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Domestic violence advocacy groups present to Anoka County Board BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of social issues surrounding abuse, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners invited executive directors of Alexandra House and The Dwelling Place to speak at a recent meeting.
Alexandra House
According to Executive Director
Tina Bronson, Alexandra House, located in Blaine, has served Anoka County for nearly five decades. “We exist to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence, and to change the conditions that led to that violence and allows it to continue,” said Bronson. Bronson explained that survivors of domestic violence rarely need a single service, so Alexandra
House provides multidimensional support. “It could be emergency shelter for tonight… It could be a protective order or finding housing. It could be prevention education that shows kids what healthy relationships look like so that violence isn’t continued,” Bronson said. “Alexandra House provides all of this and more free to its participants. It’s
confidential, and it’s around the clock.” Bronson noted that, in 2025, law enforcement in Anoka County responded to more than 12,600 domestic-related calls and 821 criminal sexual conduct calls. “This isn’t a problem somewhere else; it’s in every one of your districts,” said Bronson. SEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS, PAGE 2
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Domestic violence affects families across Anoka County. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, county commissioners hear from Alexandra House and The Dwelling Place about efforts to support survivors, provide safe housing and connect victims with life-saving resources.
Centerville keeps levy increase to single digits BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Carve a path to the Scarecrow Crawl Walk along the trail at The Rookery Activity Center from Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 to see an array of scarecrows created by local businesses, community organizations and residents. Visitors can vote on their favorite scarecrows, and top scarecrows will win prizes. Visit linolakes.gov/529 for more information.
The city of Centerville bucked the current budgetary trend for 2027 with a levy increase for next year of 5.8%. This is not the double-digit increase experienced in most municipalities throughout the Twin Cities. Finance Director Bruce DeJong recently presented the 2027 preliminary budget and general fund levy at $3.7 million, an increase of $200,961, or 5.8%, over 2026. The $3.7 million budget is made up of the debt service levy of $208,440 and the general fund levy of $3.5 million. Council unanimously adopted and set the preliminary 2027 budget and levy (3-0; Mayor Nancy Golden and Council Member Linda Broussard-Vickers were absent). Proposed expenditures will increase by $203,931, while expected revenues are expected to decrease by $17,400. This results in a deficit of $221,331 – the levy amount needed to balance the budget. Expenditure increases are driven primarily by increases in wages and benefits of $39,900; comprehensive plan update costs of $40,000; police and fire contract increases totaling $82,571, and other expenditure changes. Meanwhile, the challenge every year is that non-property tax revenue sources are small SEE CENTERVILLE LEVY, PAGE 2
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Besides providing shelter for survivors of domestic violence, Alexandra House also provides legal advocacy services. Anoka County Attorney Brad Johnson explained, “(Alexandra House) is engaged with our office in prosecutions; getting witnesses and victims to places; doing lethality assessments in cases so we know how serious (a situation) is; assisting us in understanding how victims are impacted, then sharing those victim impact statements with us, the prosecutors and the court.” Last year, Alexandra House received 522 referrals from law enforcement, assessed 448 victims for lethality risk and determined 356 victims were at high-risk for lethality. “(Connecting victims) directly to an advocate from the scene, that is a moment that saves lives. It happens because our law enforcement and our advocates work as a team. But none of this is possible without community investment,” said Bronson, mentioning that Anoka County Human Services provides $25,000 in support annually while the Anoka County Attorney’s Office provides $60,000 annually. “Awareness starts with conversations (about the) reality of what we are serving and what we are facing together.”
The Dwelling Place
According to a presentation from Executive Director Jenna Perez, The Dwelling Place is
“a Christ-centered ministry providing healing and hope to victims of domestic abuse through supportive services and a safe, transitional place to call home.” The organization offers up to 24 months of housing and provides mental-health and childcare services. “We pride ourselves on our homes,” said Perez. “We have over 500 volunteers every year that pour thousands and thousands of hours into maintaining the spaces so that they look beautiful, safe and welcoming.” This past year, The Dwelling Place expanded their childcare capabilities. “We had a new home to fill, 11 bedrooms … but our kids’ programming space was filled,” Perez said. “It prompted us to start a capital campaign.” The Dwelling Place then renovated and built a programming center. As of February, the organization can now house 80 women and children and can provide licensed childcare for 55 children. “It’s been a huge year of growth, and it’s so exciting,” said Perez. “The tragic news is that we still have a consistent waiting list. The work is huge; the work is out there.”
Board comments
After the presentations, Commissioner Mandy Meisner addressed Bronson and Alexandra House, saying, “It’s so important that the public knows what a great menu of services that you have. I think
a lot of people think of the emergency shelter — which, of course, is very important — but (there are) other things layered into it. I really appreciate you … for your work.” Johnson said that a 25% increase for domestic violence resources is built into the 2027 preliminary budget. “These shelter programs … are now part of the critical infrastructure of a county,” he said. “There was a day, not too long ago, when law enforcement would respond to a domestic violence incident and then have to sit there with a family and say, ‘Where are you going to go?’ Now they have options and resources — maybe not enough, maybe we need more — but now there’s much more of a plan. It’s because of Alexandra House; it’s because of The Dwelling Place.” After thanking Bronson and Perez, Commissioner Scott Schulte said, “Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, so that’s why it’s so important to have community resources in place to help people if they’re ever faced with this issue. It comes to me that, when you’re in that position, it’s the worst time of your life. You don’t have these resources at the top of your mind. That’s why it’s so important … for you to present here today — to make sure we know and to make sure we can spread that message.” If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and needs help, call Alexandra House’s 24-hour helpline at for more information.
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and don’t increase with inflation, DeJong said. “We had a budgeted transfer of $25,000 into the general fund for 2026, but none for 2027,” he said. City staff had held three meetings in previous months and were working on a slightly lower budget and levy. However staff reevaluated its inflationary expectations to reflect the rise of inflation and the Federal Reserve’s increase in discount rates, DeJong said. Since inflation was running higher than 4%, the city took that into account and added $13,900 to its total expenditures. “We still kept the levy increase at lower than 6%,” DeJong said. The increase the city settled on would allow Centerville to “provide services our citizens expect in an appropriate and fiscally responsible way,” he said. The adopted preliminary levy amount has approximately three months before it is finalized by council, which can decrease the levy but may not increase it. Many cities’ financial
departments set their preliminary budgets to have a little wiggle room while waiting for more financial data from their home counties to become known before the final budget is written in gold come December. Staff did not yet have sufficient information to calculate the effect the tax levies would have on homeowners. Anoka County will spend the next three months taking the city’s preliminary budget and levy figures and combining them with levies from all the other taxing jurisdictions such as the county, the school district and the watershed district. These numbers will all be on the property tax notices that come out in mid-November while the city receives market value impact figures, DeJong said. The city will hold the truth in taxation public hearing at the Dec. 10 regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m. to allow citizens to provide input about the 2027 budget and levy. Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@ presspubs.com.
BY THE NUMBERS • 43.5 million and 20.7 million — women and men, respectively, in the U.S. who experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetimes according to the Center for Disease Control • 12,676 — Anoka County domestic-related law enforcement calls in 2025 • 821 — Anoka County criminal sexual conduct calls • 532 — victims supported through Axenadria House’s legal advocacy services in 2025 • 365 — calls for help The Dwelling Place received in 2025
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND NEEDS HELP, CONTACT:
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• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-7233 • Minnesota Day One — 866-223-1111 • Alexandra House — 763-780-2330 or visit alexandrahouse.org • The Dwelling Place — 651-776-4805 or visit tdpmn.org
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This map shows Alexandra House’s three-year average annual impact from 2023-2025 in communities across Anoka County. The organization served an average of 979 participants, provided 15,596 services and answered 1,660 helpline calls annually.
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ONGOING EVENTS SILVER SKATERS OPEN SKATING When: 12:30-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Where: Centennial Sports Arena, 4810 103rd Lane NE,
Circle Pines Details: Grab some friends or neighbors and enjoy some dedicated time in the community rink. Skating is a great way to exercise, socialize and have fun. A small fee will be charged at the door. Contact: 763-792-6100
GET A CLUE TRIVIA NIGHT When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive
Details: Live, hosted trivia—no limit on team size. Top
three teams will win a prize. Contact: 651-783-0055 or officepost566@gmail.com
FRIDAY DROP-IN DOMINOES When: 9:30 a.m.-noon every Friday Where: The Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes
Details: Dominoes is played with two or more players,
and the goal is to be the first one to use all of their tiles by matching them to other tiles that have already been played. Admission will be charged for non-members. Pre-register at linolakes.gov/608/The-Rookery-Activity-Center. Contact: 651-982-2468
LEGION LIVE! When: 6-9 p.m. Fridays Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes
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Friday specials. This week’s musician is acoustic artist Kurt Bearinger. Contact: 651-783-0055 or officepost566@gmail.com
ADULT OPEN VOLLEYBALL When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays Where: Centennial Middle School Gym, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes
Details: Drop in for a night of volleyball. All experience
levels welcome. A small fee will be charged at the door. A maximum number of players will be allowed. Contact: 763-792-6100
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Central American folklore — like the Ipupiara from 16th-century Tupi mythology in coastal Brazil. Participants will fold a large piece of paper, then use pencil and sharpie to draw monsters. Lastly, participants will add color using markers or colored pencils. Contact: 763-324-1540 or aclref@anokacountymn.gov
WARGO RESTORATION PROJECT DAYS When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 24 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 weather, unless severe. Large groups are welcome with prior notice and registration is encouraged. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com/activities-events
MONDAY MAHJONG When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Monday Where: The Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes
Details: Mahjong is a tile-based game that is played
with four players. In this game each player receives 13 tiles with the goal of matching their tiles to form sets or pairs to win. Admission will be charged for non-members to play. Contact: 651-982-2468
CURRENT EVENTS SPOOKY FOLDING HALLOWEEN SEA MONSTER When: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines
Details: This program is intended for youth, grades
1-8. Learn how to make a folding sea monster for Halloween. Participants will draw inspiration from
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EQUIKARE OPEN HOUSE When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: 13151 Elmcrest Ave. N., Hugo Details: EquiKare is dedicated to helping horses
heal, strengthen and thrive. Learn more by visiting our open house. Meet horses as well as chickens and goats. There will be farm tours, training and bodywork demonstrations, and food from Rollin Nolen’s BBQ Food Truck. Contact: 651-210-8950 or equikarellc.com
Halloween event round up OTHER EVENTS NINTH ANNUAL HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOUR When: Now- Oct. 30 Where: River Siren Brewery, 225 Main St. N., Stillwater
Details: Come experience new terrifying
stories, new horrifying characters and more chilling Stillwater history like you’ve never seen before. For tickets, visit stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org/ home/#events Contact: calyssa@stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
THE ROOKERY’S SCARECROW CRAWL When: Oct. 22-Nov. 1 Where: The Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes
Details: Scarecrows created by multiple
local businesses and organizations will be on display. Rookery members, visitors and community members can walk the trail, check out the creations and vote for their favorites. Contact: 651-982-2468 or linolakes. gov/529/Scarecrow-Crawl
FESTIVAL FOODS HALLOWEEN EVENT When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Festival Foods, 2671 East County
Road E, White Bear Lake Details: Event will include trick-or-treating and pumpkins for children while supplies last. Costumes are welcome. Contact: 651-653-8888
CANDY CRAWL When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Railroad Park, 4749 Washington
Square, White Bear Lake Details: Trick or treat your favorite downtown businesses. Costumes encouraged. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
BOO BASH When: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: McCullough Park, 955 County Road I, Shoreview
Details: Come join us for a family friendly event filled with spooky fun. Put on your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating along the spooky trail walk, hayrides, music and bonfire with build-your-own s’mores. Registration is required for anyone attending the event over the age of one. Contact: 651-490-4600 HALLOWEEN HOOPLA When: 6-7:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: St. Joseph of the Lakes, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes
Details: Enter through the Great Hall
doors for trick-or-treating, games, concessions and more. There is a small admission fee, or a donation of a couple of non-perishable items. Contact: 651-784-3015
SCARE IN WHITE BEAR When: 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: West Park, Memorial Beach, 4958 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Torch-lit 5K and fun run along
the lake, decorations, spooky photo booth, and kid-friendly trick or treating. Costumes encouraged. Registration information online. Contact: mmraces.com/scare-in-whitebear
PULL UP PICTURES When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: The Outskirts, 15201 Running
Aces Blvd., Columbus Details: Enjoy a triple movie feature with “Goosebumps,” “Hocus Pocus” and “The House with a Clock in its Walls” outside under the stars. Tickets online. Contact: www.theoutskirtsmn.com
VADNAIS HEIGHTS SCARECROW TRAIL When: Oct. 26-Nov. 3 Where: Vadnais Heights Community
Park, 641 East County Road F Details: Local organizations and residents will have crafted scarecrows on display. Visitors can walk the trail during park hours and vote for their favorite.
Contact: 651-204-6060 or cityvadna-
isheights.com/265/Scarecrow-Trail-Halloween-Party
VADNAIS HEIGHTS HALLOWEEN PARTY When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Vadnais Heights Community Park, 641 East County Road F
Details: Costume party under the lights.
Parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5 p.m. followed by games and a dance party. Treat bags provided by the Vadnais heights Fire Relief Association. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/265/ Scarecrow-Trail-Halloween-Party
HALLOWEEN HUSTLE When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31;
prizes announced at 10:15 a.m. with inside crafts until 10:30 a.m. Where: Starts at Centennial Elementary School, 1721 Westview St., Centerville Details: Join Centennial Community Education for the ninth annual Halloween Hustle. The 5K fun run will start at Centerville Elementary, run out the trail and loop back. Bring the entire family; pets are welcome (no pets in the school). Dress up in costume if you’d like and join us for a fun-filled morning. There will be a child turnaround station about a half mile up, so all ages can join. Contact: 763-792-6100
TRUNK OR TREAT WHITE BEAR AREA YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 Where: 2100 Orchard Lane, White Bear Lake Contact: 651-777-8103
BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT When: 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Where: 1900 Webber St., White Bear Lake
Contact: 651-429-9654
REHBEIN TRANSIT SCHOOL BUS TRUNK-OR-TREAT When: 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Rehbein Transit, 6298 Hodgson Road, Lino Lakes
Contact: 651-484-1809
ST. ODILIA TRUNK OR TREAT When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: West Parking Lot, 3495 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Contact: 651-484-0780 SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS TRUNK’N TREAT When: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25 Where: 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Contact: 651-483-5419 CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH TRUNK OR TREAT When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: 4790 Rosemary Way N., Hugo Contact: 651-444-1144 PEACE UMC TRUNK OR TREAT When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: 5050 Hodgson Road, Shoreview
Contact: 651-484-2226 FIFTH ANNUAL CENTERVILLE ELEMENTARY HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT/TOUCH A TRUCK When: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: 1721 Westview St., Centerville Contact: 651-792-7933 NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: 6000 148th St. N., Hugo Contact: 651-429-1975 TRICK OR TREAT AT LIVING FAITH CHURCH When: 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: 10101 Lexington Ave. NE, Circle Pines
Contact: 651-245-6318
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Visiting Mayo
have to schedule a visit to my urologist at Mayo Clinic every four months to have a CT scan, following my prostate surgery over 20 years ago when cancer cells leaked. I am amazed at all the various treatments to control this type of cancer that they say no man has to die from. The old saying is if you are 60 years old, there is a 50% chance you will have it. If you are 70 years old, it’s a 70% chance and that continues through life. It’s a good idea to have your PSA tested annually and if it does show over About the 0.4, be sure you know what your Gleason score is and get advice on Town how to be treated. Mayo has developed several difGene Johnson ferent types of CT and PET scans. The latest one that I experienced was the Quadra CT scanner. Mayo has two in operation and has a third one ordered. I was told there is no other medical center in the world that has two of them installed. They cost from $2 to 3.5 million, and the first one at Mayo was installed in 2002. The difference in this new scanner is that after you are injected with a special fluid, you are asked to sit quietly and drink 16 ounces of water. After that, you go to the scanner for just eight minutes, compared to up to 50 minutes in previous scans. Mayo is doing a lot of construction at their Gonda building entrance, but I guess that’s not unusual for them. They always seem to have something under construction. It’s an amazing facility, and, as Minnesotans, we are fortunate that it’s easily accessible in Rochester or at any one of their other sites in the Midwest, as well as Arizona and Florida.
Voting is important
If you are going to be a leader in public service and be elected to a state or federal office, you must be of good character. You can’t lie, cheat, be involved in fraud or not act responsibly if you are going to be a leader for our state or our country. This is voting time. You have a responsibility to know for whom you are voting. The government’s debt is climbing. We may never get back in control of it. The government can’t keep giving benefits to people who don’t want to work. Do your part. Elect responsible people and take responsibility for yourself and your family.
Running dry in 2032
Current reports from the federal government project that Social Security funds will run out in 2032, so here go the rates or cuts in benefits. In Minnesota, many people who receive Social Security have it counted as income, which is totally unfair and inappropriate. Another thought about the high gas prices — if Minnesota had a surplus now like they had a few years ago, they could eliminate the state gas tax and give our motorists a break while we’re fighting this seemingly unending Iran conflict. Editor’s note: See letters to the editor on pages 12 & 14
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Fall brings change, but will we embrace it?
utumn reminds us that change is inevitable. Seasonal jobs shift, daylight decreases as darkness encroaches, and we begin exchanging sandals for boots. Change may be exciting and desirable for some, while challenging, and even frightening, for others. No matter what, we can recognize choices for how to deal with change.
Sometimes anticipatory anxiety strikes as we approach new challenges or unfamiliar activities. Although avoidance might be tempting at the moment, Piece of avoiding what Mind frightens us is guaranteed to Cathy Skrip increase our fear. Wiser choices might include seeking support or beginning with small steps. Engaging in unfamiliar activities actually activates neuroplasticity, enabling our brains to build new neural connections. This is a good thing, even if it causes momentary trepidation. Change might also foster our creativity or encourage us to organize in novel ways. Embracing, rather than avoiding change, will help us build confidence which, in turn, may enhance our sense of self. At other times, we might be resistant to change and prefer
to stay in our familiar ruts or habits. Routine is comfortable but doesn’t spark curiosity or require unconventional thinking, whereas change forces our brains to flex and think in imaginative and innovative ways. Thus, coping with change may ultimately improve our cognition, memory, and capacity to concentrate and focus. In reality, change is one of the few phenomena we can actually count on in life, so being change-resistant will only lock us into a constant battle. Maybe we have a new teacher or boss, who is totally different from our former, familiar one. This might feel like forcedchange, and so it is tempting to dig in our heels and protest. While it isn’t mandatory to like our new situation better than the old, being able to adjust and work with the change will help us build coping skills and flexibility. That capacity may then come in handy when life throws us the next curveball. The more often we encounter and deal with change, the less anxious we might feel when the next unanticipated situation confronts us. Unsolicited change might also be regarded as an opportunity to explore. We may discover strengths or skills we didn’t even realize we possessed. We might end up enjoying or even excelling in something we had never dreamt of trying. Maybe we discover that something we feared
is actually very accessible and within our range of competence. The possibilities are endless! Experiencing something new may bring unexpected rewards, like feelings of joy or awe, and recent research has emphasized the importance of these feelings. Dealing with change may actually release neurochemicals, such as dopamine, causing increases in our happiness and less likelihood of depression. Conversely, procrastinating, worrying, anticipating failure, and trying to dodge change may release less desirable stress hormones, such as cortisol. Over time, chronic stress can disrupt our nervous systems, sleep patterns, immune function, and metabolic health. So, if change is inevitable, let’s find ways to embrace it. Think of it as practice. The more free throws we attempt, the more points we potentially score. The more miles we drive, the more confident we may feel behind the wheel. At a less tangible level, the more changes we master, the more competent we may feel moving into the next unknown. And then, no matter what life dishes out, we will be ready and better equipped to thrive. Cathy Skrip is a mostly retired, master’s prepared Licensed Psychologist and current yoga instructor.
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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2026 MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 32 (ELECT 1)
MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 32B (ELECT 1)
Matt Norris (DFL)
Chris Ford (DFL) paraprofessional educator
List three most recent civic involvement roles:
• Blaine City Council Member • Union President of my local International Association of Fire Fighters • Fire Captain for 13 years in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Michael Kreun (R) City of residence: Blaine Occupation: Lawyer List three most recent civic involvement roles:
services
City of residence: Lino Lakes Occupation: Anoka County human List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Centerville Lions Club (2020–
adoptive mother Mary Ann Young Center board member
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MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 36A (ELECT 1)
• Chair, Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission • Vice Chair, Senate Education Finance Committee • Vice Chair, Senate State and Local Government Committee
Heidi Heino (R)
City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Associate director of
City of residence: Lexington Occupation: Small-business owner List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Mayor, city of Lexington • Former chair and current
former Public Affairs Director — CSL Seqirus, former adjunct professor at Hamline University in Public Administration
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Mounds View School Board, • •
Treasurer, 2019-present Shoreview Rotary Club St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, past board chair
Sebastian Stoss (R)
partnership development and smallbusiness owner
City of residence: Circle Pines Occupation: Photographer/
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Member, Minnesota Task Force
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Legislative aide at Minnesota • •
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LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE (ELECT 2)
Heidi Fust
City of residence: Lexington Occupation: Environmental health,
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LEXINGTON MAYOR (ELECT 1)
Mike Murphy
City of residence: North Oaks Occupation: Recently retired,
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present); President, 2024–2026. Homeowners association board member (2005–present); president for over 10 years. Centennial Youth Hockey Association Golf Tournament chair, two years.
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Jim DeMay (DFL)
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substitute teacher and Blaine City Councilwoman
MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 36 (ELECT 1)
City of residence: Vadnais Heights Occupation: Minnesota State Senator,
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years in public office, including as mayor of Lino Lakes. Lead Centerville Lake treatment efforts. Lead effort to install fencing around the Lino Lakes juvenile detention center.
Melissa “Mel” Lawlis
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Blaine City Councilwoman • Former foster care provider and
Heather Gustafson (DFL)
City of residence: Lino Lakes Occupation: County commissioner List three most recent civic involvement roles: • I’ve served our area for 20-plus
Leslie Larson (R)
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Amateur Sports Commission (governing body of the National Sports Center) Member of the Blaine Festival Committee Volunteer attorney with the Children’s Law Center
City of residence: Blaine Occupation: Small business owner,
• Minnesota State Senator, District 32 (2023-present) • Spring Lake Park (ISD 16) School Board Member (2018-2022) • Coon Creek Watershed Board of Managers (2017-2022)
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Jeff Reinert
City of residence: Blaine Occupation: Attorney List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Member of the Minnesota
City Residence: Blaine Occupation: High school
ANOKA COUNTY COMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (ELECT 1)
safety and maintenance manager for a Minnesota medical device manufacturer
Senate Citizen investigator Congressional staff member
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ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF (ELECT 1) CANDIDATE BRAD WISE DID NOT RESPOND
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Disaster Response Team — Current External Board Member, Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training — Current Webmaster, Minnesota Mineral Club — Past
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CENTERVILLE MAYOR (ELECT 1)
Jessica Schwinn
Nancy N. Golden
City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Educator List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Founded and run Centennial
City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Medical sales List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Elected Mayor of Centerville in 2024
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CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE (ELECT 2)
Anita Rios
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CANDIDATE LINDA M. BROUSSARD DID NOT RESPOND SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT LARGE (ELECT 1)
Kale Haluptzok
City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Small Business Owner List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Parks & Recreation — Liaison • Economic •
Development Authority — board member Coaching youth soccer and hockey
City of residence: Lexington Occupation: Chief engineer of
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Volunteering for Centennial
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Joe Ackerman
critical operations U.S. Bank, St. Paul
City of residence: Centerville Occupation: Talent management
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Area Mutual Aid Network Treasurer, Centennial ISD 12 School Board District Systems Accountability committee member
Elementary Parent Organization (CEPO) for 2.5 years Attend regular city council meetings and applying for board positions (unsuccessful) Heading up Lovell Road safety improvements in Anoka County (neighborhood collective)
Gloria Murphy
City of residence: Lexington Occupation: Senior patient access
specialist in the medical technology industry, and small-business coowner
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Centennial ISD 12 school board • •
member Director of Centennial Area Education Foundation City of Lexington planning and zoning commissioner, and parks board member
Laura Gannon
City of residence: Circle Pines Occupation: Senior principal
product security engineer, and small-business owner
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • SD36 DFL outreach and • •
inclusion officer (2023-2026) Volunteer door guard at Don Julio’s following Operation Metro raid Girl Scout Troop Leader, Troop 27519
Tom Knisely
City of residence: Blaine Occupation: Media relations
coordinator, Three Rivers Park District
List three most recent civic involvement roles: • Chair, Centennial School Board • Director, Intermediate 916 School •
Board Past president, Centennial High School Baseball Boosters
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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • On Oct. 5 at the intersection of I-35E and Main Street, an officer provided assistance to a motorist and a vehicle was towed. • On Oct. 5 in the 2300 block of 65th Street, officers responded to a suspicious activity report involving a male on home security cameras who appeared to be looking for a package. Officers searched the area but did not locate the male. • On Oct. 6 in the 6500 block of 24th Avenue, an officer responded to a report of credit card fraud. The incident was documented. • On Oct. 6 in the 7800 block of Nancy Court, officers assisted at the scene of a carbon monoxide alarm. The incident was handled by the fire department. • On Oct. 6 at the intersection of I-35E and Main Street, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop as the driver had a sign-and-release warrant. The driver was issued a new court date. • On Oct. 7 in the 7000 block of Otter Lake Road, an officer responded to a report of credit card fraud. The investigation is ongoing. • On Oct. 7 in the 7300 block of 24th Avenue, an officer responded to a report of an injured deer in the caller’s yard. The deer appeared to have been hit by a car and was dispatched. • On Oct. 7 in the 100 block of Robinson Drive, an officer provided assistance and documented a motor vehicle crash. • On Oct. 8 at the intersection of
I-35W and Lake Drive, an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a driver’s license violation. The driver was arrested and booked at jail. • On Oct. 8 at the intersection of I-35E and 80th Street, officers responded to assist another law enforcement agency on a personal injury crash. Scene control and safety was provided by officers. • At 9:28 a.m. on Oct. 8 at the intersection of Lake Drive and Lois Lane, an officer provided assistance and documented a motor vehicle crash. • At 7:22 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the intersection of Birch Street and Centerville Road, an officer provided assistance and documented a motor vehicle crash. • At 12:51 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the intersection of 21st Avenue and Main Street, an officer provided assistance and documented a motor vehicle crash. • On Oct. 8 at the intersection of I-35E and 80th Street, officers responded to a vehicle fire and grass fire. Officers extinguished the small grass fire, and fire units extinguished the vehicle fire. • On Oct. 8 in the 6200 block of Otter Lake Road, an officer responded to a fraud report. The investigation is ongoing. • On Oct. 9 at the intersection of I-35W and Main Street, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a violation. The driver was arrested and booked at jail. • On Oct. 9 at the intersection of I-35W and Main Street, Officers responded to a report of a singlevehicle rollover crash on the interstate. Officers were cleared by the Minnesota State Patrol, which handled the incident.
• On Oct. 10 in the 7500 block of Lake Drive, officers responded to a suspicious activity report at a local gas station. Officers trespassed an adult male from the location. • On Oct. 10 in the 8100 block of Lake Drive, an officer responded to a report of lost property. The item was located and returned to the owner. • On Oct. 10 at the intersection of Lake Drive and Town Center Parkway, officers responded to a personal injury crash with two vehicles involved. One party had minor injuries and refused transport to the hospital. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. • On Oct. 10 in the 6500 block of Ware Road, officers responded to a request to check the welfare of an adult female at a local business. It was determined the female was intoxicated and she was transported to the hospital on a medical hold. • On Oct. 10 at the intersection of Lake Drive and Second Avenue, an officer provided assistance and documented a motor vehicle crash with a deer. • On Oct. 11 in the 7400 block of I-35W, an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop for a violation. The driver was arrested and booked at jail. • On Oct. 11 in the 700 block of Apollo Drive, officers responded to a theft at a local business. The suspect was arrested and booked at jail. • At 12:33 p.m. and 3:22 p.m. on Oct. 11 near Sunrise Drive and Fox Road, respectively, officers responded to ATV complaints. In both instances, the officers educated residents on the ordinance that regulates ATV use.
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• On Oct. 7 at the intersection of Mound Trail and Main Street in Centerville, an officer responded to a debris call. • On Oct. 8 in the 1800 block of Houle Circle in Centerville, officers responded to a fraud and theft report. • On Oct. 8 at the intersection of Main Street and 20th Avenue, officers responded to a motor vehicle accident and determined the caller’s vehicle had been disabled after hitting debris in the road. • On Oct. 8 in the 3800 block of Minuteman Lane in Lexington, officers responded to a report of stolen property. • On Oct. 10 in the 9100 block of Hamline Avenue in Lexington, officers located evidence of vandalism while on patrol. • On Oct. 10 in the 800 block of Village Parkway in Lexington, officers responded to a traffic complaint. • On Oct. 10 in the 3800 block of Lovell Road in Lexington, police took a school bus stop arm violation report. • On Oct. 10 in the 7200 block of Main Street in Centerville, police conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver for 4th-degree DWI. • On Oct. 11 in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington, police were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident. • On Oct. 12 in the 8700 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington, an officer took a report of a lost cat. • On Oct. 12 in the 9200 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington, officers responded to an animal complaint.
• On Oct. 13 in the 9400 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington, police took a school bus stop arm violation report.
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John Lindstrom is one of five 2026 Spurgeon Award recipients. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding volunteer leadership, longterm commitment to their communities and dedication to the welfare of young people. Award recipients were recently recognized at the Community Builder Celebration, which began in 1979 as a way to recognize the young leaders of tomorrow and the achievements of today’s community leaders. Lindstrom began his career as a firefighter in 1976 and has spent a number of years with SBM Fire Department. This year, Lindstrom retired from his position as paraprofessional at Spring Lake Park High School, though he will continue to teach Firefighter I, Fire/ Rescue Technician and CERT courses at the high school as a volunteer instructor. “In all those years I had never experienced anything like the excitement I found working with high school students. Their eagerness and enthusiasm is contagious. At the age of 62, I found myself looking forward to getting to work every day, to see what I could
share with my students and to hear their questions and stories,” Lindstrom noted during his retirement. Other 2026 Spurgeon Award recipients include Jazmine Darden (senior principal philanthropy specialist, Medtronic Foundation); Glen Gunderson (president/CEO, YMCA of the North); and Sia Her (executive director, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans). White Bear Lake Officer Jaiden Loots officially takes his oath of police service. Loots grew up in Hugo and graduated from Centennial High School. He began his studies at Southwest Minnesota State University with an interest in sports coaching, but as he continued his education, he realized his calling wasn’t on the sidelines — it was in service to the public. Driven by a desire to help others, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact, Loots made the decision to pursue law enforcement. He enrolled at Century College and eventually joined the White Bear Lake Police Department as a community service officer.
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SMB firefighter John Lindstrom receives a Spurgeon Award at the 2026 Community Builder Celebration hosted by Northern Star Scouting Oct. 8 at the InterContinental Hotel – St. Paul Riverfront.
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Cougar girls place 5th in NWSC x-country The Centennial girls placed fifth of 10 teams in the Northwest Suburban Conference meet at Elk River Golf Club on Wednesday. Blaine was champion and had the individual leader in Brylee Wegener (18:01). For the Cougars, Alexandra Sindt placed 10th in 19:15 and Emma Delf 15th in 19:29, making all-conference. Madison Chrusciel was 31st, Kinlee
Engstrom 36th and Emma Nelson 38th. The Centennial boys placed 11th of 13 teams. Andover was champion and Blaine’s David Melberg was first in 15:51.9. Leading the Cougars were Connor Vig in 41st place, Connor Louks in 50th and Evan Lautenschlager in 52nd. Bruce Strand
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Denver Hogberg Centennial Volleyball October 20, 2026 Denver Hogberg, Centennial senior libero, notched her 500th career dig during a 3-0 win over White Bear Lake last week. “Denver has been incredibly solid all year,” said coach Nicole Christensen, and this match, she added, “highlighted all of her strengths.” Hogberg’s first contacts were top notch. She served 96 percent and had long runs that took the Bears out of system. She posted a 2.30 serve receive rating, 12 digs, and seven assists, and excelled a keeping the ball in play for teammates. She leads the Cougars (19-7) with 38 aces and 235 digs. “Denver doesn’t shy away from any contact,” said the coach, “and has developed a true libero’s mindset.”
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Able to muster just one good drive, the No. 4 ranked Centennial Cougars lost 10-8 to the No. 8 Blaine Bengals on Wednesday evening at home. The Cougars (5-2) marched 80 yards, all on the ground, on the game’s opening drive, capped by Jaxon Lauzon’s 11-yard touchdown and a twopoint run by Tobie Serna. But Blaine didn’t let them
come close to scoring again. Blaine (6-1) pulled within 8-7 in the second quarter with a 49-yard pass play leading to Derrick Obwaya’s eight-yard run and a conversion kick. The Bengals took the lead in the third quarter on Demir Cecic’s 19-yard field goal — after they had first-and-goal at the three but the Cougars stuffed three straight runs. Blaine’s Obwaya gained
SPORTS BRIEFS VOLLEYBALL Centennial (19-7) swept White Bear Lake (12-13) 25-9, 25-11, 25-19 last Monday. The Cougars finished 4-1 in their division of the Northwest Suburban Conference for second place behind Champlin Park (5-0). They will close the regular season with matches at Roseville on Monday and Maple Grove on Tuesday.
GIRLS SOCCER Centennial got past Forest Lake 4-1 in the first round of Section 7AA on Tuesday evening. The No. 3 Cougars (5-8-2) faced No. 2 Blaine in the semifinals there Monday, 7 p.m.
98 yards on 21 carries while quarterbacks Connor Kaphing and Gavin Olson passed for 108 yards. For the Cougars, Lauzon had 18 carries for 84 yards and Serna nine for 73 yards. Defensive highlights were interceptions by Wesley Kukkonen and Finn Undersander and an 18-yard sack by Jack Reugsegger. The Cougars will close conference play at Anoka (4-3) on Friday, 7 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER Centennial’s season ended with a loss at Duluth East, 3-2, in the first round of Section 7AA on Tuesday evening. The Cougars finished 3-9-3.
TENNIS Centennial’s doubles team Ella Nelson and Hannah Lofgren won twice in Section 7AAA individuals competition on Wednesday, reaching the semifinals, which were held Monday, with the finals to follow. Nelson/Lofgren, seeded No. 3, beat an Andover teeam 6-2, 6-4, and a Duluth East team 6-1, 6-2. Bruce Strand
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Gustafson understand strains on families
PAID LETTER PAID LETTER Former Anoka County Com- Gustafson led bipartisan missioner endorses Lawlis anti-fraud efforts
As a Parent Leader for Childcare for All MN, a movement of parents, early educators, childcare centers, small businesses and neighbors across Minnesota, I am happy to endorse Heather Gustafson for a second term as my state senator. Childcare for All MN knows every family deserves free, topnotch childcare close to home, and educators need real respect and pay. Right now, childcare is super expensive and centers are shutting down everywhere as many Minnesotans feel they are being priced out of parenthood. As a mother of four, Heather understands the major strains on families with respect to the escalating cost of childcare and the quality and limited options that are accessible to families statewide. Heather has been engaging with her constituents for months about issues that are important to them and affordability is their top concern. She knows that childcare is one of the largest expenses in a family’s budget, oftentimes more than a mortgage or rent. As a public school teacher, Heather understands the importance of an early start in education and is focused on expanding early childhood education and building a system that attracts and retains quality educators for our young children to give them the best start in life. Heather isn’t just about talk, either. She championed the Universal Free breakfast lunch bill, which makes sure our kids are fed so they can focus on learning. It has been estimated that this saves the average family at least $2,000 annually. The bottom line is that Heather Gustafson is all about fighting for our kids’ futures, and she’s definitely got my vote! Jessica Bortnova Lino Lakes
It was my honor to serve as your Anoka County Commissioner for over 16 years. Like Mel Lawlis, I worked in Human Services before running for office. That firsthand knowledge was invaluable in understanding one of the county’s most complex areas and a significant portion of its budget. Mel comes to this position even better prepared than I was. She brings 27 years of county service, extensive community involvement, maturity and, most importantly, a servant’s heart. After 33 years serving county residents — as both an employee and elected official — I know city and county government are very different. City service provides valuable experience, but understanding the inner workings of county government — its departments, programs, challenges and opportunities — provides a perspective that cannot be learned overnight. Mel has that perspective. She understands what works, where improvements can be made, and the questions a commissioner should be asking. I have known Mel for 27 years. I know her character and work ethic. She works hard, listens and treats people with respect — even when they disagree. That matters. Mel is ready to hit the ground running on day one and serve District 3 with integrity, professionalism and civility. When you cast your ballot, I ask you to consider Mel’s experience, commitment to our communities and the leadership she will bring to the County Board. I am proud to endorse Mel Lawlis for Anoka County Commissioner, District 3. Rhonda Sivarajah Former Anoka County Commissioner Forest Lake
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I am sharing my support of Minnesota Senator Heather Gustafson for reelection in District 36. Sen. Gustafson has proven her ability to represent and bring forth valuable legislation in her district. I imagine all of her constituents are disgusted with the exposed cases of fraud that have happened in some particular programs supported by taxpayer dollars. While those people are being held accountable through the judicial system, Sen. Gustafson did her part to act with legislation. She led a successful bipartisan effort to create the Office of Inspector General to crack down on government fraud while safeguarding programs and services. Also among my concerns is the cost of living. Gas and grocery prices are through the roof. More than ever, I think we need educated, level-headed and proven leadership representing our district. Heather Gustafson has these qualities and my vote to be reelected as Minnesota senator for District 36. Cathy Solomon Centerville
PAID LETTER Lawlis deserving of commissioner position
I can’t think of a more deserving person to serve as Anoka County Commissioner for District 3 than Mel Lawlis. As president of the Centerville Lions Club, Mel has dedicated countless hours of her time, energy and heart to serving our community. She doesn’t do it for recognition — she does it because she genuinely loves this community and the people who call it home. Her hard work, compassion and commitment can be seen throughout our community, and the positive impact she has made is undeniable.
Mel is a leader who listens, cares and works hard to make a difference. She has always put our community first, and I know she will bring that same dedication and passion to the role of Anoka County Commissioner. Please remember to vote for Mel Lawlis for Anoka County Commissioner, District 3. You’ll be glad you did, because you’ll be choosing a leader who truly cares, follows through and is committed to making our community an even better place to live, work and raise a family. Mel has already shown us what servant leadership looks like. Now let’s give her the opportunity to serve Anoka County on an even larger scale. Shawna Fruth Lino Lakes
PAID LETTER Reelect Heather Gustafson Heather Gustafson is running for reelection for state senate, and I wanted to look at her past accomplishments and her priorities before November. Senator Heather Gustafson is a public servant who gets results with bipartisan engagement. As a teacher and a mother of four, she understands the importance of consistent nutritional meals for students. The Universal School Meals legislation Heather championed provides free breakfast and lunch for all MN K-12 students, saving families about $2,000 per year. The 2026 Property Tax Relief legislation she voted for created a 14.88% homestead credit refund boost that was a $200 average increase for 600,000 Minnesotans statewide. Fraud is an issue impacting taxpayers on the federal and state level. Sen. Gustafson has been the leader in the bipartisan establishment of the new Minnesota State Office of Inspector General, SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, PAGE 14
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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Centerville, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. The City of Centerville’s polling location, voting hours are as follows: St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road Centerville, MN 55038 HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. FEDERAL OFFICES • US Senator • US Representative District 3, 5, 6 • Governor and Lt Governor • Attorney General • State Auditor • Secretary of State • Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 4 • Court of Appeals Judge, Seats 9, 13, 15 • State Representative District 17A, 27B, 30B, 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 39A, 39B • District Court Judge District 10, Seats 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 38, 39, 43 • County Attorney • County Sheriff • County Commissioner District 4, 5, 7 • Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor District 2, 3 • Mayor • City Council Member at Large, 2 seats Centerville’s polling location: Church of St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Voting hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Precinct Name Voting Location Centerville P-1 St. Genevieve Community Parish Center 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN 55038 Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 20 and 27, 2026.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Centerville will consider the adoption of special assessments against properties that have delinquent utilities charges for the year 2025/2026 and outstanding balances associated with City services/assessments (i.e., lawn maintenance, property cleanup, etc.). The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the certification of the delinquent City charges for utilities, garbage and other services provided to properties that have unpaid charges due on or before October 30, 2026. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the Municipal Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. §429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk. The City Hall is ADA accessible. Requests for hearing assisted devices or a sign language interpreter must be received before 4:00 p.m. November 2, 2026. All persons interested are invited to attend and to be heard, verbally or in writing. You may call City Hall (651) 792-7934 if you have any questions. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on October 20, 2026.
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of Lino Lakes will publicly view bids at an online bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 1.312.626.6799 and enter Meeting ID: 956 1211 5291 and Passcode: 285064. The as-read on-line bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials and appurtenant work for the construction complete in-place for the rehabilitation of the Lift Station #53 Rehabilitation as described in the Project Documents. 1 LS Lift Station Rehabilitation including mobilization to remove and replace piping, floats, rails, transducers, lifting chains and complete bypass pumping 1 LS Wet Well Coating 1 LS Procure and Install New Quick Connect 1 LS Traffic Control 1 LS Construction Allowance of $20,000 The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #10400468 on the website’s Project Search page. The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: October 9, 2026 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Roberta Colotti, City Clerk, City of Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 13 and 20, 2026.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
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 November 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, to consider the following: • Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - PID #34-13-22-44-0012 - Outlot G, Wilkinson Waters Addition For further information regarding the above item, please contact City Engineer, Diane Hankee, at 651-982-2430. Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these items will be given the opportunity at the time of the hearing. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call 651-982-2400. Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 20 and 27, 2026.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 12
4707 NORTH ROAD, CIRCLE PINES, MN 55014 PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Centennial School District 12, is soliciting sealed bids for building envelope improvements. Sealed bids shall be received until: 2:00 pm, November 9th, 2026 at the District Office, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids sent via FAX will not be accepted. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as it deems to be in the best interest of Centennial School District 12. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for: October 26th, 2026 @ 10:00 am at the Centennial High School, 4757 North Rd, Circle Pines, MN 55014. Bidding documents and specifications will be available at the Mandatory
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Lexington, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. FEDERAL OFFICES • US Senator • US Representative District 3, 5, 6 • Governor and Lt Governor • Attorney General • State Auditor • Secretary of State • Supreme Court Associate Justice, Seat 4 • Court of Appeals Judge, Seats 9, 13, 15 • State Representative District 17A, 27B, 30B, 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 39A, 39B • District Court Judge District 10, Seats 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 38, 39, 43 • County Attorney • County Sheriff • County Commissioner District 4, 5, 7 • Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor District 2, 3 • Mayor • City Council Member at Large, 2 seats The voting places are as follows: Precinct Name Voting Location Lexington P-1 Lexington City Hall 9180 Lexington Ave., Lexington, MN 55014 Brenda Beaudet, Deputy City Clerk Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 20 and 27, 2026.
Pre-Bid Meeting. Sealed envelopes must be marked on the front: 2027 Building Envelope Improvements. The name and address of the bidder must be placed on the envelope and submitted to: Centennial School District 12 4707 North Road Circle Pines, MN 55014 ATTN: Buildings and Grounds Published two times in the Quad Community Press on October 13 and 20, 2026.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 (CENTENNIAL), MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota, on November 3, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following questions: SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue Authorization The board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota has proposed to increase the School District’s general education revenue by $375 per pupil, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2026 for taxes payable in 2027 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE PASSAGE OF THIS REFERENDUM WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN YOUR PROPERTY TAXES SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 Approval of School Building Bonds Shall the board of Independent School District No. 12 (Centennial), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $108,890,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities including, but not limited to, safety and security improvements, additions/updates to facilities and academic spaces, and various other capital projects? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE For School District Question 1, the property tax portion of the revenue authorized will require an estimated referendum tax rate of is 0.04696% for taxes payable in 2027 of the referendum market value of all classes of taxable property in the School District, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.01, Subdivision 3, which excludes certain agricultural property, seasonal property and post-secondary student housing. With respect to School District Question 1, the projected annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, apartments, commercialindustrial properties, and most other classes of property within the School District are as shown in the table below, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. Agricultural property will pay taxes for the proposed referendum based only on the value of the house, garage and one acre of land. Seasonal recreational residential property (i.e., cabins) will pay no taxes for the proposed referendum. The figures in the table below are based on School District taxes for the new referendum revenue authorization and proposed bonds only and do not include tax levies for other purposes: The precincts and polling places for the special election will be the precincts and polling places used for the state general election. All qualified electors residing in said School District may cast their ballots at the polling places for the precincts in which they reside during the polling hours specified above. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in the special election. Unregistered individuals may register to vote at the polling places on election day. Dated: May 18, 2026. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the independent watchdog to investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state programs. For the next legislative session, Heather’s priorities include looking at what can be done to control health care costs, such as eliminating the need for you to get prior authorizations for procedures. This is between you and your doctor. The insurance company adds no value here. I have met Heather several times and believe she is an effective leader for her constituents. Vote early if you can. Connie Wikman Circle Pines
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Commissioner. His track record includes good budgeting knowledge and experience from years of public service/ representation, combined with many years being a business owner. He views his approach as “common-sense business approach to making government policy.” My views are, in part, based upon 35 years in financial services. Jim Cox Circle Pines
PAID LETTER Vote for Jim DeMay and Heather Gustafson We’re lucky to have met Jim DeMay and Heather Gustafson at our home on Bald Eagle Lake. These aren’t just candidates … they’re neighbors who have earned my trust. Heather Gustafson, our state senator since 2022, has already made a difference. She’s a former high school history teacher who knows
I am supporting Jeff Reinert for reelection to another term as our Anoka County Commissioner. He has years of local elected office experience prior to becoming our County
how to work across the aisle — like when she passed a bill to fight fraud with 100% Republican support. She’s secured funding for school meals, firefighters and police in every community. That’s real progress, not just talk. Jim DeMay is running hard for House District 36A, knocking on doors, listening and showing up. I’ve seen his yard signs all over the district, and they’re there because of his effort, not just a campaign. He’s served on the Mounds View School Board and in Rotary, and has taught public administration at Hamline. He’s got the experience to fix what’s broken, especially the parts of government that let fraud slip through. I also believe in Zack Filipovich, the only CPA in his race. He’s sharp, energetic and ready. And Peggy Flanagan? She’s got fire and heart, exactly what we need in a U.S. Senator. These are the people I want making decisions for us. I hope you’ll vote for them too. Russell Dedrick White Bear Township
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For numerous people, church is a restorative place. When Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in Circle Pines turned 75, it launched a Capital Legacy Campaign to restore itself. Now, after four years of fundraising and projects, OSLC will have its sanctuary rededication later this month. “We had a series of fundraising events that were open not only to our congregation, but also the community, and it was always well received,” said Pat Benoy, one of the nine members of the 75th Capital Legacy Fund campaign team. “We had a lot of very generous financial contributions and a tremendous amount of volunteer work.” Our Savior’s Lutheran Church organized as a congregation in October 1947. When the congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary (See “Community concert will celebrate 75 years of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,” Jan. 31, 2023), the church decided to kick off its Capital Legacy Fund campaign, which focused on three areas. The first area, Pat explained, addressed accessibility needs for congregation members. “At the time, we did not have a handicapped-accessible restroom,” Pat recalled. “We also wanted to do
some audio enhancements for the hard of hearing.” Now, Pat, who wears hearing aids, can connect to audio from worship services via Bluetooth. According to Dwight Benoy, Pat’s husband and fellow campaign team member, the second area focused on caring for creation. “The original 1962 portion of the building, those (windows) were over 60 years old … and letting a lot of cold air into the building,” Dwight said. “Now, people in the building are a lot more comfortable.” The third area enhanced OSLC’s worship experience. This included a redesign of the chancel, or sanctuary space around the altar. OSLC extended the musicians’ area, increased wheelchair accessibility and designated an area for children’s activities. Now that the projects are complete, OSLC plans to invite the community at large to witness the sanctuary’s rededication. Pat and Dwight acknowledged the efforts of the other campaign team members as well as those of the congregation and public. “We’ve all worked very closely together over the last four years to make this happen, and we’ve had a lot of fun along the way, too,” said Pat. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ELCA sanctuary rededication will take place during Sunday service at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 25, at 9185 Lexington Ave. NE, Circle Pines. All are welcome to attend.
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NEWS BRIEF Social Security announces 3.6% benefit increase for 2027 The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include old-age, survivors, and disability insurance (OASDI), and supplemental security income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month. Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6% cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million people receiving SSI will begin on Dec. 31, 2026. (Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI). “Social Security will implement this cost-of-living adjustment for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “Under President Donald J. Trump, Social Security is delivering better, faster, higher-quality service for the American people.” Individuals with personal “my Social Security” accounts can view their COLA notice online starting in late November. Account holders can also choose to
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CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • At its pre-meeting work session, council discussed a stormwater drainage grant program application to install a French drain at 1820 Laramie Lane to remedy backyard drainage issues. Following the discussion, council approved the grant application with a slight adjustment to the original grant amount of $1,622.50, which will come from the stormwater fund. • Last month, council heard a presentation from Tina Bronson, the new executive director of Alexandra House, who presented updates to the work performed by her organization. In recognition of the work done by Alexandra House, Centerville adopted a resolution designating October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For many years, the city has shown support for Alexandra House Inc. for its services, as well as other national organizations that assist people during their time of need. • Southern Rail at 7082 Centerville Road will carry on as usual after council granted the annual renewal of the establishment’s 2 a.m. liquor license for owners, JV Summit Corporation. • More fun in Centerville will continue as council
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where the city trail runs from Dupre Road to the Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Construction is expected to be completed by Oct. 30. • Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Election Day voting for Centerville residents is from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Genevieve’s Church Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road. The city will be providing early direct ballot voting at City Hall. Call City Hall at 651-429-3232 to learn the available hours for voting. • The fifth annual Halloween Trunk or Treat/Touch a Truck event is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 31 in the Centerville Elementary School parking lot, 1721 Westview Street. This event is in conjunction with the Centennial School Community Education’s Halloween Hustle 5K. Anyone interested in participating in this activity can register at https://isd12.arux. ap/course/6526/ fall-2026/halloweenhustle-5K. To receive a long-sleeved T-shirt, register before Oct. 18. Anyone interested in promoting their business by hosting a booth at Trunk or Treat may register at https:// tinyurl.com/484zr6b2. Loretta Harding
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