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STORM SEWER PROJECT: Circle Pines redoing West Road outfall PAGE 2
BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
Caring for a lawn and gardens can be a lot of work — more so for lakeside homes. Lakeside homeowners must contend with stormwater runoff. Lawns can get soggy patches or miss the rainwater and its nutrients altogether. A homeowner must then use fertilizer treatment on the lawn to keep it green, which leads to chemical and water quality concerns. “‘I have to do yard work. I have to mow. I have to do all these things.’ You don’t actually have to do that. There are alternatives,” said Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Communications RCWD | CONTRIBUTED and Outreach Manager Kendra Anise Hyssop Sommerfeld. The solution to all of these problems? Native plants. “They’ve been here for thousands of years. They’ve evolved with the local ecology, our local pollinators,” Sommerfeld said. Because native plants have lived in Minnesota for so many generations, they are more drought tolerant and can resist disease and invasive vegetation. One type of native plant that Sommerfeld believes is especially helpful for yards with shoreline is the sedge. Over 100 types of sedges are good for Minnesota yards, and they thrive in wet spots. “Sedges will clump really nicely, so they’re really good border plants.” Sommerfeld said, adding that sedges can give a lawn an ornamental, manicured aesthetic. An easy way to tell the difference between sedges and grass is to feel the stems with one’s fingers. Because sedge stems are triangular, one can easily feel the ridges. “Sedges have edges,” Sommerfeld said. She also recommended bulrushes for homeowners who favor a more wild look to their shoreline. Native plants can also ease work and add variety to gardens. Native grass varieties, like Canada wild rye, are so hardy that they will survive hungry SEE NATIVE PLANTS, PAGE 12
Flower farm helps businesses and talent bloom BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
Every Wednesday this month, T and Nae Flower Farm—owned and operated by sisters Taryn Menne and Renee Neeser—hosts makers and bakers as well as a local music act. “We used to go to different farmers markets selling flowers, and thought, ‘Why don't we just create this at our space and have people come to us?’” said Menne. “(We) have all different sorts of local, small businesses. Some people are just getting started.
There’s some little kids selling little bracelets all the way up to well-established community businesses.” Established businesses include 350 Degrees Bakery in Mahtomedi and Egg Roll Queen Food Truck. Menne and Neeser’s uncle also sells beef, from 715 Neeser Family Farms Beef, at the flower shop, which Menne says is perfect for summer grilling. “They just keep coming back because they enjoy being part of the community,” Menne said,
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Blue Heron Days: A feather in Lino Lakes cap Residents of Lino Lakes celebrate all their community has to offer. From Aug. 13-16, the event will include a food truck festival, open swimming, community activities, parade, carnival and corn feed. See pages 6-7 for details, including the parade route and schedule of events.
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEF CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Stillwater A deer near Stillwater has been confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is believed to be caused by prions, which are abnormal proteins that self-replicate within an infected animal. Prions are highly resistant to disinfectants, heat or freezing. There is no vaccine or treatment for CWD, and it is always fatal. CWD affects cervids, which include white-tailed deer, moose and elk, and it has no known cure. It has been found in more than two-thirds of the
of and ability to report sick deer, as well as our protocol to have these deer tested for CWD,” said DNR Wildlife Health Program Supervisor Michelle Carstensen. “We thank the landowner who reported this animal because public participation is necessary to keep our deer population healthy.” This detection is located in deer permit area (DPA) 236 and is approximately 30 miles from the closest confirmed CWD cases in both Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Within DPAs where CWD has been detected and confirmed, the Minnesota DNR implements its CWD response plan. Multiple management
states in the U.S. A landowner observed the female deer near Stillwater for several days and noted it was unafraid of people and appeared emaciated. The person reported the female deer to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. On July 16, the deer died and DNR staff retrieved it, bringing it to the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for a necropsy and CWD testing. The DNR received confirmation of the disease earlier this week. “This discovery near Stillwater is unfortunate and highlights the importance of the public’s awareness
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • The city of Circle Pines is working on a West Road storm-sewer outfall project. “We replaced the outfalls about three years ago. It was through a project with Rice Creek (Watershed District),” said City Administrator Patrick Antonen. “It was determined that the project was not done correctly, so now we’re going to fix it, and we’re going to get Rice Creek to participate in the fix.” The ditch system to which Antonen referred lies a halfmile back from Lexington Avenue between the outlets of West Road. “It’s not an easy spot to get to,” Antonen said. “The engineer’s estimate is about $73,000 … It needs to get fixed this year because it’s deteriorating the bank, and it’s not good for the overall ditch system.” Antonen added that the utilities commission authorized the project to be done as soon as possible.
• Circle Pines Mayor Matt Percy is reminding residents that Centennial School District has a referendum on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. He recently toured many of the district’s buildings. “There’s a lot of improvements that they’re looking to make,” said Percy. “Our superintendent, Jeff Holmberg, was very gracious and showed us a lot of the issues they’ve got up there.” For information on the referendum, titled Centennial Forward 2026, visit isd12.org/ centennial-forward-2026. • Percy is encouraging Circle Pines citizens to visit Golden Lake Park and view the area behind the right-side pillar. According to Percy, that clearing was, until recently, filled with buckthorn. “On July 21, I had the pleasure of participating in the Circle Pines Conservation Corps Buckthorn Removal Project,”
actions are designed to help mitigate disease spread, including a deer feeding and attractants ban and, where appropriate, increased hunting opportunities with increased bag limits. The Minnesota DNR is working on what the surveillance response will be to the new detection near Stillwater. More information about CWD, hunting season surveillance, and what the DNR is doing to limit disease spread and protect the health of Minnesota’s white-tailed deer is available at mndnr.gov/cwd.
WEEKLY WAG Percy said. “Every time we take out a chunk, it looks a little bit better … You can see what those woods are really supposed to look like when we don’t have invasive species in there.” • SBM Fire will be hiring 13 new staff members soon, according to Council Member Steve McChesney. He noted that, at a July fire steering committee meeting, SBM Fire reported their average response time to emergencies at 3 minutes and 46 seconds. The department’s call volume has risen by 22% this year. “It’s really impressive that there continues to be a really strong response time.”
Flynn is the perfect companion and family dog, and he will comfortably fit in just about any home environment. He is friendly to everyone he meets, he is social with other dogs and he is even social with cats. Flynn is a wonderful combination of calm, affectionate, playful energy. He is an extraordinarily handsome 2-year-old Border Collie/Labrador Retriever mix, and he weighs about 45 pounds. His attractive personality makes him irresistible and easy to fall in love with. Flynn is intelligent, learns quickly and he thrives with a consistent routine and structure. Flynn is a sweet soul with a big heart, and he is ready to share it with a loving forever family who will offer him a happy life. He will always keep you company, and he will quickly become your best friend.
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ONGOING EVENTS CENTERVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Where: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 LaMotte Drive, Centerville Details: Local musicians perform at beautiful Hidden Spring Park from June to August each year. Bring your own lawn chairs and blanket. The final performance of the summer will be from On Tap, a four-piece, acoustic-style band. Contact: 651-429-3232
CIRCLE LEX LIONS CLUB FARMERS MARKET
When: 2:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 9271 Lake Drive Details: A variety of vendors will be set up in the parking lot selling produce, plants, breads, syrups, crafts and more. Contact: 612-272-3386 or kgregory244@ gmail.com
MUSIC ON THE LAKE…IT’S GOLDEN
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 W. Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines Details: Enjoy summer nights with cool concerts. The final performance of the summer is MoeDeLL & Company, a band that sings country and Americana songs that offer foot stomping, downhome melodies, telling tales from light to dark, from silliness to endearing. Contact: 763-792-6100 or cceonline@isd12.org
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When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through August Where: Centerville Road near Centerville Elementary School, 1721 Westview St. Details: Shop among local artisans, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat from a food vendor before walking to the popular Bald Eagle Waterski Show next door at Trailside Park, 7111 Main St. Contact: info@centervillemn.com
BLAINE PERFORMANCE IN THE PARK
When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine Details: This is a wonderful spot to relax, enjoy some great music and dance with the kids. There's lots of space for everyone to spread out and have fun. The final performance of the summer is LP and the 45s, a classic-hits cover band known for performing energetic renditions of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, The Beatles and The Temptations, keeping vintage music alive for audiences at festivals and events. Contact: 763-717-2723 or jhandt@ blainemn.gov
WARGO NATURE CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT DAYS
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Help restore and beautify the natural areas at Wargo Nature Center. Projects will vary by time of year and needs of the site, but may include invasive species removal, garbage clean up, or light trail and park maintenance. Projects will occur regardless of
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SUMMER SUNDAYS ON THE PATIO
When: 3-6 p.m. Sundays Where: Boulevard Bar and Grille, 3800 Restwood Road, Circle Pines Details: Every week, Boulevard Bar and Grille provides live music. This week is Dwane Thomas, a singer/songwriter based out of the Midwest, performing classic bar covers from the 1970s-1990s along with upbeat and heartfelt original music. Contact: 763-204-8091 or lexingtonboulevard@gmail.com
CURRENT EVENTS RICE CREEK PADDLING ADVENTURE
When: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kayak or canoe down Rice Creek, navigate many meanders and experience remote areas. Basic paddling experience is recommended. All equipment is included, but you can bring your own. Admission will be charged. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com/activitiesevents
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When: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 W. Golden Lake Road, Circle Pines Details: Join Brett of Special Works
THIRD ANNUAL GUNS-N-HOSES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Majestic Oaks Golf Course, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake Details: Gather your team for an incredible day on the course. Events include mega putt, closest to the pin, longest putt and longest drive. Admission will be charged. Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Service is running the event, with proceeds going to purchase and train a new Lino Lakes Police K-9. Register at birdease.com/ GNHgolf. Contact: 651-982-2300 DJ, who has arranged a playlist full of appropriate songs that are made just for dancing. Songs will span generations, appealing to all ages. Grab your family and friends and bust a groove. Contact: 763-792-6100 or cceonline@isd12.org
CHURCH BRIEF Living Waters Lutheran Church puts on play ‘The Alibis’ Living Waters Lutheran Church in Lino Lakes successfully staged their third annual play in their Theatre Intensive Ministry. This year’s production
was “The Alibis,” a murder-mystery play funded by donations with no charge for admission. Program Director Amanda Witzmann said, “We are called Theatre Intensive because our show time line is very short. We build our set in one week and rehearse our show for two weeks. In just three weeks we are able to take a show from nothing to a full CONTRIBUTED production.” To learn more about the program, visit The cast of Living Waters Lutheran Church’s play “The Alibis” poses theatreintensive.com/about. with a promotional banner.
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uring a recent, routine drive heading west along Highway 96 near Dellwood, I was jolted into attention when a car traveling toward me from the opposite direction began to drift across the center line into my lane. I was frantically searching for potential angles and routes of escape when, thankfully, the driver abruptly yanked their vehicle back into the eastbound lane. I have no idea what caused the sudden and potentially dangerous lane drift, but the brief encounter was enough to send a surge of adrenaline into my system. Afterward, I felt there was nothing else I could really do but take a deep breath and Angle of gratefully get on with my day. However, the incident did get me View thinking about the phrase “Stay in your lane” and also the potential Paul Dols viability of self driving cars in the not too distant future.
The commonly used idiom that has its literal roots in traffic rules and sports assignments, is now used in a variety of situations, one of which is general workplace boundaries. An article on the Merriam-Webster website offers some examples of the evolution, current usage and recent history of the phrase and its movement into the popular vernacular. According to the website, the phrase “stay in your lane” is currently “used as a term of admonishment or advice against those who express thoughts or opinions on a subject about which they are viewed as having insufficient knowledge or ability.” Having the personal experiences of participating in team sports, along with driving thousands of miles on a motorcycle over several years, I interpret the phrase a little more literally and find that the original origins in traffic rules, swimming and the football field offer a tangible and relatable foundation for general use in everyday life. Along with the pop culture and sports references listed in the Merriam-Webster article, I was surprised to find a 2018 example referencing the National Rifle Association's use of the term. “When the NRA criticized emergency room doctors for their comments on America’s crisis in gun violence, telling them to stay in their lane in a tweet that implied that their remarks on gun control did not fall under the doctors’ umbrella of expertise. Doctors clapped back at the criticism by sharing their stories of traumatic gun-related injuries and deaths witnessed under their care, collecting them under the hashtag #ThisIsOurLane.” A sampling of various sources around the internet, including corporate training, law enforcement and blogs, finds the concept of staying in your lane showing up in the realms of work and business, public discourse and personal life. Focusing on core responsibilities, setting and respecting boundaries and clarifying roles are terms that show up in multiple sources concerning the work place. Sometimes the phrase can seem like a stern warning to stop unwanted advice. If I were to put a more positive spin on it, I would try to phrase it as a reminder to respect personal, professional and even property boundaries, with the realization that unsolicited actions, however well intentioned, can negatively affect others. I was recently given the opportunity to test the self-driving capabilities of a Tesla and found the experience to be somewhat unnerving but also quite promising. For the most part, the impressive vehicle stayed in its lane and behaved predictably along a route from White Bear Lake to the north side of Bald Eagle Lake that included stop signs and intersections. I'm not sure if there is a more profound lesson to be learned here, but the only time the vehicle appeared to struggle was when the painted lines on the pavement — it needed to successfully navigate — had become faded and unclear. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications.
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hether I'm in our community or at the Capital, my job stays the same: listen to what our community needs and find practical ways to get it done. That approach is why more than 70% of the bills I've authored have carried support from both parties. In a closely divided Legislature, that's the only way real Legislator work gets done. Here's what some Lingo of that work has Heather looked like. Gustafson I am the chief author of the bill that created Minnesota's independent Office of Inspector General, a watchdog with the authority to detect and root out fraud and make sure every tax dollar goes where it's supposed to. It’s the most significant anti-fraud policy to pass the Legislature, and I’m proud of the broad support it received from both sides of the aisle. I also authored legislation to address enrollment fraud in our state colleges and universities, and we also expanded the state’s capacity to prosecute Medicaid fraud. These good governance measures will help ensure we’re providing support for our neighbors who need it most, not fraudsters looking to take advantage of others. As the school year approaches,
our state’s School Meals program – one of my favorite bills I’ve authored – provides every student in Minnesota schools with a breakfast and lunch at no cost. It continues to save local families real money, close to $2,000 a year for the average family in our community. This makes life more affordable for families, and it also means less stress for moms and dads as they usher the kids out the door in the morning. As a parent, I know that’s peace of mind that you can’t put a price tag on. This year, we also delivered more than $125 million in onetime property tax relief that is already helping many families across our senate district. As cuts at the federal level continue to shift costs onto our state, cities, and counties, it means that local governments are having to fill that void, impacting local property taxes. I’m fighting to minimize those effects here at home. I’m proud to have authored Minnesota's first direct Public Safety Aid program, sending $300 million straight to local governments. For example, it helped White Bear Lake afford a new ambulance, thermal imaging technology for our firefighters, additional staff, and expanded training and mental health services for first responders. Lino Lakes was able to pay off a loan on firefighter equipment, saving the city money in the long
run (around $20,000 per year). Centennial Lakes Police Department was able to hire a new police officer, a need they had for 20 years. All told, more than $17 million went directly to our local cities and counties for their specific public safety needs. It's funding I'll keep fighting for as Washington pulls back. There's more work to do to help our community. I'll keep working to fund our schools and strengthen literacy programs, like our READ Act, so every student can read proficiently at grade level. I'll keep pushing back against big-tech corporations that profit off collecting and selling your personal data and tracking where you go. And I'll keep working toward real solutions that bring down the cost of health care and child care, two of the biggest pressures on family budgets in our community. As always, please continue to reach out to my office with your ideas, questions, or concerns. Democracy thrives when We the People are fully engaged, and I thank you for your input. Sen. Heather Gustafson represents Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Gem Lake, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Birchwood Village.
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noting that the featured music acts are much the same. This past week, the farm hosted local teen trio The Mothers Band for their final show. “We’ve had them out for the past couple of years, and they bring such a lovely sound and ambiance. It’s a whole experience,” said Menne. The Mothers Band—White Bear Lake Area High School graduating seniors Freya Sanders, Luisa Maruyama and Holly Flood—began their band five years ago, when the trio sang together for their middle school’s awards ceremony. The following year, their school separately asked Luisa and Holly
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Visitors to T and Nae Flower Farm’s weekly markets can hear local music acts.
From left: Freya Sanders, Luisa Maruyama and Holly Flood — the members of the Mothers Band perform their final song, “Home”.
to perform for the talent show. Neither wanted to perform alone, so they convinced Freya to recreate their trio. “We hadn’t come up with a band name,” Luisa remembered, “and then we were like, ‘The Mothers Band—because our mothers are always telling us to sing songs together.’” How does it feel to have a band named after you? According to Freya’s mother, Christa Sanders, “It is an honor. We love supporting them. It’s a joy for us to listen to them. It feels like such a great gift that they gave us.” Luisa’s mother, Ellen Maruyama added, “It’s very sweet … Fleetwood Mac and The Chicks—They play a lot of things we happen to love.” The Chicks and The Wailin’ Jennys serve as The Mothers Band’s main inspirations, Holly said,
because of the three-part female harmonies. While The Mothers Band’s style leans toward folk and bluegrass, the trio is unconcerned with sounding unique. “We’re not trying to be different, but I think that’s what’s making us different,” said Holly. “It’s not for the end result; it’s for the progress.” Freya believes that part of the progress achieved in the band’s five-year history has been finding a flow, especially with vocal blending. “We’re able to bounce a lot of ideas off each other without fear … give each other healthy criticism and work together on our strengths,” Freya noted. “With every gig, it gets better,” Holly agreed. “There’s not a whole lot of time spent now working on those harmonies because, at this point, it’s just second nature,” Luisa added. “We all bounce around. Nobody’s always the alto or the soprano.” Luisa described performing at T and Nae Flower Farm for their final set as wonderful: “It’s perfect. It’s a perfect night, perfect place, perfect people. (T and Nae is) a really good place for all of our supporters to meet and just celebrate music.” “It’s been a joy to celebrate music and perform together,” said Freya. “I wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anybody else.” Watch past Mothers Band performances by following them either at instagram.com/ mothersband or youtube.com/@Mothers-Band. T and Nae Flower Farm’s weekly market runs from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesdays through the end of August, 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N., Hugo.
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Blue Heron Days flies into Lino Lakes LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
Much like the migrating bird the annual celebration is named after, Blue Heron Days is making its annual return to Lino Lakes, Aug. 13-16. Residents can flit between Centennial Middle School, The Rookery Activity Center and Waldoch Farms to experience all the events. The festival starts with the Food Truck and Fun Festival from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Centennial Middle School. As its name suggests, this event will host many a food truck, including Chili Lime Tacos and Tots, D&D Goodies Vietnamese Cuisine, Mik Mart, Nothing Bundt Cakes and more. Thursday’s event also boasts the Cruisin’ Blue Heron Car Show, numerous vendor booths and a demonstration from Centennial Robotics Centurions. “We're hoping to see a lot of folks in the community come out to join
us for all the delicious food trucks. Walk around and enjoy the car show and local vendors,” said Centennial Community Education Director Cori Sendle. “A portion of the evening's food truck sales will benefit Community Education's Financial Assistance Program, which helps to ensure everyone in the community has access to learning opportunities.” Friday night, from 4:30-7 p.m., festivalgoers can flock over to The Rookery Activity Center for open swimming and community activities. Those who work up an appetite during these activities can visit the Brick Oven Bus, a family-owned artisan food truck that makes woodfired pizzas. “Sing” will be the family movie in the gym, screening from 7-9 p.m. From 11 a.m.-noon on Saturday is the Blue Heron Days Parade. For the second year, the parade route will start at Centennial Middle School, go west on Elm Street, turn down Sunrise
Drive, traverse Green Briar Drive and go north up Second Avenue, looping back to end at the middle school. “There’s lots of parking around on side streets. You can park at St. Joe’s Church. You can park up at Centennial Middle School.” After the parade, from noon-4 p.m. the American Legion Post 566 will host a picnic and carnival. This year’s event will see new carnival games, prizes, inflatables and a dirty soda bar from Always Poppin’ Soda. All proceeds will go to veterans and veteran programs. Concurrently, The Rookery will again have open swimming from noon-6:30 p.m. Finally, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Waldoch Farm will hold garden tours and a corn feed. The Rookery Activity Center Coordinator Ali Lukin said, “(Blue Heron Days) is just about having excitement and coming together as a community … Let’s celebrate Lino Lakes and all that we have to offer.”
Blue Heron Days events take place at the following addresses in Lino Lakes: • Food Truck and Fun Festival, Blue Heron Days Parade— Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St. • Open swimming, community activities, family movie—The Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive • Picnic and Carnival— American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive • Garden Tour and Corn Feed— Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive
Rookery activity coordinator balances novelty and nostalgia each year, then, keeps the event fresh. “Looking at it from a family standpoint, (Blue Heron Days) is never going to be the same. It will always keep changing. We’ll always keep adding new things,” said Lukin. Everything is in service of keeping Blue Heron Days an annual draw. Lukin believes that the festival provides an important reminder for Lino Lakes residents. “We’re all here to support each other,” Lukin said. “No matter where you're at … it’s a time to step away from life and just enjoy yourself.”
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Festivalgoers love tradition; they also want something new. For The Rookery Activity Center’s Activity Coordinator Ali Lukin, choosing community activities involves knowing which staples to keep for Blue Heron Days and which new activities to have waiting in the wings. “We will have a plethora of activities for our families. We will have bounce houses, pony rides, touch-a-truck, carnival games,” said Lukin. Also making its return is the Power Wheels Derby. Kids ages 1–7 can test their skills by navigating logs, rocky hills, a river crossing and
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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • On July 29 in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue, officers were dispatched on a disorderly conduct call to a group of juveniles causing issues. All juveniles were trespassed. • On July 29, officers at base took a walk-in report of identity theft from the 10 block of Oak Road. • On July 29 in the 7000 block of Lamotte Drive, officers completed a traffic stop. The matter ended with exceptional clearance. • On July 30, police observed a suspicious person wearing a ballistic vest in Golden Lake Park. • On July 30, officers were dispatched to School Road in Circle Pines for an unwanted person. • On July 31, at the intersection of North Road and Twilight Terrace, officers
observed a juvenile riding a motorized bicycle and stopped the juvenile for multiple violations. • On Aug. 1 in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue, officers were dispatched for a theft report. They cited one juvenile on scene. • On Aug. 3 in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue, police were dispatched on reports of a barking dog. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • On July 27, a motor vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Birch Street and Ware Road. An officer provided assistance and documented the incident. • While on patrol July 27 in the 2100 block of Itasca Circle, an officer observed a solicitor operating without a permit. The officer gave the person a warning and advised them to get a permit.
by an Anoka County Park Ranger regarding a found set of keys. The keys were entered into evidence at the police department for safekeeping • On July 30 in the 500 block of Birch Street, officers responded to a call regarding littering at a local cemetery. The officer documented the incident. • On Aug. 1 in the 700 block of Apollo Drive, officers responded to a business for a trespassing complaint. The officer cited one individual for trespassing. • On Aug. 2 in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle, an officer responded to a motor vehicle crash. The driver was transported to a hospital by an ambulance for treatment. • On Aug. 2 in the 1000 block of Tamarack Lane, an officer responded to an identity theft report. The investigation is ongoing.
• On July 27 in the 500 block of Hawthorne Road, an officer responded to a possible report of a missing person. Upon investigation, the officer was able to determine the person was not missing and that the complainant was the victim of a scam. The officer directed the person to end communications and return home. • On July 28 in the 6600 block of Snowy Owl Lane, an officer responded to a report of a suspicious item located on a power line. The officer investigated and determined the item was likely placed at the location by the power company. • On July 28 in the 7100 block of Otter Lake Road, an officer responded to a report of an abandoned bicycle. The bicycle was entered into property at the police department for safekeeping. • On July 28 in the 7400 block of Main Street, an officer was flagged down
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ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 TIF District Name: Current net tax capacity Original net tax capacity Captured net tax capacity Principal and interest payments due during current year Tax increment received Tax increment expended Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution *
TIF District No. 4 TIF 4 - North Side 238,076 11,157 226,919 169,000 251,582 173,092 July 2003 12-31-2028 0 **
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TIF 1-11 Woods Edge Proj
Current net tax capacity Original net tax capacity Captured net tax capacity Principal and interest payments due during current year Tax increment received Tax increment expended Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification
0 0 0 0 9,452 100,424 Jun-18 12/31/2026
TIF 1-13 Lyngblomsten 560,607 14,101 546,506 508,297 536,909 514,752 Jul-23 12/31/2048
Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, 600 Town Center Pkwy Lino Lakes, MN 55014; (651) 982-2427; mgrochala@linolakes.us Published one time in theregarding Quad Community Press on be August 11, 2026. Additional information each district may obtained from: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
* The fiscal disparities property tax law provides that the growth in commercial-industrial propertytaxtax shared throughout the area. * The fiscal disparities property lawvalues providesisthat the growth in commercial-industrial property tax values is shared In a tax increment financing district,financing this value sharing can either in result in a decrease in tax increment throughout the area. In a tax increment district, this value sharingresult can either imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or afinancing decrease in tax increment financing district taxmunicipality increase for district revenue or a tax increase for otherrevenue propertiesorinathe depending on whether the tax increment companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of other properties in the municipality depending on whether the tax increment financing district contributes its share of the growth. the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. financing district contributes its share of the growth. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. Amounts displayed indicate thedid district did not contribute ** ** Amounts displayed here here indicate that thethat district not contribute its growth initscommercial-industrial values and may be downloaded from the website questcdn.com. property Bidding tax Documents growth in commercial-industrial property tax values and represent the resulting represent the resulting increase in taxes on other properties in the City for taxes payable infor2025. a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #10283277 on the increase in taxes on other properties in the City for taxes payable in 2025. website’s Project Search page. Additional information regarding this district may be obtained Additional information regarding this district may be obtained from: from: Kate Manson, Finance Director The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered Kate Manson, Finance Director 200 Civicplan Heights Cir Circle Pines, MNother 55014information relevant to submitting a Bid for holders, reports, and 200 Civic Heights Cir Circle Pines, MN 55014 (763) 784-5898 the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents (763) 784-5898 kmanson@circlepinesmn.gov will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner kmanson@circlepinesmn.gov nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 11, 2026. City of Lexington any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through CITY OF LEXINGTON QuestCDN. Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. TIF District 1-3 For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, TIF District Name: procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: July 13, 2026 97,977 Current net tax capacity BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL 2,919 Original net tax capacity Michael Grochala Community Development Director 95,058 Captured net tax capacity Lino Lakes, MN Principal and interest payments due during Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 11 and 18, current year 64,849 2026.
Tax increment received Tax increment expended Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification
497,507 15,468 482,039 445,000 453,661 6,206 Jul-06 12/31/2031
TIF 1-12 Clearwater Creek Business Park Project
96,686 216,302 July 2020 12-31-2045
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota will hold a public hearing on August 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: Bill Petracek, City Administrator • Utility Easement Vacation 9180 Lexington Avenue - Property Address: 6030 Blanchard Blvd Lexington, MN 55014 - PID #31-31-22-73-0070 (763) 784-2792 - Outlot C, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition bill.petracek@cityoflexingtonmn.org For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Bill Petracek, City Administrator Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 11, 2026. Hankee, at 651-982-2430. 9180Engineer, LexingtonDiane Avenue Lexington, MN 55014 Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the (763) 784-2792 CITY OF LINO LAKES opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need bill.petracek@cityoflexingtonmn.org special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk AD FOR BIDS Published two times in the Quad Community Press on August 4 and 11, PRODUCTION WELL NO. 7 2026. GENERAL NOTICE City of Lino Lakes (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of Production Well No. 7. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received CITY OF LINO LAKES online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 10:00AM local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving ON THE ISSUANCE OF SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view Bids at NOTE AND ADOPTION OF A HOUSING PROGRAM RELATED THERETO an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTERS 462C AND 462A opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be conducted by join or calling 646.931.3860 and entering Meeting ID 949 3983 0470 and the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota (the “City”), on a housing Passcode 239520. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www. program to be adopted by the City (the “Program”) and the proposal that the questcdn.com following the Bid opening. City issue one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable revenue notes in an The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 (the “Note”) on behalf construction complete in-place of the production well via dual reverse rotary of Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company or cable tool drilling method (no substitutions), regrading prior to drilling, and organized and operated as an organization recognized under Section 501(c) pitless unit. Substantial completion of the production well is desired on or (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Borrower”), all pursuant to before February 26, 2027, and substantial completion of the pitless unit is Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462C and 462A, as amended (the “Act”). The desired on or before April 30, 2027. sole member of the Borrower is Lyngblomsten Services, Inc., a Minnesota The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are nonprofit corporation organized and operated as an organization recognized
600 Town Center Pkwy Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) of 982-2427 under Section 501(c)(3) the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”). The Note will be issued by the City at the request of the Borrower. The mgrochala@linolakes.us proceeds of the Note will be loaned to the Borrower to (1) refund and refinance the outstanding principal amount of, and any accrued interest and prepayment premium on, the tax-exempt Senior Housing Revenue Note (Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Project) Series 2021, issued by the City of Bethel, Minnesota (the “Prior Issuer”), on October 5, 2021, in the original principal amount of $42,700,000, the proceeds of which were loaned by the Prior Issuer to the Borrower (the “Bethel Note”), and discharge the liens originally granted in connection herewith; (2) refinance the outstanding principal amount of, and any accrued interest and prepayment premium on, the taxable TIF Note issued by the Borrower on October 5, 2021, in favor of Choice Financial Group, in the original principal amount of $2,600,000 (the “TIF Note”), and discharge the liens originally granted in connection herewith; (3) refinance the outstanding principal amount of, and any accrued interest and prepayment premium on, the taxable Promissory Note Secured By Real Estate issued by the Borrower on October 5, 2021, in favor of Mission Investment Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in the original principal amount of $12,000,000 (the “MIF Note,” and together with the Bethel Note and the TIF Note, the “Refunded Notes”), and discharge the liens originally granted in connection herewith; and (4) pay certain the costs of issuing the Note. Proceeds of the Refunded Notes financed the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a senior housing campus, including the development of a four-story building of approximately 352,445 square feet, containing 96 independent living apartment units and 53 assisted living and memory care units, as well as a separate clubhouse, and 20 detached two-bedroom independent living rental townhomes with attached garages, all located at approximately 6070 Blanchard Blvd, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55104 (the “Project”). The Project specifically includes all of the following street addresses in Lino Lakes, Minnesota: 6050-6070 Blanchard Blvd, 258 Hammerly Court, 262 Hammerly Court, 247 Hammerly Court, 267 Hammerly Court, 250 Hammerly Court, 254 Hammerly Court, 271 Hammerly Court, 259 Hammerly Court, 263 Hammerly Court, 275 Hammerly Court, 266 Hammerly Court, 270 Hammerly Court, 283 Hammerly Court, 274 Hammerly Court, 279 Hammerly Court, 295 Hammerly Court, 278 Hammerly Court, 282 Hammerly Court, 287 Hammerly Court, and 291 Hammerly Court. The Borrower is the owner and operator of the Project. An affiliate of the Borrower, Lyngblomsten Care Center, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation organized and operated as an organization recognized under Section 501(c) (3) of the Code, manages the Project on behalf of the Borrower. The Note, as and when issued, will be a special, limited revenue obligation of the City payable solely from the revenues expressly pledged to the payment thereof and will not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance upon any property of the City, except the revenues of the City derived from the Project pursuant to a loan agreement with the Borrower (the “Loan Agreement”). The Note will not be a charge against the City’s general credit or taxing powers and will not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement. The public hearing will be held at the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway in the City on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as reasonable. At said time and place the City Council shall give all parties who appear an opportunity to express their views with respect to the Program, proposed issuance of the Note, and/or the refunding and refinancing of the Refunded Notes to be accomplished with proceeds of the Note. Copies of the Program are available at the offices of the City. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk by interested persons prior to the hearing by mail or in-person submission. The Project provides assistance for housing and, accordingly, the issuance of the Note is not a business subsidy, within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995, as amended. Dated: August 11, 2026 CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA Roberta Colotti, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on August 11, 2026.
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Marissa Frost first caught the eye of North Dakota State University head basketball coach Jory Collins while playing summer ball. Collins was convinced Frost could be a Division I player, and she has proven him right. “She played on a really good summer team, the Fury, with a bunch of high-level players,” said Collins. “And they were a much better team when Marisa was on the floor, with her speed from the free throw line to the free throw line with the ball, and her ability to finish.” He added, “Everyone knew she would be going left, but it didn’t matter. She made good finishes off-balance with her ability to float the ball. On defense, she was super disruptive and hard to get by.” After scoring 1,609 points for the Centennial Cougars—the second most in the school’s history—and playing in two state tournaments, Frost took on the challenge of playing for a small Division I power. “It’s a big jump from high school, definitely stronger players and a
faster pace, but I thought I could do it,” Frost said. “Playing on a high level AAU team helped prepare me.” In her sophomore season this past winter, Frost, a 5-foot-8 guard, tallied 12.7 points per game (second on the team), shot a blistering 40 percent on three’s (41-for-1) and averaged 2.3 assists. She helped the Bison post a 29-5 record, including a 23-game win streak. They were 15-1 in the Summit League for first place, but lost in the conference tournament — which determines who goes to the NCAA’s — to South Dakota State. The Bison then went to the Women’s Invitational Basketball Tournament and reached the third round. Frost’s highlights were a 28-point showing in 25 minutes during the tournament semifinals win over Nebraska-Omaha, and a 29-point burst to lead a win over Kansas City in the regular season. She also made an impact as a freshman, averaging 9.9 points off the bench. She knew what she needed to do to improve upon that performance for her sophomore year: “I worked on my right hand the whole summer. I’m
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left-handed, and I never had to use my right hand until college.” Coach Collins said, “She came in right away and earned a ton of minutes as a freshman. This year, she
was second-team all-conference. … She shot 47 percent, 40 on threes and 85 at the line. She was super efficient. She makes our team go. She’s kind of the tip of the iceberg for our team.” One of the big reasons many Minnesota standouts choose Bison green is the local support. “It’s really fun. We get a lot of fans at our games,” Frost said. “It’s a really good atmosphere at the Scheels Center. Even now in the summer, when we do kids camps, the community turns out. It’s nice to meet the kids who go to the games.” Frost, a Lino Lakes native, is spending July in Fargo as the team holds practices and runs camps for kids. She is an Exercise Science major with a goal of Physical Therapy as an occupation. “We should be really good. We are returning lot of players,” said Frost, looking ahead to next season. “Of course, we’d like to win the Summit League tournament and play in the NCAA. We had a 23-game winning streak this year, so it would be nice to put something like that together again.”
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