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BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

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Halloween Costume Contest In honor of the upcoming holiday, Press Publications hosted a Halloween costume contest. The contest was open to both humans and pets. Thanks to all who took the time to enter. Be sure to turn to page 2 to find out who the winners are.

LINO LAKES — Some changes are proposed to the city’s zoning map, and not everybody is happy about it. The City Council will consider the proposed changes next month.

The changes came about as a result of the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in November 2020. Since then, the city — with the help of Landform — has been working to update the zoning ordinance and map so it adheres to the vision of the comp plan. Kevin Shay, of Landform, explained that since March 2021, the Planning and Zoning Board has held a meeting almost every month to review sections of the ordinance.

Through the process, the city identified 1,965 parcels whose zoning should be changed as part of the effort. The changes fall into four categories: planned unit development district (PUD), future urban development district (FUD), land use consistency and miscellaneous.

• Rezone 1,224 planning development overlays (PDOs) to PUDs. In 2003, the city updated its zoning ordinance to change PDO to PDU. • Create a FUD for 640 parcels that are currently zoned rural (R) that are located within the 2040 utility staging area.

• Rezone 60 properties to be consistent with the 2040 Comp Plan. Some of the changes were requested by property owners, while others were directed by the council.

• Fix the remaining 35 properties that were identified as mapping errors on the existing zoning map.

It was standing room only in council chamSEE NEW ZONING DISTRICT, PAGE 2

Centennial teacher finishes top 5 in state singing competition Out of 55 singers across the state, Blaine resident Stephanie Stevens has earned some bragging rights when it comes to singing.

Stevens, a teacher at the Early Childhood Special Education Center (housed at Rice Lake Elementary), finished fourth in the age 21-and-over division of the Minnesota Sings Competition at the State Street Theater in New Ulm earlier this month.

“My goal was to be in the top eight finalists, but I definitely was not expecting to place in the top five,” she said. “It was surprising in a really good way.”

The 28-year-old has worked in the Centennial School District for six years. For the past two years,

Stevens has participated in the city of Lino Lakes competition held during the annual Food Truck & Fun Festival during Blue Heron Days. In 2021, she advanced to the state competition and was a top eight finalist, but did not place in the top three. She had so much fun, she wanted to do it again.

“It’s really fun to see other people’s talents and meet other people around the state who also like singing,” she said.

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EVENTS FOR ALL AGES IN THE NORTHEAST METRO AREA Scarecrow Trail:

View scarecrows created by local businesses, organizations and residents along the trail at Community Park, 641 East County Road F, Vadnais Heights. Stop by any time the park is open from Thursday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Nov. 2 to see the creations and vote for favorites online.

Halloween Trunk or Treat: Dress up in costume for an evening of family fun with hay rides, a spooky walk in the woods, and trunk-ortreating on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at McCullough Park, 995 County Rd I, Shoreview. $20 per vehicle, or free if bringing a decorated trunk and passing out candy. Advance registration required at shoreviewmn.gov/parks-rec/special-events.

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Congratulations to the 2-yearold four-legged winner, Victor, dressed as a chicken. Victor’s siblings, Aiden, 12, and Adrian, 9, won in the human category. They are being kidnapped by aliens.

Boo Bash at the Dance Factory: Community event for families on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Dance Factory, 1432 Lake Street S., Forest Lake. Indoor event with treats and teams of dancers host activities including games, pumpkin decorating, and a spooky house. Also music and food trucks at the indoor event. Cost is $5 per family in advance at dancefactorymn.com or at the door.

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When: 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Oct. 29. The Zephyr Theatre is located at 601 N. Main St., Stillwater.

Kids ages 8 and under can dress up in family-friendly costumes and enjoy a night of carnival games and crafts on Friday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Hugo. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 per child and adults are free. Registration required at anokacountyparks.com.

Family and pet-friendly 5K run/ walk and trunk or treat event in the parking lot of Centerville Elementary School on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8:45 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. Cost is $22/person with discounts for families. Centerville Elementary is located at 1721 Westview Ave., Centerville. Register at isd12.org/calendars/halloween-hustle.

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bers during the public hearing earlier this month. Many residents had specific questions about the changes, but it seemed the main sticking point for both residents, and the board, was the creation of an FUD district.

“It preserves land for future development,” Shay said. He added that the purpose of the FUD district is to create a holding zone for land in the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA) where sanitary sewer and water is planned but not yet available. When utilities are available and development is proposed, the land would then be rezoned to be compatible with the underlying land use designation.

All of the existing uses that were allowed in rural zones would still be permitted in the FUD district, he noted.

The only change, Shay said, in rezoning a parcel from R to FUD is that the FUD zone has a higher minimum lot size of 20 acres instead of 10 acres to preserve the land for development.

Board member Perry Laden asked if there was a reason why the city couldn’t just leave the properties zoned rural, rather than rezoning them to FUD. Community Development Director Michael Grochala said, “I think we made a decision just looking at it from a planning document to stay uniform and treat properties generally equally.

I think it more appropriately identifies the areas that can be served with utilities over the next 20 years.”

City Planner Katie Larsen added, “We are trying to create a distinction between true rural parcels that aren’t going to have utilities for many years (and those that that are likely to get utilities sooner).”

Roger expressed his frustration of the city’s communication on the change.

“This process has been going on for a

long time, and none of the people here have really been notified that this was going to happen until this meeting. I’m just wondering why the city didn’t want to do more than what was required …

Why wasn’t anybody notified about it before this?”

Grochala said the city has been trying to implement the 2040 Comp Plan for the past two years. During that process, he said the city held a number of open houses and public meetings.

“It is not always hot interest for someone to come out during some of those working meetings … We tend to get public comment when we actually have a document for people to react to,” he said. “While it might seem late in the process, it’s valuable that this board has done its job in reviewing the Comp Plan, the proposed changes and reviewing a proposal.”

Several residents wanted to know the motivation behind creating the FUD district and what that could mean for these properties in the future.

Centerville resident Linda Broussard-Vickers said, “I’m going to assume this is being done because a 20-acre parcel is more attractive to future developers … The purpose of this would seem to prevent people from owning 10-acre parcels. That change bothers me, because it seems like this is trying to make it easier for developers. It’s not considering the homeowners and the people who have purchased the land.”

A letter written by Scott and Carol Featherstone echoed those thoughts.

“We both know developers are going to put the most on the land so they can make more money. I feel it is the developers that have a voice in this, and not the homeowners who will be butted up to the development.”

Grochala said the city’s intent on maintaining larger lot sizes is to ensure the efficient expansion of utilities

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The city of Lino Lakes is working to update its zoning map so it adheres to the vision of the 2040 Comprehansive Plan. Pictured is the porpoised zoning map.

and urban services as they become available. “We are trying to maintain a rural use and be able to efficiently extend utilities into those areas long term,” he said. “We are not looking at it from what the developer themselves might ultimately think of as more advantageous. We do believe there is a benefit to the property owner, because they will be able to sell those lands off for more units. If they can develop with sewer and water, that’s going to be a higher-valued property when they go to sell than if they can only sell 10 acres.”

Scott Robinson said, “I personally feel that I’m very happy that you can tell me how to take care of my land and what you are going to do with my land in the future.” He explained that at one point, the Comp Plan said his property would be within the MUSA in 2000, then 2010, then 2030 and now 2040. “I don’t see any credence in what the city says … What are our assurances that what you say is going to happen?”

Robinson added that he has a family member who would like to move onto the property, but would not be able to afford that if the parcel had to be split into 20-acre pieces.

Grochala said the utility staging plan simply tries to estimate timing based on progression and has to do with the efficient extension of utilities. “It does not guarantee at any point in time that it will be there during that 20 years. It is all dependent on when that property develops,” he said.

Ultimately, the board recommended approval of the changes to the zoning map to the City Council, with the exception of the creation of the FUD district.

The zoning map ordinance will now go to the council for a first reading Nov. 14, and a second reading Nov. 28.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION & SAMPLE BALLOT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Centerville, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. CITY OF CENTERVILLE OFFICES • Mayor • City Council Member at Large, 2 seats

Centerville’s polling location: Precinct Name Voting Location Centerville P-1 St. Genevieve Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press, Oct. 18 and 25, 2022.

CITY OF CENTERVILLE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Centerville will consider the adoption of special assessments against properties that have delinquent utilities charges for the year 2021/2022 and outstanding balances associated with City services/assessments (i.e., lawn maintenance, property cleanup, etc.). The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the certification of the delinquent City charges for utilities, garbage and other services provided to properties that have unpaid charges due on or before September 19, 2022.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting.

No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the Municipal Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable.

An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn.

Stat. §429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk.

The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m. November 1, 2022. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall (651) 792-7934 if you have any questions.

Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in The Quad Community Press on October 25, 2022.

CITY OF LEXINGTON ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF CITY AND GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the City of Lexington will be holding a City Election in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing candidates for the City offices listed below: • Mayor (Two Year Term) • 2 - Councilmember Seats (Four Year Terms) The polls are located at 9180 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN. The polls

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SCHOOL BOARD WORK STUDY SESSION SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; September 12, 2022.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Work Study Session to order at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, ex-officio Holmberg, Bettinger, Vollbrecht, Knisely, Linser. The following member was absent: Timm.

3. HEALTH INSURANCE TRANSPARENCY ACT (HITA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Minnesota statute 471.6161 requires that school districts seek request for proposals for group medical insurance every two years. In September, health insurance committee members met with our insurance agent Arthur J. Gallagher to review the proposals from Medica, Health-Partners, and United Health Group. Allina and BCBS declined to provide a proposal. It was determined after discussion and review of the proposals to recommend approval of the Health-Partners proposal for the calendar years 2023 and 2024.

4. ACHIEVEMENT & INTEGRATION PLAN UPDATE & DISCUSSION Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Mark Grossklaus provided an update on the Achievement and Integration and Executive Director of Business Services talked about the financing portion of Achieving and Integration. The presentation is included in board packets. 5. 2022 PAYABLE 2023 LEVY UPDATE State statutes require that school districts certify proposed property taxes payable in 2023 by September 30, 2022. The Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey is recommending that the board approve the proposed 2022 payable 2023 property tax levy at maximum to allow for the necessary updates at the September 19 board meeting. Statutes also require a hearing be conducted before certifying the final levy. The regular school board meeting at which the Truth in Taxation hearing will be conducted is December 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Executive Director of Business Services Patrick Chaffey shared the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Timelines. 6. REVIEW OF POLICIES WITH NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES The board reviewed the group of policies with non-substantive changes that will be brought forward for adoption at the September 19 board meeting. 7. ADJOURN at 6:33 p.m.

Sue Linser, School Board Clerk Minutes prepared by Jody Josephson Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 25, 2022.

CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 12

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 (Abbreviated—full minutes available at www.isd12.org or call 763-792-6010 to request a hard copy) LEGAL NOTICE: School Board, Independent School District 12; 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota; September 19, 2022.

1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Guthmueller called the Regular Meeting of the School Board to order at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room.

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Guthmueller, ex-officio Holmberg, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser.

The following member was absent: Timm. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve the agenda with the following changes in numbering and addition of an additional agenda item: addition of item to be numbered 6.4 – Resolution Requesting that Minnesota Department of Education Remove the Achievement and Integration FY 2023 Adjustment from the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy; change numbering of 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Certification item to 6.5; change numbering of Advertising Agreement item to 6.6. Motion to approve the amended agenda by Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC FORUM None. 5. CONSENT ITEMS 5.1. Approval of Minutes. 5.2. Approval of Monthly Disbursements. 5.3. Personnel. The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the Consent Agenda Items as detailed in the enclosures. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items by Vollbrecht, seconded by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 6.1. Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution. Motion to adopt the Acknowledgement of Contributions Resolution by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.2. Health Insurance Transparency Act (HITA) Request for Proposal - Minnesota statute 471.6161 requires school districts seek request for proposals (RFP) for group medical insurance every two years. In September, health insurance committee members and our insurance agent,

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by Bettinger. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.3. 2023 Medical and Dental Insurance Rates - In September, the health insurance committee met to review current claims and the plan performance of the self-insured medical and dental funds. The committee reviewed renewal projections based on claims, admin fees, and trends. After discussion and review, it was the consensus of the committee to recommend increases of 4.0% for the medical HSA plan, 5.0% for the medical Copay Plan, and 0.0% increase for our dental plan. These increases will be effective January 1st, 2023, for the calendar plan year 2023. The Executive Director of Business Services recommends approval of the medical and dental insurance rate and plan structure proposed by the Health Insurance Committee. Motion to approve the medical and dental insurance rate and plan structure proposed by the Health Insurance Committee by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.4. Resolution Request that Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Remove the Achievement and Integration FY 2023 Adjustment from the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy - Motion to adopt the Resolution requesting that MDE remove the Achievement and Integration FY 2023 Adjustment from the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser. Nays: None.

Motion carried unanimously. 6.4. Resolution Request that Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Remove the Achievement and Integration FY 2023 Adjustment from the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy - Motion to adopt the Resolution requesting that MDE remove the Achievement and Integration FY 2023 Adjustment from the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Guthmueller, Vollbrecht, Bettinger, Knisely, Linser.

Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously. 6.5. Proposed 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Certification - State statutes require that school districts certify proposed property taxes payable in 2023 by September 30, 2022. Statutes also require a hearing be conducted before certifying final levy. The regular school board meeting at which the Truth in Taxation hearing will be conducted is December 19, 2022, at 6:30 pm. The Executive Director of Business Services recommends approval of the proposed 2022 payable 2023 property tax levy as maximum and certify the levy to the county auditor. Motion to approve the proposed 2022 payable property tax levy as maximum and certify the levy to the county auditor by Bettinger, seconded by Vollbrecht. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 6.6. Advertising Agreement - In accordance with Policy 905, the School Board must approve donations which include advertisements.

The sponsorship agreement with Rehbein Transit shall commence July 1, 2022 and shall expire June 30, 2025. This agreement has been reviewed by the District and our attorney. The Executive Director of Business Services recommends approval of the advertising sponsorship agreement with Rehbein Transit. Motion to approve the advertising sponsorship agreement with Rehbein Transit by Knisely, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 7.1. Adoption of Policies with Non-Substantive Updates – Included in board packets is a memo that lists the policies which have recommended non-substantive changes. MSBA Model Policy 208 states that if a policy is modified with minor changes that do not affect the substance of the policy or because of a legal change over which the school board has no control, the modified policy may be approved at one meeting. The Superintendent of Schools recommends adoption of the policies with non-substantive updates. Motion to adopt the policies with non-substantive updates by Bettinger, seconded by Linser. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 7.2. Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Calendar - The Superintendent of Schools recommends approval of the revised School Board Meeting Schedule with the addition of a special meeting/closed session on Monday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. to complete the annual evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. Motion to approve the revised 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Calendar with the addition of a special meeting/closed session on Monday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely.

Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. 8. COMMUNICATION As warranted and available, School Board members will report significant activities of and/or actions by organizations in which the school district holds membership and/or serves in a governance capacity. 8.1. AMSD. 8.2. CAEF. 8.3. MSBA. 8.4. NE Metro 916. 8.5 SEE. 8.6. District Committee Reports.9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 10.1. Dates to Note. 11. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn by Bettinger, seconded by Knisely. Vote: 5-0-0, motion carried unanimously. Adjourn at 7:31 p.m.

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The prevalence of drugs being laced with fentanyl is frightening. According to the CDC, approximately 107,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2021 and fentanyl accounted for 71,238 of those.

This is up from the 57,834 in 2020. These numbers are alarming, and in some cases have doubled depending on the state or county you live. It isn’t just affecting regular drug users - young people experimenting with drugs for the first time are putting their lives at risk.

Right now more than 120,000 fentanyl test strips are available free to the public from the Wisconsin Department of Health. Test strips have become legal to carry in Minnesota. The test strips are a tool to tell if a substance has fentanyl in it, which is helpful to those who use or are considering using a drug.

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Of course, the best way to avoid a fentanyl overdose is to abstain from using drugs at all.

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verybody needs somebody.

That may be stating the obvious, but it is a simple truth that has been on repeat as of late.

As our chamber board members have been in conversations with city leaders, church pastors, small business owners, and those who run nonprofit organizations, we all have something in common — We’re all looking for people.

Local businesses need employees.

Churches need parishioners.

Retailers need customers.

Chambers need businesses.

Nonprofits need volunteers.

It is nice Movers & to find some common Shakers ground these Michelle Koch days, even if it is a need.

This shared need can motivate us to work together on finding solutions.

It may still be too early to pinpoint how much the pandemic is to blame but getting people engaged is challenging across the board.

Interesting, since most people on some level craved connection after experiencing a lack of it.

As many of us are still in the process of reevaluating our priorities and schedules,

others are filling multiple roles at work. Everyone’s working hard and spending more than ever to fill their grocery cart.

There’s some juggling going on and it has created a sense of overwhelm that calls for simplicity.

For that reason, as the chamber looked at what we wanted to do in 2023 we knew we needed to clarify our mission and our message.

We prioritized making involvement as easy as possible. We wholeheartedly believe connection is tremendously beneficial. As our tagline proclaims, we’re richer together. However, we also know taking those first steps into something new can be arduous.

Whatever you add to your calendar has to be worth it, however, you define that. We will strive to make our events worth your time and effort.

Many times it just takes one new introduction or learning one new thing to make your investment pay off.

We’re in the process of finalizing all of our events for the year. With consistent times and locations, using technology to provide calendar reminders and payment options, all in hopes that attendance is made convenient. We’re excited to offer a more streamlined approach.

One of our key roles as a chamber is to serve as

a conduit. We can relay information from the county level to local businesses, we can connect churches with local vendors, establish career paths between schools and employers, and direct residents to local providers.

So often, people prefer to work with someone local and we’re here to help make that happen!

In 2023 we’ll provide numerous opportunities for businesses and organizations to network with each other. In addition, we’ll sponsor expos where local businesses present themselves to residents. Lastly, our website, quadareachamber. org is a robust resource for residents to find local businesses and see what’s happening in the area using our community calendar.

The chamber has some fun ideas to build community spirit and celebrate #whatscoolinthequad and we’re thinking bigger and brighter as we move forward.

We’re grateful for the growth our chamber has experienced through a difficult few years and feel optimistic about the direction we’re headed. We encourage local businesses to join and take advantage of the resources we provide – somebody needs you!

Michelle Koch is the director of Marketing for the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce.

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PAID LETTER Get to know Cindy

Cindy Hansen is running for Anoka County Commissioner for District 3. The cities within that district are Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lino Lakes, Linwood and part of Blaine. Cindy is a resident of Lino Lakes.

Cindy is the right choice for our community because of her background.

As mayor of Spring Lake Park, Cindy proved herself to be able to work with two counties, Anoka and Ramsey, while making sure residents felt they were part of one community. The citizens also saw their taxes reduced by 5.7%.

During her time as mayor, Cindy proved how she can work with different cities simultaneously for the good of all.

She worked very closely with the police departments within Anoka County and the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View Fire Department, which is a two-county fire department.

Cindy Hansen has proven she can multitask, which is an asset for someone to whom we are entrusting the responsibility to make our district prosper. Her business administration degree from Concordia College gives her a good background that will help her maximize our share of Anoka County revenue to enhance the lives of all residents in District 3.

Get to know Cindy better by visiting her Facebook page, Cindy Hansen for Anoka County Commissioner.

Safety Amendment that would have given millions to local police departments to help them protect and serve our community. Unfortunately, my opponent voted against that amendment.

• A strong economy — I support responsible tax cuts, including elimination of the tax on Social Security. I’ll fight to lower prescription drug costs and prohibit price gouging.

• Great schools — As a teacher, I know the challenges students and schools are facing. I’ll work to make sure students from pre-K to graduation get what they need to succeed.

• Protection from government overreach — We need to keep the government out of decisions about our bodies, our relationships or how we raise our children.

• Community transportation needs — The Rush Line outcome was a local decision that affected White Bear Lake. I trust White Bear citizens to make that decision for themselves, which is why I stayed neutral in discussions about the Rush Line.

It’s easy to become cynical as we’re bombarded by ads and mailers. But I believe politics can be a force for good, as long as we stay focused on what matters. I’ll never declare allegiance to a political party ahead of what’s best for our community. Together, we can find common ground, and if elected to serve as your state senator, that’s what I’ll do.

Heather Gustafson Vadnais Heights

Teresa O’Connell Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER We can find common ground

I’m Heather Gustafson and I’m running for state Senate. I’m also the mother of four, a wife, teacher and a member of St. Joe’s in Lino Lakes, American Legion #566 and Pheasants Forever. I volunteer for Mounds View Softball, and am a former member of the Vadnais Heights Community Engagement Committee. My goal is to serve the community I care about and call home.

As we enter the final weeks of the campaign, political groups are spending incredible amounts of money to gain a competitive advantage by spreading misinformation. Let me tell you where I really stand: • Pro-public safety — I respect law enforcement and support funding our local police so we can tackle rising crime and prevent it before it happens. Had I been in the Senate, I would have voted for the Public

PAID LETTER Gustafson listens to transportation needs

I am writing in response to the letter written by Jill Fisher-MacIntosh published in the White Bear Press and Quad Press on Oct.11 titled, “Candidate Supports Rush Line.” Ms. FisherMacIntosh states that in the recent candidate forum, Heather Gustafson expressed strong support for the Rush Line. I listened to the candidate forum to find this information, and nowhere in the forum did I hear Heather say she strongly supported the Rush Line.

What Heather Gustafson did say during the forum was that she has met with business leaders in the northern suburbs who talked about how the lack of funding and support for infrastructure from Republican senators is hurting us and hurting future projects. These business leaders cited specific examples of economic investments that they knew were

lost to our community because we didn’t have the leadership support for transportation or infrastructure projects in the northeast suburbs. The Republican senators have not had the desire to put money into our roads, bridges or public transportation.

Heather also said that local leaders in construction management are saying the same thing, that without transit, it hurts their ability to get workers to job sites, and seniors want the ability to get around in our community. She supports giving cities what they need in terms of infrastructure when they need it. She also stated she supports reasonable, stable and long-term funding for infrastructure because our local governments depend on state roads, reliable bridges and transportation systems.

Heather appears to be listening to her constituents and their transportation needs in our community. I will be voting for Heather on Nov 8.

groups.” What’s their purpose? What are their goals? How will members be chosen? He doesn’t say. Knisely, Murphy, and Johnson all state that schools must “teach our children how to think, not what to think.” Do they think Centennial teachers aren’t doing that already? I trust the experienced educators in Centennial Schools to provide age-appropriate curriculum to our children.

I will give my vote to Laura Gannon, Andrew Meyer, Kara Schmitz and Jessica Schwinn. They understand the needs of the students in our district — either because they have children attending the schools or because they have worked or taught in schools. They are thoughtful people dedicated to academic excellence and the well-being of all children in the district and will make great school board members.

(Note: I have received no candidate’s money for this letter.)

Cheryl Blackford Circle Pines

Lori Olinger North Oaks

PAID LETTER Choose wisely

PAID LETTER Elect thoughtful people to school board

Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Centennial School Board. Tom Knisely, Gloria Murphy and Craig Johnson have a common theme: parents should have a say in the education of their children. But what exactly do they mean by that?

It’s not clear to me from their online information.

In a section on her website titled, “Parents Rights,” Gloria Murphy says parents should have “a voice on curricula” and “on what goes on in the schools to ensure their kids’ educational needs are addressed.” But what kind of voice will she give parents that they don’t have now? How will they have a voice on the curriculum? Will every parent have input, or just a select few? Will this input be on every item of curriculum, every lesson plan, every worksheet, every book in the classroom or the library? She doesn’t say. The Parents’ Rights movement is a national movement organized by groups who are bringing politics into the classroom, despite their claims otherwise.

Tom Knisely says, “Parents and community members want their voices heard. And they should be.”

But he’s a member of the school board that limited who could speak, and for how long, at school board meetings.

Why should I trust him now? Craig Johnson wants to develop “advisory

Have you paid attention to the academic results of the Centennial School District? While the activists have been prioritizing equity, race, gender and sexual orientation, academics have dropped over the last five years. Thirty-eight percent of students in Centennial cannot read at grade level and 36% are not proficient in math. This doesn’t sound like a good outcome for our students, state or country. And it certainly doesn’t show a pursuit of excellence, either.

Isn’t education about preparing students for the future and a powerful driver of prosperity?

There are many candidates for school board this year, and the distinctions are clear. If you’d like to see a return to quality education that would focus on reversing the academic decline and support parental involvement, then look for commonsense candidates. If you’d like more focus on racial and social justice, gender issues and stories that pull at your heartstrings, then the candidates endorsed by social justice organizations might interest you.

But, let’s be clear. When it comes to candidates for any office, ideology matters! You get what you vote for.

Choose wisely.

Cori Duffy Lino Lakes SEE MORE LETTERS, PAGE 6

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PAID LETTER Property owners beware

A group of newcomers calling themselves “4Centennial” is running together on a singular platform to take control of the Centennial School Board.

Not ONE of them has ever volunteered to serve or committed themselves to ANY school district committee where there are many opportunities for public input: safety and security, strategic/ vision planning, academic advisory, etc.

ZERO constructive input other than showing up to school board meetings to blast their personal agendas and complain about current responsible school board members. Not ONE of them has any experience in ANY capacity serving on any public role/ board/committee. Yet, these four are trying to run as a coup to take control of the Centennial School District that has a budget of over $100 million annually and is the largest local employer with over 800 employees!

ZERO experience combined from these candidates.

The quickest way to chase out a superintendent, staff and families is to have a rogue school board with personal agendas and no knowledge of reality in running such a large complex organization. Families leave, Centennial loses its reputation of excellence, and property values fall. One of them just relocated from California two years ago — is that what you are ready for taxpayers — California politics in your children’s classroom?

Be very careful who you vote for.

Tom Knisley, Craig Johnson and Gloria Murphy have all served their community and have Centennial’s best interest at heart, not personal agendas. Write in Suzy Guthmueller as well to keep fiscal responsibility and sensibility on our school board.

We have enjoyed strong leadership in a top-rated school district, and our property values reflect that. Let’s keep it that way!

Karen Lodico Circle Pines Former school board member

PAID LETTER Time for fresh leadership

As the 2022 election season closes, I have been contacted privately by friends asking who to vote for. Many of my friends know that I follow the races closely, and they know that I will share what I hear and know. So, here is my take on the SD 36 race between Heather Gustafson and Roger Chamberlain.

After examining both their records, I am supporting Heather.

Roger has held this seat for three terms now, and has shown himself to be a partisan actor through and through.

He says he supports education, but then proposes to use state tax dollars to fund private schools. Thankfully, that foolish bill didn’t pass in 2021. In 2022, he was a leader in the Republican-controlled Senate, which blocked use of the nearly $10 billion surplus to patch up the holes in the special education cross-subsidy and other necessary funding fixes.

That money could have been spent in multiple ways to shore up education funding and help our districts retain teachers. It could have been spent to train new teachers and new staff to stave off the teacher shortage. It could have been used to attract mental health professionals and guidance counselors to our schools. Instead, that money sits unspent as inflation eats up its value.

It is time for fresh leadership from someone who knows how difficult the job of educating our kids really is.

We need someone who understands the challenges facing our children,

families, teachers, administrators and staff who are doing their level best to build the world’s best workforce. If we neglect training our youngsters to be that workforce, we all fail. If we continue to divide our efforts, we will fail. Heather Gustafson is that person.

She is ready to lead for the good of all Minnesotans. She is focused on people, not corporations. She has my vote, and deserves yours too.

Kathryn Timm Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Law enforcement urges votes for Chamberlain, Engen

Minnesota’s largest police association, representing over 10,000 rank-and-file law enforcement officers, enthusiastically supports Sen. Roger Chamberlain and House candidate Elliot Engen. They will make sure our public safety officials have the support, resources and policies that provide for a safer, stronger community for everyone.

Rising crime is a statewide problem, and we MUST restore public safety in our communities. That starts with respecting police as partners and holding violent criminals accountable.

That’s why the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association supports and endorses Sen. Chamberlain and Elliot Engen. We hope you will join us in voting for them.

Brian Peters Executive Director Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association

PAID LETTER Keep an eye on endorsements

When looking for a candidate who is mainstream and moderate, I suggest you check out exactly which organizations have given their endorsement to the candidate.

The websites of these organizations describe their agendas — and their endorsements reveal their issues.

I looked at the organizations endorsing Heather Gustafson and came up with these notables: Education Minnesota teachers’ union, which is pushing new woke rules for teacher licensing, politics ahead of academics and opposition to parental involvement; FairVote Minnesota, which is working for ranked-choice voting, a manipulation of traditional voting methods; Stonewall DFL, the LBGTQ Caucus of the DFL; NOW (National Organization for Women), and Emily’s List etc.

Based on these endorsements, do you really believe Heather Gustafson will be nonpartisan and moderate? Look at the goals of these organizations. Expect their legislative agendas, and hers, to be radical/progressive.

With everything going on in Minnesota, can we really afford to continue and promote more radical ideology?

Therese Cho Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Unprofessional and divisive

A few weeks ago, I learned that Centennial School Board candidate Jessica Schwinn had shared a tweet that stated that the parental rights movement is “a recipe for abuse.”

When I commented to the contrary, she immediately blocked me.

Her immediate dismissal was very concerning to me as a parent who may someday need to work with her. To alert other voters, I posted about this encounter in a community Facebook group and immediately began receiving videos of Schwinn implying

that parents are idiots, videos that start with phrases like, “Hey, white people,” and screenshots of her tweets stating, “Parents have really flawed, selective memories.”

In talking about this with neighbors, I learned that two of the other candidates running with her, Kara Schmitz and Laura Gannon, have also blocked voters when asked questions. Per their posts, they now decline to answer questions in public forums and instead refer voters to a Google doc that has weighted questions and requires you give them information.

School board members need to be able to engage in hard conversations with parents and educators, including those they don’t agree with. We also need a board that’s transparent and works to build relationships. Their responses show they either don’t yet have the skills to do that, or blatantly disregard the concerns and opinions of others.

Both are contrary to the job they are applying for.

Political leanings aside, the actions of the “Centennial 4” are simply unprofessional and divisive. We need board members who will work with parents and educators to bring about positive and meaningful change. For that reason, our household will only be voting for Gloria Murphy, Craig Johnson and Tom Knisely. And for the sake of our kids, we hope you do the same.

Melissa Schultz Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER Ought to be ashamed

Sen. Chamberlain: I’ve met you a few times, and you’ve always been a gentleman. This weekend, I saw a commercial your campaign permitted to air on television that was flat-out disgusting. Your attack on Heather Gunderson was embarrassing.

I challenge you to take copies of the ad to any of the local schools and show it to the students you claim to care so much about … Ask them if they believe the ad is informative, well done and demonstrates your professionalism.

Better yet, show it to your family, and ask them if they are proud of you, sinking down into the dirt to slam your opponent.

You’ve been in office what, 10 years now? The one major accomplishment you brag about on your website is helping create a bill related to expanding gambling in Minnesota.

Just what we need! You ought to be ashamed, sir!

Louis Jungbauer Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER We need a new state senator

Politicians are human beings and, therefore, make mistakes. I remember a time when even politicians would apologize or, at least, be quiet when the mistake they made comes to light.

Unfortunately, the current political strategy is to “double down” and keep repeating inaccurate information even when the real facts become known. Sen. Roger Chamberlain’s grandstanding regarding the fraud charges brought against 48 people who used a nonprofit organization to steal money meant to feed hungry children during the pandemic is a sad example of the “double down.”

Sen. Chamberlain continues to blame Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) employees for allegedly not trying to prevent the theft. Now that the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota has announced the charges, we know the rest of the story, which is that MDE employees are the real heroes who uncovered and combatted the fraud.

In 2020, MDE employees began to hold

up $20.5 million in requests from the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit responded by suing MDE in state court.

At the hearing on April 21, 2021, the judge told MDE that “the regulation doesn’t allow you to withhold payment ...” Rather than give up, MDE employees shifted their efforts from the state court to the federal government by turning to the FBI, which led to the criminal investigation and, ultimately, criminal charges.

Now that the criminal charges have been filed and the information regarding the two years of persistence and hard work by MDE employees is available to the public, Sen. Chamberlain has not yet apologized.

We need a new state senator who has humility and who respects hardworking public servants.

Please join me in voting for Heather Gustafson.

Durden Jungbauer Lino Lakes

Should be returned to office

At last summer’s Marketfest, in chatting with a DFL activist, his parting words were, “We’re going to take Roger Chamberlain down.” I didn’t take the sentence as a threat, nor did I respond (Solomon stated that even a fool, when he keeps his mouth shut, is considered wise). Nor do I believe that one (perhaps) stray comment by one activist necessarily characterizes the entire group. But it does make for some interesting analytical fodder.

First, there does appear to be a prescience to it. The federal regime’s war on energy and the economy are indeed taking Mr. Chamberlain down, as well as quite a few others. This most likely was not within the activist’s intent, but is certainly an aspect (and cost) of very suspect (if not worse) governing principles.

Second, our household has received numerous pieces of dark and foreboding campaign literature labeling Mr. Chamberlain as extremist.

Is this the take-down? Would anyone questioning the leadership of those publishing such pieces be treated similarly? Isn’t healthy governance something that elevates, that is respectful of all? Take-down leadership is not the stuff of an open society.

Third, why would Mr. Chamberlain need to be brought down? Unless, of course, the seat were seen as an avenue to power, prestige or outsized influence. Mr. Chamberlain’s view (shared by many I know) is that the position is a public service, akin to street sweeper or snowplow driver.

There is a stewardship, a public trust, to be met with character, competence and collegiality. Mr. Chamberlain has conducted himself in a manner consistent with these governing principles.

Sen. Chamberlain has consistently shown that he has the character and principles of an open society, whether in education or environment, fiscal or physical health, or a just and free societal order, and should be returned to office.

Jim Nash White Bear Lake

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a motor vehicle personal injury accident with minor injuries near the intersection of 20th Avenue and Red Oak Lane Oct. 11. One vehicle was towed from the scene, and a driver was cited for a moving violation.

• Officers responded to an identity theft report in the 500 block of Arlo Lane Oct. 11. The incident was documented and is under investigation • Officers responded to a call of gunshots in the 1000 block of Evergreen Trail Oct. 11. After investigation, officers determined it was huntingrelated and no crime had occurred.

• An officer received information that stolen mail from the 2000 block of Otter Lake Drive was recovered during a police investigation in a neighboring county Oct. 12. The suspects were arrested for various offenses.

• An officer responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles near the intersection of Hodgson Road and Rohavic Lane Oct. 12. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, and one driver was cited for a moving violation.

• An officer responded to a vehicle crash involving a deer in the 6900 block of Lake Drive Oct. 12.

The incident was documented and the vehicle was driven from the scene. The deer could not be located.

• Officers responded to a report of two males inside a closed construction area in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road Oct. 12. The area was checked, but the males were not located; however, damaged property was located. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer received a report from a parent regarding disorderly conduct that occurred at a school in the 300 block of Elm Street Oct. 13.

The parent wanted the incident documented in a police report.

• An officer responded to a report of a property damage crash in the area of Sunset Avenue and Elm Street Oct. 13. The incident was documented, but the vehicle involved was not located.

• Officers responded to a residence in the 8000 block of Elbe Street Oct. 13 where the homeowner reported an unknown person standing on her deck. The area was checked, but the person was not located.

• An officer took a phone call report regarding an unauthorized opening of a credit card in the name of a resident in the 500 block of Linden Lane Oct. 13. There is no monetary loss at this time, and the incident is being investigated.

• Officers responded to a report of a disorderly

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS female in the lobby of an apartment building in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Oct. 13.

The parties were separated for the evening and a citation for disorderly conduct was mailed to the female.

• Officers responded to a school in the 300 block of Elm Street for a problem at a youth football game Oct. 13. Officers found that most individuals had left the scene and that no crime had been committed.

• Officers responded to a personal injury crash near the intersection of Lacasse Drive and Otter Lake Road Oct. 14. There were minor injuries, and a state crash report was completed.

• Officers received a call of a possible impaired driver in the area of Lake Drive and Oak Lane Oct. 14. Officers located the vehicle and subsequently arrested the adult male driver for DWI. The driver later tested at 0.26 and was booked into jail for third-degree DWI and alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours.

• An officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7000 block of Lake Drive Oct. 14.

The suspect vehicle fled and was not located. The investigation continues.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for turn signal violation in the area of Lake Drive and Second Avenue Oct. 14. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested and charged with fourth-degree DWI, then released to a sober party. Another driver was also found to be under the influence in the 7600 block of Main Street that same day and charged with fourth-degree DWI. • An officer took a delayed motor vehicle property damage report that took place on private property in the 6500 block of Ware Road Oct. 15. The incident was documented in a report.

• Officers responded to a request for help from another agency in the area of I-35W and Main Street Oct. 15. A suspect had broken free of restraints and assaulted an officer. The suspect was secured and the assault was documented for later charging.

• A theft from an unlocked vehicle in the 7700 block of 20th Avenue was reported Oct. 16. The incident was documented and is under investigation.

• A mail theft was reported in the 7000 block of Town Center Parkway Oct. 17. The incident was documented and the complainant was given a case number.

• An officer took a delayed theft report from a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Oct. 17. The incident was documented and is under investigation.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Front Line Foundation donates to sheriff’s office The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) has donated approximately $20,000 to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office to be used to purchase needed tactical equipment that was not included in the department’s budget. Founded in late 2018, TFLF was formed to support law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs and members of the National Guard across Minnesota by granting financial support to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty.

One piece of tactical equipment the sheriff’s office received is a Throwbot2, a remote-controlled device equipped with cameras so it can be sent unmanned into dangerous areas when law enforcement personnel are pursuing suspects or attempting to defuse a situation.

TFLF also donated approximately $20,000 to other law enforcement agencies around the metro area.

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Cdr. Paul Lenzmeier of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Department demonstrates the Throwbot2, the latest technology in public safety equipment. It was donated by The Front Line Foundation.

Sheriff’s office swears in 2 The Anoka County Sheriff’s office recently welcomed two new patrol deputies, Jesse Thao and Joshua Strusinski.

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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office swears in two new patrol deputies. Pictured (from left) are Sheriff James Stuart, Deputy Joshua Strusinski, Deputy Jesse Thao and Chief Deputy Kevin Halweg.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a domestic assault in Lexington Oct. 12. One person was subsequently transported to jail.

• While on routine patrol near Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines Oct. 12, community service officers noticed what appeared to be an abandoned boat, motor and trailer in the parking lot of Golden Lake Beach. The boat was left there for a couple of days before it was towed to impound.

• A resident from the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville reported a fraud Oct. 13. There is no suspect info at this time.

• Police were flagged down regarding a parking complaint in the 9100 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Oct. 13. The complaint was forwarded on to community service officers.

• A caller reported a possible intoxicated driver on Pine Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 13. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

• An adult male in the 10 block of Oak Leaf Lane in Circle Pines was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant Oct. 14. The male was subsequently released and transported to the hospital.

• Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Pine Drive and South Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 14. A driver was subsequently arrested for no insurance and for other traffic-related offenses.

• Officers took information regarding possible criminal sexual conduct in Circle Pines Oct. 15. The case was forwarded on to the Anoka County Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation and follow-up.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington Oct. 16.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Pine Drive and Lake Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 16. An adult male was subsequently arrested for DWI. • A resident in the 0 block of Ridge Road in Circle Pines called to report that he was being harassed by an unknown party. The incident was documented.

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Laney is house-trained, crate-trained and leash-trained. She knows her basic commands, but continued training would suit her well.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2022 EDITOR’S NOTE: SEE FULL VERSION ONLINE AT PRESSPUBS.COM HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 32A - ELECT 1

Matt Norris (DFL) Donald Raleigh (R) HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 36A - ELECT 1

Susie Strom (DFL) Elliott Engen (R) SENATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 36 - ELECT 1

Heather Gustafson (DFL) Roger Chamberlain (R) ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 - ELECT 1

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ONGOING EVENTS CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Oct.24; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

8TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through Nov. 3 Where: St. Paul Monastery Gallery, 2675 Benet Rd, Maplewood, MN Details: 50 Selected paintings by national and regional artists. Proof of vaccination and masks required.

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DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+ by Live 2B Healthy. Class designed for seniors to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility in a group setting. Periodic fitness tests so participants can track their progress.

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LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: “Indigo inspired Quilt Designs” will be presented by David Owen Hastings. David will talk about his love of Japanese culture, travel, textiles and how his love of “blue and white” fabrics brought him to Japan. $5/guest.

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LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

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Mike Murphy Gary Grote

When: noon Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided.

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ROCK THE RINK

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When: 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 Where: Kellerman’s Event Center, Details: Hockey Day MN fundraiser features live music by Good for Gary, complimentary appetizers, beer release, and silent auction. Tickets $99; ages 21+.

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When: 2:45-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Teens ages 12-18 can drop in to play board games and video games at the library. No registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/ events

'THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED A CACTUS'

When: 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 28; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29; 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Performance recommended for ages 6 ad up. Tickets $20/adult; $10/ child.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

TRAVEL SHOW

When: 10 a.m-noon Friday, Oct. 28 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Join us as we discuss the exciting rebound in the travel and tourism industry. It is time to learn and dream about touring again!

Contact: 651-653-3121

OCTOBER COMEDY SHOW

When: 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Headliner Wendy Maybury, featuring Kevin Cahak, and hosted by Pege Miller. $25 in advance; $30 day of show. Dinner available.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

SILVER HARMONY SINGERS BENEFIT CONCERT

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Parkview United Methodist Church, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Annual concert benefits the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Free, but monetary donations requested.

Contact: 612-867-2171

ANOKA COUNTY JOB FAIR AND CAREER EXPO

When: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Where: Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka Details: Learn about available careers in public service at Anoka County, including equipment operators, attorneys, deputies, accountants, IT technicians, assessors, park keepers, 911 dispatchers, customer service representatives, and more. Full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available.

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1. Buddy, an 11-month-old goldendoodle from Circle Pines, is enjoying his first fall. — Peggy Kellems, Contributed 2. Girl Scout Troop No. 57695 donated cookies to the firefighters at the Centennial Fire District Station 1 Open House. The Junior Girl Scouts are fourth graders from four elementary schools: Golden Lake, Centennial, Blue Heron and Rice Lake. They also learned about fire safety, ran a few drills, rode in a fire truck and tried on a firefighter suit with other community members. — Anneliese Peterson, contributed 3. The Lino Lakes Fire Division recently visited Lino Lakes Elementary School for a fire prevention tour - Contributed 4. Despite cold temperatures and some snow on the ground, students, families and school staff spent the afternoon walking the trails of the Rice Creek Watershed District as a part of Golden Lake Elementary’s Golden Lake Go Around. The fundraiser broke a record of $20,029, which is over $5,000 more than what was raised at the event last year. — Amanda Schug, Contributed

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Press Publications hosts Thanksgiving artwork contest Press Publications has teamed up with local author Frank Zeller to host a Thanksgiving-inspired artwork challenge. Youth age 3 to 10 are invited to submit a drawing that depicts their perspective of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The contest winner’s artwork will be published in the newspaper. Drawings should be submitted by Nov. 10, and can be dropped off or mailed to the Press Publications office, located at 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

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Trunk or Treat In what might have been the warmest year yet, Good Shepherd Lutheran held its annual Trunk or Treat event. The event included trick-or-treating as well as a petting zoo and photo booth. Over 10,000 people attended the event and 500 pounds of canned goods were collected for the Centennial Food Shelf.

A well-known local author, Frank Zeller, has issued a challenge for children from ages 3 to 10 to submit their perspective of our Thanksgiving holiday.

Drawings need to be submitted by Nov. 10, 2022 MAIL TO Press Publications 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110 OR put in the drop box outside our front door.

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Long night’s journey: Cougars in state after another shootout

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Addison Wittenberg whirls joyfully after her shot clinched a marathon shootout win over Blaine for the section championship.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

There are few situations in sports that look scarier than when soccer matches go to the shootout, scary for both the shooters and the goalkeepers, especially since the stakes are so high.

After all, the only time shootouts occur are in tournaments, meaning the losing team is done for the season, and only after 100 minutes of intense action fails to produce a winner.

“It’s definitely nerve-wracking,” Jordan Metz acknowledged, “but you need to use that as an advantage. Everyone is going to be nervous, no matter what position you are in.”

Metz should know. The Centennial junior net-minder and her teammates survived two consecutive shootouts, both against state-tournament caliber teams, to repeat as Section 5AAA champions.

After nudging Andover by

winning a shootout 2-1 in the semifinals (reported last week), the Cougars found themselves in an even bigger meat-grinder in the section finals against Blaine on Tuesday, Oct. 18, with regulation time ending in a 1-1 deadlock that was not broken in two 10-minute sudden-death periods.

Not until the ninth round of the shootout did the Cougars prevail, again by 2-1, with sophomore Addison Wittenberg delivering the clincher.

Emotions flooded Addison Van Zee when Wittenberg hit that final goal: “I was so happy that we get another chance in the state tournament and excited that all of our hard work this season paid off.”

Van Zee had the Cougar goal in regulation time, her 18th of the year, in the first half. Kendall Stadden, Blaine’s great senior forward, tied the score with seven minutes left in regulation, her 19th of the season.

After it came down to a

shootout, Metz said her first thought was Stadden, the allstater, the Gophers recruit, one of the state’s best girl athletes, also a standout placekicker on the football team.

“I knew she was going to have a good shot with some pace on it. She went first, and all I thought was, this would be insane if I could ‘save’ her shot.” Sure enough, Stadden drilled the ball, to Metz’s left. “I dove exactly there and saved it.”

In the first round, each team was only one-for-five.

Naasi Bula was the only Cougar to get one past Blaine’s Maddie Way. With a second batch of five shooters taking over, the Cougars got goals from Izzie Sipe and Wittenberg.

Asked if teammates talked to her before the shootout, or left her alone, Metz said almost everyone approached with a “You’ve got this” vote of confidence. “It’s nice to know that my coaches and teammates have confidence

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It helps that Metz was also the starter on last year’s state runner-up team: “I have been in this position before.

I mainly focused on being a leader and helping some of the players who haven’t been in this position.”

Van Zee added: “We had super high energy, and talked about how we wanted to have practice the next day. We all trust each other that we will do our jobs on the field.”

Adding to the drama is the fact that No. 8 ranked CenJordan Metz knocks away a Blaine tennial avenged its only two missive in the shootout. regular-season losses, to No. 5 Andover 1-0 and No. 6 Blaine “Any of the three teams 2-0 in conference play. could have gone to state,” said “Getting another chance Christa Carlson, Cougars against Andover and Blaine coach. “The girls executed the definitely made us want to game plan well. Both Andover win more and get redempand Blaine have good players. tion,” Van Zee said.

With our section having three Centennial takes a 14-2 retop 10 (ranked) teams, it was a cord, and eight straight wins in which they’ve allowed only very hard section as the third seed.” three goals, into the state tournament. Blaine finished 15-3-1 and Andover 12-4-1.

Cougars (6-2) foil Woodbury 17-14, enter playoffs

Cougars take 22-4 mark, top seed into volley playoffs

Centennial closed out a banner regular season with a victory over Roseville Area, 25-17, 25-20, 25-22, on Monday, Oct. 17. The Cougars take a 22-4 record into Section 7AAAA. Awarded the No. 1 seed, they will host No. 8 Coon Rapids on Tuesday, with the winner facing Blaine or Anoka on Thursday, each at 7 p.m. Andover is the No. 2 seed and Forest Lake is No. 3. The finals will be Nov. 3.

The Cougars were 5-2 in the Northwest Suburban Conference.

Against Roseville, Andi Koslowski rattled off 14 kills. Elena Hoecke had 11 kills, three aces and seven blocks (three solo). Ashley Friedman aced three serves. Maddie Petersen made 14 digs and Ash McClellan 26 assists.

Cougar runners eye state berths Thursday

The Centennial cross country teams are expected to be among the contenders for state berths at the Section 7AAA meet Thursday at Anoka High School. The boys race starts 11:30 a.m. and the girls at 12:10 p.m. The top two teams advance to state. The Cougars girls, who won their first conference title since 2007 this year, were second behind Forest Lake in the section last year, and were close behind the Rangers twice this season. The Cougar boys were section champs last year in a close meet over Anoka and Andover. Those three teams and Blaine will probably battle for the top two spots among eight teams.

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Cougar quarterback Daylen Cummings looks up after scoring on a three-yard run against Woodbury. Linemen celebrating are Trenton Campbell (53), Owen Hackett (72) and Joe Streff (57).

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Elena Hoecke, Centennial’s agile, long-limbed, 6-foot-3 freshman, is a major force already for the Cougar volleyball team that enters playoffs with a 22-4 record.

In her second varsity season, Hoecke leads the squad with 50 aces, 54 blocks, and a .303 hitting percentage, and is a close second with 221 kills. “Elena has really been taking charge of matches over the last couple weeks, both at the net and behind the service line,” assessed Coach Jackie Rehbein-Manthey. “We have a strong team and she is an integral part of our success.”

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The Centennial Cougars closed a strong regular season on a high note, defeating the Woodbury Royals 17-14 in Woodbury on Thursday evening.

Woodbury was 6-1 coming into the game.

Centennial will take a 6-2 record and a four-game win streak into sectionals starting Friday. They will host Park of Cottage Grove (3-5) with the winner facing Blaine or Edina the following Friday.

Scoring for Centennial were Eli Nowacki on a 26-yard field goal, Marcus Whiting on a one-yard run, and Daylen Cummings on a three-yard run that opened a 17-7 lead in the fourth quarter.

Woodbury quarterback George Bjellos threw touchdown passes to Jackson Kauck from 15 yards and Quentin Cobb-Butler from five yards.

The Cougars had 259 yards rushing. Ty Burgoon gained 79 in seven carries, Cummings 54 in 17 carries, Lance Nielsen 52 in five carries, Whiting 25 in nine carries, Will Quick 19 in four carries, and Dylan Carver 17 in four carries. Cummings completed three of five passes for 35 yards. Josh Lee intercepted a pass.

Defense has carried the Cougars in their current win streak as they beat Wayzata 18-14, Blaine 34-7, Minnetonka 8-7 and now Woodbury. Centennial’s losses were close games against two of the top teams in the state, 29-28 against Stillwater (7-1) and 24-17 to Maple Grove (8-0).

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Several volunteer drivers with Anoka County’s MedLink Transportation Program were recognized for logging the most miles, hours and trips in the past year. From left: commissioners Scott Schulte, Mandy Meisner, Jeff Reinert and Julie Braastad; Don Manion, Commissioner Mike Gamache, Bill Merry, Commissioner Robyn West, Paul Nelson, Commissioner Matt Look, Richard Vosika. Not pictured: Gene Hodel.

Volunteers who drive for Anoka County’s Medlink Transportation Program were recently honored during a luncheon at the Brookhall Event Center in Blaine. Between Sept. 1, 2021, and Aug. 31, 2022, volunteer drivers racked up a total of 103,407 miles on 4,790 trips, driving passengers primarily to veterans’ medical facilities as well as other clinics and medical facilities. Anoka

Volunteer drivers were recognized recently for their years of service to Anoka County’s Medlink Transportation Program.

From left: commissioners Scott Schulte, Mandy Meisner, Jeff Reinert, Julie Braastad and Mike Gamache; Edward Burns, Commissioner Robyn West, Mark Mortrud, Commissioner Matt Look, David Westphall, Scott Berndt.

County Medlink drivers contributed 6,410 hours of service. That represents more than 267 days, 24/7.

Several drivers were specially honored for their long years of volunteer service with the Medlink Transportation Program: five years of service — Mark Mortrud; 10 years of service — David Westphall; 15 years of service –– Edward Burns and Scott Berndt. The top five drivers

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• The city is still trying to work out exactly who will determine whether trees in the city that are diseased, dead or merely pretending to be dead will be cut down. Therefore, after a lengthy discussion, council tabled action on the second reading of an amendment to Chapter 91 of the city code, dealing with nuisance and abatement.. Ultimately, changes to the ordinance will streamline it to eliminate mention of specific diseases and remedies. This item will be brought back to council for action after city staff prunes the language in the ordinance for its improved overall health. That trimming of language will lay the foundation for either the public works director or a professional arborist to make determinations as to whether a tree stays standing or heads to the log pile.

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• After a brief presentation from City Clerk Teresa Bender about available funding, council approved the 2023 agreement for the Anoka County Residential Recycling Program. The city has requested SCORE funding beyond the base funding of $17,055, with the goal of obtaining more park containers for garbage and recycling and taking advantage of additional recycling opportunities for the city’s cleanup day. The total amount the city is asking from Anoka County is $41,671.50. Mayor D. Love assuaged concerns about use of taxpayer money by noting, “It’s money that Anoka County already has and is going to spend. We’re just making sure we get our piece of the pie.”

• The city is being sued, and they like it that way. R&R Leasing (Rehbein Commercial) is moving property lines around on its own property with the goal of combining lots that it owns within the city. Property lines throughout Centerville determined by surveyors 150 years ago don’t exactly line up today. City staff spotted this problem with Rehbein’s lots at the corner of 21st and Main Streets and required Rehbein to use this legal action of suing the city as a condition of its development agreement. This legal action that notifies the city and county will allow Rehbein to combine lots, Glaser said. Ultimately, these lot combinations will facilitate future development of the site. The city attorney has examined the title to this property and has confirmed that the city does not have any issue or objection to this action by Rehbein. “We asked them to sue us,” Glaser said. In order to save money for all parties, it is best if the city voluntarily defaults by not answering this lawsuit. This course of action is also agreeable to Rehbein’s legal counsel, Glaser said.

• A large portion of the city has been paved over this year, Statz said. Along with the completion of new developments around town, the city has conducted paving work of its own and will now pay for them. Council approved pay request No. 1 for $429,868.98 to

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• The property owner at 7257 Brian Drive in the Center Hills 3rd Addition has been given the green light to build a wood fence, after council approved an encroachment agreement for the fence, which will encroach on the city’s drainage/utility easement in the rear and side yards.

• Not to be confused with the League of Minnesota Cities, of which Centerville is also a member, MN Small Cities advocates specifically for more than 700 small cities with populations under 5,000. Centerville will join that organization and pay a membership cost of $1,860, using money from the general fund.

• The city continues to search for a volunteer to serve on its Parks & Recreation Committee. Interested residents can call City Hall at 651-792-7933 with questions regarding the opening. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers.

• It must be that time of year, as council juggles meeting dates to steer around the upcoming election and holidays. Council added a special meeting for 6 p.m. Nov. 16 to canvass election results. Council also canceled the Nov. 23 meeting and work session because it falls on the day before Thanksgiving, as it does every year. To compensate, council added a work session prior to the Dec. 14 meeting. Although council didn’t cancel the second meeting in December, as is usual practice, expect that action within the next couple of months. As always, if emerging issues occur, council can always call a special meeting.

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• Readers of the city’s legal newspaper will be spared “months of reading,” as Council Member Steve King put it, after council approved a summary publication of an ordinance amendment dealing with stormwater management. The changes were approved at the Sept. 28 meeting in one reading, due to reporting deadlines, but the city forgot to include the summary portion, City Administrator Mark Statz said.

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W WW 10/28 - Halloween Party - Wear your costume 10/29 - Halloween Bash - costume contest 10/30 - Vikings game vs. Cardinals @noon • Drink Specials • Sunday Vikings Specials Wear Best Costumes! lexington Fire Department turkey bingo!

Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, 6:30 p.m.

• 2 Guaranteed coveralls $1,000 each • 2 Hot Ball Games Guaranteed • Upto $199 per game * Lic. #0007 bingo

6:30 p.m. | Tuesdays

Meat

$2

WHAT?!

2-6 PM Monday-Friday 3-6 PM Saturday-Sunday • $2 Rail, Calls, Domestic Bottles & Taps Happy Hour bites

9-11pm Mon - Sun • Wings (5) $5 • Mac & Cheese Bites $5 • Cowboy Nacho’s $5 • Jalapeno Poppers $5

• Veggie or Pork Egg Rolls $5 • Wonton’s $5

** Please Note: Happy Hour and Power Hour are subject to change during special events. Thank you for understanding.**

raffle

5 p.m. | Thursdays & Saturdays

Karoke

9 p.m. - Close | Thursdays

DJ

COMPLIMENTARY PARTY/ MEETING/BANQUET AREA

Every Friday & Saturday

Come visit us!

9005 So. Highway Dr., Lexington, MN • (763) 784-6560 • cowboyssaloon.co

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