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Why do we have fish fries during Lent?

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The fire and police divisions of the Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety (LLVIPS) will face off at the National Sports Center Feb. 24.

Volunteer firefighters and police to face off in charity hockey match LINO LAKES — Will this be the year the fire team emerges victorious? In the six-year history of the Guns-N-Hoses hockey game between the police and fire divisions of the Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety (LLVIPS), police volunteers

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But event organizer Wes Pederson suspects this may be the year the fire division breaks the pattern. The SEE GUNS -N-HOSES, PAGE 5

was eventually established as a 40-day abstinence from the meat of warm-blooded animals. This form of penance was meant to recognize the suffering and forbearance of Christ's 40 days in the desert while he was tested by the devil. This year's Lenten season begins Feb. 22 and lasts until Easter Sunday, April 6.

Fish fries are also a way to celebrate Midwestern roots, since many places in Minnesota and Wisconsin were settled by German and Polish Catholics who did not typically eat meat on Fridays.

Proximity to freshwater lakes means that a fish fry might feature fresh walleye, bass, perch, bluegill or even catfish, in addition to the more widespread choices, cod and tilapia.

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For Christians, Lent is a season of solemnity, where people practice self-denial and atonement leading up to Easter, when they commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So how do allyou-can-eat-with-allthe-fixings fish fries at local restaurants and churches figure into that?

The fish fry tradition is most strongly associated with the Roman Catholic community, but churches and organizations of all denominations (or none at all) have participated.

According to Wikipedia, the ritual of fasting during the Lenten season dates back to the first century CE. The practice has changed quite a bit over the centuries, but it started as a fast and

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LINO LAKES — Two major street improvement projects are planned for neighborhoods near Reshanau Lake in 2023.

The first is a street rehabilitation project that will affect Black Duck Drive, Crystal Court, Mallard Lane, East Shadow Lake Drive, Lantern Lane, Lantern Circle and Partridge Drive. Part of Black Duck Drive will undergo a fulldepth pavement reclamation, while the other areas will get a mill and overlay. The project will also include curb and gutter repairs, repairs to the water system, and repairs to the storm sewer.

The full-depth reclamation will be a complete replacement of 4 inches of blacktop material. The excess loose material will be hauled away to public works for use in trails and maintenance, explained City Engineer Diane Hankee. The mill and overlay will serve to replace the “crown” of the roadway that has been worn down over time, adding about 1.5 inches of pavement.

Part of this neighborhood has an older-style street foundation that Hankee referred to as a “burrito,” or heavy sand wrapped in geosynthetic fabric.

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CENTERVILLE SNIPPETS • Volunteer opportunities abound for citizens seeking to play an important role in the running of their city. A City Council seat is still vacant, after council tabled appointing a candidate to fill that opening to give more people the opportunity to come forward. The seat remains open for another two weeks. Contact City Hall at 651-429-3232 with questions or visit the city's website at www.centervillemn. com for an application. Council meets in council chambers at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

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ous meeting, council quickly approved the assessment rolls. Each household will pay $650. The city will receive $111,605 in assessment income for the city's street fund.

• The good news for Curtis Ventures LLC is that the developer of the American Roofing Supply project at 2050 and 2070 Main Street doesn't have to pay $5,850.75 in park dedication fees. The bad news is that it does have to pay $2,000 in park dedication fees now that council made that ruling. When the property owner questioned the validity of the fee, the City Council, granted authority by city code to act as the appeal board, gave the business due process and rendered the park fees valid. Council settled on $2,000 for the fee, rather than the fee assessed on the building permit. Mayor D. Love told the business owner, “ I know it's not exactly what you were looking for, but we try to take care of our businesses.”

• Elliot Engen, newly elected state representative for District 36A, stopped by council chambers to greet council members and to provide his contact information so that the city government and the public can reach him to talk about issues important to them. Several council members promised to do just that.

Some of the issues raised already include correcting the Local Government Aid funding formula so that small cities such as Centerville, for which the program was designed, can receive financial benefits from the state.

Other funding concerns include funding for the Centennial School District, the loss of the market homestead exclusion and local transportation assistance for small cities. “At the end of day, this is most rewarding job I've ever had — even being on the wrong side of the (majority) aisle. I report to the voters, regardless of which party is in control,” Engen said.

• Keep your hair on, there could be a beauty salon coming to Main Street very soon. The owners of Guys and Dolls, who have been active in the industry for more than 20 years, stopped by council chambers to say hello and to signal their intent to construct a building that would house more than a dozen stylists to serve the beauty needs of the community.

• The city's mobile app has launched, said Assistant Administrator Athanasia Lewis. Look for it in your Google Play Store and Apple Store links.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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Open seats remain on the Planning and Zoning Commission, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in council chambers, and on the Parks and Recreation Committee, which meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in council chambers.

• The city is doing due diligence to maintain its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit by fulfilling the education and outreach portion of its requirements. To this end, Centerville is partnering with the Anoka Conservation District to teach about stormwater stewardship by producing a short animated video about rivers. With council approval, the city is contributing $250 to cover production costs of the video, using money from the stormwater utility fund.

• City Hall will become more secure, after council approved the installation of a security camera system in the amount of $6,417.80 using three providers. During the planning and design phase of the City Hall project, the city decided to delay installation of the system until the project was complete to better evaluate how the system would function with the actual finished product. All State Communications will install the system for $1,785; Marco Technologies LLC will provide the equipment for $3,507.80; and Metro I-Net will provide the software for $1,125. The total cost will be paid for from the general fund.

• The Centerville Elementary Medallion Hunt in Laurie LaMotte Park held during the week of Feb. 6 already happened but was made entirely legal, after council approved the park use permit for the event. This summer, kids sports camp and evening soccer are already made official, now that council approved the park use permit for ISD No. 12 Community Education summer programming in the same action that approved the medallion hunt.

• Property owners benefitting from the 2022 thin overlay project did not get out of their fiduciary responsibilities, after council tabled action on approving the assessment rolls at its Jan. 25 meeting.

• Uncertainty about the cost per household came up after a homeowner thought the amount was $600.

In the meantime, city staff confirmed that the cost per household is $650 and that amount was indicated on the notices mailed to residences. This was an important delay because the city may lower or adjust interest rates or the length of repayment to be more favorable to residents, but it may not raise assessments from those proposed and already communicated in writing. Therefore, since the public hearing was already conducted at the previ-

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SNOWSHOE TOUR OF FRANCONIA

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WINTER SEED SOWING WITH NATIVE PLANTS When: 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F Details: Learn the steps to kickstart your seed collection. Limited seeds available. Free.

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FISH FRY

When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Where: St. John's Church, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: Annual Lenten fish fry with sponsored by the St. John's Men's Club of the Church of St. Genevieve. Free drawing for a bike, youth ages 6-12.

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SAM REEVES CONCERT

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Well-known Gospel and Jazz pianist performs. Liberian Dinner served following concert; call for reservations.

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When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Where: Mahtomedi High School Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N. Details: All-ages show with songs about interconnectedness and songs for children. Tickets information online.

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CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

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CENTENNIAL BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS When: 6:45-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Drop-in for a book discussion or become a regular member. This month's book is “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig.

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LAKESHORE QUILTER'S GUILD

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: Learn about the first-ever member-owned quilt shop co-op in Minneapolis.

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND KEEPING OUR LAKES HEALTHY

When: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, March 2 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Join water monitoring experts from the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District to learn about the current health of lakes, factors used to determine that health rating, and various citizen science programs available to residents. Registration required.

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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW: WILDLIFE TRACKING SERIES

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 4 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify various tracks with a certified wildlife tracker.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • A knock on your door might be the road to eco-friendly energy in the coming months. The city of Lino Lakes has issued a solicitor’s license to Everlight Solar, a Brooklyn Park business. Several company representatives plan to travel through Lino Lakes’ neighborhoods going door to door offering solar panel sales to interested potential clients. The license was issued for a period of six months, commencing Feb. 14, 2023.

• The City Council has approved the hiring of nine new part-time employees at The Rookery. The positions include aquatic instructors, child care attendants and lifeguards.

• The Lino Lakes Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has received permission to conduct a raffle at its school carnival event. The event is scheduled for April 22.

• City advisory boards and committees are filling out with citizen servants, as the city council has approved its 2023 appointments. Perry Laden, Patrick Kohler and Sara Jo R. Stewart will serve on the Planning and Zoning Board; William Kusterman, Kellie Schmidt, and Kathy Ballering will serve on the Parks Board; Alexander Schwartz, Shawn Holmes and Julie Nelson will serve on the Environmental Board; and Patrick Kohler, Chad Wagner and

WEEKLY WAG Nathan Vojtech will serve on the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

• The City Council has approved its 20232027 financial plan. Key highlights included that the tax levy is projected to increase from $12.9 million to 16.8 million over the duration of the five-year plan. The tax rate is projected to increase to 37.744% in 2027 from 34.935% in 2023. The increase can be attributed to several factors, including annual increases to the capital equipment replacement fund (Fund 402) operating tax levy, funding the replacement of two fire water tenders in 2023 and the addition of a debt service tax levy for the 2024 street reconstruction project. Construction of a new public works facility has been discussed by the council for many years, and this plan includes the project in 2026. Plans and specifications for a water treatment plant are scheduled in 2024. Financing will need to be obtained once final timelines and cost estimates are known.

• The city of Lino Lakes has hired new police officer Spencer Baldwin to fill one of three vacant police officer positions in the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department.

Baldwin previously served as a correctional officer for Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office and will start with the Lino Lakes department March 6.

• Lino Lakes-based construction company

Dimke Excavating Inc. has been awarded the construction contract for the Watermark Park development. Dimke submitted the low bid in the amount of $668,265.30 out of eight total bids. The engineer’s estimate was $929,912.55. Funding has been identified through the dedicated parks fund. The completion date for this project is October 31. WSB and Associates has submitted a proposal to complete the construction services for the Watermark Park Project in the amount of $93,454. The development will include accessible walking paths, a picnic shelter, play area, pickleball courts, a basketball court, a pond and overlook and landscape design and restoration, as well as a 21-stall parking lot.

• A site on Phelps Road near the Otter Lake Road service road may look a little different soon, as the city has approved an interim use permit for earth moving and stockpiling for developer Mark Smith.

Smith spoke before the City Council and shared that there are tentative plans to develop office buildings onsite for an expanding business, but declined to share which business was interested in the property.

There are three stockpiles planned on the site.

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Birding for mental health

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lthough the robin gets folkloric fame for being the harbinger of spring, anyone who watches birds closely will be a little more excited by the species I saw on my drive though the farm fields this weekend—the horned lark.

These little songbirds look like quite a character, with a black face mask, butter-yellow throat and two tiny “horns,” or raised feathers known delightfully as plumicorns.

Horned larks are early nesters, and many are in the process of making their northward migration back to their summer grounds in the northern U.S., Canada and as far north as Getting the Arctic Circle. Even though we’re in for heavy snow this week from in Tune the sounds of it, it’s an encouraging sign to see these birds, reminding us Jackie spring is not too far away.

Bussjaeger This time of year is especially rough for many of us. It’s a time when our mental health is often at its worst.

Limited daylight and hours stuck inside contribute to seasonal depression, and the effects ripple through the other sectors of our lives.

Recently I’ve been learning a lot about how spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical health. Many people notice they just feel better in natural spaces, but there’s actual scientific research to back it up.

I’ve noticed a lot of mental (and physical) health benefits from my favorite hobby: birding. When I’m stuck in a bad mood or stressed, birding can redirect my attention. It requires close observation of my surroundings, which gets me out of those unpleasant thought spirals in my head. In some instances, it becomes almost like meditation—fully engaging the senses and rooting me in the present moment.

It can also be motivating when you don’t feel like doing much, allowing you to engage in your surroundings in a playful way. Some people even get competitive, keeping extensive lists of what birds they see and where. If you’re new to it, there are many free resources such as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Merlin Bird ID app that can help you identify the birds you see.

I’ve enjoyed using eBird, an app that lets you track bird observations and share them to a wider database that is sometimes used for population research. It’s a way to participate in citizen science JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS while also appreciating Horned lark in a snowy field. the beauty in the here and now. The app will even tell you where the “hotspots” are in your community, and what birds have been seen there lately.

Once you have a handle on it, birding adds a new and exciting dimension to anywhere you go. Travel becomes more interesting. Even locations that seem unappealing—sewage ponds, for example—become the scene of intense observation.

It isn’t always easy or accessible to spend time outdoors in the winter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy nature. Keeping a bird feeder in your yard is one way to keep a close eye on wildlife from the comfort of your own home. Recent research has suggested that even watching a livestream wildlife camera can provide some of the same effects as actually spending time in nature.

If the winter blues are getting to you as we push through these final weeks of winter, take a page out of my book. Take a moment to notice the birds around you. It might change your routine and add some brightness to your day.

Jackie Bussjaeger is Interim Editor of the Quad Community Press

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ast year, Centennial gathered community members, families, students, and staff to create an updated Strategic Plan. The foundation of the plan is based on stakeholder feedback and participation in the development of Centennial’s Mission and Vision which will help us continuously improve and provide the possible Movers & best educational experiences Shakers for our Jeff Holmberg students.

Stakeholder voice and perspective matters. Feedback drives improvements to the school experience, teaching and learning for student success, family engagement, and District operations. As we build on this foundation, we continue to invite and seek stakeholder participation and input as we move forward

with bringing our strategic plan to fruition.

This month we launched a family, staff, and student feedback survey to seek input and perspective on how Centennial is implementing its Strategic Plan. The input and perspective received through this annual survey will assist us in the planning, implementation and development of district improvement steps.

A summary of findings will be posted online at isd12.org.

Secondly, we heard through our strategic planning process that efficient and effective communication was important for our stakeholders and community. To move us forward, Centennial Schools will launch a new website this spring. We leaned into stakeholder voice through a website survey conducted in the fall of 2022 to assist us in the planning, design, navigation, and organization of the new site. We heard from our community that you want

to experience our schools through stories and photos on the website while making it easier to find information.

We are excited that our new website will showcase our students and our schools in this new way.

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to please follow us on Instagram at Centennial.isd12 where we showcase and highlight the great things happening in our schools.

Centennial Schools is the center of our five communities, and we are proud of the partnerships and relationships we have with our community and school district stakeholders! Together, through your partnership, we will continue to do great things for our students. #centennialproud Jeff Holmberg is Superintendent of Centennial Schools

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GUNS-N-HOSES: Hockey game STREET FIX: Roads get much-needed updates FROM PAGE 1

seventh annual Guns-N-Hoses Hockey Charity Classic will take place Feb. 24 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

This year, LLVIPS has selected Protectors’ Peak as the charitable benefactor for the event. Minnesota Police Chief Nate Harder founded Protectors’ Peak to provide mental health retreats for peace officers and first responders who serve the community. The organization's mission is to provide a place for police and firefighters to rest, renew and reenergize.

"First responders are those that we depend upon when we need their help. And the stress of their jobs today is clear to us all," said Pederson. “Last year focused on first responders being physically protected; this year we’re focusing on mental health.”

Admission to the game is free, and sponsor booths will be set up in the lobby for attendees to visit. Nearby brewery Invictus Brewing is one of the sponsors, and will be selling adult beverages such as beer, cider and seltzer that will go toward the charitable cause. Outside of the main game, event organizers have set up a few fun surprises.

A Mighty Mites game between Centennial and Blaine (ages 5-8) will precede the LLVIPS match, and Pederson promised a special surprise when the Zamboni emerges between the games.

Attendees can also participate in the Chuck-a-Puck activity, which challenges them to throw a puck as close to the on-ice target as possible. Lino Lakes K-9 Argos will be the one to retrieve the winning puck. The game will also be broadcast live on North Metro TV, Channel 15 and on the Guns-N-Hoses YouTube channel.

“Come on out and join us. We want to fill that place up and make as much noise as possible,” Pederson said.

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proper maintenance for these roadways.

The project will create a matter of slight inconvenience for one homeowner, whose driveway happens to sit right above a water main in need of repairs. The city will be responsible for replacing about 2/3 of the driveway after digging it up.

The city has awarded a construction contract to Bituminous Roadways Inc. in the amount of $11,006,598 for the improvements. The city also awarded a contract to WSB Associates for construction services in the amount of $58,818. Project completion is expected by Oct. 31.

Meanwhile, a plan for reconstructing Pheasant Run is in the works. Hankee described the cul-de-sac as being “in very poor condition,” and explained that the utilities beneath the roadway are some of the oldest in the city. The size of the water main is smaller than standard.

The project includes roadway reconstruction,

drainage improvements and new curb and gutter on Pheasant Run north of Birch Street. Utility work will include replacing and rehabilitating the existing sanitary sewer along Pheasant Run and up to Captain’s Place, and upsizing the existing potable water main from 6-inch- to 12-inch-diameter pipe along Pheasant Run and up to Captain’s Place and looping back in at Black Duck Drive.

The estimated total project cost, including contingency and overhead, is $1.27 million. Funding for the project is expected to be from 2021 street reconstruction bonds, the water and sewer operating funds, the trunk water fund and the street reconstruction fund.

The expected completion date is Sept. 30.

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES In accordance with the Americans With Disability Act, all hearing-impaired individual(s), wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (651) 792-7933 within one week prior to the scheduled public hearing.

Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 21, 2023.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AMENDING LANGUAGE TO CITY CODE, CHAPTER 156: ZONING CODE, §156.006 DEFINITIONS (RECREATIONAL VEHICLES), §156.104 TEMPORARY DWELLINGS AND STRUCTURES; AND CHAPTER 71: PARKING REGULATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing to consider amendments in the above stated City Code, Sections. The meeting will take place on March 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers of the Centerville City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input regarding the proposed language modifications; which includes provisions to allow the limited use of RV and tents; roadway postings for no parking and specifications for snow emergency requirements.

You may call City Hall (651) 792-7933 or email mstatz@centervillemn. com or tbender@centervillemn.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. A copy of the proposed amendments will be available for inspection at City Hall and the meeting is open to the public. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the meeting date.

CITY OF CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Circle Pines City Council will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Circle Pines City Hall.

The purpose of this meeting will be to vacate a Right-of-Way/Easement for a proposed street located at 2 and 4 Pine Drive South, Circle Pines, Minnesota.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disabled individual may contact City Hall one week in advance by phone at (763) 784-5898, or TDD (763) 231-2617; or in writing to request reasonable assistance to be able to participate in these proceedings.

Patrick Antonen Clerk of the City of Circle Pines

Dated: February 6, 2023 Published two times in the Quad Community Press on February 14 and 21, 2023.

CITY OF LINO LAKES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 º PID #18-31-22-44-0010 º Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Centennial Middle School Tennis Court Relocation & Parking Lot Addition For further information regarding the above items, please contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400.

Hannah Lynch, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on February 21, 2023.

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MDH urges workers at Anoka ammunition plant to have children tested for lead ANOKA — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges employees of the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka to have their children tested for lead exposure. The recommendation came after MDH, Anoka County and St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health identified four children with elevated blood lead levels due to exposure to lead dust that was brought home accidentally on the clothing and personal items of family members who work at the plant.

Health officials are concerned there may be other children of plant employees who were exposed to what is known as “take-home lead dust” and have not been tested. Additionally, the company has yet to demonstrate that it has made sufficient changes in the operations at the plant to sufficiently reduce the risk of take-home lead dust.

Health officials learned of the children’s elevated blood lead levels through testing that is part of routine well-child visits conducted by health care providers. Routine screening for blood lead is recommended as a standard of care for children at 1 year and 2 years of age. All four children had blood lead levels above 5 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL), the level at which an assessment of the child’s possible exposures is required.

The first child’s elevated blood lead level was identified in November 2021, and subsequent cases were detected in late 2022 and early 2023. The series of cases indicates an ongoing expo-

sure problem requiring additional prevention actions.

Federal Ammunition uses lead to produce ammunition for a variety of sporting firearms.

While elevated blood lead levels in children are typically associated with in-home exposures to lead-based paint, investigators in these cases determined that the children’s high levels were linked to take-home lead dust. In the absence of appropriate industrial hygiene practices, lead dust can accumulate on workers’ bodies, clothing, shoes and personal items, and may be brought home unknowingly. Because lead dust is heavy, it can accumulate in homes and vehicles and is not easily removed. Family members living with the workers who bring lead dust home can ingest the lead dust, which can accumulate in their bodies.

In each of the children’s homes, health investigators did not find lead paint or other usual sources of lead.

Dust wipe samples found lead in areas such as car floors, the bottoms of the shoes the parents wear to work and floors where parents leave their work shoes.

Due to issues not directly related to the first case, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in late 2021 issued citations for violations of OSHA lead standards. As part of its resolution of those citations, it required the plant managers to implement measures to improve its changing rooms, which would reduce

the amount of lead dust workers take home from the plant. Since that time, three additional cases associated with the plant were detected. MDH has communicated with plant managers about the take-home lead exposure cases. However, these recent cases are evidence that lead dust continues to leave the facility and prompted MDH to make this notification.

MDH, St. Paul - Ramsey County Public Health and Anoka County Public Health are working with the families of identified cases. They also want to ensure all at-risk workers and family members are tested and that families have access to information on reducing lead exposure.

Workers are encouraged to connect with their primary health care provider to ensure that all children up to age 17 and pregnant household members receive a blood lead test. Workers at the plant may also wish to be tested if they have not received occupational blood lead testing through their employer. In addition, there is one remaining free blood testing event on Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Asian Americans in STEM Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

No admission will be required, and parking will be validated for those seeking testing.

More information and resources on lead can be found on the MDH website.

STUDENT NEWS • The following students were named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester: Matthew Tesfatsion of Circle Pines; Cayla Schreier of Hugo; Hannah Anderson and Anthony Rink of Lino Lakes.

• The following student earned their degree from St. Cloud State University during the fall semester of 2022: Bethany Krueger of Circle Pines, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies.

• The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,350 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Students who received honors include: Madeline Andrle of Blaine, high honors; Brandon Wagner of Blaine, honors; Grace Torma of Centerville, highest honors; Samuel Barrett of Circle Pines, high honors; Jadyn Clarner of Lino Lakes, honors.

• The following area students have been named to the dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year: Shane Garber and Tyler Neuman of Blaine; Kiera Selbitschka of Circle Pines; Hannah Meyer and Jillian Neudahl of Hugo; Grant Albin, Ellie Breunig, Riley Gent, Courtney Osmek and Christina Ries of Lino Lakes.

• The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 613 degrees in December 2022. Of the degrees awarded, 609 were received by students attending the Eau Claire campus and four were received by students attending UW-Eau Claire - Barron County.

Local students who received degrees and their fields include Anna Kuny of Hugo, who eaerned a Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders.

• Eighteen Minnesota State women's hockey student-athletes have been selected to the 2022-23 Western Collegiate Hockey Association All-Academic Team, as announced by conference officials.

The WCHA All-Academic Team includes student-athletes who have completed one year of eligibility at their present institutions prior to the academic year, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in their previous two semesters or three quarters. These students include Calla Frank of Hugo.

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to the 0 block of Edge Drive in Circle Pines for a warrant arrest Feb. 9.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hunter’s Trail and Centerville Road Feb. 11. A verbal warning was given.

• Officers received a delayed report of a traffic violation that occurred in the area of Edgewood Road and Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Feb. 11. The case is open pending follow-up.

• Officers responded to a theft report in the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington.

• Officers located an abandoned vehicle in the area of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Circle Pines Feb. 12. The vehicle was towed.

• An officer observed multiple traffic violations near the intersection of Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Feb. 12. A probable-cause search of the vehicle was conducted, and the officer issued verbal warnings.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of a house on fire on Shepherd Court in Circle Pines Feb. 12. Officers responded and assisted the fire department on the scene.

• Officers were dispatched to Cobbler Court in Circle Pines to meet with an ambulance crew that had found drug paraphernalia while on a medical call Feb. 13.

The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer was advised of a delayed school bus stop-arm violation in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue Feb. 7.

The officer was able to identify the driver and issued a citation for the violation.

• An officer responded to a local auto repair shop in the 7300 block of Lake Drive for a vehicle theft report Feb. 8.

The adult male suspected was arrested a short time later, and the vehicle was recovered. The male was booked at jail and charges are pending.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street Feb. 9 and found the driver to be intoxicated. After testing, the driver was issued a citation for DWI and released to a sober party.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and illegal driving conduct in the 700 block of Main Street

Feb. 11 The adult male driver was ultimately arrested and booked for DWI-related offenses.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the area of Lake Drive and Apollo Drive Feb. 11. The passenger was identified because of a seatbelt violation and was later arrested on an outstanding warrant. The suspect was booked at Anoka County Jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for displaying suspended registration in the 7900 block of Lake Drive Feb. 11. A juvenile male was charged with underage possession of alcohol and possession of a false identification.

• An officer stopped a driver for repeatedly driving without a driver’s license in the 6400 block of I-35E Feb. 11. The male was arrested and booked at jail.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue North Feb. 11.

The adult male driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI and was later released to a sober adult.

• An officer responded to a report of counterfeit currency being used in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Feb. 12.

The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving conduct and speeding in the 7500 block of Main Street Feb. 12. An adult male passenger was arrested and booked at jail on an outstanding warrant and for violating an order for protection. The adult driver was given a warning for their driving conduct and speeding.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation in the 7600 block of 20th Avenue North Feb. 12. The odor of marijuana was apparent to the officer, and it was discovered the juvenile passenger was in possession of numerous controlled substances.

Evidence was obtained and the case was referred for charging.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration in the 2100 block of Main Street Feb. 13. The driver was ultimately arrested and booked for a DWI-related offense.

• Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in the 6500 block of Hodgson Road Feb. 13.

The officers located the vehicle and the driver was subsequently arrested for DWI.

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2 men indicted for online romance fraud schemes targeting elderly MINNEAPOLIS — Two men have been charged in separate indictments by a federal grand jury for their roles in online romance fraud schemes, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

According to separate indictments, Solomon Eghosa Wilfred, 42, of Coon Rapids, and Dodzi Kwame Kordorwu, 36, of Brooklyn Park, knowingly and intentionally participated in and facilitated online romance fraud schemes that targeted primarily elderly victims.

As part of the schemes, the perpetrators contacted victims through email and other online social media applications, using false personas to obtain victims’ trust. The scheme participants typically sought a romantic connection with the victims including suggestions of marriage. For example, according to the indictment, Wilfred mailed cards and rings on numerous occasions to victims located in other states. Once a relationship was established, the scheme participants would introduce the victims to others, such as a purported assistant, diplomat, government official, or even supposed law enforcement officers. The intermediaries furthered the scheme by helping with purported logistical issues and lulling the victims. It was further part of the scheme that the participants of the fraud scheme would request money from victims consistent with the supposed needs of the false personas. Scheme participants routinely increased the size of the requests over time and would direct victims to send money and other items of value to specific addresses.

According to court documents, Wilfred and Kordorwu used numerous addresses and/or bank accounts to receive and process packages and funds sent by victims under false and fraudulent pretenses. Between May 2018 and June 2022, Kordorwu received more than $2.3 million in fraud proceeds from electronic fund transfers and approximately 90 separate victim mailings. Kordorwu used some of the proceeds for his personal benefit and shared proceeds with other scheme participants. Between June 2020 and March 2021, Wilfred received over 400 victim packages containing more than $1.2 million in fraud proceeds and used some of the proceeds for his personal benefit and shared proceeds with other scheme participants.

Wilfred is charged with seven counts of mail fraud. In a separate indictment, Kordorwu is charged with eight counts of mail fraud. Both defendants made their initial appearances in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz.

This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and a digital forensic investor with Hennepin County.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jordan L. Sing and Robert M. Lewis are prosecuting the case.

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

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Fatal crash in Circle Pines CIRCLE PINES – On Feb. 19 at approximately 2:39 a.m., a police officer with the Centennial Lakes Police Department was outside of the Centennial Lakes Police Department station located at 54 North Road in the city of Circle Pines. While in the parking lot, they observed a motor vehicle crash into a snowbank and roll over. Indications show that the vehicle was traveling eastbound on North Road when it crashed into the snowbank. Responders with the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Columbia Heights Police Department, Centennial Fire District and Allina EMS arrived at the scene and located a male who had been ejected from the vehicle. Life saving measures were administered but unfortunately the male was declared deceased at the scene. This incident is under investigation by the Centennial Lakes Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.

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• Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment • The City of Mahtomedi is accepting Letters of Interest to fill a recently vacated City Council seat. The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. and occasionally for Work Sessions or Special Meetings. The term of this appointment will expire at the end of 2023.

If you are interested in serving the community in this capacity, please send a Letter of Interest to: City of Mahtomedi, c/o Scott Neilson Administrator, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or email to sneilson@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Letters of Interest will be accepted until Friday, February 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. with interviews scheduled the week of February 27, 2023.

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SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS POSITIONS White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day).

Salary range from $14.00 /hour to $18.00/hour depending on qualifications. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Applications are available Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm, at Township Administrative Office, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110 or online at www.whitebeartownship.org.

Application deadline: Open until positions filled.

If you are interested in serving the community in any of this capacity, please contact City Hall at 651-426-3344 for an application form. Applications are also available on the City’s website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us.

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The City of Circle Pines is offering exciting job opportunities this summer.

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The City of Circle Pines is looking for seasonal Concession Stand Attendants for Golden Lake Park. Individuals will work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Individuals will be responsible for park groundskeeping, selling concessions, operating a cash register, cleaning and stocking shelves. Pay is $16/hr. Must be 16 years or older to apply.

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The City of Circle Pines is currently looking for seasonal park employees. The individuals will perform various types of manual labor, groundskeeping, operate light equipment, such as lawn mowers, and work on various projects in the park system. Position pays $17/hr. Work hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Applicant must be 16 years or older.

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Centennial Utilities/City of Circle Pines is currently looking for summer seasonal employees for the Public Works Department to perform various types of manual labor and operate light equipment. Applicant must be 18 years or older. Work hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Position pays $17/hr.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Centennial defeated Irondale 45-25 and lost to Mounds View 60-13 in the Section 4AAA tournament Friday at Mounds View. The Cougars finished 18-15, their most wins since 2016. Against Irondale, getting pins were Logan Fu at 113, Jayden Lilly at 125, Dylan Larson at 132, Luke Tinka at 138, Melvin Wallace at 195 and Marcus Whiting at 220. Winning by decision were Ryan Hansen at 103, Luke Metcalf at 170, and Owen Hacket at 285. Winning against Mounds View were Fu (8-2), Lilly (11-0) and Tinka (first-period pin). The Mustangs (31-1) lost to Stillwater 31-21 in the championship match.

Next for the Cougars is the section individuals tournament Saturday at North St. Paul.

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Jordin Flohaug, Centennial freshman, competed in the state Alpine Ski meet Tuesday for the second time, and it did not go as well as her first time at state last year. Flohaug had a Did Not Finish in the Red run and placed 76th of 88 in the Blue run with 53.25.

“Not the race she was looking for, but skied very well outside of a couple turns,” coach Derrick Taylor said. As an eighth-grader, Flohaug placed 63rd.

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Centennial closed the regular season last week with a 9-3 win over Blake at home Tuesday and a 7-0 loss at Andover on Thursday.

The Cougars finished 10-6 in the Northwest Suburban for fifth place among 13 teams. Rogers was champion (12-0-1). Against Blake (13-11-1), Austin Petersen, Heath Nelson and Brock Carls netted two goals each, and Peyton Blair, Nick Carls, and Drake Ramirez one each. Blair made three assists and Petersen two. Andover (18-6-1) thumped the Cougars with Beau Altman making 24 saves and Cooper Conway three goals. The Cougars, seeded fourth in Section 5AA, will open Thursday, 7 p.m., against Totino-Grace at home. If

they win, they play Saturday, 3 p.m., probably against No. 1 Rogers, at Fogarty Arena in Blaine.

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Centennial is 4-17 after losing two conference games last week.

Anoka had five double-digit scorers and overtook Centennial on Wednesday in Anoka. Jackson Driessen scored 22 points for the Cougars, who led 46-38 at the half.

Jacob Hosfield and Ty Burgoon netted 17 points each and Luke Gunderson 11. For Anoka (119), Donald Prah sank 17 points, Chris Cooper 16, Reagan Reader 15, Trey Borchers 15, and Peyton Pedany 13. Blaine (12-10) defeated Centennial 76-54 on Friday with Ethan Bettis netting 24 points and Zach Schustad 23 points. Driessen scored 15 for the Cougars.

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Blaine (13-11) held the Cougars 10 points under their previous season low. Molly Garber led the Bengals with 15 points. Autumn McCall had 10 points and Marisa Frost nine for Centennial. Against Anoka (14-9), Frost hit 20 points (shooting 7-for-13), Kati Anderson 15 (6-for-8 overall, 2-for-3 on three’s), Macey Littlefield 13 and McCall 10.

Littlefield had nine rebounds and McCall seven. Samantha Mucangi and Lauren Youngquist tallied 15 points each and Madlin Freking 14 for for Anoka (14-9), which shot 12-for-28 on three’s.

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Cougars upset Crimson 2-1, head for state

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Jaycee Chatleain could hardly believe her eyes. The puck was just sitting there, in front of the net, after a shot by her teammate Noelle Hemr was blocked.

The scenario: Section 5AA girls hockey championship game between Centennial/Spring Lake Park and Maple Grove, to whom they had lost 5-1 in the regular season. The situation: score tied 1-1 with 2 1/2 minutes left.

“Dani is an unbelievable goaltender,” Chatleain said about Maple Grove’s Dani Strom. “It happened so fast. I was shocked when the puck was loose and sitting there for me to shoot it."

Chateain, an eighth-grader, pounced and shot. The puck hit the goalie’s pad — which gave Chateain a second chance. “It came back to me again," she said, "and I put it in the open side of the net.”

That goal with 2:28 left stood up, and the Cougars upset the Crimson 2-1 at Roseville Ice Arena for a trip to the state tournament. The Cougars got 30 saves from Kaitlin Groess and a goal and assist from Hemr to foil their arch rivals at Roseville Ice Arena.

Centennial/SLP, coached by Sean Molin, takes a 21-6-1 record into the state Class 2A tournament Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center.

Unseeded, they drew top-seeded Minnetonka (25-2) as their quarterfinal opponent at 6 p.m.

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On that big play, Chatleain, a second-year varsity veteran, said she tracked the puck as Hemr received a pass from Ellie Newpower. "I knew she was going to the net to shoot it,” Chatleain said. “My instincts were to follow her to the net for a rebound.”

Instincts that proved correct with Chatleain delivering her seventh goal this year and biggest of her young life.

After a scoreless first period, Maple Grove took the first lead on a goal by Ella Olson, assisted by Pim Wilhelmy, at 4:13 of the second

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Hemr knotted the score with a power play goal at 12:55 of the second period, assisted

by Ella O’Hearn, after a high-sticking penalty on the Crimson.

Action was extremely close throughout as the Cougars outshot the Crimson by just 10-8 and 10-9 in the first two periods and were outshot 11-13 in the third. Strom made 29 saves.

Last year, Centennial lost to Maple Grove in both conference and section finals so the 5-1 loss at Maple Grove on Jan.17 was their third in a row to their nemesis before Friday.

Asked how the Cougars were able to win

the rematch, senior captain and all-stater Lauren O’Hara assessed: “Our team did a much better job of limiting mistakes, getting pucks behind their defense and forechecking hard on them. Our goalie, Kaitlin Groess, played amazing, and her big saves gave us momentum that we turned into a win.”

Chatleain, asked how exciting it was, said, “Exciting is an understatement … to beat such a talented Maple Grove team and get the experience to play at the X.” Reaching state is doubly emotional for the Cougars who were on the team two years ago, when they won the section title but could not compete at state due to positive Covid tests.

O’Hara said the team was “all absolutely devastated” at the time.

“As we all grow up, we dream of playing in the tourney and playing at the X.” The Cougar players and coaches have made it a goal ever since, she said, to get another chance.

The Cougars won their semifinal over North Wright County 5-2 on Tuesday on goals

by O’Hara (two), Grace Laager, Ella O’Hearn, and Alexis Larson.

Quarterfinal games Wednesday are Rosemount vs. No. 2 Andover at 11 a.m., Lakeville North vs. No. 3 Edina at 1 p.m., Centennial/ Spring Lake Park vs.

Minnetonka at 6 p.m. and Moorhead vs. No. 4 Gentry Adademy at 8 p.m. If the Cougars win, they play 8 p.m. Thursday against Moorhead or Gentry. If they lose, they’re in consolation at noon Thursday at TRIA Rink in St. Paul.

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Centennial placed first among 14 teams in High Kick at Section 3AAA held at Bloomington Jefferson on Feb. 18, and their Jazz team placed third, with top three advancing to state.

In the state meet at Target Center, Centennial completed in preliminaries Friday (Jazz) and Saturday (Kick), and they were not among the six teams advancing to the finals in either.

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