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BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
American Legion Post 566 is honoring one individual who is making a difference in the community through police work. The Legion recently visited the Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board meeting to present the Outstanding Police Officer of the Year Award to Cpl. Jon Krueger. Each year the American Legion recognizes local police officers and firefighters from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and the Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) and Centennial Fire District. The candidates then have the chance to compete at the state and, potentially, at the national level. “Most times when we get to meet these fine people, it is usually in our darkest hours … It’s great to recognize their dedication and
Behind the scenes
As local school districts gear up for the 2023-2024 school year, district staff members reflect on the preparation necessary to host students once again.
SEE OFFICER OF THE YEAR, PAGE 2
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In the Centennial School District, over 50 new teachers have been hired, and staff members are preparing to hire over 60 new support staff. Through the month of August, Centennial High School is preparing for fall activities and athletics, conducting Peer Leader training, and hosting a Fall KickOff for students. All Centennial schools are preparing for the return of students beginning Sept. 5.
Tom Breuning Centennial Principal
White Bear Lake
In the fall, Centennial students will have access to a new multipurpose room at the Centennial Area
At White Bear Lake High School, Don Bosch will remain principal at South Campus, with students in grades 11 and 12, before he
retires at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Carrie Barth, who is a long-serving associate principal at South Campus, will serve a one-year appointment as North Campus principal with students in grades nine and 10 for 2023-24. Principal Russ Reetz, who began in the district this summer, will serve as the external-facing principal of the unified grades 9-12 at White Bear Lake Area High School. At White Bear, school SEE BACK TO SCHOOL, PAGE 14
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Come Aug. 31, Lino Lakes One Stop, located at 6501 Ware Road, will be forced to shut its doors as new mall management has not renewed the lease with the gas station/grocery store. Current owner Jim Kroska was a longtime manager at the station and purchased the store 12 years ago. Kroska is sad to let go of the location and his position. “I’m going to miss the place, that’s for sure,” Kroska said. “This has been a great neighborhood to be a part of.” Debbie Underdahl is a longtime employee of the store and has worked alongside Kroska on and off for over 30 years. “She’s a huge part of this operation,” Kroska said. “She was my go-to person.” Underdahl wants to say goodbye to the customers of the store and echoes Kroska’s thoughts regarding the unfortunate impact of the closing. “It’s a store in a neighborhood, and you get to know your customers and they know you,” Underdahl said. “We’re just very sad that we are leaving and we are going to miss them.”
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