Anoka County Parks will host its annual Earth Day Cleanup and Earth Day Celebration in partnership with Lino Lakes and Anoka County Libraries at Wargo Nature Center on Saturday, April 18. The cleanup is scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon, while the celebration will occur from 1-3:30 p.m. The cleanup will include various projects such as removal of invasive species and trash cleanup. The celebration features activities for all ages. Visit anokacountyparks.com for more information or to register for the cleanup. See Earth Day coloring contest on page 12.
Lino Lakes revisits golf carts on city streets
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
The Lino Lakes City Council, city staff and the Lino Lakes Police Department are revisiting the idea of permitting golf carts on city streets. Chief of Police Curt Boehme previously presented the idea to the council and staff during a work session (see “Lino Lakes City Council, staff discuss golf cart use within city limits,” Quad Community Press, Nov. 11, 2025).
Now, after conducting additional research, Boehme has returned to the council to discuss the possibility of amending existing City Code Chapter 807, which regulates the operation of ATVs and snowmobiles within the city. Also up for discussion is the option to establish a $15 fee for the required three-year permit, which will necessitate an update to the city’s fee schedule.
Currently, city code does not address golf cart use. Therefore, since their use is not explicitly permitted, it is prohibited by default. Boehme pointed out that state statute 169.045 authorizes
Lyngblomsten requests 4th round of amendments to preliminary plat
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes is looking to make changes to its planned unit development (PUD) preliminary plan to construct a four-story mixed-use building at the southeast corner of the site. The original PUD preliminary plan was approved in April 2019. It included townhomes on the north end, a senior campus centrally located and a commercial development on the south end. According to City Planner Katie Larsen, the commercial development consisted of a restaurant and a retail building. Now, Lyngblomsten is proposing to
change the three-story restaurant and commercial development into a fourstory mixed-use building. According to Larsen, the first floor would be for commercial use, and the other three floors would include 59 market-rate independent living units for residents 55 and older.
In addition to five retail bays located on the first floor of the building, there would be a restaurant, a day care and a resident amenity center.
The amenity center would include a fitness center, indoor pickleball court, community room and additional gathering spaces.
“The second through fourth floors are the 59 market-rate independent living units, very similar to what’s existing in the current campus
building,” Larsen said. “There is a combination of 15 one-bedroom units, 21 one-bedrooms and a den, 18 twobedroom units and five units that have two-bedrooms plus a den.”
The entire Lyngblomsten campus is guided Signature Gateway. This land use allows residential development at a density of eight to 10 units per acre with 15 units per acre allowed if the project meets the city’s housing goals.
According to Larsen, goal No. 2 of the comprehensive plan’s housing chapter is to enhance opportunities for senior housing. The proposed 55+ independent living units and life cycle meet this goal.
The original PUD contained 151
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rendering of what the proposed mixed-use building would look like at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
EARTH DAY CLEANUP
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 18
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Help clean up trash around Lino Lakes or invasive species removal. All registered volunteers will meet at Wargo Nature Center for a briefing and supplies. Lunch will be served after the cleanup. Register through Anoka County Parks. Contact: www.anokacountyparks.com
LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS CLUB
LIVE TRIVIA
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive Details: General knowledge trivia. No limit on team sizes. Contact: 651- 783-0055
CALENDAR BRIEF
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Zoom
Details: Develop your communication and leaderships skills. Contact: Phyllis Moore: 763268-9366
Rice Lake Elementary location for community garage sale
Centennial Community Education will hold a garage sale from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 25, in the gym at Rice Lake Elementary. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the Community Education Financial Assistance Program.
Rice Lake Elementary is located at 575 Birch St., Lino Lakes. For more information, visit communityed.isd12. org.
BUSINESS BRIEF
HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’
When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, April 17; 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com
HUGO SENIOR CLUB
When: 1 p.m. Monday, April 20; every 3rd Monday of every other month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St., N. Hugo Details: Planning meeting for 2026 followed by games. Coffee and refreshments served.
Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com
CURRENT EVENTS
CIRCLE PINES CITY CLEAN UP DAY
When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Public Work Facility,
New business opens in former MC’s Taco & Tequila space
Cooper’s Kitchen & Spirits has opened its doors in the former MC’s Taco & Tequila space, located at 1190 County Road J in White Bear Township. Cooper’s is owned by Trever Peerson and Tim Trochman. Trochman also owns the Rusty Cow Café in Circle Pines.
Cooper’s Kitchen offers a blend of casual comfort and dining. On the menu, customers will find classic,
200 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines
Details: Residents of Circle Pines can bring all materials that is disposed of on regular garbage days with the exception of curbside recyclables, hazardous and yard waste.
Contact: www.ci.circle-pines. mn.us
KIDZ N BIZ
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 18
Where: Oneka Elementary, 4888 Heritage Pkwy N., Hugo Details: Community event hosted by the Hugo Business Association connects local business and families through vendor booths and activities such as games, inflatables, face painting, prize drawings, demos, food and more. Contact: hugobusinesses.com
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
When: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Celebrate Earth Day at Wargo Nature Center. There will be booths from
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quality bar favorites including burgers, sandwiches and shareable appetizers. Behind the bar, there are beers and cocktails along with a whiskey and bourbon selection.
“We’re excited to give you a
community partners, live kids entertainment, a spring scavenger hunt and a visit from local author Sandra Hisakuni and more.
Contact: www. anokacountyparks.com
CHAIN OF GIVING
When: 5:30-9 p.n. Saturday, April 18
Where: Peder Pederson
Pavilion
Details: “Beach Bingo” theme includes 10 rounds of Bingo, dinner and cash bar serving vacation-mode drinks. Fundraiser for Chain of Lakes Rotary supports STRIVE seniors college scholarships and support for community outreach programs. Contact: chainoflakesrotary. com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19
Where: Bellaire Beach parking lot, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township
Details: Hike through Hidden Hollow Park and along the Mark Sather Trail. Contact: stpaulhike.com
place that feels like your go-to neighborhood spot from day one,” Peerson said. “At Cooper’s, you can expect a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere where great food, cold drinks and good company come together. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite, catching a game, or meeting up with friends and family, our goal is simple: deliver great service, consistent food and a place you’ll want to come back to again and again.”
For more information about Cooper’s, visit https://cooperswbl. com/.
Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville www.stgens.org 651‐429‐7937
Eliminate hunger
As long as I’ve been alive I’ve been aware there is hunger in the world. As a child I was reminded at meal time to clean my plate because there were people in other parts of the world who were starving.
About the Town
Gene Johnson
In the Christian community we hear a lot about missionaries working with people in countries where there is a food shortage.
In world news we hear of areas where there are food shortages, wars and climate conditions making it difficult to grow adequate crops to feed people. Some of the hardest hit areas during the COVID-19 pandemic have been in Africa and Asia.
There are a number of world organizations like World Vision, Compassion and ECHO that are showing great progress in the food crisis.
ECHO is an international Christian organization that strengthens farmers, pastors and development leaders as they serve communities facing hunger and poverty. It was established over 40 years ago with headquarters in North Fort Myers, Florida. It continues to expand its advanced global seed banking.
ECHO’s goals integrate the mission of linking churches with seed banks, agroecology and sustainable farming training. ECHO has 20,000 network members in 190 countries.
This means practical solutions spread faster, farmers gain confidence and resilience, families experience improved nutrition and income and communities move toward long-term stability.
Minnesota has provided strong leadership to ECHO’s programs. For example, Mark Carlson, who grew up in Cambridge, Minnesota is employed by the State Department as a lawyer and serves on the board of directors for ECHO. His cousin, Dr. Doug Carlson, resides in Stillwater and is the former chair of ECHO.
Kathy and I were guests at an outdoor dinner at ECHO in March. It provided an update of their expansions into new regions and reports from their impact centers.
Bethel University for several years sent journalism students to assist with communications at ECHO for a semester.
One of the more impressive things we learned is that ECHO will suggest to a farmer in one of these arid areas of the world to try ECHO’s method of farming. The farmer’s first response is “If it doesn’t work my children will starve.” ECHO comes alongside the farmer and assures him that ECHO will reimburse finances if their method comes up short. At harvest time, ECHO comes along side to measure the results and to celebrate the new farming methods. These new methods are shared with neighboring farmers. It is like a one-on-one learning process and the lasting change has impacted whole communities.
This helps farmers grow crops they can sell which enhances their income. ECHO has been feeding families for five generations, which provides encouragement and hope.
When farmers have access to the right knowledge and resources, land is restored, families are nourished, and communities become more resilient.
If you are in the Fort Myers area, you will find it worthwhile to visit ECHO Global Farms. They have tours for individuals and groups. They also accept volunteers.
Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
Volunteering brings meaningful connections
Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference in your community-and in your personal well-being. Beyond the satisfaction of helping others, it builds meaningful social connections and delivers measurable health benefits. A report from the Corporation for National and Community Service shows those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and reduced rates of depression. A paper published by BMC Public Health (a journal reviewing research in all aspects of public health) found that volunteering is associated with a 22% reduction in the risk of dying and increased well-being. Psychology and Aging Journal published a study citing that volunteers over the age of 50 are less likely to develop high blood pressure than nonvolunteers of the same age.
Movers & Shakers
Renee Dietz
Volunteering also strengthens social well-being. Robert D. Putnam’s “Bowling Alone” (2000) researches the decline of American community connectedness— termed "social capital"—showing a significant drop in civic participation, club memberships and neighborly interaction since the 1960s. A decrease in social capital
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affects democracy, public health and social stability, creating less resilient communities. Volunteering helps reverse this trend by rebuilding relationships and community ties.
Volunteering is a great way to expand one's social horizons and develop new skills. It provides opportunities to meet people with diverse backgrounds and shared interests. People who volunteer are able to build a strong support network and fight social isolation. Stepping out of one's comfort zone to solve problems and learn new tasks also fosters personal growth, empathy and understanding toward others.
If you’d like to add volunteering as a way to improve your health, here are some ways to get started:
1. Determine a cause that is important to you. What do you care about? Who would you like to help? How can your skills or talents benefit others? It could be coaching, mentoring, tutoring, driving, community projects such as cleanups or gardening or helping those suffering from food insecurity.
2. Figure out how much time you are able to give and how far you are able to travel. Overextending yourself will only add to your stress rather than decrease it. There are volunteer opportunities to fit every schedule and it’s entirely appropriate to adjust involvement if needed.
3. Inviting family and friends to join you can further enrich the
experience. Some organizations offer opportunities for the whole family to make an impact in their community. Volunteering offers kids significant benefits including building empathy, boosting self-esteem, enhancing problem solving abilities and reducing stress. It teaches valuable life skills such as leadership and teamwork, while creating a sense of purpose and social responsibility. It might also inspire future career paths by introducing them to new areas of interest.
Last fall, the social justice committee at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church named “The Eleanor Squad” in memory of Eleanor Yackel, a long-time social activist from Circle Pines, held a forum with former Mayor Dave Bartholomay to explore meaningful ways our community can better support those in need. We developed a list of various local organizations that might need support or welcome our involvement.
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), the Eleanor Squad is hosting a Community Connections Fair. It will take place at Our Saviors Church, 9185 Lexington Ave., in Circle Pines from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 26. Come discover opportunities to make a difference!
Renee Dietz is a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.
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AMENDMENTS: Move ahead to city council for review
housing units. The addition of the 59 independent living units brings the total housing unit count to 210. This would bring the overall density to 11.25 units per acre, which is consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan, according to Larsen.
“What’s being proposed here, and most of the changes that have happened in this area, are really maybe one to two degrees of separation from that original plan,” Planning and Zoning Board Chair Michael Root said. “You can make the links between what’s being proposed here and what has gone in already. I think this all fits together.”
Board members share thoughts, raise questions Root did raise the question of what will drive the permitted uses for the five proposed retail bays since there is not underlying zoning in place.
“That is specifically what Ordinance 07-19 does. We certainly started with our underlying zoning when we started a review of this in 2019. What we did a little differently with this project is that ordinance specifically lists out all those permitted uses,” Larsen responded.
Ordinance 07-19 lists out permitted uses, accessory uses and conditional use permits (CUP) for the Lyngblomsten development.
Board Member Perry Laden also shared his thoughts about the commercial space.
“I want to make sure we’re setting up the retail on this site to have the best possible success. I got to say I was a little bit disappointed to not see the corner of the building being used for commercial use, that is just reserved for the apartment (complex),” he said. He added he is still excited
about the project and the mixeduse fits well with the original master plan.
Judd Fenlon, founder of Grand Real Estate Advisors, said the commercial component has long been a goal of the corner (of the development), and a goal of the neighborhood. Grand Real Estate Advisors is working with Lyngblomsten on the development of this project.
“I think you (Laden) hit it on the head when you said, ‘I want to be sure that the commercial operators can be successful here.’ Our design of this site has really taken that into account,” Fenlon said.
Board Member Suzie Guthmueller asked Fenlon about the day care space, as well as the five other commercial spaces, and if any businesses have stepped forward.
Fenlon said they have been talking to a few different operators regarding the proposed day care as plans are being finalized. He said was “optimistic” about finding a day care operator and a restaurant operator, but no leases have been signed yet.
For the five commercial spaces, he said it is a bit more difficult to predict what businesses will occupy the space.
“There were a number of coffee shops that reached out. I think that would be a great use for residents and the neighborhood. An ice cream shop, I think, would be great. We heard from smoothie companies that I think would do well,” Fenlon added. “As you drive through neighborhood retailers, there are a lot of different operators and entrepreneurs looking for this sized space. I think we’ll have a good mix.”
Shoreview resident Jessica Hidding, who resides on County Road J, shared her thoughts about pedestrian safety as the commercial use building grows.
Hidding said she was wondering about the crosswalks within the roundabout on County Road J, and if the possibility of adding flashing stop lights to the plan was feasible.
“The reason why I’m suggesting this is because I’ve been almost hit three times when walking my dog (at the roundabout) …It does get to be tricky (to cross) at 10 a.m. to noon and the evening hours during the weekdays, too,” she said.
Community Development
Director Michael Grochala said there is a flasher at the roundabout located by Rice Lake Elementary, which provides an example of what adding a flasher at the County Road J roundabout could look like. He noted that County Road J belongs to Ramsey County, so the city would have to go through the county to get any of those approvals in place.
“They’re concerned about the very points that everybody is bringing up, that drivers aren’t paying attention,” Grochala said. “(Unfortunately) that’s why they’re concerned about (installing) the flashing beacons where it’s not a controlled stop, simply because pedestrians push the button, see the flashing (lights) go on and feel comfortable crossing, but you still potentially have that driver who is not paying attention.”
Grochala added that as development takes place and the city starts seeing an increase in foot traffic, it can be something the city can continue to plan for.
The Planning and Zoning Board ultimately recommended approval 6-0. Next, the plans will be presented to the City Council for its review.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
• Lexington resident Justin expressed his concerns about the decisions to “disband” the Lexington Fire Department, terminate Chief Mike Moller as fire chief, and contract out with the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department to respond to emergencies going forward. Justin’s concerns included the possibility that response times could be longer and taxes could increase. He also criticized what he termed as the council voting “behind closed doors” to enact this change, calling it “cowardly” to do so without soliciting input from citizens or making a formal announcement. City Attorney Kurt Glaser addressed the closed session in question, citing state law that city employees have the right to confidentiality. Glaser also clarified that the Lexington Fire Department will still be operating, while SBM “manage(s) and oversee(s) their operations.” Mayor Mike Murphy added that the council’s decisions were “decisive and best intended” for Lexington. He encouraged more citizens to come to (City Council) meetings to stay informed.
• The council approved the Circle PinesLexington Lions Club’s premises permit application to utilize Cowboy’s Saloon for its chartable gambling site.
• The city will enter into an interim fire department management and operations agreement with the SBM Fire Department following council’s approval of the move. Council Member Barbara Mahr explained the decision to partner with the SBM Fire Department, including finding efficiencies to better serve Lexington and access to equipment the Lexington Fire Department “was lacking.”
The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at City Hall.
Editor’s note: The Quad Community Press reached out to the city to obtain Justin’s last name as a matter of public record, but the city denied the request.
Hannah Testa
GOLF CARTS: Council decides
pointed out that state statute 169.045 authorizes local governments to allow the operation of four different types of vehicles on designated roadways by ordinance. These four vehicles include ATVs, utility task vehicles, golf carts and mini trucks.
“The statute requires that we have a permit in place if we are going to allow golf carts. There are two components to that,” Boehme said. “The first is the applicant needs to provide proof of insurance for the golf cart, and whatever permit we issue cannot exceed three years.”
in place collect typical information of the applicant such as their driver’s license information, information about the golf cart and proof of insurance.
Boehme added that based on his research other cities that have permits
Cities that allow golf cart use and their restrictions:
• Andover: Operate at less than 15 miles per hour. Golf cart permit application must provide verification of disability.
• Columbus: Cannot exceed 20 miles per hour and can only be driven between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• Champlin: Can only operate golf carts on city streets with limits of less than 30 miles per hour.
• Forest Lake: Operate at less than 20 miles per hour, only on city streets with limits of less than 30 miles per hour and the operator must be over 18.
• Ham Lake: Not allowed any time prior to 6 a.m. or after 10 p.m.; may be operated prior to sunrise or after sunset if equipped with proper lighting.
• Otsego: Only operate within certain areas designated on a map.
• Prior Lake: Mirrors Minnesota statute 169.045.
• Ramsey: Mirrors Minnesota statute 169.045.
• White Bear Lake: Only operate on roads with speed limits less than 35 miles per hour and must have a permanent, long-term or temporary, disability parking certificate.
• City staff and the council discussed the 2050 Comprehensive Plan consultant procurement. The city’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan is required to be completed by Dec. 31, 2028. The next step in the planning process is to hire a consultant to help prepare it. According to City Planner Katie Larsen, the 2040 plan was prepared by Landform, WSB and city staff. Landform prepared the planning components (backgrounds, land use planning, public outreach) of the project while WSB prepared the engineering components (utility, transportation, parks). The total fees were approximately $300,000. Staff recommend again hiring Landform, which has served as the city’s planning consultant for over 15 years, and WSB, which has been the city’s engineering consultant for over
14 years. Staff anticipate a budget between $300,000-$500,000. Cost factors include the level of community engagement, public outreach, number of meetings and more. Larsen added the city recently completed the Polco communitywide survey that can be used for the plan update. The council requested that Landform attend a future work session to review the options for community engagement and preparing the plan.
• The capital improvement plan (CIP) will undergo changes following discussion between city staff and the council. An amendment has been proposed for the 2026 CIP dealing with the scheduled street sweeper replacement. The current CIP includes a replacement of the existing sweeper at a cost of $325,000. Staff proposes to revise this request
Boehme looked at 20 neighboring and similarly sized communities to see how common it was for there to be permitted golf cart use. He also looked for common restrictions those communities have in place to regulate golf cart use.
“What I found is basically half allowed for the use of golf carts.
Seven of those nine (communities) also allowed ATV use. It’s about 50/50 right now for the communities,” he explained.
Some of the cities he looked at resided in Press Publications coverage area. Those cities included Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Hugo, Lexington, Mounds View, Shoreview and White Bear Lake. Only White Bear Lake allows the operation of golf carts.
“It appears that any of the communities south of us are saying ‘no,’ other than White Bear Lake,” Council Member Chris Lyden pointed
to acquire a new sweeper at a total cost of $412,540, offset by a $100,000 stormwater management grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District. This change would also expand the city’s sweeper fleet from one unit to two and support implementation of an enhanced street sweeping program.
• Lino Lakes Department Chief of Police Curt Boehme provided an update on the department’s findings regarding the feasibility of modifying the city code to allow the operation of golf carts on city streets (see full story in this week’s issue).
• The council reviewed the business license fees for 2026 and 2027. Business license renewal
out. “The people who are saying ‘yes’ are communities further out.”
Mayor Rob Rafferty agreed with Lyden’s comment and noted that a lot of cities that allow golf cart use have a lot of open space.
“All of those larger-type cities, even from Lino Lakes, have massive amounts of open areas,” he said.
For the cities that do allow golf cart use, various restrictions are in place. These include restricting the streets on which golf carts can be operated, hours of operation, the age of the operator, and type of equipment (see sidebar for more information).
Rafferty said he was not in favor of allowing golf cart use in the city due to safety concerns. Council Member Julia Nelson concurred. The council ultimately decided not to support this change.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
time is approaching; license terms run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Last year, the city approved a split payment option for on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday sales licenses. Staff have asked the council to provide direction on this option for the upcoming license renewal period (see full story in this week’s issue).
The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, followed by a regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Madeline Dolby
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
COPS&COURTS
POLICE REPORTS
The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
• Officers located a person April 1 in the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington who was violating an order for protection. The person was subsequently arrested and brought to jail.
• Officers observed suspicious activity April 1 in the 6900 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville. Officers made contact with the individuals involved and advised them to leave the area.
• An officer observed multiple traffic violations April 2 in the 8800 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington. The driver was issued a citation.
• Officers responded April 3 to a report of damage to city property in the 1800 block of Revoir Street in Centerville.
• Police responded April 1 to a report of a property damage accident in the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington.
• Officers responded April 4 to a report of a reported lost dog that was found in the 0 block of Ridge Road in Centerville. The owner was located, and the dog was returned to them.
• Police conducted a traffic stop April 5 in the area of
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Main Street and Mound Trail in Centerville. The driver was ultimately arrested for second-degree DWI.
• Police were dispatched April 6 on reports of a theft in the 9200 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington.
The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
• Officers responded March 30 to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in the 500 block of Lois Lane. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded March 30 to a report of fraud in the 800 block of Olive Street. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded March 30 to a report of credit card fraud in the 1300 block of Hunters Ridge. The office investigated, but the identity of the suspect remains unknown as of press time.
• While on patrol March 30, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 35E and Main Street after observing multiple equipment violations. The male driver was arrested on multiple warrants and for driving after cancellation.
Anoka County puts on Law Day event
Anoka County’s Law Day event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Anoka County Government Center and Courthouse, located at 2100 Third Ave., Anoka.
Attendees will be able to receive free legal advice in criminal expungement, family law, civil law, warrant resolutions and housing law. In addition, there will be clinics to help the public with driver’s license issues and unpaid fines.
Clinics include:
• Criminal expungement clinic: If you have an Anoka County criminal file, find out if you are eligible to ask the court to seal your court record from the public. No appointment necessary.
• Family law clinic: Free legal consultations on issues including child support, driver’s license repayment plans, custody, parenting time, paternity, divorce, enforcement of child support, domestic violence, and other family issues. Appointments are highly recommended but not required. If you do not make an appointment and choose to walk in on the day of the event, your wait
• An officer responded March 30 to a theft report and extra patrol request in the 7500 block of Lotus Lane. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded March 31 to a call about snakes being released near a local lake in the 700 block of Country Lakes Drive. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded March 31 to a threat report at a school in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue. After an investigation, a juvenile male was arrested.
• An officer responded March 31 to a report of theft at a business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. An adult female was cited for theft and trespassed from the business.
• An officer made a traffic stop April 1 in the area of I-35E and Lake Drive NE and ultimately arrested an adult female driver on an outstanding warrant.
• An officer located a male April 1 at a home in the 700 block of Oak Lane with a warrant. The male was arrested and booked in jail.
• An officer responded April 1 to a report of a student with a weapon in the 300 block of Elm Street. The student was cooperative
and was disarmed. A report was forwarded to the county attorney to review for charges.
• An officer responded April 1 to an apartment building in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway for a suspicious person in the hallway. After speaking with the adult male, the officer learned they were a guest of a resident and there were no problems.
• A resident located a loose dog April 1 in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle but was unable to contact the owner. The resident advised they would wait for the owner to call them back rather than have the dog go to an animal hospital.
• Officers responded April 2 to a residence in the 6200 block of Otter Lake Road and arrested an adult male with an outstanding warrant. The male was booked in jail.
• Officers responded April 3 to a report of a disorderly male who was disturbing guests at a hotel in the 500 block of Apollo Drive. Officers spoke with the male, who agreed to leave.
• An officer responded April 3 to a convenience store in the 6700 block of Hodgson Road on a report of theft. The suspect returned and paid for the merchandise.
time for service may be significant or your case may not be able to be handled at all. For this clinic only, call 763-760-6808 to schedule an appointment.
• Housing clinic: Free legal advice for tenants regarding evictions, lease violations, repair problems, security deposits, moving out, getting belongings returned, lockouts, eviction expungements, and other housing-related issues. No appointment necessary.
• Civil clinic: Free legal advice on non-criminal matters including debt collection, garnishment, Social Security disability, unemployment benefits, power-of-attorney forms, guardianships, health care directives, and more. Appointments are recommended.
• Driver’s license clinic: Is your driver’s license suspended? Find out why and determine how to get it reinstated. Appointments are recommended. If you do not make an appointment and choose to walk in on the day of the event, your wait time for service may be significant or your case may not be able to be handled at all.
• Unpaid fine clinic: Individuals with unpaid fines in Anoka County will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney and discuss a plan to
They were then trespassed from the store.
• An officer responded April 3 to a local business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive on a report of theft. The juvenile female suspect was not charged with theft but was trespassed from the location.
• An officer responded April 4 to a report of a personal injury crash in the 6000 block of Ash Street. An adult female had minor injuries, and an adult male was cited for driving after revocation and without insurance.
• An officer responded April 4 to a complaint about a loose dog in the 100 block of Shetland Lane. The officer documented the incident and spoke to the dog owner about the violation.
• An officer responded April 5 to the area of I-35E and Main Street where passing motorists were reporting the semaphore was not working properly. The officer arrived and did not find any problems.
• While on patrol April 5, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 2200 block of Main Street. The officer cited the driver and impounded the plates.
combine or compromise their unpaid fines and fees. (To compromise unpaid fines or fees means to enter into a legally binding agreement with a court, government agency, or creditor to settle an outstanding debt for less than the full amount owed.) Appointments are recommended. If you do not make an appointment and choose to walk in on the day of the event, your wait time for service may be significant or your case may not be able to be handled at all.
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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 12
DISTRICT OFFICES 4707 NORTH ROAD
CIRCLE PINES, MINNESOTA 55014
INVITATION FOR QUOTATIONS FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:
TYPE III School Bus
pursuant to M.S. 123B.52, subd. 3 / M.S. 169.011 subd. 71
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Centennial Schools District 12, located at 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, Minnesota, 55014, will receive sealed written quotations until no later than 10:00 a.m., May 4, 2026 for the purchase of Type III School Bus Transportation Services for school children commencing with School Year 2026-27. Quotations shall be submitted in the form and manner contained in the specifications and the conditions.
On the above date and time, authorized persons of Centennial Schools District 12 will receive quotations and tabulate them. No change can be made in the written quotation without consent of the School District. Participants are encouraged to submit their lowest and best quotations. General specifications, conditions and supporting materials may be obtained beginning April 14, 2026 by contacting Patrick Chaffey, Executive Director of Business Services, located at the above address, via e-mail at pchaffey@isd12.org.
Quotations must be mailed or delivered in an envelope clearly marked “TRANSPORTATION SERVICES QUOTATION CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 12” to:
Centennial School District 12
Patrick Chaffey, Executive Director of Business Services 4707 North Road Circle Pines, Minnesota, 55014
The School District reserves the right to accept, reject or negotiate any and all quotations, and further reserves the right to award a contract for transportation services which is deemed most favorable and advantageous to the School District.
Dated at Circle Pines, Minnesota this 14th day of April, 2026. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 14, 2026.
CITY OF LEXINGTON
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY
This may affect your 2027 property tax payments.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City of Lexington shall meet on May 7, 2026, 7:00 P.M. at Lexington City Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.
If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equalization.
Given under my hand this fourteenth day of April, 2026.
Bill Petracek, City Administrator of City of Lexington
Published one time in the Quad Community Press on April 14, 2026.
CITY OF LINO LAKES ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Project: Lino Lakes Public Works
1189 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Owner: City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Architect: Oertel Architects 1795 St. Clair Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Construction Manager: RJM Construction 830 Boone Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427
NOTICE TO QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS – Notice is hereby given that the City of Lino Lakes will receive sealed bids for Bid Package #2 from
qualified bidders until 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 20th, 2026 at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014.
The project work scope consists of a new public works facility for the City of Lino Lakes. Bid Package No. 2 consists of Building Demolition, Earthwork, Utilities, Site furnishings, MEPs, and interior and exterior finishes.
A bid security in the amount of 5% of the base bid will be required to accompany bids. Bids received after that time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
Sealed bids will be received at the Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 until 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 20th, 2026 at which time bids will be publicly opened, reviewed, and read aloud. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked City of Lino Lakes Public Works Facility – Bid Package #2 and the Bid Category No. being bid with attention to Michael Grochala – Community Development Director. The name and address of the Bidder must be shown on the outside of the envelope. The date and time of the bid is to be noted on the label. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
Bidding documents including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications will be on file at the office of the Construction Manager: RJM Construction 830 Boone Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427
952-837-8600
A pre-bid meeting will be conducted at the existing Lino Lakes Public Works Facility, 1189 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, on April 13th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. If you plan to attend the meeting, we do ask that you preregister via email with nick.driessen@rjmconstruction.com by EOD April 9th, 2026.
HOW TO GET PLANS:
Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com for $22.00 by inputting project #10137348 on the website’s Project Search page. Paper Bidding Documents may also be viewed at RJM Construction, 830 Boone Avenue N, Golden Valley MN 55427 or can be purchased from National Reprographics by calling 651-779-8000. Complete set(s) of hard copy Bidding Documents can be obtained through National Reprographics as noted in AIA Document A701, Article 1. A digital download of the documents will be available for purchase for access with check made payable to National Reprographics. They are also available at any of the building exchanges. Plans will be available on or about March 30th, 2026.
Make Bids in duplicate in exact accordance with the proposal form in the Project Manual, and sign in long-hand. No oral, telegraphic or fax bids will be accepted or considered.
Combined bids including multiple bid categories will be accepted. However, in order to be considered bidders must also submit separate individual bids in addition to the combined bid. Combined bids will not be accepted if individual bids are not submitted. Each separate bid or combined bid must appear alone on a bid form and submitted in separate envelopes.
Submit with each bid a certified check, bank money order or acceptable bidders bond issued by a surety meeting city requirements payable to the City of Lino Lakes in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. For requirements, please reference specification section 00 21 00 –Supplementary Instructions to Bidders.
All bids will be evaluated by the Owner, the Architect and the Construction Manager. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding. Successful bidders will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, Performance Bond, and Certificates of Insurance and a signed contract within 10 days of award of contract. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for at least 60 days after the scheduled bid opening.
The successful bidder must be a “responsible contractor.” The term “responsible contractor” means a contractor as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.285, subdivision 3. Any prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that does not meet the minimum criteria or fails to comply with the verification requirements is not a responsible contractor and is not eligible to be awarded a construction contract for the project or to perform work on the project. A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project and the submission of a false statement may result in termination of a contract awarded to a prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that submits
the false statement. A prime contractor shall include in its verification of compliance a list of all its first-tier subcontractors that it intends to retain for work on the project. Before execution of a construction contract, a prime contractor shall submit a supplemental verification under oath confirming that all subcontractors and motor carriers that the prime contractor intends to use to perform project work have verified to the prime contractor, through a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer, that they meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor.
The schedule for the project is to commence work May 2026 with substantial completion scheduled for July 2027. Work will be completed according to the preliminary project construction schedule issued in the Bid Documents. Please direct all inquiries to Nick Driessen, RJM Construction at 612-6155965.
Published three times in the Quad Community Press on March 31, April 7 and 14, 2026.
CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BIRCH STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GENERAL NOTICE
City of Lino Lakes (Owner) is requesting Bids
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 #10097312 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: April 7, 2026 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, Lino Lakes, MN Published two times in the Quad Community Press on April 7 and 14, 2026.
Lino Lakes council reviews business license fees
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Business renewal time is approaching, as license terms run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Lino Lakes City Council is preparing by reviewing business license fees.
Last year, the City of Lino Lakes approved a split payment option for on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses and Sunday sales licenses. At a recent work session, the council revisited this payment option with city staff. Currently, the on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses fee is $4,500 per year and the Sunday sales license fee is $200 per year. Last year, applicants for both licenses were allowed to make payment at the time of application of half of the amount due with final payment of the remaining balance by Dec. 31, 2025. According to City Clerk Roberta Colotti, one business took advantage of this payment program last year. Now, city staff have requested the council
provide direction whether the city should offer the program again for the 2026/2027 renewal.
Colotti added if there is interest in continuing to offer a split payment program, it can be adopted by consensus for this license period, and city staff will work to include the payment structure in the 2027 fee schedule city code update. That update is completed prior to the start of the new year.
Businesses that are looking to renew their licenses in 2026/2027 will receive a full invoice with information that a split payment option is available to applicants for the license fee.
The council requested staff move forward with allowing a split payment for on-sale liquor license fees at the request of the applicant for the 2026-2027 license renewal.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@presspubs. com.
Centurions Robotics Team finds success
The Centennial Robotics Team, more commonly known as The Centurions, recently finished a successful regional competition season. The team, competing alongside two alliance partner robots, took third place at a competition in Duluth in March. Recently, team members took second place with their alliance partners at a competition at the University of Minnesota earlier this month.
These strong finishes have allowed the team to qualify for the FIRST Robotics World Championship, which is scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, April 30 through May 2. Only 12% of teams worldwide quality to compete at the world championship.
“As head coach, I could not be prouder of this team of students. From the very start of the season, they reached out to our community and local schools to promote STEM, mentored middle school students and worked hard to raise funds for the team,” Centurions Head Coach Ken Mechtel said. “In the midst of it all, they
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also found the time to design, manufacture and program an outstanding robot. It was truly a team effort that led to the invitation to compete at the world championship. I would be remiss if I didn’t also recognize the dedication of our mentors and coaches, whose time and effort helped make this team’s success possible.”
As part of the Centennial Robotics program, the team’s 54 students design, build and program their robot to take on an engineering challenge that changes yearly. Additionally, the team is responsible for funding its new robot each year, which costs approximately $20,000 to build.
The Centurions team is led by students, and team
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members select their leadership each season. This year, Andrew Abraham is the team’s president. Abraham shared his thoughts about this year’s competition season.
“This year has taught me that hard work and dedication always pay off. Each and every student, mentor, coach and parent devoted hundreds of hours into not just making an excellent robot but making excellent engineers. Qualifying for the world championship is amazing, but the true purpose of our team is to take students and form them into leaders who are prepared to change the world.”
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AND OUTDOORS
Cooper Sanders gets a face-full of of dust as he scores with a head-first slide against Osseo.
Cougar 9 has loss, two wins in opening week
Centennial lost its baseball opener to Andover 9-5 on Tuesday, then defeated Minneapolis Roosevelt 5-2 on Wednesday and Osseo 16-6 on Thursday, in the first week of competition. Against Andover, pitching three innings each were Casey Morris (three runs) and Tommy Meyer (six runs). Calvin Coppersmith, Logan Mielke, Matthew Siegler and Jaden
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SOFTBALL
Centennial started the season 2-1 last week. The Cougars lost to Andover 8-4, then beat Osseo 13-3 and St. Francis 3-0. Andover scored six runs off Kendall Saffert before Brooklyn Springman threw the last 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs, Bella Thomas had two of Centennial’s four hits. Against Osseo, Saffert got the win, allowing one run in four innings with eight strikeouts. The Cougars had eight hits, six walks and 13 stolen bases. Kendall Cochran was 2-for-4 with two walks, five steals and four runs; Grace Nickle 3-for-4 (two RBI); and Denver Hogberg 2-for-3 (two runs). Saffert blanked St. Francis on three hits and no walks,
Anderson had RBI’s. Against Roosevelt, Siegler got the win, pitching 2 2/3 innings (no runs, four strikeouts). Anderson threw 4 2/3 innings (two runs, four strikeouts). Cooper Sanders belted a solo home run. Siegler had a double and two RBI’s, and Ethan Lewis an RBI single.
striking out six. Cochran belted a solo homer and Amelia Delmedico had an RBI single.
GIRLS GOLF
Centennial placed sixth of 12 teams at Bunker Hills on April 6 with a 395 score.
Totino-Grace won with 346 and had the medalist, Grace Reich with 77. For Centennial, Taylor Thor shot 83, Charlye Weymann 103, Tatum Knox 104 and Lauren Setterholm 105.
The Cougars placed fourth of nine teams with 359 at Shamrock in Corcoran on April 8. Winning again were Totino-Grace (312) and Reisch (69). Thor placed fourth with 75. Setterholm shot 92,
Weymann 93 and Helen Lewis 99.
BOYS GOLF
Centennial shot 318 and tied for seventh place among 18 teams in the Hudson Invitational at Troy Burne on April 8. Top three were Rosemount 305, Stillwater 307 and Hudson 308. Ryan Swanson of River Falls was low with 71. Centennial’s Cooper Daikawa tied for seventh with 75. Caleb Loundsbrough tied for 13th with 76. Matthew Dexter shot 83 and Brady Zins 84.
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Kendall Cochran, Centennial softball junior shortstop, had a productive first week of the season at the plate, going 3-for-7 with a home run, four walks, seven runs and nine stolen bases. Cochran has committed to a Division I team, University of St. Thomas. Coach Rick Thomas said she stands out for her outstanding athletic ability in every game. Cochran made all-conference in ninth and 10th grades. She has a .303 career batting average and 13 home runs.
The Centennial Robotics Team, known as the Centurions, recently took second at a competition held at the University of Minnesota.
Bruce Strand
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