Hundreds of area residents are expected to attend this year’s Slice of Shoreview festival July 25-27 at Island Lake Park. Activities include the annual parade, live music, a fireworks show, the Running of the Melon Balls, a classic car show and a church service. See what’s happening and new this year in the special section of the Shoreview Press on pages 7-10.
BY TYLER QUATTRIN NEWS INTERN
The TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine is nearly ready for its biggest week of the year. PGA stars will tee up starting Thursday, July 24, for the return of the 3M Open.
The annual tour stop is here to stay until 2030; PGA and 3M Open officials announced in March that they’ve agreed on a five-year extension.
Jhonattan Vegas will return to the tournament, trying to defend his title. Other big names on the roster include Tony Finau (2022 champion), Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, Sam Burns, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa. It’s also the second-to-last stop before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, so players outside the top 70 will likely come to Blaine to solidify a spot.
Players with a Minnesota connection include Frankie Capan III from North Oaks; Tom Hoge, a North Dakota resident who won the Minnesota State Open twice before he turned professional in 2011; and Erik van Rooyen, originally from South Africa, who played college golf at the University of Minnesota.
The 3M Open will follow the British Open, which runs July 17-20, creating a busy week for some players traveling overseas.
The tournament is expected to attract approximately 100,000 spectators over six days and have a $50 million economic impact on the region, said Tournament Director Mike Welch, citing a 2019 report from the University of Minnesota.
“Blaine businesses are excited to welcome golf fans, tournament volunteers and the large team of workers that travel to each PGA Tour stop,” said Ben Hayle, communications manager for the city of Blaine.
SEE 3M OPEN, PAGE 16
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Shoreview resident Jim Finley was born three months early. Because of his early arrival, he was hard of hearing in both ears and cross-eyed—although, at the time, his parents did not know he was hard of hearing. They found out when Finley was around 4 and had ear and eye surgery. In third grade, Finley started to wear hearing aids.
“I was wearing the most powerful hearing aids I could over the period of 20-something years. In 2007, I had a cochlear implant (placed), and I’ve had it ever since. Best thing to ever happen to me,” he said.
In 2011, Finley applied for an assistance dog through Can Do Canines. He said one of the reasons he applied was that, when you wear a hearing aid or a cochlear implant, your mind is always active.
“You’re working so hard to listen, trying to understand people when they talk. When I was working, at the end of the day, I was just worn out from listening so hard. So, when I retired in 2022, I stopped wearing my processor at home. So, I am completely in silence,” Finley said.
When Finley slept, one of his concerns was that he wouldn’t hear anything going on. That ultimately led him to get an assistance dog.
Soon after Finley applied and was interviewed by Can Do Canines staff, he was paired up with a black Labrador named Jewel.
Can Do Canines provides assistance dogs to people who have disabilities. Dogs are trained to provide aid to those who have mobility challenges, hearing loss or deafness, seizure disorders, Type 1 diabetes complicated by hypoglycemia unawareness, or childhood autism. They are also trained to work in facilities, such as hospitals, or with community service providers.
SEE ASSISTANCE DOG, PAGE 2
“They (assistance dogs) really do make a difference in someone’s life,” Finley said.
After Jewel passed away last year, Finley applied for a second assistance dog. In January, he was matched with a 3 1/2-year-old black Lab named Gia. They met a month later and began training sessions.
“When I first met Gia, I thought she was too aggressive for me. We went through five or six sessions, and it turned out to be good once I got to know her, she got to know me. I brought her home in the middle of February,” Finley said.
Even when Gia was at Finley’s home, trainers from Can Do Canines visited to help with training sessions at the house. In June, Finley and Gia graduated from the program.
Originally, Gia was trained as a mobility assistance dog. According to Finley, Gia knows 25 to 30 commands. She can open the fridge door, retrieve an item for her handler, and alert Finley to any noises, such as the doorbell, smoke alarm or timer going off. She alerts Finley to any noise by nudging his leg.
“We work with smoke alarms because that is my biggest concern, is a fire. I can’t smell… One night I might work with her with the doorbell, the timer and the smoke alarm. Another night I might just work with her on commands. Every night I do something. It’s only five minutes, but it keeps her busy,” Finley said.
An assistance dog is trained to perform certain skills to help its handler.
Examples include picking up dropped items, altering to a smoke alarm, detecting a handler’s low blood sugar levels, and keeping a child from bolting into traffic.
“She (Gia) reduced my anxiety. I am a pretty calm person, but when you sleep at night and you don’t hear anything… I think it caused me to lose sleep because I was always worried,” Finley said.
“She helps me sleep better at night. With her being around, I feel more secure, safe. Plus, I love having a dog.”
For more information about Can Do Canines, visit candocanines.org.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.
The following students from the area were named to the dean’s or president’s list or received academic honors at a college or university in spring 2025: South Dakota State University: Brooke Kilber
Luther College: Lillian Riedel and Haylee Slotness
Carthage College: Logan Grimm
Tufts University: Sorelle Tan
In the last edition of the Shoreview Press, the story regarding a pet store ordinance in Shoreview should have said that Chuck and Don’s in the Village Parkway is located in North Oaks, not Shoreview. Therefore, the ordinance does not apply to the business. We apologize for the error.
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 651-490-4700.
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 651-490-4700.
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
Sunday - Monday:
Tuesday - Thursday: 10:30am - 6pm Friday: 10:30am - 5pm | Saturday: Noon - 5pm
Family Fun Night
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17
Where: Haffeman Pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N, Shoreview
Details: Family-friendly entertainment. Activities include face painting, over 20 carnival games, food trucks and inflatables. Register by noon the day of the event through the Shoreview Parks and Recreation catalog.
Contact: www.shorevewmn.gov
MN Junior B.A.S.S. Northeast Metro Open #2
When: Friday, July 18
Where: White Bear Lake
Details: Tournament Details will be added by the Conference Commissioner closer to the event. Contact: jgilmer@mnbfn.org
Lakeshore Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 22
Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, rear entrance, Door G, 3920 Victoria St. N, Shoreview Details: Please join us as we celebrate our 16th anniversary celebration! Visitors are welcome. Small fee. Contact: lakeshorequiltersmn.org
Bob Ross Painting Class
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 26
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Learn how to paint a blue ridge deer by using the Bob Ross painting method. All materials are included. Register one week before class through the Shoreview Parks and Recreation. Contact: www.shoreviewmn.gov/Parks-rec
St. Paul Hiking Club
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29
Where: 381 Colleen Drive, Vadnais Heights
Details: Hike through local neighborhood, approximately 3 miles.
Contact: stpaulhike.com
Dementia Caregiver Support Group with Respite Care
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 30
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: This support group is led by a trained facilitator from Alzheimer’s Speaks. Your loved one can enjoy activities in a nearby room. Registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov or 651-490-4700.
Gallery 96 will host a portrait drawing class on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Shoreview Library. The class will be led by Marie Panlener, a watercolor artist and member of the Gallery 96 board.
The workshop will start with a presentation illustrating the variety in portrait styles over the years. Class members will have the chance to create their own portrait sketches using a speed-dating format. Participants will sit at a table and have five minutes to draw the person across from them.
Gallery 96 will provide all materials, including a sketchbook, pencils and an eraser. Register for the class by sending an email to info@gallery96. org. The Shoreview Library is located at 4560 Victoria St. N.
The invention of air conditioning and the garage door opener in the last century changed how neighbors interact. People used to sit our on their front porches in the summer, which gave the opportunity to chat with their neighbors who were also sitting on their front porches. Similarly, people used to park their cars in the driveway, giving them the chance to talk to neighbors a couple of times a day. Now we pull into our garage and shut the door before getting out and going in. Our interaction with those living right next to us is often limited, and it isn’t unusual these days for people to not even really know their neighbors at all. Do you remember a time in your life that a neighbor helped you out? Maybe it was help teaching you how to ride a bike or returning a ball or someone helping you learn how to water ski or allowing the neighborhood kids to swim in their pool. It was a neighbor who helped me learn how to ride a bike, and a neighbor who taught me proper painting techniques, which helped me get through college painting homes. I’m thankful for the neighbors I grew up with, who knew me and chose to call me about any concerns rather than calling the police. I remember one night a few of us, who had recently formed a band, were in the garage practicing with electric guitar, bass guitar and a drum set. Our neighbor, Peter Reis, politely called to ask us to turn it down. Another time when I was building remote-controlled airplanes, I had finally gotten the nitromethane engine started and needed the garage door open so I wouldn’t be asphyxiated. It was the wee hours in the morning and he politely called again and asked me to keep it quiet. There is social capital in getting to know your neighbors so that you have a relationship when concerns arise. Ultimately neighbors have taught me how to do many things in life, and they still do from beekeeping with my neighbor to working on yard projects together.
Most of us agree that as a society, we need to become united again. There is a great opportunity coming up to do it. Night to Unite is a nationwide event started years ago with the intent to get people outside and interacting with their neighbors and to promote awareness of crime prevention. On the first Tuesday of August, people get together at neighborhood parties with optional visits by local public safety departments who help organize the event. Many neighborhoods already have longstanding Night to Unite traditions. We have lived in neighborhoods where Night to Unite parties rotated at a different homes each year. When we moved to Birchwood the event was a potluck hosted by the same neighbor every year. How amazing to be new and be invite to attend, they even cooked a pig on the spit. If you’re new to your neighborhood find out where the party is and if your neighborhood doesn’t have one, try to get one started.
Neighborhood parties can register with their local public safety organization and request visits from public safety officers like police, fire department and elected officials. This year’s Night to Unite is Tuesday, Aug. 5, with parties scheduled 5 to 9 p.m. To learn about local gatherings that have already been organized, get resources to plan a party or to register a neighborhood party, residents should contact the following public safety department based on where they live: Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township, North Oaks, Shoreview: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/sheriffs-office/sheriffs-office-divisions/public-safety-services-2 or call 651-266-7339.
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Service Improvements:
Thank you to the older adults, individuals living with disabilities, and caregivers who have shared with me the personal impacts of Ramsey County service backlogs. Post-Covid increases have caused frustration, anxiety, and sometimes disruption of care. We hear you, we are taking action to address these urgent concerns, and are making significant progress.
Tara Jebens-Singh
Ramsey County has adopted an All-Hands-on-Deck Initiative to address its Financial Assistance Services (FAS) backlog. We are focusing on improving employee retention, training, cultural supports, processes and collaboration with county partners and advocacy groups. Since November, 81 FTEs have joined the FAS Department, and 80 new MNChoices staff should be fully online in early 2026. Technology solutions, including voicemail transcription, email-to-case file conversion tools, improved phone systems, and live translation services, are reducing wait times and enhancing overall resident experience.
A key focus of mine has been improving coordination and communication with the county and contracted partners and advocacy groups. Recently, I hosted the first Cross Sharing Partner Group
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meeting to build and leverage relationships across community organizations and county assistance programs. Goals include identifying priorities for county-level improvements, shared service delivery and aligning advocacy strategies.
Through this work, the FAS backlog has been greatly reduced. Since August 2024, regular SNAP timeliness improved by 25%, expedited SNAP processing improved by 16%, and general intake applications are now assigned within one day of receipt. Residents applying through Minnesota benefits can opt in to receive confirmation messages via text or email. The updated Downtown Service Center re-opened in June, featuring an enhanced checkin process and improved service flow through increased coordination between co-located partner services. Suburban county service centers are located at Maplewood Mall and the Roseville library.
Budget considerations:
In Minnesota, health and human services are legislated by the state and provided by counties. Both federal and state funding and policy decisions directly impact county program implementation and funding. Thanks to strong county advocacy and allies at the legislature, many state budget concerns were mitigated. However, changes at the federal level—particularly to Medicaid and SNAP—will increase the fiscal burden on counties and affect service delivery. This means new out-of-pocket costs and loss of benefits for certain
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Medicaid enrollees and anticipated longer wait times, reductions in triage services, and higher property taxes impacting us all.
Ramsey County has established internal planning mechanisms to assess potential disruptions including proactive budget impact analyses, engagement with our state and federal representatives, and coalition-building with peer jurisdictions. These efforts inform county leadership as it drafts the FY 26-27 budget to be presented to the County Board in early September. I encourage residents to watch the public budget hearings this fall and share any questions or concerns with me, as your feedback informs my budget approval decisions.
Community connections: All are welcome at the upcoming District One Community Picnic from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at Island Lake County Park in Shoreview. Join me to hear county updates and discuss local issues. Food and beverages provided. I will be hosting regular office hours on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted, from 1 to 5 p.m. In-person and virtual options are available. You can find information on how to sign up and receive county updates in my newsletter, Facebook posts, or by contacting my office at Tara.JebensSingh@ ramseycounty.us or 651-266-8362. Let's keep the conversation going!
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A salesman walks into a councilperson’s office. He says, “Do you want to save money?”
The councilperson answers, “Yes.”
“Well, I have a way to reduce those pesky human police officers and sheriffs. Instead of having living, breathing civil servants capable of traditional problem-solving, we can place these license-plate cameras in various locations. It does their job for them, and you get fewer police!”
“Isn’t this a little like where ‘Enemy of the State’ with Gene Hackman was at?”
“Well, your security is protected, only so-and-so sees it, and they use encrypted software.”
“What happens to your data if the software company goes broke?”
“Nothing…probably.”
“Weren’t there just like, billions of passwords released into the wild, allowing likely unfettered access to those billions of accounts? Including those of our beloved law enforcement who now hold in their hands where we go every day?”
“This stuff is all public record, though, anyway, right? What’s more important, your privacy or my wallet, I mean, your wallet?”
What if a state calls and asks if they can see Jane Doe’s records to confirm she didn’t go to an abortion clinic, which could be against the law where she is from? What if, as the Supreme Court is now indicating, a person is targeted for apprehension related to adult website content? How much of this information is subpoenaed or shared with outside agencies?
We are headed toward all of this: police cameras with limited guardrails and vague promises from companies that make money off their sale. I urge the City Council to reconsider its decision.
If there was a position I hoped wasn’t high up on the AI chopping block’s list, it was police officer.
There goes that.
BY CJ WRZESIEN PRESS INTERN
The 2025 Tour-de-Trails will take place from 7:30-11 a.m. on Sunday, July 27. The ride begins at Wilson Park, 815 County Road F West. Riders can check in between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.
In conjunction with the city of Shoreview, the tour since 2001 has allowed riders to bike some of the city’s more than 90 miles of trails.
The 2025 tour features two routes for riders to choose from: a 22-mile route and a 10-mile route targeted toward families and casual cyclists. The 22-mile route takes riders through Rice Creek Park, while offering a number of shortcuts for participants to
customize their ride. Both routes take riders through the Shoreview Commons, past City Hall and the Community Center.
This year’s tour will feature a bike ambassador pedaling alongside riders to provide assistance if people get lost or have bike issues. The tour will also incorporate a new trail, taking riders along Hodgson Road from County Road 96. Registration information can be found on the city’s website at https://www.shoreviewmn.gov/ Parks-rec/Trails/Tour-de-Trails.
See more information about Slice of Shoreview events on pages 7-10.
Regarding the new license plate readers announced in the June 11 paper, a cynic would flag Mayor Sue Denkinger’s comment (Page 7) that, in addition to helping track crimes, these cameras would also track speeders.
Angry citizens across the country have been the victims of such cameras, installed mainly for the purpose of raising revenues via fines for speeding, for such “crimes” as speeding less than 5 mph over the posted limit—not for more serious crimes.
Will this be true for Shoreview?
What say you, Mayor Denkinger?
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added Ramsey County to its deer feeding and attractant ban as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease in the state’s wild deer population. The addition brings the total number of counties under the ban to 33, following new detections of the disease in wild deer in previously unaffected areas.
“The feeding and attractant ban is one tool to reduce unnatural congregating of deer and lower the risk of CWD spread,” said Paul Burr, acting big game
A Twin Cities area man, 64, whose identity has not been released, died while participating in the swimming portion of the Manitou Days Triathlon.
According to Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), the man was unresponsive as he was pulled from the water off of Ramsey County Beach at 9:02 a.m. Sunday, June 29. The cause of death has
program coordinator for the DNR. “We use this tool where it provides the greatest benefit to the health of Minnesota’s white-tailed deer.”
The DNR also clarified the wording of the ban to ensure it does not apply to natural or manufactured products that do not contain added attractants. Items such as unscented ropes and mock scrapes with no added scents are not prohibited under the updated language. Although the ban does not apply statewide, the DNR urges residents in nonrestricted areas to refrain from feeding deer. Instead, wildlife officials recommend improving natural habitats to provide long-term food sources and shelter for deer and other animals.
not been determined pending an autopsy.
According to RCSO, White Bear Lake Fire Department and eyewitnesses at the scene, a lifeguard associated with the event observed the man not moving in the water. She immediately flagged down a water patrol boat and responders reached the man quickly.
White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson said the man was in cardiac arrest. Deputies and medics attempted CPR at the scene and on
The Ralph Reeder Food Shelf will participate in the 16th annual Open Your Hearts to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge. The challenge is a grant initiative that provides matching funds of up to $4,000 to participating Minnesota food shelves throughout July.
Last year alone, participating food shelves throughout Minnesota raised nearly $3 million in local dollars during the month of July—making it one of the
the way to the hospital but were unsuccessful.
“A fantastic job by that young lady,” said RCSO Patrol Commander Ryan Hankee about the lifeguard’s quick action.
This is the second death in White Bear Lake in a week. Beverly Rodriguez, a Metro Transit Police Sergeant, drowned off the Dellwood shoreline on June 22.
The Press will provide updates to this story as more information becomes available.
most impactful funding initiatives of its kind in the state. For a full list of participants or to get involved, visit oyh.org/summer-challenge.
Do your kids have school supplies left from last year? Drop off gently used items at the Environmental Center and any Ramsey County library branch until Friday, Aug. 1. Donated supplies will be available at the free School Supply Swap on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Environmental Center.
The Shoreview Community Foundation is excited to introduce one of our new members: Sara Johnston!
Sara is a committed community member with years of experience in youth program administration and international exchange. She has served in leadership roles within Rotary Youth Exchange, where she has helped coordinate impactful programs that promote global citizenship and student development. A Shoreview resident for the past 12 years, Sara is actively engaged in local civic life, recently became a member of the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club, and is a participant in the Shoreview Leadership Academy. Known for her strong organizational skills, collaborative mindset, and dedication to service, she brings a thoughtful and energetic perspective to community leadership. In her free time, Sara enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and exploring the outdoors.
A map of the affected counties is available at www. dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/feedban.html.
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
This year’s Slice of Shoreview will welcome not only old favorites but also new entertainment for visitors to enjoy. All are invited to enjoy the festival, which will take place the weekend of July 25-27 at Island Lake Park.
Visitors can expect to see a new main stage attraction, “The Little Mermaid Jr.— The Musical.” Put on by the Education Theater community group and students from Apple Valley High School, the show will take place on the main stage at noon Saturday. The performance is free and open to the public.
Making a comeback this year will be “water wars,” which will include “battle stations” with water balloon bucket launchers. Each team will fire water balloons back and forth at each other. Water wars will take place all weekend by the south shelter.
“It’s popular with the teens,” said Stephanie Schutta, recreation program supervisor for Shoreview Parks and Recreation.
Once again, Edina Realty agents will provide golf cart shuttles at various locations within the park. Visitors may
use the shuttles if necessary. Shuttle buses will offer transport to and from the park throughout the weekend.
The Slice of Shoreview parade will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday. This year, paradegoers can expect a new route. Previously, the parade started at the corner of Victoria Street and County Road D. Now, the parade will begin at the corner of Victoria and Arbogast streets and end at the entrance to Island Lake Park.
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office will have a crime prevention booth at the Slice on Saturday. Representatives will give out general information and do child fingerprinting—or “kid prints”—for parents.
Schutta said the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation will be on-site Saturday selling K-9 plush replicas.
“All proceeds go directly to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation, itemized for the K-9 unit to assist with training, equipment and supplies for K-9 deputies and their partners,” she added. A show on Saturday will showcase the K-9 unit.
The Shoreview Community Foundation will put on a food drive. Festivalgoers are
encouraged to bring nonperishable items to drop off at the Foundation’s booth.
Jacci Krebsbach, board chair of the Slice of Shoreview Committee, said the Shoreview Historical Society will take names at its booth for those interested in being interviewed for oral histories. In addition to the new items for visitors to enjoy, many popular events from previous years will return. The carnival, back for another year, will be in the south parking lot Friday through Sunday. Bingo will take place in the south shelter from 5-9 p.m. Friday; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event is sponsored by the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club.
Fireworks will take place
over the lake on Friday and Saturday nights at 10 p.m.
On Sunday morning, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will hold a church service on the main stage from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Tour-De-Trails will also take place Sunday morning, at 8 a.m. The bike ride, sponsored by the Shoreview Bikeways and Trails Committee, will begin at Wilson Park.
On Sunday afternoon, Copsn-Rodders will host its classic car and motorcycle show from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the north end parking lot. Visitors can vote for the People’s Choice Awards. Trophies for the top 15 cars will be awarded at 3:30 p.m., including the Committee Choice Award and Best of Show.
The Running of the Melons, sponsored by the Arden Hills/Shoreview Lions Club, is set to take place at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon on the hill near the center shelter. All participants must be at least 18. The top 15 finishers will receive gift cards.
Music groups will play on the main stage throughout the weekend, including:
• Sugar Buzz, a lively rock band playing hits from the ’70s to today, Friday on the main stage from 7-10 p.m.
• The JimTones, a group that hails from Shoreview and plays rock, soul and funk music from the ’50s to today’s soundtracks, from 1:30-4:40 p.m. Saturday on the main stage
• Ragtown, a six-piece band that plays a variety of country, blues, pop, folk, soul and R&B music, Saturday from 7-10 p.m. on the main stage
• Audrey Stenzel, a versatile musician with a special talent in indie/alternative and folk sounds as well as pop, on the main stage from 11:45 a.m.1:15 p.m. Sunday
• The Arcades, bringing a blast from the past with hits from the ’50s and ’60s, Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the north parking lot at the classic car show
• The Elk River German Band, formed about 30 years ago to play the Bavarian style of German music, on the main stage from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday to close out the weekend
Island Lake Park is located at 3611 Victoria St. N. For more information about the Slice, visit sliceofshoreview. com.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.
Location: Island Lake Park
Friday: 4pm – 10pm
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Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Location: Throughout Park
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Carnival
Kids Klimb, Bungee Trampoline & Train
Caricatures by Jonny
Bingo
Sugar Buzz Fireworks
Slice of Shoreview Parade
Chalk Art by YOU!
Carnival
Kids Klimb, Bungee Trampoline & Train
Lake Johanna Fire Department Open House
Minnesota Chinese Musical Gallery
Caricatures by Jonny
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Bingo
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Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
K9 Show by Ramsey County Sheriff
Slip n’ Slide
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Pony Rides
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Classic Car Show Parade
Classic Car Show
Petting Zoo
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The Arcades
Caricatures by Jonny
Slip n’ Slide
The Elk River German Band
Running of the Melon Balls
BY TYLER QUATTRIN NEWS INTERN
The Winkin’ Rooster has participated in the Slice of Shoreview parade since it opened in 2018.
But Doug McCulloch, owner of the sandwich shop, wasn’t expecting to be chosen as this year’s grand marshal.
“I’m humbled at the fact that they not only want me in the parade, but also, being up front just blows my mind a little bit,” he said.
McCulloch was chosen because of his community involvement, according to Slice of Shoreview Board Chair Jacci Krebsbach.
“He’s just always there. If you ask him, he’s there,” she said.
McCulloch gives back in many ways. The restaurant often donates to local organizations to which it is connected through customers or proximity, such as providing gift cards to nearby schools for fundraisers, McCulloch said.
As a business owner, he said, actually caring for the community makes a big difference.
“I’ve legitimately gotten 10 p.m. phone calls of, ‘Hey, my daughter’s in the hospital.’ I’ve gotten 9 o’clock at night text messages like, ‘Hey, my son-in-law just passed away, and I know it’s Friday, but I got 20 people coming to my house tomorrow.’… Or the ‘Hey, I’m just here because I need a hug.’” He said he responds, “What time do you need food?”
McCulloch also supports the Slice by providing box lunches for volunteers during setup.
Additionally, he serves on the Shoreview Economic Development Commission, which aims to maintain a vibrant business sector in the city.
McCulloch said his motivation to give back comes from his upbringing. Raised in Long Island, New York, he grew up poor but watched his mother stay involved in the community in many ways.
“We scraped nickels together to pay rent, but there was always the ‘generosity is more than just finances,’” he said. After graduating from
high school in Long Island, McCulloch moved to Minnesota to attend Concordia University in St. Paul, where he planned to become a pastor. To his family’s surprise, that path quickly changed, and he pursued a degree in psychology and sociology instead.
McCulloch met his wife, Amanda, a Minnesota native, during his first year. After graduating, they decided to stay in the state.
“He’s real peopleoriented. He knows everybody and everybody loves him,”
Rooster Employee
Eight years ago, after leaving a job he was unsatisfied with, McCulloch discovered that the space previously occupied by Mary Ann’s Kitchen was for sale.
Initially unimpressed, he nearly passed on the opportunity.
But a conversation with the owners changed his mind.
“I’m a dreamer. And he asked me the right question, which was, ‘What could you do with it?’” McCulloch said.
He cashed out his 401(k), purchased the space, and now says the business is going strong.
“I spent the first year thinking every day that it was going to fail,” he said. “And now… I don’t worry about it failing. I just worry about us
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outpacing our ability to stay where seating is at capacity. And so it’s maintaining the ‘we’re good at what we do’ without being egotistical about what we do and still keeping it fun,” he said.
McCulloch said the shop’s five-person team feels like family.
Judy Marxhausen, who has worked there for six years, “treats my kids like she’s their aunt,” McCulloch said. She attends his children’s events and celebrates milestones with them.
Marxhausen said she wasn’t surprised McCulloch was named grand marshal. “He’s real people-oriented. He knows everybody and everybody loves him,” she said.
After being named grand marshal, McCulloch had one condition: He wouldn’t do it alone.
“I’m not going to be up there without my team. As far as I’m concerned, these guys are up there as part of the grand marshal experience, too,” he said at the shop, pointing to his crew behind the counter.
The parade takes place from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, led by McCulloch and the Winkin’ Rooster staff.
“I want the legacy of this place to be that we weren’t just another restaurant/sandwich shop. We were a place that made a difference in the neighborhood and made a difference more so to people,” McCulloch said.
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The city of Mounds View has received the City of Excellence award from the League of Minnesota Cities. The award recognizes cities for outstanding programs or projects.
Mounds View received the award for its effort to identify and remove from residential property deeds any restrictive covenants or clauses that prohibit property ownership or occupancy based on race. (See “Mounds View is first city in Minnesota’s history to remove harmful covenants from deeds,” Shoreview Press, July 16, 2024.)
For the full list of awards, visit lmc. org.
Mounds View residents who are planning to host a block party as part of Night to Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 5, are encouraged to register their party on the city’s website under the Police Department section. Night to Unite encourages communities to connect with neighbors and Mounds View police officers, Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View firefighters, and City Council members.
To register, go to www.moundsviewmn.org/government/city_departments/police. If you have questions, reach out to Officer Sarah LeVoir at sarah.levoir@moundsviewmn.org.
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BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
The Tri-City Red (TCR) Legion baseball team has a 10-9-1 record heading into the final week of the regular season. They’ve lost five of their last six games.
This week they will host Forest Lake on Tuesday in a double header starting 4 p.m. and Rosetown on Wednesday, 5 p.m. and will close the regular season at Hamline Purple on Friday, 6 p.m. Playoffs start Monday.
Recent highlights include a 7-2 win over Hamlin Red with Jacob Jude and Calvin Anderson knocking in two runs each and Henry Braun throwing 6 1/3 strong innings (two runs, eight strikeouts); 14-0 over Jamestown with Isaac Beseman 3-for-4 and Jude 3-for-3, each knocking in two runs, and Jude throwing a five-inning one-hitter; 10-3 over Hamel with Alex Dornself 3-for-4 (two RBI’s) and Peter Aide 2-for-3 (three RBI’s) and Nate Adelman pitching the distance; and 10-7 over Moorhead with Jack Tretter 2-for-4 (three runs, two RBI’s) and Aide, Edelman and Dornself rapping two hits each. In their recent skid, TCR has had trouble scoring, with losses to Wells Fargo 7-0, White Bear Lake 7-0, Tri City Maroon 4-1 and Hamline Purple 4-1.
Benjamin Hagander Gusdal, from Shoreview, has won a Fulbright award to teach and study overseas. Gusdal graduated from St. Olaf College in May and majored in mathematics, physics and political science. In his Fulbright application, he proposed to examine the relationship between the Norwegian oil industry and its progressive climate policies. His project will investigate whether the socioeconomic benefits of Norway’s wealthy oil sector serve as an obstacle or a catalyst for achieving its climate goals; examine how citizens and policymakers perceive the interplay between the oil industry and environmental objectives; and consider what lessons other nations can draw from Norway’s unique position.
Mounds View track coach receives national title
Ross Fleming, Mounds View boys track and field coach, has been named the 2025 National Boys’ Track and Field Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. Fleming has been coaching the track and field team since 1986. Fleming was nominated for the award by the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association and was selected from among eight finalists. The selection was based on longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championship years and winning percentage.
Join Ramsey County Commissioner Tara Jebens-Singh for a community picnic from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Island Lake County Park, 3611 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, at Pavilion 1. Connect with neighbors, hear county updates and discuss issues affecting District 1. Registration is preferred but not required. To register, go to tinyurl.com/7k6f2wx5. If you have questions, email Jebens-Singh at tara.jebenssingh@co.ramsey. mn.us.
Notice of Filing
2025 Municipal & School District General Election Ramsey County, Minnesota
NOTICE OF FILING
2025 MUNICIPAL & SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Notice is hereby given that a filing period will be given for candidates seeking election to municipal and school board offices in the 2025 Municipal and School District General Election occurring on Tuesday, November 4th 2025. The filing date will begin on Tuesday, July 29th at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Candidates may withdraw their names from the ballot up until Thursday, August 14th at 5:00 p.m. After this deadline, candidates may not remove their names from the ballot. Filing fees associated with each office are nonrefundable, even if a candidate decides to withdraw
Notice is hereby given that a filing period will be given for candidates seeking election to municipal and school board offices in the 2025 Municipal and School District General Election occurring on Tuesday, November 4th 2025. The filing date will begin on Tuesday, July 29th at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude on Tuesday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Candidates may withdraw their names from the ballot up until Thursday, August 14th at 5:00 p.m. After this deadline, candidates may not remove their names from the ballot. Filing fees associated with each office are non-refundable, even if a candidate decides to withdraw.
The following is a list of offices with elections in November along with their corresponding
and filing locations:
The following is a list of offices with elections in November along with their corresponding fees and filing locations:
Petitions Candidates may opt to submit a Petition in Place of a Filing Fee. Petitions in place of a filing fee may only be circulated during the filing period and signees of the petition must be eligible to vote for the candidate named on the petition.
Per M.S. 204B.11 Sub. 2, the number of signatures required for a petition for a municipal office to be found sufficient is 500 or 5% of the total number of votes cast in the last election in which the office in question was on the ballot, whichever is less.
How to File
Affidavits of Candidacy and Affidavits of Withdrawal must be filed in-person at a designated filing location or mailed in after being properly notarized. Please note that the Affidavit of Candidacy has been updated from previous years and now includes a residential address verification section which must be initialed by the filing officer or active notary in order for the Affidavit to be considered complete. Nominating petitions and petitions in place of filing fees must be submitted in-person at Ramsey County Elections. If a candidate must be out of Minnesota during the filing period, they should contact Ramsey County Elections to get information on how to file.
Printable copies of the Affidavit of Candidacy (under Candidates) and petitions in place of filing fees (under Information and Reference) are available on the Ramsey County Elections website. Affidavits of Candidacy and Affidavits of Withdrawal are available in fillable copies on the Office of the Secretary of State’s website. For more information about the filing process, contact Ramsey County Elections at: elections@ramseycounty.us
651-266-2171
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Boundary
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
7584 Spring Lake Road, Mounds View, MN 55112
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. Green Services LLC
7584 Spring Lake Road, Mounds View, MN 55112
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: June 14, 2025
Signed: Brandon Green
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CITY OF NORTH OAKS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE XV, CHAPTER 151, REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT STANDARDS IN THE RSL-RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of North Oaks will hold a Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, MN to hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an Ordinance Amending City Code Title XV, Chapter 151, regarding changes to the maximum building height and the standards for building height in the RSL- Residential Single-Family Low Density District.
Members of the public may participate in the public hearing by:
1. Attending the meeting in person and providing public comment during the public hearing;
2. Attending the meeting remotely and providing public comment via zoom at the following link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/87645334025 ; or
3. Submitting written public comments by emailing City Administrator Kevin Kress at kkress@northoaksmn.gov by July 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Public comments submitted in advance will be accepted into the record as part of the public hearing.
Questions regarding the public hearing, including about remote participation opportunities, should be directed to City Administrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
may only be circulated during the filing period and signees of the petition must be eligible to vote for the candidate named on the petition.
Per M.S. 204B.11 Sub. 2, the number of signatures required for a petition for a municipal office to be found sufficient is 500 or 5% of the total number of votes cast in the last election in which the office in question was on the ballot, whichever is less.
How to File
Affidavits of Candidacy and Affidavits of Withdrawal must be filed in-person at a designated filing location or mailed in after being properly notarized Please note that the Affidavit of Candidacy has been updated from previous years and now includes a residential address verification section which must be initialed by the filing officer or active notary in order for the Affidavit to be considered complete. Nominating petitions and petitions in place of filing fees must be submitted in-person at Ramsey County Elections. If a candidate must be out of Minnesota during the filing period, they should contact Ramsey County Elections to get information on how to file.
Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Kevin Knopik Finance Director, City of Shoreview, 4600 Victoria Street N, Shoreview, MN 55126, 651-490-4622, kknopik@shoreviewmn.gov
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Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Kevin Knopik Finance Director City of Shoreview 4600 Victoria Street N
Shoreview, MN 55126 651-490-4622 kknopik@shoreviewmn.gov (Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175(5)
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TBY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
echnically, recent White Bear Lake graduate Peyton Ek composes mixed-media art—but that term doesn’t quite define her work. Instead, she juxtaposes seemingly disparate materials into striking pieces—a method called stylistic disunity. One of Ek’s compositions, for instance, is a 2D acrylic painting of a couple’s breakup with red yarn layered on top symbolizing “The Red Thread of Fate” from Chinese and Japanese mythology. Her piece, “On the Shore She Sits,” which won a Silver Key Scholastic Art Award last March, used a technique called photobashing, in which the artist merges a photograph with another medium, blending them into one work.
“That is a photo that I took in Florida of an ocean, and I photobashed it to have it
be the background,” Ek described. “This piece, it’s how I felt back then, the girl in the ocean. … But she is basically walking away from that side of herself, ‘I’m not gonna let these waves hit me. I'm going to finally take my life in its own stride.”
That stride includes a computer science major when Ek attends University of
Minnesota Twin Cities this fall. While some may consider this choice surprising for an artist, Ek plans to use her degree to make indie video games.
“I lost my mom at an early age …” Ek shared. “Ever since that, I wanted to help kids that were in a similar situation to me.” Ek found both escapism and understanding in independently produced role-playing video games like Omori, a game in which players heal the mental trauma of the main character by fighting metaphorical monsters.
“Seeing how the characters reacted and how realistic it felt, it gave me a better understanding of how I felt back then. I want to create something like that,” Ek explained.
To progress towards her goal, Ek is designing facial-tracking models, technology used for 3D character animation in film and television as well as digital avatars in social media.
“I have a [social media] channel,” Ek said. “I wanted to put my all into it … I came across 3D models, and I was like, ‘I bet I could do that.’ A bunch of people said I
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Odelis Garcia
Anderson, who directs White Bear Lake Area Middle Schools’ spring musical, is debuting an all-ages community theater program with “Mamma Mia” this July—the all-ages part will just have to wait until next year.
“We’ve been trying to figure out how to start it, how to do it. This year, I was like, ‘It’s either now or never,’” Anderson explained. With help from Technical Director Jeff Willey and Director of Community Services Timothy Mauer, Anderson began planning the inaugural show.
“It was going to be a 16+ show, including adults,” Anderson recalled. “We were looking like, ‘What shows would attract people to not only want to be in it …
but what shows would sell tickets? At the end of the day, that’s what’s going to pay for our sets and our costumes.”
Anderson and Willey decided to apply for the rights to “Mamma Mia” because of its broad age appeal, catchy music and modern-day costumes. They received approval with a condition, however: No adults.
“It’s going on tour next year,” Anderson explained, “so they’re not approving it for community theater. … We could do it, but not have anyone older than 18.”
Anderson then narrowed the show to ages 14-18, feeling that it could serve as a transitional experience for the younger performers.
“Mamma Mia” will also be a transitional experience for recent graduate Yahaira Nok-Chiclana, who played Elle Woods in White Bear’s production of “Legally Blonde” last fall. Here, Nok-
Chiclana will play Donna Sheridan, Meryl Streep’s role in the movie version.
“I really wanted to branch out … to go after things that are unfamiliar and new,” said Nok-Chiclana. “Summer productions in White Bear Lake—we haven’t done them in a long time.”
Because Nok-Chiclana is much younger than her character, she asked her own mother on how to approach the role.
“[Moms] are so underappreciated, and they’re so much more than their connection to children,” NokChiclana stated. “Mothers are themselves first, and they sacrifice so much, and that goes overlooked. I really want that to be put into Donna Sheridan. She has so much to say, and so much to give.”
Anderson believes the same can be said of the theater community in White
Bear Lake. When asked if she believed “Mamma Mia’s” rehearsal schedule conflicted with summer shows or camps at other theaters, Anderson said no.
“They do shows for middle school and high school during the school year, so it’s just creating opportunities for kids …” Garcia said.
“We really hope that the community comes to support, so we can keep growing this program and keep providing opportunities for more kids, and hopefully, in the future, adults too.”
White Bear Lake Area Community Services and Recreation’s production of “Mamma Mia” runs July 24-27 at the Performing Arts Center (Door A), 5045 Division Ave. More information will be available at communityservices.isd624. org closer to the show dates.
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Every year, Hennepin Arts’ Spotlight Education Program evaluates high-school musicals and plays across the state of Minnesota. From a pool of over 8,000 students, Hennepin Arts selects 24 as triple threats, actors who receive concentrated professional guidance before performing at the Spotlight Showcase in June. Additionally, the program selects six technicians as student career pathway leaders. They, too, receive specialized mentorship before assisting the technical director in running the Spotlight Showcase. This year, Hennepin Arts chose White Bear Lake graduating senior Yahaira Nok-Chiclana as a Triple Threat and graduating senior Jacob Pasiuk as a
Student Career Pathway leader, the first in White Bear history. Both have previously been featured on this page as Emerging Artists.
“I feel so accomplished,” NokChiclana commented. “In middle school and at the beginning of high school, I really thought I was getting roles, getting these achievements out of luck. … I’ve realized that no, I worked hard. I actually have talent, and I have something to say, and I have something to give people. I shouldn’t shy away from that.”
Nok-Chiclana also felt strong support and connection from both her fellow finalists and Hennepin Arts’ specialists.
“We grew so close in such a short amount of time … I worked with so many cool people,” Nok-Chiclana exclaimed. “It really takes people who see you to make you realize you love
something so much.”
Pasiuk, meanwhile, felt trusted.
“Ari Koehnen Sweeney, she’s the vice president of education there … One thing that she emphasized was that [those among] Student Career Pathways are leaders. Hennepin Arts wanted us to have the same information as the actual production crew members,” Pasiuk explained.
Pasiuk also got to design projections for the show, a technique with which he wasn’t as familiar. Additionally, he got to experience the technical director’s process, so Pasiuk is finding out which approaches to technical theater he likes.
Ultimately, though, Pasiuk feels gratified to have been chosen for the experience. “I’m proud to be the first in White Bear history,” he beamed. “I hope not the last—there are some good rising artists.”
was going insane, and they said, ‘No, that’s too much work.’ So I took that, and I was like, ‘You know what? Now I have to do it.’” Ek’s marriage of art and computer science seems to parallel her stylistic disunity aesthetic. When asked why she felt compelled to work in such a space, Ek replied, “Art isn’t just one thing. … Let’s add this, let’s add that—instead of sticking to one thing.”
To watch Ek’s YouTube content, visit youtube.com/@peynut.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THEATER SUMMER CAMPS
All camps take place at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
CATERPILLAR CAMP: A VERY HUNGRY ADVENTURE
Grades: K-2
Dates: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 21-25
Details: Join us for a whimsical journey through the world of Eric Carle's beloved story. Campers will develop their creativity and imagination, build confidence in performing and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly—perfect for budding artists and performers. More information at lakeshoreplayers.org/theatre-education.
NO PLACE LIKE SHIZ: A ‘WICKED’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION CAMP
Grades: 7-12
Dates: 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 21-Aug. 8
Details: This three-week intensive camp empowers young artists to create an original theatrical piece from the ground up. Through collaborative exercises, improvisation and creative brainstorming, students will develop and perform a unique and exciting show on the final day of the camp, inspired by the worlds of ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ More information at lakeshoreplayers.org/ theatre-education.
ADVENTURES IN CANDYLAND
Grades: K-2
Dates: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 4-8
Details: Journey through the Peppermint Forest and cross the Gumdrop Pass in this weeklong adventure through CandyLand. Students will spend time reading books, telling stories and creating characters. Friends and family are invited for a special showcase at the end of the week. More information at childrensperformingartsmn. org/programs.
SOLVE IT! CAMPGROUND KIDS
Grades: 3-6
Dates: 1-4 p.m, Aug. 4-8
Details: Grab your detective hats—it’s time to crack the case. In this weeklong camp inspired by “The Campground Kids” series by C.R. Fulton, students will dive into exciting mysteries while exploring outdoor spaces in White Bear Lake. Friends and family are invited for a special showcase at the end of the week.
“Blaine’s hospitality and retail businesses thrive during July thanks to the 3M Open and Target USA Cup.”
The fan village this year will feature 3M’s free swing lab, along with other golf-related activities, said Welch. A meet and greet with YouTube stars Blippi and Meekah will highlight Family Day on Sunday, July 27. Arnold Palmer and professional golfer Tom Lehman, a University of Minnesota alumnus, designed the TPC Twin Cities course. It opened in 2000 and began hosting the 3M Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event, in 2001. It hosted that tournament for 18 years, until 2019, when the PGA Tour held the first 3M Open at the course.
Hayle said the exposure of having the tournament on network television is also a big win for Blaine. The tournament will air on CBS/Paramount+, Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+. It will be distributed internationally via the tour’s world feed. Tickets are available to fans at 3mopen.com.
Tyler Quattrin is an intern for Press Publications. He can be reached at intern2@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
