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Shoreview City Council approves mural design
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The mural design that the Shoreview City Council has approved for the bike tunnel between the Shoreview Community Center and Snail Lake is pictured. From 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13, Gallery 96 Art Center will host a community paint day, during which time residents can help complete the artwork. Story and event details on page 8.
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City of Shoreview asks for Destination Shoreview 2040 zoning code feedback BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
The city of Shoreview is updating its zoning and subdivision codes to align with the goals in Destination Shoreview 2040, the city’s comprehensive plan. They are encouraging residents to provide feedback on the proposed updates, then review public comments at the Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 25. “What do we want Shoreview to look like in terms of housing?” said Shoreview Mayor Sue Denkinger. “We are a city with a lot of lake lots, irregular lots. We’re not a really linear neighborhood. What a great time to take a look at this and say, ‘What is okay?’” Destination Shoreview 2040 is the city’s comprehensive plan, which the Metropolitan Council approved in December 2021. According to the zoning update project overview, to ensure consistency with the comprehensive plan, the city will adjust zoning codes to make them easier to navigate and understand.
Code language also will be brought into uniformity with state statutes and case law. “It’s very important to look at, because these will be adopted. It’s a chance to speak up right now, and those will eventually make their way into the comprehensive plan,” said Denkinger. The city is especially looking for input regarding mixed-use and arterial developments. According to the overview, a mixed-use zone on Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue “is intended to encourage site and building design that creates a unique, vibrant town center.” The proposed uses include higher-density residential, institutional, commercial and recreational uses. Arterial developments are special zoning rules for properties adjacent to certain major roads. This includes specific setback requirements and a maximum building height of 75 feet. These zones are mainly near I-35W and SEE ZONING CODE UPDATE, PAGE 7
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Shoreview City Council Member Cory Springhorn will not seek reelection this November. Instead, he plans to encourage young people to run for local government. In a recent interview, Springhorn said that during his time Cory on the council his top priority Springhorn has been planning and responsibility, balancing citizens’ wants with financial reality. He also highlighted his current role as the president of the board of directors for the Lake Johanna Fire Department, a role that coincided with the July 29 opening of the fire department’s new headquarters, Station 110, in Arden Hills. He is currently the longest-serving member of the council, with nearly 12 years in office. When Springhorn joined the City Council in early 2015, however, 12 years was about the average tenure—including newcomer SEE CORY SPRINGHORN, PAGE 5
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The United States Census Bureau estimates that just under 27,000 people currently live in the city of Shoreview. The Metropolitan Council estimates that by 2050 that number will climb to 29,600, meaning that Shoreview will need roughly 1,800 housing units to accommodate the growth. According to the city of Shoreview’s housing projections, nearly 80% of these units have already been either built or approved. Of these units, 200 of them are dedicated as affordable for low-to-moderate-income residents. The city has a goal to build 230 more affordable units before 2040. “We do have to have enough housing, but availability or inventory is not the same as affordability,” said Shoreview Mayor Sue Denkinger in a recent interview. U.S. Bank recommends that a person spend no more than 28% of their annual gross income (AGI) on housing costs, including insurance and utilities. Shoreview City Manager Brad Martens explained that such a metric means that people who make 80% or less of an area’s median income (AMI) need
some controls, but not if we have a law that says we can’t.” Martens noted that, with Shoreview’s recently built affordable housing units, some happened due to natural interest and some due to policy influence. “We review projects that come (to us), and we develop policies that encourage what we like to see,” Martens added. “One of the challenges with the affordable units that have come in, they’ve almost entirely been rental units.” He noted that affordable rental units are important for young residents because they can still save and invest a portion of their income, but renting does not build equity. “I’ve been involved for 15 years with housing specifically, and not once has a builder come and said, ‘We want to build starter homes in Shoreview,’” noted Denkinger. “What they want to build … is million-dollar-apiece villas or executive homes.” Denkinger, however, recognized the difficulties of building a starter home in a second-ring suburb, especially given the costs of land and quality building materials. That, Martens explained, is where a city government can step in, granting appropriate tax incentives and subsidies as well as working with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Rondo Community Land Trust. For homebuyers, Denkinger mentioned that the city of Shoreview also provides a down-payment-assistance loan program for first-time homebuyers as well as low-interest home loans for energy efficiencies or household improvements. “We strive to be a welcoming community for all, and that means we need housing for all,” said Martens. “This includes life-cycle housing needs, which differ based on your stage of life, as well as a range of housing that everyone can afford.” Denkinger noted that this also includes older residents who are looking to downsize so they can find smaller homes in southern Shoreview as well as townhomes and senior living communities on “arterial roads,” main avenues that are near numerous amenities. “We’ve got senior housing on Victoria, right across the street from the community center,” Denkinger said. “We try to be thoughtful about what we have to do, considering the neighborhood needs.” Both Denkinger and Martens noted that the term “affordable housing” covers a wide range of situations and life stages. Balancing housing requirements with residents’ needs will continue to be top of mind for Shoreview going forward. “More housing is great,” said Denkinger, “but if it’s not affordable, what is the point?”
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SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-7 p.m., Tuesdays Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: The farmers market features fresh local produce and handcrafted artisan goods. Both strawberries and blueberries are in season. Contact: 651-490-4750 or farmersmarket@shoreviewmn.gov
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When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F and Vadnais Heights Commons Details: Games, inflatables, food trucks, makers market, car show, touch-a-truck, live music and more. Parade at 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. See schedule of events online. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/460/Schedule-ofEvents vadnais-heights-mn/catalog. Contact: 651-204-6000
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When: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5:307:30 p.m., Wednesdays; now through Aug. 13 Where: Various parks around Roseville Details: Catch a new show each week at a Roseville park near you. The Roseville Puppet Wagon presents 15-to-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 Where: Kohler Meadows Park, 365 East 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
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When: 7-8 p.m., Wednesdays Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Room, 655 East County Road F Details: Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional Chinese exercise system practiced for preventative and therapeutic purposes. It is one of the most popular exercise programs of Chinese tradition for improving personal fitness at any age. Register at secure.rec1.com/MN/
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Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Sing along, clap along, dance along and even laugh along. Children and families are welcome to join Rose Lani for fun, interactive and engaging music for kids. With upbeat and positive original songs, plus traditional tunes, Rose would love to music-a-long with you. For ages 2-6. Contact: 651-724-6006
FALL TREE SALE
When: Now through 4 p.m. Aug. 25 Where: Online Details: Purchase a low-cost tree through the special fall tree sale. One tree per property. Shoreview residents only. Trees will come in containers approximately 10 gallons in size. Tree survival is not guaranteed—please prepare to plant and care for the tree. Species include buckeye, blue beech, catalpa, hackberry, London planetree and white pine. Contact: 651-490-4600 or shoreviewmn.gov/Services/ Environmental-services/Trees/Annual-tree-sale
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When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Ramsey County Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N, Shoreview Details: Stop in to see what projects Lakeshore Quilters are working on. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
When: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Open to anyone grades 6-12, this board game night will feature a visit from Liz Davidson, designer for Leder Games, the studio behind ROOT and ARCS. Join us to play some board games. Bring one of your own, or play one available. Contact: 651-724-6006
READY, SET, SWAP!
When: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Arden Hills City Hall Community Room, 1245 W. Highway 96 Details: This community-wide school supply swap intends to give a second life to usable supplies while helping local teachers and families prepare for the upcoming school year. No donation is required to take supplies home. All donations must be dropped off at Arden Hills City Hall by Aug. 14. Contact: 651-792-7800
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
When: 1-5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4850 Victoria St. N. Details: Taught by AARP trained instructors, Smart Driver teaches safe driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Admission for the class will be charged. Contact: 651-490-4750
DROP-IN ONE-TO-ONE COMPUTER AND TECH HELP
When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Do you need extra help on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other piece of technology? Let us help answer your questions. Contact: 651-724-6006
LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD MONTHLY MEETING
When: 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25 Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: After a brief business meeting, The Topstichery Shop from Roberts, Wisconsin, will share what it has to offer, including a beautiful, well-curated selection of fabrics, fat quarters, notions and extra-wide backs. Visitors are welcome but will be charged a small admission. Contact: lakeshorequiltguild@gmail.com
LAST PIECE OF SUMMER JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION
When: 5:45-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4850 Victoria St. N. Details: Teams of up to four people race to finish a 500 piece puzzle for prizes, bragging rights and some silly fun. Don't miss your chance to piece together the perfect ending to summer. Register by 4:30 p.m., Aug. 12. Contact: 651-490-4750
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uring a recent, routine drive heading west along Highway 96 near Dellwood, I was jolted into attention when a car traveling toward me from the opposite direction began to drift across the center line into my lane. I was frantically searching for potential angles and routes of escape when, thankfully, the driver abruptly yanked their vehicle back into the eastbound lane. I have no idea what caused the sudden and potentially dangerous lane drift, but the brief encounter was enough to send a surge of adrenaline into my system. Afterward, I felt there was nothing Angle of else I could really do but take a deep breath and gratefully get on with my View day. However, the incident did get Paul Dols me thinking about the phrase “Stay in your lane” and also the potential viability of self driving cars in the not too distant future. The commonly used idiom that has its literal roots in traffic rules and sports assignments, is now used in a variety of situations, one of which is general workplace boundaries. An article on the Merriam-Webster website offers some examples of the evolution, current usage and recent history of the phrase and its movement into the popular vernacular. According to the website, the phrase “stay in your lane” is currently “used as a term of admonishment or advice against those who express thoughts or opinions on a subject about which they are viewed as having insufficient knowledge or ability.” Having the personal experiences of participating in team sports, along with driving thousands of miles on a motorcycle over several years, I interpret the phrase a little more literally and find that the original origins in traffic rules, swimming and the football field offer a tangible and relatable foundation for general use in everyday life. Along with the pop culture and sports references listed in the Merriam-Webster article, I was surprised to find a 2018 example referencing the National Rifle Association's use of the term. “When the NRA criticized emergency room doctors for their comments on America’s crisis in gun violence, telling them to stay in their lane in a tweet that implied that their remarks on gun control did not fall under the doctors’ umbrella of expertise. Doctors clapped back at the criticism by sharing their stories of traumatic gun-related injuries and deaths witnessed under their care, collecting them under the hashtag #ThisIsOurLane.” A sampling of various sources around the internet, including corporate training, law enforcement and blogs, finds the concept of staying in your lane showing up in the realms of work and business, public discourse and personal life. Focusing on core responsibilities, setting and respecting boundaries and clarifying roles are terms that show up in multiple sources concerning the work place. Sometimes the phrase can seem like a stern warning to stop unwanted advice. If I were to put a more positive spin on it, I would try to phrase it as a reminder to respect personal, professional and even property boundaries, with the realization that unsolicited actions, however well intentioned, can negatively affect others. I was recently given the opportunity to test the self-driving capabilities of a Tesla and found the experience to be somewhat unnerving but also quite promising. For the most part, the impressive vehicle stayed in its lane and behaved predictably along a route from White Bear Lake to the north side of Bald Eagle Lake that included stop signs and intersections. I'm not sure if there is a more profound lesson to be learned here, but the only time the vehicle appeared to struggle was when the painted lines on the pavement — it needed to successfully navigate — had become faded and unclear. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications.
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ear readers, friends and neighbors, In the past, when I had the privilege of writing this guest column, I was writing as the president of the Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions club. This ubiquitous and historical group, Lions International, has the significance of being an established civic organization for Movers & over 100 years Shakers with a presence over 200 counJodi Laliberte in tries. This is an accomplishment that does not compare with many others. This great service club has been built on the concepts of community involvement and development of resources to support our neighbors! As the past president of this club, I was able to connect with our city leaders, meet influencers in our sphere and establish consistent, reliable events to connect all spectrums of groups. Sadly, the Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions club has been decommissioned. When I first heard that word, I could only think of a submarine that was
taken out of service because it could no longer meet its mission. In this case, the decommissioning is a euphanism for death of the club. How does a viable, active and engaged club lose significance? The sad truth is that there was no one willing to “take the reins.” Please understand that members were more than willing to show up, serve ice cream, clean the park, pack new neighbor baskets, etc. However, there was no one in a position to take on the leadership role of president. A club is not able to sustain itself without a dedicated leader. This outcome is not anyone’s fault, yet, it is a broader reflection of the population at large. When I took on the position of president in 2023, I was a bit disillusioned with the number of members. My first thought was that, in general, there was a lack of willingness to volunteer. However, I quickly learned that there was, indeed, a great number of families and individuals that did show up! They showed up to pack meals for Feed My Starving Children. They showed up to build beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. They showed up at our annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. They were often families with children or
groups from schools or churches. Thus, I checked myself and had to admit that there are definitely many people that are ‘givers,’ and willing and able to take focus off of their own needs to temporarily focus on the less fortunate. However, ‘they’ are not comfortable with the commitment of joining—plain and simple. The ask was too big. And even more so, the concept of leading was too overwhelming. Alas, I am not smart enough to figure out the solution. I have no answer to how and why society has shifted. This much I do know – there is a great equalizer that applies to each and every one of us. It does not matter how smart one is, how much money you have, how talented you are or your race, gender, nationality or religion. Without exception, each and every one of us are given 24 hours everyday of our lives. No more. No less. What will you do with your 24 hours? In the end, I believe we shall all be held accountable. I encourage you to make a difference while you can. Do hard things, rally, be a change maker. It is up to you! Jodi Laliberte is the former president of the Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions Club.
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Residents of Arden Hills, North Oaks and Shoreview attend the Lake Johanna Fire Department Station 110 open house. The New station—complete with classrooms, a search-and-rescue training mezzanine and three-story training tower—will serve as the department’s new headquarters.
Shoreview Community Foundation Accepts Grant Requests Year-Round At the beginning of this year, we changed our process of accepting grant requests from an annual cycle to a more responsive, year‑round model. By allowing organizations to apply when their needs arise, the Foundation aims to ensure funding is available when it can have the greatest impact. Our goal is to better support the timing and realities of the organizations we serve. The Shoreview Community Foundation looks forward to continuing its mission to strengthen and enrich the community by supporting local programs, initiatives, and organizations throughout the year. Please scan the QR code for details on applying for grants. 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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Springhorn’s zero years of service. “Sandy (Martin) had been mayor for 18 years at that point, and I think she’d been on the council four or five years before that. Ady Wickstrom had been on for 18 years; (Terry) Quigley had been on for almost 14 years,” Springhorn recalled. “What I really wanted to do was work with these people who had been there for a long time … and learn from them how they made things work so well for so long.” Once armed with that knowledge, Springhorn anticipated sharing it with a new generation, but the other council members are all seasoned, knowledgeable and roughly his age. By stepping down, Springhorn hopes to make room for a newer voice. “What are the young people in the community doing? What are the needs of families with school-aged children?” Springhorn asked in a recent interview. “I think it’s important to have somebody on the council with that perspective.” Though Springhorn noted that the council has recently experienced higher turnover than normal, he said that its current members can accommodate a new member. “Everyone I’ve worked with on the council has had previous committee or commission experience,” Springhorn said. “We’re really lucky to have so many people in the community willing to volunteer their time for those organizations.” Springhorn encourages young people interested in local government to first learn about how the city functions. “Sometimes (council candidates) have a singular focus they run on because they’re upset about one thing,” Springhorn said, “and that’s not even necessarily in the top five things they’d be dealing with in their council groups.” Instead, suggested Springhorn, those with a specific interest could join a committee or commission, gain experience, then run for City Council. Springhorn also recommends the Shoreview’s Citizens Leadership Academy, a biannual six-week program that shows 20 residents the inner workings of different city departments as well as contracted departments like the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. “We always get people out of (that event) who, right away, want to sign up for a committee or a commission, and they end up being great members,” Springhorn said. After his term expires, besides playing trumpet for the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band, Springhorn will be both championing the next great council member and mowing his lawn. “I’m really trying to make my yard look a little nicer,” he said. The city of Shoreview’s next Citizens Leadership Academy is in 2027. Check shoreviewmn.gov/Ourcity/Community next year for more details.
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview: • On July 13 in the 1500 block of County Road I West, a 42-year-old man reported that someone stole his Amazon package. The incident is under investigation. • On July 13 in the 4500 block of Victoria Street North, a 59-year-old woman from Columbia Heights reported that she lost her watch at the Community Center, but it is now pinging in Richfield. The matter is under investigation. • On July 13 in the 4500 block of Victoria Street North, deputies responded to a report of a teen brandishing a knife and threatening another teen at the Community Center. The incident is under investigation. • On July 13 in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue North, a 53-year-old woman from St. Paul reported that she was out for a walk when an unleashed dog attacked her. An animal control officer responded and collected information. The matter is under investigation. • On July 14 at the intersection of Highway 96 West and Lexington Avenue North, deputies responded to a crash involving a Mercedes Benz GLC and a Mazda CX-5. There were no injuries and both vehicles were towed. • On July 15 in the 500 block of Harriet Avenue, a 911 caller reported seeing
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three dogs she perceived as being aggressive being walked on leashes. • On July 17 in the 4500 block of Victoria Street North, a 29-year-old woman from St. Paul reported that an unknown male secretly watched her shower after she finished working out at the Community Center. The matter is under investigation. • On July 18, deputies issued a theft citation to a 26-year-old man from North St. Paul after he was caught attempting to leave Target without paying for merchandise. • On July 19 in the 4800 block of Larson Road, a 23-year-old man reported being bitten by a dog while he was on a walk with his own dog. No injuries were reported, and the two dog owners exchanged information about one another, their dogs and vaccines in an amicable manner. • On July 19 at the intersection of I-694 and Victoria Street North, deputies assisted the State Patrol with a pursuit that started at Victoria Street North and I-694. The vehicle crashed near Long Lake Road, and the driver was arrested by troopers. • On July 20 in the 4600 block of Victoria Street North, a 66-year-old woman reported that someone hit, dented and scratched her Kia Optima while it was parked outside a client’s home
and drove away without reporting it or exchanging insurance information. The matter is under investigation. • On July 20 in the 1000 block of Glenhill Road, a 43-year-old man reported that a 48-year-old woman ran over his foot with a vehicle that she was driving while he attempted to speak with her. The incident is under investigation. • On July 21 at the 600 block of County Road J West, deputies responded to a crash involving a Hyundai Elantra and a Nissan Frontier and assisted in the exchange of insurance information. • On July 22 at the intersection of County Road J West and Turtle Lake Road, two wet and muddy dogs were reported loose in the area. Both were returned to their owners by an animal control officer. • On July 23 in the 4000 block of Chatsworth Street North, deputies responded to a report of teenagers in an apartment complex pool after hours. All seven teens were issued trespass notices. • On July 24 in the 500 block of Harriet Avenue, a Kia EV6 driven by a 26-yearold man from Brooklyn Park and a Toyota RAV4 driven by a 27-year-old man from Mound collided. Deputies assisted with the exchange of insurance information.
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Over the weekend, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol responded to Lake Josephine County Park for a report of a drowning. Deputies spoke with family members, who reported their 4-yearold son had been in the shallow area of the lake when they observed him floating face down in the water. Family members immediately approached the child and found him limp. They initiated CPR for less than one minute, after which the child regained consciousness. The child was transported to Children’s Hospital for further care.
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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: Thornbush Advisors 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 5 Evergreen Road North Oaks, MN 55127 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. Benjamin Kyle Kallas 5 Evergreen Road North Oaks, MN 55127 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: August 5, 2026 Signed: Benjamin Kallas Published two times in the Shoreview Press on August 11 and 25, 2026.
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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: North Surf Soccer Academy 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 779 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN 55113 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. North Suburban Soccer Association 779 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN 55113 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: July 21, 2026 Signed: Lori J Ludke Published two times in the Shoreview Press on July 28 and August 11, 2026.
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NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TARGET POND IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT 26-10A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the work described below shall be received at Shoreview City Hall - Council Chambers, 4600 Victoria Street, Shoreview Minnesota, electronically through bidVAULT until Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., local time, at which time, two or more designated officers or agents of the City of Shoreview will publicly open and read the bids. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Said bids to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete and in place in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following estimated quantities of work:
500 CY Excavation - common 1050 SY Plastic liner 410 CY Iron – enhanced filter media 160 LF 8” Perf PVC pipe drain 1 LS Traffic control 1 LS Alternate pedestrian route 200 LF Sediment control log type compost 1 LS Gravity dewatering 1 LS Landscape restoration The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the advertisement for bids of the City of Shoreview shall comply with the provisions of the statute. All bidders for contract amounts of $100,000 or more shall require contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors which have 40 or more full-time employees to submit a copy of their affirmative action certification for the current period after their bid, before construction. PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDA AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addenda and bid tabulation will be available on-line at: mn-ci-shoreview.app.rtvision.com. Any addenda will be e-mailed to all planholders, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda prior to the bid opening. BID DOCUMENTS: Bidding documents are on file with the city engineer and may be seen at the city hall, public works department. All planholders and bidders must register and download all project related items from the city’s Connex page: mn-ci-shoreview.app.rtvision.com for a fee of $25. Bids shall be in accordance with the bidding documents as prepared by the City of Shoreview Public Works Department. Bids will only be accepted electronically, from contractors listed as a planholder on the city’s Connex site. BID SECURITY: Bids will be not considered unless accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Shoreview, for five percent (5%) of the amount bid to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid is accepted and the bidder fails to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to accept the bid deemed in their best interest. It is expected that the city council will consider the bids at their meeting on September 8, 2026. By Order of the City Council Brad Martens, City Manager, City of Shoreview, Minnesota Published two times in the Shoreview Press on July 28 and August 11, 2026.
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ORDINANCE SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 1064 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, BUSINESSES, REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESSES On the 3rd day of August, 2026 the Shoreview City Council adopted ordinance 1064 amending chapter 10, articles II, licensing, and VIII, massage establishments. On the same day, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, Subd. 4, the Shoreview City Council directed that a summary of ordinance 1064 be published. Ordinance 1064 adds complementary and alternative health care (CAHC) licenses to the list of licenses the Sheriff’s Office will conduct background investigations on. It also adds language requiring a third-party background check for license applicants who have not held residency in Minnesota for the preceding five years. Furthermore, it updates language to include definitions, licensing requirements, and regulations for CAHC practices, practitioners, and establishments. It also adds updates establishment
restrictions for businesses practicing massage therapy or CAHC. A copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the office of the city manager, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126. Brad Martens, City Manager Published one time in the Shoreview Press on August 11, 2026.
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NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2026 STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT 26-10B NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the work described below shall be received at Shoreview City Hall - Council Chambers, 4600 Victoria Street, Shoreview Minnesota, electronically through bidVAULT until Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., local time, at which time, two or more designated officers or agents of the City of Shoreview will publicly open and read the bids. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Said bids to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete and in place in accordance with the plans and specifications for the following estimated quantities of work: 1100 SY Remove bituminous pavement (road) 800 CY Excavation - common 125 TON Type SP 9.5 wearing course mix (SPWEA230C) 200 LF 6” PVC watermain (C-900) 800 LF Concrete curb and gutter design B618 1 LS Traffic control 550 SY Sodding type lawn 325 CY 1-1/2” clean angular rock (ASTM #2) 5100 SF Permeable articulating concrete block The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the advertisement for bids of the City of Shoreview shall comply with the provisions of the statute. All bidders for contract amounts of $100,000 or more shall require contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors which have 40 or more full-time employees to submit a copy of their affirmative action certification for the current period after their bid, before construction. PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDA AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addenda and bid tabulation will be available on-line at: mn-ci-shoreview.app.rtvision.com. Any addenda will be e-mailed to all planholders, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda prior to the bid opening. BID DOCUMENTS: Bidding documents are on file with the city engineer and may be seen at the city hall, public works department. All planholders and bidders must register and download all project related items from the city’s Connex page: mn-ci-shoreview.app.rtvision.com for a fee of $25. Bids shall be in accordance with the bidding documents as prepared by the City of Shoreview Public Works Department. Bids will only be accepted electronically, from contractors listed as a planholder on the city’s Connex site. BID SECURITY: Bids will be not considered unless accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City of Shoreview, for five percent (5%) of the amount bid to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid is accepted and the bidder fails to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to accept the bid deemed in their best interest. It is expected that the city council will consider the bids at their meeting on September 8, 2026. By Order of the City Council Brad Martens, City Manager, City of Shoreview, Minnesota Published two times in the Shoreview Press on August 11 and 25, 2026.
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A deer near Stillwater has been confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is believed to be caused by prions, which are abnormal proteins that self-replicate within an infected animal. Prions are highly resistant to disinfectants, heat or freezing. There is no vaccine or treatment for CWD, and it is always fatal. CWD affects cervids, which include white-tailed deer, moose and elk, and it has no known cure. It has been found in more than two-thirds of the states in the U.S. A landowner observed the female deer near Stillwater for several days and noted it was unafraid of people and appeared emaciated. The person reported the female deer to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. On July 16, the deer died and DNR staff retrieved it, bringing it to the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for a necropsy and CWD testing. The DNR received confirmation of the disease earlier this week. “This discovery near Stillwater is unfortunate and highlights the
importance of the public’s awareness of and ability to report sick deer, as well as our protocol to have these deer tested for CWD,” said DNR Wildlife Health Program Supervisor Michelle Carstensen. “We thank the landowner who reported this animal because public participation is necessary to keep our deer population healthy.” This detection is located in deer permit area (DPA) 236 and is approximately 30 miles from the closest confirmed CWD cases in both Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Within DPAs where CWD has been detected and confirmed, the Minnesota DNR implements its CWD response plan. Multiple management actions are designed to help mitigate disease spread, including a deer feeding and attractants ban and, where appropriate, increased hunting opportunities with increased bag limits. The Minnesota DNR is working on what the surveillance response will be to the new detection near Stillwater. More information about CWD, hunting season surveillance, and what the DNR is doing to limit disease spread and protect the health of Minnesota’s white-tailed deer is available at mndnr.gov/cwd.
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sociation of Government Communicators (MAGC). For more than 40, MAGC has recognized outstanding communication work from governments. “For the last several years, our communications team has been hard at work to build our social media presence and has done a great job of creating a reputation built on transparency and trust, as well as sharing any information, which is often mundane, in an engaging and fun way,” Assistant City Manager Renee Eisenbeisz. “This award recognizes that work and is for being community engagement category.” The recognized work centers around a viral post the city of Shoreview put on its Facebook page about overnight parking
permits. The comments, many from outside of Shoreview, asked about the necessity of the rule and questioned its enforceability. “Recognizing that we needed to respond, the team put together a funny and intelligent post a few days later that answered many of the questions we received,” Eisenbeisz said. The follow-up post received 11% engagement. A Facebook post’s average engagement is 0.15%. “It was a good recovery,” noted Council Member Paul Gardner. The next Shoreview City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in council chambers. Logan Gion
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• Regarding the cyberattacks on 31 municipal water systems across the state and country, Council Member John Doan said that, based on information from city staff, he is confident that the city water systems are secure. “We have folks that are managing those cybersecurity threats,” said Doan. “I appreciate the work of staff to try to stay a step ahead of those bad global actors.” • Because Station 110 in Arden Hills is now the new Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters, Station 140, next to Island Lake Park, is vacant. Mayor Sue Denkinger said that the station is city-owned, and staff is working with a real estate consultant to sell the property. • The city of Shoreview is allowing Jeff Blahut, a property owner on Nottingham Place, to continue converting his existing attached garage, but will monitor his progress every 30 days (See “Shoreview Council to revisit Nottingham Place nuisance abatement,” July 28, 2026, Shoreview Press). In 2020, Blahut received a permit to build a detached garage on his property contingent upon the renovation of his existing attached garage. If progress is unsatisfactory, said Shoreview Assistant Community Development Director Niki Hill, the city will proceed with abatement. In this case, abatement is demolition of a detached garage on the property. Blahut addressed the council, saying that he has been in contact with the city manager, who told Blahut a new permit is forthcoming. Blahut also noted that he has a contractor and materials ready to go. • The city of Shoreview is receiving the Silver Northern Lights Award from the Minnesota As-
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County Road J, I-694 and both sides of Island Lake, and I-694 and Rice Street. The proposed code update will also outline parking spaces ratios proportional to property size as well as minimum EV charging stations and bicycle parking spots needed. Stormwater management and sustainable design are in the document as well. “This is an example of how to get involved in something,” Denkinger noted. “Go in and take a look at this before something comes and all of a sudden you think, ‘Nobody told me.’” To learn more about the proposed zoning code updates, visit https:// tinyurl.com/ynfasx28. To leave public comments about specific sections of the proposed code, visit hkgi.konveio. com/shoreview-zoning-code-update or email planning@shoreviewmn.gov. The Planning Commission aims to discuss these comments at its Aug. 25 meeting.
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The second wall of the mural design. Local artists Lili Lennox and Sara Herman, who have worked together for more than 20 years, created the design that Gallery 96 Art Center chose. The piece highlights numerous pollinators and plants native to Minnesota.
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Minnesota’s native pollinators and plants will soon decorate the walls of the pedestrian and bike tunnel between the Shoreview Community Center lower parking lot and Snail Lake. Shoreview City Council approved the mural’s design at its Aug. 3 meeting. “I love everything about it,” said Council Member Paul Gardner. “I opened the (design) and just leapt out of my chair.” To complete the mural, Gallery 96 Art Center and the Shoreview Bikeways and Trails Committee secured grant funding for the project from the Shoreview Community Foundation and Ramsey-Washington County Metro
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Watershed District. “Public art is an investment in our community,” said Council Member John Doan. “We’re lucky to have the Shoreview Community Foundation and the watershed district set up for this investment.” Gallery 96, from a pool of 41 applicants, selected local artists Lili Lennox and Sara Herman. The two have worked together for 20 years, starting their careers by painting backdrops for theaters. Since then, Lennox and Herman have completed projects in Minnesota as well as Chicago and Niagara Falls. Among the native plants in the mural are jack-in-the-pulpit, blue flag iris, meadow blazing star and black-eyed Susan. Among pollinators included are the bumblebee, American bluet damsel-
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fly and swallowtail butterfly. “It’s nice to see the monarch doesn’t get all the love … We have some of the unsung bugs,” Gardner said. “My only worry is that it’s going to be so popular initially that people are going to stand in the tunnel (blocking) people coming around the curve.” Plenty of people will be standing in the tunnel when Gallery 96 hosts a community paint day to color the mural. The art center’s treasurer, Jeff Cooper, said that, instead of a paintby-numbers approach, volunteers will paint their own pollinator on a polytab mural cloth. “It’s a piece of sturdy fabric that … will adhere to the wall, and it will become seamlessly part of the overall mural,” Cooper said. “Then people will be able to say, ‘That’s my bee; that’s my
dragonfly.’” After the mural is finished, the mural will receive an anti-graffiti coating as well as a plaque recognizing the sponsors, artists and volunteers. Then, the mural, like the plants and pollinators it depicts, will itself become a Shoreview native. “This is an amazing piece of artwork that will live on for years to come,” said Doan. The Shoreview Mural Community Painting Event will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Haffeman Pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. To register as a volunteer, send name and contact info to info@gallery96.com. Volunteers must be ages 12 and up, and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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City of Arden Hills expected to allow TCAAP building demolition The city of Arden Hills is addressing recent trespass incidents on the Hillview Business Park/ Primer Tracer portion of Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site. According to a memo from the city of Arden Hills, the owner of the business park—Maplewood Development, Inc.—is expected to present a variance request to the Arden Hills council on Aug. 10, after press deadline, to demolish above-ground structures, install a fence and fill in subgrade, or formation-level, structures on their property. Staff is requesting Arden Hills City Council consent to the variance application. Per the memo: “Pursuant to MN Rules … the city of Arden Hills is the ‘Responsible Governmental Unit’ (RGU) and is therefore responsible for determining whether the process for each step of the environmental review process is adequate.” In 2024, MDI purchased 62 acres of the TCAAP site from the U.S. Government. MDI is proposing a to build a light-industrial development there; city and developer consulting teams are currently drafting a scoping decision document regarding the development, in accordance with the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (MN EQB). Under normal circumstances, the draft document must be completed prior to beginning any construction project. A variance may be granted, however, if the
RGU consents to an application and the MN EQB determines that construction is necessary to avoid a serious threat to public health or safety. MDI has submitted to city staff that demolishing above-ground structures on their property may “reduce the likelihood of further life safety issues resulting from the existence of what has become an attraction for nuisance and illegal activity.” The city’s memo cites numerous reports of trespassing on the TCAAP site, including MDI’s property. The most notable of these reports was a fatal firework incident that occurred over Fourth of July weekend. Other reports include the gate to the site being breached, likely by vehicles being driven through it, and a fire that necessitated a response from Lake Johanna Fire Department. The proposed resolution that would allow MDI to seek demolition permits comes with conditions. MDI must provide erosion control; must not remove or damage significant trees or wildlife; and must not perform any site preparation, excavation or grading work beyond demolishing the structures. For more details on the Hillview Business Park/Primer Tracer site, visit cityofardenhills.org/1268/Hillview-Business-Park.
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Bateman, former Mustang, breaks into big leagues with Toronto BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Batting leadoff for the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday was none other than Brett Bateman, former Mounds View and Minnesota Gophers standout. The fleet, 5-foot-10 Brett center fieldBateman er made his major league debut over the weekend in Philadelphia. In just his third game, he was
inserted at leadoff. He went 2-for-6 with an RBI single, striking out twice, in a 12-inning, 7-6 loss to the Phillies. In the three-game series, Bateman went 3-for-14 with an RBI, two runs and two walks. He rapped a double off the wall in his first at-bat, on the first pitch thrown to him, in the big leagues. Bateman, 24, originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2023, was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade last week. This season, with the Iowa Cubs, Chicago’s Triple A team, he was hitting .313 with 20 stolen bases, three homers, 33 RBIs and 61 runs.
The Blue Jays had him ticketed for their Triple A team, Buffalo, but called him up to fill a spot after infielder Luis Urías was injured and another center fielder, Daulton Varsho, was traded to Houston. In his senior year with the Gophers, 2023, Bateman hit .354 with 29 runs and 17 steals in 50 games, with his range in center field also attracting pro scouts’ attention. He’s the second MVHS graduate in the big leagues, joining Sam Hentges, San Francisco Giants pitcher, formerly with the Cleveland Guardians.
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Sperbeck hits .400 for Bethel
Stephen Nelson, 80, of Arden Hills, placed first in his age group in Trick Skiing at the Minnesota State Waterski Tournament on July 24, 2026, at Trophy Lakes Estates III in Center City, MN. He also was top in his division at Midwest Regional Water Ski Championships July 31 at the same site. Nelson will advance to the national tournament, through Aug. 16, also at TLE III. The last time Minnesota held a national tournament was in 1960 and 1965 on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.
Hayden Sperbeck, a sophomore infielder for Bethel University sophomore and Mounds View High School alumni, hit .400 over all games this season, getting 60 hits from 150 atbats—with five homers, two triples, 22 walks, a .492 on-base-percentage and 8-for-9 stealing bases. He helped the Royals post a 29-10 record. In Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) games, Sperbeck batted .489, second best in the league. Defensively, Sperbeck had a .936 field percentage and took part in five double plays.
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