Centennial Fire District partnership
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
CIRCLE PINES — In 2021, the Centennial Fire District (CFD) made the decision to partner with the Spring Lake Park Blaine Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department. According to Centennial Fire District Fire Chief Dan Retka, the partnership has been a success.
“To says it’s working well would be an understatement,” Retka said at the most recent Circle Pines City Council meeting. “I think it’s been a fantastic success. I think we’ve got things headed in the right direction, and it’s an absolute priv-
ilege and an honor to be leading these men and women.”
CFD has two fire stations. Centennial Fire Station 1 is in Circle Pines. The second station, Centennial Fire Station 3, is located on Main Street in Centerville.
When looking at response times, Retka said it is important to look at turnout and response times. Turnout time is measured from the time the tones go off to when someone arrives at the station. The average turnout time for CFD is 2 1/2 minutes.
“Our response time is absolutely fantastic,” Retka said. “Our response time is averaging right around that six-min-
ute mark. When we are talking about industry standards, NFPA (The National Fire Protection Association) wants you to be there within nine minutes.”
Retka added one of the things the district has done to help with responses times was reestablish the duty officer program. The program is a squad car that is driven by a battalion chief or an officer. The squad car is loaded with medical equipment and other supplies.
“There is no turnout time for them. They’re jumping in their squad (car) and going to the scene,” he explained.
SEE PARTNERSHIP, PAGE 2
Annual wedding show takes place March 23
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Save the date for Press Publication’s annual wedding show, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at the White Bear Country Inn. This year marks the show’s 40th anniversary.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary, Press wants to help a couple get hitched during the show. Press will provide the venue, music, officiant, florals and more. Lunch will be provided at Rudy’s. Over the years, Press Publications has done a variety of
different things for brides to experience.
In 2019, there was a bridal suite, a special offered by Press.
According to Press Publications
General Manager Patty Steele, the bride who purchased the suite was able to enter the show half an hour early and walk around to visit the various vendors. The bride and her party also got a special room they could stay in during the show.
Previously, there was a discounted wedding dress shop at the show where gently used, donated
dresses were resold for $10 each.
Since a wedding dress can be a large part of a wedding budget, the show aimed to make one’s dream dress more accessible.
“One of the best memories was when a bride found a never-worn dress in our used dress sale for $10! She was in tears,” Steele said.
“What was fun (about the show) was all the volunteers who helped with the dress sale,” added Carter Johnson, publisher of Press Publications.
SEE WEDDING SHOW, PAGE 8
Industries brace for impact as proposed tariffs loom
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Industries of all kinds are still trying to wrap their heads around what proposed tariffs might mean for their businesses.
President Trump signed two executive orders in February that expanded Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The proposal is to impose an across-the-board tariff of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, including on lumber, steel and aluminum. Unless delayed, the tariffs are proposed to go into effect this week.
“There is a lot of apprehension everywhere; is it going to happen? Is it not? How is it going to impact us?” explained Jeff Andres, group publisher of Northstar Media and Kanabec Publications, a sister publication to Press Publications.
After the tariffs were announced, Andres said one worry was that the aluminum used for the plates for printing newsprint would be subject to the tariffs. The aluminum has a special coating on it. The aluminum is a special blend that is poured and rolled into huge rolls in Great Britain and Germany. Kodak imports the rolls and brings them to New York where they are cut into the plates and a special coating is applied.
Recently, the National Newspaper Association notified its members that the aluminum printing plates were not included in the tariffs. “We dodged a bullet with that,” Andres said.
The bigger impact on the newspaper industry will be the newsprint, as Andres says the company
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The Centennial Fire District Station 1’s new 2024 Rosenbauer.
TARIFF IMPACT, PAGE 5
PARTNERSHIP: Reestablishment of duty officer program helps with response times
“It’s immediate response time. They are able to get there and start rendering aid.”
Last year, CFD received 452 total service calls. Most of those calls were related to rescues and emergency medical services. Retka said since the COVID-19 pandemic, medical calls have continued to dominate fire services.
“That is just where we’re at right now, and we haven’t been able to recover from that,” he said. “We need to find ways (to recover), because we are going to run our firefighters to the point where they can’t do this anymore and as soon as they stop coming, we’re in trouble. We need to make sure we are sending them on the right calls and we’re doing our part to try to slow some of these calls down.”
SCHOOL BRIEF
Response time: Emergency
Station 1:
• All incident types: 4:40 min.
• 100 series Fires Only: 6:23 min.
• 300-series EMS Only: 4:15 min.
Station 3:
• All incident types: 5:38 min.
• 100 series Fires Only: 1:59 min.
• 300-series EMS Only: 5:07 min.
Centennial Duty Officer
• All incident types: 0:15 sec.
• 300-series EMS Only: 0: 15 sec.
According to Retka, CFD has also responded to mutual aid calls from neighboring agencies. Neighboring agencies include SBM Fire, the
Lino Lakes Elementary School spirit night
The Lino Lakes Elementary School STEM Parent-Teacher Organization will host a school spirit night from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Zero Gravity
SNIPPETS
• Derek Lind, of Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota, asked the council to consider opposing Ramsey County’s use of poll pads due to the cost and the potential for data interference. The council tabled making a final decision.
• Lexington resident Bonnie Tyler asked the council for an update regarding the Lexington-Blaine water dispute. Lexington City Attorney Kurt Glaser explained that while the case was taken to trial, Judge Jenny Walker Jasper said she did not have the power to separate Blaine’s water system from the city’s. Glaser added that Lexington is in compliance with the amount of gross alpha in the water, and that the city will let citizens know via the city website whether the water has the potential for being dangerous, but the city does not expect the
Response time: Non-emergency
Station 1:
• All incident types: 4:26 min.
• 100 series Fires Only: 6:06 min.
• 300-series EMS Only: 4:15 min.
Station 3:
• All incident types: 5:32 min.
• 100 series Fires Only: 1:59 min.
• 300-series EMS Only: 5:07 min.
Centennial Duty Officer
• All incident types: 0:15 sec.
• 300-series EMS Only: 0: 15 sec.
Lake Johanna Fire Department and the Lino Lakes Fire Department.
“One of the things that has been fantastic for SBM and
Centennial is working together. We’re training together. We’re (basically) working seamless together,” Retka said. “We’re operating off the
WEEKLY WAG
same guidelines. We’re operating on the same policies. It is working fantastic.”
Last year, Station 1 received a new service engine and a UTV to help with off-road rescues and grass fires. A boat was also purchased for use on Golden Lake.
Council Member Matt Percy shared his thoughts about the partnership.
“I have to say I’ve been really impressed,” he said. “I think this has been a great partnership for both SBM (Fire) and the Centennial Fire District for our city and Centerville as well.”
More information about CFD can be found at www.centennialfire.org/.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Adventure Park, 2296 Woodale Drive, St. Paul. Pre-registration is required, and tickets should be purchased online in advance. To purchase a ticket, go to https://tinyurl.com/496ru9hm.
condition to occur except in “rare circumstances.” Gross alpha is a measurement of the amount of radioactivity in drinking water. It’s a measure of the radiation from naturally occurring radioactive elements like uranium, radium and radon.
• The council approved Karner Blue Education Center’s request to reserve Memorial Park for its track and field day event. The planned date of the event is May 16, with a backup date of May 30.
• Council Member Robert Benson will serve as the backup for the cable commission after council approval.
• Former Council Member Brandon Winge will serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission after council approved the appointment.
• The Circle Pines Lexington Lions Club will hold its annual
Lexington Farmers Market in the front parking lot of the Lexington Municipal Liquor Store after council approved the request. The market will be open every Wednesday from June 11 through Oct. 1, 2025.
• There will be two public hearings at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11. Both will be conducted by the Lexington Planning and Zoning Commission. The first public hearing will concern the changes being made to Lexington Lofts. The second will regard plans to move forward with the construction of a Chipotle restaurant in the Lexington Retail Center.
The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at City Hall.
Hannah Testa
Oppal is an affectionate, intelligent, eventempered and gentle sweetheart, and she is looking for her loving forever family and home. Oppal is a Briard/Bouvier des Flandres mix. She is just over 3 years old and weighs about 68 pounds. Oppal is social with everyone she meets, but she would do best as an only pet. She is house-trained and cratetrained. She knows her basic commands but would do well in a formal training program.
Oppal loves the outdoors, and when she isn’t outside exploring, she enjoys spending time gazing out the window. She also likes car rides. Her foster says Oppal enjoys being brushed or combed and she melts for ear scratches and belly rubs. Oppal has a happy-go-lucky personality. She is a large dog, but she is easy to handle. Oppal doesn’t jump on people and she rarely barks. And, most of all, Oppal loves to be with her people at all times. If you are interested in learning more about Oppal or adopting her, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.
LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 4, 2025
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ONGOING EVENTS
HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’
When: 12:45 p.m. March 20; 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month
Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.
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
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. Every player will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing to win a free drink. The top three teams will earn a gift card, and the last place team wins a “mini trophy.” Contact: (651) 783-0055
LINO LAKES TOASTMASTERS CLUB
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
Where: Zoom
Details: Develop your communication and leaderships skills.
Contact: Phyllis Moore: 763-268-9366
HUGO SENIOR CLUB
When: 1 p.m. Monday, March 17; the 3rd Monday of every month
Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Monthly meeting includes planning for future activities, followed by afternoon of games. Coffee and refreshments served.
Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com
• Council Member Matt Percy said that residents will be able to watch Centennial sports for free once again through North Metro TV. Previously, a pay-per-view model was used, which has since ended.
• The council approved a franchise extension agreement with Comcast Cable for the next five years.
• Centennial Fire District Fire Chief Dan Retka provided the council with an annual update. The Centennial Fire District serves the cities of Centerville and Circle Pines. (See full story in this week’s issue).
• Council Member Percy announced that the Chain of Lakes Rotary will host “Bingo & Bling” from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 29, for Rotary’s local scholarship and international youth exchange program. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at chainoflakesrotary.com.
The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11.
Madeline Dolby
Carrier of the Month Alex Carroll
Congratulations to Alex! Carrier for Press Publications for one year. Thank you for consistently doing a great job with deliveries, collecting and customer service. March 2025
CURRENT EVENTS
LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: MAPLE SYRUPING
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free naturalist-led program for those 50+. May include trail hike. Registration not required; equipment provided. Ages 16+.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
POST 566 FISH FRY DINNER
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 7
Where: Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566, 7731 Lake Drive
Details: Fish fry ever Friday during Lent. Limited bar menu.
Contact: 651-783-0055
ECO-ART SERIES: NATURE IMPRINT MINI POT
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino
Lakes
Details: Let your imagination run wild as you craft, create and connect monthly with nature in new and exciting ways.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
NATURE PLAY: MAPLE TIME
When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino
Lakes
Details: Spend a Saturday learning about maple syrup. Register online through the Anoka County Parks catalog.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD SATURDAY SEW-IN
When: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8
Where: Ramsey County Library – Shoreview, 4560
Victoria St. N., Shoreview
Details: Join the Lakeshore Quilters Guild for a dropin sew-in. Bring your own project and sewing machine.
Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF
Resident dies from cold exposure at Lino Lakes Assisted Living
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, staff at Lino Lakes Assisted Living failed to supervise a resident with dementia
SPRING FLING CRAFT FAIR
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 8
Where: Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive NE
Details: Features local vendors and artists. Contact: BlaineMN.gov/CraftFair or 763-785-6164
FOREST BATHING
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Experience an immersive, meditative session of the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” with certified ANFT guide Kirsten Welge. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
who needed safety checks every two to three hours. The resident left the building and died due to cold exposure. In a State Rapid Response Investigative Public Report, the complaint says the resident’s death was caused by neglect, and that the facility is responsible. The inci-
dent occurred on a day when the temperature outside was between -14 and -8 degrees.
Hospital records show that the resident had hypothermia, frostbite, a collapsed right lung and trauma on the left side of their forehead. They died 11 days later in the hospital.
Church Directory
Celebrate Mass with us!
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 761757 Join Us for Mass Mass Times: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:30 am and 10:00 am 171 Elm
CIRCLE PINES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
I’ve only read banned books and that’s okay
What if I told you that I have only ever read banned books? When I saw the current list of banned books, I was shocked to see that almost every title I have ever read is on that list for different reasons. And as someone who has an education specifically in literature it made me wonder how we ended up here.
My top three favorite novels “Dune” by Frank Herbert, “Call Me by Your Name” by Andre Aciman and “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald all are included on the current banned books list for different reasons. I admit, it stunned me.
“Dune” is featured on the list for its religious themes and violence. “The Great Gatsby” is on the list for adult themes and mentions of addiction.
“Call Me by Your Name” falls onto the list for its depiction of romantic and domestic relationships, whatever that means.
As someone who has studied literature for almost seven years, I have read a lot of books that all vary in different genres, themes and subject matter. Not every book is a “fluffy fun” read and I sometimes find myself uncomfortable when reading, but I understand the importance of it. Every book that I have read has provided me with an important message or lesson. Every book has had a purpose.
It saddens me to see the ever-growing list of books that are no longer available on school and public library shelves. I saw that “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White is included on the list, specifically in Kansas, because it contains speaking animals. That was the first chapter book I ever read as a kid. It was my favorite book. According to the American Library Association, as of 2023, there are 4,240 book titles that have been censored. In Minnesota, there are currently nine books that are banned from public schools. On that list, I have read five of them. And I like to think that I turned out okay. I understand that children should not be reading specific themes. One may view these themes as encouraging specific behavior. I read “The Great Gatsby” when I was 16, 18, 20 and 23. Each time, I found a new meaning for the green light at the end of the dock. At 18, I read “Call Me by Your Name” and finished the book with a very different outlook on love. It was the first book that truly broke my heart. It made me understand what it means to love someone and be hurt by it. I have read it every year since to remind me of this message. When I was 20, I read “Dune” for the first time. It is the book that made me fall in love with literature. It encouraged me to think outside of the book. It is hard for me to say I agree with certain titles on the list because, truthfully, I don’t. There are books that I have been nervous to read due to the difficult subject matter. Reading certain titles will make you uncomfortable. That is okay. My sister and I don’t like the same genre of books, but I don’t punish her for it by taking them away from her. She did not like the science fiction novels I recommended to her, but that didn’t mean she took them away from me because of it. Every reader likes different genres. Every reader walks away with a different message. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. We should allow those opinions to form instead of just making them for one another. Just because one reader has a negative experience with a novel doesn’t mean you will.
When I see another book added to the ever-growing list, my heart breaks for the author because it means they can no longer share their art with the world. A book is art. Literature is art. And art is created to be shared, to be seen, not hidden.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
MAI, the economy and all of us
y son Ethan and I were recently discussing the potential effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the economy and found ourselves holding rather different positions. Neither of us succeeded in moving the other, but a lot of worthy ideas were discussed, and I'd like to present both sides. Ethan will have a follow up column in a later issue.
Movers & Shakers
Paul Lundh
For my part, I've no doubt that many of the business leaders who can't see past the end of the next quarter are watching AI for the potential of reducing their workforces. I don't think that's going to work out as well as they are hoping. Here's why:
AI differs from automation done in the past because AI can replace a person in a purely thinking capacity. This is dangerous on a whole new level; where previously manufacturing and some nontechnical or non-professional positions were facing automation, now most anyone who thinks for a living is at risk. It won’t be long
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until the list includes cashiers and similar entry level positions, but also tax accountants, radiologists and family physicians, drivers, pilots, computer programmers and many others.
By way of example, consider Bill, a paid employee. Bill works for a company in a professional capacity where he generates value by spending time to create a new product better than the previous one which his company then sells for a profit. The company pays Bill part of the value he creates in the form of wages. Bill then buys food, clothes and a car, pays rent, and is taxed by the governments serving him. So when Bill spends money, the farmers, car and textile companies, landlords, governments and many others benefit from Bill's spending including Bill's employer. Consequently, paying Bill promotes the movement of money which is a necessary condition for a healthy economy.
Now let's replace Bill with AI. AI is not paid so the money previously paid to Bill is no longer moving through the economy, so it isn’t benefiting the farmers, auto companies and so on. Further, when Bill tries to find another job, he discovers that all the companies he contacts have replaced his skill with AI. Bill is now utterly
obsolete. And hungry. There is an online AI tool called Chatgpt.com that I consulted for help with this column. I asked Chat how many people could be replaced by AI in the US if AI is left unregulated. It cited a study by the McKinsey Global Institute estimating that 30% of the jobs in the US could be replaced by AI by 2030. Chat is a little wordy so I'll summarize the conversation - me: How many people is that Chat? Chat: Just shy of 50 million. Me: If 50 million people lose their jobs by 2030, wouldn't that trigger a massive economic collapse? Chat: “Yes, the loss of 50 million jobs in the U.S. by 2030 could certainly have profound economic consequences, leading to significant disruption.” - a consequence that would be bad for all strata of society.
The economy functions only if people like Bill are working and spending so the time to regulate AI is now. A rule could stem from this statement: Machines are not permitted to replace a thinking person in the workplace. If we don't do something soon, I promise we won't like the outcome.
Paul Lundh is a longtime resident of Centerville and a periodic columnist for the Quad Community Press.
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Madeline’s Mail
Madeline Dolby
The new Federal Government of the Extremely Rich for the Rich has clear goals:
• Eliminate regulations (so the Rich can do anything they want), and
• Eliminate agencies and/or obstruct efforts investigating them.
Some Points:
• The administration has crippled the IRS with layoffs. Taxes of the Rich are less likely to be investigated. Our leader has never released his taxes.
• The administration has halted all
TARIFF IMPACT:
future National Institutes of Health (NIH) research. U.S. leadership is now in jeopardy.
• Federal employees are being fired indiscriminately with no regard to efficiency. For every IRS $1 spent, between $3 and $12 come back. For every NIH $1 spent, $2.64 comes back. By cutting these agencies, COSTS INCREASE!
• Allocated dollars are being illegally withheld, putting countless funded programs in jeopardy. (Congress is supposed to control the money.)
• A pending 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada would INCREASE COSTS.
Consumers pay for tariffs. Economists say tariffs are wrong.
• Our leader has a 34-count felony conviction. There’s no consequence.
• The administration pardoned 1,600 people who tried to overthrow the government. Apparently, it’s OK to destroy government property and cause deaths by insurrection. Minimal consequence.
• The administration claims Ukraine started the war, which is false. The administration seeks the opposite of policies like “The Marshall Plan” (which helped battered countries). Instead of helping a country bombed and beaten down by an imperialistic Russia, the administration is demanding the resources of Ukraine.
• The administration is anti-science. They don’t believe in climate change. They like coal and oil. Without science and a search for the truth, a society will plunge into arbitrary and probably
mostly wrong and counterproductive actions.
• Finally, the same leader from 2016 to 2020, gave 30,573 (Washington Post) false or misleading claims. Now, we have false and misleading claims again, and more are sure to come.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO VERIFY EVERYTHING THE ADMINISTRATION SAYS. IF IT’S WRONG, DO SOMETHING TO CORRECT IT SO WE CAN GET BACK TO SOME SENSE OF TRUTH.
Wayne LeBlanc, Centerville
‘The uncertainty right now is probably the biggest challenge’
purchases most of its paper from Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Paper is also purchased from Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, Ontario. In 2023, Canada produced approximately 80% of newsprint (2.1 million metric tons), while the United States produced only 421,000 metric tons.
Andres explained that there are three newsprint manufacturers in the U.S. — located in Oregon, Washington and Mississippi. The first two are not accepting new customers, so that leaves one option: Mississippi. “They use trees grown in the U.S. They are grown much faster than they are in Canada, so the grain is much longer and it doesn’t print as well. It is very noticeable,” he said of the quality.
If the tariffs do go through, Andres said the company will have to raise its printing prices. An increase in paper costs could mean an increase in subscription rates, advertising rates or both.
“We are going to wait and see what happens,” Andres said. From what the Minnesota Newspaper Association has been told, tariffs could hit the paper industry March 4.
Another industry that is impacted by the proposed tariffs is the housing industry.
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purchase much of their lumber from British Columbia, Canada.
“Nobody fully knows (what the tariffs would mean) because it hasn’t been detailed,” said JL Schwieters General Manager Pat Schwieters. He explained that for many years, Canadian lumber duties have been in place.
“The biggest question is if the tariff gets put on top of that … there are a lot a lot of questions,” Schwieters said. “We are paying about 14.4% right now … if the 25% gets added to that, you could be looking at tariffs of over 40% by the end of the year.”
At the end of the day, the consumer is the one who is going to end up paying.
“There is already an affordability crisis in terms of housing, and this is just adding to that,” he said. “It’s going to make lumber more expensive and then, in turn, building houses will be more expensive. Houses are going to be more expensive.”
A big question is when the tariffs will go into effect. Schwieters said he was last told it could be April.
“The uncertainty right now is probably the biggest challenge,” he said.
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.
STUDENT NEWS
The following students were named to the Dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university in Fall 2024:
Biola University: Aiden Sherer of Lino Lakes.
Drake University: Britt Kjorlien and Rachel Wyganowski, both of Circle Pines; Ella Peterson of Lino Lakes.
the proposed tariffs go through, newsprint will
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Chastek, Allison Hemming, Alli Hillman, Olivia Lee, Molly Olson, Molly Perzichilli, Zachary Ruger, Emelia Soler, CJ Sorem, Grace Walker, and Paige Walker, all of Lino Lakes.
University of North Dakota: Alyssa Carlson of Circle Pines; Rachael Anderson and Paige Davidson, both of Lino Lakes.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato: Nanboni Adugna, Noah Kurth, Cade Rutz, and Andrew Siler, all of Circle Pines; Nicklas Albrecht, Aliya
University of Minnesota Duluth: Estelle Beach, Quinn Bliss, Madelyn Cook, William Havran, Connor Horton, Jacob Lyke, Jacob Podratz, and Benjamin Rexeisen, all of Circle Pines; Emily Anderson, Journey Becker, Ian Gangl, Rosalie Kanowitz, Emily Kells, Caden Klebba, and Tyler Turcotte, all of Lino Lakes.
University of Tampa: Cameron Sherer of Lino Lakes.
The following students graduated from a college or university in Fall 2024:
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse: Courtney Osmek of Lino Lakes, Bachelor of Science, geography.
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POLICE REPORTS
The Centennial Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• Officers were dispatched Feb. 19 for a property damage accident in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington.
• Police were dispatched Feb. 19 regarding a male with felony warrants in the 200 block of Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines.
• Police responded Feb. 19 for a delayed report of theft in the 9100 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington.
• Police observed a vehicle Feb. 20 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines driving at high speed. The officer lost sight of the vehicle while trying to catch up to it. A possible suspect was identified.
• Police responded Feb. 24 to a report of an empty shell casing in the 4100 block of Woodland Road in Lexington.
• On Feb. 24 police stopped a male on a bike at the intersection of North Highway Drive and Woodland Road in Lexington.
• Officers were dispatched Feb. 24 to a report of vehicle theft in the 9000 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington. The case is under investigation.
The Lino Lakes Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
• An officer responded Feb. 18 to a call reporting suspicious activity in the 7000 block of Ivy Ridge Lane. The patrol unit was requested to provide additional patrols in the area.
• A community service officer was dispatched Feb. 18 to a parking complaint in the 7500 block of Village Drive. The patrol unit was alerted to monitor the area for seasonal parking violations.
• An officer received a report of found property Feb. 18 in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway. The property was secured at the police department until it could be returned to the owner.
• An officer received a report Feb. 18 of a stolen license plate in the 8100 block of Lake Drive. It was found to have been used in a gas drive-off at a local business. The investigation is ongoing.
• Officers responded Feb. 18 to a report of a suspicious male in the 600 block of Apollo Drive. The male declined assistance and no crime was committed. The male left the area.
• An officer Feb. 19 located a juvenile out in violation of curfew in the 100 block of Elm Street. The juvenile’s
parents were contacted, and the juvenile was sent home.
• While on patrol Feb. 19, an officer stopped a vehicle in the 2300 block of Main Street because the adult male driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The male was arrested and booked at jail.
• An officer responded Feb. 19 to a delayed report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 8100 block of Lake Drive. The investigation is ongoing.
• While on patrol Feb. 20, an officer stopped a car in the 8000 block of Rondeau Lake Road W. for a traffic violation. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for fourth-degree DWI.
• An officer spoke to a resident Feb. 20 in the 6800 block of Lakeview Drive regarding a traffic concern. The information was passed on to other officers and the concern was documented.
• An officer responded Feb. 21 to a report of a vehicle running in a driveway in the 7700 block of Mustang Lane for an extended period of time. The officer made contact with the driver, and no problems were found.
• Officers responded Feb. 21 to a found dog in the 0 block of North Road. The
dog was brought to an animal shelter.
• Officers responded Feb. 21 to a report of a suspicious noise in the 800 block of Glenwood Drive. After investigating, it was determined the sound was from snowmobiles.
• Officers responded Feb. 22 to a report of a vehicle-versus-pole crash in the 6400 block of 20th Avenue. The vehicle was found unoccupied and had disabling damage. The vehicle was towed, and the driver was later identified. No injuries were reported, and the driver was cited for leaving the scene of the accident.
• Officers responded Feb. 22 to a theft in progress in the 700 block of Apollo Drive. A male and female were detained, trespassed and charged with theft. The male suspect was also seen driving on camera and charged with driving after cancellation inimical to public safety.
• An officer assisted another agency Feb. 23 with a combative juvenile in the 1800 block of Hayfield Road. The officer assisted in restraining the juvenile until an ambulance arrived and paramedics assumed care of the male.
Talking tax season tips with the University of Minnesota
As the tax filing deadline approaches, being prepared can save you time, money and stress. David Horn, director of the Master of Business Taxation Program at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, shares his insights on what to keep in mind this tax season.
Q: Are there any significant changes this year?
A: One thing is constant: the deadline to file your tax return is April 15. However, you may file an automatic extension to file your return six months after April 15. It’s important to remember if you extend your return, you’re still required to pay any taxes owed by April 15.
2024 was pretty light with federal tax legislation for the everyday individual taxpayer. It was an election year, which often means there isn’t a lot of activity from Congress because no one wants to rock the boat. Other than brackets, deductions and thresholds being indexed to inflation, the tax laws are mostly the same as 2023 for individual taxpayers.
Q: What are some of the biggest challenges this tax season?
A: One of the Trump administration’s first actions was to announce a hiring freeze and personnel cuts across the federal government, which includes the IRS. There is some uncertainty about how this will impact the agency during filing season; however, a reduction in IRS staffing may result in the delayed processing of returns and issuing of refunds. Filing early is always a good rule of thumb. The earlier you file, the sooner your return will be processed and the sooner you will receive any potential tax refund. As we get closer to the filing deadline, contacting the IRS with questions gets more difficult.
Q: What is your advice to make tax preparation go smoothly?
A: It’s all about understanding your sources of income and deductions. I advise clients to go through all their financial accounts and understand where they potentially could be receiving tax documents. That may include a W-2 for wages from your employer, 1099 forms for investment and savings accounts, a 1098-E for student loans, etc. Gathering all the relevant documentation will streamline the return preparation process.
Another issue affecting more people this year is increased reporting around peer-to-peer payment systems such as Venmo and PayPal. In 2024, the threshold for reporting transactions from these services was reduced from $20,000 to $5,000. If you received $5,000 or more in payments through one of these applications for goods and services sold, you’re
going to get a 1099-K document. However, using these platforms to collect expense reimbursements among friends and family should not be reported on Form 1099-K. Consult with a tax professional to help decipher the reporting requirements if you receive a 1099-K.
Q: How do I avoid tax scams?
A: The IRS generally initiates contact through the mail. If you ever get a phone call or email from someone claiming they’re from the IRS stating that you owe money and threatening to call law enforcement, that is a scam and you should hang up. The IRS also doesn’t accept payments through unusual sources, such as Apple gift cards. That is another red flag that it is a scam. For more tips to avoid potential scams, visit the IRS website.
Q: What is the University of Minnesota doing in regard to the ongoing shortage of tax professionals?
A: The University of Minnesota plays an important role in the pipeline of developing tax professionals. For nearly 45 years, the Carlson School’s Master of Business Taxation (MBT) program has built a reputation as one of the top graduate tax programs in the nation. Its 1,300-plus alumni are influencing some of the world’s largest companies and firms; many hold top positions as senior corporate tax executives and managing tax partners.
David Horn joined the Carlson School of Management in 2024 and currently serves as the director of the MBT program. David began his career in the tax department at Ernst & Young, where he specialized in corporate and partnership taxation, and then served as the head of the tax department at Proto Labs Inc., managing the company’s global income tax function. Prior to the Carlson School, he was an associate professor at Metropolitan State University.
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management The deadline to file your tax return is April 15.
CALENDAR BRIEF
Northtown Library hosts test prep class March 8
High school students and their parents will have the opportunity to learn more about ACT and AP test prep from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Northtown
Library in Blaine. The class, Getting Started with Test Prep: ACT, AP, SAT Tests, will allow attendees to learn about how library resources can help boost skills for taking the ACT, AP exams and the SAT. The class will cover subject review
sources and practice tests that are available through the library collection and databases. The Northtown Library is located at 711 Ciunty Highway 10 NE. For more information, go to www.anokacountymn.gov/2567/ Northtown-Library.
Fish Fry: Who will be the best?
For Christians, Lent is a season of solemnity, where people practice self-denial and atonement. Lent is the period leading up to Easter when Christians commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
So how do fish fries at local restaurants, Legions and VFWs and churches fit into it?
Traditionally, a fish fry is strongly associated with the Roman Catholic community, but churches and organizations of all denominations—or none—have participated.
The ritual of fasting during the Lenten season dates to the first century CE. The practice has changed quite a bit over the centuries. It originally started as a fast and was eventually established as a 40-day abstinence from the meat of warm-blooded animals. This form of penance was meant to recognize the suffering and forbearance of Christ’s 40 days in the desert while he was tested by the devil.
This year’s Lenten season will begin Wednesday, March 5, and last until Thursday, April 17.
Fish fries are also a way to cel-
ebrate Midwestern roots, since many places in Minnesota and Wisconsin were settled by German and Polish Catholics who did not typically eat meat on Fridays. Proximity to freshwater lakes means that a fish fry might feature fresh walleye, bass, perch, bluegill
or even catfish, in addition to a more widespread choice such as cod and tilapia.
As you visit fish fries this season, think about which one you would deem “the best” because Press Publications’ Best of the Press Readers’ Choice Contest is just
Try a local
around the corner, and one of the many categories is “Best Fish Fry.”
In the White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights area last year, VFW Post 1782 won the title and Cabin 61 and Manitou Bar & Kitchen were finalists.
In the Hugo market, St. John the Baptist Men’s Club of St. Genevieve’s Church earned the title, followed by Blacksmith Lounge & Broaster and Cabin 61 as finalists.
In the Shoreview market, Cabin 61 earned the Best Fish Fry title and Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern and Oliver’s were finalists.
In the Quad market, Smokey’s Pub N’ Grill won the title followed by St. John the Baptist Men’s Club of St. Genevieve’s Church, Kelly’s Korner Bar and VFW Post 1782 as finalists.
Who will the title go to in 2025? Be sure to nominate your favorite beginning April 30 so they appear on the ballot. Then don’t forget to vote once a day.
Fish Fry
WEDDING SHOW: Show will include around 35 local vendors that cover “must-haves”
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz opens location in Blaine
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a company that specializes in contents cleaning and restoration service, is opening a location in Blaine. The contents restoration provided is part of the BELFOR Franchise group family of brands. The location will be owned and operated by Scott Engman.
Since 2019, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz has worked with property owners, insurance adjusters and restoration contractors to restore customers’ valued items as efficiently as possible.
To request a service from Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Twin Cities East, call 651-374-9933 or email Scott Engman at scott.engman@ bkpackz.com. To learn more about the company, visit bluekangaroopackoutz.com.
Lino Lakes American Legion hosts fish fries for Lent
Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566 will hold a fish fry for Lent from 4-8 p.m. each Friday, March 7 through April 18. There will be a limited bar menu for other items during the event.
Post 566 is located at 7731 Lake Drive. For more information, go to https://www.linolakeslegion.com/home or call 651-783-0055.
Tillges Orthotics & Prosthetics opens, accepts patients
Tillges Orthotics & Prosthetics Coon Rapids is now open. The clinic provides prosthetic and orthotic products and services to patients. Tillges is able to cast, shape and fit your prosthesis in just a few days, covering gait training, analysis and modifications.
The Coon Rapids clinic is located at 3879 Coon Rapids Blvd. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, call 651-772-2665.
• Derek Lynn, a member of the Citizen Advocate Group for Election Integrity, raised his concerns regarding the purchase of new electronic poll pads by Anoka County. Lynn said that the advocacy group believes the purchase of the electronic poll pads is unnecessary and the county should return to paper poll pads. The reasons he stated why the county should return to paper poll pads were costs and security concerns.
• The council approved a franchise extension agreement with Comcast Cable for the next five years.
• There will be a public hearing held at the March 24 City Council meeting for the proposed assessment of the 2025 street reconstruction and sewer and water extension project in the
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The show will include approximately 35 vendors covering wedding musthaves like venues, catering, officiants and flowers. Many of the vendors have continued to return to the wedding show to keep their business local.
“Our vendors keep coming back because they like the quality time with the brides to have conversations about their big day,” Steele explained.
This year, there will be new vendors for brides to talk to regarding venues, catering options and potential honeymoon destinations. Big Wood Brewery, one of the new vendors, will provide samples of their beverages for attendees.
The show will be emceed by Gary LaRue, who has been participating in the show for about 10 years.
“It’s fun to connect with everyone involved,” LaRue said, “behind the scenes with the Press, all of the vendors and, of course, the brides/grooms and their families!”
Pine Haven neighborhood. Bids were received for the project in early February. The low bid for the sanitary sewer and water construction costs for the project was approximately $1.28 million. A feasibility study estimated those construction costs to be around $1.18 million. The total sanitary sewer and water project cost with contingencies and overhead is approximately $1.6 million. According to Diane Hankee, city engineer, the project will be paid for through assessments and the trunk area and unit fund. Construction would tentatively start in April.
• A second public hearing will also be held at the March 24 City Council meeting after council approval of the proposed assessments for the 2025
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEF
Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters
As warm weather is in the forecast for much of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
The removal deadline for inland waters in the southern two-thirds of the state is 11:59 p.m. March 3.
The deadline for inland lakes in the northern portion of the state is 11:59 p.m. March 17. The DNR reminds
He added that he enjoys sharing in the couple’s excitement while providing them with information and expertise that may help them achieve the wedding they are dreaming about.
“There are just so many moments of people having fun, working together and helping each other,” said LaRue about his favorite moments during the show. “Maybe the impromptu dance party that breaks out once in a while!”
Steele said that the first 50 brides who register for the wedding show will receive a swag bag. Tickets are available for $5, but brides attend the event for free. To register, go to www.presspubs. com/weddingshow. If you, or someone you know, is looking to get married, please call 651-407-1200 or email Patty Steele at marketing@presspubs.com.
Madeline Dolby is editor of the Quad Community Press. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
street reconstruction and sewer and water extension project in the Colonial Woods neighborhood.
Bids for the project were received in early February.
The low bid for the sanitary sewer and water construction costs for the project came in at $925,296. The feasibility study estimated construction costs to be approximately $1.093 million. Hankee said the total sewer and water project cost with contingencies and overhead will be around $1.2 million. The project will be funded through assessments and the trunk area and unit fund. Hankee added that construction would tentatively start in April.
• The council approved Ordinance No. 01-25, which amends Chapter 617 of the City Code concerning the
all fish house owners to pick up and properly dispose of any trash as part of hauling their shelter off the ice.
“After this recent cold snap, we know people will want to take advantage of every day they can to use their ice shelters,” said Capt. Cory Palmer, DNR Enforcement Southern Region manager. “However, current conditions don’t change the statutory deadlines. That said, people can still use their shelters after the deadline so long as the shelter has the proper identification and licensing and, if it’s on the ice between midnight and an hour before sunrise, is occupied or attended.”
registration requirements of cannabis businesses. According to Community Development Director Michael Grochala, these requirements include retail restrictions, local certification of zoning compliance, retail business registration, retail business hours of operation and buffers. Grochala said the ordinance proposes the two cannabis retailers within the city limits, the minimum under state law. It also proposes that hours of business be from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
The next regular City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 10.
Madeline Dolby
If shelters aren’t removed by the deadline, owners may be prosecuted, and structures may be confiscated and removed or destroyed by a conservation officer. Shelters may not be left at public accesses, and no trash or other materials – including wooden blocking materials – may be left on the ice.
As they venture out, anglers always should keep in mind that ice conditions vary widely, that ice is never 100% safe and that they should check the ice thickness for themselves.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
In previous years, models would show off various wedding dress styles during a fashion show.
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS
SPORTS
Akpan dominates at state for 130-pound title
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Nora Akpan, Centennial junior, cruised to the state wrestling championship Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
Competing at 130 pounds, Akpan finished the season 30-0. She was ranked No. 1 by the Guillotine and lived up to it.
Asked if she expected to be state champ, Akpan said, “Yes. I was going to be on the wall,” referring to the display of state champion at the high school. She placed third at state last year at 130 pounds with a 30-3 record.
In the three rounds at state, Akpan pinned Anna Delaney of Robbinsdale Cooper in 1:29, defeated Chloe Wehry of Sartell-St. Stephen 10-1 and, in the finals, won by technical fall over Lauren Elsmore of Pine Island 19-3 in 4:22. Elsmore was a state champion last season.
Akpan has become highly skilled and fit. Her coaches lavished praise on her.
“Her work ethic. Her hard work in the room,” said Kahlea Bettinger, the girls coach, asked what makes her so good. “She comes to practice early, she stays after, she gets extra reps, and she’s always asking, ‘how can I get better?’”
About that physique, Bettinger said, “Oh, she puts in the work for that, absolutely. Pushups, setups, bluffs every day.”
Chase Steffen, head coach for five years, said Akpan is the most impressive athlete he’s ever coached with respect to her strength, skills, dedication and eagerness to learn everything about wrestling.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Cougar
boys finish regular season; playoffs next
Centennial boys basketball has closed the regular season with a .500 record and a three-game win streak after clipping Spring Lake Park 66-56 on Thursday evening.
The Cougars got 31 points from Jackson Driessen, who’s averaged 23.8 points per game. Tristan Hanson and Jacob Hosfeld added nine points each and Kellen Binder eight. Nolan Myren scored 22 for the Panthers (11-15).
Centennials are 13-13 overall and were 7-10 in the Northwest Suburban Conference. They beat Coon Rapids and Elk River in the previous week. Champlin Park was conference champ at 15-2.
The Cougars are seeded No. 3 in Section 7AAAA and will host Forest Lake on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The winner faces Duluth East or No. 2 Blaine on Saturday, 1 p.m. at high seed.
“My guys look at her and say, well, if Nora is doing those things, then we should, too,” Steffen said. He added, with a laugh, that when Akpan leapt into his arms to celebrate. “She knocked me over!”
Akpan does not come from a wrestling family but
Cougar girls one win from state, face Anoka
Centennial reached the Section 7AAAA girls basketball finals after beating Duluth East 64-42 and Forest Lake 67-61 last week.
The No. 2 seeded Cougars (8-20 counting nine forfeits) will duel top-seeded Anoka (19-8), there, on Thursday at 6 p.m. Anoka, the Northwest Suburban Conference champion, edged the Cougars 53-49 in their conference meeting.
Against Duluth East, at home, on Wednesday, junior forward Sydney Schmitz tallied 16 points, senior forward Autumn McCall 15 and junior guard Amelia Delmedicio 11. Niah Fuller led the Greyhounds (1314) with 11.
Against Forest Lake on Saturday at Anoka, McCall tallied 27 points, Schmitz 18 and Delmedico 12. Kendal Damon sank 23 points for the Rangers (15-13).
Bruce Strand
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Sydney Schmitz
Basketball
March 4, 2025
Sydney Schmitz, Centennial basketball junior, emerged as a strong scorer this season to help the Cougars reach the section finals. The 5-foot-11 junior forward is averaging 12.6 points overall while coming on strong late in the season, including 16- and 18-point games in the section games against Duluth East and Forest Lake, respectively.” Sydney has taken her game to the next level,” Coach Jamie Sobolik said, “and helped create a formidable dual scoring threat with Autumn McCall. She has consistently scored in double digits over our last 12 games.”
was hooked in middle school by “the physicality of it, and the (wrestling) community.” She said her best moves are probably “snap downs and single-leg (takedown).”
Two Cougar boys wrestle at state
Two Centennial underclassmen wrestlers got state tournament experience on Friday. Jack Grygelko, 107-pound seventh grader, lost to Evan St. Germain of Eagan by pin in 3:49 and did not get a wrestleback. Jack Ruegesegger, 152-pound sophomore, was pinned
by Willmar’s Conlan Carlson and St. Francis’ Gunner Hostetter, both in the first period. Grygelko finished 31-17 and Ruegesegger 31-15. Both qualified as section runners-up.
Bruce Strand
Jack Ruegesegger squared off against a Willmar opponent.
Nora Akpan’s arm went up after she won 19-3 in the finals over a defending state champion, Lauren Elsmore of Pine Island.
New law requires wig coverage; awareness remains low
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
“It’s a long time coming,” Kim Schoonover said.
The owner of Indulge Salon, Spa and Wigs in White Bear Lake is referring to the Health Supplemental Budget and Policy bill, which now requires private health insurance companies to cover the costs of hair prosthetics (wigs) for people who have lost their hair due to a medical condition. Previously, alopecia (hair loss) was covered, but not when it was caused by cancer treatments.
“A lot of clients don’t know about it. There’s something missing in the system … somebody is not telling their patients that this is a possibility,” Schoonover explained. “I’ll meet with them, and I’ll say, ‘Have you checked with your insurance?’ and I get this blank stare.”
She estimates that about half of her clients have heard about the law change, but most don’t know the details.
Indulge has offered hair “toppers” since 2016. Many of her clients were dealing with thinning hair, so she started researching wigs to see what was out there. A year later, she started to see more clients coming into the salon who were losing their hair due to chemotherapy, so she began offering wigs.
“It was to fill a void and find something that I thought would help our clients, because they were looking and couldn’t find anything that they felt worked for them,” she explained. Schoonover estimates about 70% of the clients that come in for wigs have alopecia.
“What I have found is that for a majority of them, losing their hair almost affects them more than going through the chemo treatment,” she said. “They don’t feel like themselves, and I think by getting a wig, it provides a boost of confidence … You see what a change it makes for these women when they put something on that makes them feel like themselves.”
White Bear Lake resident Sara Markoe Hanson was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2023. She started chemotherapy in January and her hair was gone by February.
At first, she was a little hesitant to get a wig, but someone recommended she visit Indulge. She thought the wig would be itchy, look fake and was worried about what others might think.
“I think I cried after I left because she (Schoonover) was so kind, helpful and honest,” Hanson recalled. All Hanson could think about was looking “normal” for her daughter Emily’s senior milestones, hockey games, prom and graduation.
“I wanted to be able to not have that be the focal point,” she said. “The wig itself gave me the opportunity to be me in important times. That was a big deal.”
It also made her feel less like a stranger in her own body. “You can’t taste your food … Every ounce of your being is being attacked or changed or feels dif-
ferent or hurts or tingles,” she recalled. “Everything from your fingernails to your teeth to your hair to your joints and your muscles … so to be able to have one piece that you can reclaim, it is not perfect, but it’s definitely better.”
There are synthetic wigs, blends (a combination of synthetic and human hair) and human hair wig options. Schoonover says a good-quality wig can range from $400 up to $2,000, depending on the type and length.
“There’s a lot of people out there right now who could be getting (a wig) and are afraid because they can’t afford it,” Schoonover said. The new law requires insurers to cover up to $1,000.
Hanson estimates she paid about $400 for her wig. Although her insurance covered a lot of things, it did not cover the wig. “If that was an option, it would have taken one more stressor off the table,” she said.
Hanson finished her chemotherapy in June, had surgery in July and is now cancer-free. Thankfully, her hair started to come back quickly after she finished chemo.
“I am happy for the patients to have one less thing to worry about, as a positive appearance aids in a positive outcome,” said Kathleen Fuery, owner of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Roseville.
Because the legislation is so new, many of Fuery’s clients are running into problems when reaching out to their insurance companies to inquire about coverage.
“A lot of insurance companies aren’t even giving people the right information,” she said, adding that many of the insurers have employees who either don’t know much about the change or are unaware of the Minnesota law since they are based in another state.
“I’m happy that this has finally come to fruition. I hope that more people find out about it and make use of it,” Schoonover said. “It’s such a difficult thing to be going through. I’m glad this is an option now, and I hope that the insurance companies start to make it easier for people to use it.”
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.
CONTRIBUTED
The state now requires private health insurance companies to cover the costs of wigs for people who have lost their hair due to a medical condition. Above, Julia Osland models a wig from Indulge Salon.
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING 2025 STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION COLONIAL WOODS
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 24, 2025 at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting properties, for the installation of sanitary sewer and watermain with the 2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer and Water Extension Project, Colonial Woods neighborhood. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $522,000.00.
Adoption by the Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2026, and will bear interest at the rate of 5 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2025. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
The property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. The property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If the property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 5 percent per year. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. Under Minn. Stat. §§ 435.193 to 435.195 and City Code Section 303.10, the Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent
City Code all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed
property owner meeting the requirements of this law and City Code may, within 30 days of the confirmation of the assessment, apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on his/ her property.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk, CMC Published one time in the Quad Community Press on March 4, 2025.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING 2025 STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION
PINE HAVEN
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 24, 2025 at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment against abutting properties, for the installation of sanitary sewer and watermain with the 2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer and Water Extension Project, Pine Haven neighborhood. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $480,000.00.
Adoption by the Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2026, and will bear interest at the rate of 5 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31, 2025. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
the National Guard or other reserves ordered to active military service for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law and City Code all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements
by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Roberta Colotti, City Clerk, CMC Published one time in the Quad Community Press
The property owner may at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the entire assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City. No interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this assessment. The property owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. If the property owner decides not to prepay the assessment before the date given above the rate of interest that will apply is 5 percent per year. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. Under Minn. Stat. §§
Fahima Abdella Ganamo, Mumina Abdi, Nathan Abraham, Camille Adams, Seina Adugna, Faizaan Ahmed, Dara Akpan, Micah Akpan, Ebba Amenti, Brady Anderson, Jackson Arseneault, Allison Baker, Rylan Baker, Aria Bakke, Dante Baldwin, Vincent Barnes-Krey, Brenner Bartholomew, Jackson Bednarek, Jordan Bierdeman, Maya Bjerstedt, Gwenevere Black, Jakob Blackstock, Abigail Bordewyk, Charlotte Bruns, Annabelle Buccicone, Kevin Bui, Ayrylle Maia Bumagat, Farrah Buuh, Emma Carlsen, Trevor Carr, Kayla Carver, Laurel Charest, Gabriel Chavez, Britta Clapp, Conner Clark, Lily Cleveland, Nora Cole, Matthew Collodora, Brynlee Corbin, Harvey Czapko, Tyler D’Agostino, Breah Dahl, George Daigle, Brynn Davidson, Michael Davis, Elaina Delf, Emma Delf, Thomas Digre, Avery Donaldson, Cora Donaldson, Brady DuBois, Charles Dunnette, Moteti Edasso, Aurora Edmonson, Alahna Engen, Isabella Facente, Claire Fast, Landry Fast, Kayla Finke, Jace Formuluh, Olivia Fuller, Sophia Garceau, Alexia Gauthier, Mergitu Gebeyehu, Ogeeti Gemeda, Moira Gorden, John Gramer, Justin Gray, Annestyen Grehn, Scout Groshong, Ronald Guarneri, Bosch Gubrud, Lilliahna Guggenberger, Olivia Gunderman, Collin Guy, Tristan Handahl, Ryan Hansen, Devin Hill, Kaija Hiltner, Hannah Hinnenkamp, Nicholas Hoag, Caden Hohenstern, Zachary Hosfield, Veronica Hughes, Kendall Innes, Olivia Jacobson, Sophie Janosz, Eloise Johnson, Kaitlyn Johnson, Logan Johnson, Elijah Jones, Annika Juffer, Farris Kassem, Tristian Keene, Kosima Kem, Nathalee Khamvongsouk, Caden Kimball, Braxton Kisskeys, Katherine Knutson, Micah Krause, Angelina Lee, Parker Leiter, Nora Lieser, Hannah Lofgren, Andry Lopez Ardon, Bailey Loula, Caleb Lounsbrough, Kaylee Luther, Jillian Lyke, Brendan Lynch, Lucia Mahrt, Elliot Malone, Elijah Manthei, Zoey Masteller, Natalie Mayer, Jada McCargar, Kaelyn McLain, Susan Meyer, Shawn Michalicek, Jack Mielke, Valery Molinares Rodriguez, Jose John Moyer, Eleanor Nelson, Emma Nelson, Joshua Nelson, Matthew Nguyen, Sophia Nguyen, Grace O’Neill, Olushola Olaniyi, Teagan Olson, Madison Orlett, Neida Osman, Samuel Palecek, Grace Palm, Luke Pearce, Hailey Peterson, Khang Phan, Leyton Prosser, Giada Provenzano, Everett Quast, Jacob Ratgen, James Rauenhorst, Willa Reisdorfer, Khloe Reker, Maria Antonia Restrepo Ortiz, William Rognrud, McKenzie Ros, Madison Rude, Andres Ruiz, Andrew Russell, Kendal Saffert, Dominic Schmitz, Cordelia Schultz, Jackson Schuneman, Vivek Seemakurthy, Jacob Shade, Kaden Shir, Aisha Shire, Marshall Smith, Bryce Sonnek, Ellie St Martin, Violet Stahle, Ethan Stegora, Kieran Steinbring, Annabelle Steinhoff, Marek Stephney, Henry Strauss, Vivian Struve, Amelia Sutch, Taylor Szulim, Sarah Taylor, Yeron Tesso, Kassim Thiam, Isabella Thomas, Owen Thomas, Zachary Thompson, Blake Thorson, Avery Tighe, Timothy Tkach, Andrew Turi, Lilly Tuttle, Brooke Twohy, Conner Utecht, Nadia Valdovinos, Owen VanLoon, Kayden Vellieux, Duabci Vue, Calvin Waldvogel, Aurelia Walker, Sophia Watkins, Quinlan Wells, Levi Wentz, Grayson Wespiser, Katherine Wicklem, Brody Wicklund, Lilly Wigen, Opal Wilson, Robert Winker, Maggie June Wrobel, Adam Yang, Eva Yang, Jaiden Zaldre Ybanez, Emma Zwiers
B HONOR ROLL , Grade 9
Selma Abdelaziz, Kinley Abel, Evan Ackermann, Mohammad Almitha, Richard Anderson, Samuel Anderson, Adnan Awil, Branson Backus, Grace Baumgartner, Sophia Beeson, Tyler Behnke, Lukas Berg, Lilly Bighley, Keira Briggs, Ethan Brune, Ainsley Butler, Kalyn Buzay, Danika Carlson, Connor Cheath, William Collette, Cienna Cooper, Margaret Cregan, Nuri Cross, Jayden Crotty, Tyler Davis, Paladin Dawson, Angel De Leon Bustos, Colton Denkmann, Jaden Desnoyers, Samuel Dexter, Jacob Eisenbrei, Dominic Ekstedt, Moses Embaby, Liliana Fruen, George Ganzel, Liam Garroutte, Galate Gemeda, Alexxander George, Isaiah Gerrits, Jada Grode, Charles Gross, Liam Haack, Gavin Hale, Skylar Hansen, Macin Hehir, Janessa Hemstad, Laura Hentges, Elsa Hjelmeland, Michael Hoang, Caydin Hobbs, Brooklyn Homola, Roselyn Hopkins, Hannah Hugger, Ellen Huseth, Yaqen Hussein, Genevieve Jensen, Cora Johnson, Nicklas Johnson, Christian Johnston, Ambrose Kauls, Jacob Kiesling, Mason Koustrup, Truett Lahm, Cameryn LaLiberte, Colin LaLiberte, Colby Langdon, Brooks Larson, Evan Lautenschlager, Jaxon Lauzon, Jubei Lee, Seth Lee, Brody Leier, Henry Lewis, Evalyn Li, Josephine Lohn, Saphirra Loiland, Kongfu-Tzu Lor, Marley Lutz, Greysen Manowski, Jaelynn Marshall, Kyla Marshall, Jiawen Meng, Sophie Moore, Teagan Mortenson, Laven Muscoplat, Austin Nalepka, Elliana Nason, Evelyn Nelson, Everett Nord, MaKenna Noren, Waylin Norton, Arianna O’Brien, Ivy Ofsthun, Isabella Ohlrogge, Mariella Orsburne, Andrew Orth, Reese Osborn, Michaela Osland, Katelyn Paduveris, Hayleigh Pagel, Carson Palmsteen, Gabriella Papineau, Hayden Paquette, Madelyn Parent, Jade Patterson, Stella Pelton, Levi Peterson, Ansel Puetz, Hannah Quisberg, Catalina Qumsieh, Jeremiah Reeves, Maria Del Mar Restrepo Ortiz, Andrew Richardson, Natalia Rivera Quinones, Joseph Robinson, Michael Rodger, Aiden Rome, Nolan Sander, Ava Sang, Adalyn Sears, Ian Shelstad, Blair Sholts, Samson Skudlarek, Jacob Skwiot, Anikah Soderberg, Gavin Sormer, Brooklyn Springman, Hailey Staats, Dayvin Super, Devin Swenson, Nathanael Tamiru, Joshua Taylor, Lorelai Thompson, Alonzo Valdovinos, Brooklyn Vue, Ashlyn Waeghe, LaShaun Walker, Ruby Werdel, Cooper Westphal, Logan Whitney, Sati Wightman, Abram Willett, Vincent Wood, Elluna Xiong, Joseph Yang, Noah Yang, Sofia Zacher
Siyaam Abdulla, Claire Adams, Amelia Anderson, Medha Andiappan, Radha Andiappan, Cristian Arellano, Sarah Aska, William Aspaas, Tyler Bahr, Brayden Bailey, Madalyn Bailey, Serene Battikhi, Holly Beck, Samuel Beck, Anaya Belknap, Sidney Benson, Ana Berg, Kylie Bertozzi, Jacob Black, Anne Blilie, Lily Boettner, Julius Bouchard, Benjamin Bowen, Bella Brunn, Robert Busby, Landen Callisto, Hanna Cao, Natalie Carlson, Owen Carter, William Casura, Isaac Cavegn, Sawyer Celotta, Brendan Chretien, Madison Chrusciel, Madeline Cisewski, Antonio Cordova, Eden Courtemanche, Ashley Do, Lauryn Dufour, Benjamin Fedor, Lillian Fernandez, Seth Fream, Aubrey Frechette, Kyle Fuenffinger, Broden Gadbois, Susan Ghaley, Brianna Ghiloni, Abby Goepfert, Heather Goodfellow, Sydney Grieman, Chase Groshong, Aiden Hamski, Emma Harris, Brooke Hayes, Charly Hayes, Kaitlyn Hemr, Elizabeth Herman, Kady Hermanson, Hayu Hinika, Denver Hogberg, Chase Horstman, Grace Hugger, Sienna Hunt, Aedyn Hylander, Cassandra Johnson, Gilbert Joly, Vincent Jones, Bryce Judge, Jackson Juetten, Audrey Julson, Jayden Karger, Eva Karkoska-Wosmek, Matthew Kauffmann, Caden Kimman, Boden Kjos, Payton Klun, Timothy Knott, William Korba, Helena Krecklau, Morgan Kuha, Wesley Kukkonen, William LaBonne, Hillary Lacis, Mason LaPoint, Nathan Le, Warren Le, Delilah LeClair, Lilia LeTendre, Brianna Livingston, Brooke Livingston, Nolan Luke, Gavin MacLeod, Chase Manthey, Liam Marquard, Aubrey Mattson, Quinn McGeehan, Matthew McManus, Tristan Melquist, Logan Mielke, Makena Miers, Maxtan Miller, Stella Minion, Aiden Mock, Said Mohamed, David Moran, Alexis Moris, Casey Morris, Piper Mortenson, Anabelle Moua, Skye Moua, Ashlyn Neimy, Brooklyn Neimy, Lien Ngo, Brandon Nguyen, Brennan Nielson, Jaxon Noon, Grant Page, Robert Panait, Sophia Panelli, Liliana Peltier, Keegan Prigge, Melanie Ramos Garcia, Abigail Rice, Ajax Ricker, Allison Rose, Sophia Rose-Nicks, Matthew Sanden, Jada Schmidt, Delainey Schmitt, Garrett Schneider, Cameron Scholen, Levi Scholen, Grace Schuette, Benno Schuhbauer, Henry Schwartz, Brooklyn Segner, Elma Semic, Tobie Serna, Cailyn Setterholm, Jameson Shackle, Avery Shawaluk, Alexander Sila, Anna Skeeben, McKenna Stone, Carter Stuckey, Kira Tamura, Mary Timko, Kendra Tix, Caleb Tran, Brooke Ueland, Alana Vail, Kaitlyn Vail, Brookelynn Vang, Kong Vang, Cate Ventrelli, Connor Vig, Brynna Villalobos, Logan Wallace, Jack Waller, James Welsch, Chloe Wick, Chase Wicklund, Joseph Winker, Angella Xiong, Logan Yang, Muajsim Yang, Oleksii Zuiev
B HONOR ROLL , Grade 10
Ada Abbotts, Yasin Abdelaziz, Yaqin Abed, Isaak Adams, Rayaan Ahmed, Lucy Anderson, Brett Bakeberg, Andrea Barajas Gonzalez, Ryan Beck, Davis Becker, Dominic Behrens, Elizabeth Berge, Collin Bibeau, Brayden Boesch, Nathan Boonstra, Benjamin Boothby, Nolan Border, Rylan Borst, Liam Bowe, Emmett Buda, Mackenzie Buescher, Zachary Bullock, Lily Burvee, Lydia Carroll, Kendall Cochran, Lily Connett, Britta Coon, Addison Cramer, Gabriella Dellis, Nyah DeMotts, Cadence Deranleau, Matthew Dexter, Ashley Dominguez Cruz, Samantha Dougherty, Ingrid Eide, Dylan Englert, Owen Engum, Adele Erickson, Henry Erickson, Malayna Evans, Wayu Felema, Jackson Ferden, Isabell Freimuth, Emily Friedman, Katelyn Goossen, Brooke Gould, Avery Growe, Yahye Gure, Cason Haider, Maisie Hamlin, Eli Hansen, Andrew Harrington, Carter Hemming, Morgan Herschman, Jakob Hinds, Andreya Hobson, Matthew Horsley, Dominic Horton, Ellie Hoverman, Ashley Hoyhtya, Jack Ison, Benjamin Johnson, Claire Johnson, Josslynn Johnson, Marshall Johnson, Simaya Johnson, Jackson Kitzmann, Caleb Koskela, Lena Krause, Emerson Kuczaboski, Yangzen Lama, Christopher Larson, Natalie Lauinger, Luke Le, Ethan Lewis, Phoebe Li, Mara Lien, Rhyann Linn, Cameron Linner, Griffen Lofgren, Connor Louks, Kiera Luedke, Avery Maanum, Lila Manthey, Skylar McIntosh, Lauryn Merritt, Sydney Messerli, Ava Meyer, Casey Miller, Huda Mohamed, Amanda Mooney, Barrett Nelson, Reagan Nelson, Gracie Nickle, Grier O’Neil, Noah Olson, Andy Pacheco Calderon, Andrew Parent, Connor Payment, Alexander Peacock, Sawyer Peterson, Maverick Pliego, Emma Pokorny, Logan Pribil, Gavin Pritzl, Emily Quayle, Cody Ramey, Christopher Reierson, Lilianna Reistad, Natalie Reuter, Ivan Riesenberg, Maxwell Rome, Destyni Rosas, Jack Ruegsegger, Jack Ruhberg, Allie Rushing, Nilesh Samaroo, Najib Samatar, Prisci Sanchez Juarez, Rocco Scarrella, Vanessa Schneider, Madison Schuneman, Kaliya Severtson, Talulah Sharlow, Shelby Sibbet, Abigail Smith, Jackson Soderstrom, Linden Sombrio, Jackson Stanley, Ivan Starchyk, Charles Stein, Garrett Stoks, Jenna Stremikis, Maxwell Sullivan, Trevor Szala, Reginae Tandoh, Ava Taylor, Isaac Theisen, Abigail Thill, Pearl Thill, Ethan Tran, Peyton Trojanowski, Gavin Twardy, Madeline Uelmen, Grant Ulland, Finn Undersander, Aiyana Vang, Honor Vang, Jaylean Vang, Jacob Veit, Adelie von Helmst, Gavin Voss, Khloe Waldemar, Sophia Wallraff, Gavin Ward, Damien Weakly, Hudson Westlund, Charlye Weymann, Peyton Wicklund, Jacob Williamson, Aubrie Wirkkala, Pike Wold, Owegio Wreh, Xyorose Yang, Grace Zimmerman
A HONOR ROLL , Grade 11 A HONOR ROLL , Grade 12
Andrew Abraham, Lensa Abubeker, Sadie Aigner, Nora Akpan, Steve Alvarado Ramirez, Jacob Arseneault, Cecillia Austin, Brendon Baker, Alyssa Basara, Sadie Bass, Wyatt Becker, Isaac Belinske-Strauss, Allie Benson, Samantha Berens, Katie Bergdahl, Nicholas Bolander, Lillian Brausen, Sage Breivik, Lilly Breuning, Alayna Brozek, Gamada Bullo, Kylie Burgwald, Rachael Bushnell, David Carlson, Monica Chan, Catherine Charest, Rian Cheesebrow, Paige Clauson, Reid Cline, Bradan Cochran, Tyler Cook, Madison Daigle, Amelia Delmedico, McKenna Demaine, Levi Derksen, Tanner Dittrich, Elsie Dockendorf, Justin Driver, Nicholas Dubay, Zachary Durrant, Elsie Efram, Bashi Elemo, Karley Ellis, Zachary Espinosa, Bryan Federici, Grace Ferguson, Sebastian Fernandez, Claire Francis, Kaitlyn Frank, Logan Fu, Amelya Gannon, Ellie Ganske, Naol Geda, Hamado Gelgelu, Wada Gemeda, Zander Gentry, Logan Gibson, Zachary Guyer, Charli Habermann, Tristan Hanson, Logan Hazzard, Joseph Hemr, Abigail Hentges, Katelyn Hinnenkamp, Erin Hobday, Elena Hoecke, Abigail Hosfield, Gunnar Hoyhtya, Hannah Hudzinski, Ellie Innes, John Iserman, Yadani Itana, Camdyn Janacek, Natalie Jefferson, Hayden Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Reese Johnson, Frances Jung, Brooke Kajer, Nathan Kaul, Eva Kauls, Addison Kemper, Joshua Ketchum, Prahbleen Khosa, Joelle Kienholz, Svea King, Marren Klawitter, Lauren Klein, Tatum Knox, Calvin Kuester, Colton Lange, Alexis Larson, Joshua Larson, Makena Latcham, Katherine Lee, Owen Leiter, Kell Lewen, Ryan Lindsay, Kailyn Lindstrom, Delaney Linser, McKenna Manthey, Julia Martin, Jameson McLain, Kianna McNeil, Caleb Melser, Addison Melstrom, Hannah Miller, Connor Moore, Joseph Moore, Kylie Moore, Sullivan Moore, Ellie Mrozinski, Makenzi Munger, Andrew Narwid, Caleb Nelson, Taylor Nelson, Deanne Nguyen, Isaac Nguyen, Kyler Nielson, Graham Norton, Hamzah Odeh, Claire Olson, Emma Olson, Liliana Olson, Macy Osborn, Nawal Osman, Mesno Oumer, Myles Pacyga, Natalie Palecek, Danika Parenteau, Anjali Patel, Noah Payne, Ronnie Pelton, Ella Perreault, Grace Peterson, Luke Peterson, Crow Pinsonnault, Audrey Podratz, Neha Potti, Ashley Pouliot, Katlynn Pracht, Olivia Proulx, Aleksander Radomski, Joshua Ramirez, Robert Raymond, Melanie Reff, Aubrey Reker, Brielle Reynolds, Ava Rightmire, Ethan Robinson, Lillian Robinson, Leila Roknic, Kimberly Rosas, Alexa Sanchez Del Toro, Autumn Sand, Lily Sang, Yihan Sang, Madelyn Sawyer, Sydney Schmitz, Kaylee Schumacher, Nathan Schwartz, Kellen Searles, Eliot Shepard, Evan Sikkink, Jeremiah Sisk, Isabella Skinner, Sophia Smith, Sophie Soderberg, Aiden Stegora, Alyssa Stevenson, Tatum Stewart, Iftu Sultan, Garrett Taddeo, Kayden Thalhuber, Olivia Tollefson, March Towey, Kaitlyn Trujillo, Cybelle Tubalado, Faayee Tufaa, Phuong Vo, Viktoria Vojacek, Boyd Vonderharr, Brayden Waldoch, Camoren Welle, Reese Whitney, Eva Wills, John Wilson, Christian Wussler, Sophie Wynn, Sky Xiong, Hailey Zaczkowski, Isabelle Zalewski, Claira Zebell, Jazlyn Zelaya
B HONOR ROLL , Grade 11
Ameer Ahmed, Johara Ahmed, Liban Ahmed, Temidayo Akinropo, Maryam Alatbee, Emily Anderson, Beckett Babiash, Reysilas Bakke, Kathryn Ball, Caleb Barrett, Brian Bassey, Traxton Becker, Jackson Bentrup, Gavin Berg, Lukin Berg, Jaiden Berres, Elizabeth Biernat, Connor Biers, Owen Bonneville, Henry Brazier, Charlie Bryant, Mumtaz Buuh, Alex Carlson, Myah Carver, Caden Clarys, Nicholas Clough, Adrianna Cogger, Jackson Cook, Karmindee Coopet, Calvin Coppersmith, Kiera Cottle, Eden Cutts, Celina DeWandeler, River Donaldson, Blake Dorweiler, Aaron Douville, Hannah Draheim, Hallie Eicher, James Elwood, Caden Fabyanske, Anthony Fletcher, Amelia Flint, Ethan Fogal, Zoe Ford, Sophia Frasier, Logan Garcia, Mikias Getachew, Natalie Gillitzer, Gabrielle Glad, Camden Glasgow, Carson Graves, Kaylin Green, Nicholas Haider, Mahmoud Hammad, Ryan Hansen, Maria Haug, Cooper Hehir, Nauma Hinika, Marissa Hirdler, Ellamae Homicke, Kayden Horn, Nora Huseth, Hailey Jakober, Keegan Janacek, Joseph Johnson, Kaiden Johnson, Marisa Johnson, Keegan Julik, Angelina Kem, Ella Kieffer, Kali Kingsbury, Logan Klafehn, Edward Klingberg, Madelyn Klinkhammer, Alex Koehn, Sarah Kufner, Isabella Kuter, Jackson Landmeier, Owen Larson, Lucy Le, Paxton Lehman, Isaac Lofstad, Anaeya Lucas, Jaedyn LynchRygh, Kaylee Marshall, Lane Martenson, Alexis Mayrand, Madelyn Merritt, Thomas Meyer, Ozzie Montgomery, Skylar Mortenson, Zachary Nanti, Kaitlin Nash, Jesse Nason, Avery Novatney, Oluwatobi Oke, Oluwole Olaniyi, Logan Olson, Jenevieve Orcutt, Addison Paasch, Christina Packard, Paige Palmsteen, Olivia Panelli, Mason Paro, Shreyali Patra, Amelia Patterson, Caiden Pearson, Andrew Person, Aubrey Peterson, August Ponath, Reece Prigge, Isaac Racine, Drew Ramirez, Jennifer Ramirez Rodriguez, CarlyFaith Ratgen, Lillian Renslow, Luke Roemer, Alonso Romero, Abril Romero Vargas, Eleanor Russell, Ella Saarela, Abigail Saldana, Tessa Schnapf, Aidan Schulze, Cole Schweich, Noah Shearen-Jarombek, Matthew Siegler, Maria Skeeben, Gracie Smith, Taylor Strohmayer, Anna Swanson, Sofia Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Tyler Thaemlitz, Annie Thao, Kellen Tieu, Gavin Treptow, Evan Tuttle, Madison Vanden Broeke, Chuyee Vang, Nyiajthiabkub Vang, Ximena Velez Saldivar, Jensena Wade, Deanna Wesley, Cameron Wigen, Hana Williams, Hannah Worm, Happie Yang, Lilly Yang, Yuudia Yang, Nayeli Yuqui-Luna, Katherine Zeh, Keira Zweber, William Zwiers
Fadila Abdella, Madison Abernathy, Brianna Ackerley, AnnaMae Anderson, Charles Augustin, Brittney Baker, Lindsey Baker, Tyler Barber, Anna Barthel, Charles Beck, Alexis Berkland, Kayla Berkland, Yaannet Birru, Erin Blilie, Braylee Boldt, Caleb Bordewyk, Jindrich Boula, Kilby Brisk, Hayden Broich, Brooke Bugos, Dursitu Bullo, Ayesha Miel Bumagat, Garrett Burns, Michaela Bushnell, Ashley Carlson, Leo Cermak, Rohini Chatwani, Mason Cheath, Lucas Chong, Elias Christensen, Margaret Crowder, Devon Cunningham, Gabriella Cunningham, Aiden Cusick, Jack D’Agostino, Carter Day, Kaden Dietrich, Ana Dougherty, Rebeccah Dougherty, Joseph Dowdle, Jackson Driessen, Alema Duro, Riley Eckman, Evan Erickson, Rebecca Evans, Natalie Foreman, Quinn Foreman, Alexis Foster, Alaina Franco, Keira Friedman, Will Fuenffinger, Drew Gangl, Mackenzie Gawthrop, Ebaisa Gelgelu, Maxwell George, Ava Gerrits, Sierra Giese, Ellie Givens, Mandy Gooder, Heyven Grehn, Maya Grode, Malone Guimont, Thelonius Hahn, Brooke Hammer, Olivia Hartmann, Kyle Healy, Nora Helvig, Anna Hembre, Clara Herman, Henrik Hiltner, Cameron Holtzman, Ariana Homola, Jacob Hosfield, Mason Houfek, Lindsay Ivory, Benjamin Jarvis, Emerson Jennings, Jaydin Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Kai Johnson, Riley Johnson, Ander Julson, Kylie Katzke, Kara Kimball, Savannah Knipping, Alexander Knutson, Elana Konzem, Ryan Koslowski, Gavin Krage, Jack Krejci, Matthew Kufner, Teagan Kulenkamp, Nicole Kurdyumov, Declan Langdon, Alexis Larsen, Jayden Lauzon, Thi Le, Sonya Lee, Teagan Leibke, Zoey Lick, Elliot Lien, Lauren Lind, Emma Little, Izabella Lowell, Anya Madland, Eva Maier, Evelyn Markowski, Annika McCarthy, Anasuya McDaniel, Marissa McIntosh, Avery McNamara, Brody McNamara, Chloe Mensen, Luke Metcalf, Gracie Meuwissen, Keona Miles, Harper Miller, Reegan Mitsch, Amina Mohamed, Tate Morris, Elizabeth Murray, Madyson Neimy, Kylie Nelson, Anja Norman, Cassandra Nuutinen, Annelise Offerdahl, Kennedy Osland, Brady Paitrick, Abigail Pass, Benjamin Peterson, Jacob Pizzella, Kayla Primeau, Clare Pullman, Carter Ramacher, Delia Raymond, Emilie Rivard, Mario Rivera Quinones, Raylynn Robeck, Abigail Rome, Katelyn Ross, Mary Ryan, Blake Salchow, Avery Sauber, Miranda Sawvel, Sean Scanlon, Anthony Schermerhorn, Marley Schermerhorn, Mackenzie Schmitt, Nadia Schuhbauer, Abigail Schull, Sydney Sears, Anand Seemakurthy, Kendall Seidenkranz, Mintesnot Shady, Isabella Sipe, Megan Skalicky, Philip Skinner, Elizabeth Slipka, Chase Sonderman, Logan Sonnek, Sydney Sosinski, Noah Stemig, Levi Struve, Ivy Sullivan, Kelsi Swenson, Morgan Tharp, Audrey Thill, Mason Thompson, Codyn Truong, Gillian Turi, Ana Uzelac, Lindsey Vail, Ava Valerius, Lisa Vang, Reese VanLoon, Gabrielle Verke, Ellarie Vo, Aiden Waeghe, Abigail Wallraff, Samuel Ward, Liam Wells, Lilian Werdel, Mason Willenbring, Georgia Willett, Addison Wittenberg, Kathryn Woelfel, Madeline Wood, Alexander Yang, Markus Yang, Persaila Yang, Shuji Yang, Esther Zabel, Kenny Zheng
B HONOR ROLL , Grade 12
Micah Ackermann, Omar Ahmed, Oluwaseun Ajewole, Luke Allen, Amar Alwi, Lucas Anderson, Sofia Anderson, Summer Anderson, Lilly Baber, Madeline Bailey, Nathaniel Bang, Arianna Bender, Lykaios Bisek, Scott Blackledge, Nathan Brennan, Mikayla Brown, Andrew Callahan, Ella Clark, Noah Collette, Caden Coppersmith, Peyton Corbin, Miles Dahlager, Aliya Dedefo, Sadiqi Dedefo, Shaelyn Devaney, Jacob Digre, Isabelle Eckart, Will Ehrich, Mahkaela Francis, Naomi Fromm, Paola Funez Galdamez, James Gemlo, Landon Gnadke, Maxwell Graf, Jayden Groshong, Brady Haffeman, Cooper Hamm, Kiersten Hanson, Mohamed Hassan, Savannah Hasskamp, Nakia Hatch, Reed Helgerson, Bryanna Hernandez, Sophia Hernandez Cisneros, Ebisaa Hirpa, Logan Hjelmberg, Easton Hoelle, Ella Hohenstern, Aidan Hynan, Mia Jarombek, Alexander Johnson, Eli Johnson, Maxwell Johnson, Cedrick Karolelo, Mackenzie Kearns, Elliot Kisrow, Mason Knox, Zachary Knox, Devin Kohler, Jenna Korth, Dylan Kramer, Paige Lahm, Alaina Larson, Grace Larson, Layton LeClair, Kenji Lee, Madeleine Lee, Leo Lehman, Timothy Lichtenberg, Allenah Loots, Aria Lowther, Avery Lubo, Joshua Magnuson, Aaliyah Mahamud, Jaden Manthey, Darcy Marquez Sanchez, Solomon Marshall, Alexander Martin, Allison Martinez Contreras, Kenidee McDonald, Matija McLaren, Yassin Mhamdi, Sophia Miller, Monica Mix, JoLeigh Mohler, Gavin Moore, Cole Nelson, Melanie Nelson, Sophia Nurkka, Cole O’Hearn, Madeline Orsburne, Brandon Osindo, Brenda Osindo, Andrew Palumbo, Jett Parenteau, Olivia Ramstorf, Melania Rotella, Gabriel Roth, Tanner Ryan, Brayden Scheeler, Bailey Shultz, Ella Stachon, Gabrielle Steele, Emily Stokkeland, Greta Stoks, Lucas Stoterau, Cameron Stukel, Henry Sykora, Benjamin Thill, Emma Thompson, Georden Tschida, Christian Vang, Ethan Vang, Fuechi Vang, Christine Vanzyl, Aidan Veit, Diego Velazquez Montes De Oca, Thomas Vraa, Samuel Ward, Melina Warness, Benjamin Wespiser, Finn Wold, Suraphel Woldehana, Lillian Wolfbauer, Peyton Wry, Rose Xiong, Ethan Yang
1. Julie Nordstrom once again won the Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566 chili cook-off.
2. The Centennial Fire District paid a visit to Centennial Preschool. — Contributed 3. Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Tristen Yang (right), of Blaine, discusses the results from a
Bendure aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). — U.S. Navy, contributed 4. Mary Ann McDougal, of Lino Lakes, had a backyard visitor. — Mary Ann McDougal, contributed
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CITY BRIEFS
Lino Lakes holds community open house
The city of Lino Lakes will host the Mapping NW Main Community Open House from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at The Rookery Activity Center. Residents will be able to learn about the upcoming development planning efforts for the northwest corner of Lino Lakes. The Rookery Activity Center is located at 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes. For more information on the project, visit mappingnwmain.com/.
Aldi grocery store possibility in Lino Lakes
CLino LLC is proposing an Aldi grocery store be built at the southeast
corner of I-35E and Main Street in Lino Lakes. The concept plan was recently approved by the Lino Lakes Environmental Board. Next, the plan will be presented to the city’s Planning and Zoning Board for its review. If recommended, the concept plan will then go to the City Council.
