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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The biggest event to occur this year in White Bear Township is here.

The first puck of Hockey Day Minnesota 2023 drops Thursday evening, and the weekend-long athletic extravaganza will last through Sunday.

All the action will take place at Polar Lakes Park, located at 1280 Hammond Road.

An estimated 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual hockey event based on ticket sales as of last week. Preparing for Hockey Day has therefore been a massive undertaking, according to White Bear Township Administrator Pat Christopherson.

“We’re coordinating our staff and the whole volunteer group that’s been working on this to pull this off. We have an appreciation for the people who have put a ton of time into this,” Christopherson said.

He added that pulling off the logistics for such a large-scale, public-private event is challenging but that Hockey Day 2023 has momentum behind it and people who are completely dedicated to making it a success.

Corey Roberts, who’s on the Hockey Day Minnesota 2023 volunteer committee, praised the committee members who have devoted countless hours and resources to making Hockey Day a reality. The committee is chaired

by Jon Anderson and Nick Guzzo.

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Learn about Main Street roundabout at open house LINO LAKES — The corner of Main Street and Sunset Avenue will look a bit rounder in 2024. The intersection is scheduled for a roundabout redesign in the next year. Community residents are invited to learn about the project at a public open house at Sunrise

Elementary School in Blaine Jan. 25.

It’s estimated that more than 12,800 vehicles use the intersection daily, and the location has a history of collisions including right-angle, rear-end and run-off-the-road crashes. A roundabout redesign would help regulate traffic by minimizing contact points and all but eliminating high-speed right-

angle and head-on crashes.

The new construction would also include additional street lighting, which would increase visibility and further reduce accidents.

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in spring 2024.

The open house will give members of the public the opportunity to meet with county and city staff to ask

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Sledding, sliding and gliding at Community Skate Night

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Area residents participated in a variety of family-friendly winter activities including skating, sledding, hot cocoa, treats and gathering around a warming bonfire, during the recent Skate Night/Sled Night event at Laurie Lamotte Memorial Park. Another Skate Night/Sled Night event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10. Find park warming house hours at centervillemn.com.

Music to catch at Hockey Day Minnesota The White Bear Press organized a selection of local musicians to provide entertainment between Hockey Day Minnesota games. Live music performances will take place in the Entertainment Tent, unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, Jan. 26 8 p.m. Arch Allies

The Arch Allies are a high-powered tribute band, performing crowd favorites and classic rock singalong numbers from superstars such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Queen, REO Speedwagon, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and Tina Turner.

Performance followed by 8:30 p.m. Celebrity Game.

Friday, Jan. 27 8 p.m. Good for Gary

A local cover band, Good

for Gary’s 7-piece lineup plays the Top 40 dance hits of yesterday and today. Hiphop, pop and radio dance hits are their specialty.

Performance followed by 8:30 p.m. White Bear Alumni Game.

Saturday, Jan. 28

12-12:30 p.m. Chester Bay (rinkside)

Chester Bay is a Minneapolis-based rock band that incorporates folk, reggae, ska and country music into its sound.

Performance followed

by Hermantown vs.

Mahtomedi (boys) game.

3:30-4 p.m. Dave Burkart

Dave Burkart is an acoustic solo artist from St. Paul who draws on folk roots for his bluesy and rock-inspired sound.

Performance followed by Hill Murray vs. White Bear

Lake (boys) game.

7:30 p.m. Tim Sigler Band

The Tim Sigler Band is for country fans in the audience. Past albums have included musical tributes to Eric Church and Bruce Springsteen.

Fireworks at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 29 12-2 p.m. School of Rock

Students from the School of Rock program in Minneapolis will take a turn on the stage, playing rock classics.

3-5 p.m. Jake Nelson Band

Singer-songwriter Jake Nelson grew up in White Bear Lake and is a hometown favorite for his folk and country sound.

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Lexington welcomes 2 new firefighters Fairview, I pick up overtime or I swap shifts and I love it.

LEXINGTON — Lexington Fire & Rescue is starting the year off by welcoming two new firefighters, Diego Rivera and John Jackson. The Quad was able to catch up with these two new members of the team and learn a little bit about them.

John Jackson Q: What is your background in?

A: Seven years as a medic in the U.S. Army. Fire apparatus manufacturing.

Diego Rivera

Q: How long have you lived in the area, and do you have family here?

A: I have lived in the area for eight years. My wife is from the area, which brought me here, so I have quite the extended family now.

Q: What is your background in?

A: Recently, I just graduated high school back in June when I got my EMT senior year. I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter ever since I was little.

Currently, I work for a company called Rescue Recourses that I enjoy very much and work as a Basic Life Support provider at Fairview.

Q: How long have you lived in the area, and do you have family here?

A: My family and I live in Mounds View, and we haven’t lived in the area for very long. That doesn’t mean we don’t know anyone around here, though. Very respectful neighborhood.

Q: What are some hobbies you enjoy?

A: I have quite a few. For one of my hobbies, I love to solve the Rubix cube just for fun and to help with my muscle memory. I also love to work on my vehicle or if my family wants me to build something, I’m the person to do it.

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New firefighters Diego Rivera, left, and John Jackson, right.

Q: Why is it important to you to serve as a firefighter in the community?

A: Working in EMS, I work with my coworkers very well. Fire has always been something I’ve wanted to do because I’m that adrenaline junkie that wants to put myself out there. I’m excited to get into this field and to expand my experience.

Helping people is something I do, and it’s like an addiction to me. If I don’t work a shift at

Q: What are some of your hobbies?

A: I enjoy classic cars and the community that surrounds it.

Q: Why is it important to you to serve as a firefighter in the community?

A: I truly enjoy having the ability and opportunity to give back to a community that has allowed me to plant my roots and grow, with the skill set I had prior to moving up here and past experiences. I look forward to community service and the camaraderie. I’m excited for the professional and personal growth working with the department.

POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police were called to the 30 block of Central Street in Circle Pines for a report of a theft on Jan. 11. A suspect was arrested.

• An officer observed a vehicle in the ditch near the intersection of Restwood Road and Arona Avenue in Lexington on Jan. 11. An adult male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • An officer observed an equipment violation at Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington on Jan. 12. The vehicle was stopped and searched, and one adult female was arrested for drug possession.

• Officers located a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Dupre Road in Centerville in violation of the parking ordinance on Jan. 12. The vehicle was towed. The officer also observed suspicious activity associated with the vehicle.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Flowerfield Road in Circle Pines on Jan. 13.

An adult male was subsequently

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arrested for first-degree possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Officers responded to the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington for a fraud report on Jan. 13. The case is currently active.

Officers responded to the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Jan. 15 for a report of shoplifting. There is no suspect information at this time.

An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Centerville Road and Dupre Road on Jan. 15. An adult male was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DWI. An officer was called to a business on South Pine Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 15 for a fraud report. The caller turned over a $100 counterfeit bill that the business had taken in over the weekend. There is no suspect information at this time.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle for a signal violation and unsafe driving conduct in the area of Main Street and I-35E on Jan. 10. The adult male

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driver was arrested for DWI and later booked in jail for third-degree DWI and alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours.

Officers responded to a delayed report of theft in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Jan. 10. The investigation is ongoing.

An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Jan. 10. The adult male driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. The male was later cited and released to a sober party.

Officers received a call of a possible impaired driver in the area of Lake Drive and Main Street on Jan. 11.

The officers located the vehicle and subsequently arrested the adult female driver for DWI. The female later tested 0.15 blood alcohol concentration and was charged with fourth-degree DWI and alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours.

An officer responded to a report of a gas drive-off in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South. The incident was documented and is being investigated.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop at I-35E and Main Street Jan. 13 and an adult male driver was arrested for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. He was booked at jail.

• Officers responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in the 2300 block of 65th Street Jan. 13.

The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers assisted the Minnesota State Patrol with a multivehicle personal injury accident at I-35E and Main Street Jan. 14. The injured parties received care and the vehicles were towed from the scene.

• An officer assisted another law enforcement agency on a traffic stop in the 7000 block of Cottonwood Court Jan. 15. The stop resulted in the arrest of an adult male.

• Officers responded to a report of an assault that took place at a nonsecure facility involving two juveniles Jan. 15. One of the juveniles will be charged through the Anoka County Attorney’s Office.

DNR urges snowmobile riders to ride safely Recent heavy snowfall has made for excellent snowmobiling conditions throughout the state, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to remind eager riders to make safety a priority.

“Opportunities to ride snowmobiles are entirely dependent upon the weather, and in years when there’s a lot of snow, like this year, we see an uptick in riders,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, DNR Enforcement MDAN education program coordinator. “It’s imperative that anyone who plans to head out makes good decisions and keeps safety at the top of their mind.”

Already this snowmobile season, too many rides have ended in tragedy. While the DNR doesn’t yet have official reports for all fatalities, preliminary reports indicate six riders have died in crashes this season — that’s the same number as the entire 20212022 snowmobile season and double the number of the 2020-2021 season. Eleven snowmobile riders died in 2019-2020 and 10 died in 2018-2019.

To ensure a safe ride: • Stay on marked trails. Minnesota’s snowmobile clubs work hard to maintain good riding conditions on the state’s trails. Riders who stay on groomed trails are less likely to strike an obstacle

serious or fatal crashes. or trespass onto private property. (Civil penalties for snowmobile trespass have doubled this year.)

Additional safety tips can be found on the DNR Riders can check trail conditions on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/snowmobiling/safety.html). website at mndnr.gov/snow_depth before heading out.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Don’t ride impaired. Drinking and riding is a primary cause of crashes and plays a role in about 60% of those that are fatal.

• Watch speed and stay to the the right. week Going ads toyour run ONE TIME, beginning 1/22/2023 too fast is another main cause of crashes. Many serious and fatal crashes occur when a speeding snowmobiler loses control or strikes an object.

When meeting another snowmobile, always slow down and stay to the right.

HOSPITAL & CLINICS • Be careful on the ice. In recent years, nearly Rural healthcare facility seeks the following professionals: every through-the-ice fatality has involved people who were riding a snowmobile or all-terrain Medical Lab Technician • Radiologic Technologist vehicle when they fell through. There must be at Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Supervisor least 5 to 7 inches of new, clear ice to support the Apply online: www.meekermemorial.org/careers weight of a snowmobile and rider. Check the ice See website for position/benefit details. thickness as you go.

• Take a snowmobile safety course. It’s required 612 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield, MN 55355 EOE of anyone born after 1976 and recommended Questions: contact Cindi at 320-693-4521, for everyone. People with snowmobile safety ctwardy@meekermemorial.org certification are less likely to be involved in

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Hockey Day Minnesota HOCKEY DAY MINNESOTA will be celebrated at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township this week, Jan. 26-29. The four-day event will include outdoor hockey with girls and boys high school teams, college teams, and alumni and all-star teams as well as many other entertaining events. Go online to hockeydaymn.com to get details. Planning for the event goes back to 2017.

Hockey is big time in Minnesota. Hockey Day began in 2007 and is celebrated like the Minnesota fishing opener.

White Bear has members in the Hockey About the Hall of Fame at Eveleth.

The boys have made Town 19 state tournament Gene Johnson appearances over the years, but never won the title.

Let’s all celebrate.

WE ARE STAYING in Minnesota this winter. As many know, our boat was destroyed by Hurricane Ian when it hit Fort Myers, Florida in Sept. We are enjoying the heavy snowfall and now the January thaw, but there is something else we are enjoying. When in Florida, we would drive 16 miles east to have broasted chicken at the Alva Diner with countrystyle dining. It was reasonable and good.

Now we found that true with a couple of local restaurants. On a recent Thursday night we enjoyed broasted chicken at the Blacksmith Lounge in Hugo. When owner George Reus died last year, his two daughters, Jennifer Ehlert and Georgie Gibbons, stepped up to the plate to take over.

MY WIFE KATHY was with her doctor for an annual checkup this past week.

The key advice from the staff at Vadnais Heights Clinic was, “Be careful on the ice.

Walk like a penguin.”

The following day I was visiting with Dr. Sarah Boo and told her about it. “Being careful on the ice is called the Minnesota shuffle,” she responded. Our daughter Stephanie added, “When inside a home or business, it is the Minnesota stomp your feet.”

SCIENTISTS NOW FINALLY admit that weather proverbs are true. The following is from the Boys Town Farmers’ Almanac.

“Pay attention to winds and clouds.

These are the big predictors of changes in barometric pressure and resulting weather. For instance, the adage ‘No weather is ill if the wind be still’ indicates a high pressure system, a broad area of descending air characterized by calm winds and little cloud formations.”

In February there is always one fine weather week. If bees get out in February, the next day will be windy and rainy. Fogs in February mean frosts in May. Winter’s back breaks about the middle of February.

An update from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department’s K9 Unit 2022 was an eventful year for the Lino Lakes Police Department’s K9 unit, with a number of new challenges faced and goals met. As we move into the New Year, we want to take a moment to reflect on some of the K9 team’s proudest moments in 2022 and discuss what the team has in store for 2023.

Early one Movers & morning in May, K9 handler, Officer Shakers Kristen Wills, was a call of Kristen Wills dispatched suspicious activity at a storage facility in Lino Lakes. The caller reported a suspicious vehicle driving by the location and requested an officer check it. Officer Wills arrived, located the suspicious vehicle, and made contact with a lone female occupant. As Officer Wills spoke with the female, Officer Riehm arrived at the location and reported seeing a male running along the perimeter fence of the storage facility. Through further investigation by Officer Wills, the male was identified and found to have multiple felony warrants. K9 Argos was deployed and tracked the suspect, pulling across a creek and near the storage facility. Argos

stopped near the edge of a pond and indicated the suspect was in the area. Officers shined their lights into the pond and observed the male clinging to a tree while submerging himself in the water in an attempt to hide. Commands were given to encourage the suspect to surrender, but he refused and K9 Argos was sent to make the apprehension.

The male was taken into custody for warrants and earned a new criminal charge for the incident that morning.

In August, Officer Wills and K9 Argos were requested to assist another law enforcement agency with a track after a male, in the process of violating a court order, fled from a traffic stop. Officer Wills arrived and deployed K9 Argos and a track began. For approximately a mile, Argos tracked through pastures, swamp, then into a heavily wooded area, never giving up even though he was becoming exhausted. As K9 Argos continued to track through the woods, he began to give indications he was near the suspect. Cover officers were then able to find the suspect hiding approximately ten feet from Argos. The male surrendered without incident.

In October, Officer Wills and K9 Argos were requested for a K9 sniff on a vehicle an officer had stopped in Lino Lakes. Officer Wills arrived and, based on the facts

involved, was able to deploy Argos for a narcotics sniff. Argos sniffed the vehicle and alerted to the odor of a controlled substance. The vehicle was subsequently searched and approximately 27 grams of methamphetamine was located inside. The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

As we start 2023, K9 Argos will spend the majority of his training time preparing for annual recertification. In February, K9 Argos will attend the United States Police Canine Association narcotics certification. This event consists of three rooms and five vehicles for each K9 to search, with two drug hides in the rooms and two in the vehicles. K9 Argos must locate at least three of the hides within an allotted time to recertify. The months following narcotics certification will be devoted to preparing for the patrol certification which will consist of events such as suspect tracking, suspect apprehension, article search, obedience, and agility.

Wish K9 Argos luck at both certifications so he may continue to serve the Lino Lakes Community to the best of his ability! When you see the K9 squad around town, say hi.

Our K9 team really appreciates our strong community support and they welcome opportunities to meet good people, too!

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WEEKLY WAG Chi Chi is a handsome, sweet and gentle Rottweiler/Labrador retriever mix. He is just over a year old and weighs about 40 pounds.

Chi Chi is friendly with other people once he gets to know them, and he is social with other pets. He likes to go on walks and explore, and when he’s not outside or playing, Chi Chi loves to snuggle. He is a loverboy who likes neck scratches, belly rubs or just being petted. In fact, when he’s curled up next to you, if you pause, he will remind you he’s still there with a gentle paw on your arm or hand.

Chi Chi is house-trained, and when his people are away he does well in a confined room. With time and built trust, he should eventually do fine left in the house by himself.

Chi Chi is intelligent and eager to please.

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He knows some basic commands and would do well in a formal training program. He is treatmotivated, so training should come relatively easily. If you are interested in learning more about Chi Chi or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue. org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

Anoka County Public Health once again is offering an opportunity for neighborhoods and community organizations to submit project proposals for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funding designed to help improve the health of area residents.

The funding, which will be given in the form of SHIP Partner Awards of up to $3,000 per project proposal, is designed to increase sustainable opportunities to improve community health through healthy eating, increased physical activity, mental wellbeing and reduced commercial tobacco use. Examples of the types of projects the funding could include are expanding access to fresh fruits and vegetables, organizing a bike share program or offering tobacco-free/vaping-free resources and support.

new experiences and new ways to stay healthy.

Applications for this funding will be accepted now through March 17, 2023. The application, instructions and more information on the awards can be found at www.anokacountymn.gov/ communitypartnerawards.

Entities applying for the grants do not need to be registered organizations, but they should be consistent, sustainable groups within a neighborhood or community.

SHIP is a state-based program that promotes health and wellness in Anoka County by forming partnerships with organizations located throughout the county.

Additional questions about the grants can be directed to SHIP@ co.anoka.mn.us or 763-324-4200.

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Past projects have been successful at helping to improve health in Anoka County.

Last year, a SHIP Partner Award was provided to Rise, a nonprofit organization that supports people who have disabilities and other barriers.

The funding supported the purchase of supplies and equipment designed to increase physical activity and healthy eating opportunities for 165 program participants at their Coon Rapids location. The funding was provided, in part, because people with disabilities are more likely to experience chronic health conditions than adults without disabilities.

Rise staff have shared great positive feedback about the new equipment and impact on program participants, and after being able to use the equipment thanked Anoka County for opening doors for people to have

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Officer Kristen Wills of the Lino Lakes Police Department with K9 Argos. Right: A close-up portrait of Argos. The pair have been busy busting crime all season, and will be working hard to prepare for narcotics recertification in 2023.

• Lexington Mayor Gary Grote, Vice-Mayor Diane Harris, City Administrator William Petracek and municipal liquor store manager Jack Borgen are now authorized as signatories on all city accounts, checks and related documents.

Finance Director Hristo “Chris” Galiov is now authorized to access city accounts for the sole purpose of obtaining financial information.

• Residents will soon have the opportunity to add their two cents to a proposed mill and overlay project on Dunlap Avenue between Restwood Road and Flowerfield Road.

An assessment by MSA Professional Services found that the roadway has cracks, patching and potholes that indicate structural pavement distress. The damage is becoming more pronounced as the roadway ages, but it is not in such bad condition that reconstruction is needed. MSA recommends patching a few areas around sanitary

manholes and catch basins before milling the roadway 1.5 inches and paving with a bituminous surface.

The total project cost is estimated at $115,700 for the improvements.

According to city policy, property owners abutting the road improvements will be responsible for 30 percent of the total project cost, and the other 70 percent will be supplied through city funds. A public hearing on the project will be held at City Hall Feb. 16.

• The city fire department is growing—two new firefighters have been hired on, and Fire & Rescue Chief Erik Edwards is still trying to build up the numbers. With the addition of John Jackson and Diego Rivera, there are now 17 firefighters in the department. Four of them will start their academy training in the next session, and Edwards hopes to have at least 20 people on staff by June 2023.

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Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N. Details: Dancers will show how to improvise and dance to jazz music.

Ages 3+.

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HOCKEY DAY MN 2023

When: Jan. 26-29 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond rd., White Bear Township Details: Weekend of frozen fun with outdoor hockey games including Stillwater and Forest Lake high school teams, outdoor concerts and activities all weekend. See schedule of games and events online.

Contact: hockeydaymn.com

THE OLDER THE BETTER VINTAGE SLED EVENT When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo Details: Trophies awarded for vintage and restored snowmobiles. Sled ride weather permitting.

Contact: facebook: Stillwater Snowmobile Club

“NOISES OFF”

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Participants of all ages can partake in activities including snowshoeing, ice fishing, kicksledding, fat tire biking, winter crafts, live animals and more. Free.

Contact: 763-342-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

WINTER FESTIVAL

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy Details: Learn about dogsledding and meet mushers and their teams.

Demos, dog sled rides, campfires, food trucks, beer and other vendors.

Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 Where: Rice Creek Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes Details: Hike is approx. 5 miles on pave trails and streets.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

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When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday Feb. 2 and 16; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900

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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Community dance features live band Wildcat Combo. Free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar with signature cocktail. Tickets $10; funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf.

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GROOVE ON: JAZZ DANCE WITH RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department hereby gives public notice of its intent to aerate four Anoka County lakes to prevent winterkill of game fish. The County intends to use mobile systems which may be used at any time. The aeration systems will cause areas of thin ice and open water that fluctuate greatly. The aeration systems are intended to be used on Centerville Lake, Coon Lake, Martin Lake, and Peltier Lake. If there are any questions concerning these aeration systems, please contact Quinn Palar, Anoka County’s Natural Resources Manager, at 763-324-3413.

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The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 7,500 CY Excavation – Common (P) 2,000 CY Select Granular Borrow 3,700 SF 4” Concrete Pavement w/base 1,900 SY Trail Bituminous Pavement w/base 700 SY Court Bituminous Pavement w/base 5 AC Seed Mixture Type 1 & Hydromulch 54 EA Deciduous Tree 2.5” Cal. 275 LF 8’ High Chain Link Fence 1 EA Floating Dock 1 EA Monument Sign 1 EA Pergola Structure 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.

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When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Free family-friendly event featuring guided hikes, stargazing with the Minnesota Astronomical Society using a large refractive telescope, and s’mores around the campfires.

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When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Explore the winter landscape and uncover the journey of an animal and the trail they left behind with a certified wildlife tracker. Ages 14+.

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The Hockey Day Minnesota rink at Polar Lakes Park will be packed with hockey fans Thursday through Sunday. The annual hockeyfest will feature several games of the sport as well as live music, fireworks and more.

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“Most of us started as strangers, and came together as a team to pull this off,” Roberts said.

He also noted how the tagline for the event is “more than a game.”

“This sport is so rooted in the community that it is more than a game; it’s their lives, in a lot of respects,” Roberts said.

To anybody who hasn’t yet decided whether they’ll attend, Roberts said they won’t regret getting tickets and experiencing Hockey Day. “It’s going to be a spectacle,” he said.

Press Publications assembled some helpful information for those who will attend Hockey Day. Visit hockeydaymn.com and its associated social media pages throughout the event for additional information.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets for Hockey Day Minnesota are available at hockeydaymn.com.

Individual day passes and weekend passes are available.

If I have my own vehicle, where can I park?

Parking near Polar Lakes Park will be a challenge, given how many people are expected to be coming and going to the park. It’s therefore encouraged that visitors be dropped off, park at available sites near the park or ride the free shuttle to the park.

Handicapped parking will be located near the event entrance, and VIP parking will be to the south. The parking lot at the MedTech Center to the east of the park will also be open to the public Thursday through Sunday.

How else can I get to Polar Lakes Park?

Podvin Park/International Paper Shuttle, 1700/1699 Ninth St.

• Saturday only: 10 a.m. to midnight

High School North Campus Shuttle, 5045 Division Ave. • Saturday only: Noon to midnight

Additionally, Carbone’s Pizzeria & Pub, Jimmy’s Food & Drink and Manitou Bar & Kitchen will provide a “hospitality bus” shuttle that will take Hockey Day attendees to and from Polar Lakes Park between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday.

The hospitality bus will start at Jimmy’s at 8 a.m., leave at 8:15 a.m. to go to Carbone’s, then leave Carbone’s after 15 minutes to head to Manitou and from there to the park. That cycle will repeat throughout the day.

The hospitality bus is free to use.

The three bars providing it simply request that visitors who use the transportation service patronize their businesses throughout the day.

Will there be food and drinks?

Several food and drink options will be at Hockey Day Minnesota’s “Town Square” area at Polar Lakes Park.

Those include the following: • Caribou Coffee • iPierogi • The Original Burrito King • BD Sammies • Northeast Pretzels • Up In Smoke • Hoppers Mini Donuts • Portable Pub There will also be a “Treasure Island Warming House” tent, where Carbone’s will serve personal pizzas, pop and alcoholic drink options.

What should I bring and not bring?

Visitors should dress appropriately for the weather, as most activities will take place outdoors.

Free shuttle services will transport No bags are allowed inside Hockey people to and from Polar Lakes Park Day 2023. Clutches, wristlets and throughout Hockey Day Minnesota. wallets measuring 4-by-6-by 1.5 Shuttles will run every 15 minutes inches or smaller are allowed, but will throughout their operation. Here are be subject to inspection. There will be the shuttle sites and hours: two ATMs on site: one in the Warming House and one in the VIP tents.

Taymark Shuttle, 4875 White Bear Parkway: Guests should bring cash, though • Thursday: 4:15 p.m. to midnight some vendors will also accept credit • Friday: 4:15 p.m. to midnight cards.

• Saturday: 7:45 a.m. to midnight Chairs are not permitted, as there • Sunday: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be plenty of seating space on bleachers. Spectators can also watch Trane Shuttle, 4833 White Bear Parkway the livestream of the games in Town •MDAN Saturday ads only: 8:45 a.m. to midnight to run ONE TIME, the week beginning

Square and in the Treasure Island Warming House if they choose.

What’s the schedule of events?

Thursday, Jan. 26:

• 4:30 p.m. — Gates and Town Square open • 5 p.m. — Opening ceremony with VFW Post 1782 and White Bear Lake Color Guard • 5:20 p.m. — National Anthem with Forest Lake Girls Choir • 5:30 p.m. — Forest Lake vs CretinDerham Hall (girls) • 7:30-10:30 p.m. — Arch Allies perform • 8:30 p.m. — Celebrity game, featuring Ryan Carter, Thomas Vanek, Joe Dziedzic, Paul Fletcher and more

• 11:45 am — Sled hockey • Noon to 12:30 p.m. — Chester Bay performs • Noon to 2 p.m. — School of Rock performs • 1:30-3 p.m. — Open skate • 3:15-4:15 p.m. — Herb Brooke’s Foundation • 3:15-5 p.m. — Jake Nelson performs • 3:30-4 p.m. — Chester Bay performs • 4:30-6 p.m. — United Heroes League game • 6:15 p.m. — AFC/NFC Championship Viewing Party

Friday, Jan. 27:

• 5-10 a.m. — Gates and Warming House open for KFAN show only • 5:30 a.m. — KFAN: The Power Trip Morning Show • 4:30 p.m. — Gates and Town Square open • 5:25 p.m. — Opening ceremony with VFW Post 1782 and White Bear Lake Color Guard; National Anthem with Mike Litchey • 5:30 p.m. — St. John’s vs. Augsburg (men) • 7:30 p.m. — White Bear Alumni Game • 7:30 p.m. — Good for Gary performs

Saturday, Jan. 28:

• 8 a.m. — Gates and Town Square open • 9:30 a.m. — National Anthem with White Bear Lake Choir • 9:30 a.m. — Stillwater vs. White Bear Lake (girls) • 1 p.m. — Hermantown vs.

Mahtomedi (boys) • 1-3 p.m. — Dave Burkart performs • 4:30 p.m. — Hill Murray vs. White Bear Lake (boys) • 7 p.m. — Fireworks • 7-11 p.m. — Tim Sigler Band performs • 8:00 pm — Broadcast of Buffalo Sabres vs. Minnesota Wild game at Xcel Energy Center

Sunday, Jan. 29:

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Cougar swimmers 4-1 after close loss to Andover

Max Scheurer won individual medley and breaststroke against Andover.

George Atkinson won the 200 and 500 freestyles against Andover.

The Andover Huskies edged Centennial 95-91 on Thursday evening, handing the Cougars their first loss after four wins, at the Huskies home pool at Fred Moore Middle School.

Double winners for the Cougars were George Atkinson (200 freestyle, 2:02.55, and 500 freestyle, 5:29.15), Max Scheurer (medley, 2:06.64, and breaststroke, 58.02) and Alex

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The Cougars won the medley relay with Caleb Cregan, Scheurer, Larkin, and Joseph Murray (2:11.77) and the 200 freestyle relay

with Scheurer, Talen Greeson-Stormoen, Murray, and Atkinson (1:37.98).

Leading Andover was Ryan Mickelborough, who won 50 and 100 sprints and anchored the decisive 400

free relay win in the final event.

SPORTS BRIEFS had 25 saves for the shutout. Alexis Larson notched the other goal against Blaine (11-7-1) while Kaitlin Groess had 13 saves in the shutout.

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Ellie Newpower, Anna Jarpy and Callie Cody were all smiles after the Cougars beat CretinDerham Hall.

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Centennial/Spring Lake Park lost a duel of Top Ten teams to Maple Grove 5-1 last Tuesday, then shut down Cretin-Derham Hall 6-0 on Thursday and Blaine 3-0 on Saturday.

The No. 9 Cougars (15-4-1) are 7-3-1 in the Northwest Suburban, trailing No. 1 Andover (7-0-0) and No. 6 Maple Grove (8-1-0) among 10 teams. Maple Grove had just a 25-23 edge in shots

on goal but five different players found the net against the Cougars.

Ella O’Hearn scored for the CSLP. Lauren O’Hara pumped in four goals against CDH and two more against Blaine, giving her 28 for the season, fifth in the metro area. Jaycee Chatleain and Reagan Kulencamp also scored against CDH (6-15) while Grace Laager and Kulencamp made two assists each and Anna Peterson

After Centennial (2-11) lost to defending state Class 4A champion Park Center 95-26 at home last Tuesday, Cougar coach Spencer Waldvogel was asked if the Pirates were even better than last year. He’s convinced that they are, despite graduating four starters. “I would argue that they are one of the most talented high school teams I’ve ever seen,” said Waldvogel, adding that, with one senior starter and the rest juniors, the Pirates have a good chance for two straight undefeated seasons. Waldvogel graduated from Centennial in 2009, which was the last season Minnesota had an unbeaten Class 4A team, Hopkins.

Eleven players scored for the Pirates (11-0), led by CJ O’Hara with 17 and Chiang Ring with 15. Both of them transferred from other schools this year to join the reigning state champions, while the rest of the roster was there last year as varsity backups and JV players. After losing to No. 1 Park Center, the Cougars lost to No. 11 Andover 86-52 on Friday.

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CENTENNIAL BASKETBALL Autumn McCall has been a solid contributor in the first two seasons of what should be a stellar four-year career for Centennial basketball.

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Against Park Center (2-12), Emma Walsh led with 18 points while Macey Littlefield, Marisa Frost, Autumn McCall added 12 points each. Helen Ben led the Pirates with 13 points.

Against Andover (8-7), Frost tallied 22 points, Walsh 10 points, Littlefield nine, Autumn McCall and Jordan Metz eight each, and Kati Anderson seven. The Cougars led by just 25-24 at halftime but started the second half with a 9-0 run, eight of those points

by Frost, who added another run of seven points later in the half. Piper Engelby sank 20 points and Morgan Miller 19 for the Huskies.

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Centennial picked up conference wins over Park Center 75-47 there last Tuesday and Andover 65-52 at home

Centennial posted an 8-2 win over Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper on Thursday evening, then fell to a red-hot Rogers team 9-5 on Saturday.

The Cougars are 9-5-1 overall and 7-3 in the Northwest Suburban.

Against Armstrong/Cooper (7-9), Harper Searles, who scored three goals, including two in the first period for a 2-0 lead. Also finding the net were Brock Carls twice, Peyton Blair, Casey Coenen and Kellen Krumwiede. The Cougars outshot A/C 39-17. At Rogers, the Royals (11-2) connected on nine of 37 shots, led by Sam Ranallo, Mason Jenson and Parker Dechene with two goals apiece. The Royals got six goals off Gavin Schahn and three off Cody Easton. Peyton Blair knocked in three goals for the Cougars (9-5) with Heath Nelson and Austin Petersen also scoring.

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Upgrades planned for off-leash dog park

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Canines and humans will soon enjoy more amenities at the Otter Lake Road dog park.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Dog owners will be happy to learn improvements are in the works for the popular Otter Lake Road off-leash canine park.

Ramsey County’s Parks & Recreation Department presented plans Jan. 18 for the first of a two-phase project, which includes relocation of a small dog area, better accessibility to the park with a redesigned concrete entrance, new water fountain for people and dogs and concrete pads for benches and trash receptacles.

The Town Board approved a county request for an amended conditional use permit for phase one but prefers the county request another amendment for the second phase once plans are further along.

County Planning and Development Director Scott Yonke told the board improvements will begin in spring with $200,000 budgeted. “The entrance is currently not ADA (American Disability Act) accessible, so that will be improved,” he noted.

The off-leash park, 5750 Otter Lake Road, will not be expanded but stay within the same footprint, Yonke pointed out. Phase two will likely happen in 2024, depending on funding, and includes trail enhancements and the relocation of the small dog area to the north of the park.

A homeowner across the road from the park commented during a public hearing that users are responsible dog people and he supports the park.

Forty years ago, it was “a sad little place,” noted Donald Williams. “Those who used it were mostly drug dealers. It’s much nicer now.” He would like the hours of operation for the park, which includes a boat launch, prominently displayed and enforced.

Yonke said the county is “rolling out a large signage project throughout its parks.”

The county plans similar improvements at other off-leash dog parks: Battle Creek, Rice Creek and Woodview.

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5 easy ways to get outdoors this winter Look into family-friendly events

Events and programs are scheduled at state parks throughout the winter season, offering a wide range of activities, including escape rooms, interpretive hikes, crafting, education about park wildlife and more.

“Whether you want to learn, or be physically active, or both, you’re sure to find an event that fits you,” Pierce said. “State parks and trails events are suitable for beginners and all age groups.”

State park events are free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter the park. Find state park events on the DNR events calendar (mndnr.gov/ PTCalendar).

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Wondering how to get outside and enjoy the outdoors this winter? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has some great no- and low-cost activities open to everyone.

“We know Minnesotans love being outdoors, and winter offers a whole different way to play outside,” said Ann Pierce, DNR parks and trails director.

The DNR offers several suggestions to make getting outdoors easy, fun and affordable for Minnesotans:

Get a vehicle permit

Vehicle permits are required to visit state parks and recreation areas. The cost is $7 per day or $35 for an annual permit. Permits can be purchased at a park office, or visitors can save time by purchasing online before heading to the park. Park permits can be purchased on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ParkPermit).

The DNR also offers free park permits through its library program.

More than 100 libraries across Minnesota offer seven-day permits that people can check out at no cost.

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A list of participating libraries is on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ LibraryPass).

It’s free to fish in many Minnesota state parks, and some parks have fishing kits for visitors to borrow.

“Ice fishing is a quintessential winter activity in Minnesota,” said Pierce. “If you’re new to ice fishing, don’t worry, we can help. State parks offer events and hands-on learning programs to teach you how to ice fish.”

Those interested in ice fishing in state parks can read tips, learn about ice safety, find a lake to fish on and more by visiting the state parks ice fishing guide (mndnr.gov/ state_parks/ice_fishing.html). To find parks that have fishing kits available to borrow, see the DNR’s page about borrowing equipment (mndnr.gov/ state_parks/loaner.html).

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Find the winter camping guide (mndnr.gov/State_Parks/Winter_ Camping) on the DNR website, as well as information on staying in camper cabins (mndnr.gov/CamperCabins) or yurts (mndnr.gov/Yurts).

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Snowshoe rentals are available at 30 state parks and recreation areas, and five state parks offer cross-country ski rentals. Rental prices vary by location, and some state parks offer free rentals.

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For snowshoe rental information, visit the snowshoeing page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/state_parks/ snowshoeing) and for cross-country ski rentals, visit the ski pass map on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/Skiing/ SkiPass/Map.html).