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The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people with disabilities. But one group of students has not let that get in the way of accomplishing their goals. Twenty-two students, ages 18-21, are enrolled in the Journey Transitions program in the Centennial School District this year. Seven of those students have elected to continue the program at home due to their own personal circumstances, but the remaining students continue to learn in person, attend postsecondary classes and work jobs. “This year’s group has suffered. COVID has really taken its toll on folks with disabilities. Just the community in general is shut down,” said Centennial teacher Dan DeRuyck. “Our entire program is dependent on things in the community, and with that being shut down, these folks have not only survived, but they have managed to thrive. When COVID lets up and this is over and the sun starts shining again, these kids are going to be able to tackle the world.” In order to qualify for the Journey program, a student must have a disability. DeRuyck said the most common disabilities are autism spectrum disorder and developmental cognitive delays. The program focuses on three areas of transition, including independent living, employment and post-secondary training. SEE JOURNEY STUDENTS, PAGE 12

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LEXINGTON — Two representatives from the Landings of Lexington apartment complex recently visited the City Council to apologize for the ongoing issues that have impacted neighbors and taxed city staff. Holly McCallister and Gina Estrem, both of Dominium, said they have had “long discussions” with City Administrator Bill Petracek but wanted to attend a meeting in person to apologize. “We wanted to apologize for the way our building has affected the neighborhood. I know we have been a drain on city resources,” McCallister said. “We have what we think is a fairly good plan in place to try rectify it going forward … We wanted to make you aware of what we are doing to hopefully forge a really good relationship with the city.” Shortly after residents began moving in last spring, the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) began receiving complaints about cars parking on surrounding streets. Many residents who couldn’t afford the cost of underground parking and who were unable to find a spot in the outdoor lot resorted to parking on neighboring streets, such as Dunlap Avenue. SEE LANDINGS OF LEXINGTON, PAGE 7

Summer (and winter) of unrest leads to ordinance discussion CENTERVILLE — After protesters demonstrated outside the Hugo home of Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll on last August, the city of Hugo adopted an ordinance on Sept. 8 setting down ground rules for what is known as “targeted picketing” in residential neighborhoods. The Centerville City Council recently discussed what a similar ordinance might look like in its own city during a workshop session.

The topic was brought up at a council workshop a few months ago, following the events in Hugo, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said at the Jan. 27 workshop. Because the protesters intimidated the individual and neighbors in a quiet residential neighborhood, the city of Hugo, as well as other communities, looked into enacting an ordinance, he said. There is a difference between picketing along Main Street and picketing in front of individual houses in a residential neighborhood — making it difficult for a person or neighbors to come and go, Statz

said. Neighbors said they felt unsafe coming and going from their own houses. “Our city to the east told a compelling story of the difficulties with the protest.” If the city were to adopt some sort of targeted picketing ordinance, that ordinance should be used as a “last resort,” City Attorney Kurt Glaser emphasized. The use of this ordinance may have the appearance of suppressing lawful speech, and the risk of improper enforcement can be costly, he said. Glaser cited the case of the State v. Castellano from 1993, where the Minnesota Court of Appeals

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lexington City Council took the following action at its Jan. 21 meeting: • Heard from Holly McCallister and Gina Estrem, representatives of Dominium, regarding ongoing issues at the Landings of Lexington located on the corner of Lovell Road and Lexington Avenue. See the full story on pages 1 and 7. • Held the second reading and approved an ordinance revising Chapter 10 regarding shade tree regulations. City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained the new ordinance

allows the city to manage trees on public and private property for the purpose of diseases, public safety or nuisances. Previously, the city was only allowed to intervene on public property. Glaser added that staff will first warn a resident of the issue; if it is not addressed, city staff have the right to address the situation. The council also approved a summary publication of the ordinance. • Approved the low quote for $47,108 from Stan Morgan & Associates for

the installation of a second beer cooler at the municipal liquor store. Manager Jack Borgen explained that the item was originally budgeted for 2020 but was delayed due to the challenge of keeping up with inventory and keeping people safe during the pandemic. “Extra space is needed to deal more efficiently with all of the new products coming in,” Borgen explained. “We just need the space to keep up.”

• Approved a recommendation from the Park Board to rename Tot Park to Lexington City Park. Council Member John Hughes explained the name change was because the word “tot” implies that the park is “only for little kids.” The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm

CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Circle Pines City Council took the following action at its Jan. 26 meeting, held remotely via videoconference: • Heard from Mayor Dave Bartholomay, who reported that the Utilities Commission increased the storm sewer utility rate from $7.50 to $8/month. • Heard from City Council Member Matt Percy, who reported the Fire Steering Committee amended its alcohol policy. The policy used to state that a firefighter could not respond to calls if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was above a certain threshold. Now, firefighters with a BAC of any level need to wait at least 8 hours before responding to calls. “It is a zero-tolerance policy,” Percy said. “We want to make sure we have everyone at 100% when responding. We haven’t had any incidents, but this is a good, professional practice.” Percy added that a special meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11 to review the results of the ongoing operational study of the fire department. • Heard from Rep. Donald Raleigh, who introduced himself to the council and listened to some of the ongoing needs of the city. Council members told Raleigh about their concerns about local government aid/state aid funding and what may

happen if the city doesn’t reach a population of 5,000 for the 2020 federal census, ongoing trail connection efforts and equity in schools. Raleigh said he plans to return to the council at a later date to report back once he “gets up to speed” on the topics, and encouraged council members to not hesitate to contact him going forward. Made appointments to vacant seats on city commissions and boards. Sada Ganske and Barb Zorzin were appointed to the Park Board; Brett Asleson and Craig Petska were appointed to the Planning Commission; and Curtis Theis was appointed to the Utilities Commission. • Approved a waiver form for liability coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). On an annual basis, members who obtain liability coverage must complete the form, electing to waive or not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statute 466.04. The city chose to not waive the monetary limits, under which an individual claimant could recover no more than $500,000 on a claim, and the total all claimants could recover for a single occurrence is limited to $1.5 million.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a vehicle theft report at an apartment building in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Jan. 19. The investigation is ongoing. • A community service officer received an ordinance complaint from a resident in the 8100 block of Diane Street regarding political signs Jan. 20. The complaint was investigated and no violation was found. • Officers were dispatched to a report of a possible assault in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road Jan. 20. The incident was documented and under investigation. • An officer was dispatched to a report of a lost wallet in the 6500 block of Ware Road Jan. 21. The incident was documented.

• Officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-35E near Main Street Jan. 22. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment. Charges are pending the results of the lab tests. • Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle parked at a business in the 600 block of Town Center Parkway Jan. 22. The vehicle was unoccupied and the investigating agency and vehicle owner were notified of the findings. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Main Street Jan. 22. After an investigation, it was determined that the adult male driver was under the influence. The male was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI and booked into Anoka County Jail.

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• An officer took a theft from motor vehicle report from the 800 block of Maple Street Jan. 22. Contact with a possible suspect was unsuccessful. The victim was advised to call police with any further information. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer took a theft report from the 300 block of Apollo Drive Jan. 22. Two catalytic converters were cut from vehicles and stolen. The case is under investigation. • Officers received a report of a vehicle full of intoxicated juveniles in the 1100 block of South Trappers Crossing Jan. 22. Officers located the vehicle and cited two involved parties. • Officers were dispatched to investigate a dog bite incident in the 6500 block of Albert Court Jan. 23. A community service officer will follow up on the case. • Officers were dispatched to a kitchen fire in the 6600 block of Pelican Place Jan. 23. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival and the fire department ventilated the home. • An officer was requested by another law enforcement agency to assist with a school bus that went into the ditch in the 1600 block of I-35W Jan. 23. The officer arrived and provided lighting for traffic safety until the bus could be towed from the ditch. • Officers were requested to assist the State Patrol on a property damage accident in the 6400 block of I-35E Jan. 24. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers responded to a vehicle theft in the 7700 block of Country Lane Jan. 24. The vehicle was entered as stolen, and the case is under investigation. • An officer responded to a call of harassment in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Jan. 24. The officer investigated and a suspect was charged for harassing telephone calls. • A community service officer responded to a complaint of illegal political signage in the 600 block of Pine Street Jan. 25. Upon investigation, it was determined that the property had flags displayed that were not in violation of city ordinance.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to a report of an illegal burn in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Jan. 20. Upon arrival, officers located a recreational fire in which prohibited items were being burned. The homeowner was advised to extinguish the fire and informed of the code violations. • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Main Street in Centerville Jan. 20. A male was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant. • Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Golden Lake Road and Lake Drive in Circle Pines Jan. 21. Officers located drugs in the vehicle, and a male passenger was verbally warned for a curfew violation. Drug charges are pending lab results. • Officers received a damage to property report in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Jan. 22. • Officers were flagged down in • the area of Restwood Road and Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Jan. 23 for an intoxicated female. The female was subsequently transported to the hospital. • Officers observed suspicious activity in the 3900 block of Lovell Road in Lexington Jan. 23. Officers conducted a traffic stop and a driver and passenger were subsequently arrested. • Officers were dispatched on a report of a robbery in the 600 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Jan. 24. Officers searched the area but a suspect was not located. • A homeowner in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue was issued a citation for an illegal burn Jan. 25. Officers observed an open fire pit in the rear yard, which was not only unattended but had trash inside. The homeowner has received past warnings and was told to extinguish the fire but failed to comply.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Lino Lakes City Council took the following action at its Jan. 25 meeting: â€˘ Heard from resident Dean Hausladen during open mike. He wanted to know more about why the city was looking into establishing a stormwater utility. Mayor Rob Rafferty responded, â€œThe reality is, we are just trying to make sure we are paying for the services as correctly as we can â€Ś There are a lot of different things we have to do with the system as it is.â€? â€˘ Approved an assignment and assumption of lease for New Creations. New Creations has leased space at City Hall since 2014. City Administrator Sarah Cotton explained that New Creations has several sites across the metro area, and several entities operate the various sites. In an effort to streamline operations, New Creations is looking to combine operations so that there are only two separate entities leasing/operating the sites. New Creations requested approval of the assignment and assumption from New Creations Child Care and Learning Center LLC to NCCC LLC. (Both entities have identical ownership.) â€˘ Approved a COVID-19 medical and personal leave of absence policy. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired Dec. 31, 2020. Human Resources Director Meg Sawyer explained that the city would like to continue to offer COVID

CITY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 21-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LEXINGTON, MINNESOTA, APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE WHEREAS, January 21, 2021, the City Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 21-01, AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 10 REGARDING SHADE TREE REGULATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lexington, due to the lengthy nature of Ordinance 21-01, has directed that this title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4 7KH &RXQFLO Ă€QGV WKDW WKH IROORZLQJ WH[W FOHDUO\ LQIRUPV WKH SXEOLF RI WKH LQWHQW DQG HIIHFW RI 2UGLQDQFH DQG KHUHE\ DSSURYHV WKH IROORZLQJ VXPmary text for publication: â€œSUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 21-01. AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 10 REGARDING SHADE 75(( 5(*8/$7,21 ZDV DSSURYHG E\ WKH /H[LQJWRQ &LW\ &RXQFLO RQ January 21, 2021. This Ordinance updated the standards governing diseased and nuisance trees. NOTICE: the full text of Ordinance 21-01 and its attachments are available for public inspection at Lexington City Hall located at 9180 LexingWRQ $YHQXH /H[LQJWRQ 01 GXULQJ UHJXODU RIĂ€FH KRXUV Âľ WHEREAS, the Council has by at least 4/5 vote approved this public notice on the 21st day of January 2021. Michael Murphy, Mayor Attest: Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 2, 2021.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 01-21 VACATING PARK, OAKS OF LINO Section 1: Findings The City Council of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate the parcel legally described as Park, Oaks of Lino; and $ SXEOLF KHDULQJ ZDV KHOG RQ -DQXDU\ EHIRUH WKH &LW\ &RXQFLO LQ the City Hall Council Chambers after due published and posted notice had EHHQ JLYHQ DQG UHDVRQDEOH DWWHPSWV ZHUH PDGH WR JLYH SHUVRQDO QRWLFH WR DOO DIIHFWHG SURSHUW\ RZQHUV DQG DOO SHUVRQV LQWHUHVWHG ZHUH JLYHQ DQ RSSRUWXnity to be heard; and Section 2: Effect

sick leave to employees through March 31. â€œWe feel this is our best option moving forward to keep City Hall, public safety and public works as safe as possible during this pandemic,â€? she said. The policy will allow employees to use up to 80 hours of sick time when they have a COVIDrelated illness. â€˘ Approved a contract with Geck, Duea & Olson for prosecution services. The firm has provided prosecution services for the city since 2012. The contract establishes a flat monthly fee of $ 8,500 per month for 2021 and an increase to $ 8,750 for 2022-2025 for all prosecution services. The rate would increase in 2022 but remain the same for the duration of the contract, which ends Dec. 31, 2025. The monthly fee of $ 8,500 translates to an annual cost of $102,000 for 2021. The monthly fee of $ 8,750, which begins in 2022, translates to $105,000 per year. â€˘ Held the second reading of an ordinance vacating Oaks of Lino park property and approved a resolution calling for a summary publication of the ordinance. The Park Board recommended the council vacate the Oaks of Lino undeveloped trail corridor located between 992 and 998 Aspen Lane. The platting of the adjacent Preserve at Lino Lakes in 2013 and Saddle Club in 2015 established a developed trail system in the immediate

vicinity, and the Oaks of Lino is no longer consistent with the current Parks, Greenway and Trail System Plan. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the land to adjacent property owners. â€˘ Accepted quotes and awarded a construction contract for the second 2020 surface water maintenance project. The city received two quotes; the low bid of $41,440 was submitted by Arnt Construction Company Inc. The project primarily includes sediment removal from three stormwater ponds, which City Engineer Diane Hankee said is more easily completed in dry conditions or the winter months. â€˘ Approved a maintenance agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District for a channel crossing in Natureâ€™s Refuge. The development includes a roadway crossing over Anoka County Ditch 10-2232 and the installation of a culvert to maintain the channel flow. The agreement says the city of Lino Lakes will be responsible for system maintenance as well as inspections and repairs.

This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon recording of the Park Vacation. This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council January 25, 2021. Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 2, 2021.

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’m so excited to announce that Press Publications has received three awards from the Minnesota Newspaper Association (MNA) Better as a part of the 2019-20 Better Newspaper Contest (BNC). Every year, dailies and non-dailies with circulations all the way from 1,500 to over 10,000 from all over the state enter the contest. The contest is made up of several categories in the areas of advertising, stories, breaking news, investigative reporting, design, photography, sports and more. The 2019-20 contest had 3,100 entries. The Quad Community Press, White Bear Press and Shoreview Press all received awards. I took home first place in the social issues story category; Shoreview Editor Elizabeth Callen received third place in the humanOut and interest story category; and the advertising and production About teams of the White Bear Shannon Press received second place in the advertising excellence Granholm category. In a non-pandemic world, Press Publications staff would have attended the annual BNC Awards Gala to celebrate in addition to attending various sessions at the MNA Convention. Of course, this year, the gala was held remotely and the virtual convention will be next month. It just wasn’t the same. Instead of enjoying a meal with my collogues in a hotel banquet room and walking across a stage to grab our awards, I watched a YouTube video in my living room, ate pasta and drank a glass of wine with dessert. I have won an MNA award before, but this one was special for two reasons. It was the first time I have won first place, but more importantly, the story titled, “Coping with assault” had an impact on not only the victim featured in the story, but others in the Quad area, state and all around the world. The story has since been shared with people in China, Ireland, England and Saudi Arabia. The story was helpful to the victim’s healing journey and she is now a survivor, not a victim. After the story was published, she told me, “That story was so difficult for me, but it was such a huge step in my healing process.” And better yet, her assailant, who assaulted many other women, will spend several years behind bars. The judges commented on the story, “The first-person account was a great vehicle to explain such a brutal subject. The additional resources are necessary information to help readers. Very thoughtful piece.”

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y name is Donald Raleigh, and I am honored to serve as your next state representative. I want to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to my predecessor, Representative (retired) Linda Runbeck. Linda is a dear friend and served our community with dignity and honor. I wish her all the best as she steps into her next great adventure. My wife Marnie and I have been married for over 30 years and we have four adult children—all four graduated from Centennial High School. Marnie I have lived Legislator and in Blaine for over 25 years and we Lingo own and operate a Donald Raleigh digital marketing agency in Saint Paul. Before we started our own small business, I served eight years, active duty, in the United States Army. Most of my work during the first months of session will take place in House committees. For the 2021-2022 legislative biennium, I have been appointed to serve on the following committees: Labor, Industry, Veterans, and Military Affairs Finance and Policy; Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy; and Capital Investment.

Each committee has a different focus, but they give me the chance to work closely on issues that have a direct impact on our area. The Labor, Industry, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee, as the name suggests, focuses on issues related to veterans’ affairs and labor. Since it is a finance committee, we will also work on approving a budget for several state agencies that fall under our purview. The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee has broad jurisdiction over several state agencies including corrections, the entirety of the judicial system, and portions of the Department of Public Safety. It is also an important committee stop for most legislation directly related to criminal justice. Finally, the Capital Investment Committee considers “bonding” legislation. Historically, the state approves a bonding bill every other year. Bonding bills make significant investments in the state’s public infrastructure by selling state bonds. On this committee, I am committed to keeping any possible bonding bill laser-focused on “meat and potatoes” infrastructure projects. As your state representative, I am committed to transparency and intend to be open and available to chat with you to make sure your thoughts and concerns are heard. These are crazy times,

and unfortunately, we cannot meet in person at the State Capitol. That is why I plan to host virtual town halls twice a month and will establish weekly virtual “office hours” via Zoom. Please reach out to my legislative assistant, Josh at Joshua.solano@house.mn or me at rep.donald.raleigh@house. mn for more information on my virtual town hall and office hours schedules. You can also sign up for my legislative newsletter by visiting house.mn/38A. Again, it is my goal to be the most transparent legislator in our community’s history. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, comments, or ideas on ways to make state government better. My email is listed above, or you can call me at 651-296-2907. I look forward to getting to work on issues that matter most to families in our area like protecting taxpayers’ pocketbooks, supporting the men and women of law enforcement that keep our neighborhoods safe, and defeating COVID-19 as we bring our economy roaring back. Together we can make Minnesota a better place to live, work and raise a family. God bless each of you, and God bless Minnesota. Donald Raleigh is the state representative for District 38A.

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Pandemic teaches crucial building blocks of community

hen I started at Living Waters this past summer, I was excited to meet the people and get to know our larger community. My eagerness and excitement was met by our pandemic protocols and mask mandates, meaning that the normal modes in which I’ve fostered and built relationships in the past would need to drastically shift: from conversations over coffee to Zoom meetings, from school events to sending cards. Even worshipping together had to adjust to new ways of interacting. Soon eagerness was partnered with creativity Pastor and excitement with courage. The Ponderings cautious pandemic has taught us that we could no Ivy Huston longer be functioning on autopilot. We have been invited through this experience to discern what the crucial building blocks of community are: connection, compassion and collaboration. I’ve been inspired by the multitude of creative ways we, as a community, are practicing being present with one another, tending to the needs of our neighbors and forging new ways of honoring the milestone events in our lives, while maintaining safe practices. Way to go, community! And now, we’re almost a full year into this pandemic, it’s easy for us to raise the laments again about what we long

to return to. The pandemic fatigue is frustrating but this is not the time to toss the safety protocols aside. We wear our masks and remain apart, as a way of caring for our neighbors and fostering a healthy community. We do it because God has asked us to love our neighbors as we’ve been loved by God. First Corinthians 13 is often referred to as the “Love passage” because it lays out how what the full experience of love looks like. “Love is… patient, and kind... It is not arrogant or rude nor does it insist on its own way…” If we are to love like Jesus and live as God intended, then we need to love our neighbors by doing what will keep us all safe. If we want to have a community to return to, we need to do the hard work of maintaining our physical distance while fostering our interconnectedness in creative and meaningful ways. This time, more than ever, we need our communities. We are in this together and are intrinsically connected to one another. When we wear our masks and practice the protocols which are beneficial for all, we are living as one community. We are practicing sacrificial love. Love is not easy. Community isn’t a given. Relationships can make or break us. So let’s choose to love one another and creatively connect with the community while maintaining the safety protocols. Ivy Huston is a pastor at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Lino Lakes (ELCA).

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 12:30-6:60 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 Where: New Life Church, 6000 N. 148th St., Hugo Details: All blood donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate convalescent plasma; antibody testing also available. Contact: 1-800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

VIRTUAL MINNESOTA AUTHOR SERIES When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 & 23 on Zoom Details: Local authors will discuss their work and answer audience questions. Meet Gretchen Anthony on Feb. 2., Bill Green on Feb. 9 and Shannon Gibney on Feb. 23. Registration required. Contact: washcolib.org/events

SKI OTTERS When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 6 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Ski play class designed to introduce children ages 4-7 to skis and snow fun. Games and activities are played without poles. Parent/guardian participation

WEEKLY WAG Shiloh is an extremely handsome, big, lovable guy who is on the hunt for his forever home. He is a mastiff/Great Dane mix, so he needs a family and home environment that can provide him with space, structure, stability and lots of love. At approximately 4 years old, Shiloh is young and energetic, and he loves to romp around outside and explore. He also likes his toys and is such a good boy that he doesn’t even shred them. Shiloh is looking for a home with a fenced yard because he likes his privacy from other neighborhood dogs. Although he’s big and gentle, Shiloh needs slow and proper introductions to other dogs. He has been working with an awesome team of people who are helping him feel confident and comfortable around other dogs. With some more work and patience, SUBMITTED Shiloh will become a wellmannered social citizen. He does take medication to help manage his anxiety and for some minor allergies. Due to his anxiety, Shiloh should be adopted by a family with adults and older children who understand and respect his boundaries. Shiloh can’t wait to find a family who will help him succeed and be the best version of himself, and a family who will love him and his quirks forever. In return, you will get a great companion. If you are interested in Shiloh, please fill out an adoption application at ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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WINTER ANIMAL TRACKING When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St. Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 12+ can join a naturalist for a morning of wildlife tracking and exploration. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

FAMILY SNOWSHOE SCRAMBLE When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 E County Rd D Maplewood Details: The Maplewood Area Historical Society and Wahoo! Adventures have teamed up to offer a snowshoe scavenger hunt for prizes. Bonfire, s’mores and hot beverages follow snowshoe hike. Sleds and dogs on leashed welcome. Staggered start times;

reservations required. Adults $15, children $10. Contact: 651-748-8645 or maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org

PARENT-CHILD SNOWSHOE TREK When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Go off-trail with a naturalist and discover animal tracks and hidden homes. Youth ages 4+ with an adult. $12.38/adult-child pair; $7/person snowshoe rental. Registration required. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parksrecreation/tamarack-nature-center

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Circle Pines receives record responses on city survey BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — The city of Circle Pines received a record number of responses to its 2020 city survey, the City Council learned at its meeting Jan. 26. Since 2012, the city has offered an annual online survey to residents that asks questions about appearance, safety, streets, snowplowing, sanitary sewer service/ water, permitting/ licensing and recreation programs.

“Doing a city survey each year for almost 10 years helps the City Council see the results of its actions,” explained Mayor Dave Bartholomay. One example of that he said is the council’s street reconstruction plan. “The percent of people who view city streets as ‘excellent’ has doubled over nine years as a result of our ambitious plan.” The survey was sent out in November and completed by the end of December. This year's 12-question survey had 341 responses, which tops

the previous record by 44 responses. Overall, the city scored well, and the feedback is relatively similar to that received in previous years. Some of the highlights of the 2020 survey include: • 84% rate the appearance of the city as excellent or good. • 63% feel very safe in the city; 33% feel somewhat safe. • 68% rate the city’s fire service as excellent or good. • 78% rate the city’s police service as excellent or good.

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patrolling directed at a residential structure; the second deals with access to that residential structure by the residents and the third part deals with consent from the occupants for protesters to be there. “The first two parts are already on the books, but the third part is not,” he said. “If Hugo's ordinance had been in place, the Kroll family could have stated that permission was not given to be there.” “If our police encounter the same situation that Hugo police encountered, our officers are trained to ticket as a last resort,” Glaser said. “At the first resort, they help people express themselves – it's better to make friends and talk to the crowd. That's the first thing officers do, and a barricade is the last thing to do.” When the dust settles, it will all come down to whether the homeowner in front of whose residence the protest took place gave permission for the crowd to be there. That third rule would give residents themselves a higher protection when the speeches started to become intimidating by giving the homeowner the right to say, “I didn't give you permission to be outside my home.”

The city might want this ordinance as an extra tool in its chest, but it shouldn't be the fi rst tool used, Glaser reminded council. By adopting an ordinance similar to that of Hugo, Centerville would face both merits and risks associated with it. If the city uses the ordinance unlawfully, the gatherers can sue, Glaser said. So could the property owner. If the city uses the ordinance to enforce and deny speech, that automatically brings fall out, he said. “We, by no means, want to limit anyone's speech,” Mayor D. Love said. “But the fictitious single mom seeing people with rifles outside her door making things extremely uncomfortable in her neighborhood . . . is one of those times that . . . when the situation gets to the point when we absolutely need (the ordinance), it is good to have it,” he said. The council will discuss the issue further Feb. 10 and/or Feb. 24 when the actual ordinance comes before it inviting action. In the Castellano case, the Supreme Court said the White Bear Lake targeted picketing ordinance was constitutional, Glaser said. “Some will say the ordinance inhibits civil liberties and freedom of expression. That's a good discussion for elected officials to have.”

• 83% feel the city’s streets are excellent or good. • 74% feel the city’s snowplowing services are excellent or good. • 87% feel the city has excellent or good parks and recreation. • 87% feel the city has excellent or good quality of services. “The city survey tells the council and the city staff how we are doing, and the results are very positive,” Bartholomay said. “We feel like we are improving the community and that citizens see and appreciate our efforts.” City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that the percentages for the police, fire and ambulance services are impacted by the fact that many residents have never had to call them. “We hope they don’t have to call them, but if they do, they need to know they are going to get excellent service,” he said. The percentages for the question regarding the quality of licensing, permitting and inspection services are also similar. Here is the breakdown: • 10% say they don’t know about the quality of police services. • 31% say they don’t know about the quality of fire services. • 48% say they don’t know about the quality of the city’s licensing/permitting/ inspection services. • 56% say they don’t know about the quality of the ambulance service. “People aren’t aware of our fire services; I think that is a major problem that we should address at our planning session,” said Council Member Dean Goldberg. “Our citizens pay a lot of money for police and fire. We know that these guys are excellent, but we need to educate our citizens about

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what they have in place ... I think we owe it to them to demonstrate what they are paying for. The same is true for police; one in 10 people are not aware of excellent quality of our police service.” Goldberg suggested possibly rewording the questions to try to get a more accurate representation from residents who have utilized the services within the year of the survey. Council Member Jennifer Rauner said that she agreed the city could try to do more to communicate about its great police, fire and ambulance services, but she didn’t feel that the percentage of “don’t know” responses was necessarily a negative thing. “I don’t think the ‘don’t knows’

directly reflect how citizens feel about our department,” she said. In any event, Bartholomay said the survey always offers the city’s council, commissions and staff insight into what may need to improve. “The survey shows there is always room for continuous improvement in how we serve our community,” he said. “Sometimes finances don’t allow swift action, and sometimes we need to have more imagination in how we provide services.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 Where: Zoom; registration required at Eventbrite.

When: Jan- 15-Feb. 21, gallery hours Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson Details: In-person exhibit highlights Belwin Conservancy's history over 50 years as interpreted by artists' paintings, music, installations, historic documents, photos, and maps of the region's land. Video walk-through of the exhibit also available online around Jan. 29. Contact: thephipps.org

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SNOWSHOE AND SOLO SIT When: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Details: Guided snowshoe nature hike followed by meditative solo sit as the sun sets over George Watch Lake. $5/person ages 12+; rental included. Bring a hot beverage. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

WINTER BIRDS FAMILY PROGRAM When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Where: Zoom Details: Learn tips for identifying birds in a virtual program for all ages. Includes self-guided activities. $3/ person; registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

LANDINGS OF LEXINGTON: Pandemic 1 reason problem Dominion residents remain To resolve the problem, the building’s management has reduced the underground parking fees, which are now attached to the leases, McCallister said. She added that since that has happened, the underground lot has been at maximum capacity. “I think we have made significant strides there. I’m feeling pretty good that we are going to continue to have better results with that and less issues with our immediate neighbors,” she said at the council’s Jan. 21 meeting. “We have an investment with Dominium to have this building for the next 15-20 years. We want it to be good for you, and we want it to be good for us. I think we have done pretty good at our other sites; this one just seems to be an anomaly. We will work through it.” In addition to setting up monthly meetings with CLPD and the Lexington Fire Department, McCallister said they are also looking to hire a resident advocate to help with language barriers and worked to “try to educate residents on what it means to be a good neighbor.” Mayor Mike Murphy said, “We made a commitment to the citizens of Lexington and promised them that this would be an outstanding building and we wouldn’t have parking issues, crime issues. That was a lot of people’s biggest concerns that came to the public hearing — more crime, more traffic … I feel like it has been a complete failure since the beginning.” Estrem responded, “I will give you that crime here — especially the domestics — has been higher than normal and is putting a drain on city

resources. I can assure you, had we not had the eviction moratorium (during COVID-19) that continues to get extended, we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation, because we want to get rid of the residents that are problematic in our building because it makes it bad for the good residents.” In a follow-up interview, CLPD Chief James Mork said it is hard to know whether this apartment complex is generating more police calls than usual because there are not any comparable apartment complexes in the area with the same amount of units and rents at the same price point. CLPD responded to 42 calls in November 2020, 39 calls in December 2020 and 48 in January (through Jan. 25). Of those calls, there was one domestic call in November, 19 domestic calls in December and seven in January (See chart for the full breakdown). Council Member John Hughes said that up to this point, he has been pretty disappointed with the way things have gone. “Unfortunately, we can’t change the past. All we can do is try to make it better going forward,” McCallister said. “We are doing everything we can to try to turn that around so that you are as proud of our building as we are and the people that live there.” Estrem added, “Know that we are working very hard and diligently to be that good neighbor and a community that you can be proud of.”

Police calls to Landings of Lexington NOVEMBER 2020 28 = Miscellaneous (follow-up, alarms, questions, information, etc.) 9 = Parking issues 3 = Medical 1 = Domestic 1 = Welfare check* *A welfare (or wellness) check is when police stop by a person's home to make sure they are okay.

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Cougar cagers top Anoka for 1st win

SPORTS BRIEFS Cougar icemen fall to Maple Grove for first loss Maple Grove dominated a duel of unbeaten teams Saturday, handing Centennial a 9-3 loss on Cougar ice. The Cougars, who were 4-0 previously, tied Totino-Grace 2-2 on Thursday evening. Maple Grove (5-0) led 4-0 after one period and 7-1 after two. Kyle Kukkonen, Landon Gunderson and Sam Jacobs each scored twice. AJ Carlson notched two goals for Centennial (4-1-1) and Jacob Hoylo had the other goal. Against Totino-Grace, Jordan Newpower (power play) and Harper Searles had the Cougar goals. The Eagles countered with goals by Oliver Moore and Connor Smith. Cougar goalie Leo Troje stopped 35 of 37 in that game but gave up seven goals in 28 shots to Maple Grove.

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Centennial boys basketball broke into the win column last week, beating Anoka 62-57 there Monday evening. The Cougars (1-4) then lost Robbinsdale Armstrong 72-53 at home Thursday. Against Anoka, Mason Lindsay tallied 17 points, Luke Clark 15, Tommy Palmsteen 12, and Kevin Jansa 10 for the Cougars (1-3). Most of the points came from going hard to the hoop. “We have a lot of guys who can score

around the basket and like to attack,” coach Dave Frasier said. Anoka (0-4) was led by Keenan Rodriguez with 23 points. Against Armstrong, Zach Frank scored 18 points and Lindsay 10. Armstrong (4-1) had D’Shawn Larkins with 15, Seth Newborn with 14 and Dylan Inninger with 13.

The Centennial swimmers lost to Maple Grove 97-84 at home Thursday evening. The Crimson broke three pool records in the process: Daniel Baltes, 50 free (22.29); Jackson Brown, 100 butterfly (53.74); and the 400 free relay (3:18.03). Centennial (1-2) won three events: Riley McNamara, diving (228.95); George Atkinson, backstroke (1:02.42); and Max Scheurer, breaststroke (1:09.11).

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Cougar matmen lose to Zumbrota-Mazzeppa in father-son match The Centennial wrestlers have a 5-3 record after splitting two matches at home Friday evening. The Cougars lost to Zumbrota-Mazzeppa 66-12 and defeated Maple Grover 56-20. Zumbrota-Mazeppa is the alma mater of new Cougar coach Chase Steffen, and is coached by Chase’s

father, Link Steffen. Father and son set up the fi rst-time meeting between the Cougars and the Rochester area team. In that match, the Cougar points came on decisions by Luke Timko (6-5 over Ashton Macht) and Jonah Hylton (13-8 over Kyle Cloutier) and a forfeit to Aidan Pate.

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Camille Cummings has emerged as another offensive threat for the Centennial basketball team that’s ranked No. 4 in Class 4A. The 5-foot-8 junior guard is averaging 14.4 points, two steals, two assists and two blocks while shooting 53% overall and 6-for-15 on three’s as No. 3 scorer on a team with two Division I signees. Adept at driving and shooting from outside, Cummings was high scorer with 18 and 21 points in wins over Blaine and Armstrong, respectively. Cummings averaged 6.6 points off the bench as a sophomore and 10.3 ppg at sectionals. “Camille has definitely been a bright spot, but not a surprise,” coach Jamie Sobolik said. “She has put a ton of work in over the offseason and it’s definitely paying off. In addition to her scoring, she is being asked to guard the best offensive guard.”

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The Centennial gymnasts won their fi rst two meets of the season last week. The Cougars won their opener over Coon Rapids 128.2 to 107.925 on Monday evening at home. “The team had a great fi rst meet,” said coach Karley Kissick. Audrey Noha took fi rst on vault, beam, floor and all-around. Sydney Nelson took second on vault, bars and all-around. Adi Border took second on beam and floor. The Cougars won at Park Center on Thursday evening, 130.1 to 126.275. Noha won all-around with 34, beam and floor. Border placed third (32.575) and Jenna Simso fourth (31.775) all-around.

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The Cougars won twice on Saturday, Jan. 23, against St. Agnes 57-21 and host St. Croix Lutheran 69-12. Against St. Agnes, winning by pin were Person, Timko, Pietraszewski, Hylton, Bettinger and Welsch. Tyler Stidham won 4-3. Against St. Croix, winning by pin were Timko, Malachi Thoennes, Hylton and Bettinger. Whiting won 4-3.

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The No. 4 ranked Centennial girls basketball team improved to 5-0 with victories last week over Anoka 70-43 at home Monday and Robbinsdale Armstrong 66-54 there Thursday. Eleven players scored against Anoka (0-5). Jodi Anderson tallied 15 points, Haley Mulberry 12, Camille Cummings 11, Jenna Guyer nine, and Maria Frost and Grace Pullman seven each. Olivia Anderson netted 19 for Anoka. Against Armstrong, Cummings led with 21 points, five assists and four steals. Pullman tallied 13 points and Sydney Kubes eight. Savannah McGowan netted 22 for Armstrong (1-3).

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Centennial girls hockey was limited to 15 shots but connected on three of them and handed Rogers its first loss 3-0 last week, then posted another shutout, over Anoka/Spring Lake Park 7-0, improving to 4-1. Against Rogers (4-1), Megan Goodreau scored in the fi rst period (Callie Cody assisting), Ella O’Hearn in the second period (Abby Elliott and Lauren O’Hara assisting), and Nikki Hammond had an empty-netter in the third (Summer Francis assisting), at

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JOURNEY STUDENTS: Not only survive but thrive during pandemic

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“We see ability levels— from ‘I’m going to work on tying my shoes,’ to ‘I’m going to work on feeding myself,’ all the way up to ‘I’m going to get a driver’s license,’ (and) ‘I’m going to get my own apartment,’” DeRuyck said. The program is housed in the Centennial Area Learning Center (CALC) and is tailored to each student’s specific needs. Some students take career and technical program classes at Century College, while others obtain internships or work experiences in various settings. “It is difficult to explore careers and vocations when you are not going to leave the house, so we have had to be very creative,” DeRuyck explained. For the past six years, students in the program have grown and sold tomato plants. This year, they have added a couple more varieties and plan to deliver the plants. All of the proceeds will go directly to the students. Students who are at home have also been involved by helping with plant labels

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and organization. Some students have also been involved in preparing and distributing meals to families in need amid the pandemic. “The meals that they put together are the meals that go out to the community. Those are the meals that are keeping people fed,” DeRuyck said. “Our students are absolutely a necessity to keep that program running due to lack of staff and a high demand.” This is Jenna Warren’s first year in the Journey program. Warren, 19, is one of the students involved with meal distribution. “My job is working in the

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Journey student Robbie Montgomery receives some tips of the trade from Noble Welding Vice President Mark Witt.

kitchen at the middle school and bagging lunches,” she said. “I like being (a part of) the community by making them, and I love working.” This is Brandie Johnson’s third year in the program. Johnson, 20, says the program has helped her immensely. Her current

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job is cleaning at the Centennial Ice Arena. “The Journey program has pushed me to accomplish life goals,” she said. “I am learning to get out on my own and be more independent.” Robbie Montgomery, who will turn 20 next month, has been enrolled in the Journey program for two years. He is currently a welder at Noble Welding in Centerville. “I like my job because it’s something I know, and I learn something new every day,” he said. DeRuyck, and all of the staff involved in the program, have enjoyed seeing Journey students thrive and overcome the challenges tossed their way. He added the students have pride and determination. “These kids are going to be extremely powerful with their employments skills when this is all over because of the accomplishments that they have managed to achieve while overcoming all of these obstacles — not just the disability, but the fact that the community has closed.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Journey students Alex Fosltrom (left) and Joel Hatch tend to the tomato plants, which will be sold this spring. All of the proceeds will be given to the students.

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Journey students (from left) Jenna Warren, Kenzie O’Keefe and Josee Synstelien prepare meals at Centennial Middle School for families in need.

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