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A rendering of the destination playground, which will be constructed as a part of the second phase of the Shoreview Commons expansion. BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR

primarily involves a new destination playground and picnic shelter. Phase one, which was completed last summer, included an updated skate park, skating pond, expanded plaza and sidewalk to the library. According to city documents, the second phase is expected to cost $2.8 million, which will come from the community investment fund. Though the capital improvement program had initially allocated $2 million for the project, the allocation was made before designs were completed or cost estimates were made. Bids are expected to be accepted this spring, after which construction will start, said City Manager Terry Schwerm. “It will take the majority of the

summer to construct it, maybe opening, I'd say, either late fall or early next spring,” Schwerm added. Mayor Sandy Martin expressed her desire for the playground to be ﬁ nished as soon as possible. “One of my disappointments was we ﬁ nished the skate park in the fall (of 2019) but we really couldn't open it until the following spring, which is sort of anticlimactic,” Martin said. “I want the developer and staff to take that into consideration. If there's any way, especially in COVID, that we can open an outdoor facility … I would really love to see it open in early fall if at all possible, so that our community can enjoy it and not have to wait all winter.”

Middle and high school students in the Mounds View district can soon return to the classroom. The district plans to reopen its secondary schools for blended learning next week. Superintendent Chris Lennox announced the change in an email to students and families Feb. 4. “After meeting with the Regional Support Team, we have been approved to welcome back middle school and high school students to blended (hybrid) learning on Monday, Feb. 22,” Lennox said. Secondary students will have Feb. 18 and 19 off, as staff will use that Thursday and Friday as planning days. Blended learning will begin Monday, Feb. 22. Families can opt to have their students continue with full-time distance learning if they do not feel comfortable sending them back to school. Per state guidelines, schools must implement strict social distancing and capacity limits under blended learning. Schools should not exceed 50% capacity and must ensure that social distancing of at least 6 feet is maintained at all times. Schools must also limit buses and other transportation vehicles to 50% capacity and include plans for contactless meal pickup and/or delivery. Elementary school students have already returned to the classroom full time: the district opened schools for kindergarten through third grade students Jan. 25 and to fourth and fifth grade students Feb. 8.

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Austin Dircks has loved biking since he was a kid. This summer, he turned his dream of biking across the country into reality. Reaching top speeds of 41 mph, 27 year old Dircks, of Shoreview, biked 94 miles a day for 19 days on a solo trip through the states of Washington, Oregon and California. “I have watched the Tour de France since I was 7 or 8, and I learned about long-distance bike riding. I found this specific route from Canada to Mexico along the Pacific coast many years ago. As I got in more shape over the years, I thought, ‘I could do this,’” Dircks said. “I set my schedule to do it last summer, but with COVID and nothing open, I delayed it for this summer, and it worked out perfectly.” He started his trek in Blaine, Washington at the Canadian border on his titanium Lite Speed bike. He rode south through the states of Washington, Oregon and California and ended up in Tijuana at the Mexican border. “I wanted to go solo because I didn’t want anyone to wait for me or for me to wait for anyone else,” he said. Lauren Nikohl doing what she loves most — making music. Throughout the trip, Dircks camped or stayed at hotels. He also found places to stay by BY NOELLE OLSON couch surfing on an app called Warm Showers. STAFF WRITER “People offer up floor space, couch space, a place in their yard to throw a tent, or whatever Lauren Nicole Tomhave began to sing as soon SEE CALIFORNIA DREAMING PAGE 15 as she could talk, and her love for music grew along with her. She started learning guitar around age 8, began Oil Change Specials songwriting around age 10, and started piano lessons at age 11 while growing up in Shoreview with her parents Doug and Wendy Tomhave and ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE $10 OFF SERVICE OF $50 OR MORE siblings Derek and Megan. “I knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue music and be a positive role model for ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE $20 OFF SERVICE people,” Lauren said. “I grew up with a dad who OF $100 OR MORE loved to sing, play guitar, play piano and write songs, so I grew up singing with him at campfi res REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE and family get-togethers. I really looked up to $30 OFF ANY SERVICE OF $200 OR MORE (Includes an Oil Filter and up to 6 qtsmy of oil) dad and his passion for music — and still do. Limit one coupon per visit. Not Valid with any other offers. He certainly had the biggest impact on my life Up to 6 qts oil, standard filter and chassis lube. Not valid with any only Most vehicles. Expires 9/30/21 offers. Tax and shop supplies extra. Most vehicles. Expiresregarding 9/30/21 music at the time. We would play lots of music together, and he would be so ecstatic when I’d show him a new song I wrote.” PRODUCTION CIRCULATION CLASSIFIED Lauren started performing in musical theater 651-407-1239 651-407-1234 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com artmanager@presspubs.com shows as a child, and joined choir programs circ@presspubs.com starting in middle school. She’s a 2013 Mounds

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We’ve been BY ROY HEILMAN 21 school year, most private school exposure. up with the pandemic, for sure,” noting stocking fingerlings or yearlings since opted world-wide to get their students back int CONTRIBUTING WRITER The 2014 Mounds View graduate Jet Skis in particular. “The last year or 2014 and our gill net catches have not the classroom. considerable individual expoNot all metro-area lakes can offer two, it’s been really busy.” He doesn’t been below 3 per net since switching One got of the fi rst to open in sure herself, too, as her personal summer pleasure seekers a one-stop seem to mind it much, and reports that from fry to fingerlings/yearlings.” Minnesota was Hill-Murray Schoo story — overcoming a significant Though a decent walleye fishery may shop. But Shoreview’s Turtle Lake — people are generally responsible and rein Maplewood, a private Catholic surgery to correct severe be more of an exception than a rule, the popular with swimmers, anglers and spectful on the water. Schoolback for grades 6-12. at age 13 worked to become an Kalmes is also a fisherman and likes bigger story may be largemouth bass boaters of all kinds — might fit the bill. “Ourscoliosis leadership team Olympian made her a popular Turtle Lake is a known hotspot for to fish on Turtle. He says it’s good: “You management in Turtle Lake. An expertirelessly all last— summer with a lo interview recreational boat traffic, including wa- can usually go out and catch a few bass. imental regulation established Turtle of planning, hardsubject. work and trust. nished 11th overall ter skiers, wakeboarders, and users of And there are crappies, and maybe in 1997 as a catch-and-release lake for We had Condie the kidsfiback in school among 20said entrants, inDan, Tokyo, after largemouths, which was designed to personal watercraft. Trailer parking walleyes if you’re lucky.” on August 18,” Melissa three Aug. 4-6. Her best Walleye is listed as the primary increase the number and size of bass in spots at the public access are frequently president of events, Hill-Murray. “The event was the fi rst held, full in the summer. Those who live on management species in Turtle Lake, the lake. After a couple decades, fisherteachers were nervous to one come bac Speed, in which she placed seventh. She the lake or fish it often know to avoid and they are stocked annually. In the ies management took a critical look at but they took a risk and believed BY ELIZABETH CALLEN placed 11thopen in both Bouldering the crowds by going out early or on cool 2019 survey, walleyes were sampled in the results of that rule. in us. then We only stayed all year EDITOR and DeBates says bass are numerous, but strong numbers, indicating walleye days. because ofLead. their willingness to put she didn’t lose sight of the big management is working on this heav- the average size did not improve. In the kidsBut fi rst.” Twenty area fourth graders were Eric Kalmes has lived on the east “Iwho am,attends and forever side for over five years, and appreciates ily pressured lake. East Metro Fisher- 2020, an experimental regulation was Danpicture. has a son Hill- will be, honored at a recent Shoreview City an When Olympian,” Condie articulated, whatto Turtle has to offer. He confirms ies Supervisor T.J. DeBates said, “The implemented to allow for the harvest Murray. they went to inCouncil meeting for their submissions in an Instagram post, after expressabundance of boat usage, and notes a walleye population is in very good “One Community of Many Colors”an poster ing she PAGE didn’t SEE TURTLE LAKE, PAGE 9 SEEregret PRIVATEthat SCHOOLS, 7 place contest. higher. To the Star-Tribune, she reThe contest, which typically coincides flected, “Qualifying here, and now with Martin Luther King Day, is focused fi nally being here after a two-year on celebrating diversity throughout wait, it has been honestly dreamthe Shoreview community. Students like. I felt psyched and excited and are asked to create posters that show just happy to represent my sport people of different races and cultures and show what it's all about.'' interacting positively together. The Jim Galvin, activities di- Just prior to competing, Condie, “I was welcomed and supa written statement to parBY BRUCE STRAND contest, now in its 27th year, was 25, described Sport Climbing as a rector, had high praise for ported by everyone in the ents and friends of Mustang SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR established in 1994 by the Shoreview perfect fit with the Olympics motto, Downey as a coach and mentor. baseball community when I baseball. “Late this fall, I will Human Rights Committee. which is “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” “We are very thankful to got here, and now I feel like I’m move to Texas, with plans to Mark Downey, who coached a Of the 150 submissions, the committee part of it forever,” said Downey. have had Mark at Mounds in a Star-Tribune interview. In spend summers at my cabin in state champion and four other selected 10 finalists and 10 honorable View High School and want to His record at Mounds View Minnesota.” state entrants in Mounds View mentions. celebrate such a wonderful cawas 170-103 with five state Downey said he will continbaseball and is regarded as a The top three finalists are as follows: reer,” said Galvin. “He has tournament teams, the state ue to work with the Sandlot • First place: Simon Olson, Islandsolid Lakeinfluence on athletes, has been the most influential leadchampionship in 2014, two conprogram, the VFW team and stepped down after 12 seasons. Elementary er and best mentor of young the Diamond Club. He will also solation titles (for fi fth place), “With children and grandpeople I have been around in and one conference crown. He continue to serve on the board children living out of state, I SUBM SEE POSTER CONTEST, PAGE 10 my 30 years at MVHS.” coached the Mustangs from of directors of the state basewant to spend significant time Mark Downey had a 170-103 2007-10 and 2014-21. ball coaches association. with them,” Downey said, in record in 12 seasons at the he SEE DOWNEY, PAGE 8

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Tim Pratt, longtime chair of the Shoreview Environmental Quality Committee, recognized residents and businesses who enhance the environment for the city of Shoreview with an awards presentation at the Shoreview City Council meeting. “It's just wonderful to see the work that these people came up with,” Pratt said. “We have to recognize all the hard work of all the committee members over the years and the generous support that you, the council, has provided, because that's what makes this program resonate.” Pratt said residents can plant native plants, replace turf grass, put in shoreline buffers, use pure resources, put in solar panels or use enhanced recycling programs. The winners this year are: • Marsha Kurka: Worked with partners to create a rain garden in a low area that continually ﬂooded, solved a drainage issue, improved aesthetics of the landscape and created a beautiful and usable space. She also increased habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. • Thomas Reynen and Stephen Gryzan: Worked with the county to solve a water quality issue at their property on Lake

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Rogers” and also took a class at a high school in Roseville where volunteers taught English to immigrants. “Learning language is not that clean-cut, and can be very messy, but there are tons of possibilities,” she said. She couldn’t pinpoint exactly when she learned English, but eventually she did. Before she became a teacher, Wang was a software engineer. She quit her job to become a stay-at-home mom to raise her two children, Aaron and Michelle, who are all grown up now. In Wang’s teaching portfolio, she writes, “In addition to language drills and taskbased activities, we have many culturally enriching activities in class including Chinese calligraphy, celebrating Chinese holidays, cooking and food tasting, tea parties, paper cutting, and Chinese children’s games. These activities allow my students to experience Chinese culture fi rsthand. The internet and technology bring pictures and videos into the class and provide the opportunity for us to connect with the world digitally.” Wang said experiencing different cultures opens students’ minds to appreciate not only cultural differences, but to embrace their own. “The platform allows me to educate young people, because language is so dynamic,” she said. Wang said she fi nds teaching challenging and rewarding at the same time. “Challenges I face is to reach students who don’t believe in themselves, and turn them around to succeed in this area; and hopefully it can carry over in other things in their lives,” Wang said. Wang enjoys reading, art, writing in Chinese and walking with her dog Abel. “Walking around Pleasant Lake is my favorite thing to do,” she said. Wang attends Salem Covenant Church in New Brighton and is a member of Bible Study Fellowship International. “Bible studies and

church are two places I am serving yearround. If I could promote love and service, honor my church and Bible study, that would be great,” she said. Wang said she is honored and deeply humbled to receive the Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. She said her favorite thing about teaching is touching the heart of her students. “I have a kitchen towel that is custom-made with two pencils. It says, ‘a teacher takes a hand, opens the mind and touches the heart,’” she said. “Teaching is a gift and a blessing.” Noelle Olson is a staff writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

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hen we take a step back and look at how hospitals handled the pandemic, they ramped up to accept COVID cases by delaying elective surgeries. The result was a massive laying-off of staff. Once hospitals needed to hire back staff, they took them from nursing homes and care centers, leaving those facilities short-staffed. Now patients are unable to be moved from hospitals to nursing homes or transitional units because they don’t have the staff, so hospitals are again overwhelmed. Additionally, nurses are being paid, quite well in many cases, to be traveling nurses in the areas hardest hit by the pandemic. Doctors, nurses, emergency room workers and staff are exhausted. Now there is a new surge of people who are getting sick with the Omicron variant. Within the past several weeks, we have heard of more friends and family members who have been sick – some fully vaccinated, some not- than at any other point of the pandemic. This virus is so unpredictable with who it affects. We have known people who have been really healthy getting extremely ill, while others with signiﬁcant risk factors seem to breeze through it with few to no symptoms. Throughout it all, the doctors, nurses, nursing home aides and other health care staff have endured extremely long hours of intense mental and physical strain. They have witnessed more death and trauma in the past two years than they could have imagined in a lifetime. These front line workers are heroes. Pastors and clergy have also navigated more deaths and mental health issues Publisher’s caused by the pandemic than ever before. They are at the bedsides of dying patients, View and counselors for grieving families. I am Carter Johnson thankful for the support our local churches provide to our community. I continue to hear how churches have been inviting and welcoming to families in need, providing food, clothing, short term ﬁnancial assistance, and shelter. They are there to offer prayers and counseling for people in any situation, from the loss of a loved one to a job transition. In some cases, people who have never stepped foot in a church are thankful that their mother, father, brother or sister could have a funeral service when no other options were available. Local funeral homes have also navigated this time with caring staff to help walk family and friends through the loss of loved ones. Our team at the Press has worked hard over the past year and a half to help families with obituary notices. Often an obituary is the last words written about a person. Our team carefully reads and often makes recommendations to produce an obituary that honors the deceased and is meaningful to those who are left behind. Recently one family told us they received many cards from their mom’s friends because we had sent the obituary to be published in the community paper that served the area where their Wisconsin lake cabin was. Take time to thank those who are serving above and beyond. Be patient when you witness someone doing or saying something unusual, as it’s hard to know where people are coming from or who is struggling during these times. Remember the old adage about not judging until you walk a mile in someone shoes. Let’s slow down and spend quality time with those who are important to us. And when we make mistakes, let’s try to be forgiving. I’m pretty sure this week I have pulled out in front of somebody, turned without signaling, and made a snappy comment to a family member, friend or colleague. We all need to give, and receive, gratitude and grace.

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our parents might be exaggerating when they talk about walking two miles to school in the middle of a blizzard, up-hill in both directions. But, if you feel like Minnesota winters don’t pack the punch they used to, it isn’t your imagination. Data collected at weather stations around Minnesota shows that the average annual temperature our state Movers & in has increased by 2.9°F Shakers since 1895, a warming trend Angie Hong that is most pronounced during the winter. Observations of ice-on and ice-off on lakes around the state also show that we have lost two weeks per year of ice coverage in the past 50 years, and three weeks over the last century. Warmer weather doesn’t just mean fewer days of ice ﬁshing, it also means more frequent blue-green algae blooms during the summer time, fewer deep freezes to kill invasive species like emerald ash borer, and changes in plant and animal communities as species such as walleye, opossum, and even maple trees migrate north toward a cooler climate. As Minnesota’s climate warms, it is also getting wetter. The average annual rainfall is up by 3.4 inches since 1895, and “mega rains” that bring more than 6-inches of rain across more than 1000 square miles are becoming increasingly common.

As a result, communities are having to update stormwater management requirements and retrofit old pipes and ponds to guard against flooding. Currently, the Walz-Flanagan Administration is asking Minnesotans to share ideas on how to best respond to our changing climate. The state has set up a website to provide information and collect ideas from the public related to: 1) Investing in clean transportation; 2) Protecting our natural and working lands; 3) Creating stronger, resilient communities; 4) Moving to clean energy and efficient buildings; and 5) Promoting health, equity, and a strong economy (climate. state.mn.us/ideas-lead-boldaction). Within each topic category, the public is encouraged to react to potential goals and share suggestions for additional actions the state could take. Most suggestions, such as “enhancing biological diversity and protecting habitat corridors on 350,000 acres of natural and working lands,” are ones that would provide multiple benefits. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, an acre of grassland can hold as much as 78 tons of carbon while an acre of mature evergreen forest can hold as much as 140 tons of carbon. In addition, forests and grasslands also provide wildlife habitat and allow rain and melting snow to soak into the ground instead of running off and causing downstream flooding. Other state-led actions could support work that is already happening at a local level. For example, South Washington Watershed District convened a

series of workshops with city staff and community leaders in 2017 that led to the development of a Climate Resiliency Plan. The plan considers a wide range of climate challenges, including the need to replace outdated stormwater pipes and raise roads in ﬂood-prone locations; strategies to avoid drawing down aquifers used for drinking water; loss of habitat and increasing abundance of invasive species in natural areas; and more frequent algal blooms. State funding could help to support similar climate resiliency planning in other Minnesota communities. If you would like to help collect data on Minnesota’s changing climate, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is currently looking for additional lake ice reporters. This is an easy volunteer activity that just requires people to report the ice-on and ice-off for their lakes each winter. To sign up, go to www.pca.state.mn.us/water/ lake-ice-reporting-program. Angie Hong is an educator for East Metro Water - www.mnwcd. org/emwrep - which includes Brown’s Creek, Carnelian Marine - St. Croix, Comfort Lake – Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey Washington-Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Park, West Lakeland, Willernie and Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District. Contact her at 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie. hong@mnwcd.org.

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First a fun fact: Sounds at or below 70 dBA are generally considered safe. Any sound at or above 85 dBA is more likely to damage your hearing over time. Turns out, for a few dollars, you can get an app to measure sound levels. Not a bad thing to have, if you are concerned about your exposure at work or … I don’t know … where you live. Those who have had the pleasure of being near Hwy. 96 (fast section in Shoreview) know it is loud. But is it big-time loud? I mean, can it play in the freeway big leagues? So Rigby (faithful companion) set out to answer that very question. We headed to Island Lake Park, where there is a wonderful park road that runs right next to I-694. I-694 is a beauty now — six lanes, high-volume and full speed: 65-70ish. I would guess 10 times the volume as Hwy. 96. New app in hand, we found it registers 80 dbA pretty consistently. So the big question is, can Hwy. 96 compete? I had my fingers crossed. So to make it fair, same time, same side of the road … because wind can really play havoc on the sound levels. Hwy. 96 has waves, you know, like a wave pool, because of the stoplights. So it falls short of I-694 in the average sound levels. However — and this is the good news — during those waves, we are pushing 80 … think road surface and speed. So, this got me thinking. How can we (Hwy. 96’ers) surpass I-694? I thought about my childhood, where we clipped a playing card to the bike frame and let it slip past the spokes … or bubble wrap!? If only I could figure out how to reinflate … Anyway, there are towns that have blocked that sound … or reduced it by dropping the speed or adding a wall. Crazy. I will never accept second place. You go, Shoreview!

The red flag laws in Kelly Moller’s HF1654 bill forcing people to give up their guns are nothing but a statement that government will no longer abide by due process and prefers ruling a police state. This is ironic, considering how so many on the left support defunding police. These laws are racist, as they affect minority populations more severely. Fees, classes, licensing, “Saturday night special” laws … these are measures affecting poorer citizens more, particularly minorities. In the Jim Crow South and the “enlightened” land of Yankees, gun laws and public policy have historically been aimed at curbing minority access to firearms. Much better-written laws allowing a 72-hour psychiatric hold accomplish the same goals of red flag laws while not trampling over people’s civil rights. The intent with some of them might be good, but good intent does not equal good law. “Guilty until proven innocent” is not a good law. Red flag laws will be used to attempt to disarm political opponents. In the 1930s, they were used to disarm “unreliable” Jews. Red flag laws completely ignore due process. Anyone can file a false report on anyone, claiming they are a danger to themselves or others. If someone is a danger to themselves, then they need to be adjudicated as such and involuntarily committed. If they are a criminal, then the criminal justice system needs to take over and they need to be arrested, tried and convicted of said crime. Then due process has been followed and they have given up their right to bear arms. In this bill, Kelly Moller declares war against our Constitution, to throw the 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th Amendments out the window. No person should ever be punished or deprived of their constitutional rights BEFORE they even commit a crime because someone else speculates that he might. Whether it affects minorities is, by definition, a minor issue unworthy of our attention. That it deprives the MAJORITY of the very fundamental right not to be punished for something they haven’t done is unacceptable. Thank goodness the Senate refused to give this bill a second reading.

I was raised to believe that the government shouldn’t treat people differently on account of their race. That principle is enshrined in the 14th Amendment. I am saddened to see that the Minnesota Department of Health no longer subscribes to such a principle. A short search of the department’s website will yield its criteria for prioritization of monoclonal antibody treatment — a treatment that seemingly everyone agrees can save lives. Contrary to the 14th Amendment, those criteria specifically include race. Criteria for prioritization include (quoting the website): “Member of BIPOC community (Black/ African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or American Indian or Alaskan Native).” So much for equal protection. Surely the department will argue that members of those groups are most at risk from COVID-19. Even if that were true, that still doesn’t justify medical discrimination based on race. Race-neutral criteria should still be used to protect the most vulnerable regardless of race. If members of specific races are indeed more at risk from COVID-19, race-neutral criteria would still prioritize treatment for them. That being said, it isn’t even clear that many of these prioritized groups are actually at higher risk from COVID-19. Another quick search of the department’s website will yield information about COVID-19 deaths based on race and ethnicity. Of the prioritized groups, only American Indians make up a larger percentage of COVID-19 deaths than their share of the population. Whatever the department’s justification, this racebased prioritization is wrong and violates our most fundamental laws as a nation and a state. As a citizen of this state, I will no longer be voting for any elected official who enabled this. I encourage my good and decent neighbors to do the same.

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prospects for their future due to inadequate societal and governmental response to climate change. During this talk/conversation, Manning will share a summary of the findings from a 2021 research review of mental health and climate change published by the American Psychological Association, and share her own experiences and observations of how young people are coping with the stress of climate change. For more information, go to northeastmetroclimateaction.org.

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NOW THAT’S CHUTZPAH! For the most part, thieves used to steal only under the cover of darkness and criminals did the same. Criminals still behave that way, but now they assault, steal and cause damage right in front of our faces as well. Below are selected brazen highlights from 2021: • With friends like that . . . A resident in the 1500 block of Park Street on Jan. 7 reported his vehicle stolen after he gave it to a friend to take to Richfield for repairs. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • What part of “no” are you not understanding? A Minneapolis man, 26, was arrested at 3:00 a.m. Jan. 15 in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. for violating an active order for protection (OFP) after deputies were dispatched to the address. The suspect told deputies that he was aware of the OFP, that he’s “over there all the time,” and that he “will keep coming over here.” • When is a sale not a sale? A resident in the 1900 block of Bluestem Lane on Jan. 26 reported a computer bag stolen during a used car sale between private parties. Investigation results have been sent to the county attorney for charging. • The keys must be around here somewhere. An unlocked 2006 Dodge pickup truck was reported stolen from a driveway in the 900 block of Monterey Court N. overnight Jan. 28-29. Thieves used the keys sitting on a bench in the garage. The garage door opener in the truck was the only other item taken. The vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • Spare the rod, son. A Shoreview man, 24, was arrested at 6:51 p.m. Jan. 29 in the 200 block of Harbor Lane for domestic assault after he punched his father multiple times, threatened to kill his mother and threatened to burn down their house. The subject faces two charges in Ramsey County District Court. • Any suspects? A St. Paul woman reported finding all four tires of her vehicle deflated after she left it in a business parking lot in the 3400 block of Rice Street while dining with her ex during the evening of Feb. 8. After having an argument and leaving the restaurant, she returned to her vehicle to find the damage. • Still wanting to go undercover. Unknown persons were reported for entering an apartment complex in the 500 block of Harriet Avenue overnight Feb. 13-14 and damaging the security cameras and system before breaking into locked storage rooms and the boiler room. • Lock door. Take key. Residents in the 5500 block of Alameda Street reported a burglary May 21 after an unknown person entered their home and walked away with the owner’s purse and wallet while they were across the street talking to neighbors for an hour. So far, there has been no unauthorized activity on their credit cards. • Armed robbery is rude any time. An employee of FreedomValu Center in the 5900 block of Hodgson Road reported being robbed at gunpoint at 9:22 p.m. May 22 by a 5’-11” male, 35, weighing about 240 pounds and clad in jeans, a blue hoodie and blue medical face mask. Photos of the suspect identified him as being included in a multicounty crime alert. After the suspect received a bagful of money, he fled on foot. The case is under investigation. • Taking candy from babies. A bicycle was reported stolen Aug. 3 from the intersection of County Road J and Hodgson Road after its juvenile rider left it at the intersection with a flat tire. When he returned 10 minutes later with a parent, the bike was gone. • Go away means stay away. A Minneapolis man, 29, was cited Aug. 11 in the 800 block of Sherwood Road for disorderly conduct and was banned from the premises after having already been cited for trespassing at that address in March. Deputies advised the victim to apply for a harassment restraining order (HRO). • Two sets of barriers can’t keep them away. A bicycle was reported stolen overnight Aug. 11-12 from an underground garage after the bike lock was cut. The bicycle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

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• Take key fob with you into shower. In waterproof bag. An Arden Hills man reported his vehicle stolen Aug. 16 after his keys were taken from an unlocked gym locker at the Shoreview YMCA in the 3700 block of Lexington Avenue N. and used to gain access to his vehicle parked in the lot. After the vehicle was entered into the NCIC, the Cottage Grove Police Department recovered it Aug. 20 unoccupied, without keys and without plates. • A lot of nerve here. A Little Canada woman, 19, was cited late Oct. 30 in the 3800 block of Shoreview Target Service Road following a complaint of a driver using a handicapped parking placard when the licensed handicapped person was not present. Deputies returned the placard to its registered owner, a Little Canada woman, 58. • Out-of-town trick-or-treating must be noteworthy. A Forest Lake woman out making the rounds with her children on Halloween night reported a resident in the 300 block of Oakwood Drive for taking a picture of her children trick-or-treating at his door. When she asked him to delete the photo of her children, he verbally agreed to do so but wouldn’t hand over his phone for her to verify. • Now you see it, now you don’t, ha ha! A resident in the 500 block of Lake Ridge Drive reported a burglary Nov. 7 during which his vehicle was stolen from an attached garage while he was out back mowing the grass. When he went around to the garage to collect the leaf blower, he discovered the garage door open and the vehicle missing. After being entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, the vehicle was recovered in St. Paul Nov. 9 with the keys inside. However, the front and rear panels were damaged and a license plate was missing. • Never safe from someone stepping on your toes. A White Bear Township man reported assault at 7:43 p.m. Nov. 12 following an incident during which he was sitting on a bench in the 3300 block of Rice Street when an acquaintance approached him and stepped on his toes twice. The subject then ran to his vehicle and fled the area. After the complainant was checked out by medics, deputies provided him a courtesy ride home.

HOW CAN YOU BE SCAMMED? L t me countt th Let the ways. Th Theft ft h has b been around d since i th there has been life on earth, but now there is theft of intangible property in addition to the theft of physical possessions. Here are some of the ways virtual theft was attempted or committed in Shoreview in 2021, according to incident reports from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. • A resident in the 1000 block of Cobb Road on Jan. 4 reported cashing a $2,700 check that turned out to be fraudulent. • A resident in the 4700 block of Prairie Ride Drive on Jan. 28 reported falling victim to a phishing email that claimed $400 had been charged to his bank account. He gave remote access to his computer to the scammer, who threatened that the complainant needed to repay the money appearing on the screen with gift cards. The victim purchased more than $5,000 in gift cards at various stores and gave the codes on the back of the cards to the scam thief. • A resident in the 300 block of Floral Drive on Feb. 15 reported responding to a phishing email that resembled a bill from a service company. Hoping for a refund, the victim contacted the scammer via phone to dispute the bill and provided credit card information. The card information was then used by the scammer to the tune of $1,400 before the victim was able to close the account. • A resident in the 600 block of Donegal Circle on Feb.16 reported responding to a pop-up screen saying that her computer was locked by a virus by providing remote access to her computer, along with bank account information. This complainant was able to contact her bank and stop the fraud, however. • A resident in the 500 block of Suzanne Avenue on Feb. 19 reported purchasing a $500 gift card and providing the numbers to a scammer to receive “her prize” after she received a phone call claiming she’d won the $2 million Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes. When the scammer asked for another gift card, the victim became suspicious and stopped providing. • A resident in the 3100 block of Lexington Avenue N. on March 24 reported becoming the victim of a computer service scam after he provided a scammer

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with remote access to his computer. Immediately after he did so, it was miraculously discovered that he had received an extra $3,500 refund, to be placed into his bank account. He was then asked to repay the difference via gift cards. After he lost $2,000 via gift cards, the victim became suspicious. • A resident in the 1500 block of Pinewood Drive on April 6 reported unemployment insurance fraud. All the notifications have been made, and the complainant suffered no monetary loss. Insurance frauds petered out by Aug. 27. • Theft was reported April 7 in the 3900 block of Victoria Street N. after a Shoreview man arranged for the purchase of a laptop computer through the OFFERUP app in a church parking lot. However, the seller managed to run away with the victim’s money as well as the computer. The case is under investigation. • An Andover woman, 34, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. April 8 at the US Bank in the 1000 block of Highway 96 for forgery after she and a male accomplice tried to cash a washed check at the drive-thru window. The view from the teller’s window showed a black Tahoe without a front license plate drive up. A woman presented a check to be cashed using a Wisconsin driver’s license with a picture on it that didn’t look like her at all. • A resident in the 800 block of Gramsie Road reported being swindled out of $400 April 14 after she received an email from a person she thought was her trusted friend requesting help in purchasing a gift card. The victim purchased $400 in gift cards and provided numbers to the sender of the email. The victim became suspicious the next day when she received a request for more gift cards. The complainant than called her friend for clarification and discovered the friend’s email account had been hacked and that the email was actually a scam. • A resident in the 700 block of Doris Avenue on April 21 reported being blackmailed after he was sent photos and told to send money or the photos would be shared on social media. • A resident in the 300 block of Oakwood Drive on May 19 reported unauthorized use of her credit card for online purchases after she was notified by her credit card company of possible fraud. The card was still in the victim’s possession when it was used. • A resident in the 1000 block of Glenhill Road on June 2 reported her Social Security number used to open a cable communications account after she was contacted by a collection agency. The victim needed the case number before the credit bureau could investigate and correct the fraud. • A resident in the 1000 block of Carlton Drive reported losing $1,500 in gift cards June 29 after he paid a phone scam caller who advised him that his Social Security number had been used in a drug dealing crime and that his assets would be seized if he didn’t pay. • A business in the 500 block of Cardigan Road on July 8 reported its email account had been hacked so as to instruct customers to redirect their payments to the scammer’s bank account. Banks were notified of the potential fraud, and the business had suffered no loss to date. • A resident in the 800 block of Arbogast Street reported being swindled out of $11,000 in gift cards Aug. 10 by way of the Drug Enforcement Administration/Social Security phone scam. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) reminds the public that government agencies will never request payment via gift cards. • A Shoreview man reported being robbed Dec. 22 in the area of Gramsie Road and Victoria Street N. after meeting a man in a church parking lot to purchase an Apple watch via the mobile market app OfferUp. The suspect grabbed the offered money and threw an empty box into the victim’s car window before fleeing on foot. The case is under investigation. • A resident in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. on Dec. 28 reported losing $113 from her bank account after granting remote access to her phone to a person she thought was a service representative for Amazon Prime. • A resident in the 800 block of Sherwood Road on Dec. 31 reported being the victim of blackmail after being induced in a video chat to send a $268 Mon-

• A resident in the 600 block of Lake Pine Drive on Aug. 23 reported being conned out of $50,000 following a June phone scam in which the scammer claimed she was involved in an international crime and faced imprisonment in a foreign country. The transaction used Bitcoin for payment. • A resident in the 4200 block of Victoria Court reported receiving scam phone calls Oct. 14 from a person impersonating the Ramsey County Sheriff and claiming there was a false warrant on the complainant. Although the complainant recognized the scam, the calls continued. Real deputies called the scammer back and were hung up on. Later, deputies themselves received a threatening text. No money was lost by either the complainant or deputies. • The Shoreview Community Center in the 4600 block of Victoria Street N. reported a counterfeit $100 bill passed Oct. 25 at the complex. A video was available for review of the transaction.

STOLEN IN SHOREVIEW IN 2021 Wh t has What h been b stolen t l in i Shoreview Sh i iin 2021? C Cash, h catalytic converters to sell to recycling centers, vehicles of all sorts in which to commit crimes, and license plates to make it harder to be caught committing crimes. And because we live in the age of the internet, we now have the electronic fence that eliminates the middleman. We could wish the thieves luck at finding a market for all their stolen items, but we won’t. • A resident in the 900 block of Cannon Avenue on Jan. 4 reported gas siphoned from his vehicle sometime during the past week. The tank now is oneeighth full, after being left full. • A Stacy man reported a contractor’s snowplow stolen overnight Jan. 29-30 from a business parking lot. The plow has been entered into the NCIC. • A Shoreview woman reported that a Little Free Library in the 3500 block of Nancy Place was vandalized sometime between Jan. 19-21, after she found all the books gone and graffiti written inside the library. • A backpack containing a yoga towel was reported stolen during the late afternoon of Feb. 9 from a vehicle parked in a business lot in the 3200 block of Lexington Avenue S. after the passenger side front window was broken in. • A clear plastic bag containing nothing was reported stolen during the late afternoon of Feb. 9 from the floor of a vehicle parked in a business lot in the 3200 block of Lexington Avenue S., after the passenger side front window was broken in. • A Blaine woman reported $3,500 in construction tools stolen overnight Feb. 9-10 from inside her vehicle, which had been left at the side of the road on I-694 and Victoria Street N. after it had broken down. After the complainant contacted her insurance company for a tow and left at 9:00 p.m., the tow truck never arrived, but the thieves did. • Residents in the 400 block of Chandler Court at 2:49 a.m. Feb. 22 reported a burglary in progress when they were awakened by the flashlight of a person rummaging in a jewelry box. Nothing was missing from the jewelry box, but a video console and game were missing from the downstairs area. There were no signs of forced entry, and the thief fled through the front door. • Holiday decorations were reported stolen overnight Feb. 22-23 from an apartment storage unit in the 3300 block of Kent Street after a padlock was broken. • Two pressure washers, valued at $600 each, were reported stolen March 5 from a detached garage of an apartment complex in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. • A Falcon Heights man reported a backpack containing nothing of value stolen from the back seat of his vehicle May 7 as it was parked in the Rice Creek Park south lot in the 1900 block of County Road I. The driver’s side window had been smashed out for access. • A tailgate was reported stolen from a pickup truck overnight June 2-3 as it was parked in an open lot in the 3500 block of Owasso Street.

• A post hole auger attachment was reported stolen from a piece of heavy equipment belonging to Stonebrook Fence at a construction site near I-35W and County Road J sometime over the weekend of June 4-7. • A resident in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported medications missing from a cabinet June 23 following a house party. • An ice auger and generator were reported stolen June 21 from an ice house in the 100 block of Mayfair Road after the front door hinges were damaged. • A resident in the 1500 block of Park Street reported his home burglarized and collectible cards stolen while he was at work June 27. The victim has possible suspect information. • Two lockboxes containing a key to the Victoria Village Condominiums in the 700 block of County Road F were reported knocked off the wall and stolen overnight July 11-12. • A work computer bag and a leather jacket were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 5900 block of Deer Trail W. overnight July 14-15 after the passenger side window was broken in. • A resident in the 600 block of Lake Pine Drive reported cash from her unlocked vehicle’s center console stolen overnight July 14-15, along with a navigation device and a battery charger. The front passenger side window was broken in for access, despite the fact that the vehicle wasn’t locked. Also stolen were a wallet with cash, credit cards and a clothes bag. • Two juvenile females were reported for theft July 16 after they each stole one container of vehicle coolant from Gas Plus in the 3400 block of Rice Street. The suspects were located in a nearby parked car, identified and released. Their cases have been forwarded to the county attorney for consideration of charges. • A man from Mitchell, South Dakota, reported an electric guitar stolen overnight July 16-17 from his auto while it was parked in the 5500 block of Albert Street. • A $67 bottle of tanning lotion was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway in the 5800 block of Savannah Lane overnight July 5-6.

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vestigation. A cash drawer was reported recovered Nov. 8 in the area of Hodgson Road and Heather Ridge Drive. Deputies are investigating whether the cash drawer was the one stolen during the burglary at the Freedom Valu Center. • A Stillwater woman reported shoes and a notebook containing financial information stolen from her vehicle Nov. 16 as it was parked in a business lot in the 1000 block of County Road E. after the left rear seat windows were smashed in. • A Hibbing man reported a bag with gym equipment stolen from his vehicle parked in a driveway in the 4800 block of Countryside Drive overnight Nov. 2526 after the driver’s side rear window was smashed. • The Freedom Valu Center in the 5900 block of Hodgson Road on Nov. 17 reported lottery tickets stolen. The case is under investigation. Management at the station also reported the ATM machine stolen from the store at 5:18 a.m. Nov. 20, after deputies were dispatched out to an alarm sounding and found the front door open. South St. Paul police recovered the ATM inside an unoccupied stolen vehicle on Nov. 21. • A Roseville woman reported a shopping bag filled with carpet samples, a makeup bag and an iPad stolen from her vehicle at 10:25 p.m. Nov. 24, after she returned from shopping at Trader Joe’s in the 1000 block of Red Fox Road. Compiled by Loretta Harding

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• A pair of Gucci glasses was reported stolen overnight July 7-8 from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway in the 1700 block of Hillview Road. A Roseville woman reported a $90 Bear Barrel stolen • Aug. 19 from the bed of a pickup truck parked in a lot in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. while she was inside shopping at the Target Store. • A golf cart was reported stolen Oct. 3 from an underground garage at Edison at Rice Creek in the 5800 block of Rice Creek Parkway. The suspect vehicle was seen entering the open garage door by following another vehicle and exiting with the golf cart shortly afterward. After the golf cart was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, it was recovered by the Mounds View Police Department on Oct. 7. • A Minneapolis woman reported miscellaneous clothing and a backpack stolen Oct. 7 from a vehicle parked in an employee lot in the 500 block of Highway 96. A passenger window was broken in for access. • A satchel and five pairs of sunglasses were reported stolen Oct. 16 from an unlocked car parked in a driveway in the 500 block of Elaine Avenue. • A Canyon man reported a jacket stolen Oct. 16 from the back seat of an unlocked car parked in a driveway in the 5600 block of Heather Ridge Drive while he was in town for a visit.

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• A man from Madison, Wisconsin, reported job site keys stolen from his work vehicle parked at a construction site in the 400 block of Catherine Lane after it was rummaged through sometime over the weekend of Oct. 16-18. • Employees at the Freedom Valu Center in the 5900 block of Hodgson Road reported arriving to open up the store at 6:41 a.m. Nov. 7 and hearing the alarm sounding and finding the door unlocked and the cash register drawer missing. A video review showed cash and lottery tickets stolen by a person who had forced open the door. The case is under in-

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Mustang cagers’ 7-2 record includes program’s 1,000th victory BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mounds View boys basketball team posted the 1,000th win in the program’s history when the Mustangs beat Big Lake 76-54 on the road Saturday, Dec. 18, reported current coach Dave Leiser. Asked who came up with that statistic, Leiser said only that, “We keep very good records!” In that game, Kobe Kirk sank 16 points, Colby Deluce 14, Jacob Becher 10 and Dylan Wheeler nine. The Mustangs picked up No. 1,001 and improved to 7-2 for the year with a 75-48 conquest of North St. Paul there Tuesday, Dec. 21. Kirk was on fi re for a career-best 36 points. Wheeler was next with 14.

Mounds View’s attempt for No. 1,000 was foiled on Friday, Dec. 17, when Forest Lake, previously winless, upset the Mustangs 65-57, led by Owen Waldoch with 22 points and Nolan Dumonceaux with 20. Wheeler scored 16 and Becher 14 for the Mustangs. The Mustangs returned two all-conference players in Wheeler and Kirk, who are both having strong senior seasons. “Our young guys are improving. Especially Jacob Becher and Colby Deluce,” Lieser added. The win over Big Lake was the last game before New Year’s. Bruce Strand is a sports contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at news@presspubs. com or 651-407-1200.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Girls hockey: Mustangs win 2 of 3 at Brooks tournament

Girls basketball: Mounds View tops Woodbury, loses to Osseo

Mounds View takes a 9-6 record into the New Year after winning two of three in the Herb Brooks Holiday Classic in Blaine, Dec, 27-28-29. The Mustangs lost to Proctor-Hermantown 4-0 on Monday. In the consolation bracket, the Mustangs won 7-0 over Northern Tier on Tuesday as Ava Bullert and Lindsay Berggren notched two goals each, and Luna Towle, Zoe Brownlee and Maddie Tinkle one each. The Mustangs nipped Duluth 2-1 on Wednesday with goals by Berggren (power play) in the fi rst period and by Raegan Valois early in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Abby Norlinger in goal stopped 30 of 31 shots.

Mounds View defeated Woodbury 65-52 on Dec. 20 and lost to Osseo 60-46 on Dec. 22, and takes a 4-4 record into the New Year. Against Woodbury (2-5), Bria Stenstrom sank 14 points, Maddie Hanson 13, Yasmeen Abed 12 and Julia Peterson nine. Against Osseo, Stenstrom led with 17 points. Aalayah Wilson pumped in 26 points for Osseo (2-4).

Swimming: Mustangs top Roseville Mounds View defeated Roseville 114.5 to 68.5 on Thursday, Dec. 23. Mustang event winners were Danny Bai (200 freestyle, 1:54.98), Matthew Shen (individual medley, 2:12.36), Justin Wang (50 freestyle, 22.90), Nicholas Hare (500 freestyle, 5:20.47), Joshua Wallin (backstroke, 56.44), Steven Zhou (breaststroke, 1:04.55), 200 freestyle relay with Nathan Hare, Shen, Nicholas Hare and Wang), and medley relay with Wallin, Zhou, Wang and Max Hailer) 1:46.80.

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CITY OF NORTH OAKS NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted before the North Oaks City Council on Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the North Oaks Community Meeting Room, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 150, North Oaks. The purpose of said hearing is to review and consider possible DGRSWLRQ RI DQ DPHQGPHQW WR WKH &LW\·V )HH 6FKHGXOH 2UGLQDQFH IRU Kevin Kress, City Administrator City of North Oaks Published one time in the Shoreview Press on January 4, 2022.

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Ronald,11, is caring and witty. When with Ronald, you can expect him to sing, dance, play pranks, and make jokes. He describes himself as silly, funny, shy, fearless, and helpful. Ronald enjoys spending time with others and likes joking around. He has a vibrant personality and loves showing off in front of the camera. Ronald enjoys playing football, basketball, pool, and ping pong. A couple of his favorite foods are pizza and mashed potatoes with gravy, but he isn’t a fan of coleslaw, cooked carrots, or sweet potatoes. He likes superhero movies, scary movies, and Star Wars.

He enjoys participating in culturally speciﬁc activities that keep him connected with his Native American culture. Ronald okay with living in either the city or the country, and says that if he lives on a farm, he will need some boots. He loves dogs and cats. Ronald would do well in a structured home. ICWA applies. Submitted by MN Adopt, a state organization whose vision is to have zero kids waiting for permanent loving families, and mission to ﬁnd and strengthen Minnesota adoptive, foster care and kinship families. To learn more, go to www.mnadopt.org.

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When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Where: Ramsey County Library in North St. Paul. Details: Have you ever wanted to try these fun winter activities but didn’t know where to start? Now is your chance at these fun events hosted at the library by Ramsey County Parks & Recreation. Stop in any time during the program to take the equipment for a test drive.

HIKING INTO THE NIGHT When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8. Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S. in Afton. Details: Brief overview of winter night life follwed by a night hike and refreshments around a fi re. Ages 12 and up, accompanied by an adult. $20/family; RSVP required. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org.

“CLUE” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 14-30. Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. in White Bear Lake. Details: Lakeshore Players perform a comedic murder mystery inspired by the classic board game. Tickets: $25-$30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org.

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 Where: Sitzer Park, 4344 Hodgson Rd., in Shoreview. Details: Three-mile hike on the paved trails in Snail Lake Park, followed by treats. Contact: stpaulhike.com.

ICE PALACE MAZE When: 2 to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday; Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 15 through Feb. 20. Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Ice maze with ½ mile of twisty passages, ice slide, ice bar, hot chocolate and s’mores. Tickets in advance online-children 12 and under $12; Adults 13+ $20, Under 4 free; tickets at gate $2 more. Contact: 651-342-1542 or icepalacemaze.com.

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KIDCREATE STUDIO When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 22. Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview. Details: Kids ages 5-12 can explore blending as they create a mixed-media landscape featuring a glow-in-the-dark Aurora Borealis. Registration required; $41. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov/parks-rec/special-events.

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City Attorney Joe Kelly swore in Mayor Sandy Martin, Council Member Emy Johnson and Council Member Sue Denkinger prior to the first City Council meeting of the year.

Mayor gives State of the City address At the beginning of 2021, Mayor Sandy gave the customary State of the City address at the fi rst City Council meeting of the year. She stated the generosity of Shoreview residents has been demonstrated through donations to the local food shelves and volunteer efforts to help people who are isolated or unable to shop safely. Helping small businesses through the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis has been a top priority for

the city. Martin pointed to the establishment of a forgivable loan program, which has so far given grants to more than 30 local businesses, as evidence of the city’s support. The city is also in the middle of a comprehensive update to its park system plan. “This plan will review all of our city parks, examine demographics and current recreation trends and develop conceptual master plans for all of our city parks,” Martin said, promising that public input would be central to the city’s plans.

Winter sports opened with masks, discipline and empty seats The winter sports season, twice delayed by COVID-19 restrictions, finally opened with most participants wearing masks, few spectators allowed and shorter seasons. They were cleared by the Minnesota State High School League to start practices Jan. 4, and competitions Jan. 14, after Gov. Tim Walz eased up on restrictions imposed in November and December. MSHSL Executive Director Erich Martens said implementing these safety protocols recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and required by the Minnesota Depart-

ment of Health is the best chance to provide safe seasons with reduced interruptions and also plan for full postseason experiences.

Mounds View elementary schools opened Most Mounds View elementary school students returned to the classroom following changes to the state’s Safe Learning Plan, with proper restrictions in place. Those restrictions primarily included requiring staff to wear a face shield in addition to a mask and for schools to make biweekly COVID-19 testing available to all staff who interact with students. Elementary schools opened for K through third grade students Jan. 25 and fourth to fifth grade students Feb. 8.

Shoreview native competes on ABC game show Brianna Hershey, a Shoreview native and 2010 Mounds View High School graduate, appeared in the ABC show, “The Hustler,” a show that puts a twist on the traditional trivia-based game show. Each episode features five contestants who collaborate to answer a series of questions, worth $10,000 each, with the goal of building a collective prize

pot that increases with each correct answer. The catch? One of the five contestants, the Hustler, already knows the answers, as the questions are based on Shoreview native Brianna their person- Hershey wins game show on ABC. al life. Hershey made it to the final three, when now the goal was to decide which of the other two contestants was disguising their identity. It came down to the last minute, and Brianna almost changed her mind on who she thought was the Hustler. It was intense, as Hershey took the name cards in her hands and pondered whether to change her answer. The game show host, Craig Ferguson, asked her one last time to make her decision. But she stayed with her gut instinct and won the game. Hershey was so excited that she could hardly catch her breath as she realized she would share the grand prize of $160,000.

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Rendering of second phase of Shoreview Commons.

2nd phase of Shoreview Commons renovation takes shape

Mustang wrestlers start 10-0, Morgan nabs 100th

The City Council approved plans and specifications and authorized taking bids for the second phase of the Shoreview Commons improvements. The city worked with LHB Corporation, a Minneapolis-based architecture and engineering fi rm, to develop plans for the Shoreview Commons project. Phase two primarily involves a new destination playground and picnic shelter. According to city documents, the second phase is expected to cost $2.8 million, which will come from the community investment fund. Though the capital improvement program had initially allocated $2 million for the project, the allocation was made before designs were completed or cost estimates were made.

The Mounds View wrestlers won their fi rst 10 matches and one of the senior leaders, Mannix Morgan, notched his 100th win. “We have some great leadership from our captains and seniors, and our younger guys are really stepping up and competing,” Coach Dan Engebretson said. “The team continues to work hard and is getting better with each and every outing.” The Mustangs vanquished Tartan 54-15, Woodbury 46-30, Irondale/ Spring Lake Park 51-15, Park of Cottage Grove 64-14, Mahtomedi 81-0, North St. Paul 72-12, Henry Sibley 699, South St. Paul 66-10, Andover 50-20 and Totino-Grace 41-29.

District reopens middle and high schools for blended learning Middle and high school students in the Mounds View district returned to

the classroom. Superintendent Chris Lennox announced the change in an email to students and families Feb. 4 stating that after meeting with the Regional Support Team, it’s approved to welcome back middle school and high school students to blended (hybrid) learning on Monday, Feb. 22. Families could opt to have their students continue with full-time distance learning if they did not feel comfortable sending them back to school. Per state guidelines, schools had to implement strict social distancing and capacity limits under blended learning. Schools should not exceed 50% capacity and had to ensure that social distancing of at least 6 feet was maintained at all times. Schools also had to limit buses and other transportation vehicles to 50% capacity and include plans for contactless meal pickup and/or delivery.

MARCH Student’s honored at annual poster contest Twenty area fourth graders were honored at a City Council meeting for their submissions to “One Community of Many Colors” poster contest. The contest is focused on celebrating diversity throughout the Shoreview community. Students are asked to create posters that show people of different races and cultures interacting positively together. The contest was established in 1994 by the Shoreview Human Rights Committee. Of the 150 submissions, the committee selected 10 fi nalists and 10 honorable mentions. The top three finalists were: • First place: Simon Olson, Island Lake Elementary • Second place: Ty LaMontagne, St. Odilia Catholic School • Third place: Jaylene Chang, Emmet D. Williams Elementary

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This poster by Simon Olson won first place in the “One Community of Many Colors” poster contest.

Unless the judge delays it, next week begins the televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd. Floyd’s killing on Chicago Avenue still echoes across

the country, and puts Chauvin and a metro police department on trial to tackle racism and use of force. In the northeast suburbs, neighborhood policing is routine. However, many suburban departments are using this time to examine how they train and restrain. Press Publications asked each of the local departments how they train and restrain to put how local police departments respond in perspective for suburban residents. We received responses from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Centennial Lakes Police Department, Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and White Bear Lake Police Department.

City’s longtime HR director retires Shoreview said goodbye to one of the city’s longest-tenured employees, Laurie Elliott, after 28 years as the human resources director. Elliott was hired as the city’s fi rst full-time human resources director in 1993. Elliott was formally recognized by the Shoreview City Council for creating a city employee handbook, bringing employee salaries to market-rate levels,

and drafting and managing all major city COVID-19 policies. Elliott’s last day as human resources director was Feb. 26, but she continued working for the city part time over the next few months through the city’s phased retirement program — another initiative that she implemented. Her retirement was set to be a busy one, since she was also inaugurated mayor of nearby Newport.

Mustangs boys basketball share first conference crown since 2014 Mounds View captured a share of the Suburban East Conference championship, fi nishing with a 15-3 record after starting 11-0. It’s the fi rst conference title since 2009 for Mounds View, coached by Dave Leiser. Mounds View and Woodbury each went 15-3, followed by Cretin-Derham Hall, 13-5, and East Ridge, 11-6 with a game left. They were top four among 10 teams. The Mustangs beat each of those teams in the fi rst round and lost the rematches. All the teams had three games in the final week of conference play. In the conference finale, the Mustangs topped Stillwater 83-77.

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A trumpeter swan with a 6-foot wingspan in Sucker Creek.

Nature photographer soars with new exhibit Since 2013, Jim Radford of Shoreview has put his scenic images on display at the Taste of Scandinavia Bakery & Café in Shoreview. His latest exhibit,

“Birds of a Feather,” was displayed last spring. It featured birds with white feathers, including trumpeter swans, egrets and snow geese. In his photographs, Radford said he tries to capture the beauty of the beast and their behaviors. Whether it’s a tiny hummingbird or grizzly bear, a forest fern or the Milky Way, it’s all about the beauty and genesis of our lives. Radford dedicated the exhibit to Jim and Sheila Lawrence for their joint dedication and cooperation over many years that changed the life of the trumpeter swan in Minnesota.

Local Rotary clubs hold forum on human trafficking A virtual community forum was held April 15 online for parents, students, teachers and residents to inform the community about human trafficking. The event was sponsored by the Arden Hills, Shoreview, New Brighton

and Mounds View Rotary clubs. Human trafficking is defined as the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. The panel of speakers at the forum were: Detective Paul Kroshus, an expert in victim-centered trafficking investigations; Jessica Bartholomew, founder of Anti Child Trafficking United; CeCe Terlouw, founder of Terebinth Refuge of Waite Park; and Eleana Lukes, trafficking survivor and crisis advocate at Terebinth Refuge. The moderator was Angela Davis from MPR News.

Mustangs’ hockey goalie earns Athena Award Abigail Thompson was Mounds View’s choice for the Athena Award for 2021. This metro-area program honors the top senior girl athlete at each school. The 27th annual Athena

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2021 Athena award winner Abbie Thompson.

Awards banquet was held Wednesday, April 21, at Vadnais Heights Commons. Thompson was regarded as one of the top hockey goalies in the metro area; she also plays softball and volleyball.

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Posing at Progressive Field in Cleveland before a chilly April night game were, from left, Dave and Mary Hentges, Caitlin Haugen, Sam Hentges and Annie Hentges. Caitlin and Sam are engaged.

A Shoreview son reaches the major leagues

In-person prom, graduation feels like a small victory for Class of 2021

Shoreview says goodbye to sales of menthol, mint and wintergreen tobacco

Mary and Dave Hentges of Shoreview received a couple of exciting phone calls from their son Ben, who has a pretty cool job in Cleveland. That job is with the Cleveland Indians. Sam Hentges, who signed with the American League club upon graduation from Mounds View High School in 2014, was getting his shot at the major leagues after six minor league seasons and the non-season of 2020. Six nights later came another cheery call: Hentges picked up his first bigleague win in a relief role, throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings and allowing two hits, in a 7-3 win over the New York Yankees on April 25.

Distance learning, canceled activities, social distance in the classroom: members of the Class of 2021 have endured a lot in their final year of high school. In light of the isolation of COVID-19, the fact that students will be able to celebrate prom and graduation in person this year is more meaningful than ever. Last year, most of the major milestones for seniors weren’t able to take place in person at all. This year’s seniors are fully aware of how lucky they are to be able to take part in these important senior milestones, even if those events look a little different.

The City Council voted unanimously May 17 to add menthol, mint and wintergreen flavors to its restriction on sales of flavored tobacco products within its borders. The move amends the current ordinance, which restricts the sale of flavored tobacco except menthol to 21-over tobacco shops. The ordinance will take effect Sept. 1, 2021. Even though the council received letters against the sales ban, no one appeared during the council meeting to express their concerns in person. Members of the community who spoke gave testimonies of why the sale of menthol-, mint-, and wintergreen-flavored tobacco products should be banned in Shoreview.

Jayho Hong 6-1, 6-0; Rochester Century’s Joshua Christensen 6-1, 6-1; Blake’s Sujit Chepuri 6-2, 6-3; and, in the finals, Edina’s sophomore Matthew Fullerton 6-2, 6-4. Swenson finished the season 22-0, ranked fi rst all year on the strength of his championship in ninth grade. Swenson’s long-term goal is to play tennis professionally.

tobacco, including menthol, mint and wintergreen. Her advocacy caught the attention of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, who recognized her as a national youth ambassador. She became involved locally with the Association for Non-Smokers. Hottinger’s activism doesn’t end with tobacco prevention. She also is involved with climate justice and organizes at the local and state level.

dealers. They can steal one off a vehicle in as little as two minutes, according to Cdr. Phil Baebenroth from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. Thieves can sell them to scrap yards for $50 to $200, while it can cost the victim $800 to $5,000 to replace, depending on their insurance coverage. Targeted vehicles include the Toyota Prius, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, all types of Hondas, and trucks or sports utility vehicles with higher ground clearance. Most catalytic converters do not have serial numbers, making it difficult for law enforcement to prove that a catalytic converter is stolen. This lack of identification makes it difficult to identify victims and successfully apprehend and prosecute criminals, according to Baebenroth.

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Mustangs tennis player Bjorn Swenson.

Swenson cruises to his 2nd state singles crown Mounds View junior tennis player Bjorn Swenson cruised to his second consecutive state Class AA singles title last week, defeating Wayzata’s

When Anna Grace Hottinger, of Shoreview, noticed that tobacco products such as e-cigarettes were growing in popularity among her peers, she decided to take action. She helped organize students to speak at the Shoreview City Council meetings to advocate for raising the age at which people can legally buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Recently, she gathered supporters to ban sales of all flavored

Catalytic converters a tempting target for thieves Catalytic converter theft is on the rise in Ramsey County, the metro area and nationwide. Catalytic converters are typically found beneath the vehicle as part of the exhaust system. Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain precious metals like platinum, palladium or rhodium that are valuable to metal

Top 10 website stories 2021 - Shoreview Press 1. New restaurant opening this summer promises ‘really good food’ 2. Best of Shoreview 3. 2021 Mounds View School Board Election Results 4. Playground fun coming to Shoreview Commons 5. Indoor gun range planned on Centerville Road

6. Crumbl Cookies baking in north metro 7. Shoreview mother, daughter venture into the world of fitness 8. Rise of the Robin: Why some birds are changing where they spend the winter 9. 2nd phase of Shoreview Commons renovation takes shape 10. Ramsey County receives state award for I-694/Rice Street Interchange

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Children collect candy along the paraded route near Island Lake Park.

After months of planning and a little uncertainty because of the pandemic, the Slice of Shoreview volunteer committee is excited to welcome the community back to the festival July 23-25, at Island Lake Park with great food, entertainment, new events and some family favorites. The Running of the Melons was a new event presented by the Shoreview/Arden Hills Lions Club as well as the Celebration of Grads, which honored the Mounds View High School 2020 Class. Class members didn’t have a traditional graduation ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will hold a worship service at the Slice of Shoreview main stage on Sunday, July 25.

City welcomes technology business What was once an old medical building on Churchill Street is now the home of financial services software development company Nextek. Nextek’s parent company, Gradient Financial Group, purchased the building in fall 2019 for an expansion of Nextek’s business operations. The new technological building has 20,000 square feet of open office space. Shoreview Mayor Sandy Martin said the City Council has been supportive of the project since the beginning and is honored that Nextek chose Shoreview.

New public Montessori school option in Shoreview Oak Hill Montessori Community School (OHMCS) is now a public charter school for grades K-8 beginning with the 2021-22 school year and beyond. The new school will also offer tuition-based Montessori programming for children ages 16 months through pre-K. Head of School Erin Doan said the decision to become a public charter school was in part because Montessori in general promotes education for all and independence for its learners. Classrooms are full for the 2021-22 academic year, and there is a waiting list. Any available openings for the 2022-23 school year will be fi lled through an open enrollment process this winter, with a public lottery if needed. Open enrollment dates will be listed on the OHMCS website when they become available.

AUGUST member of Team USA’s sailing team. She’s in women’s two-person dinghy with partner Nikole Barnes. They are based in Miami. Kyra Condie, a 2014 graduate of MVHS, is a member of Team USA’s climbing team, a new Olympic event this year. The climbers are based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They will compete in three disciplines: lead climbing, speed climbing and bouldering.

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Lara Dallman-Weiss (left) and Nikki Barnes navigated their dinghy at the Olympic Games.

Historic local sports moment: Shoreview pair in Olympics Small-town newspapers don’t get to say this often, but there are two local athletes, Shoreview natives, wearing red, white and blue in the Olympic Games. Lara Dallman-Weiss, a 2007 graduate of Mounds View High School, is a

Due to persistently dry precipitation patterns, over half of Minnesota was experiencing severe drought. According to data available from the U.S. drought monitor website, dry conditions across the state have been increasing since the middle of April. As of July 13, over 98 percent of Minnesota was in at least moderate drought. Shoreview public works director Mark Maloney reports that water consumption is “significantly ahead of last year,” and “the highest extended water use since 2016.” When

demand began to surge in May, the city began a proactive approach to conservation that leans on increased enforcement of its usual odd/even watering schedule. “We’ve been fairly aggressive about reminding people of these restrictions.” As a result, there have already been some 400 warnings and citations issued this year.

wanted to know what the long-term plan was if a COVID-19 outbreak happens within the school district.

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Parents voice opinions of latest mask mandate in Mounds View schools Many people showed up to the Mounds View School Board meeting Aug. 17 regarding the announcement that Ramsey County schools should require masks to be worn by all individuals while indoors, regardless of their vaccination status to reduce health risks. This prompted 30 parents to speak during open forum . They were only allowed one minute to speak. Among the parents who spoke, it was split fairly evenly between those for and against wearing masks. One parent said he was going to homeschool his kids; another wanted distance learning options; a few others

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SEPTEMBER German exchange student visits Shoreview

Mounds View and Irondale High School German teacher Jill Hallenger, former Mounds View German teacher Cheryl Watson and husband Jeff Gottwig lead Julian (far right) on a tour around the Capitol building in St. Paul.

This summer, the Brownlee family of North Oaks welcomed 17-year-old German student Julian Glaser to Shoreview. Glaser decided to spend his summer vacation here in Minnesota, his fi rst visit to the U.S. Julian resides in Lorsch, the neighboring town to Shoreview’s sister city, Einhausen, which lies in the German state of Hessen approximately 62 miles northeast of Frankfurt. The teen enjoyed everyday life in the area and was also able to participate in several adventures during his stay. His host siblings, Jett and Zoe Brownlee, introduced him to American life as a teenager. Julian

Mustangs top Edina for 1st time in decades of trying Mounds View tennis achieved a milestone victory last Wednesday, beating 37-time state champion Edina for the fi rst time ever, 4-3. Coach Scott Sundstrom said the team has been playing Edina since the program started in the 1970s, and several losses to Edina have come in state tournaments.

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For decades, residents of the Shoreview area have come to Victoria Valley Orchard to get apples straight from the source. Don and Molly Papenheim moved in 1966 to a hillside lot on Victoria Avenue in Shoreview. There, they began an apple orchard which grew from hobby status to a commercial venture. Don died 15 years ago, but Molly has kept the business running since. Molly recently celebrated her 91st birthday, and doesn’t seem to want to be anywhere else. She said the orchard is not going out of business; it employs five employees and a manager. She is committed to making it work, and seems to have the support of the neighborhood. In fact, some of

her neighbors are her employees. This is not lost on her. “I have the goodwill of all of my neighbors around here — that’s really nice to know.”

cal, “Fame.” Together, the two theater groups wowed the audience of more than 100.

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The Rotary Club of Arden Hills & Shoreview partnered with the Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake with “Shoreview LIVE.” The event took place at the Shoreview Community Center last month, where Lakeshore Players brought several extraordinary singers with live accompaniment and two short plays that were simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking. Children’s Performing Arts provided numbers performed by three young cast members from the musi-

Many Shoreview residents showed up to the Oct. 18 City Council meeting regarding the development of the former 18.44-acre Union Gospel Mission site located south of Highway 96 and east of Snail Lake. Most comments expressed opposition and concerns regarding the proposed development related to land use compatibility, density, traffic, visual impact, architectural design and scale, lake use impacts and potential environmental impacts — including removal of mature trees.

NOVEMBER school’s second state title, 44 years after the first one in 1977. It was Mounds View’s 16th state trip and sixth time in the finals. They beat Stillwater 2-1 and Rochester Mayo 2-0 to reach the finals.

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Mustangs are state soccer champs, rally to beat Rosemount 3-2 The final hurdle between Mounds View and a state soccer championship was an unlikely one. The Mustangs faced a Rosemount team that was on the verge of springing one last upset, leading 2-0 in the Class 3A finals before Sam Hoyt and the Mustangs overtook the Irish 3-2, with Hoyt, their Mr. Soccer finalist, scoring in the 38th and 55th minutes to catch up, and Henry Elias delivering the game-winner in the 74th minute at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mounds View finished 16-5 and captured their

During open forum at a recent Mounds View School Board meeting, five people spoke and two residents expressed concerns about the district’s equity curriculum. Paul Wickstrom, father of three Mounds View graduates, stated at the Nov. 9 school board meeting that he has a lot of respect and admiration for the teachers and the staff in the district and wants to see that continue in terms of the high-quality education that his children received at Mounds View High School. He asked the school board to discuss equal opportunity versus equity, which he said is an important debate and needs to come out in the open.

Baseball ﬁelds will honor coach and mentor The Shoreview City Council (Council Member Sue Denkinger was not present) voted unanimously to accept a $2,000 donation from the Shoreview Area Youth Baseball Association (SAYB) for a bronze plaque to be installed at Sitzer Park in honor of Mike Anderson. Anderson passed away earlier this year unexpectedly, and was actively involved in both coaching and in SAYB leadership for many years, including several

years as president of the association. A bronze plaque recognizing Anderson’s service and naming the fields in his honor will be installed on the park building adjacent to the youth baseball fields next spring. SAYB plans to recognize and honor Anderson at the beginning of its spring baseball season on April 30, 2022.

Mounds View grad named tobacco-free youth advocate of the year Grace Plowman, of Shoreview, and a 2021 graduate of Mounds View High School, was named a Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ 2021 Youth Advocate of the Year. Plowman became involved with the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota’s (ANSR) Tobacco 21 by organizing work and assisting with compliance checks, spending over 25 hours going to stores to determine if retailers were complying with tobacco sales rules. Plowman has spoken extensively about her experience and tobacco’s impact on her peers at City Council meetings, including urging Mounds View and Shoreview to adopt flavored tobacco restrictions and Tobacco 21. Currently, Plowman is attending the University of Minnesota. Her major is political science, with a focus on international relations and a minor in business law. She plans on going to law school after graduating from the U of M.

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Former state representative receives citizen of the year award For nearly 25 years, Paul Gardner has been giving back to the community he loves, and he is now the 2021 Shoreview Citizen of the Year. Gardner has

a passion for environmental stewardship and helping protect the planet. He served on the city’s Environmental Quality Committee and was instrumental in implementing recycling at the Slice of Shoreview in 2001 and instituting a rain barrel sale for Shoreview residents. From 2007 to 2010 he served in the House of Representatives in District 53A, representing parts of Shoreview, North Oaks, Lino Lakes, Blaine, and all of Lexington and Circle Pines. Currently, Gardner is the administrator for the Minnesota Clean Water Council.

School board recognizes departing school board member Marre Jo Sager announced her retirement earlier this year after 28 years of service on the Mounds View School Board. Past and present board members recognized her long-term commitment to public service, education, students and families at the Dec. 7

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New city manager in Shoreview For the first time in 28 years, Shoreview has a new city manager — Brad Martens. Martens replaces former City Manager Terry Schwerm, who retired after 28 years of service to the city of Shoreview. Martens started his new position Dec. 6. Martens was previously the city administrator for Corcoran, where he had been since 2013. During his time there, he led them through significant growth, including almost $100,000,000 in new construction in 2020 alone; fa-

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CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS “This is something that has been a concern in the community for a very, very long time,” Maloney said. “Thankfully, we don’t have any unfortunate statistics to cite, but there have been a number near misses and scares that involve the crossing guards as well as sheriff deputies that have been out there hand-directing traffic at times.” The project is being submitted for grant consideration in the Minnesota SRTS program. The estimated program cost is $140,000; the grant money would cover $80,000; Ramsey County, $30,000; the city of Shoreview, $20,000; and the Mounds View School District, $10,000, based on preliminary commitments. According to Maloney, the existing language of Shoreview Municipal Code Chapter 402.110 Walkways/Bikeways was developed in the early 1990s and reflects a general level of support for prior bike and walkway concepts that had been shown in past comprehensive plans. Since then, the city has moved beyond that code language by adopting a practice of reviewing all development, redevelopment and city- or county-initiated infrastructure plans in the context of building out and connecting to separate off-street bike and pedestrian facilities in all street road corridors. The proposed addition to the language will align the municipal code with city's intent for providing a connected pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure system throughout the community. The council unanimously approved both motions.

• A public hearing was held at a recent Shoreview City Council meeting regarding the adoption of the street rehabilitation and reconstruction plan 2022-27 and to authorize issuance and sale of street reconstruction bonds. No one came to the public hearing. Public Works Director Mark Maloney said rehabilitation street projects extend pavement life. The 2022 proposed rehabilitation project is estimated to cost nearly $2.6 million, and will improve approximately 4 miles of roadways. The council unanimously approved the resolution. The proposed project schedule is to approve plans and specifications in February; open for bids in March; award the construction contract in March or April; and begin construction in the summer. • Another public hearing was held at the Dec. 20 City Council meeting concerning amending Chapter 400 of the municipal code and approving Resolution 21-89, which supports the Lexington Avenue Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project. No one was at the public hearing. The council unanimously voted to adopt the ordinance change and resolution. Maloney said public works staff have been working with representatives of Ramsey County and Mounds View School District on a potential project to improve the safety of the primary pedestrian crossing at Turtle Lake Elementary School, located on Lexington Avenue at the intersection with Royal Oaks Drive.

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• Mayor Sandy Martin and Council Member Terry Quigley both made comments on the 2022 comprehensive infrastructure replacement plan, which was approved by the council. “It started in 1992, where we actually calculate our asset replacement costs, and we go out 50 years, so we know where the money should come from, approximately how much it will cost, and what will need to be replaced way out into the future,” Martin said. “It helps Shoreview plan long-range, and it’s helped the city in so many ways and it gets hidden in there, and I think it deserves some real recognition.” Quigley added that the content of the infrastructure replacement plan tells a story of the plans and the format of all the steps that have been taken that put Shoreview in the financial condition that it is in today. Noelle Olson is a staff writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs. com or 651-407-1229.

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37th annual wedding show offers 1-stop wedding shop for local brides BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Future brides and grooms know that before there are wedding bells, there’s wedding planning. Press Publications’ 37th annual wedding show is here to help. The expo will be held at the Best Western Plus (formerly known as the White Bear Country Inn) in White Bear Lake from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. The expo includes a variety of local, trusted wedding vendors ready to talk to brides one-on-one to help them plan their special day. A few vendors include: Sugar Fairy in Hugo, Bread Art in Bayport, and

Bridal Aisle in Osseo, plus a selection of venues, DJs and entertainment will be showcased. “It’s not like the big crowded bridal shows in downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis. Brides will actually have an opportunity to speak individually with vendors and check things off their list,” said Patty Steele, director of sales and marketing at Press. The main difference for this year’s expo is the date change, which has been bumped up to January instead of its typical early spring date as to not compete with other bridal shows and to give brides a head start on their planning.

As for how COVID-19 will affect the expo, the typical fashion show and cakewalk will be put on hold, but there will be no limit on the number of guests brides can bring to the show. All guests will be required to mask up. “The expo will still be exciting, because what makes it different from all those giant wedding fairs is that you can get all the products and services you need but at a smaller fair. Plus, it’s enjoyable because we have some live entertainment going,” said Gary LaRue of Rat Pack Entertainment. Each vendor will give away door prizes, which range from hotel stays to discounts on wedding services. All wedding

expo tickets will include $5 off lunch that day at Rudy’s Redeye Grill in White Bear Lake. While wedding planning can be stressful for brides and grooms, the wedding expo is set up to relieve some of that stress by becoming the area’s one-stop wedding shop. To register, email Patty Steele at marketing@ presspubs.com or call at 651407-1213. Brides can attend the expo for free and all other guests are $5 each.

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County board approves 2022 - 2023 budget The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a biennial budget of approximately $774 million in 2022 and $783 million in 2023. This represents an increase of approximately $25 million (3.4%) over 2021 and an increase of approximately $9 million (1.2%) from 2022 to 2023. "Faced with the realities of the persisting COVID-19 pandemic, this budget sustains and scales the transformative investments we committed to beginning in 2020-2021," said County Board Chair Toni Carter. "We continue prioritizing a residents-first approach to improve service delivery, with a focus on systems reform, racial equity and community engagement.

I extend our thanks to all residents, businesses and other stakeholders who shared their valuable feedback with us throughout this process." On Aug. 24, 2021, County Manager Ryan O'Connor proposed a 2022 budget of approximately $773 million. The $1.25 million addition to the 2022 budget since that time represents additional state grant funding received during the 2021 legislative session. "As we continue our response to COVID-19, we’re adjusting our budget carefully by degrees," said Budget Committee Chair Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt at the Dec. 21 Ramsey County Board meeting. "In 2021, we reduced a proposed 4.5% property

tax levy increase to zero in response to the pandemic. Today, the board passed a 1.55% property tax increase as we continue focusing on providing services in support of our communities in these very challenging times." Commissioners set the 2022 maximum property tax levy on Sept. 21 at approximately $339 million. Property taxes fund about 43 percent of the budget. The 1.55% property tax levy increase compares with a statewide average increase of 3.7% in 2022 — one of the 10 lowest among Minnesota’s 87 counties. Commissioners also approved $11.1 million for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Prior to its pas-

sage, Ramsey County had been the only metro-area county in Minnesota not to utilize this authority. The $11.1 million will be used to fund affordable housing efforts and the priorities of the county’s economic competitiveness and inclusion plan (ramseycounty.us/EconomicInclusion). To watch the video of the Dec. 21 county board meeting and get links to all 2022-2023 budget materials, go to www.ramseycounty.us/budget. From a Ramsey County Board press release

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