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RECOGNITIONS: Circle Pines, Lino Lakes recognize local city officials PAGES 5 & 15
Despite council trims, 2026 levy increases by 15.9% BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — A revised 2026 levy has been adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council. The newly approved levy totals $18,069,655, an increase of $2,478,575, or 15.90%, over the 2025 levy. The levy is estimated to result in a city tax rate of 43.190, an increase from the 2025 tax rate of 39.373. According to city’s Finance Director Tracy Thoma, the following adjustments were made after the adoption of the 2026 preliminary levy:
• Minnesota paid leave expenses were reduced by $48,810. Met Life will administer the program instead of the state, resulting in lower premiums. It was also determined the city would not be responsible for paying the employee portion of the premium. • Final adjustments were made to wages and benefits for recent new hires where estimates were made because actual amounts were not known. This led to a reduction of $7,824 in the final budget. In September, the council
had adopted a preliminary levy of $18,120,307, which represented an increase of $2,529,217, or 16.22%, over the 2025 levy. Key factors contributing to the 2026 levy increase include the expanded staffing and coverage in the police and fire departments, street maintenance and construction projects, wages and benefits for current personnel to protect competitiveness in recruitment and retention, and the replacement of essential capital equipment. SEE 2026 LEVY, PAGE 11
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This graph shows the history of the city’s tax rates. According to former interim finance director Kelly Horn, the proposed 2026 levy is within the ballpark of where the city has been over the last decade.
Department of Health raises issues with sewer, well separation BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has raised an issue with the separation distance between the newly installed municipal sewer and existing private water supply wells in the Pine Haven and Colonial Woods neighborhood. Monica Heil, senior vice president of municipal services at WSB, presented potential correction actions the city can take to the City Council and staff at a recent work session. Construction in both neighborhoods took place over the summer as part of the 2025 street reconstruction project. The project was initiated due to failing septic systems that did not meet compliance requirements. It created public utilities to be extended to the neighborhoods and provided an opportunity for property owners to connect to municipal utilities and forego the need to replace private well or septic systems. While the improvements were built according to approved plans and specifications, Heil said questions arose from MDH in July regarding whether the new sanitary sewer main met required separation distances from existing private wells. Heil explained that WSB and city staff sought a variance to line the sanitary sewer main. However, the MDH stated that such a variance must be requested before installation. Even though the sewer main was not yet in use, the department considered the presence of the pipe in the ground as “construction prior to applying for the variance,” and therefore denied the request.
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Lexington welcomes Santa into town Lexington Fire and Rescue will bring Santa, Mrs. Claus and a few helpful elves around the town from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. The Centennial Food Shelf will collect food and cash donations along the different routes. They ask that food donations be left at the end of your driveway. The department will also collect new or gently used soft toys to be donated for Santa to toss out to kids during the parade. If you or your organization can donate new or gently used soft toys, drop them off at Lexington City Hall at 9180 Lexington Ave. NE.
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A HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE FROM DEBBIE O’KEEFE & THE CENTURY COLLEGE ORCHESTRA When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Big band and solo guest performances of favorite holiday classics. Ticket information online. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
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When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22; the 1st and 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served. Contact: 651-429-4413
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 Where: Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview Details: Join Assistant Curator of Glass, Linnea Seidling, for a tour of “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective.” Contact: cafesjianarttrust.org or 612-359-8891
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When: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Award-winning pianist spreads holiday cheer with the help of LPT’s Steinway piano. Ticket information online. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
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Lunch & Learn: Stop Selling, Starts Connecting When: 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 Where: Renstrom Dental, 7455 Village Drive, Lino Lakes Details: In this workshop, attendees will learn the DiSC Communication Formula. Stefani Havel, a sales strategist and certified DiSC facilitator, will lead the workshop. Registration is required. Sign up through the Centennial Area Chamber website. Contact: centennialareachamber.com
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CORRECTION In the Dec. 2 edition of the Quad Community Press, there was an error in the wrestling sports previews. It should have said “The event ‘features some of the best dual teams in the nation.’” We apologize for the error.
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t’s one of those moments That’s got your name written all over it And you know that if I had just one wish It’d be that you didn’t have to miss this You should be here.” The song, “You should be here” by Cole Swindell, has always resonated with me. That’s because I know exactly how it feels to want more than anything that someone was still here. Dec. 18 marks 10 years since we lost my dad. I still vividly remember sitting next to his bed in the hospital. He was hooked up to all of these machines, and couldn’t even open his eyes. I recall typing up some of my thoughts, hoping they would never Shannon’s see the light of day. Many of those turned into his obituary. Shenanigans words My dad, Earl, passed away at the Shannon age of 55, seven days before Christmas in 2015. When I reflect on a Granholm decade without him, I can’t help but think about all that he has missed. He missed my sister’s high school and college graduations; he’s missed new homes and new jobs. He hasn’t gotten to meet so many of the pups who have come into our lives, and he missed the birth of his grandson. After a decade, I can honestly say that I still think about it every day. They say time heals all wounds, but I can vouch that it doesn’t. I will never be “okay” with the fact that I lost my dad when I was only 22. I will, however, forever be grateful for the time we did have with him and all I learned from him in his short time here. Dad spent years battling health challenges, yet he carried himself with a strength that inspired everyone who knew him. Even on the hardest days, he never lost his faith, his humor or his deep love for his family. He taught us what it means to persevere, to show up and to trust that it will all be okay even in the darkest moments. He wasn’t defined by illness; he was defined by love. My dad was a fighter, a man of faith, kindness and strength. He made this world a better place, and I hope to do that too. This time of year, losses seem to sting a little bit more. I still remember having to stare at all of his unopened presents just sitting on his chair next to the tree on Christmas morning. I remember feeling so out of place because it seemed like everyone around me was so full of joy, yet I couldn’t make it through a day without crying. I still often feel like that, and I know I’m not alone. For many, the holidays are a magical time when you get to spend time with those who mean the most. But the sad truth is that for many of us, our gatherings have gotten much smaller over the years, and there are people that should still be with us who are not. If you are grieving a recent, or decade-old, loss, this holiday, know that you are not alone. It’s okay to grieve. Dad, thank you for being our constant, our teacher, our protector and our friend. We hope you can see how much you are loved, how often you are thought of, and how your strength continues to carry us even now. We miss you. We love you. And we honor you today and every day. JESSICA BARKER PHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED
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t night I sometimes find myself staring up at the stars, wondering what life is like on other planets. But if you pay attention, you can find the most alien forms of life living right here on Earth, and sometimes in your own backyard. For me, I recently discovered the wild world of moss and the alien forms that it comes in. Moss is part of the Bryophyte family, which is a group of non-flowering, non-vascular plants. They do not have true roots like other plants but instead have rhizoids that allow them to attach to their growing mediGardener’s um. They also Grapevine do not produce seeds but instead Timothy reproduce via spores. Because Newcomb they don’t have a vascular system like normal plants, water and nutrients are passed through the plant from cell to cell through osmosis. This is part of what gives
them their ability to absorb large amounts of liquid. Some types of moss can collect as much as 20 times their weight in water. The life cycle of moss is very different from the life cycle of flowering plants we are most familiar with. In flowering plants, a seed grows into the plant that will make flowers with stamen and pistils that will get fertilized to make seeds which then make more plants. Moss, on the other hand, starts with a spore that creates a protonema which is a green mat-like structure that attaches itself to things like rocks, trees, or other suitable surfaces. From the ends of these protonema the stems and leaves of moss grow and create the majority of the moss plant you see but stems and leaves are different from what you would expect on a normal plant. They are actually the reproductive parts of the moss. These are differentiated between male and female, and you could almost think of these as the stamen and pistils of a flower, but that is the majority of moss plants. When they are fertilized, they create zygotes or baby moss inside the female
moss plant. While attached to the mother plant it will grow and turn into a sporophyte that at maturity will release spores into the air to go and become moss elsewhere, starting the cycle over again. This cycle has worked well for moss for over 470 million years and has allowed it to evolve into over 15,000 species globally. Without true roots it can grow on almost any wet sturdy surface. This is one of the reasons that early moss and other bryophytes were some of the first plants to start gathering water and organic matter to areas so that later plants could develop. Moss is a reservoir of water and nutrients, which is why we still use moss today as a growing medium for our more common plants. So, the next time you come across some moss, tip your gardening hat to it and thank it for making it possible for all the other plants we have today. Timothy Newcomb is an Anoka County Master Gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension
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RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Residents affected have various options FROM PAGE 1
In September, MDH issued a corrective order requiring the city to address the separation issues and bring all affected properties into compliance within one year. The city has submitted a request to extend the deadline for the corrective work required to November 2026. The next possible steps To come into compliance, the existing wells within both neighborhoods would need to be sealed. Sealing the wells would mean the city would need to provide residents with an alternative drinking water source. “(This) could be by connection to the municipal utilities that were installed
this year,” Heil said. “But if there are residents not yet interested in doing that, there may be an option to consider the installation of a new well on the property for the property owners provided that all other setback requirements for the new well can be met.” If property owners decide to build a new well, it would have to be built 50 feet from the sanitary sewer, existing septic systems within the neighborhood, existing structures and property lines. According to Heil, WSB and city staff have begun to communicate with property owners in both neighborhoods to make them aware of the situation. City Engineer Diane Hanke has multiple meetings scheduled with property owners who have wells within 50 feet of
the sanitary sewer line to answer their questions. “In these individual property owner meetings, our purpose would be to develop a solution for each individual lot … Letting the resident know what the options are, (what) the alternatives are and devising an acceptable solution to each of the property owners,” Heil added. WSB will be responsible for determining the construction costs associated with well sealing, municipal utility connection and installation of a new well. The costs will also include a utility credit for the property owners who had not anticipated connecting to municipal water to offset some of the associated costs and the city connection charges. Council Member Michael Ruhland asked how they missed noting that the
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sanitary sewer line was not 50 feet away from private wells. Heil said the shorter answer is that the separation distances were not double-checked. “There are other options for where the sanitary sewer can go in this neighborhood,” Heil added. “Rear yards are not an option unless everyone is going to remove their septic systems to be able to accommodate a rear yard sanitary sewer. Moving the sanitary sewer to one side of the street or another is not an option due to the close proximity of the wells on either side of the street.” The City Council did not take formal action since it was a work session. Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
MINNESOTA DNR BRIEF Prioritize kids’ safety around cold water this winter As temperatures fall and ice begins forming on ponds, small lakes and other waterways, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety on the ice and around the water. Falling into the water, whether through thin ice or into open water, can turn tragic quickly. It has the potential to incapacitate the strongest swimmers, so it is up to parents and guardians to teach their kids about the dangers of cold water and ensure they’re properly supervised anytime they’re around water. “Kids tend to be curious about the water, but they might not understand the dangers,” said Captain Adam Block, boating law administrator for the DNR. “Every type of waterway can be dangerous this time of year, from small neighborhood ponds all the way to our largest lakes and rivers.” The DNR said wearing a foam-filled life jacket is the best way to stay safe around cold water and survive an unexpected fall in. Foam is better than inflatable life jackets this time of year, since the latter might not fully inflate in cold water. In addition, Block recommends people carry a phone in case they need to call for help, let others know where they’re going and when they plan to return. He also encouraged people to form a plan for how to deal with an unforeseen incident. For more information about surviving a fall into cold water, visit mndnr.gov/safety/boatwater/ cold-water.html.
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joy in her church family and in serving by teaching Sunday school when her boys were young, and helping at bake sales, craft fairs, and the annual Church July 27, 1961 — November garage sale. She was always thinking of others and 23, 2025. had the ability to fill a room with her joyful presence. Lino Lakes, age 64, passed MDAN ads23,to run 12/14/2025 She couldbeginning start a conversation with anyone whether away November 2025, at ONE TIME, the week she knew them or not. United Hospital in St. Paul, Donna is survived by her loving husband of 36 Minnesota. She was born in years, Kent; her son, Robert and daughter-in-law LauSt Paul on July 27, 1961. ra; her son, Timothy and daughter-in-law McKendra; Donna had a love of crafther mother, Shirley Gray; her siblings. In addition, ing, especially crocheting, she is remembered by her many extended family needlework, and a wide members and friends who will deeply miss her. Donna variety of DIY crafts. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Gray, and took great pride in her talsister. ents and was always eager Anyone canDonna’s say they can fix it, A memorial service celebrating life was to share her creations with held Wednesday, December at Living Waters others. She also kept a garonly we3rd, guarantee it...for life! Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes. In lieu of flowers, den, and over the years she the family requests that memorial Waterproofi contributions ng be showed love to her family by taking the time to serve • Basement made in Donna’s memory to Living Waters Lutheran a home cooked meal every night. She enjoyed trav• Foundation Repair to her Church in honor ofto her devoted commitment eling with family and was an avid reader. She was a MDAN ads run ONE TIME, the week beginning 12/14/2025 member of Living Waters Lutheran Church and found church. • Crawl Space Repair
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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:
• Police responded Dec. 3 to a driver possibly slumped over the steering wheel of their vehicle in the 7000 block of Centerville Road in Centerville. The driver was ultimately arrested for fourth-degree DWI. • Police responded Dec. 4 to a property damage hit-and-run in the 6900 block of 21st Avenue S. in Centerville. • Police were dispatched Dec.4 to a delayed report of theft and burglary in the 100 block of Indian Hills Lane in Circle Pines. • Police were dispatched Dec. 5 to a property damage accident in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington. • Officers responded Dec. 8 to an animal complaint in the 7100 block of Brian Drive in Centerville. • Officers responded Dec. 9 to a possible domestic assault in the 7200 block of Mill Road in Centerville.
• An officer took a phone call fraud report Dec. 1 for a resident in the 1400 block of Pheasant Hills Drive. The incident is being investigated by other agencies. • While on patrol Dec. 1, an officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and Nancy Drive. The registered owner showed to have an expired driver’s license. The driver was ultimately arrested and booked at jail for driving after revocation. • Officers received a phone call report Dec. 2 of a possible stolen boat in the 6400 block of Black Cherry Court. Officers determined the incident occurred out of state, and the reporting party was referred to the agency with jurisdiction. • An officer took a phone call Dec. 2 regarding a hit-and-run property damage crash that occurred in the 500 block of Birch Street. The investigation is ongoing. • While on patrol Dec. 3, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2100
block of Main Street on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver was ultimately arrested and booked at jail for fourth-degree DWI. • An officer responded Dec. 3 to a school bus stop arm violation near the intersection of Century Trail and Carl Street. An adult female was cited for the violation. • Officers responded Dec. 4 to a report of suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Evergreen Trail. The information was documented and is being investigated. • Officers responded Dec. 5 to a phone call report regarding a dog-at-large complaint in the 800 block of Orange Street. Officers spoke with the owner of the dog and advised them of related ordinances. • An officer responded Dec. 5 to a disorderly employee who has been terminated and was refusing to leave the property in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. The officer removed the individual and trespassed her from the property at the request of management. • Officers responded Dec. 5 to a retail store in the 700 block of Apollo Drive for a report of theft. A female
juvenile was charged with theft and trespassed from the store. • Officers responded Dec. 5 to a two-vehicle personal injury accident that occurred near the intersection of Main Street and 21st Avenue N. One driver suffered minor injuries, and both vehicles were towed from the scene. • An officer responded Dec. 7 to a theft at a local business in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. The officer documented the incident, trespassed the juvenile from the location and notified the juvenile’s parents. The juvenile will be charged with theft. • Officers responded Dec. 7 to a property damage crash near the intersection of Hodgson Road and Birch Street. Occupants in one vehicle were seen by paramedics but denied transport. The involved vehicles were driven from the scene. • Officers responded Dec. 7 to a business under construction in the 6500 block of 12th Avenue regarding suspicious activity. Officers located an adult male who was ultimately arrested for burglary.
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The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office hosted a swearing-in ceremony recognizing and welcoming members of its office who have been promoted or hired on to the roles of sergeant, deputy and detention deputy. “It is my privilege to swear in and promote the future of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. As these members grow in their careers with the office, we look forward to seeing their contributions in growing our established commitment to excellence,” said Sheriff Brad Wise.
Man struck, killed after crashing on I-35E A man has died in Lino Lakes after he went off the road and came to a stop in the median side of Interstate 35E, got out of the vehicle and walked into traffic, where another driver struck him, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The Forest Lake man, 66, left the roadway on northbound I-35E just north of County Road J around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. According to Minnesota State Patrol, a driver in a Honda CR-V struck the man when he walked into traffic. The driver, a 26-year-old from Centerville, did not sustain any injuries.
Lino Lakes woman charged with 3rddegree DWI A Lino Lakes woman has been charged with third-degree DWI after allegedly striking a vehicle and driving to another location. At around 5 p.m. Dec. 8, a Lino Lakes Police Officer responded to the area of Lake Drive and Main Street for a report of a crash. The complainant stated he was driving east on Main Street when he observed a vehicle pull out of the Tavern on Main parking lot and strike the side of his vehicle. The complainant followed the vehicle to a parking lot, where he observed the driver get out of the driver’s
seat and walk into another restaurant. According to the criminal complaint, the driver was identified as Peri Ann Westbrook, 54, of Lino Lakes. The complaint stated that Westbrook’s breath emitted an odor of alcohol, her speech was slurred and her eyes were bloodshot. Westbrook was administered field sobriety tests and showed multiple signs of impairment, according to the complaint. Westbrook was then transported to the Lino Lakes Police Department. According to the complaint, she provided a breath sample, which resulted in a 0.17 AC, twice the legal limit, at 6:26 p.m.
White Bear Lake man charged with 2nd-degree burglary Eugene Benshoof, 46-year-old-man from White Bear Lake, has been charged with multiple felonies after police allegedly tracked his footprints through the snow following a report of suspicious activity at a construction site in Lino Lakes. According to the criminal complaint, at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, officers were dispatched to a construction site in the 6500 block of 12th Avenue in Lino Lakes after a resident reported hearing clanking and cutting sounds coming from the site. According to the complaint, officers followed a set of footprints leading inside the building, where they discovered numerous cut copper pipes and a band saw. The complaint said a large piece of copper pipe had reportedly been dragged through the snow, and copper shavings were visible near the saw. Officers then tracked the footprints approximately 100 feet from the building and allegedly saw Benshoof lying on the ground. Police stated that his shoeprints matched those found both around and inside the building. Benshoof allegedly claimed he had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend, went for a walk and then sat down. He denied entering the building or accessing any tools, though he was reportedly unable to recall his specific whereabouts on the property.
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Northway Shopping Center is officially open. The business held a soft opening on Wednesday, Dec. 10. • The council approved the 2025 tax levy collectible in 2026, which amounts to approximately $1,650,380. The council also approved the 2026 operation budget for the city, with a general fund
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Cougar girls topple hockey power Edina 5-1 Centennial/Spring Lake Park (CLSP) toughened up its hockey schedule this year, most notably by adding Edina, Holy Family and Hill-Murray to their list of non-conference opponents. The No. 4 ranked Cougars (10-1-1) toppled five-time state champion Edina 5-1 at home Thursday. Their lone loss came against unbeaten, No. 1 Holy Family 2-0 and they’ve tied No. 3 Minnetonka 2-2. The Cougars won again Saturday at Eastview 7-1. Edina notched the first goal, by Audrey Davis in the first period. The Cougars got a huge boost with Lillian Renslow punching home a last-second goal in a scrum at the net, making it 1-1 after one. The Cougars went up 3-1 with another close-range missive, by Grace Laager, at 5:02 of the second period, assisted by Katie Ball, then a rebound goal by Alaina Gnetz off a shot by Laager. In the third, on a power play at 2:18, with the Cougars putting intense pres-
sure on the net, Ball poked it past the goalie, Gnetz and Annabelle Buccicone assisting. Gnetz made it 5-0 with her second goal, at 5:00. Shots were almost even, the Cougars holding a 27-24 edge. Kaia Weiland came up with 23 saves, and the Cougars killed five power plays by Edina. No. 5 ranked Edina (5-3) has also lost to Holy Family 3-2 and No. 2 Hill-Murray 4-3. Hill-Murray has lost only to Holy Family 3-2 in overtime. The only previous Cougars versus Edina game was the 2018 state finals, won by Edina 2-1. CSLP will duel Holy Family again, at home Dec. 20, and will host Hill-Murray in the regular-season finale Jan. 31, along with skating in the state’s most high-profile holiday tournament, in Edina, Dec. 29-31, the field including Edina and Holy Family. Netting goals against Eastview were Grace Laager (two), Avery Wagner, Brooke Ueland, Jozie Kelzenberg, Gnetz and Stella Kramer. Madison Orlett in goal made 12 saves.
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Devin Swenson swam breaststroke in medley relay wins in both meets and won the 100 freestyle in the dual meet.
Centennial swimmers had a productive week, defeating Coon Rapids 100-77 at home Thursday, sweeping the relays, then placing third of 11 teams at Blaine’s Bengal Invitational on Saturday behind Hudson and Maple Grove. In relays against Coon Rapids, the Cougars won the medley (1:50.33) with Grant Page, Devin Swenson, Isaac Nguyen and Eli Hoerl; the 200 free (1:38.67) with Nguyen, Brennan Nelson, Brendan Chretien and Page; and the 400 frees (3:48.88) with Eliot Shepard, Blake Thorson, Ethan Stegora and Nguyen.
Other winners were Nguyen, butterfly (57.29); Landon Egerstrom, 50 free (23.67); Swenson, 100 free (56.16); Stegora, backstroke (1:07.15); and Chretien, breaststroke (1:14.59). Placing second were Thorson, diving; Page, 500 freestyle; Chretien, 50 free; and Hoerl, backstroke. At Blaine, the Cougars won an exciting medley relay to open the meet, with Page, Schuhbauer, Swenson and Shepard touching out Hudson by .03 second in the first event. They closed on another high note with the 400 team of Page, Thorson, Chretien and Schuhbauer placing second. Coach Pete Crawford noted that third place against “some very good, quality teams” was encouraging this early in the season. “I thought the boys performed very well overall.” Schuhbauer placed second in the butterfly (54.01) and third in breaststroke (1:01.90). Chretien was sixth in the 200 free (1:59.09) and fifth in the 500 (5:22.72). Shepard was third in the 50 (23.46) and eighth in 100 (56.18). Thorson placed sixth in diving with 322.85. Page was fifth in butterfly (59.32) and sixth in backstroke (58.69). Bruce Strand
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BOYS HOCKEY Centennial gave Class 1A’s No. 1 ranked Hermantown a battle there Thursday evening, falling short 8-6 as the Hawks got goals from eight different players. The Cougars (4-5) drubbed Spring Lake Park/Coon Rapids (SLP) 9-2 on Saturday. Against Hermantown, Nick Carls and Joey Hemr each scored twice and Cooper Hehir and Kaden Johnson once each. Carls made two assists. The score was 6-6 before the Hawks got the go-ahead goal and an empty-netter. Eight Cougars scored against SLP, in this order: Hemr, Cooper Daikawa, Jacob Homicke, Isaac Adams, Carls, Nolan Border (power play goal), Hemr again (power play goal), Alex Rice and Keegan Julik (power play goal). Notching three assists each were Gavin Cunningham, Carls and Border. Quinn Gould made 11 saves.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Centennial is 2-5 after splitting in two close games last week. The Cougars pulled out a 65-64 win at Blaine (4-3) at home Thursday with Kate Lee sinking 17 points, Addy Sears 15, Sydney Schmitz 12 and Kaylin Green eight. Eden Prairie (5-3) beat Centennial 55-51 there Saturday after the Cougars led 2916 at some time. Emerson
GYMNASTICS Elk River defeated Centennial 140.3 to 128.8 last Wednesday. For the Cougars, Bella Brunn was third all-around (33.10), Elsa Hjelmeland fourth (32.35) and Amelya Gannon fifth (31.90). Brunn was third on bars (8.10) and floor (8.825). Elk River’s Madilyn Tucker won all-around (36.325), bars and floor.
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Blaine (4-0) held off Centennial 70-64 on Thursday, powered by Shiloh Ayitey with 26 points and Henry Semans with 21. For Centennial (1-2), Tristan Hanson tallied 21 points, Zach Espinosa 18 and Caden Kinman eight. The Cougars made 18 of 23 free shots, with Hanson 7-for-10, Kinman 4-for-4 and Espinosa 3-for-3.
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The levy will help support various adjustments within the Fire Department, including increased total coverage hours filled by part-time firefighters, a new full-time firefighter administrative position, the addition of four part-time lieutenants, a new lead lieutenant/fire inspector role, and additional training, turnout gear and supplies. Within the police department, the levy will allow the addition of one newly authorized officer, help establish two additional sergeants and two new lieutenant roles, create a crime and evidence specialist role and amend officers’ and sergeants’ wage scales. “We acknowledge that these changes resulted in a large tax levy increase, (but) public safety is council priority,” Thoma said. “This budget season has been focused on making our public safety functions more robust, while moderating the impact to the taxpayers.” The general fund expenditures are set at $15,968,999, which represents an increase of $1,918,676 (13.66%) from 2025. The largest portion of that goes toward public safety, followed by public services and administration. According to former Interim Finance Director Kelly Horn, the estimated market value of a median-value home in Lino Lakes is $397,300. The city property tax on a median-value home is estimated at $1,669, a $151 increase from 2025. The 2026 budget and levy were approved by the City Council in a 5-0 vote. For more information on the 2026 budget, visit the city’s website at https:// linolakes.us/. Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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Drivers of the levy increase can be attributed to the expanded staffing and coverage in the police and fire departments, street maintenance and construction projects, wages and benefits for current personnel to protect competitiveness in recruitment and retention, and the replacement of capital equipment.
The 2026 levy totals $18,069,655, an increase of $2,478,575, or 15.90%, over the 2025 levy.
• The 2026 budget and levy has been set following council approval. The 2026 levy will be $3,534,030, an increase of $300,360 from $3,233,670 in 2025. The city’s tax rate is expected to increase from 46.997 to 49.130 in 2026 (see story in next week’s issue). • The 2025 street project special assessment has been deferred for selected individuals following council approval. According to City Administrator Patrick Antonen, there are four individuals for whom special assessments will be deferred due to meeting specific qualifications, such as income and age. • The 2026 schedule of pay and compensation for nonunion staff has been approved by council. Antonen said the contract for nonunion staff will mirror the union contract the city has with Local 49, the public works union. Staff can expect to see a 3% increase in COLA (cost of living adjustments) and a $50 per month increase in health benefits. • The council has canceled its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 23. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at City Hall. Madeline Dolby
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS • The 2026 final budget and levy have been adopted by the City Council. The newly approved levy totals $18,069,655, an increase of $2,478,575, or 15.90%, over the 2025 levy. The levy is estimated to result in a city tax rate of 43.190, an increase from the 2025 tax rate of 39.373 (see full story in this week’s issue). • Finance Director Tracy Thoma presented the city’s 2026-2030 Financial Plan. The plan is a guiding document and is updated on an annual basis. It provides the city with a five-year financial outlook and includes assumptions to project operations, capital and debt over the next five years to continue to maintain essential service and programs. Ultimately, the plan was approved by the council. • WSB will complete a Northwest Water Supply Feasibility Study following council approval. The firm will evaluate existing system conditions, conduct hydrant flow testing, update and calibrate the city’s hydraulic model, analyze various improvement scenarios and provide cost estimates as part of the study. It will also consider options
such as trunk watermain upgrades, additional wells, storage improvements and booster station concepts. According to the staff report, the cost for the study is not to exceed $24,800. • The amendments proposed to be made to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to implement the Main Street Master Plan have been approved by the council. The amendments will be made to four maps and language used in Planning District 2 to reference the Main Street Master Plan. (See “Conversation continues about Main Street Master Plan,” Quad Community Press, Nov. 18, 2025). • City staff will advertise for bids for the 2026 street rehabilitation project following council approval. The project is part of the city’s capital improvement plan, which is based on the city’s pavement management program. The streets that are proposed to undergo improvements include Country Lake Drive, Deerwood Lane and Fawn Lane; Lonesome Pine Trail; Fourth Avenue from Lilac Street to Apollo Drive; Terra Court and Lea Court; and the cul-de-
sac of Heather Court and Meadow Court. A bid alternate has been proposed for the project involving Ware Road, which would receive mill and overlay from Hodgson Road to Birch Street. The estimated total project cost is approximately $1.35 million. Funding for the project is expected to be from the pavement management fund, and water operating fund. Construction would begin in the spring of 2026. • The city will enter into a professional service agreement with Tushie Montgomery Architects, in partnership with Maxfield Research and Consulting, for the Town Center South Master Plan. As part of the agreement, a market study will be completed. The study will include analysis of residential and commercial market assessments. It will include specific analysis of entertainment-based retail as a target use for the site. The study will cost approximately $36,000 (See “9 acres of land may undergo study on potential development,” Quad Community Press, Dec. 9). • Kyle Fleury and Brayden Kaeding will join the Lino Lakes Fire Depart-
ment as part-time firefighters after the council approved their appointments. The starting wage for Fleury and Kaeding will be $27.84 an hour, step 1 of a 7-step wage scale. Both will start on Jan. 6. • Edward Enriquez will also join the Lino Lakes Fire Department as a paidon call firefighter following council approval of his appointment. Enriquez will be located at Fire Station No. 1. The hourly rate of pay is $23.11, which is the starting rate of pay for the position. Enriquez would be eligible for a rate increase upon completion of five years of service and will be eligible for an annual cost of living (COLA) adjustment. He will also begin on Jan. 6. The next City Council work session will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, followed by a regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Madeline Dolby
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The city of Circle Pines held a farewell party for longtime Mayor Dave Bartholomay at the Centennial Library on Thursday, Dec. 11. Bartholomay gave remarks during the party. He said his “purpose as a mayor was to improve the lives of the people who live in our community—and the people I come across in my daily life.” Bartholomay hopes to continue to share his lessons learned to help others.
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NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #XXX, SECOND SERIES - 2026 FEE SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Centerville City Council will be holding a Public Hearing to consider Ordinance #XXX, Second Series – 2026 Fee Schedule on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers of the Centerville City Hall, located at 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input regarding the City’s fees that are charged. You may call City Hall (651) 429-3232 or email alewis@centervillemn. com or tbender@centervillemn.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. A copy of the proposed amendments will be available for inspection at City Hall and the meeting is open to the public. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the meeting date. In accordance with the Americans With Disability Act, hearing-impaired individual(s), wishing to attend the Public Hearing may request a sign language translator by contacting City Hall at (651) 429-3232 within one week prior to the scheduled public hearing. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 16, 2025.
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SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE #144, SECOND SERIES – ZONING CODE Ordinance #144, Second Series, approved by the Centerville City Council on December 11, 2025, amends Chapter 156 of the City Code to: update zoning standards governing property borders and setbacks; redefining setbacks, yards, lots and buildable areas; and revising related standards and definitions. The full text of Ordinance #144, Second Series and its attachments are available for public inspection at Centerville City Hall, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN 55038, during regular office hours, or will be mailed or emailed upon request. Passed and duly adopted this 11th day of December, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Centerville.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-25 AN ORDINANCE VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT Section 1: Findings The City Council of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate the drainage and utility easement dedicated over, under, and across Lake Amelia Woods final plat; and A public hearing was held on November 24, 2025 before the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers after due published and posted notice had been given and a reasonable attempts were made to give personal notice to all affected property owners, and all persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard. Section 2: Effect This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon filing of the ordinance. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council on December 8, 2025. This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on December 16, 2025.
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CALL FOR BIDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CHILLER REPLACEMENTS CENTENNIAL, CENTERVILLE AND GOLDEN LAKE Centennial School District #12 will receive sealed bids in duplicate for: Centennial School District ISD NO. 12 Elementary Schools Chiller Replacements; Centennial, Centerville and Golden Lake until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Bids will be received by the Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations for Centennial School District – Jonathan Spitzer – Centennial School District Office, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014 then publicly opened and read aloud. There is no agent for the receipt of bids other than the
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