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Wow! When you think of the ability to find information at the palm of your hand, it can be a little challenging to find those unique spots … the ones that not everybody is aware of, the difficult ones to search for on the Internet. Well, in our Quad Community Insider, we are hoping to provide some ideas of unique places to go and things to do as you plan your year-round fun.

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Whether you are exploring a new lake on a paddleboard or kayaking, locations for cross country skiing, courts for pickleball, or looking for a nature park to explore, we have some unique ideas in this guide.

Along the way, we hope you support our local business community, as they help support local schools and non-profit organizations. If you are looking for concerts or shows or wanting to be in tune with our community festivals, this guide is a quick reference tool.

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camping or backpacking.

If you are a first-timer at paddleboarding or kayaking, make sure you learn tips and tricks at the boat launch. If you are cycling one of the beautiful trails, make sure you are following the rules. If you are walking a multi-use trail, remember to walk single file as a cyclist may be approaching.

Our parks and recreational areas are beautiful places to visit and enjoy and abiding by simple rules helps keep them that way.

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Community Calendar Blue Heron Days will be celebrated in Lino Lakes this year Aug. 17 - 20. This annual celebration includes many different festivities that are sure to be fun for the whole family.

The first day will be on Thursday, Aug. 17 and there will be a Food Truck & Fun Festival hosted by Centennial Community Education. This will be going from 4-8 p.m. at Centennial Middle School at 399 Elm Street.

Foods will range from tacos to donuts and even Vietnamese cuisine. There will also be a car show and karaoke hosted by Minnesota Sings, where vocalists

get the opportunity to advance to a statewide competition.

Centennial Cheer will make an appearance at 5 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 18 there will be free open swim as well as other activities at the Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive in Lino Lakes. The “Super Mario Movie” will also air in the Rookery gym (time to be determined). Throughout the day, there will be a chalk art contest, a bouncy house, pony rides, bubble blowing contest, an obstacle course, Touch-a-Truck, face painting, and activities with Endurance Fitness.

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On Saturday, Aug. 19, a parade will be held at 11 a.m. The route will go down Lake Drive, starting at Market Place Drive and ending at James Street.

On Sunday, Aug. 20, there will be a garden tour and corn feed at Waldoch Farm at 8174 Lake Drive in Lino Lakes. They will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With many events to choose from, Blue Heron Days offers something for everyone. More information can be found at https://linolakes.us/407/BlueHeron-Days. We’ll see you there!

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Circle Pines Music in the Park

When: July 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Aug. 3 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Golden Lake Park, 53 W. Golden Lake Rd. Details: Free, family-friendly summer concerts. See website for dates, times, and lineup of performances.

Contact: ci.circle-pines.mn.us

Marketfest

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays June 15 through July 27 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake east of Highway 61 between 3rd Street and 4th Street.

Details: Free family festival includes more than 180 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show.

Contact: marketfest.org

Movies In the Park

When: 2nd Saturday of the month: July 8, Aug. 12 & Sept. 9.

Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Movies start at dusk.

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chair and bug spray. Donations accepted for the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf.

Contact: 651-747-2750 or wbt@ whitebeartownship.org

Bald Eagle Waterski Club Shows

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 22 through August Where: Trail Side Park, Centerville Lake Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.

Contact: baldeaglewaterskishows.net

Fete des Lacs

When: July 11-16 Where: Centerville Details: Week-long community festival includes music, parade, inflatables, softball and kickball tournament, 5K walk/run and fireworks.

Contact: fetedeslacs.org

Slice of Shoreview Days

When: July 21-23 Where: Island Lake Park, 3611 N. Victoria St., Shoreview

Details: Past events have included carnival, parade, car show, art and food vendors, helicopter rides, Dock Dogs, petting zoo, live entertainment, fireworks, golf tournament.

Contact: 651-483-2416 or sliceofshoreview.com

Anoka County Fair

When: July 25-30 Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 Saint Francis Blvd., Anoka Details: Motocross, bull riding, tractor pulls, demolition derby, live music, rides and games.

Contact: 763-427-4070 or anokacountyfair.com

Night to Unite

When: Tuesday, Aug. 1 Where: Local neighborhoods Details: Celebration sponsored by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, AAA of Minnesota/Iowa, and local law enforcement agencies. To coordinate a neighborhood party and visit from local law enforcement agencies, the Lino Lakes Department of Public Safety or the Centennial Lakes Police Department.

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Community Calendar Blue Heron Days

When: Aug. 17-20 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive and throughout Lino Lakes Details: Annual community festival includes 5K run, parade of Saturday, kids entertainment, live music, food trucks, and Quad Chamber of Commerce vendor show.

Contact: linolakes.us/Blue-Heron-Days

Annual North Oaks Children’s Hospital Guild II Rummage Sale When: Sept. 16 & 17 Where: Shoreview Ice Arena, 877 Highway 96 W, Shoreview Details: Has generated more than $1 million for the Children’s Hospital Association.

Contact: 651-484-3792 or northoaksrummagesale.org

Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tours

When: Sept. 1- Oct. 31 Where: Anoka County Historical Society, 2135 3rd Ave. Anoka.

Details: Costumed tour guides lead walks through historic neighborhoods and share stories of odd

happenings and eerie encounters.

Contact: anokacountyhistory.org

Township Day Celebration

When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept.16 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Live music, food trucks, arts and crafts, community exhibits, car show, beer garden.

Contact: ci-white-bear-township. mn.us

Rivertown Fall Art Festival

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: St. Croix Valley's largest juried art festival features the works of more than 100 artists from around the country, food vendors, beer tent, live music.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber. com/rivertownfallartfestival.com

Fall Festival

When: October Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Pioneer games, cider press, and self-guided nature activities.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Little Goblins Costume Party

When: Usually around Halloween Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Carnival games, crafts, flashlight hike for kids 8 and under.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Winterfest White Bear Lake

When: Usually the first three Saturdays in December.

Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th Street, White Bear Lake Details: Horse-drawn carriage rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.; Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Medicine Chest. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com/events

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Assembly of God Artisan Church

1105 117th Ave. NE, Blaine 763-754-1011, artisan.church

North Springs Church 7868 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes 651-426-2088, northspringschurch.org

Tree of Life Assembly of God 3905 Woodland Road, Circle Pines 651-340-2857, treeoflifeag.org

Baptist/Converge Living Faith Church

10101 Lexington Ave. N., Circle Pines, 763-784-1760, livignfaithmn.org

Eagle Brook Church

Office: 7015 20th Ave., Centerville, 651-429-9227, eaglebrookchurch. com Multiple weekend services at 11 locations, including: Lino Lakes Campus 7775 20th Ave. N., Lino Lakes Blaine Campus

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3603 95th Ave. NE, Blaine

651-484-8737, riveroflifemn.org

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Catholic St. Genevieve Church, Parish Community Center

6995 Centerville Road, Centerville 651-429-7937, stgens.org Masses at St. Genevieve and St. John the Baptist in Hugo St. Genevieve Church 1683 Sorel St., Centerville St. John's Site 14383 Forest Blvd., Hugo 651-429-9170

St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes 651-784-3015, mystjoes.org

Church of St. Timothy

707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine 763-784-1329, churchofsttimothy. com

Christian and Missionary Alliance

Rice Creek Covenant Church

125 Ash Street, Shoreview 651-486-0692, ricecreekcov.org

Evangelical Free Centennial Church

14854 Lake Drive NE, Forest Lake | 651-464-8790, cefc.net

Cornerstone Church of Blaine Roosevelt Middle School, 650 125th Ave. NE, Blaine 763-783-1983, ccblaine.org

Fellowship of Christian Assemblies Hope Christian Church

4911 Hodgson Road, Shoreview 651-486-6243, cogrowhope.com

River of Life Church

4294 Hodgson Road, Shoreview

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Living Waters Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran (LCMS)

1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines 763-784-8417, goodshepherdlink. org

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

865 Birch Street, Lino Lakes 651-481-0220, livingwaterslutheran.org

Nazarene

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church

3860 Flowerfield Road, Circle Pines 763-784-1607, togetherplacechurch.org

Bridgewood Community Church

Incarnation Lutheran Church

4880 Hodgson Road, Shoreview 651-484-7213, incarnationmn.org

Oak Park Community Church

United Methodist

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1 North Road, Circle Pines 763-784-2558, stmarkcp.org

1212 Holly Drive E., Lino Lakes 651-653-8207 christoscenter.org

12050 Aberdeen St. NE, Blaine 763-413-7979, oakparkcc.org

Together Place Church

9185 Lexington Avenue NE, Circle Pines. 763-784-1971, oursaviorsonline.org

Christos Center for Spiritual Formation

Gethsemane United Methodist

7330 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes 651-784-7667, gum.church

Presbyterian

11670 Lexington Avenue NE, Blaine. 763-780-2500, bridgewoodcc.org

Chain of Lakes Church 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine 763-208-8049, colpres.org

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Arts, Culture & Recreation From photography classes to mud runs, the Quad community has it all!

For anyone looking to cool off or learn some new swim moves, Centennial Community Education offers both open swim for all ages, and swimming classes for ages 5-18. For any kids 12 and under, an inflatable obstacle course is available mid-March until midAugust for use if a swimming test is passed.

If you’re looking for more active fun for your kid, the Obstacle Mud Run might be for you! This race will happen at Centennial High School on Aug.

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5, and participants ages 4-12 are welcome to join. All juniors that participate will get a free T-shirt!

Music-lovers can gather at Golden Lake Park to listen to free music from live and local bands! The Revolution 5, a Beatles tribute band, will be performing on July 30 and Java Soul Band, a premier variety band that primarily plays 60s and 70s music, will play on Aug. 3. Performances will go 7 p.m. to 8:30.

The community also offers classes on making welding art and making your own charcuterie board. There are

also photography classes offered through spring and summer for anyone looking to get into the art of photos.

Phones are welcome too!

Adult enrichment and finance classes are offered all summer for those looking for advice on things like Minnesota Probate Estate and protecting property. Attorney Steve Ledin will be teaching them over Zoom on July 12 and Aug. 15.

More information for program offerings and to signup can be found at isd612. org/community-education.

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Looking for something fun to do?

The northeast metro area offers plenty of opportunities, all within an hour’s drive. Call or check the websites we provide for the following listings before you go.

Art Centers Gallery 96 Arts Center: 651484-8710 or gallery96.org . Work on display at the Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview White Bear Center for the Arts: 4971 Long Ave. White Bear Lake.

651-407-0597 or visit whitebeararts.org

Arts and Crafts Markets (seasonal)

Arts in the Park: Lakeside Park, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m., June-Aug. 651-4643550 or ci.forest-lake.mn.us.

Marketfest: Downtown White Bear Lake. Thursdays from 6-9

p.m., June-July. marketfest.com.

Summer Tuesdays: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m., July-Aug. summertuesdays.com.

Beaches that Offer Swimming

(see parks for descriptions of other local beaches)

Big Marine Park: 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix.

Centerville Lake Beach: 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes within Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.

Golden Lake Park: 67 West Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines.

Lake Owasso County Park: 370 N. Owasso Blvd., Shoreview.

Unguarded swimming beach.

Lakeside Memorial Park: 95 East Broadway, downtown Forest Lake along the east side of Highway 61. Clean, sandy swimming beach also offers picnic areas and playground equipment.

Lakeside Commons Park:

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3020 Lake Parkway, Blaine. Boat rentals, swimming, beach house, concessions, volleyball, pavilion available for rent. Open through late August. 763-784-6700.

Tony Schmidt Regional Park: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills. Swimming beach.

Turtle Lake County Park: 4979 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Unguarded swimming beach.

Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park: 4191 Snail Lake Blvd., Shoreview. Swimming, volleyball, playground, concession stand, more than 5 miles of paved trails.

White Bear County Park/Ramsey County Beach: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake. Swimming play area, picnic tables,boat launch.

Boat Rentals Admiral D’s: 4424 Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake, 651-426-3444 Rents pontoons.

Wargo Nature Center: 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Rents canoes and kayaks.

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Lakeside Commons Park: 3020 Lake Parkway, Blaine. Kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals.

763-784-6700.

Tally’s Dockside: 4441 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. Rents canoes, motorboats, pontoons and pedal kayaks on White Bear Lake.

651-429-2633.

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental -Wild Mountain: 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN. 651-465-6365 or wildmountain. com. Trips available from Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing (7 miles) or William O’Brien State Park (17 Miles). Canoe base located inside Minnesota Interstate Park.

Your Boat Club: Over 20 locations in Minnesota, including

White Bear Lake, Forest Lake and the St. Croix River. 612-208-1800 or yourboatclub.com

Boat Cruises St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.: 525 S. Main St., Stillwater. Paddleboat cruises down the St. Croix.

651-430-1234.

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours: Highways 95 and 8, Taylors Falls. 651-465-6315 or taylorsfallsboat.com.

Gondola Romantica: 425 E. Nelson St., Stillwater. 651-439-1783 or gondolaromantica.com.

The Admiral: Public cruises on White Bear Lake, admiralswbl. com.

Bowling Bowlero: 11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine. Blacklight bowling, arcade,

play area, laser tag. 763-561-2230 or bowlero.com Flaherty’s Arden Bowl: 1273 W. County Rd. E, Arden Hills. 651633-1777.

PINZ: 7520 32nd St. N., Oakdale.

651-770-8000 or pinz.com Split Rocks Entertainment Center: 5063 273rd St., Wyoming.

651-462-6000 or splitrocksmn.com

Breweries Barley John’s Brew Pub: 781 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton. 651-6364670 or barleyjohns.com Bent Brewstillery: 1744 Terrace Dr., Roseville. 844-879-2368 or bentbrestillery.com Big Wood Brewery: 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake (new location will be Garceau's Corner, Vadnais Heights) bigwoodbrewery.com

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Arts, Culture & Recreation Invictus Brewing Company: 2025 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-208-3063 invictusbrewingco.com

Climbing Walls University of Minnesota Climbing Wall: 1536 N. Cleveland Ave., St. Paul. 612-625-8790 or recsports.umn.edu.

Vertical Endeavors: 855 Phalen Blvd., St Paul. 651-776-1430 or verticalendeavors.com.

Community Centers Forest Lake YMCA: 19845 Forest Road N., Forest Lake. 651259-2133 The Rookery Activity Center: 7690 Village Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55014. 651-982-2468 linolakes.us/158/The-Rookery-Activity-Center

Shoreview YMCA: 3760 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview. 651-4832671 White Bear Area YMCA: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake.

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Disc Golf Brown’s Creek Park: Corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave., Stillwater, 651-430-8837 Lakewood Hills Park: 2110 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake.

Has a 14-hole disc golf course that winds through the park and surrounding woods, 651-779-7569 Lochness Park: 11121 Lexington Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-785-6164, blainemn.gov/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Lochness-Park-61 Silverview: County Road I and Silver Lake Road, Mounds View

Farmers Markets Lexington: Parking lot of Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 9271 South Hwy Dr. Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m.

Forest Lake: Lakeside Park, 95 East Broadway, downtown Forest Lake. Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m.

Shoreview: Shoreview Community Center, lower-level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tuesdays from 3-7 pm.

Indoor Farmers Market Nov-Feb. shoreviewcommunitycenter.com, 651-490-4750.

White Bear Lake: Fridays, Clark Street, between 2nd and 4th Streets. 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org.

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Applecrest Orchards: 7306 2rth Ave N., Hugo MN 55038 651-426-7388.

Natura Farms: Farm stand located at 19060 Manning Trail N., 651-433-5850 or naturafarms. com.

Pine Tree Apple Orchard: 450 Apple Orchard Rd. in White Bear Lake. Pick your own strawberries, apples. 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com.

Golf Courses Public Castlewood Golf Course: 7050 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake. 651982-4707 or castlewoodgolf.com Chomonix Golf Course: 700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes. 763-3243434. chomonixgolf.com Gem Lake Hills Golf Course: 4039 Scheuneman Rd., Gem

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Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Rd., Shoreview. 651-787-0383. islandlakegolf.com Oneka Ridge Golf Course: 5610 120th St. N., Hugo. 651-429-2390. onekaridgegc.com Tanners Brook Golf Club: 5810 190th St. N., Forest Lake. 651464-2300.

Victory Links: National Sports Center, 2010 105th Ave NE, Blaine.

763-717-3240, victorylinks.nscsports.org

Golf Courses Private Forest Hills Golf Club: 7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake. 651464-3097. foresthillsgc.com North Oaks Golf Club: 54 E. Oaks Rd., North Oaks. 651-484-

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Ranges Island Lake Golf & Training Center: 1000 Red Fox Rd., Shoreview. 651-787-0383 or islandlakegolf.com.

Shadow Ridge Driving Range: 1297 Ash St., Lino Lakes. 651-4817003.

Victory Links: National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine.

763-717-3240, victorylinks.nscsports.org Midwest Golf Dome: 1815 VanDyke St., Maplewood. 651-7770500. Indoor range.

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Arts, Culture & Recreation Historical Societies

Woodloch Stable: 5676 170th St. N, Hugo. 651-429-1303 or woodlochstable.com

Anoka County Historical Society: 2135 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303 763-421-0600 or

Horse Racing

www.anokacountyhistory.org.

Running Aces Harness Park: 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus, 651-925-4600 or runningacesharness.com.

Horseback Riding / Boarding Bunker Park Stable: 13175 County Parkway D entrance At, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW 763757-9445 or bunkerparkstable.com.

Exclusive Equine Center: 9610 140th St., N., Hugo. 651-775-1489 or exclusiveequinecenter.net.

Hardwood Creek Farm: 2306 E. 80th St., Hugo. 651-318-5526.

Rocking S Horse Company : 1288 Main St., Lino Lakes. 651-247-1380 or rockingshorsecompany.com.

Hot Air Balloon Rides Aamodt’s Hot Air Balloon Rides: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater. 651-351-0101 or aamodtsballoons.com.

Stillwater Balloons: 135 St. Croix Trail N., Lakeland. 651-439-1800 or stillwaterballoons.com.

Hunting Clubs/ Shooting Ranges Wild Wings of Oneka:. 14733 Irish Ave N, Hugo. Private hunt club offers sporting clays and hunting options. 651-439-4287 or wildwingsofoneka.com Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Association: 6557 N 125th St., Hugo.

Shotgun, rifle, handgun and archery ranges; offers firearm safety, hunter education and an archery walking trail. 651-429-9874 or besamn.com.

Metro Gun Club: 10601 Naples St NE, Blaine. Open to the public 7 days a week, all year round.

Pistol and shotgun practice areas.

763-786-5880 or www.metrogunclub.com.

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Arts, Culture & Recreation Ice Skating (Also see “Parks” listings for skating rinks open seasonally at local parks) Centennial Sports Arena:, 4810 103rd Ln NE, Circle Pines between east and west buildings of Centennial High School. 763-7926090 or isd12.org.

FLAAA Sports Center: 5530 206th St. N., Forest Lake. Recently purchased by the Forest Lake Area School District. 651-9828160 or flaaa.org.

Hippodrome Ice Arena: 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake. 651653-3126 or whitebear.k12.mn.us.

The Super Rink: 1850 105th Ave NE, Minneapolis, 763-717-3880 or nscsports.org.

Shoreview Arena: 877 W. Hwy. 96, Shoreview. 651-766-4000.

TCO Sports Garden: 1490 E. County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights.

651-266-0381 or vadnaissportscenter.net.

White Bear Lake Sports Center: 1328 E. Hwy. 96, White Bear Lake. 651-429-8571 or whitebearlake.org.

Indoor Playgrounds and Arcades Bowlero: 11351 Ulysses St. NE, Blaine. Blacklight bowling, arcade, play area, laser tag. 763-561-2230 or bowlero.com Chuck E Cheese's:. 8943 University Ave NE, Blaine, 763785-2966. Theme restaurant with arcade.

Eagles Nest Indoor Playground: 400 10th St. NW, New Brighton. For kids 12 months-12 years. 651-638-2130 or eaglesnestindoorplayground.com.

Grand Slam USA: 2941 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids. 763427-1959 or

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grandslamcoonrapids.com. Also a batting cage, mini golf, bumper cars, and video arcade.

Inneractive: 2240 Woodale Drive, Mounds View. inneractiveplayground.com, 612-567-1004 Sky Zone Trampoline Park: 198 Northtown Dr., Blaine. 612-3920387 or skyzone.com/blaine.

Indoor trampoline park.

Shoreview Community Center: 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

Indoor playground and Tropics Indoor Water Park.

Zero Gravity Adventure Park: 2292 Woodale Dr., Mounds View.

763-231-3033 or zerogravitymn. com. Trampoline Park and Laser Tag.

Movie Theaters Emagine White Bear: 1180 County Rd. J, White Bear Township. 651-653-3243 or emagine-entertainment.com. Luxury seating and bar service.

AMC Classic Mounds View 15: 2430 Hwy. 10, Mounds View. 612448-2857 or amctheatres.com.

Music Centennial Community Band: Nonprofit, charitable organization of over forty musicians primarily from the cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes as well as the extended Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Rehearses 7-9 p.m.

Tuesdays, Lake Country Chorus: Open to female singers of all ages who perform throughout the area. lakecountrychorus.org.

Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band: Community band rehearses every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. snlvb.com, 651-470-5625.

Racquetball / Handball Shoreview Community Center: 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview.

Pickleball. 651-490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

Skate Parks (Unsupervised)

Forest Lake Skate Park: 28 Forest Blvd. N., Forest Lake.

Freedom Park: 2121 14th Street NW, New Brighton.

Hugo Skate Park: 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo. Includes a quarter pipe, bank ramp, pyramid, grind rails, skittle pad and dragon back.

Sweet Roll Skate Park: North side of Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Tier-one skate facility.

Includes a wedge, spine, fun box, quarter pipe, grind rails and mini ramp.

Wheels Skate Board Park: 6970 LaMotte Drive, at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, on the east side of LaMotte Dr. west of Centerville Rd. in Centerville.

Skiing (Alpine), Snowboarding and Snowtubing Afton Alps : 6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. 1-800-328-1328, 651436-5245 or aftonalps.com. Opens mid-November. Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, terrain park. Full-service specialty ski and snowboard shop.

48 runs, 18 chair lifts, chalets and rentals. Limited restaurant service in chalets and bar area.

Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, Wis. 651-433-5141, 800-826-7166, 715-755-2955 or

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Arts, Culture & Recreation trollhaugen.com. Opens mid-November to March. Ski, snowboard, snow tube, cross-country, zip line.

22 runs. Rentals, ski and snowboard shop, snack bar, arcade room, Kaffe Stuga and Skolhaugen Lounge.

Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area: 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls. 651-4656365, or wildmountain.com.

Opens mid-November, often the first to open for the season in Minnesota. Ski, snowboard, snowtubing. 26 runs with a variety of terrain from green to double black diamond. Chalet with food service, rentals, terrain park.

Green Acres Recreation: 8989 55th St. N., Lake Elmo. 651-7706060 or greenacresrec.com.

Trollhaugen: 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009; 651-433-5141 or trollhaugen.com.

Wild Chutes Snow Tubing Wild Mountain: 37200 Wild Mountain Rd., Taylors Falls. wildmountain.com.

Skiing (Nordic) See Park listings for more information: Chomonix Golf Course, Tamarack Nature Center, Brown’s Creek Nature Preserve, Wargo Nature Center, William O’Brien State Park, Gateway State Trail (see Biking/hiking).

Tennis/Pickleball Arena Acres Park: 519 Andall St., Lino Lakes Tennis courts.

Austin Park: 4041 85th Lane, Blaine Centennial Green: 4041 Austin Street.

Eagle Park: West side of Dupre Road near Center Street, Centerville Eastside Park: 4715 107th Avenue, Blaine Golden Lake Park: 67 W. Golden Lake Road., Circle Pines Lexington Memorial Park: 9100 Hamline Ave., Lexington McCullough Park: 955 County Road I, Shoreview Shamrock Park: 5623 Snelling Ave., Shoreview

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Shoreview Commons Park: 4580 Victoria St. N, Shoreview Sitzer Park: 4344 Hodgson Road, Shoreview Wilson Park: 815 County Road F, Shoreview Xylite Park: 9033 Xylite Street, Blaine

Theatre (Live) Children's Performing Arts: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. 651-336-8613 or childrensperformingartsmn.org. Theatre education for children.

Lakeshore Players Theatre : Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers. com. Community theatre offers performing arts productions, concerts and classes.

Masquers Theatre Company: Performances at Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. 651-464-5823 or masquerstheatre.com

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Arts, Culture & Recreation Trails for Hiking, Biking or Blading (also see “Parks” section of guide) Browns Creek Nature Preserve : Located at the corner of McKusick Rd. and Neal Ave.in Stillwater.

5.9 mile trail constructed on the former Minnesota Zephyr railroad grade connecting the Gateway Trail in Grant to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Stillwater, and also connects to other local park and trail systems. Trail is generally level and accessible to users of all abilities.

Bruce Vento Regional Trail: Thirteen miles of paved pedestrian and biking trails passing through St. Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Lake. goramsey.com Gateway Trail: 18.3-mile state trail cutting through parts of Ram-

sey and Washington counties.

Some is wheelchair-accessible.

Offers access to downtown and the State Capitol complex in St. Paul, as well as Phalen-Keller Regional Park. For 9.7 miles between I-694 and the eastern end at Pine Point Park, the paved trail adjoins a separate, unpaved trail used for horseback riding or carriage riding. gatewaytrailmn.org or dnr.state.mn.us.

Rice Creek North Regional Trail: Spans 13.8 from The Rookery in Lino Lakes to Long Lake Regional Park (New Brighton). 763-324-3300 Snail Lake Trail: 1.4 mile loop begins at Snail Lake Beach in Shoreview.

Sucker Lake Trail: 2.6 mile trail for biking and walking in Vadnais Heights.

Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail: Follows the original Lake Superior and Mississippi Rail Line and runs through North Branch to the southern border of Chisago County, where it becomes Hardwood Creek Trail and continues south to downtown Hugo. 651-674-2345 or 651-4306900.

Water Parks Bunker Beach Water Park: 701 County Parkway A,, Coon Rapids. Outside. 763-324-3310 or bunkerbeach.com.

Tropics Indoor Water Park: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria, Shoreview. 651490-4700 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

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Education

Public Schools Centennial School District 12 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 | 763-792-6000 | isd12.org

Overview:

Centennial School District 12 serves the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes. Nine schools serve more than 6,400 students in grades K-12. Annually, Centennial students score higher than state averages in reading and math.

The district’s high school graduation rate of 94.9 percent is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings. To enroll, call 763-792-6000.

Governance: Centennial School District is governed by a six-member school board. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the district office board room. Meetings are

open to the public. For the meeting calendar, agendas, watch live-stream, or view meetings from the archive, visit www. isd12.org. School district elections are held on the second Tuesday in November of even- numbered years.

Board members:

Chair: Chris Bettinger, cbettinger@isd12.org Vice-Chair: Tom Knisely, tknisely@isd12.org Clerk: Sue Linser, slinser@isd12. org Treasurer: Craig Johnson, cmjohnson@isd12.org Director: Gloria Murphy, gmurphy@isd12.org Director: Jessica Schwinn, jschwinn@isd12.org Superintendent of schools, ex-officio board member: Jeff Holmberg, jholmberg@isd12.org

Administration:

Superintendent: Jeff Holmberg: 763-792-6010 or jholmberg@

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isd12.org Executive Director of Business Services, Patrick Chaffey: 763792-6001 or pchaffey@isd12.org Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Mark Grossklaus: 763-792-6006 or mgrossklaus@ isd12.org Director of Public Information and Community Outreach: Krista Bergert, 763-792-6060 or kbergert@isd12.org Director of Human Resources: Dan Melde, 763-792-6009 or dmelde@isd12. org Director of Community Education: Cori Sendle, 763-792-6100, or csendle@isd12.org

Schools:

Blue Heron Elementary 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 | 763-792-6200 Centennial Elementary 4657 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 | 763-792-5300 Centerville Elementary 1721 Westview Avenue, Centerville, MN 55038 | 763-792-5800 Golden Lake Elementary

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Education 1 School Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 | 763-792-5900 Rice Lake Elementary 575 Birch Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014| 763-792-5700 Centennial Middle School 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 | 763-792-5400 Centennial High School 4757 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 | 763-792-5000 Centennial Area Learning Center 4881 101st Ln NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014 | 763-398-2960 Pines School 7555 4th Ave., Lino Lakes, MN 55014 | 763-278-4010

Centennial Community Education

4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 | isd12.org | 763-792-

6100. Community Education includes opportunities for all ages from infants to seniors.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Centennial Preschool, Kids Club school-age care, driver education, after school classes and middle school activities, gymnastics, programming for adults with disabilities, Adult Basic Education (ABE) English Language Classes for all levels, facility use, aquatics, and more.

Centennial Preschool: Options include full-day, year-before-kindergarten program held at all elementary schools and the Early Childhood Center. Information: isd12.org/preschool or call 763.792.6120.

Kids Club and Pre-K Kids Club: Kids Club school age childcare is available before and after school hours and non-school days. Information: kidsclub@isd12.org or call

763.792.6193.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): Learning opportunities, resources and activities for families with children from birth to kindergarten age. Classes meet at the Early Childhood Center at Rice Lake Elementary, 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes. Information: www. isd12.org/ecfe or call 763-7926120.

Early Childhood Special Education: Program provides evaluation and educational services for children ages birth to kindergarten. 763-792- 6123. Minnesota law requires children be screened prior to entering kindergarten. To schedule an appointment before your child’s fourth birthday, contact ecscreening@isd12.org or 763-792-6120 Facilities: 763-792-6104.

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Education Centennial Sports Arena: 4810 103rd Lane NE, Circle Pines 763792-6090 Centennial Area Education Foundation: CAEF, a nonprofit corporation comprised of volunteers, is dedicated to raising money to enrich students’ experience in Centennial schools. Information: www.caefoundation.org.

Forest Lake Area School District 831 District Office 6100 N. 210th St. Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8100 www.flaschools.org

Overview:

Forest Lake Area School District 831 serves portions of Lino Lakes, in addition to Forest Lake, May Township, Scandia, Wyoming, Columbus, Linwood Township and parts of Marine on St. Croix, Hugo, Stacy, Ham Lake, Wyoming Township and East Bethel. The district encompasses 240 square miles and serves nearly 7,000 students in seven elementary school buildings (K6), a junior high schools (7-8), a senior high school (9-12), and an Area Learning Center (6-12). Governance: School board meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the district office, 6100 N. 210th Street, Forest Lake.

Board members:

Jeff Peterson, president, jrpeterson@flaschools.org Rob Rapheal, vice president, rrapheal@flaschools.org Gail Theisen, clerk, gtheisen@ flaschools.org Julie Corcoran, treasurer, jcorcoran@flaschools.org Jill Christenson, jchristenson@

flaschools.org Luke Hagglund, lhagglund@ flaschools.org Curt Rebelein, Junior, crebelein@ flaschools.org

Administration:

Superintendent: Dr. Steve Massey, 651-982-8103, smassey@ flaschools.org Business Services Director: Chrissy Rehnberg-Eide, 651-9828125 Community Education Director: Corey McKinnon, 651-982-8140 Director of Teaching & Learning: John-Paul Jacobson, 651-982-8115 Special Education Director: Kelly Wilson, 651-982-8129

Schools:

Columbus Elementary 17345 Notre Dame Street Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8900 Forest Lake Elementary 408 SW Fourth Street Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-3200 Forest View Elementary 620 Fourth Street SW Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8200 Lino Lakes Elementary 725 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-982-8850 Linwood Elementary 21900 Typo Creed Drive NE Wyoming, MN 55092 651-982-1900 Scandia Elementary 14351 Scandia Trail No. Scandia MN 55073 651-982-3300 Wyoming Elementary 25701 Forest Blvd. No. Wyoming, MN 55092 651-982-8000

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Forest Lake Area Middle School 21395 Goodview Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8701 Forest Lake Area High School 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8400 Forest Lake Area Community School (formerly ALC) 943 SW 9th Avenue Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-3170 STEP Program 200 SW 4th Street Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-982-8653 Forest Lake Sports Center: 651-982-8160

Public Charter Schools Academy for Sciences and Agriculture High School

(grades 8-12) 100 Vadnais Blvd, Vadnais Heights 651-209-3910

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Education AFSA Elementary School

(grades K-7) 2925 Country Drive. Little Canada 651-260-2662 afsahighschool.com

Overview:

AFSA is a public charter school for students grades K-12 that draws from across the northern Twin Cities metro area. AFSA provides agricultural literacy education to include career opportunities in Engineering, Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science and Food Science. The school is tuition-free and offers small class sizes.

Governance: Elected school board Administration: Becky Meyer, Executive Director, 651-209-3910 bmeyer@afsahighschool.com

Oak Hill Montessori

4665 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview 651-484-8242 | ohmcs.org

Overview:

Public charter school offering Montessori education to children 16 months through 8th grade; tuition-free for students in K-8.

Accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale, the state of Minnesota and ISD-621 Mounds View Public Schools.

Governance: Governed by board members comprised of teachers, parents and community members Administration: Erin Doan, Executive Director erind@ohmcs.org Registration: Office, 651-484-8242

Head Start Anoka/Washington County Head Start-Early Head Start 9574 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433 | 763-783-4300 | accap.org

Overview:

Offers a variety of programs for families with children birth to five years and pregnant women.

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Parks and Nature Getting outside is an essential part of enjoying the beautiful seasons that Minnesota has to offer, and the Northeast Metro area is the perfect place to do this.

The Anoka, Ramsey and Washington county park systems have many opportunities for spending time in the great outdoors. The many outdoor recreation areas offer trails, fishing and exploration opportunities for kids and adults alike.

Lakes like Loch Ness and Crooked Lake provide great piers to fish for sunfish, walleye, and northern pike. Off-shore fishing can also be found in Rum River South County Park in Coon Rapids.

Those who enjoy a quiet walk in nature can find beautiful trail systems in William O’Brien State Park, which is also open to crosscountry skiers and snowshoers in the winter. The Rice Creek Off-Leash Dog Area provides the perfect place to go on a walk with your furry friends.

For an up close and personal experience with Minnesota wildlife, the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy is home to one of the largest collections of native, captive animals ranging from wolves to bears to owls. Bird-watching enthusiasts can discover more than 200 species in William O’Brien State Park.

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Families can visit one of the many parks in the area like the Big Marine Park Reserve which includes an impressive play area, barbecue grills, picnic benches, and a beach. Kids can also join the Junior Park Naturalist program which is offered in all Minnesota State Parks. Participants will have the chance to explore nature and learn about local species of birds, bugs, and plants.

Whether it’s bird-watching or skiing across quiet, winter trails, Minnesota is sure to provide the outdoor excursion of your dreams.

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Parks & Nature Regional parks Vehicle permits are $30/year or $7/day. Permits are honored at all Anoka County regional parks as well as those in Washington and Carver Counties. Free permits available for veterans, active duty military, and disabled military.

Anoka County Parks and Recreation Office: 763-324-3300 or anokacounty.us.

Bunker Hills Regional Park:

550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover.

This 1,600-acre regional park offers a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities including biking, camping, cross country skiing and skijoring , archery, disc golf, golf, hiking, dog park, horseback riding, playground, meeting facilities and Anoka County Veteran's Memorial. Bunker Beach Water Park has a large wave pool, swimming and water slides. It is located at 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, 763-757-3920 or bunkerbeach. com.

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve:

7373 Main Street, Lino Lakes. This 5,500-acre regional park contains some of the most significant wildlife habitat and water resources in the metropolitan area. The Wargo Nature Center, Chomonix Golf Course, Rice Creek Campground and Centerville Lake Beach are located within the park. Other amenities include picnic areas, boat launch, paved biking trails, hiking trails, canoe and boat launches, playgrounds, cross country ski trails and a fishing pier located on Peltier Lake east of the entrance to the park.

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Nature Centers Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center:

7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. Trails, gardens and a visitor center with restrooms. Exhibits, summer camps and other youth activities, as well as senior programs and other special events. Home to native plant and animal life including muskrats, red foxes, grey and red squirrels, woodchucks, weasels, deer and birds. Part of 5,500acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Rents canoes, kayaks, snowshoes and kicksleds. Call for hours: 763-3243350 or anokacountyparks.com.

Tamarack Nature Center:

5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. 320-acre preserve with picnic shelter, half-mile paved trail, more than 5 miles of woodchip paths, indoor exhibit area with restrooms.

Call for hours: 651-407-5350 or co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/tamarack.

Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area: 5463 C West Broadway, Forest Lake. 651-539-3300 or dnr.state.mn.us. Over 20,000 acres of marshland, lakes and swamp. Trails provide access for bird watching and nature study.

City Parks Blaine

The City of Blaine has more than 60 parks. Parks listed below are in or near the Quad Community Press’ distribution area. For more information, call 763-785-6164.

Austin Park: 4041 85th Lane.

Softball field, ice skating rink, basketball, tennis, picnic tables, playground, open play field, trails.

Centennial Green: 4041 Austin Street. Softball field,

basketball, tennis, picnic tables, playground, open play field, trails, lake/pond.

Centennial Park: 10450 Rockney Street. Basketball, picnic tables, playground, open play field.

Eastside Park: 4715 107th Avenue. Two softball fields, basketball, tennis, picnic tables, playground, open play field, trails.

Lakeside Commons Park and Beach: 3020 Lakes Pkwy NE, 763-785-6164. Public beach, splash pad, canoe and kayak rental, beach house, boathouse with concessions, playground, volleyball court and pavilion. Parking permit required; free for residents.

Lexington Athletic Complex: 4286 121st Avenue NE, baseball/ softball,basketball, hockey rink,multi-use field, parking, pickleball, picnic shelters/ tables, playground, tennis court, trails.

Lochness Park: 11121 Lexington Avenue, two picnic shelters, picnic tables, trails, lake/pond, dock, disc golf.

Xylite Park: 9033 Xylite Street, softball field, tennis, picnic shelter, playground, open play field, trails.

Circle Pines

Baldwin Park: 400 Keith Drive.

Picnic shelter, baseball/softball field, hockey rink, pleasure rink, line skate in summer, playground, community gardens.

Canoe Launch: Located at the end of E. Golden Lake Road and connects to Rice Creek Water Trail.

Carl Eck Park: 2 Firebarn Road.

Picnic shelters, Little League fields, concessions, batting cage, playground.

Center Park: 26 A Center Road.

Picnic shelters, playground, open space.

Golden Lake Park: 67 West Golden Lake Road. Fishing pier,

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Parks & Nature boat launch, playground, picnic pavilions, concession stand, volleyball, half-court basketball, tennis court, restrooms and swimming beach.

Golden Lake School: 1 School Road, picnic shelters, baseball fields and playground equipment.

Indian Hills Park: 52 Indian Hills Drive. Open space, playground.

Inner Park: 6A Inner Drive. Softball/baseball, hockey, playground.

Heritage Commons: Village Parkway on south side of Lake Drive. Clock tower, history walk, pavilion, labyrinth.

Lexington

Lexington City Park: 9004 Dunlap Ave. A small neighborhood park designed for use by the whole community. New equipment has been added as well as picnic tables and benches.

Lexington Memorial Park: 9100 Hamline Avenue. Half-court basketball, ice rinks, playground, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, five ball fields, tennis courts, concession stand.

Lino Lakes

Behm’s Park: 7699 Mustang Drive. Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, trail.

Birch Park: 6520 Pheasant Run South. Playground, ball fields, skating rink with warming house, picnic shelter, trail.

Birchwood Acres Park: 572 Lonesome Pine Trail. Playground, ball field, trail.

Brandywood Park: 1300 Velvet Leaf Lane. Playground, trail.

City Hall Park: 1189 Main Street.

Playground, 2 ball fields, skating rink with warming house.

Clearwater Creek Park: 2270 Tart Lake Road. Playground, basketball, gazebo, trail.

Country Lakes Park: 6600 West Shadow Lake Drive. Fishing pier, picnic tables, trails. Highland Meadows Park: 624 Arlo Lane.

Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, trail.

Lino Park: 7850 Lake Drive.

Playground, picnic shelter, soccer field, trail.

Marshan Park: 7204 Lake Drive.

Soccer fields, trail and playground.

Pheasant Hills Park: 6659 Sherman Lake Road. Playground, basketball court, trail.

Sunrise Park: 6918 Sunrise Drive.

Playground, 4 ball fields, soccer field, picnic shelter, skating and hockey rinks, and warming house.

Sunset Oaks Park: 7481 Leonard Avenue. Soccer field and playground.

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City Information Quad Area • Blaine • Circle Pines • Lexington • Lino Lakes

Blaine www.blaine.mn.gov Estimated population 2020: 70,222 (www.city-data.com) Blaine is a city of 34 square miles, located north of the Twin Cities in Anoka and Ramsey counties.

It sits adjacent to Coon Rapids, Andover, Lino Lakes and Mounds View. Blaine has been labeled as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by MONEY Magazine. With a location that intersects with Interstate 35W and Highways 10 and 65, it offers quick routes to both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The world’s largest amateur sports facility, the National Sports Center, is set in Blaine. Also located in Blaine is the TPC Twin Cities, the state’s only PGA Tour golf facility, host to the annual 3M Championship, as well as the Four Seasons Curling Club — the first year-round curling venue in North America.

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City Hall:

10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449 763-784-6700

City Council:

City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 pm. at the City Council Chambers, unless noted.

Mayor: Tim Sanders, 763-2033286, tsanders@blainemn.gov Council Members: Ward #1: Lori Saroya, 612-5161073, lsaroya@blainemn.gov Ward #1: Tom Newland, 612-9611811, tnewland@blainemn.gov Ward #2: Jess Robertson, 763607-2233, jrobertson@blainemn. gov Ward #2: Leslie Larson, 612489-9651, leslielarson@blainemn. gov Ward #3: Terra Fleming, 612-5135231 tfleming@blainemn.gov Ward #3: Chris Massoglia, 612524-9447, cmassoglia@blainemn. gov

City Staff:

City Manager: Michelle Wolfe, 763-785-6120, mwolfe@blainemn. gov City Clerk: Cathy Sorenson, 763785-6124, csorenson@blainemn. gov Community Development Director: Erik Thorvig,763-785-6147, ethorvig@blainemn.gov Public Works Director: Jon Haukaas, 763-785-6167, jhaukaas@ blainemn.gov Finance Director: Joe Huss, 763717-2677, jhuss@blainemn.gov Building Official: Dan Hauck, 763-785-6176, dhauck@blainemn. gov Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant: Diane Heitkamp 763-785-6164, dheitkamp@ blainemn.gov

Blaine Police Department:

Police Chief: Brian Podany, 763785-6132, bpodany@blainemn.gov Nonemergency: 763-785-6168

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City Information Spring Lake Park-BlaineMounds View Fire Department: Fire Chief: Dan Retka, 763-7864436, Administration: 763-7864436 www.sbmfire.com

Chamber of Commerce:

Blaine is served by two Chambers of Commerce whose goal is to further the interests of businesses by building community, building business and building relationships.

MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce: 763-783-3553, metronorthchamber.org Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce: 763-571-9781, twincitiesnorth.org

Circle Pines www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us Estimated population 2020: 5,025 (www.city-data.com) Circle Pines is a city of two square miles located 15 miles north of the Twin Cities, adjacent to Shoreview, Lino Lakes, Lexington and Blaine. Circle Pines has extensive parks, walking trails, good schools and safe neighborhoods that make the community a wonderful place to live, work or play. Circle Pines has been voted the Third Most Perfect Suburb by CNBC. com, recognizing the city’s mix of affordable housing, good schools, educated neighbors, low crime and a reasonable commute enjoyed by its residents.

City Hall:

200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN 55014 763-784-5898

City Council:

City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of

the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Council members: Mayor: Dave Bartholomay, 763-780-1785, dbartholomay@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us Dean Goldberg,763-234-1180 or dgoldberg@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Matt Percy, 763-784-2062, mpercy@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Nici Dorner, ndorner@ci.circlepines.mn.us Steve McChesney, 651-6047678, smcchesney@ ci.circlepines.mn.us

Lexington is nestled between the cities of Circle Pines and Blaine in the southwest corner of Anoka County — small in size and big on pride. Lexington was incorporated on May 21, 1950 with a population of 569. The population today has grown to just over 2,000. Just 0.69 square miles in area, Lexington boasts a small-town atmosphere with all the advantages of having Minneapolis/St. Paul only minutes away.

City Staff:

City Hall:

City Administrator: Patrick Antonen, 763-231-2605, pantonen@ ci.circle-pines.mn.us Assistant City Administrator/ Public Services: Chandra Peterson, 763-231-2611 Finance Director: Kate Manson, 763-231-2612 Public Works Superintendent: Rich Lavell, 763-231-2606 Parks Superintendent: Pat Stapleton, 763-231-2608

Centennial Lakes Police Department:

Police Chief: Jim Mork, 763-7842501 or jmork@clpdmn.com Administration: 763-784-2501 Dispatch: 763-427-1212

Centennial Fire District:

Battalion Chief: Darren Eckart, Battalion Chief: Matt Montain Administration: 651-792-7900

Chamber of Commerce:

Quad Area Chamber of Commerce: quadareachamber.org

Lexington www.ci.lexington.mn.us Estimated population 2023: 2,922 (www.city-data.com)

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9180 Lexington Ave., Lexington, MN 55014 763-784-2792

City Council:

Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lexington City Hall.

Council members: 763-784-2792 Mayor: Gary Grote gary.grote@ cityoflexingtonmn.org Kim DeVries: kim.devries@ cityoflexingtonmn.org Robert Benson: rbensonjr06@ gmail.com Brandon Winge: brandon. winge@cityoflexingtonmn.org Diane Harris: diane.harris@ cityoflexingtonmn.org

City Staff:

City Administrator: Bill Petracek, 763-784-2792 Finance: 763-784-2792 Public Works: Jim Fischer and Travis Schmid, 763-784-6849 Building Inspector: Scott Jensen, 763-784-2792

Centennial Lakes Police Department:

Police Chief: Jim Mork, 763-7842501 or jmork@clpdmn.com

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Administration: 763-784-2501 Dispatch: 763-427-1212

Lexington Fire Department: Fire Chief: Erik Edwards, 763784-2792 or lexingtonmnfirechief@comcast.net

residents also like the fact that Interstates 35E and 35W offer just a 20-minute drive to either downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. Money Magazine recently selected Lino Lakes as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live.

Chamber of Commerce:

City Hall:

Quad Area Chamber of Commerce: quadareachamber.org

Municipal Liquor Store:

9271 South Highway Drive, 763786-0198

Lino Lakes linolakes.us Estimated Population 2023: 22,393 (U.S. Census Bureau) Lino Lakes is a city of 33 square miles in the southeast corner of Anoka County, adjacent to Blaine, Centerville and Circle Pines. It was incorporated into a village in 1955 and received city status in 1972. The 2,700-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park is situated in the center of the city. The park is a county-owned nature preserve, consisting of 13 lakes and several wetlands. But

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600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-982-2400

City Council:

Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Council Members: Mayor: Rob Rafferty, 651-9822492, rrafferty@linolakes.us Dale Stoesz, 612-581-2047, dstoesz@linolakes.us Tony Cavegn, 651-982-2491, tcavegn@linolakes.us Chris Lyden, 651-982-2490, clyden@linolakes.us Michael Ruhland, 651-982-2493 or mruhland@linolakes.us

City Staff:

City Clerk: Jolleen Chaika, 651982-2406 Community Development Director: Michael Grochala, 651982-2427 City Engineer: Diane Hankee, 651-982-2430 City Planner: Katie Larsen, 651982-2426 Building Official: Patrick Moonen, 651-982-2463 Finance Director: Hannah Lynch, 651-982-2405 Environmental Coordinator: Andrew Nelson, 651-982-2465 Public Services Director: Rick DeGardner, 651-982-2444 Director of Public Safety: John Swenson, 651-982-2301 Dispatch: 763-427-1212 Police Division: 651-982-2300; Kyle Leibel, Deputy Director, 651982-2302 Fire Division: 763-427-1212; Dan L’Allier, Deputy Director, 651-2882910

Chamber of Commerce: Quad Area Chamber of Commerce quadareachamber.org

City Administrator: Sarah Cotton, 651-982-2410, scotton@ linolakes.us

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Government Federal Elected Officials U.S. Senate

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D)

Washington Office: 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244, Fax: 202-228-2186 Metro office: 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250, Minneapolis, 55415 612-727-5220, Fax: 612-727-5223 www.klobuchar.senate.gov

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D)

Washington Office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641, Fax: 202-224-1152 Metro Office: 60 East Plato Boulevard, Suite 220, St. Paul, 55107 651-221-1016, Fax: 651-224-3056 www.smith.senate.gov

U.S. House of Representatives 6th District

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R)

Washington Office: 464 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2331, Fax: 202-225-6475 District Office: 9201 Quaday Ave. NE Suite 206, Otsego, 55330 763-241-6848, Fax: 763-241-7955 www.emmer.house.gov

State Elected Officials Governor Tim Walz (D)

130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-201-3400 or 800-657-3717,

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651-296-2907, rep.matt.norris@ house.mn.gov

Michael Kreun (R)

Elliott Engen (R)

Minnesota Senate District 32

95 University Ave. W., Minnesota Senate Building, Room 2321, St. Paul, 55155 651-296-1282, sen.michael. kreun@senate.mn.gov

Minnesota Senate District 36

Heather Gustafson (D)

95 University Ave. W., Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3103, St. Paul, 55155 651-296-1253, sen.heather.gustafson@senate.mn.gov

Minnesota House District 32B

Matt Norris (D)

507 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155

Minnesota House District 36A

345 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 55155 651-296-2907, rep.elliott.engen@ house.mn.gov

State Departments:

General information www.state. mn.us Agriculture: 800-967-2474 Attorney General: 651-296-3353 Commerce: 651-539-1500 Education: 651-582-8200 Employment and Economic Development: 651-259-7114 Job Info Line: 651-201-1800 Labor and Industry: 651-2845005 Natural Resources: 651-2966157 Individual income tax: 651-2963781 Property tax: 651-296-4444

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Government Unemployment: 651-296-3644 Veterans Affairs: 888-546-5838 Work Force Center: 651-2697500 Worker’s Compensation: 651284-5032

Metropolitan Council

390 Robert St. N., St Paul, MN 55101 | 651-602-1000 or metrocouncil.org.

Overview: The Met Council, established by the state Legislature in 1967, coordinates planning and development within the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. The council works with local communities to operate the region’s largest bus system; collect and treat wastewater; engage communities and the public in planning for future growth; provide forecasts of the region’s population and household growth; provide affordable housing opportunities; provide planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails; and provide a framework for decisions and implementation for regional services including aviation, transportation, parks and open space, water quality and water management. Governance: The 17-member Met Council has 16 members who each represent a geographic district and one chairman, Charlie Zelle, who serves at-large. They all are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The state Senate confirms council member appointments. Serving the Lino Lakes, Lexington, Circle Pines and Blaine areas are: Dist. 10 (Blaine, Circle Pines and Lexington) Peter Lindstrom, 612373-3815, peter.Lindstrom@metc. state.mn.us

Dist. 11 (Centerville and Lino Lakes) Susan Vento, 612-3603602 susan.vento@metc.state. mn.us

Water Management

Rice Creek Watershed District

4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449 | 763-3983070 or www.ricecreek.org Overview: Includes parts of Anoka, Washington, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, including Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and a portion of Blaine, for the purpose of preventing flooding and enhancing water quality in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes. Governance: The board of managers consists of five members appointed by their respective county boards. The board meets at 9 am the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Shoreview City Hall.

Nick Tomczik, Administrator, 763398-3079, ext. 179, or ntomczik@ ricecreek.org Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization 800 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org Overview: VLAWMO was established in 1983 to manage the Vadnais Lake area watershed, which includes the city of North Oaks and portions of White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, Lino Lakes and White Bear Township. Vadnais Lake is used as the final water storage reservoir for the drinking water supply system operated by the St. Paul Regional Water Service. Oversight includes protection of surface water quality, flood control and

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storm water management, wetland and groundwater protection.

A water-related reference library is maintained at the VLAWMO office. Governance: Six-member board of directors from each of the communities served, which pay a share of the annual operating budget. The commission meets the second Friday of each month at 7:30 am at Vadnais Heights City Hall. The board of directors meets the fourth Wednesday every other month at 7:00 pm. Contact: Phil Belafiori, Administrator: 651-204-6073 or phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org; Board Member Rob Rafferty, Lino Lakes: 651-982-2492 or RRafferty@ linolakes.us

United States Post Offices

Blaine: 10611 Baltimore St. NE, Suite 100, Blaine, MN 55449. 763784-9218.

Circle Pines: 300 Civic Heights Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014.

763-717-0595.

Hugo: 5615 150th St. N., Hugo, MN 55038. 651-407-1991 White Bear Lake: 2223 Fifth Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 651-762-1437

Anoka County Anoka County Anoka County is bounded by Isanti county on the north, Chisago and Washington counties on the east, Ramsey and Hennepin counties on the south and Hennepin and Sherburne counties on the west. It lies on both sides of the Rum River, which enters the county approximately 20 miles north of the city of Anoka.

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Government Anoka County Government Center

2100 Third Ave., Anoka, MN 55303 | 763-324-4000, www. anokacounty.us County Administrator: Rhonda Sivarajah, 763-324-4700 or coadmin@co.anoka.mn.us

Courthouse 325 East Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303-2401; 763-760-6700, www.anokacounty. us/departments/courts Anoka County Board of Commissioners Board meetings are held in room 705 of the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka. Board meetings are held twice monthly, typically the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, at 9:30 a.m. County board meetings are subject to change. Call 763-323-5700 for meeting dates.

District 3: Jeff Reinert, 763-3244701 or jeff.reinert@co.anoka. mn.us. Represents Centerville, Columbus, Lexington, Linwood, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and southeastern Blaine.

County Departments

Birth certificates:763-324-1360 Camping-Bunker Hills: 763-3243330 Camping-Rice Creek: 763-3243340 Child Care Licensing: 763-3241235 Child Support Services: 763422-7700 Chomonix Golf Course: 651324-3434 Composting-yard Waste: 763429-3723

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Community Corrections: 763324-4800 Death certificates: 763-324-1360 Driving Conditions and Road Construction: 763-324-3100 Elections and Voter Registration: 763-324-1300 Foster Care Licensing: 763324-1230 Job Training Center: 763-324-2300 Nature Programs: 763-324-3350 Parks and Recreation: 763-3243300 Property Records, Taxation & Assessment: 763-323-5400 Recycling and Resource Solutions: 763-324-3400 Senior Services: 763-324-1200

Where to go:

Voter registration Elections Department, 325 East Main Street, Suite 130, Anoka. 763-324-1300 Where to vote Determine voting district and polling location at www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us, or call 763- 323-5275 License Center 10995 Club West Parkway, Suite 700, Blaine. 763324-2100. Register a car, driver’s licenses and state ID cards, hunting and fishing licenses, marriage license.

North Metro DVS Exam Station, 5400 Old Highway 8 (County Road I & 35W), Arden Hills, 55112.

651-201-7900. www,dps.mn.gov.

Passports License Center, 10995 Club West Parkway, Suite 700, Blaine. 763-324-2100 Veterans’ Services 2100 3rd Ave., Suite 216, Anoka. 763-324-4500 Registering firearms Sheriff’s office, 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW, Andover, 55304; 763-324-5000

Libraries

There are eight regular branches and two affiliated branches in the Anoka County Library system; two are convenient to the area served by the Quad Community Press. See hours at www.anoka. lib.mn.us Centennial Branch: 763-3241540, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines.

Northtown Library: 763-3241510, 707 County Road 10 NE, Blaine.

Cleanup Days Blaine, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes offer cleanup/recycling days, when residents may bring recyclable items such as batteries, appliances, tires and furniture for disposal. Call city hall for information.

Compost Sites Tree waste and yard waste cannot be put in with garbage. Some haulers may collect yard waste for an additional fee. The following are drop-off sites for yard waste. Sites open April through November.

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes, 651-429-3723 Bunker Hills Compost Site, 13285 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763767-7964 Household Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste is anything labeled flammable, corrosive or toxic and has caution, warning poison and/or danger on the label.

Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3230 101st Ave. NE, Blaine, 763-324-3400

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All Built Right Construction................................ 31 Contact: 612-246-7079 Business type: Roofing & Siding

Anoka Hennepin Credit Union ................................................. 5 Contact: 763-422-0290 Business type: Credit Union

Centennial School District... 2 Contact: 763-792-6026 Business type: School District

Centerlife Counseling ......... 26 Contact: 651-288-0332 Business type: Mental Health Service

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Jones Mulch Service............. 31 Contact: 612-501-1191 Business type: Landscaping

Lorenz Dance............................ 36 Contact: 479 Apollo Drive, Suite 30, Lino Lakes Business type: Dance Studio

Lyngblomsten........................... 42 Contact: (651) 646-2941 Business type: Healthcare, Housing, and Services for Older Adults

Krinkie’s Heating Air Plumbing............................. 31 Contact: 651-426-5220 Business type: Heating & Cooling, AC, Plumbing

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Rivard Cement Contracting................................... 31 Contact: 651-780-9031

Olson’s Sewer Service......... 22 Location: 17638 Lyons St. NE, Forest Lake Contact: 651-464-2082 Business type: Sewer

Ruddy’s Rental........................... 11 Location: Hwy. 61 & 97, Forest Lake Contact: 651-464-73689 651-674-7000 (North Branch) Sherco Construction............. 31 Contact: 651-462-1817

Pat-a-Cake Childcare........... 6 Location: 7761 Lake Dr., Ste. E Lino Lakes Contact: 651-786-2286 Business type: Childcare

Quad Area Chamber.. 36 Contact: info@ quadareachamber.org Business type: Chamber of Commerce

RDM Insurance Agency...... 9 Location: 9201 N. Lexington Ave., Circle Pines Contact: 763-784-2426 Business type: Insurance Agency

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