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JULY 27, 2021

CITY BRIEF

• Five businesses in the city have had their annual licenses renewed, including: Nail Care, P &V Trucks & Auto, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Redbox (at Festival Foods), and Redbox (at Walgreens). • The City Council has repealed the COVID-19 staff policy. City Administrator Bill Petracek explained that now that the governor has loosened restrictions related to the pandemic, there isn’t a need for the policy. “If any staff member gets COVID from here on out, they would have to use their PTO … there isn’t any leeway in that,” he said. • The three apartment buildings on DuWayne Avenue are now vacant and will likely be demolished in August. Once the three apartment buildings are demolished, construction of Ephesians Phase II will begin. Dinkytown Rentals LLC is proposing to build a 39-unit market-rate apartment complex at 8951, 8953 and 8955 DuWayne Avenue. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm

CENNTENIAL SCHOOL BOARD SNIPPETS • The district has announced that Jeff Holmberg will serve as its interim superintendent. Former Superintendent Brian Dietz resigned effective July 9 to take a position with another school district. See full story on pages 1 and 8. • Centennial Schools will pay $9,017 to be a member of Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) for 2021-22. SEE is an association of 56 school districts throughout the state that believes all public school children must have equal access to high-quality education regardless of where they live in Minnesota. • The district will pay $7,500 in dues for 2021-22 to stay in the Northwest Suburban Conference. The district will also pay $15,422 to the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) for 2021. MSBA is a nonprofit organization that exists to support the work of public school boards in public education. • The district has update its long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) Plan. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires school districts update the 10-year plan on an annual basis. The full plan is available on the district’s website at isd12.org. • The school board has authorized the district to pay $141,555 (base bid plus four alternates) to ArchKey Technologies to upgrade its card access system to Genetec Synergies. Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey explained that the system was last updated in 2015 and the technology is already outdated. “Technology doesn’t last forever,” he said. The upgrade, which will utilize some of the district’s existing equipment, should be complete in early fall. • The fi rst day of school for grades 1-9 will be Sept. 7, and the fi rst day of school for preschool, kindergarten and grades 10-12 will be Sept. 8. The next Centennial School Board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at the District Office. Shannon Granholm

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Li Lakes Lino L k cracking ki d down on water restrictions In an effort to ensure manganese levels in city water remain within the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines, the city of Lino Lakes is cracking down on enforcement of its city ordinance, which prohibits irrigating lawns, gardens, sod or seeded areas between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and mandates an odd/even watering ban through Sept. 15. Tests earlier this month showed manganese levels that exceed MDH SUBMITTED guidelines of 300 parts Residents who violate Lino per billion (ppb). The Lakes’ watering ordinance recommended maximum may ﬁnd one of these tags level for infants is 100 ppb. attached to their front door. Test results ranged from When city staff observe 307 to 332 ppb. violations, this tag with In an effort to help pertinent information lower manganese levels relating to the violation will by reducing overall water be placed on doors. Financial penalties will be submitted demand, the utilities to the city’s ﬁnance departdepartment has already ment for processing on the taken several actions to next water bill. increase awareness of the ordinance, including placing watering restriction informational tags on residents’ doors and placing electronic message boards throughout the community. The fi rst violation of the ordinance will result in a $25 citation, followed by a $50 fine for each subsequent citation for repeat violations. Fines will be attached to residents’ water bills.

Meet Flag, Flag a supersuper sweet Labrador/ Australian kelpie mix, who can’t wait to find a forever home and family. Currently, Flag — who might also settle for a new name — lives in foster care with a nice family that has two young children. Flag loves the kids and, since arriving in Minnesota, is trying to befriend the family’s cat, who at this point isn’t interested. Flag is young, just about a year old, and is still learning basic commands and obedience but should do well with continued training. Flag is about 35 pounds and would do well in a home with a fenced backyard where she can roam and explore. Flag is slightly cautious of new people, especially men, but does well after slow introductions. Flag is pretty mellow but does like to play when she’s not snuggling with her foster family and getting belly rubs. Flag has a lot to learn but is eager to please. Being so young, she would transition well with a new loving family. If you are interested in Flag, please fill out an adoption application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

COMMUNITY BRIEF Legion hosts Community Corn Roast The American Legion and Lino Lakes Ambassadors will host a Community Corn Roast from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at American Legion Post 566, located at 7731 Lake Drive in Lino Lakes. Corn will be $2/ear or $5 for a hot dog meal. The event will also feature live music by Bomber + Tara as well as raffle drawings and kids’ games.

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POLITICAL BRIEF Emmer hosts E h t town t h hall ll JJuly l 28 Congressman Tom Emmer (District 6) will host a telephone town hall from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28. He will be joined by experts from Career Solutions and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Participants are welcome to discuss any subject; however, the focus of this town hall will pay particular attention to answering questions regarding our workforce shortage and available resources. Call 855-962-1252 to participate in the town hall.

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ONGOING EVENTS Garden Stewardship 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/ parks-recreation/tamarack-naturecenter Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, through 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 Marketfest When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 5 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: More than 130 food and merchandise vendors, classic cars, live music, and kids activities. Contact: marketfestwbl.com

CURRENT EVENTS Library in the Park When and where: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in Hugo; 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 Patrick Allen Concert When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Highway 96, Dellwood Details: Singer and guitarist performs popular standards, classic pop, rock, soul, folk and blues. Contact: patrickallenmusic.com Hugo Senior Citizens Play “500” When: 12:30 p.m. July 29, Aug. 5 & 19; the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-429-0883 or barbconnelly1958@yahoo.com Community Corn Roast When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 29 Where: Lino Lakes American Legion, 773 Lake Drive Details: Corn for $2/ear, $5 hot dog meal, live music by Bomber + Tara, raffle, kids games. Contact: Many Faces Community Conversation Series-Session 2 Learn & Lead When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Participants will take what they learned from the first session and brainstorm ideas of how to eliminate racism in communities. Part of a 4-part series that addresses racism and how to create a more welcoming and inclusive community for all. Attending all sessions is not required to participate. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/ events White Bear Lake Relay for Life When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 30 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road

Lakeshore Players Summer Concert Series When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Phil Thompson playing Billy Joel and Elton John’s biggest hits. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org Open House at Bruentrup Heritage Farm When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 and Monday, Aug. 2 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D, Maplewood Details: heck out exhibits, interact with the 3M “Magically Adhered” exhibit, see a 1923 Pirsch fire truck, guided tours of the 1912 farmhouse & buildings. Sunday events include demonstrations of vintage machines such as rope-making, corn shelling, woodworking and crafts. Free admission; bring a picnic lunch. Contact: 651-748-8645 or maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org Lakewood Concert Series-Jerry Nelson Concert When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Performance by internationally-known concert pianist and St. Paul native. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.. Freewill offering. Contact: 651-226-4289 Night to Unite When: Tuesday, Aug 3 Where: Local neighborhoods Details: National event promotes strong, safe neighborhoods and communities. Legacy Writing Class When: 10-11:30 a..m Tuesday, Aug. 3 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W, Stillwater

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t feels like just yesterday that I was walking in for my first day at Press Publications and trying to hide my inner panic as Lead Editor Shannon Granholm placed a story list on my desk with seven items I had never heard of before. Now almost eight weeks later I am wondering where time has gone and feeling down about leaving all of the wonderful people that have accepted me and helped me grow as a journalist. This was my first real experience applying my collegiate studies in a professional environment, and at the beginning of the summer I struggled the first few weeks with feelings of self doubt and uncertainty. I had only Caden’s done a handful of work for the Corner Bethel University newspaper, The Clarion, leading up to this Caden internship and naturally, working Christiansen with professionals in a new environment as a 20 year old felt a little intimidating. But from day one, every single person I met at Press Publications welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like I belonged which helped ease that uncertainty very quickly. My favorite part about this experience has been getting to meet and talk to so many people and hear their unique stories. To me, that is the best thing about journalism, and I have been really lucky to hear some incredible stories from local citizens and have done my best to tell those stories in meaningful ways. One of the many things I have learned from this internship is that not every story is going to be action packed, life or death, or unfathomable to the reader, and learning to take what is in front of me and write it in an engaging and truth centered way is something I hope to continue working on. One of the things that has made this experience so enjoyable for me is the support and encouragement I have gotten from community members whether I have gotten the chance to speak with them or not. I remember pretty early on in the summer getting a direct message on Instagram from a community member saying how much they enjoyed reading one of my articles and being so ecstatic about it. It’s been incredible to hear feedback from colleagues and community members throughout the summer on articles I have written and it truly does fuel the passion I have for this industry and the things it has to offer. Now that I am coming to the end of this internship I am definitely going to miss coming into the Press Publications office every week, seeing and working with all of the talented people who work so hard to present meaningful information to the public and getting the chance to connect with community members and hear their stories. But despite all of that, I am ready to take everything I have learned into the next phase of life. The rest of the summer I will be taking some much needed vacation time with my family, trying to win a state championship with my town ball team and getting ready for my junior year at Bethel University. This fall I am going to be on staff for The Clarion for the first time as the sports editor and am very excited to apply everything I have learned this summer into that role. I still have a lot of things to figure out in terms of my future and what I want to ultimately pursue after college, but this experience has provided some much needed guidance in helping me realize my passion for journalism. Every interview, team meeting and interaction I have had at Press Publications has fueled that fire for me and I can not thank everyone enough for that. It has been a pleasure getting to write for the local community and everyone in our coverage area and I miss it already. Caden Christiansen is an intern at Press Publications.

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start planning my garden in November, but no matter how painstakingly I plan, there are always surprises. By harvest time, my garden often becomes a learning environment, teaching me important lessons about my place in my garden space. One of my more memorable lessons came from growing dill (Anethum graveolena). Dill is a beautiful, versatile plant, both as an herb and a spice. The leaves are considered the herb, and dill seeds are used Gardener’s as a spice. While most people are Grapevine familiar with dill for pickling, it is Tamra Boyce also a flavorful ingredient for many other dishes like fish, salads and soups. Growing dill taught me a lesson about including a place for unexpected companions, such as pollinators, in my garden. Last summer, while I was harvesting some aromatic leaves for dinner, I was surprised and horrified to fi nd small, brown ‘worms’ munching my dill. I removed as many as I could, but I missed a

The joy of dill is that so much of the plant is edible: stems, flowers, leaves and seeds. To harvest fresh leaves, gently cut the foliage with pruning scissors close to the stem and before the onset of flowering. Pruning also encourages bushier plants. Once your dill has flowered, you can harvest seeds for next year. Leave the seed head to dry on the plant until the seeds turn light brown. Then cut the seed head and place it in a paper bag in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated location. Collect the seeds after they fall from the seed head, and store them in an airtight container. I highly recommend growing dill in your garden, and don’t forget to plant a few for the caterpillars! Tamra Boyce is an intern with the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Program. Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinics are Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center in Andover, through Aug. 18. Residents are invited to bring in plant and insect samples for identification and diagnosis. Visit anokamastergardeners. org for more information.

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few. As the days passed, they grew into large, green caterpillars with alternating black and yellow markings. I did some research and realized these were black swallowtail caterpillars, and dill is a key host plant for them. This year I planted extra dill, so there is plenty for both the humans and the caterpillars. If you’d like to grow dill in your garden, there are many varieties to try. The tallest is Long Island Mammoth, and there are dwarf variants such as Teddy and Dukat that are great for growing in containers. Vierling and Greensleeves are slow to bolt in summer’s heat. Because dill has a long taproot, the plant will not transplant well. Direct sow seeds in a prepared container or ground garden two to three weeks before the last frost date. Choose a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight. Here are some additional tips to make dill planting successful: • Don’t over water. • If you’re using a container, make sure it’s at least 12 inches deep to accommodate the tap root. Taller varieties may need staking. • While dill can be planted in poor soil, it prefers well-draining, slightly acidic loamy soil; it will beneﬁt from an amendment of high-quality compost.

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Our children deserve the real truth Regarding the proposal before the ISD 12 School Board to hire Equity Alliance MN to advise the district about racial equity programming in Centennial Schools, I encourage my fellow residents to become aware of what this really means. When researching Equity Alliance MN and the current theories in Minnesota education, I became very concerned. This is a quote from “A Roadmap for Transformational Change in Minnesota Education,” a roundtable led by Gov. Walz in 2020: “Whiteness needs to be decentered in the curriculum and the experiences and contributions of people of color need to be emphasized so students of color and American Indian students are affi rmed, more engaged, and fully educated. Truth, reconciliation and healing are needed in society in order for all of our community members to understand how race matters in our everyday lives and to mend harm that has been done to communities of color and American Indian communities.” This is also the mindset of Equity Alliance MN based on blog posts on its website. Embracing theories about “critical race” and “how to not be a racist,” and that outcomes between racial groups are based on racism, are popular political viewpoints that are attempting to solve real problems. In reality, they are simply political Band-Aids. Why would we want to teach our children to judge others because of the color of their skin? I challenge the Centennial School Board to not be swayed by political agendas or the temptation of federal or state funding based on critical race theory (CRT) programming. Our children deserve the real truth — that all people are equal and that we should not judge each other by the color of our skin. All our teachers deserve our support whether they believe in CRT or not and are fearful about speaking up. And our community demands real hard work and meaningful solutions to solve inequities in education, economics, housing and medical care. This is a real issue, but it is not

a problem that should be taught in the classroom. Instead, it should be discussed in the conference rooms of adult leaders in our community. Tana DeBoer Lino Lakes

Centennial School District needs to oppose critical race theory Critical race theory and similar ideologies have no place in our schools. I think most people would agree that all students deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. In addition, the district has a responsibility to ensure that all students are provided with equal opportunities at school. However, it is absurd to expect that given these equal opportunities, all students will experience the same outcome. What one chooses to DO — which implies action from the individual — with these opportunities is what dictates one’s personal outcome. Therefore, equity cannot be the goal. Racial and political agendas do not belong in our schools. We have seen fi rsthand in our local communities how these issues have resulted in detrimental divisions between people. Why on earth should taxpayers be forced to pay for an audit and curriculum to bring this division into our schools, and why would we, as parents, want this for our children? Schools need to focus on teaching the basics (math, reading, etc.), in addition to modeling and teaching students how to be kind, respectful and responsible human beings, regardless of race. Centennial School District parents, voters and taxpayers need to make it known that we oppose critical race theory (or whatever they currently decide to call it) in our schools. Andrea Carter Blaine

Crane falls over at Lexington ton Lofts At 12:23 p.m. Friday, July 23, the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) was called to Lexington Lofts, located at 9001 Griggs Ave., on report of a construction crane that fell onto power lines. KARE 11/SKY 11 Upon arrival, officers located a crane that had fallen over and struck a building causing considerable damage. Most of the damage happened on the part of the building that is still under construction. “Fortunately, to our knowledge, there are no know injuries and everyone has been accounted for,” said CLPD Chief James Mork. Up to 1,000 area residents were without power temporarily. Lexington Lofts have had to seek other temporary housing arrangements until the scene is examined by structural engineers and deemed safe. As of press deadline, residents had not been allowed to re-occupy the property. The crane is reportedly operated from a remote-control unit on the ground. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED STORM WATER UTILITY Notice is hereby given, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 9, 2021, at a meeting of the City Council beginning at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway for the purpose of considering the creation of a Storm Water Utility. More information on the proposed Storm Water Utility is available for the SXEOLF LQVSHFWLRQ DW WKH &LW\ &OHUN·V RIÀFH 7RZQ &HQWHU 3DUNZD\ /LQR Lakes, Minnesota 55014, and on the City website at www.linolakes.us. A sign language or foreign language translator may be requested by contacting City Hall a minimum of 48 hours prior to the hearing. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding this item will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 27, 2021.

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Fare for All hosts first-ever Minnesota Meat Pack Fare for All will host its fi rstever meat pack featuring all Minnesota-raised proteins from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Christ Lutheran, 641 89th Avenue NE, Blaine. Fare for All, a program of The Food Group, purchases fresh fruits and vegetables and frozen meats in bulk and passes the savings on to anyone interested in stretching their food budget. Each meat pack will include walleye, wild rice asiago brats, ground beef, ground turkey and smoked turkey cubes. Debit, credit and EBT payments preferred, cash accepted, no checks. For more information, visit fareforall.org or

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PETITION TO PARTIALLY ABANDON AND REALIGN ANOKA COUNTY DITCH 72 The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will hold a public hearing under statutes sections 103E.227 and 103E.806 on the petition to realign and partially abandon portions of Anoka County Ditch 72 (ACD 72). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, 0LQQHVRWD 7KH HQJLQHHU·V WHFKQLFDO PHPRUDQGXP FDQ EH YLHZHG RQ WKH 'LVWULFW·V ZHE VLWH XQGHU WKH SXEOLF GUDLQDJH SDJH ZZZ ULFHFUHHN RUJ RU DW WKH 'LVWULFW RIÀFH 3KHDVDQW 5LGJH 'U 1( 6XLWH %ODLQH 01 MN. Comments can be directed by email to Ashlee Ricci at aricci@ricecreek. org, phone: 763-398-3082 or to the address above. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on July 27, 2021.

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Church of St. Genevieve will host festival, chicken dinner The Church of St. Genevieve will host its festival and chicken on Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville. Chicken dinner will include corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, rolls and homemade pie. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and takeout will be available from noon to 3 p.m. Adults eat for $13 and children (10 and under) for $6. The festival will also include a silent auction, raffles, children’s games, Bingo and a cake walk.

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Main Street July 15. The officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was searched and a controlled substance was found. The driver was arrested and booked into jail for the offense. • Officers were requested to document a squad-involved property damage accident for the Centennial Lakes Police Department in the 1800 block of Main Street July 15. Photographs were taken and a report was completed. • Officers stopped a vehicle for traffic violation near Main Street and I-35E July 16. The driver was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI and booked into jail. • An officer attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding in the 7900 block of I-35E July 17. The motorcycle fled from the officer and was not located. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the 6300 block of I-35E July 17. The officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia. The driver and a passenger were cited for the offenses. • An officer responded to a suspicious activity report in the 1700 block of Birch Street July 17. The caller advised that people were taking boulders from public property. The officer made contact with the individuals and the property was returned. • Officers responded to a suspicious activity report in the 7800 block of Lois Lane July 17. Extra patrol will be provided.

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Due to persistently dry precipitation patterns, over half of Minnesota is now experiencing severe drought. According to data available from the U.S. drought monitor website, dry conditions across the state have been increasing since the middle of April. As of July 13, over 98 percent of Minnesota is in at least moderate drought. On Friday, July 16, Minnesota DNR issued a news release regarding drought conditions: “The warning phase for drought occurs when a significant portion of the state passes thresholds for severe drought conditions at major watersheds. We have reached this threshold.” It goes on to explain that another threshold — one that concerns public water suppliers that use the Mississippi River as their source — was expected to be crossed imminently. As a result, the State Drought Task Force will be convened for the first time since 2012. The DNR has also asked water appropriators with DNR-issued permits to begin following water conservation measures

such as reducing water usage, using more efficient irrigation equipment and making repairs to equipment. Sean Sanders, public works director for the city of Stillwater, said that current demand there is about half of peak capacity and that residents are not being asked to reduce water consumption. “We’re not doing anything as of today.” But that doesn’t mean things won’t change— at least eventually. On Jan. 1 of this year, decisionmaking power was transferred from the Board of Water Commissioners to the city of Stillwater. As a result, Sanders explains, the city is considering adopting an odd/even watering schedule like many of its neighbors. “The city doesn’t have in its ordinance any watering restrictions. The city is in the initial stages of putting one in place.” He said that could happen before the summer of 2022. In Shoreview, public works director Mark Maloney reports that water consumption is “significantly ahead of last year,” and “the highest extended water use since 2016.” When demand began to surge in May, the city began a proactive

approach to conservation that leans on increased enforcement of its usual odd/even watering schedule. “We’ve been fairly aggressive about reminding people of these restrictions.” As a result, there have already been some 400 warnings and citations issued this year. Maloney says that on a typical winter day, water demand is around 1.8 million gallons. Due to watering, summer usage is markedly higher, and demand lately has risen to nearly 6 million gallons. If that continues to increase, it could be a problem: “We don’t have much room for error if demand gets much higher and stays there.” In the interest of water conservation, Maloney suggests residents consider some longterm ways to reduce consumption, such as replacing grass with native plants that need little to no supplemental watering. He also encourages Shoreview residents to enroll in the WaterSmart program, which offers personalized reports on water use and recommendations for saving water. Users can also log in to see updates on their water use, as well as comparisons to similar homes.

The DNR also gives tips on its website to help Minnesota residents conserve water both inside and outside their homes. Advice is generally aimed at long-term investments like efficient washing machines, taps and toilets. But it also points out that many or most lawns are overwatered, and that deeper waterings “one time or less per week,” along with cutting grass to 3-4 inches, are more water-efficient. It also offers a simple test to determine if grass actually needs watering: “Step on the grass. Do not water if the grass springs back. Water if the grass stays flattened.” Roy Heilman is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at news@presspubs. com or 651-407-1200

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screens and all this technology that is going to be surrounding him for his whole life. I tried finding books about it to read at bedtime and couldn’t find any, so I decided to take a shot at writing my own children’s book about it. Q: Tell me about the publication process? A: I sat on the book for six months before I had the guts to present it to a publisher in St. Paul, and they accepted it right away. I got connected to a great local illustrator who is now going to be the official artist of the 2021 State Fair. It took me a little over a year to get the whole thing made and produced. The publisher that I worked with, Beavers Pond Press in St. Paul, they have a couple handfuls of illustrators that they work with, and I was allowed to review their work and see who I thought would be a good fit. Kevin Cannon is who I chose. I saw his work fi rst, and then I went through all the other illustrators and I told Lily, the editor at Beavers Pond, that I was fighting the impulse of just liking the fi rst thing that I saw, but I thought Kevin’s was far and away the best. It turned out he had a young son the same age as my son Lewis, and he really related to the topic too. Q: What do you like about writing for a children’s audience? A: It wasn’t something I ever planned on doing.

I think since having kids of my own I just realized that there are some big topics and issues out there, and it’s nice to try and break them down into manageable bite sizes, both for the parents and for the kids. It’s more of an open conversation and not lecturing or telling anybody how to do things for themselves. It’s been fun to think about things that worry my wife and I or that we want for our kids and to think about how to break that down in a way that they will understand, that they will want to talk about with us at those really early ages. Q: Are you planning to write more books in the future? A: Yes, I would love to. I pitched a second idea to the same publisher and illustrator and everybody is on board, we just haven’t officially started it yet because this book just came out within the last month or so. We just have to decide when schedules line up and when that can happen. Q: Where is the book sold? A: It’s online, the local option is at ItascaBooks. com, and it just got accepted to the Red Balloon Bookshop on Grand Avenue. It’s at a store called Et Cetera in Hudson, Wisconsin, and a small shop called Book Smart up in Ashley, North Dakota. Locally, it’s still getting to more stores, but it’s at the Book Nook in Delano and Winding Trail Books in St. Paul.

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The fire’s still there at 50, after scary injury, for obstacle racer BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

In his 50th year, John Kretschmer has plowed back into the rigorous, Ninja-like sport of obstacle racing. And that was not an easy decision, after a gruesome injury last October. On Halloween, the Lino Lakes resident suffered eight broken ribs, and a laceration of his left lung, in a fall from the top of a cargo net obstacle, during an event in Illinois. “It’s usually pretty simple, you just climb up and over,” he said, But he lost his grip that time. The laceration on his lung? That was caused by one of the broken ribs. Ouch. While rehabilitating, it was 10 weeks before he could do any kind of strenuous exercise. Fortunately, he works from home, with a sales job representing a health solutions firm, so he missed only a week of work. Asked if he considered quitting, he admitted, “I did, yeah, due to the pain involved, and a long rehab, I was seriously contemplating it. But, I decided I could not go out that way.” While not completely recovered, he has competed each of the last three months. In May, he placed 10th among 36 in his age group in the Montana Spartan Beast, which earned him a berth in the upcoming world meet. About 400 athletes competed in that one. “I won’t be going to the world meet, though,” he said, explaining that he’s not able to make a strong showing after his injuries. In June, he placed seventh among 27 in his age group in the Indian Mud Run in Ohio. That was a particularly challenging event that drew 800 entrants. “It was eight miles with 85 obstacles, by far the most of any race in the country,” he said. This past weekend, Kretschmer placed 60th among about 1,200 entrants in the elite, or pro, class in a Savage race in Spring Grove, Illinois, which he’s done five times and has placed as high as 17th. The trouble was, he could not traverse the 28th and final set of obstacles, which were particularly grueling. He was about 25th before that. “I’ve always made it before,” he said, noting that only 51 of 250 elite entrants got through. Kretschmer, also an assistant coach for the Centennial cross country team, was in track and cross country in high school and college, and did some marathons and triathlons as an adult.

Then he took up obstacle course races seven years ago. This is obviously his riskiest venture, but he regards the sport as “reasonably safe” despite his mishap last year. “People get ankle injuries or twisted knees from terrain, and there are some falls, but people usually don’t get hurt as bad as I did from a fall.” Examples of the obstacles involved are: heavy objects to pick up and carry, such as a bucket of rocks, a log, or a stone; an eight-foot wall to scale; and items to grip and hang on to like a bowling pin, ball, rope, or a two-by-four. The races range from six to 14 miles, with 28 to 85 obstacles. What he likes about obstacle races is the “full body” nature of the challenges. “In marathons, you use about 18% of your body, but in obstacle races, it’s 37%.” Kretschmer said about 70% of his training is running but he has also built his own “Ninja” course in his backyard, about 30 feet long, to work on the strength, agility and grip strength needed. That backyard course has been the scene of the Coach K Challenge for the past five years when some of his Centennial runners and alumni show up to race against him. There were 15 this year and 24 for the previous one including a few girls. That all started in 2017 when Jacob Namyst, a Cougar runner, was goodnaturedly razzing Kretschmer in practice one day about being old and over the hill. The coach responded, Oh, yeah? Come over and see if you can beat this old man. In five years, nobody’s done it yet. But Namyst keeps trying. Now a college junior, was fi rst among the challengers this year, followed by Dylan Johnson, also a college student. Kretschmer enjoys seeing the teenage SUBMITTED runners get a taste of his new sport. John Kretschmer works out on his backyard Ninja course in Lino Lakes. “The kids have found out,” he said, “that after they have to lift something or carry something, it’s really hard to run.”

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Elementary School in Minnetonka, where he was an elementary school teacher. He earned his education specialists degree/administrative licensure from the University of St. Thomas, a master’s degree in education from Hamline University and a Bachelor of Arts from Gustavus Adolphus College. He has also been accepted to Concordia University St. Paul where he will begin his doctoral program this fall. He and his wife Anne Holmberg have three children, in sixth, fourth and fi rst grade. Following a difficult year for the Centennial School District where students, staff and families all had to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and online learning, Holmberg shared his ideas at the July 20 special meeting for re-immersing students in the classroom for the 2021 school year. “It is really looking at getting kids and welcoming kids back into school,” said Holmberg. “I think the biggest thing is, how do we meet people where they are at, work with them, build their confidence and their comfortability and get them back doing the things that we all

know they like to do?” As a new member of the district, Holmberg expressed his willingness to work with the Centennial School Board to create a course of action in terms of strategic planning and goals for the upcoming school year. “The work that’s done, we are going to do it the right way and we are gonna do it so that a year from now, Centennial Schools are in a better place than they are right now,” said Holmberg. “I’m going to be engaged in that to the fullest.” After fielding questions from school board members, Holmberg conveyed his excitement to the board about the upcoming year and the position he will be fi lling “I really see this as a wonderful opportunity,” Holmberg said. “All the things that you’re talking about around Centennial and your personal stories resonate, because that’s the experience I would want my kids to have,” Holmberg said. The school board approved Holmberg’s contract at another special meeting July 22.

Lino Lakes Legion season ends with 3rd-place finish in sub-state The Lino Lakes Legion baseball team won three of five games in the Sub State 8 tournament last week and finished the season with a 13-9 record. They placed third behind champion Tri City Red (Mounds View) and Stillwater. In the playoffs at Irondale High School, Lino Lakes beat Chisago Lakes 10-3 on a complete game by Caden Klebba in the opening round, then lost to Tri City Red 11-1. Lino Lakes defeated Tri City Maroon (Irondale) 16-11, with Will Quick pitching five BRUCE STRAND| SUBMITTED innings for the win, Will Quick tossed his bat after getting hit-by-pitch in a loss while Vinny Wry banged to champion Tri City Red. out two doubles and two singles. They edged Chisago Lakes 4-3, led by Will Whalen, who struck out 13 batters in 6 1/3 innings. Brady Ivory and Wry belted solo homers, and Wry knocked in the winning run with a sacrifice fly that scored Logan Lieser. Lino Lakes bowed out with a 17-4 loss to Stillwater and placed third. Stillwater lost in the finals to Tri City Red.

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