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Sunflower Festival After getting dropped off following a brief tractor wagon ride, a group of visitors begins their hike through a sunflower field at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes. The sunflowers and other varieties of flowers are currently in bloom at the family farm, which has been part of the community for more than 100 years. Find more information about tours and events at waldochfarm.com.

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For over a year now, the boardwalk near Rice Creek Elementary School on the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes trail has been closed down due to safety concerns.

Anoka County Parks staff are hopeful that the boardwalk will once again be ready for use next month.

Andy Soltvedt, Anoka County parks assistant director, says around this

time last year, park keepers were doing their routine inspections of decking on boardwalks and bridges throughout the county when they noticed failure in some of the deck boards. “It was more than what should have been happening at the time,” Soltvedt explained.

A bridge inspector took a look at things and found subsurface rot in some of the deck boards. “On top, most

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LINO LAKES — Lariat Companies Inc. will likely return to a future City Council work session to share some changes to a concept plan for a proposed 36,000 square-foot multitenant industrial and indoor self-storage building located at 440 Park Court.

The City Council first needs to tell Lariat Companies whether the project has any support.

Lariat Companies Inc. (Ed Flaherty) submitted a land use application for a concept plan to construct the building on the south end of the site. The north end of the site is the existing Lino Lakes Storage.

On Sept. 10, 2018, the council passed a resolution approving a conditional use permit (CUP) for the mini self-storage facility located on the north half of the 440 Park Court site as part of Phase I. Phase II, the south half of the site, was intended for additional mini selfstorage facilities. In January 2023, the new zoning ordinance was adopted and mini selfstorage facilities are no longer allowed in the Light Industrial zoning district.

Lariat Companies Inc. is proposing to construct an industrial building with 11 multi-tenant industrial units to be used by construction related businesses as well as indoor self-storage, all in one building. The site is a little over 5 acres, but Phase II would use a little over 2.5 acres. A representative of Lariat Companies told the council to think of the units/bays as incubators for small businesses.

The Planning and Zoning Board is generally supportive of the concept, but wants to make

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sure only permitted uses for the LI district would be allowed, and that a buffer along Lake Drive would be maintained. The board also wants more information about how the indoor self-storage facility would function.

Council Member Michael Ruhland wants to see the garage doors on the front of the building (along Lake Drive) be moved to the back of the building.

Mayor Rob Rafferty and Council Members Chirstopher Lyden and Ruhland all say they don’t care for the look of the business that is there now and want this phase to be more “aesthetically pleasing.”

“I don’t like how it looks … You are going along and all you see is a big fence and the tops of buildings,” Ruhland says. If it was more aesthetically pleasing, I’d be in favor of it.”

“It doesn’t feel right, it doesn’t look good,” Lyden says “We would like to think that Lino Lakes is a beautiful city and perhaps the first thing we did wrong was putting that on Lake Drive.

We have a lot of neighborhoods right there… Lino Lakes may be the only place that puts LI in your front yard.”

Community Development Director Michael Grochala says the area was always planned to be industrial, long before any of the residential was developed. He says Lariat Companies and the council, should focus on making the building fit within the city’s design standards.

Lariat Companies will likely be at a council work session in September or October for further discussion on the concept before submitting formal applications.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Honor Chef Hot Hands

Community members can support the Larry Jiles Jr. Scholarship Fund by attending the Chef Hot Hands tribute night at the T & Nae Flower Farm in Hugo from 5 to 8 pm. Wednesday, Aug. 23. Chef Hot Hands was a regular at the flower farm’s Wednesday market. Smug Pug food truck and Little Hot Hands will both be on site along with other local vendors and, of course, flowers.

The flower farm is located at 15815 Elmcrest Avenue in Hugo. For more information, visit www.tandnae.com.

Public invited to CSAH 54 open house

Anoka County, in partnership with the cities of Centerville and Lino Lakes, is studying the CSAH 54 corridor between 73rd Street/21st Avenue and Birch Street (CSAH 34), as well as the intersection of Main Street (CSAH 14) and 21st Avenue. A recent development project prompted the need to further evaluate the corridor with a focus on access, safety and operations. The primary goal of the study is to identify the future vision for the corridor that addresses known issues while providing safe and efficient mobility for all users.

Study staff and consultants are currently seeking feedback from the

public on goals for the corridor. An open house will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Centerville City Hall. Representatives from both cities and the county as well as the consultant team will be available to discuss the study and listen to public feedback on needs of the corridor.

There will be a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m.

For more information, visit tinyurl. com/csah54corridorstudy.

MDA seeks input before 2024 legislative session

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is gathering ideas for the 2024 Minnesota legislative session.

Farmers, food businesses and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are invited to share policy and program suggestions.

The department is hosting two virtual public input sessions in addition to an online form (www.mda. state.mn.us/2024-legislative-ideas) for written submissions open through Sept.1.

The two sessions are on Zoom.

Participation is free, but registration is required. The sessions are: • Monday, Aug.21 from noon – 1 p.m.

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ONGOING EVENTS CIRCLE LEX FARMERS MARKET

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/seniors

When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14Oct. 4 Where: Back parking lot, Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd. Details: Open air market with local vegetables, crafters, and baked goods.

Rain or shine.

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Connect with nature at Wargo Nature Center Aug. 26. See calendar listing for more information.

When: noon Wednesday, Aug. 23 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided.

LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS Council OKs tower addition

tracek said it will actually be closer to $700 a month but that it will be a three-year process, maybe longer.

Glaser said the bottom line is the city will get an extra $700 a month. The new equipment will go on with the rest of the equipment that’s already on the tower He said right now they collect roughly $70,000 a year off of the tower.

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LEXINGTON—The city now has a lease agreement in place with American Tower Corporation.

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We get an additional $500 a month with an upfront payment of $6,500,” Attorney Kurt Glaser said.

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RICE CREEK PADDLING ADVENTURE

When: Noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Paddle 5-8 miles of the most scenic and wild sections of the creek.

Boat rentals available; see registration information online.

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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Jo Prouty will sign copies of her book ‘Love of a Dog’, and will be joined by Sarah Nintzel signing a new children’s book “The House We Sheltered In.” Contact: 651-426-0918

When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Connect with nature through an immersive, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrinyoku with a forest therapy guide. See registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Aug. 29 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Paddle areas most birders can’t get to and see a variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience in boats or birding required. See registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Summer Festival fun

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St. Joseph of the Lakes once again hosted its annual Summer Festival, which featured outdoor mass, live music and dancing, food, games a silent auction and more.

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End of summer

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very year around this time I start thinking, “Where did summer go?”

Another wedding anniversary and birthday are now in the books. My family vacation to Wisconsin Dells has come and gone and most of the city festivals have already happened.

Where has the time gone? Can we hit pause or rewind? I can’t believe it’s already State Fair time.

Before we know it, the school year will be here and it will be the season of pumpkin spice lattes.

I do love fall, but it never lasts long enough. And I HATE what comes after fall. I do have some things to look forward to this fall and winter though. This fall, I’m looking forward to the Sunflower Festival at Waldoch Farm, Fall Fest Lexington and the Withrow Car Shannon’s in Show.

Each fall my family and I always Shenanigans have to visit the apple orchard, Shannon specifically Applecrest orchards in Hugo, Pine Tree Apple Orchard in Granholm White Bear Lake or Aamodt’s Apple Farm in Stillwater.

My dogs, Frosty and Twinkie’s, birthdays are also this fall. Frosty’s birthday is Oct. 26 and Twinkie’s birthday is Nov. 16. We always celebrate with presents and pupcakes. I’m really praying that Frosty is still around for her 10th birthday.

(See dog update below for more info.)

Something readers can look forward to this fall is finding out the results of our Readers’ Choice Best Of the Press Contest. Winners will be announced in a special publication in October.

This winter, the main thing I’m dreading (and looking forward to at the same time) is my son Royce’s first birthday the day after Christmas.

That will be quite the milestone for him and our family. I’m especially looking forward to watching him devour a smash cake.

Dog update

If you read my previous column you probably recall that both of my dogs have had quite the year. Frosty, 9, was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy (DM) and Twinkie, 5, had to have her left eye removed.

DM is a disease that affects the spinal cord in dogs, causing progressive muscle weakness and loss of coordination. It acts similarly to Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), in humans.

It has been so heartbreaking to watch my once able-bodied German shepherd not be able to go up and down stairs and to fall over doing simple things like going to the bathroom or eating her food.

Every day her condition seems to get worse and I’m not sure how much longer her body will let her make it. She can no longer do the things she so loved to do like playing fetch, going for long walks or swimming.

We do have a doggy wheel chair to help her get around when she is outside of the house, but our split-entry home has too many steps for a wheel chair to work. She still seems like a happy girl but I dread the day when she no longer is.

Thankfully she is not in pain, but it must be scary having your feet fall out beneath you all the time.

Twinkie, who was diagnosed with neurogenic dry eye, didn’t have any luck with any of the eye drops we tried. Right after Royce was born, she developed an ulcer on her eye, so we had to remove her eye before it ruptured or we would have lost her.

Twinkie didn’t skip a beat thankfully. The worst part was coming off anesthesia and having the incision heal. But she was back to her sassy self almost immediately and doesn’t seem to notice the loss of her eye at all.

Dear time, please slow down. Please and thank you.

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s students enjoy this new school year, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office would like to share strategies to keep your students safe inside and outside of the classroom.

Transportation to and from School

Transportation to and from school can be some of the most dangerous times of the day for students. Teach your students who take the bus to always play it Cops SAFE. Stay five Corner steps away from the curb. Always Brad Wise wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the driver gives instructions to board.

Face forward when sitting in your seat. Exit the bus when it stops and look both ways before crossing the street.

Students who walk and bike to school incorporate some great exercise into their school day.

For some younger students, it may be beneficial for them to be accompanied to and from school

by an adult or older sibling.

Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks, wear appropriate gear (helmets, protective clothing, etc.), and always stay focused on the road and not electronic devices.

Some high school students may also be able to drive themselves and others to school. While this is an exciting time, it is important that parents remind their students of safe driving techniques. Limit the number of passengers in the vehicle to reduce distractions. Make sure to obey all traffic laws, including the posted speed limits and refrain from the use of electronic devices while driving.

communication forums and that students understand appropriate online dialogue. Caution them that their messages are never truly private, and they shouldn’t type anything that they wouldn’t be okay with others such as parents, teachers, etc. reading.

Advise your students that information such as location, phone numbers, etc. is not appropriate to share online.

They should never be afraid to say no and block online “friends” who ask for these types of information.

Continuously refresh the message to your students that if things are happening online that are upsetting or making them feel uncomfortable, they should Be a safe digital citizen always report it to a trusted adult. Establishing an open and Technology continues to increase capabilities to students’ trusting communication channel with your student could be your learning from home. Yet it also first way of detecting any issues brings potential risks along. they are experiencing.

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It is important that parents Brad Wise is the Anoka County monitor the use of online sheriff.

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • Resident Christopher Stowe, who has visited the council several times to speak during open mike, has said he may sue the city of Lino Lakes.

Stowe has continued to visit the council and ask questions about his property located at 426 Pine Street and some requirements that are in place by the city. Stowe said a couple of years ago he was contacted by the Rice Creek Watershed District about the property, but hasn’t heard from them since. Now, since visiting the council, Stowe says he has heard from them again. “I haven’t heard anything from Rice Creek, and then I come and talk to you guys and all of a sudden Rice Creek fires back up again,” he said. “It’s on … I was hoping you guys would just leave me alone and we could walk away.”

• Kwik Trip has donated $1,000 to the city’s Department of Public Safety.

• The City Council will hold second readings for two ordinances Aug. 28. The first ordinance (05-23) amends Chapter 301 to prohibit the use of cannabis in/on public parks or grounds. The second ordinance (06-23) enacts Chapter 502, which prohibits the consumption of cannabis in any form and through any manner of ingestion, in a public space or on public property.

Public Safety Director John Swenson says staff obtained and reviewed various cannabis-related ordinances from other cities in the area to draft a new ordinance and tweak an existing ordinance.

“We believe that these ordinances will give staff the tools to address any issues that may arise, as we live in the age of legal cannabis in Minnesota,” Swenson said.

In addition, the council will also hold a second reading Aug. 28 for an ordinance (07-23) to amend Chapter 617 regarding licensing eligibility for cannabinoid licensing. City Clerk Jolleen Chaika explained that in November 2022 the council passed an ordinance regulating edible cannabinoid products following the 2022 Minnesota legislative session in which Minn. Stat. §151.72 was modified to allow for the sale of

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certain lower-potency cannabinoid products. In the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, §151.72 was further modified to remove restrictions placed on exclusive liquor stores; sale of lower-potency cannabinoid products is now allowed at all exclusive liquor stores.

The ordinance amendment will remove the prohibition of the sale of edible cannabinoid products (which includes beverages) at exclusive liquor stores in the city, thus liquor stores can apply for licenses through the state.

• The city no longer needs an ordinance meant to address catalytic converter theft. Swenson explained that because a law is now on the books statewide that addresses the thefts, the city ordinance is no longer needed. The amendment to state statute makes it illegal to possess a used catalytic converter that is not attached to a motor vehicle except in clearly defined exceptions.

• The city now owns the elevated platform located inside Water Tower No. 1, located on Fourth Avenue.

The purpose of the elevated platform is to supply cell service providers elevated space to allow for the floor level tower space to be occupied by city equipment and supplies.

Justin Williams, public works superintendent, said the elevated platform is in good condition and is no longer serving a purpose for the current owner/tenant, Sprint/TMobile. Sprint/T-Mobile prefers to donate the platform to the city rather than bear the cost to disassemble and remove it from the site.

• The city will pay $468,258 to complete plans and specifications for the extension of Otter Lake Road. The Otter Lake Road master plan study was completed in December 2022. The study identified the preferred alignment for the extension of Otter Lake Road from Main Street (CSAH 14) to its intersection with 24th Avenue, which lies on the city’s border with Hugo.

The project is currently identified

in the city’s long-range financial plan for construction in 2025.

Phase 1 stormwater improvements are scheduled for construction in 2024. The project would include the extension of trunk sanitary sewer and water main, storm sewer and regional ponding, and pedestrian/ bicycle facilities along with the roadway. The project length is approximately 3/4 of a mile. The preliminary estimated cost is $8.4 million.

• By November, the water main along Lake Drive will see significant improvements. The council has awarded a construction contract for $315,650 to low bidder Geislinger & Sons. The project is located on the easterly side of Lake Drive between Forsham Lake Drive and Park Court. The project consists of directional drilling in new water main to loop the two existing stubs on both ends of the project. City Engineer Diane Hankee says the project, which provides redundancy, improved pressure and circulation, will strengthen the city’s system.

WSB will also provide project construction services for $31,450.

• City staff are preparing a purchase agreement for the sale of property in Carol Estates 2nd Addition. A developer is offering to buy 2.24 acres of city property at the corner of Lake Drive and 77th Street and a remnant of 7685 Lake Drive. A developer submitted an offer to purchase Lots 12 and 13 (Carol Estates 2nd Addition) along with the remnant of 7685 Lake Drive.

Community Development Director Michael Grochala says the city has several details of the purchase agreement that need to be worked out, and the item might not come back in front of the council for consideration until September.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at City Hall. There will also be a work session immediately beforehand at 6 p.m. in the Community Room.

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BUSINESS BRIEF Northtown Mall sells for $31M Northtown Mall in Blaine has been sold to 4th Dimension Properties for $31 million. The Florida-based company has ownership stakes in more than 25 regional malls across the U.S. Washington Prime Group, based out of Ohio, previously owned the Northtown Mall but filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2021.

Washington Prime also owned the Maplewood Mall, which was sold for $27.5 million in 2022.

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BOARDWALK: Anoka County hopeful boardwalk will be open this September FROM PAGE 1

of the boards looked okay, but once you got into guts of all of them, we were finding rot within the core of those boards,” Soltvedt said. “As a result, we closed the bridge out of concern for public safety, not knowing what the integrity of those boards would be.”

An engineer subsequently evaluated the boardwalk and recommended all the boards of the decking, approximately 1,100 feet, be replaced.

Soltvedt said the county was hopeful that it could complete the project over the winter months, but winter had other plans in store.

“Due to the record snowfalls that we had over the course of the winter, our park keepers were stuck in plow trucks all winter long and really didn’t have time for a whole lot else,” he said.

This spring, the county got a contractor lined up, RAK Construction Inc., and the work began in July. While the boardwalk has been closed, a detour has been posted for pedestrians and bicyclists but Soltvedt says that unfortunately, not everyone is abiding by that.

“We are still seeing a lot of foot traffic of people going by the closure signs. Not only is it dangerous for people to take, but it impedes the work that is being done out there,” he said.

“Still use the trail, but follow those detours. It is a little bit out of the way, but it still allows you to use that trail.”

Crews are working as fast as they can, Soltvedt added.

“We know that it is a nice route for people to take. It is a great corridor for us to get reopened.

We know people want to use it, and we want people to use it,” he said.

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personnel arrived. Officers stood by until the gas The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the • An officer was dispatched to a report of a grass fire company repaired the damaged line. following incidents: in the 7100 block of Lake Drive Aug. 10. Officers • Officers responded to a juvenile facility in the 7500 and fire personnel were able to contain the fire and • An officer was dispatched to assist another law block of 4thAvene to search for a juvenile female the fire was extinguished. enforcement agency in the 6800 block of Black Duck who had left the facility on foot Aug 8. The female • Officers responded to a report of a theft from a Drive Aug. 12. The officer determined a vehicle was located and ultimately taken to a secure business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Aug. 10. had been stolen from the attached garage of a Lino facility for new criminal charges.

The officers located the male suspect and later Lakes residence. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer took a delayed report of a license plate cited them for theft.

• An officer responded to assist boaters who were theft in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Aug. 8. The • An officer responded to a business in the 6700 stranded on a lake Aug. 12. The officer assisted fire incident was documented and the license plate was block of Hodgson Road for a report of receiving personnel in towing the boat to shore. entered as stolen. The investigation is ongoing. counterfeit currency Aug. 10. The investigation is • Officers responded to assist Minnesota state patrol • An officer took a report of an assault in the 6600 ongoing. on a report of a vehicle crash involving a driver block of Chesnut Street Aug. 8. The caller did not • A community service officer received an who fled the damaged vehicle on I-35E near Main know if they wanted to pursue charges and said anonymous complaint about dogs being off leash in Street Aug. 12. A drone was used to check the area they would call back once a decision was made. the 200 block of Linda Avenue Aug. 11. The owner but the driver was not located. was educated on city ordinances.

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• An officer responded to a delayed burglary report • An officer received a suspicious activity phone call • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 6800 block at a residence in the 1000 block of Lantern Lane report in the 700 block of Fox Road Aug. 9 involving of Otter Lake Road Aug. 11. The officer found the where an unknown suspect entered the attached social media. The complainant was provided driver showed signs of impairment. The driver was garage Aug. 13. The incident is related to others in options on how to handle similar situations in the arrested for a driver’s license alcohol restriction the area and is under investigation. future. violation and booked into jail.

• An officer took a phone call regarding a burglary • An officer responded to a report of a disorderly • An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving in the 6900 block of Black Duck Drive Aug. 13. The male at a gas station in the 7500 block of Lake conduct and suspicious activity in the 1000 block officer documented the incident. The investigation Drive Aug. 9. After an investigation, the male was of Main Steet Aug. 11. The adult male driver was is ongoing.

MDAN to store. run ONE TIME, the week beginning 8/20/2023 trespassedads from the arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail • An officer took a delayed report of tampering with • Officers responded to a fully engulfed vehicle for third-degree DWI, alcohol content 0.08 or more a motor vehicle in the 100 block of Appaloosa Court fire on the roadway in the area of Lake Drive and within two hours, and violation of an alcohol Aug. 13. The incident was documented and there is Main Street Aug. 9. There were no injuries and restriction. no suspect information at this time. the Lino Lakes Fire Department responded and • An officer stopped a vehicle for illegal driving • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the extinguished the fire. conduct in the area of I-35E and Main Street 2200 block of Main Street Aug. 14 and the driver • Officers responded to a domestic incident Aug. Aug. 12. The adult male driver was arrested and was subsequently arrested for DWI and later 10. After an investigation, an adult male was charged with fourth-degree DWI, alcohol content charged with DWI-related offenses. arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail 0.08 or more within two hours and carrying a firearm under the influence of alcohol. for domestic assault.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the • An officer responded to an animal complaint following incidents: • A community service officer responded to a report inside a residence in the 1200 block of Peregrine • A property damage crash was reported in a of an illegal burn in the 200 block of Apple Lane Circle Aug. 12. The animal was removed and business parking lot in the 0 block of South Pine Aug. 10. The Lino Lakes Fire Department responded released outside.

Drive in Circle Pines Aug.9. to assist with putting out the fire. Further • Officers responded to a call involving a ruptured • An officer stopped a suspicious vehicle in the 9100 investigation revealed an arrest warrant for the natural gas line in the 7500 block of Jeanne Drive block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Aug. 9. individual responsible for the fire. They were Aug. 12. Officers monitored the area until fire • An officer stopped suspicious vehicle in the 10 arrested and booked into the Anoka County jail. block of School Road in Circle Pines Aug. 10.

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Meet and greet: Introducing new Lino Lakes Ambassadors Libbie Vander Vegt, Carley Gooder and Katie Kerr are the next Lino Lakes Ambassadors.

Ten candidates vied for three spots.

The Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador program was established in 2004 as part of Blue Heron Days. The ambassadors will represent the city at various parades, coronations, volunteer events and fundraisers throughout the Twin Cities. The goal of the program is to empower young women by giving them the opportunity to be leaders, strengthen their communication skills and build their confidence.

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speaking and also really use my year to get out of my comfort zone and try new things.

Q: What are your plans after your time as Q: What other an ambassador? organizations/ A: After High School I hope to attend activities are you a 4 year college where I can major involved in (sports, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED in sports management along with a Forest Lake High clubs, organizations, Libbie Vander minor in dance education.

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The candidate filing period has closed, and we now know who will run for local offices this November. In Circle Pines, Mayor Dave Bartholomay will run for reelection unopposed, along with City Council Members Steve McChesney and Matt Percy. Circle Pines will also have a special election for one seat. Nici Dorner has filed for that seat.

In Lino Lakes, Mayor Rob Rafferty will run unopposed. Four candidates will run for two City Council seats. Candidates include current members Chris Lyden and Michael Ruhland, as well as Christopher Stowe and Catherine Decker.

There are no local elections in Centerville or Lexington or for the Centennial School District.

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The leader group scanned the fairway as they started the final round on Sunday. From left were Nick O’Neill (defending champion), Alex Rogan (this year’s champion), Carter Korkowski (second place) and Brandon Lee (third place).

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Alex Rogan came from behind in the final nine to capture his fifth Chomonix Golf Club championship on Sunday.

Rogan shot 39-38-77 in 90-degree heat Saturday and 40-35-75 on a pleasant Sunday, 80 degrees with a breeze, for a 152 total to win by two strokes. The former Centennial (five times all-conference) and UWEau Claire golfer, now 25, notched his first club title at 16.

Carter Korkowoski, another exCougar golfer, was runner-up with

74-80-154. Korkowski, 21, led by four at the turn Sunday but couldn’t hold off Rogan.

Brandon Lee placed third with 7877-155. Jack Sabian was fourth with 71-76-157. Tying for fifth were Eric Pearson with 80-78-158 and Carter Anderson 81-77-158. Nick O’Neill, who was champion the past two years, faded on Sunday and placed sixth with 78-83-161.

Dave Hoehl won the Senior Flight, shooting 79-81-160. Brian Bole placed second with 87-85-172.

The first flight winner was Dave Hensel with 77-79-156.

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Carter Korkowski, the runner-up, blasted out of the sand on No. 10 Sunday.

LINO LAKES AMBASSADORS: Hope to gain confidence, public speaking skills

Three new ambassadors will represent the city of Lino Lakes at various events throughout 2023 and 2024. They are Libbie Vander Vegt, Carley Gooder and Katie Kerr.

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Q: Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program?

A: This program is truly amazing and I encourage all young women to join. I learned a lot during my candidacy experience from interview tips, professionalism attire, how to give a good speech, and I met a lot of incredible women.

Katie Kerr

Q: Do/did you attend Centennial High School? If so, what year are you in school or what year did you graduate?

If you graduated what are you up to these days?

A: I am currently

Q: Why did you want to be a Lino Lakes ambassador?

A: I wanted to become a Lino Lakes

Ambassador because of Lauren Scheurer (2022-2023 Ambassador).

Lauren had so many great things to say about the program and I love getting to know people around the community as well as volunteering.

Q: What other organizations/ activities are you involved in (sports, clubs, organizations, jobs, etc.)?

A: I am a Centennial Varsity cheerleader and a girls Lacrosse player.

Q: What are you looking forward to about your time as an ambassador?

A: I am looking forward to bonding PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Katie Kerr

still attending Centennial High School going into my junior year.

with my crown sisters (Carley and Libbie) and attending so many great events around Minnesota.

Q: What do you hope to get out of your experience as an ambassador?

A: I hope to become even more confident in public speaking and stepping out of my comfort zone when talking to new people.

Q: What are your plans after your time as an ambassador?

A: I plan on finishing my senior year at Centennial High, then go on to getting a degree in business administration at the University of St. Thomas.

Q: Is there anything else you want the community to know about you or the program?

A: I am so honored to be a Lino Lakes Ambassador and I encourage young woman around Minnesota to step out of their comfort zones when new opportunities come their way because you never know you might just do great things.

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Club champion Alex Rogan, who always plays hatless, eyed his drive on No. 11 Sunday on the way to a final round 35.

Free school meals provide foundation for successful year of learning With the new school year only a few weeks away, state officials and educators are promoting Minnesota’s new Free School Meals for Kids Program.

The new program provides state reimbursement to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Students can have one breakfast and one lunch at no cost at school. The new program was signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in March.

“Providing free breakfast and lunch at school is one of the best investments we can make in our students to support Minnesota’s working families, and care for our young learners and the future of our state,” said Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett.

Educators say children who aren’t hungry during the school day are more attentive and learn better than those who haven’t had enough to eat.

“Kids come to school with a lot on their minds, and for many, that worry includes where their next meal will come from,” says Staci Murphy, a fourth-grade teacher at Hoover Elementary School in North Mankato. “Providing young people with healthy meals reduces student stress, improves their focus, and makes them better learners.”

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • Now that is legal to possess and enjoy, note that there in crisis and are applying for a grant in cooperation a time when the city is scheduled to replace three of are certain parameters to that in each city. Centerville with the lake homeowner’s association and the Anoka its pickup trucks. Staff requested council approval joined many municipalities in wasting little time Conservation District. The letter of support will not to replace two Chevrolet 2500 pickup trucks and a to revise Chapter 91 of an ordinance prohibiting its commit the city to having to provide funding. Once Chevrolet 3500 pickup truck with a utility body and use in public places. Although people may use pot Centerville Lake has been improved and removed plow. The state bidding system is currently closed and on their own property, they may not smoke in parks from the list of troubled lakes, the goal is to then advois planning to re-open Sept. 1. Last year, the ordering or roadsides. As recommended, the ordinance was cate for the removal of Peltier Lake from the list. window was only one day, City Administrator Mark adopted after the first reading, without a second • The city’s water tower will be well coated and Statz said. Staff has sent a request for pricing to the reading, by unanimous vote of the council and will also display the new logo the next time it is due dealer for Chevy trucks. The dealer is waiting to hear take effect on its adoption and publication. Unlike for repainting, after council approved the water back on pricing and how many trucks GM motors will other cities, however, Centerville didn’t prohibit tower coating inspection contract for $3,200 to KLM allot to the city. Council gave staff authorization to tobacco use in public places at the same time, in order Engineering. The project will use money from the move forward in a timely manner when the ordering to get the ordinance on the books immediately. City Water Utility Fund. In 2019, the city contracted with window opens. As city staff doesn’t have quotes, staff thought that the discussion about whether to KLM to have the paint on the city’s water tower they now have permission to buy if these vehicles include a prohibition against tobacco might delay the inspected. The inspection report found the tower’s are within 20% of the prices listed on the Capital marijuana prohibition ordinance from passing. The coatings to be in good condition and recommended at Improvement Projects spreadsheet. reason for the public space ban on pot is to protect the five-year re-inspection. After city staff recently found • Homeowners on Widgeon Circle and Oak Circle public from second smoke and other consequences issues with the coating system that required repair, still won’t know whether the city will implement of intoxication. Until January 2025, cities can enjoy a staff considered moving the re-inspection up one year. the Backyard Drainage Projects Policy to subsidize moratorium on marijuana sales, while dispensaries The upcoming inspection will examine the strength of drainage work on their properties, after council and licensing infrastructure are set up around the the coating system and its viability for an overcoating tabled action on amendments to the policy. After state. The moratorium period will give cities time project (as opposed to stripping off the old paint and three meetings of discussing this item, council was to learn what works and provide an opportunity to reapplying primer and new paint). Another goal of not yet ready to take action on potentially allowing tweak their ordinances, City Attorney Kurt Glaser the inspection report will be to estimate the cost and single homeowners to receive a $5,000 subsidy from said. “It’s important to protect the public,” said Mayor timing of the recommended re-coat. The inspection is the city. Other changes to the proposed amendment D. Love. expected to help city staff budget for the project and address interest rates and other logistical issues with • The Centerville public will be glad to know that make decisions pertaining to changes to the city’s the program. The proposed maximum annual cost their Centennial Lakes Police Department is fully logo. to the city as a result of a policy change would be staffed with 16 officers, (although two of them are • Visitors to Eagle Park will be glad to know that their $20,000, using money from the Storm Water Utility still in training), said Chief James Mork in his CLPD wishes will be fulfilled, after council approved the Fund. Glaser also suggested additional wording to the Annual Report presentation. The department hired a purchase and installation of a park bench facing the amendment to put the city on stronger legal ground. half dozen staff members in 2022 and expects to hire play structure. The Parks & Recreation Committee Love said he was involved in city government some approximately the same number in 2023. However, had received several requests to add an additional years ago when the policy was first drafted. “I’m not challenges to keep fully staffed are the new normal, as bench to Eagle Park. During their meetings, the for individual property owners taking part in this in nearly every jurisdiction, he said. The department committee discussed cost, installation and need of a program; it was put in place for groups,” he said. experienced five vacancies in 2022, and the number new bench at that location. To help with the decision • As a result of council tabling the amendment to of calls officers could respond to were lower, as making, the Kwik Trip and Centerville Lions made the Backyard Drainage Issue Cost Participation a consequence, Mork said. The annual report is recent donations that could offset the costs of the new Policy, council also tabled action for the two available at the city website at www.centervillemn. bench. City staff might still also reach out to several properties involved, as they were contingent on com. residents who have shown an interest in donating to navigating potential changes to the policy. Action • Looking toward its other public safety the same installation. The city will spend no more on city participation, encroachment and assessment responsibilities, council approved the Centennial Fire than $2,000, using money from the Parks Capital agreements for the Widgeon Circle and Oak Circle District (CFD) proposed 2024 budget. Centerville’s Fund. properties will have to wait until a future meeting. share of the budget is $375,264, and will use funds • Due to the changes in the current economic from the General Fund Levy, along with $51,300 from environment, it has gotten more difficult for The council next meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. the Public Safety Funds Allocation to pay for the municipalities to purchase vehicles through the 23 at City Hall, 1880 Main St. contribution. Total CFD revenues and expenditures state contract system. The uncertainty has come at Loretta Harding for 2024 are set at $855,402, an increase of $150,093 or 21.3% • City staff and citizens have noticed a decline in water clarity of Centerville Lake in recent years.

Algae blooms are common and occasionally severe.

It is generally understood that internal phosphorus loading (fertilizer) is a major contributor to algae blooms. The city and its citizens are anxious to restore water clarity to their lakes, and council approved a letter of support for the Centerville Lake Water Quality Project toward this goal.

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