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Prepping for summer of blooms

Volunteers work to get the community garden outside of Circle Pines City Hall ready for a summer full of beautiful landscaping. Volunteers from the University of Minnesota Anoka County Master Gardener program and Operations No Limits will work to make sure the garden is looking its best this summer.

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

It’s no secret. The achievement gap still exists, but Centennial High School is searching for creative solutions to try to narrow it.

One of the district’s newer avenues is the creation of the Close the Gap program.

“There was an article last fall about a group of students at East Ridge High School (Woodbury) who had created a Close the Gap group,” said Academic and Attendance Specialist Kim

Hartert. “I had a conversation about it with our principal, Tom Breuning, and we thought, ‘wouldn’t it be great if we could have that opportunity here at Centennial as well?’” Breuning added, “We are always looking for ways we can get kids involved, ways we can help all kids be successful … what supports we can give kids to be successful here at Centennial, because that’s what we are all about, is students being successful.” SEE CLOSE THE GAP, PAGE 9

Judge releases findings for appropriation permits

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

After months of waiting, a judge has weighed in on the appeals made by several cities in the north metro regarding the White Bear Lake level lawsuit. Administrative Law Judge Eric Lipman issued his Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order regarding the amendments made several years ago by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to some area water appropriation permits.

Seventeen permit holders — including 10 municipalities, three country clubs, several businesses and St. Paul Regional Water Services — formally contested changes to their permits.

In 2018, the DNR amended the cities’ water appropriation permits to require those cities to:

1. Plan on converting water supplies from groundwater to surface water sources

2. Prohibit lawn irrigation on residential properties whenever the elevation of White Bear Lake falls below 923.5 feet

3. Plan to phase down the average amount of water used in the community

4. Report on efforts to collaborate with neighboring communities on reducing water usage. Each city challenged the lawfulness of one or more of the amended conditions, which resulted in the contested case hearing before Judge Lipman at the end of 2023.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

Editor’s note: The Quad Press had an early deadline due to Memorial Day. Look for more sports coverage in next week’s issue.

SOFTBALL

Centennial lost its Section 5AAAA opener to Maple Grove 3-0 on Wednesday. Jordan Brustuen of the Crimson blanked the Cougars on four hits and two walks, striking out eight. Riley O’Connell pitched well in the loss, allowing seven hits, striking out seven. The Cougars (10-10) dropped into the elimination bracket Friday, after press deadline.

BASEBALL

Centennial edged East Ridge 4-3 in the regular-season finale there Wednesday. Aiden Lieser knocked in two runs with a solo homer and basesloaded walk. Luke Gunderman worked 5 1/3 innings (four hits, no walks, no strikeouts) and got the win. Lieser got the last two outs in the sixth via strikeouts, while also walking three batters. Josh Lee threw a scoreless seventh for the save. The Cougars (10-10) will start Section 7AAAA on Wednesday. They finished 4-8 in the Northwest Suburban. Rogers was 10-1 for the championship.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Centennial has lost five straight, most recently to Elk River/ Zimmerman 15-7 on Monday and Rogers 19-8 on Wednesday to close conference play. The Cougars are 6-6 overall and finished 5-4 in the Northwest Suburban, tying for fifth place among 13 teams. Maple Grove was champion with an 8-0 mark.

BOYS LACROSSE

Centennial defeated Robbinsdale Armstrong 18-9 there Monday and lost to Rogers 13-11 at home Wednesday, closing the regular season. Against Armstrong, Brol Scherman and Gavin Cunningham each tallied four goals, Kellen Krumweide and Logan Adams three each, and Solomon Marshall two. David Moran led with 11 ground balls

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and Trenton Kramer made 12 saves. The Cougars, 6-7 overall, finished 6-2 in the Northwest Suburban, tying for third place among 12 teams. Rogers was champion with a 9-1 record.

TRACK

Centennial had a pair of secondplace finishes in day one of the Northwest Suburban Conference track meet on Tuesday at Elk River — by Kylie Nelson in the 3200 run with 10:56 and by Timothy Ball in shot put 55-6 3/4. Nicholas Jean placed sixth in the triple jump (42-6 1/2). Kyra Fjeld was ninth in high jump (4-10). Most of the events finals were held on Thursday and will be noted in next week’s Quad Press.

BOYS GOLF

Centennial finished ninth of 13 teams in the Northwest Suburban Conference. The Cougars’ top finishes in five conference meets were fourth and seventh place. Cooper Daikawa made the all-conference team and Tanner Youngbauer got honorable mention. Maple Grove was conference champion.

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May 28

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May 28

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5 p.m. – Track and field vs. multiple opponents at Forest Lake Area High School

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Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted 22 goals and provided seven assists for the Cougars (4-2) while notching 17 ground balls (a change of possession statistic). Scherman was all-conference as a sophomore with 36 goals and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “Endto-end playmaking machine with striking confidence both on and off the field. Versatile offensive threat with strong outside shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and positive influencer.”

Luke Gunderman has pitched in 11 of Centennial’s 20 games, posting a 1.22 earned-run-average and a 2-2 record in 23 innings, with only six strikeouts but only six walks as well. Hitting .170, he’s most valuable on the mound and in the outfield. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior lefty has pitched in the Cougars’ last four games, notching five scoreless innings in three relief stints, then picking up a 4-3 win in a start (5 1/3 innings) against East Ridge. “He’s such a good kid, and he competes every day,” coach Robert Lynch. Gunderman was also a baseball starter at guard, averaging 8.5 points.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12: 45 p.m. Thursdays May 30; and every 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday of each month. Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Join us and bring a friend.

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CURRENT EVENTS

COMMUNITY MARKET RIBBON CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE

When:  4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30

Where: Community Market, 2446 County Rd F

Details: Everyone is welcome to the opening of the Community Market, a new free food market and community resource hub by the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Remarks by state and local leaders followed by self-guided tours of Community Market. Not a food distribution.  Contact: whitebearfoodshelf.org

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American Indian Education Fry Bread Taco Night

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30

Where: Golden Lake Park, Circle Pines

Details: The American Indian Education program will host Fry Bread Taco Night. Contact: sspencer@isd12.org

LOCAL AUTHOR EVENT

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 30

Where: Anchor Coffee House, 4742 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Visit with 10-12 local authors and other book lovers. Coffee and hot chocolate available. Contact; catalystwbl.org

CAMPFIRE TALKS WITH A NATURALIST

When: 7-7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground Details: Family-friendly naturalist-led presentation on Wolves. Free.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

SPLASH INTO SUMMER KICKOFF

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: The Rookery Activity Center, Lino Lakes Details: Join us for an evening of fun, laughter and endless memories as we float into the summer season in style. Bring your towel, swimwear and your favorite pool float to make a splash at our Summer Kickoff! Let’s float into summer together in The Rookery’s Aquatic Center, where every splash is a memory in the making. Swimmers will be greeted with a special lei, enjoy music while floating and finish the evening with a popsicle. See you by the pool! Be sure to register in advance.

Contact: RookeryAC@linolakes.us or (651) 982-2468

LANDSCAPE REVIVAL

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo

Details: 13th Annual “More than a plant sale” expo includes local conservation and restoration groups discussing how to grow native plants to benefit pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Purchase plants from local growers. Food truck on site. Contact:tiny.cc/LR24

FOREST BATHING

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4

Where: Wargo Nature Center

Details: Experience an immersive, meditative session of the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku with a certified guide. Registration information online. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free naturalist-led program for ages 16+. May include trail hike. Registration not required; equipment provided.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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The strength of local news in an era of division

In their hit song, “Bad Moon Rising,” Creedence Clearwater Revival writes, “I see trouble on the way/I see earthquakes and lightnin’/I see bad times today.” Though a product of its time, these lyrics still hold true regarding the tensions surrounding divisions in politics and social justice. I see these tensions constantly made worse by various national news channels, which seek to fan these flames of divisiveness solely for ratings.

Suchy’s Scoop

Erik Suchy

It is here where I must stress the importance of local news and its effects on readers. Specifically, I want to highlight the warmth and joy it can spread through human interest and community-driven stories. These intended effects are crucial to one’s mental health in a time of anxiety and uncertainty.

I was first drawn to the appeal of local journalism when I was beginning college. Before that, I read every edgy, political/world event-driven story I could find. I was bizarrely fascinated by reading about this kind of drama from left and right-wing perspectives. It was as though the very sense of division I find myself rallying against now entranced me into reading more and more without stopping.

But then came the stress. The often-sleepless nights. The mentality of dependency I got caught in. My mood became based on not knowing if the next story I read was about civilization’s proximity to the brink of destruction. I knew I had to stop reading if it meant being at peace, but I couldn’t. I was too far down the rabbit hole of world drama to even care.

Who knew that a random visit to the Press Publications website would help change my entire outlook on news?

But alas, one random click was all it took for me to get hooked. And boy, was I lucky to reap the benefits of what I saw. No headlines expressed distaste for anyone with differing political ideologies, and there was no anticipation of how close World War III was.

People discussed their love for volunteering to make a difference in their local communities. There were human interest stories on different organizations and businesses. Often, there were previews of upcoming events around town. People seemed happy to be alive and honored to call the north metro their home.

No anger. No spite. Just pure, unrefined happiness sprouting from a desire to highlight the best of people. In short, the perfect template for what I should follow as a creative writing major and soonto-be journalist.

However, this isn’t just an example others should follow for pursuing journalism as their dream career. It’s also an opportunity for readers to escape the stressful hubbub of national news and focus on something much brighter. True, there is still a time and place to read about events in the greater scheme of things. We always want to know about forces outside of our control that have the potential to impact the way we live. Yes, they do deserve our attention from time to time.

But as humans, we also deserve a chance to break tradition and uncover positivity in our communities today. That alone is worth picking up a copy of your local paper today.

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, please contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnes@presspubs.com

Last bell about to ring, open for summer

AMovers & Shakers

Jeff Holmberg

s I write this, many end-of-the-school year activities are on the calendar, from the annual fifth-grade track and field day and the eighthgrade dance, to preschool, kindergarten, and high school graduations. Through the support of our community in donations, more than $90,000 in scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors at the Centennial High School Scholarship Night. The annual Centennial Area Education Foundation continues to support the high school’s Manufacturing Pathway program. Industry partners and our community have supported this initiative. Thank you for making a difference in the lives

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of our youth. In May, we recognized all staff for their collective efforts to educate our students and families. Centennial Schools has wonderful staff who connect with, teach, and coach our youth. Their work goes beyond the classroom, shaping the future of our students and fostering a sense of community among staff, parents, and residents of the district. The school board hosted the annual staff recognition event honoring milestones from 5-year to 40-year employment with the district and highlighting our 25-year employees, retirees, and three staff as recipients of our employees of the year–Emily Hjelle, special education teacher at Golden Lake, Becky Weiland, instrumental music teacher at Centennial High School, and Rich Williams, technology specialist who supports the staff and students at Centennial High School.

We also honored members

Mathnasium hosts grand opening

Mathnasium, a math learning center in Blaine, will host its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Mathnasium Learning Center is located in the Village of Blaine Shopping Center, 4335 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE (Suite 228) in Blaine. Mathnasium specializes in teaching students (K-

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of the Centennial community at the Hall of Fame induction. Charlie Kratsch (’85), CEO of Infinite Campus and member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2013, hosted this year’s event honoring Neil Kruse and Bernie Bautch for their contributions to the education of our students. They will also be recognized at the homecoming game on Sept. 20. Although the last bell of the school year is about to ring, our schools are open for the summer and are filled with learning opportunities for students and our community. I hope to see you in our schools this summer through the array of community education offerings. I invite you to join our school community and hope you will consider volunteering at our schools in the next school year!

Summer is almost here! Enjoy!

Jeff Holmberg is the Centennial Superintendent of Schools.

12) math the way that makes sense to them. The grand opening will include games, prizes and food. For more information about Mathnasium, visit mathnasium.com/linolakes.

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Lexington needs new faces

I am writing in response to the front page article of the Tuesday, May 14, edition of the Quad Press titled “Lexington City Council fills vacant seat.” It stated Mike Murphy had been mayor of Lexington from 2016-2022. That is what Mike’s LinkedIn profile states as well, and that is incorrect. The Quad Press has since updated the article online. He was actually elected to City Council in 2016 and served as a council member for almost three years until October 2019, when he was appointed mayor to finish out Mayor Mark Kurth’s term through the end of 2020. Mike then ran unopposed for mayor on the 2020 ballot and was elected to serve the term 2021-2022. That is just over three years as mayor with just two of those years as mayor-elect. His LinkedIn profile states he was also a candidate for governor February 2021-April 2023 ... during his time as mayor of Lexington. He then lost to current Mayor Gary Grote in the 2022 election.

Also, Mike stated at the May 9 council meeting that he was going to run for

mayor of Lexington again this fall. He also stated he “wasn’t running for any public office currently.” That would also be incorrect. His LinkedIn page states he is a full-time candidate for Congress MN2 and has been since April 2023-present. Maybe he hopes to be mayor of Lexington while he runs for public office again. I feel the residents have a right to know.

I challenge you to get out and vote this fall and, better yet, consider putting your name on the ballot. Let’s get some new faces serving our community. Let’s see candidates out walking the streets and working hard for our vote. We have lots of old and new residents here in Lexington, and it would be nice to see more names/choices on the ballot this fall. Our local elections take place every two years. If you don’t run this year, consider running in 2026.

Lexington deserves you!

Thanks for listening,

Diane Harris Lexington

APPEAL: Irrigation ban nixed

FROM PAGE 1

In last week’s ruling, Judge Lipman found that amended permit conditions 1, 3 and 4 are “reasonable and lawful” measures to protect groundwater supplies. Judge Lipman found that permit condition 2 does not treat all of those who irrigate lawns in the east metro similarly and is not reasonable or lawful. Additionally, he found that the broader solution to the overuse of local groundwater supplies and lower levels of White Bear Lake is to convert cities in the northeast metro area to surface water sources, and to do so as quickly as possible.

The cities are still evaluating what this ruling will mean for them and their residents, but they are happy to see the irrigation ban will not continue.

“We are very pleased that the draconian, unenforceable and unfair irrigation ban has been obliterated,” Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear said. “The rest of the ruling is being evaluated.”

Lino Lakes Community Development Director Michael Grochala said, “While we are still reviewing the ruling, the city is pleased that the irrigation ban has been overturned.”

Vadnais Heights City Administrator Kevin Watson added, “The city of Vadnais Heights is happy to see that Judge Lipman heard the city’s concerns about the residential irrigation ban, its ineffectiveness for increasing White Bear Lake levels, and its arbitrary application to only residential water users. We are currently reviewing the judge’s decision to determine the next steps for promoting water conservation within our community.”

For more information, visit https:// mn.gov/oah/assets/2002-37733-dnrvarious-water-appropriation-permitsreport_tcm19-624584.pdf.

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

BACKGROUND: WHITE BEAR LAKE LEVEL LAWSUIT

The water appropriations issue dates back to the White Bear Lake level lawsuit, filed in 2012. In 2017, the plaintiffs, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association and intervening homeowners association, prevailed. The defendants, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and intervening cities that included Hugo, lost.

District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan ruled that the DNR’s current and planned permitting of high-capacity wells and management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer violated both the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA) and the public trust.

The DNR’s conduct, the judge decided, impaired White Bear Lake and its underlying aquifer by allowing excessive pumping, all the while knowing that the withdrawals were not sustainable.

The court order required enforcement of a residential irrigation ban when the level of White Bear Lake falls below 923.5 feet; a phase-down of daily per capita residential water use to 75 gallons; contingency plans for partial or total conversion to use of surface water; and a requirement that all groundwater permittees report annually to the DNR on their collaborative efforts toward those mandates.

The order also mandated that the DNR could not issue any new groundwater appropriation permits or authorize increases in existing permits within 5 miles of the lake, at least not until there is sufficient data to understand impacts on water levels and the underlying Prairie du Chien aquifer.

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The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• A school bus with no students on board was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing minor damage near the intersection of Birch Street and Hodgson Road May 14. The van fled the accident and investigation is ongoing.

• While on patrol, an officer located a resident who was observed burning prohibited materials in the 6800 block of Sunrise Drive May 14. The homeowner was issued a citation.

• An officer responded to an apartment complex in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway and spoke with several juveniles who were involved in an altercation on an elevator May 14. The incident was documented in a report and parents were notified.

• Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a business in the 6600 block of Centerville Road May 15. The unwanted party was trespassed and left with no further problems.

• An officer responded to a punctured underground gas line in the 1200 block of Buckthorn Lane May 16. The fire department handled the incident.

• A community service officer was approached while in the 6500 block of White Oak Road and was requested to provide extra patrol. The information was documented and passed onto patrol officers.

• An officer took a report of an adult male in the 400 block of Arrowhead Drive who received calls and texts May 16 from someone demanding money and threatening him. The officer determined it was a scam and advised the male to block the phone number.

• An officer responded to a welfare

check of an adult male stumbling on a sidewalk in the 7200 block of Watermark Way May 16. The officer spoke with the male and determined he was intoxicated. The male was able to care for himself and declined medical assistance.

• An officer took a phone call regarding a delayed report of a burglary in the 2200 block of 70th Street May 16. The officer documented the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration and because the officer believed there was an adult male with a warrant in the vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive May 16. The adult male with the warrant was arrested and booked into jail. The adult female driver was given a warning for expired registration.

• The Minnesota State Patrol requested officers to assist with a vehicle fire on I-35E near Main Street May 17. The vehicle was fully engulfed upon arrival and police and fire divisions handled the investigation.

• An officer took a report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 2200 block of Cedar Street May 17. The incident is under investigation.

• A school resource officer responded to a report of an out-of-control student from the 300 block of Elm Street May 17. The student was charged with disorderly conduct and was suspended from school.

• An officer responded to a delayed theft report from the 200 block of Baldwin Circle May 17. There is no suspect information available at this time. The incident was documented in a report.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 6500 block of Pheasant Run

South and located juveniles consuming alcohol May 19. Parents were contacted, juveniles were given rides home and charges will be sent to the Anoka County Attorney’s Office.

• Officers responded to a residence in Lino Lakes for the report of a physical domestic May 19. Officers spoke with the involved parties and, upon investigating, arrested an adult male. The male was booked into jail and charged with domestic assault and violation of a domestic abuse nocontact order.

• An officer was dispatched to a phone call report regarding suspicious activity in the 300 block of Thomas Street May 20. The incident was documented.

• An officer located a license plate in the roadway in the area of Birch Street and Hodgson Road May 20. The officer returned the license plate to the owner.

• An officer responded to a church in the 100 block of Elm Street for a driving complaint involving two motorcycles May 20. The officer contacted both individuals and spoke to them about their driving conduct. They left the parking lot.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following incidents:

• Officers responded to the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington May 15 for a neighborhood dispute. Both parties were advised to avoid each other.

• Police were dispatched to an assault involving a female and male near Lexington Avenue and Central Street in Circle Pines May 15. The male was ultimately cited for assault.

• Officers responded to suspicious

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activity in the 3700 block of Centerwood Road in Lexington May 16.

• An officer observed an unlicensed driver in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville May 16. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver’s ID was confirmed. The driver was ultimately arrested.

• Police responded to the intersection of Heritage Street and Centerville Road in Centerville May 16 for a motor vehicle property damage accident.

• Police fielded a phone call regarding harassment in the 6800 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville May 16.

• Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Baldwin Drive in Circle Pines May 16 regarding an animal complaint. Officers took information for a report and forwarded it to the community service officers. Another animal complaint was received from Village Parkway in Circle Pines May 17.

• Police responded to the intersection of Boston Lane and Syndicate Avenue in Lexington May 17 for a fight.

• An officer observed a vehicle traveling faster than the posted speed limit near the intersection of Lake Drive and Woodland Avenue in Lexington May 18. The driver was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI.

• Officers stopped a vehicle in the 9000 block of Lexington Avenue NE in Lexington May 18. The driver was found to be impaired, and firearms were located in the vicinity of the driver. The driver was arrested.

• Police responded to the 9000 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington May 19 regarding a fire in a portable toilet. The fire was extinguished by the Lexington Fire Department and is under investigation.

Lino Lakes man missing after canoe goes over waterfall

A search is underway for two canoeists who went missing after going over a waterfall in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 18, at Curtain Falls, which is located on Iron Lake in St. Louis County. According to a press release from the local sheriff, two canoes went over the falls shortly before 7:21 p.m. One person was badly injured and two were still missing as of press time.  The wounded person and another individual who was uninjured were airlifted from the scene by a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources helicopter around 12:30 a.m. The sheriff’s office said the injured party was flown to a hospital in Duluth with serious but not life-threatening injuries. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office identified the missing canoers as Reis Melvin Grams, 40, of Lino Lakes and Jesse Melvin Haugen, 40, of Cambridge.

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• Eagle Scout Nicholas Manel is leading a project to construct a GaGa Ball Pit in Memorial Park. GaGa Ball is a game similar to dodgeball and can be played one-on-one or in groups with a foam ball.

• Cowboy’s Saloon, located on South Highway Drive, can continue to sell alcohol after its liquor license was approved for 2024. Walters Recycling and Refuse, located on 101st Avenue N. in Blaine, can also continue to do business in the city after its annual license was approved.

• The Anoka County Highway Department has determined that a painted crosswalk on County State Aid Highway 17 (Lexington Avenue) is not needed at this time. The department conducted a study on pedestrian traffic and found that the number of pedestrians at the intersection was five or fewer per hour, where the minimum number to consider installing a painted crosswalk should be 15-20. The department suggested the city consider other options, such as a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon to keep pedestrians safe when crossing.

• The City Council’s request for federal funding for water system upgrades was declined by Congressman Tom Emmer’s office due to a competitive application process. The request will be rerouted to Sen. Tina Smith’s office for consideration.

• Several individual contract settlements are now in place, including those for Activities Director Matt St. Martin; Health Services Coordinator Kelsi Gruber Kellerhuis; Student Services Coordinator Raycheal Zamora; Health and Safety Facility Operations Specialist Dale Schuster; and Aquatics and Middle School Sports Coordinator Clare Waddell. All of the agreements include a 5% salary increase for 2024-2025.

• The budget for 2024-2025 has been adopted. Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey explained the district is projecting a deficit of $60,726,497, a result of long-term facilities maintenance projects, the voter-approved operating referendum plan, food service capital projects, debt service advanced refinancing, trust fund retirement payments and internal service fund inflation adjustments. The board will certify the preliminary tax levy in September.

• The district plans to purchase five double-stack combi ovens for three locations from Boelter LLC for $240,290. The ovens will be

preventative maintenance on City vehicles including tune-ups, lubrication, tire changes and simple parts replacement. Services, diagnoses and repairs small and large pieces of City equipment, performs minor repairs in the field on City equipment, secures parts from suppliers and performs related work as required, operates City vehicles and equipment to perform testing, servicing and deliveries as required. May assign and direct the work of seasonal/temporary workers. Performs Maintenance Operator duties as directed.

High School diploma or GED; and moderate experience in auto/truck repair and heavy equipment mechanics, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Associate/Technical degree preferred. ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Technician Preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with Class B air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire. Must meet Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements. A Minnesota Class D Water License and Class S-D Wastewater License is preferred.

The starting salary is $32.09 - $38.43 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Must complete city application. For a copy of the application packet and complete job description visit the city website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Submit application material via email to: sneilson@ci.mahtomedi. mn.us or in person at 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m., June 7, 2024. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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installed by the end of August.

• The district will also purchase 315 HP desktops to replace aging devices in elementary classrooms and offices from NowMicro for $251,250. The devices will be updated this summer and ready to go for the 2024-2025 school year.

• As part of the 1-1 Chromebook initiative, the district will purchase 1,100 Chromebooks to replace aging devices from CDW for $227,000. The replacement cycle says the district needs to purchase new devices each year and distribute them to students in fifth grade and ninth grade to be used over the next four years.

• Teachers Christine Swenson, Gina Mullozzi and Martha DeBilzan will be placed on an unrequested leave of absence (ULA) for five years. Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained that if at any time the district is able to add sections, those teachers will be removed from ULA and resume their regular full-time equivalent (FTE). He pointed out that one teacher that was proposed to be placed on ULA at last month’s meeting was able to be pulled

from the list because a section was added due to enrollment at one of the elementary schools.

• Community members are invited to attend Fry Bread Taco Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines.

• Graduation is right around the corner. CALC’s graduation will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 3, in the high school’s Performing Arts Center. Centennial High School’s graduation will be Saturday, June 8, at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.

The school board’s next work study session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 3. (At 6:30 p.m. that same night, there will be a closed session for Superintendent Jeff Holmberg’s performance evaluation.) The next regular board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the District Office.

Shannon Granholm

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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS

CLOSE THE GAP: New program creates ‘community of learners for students’

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Hartert reached out to the adviser in charge of the program at East Ridge for some guidance on how the program worked and recruited some students of color who were academic achievers to help lead the group.

The purpose of the program is “to create a community of learners for students so they can work together in collaborative groups and understand the material at a deeper level,” Hartert explained. “We know that students learn better when they are working in collaborative teams because they can have conversations about the concepts and the content of a course and understand it at a deeper level than just completing their homework independently.”

Another mission of the program is to offer connection. “(We want to) create a community where kids can come together and feel connected to the school … I hope the students feel a sense of belonging here at the high school.”

Close the Gap meets every Wednesday at the high school from 3 to 4:30 p.m. On average, approximately 15 to 20 students attend, but some weeks the group has had up to 50 students attend. The program is entirely student directed; they can work on whatever they need at that time, whether it is studying for

a test, writing a paper or completing homework assignments.

Freshman Omar Ahmed attends Close the Gap regularly. He heard about the program from one of the student leaders who helped establish the program.

“I needed help with my English because I’m really lacking in it,” he explained.

So far, he has found the group helpful and has been able to get a lot of his school work done.

Sophomore Ouma Hachin heard about the program from her English teacher. “He told me it would be a perfect opportunity to get involved,” she said.

Hachin attends Close the Gap every week. “I go there to get involved and to help students interact, because it’s something I really like to do; I really like to help students in need,” she said. She also uses the program to get her own work done, as she doesn’t have a lot of time at home.

There is also a social component to it.

“I’ve met a lot more people and made more friends,” she said.

Junior Ayesha Miel Bumagh is one of the student leaders in the program. She says in addition to helping her break out of her shell, it has created a community within a community. Now, when students see each other in the halls they wave.

Breuning said Close the Gap does two

things; not only does it help develop leadership skills in students, but it also allows for peer-to-peer learning.

“Students learning from their peers can be very powerful,” he said.

The district has several other avenues in place to support students. The newly launched Academic Assistance Center is a tutoring center that is available throughout the school day and staffed by some of the districts highest scholars. “Any time they need some additional support they can just walk into the tutoring center and get that additional help,” Hartert explained.

Another newer initiative is academic intervention during Lunch Energize Achieve Participate (LEAP). Students who are struggling in multiple classes are pulled aside for a structured study hall time for two to three weeks at a time.

A longstanding program in the district is Cougar Café, an after-school academic assistance program led by teachers.

Ultimately, the hope is that as students feel supported, they will be encouraged to take more rigorous courses.

“Knowing they have an additional layer of support, maybe they will take an AP or honors course so we can get some richer representation in some of those courses,” Hartert said.

Breuning added, “We are always assessing. We want activities and

On average, approximately 15 to 20 students attend, but some weeks the group has had up to 50 students attend.

programs that represent all kids and kids feel comfortable. If they feel comfortable, they are going to participate; if they participate, they are going to succeed.”

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

CITY OF LINO LAKES

ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of the Water Treatment Plant will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 3092053325 and entering Meeting ID 976 4944 7938 and Passcode 340897. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of a Water Treatment Plant.

The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #9049474 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: May 13, 2024 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL

s/s Michael Grochala

Community Development Director

Lino Lakes, MN

Published two times in the Quad Community Press on May 21 and 28, 2024.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY APRIL 1, 2024

(Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; April 1, 2024.

1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, Linser, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson, Murphy, ex-officio Holmberg. 3. Radon Reporting The EPA and MDH advise schools to test for radon after any renovation to a building or HVAC system, or periodically, such as every 5 years and to reduce levels to below 4 picoCuries per Liter. This past year testing was conducted at Golden Lake and Rice Lake. Centennial Middle School and Centennial Elementary are scheduled to be tested during the 24/25 school year. 4. Purchase of Wireless Access Points

As part of the ERate process, the District’s ERate consultant, AG Consulting solicited bids on the District’s behalf from vendors for wireless access points and controllers. Two bids were received that met the specifications. Heartland Business Solutions was the lowest bidder. The Board will be asked to award the purchase at the April 15 board meeting. 5. 2024-2025 Budget Forecast and Adjustment Plan Update Executive Director Chaffey gave a presentation on the 2024-2025 Budget Forecast. The Board will be asked to adopt the budget at the June board meeting. 6. Long Range Planning Committee Update A memo summarizing the work of the Long Term Planning Committee and Input Team members is included in board packets. Next steps are to continue refinement and adjustment of concepts and designs based on Input Team feedback, establishing budget(s) for concepts and designs, prioritizing concepts and proposed phasing, and communications plan. 7. Adjourn at 6:37 p.m. Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 28, 2024. CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY APRIL 15, 2024 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-7926010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; April 15, 2024. 1. Call to Order Chair Knisely called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call The following members were present: Knisely, ex-officio Holmberg, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. The following members were absent: None. 4. Approval of the Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Murphy, seconded by Linser. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Recognitions National Merit Semi-Finalists. 6. Public Comment

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None. 7. Consent Items 7.1. Approval of Minutes. 7.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 7.3. Approval of Personnel Items. 7.4. Approval of Overnight Field Trips. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures by Schwinn, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Resource Management 8.1. 2024-2025 Budget Forecast and Adjustment Plan Update - No School Board action is required. 8.2. Approval of NE Metro 916 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Budget - Motion to adopt the resolution approving the NE Metro 916 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Budget by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.3. Purchase of Wireless Access Points - Motion to approve the purchase of Wireless Access Points from Heartland Business Solutions in the amount of $417,660 by Bettinger, seconded by Schwinn. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. 8.4. Adoption of Resolution – Notice of Termination of Probationary Teachers. Motion to adopt the resolution Notice of Termination of Probationary Teachers by Johnson, seconded by Murphy. Roll Call Vote –Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.5. Adoption of Resolution – Notice Proposal to Place on Unrequested Leave of Absence - Motion to adopt the resolution Notice Proposal to Place on Unrequested Leave of Absence by Linser, seconded by Bettinger. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 8.6. Adoption of Contributions Resolution - Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Murphy, seconded by Schwinn. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Knisely, Linser, Murphy, Schwinn, Bettinger, Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Communication 9.1. AMSD. 9.2. CAEF. 9.3. NE Metro 916. 9.4. SEE. 9.5. District Committee Reports. 10. Superintendent Report 11. Informational Items 11.1. Dates to Note. 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn by Linser, seconded by Murphy. Vote: 6-0-0. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:11 p.m.

Craig Johnson, School Board Clerk

Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on May 28, 2024.

CENTENNIAL

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

MEDICAL HITA RFP

Centennial Independent School District No 12 is requesting self-funded proposals for Group Medical Insurance. The RFP (with submission instructions, general information and all pertinent underwriting details) can be obtained by contacting Jen Butz at Gallagher Benefit Services -- Phone: 952356-3862; E-mail: Jen_Butz@ajg.com -- 3600 American Blvd W, Suite 500, Bloomington, MN 55431. All questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Jen Butz at Gallagher. All proposals must be submitted electronically to Gallagher Benefit Services no later than 2:00 pm on June 18, 2024. Proposals received after the deadline will be considered late and ineligible for consideration.

Published two times in the Quad Community Press on May 28 and June 4, 2024.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AMENDING LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN CITY CODE, CHAPTER 157: EROSION CONTROL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing to consider language amendments to City Code, Chapter 157: Erosion Control. They will meet on June 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held in the 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 proposed language modification to comply with the new requirements in Minimum Control Measure 4 (MCM4) and Minimum Control Measure 5 (MCM5) as part of the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit. 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 at City Hall or via: info@centervillemn.com.

In accordance with the Americans With Disability Act, a hearing-impaired individual(s), wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting 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 May 28, 2024. CITY OF CENTERVILLE

ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Centerville, Anoka County, Minnesota (the “City”), will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., at St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center, Fellowship Hall, located at 6995 Centerville Road in the City, relating to the proposed modification of Development District No. 1 (the “Development District”), the adoption of the Modified Development Plan for Development District No. 1 (the “Development Plan”), the establishment of Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District No. 1-8 within the Development District (the “TIF District”), and the adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan (the “TIF Plan”) relating thereto, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 through 469.133, both inclusive, as amended and Minneso-

Registration opens for Anoka County recycling program

Anoka County Recycling and Resource Solutions is kicking off its Recycling Ambassador program, and registration is now open for the upcoming course. The free six-week program is held virtually from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings, June 11 to July 23. The program is led by industry experts covering waste reduction, recycling and composting. Once the course is completed, participants can educate and inspire others to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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ta Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1794, both inclusive, as amended (collectively, the “Act”). Copies of the Development Plan, and the proposed TIF Plan will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. The property proposed to be included within the TIF District is located within the Development District and includes the area depicted in the map below along with adjacent roads and rights-of-way. A map of Development District and the TIF District is set forth below. Subject to certain limitations, tax increment from the TIF District may be spent on eligible uses within the boundaries of Development District. TIF DISTRICT BOUNDARY

Class topics will include an introduction to the Recycling Ambassador Program and overview of solid waste management; the recycling process and residential waste; food and organic waste; recycling beyond the curb; recycling in public spaces; and motivating behavior change and graduation.

For more information, visit https://www.anokacountymn.gov/2104/RecyclingAmbassadors. Anyone interested in becoming a Recycling Ambassador can contact Anoka County Recycling and Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or fill out the online form.

June

June 2 Music: Sarah VanValkenburg

June 2 Yoga in the Vines

St. Croix Vineyard

June 2 Music: Tuscany Trio 2 – 5 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

June 2 Art at the WineryPlant & Sip 6 - 8:30 p.m. Dancing Dragonfly Winery

June 4 Yoga in the Vineyard 6 – 7 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 4 Trivia with Ryan 6:30 – 8 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 4 D&D learn-to-play session 7 p.m. White Bear Meadery

June 5 Music: Gary LaRue 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

June 5 Trivia Night 7 p.m.

White Bear Meadery

June 5 Keychain Kash drawing 8:30 p.m. Big Wood Brewerys

June 7 Music: Corey White 6 – 9 p.m. Big Wood Brewery

June 8 Music: Mike Salovich 1 – 4 p.m. St. Croix Vineyard

June 9 Yoga in the Vines 10 – 11 a.m. St. Croix Vineyard

June 9 Music: Patrick Allen 3 – 6 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 11 Yoga in the Vineyard 6 – 7 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 11 Bingo 6:30 – 8 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 12 Cribbage Tournament 6 – 8 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 12 Keychain Kash drawing 8:30 p.m. Big Wood Brewery

June 13 Jigsaw Puzzle contest 6 p.m.

June 13 Music: High & Mighty: $12.18 advance $14 day of 6 – 9 p.m.

White Bear Meadery

Wood Brewery

June 15 Saigon Delicious food truck 2 – 7 p.m. Big Wood Brewery

June 15 Live Music 1 – 4 p.m. St. Croix Vineyard

June 16 Yoga in the Vines 10 – 11 a.m. St. Croix Vineyard

June 16 Music: Jeff Brooks 3 – 6 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 16 Music: Becky Rae 2 –5 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

June 18 Trivia with Ryan 6:30 – 8 p.m. Rustic Roots

June 18 One shot D&D adventure

June 19 Keychain Kash drawing 8:30

June 20 Farmer & Artisans Market 4 –

June 20 Music: Tim Cheesebrow 4 7 p.m.

June 20 Devon Worley Band:

June 21 Smug Pug Food Truck

June 22 Live Music

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June 25 Bingo

June 26 Keychain Kash drawing

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June 26 Cribbage

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