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Public gains opportunity for input at school board meetings BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
Beginning at the Jan. 25 meeting of the Mounds View School Board, the public can speak to school board members at 6:30 p.m. before every school board meeting. “Community members can share feedback and comments directly with school board members rather than trying to squish it into your business meeting (school board meeting),” Superintendent Chris
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Lennox said to the board. The board voted unanimously to allocate a specific period of time for this purpose and call it “Comments to the Board” on the agenda. A speaker may choose to distribute materials when addressing the school board and the board will limit time for speakers accordingly. Speakers are asked to refrain from using this time to criticize or complain about a specific employee by name, and are asked to be respectful of other speakers.
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According to this policy, the board takes into consideration comments made by the public but is not obligated to respond to or debate issues in this setting. The opportunity to comment does not provide a two-way dialogue or interactive discussion with school board members. Questions, concerns and requests may be directed to the appropriate administrator for review or response. “I think we’ve heard the
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Incumbent Mounds View School Board Member Diane Glasheen takes the oath of office.
With heavy hearts, the City of Shoreview shares that Council Member Terry Quigley died Thursday, Jan. 13. Quigley was a critical part of Shoreview’s leadership for the last 21 years and will be remembered for his dedication, grace, authenticity, and humor. “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and colleague,” Mayor Sandy Martin said. “His presence on the city council will be missed, but his legacy of service and impact on Shoreview will be remembered for years to come.” Quigley served the city for almost 50 years, starting on the planning commission in 1973 and moving on to various roles before being appointed to the city council in 2001. Some of his past roles include: • Vice president, human resources, Deluxe Corporation. • Reading coach, Mounds View District #621. • Director, Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota. • Director, Junior Achievement. • Director, American Lung Association of Minnesota. • Guardian Ad Litem, 2nd Judicial District. • Mediator, Department of Defense. • Chair emeritus, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves. • Minnesota Planning Agency, Environmental Quality Board. He is survived by his wife Kay, five children, and 15 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by fellow council members, staff, and Shoreview residents. From press release
Shoreview Snow Queen candidate aspires to the carnival crown Sunny Chen is one of 20 candidates hoping to be crowned Snow Queen or one of the four Wind Princesses on Jan. 28 in this year’s St. Paul Winter Carnival. “It was a childhood dream of mine to participate in the Winter Carnival,” Chen said. As a teenager, Chen participated in the New Brighton Stockyard Days. Last year, she was involved with the Rice Street Royalty festivities. Participating in both these events encouraged her to apply for the Winter Carnival this year. She is enthusiastically supported by Ideal Printers
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Chamber ready to host the world's biggest block party BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
The city of Stillwater is preparing to host the inaugural World Snow Sculpting Championship competition Jan. 18-23. Ten to 12 teams from around the world will travel to Lowell Park in Stillwater to create amazing snow sculptures while competing for the title CONTRIBUTED of the World Champion. Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Robin Anthony said this is an event that involves a lot of planning with the city of Stillwater, Discover Stillwater and the chamber. “In September 2020, the mayor and I brought together the city and business owners to help the businesses get through COVID and to do something in the wintertime. Last summer, the city of Stillwater updated their strategic plan that now states that their focus is to make Stillwater a year-round destination,” Anthony said. The city and chamber researched for things do in the winter and discovered the national snow sculpting competition at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. “We talked to the organizers of that event, and they said they’ve always wanted to do a world snow sculpting championship,” Anthony said. “There are international competitions, but there’s never been a world snow sculpting championship.” According to Anthony, there were many cities that were interested in hosting. Winter Fun USA, LLC wanted the contest to be in a small city with a vibrant downtown, and Stillwater was the organization’s fi rst choice. Over the last year, the chamber has been working with the steering committee to host the event. Over the last year, the chamber has been working with the steering committee to host the event. Part of its tagline is the “world’s coolest block party,” which the chamber will host. There will be an opening ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 19, at JX Event Center for VIP’s and sponsors. This is a ticketed event, and is open to the public with limited seating available. “That will be the time to introduce all the teams from the (different) countries and get them on stage and say ‘hello.’ There will also be entertainment and a chance to mingle with the teams,” Anthony said. The competition starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Lowell Park and will go until 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 23 people can go to Lowell Park and watch the sculptors carve their ice creations. There will be food trucks, a beer tent serving beers from around the world, a concession tent with fresh brewed coffee and malted hot chocolate. Also, there will be be a snow slide for all ages and sleds will be provided. At 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, there will be a closing awards ceremony at the Water Street Street Inn. First-, second- and third-place winners will be announced, as will the people’s choice award. “After the awards ceremony, we’ll be celebrating at the world’s biggest block party,” Anthony said. “We’re looking at taking the whole block and having a community party. People can check our website for updates.” The event ends Sunday, Jan. 23, with MinneSnowta Nice Day, which will focus on the state of Minnesota. For updates on the event and to learn more about the World Snow Sculpting Championship, go to https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/WSSC. Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
Change in leadership on the horizon at Northeast Youth and Family Services BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
Northeast Youth and Family Services president and CEO Tara Jebens-Singh has decided to move on to pursue her doctorate degree. “I am committed to making sure that there is a mindful and thoughtful transition process, and I plan to stay at NYSF until a new CEO is in place. The position has been posted, and our search team is currently recruiting viable candidates,” Jebens-Singh said. “I anticipate it will be in the spring when the transition is complete, and I’m committed to NYFS until the person hired is ready to lead. It’s a big job, and I’ll make sure there is a solid hand-off. ” NYFS is a community-based, trauma-informed, mental health and human services nonprofit organization that has served the communities of suburban Ramsey County for 45 years. The nonprofit’s mission is creating a better tomorrow for youth, adults and families in our community. The organization offers three programs — Community Advocate Program, Senior Chore Program and Youth Diversion. Jebens-Singh, of North Oaks, started at NYFS in April 2020 just weeks after the COVID-19 pandemic caused NYFS to suspend in-person services. She quickly got up to speed on what needed to be done to get NYFS through the pandemic. “We couldn’t do what we
do without the municipal partners and our relationships with the school districts, law enforcement, the county, state, businesses and the civic groups that support what we do,” Jebens-Singh said. “The lessons that we collectively learned during COVID taught us how to best work together as collaborators to solve our regional problems and make us stronger as a community.” Jebens-Singh said one thing she is going to miss about the job at NYFS is what drew her to it in the first place — a truly community-based organization. “For me, being involved with an organization that’s CONTRIBUTED rooted in suburban Ramsey Tara Jebens-Singh County where I’ve lived and worked for 25 years and during her time at NYFS. having that connection with the “I’ve learned how to communities and playing that recognize where there is room type of role is probably what I’ll for improvement and also miss the most,” she added. being able to work with other Jebens-Singh sits on the collaborative organizations that NAMI Ramsey County Board of help coordinate mental health Directors. She said she intends in our area,” she said. “These to continue to be an advocate are invaluable lessons I can for individuals living with take with me into advocacy and mental health issues and their policy and systems change work. families. Also, she will continue Having that perspective will working with the Many Faces of make me more effective in any White Bear Lake collaboration, work I do in the future.” Partners for Good, and as a board member with the Vadnais Noelle Olson is a staff writer Heights Economic Development for Press Publications. She can Corporation (VHEDC). be reached at shoreviewnews@ Jebens-Singh said she has presspubs.com or 651-407-1229. learned a lot about the daily operations and direct service from a provider’s point of view
Snowmobile riders revving their engines across Minnesota Snowmobile trail conditions vary throughout Minnesota but, in areas where there’s good snow, riders have been getting out with gusto. Snowmobile tracks are common sights in road ditches, on trails and atop the ice. This year’s busy start to the riding season continues a surge in recent years of people riding snowmobiles to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoors. Gov. Tim Walz has declared Jan. 15-23 to be Snowmobiling Safety Awareness Week, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers remind all riders to brush up on safety and prioritize safe rides. So far this year, two snowmobile riders have lost their lives and there have been multiple close calls, including several snowmobile riders who have fallen through the ice. During the past eight snowmobile seasons, more than seven riders, on average, have lost their lives each year. “We’re continuing to see new people get into the sport of snowmobiling and discover the unique way riding the trails
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connects them with nature,” said Bruce Lawrence, DNR Enforcement Division recreational vehicle coordinator. “With more than 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails in Minnesota, opportunities abound. As long as riders make good decisions when they’re out riding, snowmobiling is something they can do the rest of their lives.” Lawrence offers the following tips to ensure a safe ride: • Stay on marked trails. Minnesota’s snowmobile clubs work hard to maintain good riding condition on the state’s trails. Riders who stay on groomed trails are less likely to strike an obstacle or trespass onto private property. In some parts of the state, wet conditions where trails go through low areas or across lakes mean trails aren’t yet groomed. Riders should check trail conditions (mndnr.gov/ snow_depth) before heading out. • Leave the booze at home. Riding under the influence is one of two main factors in crashes and plays a role in about 60
percent of those that are fatal. • Watch the speed. Going too fast is the other main factor in crashes. Many serious and fatal crashes happen when a speeding snowmobiler loses control or strikes an object. • Be careful on the ice. In recent years, nearly every throughthe-ice fatality has involved people who were riding a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle when they fell through. There must be at least 5 to 7 inches of new, clear ice to support the weight of a snowmobile and rider. • Take a snowmobile safety course. It’s required of anyone born after 1976 and recommended for everyone. People with snowmobile safety certification are less likely to be involved in serious or fatal crashes. Additional safety tips can be found on the snowmobile safety tips page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/snowmobiling/safety.html). Press release from the Minnesota DNR
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Female empowerment club rises at Mounds View High School BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
Every other week, a group of girls of various ages from Mounds View High School meet for an hour at Soror Club. Soror is a female empowerment club established by Heather Ward, an equity specialist at Mounds View High School, to help foster strong sisterhood bonding. “Soror means sister in Latin,” Ward said. “We are a strong sisterhood, standing up for female empowerment, equity, inclusiveness and success through healthy dialogue, mindful practices with strong academic values, career and college readiness, field trips and a lot of connections.” Ward started Soror in 2016. At that time, she was working as a clerk and saw the need for a club like Soror in the school district. “I got such great support from the principal and the admin-
istration for Soror,” she said. According to Ward, approximately 45 to 50 young women are in Soror at Mounds View High School this year. “We only meet for an hour, because I want the kids to have time to do other activities and/or part-time jobs,” Ward said. “We get together and mainly discuss one topic and support each other.” At a recent Soror meeting before the holidays, Ward said the group discussed mind-fullness and how to take care of themselves. “At the end of every meeting, we do a thing called ‘roses and thorns,’ where the girls talk about about at least one thing that is going on with them and maybe one thing they want to work on,” Ward said. “That really helps to connect them, because they realize they have things in common. They definitely connect at each meeting on a personal level even if they’re not friends outside of the club.”
The group take field trips to colleges, including a recent visit to St. Cloud State University. “We go to small colleges, large colleges and community colleges for them to see what is out there. This year, we are going to the U (University of Minnesota) and Anoka-Ramsey (Community College),” Ward said. According to Ward, Soror is a nice way for kids to meet and help each other. When freshman enter Mounds View High School, they are assigned a “Big”— an older student that acts as a mentor. “They always have someone they can reach out to to help them navigate,” she said. Ward would like Soror Club members and potential members to know that this is THEIR club. “It’s not a club that has any kind of boundaries to it. It’s for them, by them, and it helps them to become the best individuals they can be,” she said.
Ward said other schools probably have some form of female empowerment clubs, but Soror is completely a Mounds View High School club. She said she would like to start a branch at Irondale High School in the near future. “Soror is a safe haven for students to be themselves, and we want students to feel that they are supported and welcomed,” Ward said. “It’s such a joy and a pleasure to run.” For more information on Soror Club, contact Heather Ward at Heather. Ward@moundsviewschools.org. Noelle Olson is a staff writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.
Many family activities are just outside BY ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTING REPORTER
If you’ve lived in this area all your life or for just one winter, you know there are many outdoor activities once the snow arrives. Most of our cities have a lot of parks, skating/hockey rinks, skiing areas and more, much more. Take a look at Hugo, where its parks offer a half-dozen outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, skateboarding, ice skating and hiking on miles of nature trails. The cross-country skiing is on groomed trails at Irish Avenue Park. Access and parking are available off Irish Avenue. Snowmobilers have miles of trails maintained by the Hugo Snowmobile Club that connect to regional trails. The club is part of the Washington County Star Trail Association. Additional information on the trails in the area can be found on the DNR website at http://www.dnr.state. mn.us/snowmobiling/index.html or the Washington County Star Trail Association website at http://www. startrail.org/. Hugo has two special passive parks with unpaved trails that provide great opportunities to connect with nature. Clearwater Creek Preserve offers a 1/2-mile creekside trail. Parking is available on Fable Hill Circle North. The trail surface is made of wood chips and can be uneven or muddy, depending on the season. Irish Avenue Park is located at 14420 Irish Avenue N. There are several miles of looped trails throughout the property. The city’s most popular area for sledding is at Oak Shore Park, which is located at 12790 Exhall Avenue
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North. It’s southwest of Highway 61 and 130th Street, and includes a small playground at the top of the hill. Skateboarding enthusiasts will have to wait until next winter for their enjoyment at Lions Park, which will offer quarter pipes, grind rails, concrete ramp features and a center pyramid. The park is under construction and won’t be completed until this summer. “We’re going to have a beautiful park there,” said Shayla Denaway, the city’s parks planner. For outdoor skating, a rink is located at Hugo Elementary School, located at 14895 Francesca Ave. North. Denaway said special events such as a sledding party and a cross-country meetup are being considered. The city of Shoreview has seven outdoor skating rinks with supervised warming house facilities. All of the locations below have lighted hockey or general skating rinks. (Did you know it takes 7-10 consecutive days with below-freezing temperatures to produce a safe ice surface?) And if it gets too cold — like last Friday, the rinks are closed.
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• Bobby Theisen Park, 3575 Vivian Street • Bucher Park, 5900 Mackubin Street • McCullough Park, 915 County Road I (Snow shoeing is offered for $5 cash; snowshoes can be reserved and paid for at the site) • Shamrock Park, 5623 Snelling Avenue • Shoreview Commons, 4580 Victoria Street N (Open skating only, no hockey) • Sitzer Park, 4344 Hodgson Road • Wilson Park, 815 County Road F • Ramsey County Parks & Recreation offers marked and groomed cross-country ski trails at county parks. All trails are open daily from
sunrise to sunset. Trail maps and grooming p atterns for each park are available. Call 651-7482500 or visit https://www.ramseycounty.us/ for more information. Despite working through some inclement weather and COVID restrictions, Shoreview is going full throttle. “We’re still running everything as usual,” said Becky Sola, Shoreview’s recreation program manager. Sola said more information on all activities can be obtained by calling 651-490-4750. Lino Lakes canceled its fall and winter activities last August, but its residents can participate nearby. Its recreation programs and use of warming houses actually were halted in late 2020. White Bear Lakes has 24 parks that are closed for the season. Outdoor enthusiasts are enjoying them at their own risk, as there are no groomed trails. Skating rinks are open at four parks — Podvin, Spruce, Jack Yost and Ramaley. So, whether you live in White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Centerville, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Shoreview or Forest Lake, you’re not far from these winter outdoor activities. And, of course, this is a state with more than 10,000 lakes, which means lots of ice fishing. You’ve probably seen several fishing houses on local lakes. More are likely to come. Contributing Writer Abe Winter can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
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The following local students were named to the Dean’s List or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2021 Fall semester: Union University: Grace Soderberg of Shoreview. College of St. Scholastica: Emmie Hinnenkamp of Shoreview.
The following local students graduated from a college or university in the 2021 Fall semester: University of WisconsinMilwaukee: Kayla Soplata of Shoreview, Bachelor of Science, College of Nursing. Minnesota State Mankato: Debbie Carr of Shoreview, Bachelor of Science, RN baccalaureate completion.
Clare Carroll Shoreview, Cl C ll off Sh i Bachelor of Science, American Indigenous studies and applied leadership. Jenna Folkedahl of Shoreview, Bachelor of Science, RN baccalaureate completion. My Nguyen of Shoreview, Bachelor of Science, RN baccalaureate completion, Magna Cum Laude.
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any of us have heeded the call to save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed in our home landscapes, and we’ve all enjoyed watching the baby caterpillars munching away happily. What we didn’t expect to witness, however, were the swarms of bright yellow-orange insects that moved in shortly afterwards. This army of small, soft-bodied vampires that appear poised Gardener’s to suck the force from Grapevine life our monarch buffets Timothy are called Newcomb oleander aphids. The oleander aphid is named after its ideal food source, the oleander flower. Since Minnesota is too chilly for oleander plants to grow here, oleander aphids substitute milkweed, which is in the same plant family. According to the University of Minnesota Extension Service, oleander aphids are mostly harmless and rarely cause significant damage to milkweed. However, with a large invasion of oleander aphids, milkweed leaves may become shiny due to the excretion of honeydew,
which can encourage the growth of sooty mold. If your milkweed is playing host to oleander aphids, you might not get much help from nature in managing them. Oleander aphids carry cardenolide toxins from the milkweed they consume, and this makes them toxic to most predators other than the parasitic wasp. The best way to control oleander aphids is to plant the right milkweed for your landscape and keep it well watered. This will help your milkweed stay stronger and better able to handle the presence of oleander aphids. Do not fertilize your milkweed, as aphids will reproduce faster on plants with higher concentrations of nitrogen. If aphids persist on your milkweed, there are more aggressive things you can do to help control these uninvited guests. The best method of attack is to manually remove the aphids. It sounds tedious, but it’s the only way to ensure you don’t accidentally kill a caterpillar. Insecticides will kill both indiscriminately, but your fingers can tell the difference. Squishing them with your gloved fingers is best, or if this makes you squeamish, another option is to rub them with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol. Aphids prefer tender new leaves, which grow from the tip of each stem, so
concentrate your efforts there. If you have children around, perhaps you can make a game of bug hunting and let them do the work. Just don’t pay them by the bug, or you will go broke before they run out of aphids! If a section of your plant is coated with aphids, you can trim off the affected area and dispose of it after checking for any caterpillars that would need to be relocated. If you have an out-of-control situation that won’t be remedied by trimming, you can also spray the plant with a hose, again checking for caterpillars that could also be displaced. While a massive swarm of oleander aphids might look shocking, you shouldn’t let the threat of them prevent you from planting milkweed. The benefits of the milkweed to our pollinators greatly exceeds the nuisance value of this pest. Save the date for the Home Landscape and Garden Fair on April 2 at Bunker Hills Activities Center in Andover. For event registration and information about Anoka County Master Gardener projects and services, visit anokamastergardeners. org. Timothy Newcomb is an intern with the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners.
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Support for commonsense gun laws
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Between 25% and 50% of American “adults” say the Jan. 6, 2021 events — that millions watched live, the Pentagon said was “insurrection,” and injured 150 police — did NOT really happen, worldwide mainstream media erred. Will “the United States” remain so? The Founders believed free speech and press enabled Americans to discuss. They didn’t consider there’d be multiple “alternative facts” truth definitions. Without unspun truth belief — “smoking gun” (unedited videos) — it might be over for America. An American president resigned in 1974, confronted by his party members with “smoking gun” evidence. In 2020-202X America, “smoking gun” evidence is insufficient. If some “believe” their “trusted sources” say “witch hunt” by demonic “enemies of freedom” — what the rest of the world sees isn’t valid — they “know the real truth.” After the 1787 Philadelphia Constitutional Convention, a woman asked Benjamin Franklin: “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic, or a monarchy?” Franklin’s reply: “A republic, if you can keep it.” In 2022, do enough Americans WANT to keep it? Truthful information versus disinformation. President Gerald Ford: “Truth is the glue that holds government together.” Lenin: “A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” Hitler: “Belief is harder to shake than knowledge.” Propaganda master Joseph Goebbels, if able, is ecstatic about 1/6/21’s “Reichstag Fire.” Goebbels’ masterpieces didn’t fight video evidence. 1/6/21’s BIG LIE surpasses anything he tried. If members and supporters of one political party successfully argue 1/6/21 was just “tourist misadventure,” it might be over. No democracy (America?) can survive 25%-50% of “adults” accepting such “Big Brother” tale. This same party passed voter restriction laws “ensuring election integrity” (Orwell!), enabling its politicians to negate votes (Stalin, on counting votes!), is becoming more fascist (see “14 characteristics”), insists loss by 7 million votes constitutes “stolen election” (without proof!). If YOU aren’t concerned, it IS over. This crisis exists because good Americans’ minds are poisoned by deliberate disinformation daily drumbeat. For 50 years, told government is evil, Holocaust didn’t happen, global warming isn’t occurring, evolution is false, the “market” is perfect … Topping all, this planned coup denial BIG LIE. Accept this, America is finished. Tom Dolen Shoreview
Thank you to Betsy Hayes of Shoreview for pointing out Rep. Kelly Moller’s efforts to enact an extreme risk protection order law for the state of Minnesota and the fact that it was passed (as it has been previously) by the Democratic majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Nineteen states and Washington, D.C. have enacted extreme risk protection orders, recognizing that although we tend to focus on gun use in homicides, nearly twice as many gun deaths in the U.S. are due to suicides. According to the CDC’s Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) Fatal Injury Report, there were 39,707 deaths from fi rearms in the U.S. in 2019. Sixty percent of deaths from fi rearms in the U.S. are suicides. In 2019, 23,941 people in the U.S. died in this way, including 350 Minnesotans (Minnesota Department of Health). The vast majority of Minnesotans, including those who own guns, favor commonsense gun legislation such as extreme risk protection orders (also sometimes called red flag laws) and expanded background checks. But the Republican majority in the Minnesota Senate has refused for years to hold hearings on these proposals. It is convenient for Republican members of the Senate to say to their constituents with whom they meet that they would be supportive of such bills, knowing they will never have to go on the record on the issue. I hope that in November’s election, more voters will make commonsense gun legislation a priority in deciding whom to support, resulting in a change in the makeup of the Minnesota Senate, so that finally, some action can be focused on this critical problem.
I want to thank Angie Hong for her motivating article (“Share ideas for climate resiliency”) published on Jan. 4, 2022. According to the Yale Climate Opinion Maps, we Minnesotans take climate change seriously. We worry about its risks and want to see policies that will do something about it. In 2007, Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed into law the Next Generation Energy Act. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Unfortunately, we missed our 2015 interim goal and are not on track to meet our future interim goals, either. I’d say we have our work cut out for us. It’s the start of a new year with new opportunities to make things happen. Congress is already back in session, and the Minnesota Legislature will be back in session at the end of the month. 2022 also means local, state and federal elections. This is our chance as citizens to reach out to those who currently represent us and to those who will soon be running for the privilege of representing us. Let’s tell them that we want Minnesota and our nation on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and that we want a healthy planet and a livable world for everyone.
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Consider purchasing a personalized paver in the Friendship Garden, signature project of the Shoreview Community Foundation in partnership with the City of Shoreview. This is your opportunity to honor family or friends or remember a loved one. Set among beautiful plantings and overlooked by reflection benches, the centerpiece of the garden is a bronze sculpture of four children dancing together. A pathway of commemorative bricks surrounds the dancers. Less than 100 pavers remain and are available to you now at $100 each. Your donation is tax deductible and supports the philanthropic work of the Shoreview Community Foundation. Order online at our website below. Orders must be received by February 20 and will be installed in the spring of 2022.
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MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOLS MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY DECEMBER 7, 2021 Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N). Complete minutes available upon request at the District Center. Board member recognition Board member Marre Jo Sager was recognized for her 28 years of service to the Mounds View School Board. Sager announced her retirement earlier WKLV \HDU 3DVW DQG SUHVHQW %RDUG PHPEHUV FRPPHPRUDWHG 6DJHU·V ORQJ term commitment to public service, education and the students and families of Mounds View Public Schools. 5DWLÀFDWLRQ RI HPSOR\PHQW FRQWUDFWV The Board approved the proposed contracts between the District and SEIU Local 284 paraprofessionals, SEIU Local 284 custodians, SEIU Local 284 FOHULFDO HPSOR\HHV DQG QRQ DIÀOLDWHG HPSOR\HHV DV SUHVHQWHG &HUWLI\ ÀQDO SURSHUW\ WD[ OHY\ The Board approved a resolution to certify the 2022 property tax levy. The ÀQDO FHUWLÀFDWLRQ ZLOO EH IRUZDUGHG WR 5DPVH\ &RXQW\ IRU SURFHVVLQJ RI WKH À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and the increasing availability of medical interventions were factors in this decision. 7KDQN \RX The Board accepted with appreciation gifts from Alpha Delta Kappa, Diane *ULJDO &$) $PHULFD 9DOHQWLQH +LOOV 372 -XG\ $OFRWW 1DQF\ *ROOLQLFN 7KRP DV DQG -DQH 6FKXOW] 0LOOHQLXP 0DQDJHPHQW $GDJLR·V 3L]]D )DFWRU\ 6WUL] ]D 6NLHV ,QF 0LFKHOOH 1RUPDQ $SSOHZRRG 3RLQW &R 2S &UDIW &RPPLWWHH %DUE 0DWD (OL]DEHWK %DOGZLQ 7RGG %RÀQJHU 'DYLG DQG $QQ %ROOPHLHU 3HWHU %RQHPH\HU %R\ 6FRXW 7URRS 1RUWK 2DNV -HQQLIHU 4XDFNHQEXVK &DU OH\ )RXQGU\ -RUGDQ &DUOH\ .\OH DQG 0LFKHOOH &KODQ /\QQ 'DYHQSRUW 'HFNR 0LFKHO 6DOHV &RPSDQ\ 5XWK $OOHQ DQG 0LFKDHO &R\QH (ULQ 'HUXEHLV .DWKOHHQ 'LIÁH\ &HOLQH 'RQRKXH 5LFKDUG (DWRQ 'DUOHQH *LURODPR %UXFH *UDFKHN 5HQHH *ULHS &KDUOHV +DOVWHQVRQ -HQQLIHU +DSSHO 3DXOHWWH +DUD SDW +XQJHU 6ROXWLRQV 0LQQHVRWD -RH :DONHU -HQQLIHU -HQVHQ -DFRE DQG Stephanie Johnson, Jeff and Amy Jones, Kiwanis Club of North Suburban Golden K, Don Engel and Kiwanis Members, Jack and Gail Kochie, Erin Kough, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kvinge, Lynne Leavens, Kathryn Lessard, Sandra
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RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GRANT REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF ARDEN HILLS, FRIDLEY, NEW BRIGHTON AND ROSEVILLE, WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, AND RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES 3/($6( 7$.( 127,&( WKDW WKH 5LFH &UHHN :DWHUVKHG 'LVWULFW 'LVWULFW Board of Managers will hold a public hearing under Minnesota Statutes % RQ WKH RUGHULQJ RI RQH RU PRUH RI WKH IROORZLQJ SURMHFWV &LW\ RI $UGHQ +LOOV ² $UGHQ 0DQRU (DVW 3RQG 5HVWRUDWLRQ &LW\ RI )ULGOH\ ² )DUU /DNH 'DQXEH 3RQGV 3UHWUHDWPHQW 3URMHFW &LW\ RI 1HZ %ULJKWRQ ² 3XEOLF :RUNV )DFLOLW\ )ORRG 0LWLJDWLRQ 3URMHFW &LW\ RI 5RVHYLOOH ² & 6LPSVRQ 8QGHUJURXQG ,QÀOWUDWLRQ :KLWH %HDU 7RZQVKLS ² %HOODLUH 3DUN 3RQG &OHDQLQJ :KLWH %HDU 7RZQVKLS ² &3 5DLOURDG 'LWFK ,PSURYHPHQWV 5DPVH\ &RXQW\ ² %DOG (DJOH %OYG 6$)/ %DIÁH 5DPVH\ &RXQW\ ² 2OG 6QHOOLQJ $YHQXH DW /DNH 9DOHQWLQH 5RDG *ULW &KDPEHU 5DPVH\ &RXQW\ ² 6LOYHU /DNH 5RDG DW 5LFH &UHHN 6WDELOL]DWLRQ 6$)/ %DIÁHV DQG :DVKLQJWRQ &RXQW\ ² &6$+ ,PSURYHPHQWV 7KH 'LVWULFW PD\ VHOHFW DOO VRPH RU QRQH RI WKH DSSOLFDWLRQV IRU IXOO RU SDUWLDO IXQGLQJ 7KH 'LVWULFW·V WRWDO VKDUH RI FRVW IRU VHOHFWHG SURMHFWV ZLOO QRW H[FHHG DQG ZRXOG EH IXQGHG E\ general tax levy on real property within the watershed. The public hearing will EH KHOG GXULQJ WKH 'LVWULFW·V UHJXODU ERDUG PHHWLQJ RQ :HGQHVGD\ )HEUXDU\ DW D P LQ WKH 6KRUHYLHZ &LW\ &RXQFLO &KDPEHUV 1RUWK Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota and also via Zoom. Contact District staff at tstasica@ricecreek.org WR REWDLQ LQVWUXFWLRQV WR MRLQ YLD =RRP 7KH JUDQW UHTXHVWV FDQ EH YLHZHG RQ WKH 'LVWULFW ZHEVLWH DW ZZZ ULFHFUHHN RUJ VPJS RU DW WKH 'LVWULFW RIÀFH 3KHDVDQW 5LGJH 'ULYH 1( 6XLWH %ODLQH 01 Published one time in the Shoreview Press on January 18, 2022.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS County Road J will be reconstructed in 2024 Ramsey County — in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Anoka County and the adjacent municipalities — will reconstruct County Road J between Centerville Road and Otter
Lake Road, including the I-35E interchange, in 2024. Community engagement is just getting underway. People who live, work or commute in this area are encouraged to visit the project website at www.ramseycounty.us/residents/roads-transportation/future-road-projects/
future-road-construction-projects/county-road-j-i-35e-interchange to learn more. A community engagement open house will be held in early 2022.
NAMI offers free online mental health classes NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is offering a wide variety of free online mental health classes in January and February. They include classes such as Hope for Recovery, Family to Family, In Our Own Voice, Creating Caring Communities, Ending the Silence, Understanding Early Episode Psychosis for Families, a suicide prevention class called QPR – Question,
Persuade and Refer, a special QPR class for agricultural communities, and more. The classes are designed for family members and caregivers, persons living with a mental illness, service providers, as well as the general public. Find a complete listing of these classes and how to join by going to namimn. org and clicking on “Classes” or go straight to https://namimn.org/ education-public-awareness/classes/scheduled/.
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Wedding show postponed to spring Press Publications’ 37th annual Wedding Show, which was scheduled for Jan. 9, has been
postponed to Sunday, April 10. The postponement is due to a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and the concern for health and safety.
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BUSINESS BRIEF Thrivent Financial likely to build in Lino Lakes Thrivent Financial could open its doors as soon as next fall if granted the necessary approvals. MTO Properties is seeking approval of a final plat and development agreement to construct a 2,873-square-foot commercial office building on a 1-acre parcel located in the southwest corner of Hodgson Road (CSAH 49) and Blue Heron Drive in Lino Lakes. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that the outlot was platted in 1985 and zoned for commercial development. The original commercial concept was a convenience store. In 1996, the council approved a site plan and conditional use permit to build a dentist office on the site, but that project never moved forward. One resident spoke during the public hearHere are a couple of architect’s renderings of what the Thrivent Financial building will look like in ing at the Planning Lino Lakes. Commission. That individual shared concerns about increased traffic at a location where it is already difficult to make a left turn. Larsen explained that there would be fewer than 10 staff on site at any given time, and on average there would be no more than 15 visitors to the building each day. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve both the development agreement and final plat. (The council was expected to vote on the two items at its Jan. 10 meeting, after press deadline.) Larsen said the developer hopes to begin construction as soon as possible. The building is expected to be fully operational by fall 2022.
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By fall 2022, a Thrivent Financial will be open to serve customers at the southwest corner of Hodgson Road and Blue Heron Drive in Lino Lakes.
• With the colder months ahead, Council Member Emy Johnson reminds people about the importance of being vigilant while leaving your car running because of the increase in carjackings around the metro area. “Check on your neighbor in this cold weather,” Johnson said. “With the complexity of COVID and all of the things we are experiencing from a mental health standpoint, I just want to continue to encourage us to lean in and maybe bring a fresh baked batch of cookies to our neighbors or a hot cup of cocoa and make sure our neighbors are safe.” • The City Council appointed Dennis Meyer-Razon to the Human Rights Commission through Jan. 31, 2023, and Susan Borowick to the Bikeways and Trails Committee through Jan. 31, 2024. • Assistant City Manager Renee Eisenbeisz said at the Jan. 3 City Council meeting that every January the City Council sets individual appointments on boards, commissions and committees for the year. Below are council appointments for 2022. – Lake Johanna Fire Department Board of Directors: City Manager Brad Martens and Sue Denkinger will serve as Shoreview board members. – Fire Department Benefit Association:
Denkinger as delegate and Martens as the alternate. – League of Minnesota Cities: Denkinger as delegate and Council Member Cory Springhorn as the alternate. – Municipal Legislative Commission: Mayor Sandy Martin as delegate and Martens as the alternate. – Northeast Youth and Family Services: Springhorn as delegate and Johnson as the alternate. – Ramsey County League of Local Governments: Denkinger as delegate and Springhorn as the alternate. – Suburban Rate Authority: Public Works Director Mark Maloney as delegate. – Metro Cities (Association of Metropolitan Municipalities): Denkinger as delegate and Johnson as the alternate. – Acting Mayor: Denkinger. Springhorn noted that Denkinger has the lion’s share of the duties for 2022. Denkinger said that it may look that way, but she noted that some of the appointments are not as time consuming as others. “I am glad to help out, as I know any of you would do for me,” she said. The next Shoreview City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in council chambers at City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N., in Shoreview. Noelle Olson
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Swimming: Mustangs win section true-team, end Stillwater dynasty SECTION 4AA TRUE TEAM The Mounds View swimmers captured the Section 4AAA true-team championship Saturday, ending a 15year reign by host Stillwater. The Mustangs earned advancement to the state true-team meet. “It was a really fun meet,” Mustang coach Chris Yauch said. “I’m pleased to say that my athletes did all of this with respectful behavior for all the other teams. It was rewarding to see defending champion Stillwater’s athletes congratulating us on how we were swimming and for winning the meet.” Josh Wallin, Mustang junior, led the way as he won the backstroke and 100 freestyle and helped two relays place second. Matthew Shen was second in the 200 freestyle and third in the 500.
Steven Zhou was third in butterfly and breaststroke. The last year Stillwater didn’t win the meet was 2007, said Stillwater coach Brian Luke. “We were missing a few athletes,” Luke said, when asked if the Ponies were at full strength. The Mustangs are 3-2 in dual meets. They lost to East Ridge 95-79 on Jan. 11 and beat Forest Lake 98-74 on Jan. 13. Winners against Forest Lake were Jack Peterson, 200 freestyle (2:00.86); Isaac Hamel, individual medley (2:20.24); Wang, 50 free (22.84) and 100 free (50.98); Zhou, butterfly (56.73); Bai, 500 free (5:16.51); Wallin, backstroke (55.50); and Nathan Hare, breaststroke (1:05.85).
Team scoring (1) Mounds View 1069 (2) Stillwater 971 (3) Roseville Area 651 (4) White Bear Lake 515 (5) North St. Paul 417 (6) St. Paul Central 381
Mustang leaders 200 medley relay — (2) Josh Wallin, Steven Zhou, Justin Wang, Nathan Hare, 1:42.30 200 freestyle — (2) Matthew Shen 1:51.73 (3) Danny Bai 1:52.79 (3) Nicholas Hare 1:55.07 (7) Jack Peterson 2:00.51 200 individual medley — (4) Tyler Quattrin 2:03.38 (6) Nathan Hare 2:06.93 50 freestyle — (2) Wang 22.62 (3)
Micah Vranyes 23.48 100 butterfly — (3) Zhou 56.01 (8) Andrew Apel 1:02.21 100 freestyle — (1) Wallin 48.67 (2) Wang 25.83 (4) Hare 50.62 500 freestyle — (3) Shen 5:12.78 (4) Luke Schneider 5:14.09 (5) Hare 5:23.88 (6) Peterson 5:33.08 200 freestyle relay — (2) Zhou, Vranyes, Shen, Wang, 1:32.22 100 backstroke — (1) Wallin 52.90 (5) Quattrin 58.07 (6) Bai 58.32 100 breaststroke — (3) Zhou 1:03.84 (4) Vranyes 1:06.84 (8) Luke Schmitzer 1:08.83 400 freestyle relay — (1) Hare, Shen, Bai, Wallin, 3:23.44
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Mounds View : Wrestlers (15-1) win Mustang Duals The Mounds View wrestlers captured the championship of their Mustang Duals event on Saturday, clipping Blaine 35-30 in the finals.The Mustangs (15-1) won their fi rst two matches over Tartan 67-6 and Maple Grove 49-22. Against Blaine (11-4), a quick pin by heavyweight Jacob Praml in 1:13 capped a close match in Mounds View’s favor. Also getting pins were Brett Swenson and Jacob Solheim. Earning decisions Caden Grenier, Apollo Ashby (major), Ethan Swenson, Quinn Morgan (major), and Brady Alquist. On Thursday, the Mustangs beat conference rivals White Bear Lake 72-3 and Forest Lake 40-27 at White Bear Lake. The highlights were two wins by Solheim, who is ranked No. 3 in Class 3A at 195 pounds. He handed the Bears’ No. 4 ranked Matt Sloan his fi rst loss with a pin in 4:35 and beat Forest Lake’s No. 5 ranked Mark Rendle 8-4. Mounds View’s lone loss came against conference leader Stillwater, the No. 2 ranked team in the state, 61-18 on Jan. 6.
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Mounds View’s Brady Alquist rolled to a reversal against Blaine’s Mehki Hexum on the way to a 13-8 win at 182 pounds.
Jacob Praml was hoisted joyously by Mounds View teammates after his pin at heavyweight pulled out a 35-30 win over Blaine in the championship match.
MUSTANGS 35, BLAINE 30 106: Brett Swenson (MV) pin Max Brady 1:16. 113: Landen Lorch (B) pin Eli Claseman 1:01. 120: Caden Grenier (MV) dec Zackary Johnson 8-2. 126: Bryce Young (B) pin Ben Sparks 3:25. 132: Cooper Larson (B) dec Colton Loween 9-4. 138: Luke Studer (B) pin Brady Swenson 2:23. 145: Apollo Ashby (MV) maj dec Alex Carik 9-1. 152: Ethan Swenson (MV) dec Kaiyee Kong 6-0. 160: Jordyn Greseth-Clendening (B) pin Aaron Cerny 3:33. 170: Quin Morgan (MV) maj dec Mitchell Babineau 11-3. 182: Brady Alquist (MV) dec Mehki Hexum 13-8. 195: Jacob Solheim (MV) pin Thomas Meitz 1:08. 220: Zachary Peterson (B) dec Gajan Dileepan 6-5. 285: Jacob Praml (MV) pin Elijah Louwagie 1:13. Bruce Strand Apollo Ashby of Mounds View glances at the clock near the end of his 9-1 win over Alix Carik of Blaine at 145 pounds. Coaches and teammates follow the action.
Mounds View’s Colton Loween picked up a late reversal against Blaine’s No. 6 ranked Cooper Larson at 132 pounds. He lost 9-4 but the reversal made it a regular decision rather than a major decision.
SPORTS BRIEFS Alpine: Tsai, Lundeen lead Mustangs Mounds View completed in the first two Suburban East Conference last week, Tuesday and Thursday, both at Wild Mountain. Mustang senior Ian Tsai placed eighth Tuesday and seventh Thursday in a field of 80 boys. Meanwhile, seventh-grader Sidney Lundeen placed fourth Tuesday and fifth Thursday in a field of 70 girls. Anthony Petkof, an Irondale seventh-grader attached to the Mounds View team, placed second on Tuesday. “At this point in the season,” said coach Eric Saari, “I feel that Ian, Sidney, and Anthony are all contenders for the state alpine ski meet in February.”
Boys basketball: Mustangs 2-2 in January; Wheeler is sidelined Mounds View has a 9-4 record and is ranked No. 14 in Class 4A after winning two of four games in the first half of January. while missing one of their two
senior leaders, Dylan Wheeler, for the last three. Wheeler, averaging 15.9 points, is one of several players on the COVID-19 positive list, coach Dave Leiser said. The other captain, Kobe Kirk, senior guard, is averaging 19.2 points. The Mustangs beat No. 16 Park 67-57 with Kirk and Wheeler pumping in 27 points each. They lost to No. 13 Stillwater 90-79 as Max Schikenjanski drilled 40 points for the Ponies while Kirk hit a career-best 37 for the Mustangs and Ryan Edelman added 20. The Mustangs topped Roseville 64-47 as Kirk scored 24 and Colby Deluce 15. The Mustangs lost to No. 5 East Ridge 57-46 last Friday after leading 32-24 in the first half, when they made all eight of their 3-pointers. Kendall Blue of the Raptors sank 17 points, as did Kirk. Deluce had eight points.
Girls basketball: Mustangs 0-4 in January Mounds View girls basketball has a 4-8 record after losing five straight games. In January, the Mustangs lost to Park 54-40, Stillwater 76-38 (Bria 14), Roseville 72-55, and East Ridge 46-34. Maddie Hanson is averaging 13 points and Bria Stenstrom 12 points for the Mustangs.
Girls hockey: Mustangs 1-3 in January Mounds View has a 1-3 record in January, bringing their season record to 10-9. The Mustangs lost to East Ridge 2-0 on Jan. 4, beat Park 3-0 on Jan. 7, lost to Forest Lake 3-2, on Jan. 11 and lost to Roseville Area 4-1 this past Saturday. Top scorers are Lauren Ballinger with 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points, Ava Bullert (6-13-19), Lindsay Berggren (11-718), Lauren McAlpine (6-7-13) and Maddie Tinkle (1-10-11). Goalie Abby Norlinger has a .912 save percentage.
Nordic: Strong start for Mustangs in Mesabi Invitational and SEC The Mounds View Alpine Ski team has had “some great performances early in the season,” reports coach Julie Garretson. At the Mesabi Invitational, the girls placed 19th out of 52 teams, their best finish in 10 years, the coach said. Brynn Mills, Mustang junior, placed 36th out of 129 skiers in the Classic race, and sophomore Claire Sabby placed 41st among 131 in the Skate race. In the Skate Sprint relays in the “highly competitive” Suburban East Conference, Garretson said, the tandem of sophomore Levi Hammerbeck and senior Daniel Lei placed 10th of 39 boys teams. Brynn Mills and freshman Bria Mills placed ninth of 34 girls teams, while freshman Margot Derosier and sophomore Claire Sabby placed 10th.
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When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. Where: Zoom; tiny.cc/NEMCA0120. Details: Dr. Christie Manning, Director of Sustainability at Macalester College and a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Studies, presents research exploring people’s cognitive and emotional response to messages about the climate crisis. She will also share her own experiences and observations of how young people are coping with the stress of climate change.
WORLD SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP When: Jan. Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 23. Where: Lowell Park in Stillwater. Details: Teams from around the world will create snow sculptures while competing for prize money and the title of World Champion. Spectators can watch, visit with teams, and vote for favorite team. Event includes social gatherings, activities and ceremonies throughout the weekend. Contact: worldsnowsculptingstillwatermn.com.
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DEMENTIA CARE GIVER SUPPORT GROUP AND RESPITE CARE When: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St. N. Details: Trained facilitator from Alzheimer’s Speaks leads support group as loved one enjoys activities in a nearby room. Free; registration requested by drop-ins welcome. Contact: 651-490-4700 or shoreviewmn.gov/parksrec/special-events.
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When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 22. Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St. N. Details: Kids ages 5-12 can explore blending as they create a mixed-media landscape featuring a glowin-the-dark Aurora Borealis. Registration required; $41. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov/parks-rec/special-events.
When: noon-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, Saturday, Jan. 29, and Sunday, Jan. 30. Where: Lowell Park in Stillwater. Details: Event features a variety of hot air balloons, fi repits, ice sculptures, music and more. Most activities free. Adult Pond Hockey Tournament Friday-Sunday. Contact: facebook.com/fi reandicepondhockey.
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CALENDAR BRIEF Lutheran Social Service works to prevent trafficking A virtual “Lunch and Learn” will be offered at noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, to hear from Lutheran Social Service leaders across the state about what is being done to prevent trafficking and support youth, and how the community can get involved. To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/3nrqagN. The effort is part
of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, designed to create awareness and support survivors who have been affected by this crime. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in the Twin Cities Metro area is dedicated to preventing sex trafficking among youth and connecting with survivors who have been sexually exploited to support them.
Ramsey County Board elects chair The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners elected Trista MatasCastillo as chair of the board for 2022. Since 2019, Commissioner MatasCastillo has represented Ramsey County District 3, made up of Falcon Heights and the St. Paul neighborhoods of Payne/Phalen, North End/South Como, Como Park, Frogtown and Hamline-Midway. MatasCastillo joined the United States Navy when she was 17 years old and is one of only a handful of service
members who has served in three branches — both as an enlisted person and as an officer in the Navy-Marine Corps and the Army National Guard. Over her career, she has tirelessly spoken out on important issues like affordable housing, homelessness, mental health, disability services, autism research, urban agriculture and veterans services. Commissioner MatasCastillo has served as chair of Ramsey County’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority since 2020. CONTRIBUTED
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Challenge-mode foraging: Finding wild foods in Minnesota winter BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
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Minnesota is rich in edible wild foods, but it’s difficult to fi nd anything alive and growing when everything is buried under inches of snow and ice. Foraging for wild foods in winter is a bit like a scavenger hunt—it gets you outside and keeps you busy in the winter months, with the promise of a tasty reward at the end. Below are a few wild foods you can forage even in the dead of Minnesota winter. Most of them are best prepared as tea, but what better way to warm up after a long foraging walk than with a hot mug of spruce needle or rosehip tea?
Spruce and pine needles Evergreens are easily identifi able all year round, and a tasty tea can be made from their needles. Make sure you can correctly identify the tree whose needles you want to collect. Most Minnesota evergreens are safe to consume, except for the yew tree, which is poisonous. White pines and spruce trees are among the best for a tasty tea. Winter weather naturally tends to knock small clusters of needles to the ground, where they are easy to gather. Some people prefer the milder taste of young needles, but you’re not likely to fi nd these until spring comes around. The needles have a light citrus fl avor, which is complemented with honey and lemon. Pour hot—not boiling—water over the needles to get the most out of their natural vitamin C content.
Chaga Chaga is a fungus mainly found on paper birch and yellow birch trees. This fungus attacks injured but living trees, growing like a tumor from the inside. On the surface of the tree, chaga looks like a big black scorch mark, but inside, it is a burnt yellow-orange color. The interior color is a dead giveaway that you have a fungus and not simply an old burn scar in front of you. Chaga grows very slowly. If you choose to harvest chaga, it’s best to take a chunk no larger than the size of a fi st, so the remaining fungus can continue growing. Winter is the best time to harvest, since the fungus is naturally dried in the cold winter air. The texture of chaga is hard and woody, so it should be chopped into smaller chunks and powdered with a food processor or coffee grinder. This powder can be combined with hot water or milk to make a thick, coffee-like beverage. Cinnamon and maple syrup can add to the richness of chaga tea.
Rosehips The fruit of rosebushes sometimes stays on the branches long into the winter, providing a naturally dried source of rosehip tea. Wearing thick gloves while harvesting can prevent painful pricks from the thorny branches. The hips can be used whole steeped in a tea blend, but crushing them will release the gritty seeds and fibers inside, which no one wants to ingest. Rosehips are high in vitamin C and can help boost the immune system—a great benefit for the time of year where seasonal illnesses are rampant. Add a little honey or mint leaves to your rosehip tea for a more complex flavor.
Turkey tail is a fungus that grows on decomposing wood year-round. It is a visually alluring fungus, easily recognizable by its colorful concentric stripes resembling the patterns on wild turkey feathers. Turkey tail has many health benefits, including antioxidants and prebiotics that aid in digestion. The easiest way to use these fungi is in a turkey tail tea. This can be easily turned into a warming turkey tail chai latte with the addition of a few spices and your choice of dairy or dairy substitute. PHOTOS BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Watercress Watercress is a plant in the mustard family. Watercress can be found in shallow streams of fast-flowing water, and is easy to spot from a distance by its bright green color. This plant should only be collected from clean water sources, and leaves should be washed thoroughly before consuming. The taste is similar to arugula or other peppery, fl avorful greens, and is often used on sandwiches or in salads.
Chaga fungus, which grows on birch trees in northern climates, is an increasingly trendy “superfood,” with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, among other health benefits.
Wintergreen Most people know wintergreen as a popular chewing gum fl avor, but it is a wild-growing plant in the northern regions of Minnesota and Wisconsin. As the name implies, its leaves stay bright green even when snow is thick on the ground. Both the berries and the leaves of wintergreen are safe to consume. But there is a trick to making wintergreen tea: unlike other herbal teas, adding boiling water won’t release the strong fl avor of the leaves. Instead, the leaves should be fermented in a jar of water, covered with a small towel and placed in a warm location for several days. When bubbles start to form, all you need to do is heat the water to have a refreshing wintergreen tea. The number one rule of foraging is never to eat anything you cannot identify with 100 percent confidence. There are many Minnesota-specific guides to plant and mushroom identification and foraging. Smartphone apps such as Seek and iNaturalist can also give you a good start in identification, but are not always accurate and should be double-checked with a field guide or expert opinion. It’s important to make sure you have permission to enter and harvest on the land where you plan to forage. Some items can be found right in your backyard, especially if you have a home garden. You should also be certain that the area where you plan to forage has not been treated with harsh chemicals. Be mindful of how much you gather. Many foragers take only as much as they will use, and leave behind some wild foods for wildlife to eat, or to allow seeds to spread for the coming spring.
Rosehips are the seed pods of rosebushes, which are commonly used in landscape plantings and easy to find even in urban areas.
Turkey tail fungus is found worldwide, often growing on fallen hardwood logs in damp locations.
Staff Writer Jackie Bussjaeger can be reached by emailing news@presspubs.com or calling 651407-1200.
Wintergreen grows low to the ground, but its bright colors make it easy to identify wherever it pokes through the snow.
SUNNY CHEN: Aims for diversity and encourages girls to be themselves FROM PAGE 1
“In addition to promoting more diversity in the Winter Carnival Queen of the Snows candidacy, especially from my culture, I want to encourage young girls who may feel shy or unsure of themselves that it is possible to become a queen or princess. You don’t necessarily need to be outgoing to be one. What I love about the program is that it encourages girls to be themselves and not fake a personality just to get a title,” she says.
Chen’s parents came to the U.S. from China to study at the University of Iowa. The family moved to Minnesota when her father was offered a position at the University of Minnesota. Growing up, Chen attended Mounds View schools. Later, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where in 2019 she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems. Just this month, Chen started a new job at Fairview Health Services as an
IT business analyst. She plays percussion in the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band. She enjoys a variety of hobbies, including baking from scratch, particularly desserts. She is always experimenting with different baking and frosting techniques. Chen also loves playing video games, especially Japanese role-playing games (JRPG), and is learning how to sew to make and model cosplay costumes representing characters
from anime, video games, television and film in real life and on various social media platforms. Preeti Mathur is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.
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SCHOOL BOARD: Sets alloted time for public comment FROM PAGE 1
community loud and clear on how they want to engage with us. I think this is a good step to create a venue for more opportunity for our public to show up and provide feedback,” Board Chair Jonathan Weinhagen said. “I’m excited about this move and grateful for the work of the administration and my colleagues for adding time for this.” New Board Member Yolanda Magee noted that while she was campaigning, many people she talked to in the community said they wanted to communicate more with the school board. “Everybody really wanted to be heard, and I think this gives us the unique opportunity to hear from the
community,” Magee said. Comments by the public will begin at 6:30 p.m. before every school board meeting. To participate, individuals must fi ll out a registration sheet found on the counter inside the board room. Registration will begin at 6:15 p.m. Only those whose names appear on the sign-up sheet at 6:30 p.m. will be permitted to address the board. Speakers are asked to sign their name, address, school or organization represented, and give a brief summary of the intended statement.
In other board action • Three residents took the oath of office for school board at the Jan. 11 school board meeting. Incumbents
Diane Glasheen and Shauna Bock were sworn in, as well as newcomer Yolanda Magee, who becomes the fi rst person of color elected to the board. The board also elected the following officers: Weinhagen, chair; Diane Glasheen, vice chair; Sandra Westerman, clerk; and Bock, treasurer. • Bernice Humnick, executive director of business services, presented a draft of budget assumptions for fiscal year 202223. Lennox said final budget assumptions will be presented for approval at the Jan. 25 school board meeting and will then be used in determining the final budget that will be adopted in June 2022.
POLITICAL BRIEF P ti i t iin upcoming Participate i precinct i t caucuses Precinct caucuses will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. They are the fi rst in a series of meetings where parties may endorse candidates, select delegates and set goals and values (party platforms). Precinct caucuses will meet in the following locations:
• Bock read the list of gifts the district received this period. There were seven gifts for school programs totaling $17,684.26 and 85 gifts received for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, adding to a total of $195,481.42. The next Mounds View School Board meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the District Center, 4570 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview. Noelle Olson is a staff writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.
VALENTINE’S DAY BRIEF Senate District S t District Di t i t 38 / House H Di ti t 38B: Republican precinct caucus: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes DFL precinct caucus: Central Middle School, 4857 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake
Senate District S t District Di t i t 42 / House H Di ti t 42B: Republican precinct caucus: Vadnais Heights Elementary School, 3645 Centerville Road DFL precinct caucus: Chippewa Middle School, 5000 Hodgson Road, North Oaks
Senate District 42 / House District 42A: Republican precinct caucus: Mounds View High School, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd., Mounds View DFL precinct caucus: Chippewa Middle School, 5000 Hodgson Road, North Oaks
Attendees are requested to arrive early, around 6:30 p.m., for registration. Residents can find their caucus location by entering their address on the Secretary of State's website: caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us. Before attending a caucus, be sure to check that it is proceeding in-person as planned.
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Bird count suggests winter of tufted titmice ahead BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
Year of the titmouse Among hundreds of crows, jays and fi nches observed by volunteers, a total of eight tufted titmice doesn’t seem like a whole lot. But these eight individual birds represent a growing trend in the long-term data collected by the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The CBC is a global tradition, and is more than 120 years old. The longevity of the CBC makes it an ideal resource to study long-term trends about birds, which often reflect the conditions of their habitat. After Christmas, 44 volunteers in the Northeast Suburban count area put their eyes and ears to work to document everything on the wing in areas of Washington County and Ramsey County northeast of the Twin Cities. How do tufted titmice play into the data? According to Northeast Suburban Count Coordinator Jim Howitz, these birds add to the growing evidence that the range of these birds is changing, possibly due to warming winter conditions. The tufted titmouse is a larger relative of the black-capped chickadee, with a distinctive gray coloring and small crest on its head. The bird is common in Eastern forests and is becoming increasingly common in Minnesota as habitat resources slowly shift and climatic changes take place. “It was very satisfying for me to get them; it’s the bird I thought I would be most likely to see exploding here,” Howitz said. CBC data tracks how bird movement changes over time. Howitz said that tufted titmice used to be more common in Minnesota, but sightings declined after the 1970s. It’s only in recent years the bird has made a noticeable comeback. Locals can keep their eyes peeled for tufted titmice in the area. These charming birds will readily visit birdfeeders and nest in backyard birdhouses. Solo standouts Sometimes a bird appears on the count long after it should have migrated south. Some of these
birds have managed to fi nd a reliable food source despite harsh winter conditions. This year, CBC volunteers counted a fox sparrow, a yellow-rumped warbler and a Wilson’s snipe among the unusual birds for the season. The Northeast Suburban count is one of only a few areas to see snipe in winter. Snipe are a small, secretive shorebird often found on the banks of streams and ponds. Their long bill is specially adapted to bury deep into muddy soil in search of insect larvae and worms. The spring-fed streams that feed into the St. Croix River often stay open through the winter, providing a refuge for the freshwater invertebrates that serve as a food source for snipe. “They’re in the same habitat with watercress; that’s the magic spot,” Howitz said. “They’re extremely habitat-specific.” Falcon trifecta The Northeast Suburban area is one of the few that are home to all three species of falcon found in Minnesota. American kestrels, merlins and peregrine falcons can all be found in the vicinity of the St. Croix River, especially near the Allen S. King Power Plant smokestack, where peregrines are known to roost. “Those are all difficult species to get, particularly the merlin,” Howitz said. “Falcons are such charismatic birds; it’s always a thrill to see one. This is pretty far north for them in the winter.” Trends over time CBC data is one of the best ways to track longterm bird trends as species move between habitat zones, reflect good and bad breeding years, and follow food resources. Howitz noted the records show that the kinds of birds that visit backyard feeders, such as chickadees, woodpeckers, sparrows and fi nches, are rising in numbers while open-country birds such as meadowlarks are appearing less often. “As the suburbs get bigger and older trees, that’s good for a lot of birds,” Howitz said. “Warmer winters make it more likely to see robins, bluebirds and even flickers.”
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The bird count data shows a rise in the number of tufted titmice, an Eastern relative of the chickadee, seen in the Northeast Suburban area in recent years.
TOP 10 BIRDS OF 2021 1. Black-capped chickadee .................................. 823 2. American crow ................................................ 519 3. Dark-eyed junco .............................................. 318 4. Rock pigeon ..................................................... 302 5. Canada goose ................................................... 284 6. Wild turkey ...................................................... 261 7. American goldfinch ......................................... 253 8. White-breasted nuthatch ............................... 206 9. Blue jay ............................................................. 184 10. Northern cardinal .......................................... 157 Total species: 48 Number of individual birds: 4,588
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The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview: • Residents in the 400 block of Old Farm Road reported mail stolen from mailboxes along their street after video surveillance showed several mailboxes being rifled through and mail taken out at 1:50 a.m. Dec. 22. • A 1996 Honda Accent was reported stolen at 11:14 p.m. Dec. 23 from an apartment building parking lot in the 3500 block of Owasso Street. The vehicle was recovered the next day at 2:48 p.m. in the 800 block of Arbogast Street. • A 1993 Honda Civic was reported stolen sometime during a 12-hour period on Dec. 23 from an apartment complex parking lot in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. • A New York Mills man reported his vehicle broken into Dec. 26 in a church parking lot in the 3400 block of Victoria Street N. while he was attending services. After the front and back passenger windows were smashed in, thieves stole a purse containing credit cards that were fraudulently used at Best Buy and Dick’s Sporting Goods in Roseville. As the victim was in the process of calling in the theft at 12:18 p.m., the cards were being used at the two stores at 12:11 p.m. and 12:23 p.m. • A Shoreview man, 35, was arrested for DWI at 4:27 p.m. Dec. 26 in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to a disorderly conduct complaint at the Speedway station, during which the subject nearly crashed into three vehicles. The subject performed poorly on field sobriety tests and registered a blood alcohol content of 0.28 at the patrol station. He has been charged in district court. • Three mailboxes in the 5700 block of Willow Lane were reported pried open overnight Dec. 26-27. • A cell phone mount was reported stolen overnight Dec. 27-28 from a vehicle parked in a lot in the 3400 block of Kent Street after the driver’s side window was broken in and the vehicle rummaged through. • A resident in the 4300 block of Snail Lake Blvd. on Dec. 30 reported personal identification documents from the contents of an auctioned storage locker used to open unauthorized accounts. Checks were also written on an account that was closed four years ago. Deputies advised the complainant on how to contact his bank and on current methods to protect his identity.
• A Shoreview woman, 39, was banned from a multiple-dwelling unit in the 3900 block of Gramsie Court Dec. 31. The former tenant tried to kick a door in but was unable to enter the complex. • A 42-year-old Rice Creek, Wisconsin, woman was arrested for DWI Jan. 1 in the 3800 block of Rustic Place after a passerby who stopped to help the subject change a flat tire called in to report a possible impaired driver. • Deputies took custody of a package containing opened mail from multiple White Bear Lake addresses found Jan. 1 in the 900 block of Scenic Drive. No suspect information exists. • A 2000 Honda CRV was reported stolen overnight Jan. 1-2 from an apartment parking lot the 3500 block of Owasso Street. • A resident in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported the catalytic converter from her Acura TSX stolen while it was parked in the apartment lot overnight Jan. 1-2. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight Jan. 2-3 from a Honda Accord parked in an apartment lot in the 3500 block of Owasso Street. • A resident in the 600 block of Brigadoon Court at 4:29 p.m. Jan. 3 reported an item packaged to be returned to its sender stolen from the mailbox. At 9:00 a.m. that day, the complainant placed the package into the mailbox and raised the red flag. Video surveillance shows a vehicle entering the cul-de-sac, taking the package at 10:28 a.m. and leaving the scene without taking anyone else’s mail. • Three pairs of sunglasses and $100 were reported stolen from a vehicle in the underground garage of the Emrik Shoreview Apartments in the 4000 block of Chatsworth Street overnight Jan. 5-6. Video surveillance shows that at 3:36 a.m., an unknown female and male forced their way into the apartment building. They then rummaged through unlocked vehicles in the underground garage before forcing their way into the package delivery room. They opened seven packages and stole items from them. The next day, another victim at the address reported three bicycles and a pump stolen from a storage locker after the lock had been broken off. The bicycle information has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Jan. 6 permanently banned a St. Anthony man, 24, from the Shoreview Community Center in the 4500 block of Victoria Street N. for disorderly conduct after he repeatedly tried to enter a restricted area.
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• A 2010 Dodge Journey took an unauthorized one at 4:50 p.m. Jan. 6 after its owner left it running with the keys inside while warming up in the 1300 block of County Road I. The stolen vehicle was entered into the NCIC database. • A Shoreview woman, 19, was cited for assault Jan. 6 in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. after she became confrontational with a convenience store clerk who told her the store sold only lighters and didn’t have free matches. The suspect committed the misdemeanor assault when she struck the clerk in the head with a cigarette butt container. The three juveniles accompanying her were issued trespass notices. • A resident in the 5900 block of Prairie Ridge Drive reported receiving a threatening letter Jan. 7. The case is under investigation. • A vehicle was reported keyed along the entire length of its driver’s side overnight Jan. 7-8 while parked in an underground parking garage in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen off a Toyota Prius overnight Jan. 8-9 while it was parked in a hotel lot in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road. Compiled by Loretta Harding
POLICE BRIEF Bad gas station driving leads to DWI arrest A Shoreview man, 35, faces up to one year in imprisonment and/or a maximum $3,000 fi ne if convicted of third-degree DWI, a sentence that could be augmented with an additional 90 days in prison and/or maximum $1,000 fi ne for fourth-degree DWI. At 4:27 p.m. Dec. 26, deputies on patrol were called to the Speedway gas station in the 5900 block Rice Creek Parkway on a disorderly conduct complaint, after the subject nearly drove into three vehicles on the gas station premises. When deputies spoke to the subject, they quickly noticed him stumbling around and displaying watery, bloodshot eyes. The subject’s admission to drinking prior to driving was delivered with slurred speech. After the driver performed poorly on field sobriety testing, he was arrested and taken to the patrol station for further testing, where he presented a 0.28 blood alcohol content on the breath test. Compiled by Loretta Harding
Radon in homes is a common and preventable cancer risk Of all the unwelcome house guests you may ever host, few are as nasty as radon. The colorless, odorless gas occurs naturally in Minnesota soils and is found at elevated levels in nearly 40 percent of all homes in the state. It also is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. Each year, radon kills more than 21,000 people across the country. While there are cheap and easy ways to test for radon, many people are unaware of the risks and may not be getting the help they need to be safe. The radon risk is largely preventable through testing homes and eliminating radon problems through improved ventilation and other measures. With more people working from home, it’s more important than ever to test homes for radon, because testing is the only way to know if a home has radon levels at or above the level that presents a health risk. During January, Radon Action Month, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is making a special push to urge everyone to test their home for radon. “Unfortunately, many people are still exposed to high levels of radioactive radon without being
aware of it, and this puts them at increased risk for lung cancer,” said Dan Tranter, supervisor of the MDH Indoor Air Program. “We’ve heard a lot of common misunderstandings that discourage people from testing their home for radon.” For example, many people think their home does not need to be tested, or that if they test once they don’t need to test again, or if their neighbor’s radon level is low, they don’t need to test. Testing should be conducted in all homes, regardless of foundation type, soil type, age, presence of an air exchanger or insulation, Tranter said. Even if the initial test shows the radon level is low, it’s a good idea to retest at least every five years because levels may change. Homes with mitigation systems should also be retested. The monitors on mitigation systems do not show the radon level, so it’s important to retest at least every two years. New homes are built with radon-resistant features, but they can still have elevated radon and should be tested. MDH is partnering with local public health departments and other organizations to make test kits available to all Minnesotans at low or no cost. Participating agencies and
vendors can be found at health.state. mn.us/communities/environment/ air/radon/radontestresults.html. Hardware stores may also stock test kits. Licensed professionals can also conduct testing. To help residents get a more accurate picture of radon levels in Minnesota, MDH developed a series of maps showing information about radon in Minnesota, available at mndatamaps.web.health.state. mn.us/interactive/radon.html. Some of the key findings were: • The average radon level in Minnesota homes is about 4.5 pCi/L compared to 1.3 pCi/L nationwide. • Only about 1% to 2% of homes in Minnesota are tested annually; health officials recommend that at least 20% be tested annually. • Testing and mitigation are less frequent in communities with lower incomes and more renters. Health professionals recommend testing for radon during real estate transactions. Sellers must disclose any prior radon testing and provide a two-page publication to buyers under state law. Radon tests should be incorporated into a home inspection. Tests should be done in the lowest level of the home that is frequently
occupied. Test devices are usually placed in the home for two to five days. The best time to test is during the heating season, but testing can be done year-round. In homes with high radon levels, radon reduction typically involves installing a venting pipe and fan to pull the gas from under the home to the outside. Professionals conducting radon mitigation must be licensed by MDH, follow standards and affi x an MDH tag to the system. A list of licensed radon mitigation professionals can be found on the MDH website: health.state.mn.us/ communities/environment/air/ radon/mitigation.html MDH conducts free inspections of radon mitigation systems installed after June 1, 2020. The inspections ensure systems were installed correctly, to make sure they meet minimum requirements. Contact the MDH Indoor Air Unit to request an inspection at health.indoorair@state. mn.us. More information about radon in Minnesota is available on the MDH website at Radon in Homes or by calling the MDH Indoor Air Unit at 651-201-4601 or 1-800-798-9050. From press release
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SAY ‘NO’ TO THE MISTAKE ON THE LAKE A 6-story, 268-unit apartment and other housing is proposed by Tycon Companies for the former Union Gospel Mission site on Snail Lake at Hwy. 96 and Dale St. The first proposal submitted to the City of Shoreview revealed a host of issues related to traffic, overuse of the lake, loss of wetland, pollution, wildlife habitat disturbed, lack of affordable housing units and clear-cutting Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, This Proposed 6-story, to scale landmark trees. That proposal is shown here. dotted 268-unit apartment The city asked Tycon for revisions. The first opportunity for public comment may come as early as February. There will be a public hearing (announced in the Shoreview Press) before the city considers approving the project. Please join a growing group of residents in asking the city to vote “NO” to rezoning to allow a high-density development on small, public-access Snail Lake.
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