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‘White-robed apostles of hope’ The large white trumpetshaped flowers of Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) are a tradition this time of year.

These plants are forced to bloom at the appropriate time for the religious holiday, completely out of their normal flowering time.

Native to the three small southern islands of Japan (Liu-chiu/Ryukyu Islands), this species was distributed to other parts of the world a long time ago. It was being cultivated on the mainland of China and Japan when early western explorers reached the area. In 1777 the

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famous plant explorer Carl Peter Thunberg discovered this lily and sent it to England in 1819. By the 1880s, bulbs were being grown commercially in Bermuda for shipment to the US, but by the turn of the century Japan dominated the US export market. When the supply of stock from Japan was cut off when World War II began with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, prices rose, making commercial cultivation of these bulbs economically feasible in the US. Today almost all of the

potted plants grown as Easter lilies are produced by less than a dozen growers llocated t d iin a narrow coastal t l region along the border of California and Oregon. Bulbs are grown for three or four years, replanted each year in the fields of this area with the perfect growing conditions, until they reach the right size and maturity. They are then shipped to commercial greenhouse growers throughout North America, where they are forced under controlled conditions to

flower in time for E Easter.

Since Easter fall falls on a different day each year (the first Sunday following follow the first full moon of tthe vernal equinox, which may be anywhere between March 22 and April 25), careful scheduling is critical to ensure they are at the perfect stage during the approximately two-week marketing window.

Source: Wisconsin Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison SEE EASTER, PAGE 8

LINO LAKES — One member of the City Council hopes the city will be able to hold its annual Blue Heron Days parade this August.

Council Member Dale Stoesz recently requested that the topic be added to a work session agenda for further discussion and direction.

Last spring, the council made the tough decision to not only cancel Blue Heron Days, but also all of its summer programming and events because of the ongoing pandemic.

“I’ve had conversations with community members who want to see if we can revive Blue Heron Days,” Stoesz said March 22. Stoesz is interested in looking into the possibility of holding the parade this year.

“I know we don’t have the internal staff to organize that … in lieu of that, I thought I would throw my name in the hat to start up a SEE PARADE, PAGE 16

Hockey heartbreak: Cougars denied state trip by COVID test The Centennial Cougars earned a trip to the state tournament but were not among the teams skating in the opening round Saturday.

“The girls hockey team will not be able to play in the state tournament due to a lab-confirmed positive case,” Activities Director Brian Jamros announced last week, referring to a positive COVID-19 test result of one player.

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test on March 24 in the morning,” Jamros explained.

“After discussion with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota State High School League it was determined that we would need to withdraw from the state tournament.”

The Cougars upset top-seeded Maple Grove 4-1 March 20 in the Section 5AA finals and would have taken a 16-5 record into the first round against undefeated Edina (19-0).

“We found out on Wednesday, and we did a Zoom call at 3:30 p.m.,” coach Sean Molin said. Players,

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The girls in the small boxes on the screen didn’t register much emotion, he said, “but obviously they were disappointed.”

After the late start to the season and a shortened schedule, the team at least got to play a conference season and a section tournament, which they won.

“During this crazy year, this is just one more thing that happened to us,” Molin said.

Molin added, “The team had a great season on the ice and we are heartbroken it had to end this way.”

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City Administrator Bill Petracek says progress is being made regarding the amount of police calls generated at Landings of Lexington. Here is a breakdown of police calls to the apartment complex from November 2020 through March 21, 2021.

• City Heat Charities will need to clear up some questions before it is granted a temporary business license to sell Minnesota-safe fireworks. Bill Kenow, president of City Heat Charities, applied for a special event permit for the annual motorcycle ride June 6. According to the application, around 140 people are expected to attend the event.

The City Council tabled the license/special event permit at its March 18 meeting because there were a lot of unanswered questions, including whether roads would need to be blocked off, why the organization needs a state gambling license, and where the event will be held.

• The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) will host the Section 4AAA softball tournament June 1, 2, 4, 8 and 10 (rain back-up dates are June 3, 5, 9 and 11) at Lexington Memorial Park. MSHSL has agreed to pay the city $750 for use of the fields.

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• The city has agreed to pay $116 for its share of the Anoka County Regional Economic Development partnership, which includes Anoka County, Connexus Energy, North Metro Chamber of Commerce and all 21 municipalities and townships within the county.

• Council Member Kim DeVries has requested that developer Norhart clean up some of the plastic he has seen around in the trees neighboring the Lexington Lofts development, located along Griggs Avenue.

City Administrator Bill Petracek said March 18 he will have them take care of it.

• Petracek is working with the project manager regarding vandalized playground equipment at Lexington City Park (formerly Tot Park). Mayor Mike Murphy said, “We are working with the developer to resolve that issue … So please be patient.”

It’s a bit unclear whether the old equipment was vandalized before it was reinstalled, or whether the vandalism took place after the old equipment was reinstalled.

“Public works didn’t remember any of that kind of vandalism on there,” Petracek said. “We have dealt with so much vandalism on our park equipment over the years.

I think there is at least four or five kids that have been caught and have had to pay restitution.”

Petracek explained that Norhart still has a lot of work left to do on the park, which will include lighting upgrades and security cameras around the property.

Murphy urged Norhart to replace the equipment instead of trying to chemically remove the graffiti and repaint.

• The city of Lexington will receive a second round of CARES Act Funds. Petracek said he thinks it will be around $300,000, but the city has not yet been notified of the exact amount.

• Progress is being made on some of the issues that have arisen at the Landings of Lexington apartment complex. Petracek said the city, police and fire personnel continue to meet with the property management company Dominium monthly.

“They keep making improvements on everything over there. We are seeing the bad calls drop, some people are moving out. They have been granted some flexibility with changes to governor’s executive order,” he said. “Dominium was the right group to have for affordable housing.

They know what they are doing.”

• Repairs will need to be made to the sign outside of Lexington Liquors. Petracek explained there is a communication problem between the store’s computer and the sign.

The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at City Hall.

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The City Council will award a construction contract for the city’s 2021 street maintenance project in June. The project includes crack filling, seal coating and a maltene-based asphalt rejuvenator. Seal coating will only be performed on roadways that already have been seal coated, and the city will use rejuvenators on new roadways.

idential subdivision located north of Main Street and west of Lino Lakes Elementary School. City ordinance requires developers to record the plat within 90 days of the approval or the final plat is considered void unless an extension is granted. The new recording deadline is June 11.

• The City Council will hold the second reading of an ordinance vacating rightof-way drainage and utility easement for Lot 1, Block 4, Mar Don Acres April 12.

7869 Meadow View Trail is a residential parcel located on the west side of Meadow View Trail and the south side of Lois Lane.

The property owners, George and Jenelle Slater, submitted a land use application requesting the vacation of a portion of the Lois Lane right-of-way and the vacation of a drainage easement on the property, both of which were dedicated to the city in 1978.

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Mayor Rob Rafferty recognized Council Member Christopher Lyden for his years of service (2008-2019) on the city’s Charter Commission.

tion of plans and specifications for the 2021 street maintenance project. The project, which is estimated to cost $285,350, is proposed to include crack filling, seal coating and applying a maltene-based asphalt rejuvenator. According to a report prepared by WSB for the National Road Research Alliance, use of asphalt rejuvenators are a cost-effective method to enhance the durability of the pavement surface.

Seal coating will only be performed on roadways that already have been seal coated, and the city will use rejuvenators on new roadways. Hankee said the council will award a construction contract in June and construction will begin shortly thereafter or in July; final completion is scheduled for October.

• Mayor Dave Bartholomay told the City Council he heard from a resident wondering who is responsible for enforcing the mask mandate at the March 23 meeting. He asked City Administrator Patrick Antonen to weigh in on that topic. See full story on page 11.

• Olivia Ferguson and Morgan Lesch are the first- and second-place winners of the Centennial Utilities scholarships, respectively. Ferguson received $2,000 and Lesch received $1,000. The utility, in cooperation with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, offers scholarship awards to high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Ferguson will also compete in the statewide scholarship contest for the chance to earn an additional scholarship prize of $500-$2,000.

• Barbara Lynn Bergman’s massage license has been approved by the council.

• Deidre Caron has ended her nearly 20 years of service on the city’s park board. The City Council recognized her years of service (February 2002 to December 2020) at the March 23 meeting. See full story on page 6.

The City Council will meet for a work session at 6 p.m. Monday, April 5. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 12, at City Hall.

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at City Hall.

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• The city is looking into a possible safety concern on Sunset Avenue near the roundabout at 109th Avenue and Apollo Drive. Resident Martha Slater recently spoke during open mike to voice her concern over the ever-changing speed limit that varies from 45 to 20 mph. Slater wondered whether the city could lower the 45 mph sections. “That’s dangerous for people coming off of Elm Street. They don’t always see someone coming,” She said. “I haven’t gotten in an accident, but I have seen accidents happen.”

• Resident Michael Bushey was inspired to attend the March 22 council meeting and speak during open mike after the Ramsey City Council voted 4-3 to stop enforcing the statewide mask mandate. See story on page X. • Preferred Builders Inc. was granted a 90-day extension to record the final plat for Nature’s Refuge, a 61-lot single-family res-

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he summer of 2021 is just around the corner. The bright sun shining days are sure to fi nd us out for a walk on our many local trails.

The smell of burgers on the grill will definitely be in the air and the laughter of children at play all around.

The summers are always too short and unfortunately the sun eventually sets on each day. As you know that it is time to retire for the evening, all that crisp summer air has worn you out.

The lights go off and tomorrow is Off the a new day.

During the Hand(CUFF) summer months, CLPD fi nds an Andy Dixon increase in foot and bicycle traffic at night. The temps are warmer, so of course more people are out and about. Unfortunately, some of those out and about at night have criminal intensions.

If you’ve forgotten to lock the car doors at night, these are the people pulling on the car door handles. Once an unlocked vehicle has been entered, a number of possible scenarios

arise. Maybe the thieves find only miscellaneous change in the cup holder or a pair of nice sunglasses to steal. But then again, maybe they find the garage door opener on the visor. This type of situation goes from bad to worse very quickly. It is rare when a vehicle is tampered with, that entry was forced (i.e. broken window or pried door.)

CLPD wants to get the word out to our fi ne citizens that it only takes a few seconds, but double checking to make sure the car doors are locked each night before bed is well worth it.

Additionally, CLPD officers who work the night shift spend many hours per shift patrolling our residential streets. They are trained to look for anything that appears out of the norm. These officers are also likely to knock on your door at 2 a.m. when the garage door has been left open.

The home owner may not be the happiest with us, however, we would rather you be upset with us for waking you to close the door, then calling us to fi le a theft or burglary report in the morning.

So, after you’ve double checked that the car doors are locked, peek at the garage door as well.

Speaking of calling CLPD, we find that people don’t always know how to get ahold of us

in this day and age driven by technology, electronic devices and social media. In case of an emergency, dial 911. The calls in this area will go to the Anoka County Emergency Communications Center. The center covers police, fire and EMS calls for all of Anoka County.

These men and women who answer the calls are well trained and are going to get help coming your way. The non-emergency phone number for CLPD is listed as 763-427-1212. If you haven’t written this number down, maybe now is the time. The Centennial Lakes PD office is open from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office phone number is 763-784-2501. The clerical staff is ready to assist you with a host of matters such as getting a copy of a police report, speaking with a particular officer regarding a case already fi led, along with follow up questions you may have about a case. We are here for you.

Make sure to reach out when you are in need. Best wishes for a joyous summer! I think we are all ready for it.

Andy Dixon is a corporal with the Centennial Lakes Police Department.

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Daniel Bliss is a 2015 Centennial High School graduate. This piece was adapted from his original blog post “China Boy” at blissinthewind. wordpress.com/2021/03/18/china-boy.

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Age 70, of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ann Ross, and best friend Mike Gemeiner.

Cliff is survived by his children Eric (Becki) Ross, Greg (Christa) Ross, MacKenzie (Steve) Grass, and Morgan (Selina) Theisen; grandchildren Logan, Mavis, Luca, Livia, and Romy; and his six siblings. Cliff is also survived by his three ex-wives, Karen Blackbird, Rena (Marier) Kramer, and Sandy (Rolfer) Ross.

Cliff was a 1969 Forest Lake graduate. He served in Vietnam in the 716th Military Police Battalion.

He was a Lino Lakes Police Officer for 32 years. His proudest role in life was being a Grandpa. Cliff was known for his sarcastic sense of humor, love of golf, and affinity for bingo and three-card poker.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566 (7731 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014) on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 2:006:00pm. All are welcome to celebrate the life of Cliff.

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President Joe Biden has signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes direct aid to local governments. The city of Lino Lakes is estimated to receive approximately $2.52 million. Payments to local governments will be made in two separate deposits. The first is expected 60 days after enactment (unless the state files an extension); the second half will be sent one year later.

Eligible use of the funding is expected to be much broader than the prior coronavirus relief funding, and the city will have until the end of 2024 to spend the funds.

SCHOOL BRIEF School district awards bids for Centerville Elementary expansion The expansion at Centerville Elementary is moving forward. The Centennial School District accepted and awarded several bids totaling $6,913,464 at a special school board meeting held March 16.

Each individual project was awarded to the low bidder.

Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey said the

school board will need to approve several smaller line items at future meetings as the project goes along.

The school board also updated its Long-term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Plan to reflect the project improvements. The LTFM plan will need to be formally approved by the board this summer, as required by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Construction is slated to begin this May and be completed in March 2022.

BUSINESS BRIEF Quad Chamber will invest grant funds in community The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce has received a COVID relief grant and plans to invest the funds in the local community. Representatives say the chamber will focus its efforts on small businesses and nonprofits, with an emphasis on one of the hardest-hit

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was in elementary school when I was fi rst called "China Boy." To be honest, I was so offended that he mistook my ethnicity, I don't think it registered that he was actually insinuating that I was "other," that being Asian meant that we are all Chinese and are something to be mocked, disrespected and looked down upon.

I corrected him, telling him "I'm Korean" and then promptly pushed him off the jungle gym.

In seventh grade, an eighth grader on Guest my bus route had me as his Columnist selected personal punching bag. I appeared Daniel Bliss non-threatening to him; an easy target, docile and submissive. I didn't fight back or stand up to him. I just tried to laugh it off where I could and hoped that he passed his classes and moved onto high school so I could ride the bus in peace.

These are small anecdotes that represent some of the physical, verbal and emotional harassment that Asian Americans face every single day. We all have fi rsthand experience of being treated as other, as subhuman, as a fetish, a joke, a disease, as an outsider, and as a punching bag. We’ve all seen eyes pulled back and slanted. We've been told that we are “exotic,” or “lucky to be here.” We’ve been asked “where are you really from,” as if it’s impossible that we’re really American. We've all been called slurs or "ching-chong." We've been told to "go back to where we came from" or "speak English."

We've been threatened, abused, attacked, killed and denied justice.

In America, Asians are stereotyped as the “model minority;” high-achieving, studious, non-threatening foreigners who won’t fight back; the typical nerdy stereotype.

We’re seen as sneaky, conspiring and untrustworthy. Asian women face the intersectionality of gender as fetishized, hypersexual objects and are represented as a deviant temptress. These stereotypes are found throughout our country's history: The Page Act, Chinese Exclusion Act, Yellow-peril, Japanese American Internment, Yellow-fever and Western Imperialism.

America is seeing a terrifying rise in the amounts of reported hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), at rates as high as 10 cases per day. It breaks my heart, it terrifies me, and it keeps

me up at night. What hurts worse is the silence, lack of empathy, and even participation in this that I see in my circles. It sends a clear message to me that my family's safety is not valid or important.

By the way, if you are not part of the oppressed community, you don’t get to decide what is and isn’t oppression.

While I want help and support from allies, what helps is to stop talking about how sorry you are, listen and educate yourself. Listen to the experiences of the AAPI community, learn our history, and understand that this issue is bigger than a president or a virus. Refusing to acknowledge the experience and histories of oppressed groups—being “colorblind”—doesn’t help, it only excuses your from engaging. I promise, the man with the gun, the racists, the hate groups and bigots, they do see color.

But awareness alone doesn't solve issue. Donate your time and money to anti-hate groups and relief efforts for victims affected by violence. Support Asian-owned businesses. Vote in local and state elections for policies and leaders who stand for justice and protection of our communities. Speak out when you see or hear acts of violence or hate occurring. Hate is like a fi re, and even if you don't actively spread the fi re, unless you grab a bucket and get to work, it will continue to burn everything.

Looking back, I wish I would've chosen resistance rather than humor. I wish I would've been braver and stood up for myself, but in all honesty, I was, and am more worried about my safety, and that of my wife and infant son. So, like my parents before me, I will work to show him that he can be himself and that he is loved. I will show him that I will do everything in my power to keep him safe. I will train him to defend himself in word and action in the times that I can't keep him safe. I'll tell him that fitting in isn't everything, that its more important to be happy as who you are versus what is easy, that he has the right to be safe and loved and those are not mutually exclusive.

I will pray that he has allies that will support him and fight by his side. Then the world will show him that it's better to fit in than to be yourself, it'll call him China Boy. And in that moment, I hope he tells the world exactly who he is and pushes the whole thing off the jungle gym.

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A Band-Aid wouldn’t fix this family’s vacation

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, they did.

Kristine Weiskopf, a 2000 Centennial High School grad, decided it was time for her husband, Ren, and their 9-year-old son, Jay, to go on a much-needed vacation. So, for Ren’s birthday, she decided to gift him a vacation.

The family left for Miami Beach March 21. Once they arrived at their hotel, the family tried to go to the pool but were unable to because of space limitations in place due to COVID-19 restrictions. They decided to go to the beach instead.

Kristine and Jay were playing in the waves in very shallow water when the unthinkable happened. “We were being pushed on by the wave towards shore, and Jay fell forward. I pulled him up and saw that he was bleeding and had a large wound. I was bewildered until I saw the shark swimming away,” she recalled.

Kristine frantically rushed Jay up to the beach.

Someone went to get the lifeguard, somebody called 911 and a nurse rushed over to apply pressure to Jay’s wounds, on his shoulder and chest.

“I was freaking out internally. I was worried he could lose his arm or even his life, but I knew if I freaked out, he'd freak out. He was surprisingly calm. He didn't even cry!” Kristine said. At one point, Jay said, “Mom, the shark tried to eat me, I need a Band-Aid." After they arrived at the hospital, they were met by surgeons, and Jay was prepped for an operation.

Thankfully, the wound involved soft tissue and the bite did not hit any major arteries or organs. However, there was a possibility Jay would need skin grafts.

Circle Pines park board member hands over baton CIRCLE PINES — A very well-known face of the city’s park board has decided to hand over the “baton” after nearly 20 years of service.

Deidre Caron served on the park board from February 2002 to December 2020.

“One of the things people love about this community is the parks and trails. You were such a big part of that for so many years, both as a member and a longtime chair (of the board),” Mayor Dave Bartholomay said.

The City Council presented Caron with a plaque at the March 23 meeting to thank her for her service.

Caron wanted to thank the mayor, council, city staff and her family for everything they have done while she served.

“It has been a real privilege to do this and to be a part of government in this way. It has been incredibly enjoyable. It is not really hard work, but it is a lot of fun.

It has just been a real joy to be a part of,” she said. “I’ve been involved in every major structure upgrade in all of our parks so I thought it might be time to pass the baton to other people. When I first started (serving on the park board), my daughter was a toddler and now she drives. It was time to move on.”

City Council Member Dean Goldberg said, “The memories that these parks create for kids that use those are incredible. I have had an opportunity to watch that in my kids.” Goldberg explained that

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“I can’t count the number of kids that have had that available to them because of the work you have done,” he said.

Council Member Matt Percy added, “We moved to town shortly after you joined the park board. We had a very small toddler and another one that was on the way. We have gotten to see all the changes to the parks as they have grown up. We have been heavy users that entire time.” He added, “I think your leadership on the park board was phenomenal. You have delivered great guidance to that group during good times and even some contentious times. You were very decisive and very fair, and I always appreciated that about you.”

Caron thanked the council for the kind comments and said, “My hope for the board is that they continue to think about the longevity of the improvements and the cost-effectiveness of those improvements.

Sometimes it costs more money up front to do a long-term improvement.”

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“I was wet, full of sand, had just my swimsuit and flipflops on, and I was freezing,” Kristine recalled. Jay was in surgery for two hours.

Jay’s first words after the operation were, “Bad shark!” Kristine said Jay kept telling anyone he talked to that “a shark tried to eat him.”

Kristine was amazed when she was told Jay didn’t need a skin graft or blood transfusion, and that he would likely regain full mobility. “The surgeons were truly magical,” she said. Jay had to stay in the hospital for three days, but was a trooper the whole time.

Jay did still get to have some fun before the vacation was over. Miami Sequarium gave Jay a VIP tour where he got to hug dolphins, pet penguins and kiss a sea lion. “He even decided to face the ocean by walking up and letting the water roll over his toes. In fact, he kept getting closer and closer, and nervous mom kept having to tell him to step back,” Kristine said, adding that her son already has great mobility and is not in pain.

The Circle Pines City Council recently presented longtime park board member Deidre Caron with a plaque for her many years of voluntary service on the board.

Caron tuned in via Zoom for the recognition.

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“Jay is thoughtful, caring, sweet and funny. He always has a smile on his face and is up for anything. He loves animals,” Kristine said. “Everyone who meets him loves him, and all the doctors, nurses and paramedics said that he was the bravest kid they ever met.”

Two hours before the family was supposed to leave for the airport to return home, Kristine’s husband Ren woke up screaming in pain. He was rushed to the hospital for a large kidney stone. “Just when we thought the nightmare was ending … It was the worse vacation ever,” Kristine said.

Kristine and Jay are now back home, but Ren is still in the hospital in Miami, as he is not able to fly until the stone passes, which could be several days. A GoFundMe page (https://tinyurl.com/24pswc27) has been set up to help the family with the mounting medical bills.

Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

MetroNorth Chamber champions improvements to north metro’s transportation system Transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the main factors affecting local businesses.

That’s a theme in a transportation assessment report sent this month from MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce to north metro legislators.

Access, congestion and costs all affect business decisions and profitability, according to Lori Higgins, president of the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce.

This legislative session, the MetroNorth Chamber continues to talk to state elected officials about Highways 10, 65 and other key infrastructure needs of the north metro area. The assessment report shows there’s more that can be done, Higgins said.

The chamber is actively pursuing a more collaborative approach to fi nding solutions. Last year, MetroNorth facilitated a report on an Anoka County transportation assessment conducted by a Mankato State intern, Dave Wentzel, through the David C. Olson Scholarship Project.

The assessment gathered comprehensive plans from all of Anoka County’s 21 municipalities and looked for themes in transportation infrastructure and transit. Themes emerged around traffic lights, congestion

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The assessment report is empowering, according to Don Haller, Connexus Energy, past chair of the chamber board of directors.

“It’s clear that there is a consensus to work together as a united region to address these overdue improvements,” Haller said.

Based on the information gathered for the assessment, an action plan will be discussed by a group of north metro stakeholders. The stakeholders’ group may recommend a collaborative approach similar to the proactive efforts in economic growth and development the chamber helped shepherd in 2017.

“The MetroNorth Chamber is interested in working collaboratively to address persistent transportation needs,” Higgins said. “We’re reigniting the conversation and looking forward to the contributions of many toward the solutions.”

A copy of the Anoka County Transportation Assessment Final Report is available on the chamber’s website at metronorthchamber.org.

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elebrating the Resurrection will feel decidedstuff is a poor substitute for a hug or an unly different this year. It was just a few weeks masked smile. Having things in our lives can before Easter last year that the coronavirus add some fun, but having people in our lives is stuffed us into our pandemic tombs. As we essential. prepare for Easter 2021, we are largely still in them, That list could be much longer, but I’ll stop hoping it’s true that come mid-June or so the stones there, for even those four things show us the will be rolled away so we can gather with friends truth of the hackneyed caveat that we should not and family, embrace a stranger by the hand, stop want to “return to normal.” The “normal” of our wondering whether everyone we see has “it.” pre-pandemic lives resulted in poverty for many, Pastor It’s been a long year, and like the rest of injustice for entire communities, the ruination of you, I can’t wait to have my life back. I don’t God’s good creation and many other realities that Ponderings want to move on too quickly, however, because we should not usher back into our lives.

I don’t want us to lay aside lessons we have So, what does this have to do with ResurrecSteve Sylvester learned along the way. tion? Well, Jesus’ didn’t want us to be reanimated We have learned that we have a choice of into the gerbil wheel of the same old troubled succeeding together or suffering separately. This is almost existence. He wanted to see us raised into a new creation. always the case, of course, but we keep forgetting that what As we prepare to exit the pandemic, we don’t have the powaffects (or infects) some of us often has the power to take er to step into that new creation that only comes through down all of us.

Resurrection. But we can anticipate it. We can yearn for We have learned, again, something that God has been it through seeking good for all of God’s children and all of screaming at us since the very beginning: we are not God’s good creation. I wish all of you a blessed Easter, and meant to be alone; we are created for each other. come mid-summer or early fall—whenever that COVID We have learned that suffering is a communal and not rock is rolled back--I hope we will all work to make the just an individual reality. This is a biggie, because we tend changes that will bring new life to our world. to blame misfortune on some lack of personal responsibility when it is usually the result of crippling circumstances.

Steve Sylvester is the lead pastor at We have learned that a house filled to the rafters with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.

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70% of Americans classify themselves as Christians $18.1 billion is usually spent on Easter-related things $5.7 billion is usually spent on food $2.5 billion dollars is spent on chocolate $151 is the amount of money the average person spends on celebrating the holiday

91 million chocolate bunnies are sold in the U.S each year 16 billion jellybeans are consumed, which is enough to circle the world 3 times

81% of parents steal candy from their children’s Easter baskets 9,360 pounds is the weight of the largest chocolate bunny 1.5 billion Peeps are consumed 180 million eggs are purchased every year 10 million egg-dying kits are purchased annually Source: WalletHub

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lbert Einstein wrote, the rising cases of COVID-19. We “There are only two ways believed at the time that it would be to live your life. One is two or three weeks maximum! Our as though nothing is a doors have remained closed since that miracle. The other is as though day in hopes that we can help mitigate everything is a miracle.” He’s the horrific effects of the pandemic. making a point that the things You are probably in that same that happen in our lives are the boat. Whether you have stayed home, same for most people, and it is risked your health as an essential Pastor our interpretation or perspective worker, or chosen not to see your of these events that determine family for the holidays, we have all whether something is, or is not, Ponderings lost something in the last year that miraculous. we never would have anticipated. It’s David Hodd It was during the Lenten hard to see the bright sides, the silver season one year ago that our linings, or the glimmers of hope in church closed its doors for worship amidst the midst of such despair, especially if the

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“There are only two ways to live your life.

One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

As I sit and reflect on the past 12 months of quarantining, unrest and distress, I can’t help but feel the pandemic was not a miracle.

But it has illuminated the ways in which God speaks through the little everyday miracles.

Things like sitting on the porch talking with a friend, walking a pet, or seeing the birds at the bird feeder reminds me that God is moving in miraculous ways if only I would open my eyes to them. And as we come out

the other side of this pandemic, we are about to experience even more ordinary, mundane miracles!

We’ll see friends, faces and smiles! We’ll have dinners, holidays and birthday parties!

And having gone through this collective journey, we will see the miraculous wonder that is present in these moments. So, as you live through this season of Lent, I invite you to reflect on the miracles that are present in everyday, ordinary ways.

David Hodd is a pastor at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Lino Lakes.

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Centennial Schools ‘takes appropriate action’ The Centennial School District has taken “appropriate action” after anti-Asian texts surfaced.

Last week, a student at Centennial High School (CHS) shared a string of text messages sent to her by two other CHS students. The texts included things like, “annoying chink; your useless, send your dad back to Hong Kong” along with other swear words and slurs.

Centennial Students for Change, a student organized group that aims to raise awareness about racism in the community, posted a statement on its social media addressing the incident.

“Unfortunately, this is the reality for many students of color at Centennial. The school has yet to make any systematic change in the past year to prevent racism before it happens. Many of us are angry and frustrated.”

The district sent out a lengthy statement authored by CHS Principal Tom Breuning and Superintendent Brian Dietz to Centennial families, which read in part, “We want to inform you that an incident involving racist comments was reported at CHS. Please know that we take these reports very seriously, have investigated the situation, and have taken the

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Breuning and Dietz then went on to remind Centennial students and their families of the three pillars of success, which represent the district’s expectations — character, academics and integrity.

“We want to create an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, supported and held to the standard that we treat each other the way we want to be treated. When that doesn’t happen, we do not hesitate to investigate and take immediate, appropriate action. Words have meanings and consequences. Harassment, bullying and racially charged statements will not be tolerated.”

The district would not comment on whether a student, or students, were expelled as a result of the incident. As of press time, CHS students planned a walkout for the morning of March 29.

Centennial Students for Change also created a list of action items on its social media page “to make sure something like this never happens again.” Some of those action items include the reporting system, re-education, speaking out when something isn’t right and continuing to support people of color and amplify their voices.

Centennial Students for Change wrote, “Unfortunately, this is the reality for many students of color at Centennial … It’s going to take a lot of work to change Centennial. We have seen former graduates say it’s been this way for years. People have brought up these issues in the past and have been brushed aside. It’s going to take persistence from us, the students, to better the school for future students.”

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Cougar girls roll into state hoops tourney

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Cougar gymnast Noha caps solid career at state meet

SPORTS BRIEFS CDT dancers perform at state

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Cougar starters Jodi Anderson (20), Camille Cummings (23), Marisa Frost (34), Jenna Guyer (45) and Sydney Kubes take the floor after a time out during their 64-55 win over Spring Lake Park.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial Cougars are back in the state girls basketball tournament after capping their run through Section 5AAAA with a 64-55 win over Spring Lake Park on Thursday evening at home.

The Cougars (20-1) opened at state against Elk River (19-1) on Tuesday in Osseo (see presspubs.com), a rematch of teams who have lost only to each other.

The winner will play Wednesday, April 7, against the Farmington (21-0) vs.

Rosemount (18-3) winner at Target Center, 9 p.m. The other Class 4A pairings are Forest Lake (17-3) vs. top-ranked Hopkins (15-0), and Stillwater (21-0) vs. Chaska (15-0).

Against Spring Lake Park, Jodi Anderson tossed in 18 points and made five assists.

Camille Cummings scored 11 points, Jenna Guyer 10, Sydney Kubes nine, Marisa Frost seven, Grace Pullman five and Haley Mulberry four.

Guyer snagged 13 rebounds and Kubes had 11. The Cougars were 5-for-10 on three’s.

The Cougars led 44-25 at the half. Spring Lake Park made a charge in the second half, led by guard Macy Smith, who totaled 24 points, including four 3-pointers. Kylie Diaz

added 10 points. The Panthers cranked up their defensive intensity in the second half, collecting 15 turnovers and scoring 13 points of them.

But the Cougars held on.

“I am so proud of the resiliency of this team. They have gone through some tough periods in so many games this season and seem to find ways to fight through and finish on top,” coach Jamie Sobolik said.

“The girls coming off the bench have been huge for us; keeping things positive at all times, cheering on their teammates, and hitting big shots when the opportunity is given them.

“And our seniors … they are tremendous leaders and even better young ladies.

For us to be able to win our section tournament for them is a great way to thank them for all they have brought to this team and program. But we’re not done yet.”

In the semifinals, the Cougars turned back Champlin Park 58-40 Tuesday evening. Anderson netted 22 points. Guyer had 16 points and 18 rebounds, and Kubes 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Centennial is making its eighth appearance in the state tournament. Their most recent was 2019 when they placed third.

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The Centennial Dance Team (CDT) performed at the state Class 3A meet in both Jazz and High Kick on March 12-13 at Edina High School, having placed second and third, respectively, at Section 3AAA to qualify. The CDT did not advance to the top six, but capped a strong season by participating in several consecutive state meets. They are coached by Sarah Austin.

Wrestling: 6 Cougars compete at super sectional

Six Centennial wrestlers who got through the first two rounds of sectionals on March 17 competed on Saturday, March 20, in the combined 4AAA/3AAA tournament, called a super sectional. Following are their records there, which includes some corrections and an addition from our report last week. Each of the six won one match and lost two in action at Stillwater. They were Evan Just at 106 pounds, Luke Timko at 120, Marcus Whiting at 170, Owen Hackett at 182, Cameron Bettinger at 195, and Oskar Welch at 220.

Audrey Noha, Centennial senior gymnast, closed her career at the state Class 2A meet Saturday, placing 16th in uneven bars with a score of 9.200, at Champlin Park.

Noha placed fifth with 8.95 at sectionals to qualify for state where she improved her performance. Also at the section, Noha was eighth all-around with 35.50. Jenna SUBMITTED Simso was 18th with 32.650 Audrey Noha and seventh-grader Amelya closed her prep Gannon 20th with 31.825. Ali career at her Border took 12th on beam second state meet. with 8.725. The Cougars scored 134.80 for fourth place among eight teams.

Noha, a two-time state qualifier, and the other senior captains, Sydney Nelson and McKenna Keen, were role models who “will be greatly missed,” coach Karley Kissick said.

“Audrey has been a huge part of this team for the last three years,” Kissick said. “She has worked hard and dedicated so much time to perfect her routines/ form, and it shows. We are hoping she does gymnastics in college so we can keep following her journey.”

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Cougar icemen are section runners-up behind Crimson The Centennial boys hockey team cruised into the Section 5AA finals but were no match for No. 2 ranked Maple Grove, which scored 53 seconds after face-off and went on to defeat the Cougars 7-0 last Thursday evening.

The Cougars finished 15-5-1, including three lopsided losses to the Crimson (20-1). They were 15-2-1 against everyone else.

They had reached the finals by

defeating Spring Lake Park 9-1 and Blaine 6-2 the previous week.

Henry Nelson scored that first quick goal for Maple Grove and added another in the second period. Chris Kernan also had two goals and Jack Wieneke made 21 saves in the shutout.

“What a great season it was, with a ton of great memories,” Cougar coach Ritch Menne reflected. “The boys should be proud of what they

accomplished, getting 15 wins and making it to the section final in a shortened and weird season. This was a really special group of players that have made a huge impact.”

Menne also expressed thanks to the Blue Line Club “for the countless hours they have given to the team and having to do it in the frustrating Covid time.”

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Belting caps swim career with state medal, four team records

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CENTENNIAL HOCKEY Lauren O’Hara was the second-leading scorer on Centennial’s section champion girls hockey team, notching 17 goals and 20 assists for the Cougars (16-6). The sophomore sparked a 4-1 upset of Maple Grove in the section finals with two goals and an assist, and had seven points (three goals, four assists) in the tournament. With two years left, O’Hara has logged 28 career goals and 36 assists.

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Hunter Belting, Centennial senior swimmer, finished his career with a flourish, earning all-state status and holding four school records.

Belting placed seventh in the 50 freestyle in Class AA state meet March 19 at the University of Minnesota. Seeded ninth with his section championship time of 21.60, he medaled at state with a 21.33 effort that also broke the Cougar record of 21.47

by Lucas Baulfield in 2018.

“During the week leading up to the meet, Hunter was very focused, as he had been all season,” coach Pete Crawford observed. “He is a great example of the classic expression that hard work pays off.

He took to the weight room this off season and came into the season much stronger.”

Belting set a Cougar butterfly record of 52.96 placing third at the section meet, along with getting credit for the 100 freestyle record for his 48.03 in the fi rst leg of the 400 freestyle relay. That relay group placed third with 3:19.06, also a team record.

“It goes down to training throughout the season. If you don’t work hard, you don’t see results,” said the 6-foot, 170-pound athlete, when asked how he managed to peak at the right time. “I lifted weights in the summer, too, and swam with a club in the fall.”

Belting made the most of his first appearance in the state meet. The only experience he missed was climbing unto the medal stand where the top eight are normally recognized. That was not done this year due to COVID. Another change was: no preliminaries. Everyone swam just once, in six heats over two sessions.

Belting placed third in his heat.

“I’m very happy how it went,” Belting said. “To close it out at state meet is pretty cool, and with the school records too, even better.”

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Senior swimmer Hunter Belting recently set a Cougar butterfly record of 52.96 and 100 freestyle record of 48.03 in the first leg of the 400 freestyle relay.

Crawford will “leave quite a legacy with our swim and dive program,” said Crawford, adding that he also was an Academic All-American.

Also at state, Liam Gulaid placed 18th in the 500 freestyle with 4:58.76 and Aiden Gillen placed 20th in the 100 freestyle with 48.03, both in preliminaries. The top 16 advance to the finals and consolation finals and score team points.

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Mask mandate topic surfaces at local council meetings

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen, the statewide mask mandate has been a topic of conversation at some area city council meetings.

The topic recently gained statewide attention after the Ramsey City Council voted 4-3 to stop enforcing the statewide mask mandate.

Since July 25, 2020, people in Minnesota have been required to wear a face covering in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces. Businesses and individuals are expected to voluntarily comply with the requirements of the executive order, but violations may result in petty misdemeanor citations or fines for people, and criminal, civil or regulatory sanctions for businesses and their owners/managers.

Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay told the City Council March 23 he heard from a resident wondering who is responsible for enforcing the mask mandate at the meeting, and asked City Administrator Patrick Antonen to weigh in.

Antonen said it is the state’s responsibility to enforce the mask mandate.

“We really encourage people to wear masks, we are not done with this yet. Please get your vaccine as soon as you can,” Bartholomay said.

Council Member Dean Goldberg, a retired pharmacist, said, “We owe it to each other to try to protect each other from this virus … Even if you get mild COVID, people are now living with long-term effects that are miserable. They are now considering COVID a chronic disease.”

He added, “We should do whatever we can to try to prevent the spread of this thing, which is spread

by breathing on each other. My hope is that people will accept that duty as a good neighbor, and not worry so much about the state mandate, but it is the right thing to do to prevent the spread of the disease.”

Bartholomay said he received his fi rst vaccine, and will soon get his second. “Wear your mask, get your vaccine,” he said. “Let’s all try to put this thing down so we can get to a pretty decent summer and a really good fall if we can continue to be careful.”

The topic also came up at the Lino Lakes City Council meeting March 22 when resident Michael Bushey spoke during open mike.

“We should have the freedoms that are given to us in the Constitution. I think if there is any way the Lino Lakes City Council could do something similar, or in any other creative way express support for that situation, I think that would be greatly appreciated by me, and it could be really beneficial,” Bushey said.

“I think we are at a different point in the pandemic than where we have been … At what point can we restore some of these freedoms that really weren’t supposed to be taken away during a pandemic? ” Mayor Rob Rafferty thanked Bushey for his comments, and the council moved on to other agenda items.

For more information on the statewide mask mandate, visit health.state.mn.us/diseases/ coronavirus/facecover.html.

WHERE TO REPORT QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

There are people who may not be able to wear face coverings for a variety of reasons. You may not be able to tell why just by looking at a person. Unless you are a business responsible for ensuring worker and customer compliance with the governor’s executive order, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requests that citizens do not report other people to state or local authorities, including law enforcement.

If you are a business and need assistance in dealing with a noncompliant customer or visitor, you may wish to contact local law enforcement if you are unable to obtain compliance through other means.

• To report violations by businesses: Contact local law enforcement or one of the agencies listed below, if applicable.

• To ask questions or report violations of the executive order that relates to worker health and safety: Contact the Department of Labor and Industry by email at osha. compliance@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-284-5050 or 1-877-470-6742.

• To report violations by restaurants and food service establishments, pools, or lodging services: Follow the instructions on the MDH online complaint form. In some instances, you may need to contact a local public health agency to report your complaint.

• For general questions about face covering requirements or COVID-19: Contact the Minnesota Department of Health by phone at 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504, or submit an inquiry using the online form at staysafe. mn.gov/contact-us/.

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Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 9300 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington March 17. The driver was subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • Officers took a theft report from a resident in the 20 block of Pine Drive in Circle Pines March 17. Another theft was reported in the 300

block of Baldwin Circle in Circle Pines later that day.

• Police conducted a traffic stop in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington March 17. One adult male was subsequently arrested and transported to jail for third-degree DWI. Officers arrested another driver for second-degree DWI after a traffic stop in the area of Restwood Road and Naples Street in

Lexington. A driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI in the 8200 block of Lexington Avenue.

• Officers were dispatched to Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines March 18 on report of a loose guinea pig. No owner was located, and the police were unable to contain the animal.

• Officers took a theft report of a license plate in the 7000 block of Centerville Road March 18.

The estimated loss is $40.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity at LaMotte Park in Centerville March 19. Juveniles were reported on a roof. Officers subsequently located a group of juveniles near the structure and advised them against climbing on the roof.

• Police were dispatched on a report of a burglary in the 0 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines March 19. The case

is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a business in the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington March 22. Officers located the suspects and one adult male was subsequently arrested.

• Damage to city property was reported in the 3800 block of Liberty Lane in Lexington March 22.

LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS possession of a controlled substance, possession of a stolen fi rearm, prohibited person in possession of a fi rearm, speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Officers responded to a call of an assault in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 19. The suspect, who was no longer on scene, was subsequently cited for the incident.

• Officers received a report of criminal sexual conduct March 19. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a report of a hit-and-run property damage accident in the 2000 block of 80th Street March 19. No suspect information was provided.

• Officers responded to a grass fi re in the area of Lake Drive and Elm Street March 20. The fi re division arrived and put out the fi re.

• An officer responded to assist CLPD on a call of a fight in progress in the 200 block of Twilite Terrace in Circle Pines March 20. The officer arrived and assisted until the scene was under control.

• A reserve officer responded to a complaint of a trail that needed repairs in the area of Ruffed Grouse Road and Ruffed Grouse Court March 20. The reserve officer walked the trail and observed several safety concerns, which were forwarded to the public works department for repair.

• Officers responded to a delayed burglary report at a residence in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 21. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for having expired registration on I-35E near Main Street March 21. The

driver was found to have a revoked license and the officer developed probable cause to search the vehicle and located narcotics. The driver was arrested and transported to the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers received a theft from vehicle report where a fi rearm was stolen in the 7100 block of Grey Squir-

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• An officer responded to a call regarding a catalytic converter theft from a vehicle parked at a business in the 400 block of Apollo Drive March 22. The incident is under investigation.

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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer stopped a vehicle for a headlight out in the area of Main Street and Otter Lake Road March 16. The officer detected the odor of marijuana, so a search was conducted. More than 10 pounds of suspected marijuana was found, and the driver was arrested for drug possession and other charges and booked at Anoka County Jail.

• Officers responded to a business in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 18. Two employees had been in a verbal and physical altercation. Both employees were issued citations for disorderly conduct.

• An officer responded to a theft report in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle March 18. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer stopped a vehicle following a traffic violation in the 9400 block of Lake Drive March 18. The driver was subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

• An officer responded to assist the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) with a report of a male who possibly pulled a gun on a caller from the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington March 18. The officer arrived and assisted with searching for the suspect, who was not located.

• Officers responded to an attempted burglary at an apartment in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway March 19.

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volunteer committee to see if we can run a Blue Heron Days Parade.” He mentioned he already has a few volunteers who are willing to serve on the committee.

Stoesz said because the event is later in the summer, other cities likely will have held events by then and learned important lessons that the city of Lino Lakes can also learn from to hold a safe, successful event.

Stoesz requested council permission to explore what a parade could look like this year. Ultimately, he said, the council would need to approve a formal special event permit.

City Administrator Sarah Cotton shared some of city staff’s concerns on the topic.

“We do have to follow the outdoor venue guidance.

If you read through that, it is pretty detailed and there is a lot of work involved,” she said. “I have heard from other cities that are planning events, but they are also prepared to cancel or postpone those events if they need to due to executive orders or depending on what the pandemic situation is.”

Cotton added that the city does not have dedicated resources in its 2021 budget for Blue

Heron Days events. “Staff would want to sit down with that committee to see what they are thinking and what help they need from the city, if any. I don’t know that there is a ton of staff time that we can offer up but it is something that we can talk through,” she said.

Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained that securing intersections during the parade does come at a cost. Before the pandemic hit, Swenson explained that the city was in the process of trying to work out a deal with Target in an effort to come up with a solution for a neighborhood that cannot get in or out of the development for several hours before, during and after the parade due to the road closures.

That effort never really went anywhere, because Blue Heron Days was canceled in 2020.

“From previous dealings, they (Target corporation) are a slowmoving beast, and so I doubt we would be able to get anything in place for this August —but we can try. Again, that will come with an expense that we don’t have budgeted for,” Swenson said.

Council Member Christopher Lyden said right now, he would not be comfortable supporting a parade in the city. “It

would be really hard for me to support this when the executive orders and CDC say it is not safe,” he said. “We talk about costs, but there is a human cost too.” Lyden shared that his daughter is an ICU nurse at the University of Minnesota and helped out on the East Coast during the height of the pandemic.

“I think our community might be ready to have a celebration and the executive orders may be updated by then,” Stoesz said.

Mayor Rob Rafferty said he didn’t see a problem with doing some exploratory work to see what resources would be needed for the parade and what that would look like.

Council members Michael Ruhland and Tony Cavegn said they also agreed that it couldn’t hurt to do some more research and discuss the topic again in the future. Lyden said he would also be okay if Stoesz continued his research as long as he doesn’t tap into any city resources.

Stoesz will report back to the council at a future work session for further discussion on the topic.

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Construction of bike trail system could happen this fall Construction of Anoka County’s first formal single-track bike trail system is anticipated to begin as early as this fall.

As part of the Master Plan Amendment process for the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve a couple of years ago, Jeff Perry, director of the Anoka County Parks Department, said the county solicited and listened to comprehensive public input regarding outdoor recreation opportunities. He said one of the common requests that the county received during the outreach process was to incorporate single-track bike trails — mountain biking trails that are only wide enough to accommodate a single bicycle.

In 2019, the Anoka County Parks Department applied for a federal trails grant with the intent to design and build single-track bike trails within the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park

Reserve. The grant is administered through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). As part of the grant process, the county was required to complete an archaeological study for areas where the trail may go.

Perry said the archaeological study revealed many sensitive sites within the project area. The county is now working with a trail design consultant to redesign the trail layout to avoid those archaeological sites. The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office is currently reviewing the archaeological study. Once the study is approved, the county and the Minnesota DNR can finalize the grant agreement.

The county plans to partner with Minnesota Off Road Cyclists, a nonprofit, volunteer organization, for future trail maintenance.

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