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CENTERVILLE — The Centerville City Council voted 3-2 (Council members Steve King and Russ Koski opposed) Aug. 11 to approve a purchase agreement with Centra North of Coon Rapids to develop the city-owned block, which presently sits vacant. The developer proposes to build 26 townhouses on 1.61 acres located on the west side of Centerville Road between Sorel and Heritage Streets. Following a number of open discussions and closed executive sessions, the city negotiated with the developer about the purchase price, originally set at $350,000, and other issues, with an eye toward moving ahead with a purchase agreement. The city will sell the land to Centra Homes for $1 but will offer no public assistance, such as tax increment financing (TIF) dollars. The developer will pay 100% of the usual fees, such as the sewer access fee, water access fee and park fees. During negotiations, the city raised three conditions to which the developer had to agree. Project delays are to be capped at 24 months (two years), force majeure events notwithstanding. Force majeure events include unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. Events beyond the developer's control that halt construction might include labor strikes, acts of nature, civil unrest and so forth. To move the project forward, the buyer must intend to finish construction of no fewer than 13 townhouse units within 12 months of closing. The remaining units must be completed within 24 months of the closing date.

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Cayden, 1, of Lino Lakes, rolls around in style at the Lino Lakes Community Fest Car Show at Centennial Middle School. SEE COMMUNITY FEST, PAGE 7

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Food shelf renovation will improve client experience Before the snow flies, clients of the Centennial Community Food Shelf (CCFS) may find a more inviting environment when they visit. For the last few months, city staff has been working with food shelf volunteers toward a renovation of its space in the lower level of City Hall. The food shelf pays $1 a year to lease the space from the city.

Prior to moving into the space at City Hall in 2013, the food shelf was located at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines. The City Council has now given its blessing for the project, which will make a difference for not only clients but also the volunteers who spend time there. “The CCFS has proudly grown from the vision of one single person delivering

food to needy families at the holidays to an organization of volunteers that serves hundreds of families each year with the support of the community,” said Executive Director Bridget McPhillips. The CCFS grew out of the need recognized by Ed Bloomstrand in the ’50s. Bloomstrand collected food and left baskets on the doorsteps of needy

families for the holidays. As the need grew in the 1970s, local churches began keeping food in their closets and handing out food when needs arose. By the early 1980s, Joyce Lawrence led a small group of volunteers in the operation of a food pantry. In 1987, local clergy realized the food pantry needed more SEE FOOD SHELF RENOVATION, PAGE 2

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department reported the following incidents: • A Lino Lakes investigator assisted the Anoka County Attorney's Office in the execution of a search warrant at a business in the 7600 block of Lake Drive Aug. 10. The investigation is being led by the county attorney’s office. • An officer took a phone call regarding a traffic complaint in the 6300 block of Ware Road Aug. 10. The officer answered the caller's questions and offered extra patrol for the area. • An officer responded to a residence in the 6900 block of Second Avenue Aug. 10 on a report of a person putting themselves in handcuffs and not being able to find the key. Officers were able to successfully remove the handcuffs. • An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Ada Drive Aug. 11 and found the driver showed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and booked into jail for DWI. • An officer responded to a call regarding a dangerous animal in the 600 block of Pine Street Aug. 11. There was not enough evidence to deem the animal dangerous and the caller was told to report any incidents in the future.

• An officer stopped a wrong-way driver in the 600 block of Birch Street Aug. 11. The officer investigated and ended up citing the driver for multiple offenses. • An officer took a report of a missing license plate in the 6400 block of Hokah Drive Aug. 12. The incident was documented and the license plate will be entered as stolen. • An officer was dispatched to a call of a raccoon disrupting a business in the 7300 block of Lake Drive Aug. 12. The officer euthanized the raccoon and it was properly disposed of. • An officer responded to a report of property damage to a vehicle in the 7700 block of Mustang Lane Aug. 12. The officer documented the information. • Officers responded to a report of a gas drive-off at a gas station in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue S. The incident is under investigation. • An officer responded to a report of theft from motor vehicle in the 500 block of Chippewa Trail Aug. 12. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers and the fi re department responded to a personal injury accident involving a vehicle and motorcycle in the

8000 block of Lake Drive Aug. 12. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and the driver of the other vehicle was cited for multiple offenses. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for failure to signal a turn and a lane violation in the area of Main Street and Lake Drive Aug. 12. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested subsequently arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding in the 7900 block of I-35E Aug. 14. The officer observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and searched the vehicle. The driver was cited for speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 7200 block of Savanna Court Aug. 15 on a theft report. Officers located a stolen cell phone and arrested an adult male.

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organization and volunteers to keep up with the growing needs. Area churches collaborated to create a board and gather volunteers. In 2012, CCFS incorporated as a nonprofit organization. CCFS continues to be completely run by volunteers. Back in 2013, when a client visited the food shelf they were sent home with 13 pounds of food per person. Today, a client is sent home with an average of 47 pounds of food per person. When the food shelf opened its doors, it served an average of 160 families per month and distributed 67,000 pounds of food that year. In 2020, CCFS served an average of 243 families per month, and distributed 450,657 pounds of food last year. The current floor plan of the food shelf space has not changed much since the police department moved to its own building 15 years ago. The food shelf has done its best to make use of the space it has, but the narrow hallways, divided rooms and many doorways more typical of an office space can make it a tricky place to navigate for clients and volunteers. Bob Parent, CCFS board member, explained that the main reason for the renovation is so the food shelf can better serve its clients. “The current space being used is dated, and was designed to provide separation. The clients’ fi rst impression is not a positive, warm shopping environment. They see a maze of rooms with industrial doors and dated flooring,” Parent said. He added that the tight hallways make it nearly impossible for social distancing and also pose challenges for volunteers when they stock the shelves. The newly renovated space will feature new waiting and check-in areas, an open floor plan concept to replicate the real shopping experience, added space for additional coolers, a new sink to clean off food products, more space to move carts/ stock shelves, updated ADA-compliant restrooms and an automatic door to assist clients when they exit the building with carts. Council Member Jennifer Rauner said, “I really like the way that it is laid out. I can tell that you guys really put some time into this. It really resembles a conventional grocery store.” Parent explained the project is estimated to only take four weeks, and the food shelf will still be able to serve clients throughout the entire renovation. McPhillips said they want to have everything “buttoned up” before winter. “We don’t know exactly what the future looks like, but I think with the people involved and the partners we have developed, our board, the volunteers we have, we can make it a pretty incredible place,” Parent said.

Editor’s note: The Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) did not send the Quad Community Press media reports this week because of an employee vacation. CLPD will send two weeks of reports next week.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Mental health awareness at the State Fair Mental health awareness at the State Fair is back. The event, which features about 60 mental health organizations from across the state, including the Minnesota Psychological Association, is an opportunity for all Minnesotans to raise awareness about mental health, which is more important now than ever before as we continue to recover from negative impacts of the global pandemic. Enjoy awareness-raising activities at every booth, many of them geared for youth and families, or help with a collaborative community art project. Stage performances begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Native American drum circle. Additional stage performances will include a panel on mental health facilitated by MPR’s Angela Davis at 11 a.m., musical acts, DOGYA with therapy dogs, and more. The event is free with fair admission, and will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at Dan Patch Park, located next to the Grandstand. To learn more

about this important and fun event, go to namimn. org, call 651-645-2948, or visit facebook.com/ MentalHealthAwarenessMNStateFair/today.

Centerville Lake Beach closes due to excessive algae Centerville Lake Public Swimming Beach, located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve in Lino Lakes, is closed effective Aug. 20 until further notice due to the presence of excessive algae. The algae blooms may contain toxins, which can be harmful to humans and animals when there is high exposure. Activities where a person or pet is physically in the water pose the highest risk. Boating and fishing pose a lower risk of exposure, but caution should be taken when enjoying these activities. The Anoka County Parks Department will continue to monitor algae conditions at the beach on a daily basis and reopen the beach once the algae bloom has passed. For questions, call the Anoka County Parks Department at 763-324-3300.

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The property must be returned to the city at the purchase price of $1 if improvements are not completed within 24 months. Improvements include all mass grading of the property, installation of all sanitary sewer lines and water lines, and the construction of the public trail and all private streets. The developer will put $65,000 in escrow to assure funding of the homeowners association in the event the project fails in the middle of construction and sale of units. This safety net will assure that the first homeowners won’t be left on their own to come up with homeowner costs, should the economy crash and the project fail midstream. Because the developer agreed to all these conditions, the city administrator and city attorney recommended acceptance of the purchase agreement at the council’s Aug. 11 meeting. Now that council has approved the agreement, next steps will include preparation of site plans and a developer's agreement, which will finalize all the details hammered out during negotiation. “I'm more excited to see townhouses in that land than apartments, because I don't think (apartments) would

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have fit,” said Council Member Darrin Mosher. Mayor D. Love noted that the development is an opportunity to get something on the land that will not use up tax dollars and that will benefit the city as a whole. “The number one goal (for the transaction) is to benefit taxpayers as a whole, and that's what I think we're doing,” he said. “For the developer to go in on the homeowners' escrow was extra; we normally don't see that from developers. It says they want to be here, and that they care by going that extra mile.” Council Member Steve King said his vote would recognize the people living near Block 7 who were opposed to the development. “I was elected to represent the people, and that's the way I'll vote,” he said. “But when (people) tell me they don't want development, I say, ‘Develop, or you'll have to pay more taxes.’ I tell people to be involved!” “I do have to acknowledge the people who weren't in favor of this development,” Council Member Russ Koski said. “But we can't move backward at this point.” Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to talk with DNR staff about deer from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. On that day, wildlife managers throughout the state will be available to discuss deer-related topics in local area offices or on the phone. “We are happy to be able to open our doors for these discussions,” said Todd Froberg, the DNR’s acting big game program coordinator. “Phone lines will also be open, and we’re looking forward to hearing your calls.” People who would like to participate should visit the deer open house webpage (www.dnr.state. mn.us/mammals/deer/management/deer-openhouses.html) to find the list of area offices and telephone numbers for their area wildlife manager. People who can’t call during the dedicated time are encouraged to do so at their convenience. In addition to discussing general questions about deer, individuals can talk with DNR staff about up-

coming hunting season changes, provide topics that the DNR’s deer advisory committee should be aware of, and learn about other engagement opportunities throughout the year. Regulations for the 2021 season are currently available online and printed versions are available wherever licenses are purchased. The regulations reflect disease management needs as well as feedback that was gathered from surveys, deer population goal-setting and calls from spring deer conversations. The DNR began its deer open houses in 2018 with the release of the statewide deer management plan and has continued them as a way to encourage discussions about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships, and foster two-way communication between the DNR and the public. Submitted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

CIRCLE PINES SNIPPETS • The city of Circle Pines, along with many other cities across the nation, will declare Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. The week will commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the president of the U.S., who designates Constitution Week. • The city of Circle Pines will be responsible for 39.52% of the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) budget for 2022, which equates to about $1.1 million (a 3.1% increase from 2021). The city of Centerville will pay 31.59% of the budget, and the city of Lexington will pay 28.89%. The budget, which represents about an 8% increase overall, has already been

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approved by the police governing board, and will now need to be approved by all three cities. Mayor Dave Bartholomay explained that the amount each city has to pay is determined by a formula that takes into consideration population, number of calls and the seriousness of crimes. City Administrator Patrick Antonen added that the city of Circle Pines has historically had to pay around 40% of the budget because it is the largest city in the partnership. That won’t always be the case, however, as Circle Pines is fully built out, whereas the cities of Lexington and Centerville continue to develop and grow in population. The Circle Pines City Council

will take action on the city’s preliminary 2022 budget, which includes the CLPD budget, at its meeting Sept. 28. • The Centennial Community Food Shelf has received the council’s blessing to renovate its space in the lower level of City Hall. See the full story on pages 1 & 2. • For the next street project, the city will do a traffic study to evaluate whether a stop sign is needed at the intersection of Stardust Boulevard/Crossway Drive and Center Road. Council Member Jennifer Rauner mentioned that she had heard from a few residents on Night to Unite about the concern. Shannon Granholm

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Shop safe Sh f and d smart at the h S State F Fair i The Minnesota State Fair is always the surest sign summer is winding down. But it’s a terrific way to wrap up a season of fun. However, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota reminds consumers that the same guidelines they follow outside the fairgrounds should also apply inside the fairgrounds. Here are some tips for consumers who attend the State Fair and plan on making non-food-related purchases: • Research companies at BBB.org. Additionally, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can call 800-646-6222 to speak to live operators for prepurchase guidance. BBB offers customers reviews as well. • Prior to making payment, get the company’s refund and exchange policies in writing. Also, ask about any guarantees or warranties. • Collect the company’s physical location and telephone number in case you need to return or exchange an item after the event. • It’s always a good idea to do some comparison shopping before making a purchasing decision. Keep in mind, however, that the

lleastt expensive i item it l b may nott always be th the best value. • Don’t be pressured to buy. After the demonstration or sales pitch, give yourself some time to think about the purchase. This will help you decide whether you’re getting a good deal. • Ask the vendor if a sale price will be honored after the State Fair. If so, you will not feel pressured to purchase the item on the spot. • It’s important to note that the Federal Trade Commission’s “cooling-off rule,” which normally allows consumers three days to cancel a purchase, does not apply to the following purchases at fairs: • Purchases under $25; • Goods or services not primarily intended for personal, family, or household purposes; • Insurance, securities or real estate; • Motor vehicles; and • Arts and crafts BBB will be an exhibitor at the Minnesota State Fair, with a booth in the Education Building. The fair runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6.

3-year II-35W 3 35W project j complete l The road construction project to improve 12 miles of I-35W between Roseville and Lino Lakes is complete. All lanes and ramps in the project area are now open, and motorists can expect smoother pavement on roads and bridges, new E-ZPass lanes, more predictable travel, less congestion and increased safety. During the past three years, crews paved lanes totaling 135 miles in length, reconstructed eight bridges, constructed noise walls in seven new areas and updated utilities. As part of this work, E-ZPass lanes were constructed between Roseville and Blaine. This new express lane

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or as long as I can remember, I’ve always dreamed of owning a Volkswagen bus. I’m honestly not sure where my love of them comes from, I’ve always just gotten a huge smile on my face on the rare occasion when I see one. Growing up, I went to car show after car show with my grandpa, so perhaps I’ve just learned what a treasure these classic vehicles can be. I never actually thought I would be able to own one though. Perhaps that’s why a year and a half ago when I stumbled across a VW bus for kids, I just had to have it. If I couldn’t have a real one, this was the next best thing. I should also mention the fact that this bus belongs to my corgi, Twinkie. Yes, my dog has her own VW bus and Out and it’s adorable. My husband converted the bus to be About remote controlled, so that he Shannon can control where Twinkie goes, rather than Twinkie Granholm having to press the pedal with her little stumpers. Although initially I felt a bit insane for buying my dog her own car, I am constantly reminded of how much joy that dog brings to all the people she visits in her bus, especially at senior homes. When my husband and I ran into a group of VW enthusiasts at a car show at Blacksmith Lounge in Hugo, we became a bit more serious about trying to find a real bus. We were so inspired by the great community and how helpful they all were in our search to find one. During our search it was very apparent you either have to pay A LOT of money for a really nice one, or quite a bit of money for a not so nice one. We had quite a few buses fall through, but we stumbled upon one out in Iowa. It had good bones and was in the price range we were looking to spend, but it needed a lot of work. That’s no problem for my husband who has been working on cars since age 14. We headed out on our five-hour drive south, picked up a truck and trailer, and headed to see the bus. This seller actually had two buses, but we were particularly interested in one of them. Just getting the car onto the trailer was an adventure in itself. It was clear that the bus had sat outside for a while, as it kind of sunk into the ground it was sitting on. Within five minutes of trying to get the bus up onto the trailer, the brand new winch broke. We ended up having to connect a tow strap from the bus to the seller’s SUV and very carefully try to pull the bus up onto the trailer. After we were finally able to get the bus up on the trailer and safely secured, we then headed on our way back to Minnesota. On our way back, everyone we passed seemed to be smiling, taking pictures, honking their horns, giving us a thumbs up or peace sign, and that reminded me of exactly why I wanted one of these treasures in the first place— to spread joy everywhere we go. Similarly, to how Twinkie spreads joy when she rides around in her VW bus, I wanted to do that too. And now we can! Our 1973 Kombi is now up and running, although we aren’t comfortable bringing it for very long trips yet. However, we did make it to the Lino Lakes Community Fest Car Show and even did our first parade (Blue Heron Days). So, if you happen to see Bernice (yes we named her) out and about, be sure to give us a wave! Shannon Granholm is the Lead Editor at Press Publications.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Absolute proof’ I hadn't heard of this until reading it in the local daily newspaper. Turns out Minnesota's own Mike Lindell released a fictitious video soon after the 2020 election, "Absolute Proof," claiming Wisconsin's Clark County voting system was victimized by hackers from China, who switched 24,000 votes from Trump to Biden. Clark County officials, including its GOP county clerk, and the Wisconsin Elections Commission, are pointing out key actual facts. The county recorded 14,898 ballots cast in the November election, with Mr. Trump getting 10,002 votes to now-President Biden's 4,524 votes. Jim Cox Circle Pines

Thank you, Circle Pines On Aug. 12, the U.S. Census Bureau held a news conference to release the 2020 Census Redistricting Data that, among other data, contained city-specific population counts. And guess what? The city of Circle Pines counted 5,025 citizens living here! You may recall that the Circle Pines population in the 2010 Census was 4,918 and 11% of our households did not complete the census. Cities with a population above 5,000 receive funding from the state of Minnesota to maintain state aid roads, and our goal was to work hard to make sure the count in the 2020 Census was reflective of our actual population to assure us of receiving approximately $150,000 per year from the state to maintain our seven state aid roads. This translates to over $1.5 million over the next 10 years! Our 2020 Census count also maximizes the amount of Local Government Aid (LGA) Circle Pines receives from the state, funding for Centennial Schools Community Education programs, and other important initiatives. The city of Circle Pines and Census Man would like to thank the Minnesota State Demographer’s office and our Complete Count Committee for all their hard work. We also recognize the importance of the Quad Community Press reporting important information about the 2020 Census, which we have no doubt led citizens to take action. We especially would like to thank the citizens of Circle Pines who completed the 2020 Census — their doing so will help assure that Circle Pines remains a great place to live! Dean Goldberg “Census Man” Member of the Complete Count Committee

Opportunity for Lake Drive Thank you, Jeff Reinert, Anoka County commissioner (District 6), for always having our district's best interests in mind. Following your career over the years has given me confidence in our local government. I really love the way our new neighborhoods are being planned and the consideration of the layout. These new neighborhoods are indeed worthy of a Star rating. Lake Drive is a long-ago established highway and helped make our city important and accessible, and it continues to carry an ever-increasing volume of traffic. Next year, Lake Drive is planned to be resurfaced. I think this is our opportunity to create a safe asphalt sidewalk on one side of our road to make pedestrians feel safer and those of us on this long-established roadway feel included in beautifying our city. Thank you again for the concern you have shown throughout your service to our city and county. Charlotte Esler Lino Lakes

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noka County is experiencing severe drought conditions. Luckily, a typical summer in Minnesota is not the time to do much lawn care beyond mowing to a height of around four inches and ensuring lawns receive about one inch of water every 10-14 days. Letting your grass go dormant is also an option, which is normal for cool-season grass. While drought conditions do add stress to our lawns, there are steps you can take in the fall to help them recover. A University of Minnesota study in 2018 found that dormant lawns can survive at least 64 days without measurable rainfall when followed by 28 days of consistent watering at the rate of one inch twice a week. If this drought conditions continGardener’s summer’s ue, begin watering an inch of water Grapevine every 10 days ahead of fall fertilizing or broadleaf weed treatments. This Kim brings your lawn out of dormancy and actively growing so that grass takes Sullivan up nutrients and weeds will be affected by herbicides. Other drought-related issues won’t be fixed solely by watering, and they could leave your lawn with dead patches as the weather cools in the fall. If you have drought-tolerant Kentucky bluegrass, you’ll see less drought damage than you will with perennial rye. A prolonged outbreak of Dollar Spot, a fungus encouraged by high temperatures and humidity, occurred in the Twin Cities this summer. Dollar Spot caused brown patches that can usually be resolved as part of a regular fall fertilization plan. Around Labor Day, put down two-thirds of your total annual nitrogen treatment, using a fertilizer that has both nitrogen and potassium. If you typically apply 1.5 pounds of nitrogen per year, apply one pound per thousand square feet this fall. A good standard fertilizer has a grade of 24-012. University of Minnesota Extension web site offers additional fertilization guidelines: https://extension. umn.edu/lawn-care/fertilizing-lawns#when-and-howmuch-to-fertilize-1256812. Another drought-related issue is crown damage. The crown is the part of the grass plant that sends up new

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shoots. If there was a lot of activity on dormant crowns, they can die and create dead patches. You can repair crown damage by starting a watering program, raking out the dead grass, and adding starter fertilizer and seed in September. September is also a good time to check for Japanese Beetle grubs (which leave brown patches in lawns) and to treat for broadleaf weeds, if needed. Grubs and weeds can each be controlled with natural treatments in addition to the traditional synthetic formulas. Any treatments should be limited to specific areas of concern, and lawns should be actively growing so that pesticides can be taken up properly. Both synthetic and natural treatments have safety precautions, so always read and follow the application and safety guidelines on the package. This has been a challenging year for our lawns, but they can recover with attention and proper care this fall. Kim Sullivan is a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener. Get advice from Anoka County Master Gardeners: anokamastergardeners. org. Ask A Master Gardener Online from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Plant and Insect Diagnostics Clinics are also held on Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center in Andover.

WEEKLY WAG Fresno is a calm and friendly young guy who is looking for a person or family of his very own. His background is unknown and living in a home seemed new to him, but his foster says he has settled in quite well and seems to enjoy the comforts of his new surroundings. Fresno, a deerhound/lab mix, is approximately 2 years old and weighs about 50 pounds. His foster says he has a sweet, happygo-lucky personality and gains confidence as he learns to trust. Fresno has been friendly to everyone he meets and likes hanging out with his foster’s resident dogs. He hasn’t been introduced to cats yet, but his foster believes he’d probably do OK with them. Fresno is working on his basic commands and learns quickly. He’s also learning how to walk on a leash

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NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE TO CONSIDER VACATION OF TEMPORARY ROADWAY EASEMENTS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED BY THE OWNER TO THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE INCLUDED IN RECORDED DOC. #1992466.009 ANOKA COUNTY (EXHIBIT B & D) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Centerville will be holding a Public Hearing to consider vacating temporary easements contained in the above stated document on September 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held in Council Chamber of the Centerville City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input regarding the vacations. You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 or email mstatz@centervillemn. com or tbender@centervillemn.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. A copy of the document (#1992466.009 and sketch of easements) will be available for inspection at City Hall and the meeting is open to the public. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the meeting date. In accordance with the Americans With Disability Act, a hearing-impaired individual(s), wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (651) 429-3232 within one week prior to the scheduled public hearing. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 24, 2021.

NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 50 (GARBAGE & RUBBISH); CHAPTER 156, §156.102 (HOME OCCUPATIONS) & §156.1111 (FENCES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville will be holding a Public Hearing to consider the amendments to the above Chapters and sections of the City Code on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers of the Centerville City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input UHJDUGLQJ WKH SURSRVHG ODQJXDJH PRGLÀFDWLRQV WR WKH &LW\ &RGH You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 or email mstatz@centervillemn. com or tbender@centervillemn.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. A copy of the proposed amendments will be available for inspection at City Hall and the meeting is open to the public. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the meeting date. In accordance with the Americans With Disability Act, a hearing-impaired individual(s), wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (651) 429-3232 within one week prior to the scheduled public hearing. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 24, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: /DNH $PHOLD :RRGV 3,' 3UHOLPLQDU\ SODW IRU D UXUDO VXEGLYLVLRQ ZLWK IRXU DFUH ORWV ,QWHULP 2UGLQDQFH &UHDWLQJ D 0RUDWRULXP IRU 0LQL 6HOI 6WRUDJH )DFLOLWLHV For further information regarding the above items, please contact City Planner, Katie Larsen, at 651-982-2426. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 24, 2021.

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Gabbie Hughes, Minnesota-Duluth hockey star from Centennial, recently attended her third USA Hockey Women’s National Festival, keeping alive her quest to eventually make an Olympic team. Hughes, who has led UMD in scoring for three years, was one of 24 invited players on the U23 roster, along with 32 on the U18 roster and 27 with the national team, at the festival in Blaine, Aug. 5-13. The festival is an occasion to “get our top players together to interact, train and scrimmage,” said Katie Million, director of the women’s national team program for USA Hockey. The national team left Aug. 10 for Calgary for the IIHF Women’s World Championship. "Any time you get the opportunity to go to a USA hockey camp, it gives you chills,” the Lino Lakes resident said. The festival serves as an evaluation camp for national teams, including the biggest prize, the Olympic team. “Since I was a young girl, the Olympics has always been a dream of mine,” she confirmed. An elementary and special education major, Hughes adds that she’s also “extremely excited to begin my teaching journey.” This year’s evaluation camp for the 2022 Olympic team was held in June. Hughes was invited as an alternate but did not get to participate. The next Olympics will be in 2026. Hughes will finish her college career this coming winter. After college, there are options to keep skating, including Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association, Northwest Hockey League, or leagues in Europe. USA Hockey evaluation camps are held every year.

Six of Centennial’s seven fall sports teams will be in action this week as the 2021-22 athletic school year gets under way, two of which have new coaches. The Cougar tennis team, coming off a 10-2 season, opened Saturday with a tournament at home. Captains are Kate Kastner, Megan Goodreau, Ainsley Greve. The Cougars, under 21st year coach Arnie Lamers, are hosting Blaine on Tuesday and Anoka on Thursday this week, and will cap a busy eight-day stretch with a Roseville tournament on Saturday. The boys soccer team, 7-4-3 last year, has a new addition who could be a Mr. Soccer candidate this year, said coach Jeff Ottosen, referring to a senior who played for the Shattuck-St. Mary’s prep school previously. About half the starters return, including goalie Isaac Verke. The cross country teams, under new leadership, open Friday in a meet at Lake Elmo. Neil Kruse, coach for 34 years, retired, and a Cougar alum, Ryan Evans, takes over both teams. The Cougar teams were back in the pack last season. Evans said that each has a solid core of veterans to lead their bid to move up a few notches. The captains are Aiden Sherer, Jonathan Pattie, PJ Marshall, and Darian Johnson on the boys team, and Tatum Liebke, Julia

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“This sport is my get-away from reality, so I would love to keep playing,” Hughes said. “If the opportunity presents itself.” At the 2019 Festival in Lake Placid, Hughes made the team picked for a U22 series against Canada. That series was not held last year or this year, due to Covid. She has been a Team USA member in the 18U and 16U divisions, and won a gold medal in the world tournament with U18. At Centennial, she was a Ms. Hockey finalist, scored 171 goals and 141 assists. and led the Cougars to a state runner-up finish. At UM-Duluth, she has logged 109 points (49 goals, 60 assists) in 87 games over three seasons.

Sherman, and Amelia Resendiz-Olson on the girls team. Cougar girls soccer, under new coach Christa Carlson, is coming off a 13-1 season. Their great forward Khyah Harper, Miss Soccer last year, has moved on to the Gophers, but the Cougars still have “several D1 and D2 committed players,” Carlson noted. Eight letter winners back include all-conference Lauren Ahles, Ally Hamski and Sydney Kubes. Top scorers back are Ahles, Sarah Strating and Tatum Trettel. The Cougars had eight section champs and one state champ under previous coach Ginger Flohaug. Centennial swimming opens Thursday evening in the conference relays with swimming at Elk River and diving at home. Diving was a strength last year and should be again. Twotime all-conference Calla Kamish leads the swimmers. Cougar volleyball lifts the lid at Hopkins on Thursday evening and a Woodbury tournament on Saturday. Top veterans from an 8-5 team are Linaya Swenson and Mattie Petersen. The Cougars are replacing nine seniors from 2020. “We have a lot of height and athleticism this year, and could fly under the radar for a lot of teams,” said coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey. Centennial football will open against Blaine at home Thursday, Sept. 2. Our fall previews, including schedules, will appear in the Aug. 31 issue.

Salay is Chomonix champ after 3-hole playoff BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

It took three extra holes, but Geno Salay kept playing steady golf until he emerged as Chomonix Golf Club champion for 2021 on Sunday. Salay rallied from four strokes back in the final round to tie Nick O’Neill in regulation, each shooting 77 Saturday and 74 Sunday for a 151 total. In the playoff on par-four No. 18, Salay had three straight pars. O’Neill matched him twice, but his chip shot went awry on the third and he bogeyed. “I was hitting the ball pretty well off the tee and right down the fairways,” said Salay, asked to assess his game. “In the extra holes, I hit the fairway, hit the green, and two-putted each time.” The 51-year-old electrician from Circle Pines picked up his second club title in about 15 attempts. The other came in 2014. O’Neill, a two-time champion, was runner-up for the second straight year (behind Alex Rogan last year). Nick Huffman, the third member of the leader group Sunday, shot 76-79155. Branden Lee finished fourth with 84-81-165 and Mark Miller fi fth with 81-85-166. The seniors champion was Dave Hensel, notching two straight 75’s for a 150 total. Brian Blair was runner-up with 79-79-158 and Ron Bole third with 78-81-159. Breck Ogren won the fi rst flight with 79-83-162. Jeremiah Yernberg took the second flight with 89-87-176.

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4. Circle Pines City Council Member Dean Goldberg, also known as “Census Man,” proudly updates the city’s population to 5,025, after the U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 Census redistricting data. Back in the 2010 Census, 11% of the city of Circle Pines’ population did not complete the census forms, and Circle Pines did not hit the important population mark of 5,000. Because of that, it missed out on state funding to maintain state aid roads. — Dean Goldberg, submitted 5. Instructor Brian Bohne and a group of participants enjoy the weather while playing chess at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines. Centennial Community Education will offer

chess and many other classes and activities this fall. Registration for fall activities is now open. — Submitted 6. This Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly was spotted in Lino Lakes. The Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly is one of the most common and beautiful Eastern butterflies. They can be found anywhere east of the Mississippi River and a bit farther west into the Great Plains states. There are also populations in several states in Mexico. — LeAnn Michael, submitted 7. Members of Troop 65 mark storm drains around the city of Circle Pines to raise awareness about pollution in our waterways. — Submitted

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Crumbl Cookies baking in north metro BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

“Welcome to Crumbls!” This is the greeting customers will experience when walking into Crumbl Cookies. The business, located at 3833 Lexington Ave. in Shoreview (across from SuperTarget), held a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month. Sarah Craig and her husband, Bryce, will run the Shoreview store. Her parents, Grant and Wendy Stucki, and her siblings decided to get into the Crumbl Cookies franchise when they were living in Utah. “We are originally from Utah, and that's where Crumbl originated. We became quick fans and decided we wanted to be part of the franchise,” Sarah said. “We asked, and they said there were opportunities in Minnesota, and that was exciting.” The Crumbl Cookies in Shoreview is the fourth store in Minnesota. Sarah said they are going to open more in the future. Her brother, Jordan Stucki, runs the Apple Valley and Woodbury stores, and her sister runs the Maple Grove store. Crumbl Cookies offer six different kinds

of cookies each week. The original milk chocolate chip cookies and chilled sugar cookies are always on hand. Chocolate potato chip, dulce de leche, mango frozen yogurt and Kentucky butter cake cookies are the first batch of cookies offered on the menu. “We have a rotating menu every week, which is exciting because every week is something different,” Sarah said. Some of the unique flavors of Crumbl cookies include — mango frozen yogurt, ultimate peanut butter, Nutella, sea salt caramel and pina colada cookies. Crumbl’s cookies wouldn’t be complete without their signature pink packaging. Crumbl’s boxes are designed to perfectly fit each Crumbl cookie side-by-side, whether in a four-pack, six-pack or 12pack box. Crumbl Cookies offers catering for special events like weddings, bridal and baby showers, office events or any special occasion. They also have gift cards. Need some milk with your cookies? Crumbl Cookies offers white and chocolate milk and bottled water for their customers. Sarah said they will eventually offer ice cream. When you walk into Crumbl Cookies,

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you get to see the baking process from the front counter and smell the delicious cookies baking in the oven. Customers can also order online; the store delivers within 5 miles of the Shoreview location. Sarah said they also use Door Dash and have curbside pickup. Crumble Cookies in Shoreview is actively hiring. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to midnight on weekends.

Sarah and Jordan said Crumbl Cookies has taken off nationally and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the world. “Social media platforms like TikTok have helped Crumbl Cookies’ popularity, and we (Crumbl Cookies) were featured in a Justin Bieber music video,” Jordan said. “After that video came out, we had 40 people lined up to get into one of our stores.” For more information on Crumbl Cookies, go to crumblcookies.com.