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Shamrock Park neighborhood invited to meeting

BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER

Maplewood Development Inc. (MDI) and the city of Arden Hills are asking for public comment regarding Hillview Business Park, a proposed 972,200-square-foot light industrial complex. The development would occupy 64 acres on the northern end of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site near County Road I and Interstate 35W.

A neighborhood meeting hosted by those entities will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Arden Hills City Hall, 1245 W. Highway 96.

While the project is geographically in Arden Hills, the closest residents to the

project are those who live in the Shamrock Park neighborhood in Shoreview.

Due to the project’s proposed size, the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board required MDI to prepare an environmental impact study (EIS), present the report to the public and receive public comment. The City of Arden Hills hosted this presentation and comment session on July 8.

During the presentation, Jennifer Haskamp of Swanson Haskamp Consulting presented developmental conditions the federal government had placed on the property. Her firm is a land-use planning and development strategy company in Saint Paul that

SEE HILLVIEW BUSINESS PARK, PAGE 6

Helping children turn pages: Library sends take-home reading and art kits

BY PREETI MATHUR

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Just before schools closed for the summer this year, Ramsey County Library Friends and county libraries launched a pilot program to send take-home art and reading kits to second grade students at 15 schools in the Mounds View and Roseville school districts. With the help of several community volunteers, more than 1,300 kits were assembled over two days. Each kit included:

• A free children’s book for the child to keep

• A library-designed craft activity with supplies and instructions

• Information about library programs, especially the Summer Reading Program

• Details about library services and locations

• For Roseville students, a coupon for a free book from a Ramsey County Library Friends used bookstore. The idea of sending kits home emerged during Operation Metro Surge, when both library staff and the

RAMSEY COUNTY LIBRARY FRIENDS CONTRIBUTED Take-home art and reading kits sent to second-graders in Mounds View and Roseville school districts.

Friends organization sought ways to support families whose lives and education had been disrupted. Although students eventually returned to school, organizers recognized that many children continued to experience academic, emotional and financial challenges. The project aims to encourage reading, build home libraries and connect

and encourage families who don’t visit libraries with various resources.

“We wanted to do something a little extra this year to help these families,” said Melissa Nykanen, executive director of the Ramsey County Library Friends.

“There’s research showing that having home librar-

SEE LIBRARY KITS, PAGE 2

Shoreview City Council denies variance requests for former Herb Brooks home

BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER

The Shoreview City Council is denying appeals for all conditional use and variance requests regarding a property at 5423 Carlson Road that abuts Turtle Lake.

Legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks previously lived at the address.

The current owners, through a liaison with Charles Cudd Co., had asked the council for permission to build, enlarge and move variaous structures on the property as well as reduce the minimum required lake setback by nearly 12 feet. Between the senior planner’s presentation,

liaison comments, neighbor comments and council deliberation, the matter took over two hours to resolve.

City Senior Planner Izaak Peterson explained that the property owners wished to demolish the existing home and sheds, yet retain the detached garage and boathouse. They then wished to construct a new 5,170-square-foot home with a new garage and accessory building. Constructing the new house would also require additional grading and the removal of a 30-inch-diameter oak tree.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW | CONTRIBUTED

Four views of sight lines of the 5423 Carlson Road property as it currently stands.

SEE VARIANCE DENIAL, PAGE 15

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Consultant Jennifer Haskamp presents an environmental impact study (EIS) at Arden Hills City Hall to residents of the Shamrock Park neighborhood of Shoreview.

LIBRARY KITS: Ramsey County Library Friends compile resources

ies has an impact on kids’ educational attainment and also just their overall well-being.” The program focused on second graders, who are at a pivotal point in their reading journey.

Funding for the program in Mounds View schools came from Ramsey County Library Friends; the Roseville Area Community Foundation provided funds for Roseville schools.

Mee Xiong Yang, welcome center specialist for Mounds View Public Schools, reported that the feedback from Mounds View School principals was positive. “There was an overall excitement from our students upon receiving

the kits,” she added.

Although it is too early to predict the success of this pilot program, Nykanen said they plan to extend it to other schools and will seek additional funding from other sources, such as the Shoreview Community Foundation. She also mentioned the changing role of libraries as welcoming community hubs and hopes this project will encourage families — especially those who may not regularly visit the library — to discover everything libraries have to offer.

Nykanen said, “Beyond lending books, today’s libraries provide other services such as free educational programs for children and

makerspaces and craft activities; e-books and audiobooks through the

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White Bear Lake Realty: A Local Leader Offering Minnesota’s Lowest Home-Selling Commission

For more than 31 years, local residents have trusted James Sanchez, Broker and Owner of White Bear Lake Realty, to guide them through some of life’s biggest moves.

James began his real estate career in 1993 with Burnet Realty in North Oaks, serving the same communities this newspaper reaches today. A decade later, driven by a belief that homeowners deserved more value and more transparency, he opened White Bear Lake Realty in 2003.

Today, the company stands out as one of the area’s most trusted locally owned real estate firms and the only one that guarantees a 1% listing commission, the lowest in the industry. This simple difference can save sellers thousands of dollars while still delivering full professional service, expert negotiation, and the personal attention only a neighborhood brokerage can provide.

adults;

Libby app; meeting rooms; printing, internet access and technology; and connections to community resources such as food, housing and energy assistance.”

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Ramsey County Library Friends pack the take-home kits. Second graders received the kits for the pilot program, but the organization hopes to expand in future years.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Where: Wireless Zone, 3833 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 105, Arden Hills

Details: The Arden Hills Verizon Store will be hosting a community backpack giveaway for local families. Their goal is to provide 220-250 children with backpacks and school supplies while bringing families together for an afternoon of community fun. The event will also feature family-friendly activities, community resources and opportunities for local organizations to connect with residents as students prepare for the upcoming school year. Contact: 651-341-0319 or brianna. smith@wireless-zone.com

ONGOING EVENTS

SHOREVIEW

When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, July 14 and 28

Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: The farmers market features fresh local produce and handcrafted artisan goods. Strawberries are in season. Contact: 651-490-4750 or farmersmarket@shoreviewmn.gov

PUPPET WAGON

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Various Parks around Roseville Details: Catch a new show each week at a Roseville park near you. The Roseville Puppet Wagon presents 15-20-minute themed shows on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. All shows are family friendly and include a variety of classic tales. Visit cityofroseville.com/2478/Puppet-Wagon for a full list of locations. Contact: 651-792-7411

WEDNESDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP

When: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 15 and July 22

Where: Kohler Meadows Park, 365 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Put your best foot forward as we meet at the picnic shelter and head out together. Enjoy fresh air, friendly conversation and a supportive group atmosphere each week. Special guests join on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Contact: 651-204-6000 or info@cityvadnaisheights.com

KIDZ CONCERT IN THE COMMONS

When: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 15 and 22

Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Commons Park, 4610 Victoria St. N.

Details: These performances are geared especially for little ones and will have them movin' and groovin' while also providing a fun learning environment. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and snacks. Dogs are welcome at our concert series on the condition they are leashed and their waste is picked up. July 15’s act is Will Sings Songs, a nature-themed kids’ artist. July 22’s act is Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam a fun, upbeat concert experience.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-4904700

SHOREVIEW CONCERT IN THE COMMONS

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 15 and 22

Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Commons Park, 4610 Victoria St. N.

Details: Spend your Wednesday evenings with great music and good company at the Haffeman Pavilion behind the community center. This summer features and exciting lineup of talented local musicians. July 15’s act is Brass Menagerie. July 22’s act is ABBAsolutely Fab.

Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-4904700

CURRENT EVENTS

FAMILY STORYTIME: LIBRITOS BY PAMELA

When: 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 15

Kowalski’s Markets is recognizing their Shoreview location employee Noah Lamus-

Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N.

Details: Learn and celebrate Puerto Rico through storytelling, music, dancing and a craft activity. Experience interactive storytelling of “Las Aventuras de Aarón y su Dragon.” Enjoy dancing to Puerto Rican traditional music with colorful scarves.

Contact: 651-724-6006 nicole.m.brinkman@co.ramsey.mn.us

PAPER SHREDDING

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, July 17; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18

Where: Ramsey County Environmental Center, 1700 Kent St., Roseville

Details: Have confidential papers piling up? Bring them to Ramsey County's Environmental Center for a free, secure paper-shredding event. Open to all Ramsey County residents; limit of three banker-size boxes, 50 pounds each. Contact: 651-204-6070 or office@vlawmo. org

SPEAKER SERIES: SUMMER FORAGING

When: 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, July 21

Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Road E

Details: Summer offers many tasty opportunities for the growing forager. Join Maria Wesserle of Four Seasons Foraging for this introductory presentation about common wild edibles. You will learn about laws and ethics around foraging as well as identification, harvest and preparation of edible species. Contact: 651-204-6000

ga for his performance at the Special Olympics USA Games. Lamusga brought home three medals: a silver medal in the 400-meter run, a bronze medal in the 100-meter run and an eighth-place recognition in the 200-meter run.

Kowalski’s Markets said that they are proud of Lamusga and congratulated him on his incredible accomplishments.

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For this contest, we partner with a software service called Second Street, which uses a completely online process to have readers nominate their favorite businesses or people, vote for them, and later on, announce the winners. We spend hours going over all the nominations to identify the ones with the most, to clean them up as much as possible. The software is getting better, but it still does not recognize that John Doe, John Dow, Jon Doe, Dr. Doe, Dr. John Doe, John Doe Clinic, Doe Clinic of Wellness, and any other variation, are the same. I hope we get everything correct, but please contact us at 651-407-1200 if we did not.

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The winners and finalists for each category will be announced in print and online in October. Contest winners receive a plaque and window cling for their business, so please look for these at the businesses you patronize.

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Remember that you can vote once a day through Aug. 16.

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SConfessions of an unsafe paddler

Movers &

Shakers

Chris Moberg

ummer is a great time to be out on the water with your kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. But did you know that according to the most recent U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating statistics, paddle sports are responsible for almost a third of all recreational boating deaths? Many of these fatalities could have been avoided with some boating safety education. Five years ago, I purchased a low-end recreational kayak. While I had a life jacket with me when I went out on the water, I did not wear it. The bulkiness of the life jacket made it difficult to paddle, so I strapped it to the back of my kayak instead. I went kayaking when it was hot outside, not paying attention to the water temperature. I never considered the possibility of getting into any kind of trouble requiring me to signal for help, nor was I prepared in case I was caught out on the water after dark. I did not realize that it was unsafe to travel far from shore in a kayak that had no air-tight compartments to keep the water out and the kayak buoyant in case it became swamped or capsized.

Then I joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary. One of the requirements for joining this organization was to complete a safe boating class. While I knew that I was required by law to have a life jacket on board my kayak, I didn’t consider that accidents happen too quickly to put on a life jacket before going into the water. Once in the water, if you happen to be lucky enough to be conscious and uninjured, cold-water shock can still cause you to involuntarily gasp under water and drown. Besides that, it is nearly impossible to put on a life jacket once you are already in the water. It is no wonder that the Coast Guard reports that 87% of drowning victims in boating accidents were not wearing life jackets, even though in most cases life jackets were readily available on board their vessels. But what about my objection that life jackets are too bulky to paddle with? It turns out that there are paddle sports life jackets, which allow for a full range of arm motion and have high foam backs designed to clear the seatback of a kayak or canoe. The safe boating class also taught me the importance of paying more attention to water temperature than to air temperature due to the increased risk of hypothermia in water, and to dress according to the water temperature rather than the air temperature. According to the U.S. Coast Guard cold

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water safety guidelines, water temperature below 70 degrees Fahrenheit can cause cold-water shock and impaired coordination. In these water temperatures, you should wear a wetsuit or drysuit to ensure safety. The class also emphasized the legal requirements to carry a whistle or other sound-producing device and to carry a white flashlight for use at night or in bad visibility. However, it was not until I joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary Paddlecraft program that I found out how unsafe my kayak was. As part of the qualification process, I had to swamp my kayak in deep water, use a pump to manually remove the water, and then re-enter the kayak. Since my kayak had no air-tight compartments, it nearly sank. While I could have purchased a new kayak with compartments, I chose instead to buy a sit-on-top kayak that cannot be filled with water and is thus virtually unsinkable. Since joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary, I have taught many safe boating classes. These classes include important information about paddling safety. Even though Minnesota does not require safe boating classes for non-motorized watercraft, I highly recommend them.

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Fireworks turn fatal at former TCAAP site

On Sunday, July 5, first responders from Lake Johanna Fire Department, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and Allina Medical Transport responded to a report of a male in his 20s who had a firework explode in his hand. The male, identified as 23-year-old Yaseen Abumayyaleh, was on the rooftop of the abandoned Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant.

The Shoreview Community Foundation is pleased to announce that a $1,850 grant has been awarded to Slice of Shoreview to present a raptor show and a theatrical production at the annual festival celebrating life in Shoreview. Slice, as it is informally called, will be held July 24, 25, and 26, 2026, at Island Lake and will feature a wide range of free, family-friendly activities, including fireworks.

The Raptor show, presented by the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center Education Department, is scheduled for Sunday, July 26. This 45-minute

Deputies arrived on scene and confirmed the patient was unconscious on the roof. The stairs, however, were not usable for rescue. The fire department was able to use a 101-foot articulating aerial platform to access the roof, place Abumayyaleh in a Stokes basket, or cagelike stretcher, and remove him from the building. Allina Paramedics and two firefighters transported the Abumayyaleh to HCMC in Minneapolis. The hospital rushed Abumayyaleh into surgery, but he passed

program will feature three ambassador raptors— typically an owl, a hawk, and a falcon—offering a fascinating and educational experience for all ages. On Saturday, July 25, Education-Theater-Community (ETC) will host a theatrical production of Frozen Jr. In collaboration with Apple Valley High School students, ETC delivers traveling theater performances across the metro area.

We hope to see you all there. Do stop by our booth to say hello and learn about the Shoreview Community Foundation.

For more information about the Shoreview Community Foundation and its community initiatives, please visit our website shoreviewcommunityfoundation.org. The Shoreview Community Foundation is an affiliate of Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Tax ID #41-6031510

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Ramsey County, Minnesota

away from his injuries.

Lake Johanna Fire Department later learned that Abumayyaleh was holding a mortar tube with a 2-inch firework when it exploded in front of a group of 15-20 people. The incident remains under investigation by multiple state and local agencies.

The fire department expressed its deepest sympathies to the victim’s friends and family members.

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Arden Hills Mayor

Arden Hills City Council (2 Seats)

Ramsey County Elections 90 W Plato Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55107

Arden Hills City Hall 1245 Hwy 96 W Arden Hills, MN 55112

Blaine City Hall 10801 Town Square Dr NE Blaine, MN 55449

Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd White Bear Township, MN 55110

Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut St Lauderdale, MN 55113 Ramsey County Elections 90 W Plato Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55107

Canada City Hall 515 Little Canada Rd R Little Canada, MN 55117 Ramsey County Elections

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COPS&COURTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents:

• Deputies responded to a report of shots fired June 14 in the 1700 block of Lois Drive searched for evidence but were unable to find anything.

• Theft was reported at Target June 14 after loss prevention employees reported a woman shoplifted and then attempted to return the items for refunds.

• A man in the 1800 block of County Road I West reported finding his belongings in strange places around his house from which he is moving June 15.

• A woman reported her dog was bitten by another dog in a dog park in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue North June 15.

• A Hutchinson woman reported a laptop and Target gift cards were stolen from her vehicle June 15 in the 1600 block of Knight Street.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 900 block of Dawn Avenue June 17.

• Deputies responded to a hit and run June 18 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue North. and Gramsie Road. The driver of a Nissan Rogue, a Shoreview woman, left the scene after rear-ending an Audi and officers left a message demanding her insurance information.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4100 block of Snail Lake Boulevard. June 18.

• Deputies responded to several reports of vehicles being broken into and items stolen June 19 in the 3700 block of Victoria Street North.

• Deputies responded to a report of duckings that had fallen into a sewer drain in the 3200 block of Richmond Avenue June 24.

• Deputies arrested a Minneapolis man with active warrants in the 4100 block of Sylvia Lane June 25.

• A juvenile was caught riding a bike that had been stolen June 26 in the 400 block of Highway 96 West.

• Deputies cited a Minneapolis woman for theft after she was caught attempting to leave Target with a cart full of unpaid merchandise June 27.

Shoreview teen heads to global stage

Shoreview teen Emi Ren will represent her community on a global stage at the 21st YMCA World Council, taking place July 19-24 in Toronto, Canada.

The YMCA selected Ren, a sophomore at Princeton University studying public and international affairs, for the their Teen Mental Health Fellowship, a national initiative that brings together young leaders from across the country to help shape youth-centered approaches to mental health and wellbeing.

“This is an incredible opportunity for young people to share their voices and experiences on a global platform,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the YMCA of the North.

“At the YMCA, we know that when young people are trusted with meaningful responsibility, they bring fresh ideas, inspire others and create lasting change. Emi exemplifies what’s possible when the next generation has the chance to step forward, shape the conversation and make an impact.”

Ren’s journey began in eighth grade through YMCA Youth in Government.

“After attending my first conference, I went from being fairly reserved to having confidence in my leadership skills, public speaking

and ability to make a difference,” Ren said. “That experience inspired me to run for my first leadership position, and it opened the door to a multitude of incredible opportunities.”

Since then, Ren has served in several statewide leadership roles, including chief judge of trial courts for Youth in Government and chair of the State Steering Committee for Youth in Government and Model United Nations. She also served for two years on the YMCA Center for Youth Voice Board, where she helped provide a student perspective on youth civic engagement, promoted YMCA programs and supported scholarship fundraising.

For the Teen Mental Health Fellowship, Ren spent months working alongside YMCA leaders and peers from across the country to explore the challenges facing young people today, including stress, isolation and access to support

systems. The cohort created guiding principles focused on empowering teens to lead, helping young people recognize and regulate emotions, and ensuring youth feel supported during life’s critical transitions.

“What drew me to the fellowship was that it was truly youth-centered, not just youth-informed,” Ren said.

“Young people need to be part of the conversations and decisions that affect our lives.”

At YMCA World Council, Ren and the other Teen Mental Health Fellows will bring their research, collaboration and lived experience to an international audience of 1,300 YMCA leaders, volunteers, partners and young people from more than 70 countries, co-leading a global conversation on youth, belonging and mental

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health and helping shape solutions for stronger, more connected communities worldwide. Ren will help facilitate the closing discussion, inviting participants to consider how they can apply the fellowship’s ideas within their own communities.

“I feel like attending World Council to advocate for youth mental health is fulfilling a promise to my younger self and to young people everywhere who need to know their struggles are valid,” Ren said. “I hope this experience inspires more youth-led mental health initiatives and reminds people that everyone has mental health. Even small acts of kindness and advocacy can create a ripple effect.”

YMCA of the North

Barbara Ann Billington Dzek

Born on March 23, 1942, in Amsterdam, New York, left us February 1, 2026. Barbara’s life journey took her across the country, shaping cherished memories in each community she touched. She had lived in New York, Tennessee, California, Minnesota, and South Carolina. In each of these places she nurtured friendships, supported her family, and shared her generous spirit. Throughout her life, Barbara brought warmth, strength, and kindness to every place she called home.

Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Raymond Dzek, Sr., whose partnership with her was a testament to enduring love. She is also lovingly remembered by their four children —Raymond Jr., Renee, Michelle, and Dianna — as well as five grandchildren, all of whom she adored and who brought great joy to her life.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Barbara will be remembered for her compassionate heart, her unwavering dedication to family, and the gentle grace she carried throughout her life. She had a passion for creativity and her legacy lives on in the beauty she created, the countless lives she touched and the love and beauty she leaves behind.

A small private celebration of her life was held in Bluffton, SC. She will be moved to be with her family in upstate NY where a family celebration will be held at the chapel at St Casimir’s cemetery in Amsterdam, NY, July 30th, 2026 at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a cause very dear to Barbara - animal rescue and ensuring local shelters are funded.

A funeral will be held at St Casimir’s cemetery in Amsterdam, NY, July 30th, 2026 at 11:30 AM.

Emi Ren

Fun for all at Island Lake Park,

BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER

Island Lake County Park will serve visitors a Slice of Shoreview from Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26. All are welcome at this festival, which offers a plethora of entertainment and attractions.

Edina Realty Agents is sponsoring senior citizen and handicap shuttles, which will run throughout the park during the event. Rehbein Transit Inc. is sponsoring continuous shuttles that will run between parking lots and the park.

“The Slice of Shoreview is a great celebration of what makes Shoreview such a special place to live,” said

City Manager Brad Martens. “It’s welcoming, family-friendly, vibrant, and there is something for everyone.” Here is just a sample of what the festival has to offer:

Live music and entertainment on the main stage Local favorite The Jimtones will take to the stage from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday night and play everything from rock to funk, from the ’50s to today. “Frozen Jr.” will cool off the audience with its winter-themed fairy tale from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. From 2-4:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, The Doubledown Daredevils will bring bluegrass, Americana and four-part harmonies to

attendees. Ragtown, an acoustic band that puts its signature flair on country and rock songs, will close out the night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday evening.

Parade

“The parade on Saturday morning brings out residents on lawn chairs and groups of family and friends who make sitting along Victoria (Street) watching the parade an annual ritual,” said Mayor Sue Denkinger. At 10 a.m. Saturday, the parade will begin at Victoria Street and Arbogast Street and end at Island County Park.

Car show

Classic cars will parade into Island Lake Park from Victoria Avenue at 11 a.m. Sunday, collecting in the north parking lot. Immediately following, from 12:30-3 p.m., the Cops-nRodders Car Club will judge the parade cars in the Classic Car Show. All cars are welcome, but the club highlights 1950s vintage makes. Prizes will be awarded for best in show, committee choice and the

top 15 vehicles. The car club will be accepting toys and children’s book donations to support law enforcement programs.

Also at the car show will be The Arcades, a family-friendly cover band that specializes in hits from the ’50s and ’60s.

Chalk Art By You

The Gallery 96 Art Center will turn its area of Carnival Lane into a pavement chalk mas-

terpiece, but it needs artists big and small to help. A quick sketch, an in-depth drawing or words of inspiration— Gallery 96 appreciates each and every submission from those who stop by. No experience is needed, just imagination.

Fireworks

Slice of Shoreview will end both Friday and Saturday night with a bang. At 10 p.m.

the fireworks show will commence over the lake. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show with friends and family.

Attendees can bite into all this and more during Slice of Shoreview, which runs July 24-26 at Island Lake Park, 3611 Victoria St. N. For more information, visit sliceofshoreview.com.

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Shoreview residents find various ways to refresh and cool off during the string of hot summer days during the annual Slice of Shoreview celebration that features a parade, music, performances, carnival rides, food and beverage trucks, a giant fire-department-powered waterslide and more.

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Grand Marshal Jacci Krebsbach takes a bow — and bows out

BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER

Jacci Krebsbach, Slice of Shoreview’s 2026 Grand Marshal, is president of the Shoreview Historical Society and, until earlier this year, ran the Chickadee Boutique. She has been on the Slice of Shoreview committee for 35 years and currently serves as its chairperson, but this is the last year she’ll take on that responsibility.

“Jacci Krebsbach is an amazing and dedicated citizen and human being,” said Mayor Sue Denkinger. “She has done so much for the community by organizing the Slice for many years with a small but mighty and effective crew.”

“Jacci Krebsbach cares deeply about Shoreview and has put that care into action for decades,” added City Manager Brad Martens. “Shoreview is a better place to live thanks to Jacci and those who have supported her. We’re honored to have her leadership in our community and the legacy she has helped to build.”

“We wouldn’t have such a high-quality event if not for Jacci,” stated Shoreview Council Member Paul Gardner. “She’s been a keystone of the event and her importance cannot be overstated.”

Krebsbach began volunteering for Slice in the early ’90s as a way to get more eyes on the historical society. “I was so naive that I joined the Slice committee because … I wanted to

non-local.

“You get people from outside the community that are coming,” Krebsbach explained. “You look around, and the people that live here aren’t going to your event.” She clarified that attendees can bring any legal beverage they wish to the event — and hinted that she would bring her own beer cooler.

The same reasoning lies behind the parade rules. “Because the event was called Slice of Shoreview, I remember saying, ‘I want a neighborhood parade,’” Krebsbach recalled, comparing the alternative to a series of trucks advertising businesses. “That’s boring. People aren’t going to want to watch that. They want to see people they know in the parade.”

Krebsbach’s last time helping with the event. Starting in 2027, the City of Shoreview and its parks department will helm the festival with help from volunteers.

“It will be run differently,” Krebsbach stated. “I work with (Recreation Program Supervisor) Stephanie Schutta, and she has my back all the time. She does stuff I can’t do … up at the city wonderfully well.” Going forward, Krebsbach will consult for the festival, but she will also shift her efforts to Taste of Shoreview, Slice of Shoreview’s main fundraiser.

“She deserves a heroine’s sendoff at the parade,”

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have a booth, a bigger presence, and I thought I had to be on the committee,” Krebsbach said.

She has remained on the committee ever since, she said, because of the people involved. “I’ve stayed in touch with every person that’s ever been on the committee, and they’ve become friends.”

Throughout her time with Slice of Shoreview, Krebsbach has endeavored to have the festival live up to its slogan — “There’s a slice of fun for everyone” — by consistently keeping the parade local. She also has worked to keep alcohol vendors out, because they are

Krebsbach believes these efforts make Slice of Shoreview appealing to middle schoolers. “I wanted junior high kids to ride their bikes there, and their parents would be happy to drop them off,” Krebsbach said. “There's a lot of places they can't go unless there's a parent there with them, but at the Slice … their neighbors were there, their coaches were there, somebody from their church was there.”

She also feels these restrictions make the event appealing to senior citizens who don’t have to worry about proceedings getting too rowdy. “When you go to the event, you see that whole generation represented, which I love,” she asaid. This year, however, will be

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Krebsbach’s hope is that new community members and volunteers take up the torch. “In the last 35 years I’ve been involved, it’s been like a family, so you don’t feel like you’re putting in your time. You look forward to seeing these people and working with these people.”

Denkinger agreed: “The world needs more people like Jacci who share their talents and time for the love of Shoreview and its residents.”

“She deserves a heroine’s sendoff at the parade,” said Gardner.

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EMERGING ARTIST: TAYLOR MINDESTROM

BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER

Preparing to play even one character in a show can take a lot of effort, but Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) incoming sophomore Taylor Mindestrom is playing five this summer.

“I love a challenge in theater,” said Mindestrom. “I love pushing myself to the limit.”

In July, Mindestrom said will play various roles in Children’s Performing Arts’ “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” including an enchantress and Cinderella. Then, in August, she will play Snyder in “Disney’s Newsies,” a summer stock intensive staged at White Bear High

School’s Performing Arts Center.

“There was a lot more, process wise,” Mindestrom said of her audition process for “Newsies.” She also described a contemporary acting method that the show’s director, Braylon Lane, has been teaching them, called Sonya Cooke’s Seven Pillars of Acting. The method, Mindestrom explained, informs an actor’s choices by having them explore a character’s circumstances, which informs that character’s desires.

Synder found this method especially helpful because her character is a cruel warden of a boys’ refuge in late-1800s New York. To explain Snyder’s behavior, Mindestrom crafted a backstory in which her character suffered abuse as both an orphan and a foster child.

“He just grew up thinking, ‘This is the way kids need to be treated. This is the way things are’,” said Mindestrom. “So then he grows up and becomes what he’s been taught his whole life.”

Mindestrom also commented that costumes, especially shoes, help her flip between characters. She wears tap shoes

in “Newsies” during its many dance numbers, then wears heels while casting a spell as an enchantress in “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.”

After these shows, Mindestrom will explore behind-the-scenes roles in theater. She will assist the choreographer in a show at CPA as well as at her high school. She will also be an assistant stage

‘BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON’ TELLS 209 FAIRY TALES IN HALF AS MANY MINUTES

BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER

Attendees of Children’s Performing Arts’ “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” will hear all of the authors’ tales told with reverence—at least, by one of the two narrators. The other one feels the material needs a refresh, and the players are caught between the whims of the two storytellers. Consequently, cast members play multiple, disparate roles.

“I wanted it to be an opportunity for students who don't necessarily get a lot of chances for more in-depth acting coaching, because this is a smaller cast,” explained Director Laura Long. “It’s helping them—I’m hoping—to increase their comedic timing and how they move their bodies on stage.”

“I love criticism on my characters and what I’m doing,” said Eve Silva, an incoming freshman at Stillwater High School, who plays Girl, Princess, Snow White and Queen. “(Long) gives me a lot of intel, a lot of input on the questions that I ask.”

Actors must also be cognizant of their positioning in this production of “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” because performances take place in Hanifl’s black box theater, with audience seating all around the stage rather than just in front.

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uided walking tours along Lake Avenue in White Bear are back this summer.

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, who leads the tours, are, however, doing something different this year.

“Because there’s so much information to cover, we’ve split Lake Avenue into two different tours,” said White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Executive Director Sara Hanson. “It was too many

intimate,” said Silva. “There’s more ways you can interact with the audience.”

“Black box, compared to all other stages, is the most unique because it can be reformed to make any stage,” informed Ari Swan, a sixth grader at Mahtomedi Middle School. When asked how having an audience on all sides changed his performance, Swan said, “We basically have to turn a lot.” To demonstrate, Swan hops to his feet and delivers the line, “I know I should go golfing because it soothes my nerves. Yeah,” while pivoting 45 degrees every three words. Swan plays Dwarf 2 and Prince 1.

“Prince 1 is the prince at the very start of the play, who marries Girl, and they have Rapunzel,” Swan informed as a cast mate jumped out from behind a corner.

“I’m Prince 2, who ends up marrying Rapunzel,” declared Elliot Miller, an incoming eighth grader at Mariner Middle School, “and then I’m also Dwarf 1.” As Swan and Miller elaborate, a boy in a regal mantle and crown struts by, a girl screams as the “Psycho” shower music plays in the distance and the stage manager announces, “They’re going to start trying on pants.”

“I’ve noticed that it’s so much more peaceful here,” said Caden Camacho, a junior at North Branch High School, who plays The Devil, The Frog Prince, Walt and The Wolf. “This is what I feel the

things to cover in the space, and we ended up running try to (fit everything in.) It was no longer a walking tour.”

July’s tour will pass by Clark Avenue, which Hanson described as White Bear’s former main drag.

“It was meant to be the boulevard that introduced people to town,” Hanson said of the now-residential street. “The idea was that you went from the railroad depot straight down to the lake because the original depot sat at the end of Clark Avenue where the highway is today.”

prime of theater is.” Camacho described the lack of backstage interpersonal politics he has experienced at CPA. He believes this culture exists because his cast mates are from a dozen different school districts, so actors leave their baggage at the door.

Long hopes attendees of “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” will leave their troubles at the door as well.

“I love comedy for the release …” said Long. “It’s a great distraction from all the horrible things. And if I can give them a distraction from all the horrible things, I’m happy for them.” Swan, meanwhile, wants audiences to focus on all the horrible things.

“I hope they come, and they’re like, ‘Huh, the original fairy tales were super dark and creepy … these are much better than current fairy tales.’”

CPA production of “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” runs July 17-19, at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center.

August’s tour, meanwhile, will explore White Bear Lake’s ice-block industry and the Manitou Bridge history. Hanson will get into why West Park is east of Highway 61.

“Others say, ‘Well, it’s just West Park because it’s on the west side of the lake’ … Technically, but that’s not why,” Hanson said. “The West family contributed it.” Many of the places along Lake Avenue, then, make more sense when viewed through an early 20th Century lens.

“One of our overarching questions is ‘How did we get

here?’” Hanson said. “People say all the time, ‘Oh, you’re a historian. You don’t want anything to change.’ If nothing changes, I don’t have a job.”

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society will hold guided walking tours of Lake Avenue from 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, July 29 and Aug. 26, beginning at the White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth St. The tours are not chronological; those interested may attend one or both. For more details, visit whitebearhistory. org/events.

manager this October for CPA’s production of “Beetlejuice Jr.” After that, Mindestrom will continue auditioning for as many varied types of roles as she can. “I like experiencing different characters that aren’t like me,” Mindestrom said. “I’m not a witch, and I’m not an enchantress, but it’s cool to be magical.”

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Dates: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27-31

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VARIANCE DENIAL: City Council aligns with Planning Commission’s recommendation

The homeowners appealed to the council after Shoreview’s Planning Commission originally reviewed these requests at its April and May meetings. During those meetings, the commission unanimously recommended denial of the request to retain the detached garage. A vote to recommend approval of the setback variance failed 2-5.

“In terms of the proposed garage sizes, staff do not believe a practical difficulty is present,” said Peterson. He added that the proposed size of the new garage, 2,000 square feet, was larger than the typical size in the area and would alter the character of the neighborhood. Were the size of the new garage reduced to 515 square feet, Peterson compared, the owners would be able to retain the existing garage

and boathouse. “(The request) is driven by a personal preference of size for the attached garage rather than a unique circumstance driven by the property itself.”

Following Peterson’s summation, the council opened the floor to public comment. Neighbor Rob Rink spoke in favor of retaining the garage and boathouse. According to Rink, Herb Brooks himself built the garage. “Those are structures that have meaning to those of us who have lived on the lake,” Rink said.

“Those are structures that have meaning to those of us who have lived on the lake,”

but had an issue with the setback request. “Lake setback requirements are set to protect the lake water quality by maintaining a buffer between the development and the shoreline. This allows nutrients such as lawn fertilizer and pollutants to soak into the ground and not the lake …” said Nelson. “Setbacks are also to prevent you from blocking your neighbor’s view.”

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Neighbor Brent Nelson noted that he was in favor of the new house overall

After the City Council heard from everyone and discussed possible courses of action, Council Member John Doan said that because the homeowners’ requests did not constitute practical difficulties, he supported the

Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny.

“I do want to be consistent in my application of our core principles of what a variance means,” said Doan. Soon after, the council unanimously denied conditional permits for the accessory building and new garage. In a vote of 4-1, the council also denied the setback variance.

Council Member Cory Springhorn dissented. “That was a tough one … None of us go in with our minds made up,” commented Springhorn. “It’s tough to have to disappoint somebody, but we also do have to look at what the law says. What’s best for Shoreview in the long run is not necessarily what’s best for the Jones family today.”

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:

Katie The Architect

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:

4454 CHATSWORTH ST N, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Katherine E Loecken

4454 CHATSWORTH ST N, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: June 24, 2026

Signed: Matthew Loecken

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on July 14 and 28, 2026.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1.The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Den Neighborhood Market & Goods

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MDI consulted.

“When TCAPP was sold, when the government sold the property, it sold it with a development covenant … There is one use, and one use only, that can be on this site from a development perspective, and that’s industrial,” said Haskamp. “One (outcome) is likely to be a single-tenant user in one building, a large warehouse distribution type of operator.”

The development company believes that Hillview Business Park would provide economic benefit to the city of Arden Hills.

“There will be jobs. It will be a great tax base for the city,” said Mario Cocchiarella, MDI’s CEO. “Arden Hills is a small town. It’s going to be significant.”

Shamrock Park residents at the EIS presentation, however, voiced environmental concerns, specifically regarding the possible impacts on the monarch butterflies and bald eagles that live on the site. Cocchiarella acknowledged that because of site’s age, MDI will have to contract for environmental cleanup.

“The type of environmental remediation — and we already have our response action plan in place with the

MPCA — is not that onerous,” Cocchiarella said. “There’s some buried pipe that has asbestos, and we have some (coal tar) creosote in those timbers that are in the bunkers. Those will be removed as well. None of that will remain on the site.”

Other residents were concerned about traffic logistics. Regarding I-35W, resident Ann Maslansky-Takahashi said, “It’s already at capacity and nothing’s even there yet.” Maslansky-Takahashi said she is also concerned about the local children who traverse the County Road I roundabout to get to Pinewood Elementary school.

Resident Sharon Ehrreich is doubtful that County Road I can handle the traffic, both during construction and from the proposed warehouses. “I’ve been here 31 years, and when they did that 96 road, they detoured them all the way on County Road I, and it turned into a flippin’ washboard,” she said. “And now you’re going to put all these semis on here? No.”

Tom Lemke, a Shamrock Park resident, noted that communication between government entities has been lacking in the past concerning construction near the TCAAP site. “Arden Hills has not responded very well to

requests from Shoreview to involve us on the north side,” Lemke said. He added that he has been in touch with Shoreview City Manager Brad Martens and said that Shoreview is writing a formal comment.

Shoreview Council Member Paul Gardner was also present at the meeting. “When people talk to the neighbors, development gets better. There are people who’ve been here 30-plus years. Neighborhood memory is quite helpful.

If all parties tap into that knowledge, that will be the best outcome,” he commented.

For more information about the Hillview Business Park project, visit cityofardenhills.org/400/Development-Projects.

To view a copy of the EIS report, visit webapp.pca.state.mn.us/eqb-search/ search and type in “Hillview Business Park” into the project name field.

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