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Muddy mosh pit melee Above: Participants in the Tough Mudder competition make their way through a series of mud-filled trenches. Thousands of athletes from around the state and region ran along obstacle filled routes through the rolling hills at Wild Wings of Oneka Hunting Preserve in Hugo. Some of the obstacles the runners encountered included the Kiss of Mud, Blockness Monster, Quagmire and Mudderhorn. Versions of the event are held across the United States and Canada. The Twin Cities installment of the event returned after a one year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At left: Jackie Meyer gets a surprise helping hand from a fellow Tough Mudder participant while attempting to climb out of a slippery mudfilled trench. Find more photos at presspubs.com.
Lino Lakes Blue Heron Days is looking to make its return in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city of Lino Lakes was forced to shut down its parks and recreation programming in 2020, which resulted in a loss of resources that the city usually uses to support the event. Because of a lack of staff in 2021, the city had planned to cancel the entire event for a second straight year. But City Council members, the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce, and other community groups are stepping up, so Blue Heron Days may be held in 2021 — later this month — after all. “I really didn’t want to lose that for our community,” said Lino Lakes City Council Member and parade Committee Chair Dale Stoesz. “If you lose it for two years in a row, it would be harder to come back in the third year.” Earlier this year, Stoesz gained approval from Anoka County to shut down Lake Drive for the parade, but a city permit for the event was still pending as of press deadline last week. Stoesz said he has received a verbal commitment from the city that the permit will be approved, but the
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Council discusses next steps for recreation and community center BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Although the City Council wasn’t quite ready to pull the trigger on beginning the estimated six-month period it will take to get the former YMCA building up and running as the Lino Lakes Recreation and Community Center, city staff has received some direction as to what management model the council might want to pursue
and to begin exploring possible partnerships further. The council officially accepted the 73-page feasibility study report from Isaac Sports Group (ISG) last month. The study identified a few management options for the facility. These included a totally outsourced management model, a citymanaged model, or a hybrid of the two. Council members shared their thoughts and concerns
regarding those options at a lengthy work session last week. “We need to get to a point where we decide what we want to do. We know it is going to take six months to open the facility, and there are times of the year that would be better to open,” explained Community Development Director Michael Grochala. He noted that ideally, the facility would open to ring in the
new year, and with that, capture members who set New Year’s resolutions. “We certainly want to make the best decisions for the right reasons to support the community.” Council Member Michael Ruhland said, “Let’s go for it with the hybrid model.” He did note he wants to make sure the city is able to switch to the city-managed model should it need to down the road, and that city staff
should be mindful of that when entering into contracts with partners. Council Member Christopher Lyden said, “I’m with Mike. Full speed ahead with the hybrid (model).” Council Member Dale Stoesz said he liked the idea of the city retaining management, but he understood the value of the hybrid model. He said he would also like to see the SEE COMMUNITY CENTER, PAGE 8
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CHURCH BRIEF Living Waters to host outdoor concert series Living Waters Lutheran Church will host an outdoor concert series this summer. On Wednesday nights, community members are invited to grab a bite to eat from a food truck at 6 p.m. Live music will follow from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series will kick off Wednesday, July 28, with music by Jim & Sally, and the featured food truck will be Hometown Creamery. Vinnie Rose will perform Wednesday, Aug. 4, and the featured food truck will be Fiesta Cancun Taco Mobile. The Teddy Bear Band will perform Aug. 11, and the featured food trucks will be the Big Red Food Truck and Fiesta Cancun Taco Mobile. The event is free to attend, but a freewill offering will be accepted to benefit the arts and music fund for the church. Community members are encouraged to bring their own chairs and/or blankets. If there is inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the church’s sanctuary. Living Waters Lutheran Church is located at 865 Birch St. in Lino Lakes.
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Lino Park receives upgrades Users of Lino Park, located at 7850 Lake Drive, will notice some improvements. A new playground structure, four swing sets and two independent play structures have been installed. The city is also still waiting for delivery of a piece of play equipment geared for ages 2-5. New concrete edging around the play structure has also been installed and some sections of the sidewalk have
been replaced. Upgrades will also include a wall-mounted bottle filling station as well as ornamental fencing to separate the play area from the parking lot. Public Services Director Rick DeGardner said the City Council will also consider additional enhancements to the park this fall, which could include a new openair park shelter, park sign and other landscaping improvements.
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • The City Council has approved the preliminary 2022 North Metro Telecommunications Commission budget in the amount of $1,353,056, which represents a $14,617 increase over the 2021 budget. According to a memo sent to the council by Robert Nelson, commission chair, the proposed increase is due entirely to an up to 2.75% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. The actual increase will be determined later this year, and will depend on whether income meets or exceed expectations. Franchise fee revenue is expected to be similar to 2021; the
city of Lexington accounts for 1.72% of the commission’s budget (paid by city franchise fees). • The 2021 street improvement project just got a little bit more expensive, but the cost still remains under the engineer’s estimate. The City Council has approved a change order in the amount of $17,325 for the replacement of five storm sewer catch basins on Woodland Road and Ryan Place. Emily Bruess, of MSA Professional Services, explained that a sinkhole near one of the catch basins developed over the winter, and four other catch basins are in poor condition as
evidenced by caving asphalt around them. City Administrator Bill Petracek said, “This (project) came in under budget, so there is plenty of money in the budget to cover this.” • Five businesses have renewed annual business licenses. The businesses include: Tires Plus, Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do, Quick Fix and Sparkle Self-Serve Car Wash. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
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• The city is considering establishing a stormwater utility fee beginning in 2022. The City Council will discuss the matter Aug. 9. The council authorized WSB to prepare a storm water utility feasibility report back in January. The purpose of the utility would be to establish a more equitable and dependable funding
source to meet stormwater permit requirements and maintenance activities. The report recommended the city establish a quarterly fee of $12 per parcel for residential parcels and $175/acre of impervious surface for commercial, industrial and institutional uses. The per-acre charge would also apply to multifamily residential buildings. The proposed fees are based on an estimated annual operating budget of $579,200. Stormwater management costs, which are currently included in the city’s operating budget, would be shifted to the new utility. • The city is expected to receive the first half of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fiscal recovery funds by the end of this month. The city is estimated to received $2.3 million, and must use the funds on eligible expenses from March 3, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2024. City staff are still looking into the rules for the funds, but hope that some of the funds can be used for the proposed recreation and community center and/ or the proposed water treatment facility. (Both of those projects are still in planning stages and have not yet been approved). • The council has directed staff to engage in conversations with possible partners for the recreation and community center. See pages 1 and 8 for more information. • The city needs at least 30 participants for the Blue Heron Days parade scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 20, or the parade may be canceled. Council Member Dale Stoesz said he hopes that number will be closer to 60 participants. To participate in the parade, fill out an application, found on the city’s website at linolakes.us/blueherondays. Volunteers who would like to help with the parade should contact Stoesz at 612-581-2047 or email dstoesz@linolakes.us. • Public Safety Director John Swenson said the department will request that funding for a daytime fire crew be included in the 2022 budget. The duty crew would consist of one full-time fire lieutenant/fire inspector and 10 employees to work three part-time firefighter positions Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swenson said he wasn’t sure exactly how much of an impact that would have on the budget, but should know soon. He added that it will likely be difficult to fill those part-time positions. Once part-timers are hired, it may be difficult to retain them as well. He explained that duty crews end up being the “training grounds” for full-time departments; once firefighters get some experience under their belt, they move on to full-time employment elsewhere. The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 26, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the community room. Shannon Granholm
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he largest single component of the state budget is the education of our kids. It is also arguably one of the most important responsibilities for the legislature. The Senate’s Education Finance and Policy Committee, which I have the privilege of chairing, faced a daunting task this year. Not only did we have to put together a budget, but we also had to address the consequences of school lockdowns, mental health, declining academic outcomes, declining enrollments, increasing the number of teachers of color in Legislator classrooms, and, of course, dealing with Lingo the reality of the only divided state Roger government in the Chamberlain country. It took longer than expected but we got it done. The result was one of the best education bills this state has seen in years. I thought it appropriate to take this opportunity to share some highlights. We created priorities for the session using the acronym “SIMPLE”: Student-focused, Innovation, Mandatefree, Parent involvement, Literacydriven, and Efficient. I am happy to report we achieved most of those goals. There was a second reason we used this acronym. It was a constant reminder that the ask from schools
proposal for $3 million for the successful LETRS teacher training program with a strong track record of helping those kids struggling to read. • Math Corps: We funded this proven intervention effort to boost math achievement. • Mental health: We provided funding for suicide prevention training, and $1 million in grants to LiveMore ScreenLess to proactively address Digital Well Being and the extreme negative impact of social media on children. Finally, but just as important, we included very few mandates in our legislation. The ones that are included are relatively small, and would only impact a few schools that may not already have the required policies in place -- for example, a prohibition on shaming students who can’t afford school lunches. The few mandates mean schools keep more money to spend according to the needs of their community. That is it! It is what the schools asked for: “Money, Not Mandates.” SIMPLE. Focused, true game changers for Minnesota’s students that address teachers in the classroom, literacy, math and digital health. It’s a great bill for Minnesota students and families. Sen. Roger Chamberlain, R- 53, can be reached at 651-296-1253, sen. roger.chamberlain@senate.mn or 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Capitol Building, Room 306, St. Paul, MN 55155
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Very disappointed I'd like to thank Kathleen Ziegler for her “Common Sense” letter about school standards and equity in the July 6 issue. I have been struggling with how to voice my concerns and my outrage. I read the strange and fearful letter by Linda Runbeck. What are they afraid of? That students and parents will have a truthful and enlightened conversation about how race has influenced equality and social justice in this country? That having a conversation about the history of race and social justice might enhance communication and lessen the fear that comes with ignorance? Our children graduated from Centennial. I have always been proud of the programs, classes and teachers that gave them an excellent start on successful careers. With all that has happened recently, I assumed that a logical next step would be incorporating critical race theory (CRT) or some other curriculum that introduced the Centennial School District to informed conversations on equality, race relations, the history of race in our country and social justice. I expected that most everyone in the community would be supportive. I did not expect a mob taking over and refusing to let the discussion happen. I am profoundly disappointed and very sad. Nancy Bartkowicz Circle Pines
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Phillip E. Braun Phillip (Phil) E. Braun, or known as “Flipper” or “Flips” to most, a nickname given as a young man for skinny dipping at night with his friends, passed away at the age of 72 peacefully 6/30/2021 at his home. He grew up in Roseville, MN and graduated from Kellogg High School in Little Canada, MN. Phil worked at Taystee Bakery in St. Paul and RMS as a machinist for many years before becoming self-employed. A simple, friendly man who would strike a conversation with everyone he encountered. Always there for good fun and a witty comeback to keep you on your toes. Phil loved fishing and helping at pig roasts any chance he could get. He also loved and played many sports. His great achievements were displayed by the many trophies found in the basement of the home he built in Lino Lakes including 300 score bowling games and winning golf and softball tournaments. Phil’s retirement was fi lled with ‘living free’ with travels of full time RV’ing across the country. Phil was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve, father, Raymond, brothers, John, Roger, and Mark. He is survived by his longtime partner Lynda, sister, Pam, children Angie, Joe and Becky and grandchildren Derek and Logan. A ‘Gone Fishing Send Off’ will be held to enjoy friends, family, laughter and stories at the American Legion 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 August 6th starting at 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome who knew Phil or the family. Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services-Dresser Methven Chapel, Mora, Minnesota methvenfuneralhome.com
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ONGOING EVENTS GARDEN STEWARDSHIP MONDAY When: 10-11:30 a.m. select Mondays through August. Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Be a garden steward for the morning and learn gardening tips and tricks. Help us plant, weed, water and harvest. Free; sessions open two weeks in advance for registration. All ages. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parksrecreation/tamarack-nature-center
SUP YOGA When: 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 14 Where: Square Lake County Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: Enjoy yoga on a paddleboard. All abilities welcome. $40/class includes instruction and equipment. Ages 14+. Registration required. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks
PLANT AND INSECT DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 7-Aug. 18 Where: Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover Details: Anoka County Master Gardeners invite residents to bring plant and insect samples for help identifying species, diagnosing issues and offering solutions for growing healthy gardens. Contact: anokamastergardeners.org
LEXINGTON FARMERS MARKET When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 6 Where: Parking lot of Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 9271 South Hwy Dr. Details: fruits, vegetables, wood crafts, Tupperware and Pampered Chef. New vendors each week. Contact: kgregory244@gmail.com
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more. Contact: whitebearlake.org
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When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake Details: Monthly book club to discuss books set in Minnesota or written by Minnesota authors. July book is “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by J. Ryan Stradal. Bring a chair to meet outside, weather permitting. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
CURRENT EVENTS LIBRARY IN THE PARK When and where: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in Hugo; July 14 at Hanifl Fields Park; July 28 at Oneka Lake Park; Aug. 11 at Arcand Park; and Aug. 25 at Val Jean Park Details: Outdoor library events meet residents in their local spaces and include books, activities, take and make projects, and more. Weather permitting; check website for updates. Contact: washcolib.org/events
LIBRARY IN THE PARK When and where: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in Forest Lake, July 21 at Cedar Park; Aug. 4 at Beltz Park; and Aug. 18 at Lakeside Memorial Park Details: Outdoor library events meet residents in their local spaces and include books, activities, take and make projects, and more. Weather permitting; check website for updates. Contact: washcolib.org/events
SING AND PLAY AT THE LIBRARY When: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, July 19 & 26 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake Details: Children infant to 6 years can sing and act out songs, rhymes and stories on yoga mats outdoors. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: noon Wednesdays, July 14 & 28 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road Details: Short meeting followed by table games of choice. Bring a bag lunch and a friend. Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram.org
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MUSIC ON THE LAKE-IT'S GOLDEN When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22 Where: Golden Lake Park, Circle Pines Details: Free concert featuring the Maple Street Ramblers playing Dixieland Jazz. No registration required. Contact: isd12.ce.eleyo.com/course/3139/ summer-2021/music-on-the-lake-it-s-golden
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The gold medal earned by Landen Liu at the state track meet June 19 was a “fi rst” in Centennial sports history, Quad News has determined. “I had not given that any thought, until one of the coaches told me at our banquet that I might have been the first,” said Liu, who subsequently found a way to research that subject himself. Liu, a junior, was the Class AA 200-meter champion with a time of 22.13 seconds in the finals at St. Michael-Albertville. His season best time was 21.55. Since then, the Quad checked with several longtime Cougar coaches in various sports, including two longtime track head coaches — Glen Huebner (196698) and Colleen Cardinal (1999-2019) — to see if they knew of any previous state champs. None did. Liu found a web site — mnpreptrack.com — that listed all the state place winners back to the first meet in 1923. Perusing the boys results, he found one secondplace finisher, Jeremy Heckman, by coincidence in Liu’s event, the 200, in 1997. But no champs. “That feels pretty good,” he said about being the fi rst state champ from CHS. Liu (who also reached state in the 100 but didn’t make finals) had an undefeated season in the 200, at least through the high school season. He subsequently entered a national meet in Eugene, OR, where he placed 23rd among 37. “There were a LOT of state champions there,” Liu said, adding that he was not feeling well also. This reporter, not previously aware of that website, spent a couple hours on it, going over those results back to 1959, the CHS’s first boys track season, and 1974, the state’s first girls track season. Track has not been one of CHS's better sports over the years, but here are some findings of Cougar highlights: • The top state finish by a Cougar girl was Renee Patzoldt, second in 100 hurdles in 1986. • In this year’s meet, Centennial also had Alyssa Draheim place seventh in girls high jump and Emily
The Lino Lakes Legion baseball team, under fi rst-year coach Bryce Marquardt, has compiled a 9-7 overall record, including 7-2 in league play, through this past weekend. “We are missing some key guys from the high school team, but we are having a blast, enjoying the game of baseball, the good weather and enjoying each other,” said Marquardt. Five starters from the Centennial High School team that went 18-7 are not with the Legion team, either playing on club teams or concentrating on football. Top hitters are shortstop Vinny Wry with a .480 batting average, eight doubles, two triples and a home run; and center fielder Brady Ivory, with a .429 average and seven doubles. Top pitchers are Andy Skrypek with a 2.25 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 20 innings, and Ivory with a 3.76 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 14 innings. Caden Klebba is the primary catcher. This past weekend, Centennial won two of five games at the multi-state Gopher Classic tournament held at North St. Paul High School. Centennial does not have a VFW team this summer. The VFW program has been very successful, including two state championships, but they didn’t have enough players to field a team this year. Some of the top ninthand 10th-graders are playing Legion, Marquardt said. In addition, there’s a new U19 team for other kids who want to play, coached by Jon Lieser. Marquardt, who coached Champlin Park’s VFW the past three seasons, joined the Centennial faculty this past year as a physical education teacher. He is also receivers coach on the Cougar football team. Marquardt played baseball and football at Champlin Park and Bethel University. Last summer, there was no Legion baseball season, nationwide, due to the pandemic. Lino Lakes will play at Osseo on Wednesday evening and will host Anoka on Thursday in the league finale, both 7 p.m. Playoffs will start Tuesday.
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Landen Liu enjoys his moment at the top of the podium.
Anderson ninth in girls 100 dash. That was only the second time three CHS athletes had podium finishes. In 2014, Jedah Caldwell was third in the 200 and fourth in the 100, Chloe Ohlgren fi fth in triple jump and Erica Oawster sixth in discus. • Centennial’s most frequent medalist was Ryan Kollman with four — third and eighth place in the 3200, and fourth and eighth in the 1600, in 1995 and 1996. • Other top-five finishes were by Becky Culp (fourth, discus, in 2009); Heckman (fourth, 100, in 1997); Gerald Ramsey (fifth, 800, in 2006); Patzholdt (fi fth, 100 hurdles, in 1986); Penny Rivard (fifth, 100 hurdles in 1981); and Andrea Budig (fifth, 100 dash, in 1992, and 200 dash in 1993).
Captiol recap: Area legislators reflect on special session With the special session in the rearview mirror, Press Publications reached out to area legislators to find out how it went. Each senator and representative was asked the question, “What do you think were the top successes of the recent legislative session?” Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R) District 38 Back in December, I said my agenda for the year was focused on improving the way we deliver education. By that measure, this year was a success -- but we still have room to improve. • Education: We approved the largest per-student funding increase in 15 years and invested new resources into student literacy and mental health, and added virtually no new mandates. This is exactly what schools had asked for all year -- money, not mandates. While we were forced to give up the most important, transformational reform on the table -- school choice -- we should not overlook how good this session was for schools. They have the resources they need to deliver on their promise to students. • Emergency Powers: We finally succeeded in ending the governor’s emergency powers. At the outset of Covid-19, we gave Gov. Walz wide latitude to use emergency powers to make quick decisions to respond to the unfolding pandemic. But the governor abused those powers long after they were necessary. We convinced him to reopen schools and managed the pandemic effectively. Getting Minnesotans out from the cloud of emergency powers was an important achievement. • Relief for Main Street businesses and workers: We approved substantial tax relief for small, Main Street businesses and workers who were hammered by
Covid-19 business closures. Many were facing big tax bills, but we successfully passed relief that will allow them to keep more money in their pocket and stimulate our economy. • Reduced health care costs: I am sure most of you remember the catastrophic rollout of MNsure and the double digit annual premium increases that accompanied it. The program that stabilized the market was something called reinsurance. This year we extended that program for another year, so Minnesotans won’t have to deal with soaring health care costs again. We also invested additional resources into mental and behavioral health, and made improvements to our leading telehealth program to improve accessibility for routine health care procedures. Rep. Donald Raleigh (R) District 38A The 2021 session was unique in so many ways. Meetings that would normally be conducted in person were instead offered via zoom. This led to a series of challenges that confined the ability for the free flow of ideas and conversation. Despite these challenges there were many successes that came out of the 2021 regular and special sessions. The first success, and perhaps the most important, was the passing of the budget bills that kept the state of Minnesota from being shut down. The brinkmanship that was displayed was on par with the most contentious that I have ever seen and a situation that should not be repeated in the future. Another major success was one of the largest increases in K-12 education funding in many years. Along with this increase in funding was a $70,122,000
cross-subsidy reduction in Special Education. This means there will be more money kept in the special education account and not “borrowed” to pay for other priorities. Special Education is something I am asked about repeatedly from constituents and I am proud to share that it was included in the bill that I voted for. Personally, a top success in this session was an amendment I offered in the Public Safety bill. My amendment creates a misdemeanor crime to disseminate a law enforcement official or family member’s personal information if doing so poses an imminent and serious threat to the officer or family’s safety. I pledged to our community that I would back our police and this new law does just that. For our business community we passed a 100% exclusion on forgiven PPP loans and a $10,200 subtraction of unemployment benefits for tax year 2020. For our businesses this will provide the type of relief that will directly impact their bottom line and help ease the burden that was the COVID-19 emergency. Legislation is about compromise. There are parts of the bills that I did not agree with, and others that I fully supported. That is the nature of good governance. As always, feel free to contact me with your concerns. Rep.donald.raleigh@house. mn and 651-775-1687. God Bless! Ami Wazlawik (DFL) District 38B I’m proud of the bipartisan state budget we passed this session and of the months of work we did with Minnesotans to ensure it was as strong and equitable as possible. The investments we delivered will help Minnesotans recover from the challenges many of us faced over the past
year and thrive as we move forward. One of our top successes was delivering the largest investment in public schools in 15 years. We voted to increase per-pupil funding by 2.45 percent next year and another 2 percent the following year. This funding will help schools retain teachers, keep class sizes from growing, and provide academic and emotional support to students who experienced learning disruptions and other challenges during the pandemic. We also secured significant investments in child care. The new budget we developed will expand access to affordable child care in our community and communities across the state. It includes bills I authored to create more child care options for children with disabilities, support child care providers, and offer incentives to keep early childhood professionals in the field. Helping Minnesotans emerge from the pandemic was a priority this session. We secured tax cuts for workers and small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including those who received unemployment insurance benefits and federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. We also delivered financial support for Minnesota’s frontline workers, who risked their own health to keep the rest of us safe and healthy. We took several steps to improve our health care system and expand access to affordable care. One notable accomplishment was providing a pay raise for personal care attendants (PCAs) and additional support for home- and community-based services to help Minnesotans live independently. Supporting survivors of sexual assault has been a priority of mine for many years, and I’m pleased to report we made meaningful progress in this area. For example, we closed the voluntary intoxication loophole that prevented survivors SEE CAPITOL RECAP, PAGE 9
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Climbers work their way over the Mudderhorn obstacle obstacle. BY CADEN CHRISTIANSEN PRESS INTERN
Competitors of all shapes, sizes and outfits took to the fields of Hugo to participate in the Tough Mudder last weekend after the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. During the event’s fi fth year in Hugo, the event drew over 7,000 participants with 5,500 participating in the Saturday heats and 1,500 competing in the Sunday heats. The course provides two options for participants with a classic 10-mile course featuring 25 unique obstacles for runners to navigate through and a condensed 5K loop with just over 3 miles of course and 13 obstacles. This year, the Tough Mudder also featured a new kids course for ages 5 to 12 with its Mighty Mudder for ages 8 to 12, and its Mini Mudder for ages 5 to 7. This was the Tough Mudder’s fi fth event in its fi fth different state since the COVID-19 pandemic and staff and runners alike were excited for its return. “It’s been nice to be back at live events for sure,” said Tough Mudder event producer A.J. Monette. “Hugo is a good partner to work with, they are always supportive of what we are doing here so it's good to work with them.” Tough Mudder participant Russ Russell said, “It was good to do this after having a year off with COVID. It was good to get back and have things feel normal again.” The event was run by 30 staff members and the rest of the work was fi lled by volunteers. The Tough Mudder gives volunteers an incentive by providing a 60% discount on sign up fees for those who volunteer a half day at the event and a full discount for
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Haley Call receives a headband after crossing the finish line.
those who volunteer a full day. Runners took full advantage of this opportunity providing much needed help for the event to run smoothly, and a chance to challenge themselves on the course. “COVID made me want to do something to get back in shape,” said event volunteer Steve White, who drove from Omaha, Nebraska with his wife for the event. “I just love doing the races and I haven’t gotten muddy since I was a kid, so it’s an opportunity to get back and have some fun getting muddy.” After two years passed since the last Tough Mudder was held in Minnesota, its return brought out the creativity and uniqueness within competitors. From homemade T-shirts to full costumes, competitors embraced their fashion choices at this year’s event. Two competitors dressed as Batman and Robin from the famous D.C. comic inspired fi lm series and
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council and city staff begin discussions about what the facility director position would look like. Mayor Rob Rafferty said although he wasn’t against the hybrid model, he wasn’t quite ready to say full steam ahead. “I’m behind it, but I’m not sold on the idea of a hybrid. We don’t have enough information … There are too many unanswered questions for how we get there,” he said. Rafferty explained that he was concerned with how little public input the council has received from the public. “(The facility) has great bones, but the reality is, I’m still not sold on how we get all these things. We have to have a better way of getting comments. We had five people show at a meeting (June 28). I don’t know if that’s enough to make a decision on it. I think we need to fill in some blanks,” he said. “To make this really successful, this is going to be a major investment … it’s going to need a lot of whipped cream with a cherry on top just to get the doors open.” City Administrator Sarah Cotton said the feedback city staff has received thus far has been positive and supportive. Grochala added, “The biggest question out there right now is if the city is going to open the facility back up; how we operate that is probably less important.” Lyden said one perk of the hybrid model is that the city would not have to do all of this alone. “People aren’t going to come there just because of the building or for the equipment; they are going to come for programs, expert instructors that people buy into,” he said. “In the hybrid model, you are able to bring in all of these experts that really know how to run a program.” Grochala noted that another benefit of the hybrid model is that many of the partners already have an established client base. Ruhland added, “For what it provides to the community for the dollars that we are going to put into it, I don’t know how we say no.” The council did not make any decisions on the preferred management model, but did direct city staff to begin exploring possible partnerships and continue developing a plan to move forward with the reopening of the facility. The public is encouraged to share comments with city staff and the council by emailing Grochala at mgrochala@linolakes.us.
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CAPITOL RECAP: Area legislators share top successes of special session from getting justice if they consumed alcohol or drugs prior to an assault. This important step and other legal changes we made will help Minnesotans get justice and the support they need to heal. Sen. Jason Isaacson (DFL) District 42 This legislative session, we faced a significant amount of gridlock from across the aisle. It was truly disheartening to see how legislation fell so short of serving Minnesotans in a truly meaningful way. However, although there is much more that could have been done in terms of meeting the needs of Minnesotans, there are a select number of DFL- led wins that made it into the final budget agreement that are worth highlighting and celebrating. This session, I introduced SF 1385 to help strengthen our forests and combat climate change. This bill aims to plant more trees in Minnesota’s forests in an effort to prepare for the looming infestation of Emerald Ash Borers (an invasive species of beetles known to have devastating impacts on our native trees). This bill also tasks the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with the responsibility of establishing and enacting goals of carbon sequestration (a method of decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere) in Minnesota’s forests. I am proud of this initiative and what it will do to improve forest health in Minnesota and in carbon sequestration strategies. Additionally, when the E-12 omnibus bill passed, Senate Republicans gloated about how their bill supported teachers of color, improved equity in our education system, and supported parents and students. In reality, the DFL and I worked tirelessly to make changes to the GOP language that would have otherwise only amplified disparities. For example, we fought tooth and nail to remove language involving the use of vouchers that would have removed $250 million from public schools to be given to private schools that charge tuition. Vouchers also have deeply rooted racist origins as they were first created to fund nonpublic schools that wanted to evade desegregation laws. Even today, huge racial and class disparities exist in public schools versus schools funded by vouchers. In addition to these wins, the DFL also saw improvements such as tax relief and funding-investments for working families, clean energy initiatives such as solar projects for schools and university students and loans for stateowned buildings for energy efficiency upgrades, and a continued fight to combat GOP-led voter suppression laws. Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL) District 43 The state’s $52 billion balanced budget helps Minnesotans recover from the pandemic and strengthens our state going forward. The budget includes a 15-year record increase for education, $250 million for payments to frontline essential workers, several million dollars for small businesses recovering from the pandemic, nearly $600 million to support child care needs, about one billion in tax cuts and more. My top priority—education—did very well, and should: students are our future. Accordingly, the largest part of the budget (about $21 billion) invests in students, staff
and programs. Among the provisions: • Funding formula increase-2.45 % next year, 2% in 2023 • Teachers of Color, American Indian teacher recruiting, training and retention, $35 million • Voluntary pre-k funding, $46.5 million • Special education and English language learner aid, additional literacy program training, digital/screen time well being and safety, math corps, civics education, suicide prevention training • Safety notice to parents, students and staff if environmental hazard occurs, which I authored, working with the White Bear Area Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group. Century College, plus other schools in MN State and the U of M, received additional funds as they navigate recovery. We also approved: • Over $16 billion to support families and individuals addressing childcare, home and community based services, disability aid, mental health care and substance abuse treatment • Full funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Guard to continue their important mission. I serve on the Senate committee overseeing these recommendations. • Increased funding for affordable housing, rental assistance for tenants and landlords, including pandemic relief, and a catalytic converter theft prevention pilot program. Several strong policy provisions include fixing the definition of mentally incapacitated as it applies to sexual assault cases, eliminating the statute of limitations for certain sexual crimes, and several reforms around policing. Planning ahead, we meet in mid-September to address recommendations for payments to frontline workers. We may also consider infrastructure requests if an agreement is reached. I’m pleased we finalized approval for Willernie’s new maintenance building. I continue advocating for Birchwood’s crucial need for a wastewater lift station. Please contact me anytime for more info, share ideas, meet, whatever; my cell (651) 770-0283. Thanks for the honor of representing our great area. Rep. Jamie BeckerFinn (DFL) District 42B We came into this session with the only divided legislature in the nation, an ongoing pandemic, and an uncertain economic outlook. We ended the session with a strong two-year bipartisan budget, over 70% of Minnesota adults with at least one dose of a vaccine, and an economy that is ready to recover. While there are important bills that were left on the table, this session was an overall win for Minnesota. I had the honor of chairing the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law committee. We got to work immediately hearing and passing bills designed to modernize and reform our judicial system so it serves everyone justly and fairly. We updated Minnesota’s sexual assault laws to give victims of intimate partner violence better outcomes after hearing suggestions from a survivor-led working group. We created the new office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives aimed at preventing the shocking and disproportionately high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people. We also took action to decriminalize poverty by reforming Minnesota’s civil forfeiture law, updated the state DWI law by expanding the use of ignition interlock to keep people safe on the road, and recognize the right to fair representation by increasing funding for public defenders and court interpreters. As your Representative, I made sure to shepherd legislation that benefits our entire community. I worked to ensure that “No Child Left Inside” was funded at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This amazing program works to get children from every background into our great
outdoors so they can learn and experience it firsthand. On a similar note, I led the effort to fully fund our Outdoor Heritage Fund proposals in the Legacy budget bill, and we were also able to finally pass two years worth of LCCMR proposals. These projects benefit all Minnesotans by protecting our natural resources and investing in our great outdoors for future generations. Our community has been through a lot over the last year and a half, and while this session wasn’t perfect, I’m proud of what was accomplished. I believe that Minnesota is on the path towards recovery, and I am committed to making sure everyone in our community will have the opportunity to thrive moving forward. Peter Fischer (DFL) District 43A Legislators came together to make meaningful progress this session. We developed and passed a new state budget with some historic investments to help Minnesotans recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and thrive for years to come. Increasing funding for schools was one of our most significant accomplishments. Under the new state budget, per-pupil funding will increase by 2.45 percent next year and another 2 percent the year after that. Additional funding will provide pre-K opportunities to thousands of children and help schools maintain special education services and programs for English language learners. These investments in public education – the largest our state has made in 15 years – will help all students get the world-class education they deserve. Another highlight was delivering financial support for workers and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Thanks to the tax cuts we approved, refunds will be issued to approximately 560,000 Minnesotans who received unemployment insurance benefits or federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As chair of the House Behavioral Health Policy Division, I led bipartisan efforts to support Minnesotans struggling with mental health issues, addiction, and substance abuse disorder. Due to the growing demand for behavioral health services, many people find it difficult to get the care they need. We took steps to address this problem, reduce disparities, and improve treatment outcomes. Supporting individuals and families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness was one of our priorities this session. We provided new aid for county-level efforts to prevent family homelessness and increased funding for emergency shelters and services. We also took steps to expand the supply of affordable housing and delivered rental assistance for tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19. While there is more work to be done in these areas and others, I am proud of
what we accomplished this session. I hope to continue working with community members and make more progress at the Capitol next year. Kelly Moller (DFL) District 42A The Legislature worked in a bipartisan fashion to deliver a state budget helping Minnesotans emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with opportunities to succeed and thrive. We delivered historic new funding in Minnesota classrooms, recognizing the enormous challenges students faced over the past year, not to mention the unique challenges for educators and parents. Our education budget also invested in special education, voluntary pre-K, and efforts to recruit teachers of color and American Indian teachers. I’m extremely proud our final budget agreement included my legislation to protect survivors of sexual assault. In 2019, lawmakers charged a working group – consisting of survivors, attorneys, advocates, and law enforcement – with recommending changes to our current laws. Our Public Safety budget incorporated the overdue reforms from the working group to give prosecutors the tools they need to ensure survivors are able to receive the justice they deserve. Our bipartisan Health and Human Services budget included bold investments to improve local public health, reduce health disparities and expand access to affordable health care. The budget also improves the quality of life for people with disabilities, delivering overdue wage increases for Personal Care Attendants to help recruit and retain dedicated workers in these critical roles. I’m also excited the budget included two provisions I chief authored. The fi rst invests in customized living quality improvement grants to help home and community-based service providers innovate and provide more efficient, higher quality services. The other bill – developed in partnership with people with disabilities and advocates – creates a person-centered approach to providing services to people with disabilities. It was also vitally important to help workers, families, and small businesses recover COVID-19’s economic impacts. We put together a $70 million package of investments targeted to the smallest of the small businesses, plus technical assistance to new businesses, support for tech startups, and loans for entrepreneurs. We also addressed the growing lack of affordable child care with a historic investment to increase the number of child care providers across the state.
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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer took a theft report from a resident in the 6000 block of Woodchuck Circle June 29. An unknown male suspect stole an Amazon package from the front doorstep of a residence. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a call of a vehicle rollover in the 1800 block of I-35W June 29. The occupants declined transport by ambulance and their vehicle was towed from the scene. • A citizen called to report an altercation they had with a neighbor in the 7200 block of Savanna Court June 29. It was a verbal altercation, and the caller wanted a report on fi le in case there were more problems in the future. • Officers responded to assist the Centennial Lakes Police Department in locating a male who fled a traffic stop on foot near the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue June 30. The male was located, arrested and transported to the hospital. • An officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration in the area of 79th Street and Lois Lane June 30. The adult male was cited for driving after revocation, no proof of insurance, failure to transfer title and expired registration. • An officer took a request for extra patrol in the 7700 block of Lake Drive June 30. Extra patrol will be provided. • Officers responded to a delayed burglary report at a business in the 1200 block of Ash Street June 30. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle in the 2200 block of Main Street July 1 because the registered owner didn't have a valid driver's license and had an outstanding warrant. The adult male driver's identity was confi rmed and he was arrested and booked into jail for driving after revocation, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle and an outstanding warrant. The female passenger was also arrested and booked into jail for possession of drug paraphernalia, for providing false information to a police officer and on several outstanding warrants.
• Officers responded to the parking lot of a business in the 7600 block of Village Drive July 1. A resident reported a possible fi ght between several young males. Officers learned there was no fight, and the males were listening to music. Everyone went home for the evening and there were no other problems. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the 8100 block of I-35E July 2. The driver had a revoked license and was arrested and booked into jail for the offense. • Police and fi re personnel were dispatched to the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive July 2 on a report of a grass fi re in the backyard of a residence. Public safety teams arrived and put the fi re out. There was damage to the grass and very minor damage to a garage. • An officer responded to a report of a tree down on a power line in the 7700 block of Lake Drive July 2. The power company responded to the scene and repaired the power line.
of Apollo Drive July 3. The ducks were rescued from the drain and reunited with their mother.
fi reworks were collected to be destroyed. • An officer responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Main Street and Otter Lake Road July 5. There were no injuries, and both vehicles were operable. One driver was issued a citation for failing to stop for a traffic signal.
• An officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the 200 block of Main Street July 3. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment from a controlled substance and was subsequently arrested for third-degree DWI.
• An officer received a delayed damage to property report in the 100 block of Morgan Lane July 5. The investigation is ongoing.
• Officers responded to a personal injury accident involving a motorcycle and vehicle in the area of Otter Lake Road and Cedar Street July 4. The driver of the motorcycle had minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle was cited for a driving offense and the motorcycle was towed from the scene.
• Officers responded to a call of a grass fi re on the side of a roadway in the 6500 block of Otter Lake Road July 5. The fi re was extinguished. • An officer stopped a motor vehicle in the 2000 block of Main Street July 5. The officer subsequently conducted a vehicle search and located narcotics. The driver was arrested for multiple offenses.
• On July 4, the department received several fi reworks complaints throughout the city. Many homeowners were advised of fi reworks statute; in some cases, illegal fi reworks were confi scated for destruction.
Editor’s note: The Centennial Lakes Police Department did not send out media reports last week because of the holiday, but will provide two weeks of reports next week.
• An officer responded to a park in the 6600 block of West Shadow Lake Drive July 5 on report of unlit fi reworks being found. The
• An officer responded to a construction site in the 1900 block of Red Oak Lane July 2 on a noise complaint. The officer spoke to the construction site manager and advised them of city ordinances. While on scene, the officer also found a male digging through a dumpster. Nothing had been taken, and the officer explained that it was a crime to take items from the dumpsters at the location. The male left the location without incident. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation on I-35W near Sunset Avenue NE July 3. While the officer was searching the vehicle, a controlled substance was located. The driver was arrested and booked into jail for the offense. • A motor vehicle tampering was reported in the 500 block of Lois Lane July 3. The incident was documented. • An officer was dispatched to assist with an injured wild animal in the 7700 block of Lake Drive July 3. The officer advised the reporting party to contact the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center so the animal could receive proper care. • Officers responded to a call about multiple baby ducks that had fallen into a storm drain in the 600 block
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council was scheduled to take action on the item at its July 12 meeting, after press deadline. “As long as our permits provide all of the information and the things that they need, we see no reason why the council should not approve them,” said Dorothy Radermacher, executive director of the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce. Pending approval, the parade is scheduled to commence at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Stoesz has also partnered with the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce and Centennial Community Education. Those organizations hope to host a car show with food trucks and other events at Blue Heron Elementary on Thursday, Aug. 19. As some local businesses continue to struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is some concern that there will not be enough participants to hold a successful parade; however, Stoesz is working to contact those who may be interested. “I’m hoping to have 60 participants in the parade, and in order for the city to really get committed, I’m looking for at least 30 participants,” Stoesz explained. An application to participate in the parade can can be found on the Blue Heron Days website at linolakes.us/blueherondays. Marketing for the event will be paid for by the Twin Cities Gateway Fund. The city of Lino Lakes is using money that had been set aside for the 2020 Blue Heron Days event to contribute to costs in 2021. The parade is also funded by parade fees, taxes and other city revenue streams. “We are trying to make the parade as economical and popular as possible,” Stoesz said. Masks or social distancing will not be required at the 2021 parade. This year’s grand marshal will be local front-line workers.
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Pending approval, the Blue Heron Days Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Although the city is not hosting an official Blue Heron Days event this year, community members, organizations and businesses have stepped up in hopes of still hosting some fun summer events.
“I’m looking forward to getting a group together to celebrate all the people that couldn’t come out to a parade last year, or who were stuck inside, or who were interacting with customers directly,” said Stoesz. Leaders of the parade are hopeful the 2021 event will be held and be successful. “We just want to get people outdoors and improve their mental health, and bring that sense of community back,” said Radermacher.
The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce is also trying to draw fi nancial support from community members for other city festivals in the Quad area, such as Centerville’s Fete des Lacs and Lexington’s Fall Festival. Financial donations for these events can be made through the Quad Area Chamber website at quadareachamber.org. “Let’s get out, let’s see people, let’s get together, and let’s celebrate our freedom,” said Stoesz.
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Centennial Students for Change amplifies voices Centennial Students for Change (CSC) hosts a march to amplify people of color (POC) voices in the northern suburbs. Centennial Students for Change was established last summer after the death of George Floyd. Although there weren’t as many participants as there were for last year’s “Awaken the Suburbs” march, but CSC group organizers were still happy that community members showed up to show their support. Pictured at left is Centennial High School senior Amara Patel, one of the group’s founders, and pictured at right is Amara’s mother Heather Berg-Patel. Berg-Patel is a member of Centennial Community Advocates for Racial Equity in our Schools (CARES), which was also established last June. The group’s mission is to promote equity and anti-racist efforts in the district to foster a learning environment where all students are welcome, safe and respected; encounter a diverse curriculum and staff; and have access to the resources they need to thrive. See next week’s issue of The Quad Community Press for the full story.
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Call Johnson Junk Removal to haul away your unwanted stuff You can clean up and clean out your yard and home within a matter of days with the help of the experienced professionals at Johnson Junk Removal, which is based in Stillwater and serves metro communities like Woodbury, St. Paul, Blaine and Forest Lake. Imagine how free you will feel when it’s gone: Appliances, mattresses, beat-up furniture, useless equipment and yes, even pianos. This company also removes yard debris and outdoor eyesores. Honestly, you don’t have to lift a finger except to point at what they’ll take away. The trained team at Johnson Junk Removal does all the heavy lifting. “Our service goes anywhere on your property to remove unwanted items,” Said Chase Johnson, owner of Johnson Junk Removal. “We are one of the only locally-owned junk removal companies and we strive to provide personable services with great value.” Johnson Junk Removals also offers commercial junk hauling and cleanout services for property managers, landlords, realtors and real estate managers. The company is proud to accommodate same and next-day appointments. “You can expect to speak to me to discuss options for removing your items, the estimated cost of the job, and to schedule a time for removal,” said Johnson. “We efficiently load items to give you the best possible value.” Here’s what one happy customer had to say after working with Johnson Junk Removal: “Very polite and professional. Definitely will use them again and will recommend them to family and friends. Never thought it would be this easy.” To learn more and schedule service: (651) 877-6888
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Nature at its finest Area photographer LeAnn Michael continues to capture photographs of ducks, bumble bees, green herons, garter snakes, wildflowers and more. Here is a sampling of her recent photographs.