in the 30 block of Village Parkway arrested on an outstanding warrant and booked damage report. The officer documented the inciDec. 22. Officers took information from the at jail. dent, and the investigation is ongoing. victim and attempted to find the other vehicle • On Dec. 24, an officer assisted an elderly resident • An officer responded to a two-vehicle property involved, but were not successful. in removing ice from an outdoor heat vent. damage accident in the 6700 block of Lake Drive • Police responded to the 1800 block of Main Street • An officer observed suspicious activity at a gas on Dec. 20. Both drivers were uninjured, and to take a delayed theft report on Dec. 23. station in the 6500 block of Ware Road on Dec. 24. both vehicles were drivable. A crash report was • On Dec. 23, an officer discovered a vehicle parked The individual was cited for possession of drug completed. in the 1 block of Golden Oak Drive that had been paraphernalia.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for a semaphore vioreported stolen. The vehicle was confirmed sto• An officer and fire staff responded to a residence lation near Main Street and I-35E on Dec. 20. The len, and was towed for safekeeping. on the report of a fire alarm detecting water flow adult male driver was arrested and booked in jail • An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Galin the 300 block of Ojibway Path Dec. 25. A resion an outstanding warrant. The driver was also axy Drive for a found dog on Dec. 24. dence was found to have a damaged water pipe cited for driving after revocation.

• An officer observed a traffic violation at Woodfrom its fire suppression system. Contact with • An officer checked on a vehicle in the ditch in the land Road and Lake Drive on Dec. 24. The officer the tenant was made, and fire staff took over the 6400 block of I-35E on Dec. 22. The occupants were stopped the vehicle and arrested the male driver scene. fine and requested a tow, which was ordered for for second-degree DWI. • An officer located an unoccupied vehicle in the them.

• Officers took a call regarding damage to property roadway that was partially blocking an intersec• An officer stopped to check on a male at a closed and harassment from the 90 block of South Drive tion at Birch Street and Pheasant Hills Drive on business near I-35W and Lake Drive on Dec. 22.

Dec. 25. The case is pending attorney review.

Dec. 26. The driver returned to the scene and the The officer determined that the adult male was • An officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the vehicle was pushed out of the intersection. intoxicated and had driven his vehicle into the 2000 block of Main Street Dec. 25. An adult male • While on patrol in the 300 block of Elm Street on ditch, then walked away from the vehicle. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI and Dec. 26, an officer observed a vehicle in a school male was arrested for DWI and later booked at driving after cancellation inimical to public safeparking lot driving erratically. The driver stated jail. ty. The vehicle was towed and held for forfeiture. they were practicing how to drive when it was • An officer responded to a report of a catalytic con• On Dec. 25, an officer observed a traffic violation slippery as they recently got the vehicle. A warnverter theft in the 7200 block of Stagecoach Trail near the intersection of South Pine Drive and ing was given. on Dec. 22. The investigation is ongoing.

Lake Drive. A perimeter and K-9 track was con• Officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck • An officer responded to a two-vehicle property ducted for an involved party who was not in the in a snowbank in the 1000 block of Tamarack damage accident in the 600 block of Apollo Drive vehicle. An adult female was subsequently arrestLane on Dec. 26. After investigation, the driver on Dec. 22. The officer documented the accident. ed on outstanding warrants and other charges. was arrested for DWI and booked at Anoka Coun• An officer stopped a vehicle for a stop sign viola• Officers were dispatched to the 8800 block of Lexty Jail. turnONE signal violation Ravensweek Court beginning ington Avenue Dec. 26 on a possible burglary andadstion MDAN toand run TIME,at the 1/1/2023 and Ware Road on Dec. 22. The adult male driver fire alarm. Officers found no evidence of a burwas arrested for DWI and his blood alcohol later glary. Lexington Fire found no evidence of smoke tested as 0.26. The male was booked at jail for or carbon monoxide. third-degree DWI, alcohol concentration 0.08 or • Officers received a call reporting a noise commore within two hours, and a stop sign violation. plaint at the 9400 block of Lexington Ave. Dec. 27.

• Officers made contact with a suspicious vehicle • An officer responded to a theft report in the 0 at a local park in the 6600 block of West Shadow block of South Pine Drive Dec. 27.

Lake Drive on Dec. 22. An adult male was cited • An officer observed a traffic violation near the infor underage possession of alcohol, possession of tersection of Albert Avenue and North Highway marijuana in a motor vehicle and possession of Drive. A search of the vehicle was conducted and drug paraphernalia. A second adult was cited for a citation was issued. possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

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Reflecting on 2022

023 HAS ARRIVED! Happy New Year to everyone. Let’s take a look at the past year.

A lot has happened.

Politics seems more divided than ever and it is far from a peaceful time in the world.

Covid spread around the world and changed things, from our shopping habits to schools online, and created a debate over vaccines and boosters. Every medicine cabinet now carries a test kit.

Travel finally seems to be coming back. Dining out is too, but many restaurants have closed. Many community events were still canceled and attendance has dropped at major athletic and entertainment events.

Grocery stores geared up for About the curbside pickup and delivery services. Independent delivery Town companies sprang up, in some Gene Johnson cases with same day service.

Customers have gotten used to these services.

A “Triple-demic” of Covid, influenza, and RSV has caused hospitals to once again reach capacity.

People are still wearing masks to prevent the spread of all kinds of germs, in the workplace and while out shopping. Masks are still required in most medical facilities.

Working from home got a big start over the past couple of years and is continuing, for the most part in a successful way. Some companies now require an employee to come in one or two days a week at minimum.

On the economic side the stock market has declined, interest rates on savings are very low, and inflation at 7 and 8 percent for the last several years is hitting almost everyone’s budgets for food, fuel, car buying, rents and mortgages, to name just a few areas.

When it comes to automobiles and trucks, new features are providing more safety. For example, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warnings, lane-keeping assist, rear and front alerts, blind spot monitoring, plus more. It takes a study of the instruction manual to learn how to use them. Smart watches allow those who are skiing and have a downhill crash to get assistance by calling 911 on their cell phone. On the other hand, cell phones cause accidents because of people trying to multitask.

We are seeing more artificial intelligence in health care. It makes it easier for people to understand their symptoms and be active about preventative care and find the best self-care options.

Internet technology is advancing and the Covid effect for churches turned many people onto online services rather than being in a crowd of people. Forty percent of churches are expected to close this coming year.

Megachurches are growing.

Regarding energy, fusion is coming to a reality, but it will take years before we can bring it to practical levels for heating our homes and fueling our cars.

It’s been quite a year and we continue to struggle to live at peace with each other. We have also seen our educational scores decline, the government debt load increase and there have been issues at the border where thousands are trying to enter the United States for a better way of life.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Many thanks from the mayor

warm greeting to all the citizens of Lexington. I have called Lexington home for over 30 years. I may fall short of words to express my emotions and gratitude, but look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

This journey started with a conversation Movers & with one of my neighbors and Shakers the topic of the city came up. My Mayor Gary neighbor was concerned with Grote the direction of the city. As we continued the conversation, he was reminded of the passion I have for this great city. As time passed, a few other neighbors had the same concern with the city. They suggested that I should get involved by running for mayor. I thought about it

and discussed it with my wife and decided that this would be a great opportunity to continue serving the community.

My experience includes the following: My full-time job is at Medtronic as a senior principal technician that I have been at for 18 years. I served 28 years on the Lexington Fire Department in many different roles. Most recently, I joined the Circle-Lex Lions Club in a capacity to provide community service support to the city and surrounding area.

This shows I want to continue serving the community that I live in.

During the campaign, I knocked on many of the citizens’ doors, which gave me the opportunity to listen and learn about the concerns and hopes for this great city. As I continue to grow and develop as the mayor, I will continue to listen to the citizens and work with the city to provide solutions for the greater good of the city.

I take on these new responsibilities knowing that I stand on the sturdy shoulders of dedicated citizens. I believe that I can represent the city when in need and take charge when necessary. I also feel that I can further strengthen the relationship with the other council members.

I am passionate about serving others. I look forward to continuing to work for you as your mayor and having a voice for the citizens of the city.

I am immensely grateful to the family, friends, and loyal supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to my campaign during this election.

Not only have you entrusted me with the responsibility of speaking as your mayor, but you also continue to provide me with the feedback I need to better serve you. For that, I thank you once again.

Gary Grote is the mayor of the city of Lexington.

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Sydney Brodt first put on ice skates when she two-years-old and hasn't stopped since.

Brodt, age 24, is a forward for the Minnesota Whitecaps, a women's professional hockey team in the Premier Hockey Federation. They play in Richfield, Minnesota at the Richfield Ice Arena.

Her love for hockey began in North Oaks.

“Growing up, I played a lot of hockey at the North Oaks ice rink with all of my friends,” Brodt said. “Every day after school we'd go down there and play. I've always just loved the game.”

Brodt graduated from Mounds View High School in 2016. She made the Mustangs girl's varsity hockey team as an eighth grader.

“A highlight for me while playing for the Mounds View team was going to the state tournament twice — when I was in eighth grade and when I was a sophomore,” she said. “I had a lot of great friends on the team and I loved my coaches. I still have good relationships with them.”

Brodt got a scholarship to play hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD). She played all four years and received a degree in financial markets and a minor in psychology.

“We went to the national tourna-

ment once when I was there and my favorite game was beating the Gophers,” she said. “I really loved Duluth.”

After college, Brodt played in the Linköping Hockey Club in Sweden for a year.

“It was a great experience because I got to play and got to travel around Europe,” she said. “They have a super good league over there for women where they pay your cost of living and it's a good place for female players to play after college.”

After playing overseas last year

SAM SILVER | MINNESOTA WHITECAPS Brodt said it's good to be back in Minnesota Whitecaps forward Sydney Brodt Minnesota and playing for the playing against the Boston Pride in a game Whitecaps. earlier this season.

“This is the first year that we've gained a lot of traction and we're “That's what I do in the mornings getting good living salaries,” she said. and afternoon, and then I have prac“We are playing at a much higher tice with the Whitecaps later in the level. It's really taking off with sponafternoon,” she said. “I love it.” sorships, great coaches and manageIn the future, Brodt plans to keep on ment.” coaching hockey or pursue a career in Brodt is staying with her parents, financial markets — or maybe both.

Bart and Darcy of North Oaks.

But now she will continue the play “My parents really love it that I'm professionally for the Whitecaps. back in the U.S. and Minnesota so “Hockey has given me so much,” they can come to my games,” she said. she said. “It's crazy how many people “My dad has coached me my entire life and our family is really into hock- I've met along the way throughout the world. It's super special.” ey. They've been an inspiration for For more information on the Minme, especially my dad.” nesota Whitecaps go to https://whiteWhen she's not playing hockey, caps.premierhockeyfederation.com.

Brodt is an assistant coach for the women's hockey team at Hamline University.

Cougars nip Eagan 45-44

The Centennial Cougars pulled out a close game against Eagan 45-44 on Wednesday evening in the first round of an Eastview tournament.

The Cougars (4-5) faced Eastview on Thursday evening. (The Quad had an early deadline, Thursday, for this edition).

Marisa Frost notched 12 points and three assists, and Autumn McCall nine points and 12 rebounds, to lead Centennial (4-5). Macey Littlefield added seven points and Jordan Metz six. Centennial overcame some shaky free throw shooting (12-for-22) and a 21-8 turnover disadvantage.

For Eagan (5-4), Belle Iten sank 13 points and Lydia Schmitter 12.

Cougar coach Jamie Sobolik lamented a number of team issues as they near conference play: “We’re currently in a rough spot trying to figure out who we are. Lately we can’t seem to run any offense.

Turnovers have been an issue. We are struggling defensively to not give open looks, and then to secure the rebound if they do miss their shots.”

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NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE TO CONSIDER VACATION OF AN EXISTING TRAIL EASEMENT GRANTED BY THE DEVELOPER (ELMCREST VISTAS, LLC), OLD MILL ESTATES & REPLACEMENT OF A NEW EASEMENT GRANTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE INCLUDED IN RECORDED DOC. #2235364.004 WHICH LIES WITHIN LOT 9, BLOCK 1, OLD MILL ESTATES, ANOKA COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville will be holding a Public Hearing to consider vacating an existing trail easement contained in the above stated document and granting a new 12’ trail easement of equal value in a new location contained on the same lot (Lot 9, Block 1, Old Mill Estates) on January 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held in Council Chamber of the Centerville City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input regarding the vacations.

You may call Zoning Administrator Mark Statz at: (651) 792-7931 or via email at: mstatz@centervillemn.com or City Clerk Teresa Bender at: (651) 792-7933 or via email at: tbender@centervillemn.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. A copy of document (#2235364.004, legal description of new easement and sketch of both easements) will be available for inspection at City Hall and the meeting is open to the public. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the meeting date.

In accordance with the Americans With Disability Act, a hearing-impaired individual(s), wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting the City Clerk within one week prior to the scheduled public hearing.

Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 3, 2023.

complete; the complete budget may be examined at the Lexington City Hall, 9180 Lexington Ave, Lexington, MN 55014 during regular business hours. The City Council adopted this budget on December 1, 2022.

23,000 S Y Mill Bituminous Pavement 5,000 SY Full Depth Reclamation 1,300 LF Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter 3,200 TON Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,B) 950 TON Type SP 12.5 Non Wear Course Mix (2,B) 12 EACH Remove and Replace Gate Valve (6” to 12”) 50 LF 12” Ductile Iron Watermain 40 EACH Catch Basin Repairs 170 LF 21” Concrete Storm Sewer 750 SY Restoration - Sod 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 #8338630 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: December 12, 2022

BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Julie Bartell, City Clerk City of Lino Lakes Published two times in the Quad Community Press on December 27, 2022 and January 3, 2023.

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Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 3, 2023.

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COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK

9750 Egret Boulevard, Coon Rapids Activities: Skate ski, classic ski Coon Rapids is not renting cross-country skis this year, but snowshoes are still available for rent at $5 for up to two hours.

Call ahead at 763-324-3320 to ensure rental equipment availability. Rental hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Activities: Snowshoe, kicksled Wargo has only about a mile of winter trail, which is perfect for beginner snowshoers and kicksledders. Equipment is $5 for up to two hours. Call ahead at 763-3243350 to ensure rental equipment availability. Rental hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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16821 O’Brien Trail North, Marine on St. Croix Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe State ski pass is required for cross-country skiing; no pass required for snowshoeing. Hikers, walkers and people walking pets should stay off designated ski trails.

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39797 Park Trail, Center City Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe State ski pass is required for cross-country skiing; no pass required for snowshoeing. Hikers, walkers and people walking pets should stay off designated ski trails. Snowshoe rentals available for $6 per person. At Wild River State Park, cross-country skis are available for rent through a private concessionaire located at the park’s Trail Center. For rental rates or to reserve equipment, call Wild River Ski Rental at 651-257-0685.

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2023 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW: Elected officials share goals and priorities Rep. Kelly Moller

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Rep. Matt Norris

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Sen. Heather Gustafson Minnesota Senate District 36

651-296-1253 sen.heather.gustafson@senate.mn I look forward to getting to work for our community in my first year as your state senator. I will Sen. Heather Gushave the honor of serving as Vice tafson Chair of the Education Finance Committee and will also serve on the Ag and Rural Development Committee and the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.

My top priority is providing our schools with the resources they need for students, families, and staff to succeed. I’ve seen what happens when the state doesn’t do its job - it means cuts to programs, bigger class sizes, and higher property taxes. The state must fulfill its responsibility for the education of our children, and that means funding mental health and fully funding special education.

People also should feel safe in their community.

I support increased funding for our local police departments, as well as support for victims of domestic violence, and additional community mental health resources to make sure everyone has access to the help they may need.

It’s also time for sensible tax relief, especially for our senior citizens living on a fixed income. We will take a strong look at making changes to help them, as well as other measures that could provide relief for those who need it most.

Minnesotans believe in protecting rights, not taking them away. I will work with my colleagues to protect reproductive rights this year, because everyone deserves autonomy over their own body and freedom from government overreach in our medical decisions.

The budget forecast makes it clear we can afford to do some big things this year for Minnesota, but unfortunately too often in the past the legislature has failed to do its job. I was elected to deliver results, not gridlock, and that’s my promise to our community.

I look forward to getting to work in St. Paul, and I encourage my new constituents to reach out to my office with any questions, comments, or concerns. It is my honor to serve as your voice in the Senate, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Rep. Brion Curran Minnesota House of Representatives District 36B

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First, I want to thank the residents of House District 36B for Rep. Brion Curran trusting me to bring community concerns to St. Paul. It is an honor and privilege to serve, and I look forward to hearing more about what is important to you. I am grateful to be seated as Vice Chair of the Sustainable Infrastructure Committee in addition to serving on the Human Services Policy, Public Safety, and Judiciary Finance & Civil Law committees.

Heading into the 2023 Legislative Session, I am focusing on several issues I heard about from neighbors while campaigning. These include (but are not limited to) improvements to disability services, eliminating tax on Social Security, protections for the LGBTQ+ community, legalization of recreational cannabis, protecting reproductive rights, responsible management of our state budget, maximizing federal dollars to reduce state and local costs, funding public education to help reduce local property taxes, and improving our public safety systems to create safer communities for all. It is my goal to support legislation that allows for Minnesotans to thrive.

I look forward to serving our community over the next biennium and encourage you to reach out to me to discuss any issues you believe the state can help with. Should you need resources, I am happy to connect youads with those who can assist.TIME, I am here the to MDAN to run ONE listen, learn, and deliver results for you.

Minnesota House of Representatives District 32 B 651-297-9001 rep.matt.norris@house.mn

rep.kelly.moller@house.mn 651-296-0141 This coming legislative session, lawmakers have an incredible Rep. Kelly Moller opportunity to make bold, overdue progress on the priorities we value as Minnesotans. I’m excited to serve as chair of the House Public Safety Committee where I’ll work to ensure every Minnesotan can be safe throughout their community. By advancing innovative and proven criminal justice strategies, delivering funding for law enforcement and first responders, and listening to victims, survivors, and others impacted, we can address the crime concerns on people’s minds right now, while making Minnesota a safer state over the long term.

We just marked the tenth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, and since then, countless other senseless tragedies have occurred in schools, workplaces, movie theaters, nightclubs, and other locations where everyone should feel safe. The status quo is unacceptable, and delivering meaningful action to address our gun violence crisis is one of my top priorities. Background checks, red flag laws, and requirements around safe storage and reporting of stolen firearms are just a few of the actions Minnesotans are calling for to help ensure firearms aren’t in the hands of those who shouldn’t possess them.

This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a half-century of precedent guaranteeing the right to an abortion. While a 1990s state Supreme Court ruling currently protects abortion rights in Minnesota, as we learned with the Dobbs decision, the right for women to have autonomy over their own health care decisions can’t be left to judicial precedent, and ought to be enshrined into law.

While receiving an excellent education, students deserve strong emotional and social support as they grow and develop. I plan on renewing my effort to help the state more effectively collaborate with school districts to address the unique mental health needs of our students, including suicide prevention strategies.

There are plenty of other priorities Minnesotans are counting on us to deliver, too, including investments in our schools, economic security for working families, making health care more affordable, protecting our democracy, addressing climate change, and much more. I look forward to engaging with community members as we do this important work, together.

Sen. Judy Seeberger

Minnesota Senate District 41 651-297-8060 sen.judy.seeberger@ senate.mn

My top priorities for the 2023 legislative session are to ease the burden of inflation and lower Sen. Judy Seeberger costs for seniors and working families, strengthen opportunity in Minnesota schools, and work for safe, thriving communities. Our state’s historic budget surplus demonstrates that we have the resources needed to do all of those items and more. It also shows that gridlock and division left billions of dollars on the bottom line from the last legislative session, rather than doing something to improve Minnesotans’ lives. That kind of inaction is unacceptable, and is one of the most important reasons I ran for office this year.

I believe the legislature’s first priority should be eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits so that seniors are not taxed on benefits they earned through hard work throughout their time in the workforce. I also believe we need to take action to lower the cost of childcare and healthcare so that families can thrive.

Minnesota’s schools have faced incredible challenges due to COVID-19.

I saw them as a parent and as a week beginning 1/1/2023 classroom teacher. I believe we need to take the opportunity to bring back career and technical education, to ensure we are no longer 50th in the nation in the ratio of students to school counselors and provide greater mental health services to our kids.

Finally, we need to address public safety by ensuring local police, fire and EMS have the resources they need. Serving on a rural fire department and EMS unit makes it clear to me that we have a workforce crisis in all of our emergency and public safety professions, and we need pension reform, new resources, and fresh approaches to tackle those challenges.

My top priority for 2023 is bringing our tax dollars home and investing in infrastructure for Rep. Matt Norris our district: fixing Highway 65, getting a water treatment facility for Lexington, and addressing the $80 million maintenance backlog at the National Sports Center.

With a projected budget surplus of $17.6 billion, Minnesotans expect us to do all we can to make sure workers and families can succeed. We need bold, but responsible, action that will set Minnesota on a path to prosperity for decades and keep our economy growing by building a state that works better for everyone.

The surplus offers us a chance to make historic investments in our public schools that will boost student achievement and teacher pay, increase access to mental health resources, and reduce local property taxes. We should also fix our care economy by taking steps to reduce the cost of health care and child care—two of the biggest budget items for many families—while making sure all Minnesota workers have access to paid family and sick leave.

These investments should be paired with tax cuts, including increasing the Working Family Tax Credit, creating a state child tax credit, and eliminating the tax on social security benefits.

The bulk of the projected budget surplus is one-time money. The focus with those dollars should be leaving Minnesota a legacy for decades to come. Building affordable housing and retrofitting public buildings to make them more energy efficient are examples of worthwhile investments that will save the state money in the long run.

Minnesota voters also made it clear through the election that, whatever their personal beliefs may be, they do not want government involved in their reproductive health choices. I support efforts to reflect this will of the voters in Minnesota law.

I care deeply about the challenges the residents of Blaine and Lexington face in an economy that too often is tilted against them. I’m committed to taking decisive action that makes a positive difference for Minnesotans today and in the decades to come.

Sen. John Marty Minnesota Senate District 40

sen.john.marty@senate.mn 651-296-5645 We must build a better future for all: Bold action on climate & affordable healthcare Sen. John Marty for everyone. An economy where people earn enough to support their families – with safe, secure housing and other necessities that many people struggle to pay for. Supporting schools, so they can address mental health challenges and help students learn. I’ll continue working for a government that is frugal & cost effective, focused on cost-saving prevention rather than expensive remedial programs.

When the new session begins in January, we have the opportunity to move Minnesota forward. As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I am working to develop a state budget that reflects Minnesota values in meeting these challenges.

Most of the large budget balance is one-time money and cannot be used for ongoing budget items.

Also, much of the ongoing funds are needed to address inflationary impacts, if we don’t want to go backwards in funding schools, the courts, and other public services. We need to be wise stewards of public resources in good times and bad.

I am authoring legislation that would repeal the state law prohibiting state budget forecasts from factoring-in inflation for expenditure projections.

No business would intentionally distort their budget forecasts this way. Neither should state government.

Public safety and prevention of gun violence is an urgent priority. And this year, I hope we can finally pass my legislation to prevent catalytic converter theft.

In addition to pushing important legislation on these and numerous other issues, we need to ensure a responsible political process. I am working to address flaws in the past legislative procedures to increase transparency and accountability. For example, there is a growing practice of putting multiple, unrelated policies into so-called “garbage bills.” These bills violate the state constitution. It is time to address this problem, and I will do my best to fix it.

I am honored by the opportunity to represent you. I welcome hearing your questions and concerns.

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As a member of the Tax Committee, my top priority Rep. Patti Anderson for the 2023 legislative session will be returning our state’s record-setting $17.6 billion surplus to Minnesotans.

A surplus of this magnitude should not just be spent.

Instead, it should be returned to the people in the form of one-time rebate checks, tax cuts, and the full elimination of the tax on social security. There is bipartisan support to end the tax on social security benefits, and I am hopeful that we can accomplish this quickly next session.

It’s important to note that $12 billion of the $17.6 billion surplus is one-time money which means this is not the time to grow government spending. We can spend part of the surplus on urgent needs facing our state. Public safety is one area where we should make investments. As crime continues to rise across the state, we must ensure law enforcement has the resources they need to keep our communities safe.

However, we cannot spend more taxpayer dollars on growing our bureaucracy which would only put our state at risk for a deficit in the future.

I will also be serving on the Education Finance Committee. As we all know, our children have suffered academically from the school closures that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a state, we must find solutions to help our children get caught up so they can thrive and be successful.

Family budgets continue to be stretched thin by higher grocery, gas, and energy bills. Beyond public safety and K-12 education, we need to prioritize returning the surplus back to Minnesotans. I look forward to working with my colleagues to give families meaningful tax relief during this time of economic uncertainty.

As Assistant Minority Leader for the house Republicans, I look Rep. Elliott Engen forward to building relationships with DFL colleagues to find ways to make Minnesota an affordable and safe place to live, work, and raise a family.

Recently, we learned that the state has a $17.6 billion surplus. Now is the time to allow Minnesotans to grow their own savings accounts instead of the state government’s. With record inflation, rising costs, and economic uncertainty, it’s time to cut taxes for Main Street businesses and working families across the state, and abide by our promise to eliminate the tax on social security for our seniors. I am hopeful that we can end this tax at the beginning of session.

As a member of the Public Safety Committee, I will prioritize law enforcement recruitment, retention, and mental health resources to combat record crime in the metro and surrounding suburbs. Supporting our police and first responders is the first step in fostering safer communities for all.

I will also advocate for school safety programs and an increased focus on mental health services for our students.

As a new member, it is my commitment to stay transparent and accountable to the voters I work for, and I look forward to having regular communication with you through Town Halls and office hours.

With any questions or concerns, feel free to contact by phone or email.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you in St. Paul.

Celebrations Royce Raymond Granholm Shannon and Patrick Granholm, of Hugo, welcomed their first child, Royce Raymond Granholm Dec.26 at 9:08 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs 13 Oz and measured 21.5 inches long.

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As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on unfinished business from the previous Legislative Sen. Karin Housley Session and consider our priorities as we head into 2023 with a budget year on the horizon. I’ve heard the concerns of families across the district—inflation, the surplus, crime, and the healthcare staffing crisis are all on their minds. Though leadership has changed in the Senate, Minnesotans are looking for Legislators to work together in addressing these issues to move our state forward.

Since 2023 is a budget year, the top priority will be addressing inflation and the disbursement of the historic $17.6 billion surplus. This number is clear evidence of the constant over-taxation of Minnesotans. Families are suffering at the hands of inflation and are concerned about a possible recession. This year’s work will call for bipartisan solutions that responsibly utilize the surplus, while providing much-needed tax relief to families across the state.

Many families are also concerned about the uptick in crimes across the state. Despite challenging factors, law enforcement officers have worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe. As a Legislature, we must listen to our officers and their concerns. It is important that we continue to support law enforcement, ensure continued transparency and accountability in prosecution decisions, and hold judges and prosecutors accountable when it comes to sentencing violent criminals. Families across the state deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities.

There have also been large gaps left in the longterm care workforce, and the shortages have not gone unnoticed. These facilities serve our most vulnerable citizens, and we need to provide them support as they address the staffing crisis. Everyone across the state deserves access to high-quality medical care and services. We attempted to address this problem last year, and it’s time we revisit the issue.

It is so important that we address last year’s unfinished business, while also prioritizing the needs of families across the state. I’m confident that in doing so, our Legislature will come together with bipartisan solutions that address the everyday problems facing Minnesotans.

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