New education program at historic farmhouse
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
SHOREVIEW — This summer, those who visit the Lepak/Larson House Museum will have the opportunity to learn a bit about history, thanks to the Shoreview Historical Society’s (SHS) new educational donation program.
“We talked about putting something together because in a museum, you can’t touch anything. But we wanted to get something that they (visitors) can touch and get some information on, like a memory, learn something and maybe it’ll stick with them,” said Pam Vincent, secretary for the SHS.
Vincent, with the help of her sister Pat, who is also a SHS board member, started putting the program together. So far, they have been able to collect 42 items, many of which have been donated by residents and SHS members and their families.
“We have a label on all the containers that say what it is, who donated it and then also attached is a sheet of what it was used for,” Vincent said. Some items featured in the program include a hand-push lawn mower, farm tools, old telephones, a hand plow, a hand water pump, apple baskets, a milk case with bottles and more. All items date from between 1900 and 1930. There
SEE FARMHOUSE, PAGE 7
Lake Owasso undergoes carp management
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
SHOREVIEW — In 2017, the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) began to collect carp from the Lake Owasso system in the southern part of Shoreview. According to Paul Erdmann, natural resource program manager at RWMWD, the RWMWD collected 643 common carp from the lake last year.
The RWMWD was established in 1975. It manages about 65
square miles of watershed, including 20 lakes, five streams and over 1,000 wetlands. The district is responsible for water management in the southern portion of Shoreview, Roseville, Little Canada, Maplewood, Woodbury, North St. Paul and St. Paul.
The district monitors seven lakes in Shoreview: Grass Lake, Lake Emily, Lake Judy, Lake Owasso, Lake Wabasso, Shoreview Lake and Snail Lake. The Lake Owasso system
contains four interconnected lakes — Owasso, Wabasso, Bennett and Grass — along with 12 shallow ponds. The system offers prime habitat for carp to out-compete native gamefish, uproot aquatic vegetations and harm water quality.
Former Natural Resource Program Manager Bill Bartodziej worked for the University of Minnesota and began researching how large carp populations
Concert series returns this summer in Shoreview
Shoreview residents should get their lawn chairs ready. Concert in the
7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11. Concerts will continue through Aug. 6.
Shoreview residents should get their lawn chairs, blankets and their favorite snacks ready — Concert in the Commons is just around the corner.
The popular event is set to return to Haffeman Pavilion this June. This year, there will be nine performances in total. Each takes place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights beginning June 11. The first performance will feature the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band.
Other performances include the BackYard Band, Jim Tones, the
34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band, Steeling Dan, ElnO, Brass Menagerie, V Gees and ABBAsolutely Fab.
On June 11, the Shoreview Community Foundation will give away free treats while supplies last to those who attend to kick off the summer series. On various dates, the Shoreview Arden Hills Lions Club will be selling Culver’s custard sundaes.
Kids are welcome to attend Kidz Concert in the Commons, set for later this summer. These concerts are specifically geared towards the
little ones and will begin at 10 a.m. every Wednesday starting July 2. The first performance will be Captain Cool Kid.
Other performances include Riffin’ Griffin, ACME Magic Factory, Will Sing Songs, Todd’nTina and The Raptor Center. For more information on these events, go to www.shoreviewmn. gov/parks-rec/special-events/summer-concerts.
Commons is set to return to Haffeman Pavilion at
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The Lepak/Larson House, situated at 1170 Lepak Court, was originally built in 1896.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ONGOING EVENTS
DROP IN MAH JONGG
When: 1 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Bring your tiles and your friends for drop-in play. All levels welcome. No registration required. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-4904700.
500 CARD CLUB
When: Noon. Mondays
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Cards and conversation. No partner required.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-4904700.
CURRENT EVENTS
BUCK UP FREESTYLE PROFESSIONAL JUMP TOUR
When: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, June 7
Where: Little Goose Lake, 4150 Hoffman Road, White Bear Township
Details: Watch as the best male and female athletes from around the country charge the ramp at the Buck
Up tournament—where big air, big tricks, and even bigger wipeouts are guaranteed.
Contact: facebook.com/buckupfreestyle
THE SIDEKICKS: MUSIC OF THE 80'S
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake
Details: Tribute band plays best tunes from the 80's. Ticket information online.
Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org or 651478-7427
CONCERT IN THE COMMONS: When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11
SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET
When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 26
Where: Shoreview Community Center, lower level parking lot, 4600 Victoria St. N.
Details: Features a variety of local vendors.
Contact: www.shoreviewmn.gov
Where: Haffeman Pavilion, Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Enjoy a live performance by the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band. Part of the Concert in the Commons series.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: UNDERSTANDING RACISM'S PAST TO SHAPE A BETTER FUTURE
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Discussion of the legacy of racism and it's systemic consequences in today's society, presented by the Shoreview Human Rights Commis -
sion and the Racial Equity Ministry of St. Odilia.
Contact: 612-508-7564
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE BLOOD DRIVE
When: 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday, June 20
Where: VFW Parking Lot, 4496 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake
Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types –especially type O and those giving platelets are needed. Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org
BOB ROSS PAINTING CLASS: MOONRISE
When: 6-8:45 p.m. Friday, June 20
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Experiencing painting the Bob Ross way with a landscaping method with certified instructor Valarie Namen. All materials included. Registration is required a week before class through the Shoreview Parks and Recreation catalog.
Contact: shoreviewmn.gov
City, Human Rights Commission release statement
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
The Shoreview City Council has recently approved a news statement generated by the Human Rights Commission regarding recent immigration activities.
“The Human Rights Commission, which has been around since the early 1990s, has a mission to advise and aid the City Council in establishing and promoting a community standard where all people are welcomed, valued and respected,” said Assistant City Manager Renee Eisenbeisz.
At their March meeting, the commission members discussed drafting a statement in response to recent activities at the federal level that have increased immigration activities, including deportations.
“The commission has been discussing, this year, these activities and feels it is important for the city to issue a news statement regarding this with resources given our mission, vision and values of being a welcoming community,” Eisenbeisz said.
Members of the commission and City Council discussed the statement at a council workshop in April. Council members provided feedback, and the commission made necessary revisions.
The final statement reads as follows:
“The City of Shoreview is aware that some members of our community have concerns regarding deportation events happening across the United States. It is part of the city’s mission, vision and core values to be a welcoming community and treat everyone with respect,
courtesy and dignity.
“We strive to create a community where everyone feels safe, regardless of immigration status. All community members have basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. To learn more about those rights and find additional resources, visit these websites below:
• Immigrant Law Center of MN, 651,641,1011, www.ilcm.org
• Mid-MN Legal Aid, 612-332-1441, mylegalaid.org
• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS), 1-877-696-6529 or 651222-5863, www.smrls.org”
“We want people to be informed and we don’t want people to be fearful, particularly if they don’t have the information that they need about what
is constitutional and what is not,” Mayor Sue Denkinger said.
Council Member Paul Gardner shared his thoughts about the statement.
“We’re a city. We’re not a federal agency or law enforcement agency, but the more people know about the rights that we were all accorded, whether we’re here as in immigrant or a naturalized American or native-born American, we’re all treated as a person under the Fifth Amendment. That education opportunity would be welcomed. I support us for supporting the statement,” he said.
Eisenbeisz said that a subcommittee is also working on possibly co-hosting a community conversation around immigrant rights.
OPINION
Allow me to introduce myself
Iam CJ Wrzesien, a summer intern at Press Publications.
I recently graduated from Bethel University with a major in communication and a minor in journalism. While at Bethel I worked as a sports reporter for our student newspaper The Clarion, where I covered a variety of different sports including, baseball, football, hockey, volleyball and soccer. My other on campus job was working for the Bethel athletic department as a student communication assistant. As a communication assistant, I attended numerous Bethel athletic events and worked at the scorer’s table and in the press box, keeping stats and also writing game recaps.
On a more personal level, I grew up and spent the majority of my life in Orlando, Florida where I lived until I graduated high school. After graduation I moved to Shakopee with my mom and twin sisters, where I began attending classes at Normandale Community College. After three years of working part time and attending community college, I completed my associates degree and decided to transfer to Bethel.
Through high school and even well into community college I never knew what career I wanted to pursue. But I did cultivate a love of sports and in particular watching sports from a young age, and I knew that I was a good writer. Eventually I made the decision to combine the two and began pursuing a degree in communication and journalism in my second year at Normandale. I discovered my passion for writing and covering sports at Bethel. Including the final game of Bethel’s longtime Head Football Coach Steve Johnson’s 30-year career. I was able to make the trip for the Royals playoff game against the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and that was the story where I knew that I wanted to keep writing about sports.
All of those experiences writing for The Clarion and going to games has helped me find my passion for writing and storytelling. I plan to keep using those skills that I have developed over this summer at Press Publications and continue to develop them further.
This summer at Press Publications I will be able to apply what I have learned working in sports and at The Clarion on a variety of different news stories. Having the opportunity to cover a wide variety of stories will help me develop my skills as a writer, while also allowing me to interact with different people and places that I otherwise would not have the chance to.
This will be my second journalism internship, after spending last summer as an intern at the Dakota County Tribune. In addition to interning at Press Publications, I will also be working as a scout for Prep Network, covering their basketball tournaments and writing about high school prospects.
Working in the news department at Press Publications will give me an opportunity to tell a variety of stories and get firsthand experience in a real-world newsroom. I look forward to telling stories about the local community and getting to know more about the area and the people who live here while also gaining experience that will help me grow both personally and in my career.
CJ is a news intern at Press Publications.
SNon-profit events for a cause
pring is here! Along with the tulips, daffodils and lilacs, there are also the perennial assortment of fundraisers! I was privileged this year to attend many. The season kicked off early in April with the annual gala for Stepping Stone Emergency Housing. Stepping Stone is a wonderful resource for those facing a housing crisis. Their event provided a fun night of dueling pianos, battle of the beads and karaoke! Another worthy cause was celebrated with TSE, a nonprofit enriching lives through employment and community connections. TSE held a fashion show fundraiser that was filled with music, fashion and fun! That same evening, I attended an elegant soiree to support Home for Life animal sanctuary. The entertainment for the evening was a colorful presentation by Rick Steves, travel guru. In May, a lovely luncheon was held at Vadnais Commons for Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFs). Great testimonies from NYFS clients were a highlight.
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The 15th Annual Taste of Shoreview was held on May 3. This gustatory experience never fails to disappoint with an array of local food and beverage vendors. Proceeds from the Taste support the Slice of Shoreview, a family friendly festival in July. Also, in May, The Shoreview Community Foundation held a delightful dinner with motivational speaker, Scott Welle.
But the highlight for me this spring was the ever-popular Walk for Animals for the Humane Society. This incredible event is near and dear to my heart because of my passion for animals! And animals there were! Not just cats and dogs, but alpacas, a Hyland cow, chickens and even a snake! I was like a kid at a circus trying to absorb all of the colorful, joyful stimulation! Dogs in tutus, cats in strollers, humans in costumes, swimming pools for canines, food trucks, music and general delightful chaos! But what was most endearing was the unspoken camaraderie and bonding with others who share the same intensity of emotion for rescuing unwanted animals. The Humane Society manages the process of rehoming unwanted creatures with love and compassion. Their mission resonated with all of the 15,000 participants that desire to support the worthy cause.
All barriers are removed as a cacophony of sounds brings smiles and hugs to all who walk to support the cause of ‘speaking for those that have no words.’ In this loving environment, we could all embrace something more powerful than any dissonance. No matter our political beliefs, religious affiliation or lifestyle preferences, we all stood in solidarity for a greater good! This experience impressed upon me the ability to find common ground when we set aside personal differences to rally together to achieve an altruistic goal. Whatever cause is near and dear to your heart, there exists an opportunity to take a stand to support the mission. Please consider spending some time and possibly money to make a difference for a cause you believe in. You can make a difference! Your local Lions club is a repository of missions that await the selfless contributions that generous givers can impact. If you are motivated to serve your community, please consider joining the Lions! Any inquiries can be directed to Jodi Laliberte; jodi@laliberte.io.
Jodi Laliberte is the president of the Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions Club.
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Movers & Shakers
Jodi Laliberte
CJ’s Chatbox
CJ Wrzesien
• Resident John Moriarty asked the city to investigate possible ways to control the deer population near Victoria Street and the southern portion of the city. Over the years, Moriarty said he has seen an increase in deer population around his home on Victoria Street. Moriarty added that deer damage within the neighborhood has increased. Many area residents have stopped planting gardens and the landscape trees on his property have experienced damage because of bucks.
• The Weston Woods Homeowners Association (HOA) will be able to temporarily use Weston Woods of Shoreview Outlot A for its annual Weston Woods 2025 Concert series on the property after council approval. The agreement will allow for four concerts to take place this spring/summer, occurring once a month through August. According to the staff report, per the agreement, alcohol is not to be sold, proof of insurance is required, and the HOA will be responsible for any physical property damage that occurs on the property.
• Cable Cloud will be responsible for the installation of security cameras and door card readers at the new Commons building after council approved its proposal in the amount of $30,454.
• Gracia Elrick Cooper will serve on the Public Safety Committee through Jan. 31, 2028, after council approved the appointment. The committee consists of seven to nine members and advises the City Council on matters pertaining to public safety and welfare in Shoreview. According to the city staff report, Cooper has completed the 2025 leadership academy and has proven to be an educated and engaged citizen.
• The council approved a news statement from the Human Rights Commission regarding recent immigration activities (see full story in this week’s issue).
The next Shoreview City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, in council chambers.
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City leaders gather for groundbreaking
State leaders, members of the Lake Johanna Fire Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, and city officials from Arden Hills, Shoreview and North Oaks gathered at the site of the Lake Johanna
Fire Department headquarters station. The new headquarters station will be built at 3535 Pine Drive in Arden Hills.
The department provides fire, emergency medical response and emergency management
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Upcoming Games
June 3 - 8 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders June 10 - 15 Indianapolis Indians
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Come Celebrate the 19th Season of Concerts with Shoreview’s own Northern Lights Band, Wednesday, June 11th at 7:00 p.m.
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COPS&COURTS
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview:
• A resident in the 4700 block of Debra Lane requested that Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies stop by her home on April 15 to take custody of a Visa debit card she found in the street near the intersection of Mound Avenue and Lorinda Drive. Deputies did just that, with the plan of returning it to its rightful owner.
• Deputies on April 15 immediately responded to an anonymous 911 call reporting a sexual assault in progress in the 4500 block of Hodgson Road. On arrival at the scene, they could not locate a victim or a crime in progress. However, they did interview two of the three teenagers who were in the area from which the call was made. These teenagers both have histories of making fake 911 calls. Both denied involvement, and neither of them had the phone from which the emergency call was made — at least, that deputies knew of. The case is under investigation.
• A Shoreview youth, 16, was arrested for domestic assault and disorderly conduct at 9:02 p.m. April 15 in the 3900 block of Gramsie Court after he punched his sister, 18, in the face during an argument about hand hygiene. The unusual cause for a domestic assault was due to an argument that broke out while they were cooking together. The suspect was booked into the juvenile detention center.
• A Shoreview man was arrested on a warrant at 1:43 p.m. April 15 on Owasso Street after deputies were conducting a welfare check on the subject.
• A resident in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported a package stolen from the mail room on April 16. The package had contained her wigs, valued at nearly $500. Deputies began reviewing evidence to identify a possible suspect and recover her property.
• A Savage man, 49, was cited April 16 in the 900 block of County Road D for violating an order for protection after deputies responded to the report of a man entering a school in which a woman with the OFP against him was working.
• Deputies are investigating another OFP violation case, after they were called out to the 600 block of Hamlet Avenue at 7:53 p.m. April 16 to mediate the violation. The woman who had the OFP out against her former partner, 46, said he had contacted her through a neighbor, thus violating the order.
• A Shoreview man reported that someone stole his wallet containing his driver's license, several credit cards and $60 in cash while he was using the swimming pool at the Shoreview Community Center in the 4500 block of Victoria Street N. at 6:57 p.m. April 16. Deputies later re -
ceived notification that the victim's credit cards had been used at Holiday gas station stores, Best Buy and Target.
• A motorist was cited at 8:20 a.m. April 17 for undisclosed moving violations on Victoria Street N. A different motorist was issued a written warning at 10:16 a.m. April 17 on Lexington Avenue for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. A third motorist was also issued a citation at 9:37 p.m. April 17 for undisclosed offenses on I-694.
• Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop at 10:34 a.m. April 18 in the 4800 block of Hodgson Connection on what they believed was a Ford F-150 pickup truck stolen out of Wisconsin, only to learn during an investigation that the truck had not been stolen after all but was part of a civil dispute between the two men inside the vehicle. The Brooklyn Park man, 34, and the Circle Pines man, 36, were released from the scene without being arrested or issued any citations.
• Four 911 callers reported seeing a turkey with a broken leg at 10:38 a.m. April 18 in the 1000 block of Ingerson Road, as part of an ongoing issue. When animal control officers responded, the turkey was long gone, having apparently hopped quickly away on one leg.
• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies 12:53 a.m. April 19 issued a traffic citation on I-694. Deputies at midnight April 23 conducted a traffic stop on Lexington Avenue and issued a written warning for undisclosed traffic violations. They pulled over another vehicle at 5:31 p.m. April 23 on Victoria Street and issued a written warning for the same undisclosed violations.
• Deputies were dispatched out to the Shoreview Target store in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. at 1:27 p.m. April 21 after loss prevention employees found out by viewing surveillance video that three females were seen entering the store and stealing 24 ink cartridges, valued at $1,500, and a container of toilet bowl cleaning solution. The case is under investigation.
• The president of a homeowner’s association in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road reported hearing a strange noise down the hall at 1:05 a.m. April 20. She went investigating and found that someone appeared to have cut six water lines running into the apartment building’s washing machines. Deputies arriving on scene inspected the damage in the laundry room, which included 2 inches of water on the floor.
• A resident in the 500 block of Harriet Avenue at
8:42 p.m. April 20 reported receiving a message from her bank approving a line of credit in her name. After contacting a credit monitoring service, the complainant found that her personal information had been posted online.
• A Fridley man, 40, was arrested at 5:11 p.m. April 21 in the 4600 block of Mackubin Street after he violated an domestic abuse no-contact order by picking up his son, 17, for a golf outing, which violated the terms of the DANCO.
• Deputies stopping to assist a man stopped at the side of the road near the intersection of County Road I and Lake Avenue at 5:08 p.m. April 22 learned that the man had pulled over on receiving a phone call. On the other line was a scammer claiming to be a captain with the RCSO and directing him to deposit $3,500 into a bitcoin machine as a fine for missing jury duty. Before the man could ponder whether he had even been called to jury duty in the first place, deputies quickly advised the man that he was being scammed, because deputies would never call people up to fine them.
• A Fridley woman, 29, was cited at 7:06 a.m. April 23 at the intersection of County Road J and Pleasant Drive for driving without a valid license, after she allegedly swerved into another lane of traffic, hit another vehicle and then collided with yet another vehicle head-on. After receiving the citation, the driver was transported to a hospital, along with an injured man, for evaluation of injuries.
• A resident in the 900 block of County Road E at 8:00 a.m. April 23 reported that his neighbor showed him a video of someone jumping out of a vehicle parked briefly in front of his yard and stealing a package from his front step before jumping back into the getaway vehicle that sped off.
• Deputies reported that an elderly man stopped by the patrol station in the 1400 block of Paul Kirkwold Drive at 2:52 p.m. April 23 to hand over possession of a J. C. Higgins Model 21-20 GA shotgun for destruction it so that it didn’t fall into the wrong hands.
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FARMHOUSE: Learn about past technology
will also be jars of fake food on display that area farmers would have harvested during that time. The display discusses the types of chickens, cows and other farm animals that would have lived on the farm.
“We wanted a couple things that would be really fun and interactive … Things that they can play with, figure out how to do,” Vincent said. “We thought that we could come up with these things that could give them an idea of how it was back then.”
Tables will be set up behind the house by the sidewalk as tours lead people out the back kitchen door. At the tables, visitors will have the chance to examine various items to learn about each item’s history and how it was used from SHS members and volunteers.
“We want them to touch everything and learn everything. We’re hoping that this will be something that will pull the community together, the children, the learning,” Vincent said. Since the house is directly across the street from Turtle Lake Elementary, the SHS is hoping to have classes come over, take a tour and experience the education program. The program will be mainly targeted for fourth to fifth graders.
“I think it’s really important in terms of trying to learn about the technology of the past and things like that,” said SHS Member Carol Gross.
The Lepak/Larson House was originally built in 1896 for August and Henriette Lepak. The Lepaks had three children and farmed the 130-acre property until 1908. Six owners came and went until Art and Edna Larson purchased it in 1935 and stayed until their deaths. The farm originally had a barn, chicken coop, granary and garage. Over the years, Larson sold portions of the
Items that play a part in the educational program include farm tools, a hand plow, apple baskets and more.
land. Turtle Lake Elementary and the Lake Johanna Fire Department Station No. 2 stand on the original farmland.
Now the upper level houses the SHS, and Founding Board Member and Museum Consultant Nancy Cyr and SHS President Jacci Krebsbach worked together to restore the main floor to reflect a 1930s-era farmhouse.
The house is also located next to the restored 1920s Guerin Gas Station, which was placed on site by the SHS and city almost 10 years ago. The station was originally located at Rice Street and Owasso Boulevard and used hand-operated visible pumps. The gas station and house together now comprise a city heritage center.
The farmhouse is located at 1170 Lepak Court, Shoreview. The next tour will be from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 21. For more information, visit shoreviewhistoricalsociety.org.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.
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andArts Culture2025
ARTIST: TESS CAMPBELL
PBY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
atrick Star from “SpongeBob Squarepants,” Beetlejuice from “Beetlejuice Jr.,” Wicked Witch of the West from “Wizard of Oz”—In the past year, White Bear Lake Central Middle School student Tess Campbell has racked up a colorful cast of characters, both figuratively and literally, in a short amount of time.
“It’s so weird to think back,” Campbell said. “Four years ago, I wasn’t even doing this.” While Campbell still greatly
Wenjoys theater, she is beginning to evaluate what she uniquely brings to a show. “Right now, I would say I'm pretty strong
in singing and dancing and acting… Every time I do it, I see a little bit of an improvement, slowly.”
One particular strength Campbell has is rhythm because she plays tenor saxophone in her middle-school band. Another forte for her is quick memorization. Campbell’s strongest ability, though, may be her ability to step outside of herself.
“I hope that other people think of me as a nice person,” Campbell stated, speaking about her current role in “Wizard of Oz.” “But it’s so fun to get to be that mean person, lash out at
people, have magic powers. … It’s so much fun to leave Tess and become the Wicked Witch.”
Another of Campbell’s strengths is her ability to balance a well-known character’s iconic interpretations with her own signature voice. “I do want to take some of the aspects that everybody knows,” Campbell explained. “That’s their Wicked Witch that everyone knows, but I do want to mix in some of my own stuff. … They weren’t expecting that, you know?” Campbell will continue this balancing act later this summer when she plays Mrs. Norbury in “Mean Girls,” a part played
THE RIGHT TIME FOR ‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
inter One-Act Competition
Director Braylon Lane could have slowed down after taking White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS) to the state competition for the first time in 12 years. Before him, though, were a group of uniquely capable and passionate students. They were also trained in stage combat.
“A lot of kids really wanted to do ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’” Lane said. “I knew we were going to be coming off of doing the fight choreography … of “She Kills Monsters.” What Lane did not know, however, was on which stage the spring play would be performing— the traditional theater space or the Performing Arts Center. Coincidentally, Irondale High School Set Designer Joshua Barnd was about to scrap a portable set he had built for the same show.
The set of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is uniquely important because the show revolves around a community theater trying to put on an Agatha-Christie style murder mystery as everything, including the set, falls apart. Additionally, things going wrong for the characters means
Wthat extra pressure is on the real cast and crew to get things right.
Therefore, even though Lane is the WBLAHS staff member in charge, he brought on Maeve Mellen—known for her work at Children’s Performing Arts and Children’s Theater Company—as guest director and Ben McMillen— March 2025’s Emerging Artist—as assistant director. Lane then stepped into a more supervisory role.
“This year, I wanted to bring in new voices. I wanted to bring in new professional perspectives. I felt that Maeve offers just that,” explained Lane.
Though “The Play That Goes Wrong” is tricky because of its physical timing and metafictional, show-within-ashow humor, Mellen and her cast are undaunted.
“It’s an awesome, hard-working cast
that … have really sunk their teeth into it and dug in hard to get everything where it needs to be,” said Mellen.
One of the specific challenges of this play is that audiences know the premise going in. For many, a key part of enjoying something “so bad it’s good” is the earnest efforts of the creators. McMillen believes such a reason is built into “The Play That Goes Wrong,” just not in the usual way.
“The gag is that stuff is falling down, and people are forgetting lines, but that’s not funny unless you enjoy these characters and want them to succeed,” McMillen described. “A comedy of errors doesn’t work if you want them to keep having errors.”
Likewise, Lane hopes community members will root for White Bear Lake’s theater students to succeed. Said Lane, “I hope people come and they appreciate what our students have done and the work they’ve been able to put in.”
White Bear Lake Area High School’s production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” runs 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m. Friday, May 30; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at 5045 Division Ave. Door A, White Bear Lake. Buy tickets at sites.google.com/isd624.org/ musical-theatre/play-that-goes-wrong.
PEEK BEHIND CURTAIN FOR ‘WIZARD OF OZ’
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
hile staging a production of “Wizard of Oz,” a director could view the material’s beloved, iconic status as a hindrance. Tammy Provincer, director of Children’s Performing Arts’ (CPA) upcoming version of the show, believes its notoriety is an asset.
“There’s that little frisson, like when kids in Minnesota read, and in a story, [the author] mentions St. Paul, Minnesota, they get that, ‘Oh, this is where I live. I know that.’ There’s that same type of excitement when an actor comes out and goes through the audience. ‘I know this,’” explained Provincer. “This is a way to make it step out of the screen or off the page.”
Assistant Director Jenn Duden added that not everything in the “Wizard of Oz” stage musical is the same as the 1939 film starring Judy Garland. The CPA show, for instance, includes “Jitterbug,” a musical number that was cut out of the movie version.
“Also, special effects in real life are super fun,” Duden added. Provincer even teased that a certain Wicked Witch may be falling through a trapdoor.
Tess Campbell, who plays Wicked Witch of the West, is well-aware that she not only has to contend with Margaret Hamilton’s 1939 performance of the character, but Cynthia Erivo’s turn in 2024’s “Wicked,” a musical that reinterprets the events of “Wizard of Oz.”
“My friend Mallory [Clem], she plays Glinda, we’ve talked about it a little bit,” Campbell explained. “We want to show, just with the on-stage presence with each other, that something happened in the past. So there’s some scenes where we’ll fight, and you can tell that they don’t like each other, but it’s for a reason.”
Clem, meanwhile, reasoned that Ariana Grande’s performance in “Wicked” portrays a younger version of Glinda, named Galinda. “When she’s with the Munchkins, she’s trying to be more of a motherly figure or more of a leader,” Clem said. “When we see the Wicked Witch of the West return, I like to bring in that younger Galinda side.”
Allison Zumwald, who plays Dorothy in CPA’s show, believes her version of the character has more of a sense of amazement regarding the land of Oz. “I’m trying to fill her with as much wonder the whole time because she’s in this magical place,” Allison stated. She also hopes to pass that perspective on to the audience members. “I hope they can know that their world is [also] full of magic.”
Allison’s mother, Elizabeth Zumwald, the show’s musical director is similarly filled with wonder. “This group of people will never exist again,” Elizabeth said. “So every show is unique … The magic they create. If someone else did the show, you wouldn’t get it again.”
CPA’s production of “Wizard of Oz” shows at 7 p.m. on Fridays; 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, June 20-29 at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. Get tickets at childrensperformingartsmn.org/tickets.
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Tina Fey in both the 2004 and 2024 film versions.
After that, Campbell is keeping her options open. “My parents have always said they’ll support me through everything,” Campbell stated, “but they want me to keep an open mind. With acting, I always see it in my future, even if it’s not my main job.” While theater may not always be center stage for Campbell, it has already played a supporting role in her life: “It’s definitely made me more open. It’s given me a lot of friends, and I don’t think I'd be as personable, and I don't think I'd be as social if I didn't have the arts.”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THEATER SUMMER CAMPS
All camps take place at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake More information at childrensperformingartsmn.org/programs.
BLUEY’S BIG ADVENTURE
Grades: K-2
Dates: 9:30-11:30 a.m., July 14-18
Details: Join Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chili for a week of imaginative play and collaborative storytelling. Students will spend time reading books, telling stories, creating characters, making crafts, and playing games. Friends and family are invited for a special showcase at the end of the week.
CREATE A PLAY: INTERSTELLAR
Grades: 4-6
Dates: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 21-25
Details: What would you do if you were able to travel throughout space and time? In this camp, students will collaborate to write a play based on this very premise. Throughout the week, students will act as playwrights and actors, diving deep into the creative process. The camp will culminate in a special performance for friends and families.
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
Grades: 2-3
Dates: 9 a.m.-Noon. July 28-Aug. 1
Details: Join us as we take the beloved book “Dragons Love Tacos” from page to stage. Over the course of the week, students will hone their acting skills, create backdrops and props, play games, and more. Family and friends will see a staged performance at the end of the week.
YER A WIZARD!
Grades: 4-6
Dates: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1
Details: Join us for a week of wizardry, where students will get the chance to craft their very own wizard characters, be sorted into Hogwarts houses, attend classes and compete in the TriWizard Tournament. At week’s end, friends and family will see a spellbinding showcase.
PRODUCTION CREW BOOTCAMP
Grades: 7-12
Dates: Noon-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1
Details: Calling all techies and backstage crew members. Throughout the week, students will gain hands-on experience in technical theatre, crew and more. The week will conclude with participants working backstage on our younger students’ MiniLegacy production of Frog and Toad.
CITY BRIEF
City of Mounds View accepts applications for Planning Commission
The city of Mounds View is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. In order to serve on the commission you must be a Mounds View resident, attend regular meetings and have an interest in the community.
Residents that are interested can apply online at https:// moundsviewmn.rja.revize.com/forms/1153. Applications can also be obtained in person at Mounds View City Hall and can be delivered or mailed to City Hall at 2401 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112. They can also be emailed to Barb Benesch at barb.benesch@moundsviewmn. org.
The application deadline is at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 12. For further information regarding serving on a commission, please refer to the city’s website or contact Mounds View City Hall at 763-717-4000.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Cafesjian Art Trust unveils new collection addition
On Saturday, June 7, the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum will unveil a new addition to the collection, a monumental sculpture by artist Robert Indiana titled LOVE. There will be art projects for all ages, a gallery activity exploring love languages in the museum’s artwork and a raffle for prizes.
The CAT Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview.
Island Lake Golf Course offers junior golf lessons
Island Lake Golf Course and Training Center will offer junior golf lessons throughout the summer. There are four different class options that are organized by age. In-
structions will become more detailed, with more advanced tips in older classes. Each session takes place every Saturday over four weeks. Lessons last around 45 minutes. Start times depend on the class. The next session starts on Saturday, June 28, and runs through July 26. Four rounds of mini golf are included. To register, visit www.islandlakegolf.com/junior-golf-lessons.
NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES
CITY OF SHOREVIEW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2025 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LEXINGTON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT 21-01, AND HODGSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION CITY PROJECT 23-02
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shoreview, Minnesota, will meet at the Shoreview City Hall Council Chambers, 4600 Victoria Street North, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m. Local Time, on Monday June 16, 2025 to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for the above improvement. The proposed assessment rolls are now on file and open to public inspection by all persons interested at the Office of the City Engineer, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota. The projects included in the proposed assessments are as follows: LEXINGTON AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT 21-01: The general nature of the above improvement includes reconstructing the pavement, installation of sidewalk/trail, upgrading signal systems and installation of new signal system, geometric improvements, replacing public utilities, and other necessary appurtenances. The properties included in the assessment area are listed below:
3780 Lexington Avenue
3800 Lexington Avenue
This notice is given pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as amended. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the area described above. The City of Shoreview’s total cost of such improvement is $964,170.00. The proposed amount to be assessed is $152,199.08.
HODGSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, CITY PROJECT 23-02:
The general nature of the above improvement includes reconstructing the pavement, installation of sidewalk/trail, upgrading signal systems, geometric improvements, replacing public utilities, and other necessary appurtenances. The properties included in the assessment area are all of the properties in the City fronting, abutting or have primary access from a portion of streets described as follows:
Hodgson Road – Bridge Street to Rice Street
County Road F – Hodgson Road to Rice Street
Rice Street – County Road F to 800-feet south of Hodgson Road
Gramsie Road – Hodgson Road to 300-feet Southwest
This notice is given pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, as amended. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the area described above. The City of Shoreview’s total cost of such improvement is $5,157,567.22. The proposed amount to be assessed is $239,058.00. Such assessments are proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2026, and will bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of the
and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Manager; however, no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any individual assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Manager prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing.
Persons who are 65 years of age or older or are permanently and totally disabled may make application for a deferral of assessments to be levied against homestead property if a hardship can be established pursuant to Minnesota Statute 435.193 through 435.195 and the provisions and guidelines of the City of Shoreview Resolution No. 75-120.
Assessment deferral forms are available at the Shoreview City Hall. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Brad Martens, City Manager
Published two times in the Shoreview Press on May 20 and June 3, 2025. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621 MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR PAPER AND SUPPLIES VENDOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Notice is hereby given, that Independent School District No. 621, Shoreview, Minnesota, will receive sealed proposals for PAPER AND SUPPLIES request for proposal for the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, according to the specifications and conditions which may be obtained from the office of the Manager of Nutrition Services, Independent School District No. 621, 4570 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126. Bids shall be submitted in form and manner contained in the specifications and the conditions, which are adopted by reference, in this invitation for proposals.
Sealed bids must be received in an envelope marked “PAPER AND SUPPLIES VENDOR” for ISD No 621” in the office of the Manager of Nutrition Services, 4570 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126, no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. No changes can be made in any bid except in the manner provided by law, and no bid may be withdrawn for 30 days without consent of the school board.
In the operation of the Child Nutrition Programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington D.C. 20250 QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: Heather Schmidt, Nutrition Services Manager, 651-621-6024
Published two times in the Shoreview Press on May 20 and June 3, 2025.
MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY, MAY 6, 2025
Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N). Complete minutes available upon request at the District Center.
Survey presentation Peter Leatherman, CEO of the Morris Leatherman Company, provided a summary report sharing results from the telephone survey of 625 randomly sampled parents conducted January 16-29, 2025, and 500 randomly sampled parents conducted between March 26 and April 29, 2025. The presentation is available on the website.
DOP Goal update: Community Resource Center
Jen Lodin, executive director of student support & engagement, and Karl Brown, director of community education, provided an update on this year’s
District Operational Plan (DOP) goal of establishing a community resource center. Click here to listen to the report. The 2024-25 DOP can be viewed on the website.
DOP Goal update: Implement the technology audit recommendations John Perry, director of technology, provided an update on this year’s District Operational Plan goal of implementing the recommendations of the technology audit.
Updates
The Board discussed issues and updates related to AMSD/legislative, NE Metro 916 and shared updates on their activities and participation in events and committees around the District.
Thank you
The Board accepted with appreciation gifts from Minnesota Vikings Football, Lynne Dolan, Dick and Sue Dragovich, Janet Ulvin, Cyber Grants, Nextep, Jim L. and Ruth A. Bowyer, Carley Foundry – Jordan Carley, Centennial United Methodist Church Roseville - Church and Society, JoAnne Garbe, ImperialDade/Dalco – Barbara Grundman, Mr. Stark and Mr. Davidson, Incarnation Lutheran Church – Pastor Kai, Robert Linstrand, Terri Metcalf, Michael Anderson Photography - Joanie and Mike Anderson, Peter and J.E. Mucha, National Christian Foundation – Jeff Carver, Presbyterian Church of the Way - Pastor David Parker and Members, Kristine Prescott, RasmussenNortheast Bank Foundation, Salem Covenant Church – Shelli Streeper, Shepherd of the Hills – Tashina Good and Pastor Bryce, Maggie Snyder, St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation – Mathew Santori, Troop 639 North Oaks –Jennifer Quackenbush and United Church of Christ New Brighton - Pastor Amy Wick Moore.
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SPORTS
Mustang netters at state
by No. 1 Swenson
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mounds View is the No.
4 seed in the state tennis tournament starting on Tuesday, led by one of the leading contenders for the singles championship.
The Mustangs (17-5) beat Centennial, Stillwater and Mahtomedi in the finals all by 7-0 in Section 4AA.
Soren Swenson, sophomore at 1-singles, is 26-0 and ranked first.
In the sectional, he beat Mahtomedi’s No. 4 ranked Brandon Pham 6-1, 6-2 in the team finals, and again in the singles finals in a much tougher match 4-7, 7-6 (4), 6-2.
Max Daigle and Anders Swenson teamed to win section doubles, beating an Irondale duo in the final. Both are 22-4. Sidharth Sharma and Bryan Huie placed third in doubles.
State pairings Tuesday at the University of Minnesota are No. 1 Wayzata vs. Sartell at 8 a.m., Mounds View vs. No. 5 Elk River at 10 a.m., No. 2 Edina vs. Eden Prairie at noon and No. 3 Rochester Mayo vs. Eagan at p.m. Semi-finals are at 8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, followed by fifth place at noon, third place at 2 p.m. and the championship at
STRAND CONTRIBUTED Soren Swenson heads into the state tournament undefeated.
4 p.m. Singles and doubles are Thursday and Friday. The Mustang singles lineup is Soren Swenson, Daigle, Anders Swenson and Huie. The doubles lineup is Sharma/Richard Chen, Saron Rahea/ Laken Bartel and Quinn Johnson/Chris Hermes.
SPORTS BRIEFS
Mustang girls win section track, gain state in 6 events
The Mounds View girls will have entrants in six events at the state track meet after capturing the Section 5AAA team title Wednesday and Friday at Forest Lake. They had five gold medalists while racking up 168.83 points, edging Roseville Area 158.5 and Maple Grove 141.5.
Mustang sophomore Linnea Ousdigian won the 3200 in 10:44 and the 1600 in 5:06. Junior Allison Richter won the 100 hurdles in 14.65 and the 300 hurdles in 45.03. Thia Olson-Skog won the 100 dash in 12.07. Ava Myers was second in the 400 dash (58.93) to qualify for state.
Richter took third in high jump (5-0) with Paisley Haas fifth (48). Maya Francisco was fourth in the 3200 (11:29.93) with Abigail Urriola fifth (11:29.93). Olson-Skog was fifth in the 200 (26.15).
In the 800, Katja Wallin was fourth (2:21.10), Elizabeth Hartman fifth and Adele Peterson eighth. Alyssa Hollister was fourth in shot put (35-6) with Shay Olubi sixth (34-3 1/2). Lucia Blaseck was fourth in pole vault (10-4). The 4x800 team placed second with Wallin, Hartman, Abby Urriola and Adele Peterson.
The Mustangs placed third in the Suburban East Conference on May 16. Richter won the 100 and 300 hurdles in 14.86 and 44.89 and anchored a 4x100 relay win with Gitty Aboagye, Olson-Skogg and Dalphine Wilson. Olson-Skogg placed second in the 200 (12.18) and fourth in the 200 (26.14). Ousdigian was second in the 3200 (11:09) and third in the 1600 (5:04). Alyssa Hollister was second in discus (126-0) and fifth in shot put (35-4.5).
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Mounds View Track and Field June 3, 2025
Godson Rufus-Okomhanru will close his athletic career at Mounds View by running in three events at the state track meet after winning the 200 dash in Section 5AA and anchoring two relays that qualified by standard. The 6-foot, 170-pound athlete has received numerous Division I offers in football. He was a breakaway threat on the Mustangs 8-3 team last fall with four touchdowns receiving, including 57 and 45 yarders, along with an 80-yard run and 99-yard kick return for touchdowns.
Mustang boys in 8 events at state, win section
The Mounds View boys qualified for the state track meet in eight events while capturing the Section 5AAA championship Wednesday and Friday at Forest Lake. The Mustangs had five gold medals. They scored 196 points, Maple Grove 138.5 and Roseville Area 132 for the top three spots.
Casey Poppler won the 1600 in 4:21.64, ahead of Roseville’s Robert Mechura (4:23.78), a past state champion. Poppler was also second in the 3200 (9:16).
Cooper Fellman won the 400 in 50.15 with Beckett Koons second (50.26). Godson Rufus-Okomhanru won the 200 dash (21.93). Emmett Haryn won shot put (51-8). Ryan Wirrer was second in pole vault (13-2).
The Mustangs won the 4x400 in 3:24.03 with Conrad Higgins, Koons, Poppler and Fellman. They placed second but qualified by standard in both the 4x200 (1:28.20) with Koons, Fellman, Sam Simone and Rufus-Okomhanru, and 4x100 (42.71) with Yousef Khosravi, Simone, Clifton Doran III, and Rufus-Okomhanru.
Placing third were Ben Musiga in 110 hurdles (14.96), Simone in the 100 (10.91), and Samuel Crane in discus (145-11). Samuel Geer was fourth in the 800 (2:00.96). Placing fifth were Charlie Robb, 300 hurdles (40.86), Clifton Doran III, 100 dash (11.10); Higgins, 400 dash (52.0) and Joe Cole, fifth, 3200 (9:43).
The Mustangs placed third in the Suburban East Conference on May 16, resting some of their top athletes. Their lone gold was in the 4x800 (7:54) with Owen Kalmes, Asher Compton, Samuel
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Geer and Poppler. They were second in the 4x100 and 4x200. Fellman was second in the 200 (22.34). Robb was third in 300 (40.88) and fifth in the 110 (15.54).
Dove medals, earns state trip
Sarah Dove, Mounds View junior golfer, was medalist at the Suburban East Conference (SEC) final tournament on May 22 at Oak Glen, shooting 39-36-75. Dove then qualified for the state tournament in Section 5AAA on May 29. In the SEC finale, Dove hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation, and had two birdies. On No. 3, a par 3, she hit her tee shot within three feet. Bella Leonart, of Forest Lake, was second with 78. Dove placed second in the season standings behind Leonhart. In previous SEC meets, Dove was medalist at the midseason 18-holer at Troy Burne with 78, and shot 38, 40, 40 and 41 in nine-hold meets.
East Ridge placed first with 341 and wrapped up the season championship. The Mustangs placed sixth with 390. Sasha Wood, of Mounds View, was second on the team with 97. Dove made all-conference, and Wood got honorable mention.
In the sectional, Dove tied for ninth place with 80-80-160 at Links at Northfork in Ramsey. The state will be held June 10-11 at Bunker Hills.
Bruce Strand
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Sarah Dove won two 18-hole SEC events and placed second in the season standings.
BRUCE
CARP MANAGEMENT: Helps
were in the area and what the district could do to remove them.
“For many years, people knew common carp were in most of our water bodies and that they caused water quality issues. We just never really realized that we could actually manage them and start removing them to benefit water quality,” Erdmann said.
In 2009, the district started to remove common carp on Lake Phalen and the Phalen Chain of Lakes. Erdmann said they had success removing tons of carp.
“With the success that we had there, we moved our efforts in 2017 to the Owasso chain,” he said.
The district learned that female common carp like to lay their eggs in shallow nursery ponds.
“That was kind of our first big success, finding out where they are going to reproduce and trying to prevent them from getting up there, but also catching them,” Erdmann said. “This time of year is when carp start running. They’re actually triggered by rain events.”
Carp are originally from Asia and Europe. They were introduced in North America in the 1800s as a food source by settlers. Erdmann said settlers during that time ate the carp as game fish and people would raise them for a food source and as a hobby.
“Well, it was a short time later that they discovered that people weren’t really eating them because there’s better fish and also realizing that they were degrading the water quality and affecting native fish,” Erdmann said.
Carp management in Lake Owasso and connected lakes is part of the district’s goal to control phosphorous loading. As carp root for food along the bottom of the lake, they stir up phosphorous-laden sediment, which in turn contributes to turbid water and algal blooms.
“They root around along the bank of the shore and in shallow waters,” Erdmann said. “They are trying to eat small insects and plants. But in that process, they’re stirring up all kinds of sediments and making the water really turbid and making it so no other plants can grow.”
The turbidity in the water and increase in algae blooms can also make it difficult for native fish, such as muskie and walleye, to find their prey because they need clear water in order to do so. Erdmann said there is also a good chance that native fish have laid their eggs in the areas that carp are rooting around in, and they are probably eating those eggs or disturbing them.
To help with their efforts, the district has partnered with Carp Solutions. Carp Solutions was created by Przemek Bajer, a researcher at the University of Minnesota, who worked with Bartodziej on his carp research.
Erdmann said that management efforts are dependent on the rain events, but it occurs every year. To capture the carp, nets are used. Carp Solutions sets up a video camera that Erdmann and Carp Solution employees can view from their phones.
“As soon as we see a bunch of carp, we can trigger the net and capture them all at once. But when the water’s really low and we have drought years, they’re not able to swim up to (Lake) Wabasso and get to the nursery pond.”
Last year, the district was able to capture 643 carp in Lake Owasso. The previous year, due to low water levels, they only caught 40. The district measures the level of carp based on how many carp they are catching, with a goal to keep numbers below the management threshold. The management threshold is 100 kilograms per hectare, or 90 pounds per acre.
“If we can keep it (carp population) below that threshold, we’re on track and meeting our management goals,” Erdmann said. “We know that above that threshold the carps are causing water quality problems.”
According to last year’s date, Lake Owasso has 34.4 kilograms per hectare of carp.
When carp populations are managed, Erdmann says that the water clears up, aquatic plants are able to grow to help keep water quality stable and clean, and it helps with native fish populations.
The carp collected from Lake Owasso are brought to a farm in the north metro, where they are humanely euthanized.
For more information, visit rwmwd.org.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com
Rotary Club member becomes new district governor
Dr. Glenn Bowers, a member of the Arden Hills/ Shoreview Rotary Club, will be inaugurated as the new district governor for Rotary District 5960 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Shoreview Community Center. District 5960 covers St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs, southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Bowers will hold his position from July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026.
Dr. Glenn Bowers
Tuesdays Beginner Yoga Flow Class 6p-7p Rustic Roots Winery
Wednesdays Ongoing – Trivia Night 7p – 9p White Bear Meadery
Wednesdays Keychain Kash All Day Big Wood Brewery
Thursdays Trivia Mafia 6pm River Siren Brewing Co
June 1 Music: Flannel Brothers 3p-6p Rustic Roots Winery
June 3 Outdoor Yoga 3p Rustic Roots Winery
June 3 Trivia 6:30 Rustic Roots Winery
June 4 Psychic/Medium Gallery w/ 1p-4p Rustic Roots Winery Kristine Kieland
June 4 Music: Jennifer Grimm/Joe Cruz5:30-8:00 7 Vines Vineyard
June 4
Keychain Kash Drawing 8:30p Big Wood Brewery
June 5 Hat Lady Event–Stephanie Murphy 5:30 – 7:30 Belle Ame Vineyard
June 6
Jesters Comedy Improv: Outdoor 7p-9p Rustic Roots Winery
June 6 Painting in the Vineyard 5p-8p Rustic Roots Winery
June 6 Summer Friday: Fete de la Fleur! 6p
7 Vines Vineyard Tour & Taste
June 7 St. Croix Valley Orchestra
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
June 8 Candle Making Experience 2p St. Croix Vineyards
June 8 Music: Josh Quinn 2p-5p
June 8
7 Vines Vineyard
Music: Cole Thomas 3p-6p Rustic Roots Winery
June 9 St Croix Valley Youth Sports 5p-7:30 Rustic Roots Winery
June 10
June 11
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June 11
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June 12
June 12
June 12
Program (i9 Sports)
Beginning Yoga Flow Class 6p-7p
Rustic Roots Winery
Cribbage Tournament 6p-7:30p Rustic Roots Winery
Meading of the Minds Trivia 7p
Music: Becky Rae 5p-8p
White Bear Meadery
7 Vines Vineyard
Keychain Kash Drawing 8:30p Big Wood Brewery
Trivia Night
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Music: Sarah VanValkenburg 5p-8p Belle Ame Vineyard
High and Mighty 6-9PM Big Woods Brewery
June 13 Pilates in the Vineyard 3p St. Croix Vineyards
June 14
June 15
June 15
June 15
June 16
Intuitive Living Summer Expo
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Music: Irish Diplomacy 3p-6p Rustic Roots Winery
Father’s Day Sample Bar 12p-4p 7 Vines Vineyard
Music: Gary LaRue 2p-5p 7 Vines Vineyard
St.Croix Valley Youth Sports 5p-7:30 Rustic Roots Winery
June 17 Outdoor Yoga 6P
Rustic Roots Winery
June 17 Trivia 6:30 Rustic Roots Winery
June 18
Keychain Kash Drawing 8:30p Big Wood Brewery
June 19 Market w/Music: Matt & Laurel 4p-7p Rustic Roots Winery
June 19 Bingo at the Winery 6:30 – 8:00 Rustic Roots Winery
June 18
Meading of the Minds Trivia 7p
White Bear Meadery
June 22 Toast Taste & Paddle 9a-1P Rustic Roots Winery
June 22 Mandala Art Paint & Sip 11a-1p St. Croix Vineyards
June 22 Music: Riverside Unplugged 3p-6p Rustic Roots Winery
June 23 St Croix Valley Youth Sports 5p-7:30 Rustic Roots Winery
June 24 Outdoor Yoga 6p
June 24
June 25
June 25
June 25
Trivia Night at DDW
Rustic Roots Winery
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Cribbage Tournament 6p-7:30 Rustic Roots Winery
Monthly Book Club Meeting 5:30-6:30 Rustic Roots Winery
Keychain Kash Drawing 8:30p Big Wood Brewery
June 26 Music: Brooke Elizabeth 6p-8p
June 27 Pizza Herb Garden Workshop 4p-6p
June 28th 6th Anniversary Celebration 12p-11:55P
June 28 6th Anniversary Celebration 12p
June 29 Candle Making Experience 2p-6p
June 29
Belle Ame Vineyard
Rustic Roots Winery
White Bear Meadery
White Bear Meadery
Rustic Roots Winery
Wine and Canvas Paint & Sip 3p-6p St. Croix Vineyards
