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2 MVPS teachers up for Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Two Mounds View Public Schools teachers have been selected as fi nalists for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Lisa Eldred, an English and language arts teacher at Chippewa Middle School, and Abby Scott, a music teacher at Pinewood Elementary, are among 134 candidates nominated for the annual award, which is organized and underwritten by Education Minnesota. Over the coming weeks, a 25-member panel of community leaders will name a group of semifi nalists and fi nalists. The Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be announced Sunday, May 3.

Shoreview Press receives journalism award

St. Odilia students feed homeless with ‘Sandwich Man’ Lisa Eldred Abby Scott

Students made 800 sandwiches and 300 snack packs to be distributed to people experiencing homelessness. Studentsmade800sandwichesand

PHOTOS SUBMITTED St. Odilia students pose for a photo with the “Sandwich Man,” Allan Law (center). PHOTOS SUBMITTED

St. Odilia students in grades 3-8 participated in a service project on Jan. 23 alongside Allan Law, also known as the “Sandwich Man.” Law, a Minneapolis resident, is the founder of the 363 Food Program, whose mission is to help the homeless throughout the Twin Cities. He spends nights on the streets, delivering food, clothing, personal care items and bus tokens to people experiencing homelessness. St. Odilia students heard Law talk about his story and made 800 sandwiches and 300 snack packs for him to share with others.

Fairview, U of M brand together

Several clinics in the area have undergone name changes due to a clinical agreement between University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Health Services.

The agreement was made in 2018 and branding and name changes began the end of 2019. HealthEast Clinic - Vadnais Heights is now offi cially M Health Fairview Clinic – Vadnais Heights, according to M Health Fairview Senior Communications Specialist Aimeé Jordan. St. John's Hospital in Maplewood is now M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital and the nearby clinic is M Health Fairview Clinic – Maplewood. The Fairview Clinic in Lino Lakes is now M Health Fairview Clinic – Lino Lakes. HealthEast Clinic – Hugo's clinic name will change in the future. Branding is being rolled out on a gradual basis, Jordan explained.

The M Health Fairview name is paired with an iconic symbol: The University of Minnesota’s block “M” and maroon and gold colors. The healthcare system will begin to brand hospitals and clinics with the M Health Fairview name in late 2019.

M Health Fairview created the partnership to combine the best of academic and community medicine, according to a press release. The partnership will provide access to world-class, breakthrough care at 10 hospitals and 60 clinics. The goal create an easier, simpler healthcare experience for patients. Each service line organizes around specifi c health conditions rather than traditional boundaries, such as geographic areas or departments. Led by a single leadership structure pairing academic physicians with operations leaders, the service line approach translates healthcare innovations developed at the University of Minnesota into breakthrough care at the community level. M Health Fairview closely links the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

“We have opportunity in Minnesota to transform how we deliver and experience health care,” said Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School and Vice President for Academic Clinical Affairs. “The health system is a platform to deliver better care, more effi ciently. We will leverage the advancements and discoveries of our researchers and physicians and bring them to people in the community on a large scale. This will positively impact the health of Minnesotans, bringing specialty care to more neighborhoods and strengthen our reputation as a national and global destination for care.”

“A major goal of our collaboration is to reinvent healthcare by creating an easier, simpler experience,” said James Hereford, Fairview President and CEO. “By organizing care around health conditions rather than being constrained by traditional boundaries, we are simplifying the care experience and bringing top experts together for patients no matter where they see us, which could include a clinic, hospital, home, the workplace or via telemedicine.”

M Health Fairview also plans to create a Health Transformation Center, which brings system challengers together to remove burden for patients and providers. Educational trips to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, FedEx and Southwest Airlines helped Fairview create its own “mission control,” which uses artifi cial intelligence to better manage patient traffi c and reduce patients’ length of stay, so they can return home faster. Telemedicine will also increasingly become part of the M Health Fairview experience to provide improved access and convenience for patients throughout the state and beyond.

Sara Marie Moore

SUBMITTED The Shoreview Press received second place for headline writing at the 2020 Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest Jan. 30. Pictured holding the award is former editor Sara Marie Moore. SUBMITTED

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Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving By connecting the generosity of people with the evolving needs of people with the evolving needs of Shoreview, the Shoreview Community Shoreview, the Shoreview Community Foundation enriches our quality of life. The Foundation provides grants according to predetermined guidelines to non-profi t organizations or units of governmental from its permanent of governmental from its permanent endowment fund.

There are many options for making undesignated or designated, tax deduct-designated or designated, tax deductible gifts or bequests by will or trust.ible gifts or bequests by will or trust.

Treasure hunting

Being a community journalist is like being a treasure hunter.

I’m always on the lookout to write about something new or unique that other people might like to know about. I also personally enjoy looking for and writing stories about people making a difference in their city or the world. Whether it’s people volunteering or working in a professional capacity, I’ve found a lot of treasure in the northeast metro over the last four years. This community is truly rich with people who are well-educated and have a passion to serve. Ironically, one of my latest discoveries in the northeast metro will now put my journalistic treasure hunting on a hiatus. But before I go into labor, I must share it with you. It’s just down the street.

It was a three-year journey for my husband, Andrew, and I to be able to have a child. I faced several health issues but little did I know that I often drove by the fi nal answer in my long quest. Near the intersection of I-694 and Highway 96, hidden just off White Bear Parkway, is a gem: AALFA Family Clinic. How many times had I crossed that bridge to and from the Press offi ce to write about events and community treasures in the northeast metro? But destiny awaits an appointed time.

I couldn’t afford, nor was I personally interested in, assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization. So, when I heard about AALFA Family Clinic’s unique and natural approach to fertility treatment through a friend, I booked an appointment. The clinic uses NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology) to discover underlying issues that may be preventing a woman from getting pregnant.

After several hormone tests, a practitioner discovered I had an endocrine disorder. Notably, my progesterone levels appeared to be too low to support a baby. Progesterone is the lifesupporting hormone that surges in a woman’s body after ovulation. But the tests showed my levels were dropping unnaturally.

The discovery was monumental to me because the hormone imbalances appeared to have been affecting more than just my ability to carry a child. When I started taking the supplements and medication prescribed by my practitioner, I started to feel better than I have in years — that is, until I started puking two months later! Pregnant!

Now our little baby boy is kicking in my womb as I write this. I wonder who he will be, where he will go and what stories will come from his life. When he is older, I hope to bring him to White Bear Lake and tell him the story of how he began — how God used people to facilitate the miracle of his life. I’ll send him on a treasure hunt to show him the clinic, the spot where I cried and prayed after I discovered what was wrong and where I rejoiced after our pregnancy was confi rmed. We’ll stop by the newspaper offi ce and look at what new treasures are to be found in the northeast metro. We’ll swing by Cup and Cone for a treat to celebrate life, love and treasure hunting. And maybe watch the sun sparkle on the lake and talk about the treasures I wrote about when I worked at the newspaper.

What is treasure? People. Behind every treasure I’ve written about in this community are ordinary people who use their skills and gifts to make a difference. I’ve discovered over the years that during many interviews I don’t need to ask much more than one question — how did this begin? The story is birthed from there. Story Chaser Sara Marie Moore

Sara Marie Moore is editor of the White Bear Press and Vadnais Heights Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1235 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

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Missions need to be met

“W e make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

Winston Churchill stated these words and they resonate today. As we start the new year, we continually ask ourselves, what can we do different or new this year to meet our needs or goals? And more broadly, we look at our community, to think about how we can give more to meet the needs of others. Nonprofi ts in our community embrace those in need. That is their mission. Who knows where it starts. It could be people who have a loved one with a severe mental or physical need and take up a cause; have a personal mission to help society beyond a for profi t career; or come together as faith communities to develop a mission to care for a group in need. For many, it’s as simple as recognizing that one can serve a mission for community service alongside professional and personal ambitions. As I refl ect on what I’ve learned from the impressive work of others in our nonprofi t community, I recognize it was part of what attracted my family and I to White Bear Lake and continues to impress me today. A thriving nonprofi t community with so many people involved in making this a better (the best!) place to live and impacting lives.

The rule of three comes to mind – a principle that suggests a trio of events or characters is more humorous, satisfying, and/or effective than other numbers. Examples: the Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, and the Three Musketeers. Similarly, adjectives are often grouped in threes to emphasize an idea. So, in threes, what does a nonprofi t do and how best can it work? Experience, strength and hope. f th i Movers & Shakers Jim Rathburn

Experience

Great people with a vision to do good work have a vision born from experience. Something has touched them and they need to give. Those who want to help can bring their life experiences to the table. Success in business or personal achievements can bring acumen that will foster success of a mission. Network and make friends with those who can share their experience and know what it takes to get the job done. Success and funds needed for an organization often come from those who share experience.

Strength

There is power in numbers. The success of the mission is stronger when folks commit to the cause. Like a fi re, it starts with a spark and becomes a powerful source of light, warmth, and vision. It doesn’t always work out they way you want it to, but deep inner fortitude, diverse views melding together, and a “person by person” strength can often overcome hurdles.

Hope

Reach out to those who might give of their time, talent or treasure by appealing to what is in all of us – to give people hope that their situation can be improved. How often does an act of kindness coming our way restore that hope? Let those who can help the mission know they are giving hope to people.

As we move through the new year, I look forward to seeing what our community achieves this year knowing we all have the experience and strength to provide hope.

Jim Rathburn is a long time area resident. He is President and Owner of Meeting the Mission, a fi rm that provides consulting and project work for nonprofi ts. Jim is a member of White Bear Rotary and serves on various nonprofi t boards.

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Last in the Series

BY RITA ERICKSON SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Momentum for solving the climate crisis grows, but warming is developing faster than our efforts. Globally, we emit 110 million tons of heat-trapping pollution each day — an amount equal to that emitted by half a million Hiroshima atom bombs. At the Climate Reality Project training held in Minneapolis in August, former Vice President Al Gore stated that the only way to change national energy policy in time to solve the crisis is through mobilization at the grassroots level. Gov. Tim Walz agreed that we “cannot rely on executive orders” and urged participants to recognize how science, advocacy, social will and implementation of laws are interconnected.

A prime example of not waiting for Washington is “We Are Still In,” a growing declaration of support for climate action to meet Paris Agreement goals. Its diverse signatories number more than 3,800 and include states, cities, businesses, colleges, faith communities, tribes and cultural organizations. A sampling of Minnesota endorsers includes the State, the Twin Cities, University of Minnesota–Morris, General Mills, the McKnight Foundation, MN Interfaith Power and Light and the American Swedish Institute.

Other unprecedented coalitions are emerging from the local level to expand nationwide. One such example originating in Minnesota is the BlueGreen Alliance of union members and environmentalists. Associations of faith communities (MN Interfaith Power and Light), farmers (MN Farmers Union) and youth (YEA! MN) work to speed the transition to renewables. A successful grassroots initiative is the Youth Environmental Activists (YEA!) of Minnesota. Minnetonka youth formed a coalition with congregations and businesses to win commitment to zero net emissions from city operations by 2040.

In addition to challenging those in power and electing pro-environment offi cials, the urgency of the climate crisis requires that citizens take both individual and collective steps to curtail emissions. Most householders are familiar with ways to cut fuel consumption, such as adjusting thermostat settings and buying energy-effi cient appliances and vehicles. Collectively, such individual actions add up. And now there are ways to go beyond incremental changes, such as installing solar panels. Households that can’t employ solar energy due to costs or shading can instead subscribe to a community solar garden or participate in a utility-sponsored renewable electricity program, like Xcel Energy’s

Clean-energy organizations include: • MN350.org – Its name comes from 350 parts CO2 per million in the atmosphere, the safe upper limit to avoid a climate tipping point. (Our current level is 415). Emphasis here is on policy action, clean transportation and pipeline resistance. • Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light – MNIPL brings faith communities together in action projects and provides opportunities to join the climate justice movement.

• MN Renewable Energy Society – A pillar of the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair, this group promotes renewable energy, electric vehicles and water conservation.

• Fresh Energy – Since 1992, this St. Paul-based group of scientists, economists, analysts and educators has promoted policies to both advance clean technologies and benefi t communities.

Windsource or Renewable*Connect.

In terms of transport, a sector that consumes as much energy as that of buildings, consider a hybrid or all-electric vehicle. Air travelers can purchase carbon offsets for jet emissions, used to restore forests and establish solar and wind farms.

Growing numbers of “conscious consumers” consider the energy and environmental impacts of production, distribution and disposal of goods and make informed choices, including decisions not to purchase at all. Numerous energy and environmental organizations in Minnesota serve to compound individual efforts to reduce emissions. All provide information on individual energy savings strategies, offer collective action opportunities (both ground-level applied projects and statewide demonstrations and petitions), and generate newsletter and email updates. And all welcome donations to further their efforts. This is the last in a series of articles by Scandia resident Rita Erickson. A cultural anthropologist who studied household energy use, environment, and consumerism in Sweden and Minnesota, Rita attended Climate Reality Project Leadership Training last August. She would be happy to offer a customized presentation to your group. Contact her at ritaje@frontiernet.net.

Protecting our Constitution is LETTER TO THE EDITOR

At Home putting down nearby roots

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

VADNAIS HEIGHTS — New multifamily rental housing is coming to the area. A proposal to turn a vacant lot into townhomes and apartments along Highway 96 got a unanimous thumbs up from the Vadnais Heights City Council last month.

It's the fi rst step in a detailed process to amend Vadnais Heights' Comprehensive Plan and approve a planned unit development on the corner of Highway 96 and McMenemy Streets. The amendment precedes a zoning change from offi ce/business to mixed use on the 13-acre parcel, currently owned by IC System.

At Home Apartments LLC is interested in acquiring the property for multifamily rental housing. The development includes a four-story apartment building and townhomes with between 160 and 180 units. In response to traffi c concerns expressed by neighbors at the Jan. 7 meeting, Community Development Director Nolan Wall cautioned the council against considering existing and potential traffi c issues near the site as reasons to deny the application. Regardless of the development scenario on the subject property, traffi c in the area will increase, he said, adding that the city will work with Ramsey County to determine what improvements are necessary, if any.

Wall also addressed the question of why the property couldn't be developed into single-family or townhome lots for sale. "The recent purchase offers received by the property owner were all for rental communities," he explained. "This is another indication of the market's reaction to this site and what fi ts best right now. From staff's perspective, the site is not ideal for owner-occupied, single-family development due to its proximity to major roadways and the surrounding offi ce/warehouse/light industrial uses."

Other potential uses mentioned for the property were a dog park or open space, Wall continued. The property is valued at $3 million. If the city considered buying the land at the estimated value, it would require raising the tax levy by 75%, he said.

The proposed development, on the other hand, has an estimated market value of $47.5 million. That value will contribute about $150,000 a year to the city in tax revenue, Wall pointed out. That estimate accounts for about 3% of the city's annual levy.

One by one, Vadnais Heights council members stated their reasons for supporting the project, also making it apparent there are less-vocal residents who agree with them.

Councilman Craig Johnson has had emails and calls both for and against the project. The No. 1 objection was about transient people, he said. "This development is different. It offers amenities that many places do not. The truly transient would choose a cheaper apartment with fewer amenities and more public transportation." He also feels the rural feel of Vadnais Heights is "more protected" with this development. Councilman Greg Urban said the city has seen many contentious projects and assured residents the council will "make this the best project possible."

"Open prairie is a nice neighbor," Urban added. "Unfortunately, someone owns that property and has a right to develop it." He liked the tax revenue the project will bring, especially when seniors are complaining about getting taxed out of their homes.

Councilwoman Patricia Youker said she understood the concerns but described the proposal as "better than what we could anticipate in the future. This is a given, we know what we're getting."

"It was not an easy decision," added Councilman Bob Morse. "This project will have the least impact on the neighborhood for what the current zoning allows."

The councilman also pointed out that the rental units provide options to downsizing seniors who want to remain in Vadnais Heights. Vadnais Heights Mayor Heidi Gunderson agreed that the proposed land use has the least impact on traffi c in the neighborhood. She liked the fact residents are vetted and that the owners are vested. "There have been comments that these aren't owned. But they are owned, and it behooves At Home to care for it and be a good neighbor," said the mayor. "We have to look at the benefi t for the city as a whole. An increase in tax base is vital to a built-up community with aging infrastructure like Vadnais Heights. I support the land use change."

At Home spokesperson Leanna Stefaniak, chief real estate offi cer and general counsel, explained in a letter to staff that prospective renters are screened in four categories: income (a gross monthly income of at least three times the monthly rent), credit, rental/ownership history and criminal background (no felonies).

The mayor allowed citizens to again comment on the project before the vote, as long as it was something new. Joanne Smith was fi rst to approach, saying she hadn't had time to review new materials in the council packet. She felt the belated fi lings didn't allow due process and encouraged council to table. Smith also asked the council "not to give in to a big developer. They don't care about our community."

Gunderson assured Smith the council cares about the community. She also thanked staff and residents for thoughtful and respectful communication. "Our job is diffi cult, but we must look at the community as a whole and make decisions based on that," the mayor maintained.

The amendment must now be approved by the Metropolitan Council before the applicant proceeds to the fi nal PUD plan process. That process will include two more public hearings, one before the Planning Commission and one before the council.

After the vote, IC System President and CEO John Erickson was naturally pleased with the outcome but added, "I feel bad to have caused all the drama. It was not our intent."

everyone's responsibility

On Jan. 9, a group of citizens requested that the North Oaks City Council pass a resolution urging congressional and state legislative representatives to support a constitutional amendment which would make unambiguously clear that Congress and the states have the power to set reasonable limits on campaign contributions and spending, and in doing so may differentiate between real people and organizations and other entities. Those in attendance were part of the more than 215 North Oaks residents who signed petitions urging council action on this issue. A group of Shoreview residents had earlier made a similar request of the Shoreview City Council.

These requests stem from a 2010 Supreme Court decision which led to abolishment of all limits on campaign contributions and spending, a marked increase in costs of winning campaigns, a sharp increase in the percentage of campaign funding provided by top donors, a ninefold increase in outside money in elections, and the emergence of Super PACs and dark money.

Consequently, legislators must spend more time raising money and less time representing constituents, while also often becoming more beholden to an ever-smaller group of donors. In a very real sense, the 2010 decision is undermining our Constitution.

In efforts to get city council action on this issue in both Shoreview and North Oaks, some have questioned whether this issue isn’t beyond the responsibility of elected city offi cials. But such a position begs a larger question: Who, exactly, is responsible for defending our Constitution? Members of the armed forces? Congress? State legislators? Judges? Activist groups? Ordinary citizens? The answer is that every one of us, as part of this democratic form of government, has responsibility for speaking up when things are not as they should be. A democracy is a fragile thing, and we all bear responsibility for helping to preserve and defend it. A city or township government, as the level of government closest to We the People, is not only a proper venue for deliberation and proposal of action on campaign fi nance reform, but perhaps the most logical choice for a focus of citizen action.

Jim Bowyer, North Oaks

SHOREVIEW AREA EVENTS

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Where: Rice Creek Fields, 5800 Rice Creek Pkwy, Shoreview Details: Hike the Rice Creek North Trail. Hike is approximately 3 miles and lasts an hour. Contact: stpaulhike.com

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: All blood types needed, particularly Type O. Register online. Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

TENDING OUR TREASURES - WHAT’S IT WORTH? When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Find out how to determine the value of possessions and what the best avenues are for selling treasures. $5/resident. Do not bring items for appraisal. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communitycenter.com

SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Meet and talk with local gardeners during a social hour. Also information about the Shoreview Farmer’s Market. Open to the public. Contact: 651-484-4341 or sandilauer@comcast. net

CENSUS 101 When and where: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Island Lake Elementary, 3555 N. Victoria St. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Come learn all about the census and how you can increase awareness and participation. Contact: shoreviewmn. gov

BETWEEN THE LINES HISTORY SEMINARS When: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 & 27 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Sessions will provide an understanding of why something happened, how it changed our path along with the juicy details usually left out of textbooks. Topic is “Slavery, Segregation and the KKK in Minnesota” on Feb. 6; and “The Commanders: Robert E. lee and Ulysses S. Grant.” on Feb. 27. $17/resident; registration required Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

BABYSITTING 101 When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Shoreview Com

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munity Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Class covers childcare skills including fi rst aid, sitter safety, crafts and toys, child proofi ng and nutrition. $62/resident; registration required. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.org

COMPUTER BASICS When: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Become familiar with basic computer parts and terminology, and learn about opening programs and working with windows and menus. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org

BINGO When: 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Play bingo for small prizes and enjoy light snacks. One grand prize per month. Register 5 days in advance. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

INTERNET BASICS When: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Learn how to access the internet, navigate within websites and fi nd information using a search engine. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org

2020 SERVICE TO YOUTH AWARDS DINNER When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Where: NYFS Discovery and Event Center, 3490 N. Lexington Ave., Shoreview Details: Northeast Youth & Family Services and the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary honor award recipients Hufsa Ahmed, Ignatius Ejiofor, Leaders in Training (LIT) coaches, Offi cer Nate Harder, Tami Moberg, Chris Torvi and Michael Spellman (Paul Harris Award winner). $30 includes dinner. Contact: 651-379-3422 or nyfs.org

Sweetheart Dance

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When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Annual dance with a DJ playing music, treats, crafts, and fun for all to enjoy. Come dressed to impress, bring your camera, and spend an evening with someone you love. $10/person; must register in advance. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com

COUPLES MASSAGE INSTRUCTION When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Peace United Methodist Church, 5050 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview Details: Learn some easy ways to give a great massage without hurting your hands. Couples can take turns practicing techniques. Registration required. Contact: bodymindcircle. com LAUNDRY CAMP WITH THE LAUNDRY EVANGELIST When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Learn new tricks and hacks for the laundry room from Mona Williams owner, Patric Richardson. Don’t toss those clothes with stains, save them without using harsh chemicals. $22/ resident; registration required. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreview communitycenter.com INSTAGRAM 101 When: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Learn how to create an account, navigate the home page, create content, follow people and more!. Bring a smartphone. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org TASTE OF SHOREVIEW When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Fundraiser for the 2020 Slice of Shoreview Days fi reworks includes food sampling from area restaurants, wine and beer tasting, silent and live auction, raffl es, games and prizes. Tickets $30. Contact: sliceofshoreview. com “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 (preview); 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21; 2 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: St. Odilia Catholic Community, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: Musical performance based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s timeless classic. Tickets $14/adults, $10/children, students and seniors. $7 for Thursday preview and seniors only 2 p.m. on Saturday; available after mass Saturdays and Sundays and at the door. Contact: 651-415-3367 Ongoing NORTH SUBURBAN KIWANIS GOLDEN K CLUB When: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Roseville Skating Center (banquet facility entrance) Details: Weekly meetings with local and regional speakers and presentations. Visitors welcome. Contact: thegoldenkayer.org TOT TIME When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N.

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When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 and 14; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 and 15; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 and 16 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as fi ve actors portraying 39 characters traverse seven continents. Tickets $23-$28. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Victoria St. Details: Kids ages 6 and under can play in the gym with toddler-friendly equipment. Drop in; cost is a daily pass. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com MEET WITH THE MAYOR When: 3-5 p.m. most Tuesdays Where: Shoreview City Hall, 4600 N. Victoria St. Details: Meet with Mayor Sandy Martin to discuss issues or concerns. Call for an appointment. Contact: 651-490-4618 or shoreviewmn.gov THE BRAIN BOX When: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Teens can drop in to check out the new teen area and make stuff with the 3D printer, sewing machine, cameo cutter and more. Free. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org FAMILY STORY TIME When: 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria Street Details: Stories, songs and fi ngerplays for children ages 2-5 to enhance early literacy skills. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST When: 9:30-12:30 a.m. Fridays, through March 20 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Come for coffee from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss art, artists, techniques and trends with Neil Johnston; stay for open studio and make art from 10-12:30. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY WINTER ANIMAL TRACKING When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Hike the trails with a certifi es animal tracker. Includes some classroom time. $5/ person; registration required. Ages 12+. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com MAPLE SYRUP VOLUNTEER TRAINING When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd. Details: Sign up as a volunteer to assist with sap collecting, evaporating, canning and programs. For individuals or famileis. Contact: 651-407-5350 or ramseycounty.us

VFW POST 1782 HORSESHOE ON ICE When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 Where: VFW Post 1782, 4496 S. Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Double elimination tournament; $10/person, two person teams. Registration 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring food shelf donations. Contact: 651-426-4944 ANNUAL WINTER OPEN HOUSE When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 S. Stagecoach Trail, Afton Details: Kid-friendly open house will include night hikes, warm drinks and s’mores by the campfi re, and naturalist talks and activities. Minnesota Astronomical Society members will be on hand to guide attendees in using the Joseph J. Casby Observatory. Visits with live animals. Free. Contact: belwin.org FROZEN FAMILY DAY AT 7 VINES When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, Details: Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt, sledding, games and kids movies, winery tours and mulled wine for adults, hot dogs and s-mores over a fi re. Food available for purchase. Snowshoes provided. Registration required. Contact: 7vinesvineyard. com 1ST ANNUAL BIG WOOD CHILI COOK-OFF When: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 Where: Big Wood Brewery, 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: 15 chili-afi cionados compete for a cash prize. Tasting passes are $6 the day of the event. Contact: bigwoodbrewery. com/event/big-woodchili-cook-off-2020/ MN NORTH METRO DOWN SYNDROME PARENT GROUP When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org 2ND TUESDAY LUNCH FOR SENIORS When: Noon Tuesday, Feb. 11 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Lunch catered by Donatelli’s followed by bingo. $5/person; register by Feb. 7. Contact:651-204-6000 or cityofvadnaisheights.com THE HOW-TO’S OF COMPOSTING & RECYCLING IN RAMSEY COUNTY When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 1851 Birch Street Details: Tara Roffl er, health educator for the Ramsey County Department of Public Health, will speak about how we can all be better environmental caretakers. Free. Contact: 651-777-0465 or wblumc.org LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. This month’s topic is owls. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com SUMMER DREAMIN’: HOW TO GET GRANTS FOR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E County Rd. E Details: Learn about VLAWMO’s cost-share program and how to apply, receive funds and plan a project. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/events/ summer-dreamin-how-get-grants-property-improvements BREADX TALK When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 1851 Birch Street Details: Guest Speaker Gerald Gurss, director of the WBLUMC Chancel Choir as well as director of Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, will speak about his faith journey in the face of resistance to LGBTQ inclusion. Free light supper provided. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org GALENTINE’S DAY LADIES NIGHT OUT When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: “Gal friends” can get together and come to Downtown White Bear Lake for an evening of fun, food and festivities. See website for additional details. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com THE BUSINESS OF DRESSMAKING: MINNESOTA COUTURE 1880-1914 When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Linda McShannock, retired curator of the Minnesota Historical Society, discusses the dressmaking establishments run and staffed by women. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org VALENTINE’S DAYCOMEDY SHOW When: 6 & 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Mark Poolos, featuring Ellie Hino, and hosted by Tommy Bayer. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com 38TH ANNUAL CENTERVILLE LIONS ICE FISHING CONTEST When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Centerville Lake Details: Tournament ticket sales begin at 9 a.m.; $10/hole. Event also includes raffl e, door prizes, goody bags, booya, chili, hot dogs, candy, beer and more. Fundraiser for Centerville Lions Club. Contact: facebook.com/ centervillelionsmn

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following incidents:

Shoreview • The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview: • Burglary was reported Jan. 12 at Geller Jewelers in the 4500 block of Hodgson Road. The front door was broken in, interior display cases were broken and merchandise was taken. The case is under investigation. • A Shoreview woman reported her motor vehicle stolen Jan. 12 from the Quik Stop Convenience Store in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. after she fi lled up with gas and left her vehicle running by the store entrance with the keys in the ignition. The store video shows a female suspect exit another vehicle, approach the driver’s side of the stolen vehicle, back out and leave northbound on Lexington Avenue. The stolen vehicle information has been entered into the National Crime Information Center. • A resident in the 1900 block of Bluestem Lane on

Jan. 12 reported unauthorized transactions on her debit card. • A resident in the 3500 block of Owasso Street reported both license plates stolen from her vehicle Jan. 13. • A juvenile female was arrested Jan. 14 in the 3100 block of Lexington Avenue for domestic assault following an incident involving two other family members, 56 and 63. The subject was transported to Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center. Charges are pending. • A Shoreview woman reported the rear driver’s side window of her vehicle broken in while it was parked at the Rice Creek Dog Park in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. between 7 and 9 a.m. Jan. 15. Nothing was reported taken. • A resident in the 3500 block of Owasso Street on Jan. 15 reported unauthorized charges to a debit card, although the card remained in the possession of the complainant. All funds were recovered and the card was cancelled. • A St. Paul man, 21, was arrested Jan. 15 at the

Shoreview Target in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. for felony theft after he shoplifted $2,200 worth of electronics. The case has been referred to the county attorney for consideration of charges. • A catalytic converter was reported cut off a

vehicle overnight Jan. 16-17 while it was parked in a lot in the 3500 block of Owasso Street. • A Lino Lakes woman reported the window of

her vehicle broken in Jan. 17 while it was parked at the Rice Creek Dog Park in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. A purse was stolen from the passenger seat, and credit cards were used at Target in Roseville. • A resident in the 1000 block of Royal Court on Jan. 18 reported a phone scam. • A Brooklyn Center man, 20, was arrested at 2:58

a.m. Jan. 19 on I-1694 and Lexington Avenue N. for fourth degree DWI. • A resident in the 4200 block of Highland Drive on Jan. 20 reported his social security number used without permission in an attempt to open credit accounts. Three credit applications were denied and one approved that resulted in a loss of $969. • A resident in the 200 block of Sherwood Road on Jan. 21 reported fraud after she responded to a phising text message and phone call both claiming to be from her bank. She provided her account number and access information to the scammers, then immmediately called her bank to stop all activity. • A Shoreview male, 42, was reported Jan. 21 for domestic assault in the 900 block of Sherwood Road. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney for review of possible charges. • A Hugo man, 39, was arrested Jan. 21 at 11:40 p.m. Jan 21 at the intersection of Vicki Lane and Hodgson Road for fourth degree DWI, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Offi ce deputies responded to a driving complaint. • A stolen Honda CR-V belonging to a Blaine woman was recovered Jan. 22 in the 1000 block of County Road E, after it was left in a parking lot overnight. • A resident in the 5600 block of Silverthorn Place on Jan. 22 reported being swindled out of $2,500 in gift cards in payment for computer technical services offered. The complainant lost an additional $1,140 in unauthorized bank account charges resulting from the incident. • A resident in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. on Jan. 22 reported the catalytic converter stolen from her vehicle as it was parked in a parking lot for two days. The vehicle was allowed to be left in the lot due to the snow storm, and deputies were called when the vehicle didn’t move. • Neighborhood harassment was reported Jan. 23 in the 800 block of Nancy Circle. • Employees of the Speedway station in the 5900

block of Rice Creek Parkway on Jan. 27 reported receiving counterfeit $100 bills.

Council keeps it short and sweet

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR

SHOREVIEW — The Jan. 21 meeting of the Shoreview City Council lasted all of 16 minutes.

“This could be a record,” said Mayor Sandy Martin shortly before the meeting adjourned.

The agenda included only two items of regular business: approving a professional services agreement for the remainder of the Shoreview Commons project and appointing a chair and vice-chair to the Planning Commission.

Last month, Shoreview received a proposal from LHB for landscaping and architectural design for the second phase of improvements to the Shoreview Commons. The council reviewed the proposal at its Jan. 13 workshop, and City Manager Terry Schwerm asked for formal approval at the Jan. 21 meeting.

“We have had a really good relationship with LHB,” Schwerm said. “They are the fi rm that designed the phase one improvements for us and came up with the fi nal master plan for the Shoreview Commons area. We think it's important to continue that continuity through the remaining phase of this project.”

Phase two is scheduled to begin in 2021 and includes a new destination playground, park building and series of trail extensions. LHB will receive approximately $190,000 for its services.

At the Jan. 21 meeting, the council also re-appointed Kent Peterson and Abraham Wolfe as chair and vicechair of the Planning Commission, respectively. Both were fi rst appointed to these roles last year.

The Feb. 3 meeting fell after press time. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Shoreview City Hall, 4600 N. Victoria St.

Elizabeth Callen can be reached at 651-407-1229 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.

TOWN HALL: Legislators discuss climate change, aff ordable housing

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Becker-Finn called the Republican push a “waste of time,” as Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) has already said that he would not sign such a bill into law. “I’m very against (voter ID). It’s unnecessary, and it’s just meant to divide us, and I don’t think that’s where we should be focusing our energy,” Becker-Finn said.

Environmentalism repeatedly came up as a priority for the upcoming legislative session. Moller said that environmental issues are “probably the number one thing I hear about.” She stressed the need for both local and state governments to take longterm environmental impacts into consideration when making decisions.

“We’re seeing the effects of climate change around the world, with fl ooding and fi res. It’s too late; we have to start acting on this.” Moller said. “Really, (with) Rep. Jamie Becker Finn (42B) Sen. Jason Isaacson (42) Rep. Kelly Moller (42A)

anything that’s impacted by the environment, we need to be taking climate into account. It’s not logical to make plans assuming things are going to be the way they’ve always been.”

Moller added that impacts on low-income communities and communities of color warrant their own consideration. “Those areas are most often hit by the effects of climate change fi rst,” she said.

Another question about housing trends led to a lengthy discussion about the availability of affordable housing throughout the Twin Cities metro. BeckerFinn named affordable housing as among her top priorities for the upcoming session.

“We absolutely need more affordable housing,” she said. “It’s hard, because we can only do so much at the state level. We really need folks to remain active in their own communities.” Becker-Finn also said that she “has some hope” that legislation regarding affordable housing can move forward this year. “The governor and lieutenant governor have made this really a top priority. There’s a lot of affordable housing dollars in their proposed bonding bill,” she said.

However, she also said that such progress is dependent on local support for affordable housing projects. “One of the hardest issues in our regions (is) the Not-InMy-Backyard-Phenomenon ... You’ll talk about affordable housing, and people will say ‘That’s a great idea, yep.’ And then a proposal will come up, and the folks who live within a certain radius of that proposal don’t want it there, and then it doesn’t happen,” Becker-Finn said. “This is a great place to live. You guys all know that, but it’s really hard for some families to fi nd a place to live.” The 2020 legislative session is scheduled to begin Feb. 11. The Legislature will be in recess for the Easter/Passover break April 4-13. YOU SHOULD KNOW:

BY SARA MARIE MOORE WHITE BEAR EDITOR

Ruby’s Pantry, a food-sharing program for frugal families, expanded to the northeast metro this past year. The nonprofi t pop-up pantry is hosted by local churches, where about a wagon full of food is given to participants for $20. Ruby’s Pantry only has a few metro sites; most are located in Greater Minnesota and Wisconsin.

North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills launched the pantry last spring and has seen increased participation over the year, said John Oldfi eld, the church’s senior director of fi nance and administration. About 200 people come for food on the second Saturday of each month. There are no residential limits or income requirements to participate.

In fact, when people of various income levels participate, it allows the pantry to offer food for free to those who can’t afford the $20 share fee that month, said Mark Mueller, site coordinator and church member.

“There are no qualifi cations for this,” Mueller said. “You just need to eat.”

The $20 share covers the cost of transportation and cold storage. The food is given for free from food distributors and producers who have excess food on hand that would otherwise go bad.

“It repurposes food that would otherwise go to waste,” Mueller noted.

For many, it also makes a big

RUBY’S PANTRY FOOD SHARING FOR FRUGAL FAMILIES When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays Where: North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Hwy. 96, Arden Hills Details: Bring $20 and two large boxes. IF YOU GO:

“It repurposes food that would otherwise go to waste.”

Mark Mueller Ruby’s Pantry site coordinator

difference for their monthly budget and their stomachs — Oldfi eld said he once heard a child ask his mother, “Does this mean we can eat tonight?” Earlier this month, a grateful father with nine children made his way through the line. Donna Beale, food line coordinator, hands out pantry items as people come through the line. “We have no idea what their need is,” she said.

For this reason, the church also sets up a community care table where participants can learn about other resources. There is a prayer booth where participants can drop off prayer requests. “We pray throughout the month for them,” Ruby’s Pantry volunteers Joy Wilson, of White Bear Lake, and Arnie Peltzer, of Ramsey, hand out pizza and drinks to pantry attendees.

PHOTOS BY SARA MARIE MOORE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Ruby’s Pantry volunteers Linda Stewlow, right, of White Bear Lake, and Sue Haugen, of Roseville, distribute fresh eggs for the fi rst time at Ruby’s Pantry in Arden Hills this month. PHOTOS BY SARA MARIE MOORE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

said Tasse Swanson.

The once-a-month operation takes about 70 volunteers, Oldfi eld said. They arrive at 6 a.m. in the morning to greet the trucks delivering food and set up the food line. The food distribution begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 10:30 a.m.

As the pantry winds down, volunteers who’d like to food share that month go through the line. Whatever is left over is delivered to other nonprofi ts, like the Union Gospel Mission or a food shelf.

Church member and volunteer Catherine Holmeoe said she is glad to see the pantry fi nally popped up in the northeast metro. She used to attend one in Isanti with her sister and thought it would be a great outreach for the church. Plus, she goes through the line herself since she has children with special needs and lives on a tight budget.

“So, it helps us a lot, too,” she said, before lining up for that month’s pantry — lefse, pizza, rice, granola bars, peppers, milk, eggs, ice cream, and more.

Ruby’s Pantry was founded about 15 years ago in Pine City by Lyn and RoxAnn Sahr. The ministry has more than 75 sites. In 2018, about 18 million pounds of food was donated and nearly 200,000 families were served. It is named after Sahr’s grandmother. For more information, visit rubyspantry.org.

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Though early negotiations took place face-to-face, the district has since opted for third-party mediation. Adam Ward, a special education paraeducator at Irondale High School, said that has impeded progress on settling a fi nal contract. “We are working under the premise of the old contract, and we should have been under a contract before the school year started in September, so we're behind schedule,” he said. “(Mediation) brings in an outside source and separates us. It kind of feels like playing phone tag …. We'd love to get back to normal bargaining face-to-face.”

Ward said that SEIU members' asks will benefi t Mounds View Public Schools students and better enable paraeducators within the district to meet student needs. “We’re trying to better serve all the kids in the district and the paraprofessionals who work with kids day in and day out,” he said. “We want people to be aware that we're fi ghting for things that our members know to be important and things that will benefi t students.” At last Tuesday's meeting, Board Chair Jonathan Weinhagen said that the district likewise hopes to settle a contract as soon as possible.

“We do have tremendous respect for all of our paraeducators and staff in the district, and share the disappointment that negotiations have stalled, especially considering that we have been at this, working on it, since June,” he said.

Weinhagen added that paraeducators have “become a little bit of an outlier,” as the district settled fi ve other contracts, including two with other SEIU Local 284 groups, between June and September. He said that the district will abide by its policy to negotiate privately and that following the mediation session on Thursday, Jan. 30, the board the would ask the administration “to issue a public response to clarify any misinformation that may have existed, so that our paras, other staff and community members have an opportunity to have all of the accurate facts.”

The Jan. 30 mediation fell after press time. This story is ongoing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

In other actions, the board: • Approved the budget assumptions for the 2020-21 fi scal year. These assumptions will be used to determine the fi nal budget that will be adopted in June. • Shared a summary of its recent superintendent evaluation. Board Chair Jonathan Weinhagen thanked Superintendent Chris Lennox for his work to improve student mental health, support of the recently-passed district tax levy and efforts to ensure district construction projects remain on time and on budget.

The board next meets 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, for a work session and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, for a regular meeting. Both will take place at the Mounds View Public Schools District Center, 4750 N. Victoria St., Shoreview.

Behave your Best equips teachers and parents with tools

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM THE CITIZEN EDITOR

Picture this: You are walking through the store fi lling up your cart with groceries when your 2-yearold starts throwing a tantrum in the middle of the aisle because you told them they can't have the Baby Shark toy.

Jamie Waldvogel, a Lino Lakes mother of two, founded a consulting business named Behave Your Best that helps parents and early childhood educators learn how to deal with that situation before it even begins.

“Our purpose is to divert unwanted behavior as early as possible so they are not waiting for 2- and 4-year-olds to continue practicing those unwanted behaviors,” Waldvogel explained. “We are intervening earlier.”

Waldvogel has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in behavior analysis and therapy. For around 10 years, she worked for a company serving children who have autism. While she was pregnant with her fi rst child, she decided she wanted to be around more to be a mother to her children and help others when she was able.

Behave Your Best was founded in 2011.What originally started as a part-time consulting business to help parents with potty training has completely transformed and grown into a team of consultants in Minnesota and Chicago. “I am a woman of faith, and I realized that this is part of my journey of what I am supposed to be doing on this Earth,” Waldvogel said. The business has helped more than 200 families in 2019 and mainly works with children ages 1-7, but has served families with children of up to 12 years old. The idea is to be proactive and learn how to deal with unwanted behaviors before they become a big problem. Behave Your Best works in homes with parents, but also child care centers, school districts, preschools, businesses and other organizations. The business serves families throughout the Twin Cities as far north as Hugo and as far east as Stillwater and Woodbury.

Problems can arise if a child doesn't know how to tolerate “no,” has diffi culty transitioning from something that is fun to something that is not so fun, or doesn't want to follow instructions the fi rst time they are given.

“It is not that parents are doing something wrong, or bad, it is just that reacting to the problem isn't going to fi x the problem,” Waldvogel explained. “The child has already used that behavior, so we are too late. We have to get ahead of it; we have to teach the child a different response to that situation.”

She added, “We teach parents that their child can only learn a new skill when they are at their best. If they are upset or frustrated with something, it isn't going to work, that is not the time to teach. You wouldn't try to teach them their ABC’s or 123’s if

SUBMITTED Even though Behave Your Best started out with Jamie Waldvogel as the only consultant, the compnay has grown to have consultants throughout Minnesota and even Chicago. Pictured (from left) are Erin Cote, behavioral consultant; Alicia Janni, director of operations and behavioral consultant; Jamie Waldvogel, founder and owner; and Shanna Nseumen, director of preschool consultation. SUBMITTED

they are in the middle of a tantrum.”

Janine Ketchel, owner of Kindergardens Child Development Center in Hugo, said that is one of the main takeaways she and her staff have learned from working with Behave Your Best since 2013. “So many people — I was one of them — when a child is misbehaving, you sit down right afterward and talk to them about what they did and they are not hearing you, because they are not wired that way. Their brain is tuning you out,” she said. “The best way is to practice. You practice the piano to get better, you have to practice anything to get better. Practice teaching those social skills when they are open to learning.”

Kindergardens began working with Behave Your Best to help with challenging behaviors that can arise when children are in a group setting. “We want to try to look ahead of that behavior, what is happening prior to that challenging behavior occurring,” Ketchel said.

In addition to the two visits a month from the business, the Behave Your Best has also helped with parent education. Ketchel says many parents have chosen to have a consultant come to their home.

“Jamie and her team are phenomenal. They are very knowledgeable and have given us a better understanding of child development as a whole,” she

SUBMITTED The Waldvogel family moved to Lino Lakes in August. Pictured are Brian and Jamie with their sons Calvin, 8 and Cylus, 5.

said. “We are facilitating a lot of social skills and social interaction. Social skills are some of the biggest areas that are needed for success in kindergarten, not just the academic and cognitive skills.”

For more information about Behave Your Best, visit behaveyourbest.com.

Becker-Finn running for re-election Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville) announced that she is seeking a third term as District 42 State Representative. She was fi rst elected in 2016 and currently serves as the Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota House. Becker-Finn will kick-off her re-election campaign 2-4 p.m. Feb. 15 at Autumn Grove Park, 1365 W. Lydia Ave., Roseville. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring ice skates. B k Fi i f l ti POLITICAL BRIEFS

Frethem launches offi ce hours in District 1 Ramsey County Commissioner Nicole Frethem has launched in-district offi ce hours to enable constituents to present feedback and comments in-person close to home. Appointments are not necessary. Questions can be directed to Sheena Denny at 651-266-8355 or district1@ co.ramsey.mn.us.

Upcoming scheduled hours are as follows: • Feb. 9, noon-2 p.m. at the Shoreview Library • Feb. 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Vadnais Sports Center • Feb. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Mounds View Library • Feb. 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Tamarack Nature Center

COMMUNITY BRIEF

Census 101

The 2020 Census will take place this March through May. The Shoreview Human Rights Commission and the Shoreview Library will hold two informational sessions in February for residents to learn about how to increase awareness of and participation in the census. The fi rst session is 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Shoreview Library (4560 N. Victoria St.) and the second at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Island Lake Elementary (3555 N. Victoria St.).

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WBL white-throated sparrow Cutline: This white-throated sparrow seen in a White Bear Lake yard shows the white stripe color morph. Individuals with these colors tend to sing loudly and be more aggressive.

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The old saying "opposites attract" might be questionable advice for human romantic partners, but it perfectly describes the love lives of a common backyard bird: the whitethroated sparrow.

During the birds’ migration, you might recognize a white-throated sparrow scratching for seeds under your feeders. On any visit to the north woods in summer, you're likely to hear their song "Oh-sweet-CanadaCanada-Canada."

They look ordinary enough: brown sparrows, like many of the others that visit the feeder. The bright white patch under their bill is a dead giveaway as to their identity. The bold black and white stripes on their head, with little spots of bright yellow, give them a little bit more pizzazz than some of their plainer cousins.

Take a closer look, and you'll notice that some of the white-throated sparrows have a slightly different appearance. Rather than fl ashy black-and-white Afton white-throated sparrow Cutline: A tan-striped individual seen at Afton State Park. Sparrows with tan stripes tend to be less aggressive and more nurturing, making them ideal parents.

stripes on their head, they have muted tan-and-brown stripes instead.

For years, naturalists believed that the tan-striped birds were simply immature sparrows that hadn't yet grown into their adult colors. It took years of data collection and research to discover that something a little more complicated was going on.

Researchers found that tan-striped sparrows stayed tan-striped for life. The colors were permanent. Not only that, but about half of the entire adult population was tan-striped. Field studies noticed that almost all mated pairs of white-throated sparrows consist of one tan-striped parent and one white-striped parent.

Close observation showed that not only did color matter in choosing a mate: it also seemed to be an accurate predictor of the personality of each bird. White-striped birds of both sexes were found to be more aggressive, while tan-striped birds were found to be more nurturing. Aggressive males sing often to ward off other males and defend their territories rigorously by chasing enemies away. Aggressive females also sing and chase away intruders. However, tan-striped birds were more docile in personality. Tan-striped males sang less often than their white-striped counterparts, and tan-striped females hardly sang at all. But on average, both tan-striped males and females brought more food back to their nestlings than white-striped birds did.

For females of both color variations, the nurturing tan-striped males seem to make the most desirable mates. Males of both colors seem to see whitestriped females as the most desirable. However, the aggressive nature of white-striped females means that they often outcompete the more docile tanstriped females. Once the nurturing tan-striped males have been paired off, the tan-striped females select from the "leftover" white-striped males.

However the pairing shakes out, most hatchlings end up with one parent of each color morph: one that will defend the nest with vigor and one that will bring back plenty of food.

For generations, this strategy has worked well. Pairings between individuals of the same color variation have rarely been observed, but as naturalist Kenn Kaufman theorized

PHOTOS BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | SUBMITTED Ely White-throated sparrow Cutline: This sparrow seen in Ely shows the tan color morph. PHOTOS BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | SUBMITTED

in an Audubon article on this topic, they probably make for unsuccessful parents. Tan-striped couples might fail at defending their territory and protecting their young, while whitestriped couples might fail to bring home enough food to keep their hatchlings alive and healthy.

Effectively, this system means that white-throated sparrows have four different sexes, Kaufman explained. Scientists know that the chromosomes of the two-color morphs differ in key ways, and that the same chromosome that controls stripe color also includes a wide range of personality traits.

And for their offspring: the stripe colors of each nest of hatchlings will be split nearly 50/50, preserving the population balance.

White-throated sparrows are unique among birds for this particular romantic practice, but there are still many unanswered questions about their complicated love lives.

In the meantime, watch closely, and enjoy the sweet song of these fascinating sparrows as they return. Spring migration is just around the corner.

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Aurora Weirens of the Mustangs made all-conference.

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Mustang boys 7th, girls 8th in Nordic conference

The Mounds View boys placed seventh and the girls placed eighth among nine teams in the Suburban East Conference on Thursday at Battle Creek Recreation Center in St. Paul. Aurora Weirens, a junior, was the lone Mustang making all-conference, placing 23rd in the girls race with a time of 37:14. Laken Hairston, senior, led the Mustangs boys, fi nishing 36th of 76 entrants. Kai Poecher placed 42nd in the boys race. Brynn Mills was 42nd and Maya Strike 47th in the girls race. Forest Lake was champion and Stillwater runner-up for both boys and girls.

Catch of the Week

Jesse and Amy Anderson, of Hugo, caught this muskie on White Bear Lake Sunday, Feb. 2. The tape measure they had with them wasn’t long enough to measure the muskie, but they are guessing it was about 42 inches long.

MOUNDS VIEW SPORTS BRIEFS

Mustangs’ Fleming is national Coach of Year fi nalist Ross Fleming, longtime Mounds View Mustangs boys cross country coach, is one of eight fi nalists for national Coach of the Year, announced the National High School Coaches Association. The fi nalists will be honored at the group’s national convention July 23 in Lincoln, Nebraska where coaches of the year in 19 sports will be named. The awards are based on longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championship years and winning percentage. Fleming’s last two teams have been state champion and state runner-up.

Mustang boy cagers tops Woodbury, St. Peter

Mounds View boys basketball has a 15-3 record after winning two of three last week. The Mustangs beat Woodbury 57-55 on Tuesday, led by Evan Kim with 20 points. They topped Park of Cottage Grove 77-66 on Friday, with fi ve double-digit scorers as Cole Sorensen scored 18, Kim 16, and Jake Radabaugh, John Montgomery and Dylan Wheeler 11 each. On Saturday, the Mustangs won 67-61 over St. Peter (ranked No. 10 in Class 3A) in a Showcase series at Kasson-Mantorville. (No details available for that game.) Mounds View, ranked No. 20 in Class 4A was 12-0 before losing three of four, to No. 11 East Ridge 78-41, to No. 3 Cretin-Derham Hall 84-52, and to Forest Lake 68-63.

Mustang girl cagers have won 4 of last 5 Mounds View girls basketball has won four of its last fi ve games, improving to 8-13. The Mustangs beat Irondale 68-51 with Lindsey Becher sinking 18 points, Maddie Hanson 15 (5-for-8 on three’s), and Rachel Kluz 10. They beat Cretin-Derham Hall 47-43 with Becher sinking 15, Hanson 13 and Katie Manecke 11. Forest Lake downed the Mustangs 62-41. Manecke led with 11 points in the loss.

Mounds View girls hockey ends regular season 8-14-3

Mounds View girls hockey finished the regular season with an 8-14-3 record overall and 6-9 in the conference. The Mustangs beat Irondale/St. Anthony 4-0 on Thursday on goals by Ava Bullert (two), Sophia Coltvet and Paige Landis, and 13 saves by Abbie Thompson for the

shutout. They lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 1-0 on Saturday as Thompson made 24 saves, and CDH’s Hannah Fritz stopped 33 Mustang shots. The Mustangs will start Section 4AA on Saturday, Feb. 8.

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Mounds View matmen have 16-7 mark Mounds View wrestlers have a 16-7 record, winning 15 of their last 18 matches after a 1-4 start. At the Robbinsdale Armstrong Invitational on Saturday, the Mustangs beat Mahtomedi 48-27, lost to Faribault 34-33 and beat Goodhue 37-34. Winning all three matches were Daniel Cerny at 113, Mannix Morgan at 170, and AJ Hunt at 220, while Nuh Misirli was 2-0 at 285. Brendan Dunagan is ranked No. 2 at 160 pounds with a 34-7 record. Morgan is No. 9 at 170 with a 31-7 record. “We have suffered a couple losses the last two weekends because of a couple guys out with injuries, but are looking to get everyone back this week,” said coach Dan Engebretson. The Mustangs will close conference play at White Bear Lake on Thursday evening with the No. 2 seed in the section at stake.

Athlete of the Week* *Ath le tes ch osen by press staff

Mannix Morgan

Mounds View Wrestling

Mannix Morgan, Mounds View junior wrestler, is ranked No. 9 at 170 pounds in Class 3A with a 31-7 record. Morgan went 3-0 Saturday at the Armstrong dual meet tournament. He is co-captain for a Mustang team that has a 16-7 record. Morgan was a state qualifi er last season, fi nishing 28-17.

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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Mounds View until 2 P.M., CST, Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 County Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for constructing the above stated Project. Quincy Street Rehabilitation City Project No. 2019-C05 In general, Work consists of the reconstruction storm sewer, and rehabilitation of streets within a commercial area. The Project consists of the following approximate quantities:

12,000 SQ YD Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) 2,250 SQ YD Mill Bituminous Surface (2.5”) 3,100 TON Bituminous Pavement 9 EACH Storm Sewer MH/CB 750 LIN FT RCP Storm Sewer 2,500 LIN FT 8”-18” Sanitary Sewer CIPP 3,000 LIN FT Concrete Curb and Gutter (B618) 1,200 SQ YD Concrete Driveway Apron

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Bidders should direct all inquiries to Stantec Project Manager, Tyler McLeete, at (612) 712-2089 or tyler.mcleete@stantec.com.

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City of Mounds View Don Peterson, Director of Public Works Published two times in the Shoreview Press on February 4 and 18, 2020. CITY OF NORTH OAKS 2020 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The purpose of this report is to provide summary budget information concerning the City of North Oaks to interested citizens. The budget is published in the accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete; the complete budget may be examined at the North Oaks City Hall, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 230, North Oaks. The City Council ap proved this budget on December 19, 2019.

2019 2020 Original Budget Budget Revenues Property Taxes 1,692,700 1,860,000 Tax Increments 0 0 All Other Taxes 0 0 Special Assessments 270,624 305,567 Licenses and Permits 289,550 202,550

Federal Grants 0 0 State General Purpose Aid 308 308 State Categorical Aid 0 0 Grants from County and Other Local Governments 14,695 12,000 Charges for Services 160,267 131,500 Fines and Forfeits 2,850 3,000 Interest on Investments 7,500 20,000 Miscellaneous Revenues 3,000 3,500 Total Revenues 2,441,494 2,538,425 Current Expenditures General Government 839,823 913,743 Public Safety 1,128,078 1,190,628 Streets and Highways 24,500 6,000 Sanitation 245,000 287,000 Health 0 0 Culture and Recreation 34,693 41,000 Conservation of Natural Resources 137,500 76,500 Miscellaneous Current Expenditures 21,700 22,200 Total Current Expenditures 2,431,294 2,537,071 Published one time in the Shoreview Press on February 4, 2020. CITY OF SHOREVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EDGETOWN ACRES – PHASE 1 STREET & UTILITIES RECONSTRUCTION, PROJECT 20-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shoreview, Minnesota, will meet at the Shoreview City Hall Council Chambers, 4600 Victoria Street North, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m., Local Time on Monday March 2, 2020, to consider the making of an improvement by reconstructing streets including concrete curb and gutter, installing storm sewer, installing city street lights, repairing water main, replacing sanitary sewer, and other necessary appurtenances in that area lying and being in the City of Shoreview, Ramsey County, Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111. There are assessments proposed for the improvements. The properties included in the project area are all of the property in the City fronting, abutting or have primary access from a portion of streets described as follows to wit:

Pinewood Drive – Aldine Street to Fairview Avenue Terrace Drive - Aldine Street to Fairview Avenue Oakwood Drive – Aldine Street to Fairview Avenue Fairview Avenue – County Road I to Cul-de-sac north of Lois Drive The estimated cost of the reconstruction, construction and repairs of the above mentioned streets and utilities is Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000.00).

A reasonable impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Terry C. Schwerm, City Manager Published two times in the Shoreview Press on February 4 and 18, 2020. MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOLS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY, JANUARY 14, 2020 Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N).

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When Hugo resident Lauren Robbins had her child, she found herself traveling to St. Paul to seek out resources for postpartum parents. She wanted to change that for others in the northeast metro. In 2019, her vision came into reality when she opened Naturally Well, a wellness collective focused on families with young children, in downtown White Bear Lake.

Robbins, a therapist focused on postpartum care, had opened an offi ce for her business, Wild Tree Psychotherapy, in St. Paul in 2015. She opened a second location in downtown White Bear Lake in 2016 but kept looking for a larger place where she could collaborate with other wellness specialists to create a center for the growing number of young families in the area to offer support for pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. She often thought of her vision when she drove by a vacant building on the corner of Fourth Street and Bald Eagle Avenue. Eventually, she and a local chiropractor joined forces and moved in last June. Over the year, several other professionals have joined the collective, Naturally Well, and now mental health counseling, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, yoga, nutrition, lactation support and midwifery care are all offered under one roof. A mobile salt cave parks outside once a month.

“Our wellness approaches are holistic in nature,” Robbins explained. “Having it under one roof makes it easier to access.”

She also had a vision to offer a free, drop-in parent support group, which started last fall. She wanted to create an environment where northeast metro parents can connect and receive information for free to reduce barriers to accessing parent wellness care. The group is for pregnant and postpartum parents. Postpartum is self-defi ned, she added, and isn't limited to a year.

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