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Lexington places 1-year moratorium on medical facilities

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

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‘An Inconvenient Squirrel’ Lydia Carroll plays Socially Awkward Squirrel and Piper Mortenson plays Inconvenient Squirrel Centennial Middle School’s upcoming production titled, “An Inconvenient Squirrel.” Read more about the show inside.

SEE CMS FALL PLAY, PAGE 2

LEXINGTON — For the next year, no new medical facilities will be allowed in the city.

The City Council has approved an ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium. In addition to new medical facilities, the moratorium also prohibits existing medical facilities from expanding.

City Administrator Bill Petracek explained that the topic came about after the city learned that the Northway Mall owners and their leasing agent are in the process of negotiating with a nationwide drug (methadone) rehabilitation clinic to be located on their property.

“The city attorney and I had some discussions, and we realized that a couple of our business zones are vulnerable to that type of business and other medical facilities that might be a drain on our resources in the future,” he said. “Once we realized that, we figured we better act.”

SEE MARATORIUM, PAGE 10

Circle Pines looks ahead for parks and trails

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

CIRCLE PINES — Now that the city of Circle Pines has completed its 15year plan for city streets, it’s time to switch focus to parks and trails.

The city is currently in the middle of a parks and trail system reimagining process to develop a systemwide parks and trails plan.

Back in June, the City Council hired WSB to lead the process and come up with a plan for the next 10 years. The last time the city went through the

process for its parks and trails was in 2005.

“One of the things we are very proud of is our parks and trails in Circle Pines, but you can always go from good to great,” Mayor Dave Bartholomay said. “We were looking at the budget over the next few years for all parks; for example, replacing a playground or fixing a trail, and one of the things we realized was that in that plan there was no budget for replacing any of the large buildings.”

The council decided it was time to take a look at the city’s parks and

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trails, evaluate what condition they are in, look at improvements that might be needed and talk to residents about what they would like to see in the system.

“I have a feeling that parks and trails expectations may have changed,” Bartholomay said.

“People’s desire for amenities like parks and trails has increased … We are very fortunate when they laid out the city in the 1950s. They put in a lot of parks, trails and open spaces so we have got some really good room to work there, it just feels like it’s time

to give a good park system a little bit of a boost to become even better and ready to meet today’s needs and desires.”

Jolene Rieck, of WSB, explained that throughout this process, they have looked at the distribution of parks in relation to neighborhoods and the types of facilities in each of the parks. The process has also included several avenues of community outreach along the way.

Earlier this year, focus groups met to SEE PARKS & TRAILS, PAGE 16

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‘AN INCONVENIENT SQUIRREL’: CMS nuts about upcoming show

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Lydia Carroll, Piper Mortenson and Carson Hooper perform a scene. Hooper plays Thinks He’s a Pirate Squirrel.

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Socially Awkward Squirrel, Thinks He’s a Pirate Squirrel, Master Thespian Squirrel, Evil Genius Squirrel, Inconvenient Squirrel and Really Important Squirrel: These are just some of the 48 squirrels the audience will meet in Centennial Middle School’s (CMS) fall play Nov. 2-5.

“An Inconvenient Squirrel” centers around a squirrel whose inconvenient nature stems from the fact that he/she refuses to accept a name defining its essential characteristic the way every other squirrel in the tree has. The inconvenient squirrel and his obnoxious friend Socially Awkward Squirrel undertake a sort of walkabout during which they encounter Thinks He’s a Pirate Squirrel and Master Thespian Squirrel, which ultimately spurs a climactic confrontation between Evil Genius Squirrel and the inconvenient squirrel’s father, Really Important Squirrel, that results in a shocking revelation about the true nature of the Big Ol’ Tree. The show was written

by Twin Cities playwright Joseph Scrimshaw.

Co-director Eric Webster found

the show and told co-director Laurie Tangren about it. “I was laughing so hard, I knew we had to do it,” Tangren explained. “This is a funny show with a great message: to be yourself.”

The show features 49 cast members, the largest number the fall play has seen to date. There are also 30 crew members involved. Because of the large cast, CMS received special permission from the playwright to add characters to the show.

One of the main challenges the group has faced with this show is acquiring enough squirrel costumes for the production. “They kept selling out,” Tangren said. “Who knew squirrels were so popular?”

Eighth grader Piper Mortenson plays Inconvenient Squirrel. She has been in every show since the spring musical when she was in sixth grade, but was especially excited for this production.

“I knew it would be such a fun play and that we would have so many opportunities with it, more so than other plays, to change things and add new characters,” she explained.

“It’s all squirrels, except one tree … I thought maybe it wouldn’t be as much fun (as other shows), but it really is because each squirrel is so different.”

Mortenson described her character.

“My character is trying to find herself and wants to go on their own journey in order to figure out who she is and who she is going to be.” She added, “She figures out that she don't have to be one thing, and things change all the time, but change is good. So, she can be whoever they want to be.”

One reason Mortenson has enjoyed playing Inconvenient Squirrel so much is because it is a character she can relate to. “It's really weird, the show just keeps relating to my life … I feel like my character is me in some ways, because in eighth grade everything is changing: my friends, family, school.”

Eighth grader Lydia Carroll plays Socially Awkward Squirrel, one of Inconvenient Squirrel’s “besties.”

Carroll has been in all of the shows since she was in seventh grade.

She described her character. “She is definitely really goofy. She has a lot of energy and loves people, all right.”

Carroll said she enjoys the connection between her character and the character played by Mortenson.

Lydia Carroll describes her character Socially Awkward Squirrel as “really goofy. She has a lot of energy and loves people, all right.”

“They are really connected …

Sometimes Piper doing her job and playing her character really helps me do my character.”

One thing that has impressed Carroll about this show is the new

IF YOU GO What: “An Inconvenient Squirrel” When: Senior preview at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2; 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4; 1 or 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Centennial Middle School auditorium Details: Centennial Middle School will perform “An Inconvenient Squirrel,” written

by Twin Cities playwright Joseph Scrimshaw. The familyfriendly show has a positive message about the importance of being yourself. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time during school hours in the front office, or at the ticket counter the day of the show (until sold out). Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children/senior citizens. sixth graders involved. “I remember I was so scared to do theater, but they have a lot of energy and are able to story tell with all of their characters,” she explained. “I really love everybody’s energy and will to do this show, even though it is so silly.”

A challenge for her has been staying in character, because often times the script is so funny, she wants to break out laughing herself.

Tangren said even though this is the largest group of students involved yet, the students have made the directors’ jobs easy. “They are so dedicated and work hard at every practice,” she said.

For more information about “An Inconvenient Squirrel,” visit https://centennialtheatre.org/aninconvenient-squirrel/.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com

Longtime insurance agent begins transition to retirement

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

A third-generation insurance agent in Hugo has finally reached the point where he just might be ready to hand over the reins.

Hugo resident and longtime Lion Mike Gallivan, owner of Mike Gallivan Insurance Agency, has sold the business to Blaine resident Joe Lofboom, owner of Lofboom Insurance Agency.

“I’ve spent a lot of years thinking about it,” Gallivan, 67, explained. “A lot of my friends are retiring at my age. I’m eligible for Social Security, and I had a retirement nest egg built up with the agency, so I figured it was time to work on slowing down and letting the younger generation come through.”

Gallivan was born and raised in Hugo on a 120-acre farm. Along with farming, insurance has long been a tradition of his family. His grandfather was the first State Farm insurance agent north of Saint Paul. After he passed away in 1957, Gallivan’s father decided to go into the insurance business part time while continuing to be a full-time farmer. He was in the insurance industry for 40 years. Gallivan also had a cousin who was in the industry.

Gallivan graduated from Lakewood College (now Century College) in 1976 with a degree in marketing. He purchased the insurance agency from his father in 1984. He started out offering life and health insurance

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Longtime insurance agent Mike Gallivan (right), owner of Mike Gallivan Insurance Agency, has sold the business to Blaine resident Joe Lofboom, owner of Lofboom Insurance Agency.

policies and eventually transitioned to property and casualty (P&C) insurance.

The one thing Gallivan says sets his agency apart from others in the area is “actually knowing the customers, their needs and dealing with them on a regular basis.” He said he has always enjoyed helping people out when they are in a lot of pain and agony.

About two years ago, Gallivan started searching for someone to take over his agency. He had five prospects, but Lofboom rose to the top, as the two have a lot in common.

They were both raised on farms and worked with a lot of the same

insurance carriers.

“Overall, Joe hit the key …”

Gallivan said.

Lofboom grew up in Harris, near North Branch, Minnesota, on a hobby farm. He attended St. John’s University to pursue a degree in business management.

“I don’t know if anyone really grows up and says ‘I want to be an insurance agent,’” Lofboom explained. “I knew I wanted to own a business, that was my main thing … I really like helping people, so I wanted to be in an industry that I can help people. That’s kind of our job as agents, to educate people.”

Lofboom comes from a family full

of teachers, so his calling to educate people may not be far off the mark.

Fun Fact— Gallivan actually had Lofboom’s uncle, Dennis Lofboom, as a teacher in eighth grade.

Lofboom worked for State Farm right out of college for five years. Five years later, he decided to become an independent agent and establish his own agency. ”We kept getting these leads in; somebody would call and say they had a business they needed insured, and I would have to send it out the back door to one of my independent buddies,” Lofboom recalled. “It kind of clicked one day — I’d rather be the guy that gets those, and I can do everything. And I wouldn’t have to tell any of my clients no.”

Five years after establishing his own agency, Lofboom was given the opportunity to purchase Gallivan’s agency. Gallivan helps with the commercial side of things, as well as some of the longstanding bigger accounts, while Lofboom focuses on home, auto and farm insurance.

Lofboom is soaking up all of the knowledge he can from Gallivan before he fully retires. “I’m trying to take advantage of his time as much as I can,” Lofboom said.

For more information on Lofboom Insurance Agency, visit https:// lofboominsurance.com/.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer responded to a property damage crash involving one vehicle in the 300 block of Main Street Oct. 18. The vehicle struck two deer and was disabled. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

• Offices received a driving complaint from the area of Holly Drive and Cassiopeia Court Oct. 18. The complainant wanted the information documented, but no action was taken by police.

• An officer responded to a report of a dog bite in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive Oct. 18. The officer spoke with the complainant, who was not injured.

• An officer responded to a home in the 6600 block of Timberwolf Trail Oct. 18 on report of a fire. The homeowner reported they had a fire in their kitchen, which was extinguished prior to police arrival. The fire department arrived and evaluated the scene to confirm the fire was extinguished.

• Officers responded to a report of a fire at a construction site in the 2100 block of 21st Avenue South Oct. 18. Officers located a construction trailer on fire and secured the area for the fire division to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a single vehicle crash on I-35W Oct. 19 and assisted the Minnesota State Patrol.

• An officer responded to the 7700 block of Marilyn Drive Oct. 19 for possible suspicious activity. A resident reported a suspicious person in their neighbor's yard. The officer subsequently made contact with three people who were conducting

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door-to-door campaigning. No problems were found.

An officer responded to a request for extra patrol due to traffic violations occurring in the 7700 block of Lake Drive Oct. 19. Information was passed along to other officers for extra patrol in the future.

Officers responded to a civil dispute regarding business ownership in the 400 block of Apollo Drive Oct. 19. The parties were advised to consult an attorney, and one person was trespassed from the business.

A theft was reported at a business in the 400 block of Apollo Drive Oct. 19. The investigation is ongoing.

An officer responded to a report of vehicle theft in the 200 block of Teckla Court Oct. 19. The case is under investigation.

Officers responded to a park in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive Oct. 19 after residents reported hearing an explosion in the area. Officers located damage to city property consistent with a firework being set off.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of Apollo Drive on a report of theft Oct. 21. The incident was documented, and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers responded to a report of a confrontation in the 600 block of 62nd Street Oct. 21. Officers investigated and issued citations for disorderly conduct.

Officers located a group of juveniles who were out after curfew in the 6400 block of Langer Lane Oct. 22. When the officers approached the group, they fled. Officers were unable to locate the juveniles after they fled.

• Officers responded on a report of two males physically fighting in the yard in the 6400 block of Fawn Lane Oct. 22. Officers arrived and took statements from both parties. The incident was forwarded to the prosecuting authority for charging considerations.

• While on routine patrol, an officer observed suspicious activity at a construction site in the 7400 block of 20th Avenue Oct. 23. The area was cleared with a police K-9. No one was located.

• An officer handled a suspicious activity report of juveniles throwing an unknown substance at a vehicle in the 6500 block of Clearwater Creek Drive Oct. 23. The case is under investigation.

• A resident in the 6900 block of Lake Drive reported identity theft Oct. 24. The case is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a report of damage to property in the 8200 block of 20th Avenue Oct. 24.

The incident was documented, and there is no suspect information at this time.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Police responded to the 8900 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Oct. 19 for possible disorderly conduct.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 200 block • of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 19.

• Officers responded to the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Oct. 19 on a public assist call to help a person trapped in an elevator. The • officers assisted rescue in gaining access to the elevator and freeing the person.

• Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle tampering on Edge Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 19.

• A motorcycle was reported stolen in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines Oct. 20.

• Police responded to a civil dispute in the 1900 block of 72nd Street in Centerville Oct. 20.

• Officers observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington Oct. 21. The driver was subsequently issued a citation.

• Officers were flagged down while in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Oct. 22 by someone who had information regarding narcotics.

• A grass fire in the 6800 block of Beaver Pond Way in Centerville was reported Oct. 22.

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Shifting perceptions of reality

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he question of why we don't digitally alter the content of the editorial photos printed in our newspapers was raised during a recent impromptu discussion concerning cover photo options for one of our publications here at the Press.

While I was considering my answer, publisher Carter Johnson responded with “journalistic integrity.”

A current TV commercial for the latest Google Pixel phone illustrates the challenges of truthful documentation and preserving journalistic integrity in this rapidly evolving technological and moral landscape. In a scene shot at an oceanside beach, a camera feature that can remove unwanted elements from photos is demonstrated. The unwanted elements happen to be all of the other Angle of people at the beach; so a busy beach View scene is suddenly transformed into a deserted background for a selfie, perPaul Dols fectly capturing a moment that never was. I suspect the marketers view this feature as a positive selling point, but I find the flippant act of wiping those pesky people out of the photo with an algorithm unsettling at best and alarming at worst.

This is certainly not a new development in the history of photography, but now this type of manipulation has never been easier or more accessible. I wrote about this subject back in 2013, following accusations that the World Press Photo of the Year for spot news was somehow faked. In a turnabout to what usually has occurred in past controversies like this, the expert opinion revealed that the image, while showing signs of the post production process, was not faked. The original raw file taken by the photographer was compared with the prize-winning jpeg and all of the pixels were found to be in the same place. The controversy surrounding a dramatic, prize winning photo helped raise awareness about our shifting perceptions concerning the ongoing and varied digital depiction of reality. It was also an example of the continuation of techniques and practices that have been evolving since the introduction of the photographic process more than a century ago.

A lot has changed over the past decade, but the history and fundamentals of photography are still valid. I was in school at the beginning of the digital revolution while film was still predominantly used in journalism. At this time the negative served as the original “file” source of visual information. As the technology evolved into digital, I personally made the decision to follow Associated Press rules and not alter news or feature photos beyond lightening and darkening, color correction and removing dust spots; essentially processing and cleaning the images up for effective presentation. Without that experience or guidance, I can see how someone might not think twice about creating an enhanced view of reality — because the technology so easily enables them.

An image forensics expert was used to verify the authenticity of the World Press Photo of the Year. Now with evolving digital technology moving into the creation and manipulation of sound and video files, the experience and expertise of these experts is needed more than ever to help verify that a connection to reality is maintained in the images we're seeing online, broadcast and published in print.

One of the roles of journalism is to document and present the world as it is, not a curated presentation meant to impress your online friends or promote a false representation of oneself. No matter how sophisticated the technology becomes, I believe it still comes back to the fundamental act of telling the truth. Unfortunately, it appears to be getting increasingly difficult to figure out the difference between what's real and what's fiction in this ever changing world.

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Pink Patch Project raises awareness for breast cancer

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s you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Citizens across the nation wear pink and participate in activities to join in the fight against breast cancer. This year, the CDC reported the most common form of cancer is breast cancer.

In the United States alone, over 264,000 women and 42,000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer per year.

Like many others, my family Sam Bergeron was affected by breast cancer.

In 2017, as I was starting my law enforcement degree, my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer.

My family and I would often join my grandmother during her chemotherapy treatments to keep her company and help pass the time. It wasn’t until then that I truly understood the hardships of this disease.

In 2019, I started my law enforcement career as a community service officer with the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department (LLPSD). In 2021, I was promoted to a sworn police officer, my dream job. During my police field training, several themes emerged as I was being trained by the most professional and experienced officers on the

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department. Those themes were: community, compassion and service. I developed a passion for connecting and interacting with the individuals I crossed paths with on a daily basis.

I first learned about the Pink Patch Project in October 2021 while in field training. The Pink Patch Project is a national public awareness campaign amongst law enforcement and public safety agencies where personnel wear pink uniform patches to raise awareness for breast cancer.

I saw several agencies across Minnesota donning and selling pink patches to aid in the fight. I was so inspired by these agencies that in my free time I drove from department to department to collect these pink patches.

After completing field training and starting my solo police career, I began pondering how LLPSD could embody those themes that stuck with me throughout training. I finally landed on an answer: What better way to give back and connect with our community than to join the Pink Patch Project ourselves?

In January of this year, I began designing a pink patch for LLPSD personnel to sport during breast cancer awareness month. After partnering with Lino Lakes Volunteers in Policing (LLVIPS), our very own pink breast cancer awareness patch was born. Police and Fire personnel were given the opportunity to purchase the patches to wear on their uniforms during the month to raise awareness and spark conversation

amongst our community. On October 1st, we began selling the patches to the public. All of the proceeds from the LLPSD Pink Patch Project will be donated to The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer.

Let me just say, our community and personnel did NOT disappoint! As of Oct.10, our police patches were completely SOLD OUT and fire patches were not far behind. As a first year participant, this amazing turnout left LLVIPS members and I shocked and beyond grateful.

Another expedited order was placed for more patches and my excitement in the project has continued to grow. As of today, LLPSD has collected almost $5,000 in donations.

I am beyond excited and eager for what’s next in all things pink patch! I want to thank our community for their overwhelming support in this project.

LLPSD will continue selling patches in person at the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department through the end of the month. The patches will remain available year-round at https://www.gnhnow.com/donate.

In addition, LLPSD will continue to accept donations for The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer and patches will be sold at all LLPSD events. Even though October is ending, the fight against breast cancer is not!

Sam Bergeron is an officer with the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department.

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Be thankful for ‘the good’ in our lives

Pastor Ponderings Melanie Appelquist

Happy Thanksgiving! Even though Thanksgiving is an American holiday, Jesus knew the importance of thankfulness.

The concept is referenced over 100 different times in the Bible.

So, why do we struggle so much to be thankful? Why do we always focus on all the bad things going on in our lives and in the world?

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Jesus for you.” 1

Thessalonians 5:16-18.

In all circumstances?!? It is so hard to give thanks in ALL circumstances. For many years, I have opened small group ministry discussions asking people to share their “Wow” (something good) and “Pow” (not-so-good) of the week. While the “pows” are often easy to remember, we have a rule to always think of “wow” as well.

It’s a great way to help remind ourselves that, no matter what,

there is always something good in our lives. It can be something little, like your favorite cup of coffee. Or maybe something big, like your cancer went into remission. No matter what, we have Jesus who took our place on the cross and died to so we could have eternity life with him. Even if you are having a rough time, know that God the Creator of all the world loves you!

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his

life for his friend.” John 15:13 This Thanksgiving, challenge yourself and your family to think about something you are thankful for each day. It might be hard at first, but if you keep trying you will start to see the world differently!

May the Lord bless you and your family this holiday season.

Melanie Appelquist is the director of youth and children’s ministry Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.

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The end of the year is on the horizon.

While this means many of us will celebrate holidays and other joyous gatherings, it also means the season of giving generously is upon us. This is especially true in Minnesota where, year after year, Minnesota ranks near the top of the most generous states in the country.

This year’s 14th annual Give to the Max Day is expected to benefit nearly 7,000 nonprofits and schools across the state.

It has generated more than $250 million since its inaugural year in 2009.

To take part in Give to the Max Day, between Nov. 1 and 17, visit GiveMN.org to search for nonprofits and schools by their name, category, the name of your town or zip code and more. Thousands of organizations are listed; you’ll be able to create a giving cart filled with gifts to your favorite causes and make your donations with one easy checkout.

By making gifts on GiveMN.org during this period, you could even see your generosity boosted — GiveMN will award more than $100,000 to Minnesota nonprofits and schools by drawing random gifts and adding a “Golden Ticket” in honor of that donor’s gift, with prizes ranging from $500 to $10,000.

Anoka County will take part in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a new initiative by the National Association of Counties that prompts counties to light their buildings green from Nov. 7 to Nov. 13 as a way to show veterans that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Anoka County plans to light parts of the Government Center in downtown Anoka green during that time.

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County purchases library equipment The county board has approved a five-year contract for $564,968 ($112,994 per year) with Bibliotheca LLC for the purchase of equipment and software for the day-to-day operations of all Anoka County Library checkout stations.

The library purchased a total of 19 self-check stations in 2009, 2011 and 2016 and 21 radiofrequency identification (RFID) pads in 2016. The manufacturer recommends replacement every five to years, and the current equipment is well past the recommended life cycle; some units are as old as 13 years.

Fix-It clinics scheduled for November and December There are upcoming opportunities in Anoka County to meet with experts who can possibly repair your favorite broken items, such as lamps, coffee makers, clothing, vacuums and more.

Fix-It Clinics are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at Coon Rapids Public Works, 1831 111th Ave. NW, and the same hours Dec. 3 at Ramsey Public Works, 14199 Jaspar St. NW. The Fix-It Clinics are free of charge, operated on a first-come, first-served basis and are intended for Anoka County residents, not businesses.

Attendees are asked to bring any replacement parts they may have for their broken item(s) with them. Volunteers at Anoka County’s FixIt Clinics are always needed. Residents who can troubleshoot, have soldering abilities, are knowledgeable in electronic repair and how to sew can use their skills at these events. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Jill Curran at jill.curran@co.anoka.mn.us or call 612-716-7027.

Protect the blood supply The American Red Cross is asking blood and platelet donors to give soon to keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the busy holiday season. People of all blood types are needed, and this is a great time for new donors to make an appointment.

In recognition of those who take the time to give between Nov. 1 and 22, the Red Cross will give out $10 e-gift cards (via email) to a merchant of choice. For more information, visit rcblood.org/ perks. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to find a complete schedule of blood drives near you.

A letter to the editor published in last week’s paper by Karen Lodico had many false accusations and information about myself and other candidates and were no different from her Facebook rants that lack basic research. Calling running for school board “a coup” threatens our Democracy. A coup is taking office by armed force without an election.

I have served as PTA president and historian at Montague Elementary for three years, served on the Multicultural Committee at Montague Elementary, as team parent of my daughter's Centennial Lakes Softball team Spring 2019, have been highly active in my daughter's Girl Scout troop for four years, and served as a middle school judge for the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair in 2022. I have managed budgets of defense engineering projects where the budget dwarfs the school board’s, and combatting government waste is a top priority.

Kara has served as substitute school nurse in her children’s schools, volunteers in her children’s classrooms and serves on various

committees regarding governance at her church. I think Andrew and Jessica's experience as teachers speaks for itself. They are intimately aware of issues Minnesota schools face.

We are very cognizant of conveying what we plan to do, while preventing damage to a future working relationship with current or future school board members.

We have helped the community by bringing to light safety concerns with the security kiosks to the superintendent and the school board and are currently addressing water quality issues within the school district.

I relocated four years ago from California for my career. I never dreamed of running for office until this year. California politics severely deprioritized schools and I was worried that my oldest wasn’t going to get a good education there. This is not what I want for our community. My personal agenda has always been, as an engineer, to support my family and give them the best life possible. It now includes ensuring ALL of the children in our district have the best education possible, to prepare them to be lifelong learners and to ensure our teachers and staff are supported and listened to.

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ORDINANCE NUMBER 128 SECOND SERIES AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MEDICAL FACILITIES OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, subdivision 4, cities may adopt interim ordinances to study the impacts of certain uses, and determine whether regulations are appropriate for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of their citizens; and WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a study to consider possible changes to the Zoning Ordinances, Business Licensing and Permits, and the City Code that would address the types of uses and controls involving medical facilities, clinics, and other businesses which provide medical treatment or counseling, including dispensing pharmaceutical drugs, and the City may implement suggestions from the study.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1: PROHIBITION. No business, person, or entity may establish a new use or expand an existing use that includes or involves medical facilities, clinics, and other businesses which provide medical treatment or counseling, including dispensing pharmaceutical drugs, for a period of up to twelve (12) months from the effective date of this ordinance; until ordinances regulating such uses become effective; or until the Council rescinds this Interim Ordinance, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 2: STAFF DIRECTED STUDY. City Staff is directed to conduct a study to gather information and make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the City Council to determine if the Zoning Ordinances, Business Licenses and Permits, and the City Code need to be amended regarding these types of uses to better protect the citizens of Centerville, and if so, what regulations are appropriate.

SECTION 3: SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance: “ORDINANCE NO. 128, 2nd SERIES. AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MEDICAL FACILITIES OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. The City will be undergoing a study regarding medical facilities, clinics, and other businesses which provide medical treatments or counseling, including dispensing pharmaceutical drugs to determine if regulations surrounding zoning and licensing are appropriate. No new use may be established, and no existing use may be expanded until the City adopts regulations regarding these uses, or determines no regulations are necessary and rescinds the interim ordinance or for a period of one year, whichever occurs first.”

SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and publication. It shall remain in effect until the adoption of official controls contemplated herein by the City, the Council rescinds or terminate this Ordinance, or twelve (12) months from its effective date.

PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 2022 by the City Council of the City of Centerville.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 1, 2022.

CITY OF LEXINGTON ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORDINANCE NUMBER 22-03 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW MEDICAL FACILITIES OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, subdivision 4, cities may adopt interim ordinances in order to study the impacts of certain uses, and determine whether regulations are appropriate for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of their citizens; and WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a study to consider possible changes to the Zoning Ordinances, Business Licensing and Permits, and the City Code that would address the types of uses and controls involving medical facilities,

clinics, and other businesses which provide medical treatment or counseling, including dispensing pharmaceutical drugs, and the City may implement suggestions from the study.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1: PROHIBITION. No business, person, or entity may establish a new use or expand an existing use that includes or involves medical facilities, clinics, and other businesses which provide medical treatment or counseling, including dispensing pharmaceutical drugs, for a period of up to twelve (12) months from the effective date of this ordinance; until ordinances regulating such uses become effective; or until the Council rescinds this Interim Ordinance, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 2: STAFF DIRECTED STUDY. City Staff is directed to conduct a study to gather information and make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the City Council to determine if the Zoning Ordinances, Business Licenses and Permits, and the City Code need to be amended regarding these types of uses to better protect the citizens of Lexington, and if so, what regulations are appropriate.

SECTION 3: SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance: “The City will be undergoing a study regarding medical facilities, clinics, and other businesses which provide medical treatments or counseling, including dispensing pharmaceutical drugs to determine if regulations surrounding zoning and licensing are appropriate. No new use may be established, and no existing use may be expanded until the City adopts regulations regarding these uses, or determines no regulations are necessary and rescinds the interim ordinance or for a period of one year, whichever occurs first.”

SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and publication. It shall remain in effect until the adoption of official controls contemplated herein by the City, the Council rescinds or terminate this Ordinance, or twelve (12) months from its effective date.

PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of October 2022 by the City Council of the City of Lexington.

Mike Murphy, Mayor ATTEST: Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 1, 2022.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 03-22 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CANNABINOID PRODUCTS BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 619 TO THE LINO LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED CANNABINOID PRODUCTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 601 RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY LICENSE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS; AMENDING THE 2018 CITY FEE SCHEDULE : Section 1. New Chapter. Adding Chapter 619 to the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances that regulates cannabinoid products including an annual licensing process, conditions governing issuance of a license, restrictions on licenses, an inspection process, compliance checks, violations and penalties and grounds for license suspension or revocation.

Section 2. Background Investigations. Amending Section 601.05, subdivision 2, to authorize the Lino Lakes Police Department to perform criminal history license background investigations for license applicants.

Section 3. Fee Schedule. Establishing an annual license fee for cannabinoid product sales.

Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council October 24, 2022.

Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 1, 2022.

CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA

ORDINANCE NO. 04-22 MARKETPLACE PDO AMENDMENT #3 FOR SITE AND BUILDING PLANS FOR 601 APOLLO DRIVE RETAIL The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1: Finding of Fact The City received a Land Use Application to amend the Marketplace

From cupcakes to pupcakes

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

From Sugar Fairy to dog stylist.

Hugo resident Robin Udstuen started her home bakery business, Sugar Fairy, back in August 2018.

Because one small business wasn’t enough to tackle, she decided to take on another venture, a dog grooming home business.

“I’m a small-business fan,” Udstuen explained.

The Sugar Fairy side of the business has continued to grow over the years, so much so that Udstuen has searched for a storefront space but found it cost prohibitive due to the high rents.

So, she decided to stay put in her own home but found herself missing the grooming industry, after she decided to leave a local grooming shop. Udstuen’s exposure to dog grooming began at the young age of 8 when she began to show dogs, something she did for a number of years. Her mother was also a groomer, so she would often help out with the bathing portion of the appointments.

“I love it,” she said. “There is also an industry need,” adding that it has become increasingly difficult to find grooming salons that are not booked out for months.

Fancy Pawz Dog Salon operates out of Udstuen’s basement. She offers a variety of grooming services, including baths, nails, glands, feet trimming and de-shedding treatments.

“I am a caring and gentle person.

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Twinkie the corgi thanks Udstuen for the pupcakes.

with love. I will work with their needs,” Udstuen explained.

Perhaps a big perk of the Sugary Fairy business is that dogs will be sent home with a complimentary pupcake. Dog owners will have the option to purchase more pupcakes for later, or even the human variety.

Udstuen expects both businesses will grow organically through wordof-mouth and play off of each other.

“I’m looking forward to meeting new people and dogs,” she said.

Udstuen does not have a website for either business, but those who are interested in ordering a sweet treat or booking a grooming appointment can reach her by phone at 651-485-9774 or email at tcdistributing@msn.com.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Planned Development (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-05.

Ordinance No. 03-05 regulates site plan and design guidelines for the Marketplace development and states under Special Provisions #4 that substantial departures from the approved plans will require an amendment to the Planned Development Overlay (PDO).

Per the Marketplace PDO Site Plan, the subject site is a future bank.

The applicant is proposing to construct a dental clinic, coffee shop, and ATM drive-thru that will require modifications to the site plan and building elevations.

The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on September 14, 2022 and recommended approval the PDO Amendment #3 and the site and building plans.

Per City Zoning Ordinance Section 1007.015(5), the Planning and Zoning Board shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed ordinance amendment. Its judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: (a) The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan.

The proposed retail development is consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. (b) The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area.

The proposed retail development is compatible with present and future land uses. (c) The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein.

The proposed retail development conforms with all performance standards with revisions as noted in this resolution. (d) The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City’s service capacity.

The proposed retail development can be accommodated with the existing public services and will not overburden the City’s service capacity.

The development will be municipally served by an 8” sanitary sewer main and an 8” watermain located along Market Place Drive. (e) Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property.

Traffic generated by the proposed retail development is within capabilities of the streets serving the property. Goals of the Transportation Plan are to ensure that streets are as safe as possible and to reduce unnecessary traffic. CSAH 23 (Lake Drive) is an A-Minor Reliever road and has structural capacity to handle the traffic volume of the retail development.

Section 2: Amendment Ordinance No. 03-05 of the City of Lino Lakes is hereby amended to include the following plans subject to the revisions detailed in Resolution No. 22-115: • Site and Civil Plans prepared by Design Tree revision date September 21, 2022 • Architectural Plans prepared by Lampert Architects revised September 28, 2022 • Landscape Plans prepared by Plan-Type revision date September 29, 2022 • Photometric Plan prepared by Viking Electric dated July 28, 2022 Section 3: Legal Description The subject site is legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Lino Lakes Market Place 2nd Addition.

Section 4: Development Regulations Development of the subject site shall be in substantial conformance with the plans noted under Section 2 above.

Section 5: Zoning Regulations Any future changes in use on this lot (Lot 2, Block 1, Lino Lakes Market Place 2nd Addition) shall be consistent with the permitted uses, accessory uses, and conditional uses listed in the City’s GB, General Business zoning district.

Section 6: Effect This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter. The other provisions of Ordinance No. 03-05 are still in effect.

Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 24th day of October, 2022.

Rob Rafferty, Mayor.

ATTEST: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk.

Published one time in the Quad Community Press on November 1, 2022.

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Auto shop thanks vets with free oil change Trinity Automotive in Blaine is hosting its ninth annual Veterans Day free oil change event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Veterans are invited to call to reserve an appointment for a free oil change.

Appointments are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis and fill up fast. Veterans are asked to bring a military ID to the appointment. A free meal will also be available as veterans wait for their service.

“My father was in the Navy, and I was in the Marines from ’97 to 2002.

My wife Jessica’s brothers were both in the Marines, her grandfather was in the Army and was at the Battle of the Bulge and also served in the Korean war. We understand the sacrifice service members make. We want to honor and serve those who honored and served our country, so each year we do free oil changes for veterans on Veterans Day,” said Trinity Automotive owner David Cochran.

Trinity Automotive is located at 10841 Mankato St. NE, Blaine. To make an appointment, call 763-3439813.

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Ambreyah, 16, is a vibrant and outgoing teen who loves socializing with peers and adults. She has an artistic personality and enjoys drawing and writing.

She also enjoys watching TV and movies and dressing up to participate in cosplay. Ambreyah likes animals (especially reptiles) and is open to all kinds of pets.

She has tried horseback riding and really enjoyed it.

Ambreyah’s favorite foods are sushi, Chinese food, and popcorn. An ideal family for Ambreyah would be a two-parent household with no other children in the home.

Following adoption, Ambreyah would need to remain in contact with her grandmother and siblings.

Only families living in Minnesota are being considered at this time.

Submitted by MN Adopt, a state organization whose vision is to have zero kids waiting for permanent loving families, and mission to find and strengthen Minnesota adoptive, foster care and kinship families. To learn more, go to www.mnadopt.org.

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Minnesota study shows economic and social impact of excessive drinking Excessive drinking cost Minnesotans nearly $8 billion in 2019, according to a new study from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

The study found the greatest financial cost fell on those who drink excessively and their families, as well as government and health insurance providers. Other parts of society, including employers, also were found to experience negative impacts from excessive drinking.

“Excessive drinking can significantly affect individual health, but it also has a cost for families, communities and the health care system,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “The financial burden is staggering, and of course there are additional psychological and societal impacts and harms in addition to those measured here. It’s important that we acknowledge these impacts and find ways to mitigate them.”

The study shows excessive drinking cost Minnesotans $7.85 billion in 2019, through lost productivity, health care costs and other costs such as those related to criminal justice and motor vehicle crashes. The total financial cost equals $1,383 per Minnesota resident.

Excessive drinking includes binge drinking (four or more drinks on an occasion for women, five or more drinks for men), heavy drinking (eight or more drinks per week for women, 15 or more drinks per week for men) or any drinking among pregnant people or people under age 21.

Key findings of the report include: • Lost productivity accounted for almost three-quarters of the financial costs, including increased absenteeism, impaired productivity at work and at home, premature mortality and incarceration.

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• For each alcoholic drink purchased, people in Minnesota experience an impact cost equivalent of $2.86.

• Binge drinking contributed to 73% of the financial costs to society, or $5.7 billion. These costs are due to things like lost productivity, crime, motor vehicle crashes and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Established methods from national studies were used to apply alcoholattributable fractions for health care, lost productivity, crime and other effects (e.g., motor vehicle crashes) to 2019 Minnesota data, to quantify these costs.

In addition to the economic costs, excessive drinking is linked to an increased risk of violence and injury, like traffic crashes, and chronic health problems like liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers.

One strategy being implemented in Minnesota to reduce the harms of excessive drinking is called Place of Last Drink (POLD). POLD is an initiative in almost 30 Minnesota communities that systematically collects data on where individuals last drank when they are stopped for any type of alcohol-related incident (e.g., traffic stop, domestic violence).

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Lexington considers ordinance to regulate cannabinoid products

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LEXINGTON — Cities all around the state continue to work through what the new THC law means and how the sale of CBD and THC sales should be regulated within their communities.

The law, which took effect July 1, limits the sale of CBD and THC products to persons 21 and older. There are also limits on the potency of these products. A product cannot contain more than 5 milligrams of THC — delta-8 or delta-9 — in a single serving, and a package cannot contain more than 50 milligrams total. The law also includes regulation on labeling and packaging to help protect against accidental ingestion and marketing to children.

Many cities have since adopted temporary moratoriums and are now adopting ordinances to

establish regulations. The City Council recently held the first reading of a proposed ordinance and will consider the second reading at its next meeting Thursday, Nov. 3.

City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained that per the proposed ordinance, a business can apply for a permit to sell these types of products, provided they have a regulated business license and agree to follow certain rules. These include carding customers who appear to be younger than 21 years of age, etc.

City Council Member Diane Harris had some concerns.

“I’d like to limit how many of these licenses are given out within our 1-square-mile city … I don’t want half of the mall to be businesses like this. I don’t want to be known for a bunch of smoke shops,” she said. She added, “I don’t want five people on every block selling it out of their garage.

I think there should be some

control … This just seems like a product that people would want to sell without having a brick and mortar, and I think we need to be careful of that.”

Council Member Brandon Winge said he wasn’t concerned about too many businesses wanting to sell the product. “I’d be okay with requiring a brick-and-mortar (location), but I don’t know why you would limit the number of businesses that sell it,” he said.

City Administrator Bill Petracek explained that due to the small size of Lexington and its existing zoning regulations, there is a bit of a limit already on where businesses of this nature could operate.

“This is really a work in progress, because we are really not sure where this is going to go,” Petracek said, referring to possible upcoming legislative changes.

“You can always tighten (the ordinance) up down the road.”

Glaser explained that the council could limit the number of establishments that sell cannabinoid products in a few ways: by limiting it to businesses with a tobacco and/or liquor license; by only allowing such businesses within certain zoning areas of the city; or by only allowing a certain number of businesses of this kind.

Mayor Mike Murphy and Harris said they would support limiting the sale of cannabis products to businesses in the city that hold liquor and/or tobacco licenses. Ultimately, the council approved that amendment to the proposed ordinance 3-1 (Winge opposed).

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

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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS to fill an upcoming vacancy. begin operations, which • The city is taking a preemptive The EDA meets on the third explains the urgency of the step to protect the pocketbooks Wednesday of every month at ordinance, he said. of its taxpayers, city officials 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. said, after council unanimously • The city has a little more Call City Hall at 651-429-3232 time to reconsider whether approved Interim Ordinance with any questions. it wants to take part in an No. 128, a one-year moratorium • The Parks and Recreation expensive treatment of Pelter on new or expanding medical Committee, which meets on the and Centerville lakes. Matt facilities. Council completed first Wednesday of the month at Kocian, Rice Creek Watershed the action in just one reading 6:30 p.m. in council chambers, District (RCWD) lead scientist, and also authorized a summary also has an open seat available. gave a presentation about publication to get the ordinance Please call City Hall at 651water clarity on the two lakes on the books quickly and to 792-7933 with any questions and the phosphorus and algae allow the public a quick read of regarding the opening. levels that render the lakes the notification.

• Save the date for the city’s murky. Kocian has been The ordinance comes as a upcoming Veterans Day working with the Centerville reaction to industry movement ceremony, scheduled for 5-7 Lake Homeowners Association involving certain medical p.m. Nov. 9 at City Hall. Then regarding its desire to complete facilities by tightening the stay for the council meeting! a phosphorus sequestering ordinance and zoning code to • The design for the city’s project, which could culminate take on any issues regarding mobile app has been approved, in aluminum sulfate (alum) the potential abuse of the city’s and CivicPlus is in the final treatment. The alum treatment public safety infrastructure, stages of preparing the app for project will cost roughly $1 City Attorney Kurt Glaser release, said Assistant City million, but would be eligible said. It has not gone without Administrator Athanasia for a clean water fund grant, notice that some medical Lewis. the next round of which is facilities have been changing • Council adjourned the expected to start in July 2023. their business model to combat regular council meeting to A water management taxation understaffing issues by calling continue the work session district would potentially 911 and using public safety started earlier that evening. need to be established and personnel in surrounding Topics included refuse and managed by the RCWD to be communities to cover the recycling, an apartment used to fund part of the alum workload. The cost for the filldevelopment proposal, review project. Contributions will be in staff is usually borne by the of the interview process for sought from project partners taxpayers of the community committee candidates and the that include the RCWD, Anoka and not the medical facility, policy dealing with requests County, Lino Lakes, Centerville Glaser said. In the meantime, for proposals for professional and St. Paul Regional Water city staff will recommend services.

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and side yard, but were not able to do the fenced backyard because equipment could not fit through a gate. The second time, the entire yard was done.

“It is complaint driven, that’s the way we do code enforcement in the city,” Grochala said. “We certainly have no interest in mowing a yard if the grass is cut on a yard.

We are not doing this for fun. It is something to try to cure that situation.”

Ultimately, the council decided to only charge her for the first occasion of city mowing, since there was some question about what was in violation on the second occasion.

• The city is gearing up for its 2023 street rehabilitation project, which will include full-depth reclamation of Black Duck Drive (from 200 feet north of Crystal Court to the cul-desac) and approximately 1.29 miles of mill and overlay on: Black Duck Drive (from 100 feet south of East Shadow Lake Drive to 200 feet north of Crystal Court); Crystal Court; Mallard Lane; East Shadow Lake Drive (from Black Duck Drive to the cul-de-sac, excluding the recently reconstructed intersection of East Shadow Lake Drive at Lantern Lane); Lantern Lane, Lantern Circle and Partridge Place.

WSB will complete the topographic survey and plans and specifications, and provide bid documents for the project for no more than $55,058. The total project cost is estimated to be $1.22 million.

City Engineer Diane Hankee explained that the council will award a contract in February and construction should begin in April or May 2023. Final completion is scheduled for Aug. 31, 2023.

• The city will finish paying its bills for the 2021 street improvement project, after the council approved the final payment of $81,654 to T.A Schifsky & Sons Inc. Hankee said the project was successfully completed, at a final contract amount of $2,061,527. The project came in $366,693 under budget.

• Anoka County will conduct a speed study on County State Aid Highway 34 (Birch Street) from Hodgson Road to Old Birch Street in the coming months. Hankee explained that as a part of the reconstruction of that segment of roadway, especially due to the new roundabouts, a speed study is recommended. “We have received a few concerns over speed since the project was completed,” she said.

The next City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at City Hall. There will also be a work session at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in the community room.

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• Some residents who live near Sunrise Park hope the city will reconsider locating an organics recycling enclosure in the park. The city received some grant dollars for the project, which has already been approved.

Resident Jeff Johnson, who spoke on behalf of neighbors on Sunrise Drive, said, “That’s going to be the first thing you see when you see Sunrise Park … a compost site. Who comes up with bright ideas like this?”

Johnson also mentioned he had concerns regarding rodents and smell.

Resident Kelly Gunderson said she didn’t feel an enclosure was needed at Sunrise Park, as there is already bins for organics recycling at Marshan Park about one mile away. She added that there have been some ongoing issues at Sunrise Park, including vandalism, that might not make Sunrise Park a great location for the enclosure.

“There has got to be a better place, if this is even needed,” she said.

She suggested adding to the already existing bins at Marshan Park, or installing the enclosure at a more visible park, like Lino Park.

• The city’s new ordinance regulating edible cannabinoid products will take effect Dec. 1.

(See full story on page 16.)

• A second reading of an ordinance establishing the city’s 2023 fee schedule will be held Nov. 14. On an annual basis, city staff evaluate the various fees the city charges and make adjustments it deems necessary. Changes are proposed to the following areas: civic complex room reservations; field rentals; water and sewer utility rates; trunk utility connections; lateral service connections; surface water management; zoning confirmation letters; and park dedication.

• The city has adopted assessments for weed abatement charges that occurred in 2022. One property owner, who lives on Ulmer Drive, told the council she has been receiving letters for the past three years about various weed violations on her property. She told the council that during that time she has gone through four or five lawn mowers and also travels outside of the state frequently for a contract job.

She said she found out the complaints about her property are coming from one neighbor in particular, and she has done the best she can to keep up with city code. She explained that she has tried to answers as to what exactly was not in line with city regulations, but has not been able to get any concrete answers.

Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that the first time the city was called to her property, they mowed the front

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• Residents are reminded that they are able to vote early, in-person at City Hall up until Election Day. • A reminder that the next City Council meeting will take place one day later than normal on Wednesday, Nov. 9 because the general election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

• Calls to the Centennial Fire District (CFD), both fire and medical, continue to trend upward in 2022. Council Member Dean Goldberg, who serves on the fire steering committee, explained that fire district leadership is trying to manage that by making sure that firefighters only respond to “quality” calls, such as a fire or serious medical, but not a broken ankle.

• He reported CFD is also trying to save money when it comes to repairs on equipment by utilizing Spring Lake Park - Blaine Mounds View (SBM) mechanics, who charge a discounted rate.

• The district continues to plan for the purchase of a new fire engine, and has approved the purchase of a new chief’s vehicle as well as a UTV. • Lastly, Goldberg reported that interviews are anticipated to start for the SBM Fire Chief position in early November. Chief Charles Smith retired in the spring, and a search firm was hired to help in the replacement process. Over 20

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applications were received for the position.

• There are two exchange students studying at Centennial High School through the American Field Service (AFS) program this year. (Look for a story in the Quad Community Press in the coming weeks.)

• Angela Zurek has been selected for the accounting clerk I position. City Administrator Patrick Antonen explained that the city received 75 resumes for the position and 37 completed applications. The top 16 candidates were interviewed in an initial round of interviews and the top four candidates were brought back for second interviews.

• A new council member will be sworn in at the first meeting in November. The City Council chose to appoint Nicole (Nici) Dorner to the vacant council position created when Jennifer Rauner moved out of Circle Pines.

Mayor Dave Bartholomay said, “It’s never easy to make this decision, because they all bring different things.” Council Member Steve McChesney said, “We had some great applicants.”

The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at City Hall.

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The Centurions Robotics Club recently visited the Centennial School Board.

• The Centurions Robotics Club is gearing up to make a new robot from scratch, come January.

Members of the team recently visited the school board for a demonstration with the current robot, which is nearing the end of its design life.

• Members who will serve on the System Accountability Committee for this school year have been appointed; the committee meeting schedule has also been determined. The committee, made up of students, parents, school board members, district staff and community members, will work to ensure active participation in all phases of planning and improving the curriculum, instruction and assessment. The committee met in October and will meet again Nov. 3, Feb. 16 and April 20.

• The district continues to see student enrollment rise, but numbers are still lower than prepandemic levels. “We are about 100 short from pre-pandemic levels,” said Executive Director of

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The high school has entered into a two-year cooperative agreement with the Spring Lake Park (SLP) School District for alpine skiing. Athletic Director Matt St. Martin explained that when he was working in the SLP district back in 2010, the districts tried to form a cooperative agreement but couldn’t make it work due to different school schedules.

“This has been a conversation between the two school communities for quite some time now,” he said. “We are trying to partner with a community that we know a lot about and have a longstanding relationship with.” St. Martin added that the cooperative agreement will allow the districts to be more competitive while continuing to grow their programs.

The agreement is similar to the cooperative agreements the district already has in place with SLP for adaptive and girls hockey. Centennial, as the host school, will bill SLP on a per-participant basis for expenses. Currently, St. Martin said SLP has three athletes who are interested in joining forces with Centennial.

The school district will fund a set/prop director and costume director for the high school fall play as well as a set/prop director for the high school spring musical. The three positions combine for a total of $6,516. Human Resources Director Dan Melde explained that student participation in the high school fall play and spring musical has more than doubled, making the positions necessary.

Historically, the positions were funded on a voluntary basis or through funds raised by the booster club, he said.

The district has made revisions to several of its existing policies to to comply with state or federal law. The revisions were recommended by the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA).

Centennial Schools will receive a $300,000 grant through the School Violence Prevention Program.

Superintendent Jeff Holmberg explained that the district is looking at purchasing additional cameras, adding additional training for staff and updating some of its security infrastructure (card readers, emergency buttons, two-way radios for staff).

The Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) has announced that its annual gala fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 1, at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake.

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City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained that the main concern is that a medical facility could end up taxing the city’s emergency services. He provided an example of a senior living facility that is understaffed and needs to call 911 for lift assists.

“There are certain type of medical clinics that if they don’t build that into their business model, then it becomes a taxpayer question. Ultimately, when some leasing agents were talking about having some of these facilities come into town, we felt that it would be wise to put in place the measures like a conditional use permit so we could control those things, but that takes time to put all of that together.”

The moratorium applies to medical facilities, clinics and other businesses that provide medical treatment or counseling, including pharmaceutical drugs.

The purpose of the moratorium, Glaser said, is to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to go through the appropriate process to establish regulations it would like to set for these types of businesses. “It just seems like a better strategy at this point to implore a moratorium so that we don’t have a facility like that coming in before the

regulations are in place,” he said.

Glaser said the city of Lexington isn’t the only city that is worried about facilitates draining emergency services. As the city attorney of Centerville, Glaser explained that Centerville put in place an interim use permit for an elder care facility.

“It was a very small facility, and if you don’t have enough people on staff, especially in the middle of the night, and somebody falls, you have got to call 911 to come in and help you,” Glaser said. “We don’t really want that; we want businesses to build their business model soundly so that it is not taxing our emergency services.”

Mayor Mike Murphy said he was in favor of establishing the moratorium.

“I agree. Let’s go through the appropriate steps and processes to protect our taxpayers in the city.”

During the moratorium, city staff will conduct a study to gather information about possible changes to the city’s zoning ordinances, business licenses and permits as well as the city code and ultimately make a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.

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When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday Nov. 3 and 17; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m.

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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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When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Where: Shoreview Community Center City Council Chambers, 4600 N. Victoria St. Details: Master gardener and writer Jennifer Knutson will discuss “Adding a vertical element to the garden with vines” and popular perennial and annual vines. Public welcome.

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NATURE PLAY: CRYPTIC CAMOUFLAGE

When: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 can learn about animals through activities and a story. Registration required; $5/child, $3/adult.

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When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where:St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: National Lutheran Choir presents the All Saints concert featuring John Rutter's “Requiem.”

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Contact: artreachstcroix.org When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Where: Blaine High School Auditorium, 12555 University Ave. NE Details: All-ages comedy hypnosis show to raise money for the Blaine Band Boosters. Tickets $20/adults; $12/students 6-18; 6 and under free.

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When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Coon Rapids Public Works, 1831 111th Ave. NW Details: Meet with experts who can possibly repair your favorite broken items such as lamps, coffeemakers, clothing, vacuums and more. The clinic is free of charge, operated on a first-come, first-served basis, and is intended for Anoka County residents, not businesses. Attendees are asked to bring any replacement parts they may have for their broken item(s) with them.

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When: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Church of St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd., Centerville Details: Craft show with vendors, silent auction gift baskets, gift items, cinnamon rolls, and door prizes every hour. Proceeds benefit faith formation program.

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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids in grades 2-5 can design toys with wood, fabric, magnets, springs and more to build creations that scoot, fly, pounce and zoom. Free; registration required.

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When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Sunday, Nov. 6, and Monday, Nov. 7

When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 Where: Centerville Elementary, Details: Celebrate National STEM Day with a night of hands-on activities including architecture, ham radio, 3D printing, robotics, dashbots, human heart, fossil dig, prizes and more.

Guests include 3M Visitng Wizards, STEM Builders of Blaine, Centennial Robotics, Anoka County Radio Club, and Centennial Library. Free.

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LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, 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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MICK STERLING PRESENTS “BEAUTIFUL VISION THE ESSENTIAL SONGS OF VAN MORRISON” When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Mick Sterling performs Van Morrison's most popular songs with a 13-piece band. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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The Centennial Cougars rode a relentless ground game to a 41-24 win over Park of Cottage Grove in their Class 6A state playoff opener Friday evening.

The Cougars, who rushed for 378 yards, are 7-2 with five straight wins.

They will host Edina (4-5) next Friday.

The Hornets beat Blaine 35-28.

Marcus Whiting led with four touchdowns and 141 yards on 21 carries. The junior defensive lineman who had fullback duties added three games ago scored on runs of one, one, 10 and 19 yards.

Daylen Cummings ran 12 times for 69 yards and a one-yard touchdown,

while completing five of six passes for 78 yards. Ty Burgoon toted 13 times for 73 yards, with a 10-yard touchdown, and caught two passes for 64 yards.

Park unleashed two big scoring plays in the first quarter — a 78-yard pass play from Sam Berrey to O.T. Omot, and a 97-yard run by Derrick Brown — and led 14-7 at the first stop.

Brown added a 10-yard touchdown run later and totaled 149 yards in 17 carries. Berrey hit 13 of 23 passes for 264 yards, with Omot snagging four for 143 yards.

Centennial had its highest point total of the season while giving up the most points in any of their seven wins. They also gave up 24 points in a 24-17 loss to unbeaten Maple Grove.

Cougar swimmers 5th in section true-team The Centennial swimmers placed fifth of eight teams in the coaches association Section 7AA true-team meet Oct. 15 at Coon Rapids, won by Anoka.

Kathryn Woelfel placed second in diving (356.30) with Rylie McCulloch seventh (286.65). The Cougars were fourth in both the 200 freestyle relay with Lauren Kajer, Brooke Halverson, Sophia Nguyen and Jaden Ruegsegger (1:46.86) and in the 400

freestyle relay with Nicole Kammer, Halverson, Kajer and Nguyen (4:01.82). Nguyen was fifth in the individual medley (2:21.94). Kajer was sixth in 200 freestyle (2:11.01) and seventh in butterfly (1:08.39).

Next for the Cougars, who were 2-5 in duals, will be Section 7AA Nov. 10-11 at Northdale Middle School in Coon Rapids.

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CENTENNIAL CROSS COUNTRY Eli Berg, Centennial senior cross country captain, led the Cougars to the Section 7AAA team championship Thursday, placing third with a personal best 16:34 at Anoka High School. In his previous three meets, Berg placed eighth in the 14-team conference meet with 17:00, first in an 11-team invitational at Elk River in 16:58, and seventh in a 20-team Osseo meet in 16:54.

“Eli’s dedication, motivation and leadership has inspired his peers all season long to rise to his level,” said Eric Hotakainen, assistant coach. “He looks to lead the Cougars one last time (at state) Nov. 5.” Berg, 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds, is also captain of the alpine ski and track teams.

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Centennial is state-bound in girls cross country for the second straight year after finishing a close second to Forest Lake in Section 7AAA last week — highlighted by Kylie Nelson’s school record run.

The Cougars and Rangers tied with 60 points each Thursday at Anoka High School, and the latter won the tiebreaker with a higher sixth runner. Following were Duluth East 76, Andover 85, Cambridge-Isanti 146, Anoka 155, Blaine 176, and Coon Rapids 184.

After running at state last year, the Cougars wanted to make it a habit, said junior co-captain Julia Zalewski, the No. 5 runner on a young team.

“Over the summer, the captains held practices six days a week,” Zalewski said. “The girls were able to form a tight bond while running hundreds of miles together.”

The team knew potential was there for a special season.

“We were very excited to have much of our varsity lineup returning,” Zalewski said. “Also, last year we had a great JV team, with a lot of younger girls running some great times.” And it’s been that kind of season “with us having won more meets than we have in many years, including our biggest one, the NWSC meet.”

Nelson, a sophomore, placed third in 18:53, marking the first time any Cougar ever broke 19 minutes for 5,000 meters, breaking the team record of 19:02 set by Gracie Stoks in 2017. She finished behind Forest Lake’s Norah Hushagen (17:29) and Anoka’s Kaelyn Nelson (18:43).

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Kylie Nelson (244) churned to the finish line as the first Cougar to ever break 19 minutes.

year,” Zalewski noted.

Next for Centennial were eighthgrader Abby Smith, seventh place in 19:03, and junior Abby Wood, 11th in 19:32. Their top five also had freshman Anna Swanson, 19th in 19:55, and Zalewski, 20th in 20:02.

Also headed for state are sophomore Annelise Offerdahl (26th) and seventhgrader Annabelle Steinhoff (27th).

The top five Cougars ran season bests, with Nelson 40 seconds under her previous best and Smith 46 seconds under.

In Ryan Evans’ first two seasons as head coach of the girls and boys teams, both Centennial teams qualified for state in back-to-back years — a program first.

The Cougars were section runnersup last year also and placed 15th at the state meet. They will return to St. Olaf College on Saturday, Nov. 5, with girls Class 3A at 9:30 a.m. and boys at 10:30 a.m.

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The Edina Hornets celebrated their final goal of a 4-0 win over Centennial in the state tournament, with Cougar players Kallista Halatsis (17) and Isabella Sipe (22) looking glum.

Stopped at state: Engle, Edina trip Cougars 4-0

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In a game dominated by Edina’s fleet-footed Izzy Engle, the Hornets ousted the Centennial Cougars 4-0 in the state Class 3A quarterfinals on Wednesday evening at White Bear Lake.

The Cougars, coming off two shootout wins in their sectional, fell behind 2-0 in the first nine minutes and never mounted a challenge, ending the season 14-3.

The Cougars had won eight straight games, allowing just three goals, but Engle got four against them

by herself. By far the fastest player on the field, able to shoot accurately at full gallop, Engle lifted her season total to 30.

Edina (15-4-1) controlled the ball throughout, seldom letting the Cougars get near the net. The Hornets are 10-0-1 in their last 11 games, allowing just three goals.

Down 3-0 late in the first half, Centennial had a penalty kick opportunity, but Hornet goalie Bayliss Flynn dived to knock away Marisa Frost’s shot aimed just inside the left post.

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PARKS AND TRAILS: Circle Pines seeks resident feedback for future Residents who were invited to take the survey should do so

by Nov. 7. If a resident was not included in the random sample of 600 people but still wants to fill out the survey, they can request a paper copy of the survey at City Hall.

“Your residents not only pay the bills; they also have dreams and goals for their homes and their community, so it makes sense that we ask residents what they are looking for. As a council, we have to make some careful and thoughtful judgments on what’s needed and what can be afforded,” Bartholomay said.

“The nice thing about having resident input is it makes for a good long-term plan. We may not be able to give people everything they want — that’s life — but with a plan, we can take it chunk by chunk over the next few years

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discuss what they would like to see in the city’s parks and trail system. Rieck said the city has heard from high school students, senior citizens (over the age of 55) as well as other city partners.

WSB has now developed a surveyto send to 600 randomly selected Circle Pines residents (responses are welcome via email and/or mail). The survey asks about the parks and trails that residents frequent and what condition residents think those are in, and what kind of recreational programs they like to participate in, even if they are not offered directly by Circle Pines. If residents don’t use the parks and trails system, the survey asks why they don’t, and what the city could do to possibly change that.

to improve our park and trail system.”

After the survey closes, WSB will compile the results, which will be posted on the city’s website toward the end of November. Meanwhile, a technical advisory committee made up of two council members, two park board members and city staff will review the results and start outlining some action items and goals at a workshop meeting.

Rieck said the goal is to have a draft of the plan available for public viewing by the end of December.

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manufacturing company, not a retailer, and he has no plans to sell its products on a retail basis out of the Lino Lakes LINO LAKES — The city’s building. The company would new ordinance regulating edible manufacturer the edibles on cannabinoid products will take site and then distribute them to effect Dec. 1. wholesalers and private labels The city of Lino Lakes is (companies that put the product currently in the middle of a 120in their own packaging). The day moratorium that prohibits company also does online sales of the sale, testing, manufacturing and distribution of THC products. products.

According to the proposed The moratorium is set to expire ordinance, the selling of this December. edible cannabinoid products The City Council held the through internet sale would be second reading of a new prohibited. Hanselman wanted ordinance last week. It adds to know whether that provision Chapter 619 (Edible Cannabinoid would still apply to him as a Products) to the city code. manufacturer, not a retailer.

Business owner John Public Safety Director John Hanselman, who visited the Swenson explained that provision council when it was considering of the ordinance would still apply implementing the moratorium, to his business. “This is all new once again visited the council territory for the entire state of both for clarification on the Minnesota,” Swenson said. “One proposed ordinance as well as of the big things we are trying to to request a minor tweak to ensure is that we don’t have these language so his future business products in the hands of people would not be impacted. who are under age.”

Hanselman, a resident of North Hanselman said that if he could Oaks, owns Edwin’s Edibles. He manufacture the products in Lino explained that he is currently Lakes but not conduct online under contract to purchase the sales, he would have to purchase former HammerHeart Brewing another location for that portion Company building located of the business. He requested on Lake Drive to expand his the council consider modifying business, which has locations in the language of the ordinance so White Bear Lake and Hudson, manufacturers would be exempt.

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We have just caused a hiccup and more process for me.”

Council Member Michael Ruhland said he would be in favor of coming up with some sort of exception for manufacturing.

“I see where the city is coming from … I would potentially be in favor of exempting some sort of manufacturing or even a future conversation when we know more,” he said. “There is no way of regulating it, but then at the same time, there is no way of stopping what is made in Lino Lakes from getting distributed or coming right back here in the retail sales done online.”

Mayor Rob Raffferty said, “Right now, I think we need to move forward in the direction we are going.”

The council ultimately chose to adopt the ordinance. A summary of the ordinance will now be published so that it goes into effect Dec. 1.

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Seeking their first state tournament trip since 2010, the Centennial Cougars swept past Coon Rapids and Blaine last week to reach the Section 7AAAA finals.

The top-seeded Cougars (24-4) will duel defending champion and No. 3 seed Forest Lake (21-7) for the section crown on Thursday in Blaine, 7 p.m. Forest Lake beat the Cougars in the finals of the Centennial tournament on Oct. 1.

Centennial defeated Coon Rapids 25-9, 25-18, 25-7 on Tuesday. Cassi Sosinski and Elena Hoecke notched six kills each and Andi Kowslowski five.

Hoecke aced six serves.

The Cougars repelled Blaine 25-15, 25-14, 18-25, 25-19 on Thursday. Hoecke logged 14 kills and four aces, Koslowski 12 kills, Ash McClellan 33 assists, Ingrid Noha 21 digs and Mattie Petersen 18 digs.

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