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Mounds View High School students joined a national school walkout April 20 advocating for school safety. BY DIANA ZHU THE VIEWER
“We are the future. If politicians don’t listen to us, we will vote them out this November. This is not about political parties anymore. This is about safety and common sense,” senior YooJin Hwang shouted from atop Mounds View High School’s front steps. About 150 students gathered outside of the school’s front door to take part in the National School Walkout April 20. Honoring the 19th anniversary of the deadly Columbine shooting, the demonstration served not only as an act of unity within Mounds
View but also a powerful message to politicians and adults nationwide. The Mounds View walkout began with a group of seniors led by Ryanna Buganski in hopes of initiating change in government laws. The movement picked up traction on Facebook, then received approval from the administration. The organizers feel that the government and media portrayal of the issue surrounding school shootings has evolved from a gun rights policy debate to a human rights issue. “They make it this, ‘You have to be Republican or a Democrat to support SEE HIGH SCHOOL WALKOUT, PAGE 9
Chippewa Middle School student Ava Ernst speaks to fellow students about how they can make their school safer during a student-led walkout in memory of lives lost in the Columbine, Colorado school shooting in 1999 and Lakeland, Florida shooting earlier this year. Also pictured are student leaders Mackenzie Dahl, Talia Moore and Poppy Robertson.
Middle school students stand up for school safety BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
Lockdown drills are not normal in other parts of the world, said Chippewa Middle School student Poppy Robertson to about 200 fellow students who participated in a student-led walkout April 20. Robertson moved to the U.S. from England in 2015 and was excited to go to school in America. However, within her fi rst two weeks of school,
a lockdown drill was held and she was terrified. She had never heard of a lockdown drill before. “In U.S. schools, it is normal to go through drills and learn how to protect ourselves in case someone comes into the school with a weapon,” Robertson said. However, that was not normal in England or many other places in the world, she noted. SEE MIDDLE SCHOOL WALKOUT, PAGE 9
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currently vacant, and its zoning allows up to 32 homes. Residents who showed up at the meeting expressed concerns with the development, which they said would change the character of the quiet neighborhood. “I’m rather shocked by the density of the development,” said resident Leif Eischen. “It seems to me it does not fit in with the character of the township. I’m going to have three backyards on the side of my property. That seems like a lot. I’m also very concerned about
the traffic.” The development would also allow for the construction of a 32-foot road. In a letter to the Planning Commission last January, North Oaks Company President Mark Houge said the development would have a homeowner’s association “to both enforce high-quality design standards and maintain exterior site improvements.” The infrastructure will be oversized to accommodate future connections to sanitary SEE DEVELOPMENT, PAGE 17
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Mounds View students cry for support after rash of suicides BY SARAH TANG AND MIKEY GENNARO THE VIEWER
In the past year alone, Mounds View High School’s student body has been impacted by four suicides. These tragedies prompted the creation of H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Every At-Risk Teen), Fifteen Teens and the introduction of a number of guest speakers to talk with students about mental health. These recent events bring into question: Does Mounds View High School have a mental health problem? “I think we do, but I don’t think it’s right to put all of the blame on the school,” said sophomore Brooke Voytilla. Many students have blamed the administration for not implementing more programs that promote mental health. “I personally think that it’s less on administration and what they push, and it’s more on the way we interact with each other,” said junior Paige Leiser. “As a school that does have a lot of high-performing students, there is kind of a standard among friends and just conversations that you have about ‘Omg, they got into Harvard; that’s amazing.’ But that’s a lot to live up to.” There’s a general consensus among Mounds View students that there is a significant, burdensome pressure in high school. “I think just society as a whole, and definitely high school, has a problem with mental illness because there’s just so much stress put on students to succeed in life,” said senior Micah Smith. The overall Mounds View environment emphasizes taking challenging classes and getting involved in extracurriculars, but also being able to fi nd a balance between work, school and family. “When it comes to AP (advanced placement) classes and even things like the ACT, I think we put more pressure on our students than most other schools, and I think that’ll cause a lot of high stress for students,” said sophomore Hufsa Ahmed.
“I don’t even know if we have a school psychologist. If we do, I’ve never heard anything about them, and that needs to be better advertised if there is somebody for people to go to.” Maya Strike Mounds View High School sophomore For some students, day-to-day conversations center around their heavy workloads. “Basically anyone you talk to is like, ‘Oh, I have so much homework; I have so many tests,’ so the academic stress is a lot,” said freshman Arthur Nghiem. Students often feel a constant sense of competition, whether it be tests, sports or extracurriculars. “Sometimes it’s an unwelcoming environment, so it feels like you’re always (having) to compete and you can never say, ‘Oh, I just can’t do it anymore, I just need some assistance; I need help,’” said junior Cadyn Jones. In the wake of a classmate suicide, students have questioned the resources the administration has made available to help students in need of counseling or advice. “I think that deans could have more meetings
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with students that they may suspect be feeling the pressure of everything that’s going on here, but I don’t know how much you can add,” Voytilla said. Others see a different issue in regards to receiving help. “I think (deans) do voice that they are open to talk to anybody, but a lot of students just don’t feel open to talk about it,” Smith said. Still, others feel that the administration hasn’t made a good enough effort to make students aware that the school has mental health resources on campus. “I don’t even know if we have a school psychologist. If we do, I’ve never heard anything about them, and that needs to be better advertised if there is somebody for people to go to,” said sophomore Maya Strike. While students may be unaware of the on-site psychologist and therapist, the administration is currently examining if the school requires further support. The administration also wishes to partner with students’ families and is working towards improving communication and supporting students. “Students need to know they’re cared for in this building,” said Principal Stephanie Bruggers. “We care more about their mental health than their ACT score.” Students create petition for mental health support Meanwhile, some students have decided to take action and created a petition with a plan that could help faculty at Mounds View better accommodate the mental health needs of their students. The petition was made by a group called Fifteen Teens, led by sophomores Emily Feng and Sandy Zhang in response to a recent suicide this spring and one last fall. “I found out that there were actually two more incidents like this in the summer, although all previous three victims were graduates from Mounds View,” Zhang said. “I was highly disturbed after hearing about this because I know that this will definitely not be the last time for our school community to suffer from this, and we are also definitely not the only school district that has to deal with this.” So far, over 1,500 community members have signed Fifteen Teens’ petition, which is comprised of several steps of action. The first step includes equipping the school with more readily available mental health resources. “(The school) only has a therapist Mondays, Tuesdays (and) Thursdays, and you can’t exactly schedule your crises to avoid feeling sad on Wednesdays and Fridays,” Feng said. However, according to Bruggers, Mounds View has either a therapist or psychologist on campus every day of the school week. The plan also calls for setting up a hotline email account, implementing a system that ensures that students will not have more than two tests per day, mandated reporting for any teacher aware of a mental health issue, and the creation of a required course that solely focuses on mental health. Fifteen Teens also wants to bring in a professional to “assess and analyze” Mounds View to suggest other changes that should be made. Fifteen Teens wants the Mounds View School Board and administration to put a decreased focus on student achievements in school and district publications. Some students think the administration is already doing what it can for students behind the scenes. “I think (the administration is) doing more work than we know, so I think we kind of discredit them sometimes because sometimes it’s just out of their
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hands, what they’re doing or what they can do,” Jones said. “We are taking our time to learn from this situation, and we are not in the business of throwing band-aids on problems,” Bruggers said. “We want to be really, really thoughtful, because we have one chance to get it right.” New club offers a place for support Mounds View High School has a new club called H.E.A.R.T., Helping Every At-Risk Teen. Junior Sanjana Dutt started a branch of this club at Mounds View in order to destigmatize the topic of mental health. The club was originally started at Wayzata High School. Dutt works with Ramsey County’s children mental health collaboratives to enhance the knowledge of mental health at Mounds View.
“It has been really positive for me being around so many people who care about others and want our school to be as happy of a place as possible. We hope to make people feel more comfortable talking about mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.” Steve McCoy Mounds View High School H.E.A.R.T. Club member “H.E.A.R.T. has been meeting with the administration recently, proposing ideas and hopefully implementing new ideas at our school to help students who may be struggling,” said Junior Vicky Li. “For example, we have set up the wellness board by the cafeteria that has the names of wellness staff and more resources to make them more visible and known.” In addition to advocacy, H.E.A.R.T. wants to create a place where students at Mounds View feel comfortable with speaking out about their own mental health struggles. “It has been really positive for me being around so many people who care about others and want our school to be as happy of a place as possible. We hope to make people feel more comfortable talking about mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety,” said junior Steve McCoy. The members of H.E.A.R.T. joined the club for various reasons, including hoping to help end the stigma surrounding mental health or to receive help for themselves. “I became a member of H.E.A.R.T. because I have personally struggled with mental health, and at Mounds View, I think the perception of mental health could be significantly improved,” said junior Sam Stucky. “I have been taught to advocate for what I believe in, and I truly believe that mental health is a problem that affects all of society, not just Mounds View students; but Mounds View is a place to start.” In the end, there are many people within and outside the school that wish to destigmatize mental health and lessen the academic, athletic and social pressures at Mounds View. Editor’s note: These articles were first published in the April edition of the Mounds View High School student newspaper, The Viewer. Sarah Tang is spread editor for The Viewer. Mikey Gennaro is a reporter. Student writing is regularly published in the Shoreview Press in partnership with the high school. For more information on The Viewer, visit mvviewer.org.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Discuss city’s future plans The city of Shoreview will hold an open house about the Shoreview Comprehensive Plan from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17. The Comprehensive Plan builds on past planning efforts, addresses current trends and establishes long-range goals for the community. Attendees will be able to provide comments on the draft plan. City staff will be available to provide information and answer questions. The open house will take place in the Council Chambers at Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North. Information will be available online at destination.shoreviewmn.gov.
Learn how to plant native
A presentation on landscaping with native plants will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 in the
Shoreview City Council Chambers. Nancy Schumacher of Vagary Native Plant Nursery will share tips on planting and care from her more than 30 years of experience working with native plants in this region. Minnesota is home to many native plants that can transform a landscape into an oasis for pollinators and songbirds. These plants are winter-hardy, retain water and fertilizers within the soil, and help prevent erosion. Once established, native plants require little maintenance to sustain their appearance.
Auxiliary, this beginner boating class meets the requirements for watercraft operators permits in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Many boat insurance companies offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete the course. Topics include boating law, equipment, navigation, boating problems, trailering, storing and protecting the boat, hunting and fi shing, and water-skiing and river boating. Register at registration. shoreviewmn.com.
Explore history of canoes in Minnesota
Boating safety class announced
A boating safety class, About Boating Safely, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in the Shoreview Council Chambers. Taught by trained, experienced instructors from the U.S. Coast Guard
Join Mark Neuzil, author of “Canoes: A Natural History in North America” will present on the history of canoes at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria. Neuzil will examine the cultural meaning of a canoe. Every society
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that has lived on or near water has created craft to meet transportation needs. The North American canoe, in all its forms, is a classic example. From dugouts to birch barks to modern synthetic materials, the canoe is our continent’s most historically important form of water transport. Perfected by Native Americans thousands of years ago, the canoe’s basic form remained unchanged by the advance of European settlement. Minnesota’s special place in that history will also be considered. This program is presented by the Shoreview Area Historical Society with the support of Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Advanced registration is not required. Admission is free and the program is open to all.
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Margene M. Duffy Age 55 of Shoreview, MN passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2018. Born in Algona, Iowa, graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School and AIB, Des Moines, IA. Margene was a Human Resources Specialist and was active in both her community and church activities. She enjoyed reading, knitting, cooking and spending time with friends and family. Visitation was Thursday, April 26 at the Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home; 515 W. Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview. SUBMITTED
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Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest named Solupal, a company formed by students at Mounds View High School, as Company of the Year. (From left) Judge Mondo Davison, founder of The Black Tech Guy, Hufsa Ahmed, Victoria Li, Diana Zhu, Amy Helgeson and Michael Cao.
Students win Company of the Year award
Mounds View High School students took fi rst and third place at the Junior Achievement (JA) of the Upper Midwest’s Company of the Year Competition last month at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Five students from Mounds View High School received top honors for their business, Solupal. The company offers an innovative and convenient alternative to traditional plastic bags that is not only 100 percent biodegradable, but also fully dissolvable in water, thereby empowering shoppers to be environmentally conscious without a high commitment. As part of the JA Company of the Year competition, high school entrepreneur teams created a presentation about their company, gave a presentation to a judging panel of business leaders and answered questions about their product or service. Solupal students took top honors by most effectively running a financially sound business and being able to articulate how and why the company performed as it did. Each member of the winning team received a $1,000 post-secondary scholarship, courtesy of the Otto Bremer Trust. Third-place honors went to Modus from Mounds View High School, a company that created a mobile app that tracks the expiration date of food items with the goal of reducing food waste. Each team member received a $250 post-secondary scholarship. The competition also named the fi fth annual Otto Bremer Student Entrepreneur of the Year. This year’s recipient is Michael Cao from Mounds View High School, a member of the first place JA Company Program team, Solupal. Cao received a $1,000 post-secondary scholarship sponsored by Otto Bremer Trust. Designed for students in grades 9-12, JA Company Program provides students the opportunity to start a real company. They create a product or service, market it and work as a team to operate their own company as part of a school-based organization, club or after-school setting. The fi rst, second, and third-place teams from the competition will have a chance to apply to compete at the national JA Company of the Year competition held in Washington, D.C., in June.
Mounds View High School students Benjamin Chen, Michael Pak, Abhishek Vijayakumar and Chloe Wick placed second at the Economics Challenge State Championship last month.
Teams takes second place at Economics Challenge State Championship Mounds View High School, defending 2017 state and national champions, placed second in the Adam Smith, or advanced placement, division of the statewide Economics Challenge last month at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Edina High School took fi rst place. Mounds View High School students Benjamin Chen, Michael Pak, Abhishek Vijayakumar and Chloe Wick were in fi rst place following the fi rst three rounds of testing in microeconomics, macroeconomics and international economics/current events. In an exciting final quiz bowl round against Edina High School, Mounds View lost by a single point. Michael Pak was named Economics Student of the Year for receiving the highest individual score at the competition. Martha Rush, social studies teacher at Mounds View High School, was their coach. Mounds View has won the state competition six times, and has placed in the top four at the National Economics Challenge five times in the Adam Smith Division.
Students advocate for recycling
A group of Oak Hill Montessori elementary students recently had an interactive civics lesson regarding pollution. While researching, the students came across an upcoming committee vote in the Legislature concerning an existing law in Minneapolis banning styrofoam and single-use plastic containSUBMITTED ers. The proposed bill would prohibit the enact- Oak Hill Montessori elementary students called ment of city ordinances their representative to that require recyclable/ compostable containers. speak about a bill being The students decided they considered by the Legislawanted to call Rep. Randy ture earlier this spring. Jessup and ask him to oppose the bill. A lesson about what a representative was and what they do was given, and the students authored a script for the phone call. Students made 12 phone calls to Rep. Jessup about House File 3606, the bill in question. The students later learned that Rep. Jessup did vote against the bill in a committee.
CHURCH BRIEFS Discuss the call to earthkeeping
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will hold a discussion on God’s call for taking care of the earth 7 p.m. May 3. Kiara Jorgenson, assistant professor of religion and environmental studies at St. Olaf College, will present research on Protestant responses to environmental challenges and the role of nature in the spiritual development of the child. She holds a master’s of divinity from Denver Seminary with an emphasis on intercultural ministry, and a doctorate from Luther Seminary in systematic theology. All are welcome. The church is located at 3920 Victoria St. N.
Help construct a home
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is looking for volunteers to help a family build their home May 7 and 11. If you are interested in helping, or have questions, contact Pete Evanson or call 651-733-5967.
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e are entering the season of community festivals, and this past weekend was packed full of exciting events and activities. Hugo’s Kids and Biz event last Saturday connected local businesses with kids and the community through games, activities, entertainment, and prizes. Many years ago The Citizen newspaper partnered with the city to create this event. Today the annual event is legendary and could not be done without the city, schools and the Hugo Area Business Association. The Northeast Metro Expo put on by Press Publications and the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation is in its third year. Publisher’s With the heavy snowfall collapsing the Vadnais Sports Center dome, we View were forced to find another location at the last minute. Many thanks to Carter Johnson the White Bear Lake Area School District for allowing the use of South Campus. More than 100 businesses were represented, along with food trucks. Visitors packed the school lunchroom commons and gym on Sunday. With performances by 4th Street Dance Center, Raptor Center, Lee’s Champion Taekwondo, ‘Elvis’, Magic Norm, the mascot dance-off, kids’ activities, a reptile display, and a visit by the Brandt sisters of Olympic hockey fame, it is a truly unique, local, free event. The Stillwater Chamber of Commerce held their Community Showcase a couple of weeks ago. These events are a great way to connect with your community and find out about local businesses and services throughout the northeast metro area. If you missed these, look to our ‘What’s Happening’ section in the paper or log into the online edition to find out about a broad variety of local events happening in the community each week. If you are coordinating a community event that is open to the public, be sure to let us know 2-3 weeks before your event. Send event submissions including time and date, location, brief details and contact information to calendar@presspubs.com. Calendar listings are free. Coming out of hibernation After the recent record setting 23-inch snowfall, who isn’t ready for the smell of sunscreen and grass clippings? I loved putting my hands to work in the yard the last few days, cleaning up some missed leaves, trimming back plants and dreaming about a few possible additions to the yard. I am hopeful that ice out is in time for the fishing opener. Once again we may not have much of a spring season, so let summer hit us hard. Eyes up Biking and walking trails are a well-used asset in communities, and it’s exciting to see the energy for a safe bike and walking trail with the Lake Links group. A reminder to walkers, bikers and drivers to be eyes up at all times, stay off cell phones and keep speed down. Let’s make our summer super safe with zero auto bike or pedestrian accidents. Spring cleaning In his last column, Gene Johnson shared the challenges of moving after being in his home of 50 years, and the task of figuring out what to do with all the “stuff.” Accumulation of stuff isn’t just a problem for seniors who are downsizing. Most of us can look around our homes and see opportunities to clear out. I’m learning that it is easier to go through and get rid of unwanted or unused items along the way rather than being forced to when it’s time for a move. I encourage anyone, of any age, to regularly sort through closets, kitchen cabinets, garages and basement storage areas and toss, recycle, donate or sell items that are no longer being used. While it can be very daunting and difficult to part with possessions that were once important to you, excess stuff clutters your home and your life. Downsizing can be an emotional challenge, but it can also be a huge relief. Many local school districts through community education offer workshops on how to get organized and de-clutter. Whether you are preparing for a move or not, consider clearing out. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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Time is now to address funding for disability services
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o paraphrase the late Hubert H. Humphrey, the moral test of government is how we treat the most vulnerable members of society — our children, our seniors and those who are ill or have disabilities. We are currently failing that test, especially when it comes to people with disabilities. Every year, people with disabilities, as well as their families and come Legislator caregivers, to the Capitol asking for adeLingo quate funding so they can live their Jamie lives with dignity. Becker-Finn They dutifully follow the political action handbook, visiting legislators to share their personal stories, sending letters and homemade cards, making phone calls and attending rallies in the Capitol rotunda. Despite all this, nearly every year, when the final deals are made behind closed doors by legislative leaders, these people are mostly forgotten. The reality is that, at any moment, a stroke, accident or disease could strike a member of anyone’s family. Suddenly you would be thrown into a situation where you or a loved one would
require round-the-clock medical care in order to live a safe and meaningful life. Is this safe and meaningful life something that should only be available to those with personal wealth? Or is this safe and meaningful life something all people deserve, regardless of financial means? I strongly believe that it’s the latter. I have had the great privilege of visiting many group homes in my district. In my conversations with residents and staff, I have heard about a diversity of individual needs but with the same shared message: Individuals with disabilities want to live with dignity just like anyone else, and the workers who care for them want to be paid high enough wages so that they can support their own families. Unfortunately, the average direct care worker in Minnesota currently earns just $12.32 per hour. These wages are tied closely to the reimbursement rate for services, which has historically not been funded adequately. Many workers are eventually forced to leave the profession, despite their desire to continue serving their clients. When the grocery store down the street pays $14 per hour, workers have little choice. Right now, home and community based services for people with disabilities are facing a funding crisis even more catastrophic
than previous years. Due to a recent decision at the federal level, the system is facing a 7 percent cut in reimbursement rates that will take effect on July 1, 2018. This cut will result in an inability to hire and retain qualified staff, as well as a reduction of services available to individuals. This could ultimately result in some direct care service providers no longer remaining operational. The people who currently rely on those providers, and their families, would be left with very few options. We can stop this from happening by supporting an increase in the reimbursement rate at the state level, whether by passing House File 3191 as a standalone bill or by including this funding in this year’s health and human services omnibus bill. We as individuals must make the dignity of our neighbors a priority, and demand the same of our leaders. When the fi nal deals are made, we must not forget to govern not only with our brains but also with our hearts. There is no time like the present to pass this moral test. Jamie Becker-Finn represents District 42B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She can be reached at 651-296-7153, Rep. Jamie.Becker-Finn@house.mn or 307 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155.
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Answering the call to become eco-mentors
oes it pain you to see the ice caps melting? Are you concerned about rainforests being burned to the ground? Does it make you sad to know that animals are becoming extinct, and plants and honeybees are being poisoned by toxic chemicals? Do weather events related to global warming have you feeling on edge? Are you concerned that toxins in the environment might be escalating your family’s risk for diseases such as chronic fatigue, cancer, autism and Alzheimer’s disease? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you are not alone. Like you, I’m concerned that, because we, as a global society, have lived out of balance with nature for so long now, we are now paying the steepest price imaginable for our unconscious human behaviors. The price we are paying is the price that it takes to understand, manage, and heal the physical symptoms of environmen-
tal illness. Environmental illness is becoming widespread in our world today as the result of industries producing lifestyle products with toxic materials. When the environment gets sick (as the result of chemicals being released into the air, the water, and the land), we, too, get sick, we breathe the Movers and because air, drink the water Shakers and eat the food that is grown on the land. Candia Lea Cole How have we learned to live in such an unconscious way? In my mind, we’ve been socially conditioned to adopt a lifestyle that is based on convenience and instant gratifi cation, versus sustainability. Our egos have allowed us to make choices that don’t
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School safety plan just political cover A recent letter to the editor congratulated Rep. Randy Jessup for his “comprehensive approach that enhances school security.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Jessup has not taken a leadership role in decreasing gun violence in schools and our society. All he has done is taken politically-expedient votes that gives him and his Republican colleagues political cover instead of enacting meaningful changes that would decrease gun violence and truly protect our citizens. I recently emailed Rep. Jessup asking him if he would vote for common sense improvements in Minnesota’s gun laws, such as eliminating the gun show and private party loophole and banning the sale of bump stocks. He didn’t directly answer my questions. His response was vague and noncommittal except for the need for additional conversation, which is a variation of the Republican talking point that “it’s too soon” to do anything meaningful. If Randy Jessup was truly concerned about student safety as the letter writer suggested, we would see him leading the effort rather than falling in line with his Republican party and the NRA. Randy Edinger Shoreview
Things aren’t what they seem in Jessupland Consider the following replies to Randy Jessup’s “tax reforms” column and Katy McCarthy’s “Happy with ...” letter. Rep. Jessup used the term “tax reform” describing Trump’s tax cut plan. The dictionary says reform is: “the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc.” As Pulitzer Prize-winning David Cay Johnston says in “Perfectly Legal,” “whether your family makes $30,000 or $300,000 ... you are being robbed because the IRS and other institutions have been systematically corrupted ... to serve ... people who make millions.” The Reagan-Bush I-Bush II-Trump tax cuts have all been obscenely corrupt in reducing top 1 percent taxes at the expense of the lower 95 percent. “Reforms” they aren’t. An April 17 letter suggested that Jessup had successfully passed a real “school safety” program. According to the traumatized Parkland, Florida students, he didn’t. I was in Florida Feb. 14. Media was overwhelmed with constant reports about their
NAMES IN THE NEWS Deb and Greg Jones of Shoreview were recognized by Solid Ground as the Volunteer Family/ Group of the Year at the transitional housing organization’s volunteer appreciation event last month. Volunteers were thanked by Solid Ground Board Vice Chair Mary Berger, of White Bear Lake, as well as by Solid Ground residents. In 2017, Solid Ground was supported by nearly 700 volunteers who provided 6,507 hours of volunteer service. The mission of Solid Ground is to prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources and opportunity. Solid Ground houses approximately 100 families annually in suburban Ramsey and Washington counties. More information is available online at www. solidgroundmn.org.
dogs lie. I want to give every young person in our community the opportunity to be raised by an Eco-Mentor, and the chance to become one, themselves. What is an eco-mentor? It’s a person who, like me, is very concerned about the personal and planetary health challenges we face, and who wants to use those challenges to lighten their ecological footprint, live in harmony with the natural world, and become the healthy person they were born to be. Do you hear the calling to be an eco-mentor? If so, I invite you to learn about my educational mission and my educational offerings at: my sister websites: www.ecointelligenteating.com and www.eco-mentor.com Together, we can make a true and lasting difference, and leave a collective legacy that we can be proud of.
support our health or our humanity. And because of this, we have lost touch with our innate eco-intelligence. What is eco-intelligence, you might be wondering? I define eco-intelligence as: “the intelligence that each of us was born with, that guides us to know our special place within the great web of life, and to make healthy lifestyle choices that protect and sustain life.” It’s this kind of intelligence that I want to assist people in reclaiming in their lives today, because, without it, I don’t see us thriving in the 21st century. In my work as an eco-lifestyle educator, I interact with many young adults who tell me they feel anxious, depressed and angry about the state of affairs in our world today. Many have lost hope in a bright future, and many are dealing with the symptoms of environmental illness. This breaks my heart. But I’m not one to simply let sleeping
Candia Lea Cole is founder of Eco-Learning Legacies.
CREATE YOUR LEGACY PTSD and rage at politicians who avoided the real issue: guns. For this, some received death threats. Florida’s NRA-friendly response was to pass a “school safety” law costing Florida taxpayers $500 million this year, and millions more annually. Local districts will be spending millions more, annually. For $0, Florida could have passed uniform background checks and banned military weapons. Minnesota jails and hospitals are crowded with mentally ill people, partly because certain politicians “need” to cut taxes. Every country has mentally ill people, more likely to be victims than perpetrators. Only America has 30,000 gun deaths annually. Civilized nations like Australia have one mass shooting and pass laws preventing another one. American schools weren’t like forts from 19502000. Thoughtful people might ask what has happened since then in this society. They might also ask why other nations, having undergone much of the same economic-social trauma, aren’t killing 30,000 citizens annually. They might also suppose we do fortify our schools; those same people are still running around with guns and grievances. Maybe they’ll just shoot up another concert, theater, church, mall. The basic issue? No American is safe anywhere. The American public isn’t “divided” on restricting access to guns, and they overwhelmingly want universal background checks. If this was a real democracy, we’d have those laws. Tom Dolan Shoreview
Did anyone’s taxes go down? In response to Rep. Randy Jessup’s column saying how we should all be happy about our taxes going down, I would like to know who he is talking to. I am a retired widow in my 70s, and all of my taxes went up. I would like to hear from anyone in Shoreview whose taxes went down. Susan Rengstorf Shoreview
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Free ice cream and bounce house provided by Shoreview Community Foundation
Where: Haffeman Pavilion (behind Community Center) When:
Wednesday June 13th - 7:00 pm
Donations are welcome to build the foundation. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GIVING TO THE FOUNDATION, VISIT: WWW.SHOREVIEWCOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.ORG
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SHOREVIEW AREA EVENTS NYFS LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 Where: Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham St., Roseville Details: Guest speaker is John Noltner, creator of a multimedia arts project built around the simple question, “What Does Peace Mean to You?” Free to attend, but donations encouraged. RSVP. Contact: 651-379-3422 or nyfs.org
SHOREVIEW GARDEN CLUB
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Mary Maguire Lerman, horticulture consultant, will talk on “The Prevention and Awareness of Lyme Disease in the Garden.” $3; public welcome. Contact: 651-484-4341
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church, 4880 Hodgson Road, North Oaks Details: Topic is “Interview of a Local City Mayor or Manager.” Public welcome. Contact: 651-493-0686
SPRING TEA
When: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Dress in fancy attire and wear a favorite spring hat. Bring a teacup and pot if you have one to share; variety of teas and appetizers served. Registration required; $14. Contact: 651-490-4750 or www.shoreview communitycenter.com
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
When: 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, May 12 Where: Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave N., Shoreview Details: Registrations FICTION BASICS must be turned in by When: 2-3:30 p.m. SatMay 9. Free. urday, May 5 Contact: 651-484-3346 o Where:Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. pcotw.org Details: Writing program for kids 6th CANOES, HISTORY grade and up to learn the AND MINNESOTA ins and outs of creating When: 7 p.m. Monday, memorable settings, deMay 14 veloping an exciting plot, Where: Shoreview and writing believable Library, 4560 N. Victoria characters with depth St. and complexity. RegisDetails: Program on tration required. the history of canoes by Contact: 651-486-2303 Mark Neuzil, author of or rclreads.org “Canoes: A Natural History in North America.” Contact: rclreads.org OPEN CHESS When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 6 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria When: 3-6 p.m. TuesSt. day, May 15 and 5-8 p.m. Details: Learn how to Thursday, May 17 play or practice skills. Where: Shoreview All ages and skill levels City Council Chambers, welcome. 4600 Victoria St. N. Contact: 651-724-6006 Details: Drop-in opor rclreads.org portunity to learn more about the plan, provide comments and ask quesLEAGUE OF WOMEN tions. VOTERS MEETING Contact: shoreview When: 12:30 p.m. mn.gov Wednesday, May 9
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SHOREVIEW MYSTERY EVENING BOOK GROUP
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 N. Victoria St. Details: Contact the library for this month’s title. Contact: 651-724-6006
ACTIVE LIFE FAIR
When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Free resource fair adults 55+ and caregivers to gather information regarding local programs and services about health, fitness and wellness opportunities, senior housing facilities, and retirement planning; also hearing checks and balance screens. Contact: 651-490-4750 or www.shoreview communitycenter.com
EQC SPEAKER SERIES: LANDSCAPING WITH NATIVE PLANTS
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 Where: Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 Victoria St. N. Details: Learn how to create naturally beautiful, care-free landscapes using native plants, presented by Nancy Schumacher, The Vagary Native Plant Nursery. Contact: 651-490-4665 or shoreviewmn.gov
DESSERT & BINGO
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: $6/resident includes treats, prizes and bingo. Register by Feb. 12 Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
SHOREVIEW SPRING CLEANUP DAY
When: 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 19 Where: Ramsey County Public Works, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Dr., Ardent Hills Details: Residents can bring garbage/refuse not accepted by their hauler, including household hazardous waste. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov
Ongoing “SEVEN ARTISTS, SEVEN BAYS” ART EXHIBITION
When: During regular hours, through June 30 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview Details: Showcase of seven area artists work in watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, wood carving and photography on
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“Out of the Box” Spring Art Exhibition Opening Reception WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 4 Victoria St N.
than 30 area artists. Refreshments provided. Exhibit can be viewed during regular library hours through June 15.
DETAILS: Enjoy paintings, pottery,
CONTACT: info@gallery96.org
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display in the Fireside Room of the Shoreview Community Center. Free and open to the public. Contact: info@ gallery96.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY NATURE PLAY
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 3 Where: Wargo Nature MEET WITH THE MAYOR Center, 7701 Main St., When: 3-5 p.m. most Lino Lakes Tuesdays Details: Kids ages Where: Shoreview 2-5 can get outside, play City Hall, 4600 Victoria games and look for signs St. of spring. Registration Details: Meet with required. $3/ child and Mayor Sandy Martin to adult. Theme is “Busy discuss issues or conBugs.” cerns. Call for an apContact: 763-324-3350 pointment. or anokacountyparks. Contact: 651-490-4618 com or shoreviewmn.gov
THE BRAIN BOX
When: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays Where: Shoreview Library, 4570 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 St. Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-5 to enhance early literacy skills. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
‘500’ CARDS
When: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: All caliber players who enjoy the game of 500 are welcome. Free. Contact: 651-490-4750 or www.shoreview communitycenter.com
AN EVENING WITH LUIS ALBERTO URREA
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Author of “Into the Beautiful North” will talk with Krista Tippett as part of the NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley program. Event also features the La Luchadora screen printing cart and attendees will walk away with a keepsake poster. Free, but reservations required. Contact: 651-430-1465 or artreachstcroix.org
HOW DO YOU FIND AND PAY FOR A GREAT COLLEGE
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 Where: WBLAHS South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Presentation to help students get into college and stay out of debt. Registration required. Contact: whitebear. ce.eleyo.com
BOUQUET DAY
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Saturday, May 5 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Stop in a participating shops to pick up a free flower to create a spring bouquet. Store specials. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com
GARNET LODGE ANNUAL SPRING PANCAKE BREAKFAST
When: 7 a.m.-1 .m. Sunday, May 6 Where: Masonic Center, 4923 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Adults $8 in advance or $9 at the door; kids 6-12 $5; 5 and under free. Take out available.
STILLWATER NAPAC FAMILY FESTIVAL
When: 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Where: Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake, 11300 180th St. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Free celebration includes Native singing and drumming, storytelling, hide tanning demonstration, and lunch. Family friendly and open to all. RSVP online. Contact: 651-343-7924 or facebook.com/ StillwaterNAPAC
WAYZATA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Free concert features the music of Dmitri Shostakovich, “Festive Overture” and “Symphony #5 Op 47 in d minor.” Reception follows concert. Contact: thewso.org
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PARKS EXPLORATION SERIES
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 12 Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Part of a series to explore Anoka County Parks. Registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
MATOSKA MARINERS 4-H CLUB
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Lakeshore Players: ‘Into The Woods’ WHEN: Apr. 26-May 20; shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Preview 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26
WHERE: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
DETAILS: Stephen Sondheim’s fairy
MADONNA LUNCHEON
When: Noon Monday, May 7 Where: St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville Details: “500” cards and cribbage following lunch. $10; tickets available at the door. Men and women welcome. Contact: 651-429-7937
LET’S SING SOME BARBERSHOP WITH LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS
When: 7-8 p.m.Tuesdays, May 8, 15, & 22 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Learn to sing barbershop with a group of women of all ages from Washington, Ramsey and Anoka Counties. Free, and participants invited to bring a friend. Contact: 651-323-7877 or lakecountrychorus. org
BIRD WALK SERIES
When: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 and Tuesday, May 15 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join an experienced birder on a walk to see and hear 20-60 species of birds. All birding abilities welcome; binoculars provided. $5/person, registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
tale musical masterpiece combines some of your favorite tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and others and explores what happens AFTER they live happily ever after. Tickets $19-$25.
CONTACT: 651-429-5674 or www. lakeshoreplayers.com
luncheon to support Northeast Residence programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Free to attend; RSVP online. Contact: nerinc.org
NATIVE PLANT WORKSHOP
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 Where: Vadnais Heights Fire Dept. North Station, 655 County Road F Details: Free workshop to learn new landscaping strategies and help improve the watershed. Instucton, examples and practical tools provided. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/events
HEART 4 ART
When: 8-9 a.m.; noon-1 p.m.; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. (social hour at 5:30) Thursday, May 10 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Most important annual fundraiser for the White Bear Center for the Arts. Choose to attend among three available times. Free to attend. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL SPRING SALE
When: Noon-7 p.m. Friday, May 11 and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 12 Where: Wedgwood Park, 211 Wedgewood TOGETHER WITH YOU Dr., Mahtomedi LUNCHEON Details: Premium When: 11:30 a.m.-1 hanging baskets, pep.m. Wednesday, May 9 rennials, geraniums, Where: Rudy’s Redeye bedding plants, potting Grill, 4940 Hwy 61, White plants and more. ProBear Lake ceeds support garden-reDetails: Fundraising lated educational pro-
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, May 14 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Local 4-H Club meets monthly. Kids in K-12 are welcome to join. Contact: matoska mariners4H@gmail. com
55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 4-HOUR REFRESHER
When and Where: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, grams and beautification May 15 at Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights, 1260 E projects in Mahtomedi. County Road E; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at 3SEAMS 5K The Waters, 3820 HoffRUN AND WALK man Road, White Bear When: 9:30 a.m.-noon Lake Saturday, May 12 Details: Seniors can Where: West Park, 2350 11th St., White Bear learn the latest information in regard to driver Lake safety, new laws and Details: Registration vehicle technology; and $25; all ages welcome. Event benefits 3seams, a get a 10 percent discount on auto insurance. $22. social enterprise dediContact: 888-234-1294 cated to fighting issues or mnsafetycenter.org of poverty and human trafficking through job creation. BIRDING BY BOAT Contact: https://run When: 9 a.m.-noon signup.com/race/mn/ Thursday, May 17 saintpaul/3seams5kfun Where: Wargo Nature runwalk Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Access area BARK FOR LIFE other birders can’t get STILLWATER to and see a variety of When: 9:30 a.m.-noon waterfowl, shorebirds Saturday, May 12 Where: Barker’s Alps, and upland bird species. Equipment provided. North 5th St., Bayport $10/adult; 17 and unDetails: Family event der free. Registration with four-legged friends required. includes 5K and Yoga Contact: 763-324-3350 in the Park preceding event; and games, music, or anokacountyparks. com pet photographs, dog agility, demonstrations, silent auction, food truck TOUCH A TRUCK and vendors. Fundraiser When: 5-7 p.m. Thursfor the American Cancer day, May 17 Society. Where: Podvin Park, Contact: relayforlife. 1700 9th St., White Bear org/barkstillwatermn Lake Details: Kids can see and tour police squads, FAMILY WELLBEING fi re trucks, big trucks, AND MENTAL HEALTH city street vehicles and FAIR more. Bring a food donaWhen: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. tion for the food shelf. Saturday, May 12 Contact: whitebear Where: Roseville Area lake.org High School, 1240 County Road B2 Details: Free resource LITERATURE LOVER’S NIGHT OUT fair hosted by Ramsey When: 7 p.m. Friday, County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative. May 17 Where: Grand Ban50 agencies represented, quet Hall, 301 S. 2nd St., free meal, raffle, youth activities, massage ther- Stillwater Details: Monthly apy and door prizes. event features nationContact: 651-293-5951 al and local authors, or rccmhc.org refreshments and prize
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When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Road NE, Stacy Details: Guest speakers, presentations on RAMSEY COUNTY resident wolves, demonMASTER GARDENER’S strations of dog-related PLANT SALE activities, vendors. Dog When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on leashes welcome. $10/ Saturday, May 19 Where: The Barn, 2020 adults; $8/kids. Contact: wildlife White Bear Ave., Maplesciencecenter.org wood Details: Hundreds of plants for sale, includCOMMUNITY ing perennials, native CONNECTIONS: plants, annuals and STATE OF REAL ESTATE hosta, tended by expert AND DECORATING FOR gardeners. Ongoing pre- SMALL SPACES sentations. When: 2-3 p.m. TuesContact: extension. day, May 22 umn.edu Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Road E BOOK IT! 5K Details: Learn about WALK/RUN real estate and how to When: 9 a.m.-noon decorate for small spaces Saturday, May 19 from two local realtors Where: Roseville Library, 2180 N. Hamline in the program for seniors. Free; no registraAve. tion required. Details: 9th AnnuContact: 651-204-6000; al event hosted by the cityvadnaisheights.com Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries supports the Summer SPRING TEA Reading Program at all IN THE BARN branch locations, includWhen: 11:30 a.m. Sating Shoreview and White urday, May 26 Bear Lake. $27/adult or Where: Bruentrup $75/family by May 3; Heritage Farm, 2170 $15/age 12 and under. County Road D East Prizes, activities, snacks Details: Fundraisand T-shirt. er for the Maplewood Contact: rclfriends. Area Historical Society org/5k2018 includes a chef-inspired five-course meal paired with gourmet tea and SPRING OPEN HOUSE silent auction. Theme AT ARCOLA MILLS is Minnesota History. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets $35; online. Saturday, May 19 Contact: 651-330-3862 Where: Arcola Mills, or https://squareup. 12905 Arcola Trail N., com/store/maplewoodStillwater area-historical-society Details: Event includes spring colors photography shoot showcasing the work of local photographers 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; poetry meet and greet with poets from the todays events online or post your own at: local chapter of League www.presspubs.com/calendar of Minnesota Poets. 4779 Bloom Ave. Contact: arcolamills. White Bear Lake, MN 651-407-1200 org
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:
North Oaks • A deputy kept pace with a vehicle rocketing down County Road I at 2:30 a.m. April 6 at more than 100 mph until the driver collided with another car at Turtle Lake Road and Donegal Drive in Shoreview. Somehow, no one was injured. A 37-year-old Shoreview man was charged with third- and fourth-degree DWI and booked into the Ramsey County Jail.
Shoreview • A dog owner on Oakwood Drive managed to “collar” another that came into his yard on Oakwood Drive and attacked his dog on the afternoon of April 5. The resident managed to contain the loose animal that came from Erik Lane nearby. He turned the dog over to County Animal Control. • Witnesses saw a vehicle run a red light and crash into another car the morning of April 7 at Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue. The suspect, a 43-year-old man with no permanent address, was taken into custody on several charges including careless driving, driving after license revocation and failure to appear in court. • Following a standoff at the Country Inn and Suites on Rice Creek Parkway the afternoon of April 7, deputies went into a restroom and removed a squatter who had been languishing in there for more than an hour. The adult male was booked into jail on a confi rmed Hennepin County
misdemeanor warrant for his arrest and the disorderly conduct charge. • Following a workout, a woman found her rear window shattered and her purse gone in the YMCA parking lot in the 3700 block of Lexington Avenue the morning of April 8. The value of the purse, wallet and iPhone was $1,095, she told deputies. • A 21-year-old Lino Lakes man was booked into jail in the wee hours of April 10 after running a red light and failing to maintain a lane at Hodgson Road and Oakwood Drive. He also received a poor grade on field sobriety tests. • By the time deputies arrived at the Best Western Hotel in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road the morning of April 10, the couple had taken their argument outside. The 36-year-old Lake Elmo boyfriend, who was found in possession of a possible controlled substance, was booked into jail on a gross misdemeanor violation of a nocontact order and a pending felony possession of a controlled substance. • The resident on Tanglewood Drive claimed he never took his eyes off his front porch waiting for the April 10 delivery of his Garmin Fitness watch, but it never arrived. USPS claimed the $250 watch was delivered and an alert was sent. No suspects. • A motorist reported a driver “all over the road” at 8 a.m. April 12 at Lexington Avenue and Highway 96. The driver, a 59-year-old Mounds View man, did not do well on field sobriety tests and was booked in Ramsey County Jail on a third-degree DWI charge.
• A deputy looking for a woman who was wanted on five Ramsey County arrest warrants found her the morning of April 12 in the 800 block of Cannon Avenue. The 31-year-old local was also arrested for possession of meth, syringes and a pipe and was booked into jail. • Two adults reportedly “acting suspicious” in the Shoreview Community Center the evening of April 12 were interviewed and arrested when the 33-year-old Blaine woman and a 34-year-old Brooklyn Park man were caught red-handed with burglary tools (lock picks) and car keys (from a jacket pocket belonging to someone at the center). The pair was booked into jail. • A 31 -year-old Rosemount man struck a power pole at the beginning of rush hour on Friday the 13th. Syringes and a white powdery substance were found in the man’s vehicle, which was impounded by police. The man was transported to Regions Hospital with head pain. • A Jazzy Elite power chair went missing the night of April 13 in the 5900 block of Carlson Road. The chair, which throws you into a standing position, was loaned out to a 63-year-old woman; a 39-yearold “person of interest” is under investigation. The chair is valued at $3,000. • A man reported the loss of an engagement ring he gave to his fiancee. The 27-year-old St. Cloud woman said she lost the ring “a couple of months ago” shortly after they “broke up.” The ring, “valued at $20,000,” belonged to the 29-year-old Shoreview man’s family and they would like to get it back, he said. No suspects.
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The Wendy’s near Walmart in Vadnais Heights has closed and a credit union will take its place.
Credit union will replace Wendy’s BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Those hungry for a Frosty at Wendy’s will now only fi nd money to buy one elsewhere. Spire Credit Union plans to demolish the old Wendy’s building near KFC and Walmart and build a new building for its financial services, said City Planner Nolan Wall at a City Council meeting April 3. The credit union has owned the property since 2008 and received approvals from the city to convert and expand the building nearly a decade ago. However, Wendy’s has operated on the site since then due to a lease agreement. The business had to wait for the lease to run its course before implementing its plans, said a credit union representative. The City Council unanimously approved the credit union’s new plans to tear down the building instead of expanding it and construct a new building in its place. City Councilwoman Heidi Gun-
derson said it is sad Wendy’s will no longer be there. “Where are we going to get a Frosty now?” added Councilman Greg Urban. The credit union includes checking, savings, mortgage and auto loans. It will be the credit union’s 18th location, located at 940 East County Road E. The city will also be getting another new fi nancial institution on the other side of the freeway, near Country Inn and Suites. Great Waters Financial plans to operate at 3501 Vadnais Center Drive. A fi nancial institution was proposed as part of the original Vadnais Heights Office Condominium development area begun over a decade ago, Wall said. The City Council unanimously approved the site plan, permit amendment and variances for the project. Great Water Financial offers services for investments and portfolio management. It offers classes on retirement and Social Security. It has four other locations in the Twin Cities and one in Duluth.
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About 200 students participated in the walkout, carrying signs outside the school and listening to student-led speeches for about 17 minutes in honor of the 17 lives lost in the Parkland, Florida shooting earlier this year.
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“I believe it is time for a new normal.” Robertson, along with four other students, Ava Ernst, Mackenzie Dahl and Talia Moore, led students in a 17-minute walkout in memory of the 17 lives lost in the Parkland, Florida shooting earlier this year and held on the 19th anniversary of the school shooting in Columbine, Colorado. The event was entirely student-led, but the students received permission from their principal, Robertson said. About 200 students carried various signs displaying their viewpoints and fears about school safety, such as “Your kid could be next,” and “18th-century laws cannot regulate 21st-century weapons.” “Guns don’t kill, people do,” chanted a smaller group of students in the back of the crowd.
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Students carried various signs displaying their viewpoints and fears about school safety.
Ernst addressed that sentiment by noting that stricter gun regulations are really about people. “Contrary to popular belief, we are not anti-gun,” she said. “We want stricter background checks on people, not guns.” Robertson said in five years she plans to vote for changes in gun laws that will make schools and society safer. “Our destiny is created by our decision,” she noted. “What we are doing in our country isn’t working,” Ernst said. “Change is coming and we are that change.” Robertson told fellow students there are things they can do today to create a safe school. “We can, as kids, make sure everyone has a group of friends,” she said, encouraging fellow students to create an environment of acceptance, inclusion and
respect at Chippewa. Students observed a moment of silence for lives lost in school shootings before heading back to class. Robertson said she and her friends were inspired to hold the event because they believe changes in school safety are possible. “In England, there have been no school shootings since 1996 when the Dunblane School massacre took place,” Robertson said. “It was where a gunman invaded a primary school in the small Scottish town of Dunblane, shooting and killing 16 young children and their teacher before turning a gun on himself. Following this tragic event, laws were changed and the UK now has some of the toughest anti-gun legislation in the world.”
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these things,’ but I think really, in reality, it’s this issue that’s about keeping schools safe,” Buganski said. Freshman Madeline Edgar and junior Brinnen Morgan were among several students who stepped up to speak. “It would seem like school was already bad enough — anxiety, depression, extreme stress, self-harm, drugs, alcohol and suicide — but now you give us this? The constant threat of someone coming in and killing me while I sit in economics?” Edgar questioned. The two gave compelling messages centered around danger in schools and society as a whole. “I thought if I can make meaningful change and make the country at least one billionth of a percent safer, that’s something that’s worth doing and it’s worth standing up and speaking for the people who can’t speak,” Morgan said. As students walked to the top of the stairs, each spoke their minds without fear of retaliation. “Look, I’m sorry if my passion offends you,” Edgar said. “I’m sorry that I’m trying to fi x the problems you ignore, but I will not stand here idly while my friends and peers die.” The League of Women Voters Minnesota, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages women’s political activism, set up a voter registration in the lower commons following the student demonstration. Registering to vote is one of many ways to advocate for change. “I think that if the newspaper and other people who are active on
your school campus keep reminding students to vote, that’s how you have your voice,” said Katherine Tomsich, volunteer. Even those who are not yet eligible to vote continue to hold a prominent role in shaping the nation’s future political climate. While only a portion of the students spoke during the walkout, the energy and passion of the speakers resonated with the audience. “I really enjoy the spontaneity of it, in the sense where people can express their own ideas and there’s not speakers set with scripts,” said junior Matthew Schnell. “It’s very raw emotion.” Mounds View’s students took a stand for what they believe in. “I don’t want to have to look at the news and see more innocent lives destroyed by the use of guns,” said sophomore Pratibha Khatiwoda. “It’s time for something new to happen, and it’s time for us to be heard.” Editor’s note: This article was first published in the April edition of the Mounds View High School student newspaper, The Viewer. Diana Zhu is news editor for The Viewer. Student writing is regularly published in the Shoreview Press in partnership with the high school. For more information on The Viewer, visit mvviewer.org.
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Mounds View High School seniors Ryanna Buganski and Cate Enrooth hold a sign with the names of students who have lost their lives in school shootings.
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Family fi nds refuge in Minnesota after Hurricane Maria BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico last September, the Hernandez family didn't know whether their father was alive or not for three days. He happened to be in the hospital with an infection the day the hurricane hit the small town of Marco on Puerto Rico's west side. Edgardo's wife, Claribel, four of their children, daughter-in-law and five grandchildren all hunkered down in their home during the hurricane. A part of the roof blew off. The storm lasted 20 to 24 hours. The town, including the hospital, lost electricity. When Edgardo was released from the hospital a couple days later, the family was relieved to learn everyone was OK. But everything had changed. “I cried after I got out because it was like another
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The Hernandez family moved from Puerto Rico to Minnesota after Hurricane Maria. The children attend Mahtomedi Public Schools. From left, Darryl, 12th grade; Jermaine, sixth grade; Claribel; Yamil, sixth grade; Edgardo; and Kenned, 10th grade.
world,” Edgardo remembered. Over the next weeks, the town became unfi t to live in. “There was no electricity, no water, no food, no nothing, no money,” Edgardo said. He once waited in line for six hours to get gas but by the time he got to the front of the line, there was none left. When banks fi nally opened after three weeks, thousands of people stood in line beginning at 3 a.m. to receive an allotted $100, he added. He waited 6 to 7 hours for his $100. The supermarkets were empty and drinking water could only be found far away. They ate what they had in their house and gathered coconuts. “We survived with the coconut water,” Edgardo said, motioning how he cuts a coconut with a machete. “Like Tarzan,” Claribel added. For bathing and washing, they simply showered in the rain or filled up a 300-gallon tank with rainwater for later use. The rivers were filled with dead animals. Due to the partial destruction of their home, rats and bees got inside. It also became very hot because of the loss of trees. “The trees covered the streets,” Edgardo said. It was a couple of weeks before the family was able to get a small cellphone signal and have contact with the outside world. “We didn't know nothing about nobody — just the neighbor,” Edgardo said. When they were able to call family in Florida, Minnesota and Alaska, their family members cried. They had been simply praying they were OK. “When I called them, everybody is crying,” Edgardo remembered. Edgardo's sister Evelyn Pals lives in White Bear Lake. She encouraged them to come to Minnesota for a while. Edgardo and Claribel’s grandchildren and daughter-in-law headed to Alaska, where the couple’s oldest son works. Their son’s family’s home in Puerto Rico was completely destroyed: only a refrigerator was left standing. Thankfully, their son’s family was hiding with the extended family at Edgardo and Claribel's house during the hurricane. Evelyn's coworkers crowdfunded to buy tickets for the family of six to get to Minnesota. They arrived Nov. 1 and have been using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to stay in a hotel in Woodbury. “Right now, we don't have nothing,” Edgardo said.
The children were accepted into Mahtomedi Public Schools because their cousins attend there. Evelyn said at first they were planning to attend Saint Paul Public Schools but the district would have required their oldest boys to both start over in ninth grade. The Mahtomedi district worked with the family to keep their sons in their current grade and provided busing from the hotel and English language support from Deb Lauer, English Language Learner (ELL) and family outreach teacher. “She helped us,” Edgardo said. Lauer was also able to get four donated bicycles for the students. The Hernandez family is not sure what they will do next. There is still no water or electricity at their home in Puerto Rico. “I do not know when we can return,” Edgardo said. Darryl, their oldest son, is set to graduate this spring. The family is hesitant to move before he finishes his high school education. The children are also enjoying their new school. “They say they don't want to go back to Puerto Rico because they have too much friends,” Edgardo said. “They like the school.” Edgardo has been trying to find housing, but it has proved a challenge with six family members. Edgardo has a small income as he is on disability, and his wife needs to take care of him. Their FEMA funds were set to expire April 20, after they were interviewed by the Press. The family is sure they will fi nd a way to make it. “We are calm,” Edgardo said. As for the long winter and April blizzards, they haven't fazed the family after their experience with Hurricane Maria, the worst natural disaster to hit Puerto Rico in modern history. It was the most intense tropical cyclone worldwide in 2017 and the 10th-most intense Atlantic hurricane on record. The hurricane is reported to have caused $92 billion in damage, mostly in Puerto Rico, making it the third most costly tropical cyclone on record. It is estimated that up to 1,000 people have died in Puerto Rico as a result of the hurricane. It is unknown exactly how many Puerto Ricans moved to the mainland after the hurricane, but CNN reports about 180,000 people left on airplanes between September and November and about 10,600 FEMA applications were filed from the states between Sept. 20 and Nov. 11.
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ver since I started opening packs of statistic-filled pieces of baseball cardboard, I've never been able to completely step away from the hobby. It all started, as I remember, when I was 11. My parents ran the outdoor movie theater in Houlton, Wisconsin, just across the St. Croix River from downtown Stillwater. As a youngster, I was recruited to pick up trash people had left from the previous night's showing. Money I earned for my work would soon be converted to multiple packs of Topps baseball cards. Topps was the sole baseball card manufacturer at the time. My dad would drive me to Reed's Drug Store on Stillwater's Main Street and I'd hurry to the aisle where I knew I could find the most recent arrivals of the sealed packs. I'd randomly grab between 10 and 12 packs of cards, pay for them at the register and urge my dad to hurry home so I could release the cards, and the stale piece of brittle pink bubble gum, from their wrapper. Of course, I was hoping to find nothing but cards featuring players on my favorite team, the Minnesota Twins. (Yes, the Twins. Milwaukee, as far as I was concerned, might well have been on another planet.) Imagine my excitement when I unveiled a Rod Carew card, or one belonging to Bert Blyleven. Every now and then, I'd even open a pack with a Harmon Killebrew card. Sometimes I'd even get duplicates. These trips to purchase cards would coincide with every payday, and over the summer I'd
St. Louis. I'd load up the cards I was accumulate more than 500 cards. At intending to sell to willing buyers. one point, I’ve owned more than one I'd travel with two other vendors, million cards. whom I'll call Mike and Jim, and we'd As summers passed, I eventually take turns behind the wheel in order took it upon myself to ride my Schwinn to make it to our destination in the bicycle down the long hill to buy the shortest amount of time. Most of these cards without any parental assistance. baseball card buffets would entice Often I would purchase a complete attendees by bringing in autograph box! That's right, 36 packs. guests, including the likes of Older cardboard heroes boxing legend Muhammad gave way to fresh faces, and Ali, as well baseball legends the never ending array of Pete Rose, Yogi Berra and statistics featured on the others. reverse side of the card. It These trips continued for the was interesting to see how better part of the next decade. many home runs a player To entice new buyers to the hit year by year, or how he hobby, card companies started performed in 1974 compared inserting cards featuring to 1977. autographs or small pieces of This obsession with buying a player's jersey randomly into cards has continued over the their packs. I would "rescue" years, even as the baseball Gene Annis, cards of Minnesota players card industry has had ebbs sports coordinator and return them to their and flows of popularity. rightful state. Prices of Kirby In the early 1980s, Topps' Puckett, Joe Mauer and Torii Hunter stranglehold on the industry cards were cheaper in Dallas than disappeared, as companies named could be found back home. Fleer and Donruss took their turn at Local baseball card shops have come the plate to issue player cards. and gone, as cards became readily It seems as if every town had at least available with the click of a mouse one baseball card shop, where a person on the internet. For a 10-year period I could walk in and take their turn at joined my co-worker Gregg in running purchasing packs or boxes of cards. Bases Loaded card shop in Lexington. Collecting baseball cards, which began in earnest in the early 1950s, has passed Silver Bat sports in no longer operating in White Bear Lake, nor is Wildwood from generation to generation, from parent to child, even as card technology Sports in a Mahtomedi shopping center. Last I checked, the closest sports card has changed with the times. shop to my home is in Roseville. In the mid-1990s, I began to travel I attended the National Sports Card to major baseball card shows, held throughout the country in mostly large Collector's Show in Chicago in 2015 and spoke to a product coordinator cities such as Dallas, Kansas City or
for Upper Deck Company, a longtime sports card producer (since 1989). I learned then the company was including cards of non-athletes in some products. It was at that show I opened a pack and got a card featuring William Shakespeare. So, it's true, even the Bard has a card! The most recent change to the hobby has been the introduction of live televised box or case breaks. For a small fee, a person can purchase their preferred team and packs are opened live before their eyes. For some of these card breaks, teams are randomly assigned before the packs are opened. It's the equivalent of a baseball card lottery. Cards corresponding to the team purchased are then sent to the buyer through the mail. Many Minnesotans have been featured on baseball cards over the years, including Hall of Famers Paul Molitor, Dave Winfield and 2018 inductee Jack Morris. Glen Perkins of Stillwater, who starred as a relief pitcher for the Twins, has multiple cards available. The Twins themselves plan on participating in National Baseball Card Day on Aug. 1 by distributing packs to fans entering ticket gates. The St. Paul Saints have scheduled Aug. 5 as their team card set day, with the first 1,500 fans getting the annual set. I still randomly buy a pack or two, sometimes even a box, when I'm at my local Target or Walmart. After all, how else am I going to get my new Byron Buxton or Miguel Sano card?
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After long wait, Mustang baseball starts bunched-up schedule 4-1 BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Forty days after practices started, Mounds View baseball fi nally heard the magic words “Play Ball!” on April 20, following two weeks of snowed-out games. And that was almost a week earlier than most teams were able start in an April with record inches of snowfall. Playing on Minnetonka High School’s turf field, the Mustangs beat Woodbury that day, 9-1. With the fields dried out and the revamped schedule bunched up, they got in four more games last week and have a 4-1 record. Against Woodbury, the Mustangs had 14 hits, including three each by Carter Traczyk (three RBI’s), Ty Koehn and John Solfest. Josh Bonde threw four shutout innings for the win. In their home opener Wednesday, lost to White Bear Lake 3-2, giving up a two-run double in the seventh. Solfest pitched five strong innings (one run) and Scott Kalthoff fi nished, taking the loss. Koehn and Matt Herold each had a single and double. Stout pitching by Bonde (6 1/3 innings) and Kyle Folska (1 1/3), a single and triple by Ian Bahn that both led to runs, a key sacrifice bunt by Traczyk, and four double plays added up to a 3-1, eight-inning win over Eastview on Thursday. The game-winner scored on a bases-loaded walk. The Mustangs built an 8-1 lead on Roseville on Thursday and held on to win 8-6 with Koehn throwing five innings (one run) to get the win while Herold smacked a two-run double and Traczyk a two-run single. In an 8-0 win over Park on Saturday, Bahn hurled five shutout innings, striking out six, and rapped an RBI double. Jake Christopherson delivered a two-run double and Kyle Folska a two-run single. Solfest batted .583 (7-for-12) with five runs, and Herold .545 (5-for-11) with three RBI’s and five walks, over five games. The Mustangs have five more games this week Monday through Saturday.
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John Solfest pitched five strong innings in the Mustangs lone loss, and hit .583 in the first five games.
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Ian Bahn had key hits in two games and pitched five shutout innings against Park.
Pole vaulters lead strong Mustang showing at Hamline Elite Meet
Mounds View boys lacrosse has a 2-2 record. The Mustangs lost to Blake 15-5, beat Hermantown-Proctor 18-2, lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 9-4 and beat Tartan 14-3. The Mustang girls have lost their fi rst two games to Cretin-Derham Hall 13-6 and Mahtomedi 10-7.
Mounds View softball has 3-6 mark
Mounds View softball won three of four games in Rochester on Saturday and has a 3-6 record overall. At Rochester, the Mustangs beat Barnum 10-0, Byron 10-0 and Rochester John Marshall 15-2 and lost to Rochester Lourdes 2-0. Earlier, the Mustangs lost to White Bear Lake 14-10 and 10-2 in the Augsburg Dome and to Forest Lake 11-1 and 12-0 on Monday in the Rosemount Irish Sports Dome,
and lost to Park of Cottage Grove 9-1 outdoors.
Mustang boys tennis cruises to 3 wins
Mounds View has opened the tennis season with three wins, over Roseville 6-1, Stillwater 6-1 and East Ridge 5-2. Petro Alex won at 1-singles against East Ridge and Roseville and at 1-doubles with Bjorn Swenson against Stillwater. He rallied to beat ER’s Elias Ramirez 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-2. Swenson is also 2-0 at 2-singles, Christo Alex 2-0 at 3-singles and Hank Trondson 2-0 at 4-singles. Michael Can and Danny Zamow are 1-1 at 1-doubles, losing a 3-setter to East Ridge, and Cao won 1-singles against Stillwater.
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and the 200 (22.45), behind St. Paul Johnson’s Keylan Jackson (10.84) and Hopkins’ Joe Fahnbullet (21.68), respectively. Josh Sampson, a junior, took second in 110 high hurdles (14.92) and third in 300 hurdles (39.48). Austin Streit, a junior, was second in the 1600 (4:22.16) behind a conference rival, Stillwater’s Addison Stansbury (4:21.02) Michael Fahim, senior, was fi fth in discus (153-9) and Hessini was sixth in the 800 (2:02.0).
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last year. Ciganik was runner-up with 14-0 last year and was champion with 15-0 as a sophomore. At Hamline, Fixsen also placed second in the high jump with 5-5. Four girls cleared 5-5 and Madison Schmidt of Blaine won via fewer misses. Mounds View also had a relay victory at Hamline as the 4x400 team of seniors Jared Herbert and Micah Smith, and juniors Josh Sampson and Lukas Hessini, running in that order, won in 3:26.49. Mustang junior Nick Sharma was second in both the 100 dash (10.90)
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Both of Mounds View’s state champion pole vaulters have posted unofficial state record vaults early in the season. Calvin Ciganik, Mustang senior, soared 15 feet, 8 inches at the Hamline Elite Meet this past Friday, equaling the official state record set in 2015 by Benjamin Ose of Eden Prairie. This was one of several outstanding performances by the Mustangs in this all-star event.
Julia Fixsen, Mustang junior, cleared 13 feet, 9 inches indoors at the University of Minnesota on March 31, exceeding the listed record of 13-3 by Andrianna Jacobs of Rochester Century in 2016. The Minnesota State High School League lists only state meet performances for official state records. Fixsen gave the Mustangs a sweep of pole vault titles at the Hamline meet, going 13-2. Another Mustang, junior Mike Louderback, placed third in the boys event with 13-10. Fixsen was state champion with 11-6
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Matt Herold, Mounds View senior catcher, helped the Mustangs start the season 4-1 by hitting .545 (6-for-11) with a .706 onbase percentage in five games, while collecting three doubles, five walks, and one hit-by-pitch, and knocking in three runs. He’s provided excellent defensive work behind the plate. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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Basset hound rescue group visits northeast metro BY JULIA ARNOLD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
There were a lot of keen noses and long faces sniffing around the Blaine Chuck & Don’s last month. Basset hound noses, that is. Chuck & Don’s, a Minnesota-based pet supply company with stores located throughout Minnesota, Colorado and Wisconsin, often hosts events to help promote animal adoption. The Blaine location (4255 Pheasant Ridge Drive) hosted the Minnesota Basset Rescue (MNBR). On hand to greet visitors and shoppers were members of the rescue organization — basically a group of basset aficionados devoted to educating the public about their favorite breed and fi nding homes for bassets in need. The people behind the hounds Alexandra Bertz, a MNBR board member, was at the event with her two beloved basset hounds, along with several other basset owners, foster families and their friendly dogs. She said she loves the breed for their personality: “If you have patience and a sense of humor, they might be the dog for you!” Over the years, Bertz has owned and fostered about a dozen bassets, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge and love for the breed with basset newbies. MNBR volunteer Nicholas Schintgen was also on hand to answer questions and introduce people to the dogs. He grew up with basset hounds, and when his own hound recently passed away, he became a foster parent for a cheerful little basset named Uno. Uno spent his time at Chuck & Don’s happily sniffing around for treats and greeting visitors. Schintgen also uses his metalworking skills to contribute one-of-a-kind basset-themed decor to the volunteer-based organization. Married couple Patty and Scott Sinn enjoyed
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It was “Basset Hounds Gone Wild” at Chuck & Don’s when the Minnesota Basset Rescue Organization hosted an adoption and information event.
sharing their extensive knowledge of the breed — and their new basset puppy, Socrates — with curious visitors. The Sinns have been involved with basset rescue since 2006, and they have had a total of 18 bassets in their lives over the years as pets and foster pets. They especially enjoy how bassets like other bassets so much. They said that bassets also usually like children and even treat kids like they are one of the pack. Scott added that bassets love attention, which was apparent during the Chuck & Don’s stint. Every dog there was more than pleased to get a pet or two from a stranger.
Minnesota Basset Rescue MNBR is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. It is comprised of a group of basset hound lovers whose common goal is to rescue these unique dogs and find them forever homes. Founded in July of 2017, MNBR re-homes dogs from owners who can no longer provide their care and rescues dogs from local pounds and shelters. Bertz said about half of the MNBR dogs come from families who have experienced a big life change, such as a divorce or death, and the other half come from local animal shelters. The organization welcomes help and participation from anyone who loves dogs and wishes to help bassets and basset mixes live a healthy and happy life. They provide safe, loving foster homes, proper veterinary care and daily necessities, all while working hard to fi nd these special dogs a permanent, loving home. Bertz owns two bassets, but “loves fostering” and has housed many foster pups over the years. She appreciates that though bassets, like all dogs, need regular exercise, they are also happy to curl up with their humans after a long day. Get involved On Saturday, May 19, MNBR will host its annual fundraiser, Spring Fling, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stone Mountain Pet Lodge (10073 Baltimore St. NE) in Blaine. The cost to attend this family-friendly event, which includes a silent auction, live auction, games and more, is $10 per person or $20 per family. Find more information about MNBR online: www.mnbassetrescue.com. Chuck & Don’s events are hosted at various stores throughout the state and are listed on the website calendar: https:// chuckanddons.com/events/.
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sewer and water, if desired, at adjacent property owners’ expense. “We are also open to collaborating with the neighbors to develop adjoining parcels in the future as a subsequent phase of the project,” he wrote. The development is zoned low-density residential, which resident Jason Walton said didn’t seem like the appropriate designation. “This does not appear to be low density to me,” Walton said. “I’ll have three neighbors immediately next to me. I never saw that coming. … It’s really changing the neighborhood. It’s going to have a big impact.” With more than 98 percent of the town developed, the Metropolitan Council will start requiring re-developers to build at a minimum of five homes per acre, Town Planner Tom Riedesel said. “They feel when properties re-develop, they should be developing at higher than three units an acre,” he noted. Board member Ed Prudhon, who lives on Peterson Road and will be affected by the development, abstained from the vote. Prudhon said he always expected the area to be developed. “As a resident of Peterson Road, I’m affected probably the most by the homes,” Prudhon said. “I’ll give (the developers) credit, (they) did an excellent job with the landscaping plan. Right now, I’ve got a row of trees and shrubs and that’s all going to go away when you develop. We knew it was coming, but it was a culture shock for all of us.” The homes will be marketed to people 55 years or older, with a price point around $400K plus. Proposed lots are 70 feet wide and average 13,000 square feet. Homes will have three bedrooms, with 1,600 feet on the main floor. Half will have basements. The board approved a preliminary plat and a planned unit development. The Planning Commission approved the same on March 22. The board also authorized town staff to prepare a report on street and utility improvements for the development.
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“AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR” (PG-13) [INTENSE SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI AND ACTION THROUGHOUT, LANGUAGE, AND SOME CRUDE REFERENCES.] — When the evil, power-hungry intergalactic despot Thanos (Josh Brolin) from Titan and his Black Order henchmen (Terry Notary, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Carrie Coon and Michael James Shaw) threaten the lives on many worlds in a desperate search for six powerful crystals in this thrilling, entertaining, fastpaced, action-packed, violent, 3D, star-studded, 149-minute film based on the Marvel Comics, dominated by phenomenal special effects, and punctuated by a shocking ending, many superheroes
“BEIRUT” (R) [LANGUAGE, SOME VIOLENCE, AND A BRIEF NUDE IMAGE.] — After an American diplomat and negotiator (Jon Hamm) loses his wife (Leïla Bekhti) during a raid on his home by Muslim terrorists in 1972 in Beirut during the Lebanon Civil War in this dark, intriguing, multifacted, well-acted, factually inspired, starstudded. (Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris, Shea Whigham, Larry Pine, Alon Aboutboul and Douglas Hodge), 109-minute political thriller, he reluctantly leaves New England and returns to Lebanon ten years later to negotiate the release of a friend (Mark Pellegrino) who is being held hostage by terrorists (Idir Chender, Ben Affan, et al.).
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Heading into the last day of April, the Twin Cities was on pace to finish as the second coldest April on record. As luck would have it, the deadline for my column and a forecast of 80º on April’s final day may have warmed us enough to drop us to the third or fourth coldest. We’ll probably be seeing ice-outs this week or this weekend as warmer temperatures and an intense sun should really speed up the process. Even Minneapolis’s chain of lakes still had ice on them over the weekend. I’ll post April’s temperature results on my web page at WeathermanWatson.com and on my Facebook page.
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“KRYSTAL” (R) [LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, DRUG USE, SOME NUDITY, AND BRIEF SEXUALITY.] — A hilarious, entertaining, quirky, starstudded (Kathy Bates, William Fichtner, Rich Fox, Amy Parrish and Trip ‘T.I.’ Harris), 93-minute comedy in which a bright, sweet, squeaky-clean 18-year-old art gallery worker (Bick Robinson), who has a heart condition and lives with his parents.
“YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE” (R) [STRONG VIOLENCE, DISTURBING AND GRISLY IMAGES, LANGUAGE, AND BRIEF NUDITY.] — Lynne Ramsay’s convoluted, dark, critically acclaimed, violent, blood-splattered, 90-minute film based on Jonathan Ames’ 2013 novella in which a suicidal, PTSD-afflicted, nightmareplagued Gulf War veteran (Joaquin Phoenix) and former FBI agent, who cares for his disabled aging mother (Judith Roberts) in a New York City apartment, struggles with memories of his tormented childhood and hires himself out as a hoodie-wearing assassin to locate missing girls and to track down and bludgeon sex traffickers to death with a hammer, and then is hired by a widowed New York senator (Alex Manette) to find his traumatized 13-year-old daughter (Ekaterina Samsonov) who has been kidnapped and is working as a sex slave in a Manhattan brothel.
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