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Mounds View preparing for school year decision

Shoreview woman celebrates 100th birthday BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR

BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Awaiting a decision on what form the academic school year will take during the pandemic, schools in Minnesota have been preparing for all scenarios. A Mounds View school official said the school’s preferred option is clear but would be “very difficult” to implement. Gov. Tim Walz, in partnership and consultation with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), is expected to make an announcement by July 27. Schools have been directed by MDE to choose between three options: 1) In-person learning for all students 2) Hybrid learning with strict social distancing and capacity limits 3) Distance learning only. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeff Ridlehoover cited option one as the ideal, if at all possible. “From the beginning, and for a variety of reasons, the administration, teachers, and support staff have indicated that our preference is to have our students back in-person,” Ridlehoover stated.

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Though she had to stay several feet away from most of her guests, Shoreview resident Marian Wocken rang in her 100th birthday July 10 with a party for friends and family. Wocken, who was born and raised in St. Cloud, was one of seven children in what her daughter Joan Gordon called a “very active and outgoing family.” She attended Cathedral High School, where her time in the school’s drum corps led her to fall in love with music. Wocken played the snare drum and “enjoyed playing so much that she and two girlfriends started a drum corps for the grade school-aged children staying at the St. Cloud Orphanage,” Gordon said. “The local veterans organization supplied drums and Scotch plaid uniforms.” After high school, Wocken attended St. Cloud Business College and moved to the East Coast after marrying her husband, Adolph. During her time there, Wocken “was always hoping for a transfer back to Minnesota,” according to Gordon. That transfer eventually came, bringing the growing Wocken family back to the Midwest. In 1963, the Wockens moved to Shoreview. “Mom happily built the house she still lives in on Richmond Avenue,” Gordon said. “At that time, the road in front was not yet paved, and the house sat by itself in a grassy field.” That same house was the site of

Shoreview resident Marian Wocken celebrated her 100th birthday July 10 with a surprise pop-up concert planned by her family and friends.

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Student launches organization to aid restaurant, hospital workers

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the restaurant and health care industries especially hard. That’s why one local high school student has launched an initiative for residents to simultaneously help out people working in both fields. Sruthi Subramanian is a rising senior at Mounds View High School. She is

also the founder of the Twin Cities branch of the Meal Bridge, which was started in Atlanta. It has since grown to include branches in four other metro areas, including Minneapolis-St. Paul, throughout the country. Meal Bridge serves as a bridge between restaurants and hospitals, Subramanian said. “Basically, it’s a way for individuals in our community to support local restaurants and health care workers on

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the frontline,” she explained. “Through the Meal Bridge, individuals can select a restaurant of their choice and sign up for a specific hospital unit and date to donate the meal to. That meal can be breakfast, lunch or dinner.” After hearing about the Atlanta-based organization, Subramanian reached out to the founder, also a high school student, for guidance. Shortly after, she launched a website and got to work.

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Subramanian said her motivation to bring the Meal Bridge to the Twin Cities metro area simply came from a desire to make a difference. “My aunt is an anesthesiologist, and she regularly called my mom and told her how much she and her colleagues were struggling during this time,” she said. “I think a meal donation means at least one thing we can take off SEE MEAL BRIDGE, PAGE 8

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Sruthi Subramanian, a rising senior at Mounds View High School, started a local branch of the Meal Bridge, which aims to aid both the restaurant and healthcare industries by enabling users to donate meals from selected restaurants to staff at local hospitals.

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SCHOOLS: 3 options for fall

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Minnesota Department of Education conducted an informal survey this summer and found that 64 percent of respondents said they would feel comfortable sending their students back to school this fall. The survey was taken June 15 through July 6, offered in English, Hmong, Spanish and Somali, and received 130,000 completed responses. Of those 64% who said they’d be comfortable sending their student(s) back to school this fall, 94% would send them back to school full time. Less than 12%of respondents said they would not feel comfortable sending kids back to school, with 83% of that group citing concerns about public health.

The statewide survey also asked respondents about what went well during distance learning in the spring and what was challenging. The most common selections for what went well during distance learning include, “access to the internet,” “access to technology,” and “good communication from teacher(s).” The most common selections statewide for what was challenging during

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“This said, we would only want to do so if we were comfortable with our ability to follow all MDH and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines with respect to health and safety for students and staff. “At this point, under the current guidelines, this would be very difficult to accomplish. Knowing this, we have worked collaboratively to plan for all three scenarios and we await Gov. Walz’s directive the week of July 27.” Ridlehoover elaborated that “under current MDH and CDC guidelines, maintaining social distancing requirements on school buses, in classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias would be virtually impossible if all students and staff were to return in-person.” Asked about the school’s plans to minimize achievement gaps — meaning the kids who fell behind in the spring —if the model is distance learning (all or partial) again, Ridlehoover revisited the sudden drastic change after the stay-at-home order in March. “For over a century, the vast majority of instruction in Pre-K through 12 public education has been based on an in-person instructional model,” he said. “At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers were provided with one week to dramatically change their instructional delivery model. “While it wasn’t perfect, we are very proud of how students, families, and teachers adjusted to distance learning this past spring. Learning from that experience and with more time to plan, we firmly believe we are in a better position to provide a robust, high-quality distance learning platform, capable of serving each and every student as school resumes in the fall.” The Mounds View district has been surveying district families and staff. Ridlehoover said the first round will soon close, and data will be announced via the media when it becomes available. The schools have been “working diligently on plans for each of the three possible scenarios,” as per MDE instructions, said Megan Mckeen, the district’s assistant director of public relations. Regarding feedback from students and parents about distance learning in the spring, Mckeen said they had a “wide-ranging set of responses” which are informing their current planning. Announcement about the status of extra-curricular activities will follow the MDE announcement. “As we wait for guidance from MDE later this month to make final decisions,” McKeen said, “planning for each possible scenario focuses on ensuring that all students receive an equitable and safe learning experience this fall.”

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A virtual run/walk called Stepping Up For Our Community will put your daily walk or run to good use. The Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition is presenting the run/walk to raise funds to assist our neighbors who are suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register for the run/walk and receive a printable race bib you can wear while you participate. Complete your favorite 3-mile distance any time/ anywhere between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9 and enter your run or walk time on the events website. You will receive a completion certificate that could be used for a make-your-own Finisher’s T-shirt logo. The individual registration fee is $20 plus processing and family registration is $40 plus processing. You can register by just searching “Stepping Up For Our Community” or go www. suburbanramseycoalition.org/events. Major sponsors are: Kraus-Anderson, Frana Contractor,

Midland Terrace, Lakeview Terrace and Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning. The Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition, a partnership of 15 local service clubs and community foundations, has already raised over $ 60,000 and awarded eight grants to local non-profit groups totaling $ 50,000. The grants address food insecurity and housing instability in our community. These needs are continuing and donations are urgently needed to provide assistance so that none of our neighbors are hungry or risk eviction, foreclosure or homelessness. To donate or find additional information about the Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition, go to suburbanramseycoalition.org. Submitted

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MDH provides new guidance for long-term care support

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released new guidance for long-term care facilities to use in designating family members or others to serve as essential caregivers for residents of nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. People designated as essential caregivers will have expanded access to help ensure that the residents’ full range of emotional, social and physical needs are met. Since mid-March, visitor restrictions have been in place in long-term care settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, balancing COVID-19 safety and visitation restrictions with the well-being of residents is an urgent priority to limit unintended harms of social isolation. The new guidelines lay out a framework that long-term care providers can use to designate people to be essential caregivers, striking a balance between meeting residents’ needs and limiting infection risks. “Minnesota families have made great sacrifices to control the spread of COVID-19 in our long-term care

facilities. I know this has been hard,” said Gov. Tim Walz. “But with this guidance, families will be able to reunite with their loved ones while continuing to protect the health of our elderly Minnesotans.” An essential caregiver could be a family member, outside caregiver, friend or volunteer who has provided regular care and support to the resident before or during the pandemic. Residents can have more than one essential caregiver for providing emotional support and individualized, person-centered care. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm said the new guidance reflects an awareness that even during a global pandemic, preventing disease transmission is only part of what goes into providing quality care in a long-term care setting. “While preventing the spread of COVID-19 among residents of long-term care facilities has been a top priority since the start of the pandemic, we all recognize how important it is to ensure that the social and emotional needs of residents continue to be met —

especially in light of limitations on visits and other activities in these settings,” Malcolm said. “By rolling out this guidance for essential care providers, we are helping to build a more robust framework that providers can use to ensure that residents’ full range of needs are met.” MDH developed the guidance in partnership with stakeholders including Care Providers of Minnesota, LeadingAge Minnesota, the Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care and other consumer advocate groups. According to the new guidance, providers must talk to residents about their wishes to determine whom to designate as an essential caregiver, and facilities should establish policies for identifying and using essential caregivers no later than July 25. Given that COVID-19 is expected to remain a concern for months to come, caregivers and facilities will need to work together to ensure that infection control

procedures are followed closely. The guidelines require caregivers to sign in and be screened prior to entering the building, just like facility staff. Caregivers must frequently wash their hands and use hand sanitizer and wear all necessary personal protective equipment while in the building (minimally eye protection and face mask). Facilities may restrict or revoke caregiver status if the caregiver fails to follow infection prevention rules. However, facilities are expected to talk to caregivers and attempt to address concerns before restricting or revoking visitations. More information is available at health.state.mn.us/diseases/ coronavirus/hcp/ltccaregiver.pdf

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hen I find myself feeling perplexed, mystified and even angered by the behavior of people who are doing things that are beyond my control, I go back to an incident on one of the busiest thoroughfares in Minneapolis that I thought was going to end tragically. We were sitting at a table outside Bob’s Java Hut, a popular destination for motorcyclists from around the metro area, having coffee on a busy Saturday morning when a young woman arrived on the scene with her unleashed dog. It didn’t take long before the high level of activity outside the coffee shop, combined with the traffic on Lyndale Avenue started to agitate and confuse the animal, who appeared to be relatively young and still in the process of being trained. While his owner was busy socializing, he escaped her attention and suddenly Angle of darted out into the busy street. Squealing tires could be heard View as drivers braked and swerved to avoid hitting him as he Paul Dols miraculously made it across the street. The commotion got h attention i off the dog’s owner, who panicked the and started to call for him while he stood visibly confused on the other side of the street as cars continued to whiz past. Quickly and without fanfare, a guy sitting next to us with his girlfriend got up, waited for a momentary break in the traffic and then swiftly crossed the street and nabbed the dog by the collar. He waited for another break in the traffic and then calmly led the dog back across the street and without judgment returned him to his owner, who thanked him. When he sat back down I complimented him on his quick and decisive action while also marveling at his restraint for not unleashing with an angry lecture, which I personally thought the dog’s owner deserved. He simply replied that with certain people you know it’s probably not going to matter what you say, so it just isn’t worth it. I can only hope that his good deed and restraint had a positive impact on the future behavior of the dog’s owner, but who knows? His actions certainly made a lasting impression on me. I don’t believe the young woman was acting with any malicious intent when she decided to disobey a citywide ordinance and walk her dog along a busy street without a leash. However, given all of the variables in play at a busy intersection, she did create a potentially dangerous situation that could have resulted in negative repercussions for her dog and many people beyond herself. I realize that there were conflicting messages and contrary information concerning masks in the beginning stages of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States, but I still think it’s profoundly disappointing that the simple act of wearing a face covering to help control the spread of a potentially deadly virus became politicized. In countries around the world that have had to deal with previous infectious disease outbreaks (like SARS) wearing a mask in public is considered a sign of respect and altruism, not weakness. A recent article in The Atlantic titled “Refusing to wear a mask is an empty act of defiance,” offered the perspective that masks were not empty symbols but tools of public health. The article also provided survey results showing the proudly maskless to be societal outliers and that a majority of Americans participating in the survey agreed that wearing a face mask when in public and near other people was a sign of respectfulness. I personally view the act of wearing a mask as a minor inconvenience when you consider the alternative. In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson has issued an emergency proclamation requiring face coverings in indoor areas accessible to the public effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17. I respect her decision. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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n the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with several emergency relief measures, including the stimulus checks sent to individuals and households, payroll protections to small businesses, expanded unemployment payments, fee waivers for borrowing against 401(K) plans and more. Now, Congress will get the opportunity to pass a relief measure Movers & that protects your access to Shakers trustworthy local helps grow Dean Ridings news, local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like this one. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on July 16, is a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat from Arizona, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. In brief, the legislation provides for tax credits for subscribing to a local newspaper, payroll credit for paying journalists who provide local news, and credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. This act responds to the insidious way the pandemic has deeply damaged American communities in a malevolent cycle. It forced the shuttering of many local businesses

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on compensation of its journalists up to $50,000 a year. This provision will go a long way toward ensuring that communities keep their local news coverage. This simple yet comprehensive legislation helps the three keys to trustworthy, fair and accurate local journalism: citizens, business owners and journalists. This is not a bailout or handout to any of these elements of a thriving community — but an urgently needed assist with a strictly limited timeframe responding to an unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Please contact the office of your local U.S. representative to ask them to support your local businesses, your local news media and your access to the trustworthy local news that only your community newspaper provides by cosponsoring the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. You’ll be taking another important step toward helping your community and its small businesses, including the local newspaper, emerge healthy from this crisis. On behalf of its approximately 1,500 newspaper and associate member companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. We put an emphasis on educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to building a community identity and the success of local businesses. Learn more: newspapers.org Dean Ridings is the CEO of America’s Newspapers.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Thanks to Moller for considering climate and energy legislation The state Legislature considered many important bills this session on energy and climate, and I wanted to thank Rep. Kelly Moller for her support. The DFL House and Republican Senate didn’t agree on many things this session, but there were some important victories. First, they passed—with Moller’s support—a larger energy bill that included extending Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards program for several more years. This program allows Xcel to pay consumers for the electricity they produce from rooftop solar programs. I keep seeing more solar panels on peoples’ houses in our area, and the rewards program helps make solar more attractive. This helps reduce our fossil fuel emissions so we can do our part to address the climate crisis, not to mention save

money for consumers in the long term. Second, Moller supported the Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act, although the Senate didn’t act on the bill. This would have been the largest overhaul of our energy conservation statutes in 13 years. It would have strengthened the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP), which requires our utilities to offer energy efficiency programs. The Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment reports that energy efficiency has already conserved 14% of our state’s energy demand, results in four dollars in benefits for every dollar invested, and has saved consumers and businesses more than $3 billion! Thank you, Rep. Moller, for your efforts, and I hope that the 2021 session will see the ECO bill get over the finish line! Sharon Coombs Shoreview

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Mounds View ballplayers set for Senior Salute hosted by Saints BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

After a canceled high school season, a dozen Mounds View baseball players and four from Irondale will take part in the Senior Salute tournament, hosted by the St. Paul Saints. Senior Salute is an opportunity for players who missed their last prep season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to play one last time together. This team is called the Norsemen, coached by Mounds View’s Mark Downey. In a 32-team tournament, their pool play games will be against Eagan/White Bear Lake at CHS Field on Wednesday, 8 p.m.; against Eastview/Burnsville at University of Northwestern on Thursday, 1 p.m.; and against New Prague at CHS Field on Monday, July 27, at 8 p.m. “The players are excited to be competing at such a wonderful park as CHS Field,� Downey

said. “We are very appreciative of the St. Paul Saints to provide this opportunity.� The Mounds View players are Ben Kettelhut, Brett Bateman, Carter Dooner, Dylan Loucks, Isaac Mezzenga, Jack Hentges, Mateo Cisneros, Matthew Nelson, Robert Hogan, Robert Trapnell, Sean Goldman and Trevor Rankin. The Irondale players are Jacob Moe, Nate Foley, Nathaniel Cloutier and Nick Haugen. They were teammates of the Mounds View players in Shoreview Area Youth Baseball. Senior Salute “should be a real fun way to end their summer of baseball,� Downey said. The group has actually been playing since June 24, after both the high school and American Legion seasons were canceled. “We call it East Side Baseball,� Downey said. “It's a group of high school coaches that organized to provide summer baseball with everything being cancelled.

Woodbury coach Kevin McDermott organized the league.� Approximately 14 teams participate at varsity and JV levels. Mounds View has three teams: varsity consisting of 2020 and 2021 graduates and JV consisting for 2022 graduates. Other Suburban East schools participating include Stillwater, Irondale, Roseville, Woodbury, Park, East Ridge and Cretin-Derham Hall. Five of the Mustangs will go on to play college baseball. They are Bateman (Minnesota), Goldman (St. Olaf), Hogan and Mezzenga (North Iowa Area Community College), and Rankin (Bethel). Mounds View placed fifth in the 2019 state high school tournament and the 2020 Mustangs were expected to be one of the leading contenders, had the season been held. Tickets can only be obtained online, not at the ball park. The web site is: sp6.glitnirticketing. com/spticket/web/ev_list.php.

Legislators recap session at virtual town hall BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR

State legislators from Minnesota's 42nd district recently held a virtual town hall to review the past legislative session, which Sen. Jason Isaacson (DFL-Shoreview) called “really unusual, to say the least.� Isaacson joined Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville) and Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) to share their recent legislative accomplishments and answer questions from constituents on a variety of issues. Priorities for the session, which convened in mid-February, had to shift in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Isaacson. “One of the things that we had to focus on was micro-businesses and Main Street businesses, a

grant and relief program for all of our ‌ really small businesses, like your boutique shops that needed help to stay alive and stay up and runningâ€? he said. “So, as we get through this, where they're on the other side, and those businesses are still intact. They're such an important part of our economy, and I was very pleased to see that through a lot of negotiations and some bipartisan work, we got that across the finish line.â€? Becker-Finn pointed to the ban of TCE as a major accomplishment and said the credit for its passing should be given to community advocacy groups that formed in response to last year's revelation that Water Gremlin had spewed the carcinogen into the air for at least 17 years. “Minnesota is now the only state in the country

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with a ban on TCE,� she said. “That really came to fruition from a lot of work from the community in Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township—a lot of really dedicated volunteers who wanted to see the right thing done there.� The TCE ban, Becker-Finn said, will be phased into effect over the next two years “so businesses have an opportunity to switch to something else without too much disruption, but (it is) still going to happen pretty quickly.� After June 1, 2022, the use of TCE will be prohibited. Moller said that she was “especially proud� of the pieces of mental health legislation she offered in the House, one of which was passed during the special session in June. “(It is) based on the growing mental health needs

of students in the Mounds View school district but also statewide,� she said. “This bill requires all teachers to receive mental health training and suicide prevention training prior to getting relicensed. Before we passed this law, only certain teachers had to receive that training. Now, all teachers will have to receive that.� Police reform was also a major topic of discussion during the town hall, as well as during the legislative session. “Our work changed again, not just in light of COVID, but also in light of George Floyd's death at the hands of police officers,� Moller, who is a member of the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division, said. “We immediately began working on some common sense reform legislation led by mem-

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Shoreview: • A resident in the 700 block of Gramsie Road on June 28 reported a bicycle stolen from his open garage while he was at the grocery store for 40 minutes. • A Minneapolis man reported his iWatch stolen June 29 while he was sunbathing the previous day at Turtle Lake Beach Park in the 4900 block of Hodgson Road. • A St. Paul man, 37, was cited June 29 at the Freedom Valu station in the 5900 block of Hodgson Road for disorderly conduct and trespassing after he returned to the business he’d previously been banned from. • A juvenile female was arrested at 10:53 p.m. June 29 in the 3100 block of Lexington Avenue N. for assaulting her mother and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies with a pair of scissors. The case has been referred to the county attorney’s office for consideration of charges. • A Shoreview man, 50, was arrested at 10:31 p.m. June 30 in the 1200 block of West Royal Oaks Drive, following a domestic incident. • A resident in the 600 block of Evans Court on June 30 reported a bicycle stolen from a garage that was left open for two hours. • A Blaine woman, 28, is suspected of stealing a motor vehicle from a Ham Lake man, 29, in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road at 2:45 a.m. July 1. After the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, it was recovered by its owner the following morning in Minneapolis with some of the items missing from inside. The vehicle has been removed from the NCIC. • A juvenile male was arrested July 2 in the 100 block of Village Center after he was caught with a vehicle he’d stolen an hour earlier from a woman in the 5900 block of Woodcrest Way. The case has been referred to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges.

• A backpack was reported stolen July 2 from a vehicle at Snail Lake Regional Park in the 4100 block of Snail Lake Blvd. • A Shoreview man, 32, was arrested for assault at 1:52 a.m. July 3 in the 3400 block of Kent Street after he punched another man, 30, in the head following a verbal argument that became physical. • A Brooklyn Park man reported a bag containing identification and car dealership documents stolen from a motor vehicle overnight July 3-4 as it was parked in an employee lot in the 200 block of Owasso Blvd. N. The rear passenger window was smashed in for access. • Employees at the Exxon gas station in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported a carton of cigarettes stolen July 4 after a clerk placed them on a counter. • A Honda Civic was reported stolen at 8:26 a.m. July 5 from the parking lot of a multihousing complex in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. No suspect information is available, but the vehicle was recovered unoccupied at 9:54 a.m. that same day on Country Road F and Lexington Avenue N. and returned to its owner. • A Shoreview man, 44, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. July 5 in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. on a felony warrant for violating a restraining order after deputies were dispatched to the area about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a closed business. • A resident in the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported her mailbox damaged by fi reworks July 6. A resident in the 5800 block of Lexington Avenue N. on July 6 also reported her mailbox damaged by fi reworks. • An unlocked 2016 Lexus GX was reported stolen overnight July 6-7 from a driveway in the 400 block of Lake Wabasso Court after its owner left the key fob in the cup holder. • An active investigation for assault has been begun after a male, 40, was run over July 8 in

the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. following an argument. • A resident in the 1500 block of Park Street on July 8 reported having a dispute with her neighbor over the ownership of a cat. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to determine that the microchip in the cat didn’t match that in the complainant’s records. • A 1999 Honda Civic reported stolen out of Brooklyn Center was recovered unoccupied July 8 in a parking lot the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue. • A 1999 Chevrolet Silverado stolen out of Roseville was reported recovered July 8 in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. after its owner had been contacted by a friend and told that the vehicle could be found in a garage at that address. • A 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix stolen out of Maplewood was reported recovered July 9 in Island Lake Park in the 3600 block of Victoria Street N. with its trunk open and both passenger side windows broken out. • Residents in the 5500 block of Sheldon Street on July 10 reported their neighbor’s boat covers cut sometime over the previous day as the boat sat in their neighbor’s driveway. • A 2000 Honda CRV reported stolen July 10 from the parking lot of a housing complex in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road sometime during the past week was already recovered after it had been towed from a Maplewood gas station days before the complainant fi led the report. • A bicycle was reported stolen overnight July 10-11 from the 3100 block of Lexington Avenue N. The bike had been locked in front of a car in a parking space. • A Fridley woman, 19, was cited July 11 in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. for stealing an iPad from her place of employment. She admitted to stealing the iPad from the Shoreview Target and was fi red. The subject was not booked while the store considers fi ling charges.

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Cook-out for Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Insurance Agent Dan Reichert, of State Farm, hosted his annual cook-out for the Ramsey County Sheriff ’s Office on Wednesday, July 15. About 30 deputies came to enjoy food catered by Panino’s in North Oaks. Reichert, who is now in his third year of hosting such an event, said he is happy to do what he can to show his appreciation for the community’s public safety officers. “It’s for a great cause and a huge ‘thank you’ to the ones (who) need it most,” he said.

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Centennial students lead peaceful protest inspired by Shoreview BY KATIE LEIBEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Inspired by the youth-led Black Lives Matter protest in Shoreview last month, a group of Centennial High School students organized a similar demonstration in their own community. The event was organized by Centennial High School juniors Amara Patel, Idil Guled, Britt Kjorlien and freshman Siri Kjorlien to raise awareness about racism within the commuity and make room for Black youth to be heard. “After the tragic death of George Floyd and hearing more about so many more black lives lost because of racism in our country, I wanted to do something,” Patel said. “My friends and I saw a lot of kids our age making change so we thought we could do the same.” They were inspired to organize a peaceful protest called “Awaken the Suburbs” after an event of the same name took place in Shoreview in June. The group reached out to Shoreview event’s organizers via Zoom for advice. An estimated 400 to 500 people showed up to the march on Saturday, July 11. Marchers headed from Circle Pines City Hall toward Our Savior's Lutheran Church, a little less than a mile away. Organizers had communicated with the school district and the police department beforehand, alerting them that they would be peacefully marching. Police handled traffic control and blocked off roads as volunteers passed out t-shirts, signs and pamphlets, and shared QR codes, directing users to a “Centennial Students for Change” website, which included lists of antiracist resources and ways to support the community. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers also required those in attendance to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers were also handed out as needed. As demonstrators marched down sidewalks and trails, they shouted chants like “no justice, no peace,” and “Black lives matter.” Multiple drivers honked in support as they passed. Kris Jacobs-Andersen heard about the march through her neighbor, a student at Centennial. She said events like this are important for the northeast metro. “We need racial justice, and we need equity and equality also. I hope that people in the suburbs will see that there is a lot of support for Black lives,” Jacobs-Andersen said. “I want people of color to feel comfortable and secure in Lino Lakes and Centerville and this whole area. I see a slowly growing minority, and I want them to come in knowing that they are safe and respected.”

Demonstrators march to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church from Circle Pines City Hall Saturday, July 11, as part of the Awaken the Suburbs march organized by Centennial Students for Change.

Two demonstrators sit and wait for the event to begin at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines. Participants were encouraged to bring signs with messages they wanted to be heard.

“I’m from the Saint PaulMinneapolis area so I’ve experienced everything we’ve gone through these last few weeks and beyond,” said demonstrator Shay Webbie, “I came because Black lives do matter and I thought it was so dope that Circle Pines, a predominantly white living area, decided to rally for Black lives matter. And the fact that my niece is a junior at Centennial High School was super dope.” After arriving at Our Savior's, demonstrators listened to Black students sharing their experiences with racism in the community and at Centennial High School, and organizers shared changes they want to see implemented, including all staff be required to attend anti-racism training annually, new protocol be put in place to handle racism at the schools, and the ending of unequal punishment of students of color. Bri Sislo-Schutta said that in the district, “Black students are 10.3 times more likely to be suspended (than) white students.” Several students talked about how often they had heard racist profanities within Centennial schools. Guled said that in seventh grade, a group of classmates harassed her by repeatedly calling her a racial slur. “The next day, I was sent to the

assistant principal's office. He said to me, 'You don't want to ruin these boys' lives,'” she said. “He never asked me how I was doing, and, of course, they got a slap on the wrist, no punishment.” Guled said she experienced similar harassment in high school, as well. “In ninth grade, a boy would get off the bus every single day and yell 'n*****.' Every day. Nobody on my bus ever did anything,” she said. “My bus driver never did anything. The only time he spoke up was when somebody had snacks, and he just reminded them to throw them away. But he couldn't remind them to not call me that.” Many speakers said that such incidents within Centennial schools often go unreported or overlooked. “Centennial is predominately white. Centennial is predominately rich and privileged, and I hate to say it, but Centennial is predominately racist,” said Ohana. “There have been countless racist incidents at Centennial with no repercussions.” “A student at Centennial harassed my friend for wearing her hijab and asked if she had a bomb in her backpack. And when she reported it, guess what happened? Nothing,” Ohana said. “This is absolutely unacceptable, and it is teaching these racist

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Kris Jacobs-Andersen and another demonstrator pose with their signs. Jacobs-Andersen heard about the march through her neighbor, who is a student at Centennial High School.

students that they can keep participating in their racist behavior as much as they want to because they won’t be punished.” Others echoed this sentiment, calling school administrators' handling of such incidents insufficient. “You don’t see in the news how your own school had been hearing about a child who had physically and verbally harassed many students of color. After you brought it to their attention, they thought that the best solution was to segregate you two for the next year because you are Black,” said Kjorlien. “Centennial, how come when I was in a meeting with one of your leaders he said, and I quote, ‘we don’t apologize for what we’ve been doing the past several years.’? You don’t see it, but when you say things like that it just further proves that you are the reason that people are being discriminated against because they are Black,” Kjorlien said. “Centennial, every time you let one of those kids off the hook you are showing them that what

they have been doing is okay.” Ohana urged the Centennial district to “do better.” “You are doing the bare minimum. Actually, I take that back. You’re not even reaching the bare minimum,” Ohana said. “I wouldn’t want anyone else to experience Centennial the way I did. A change needs to happen.” At the end of the demonstration, the group announced a new student group, Centennial Students For Change, and encouraged those interested to join. The call for action at Saturday's protest did not end in the schools; speakers spoke heavily on racism in the surrounding suburban community, as well. “It’s at the point where if you’re not actively contributing to the movement you are hurting the movement. Let me be a little more clear, if you are not actively helping us, you are a part of the problem,” said Sam Mesfin. “We will continue to demand justice until justice is served.”

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about. Just simple things like that, to ease their stress and make things a little bit easier for health care workers right now.” So far, the Meal Bridge has partnered with Children’s Hospital Minneapolis and Children’s Hospital St. Paul. To donate meals to staff members at either location, visit themealbridge.com/minneapolis, click to designate the hospital you would like to donate to, follow the instructions listed on the page, then pick a restaurant from the provided list and call to order the meals. Restaurants interested in participating in the Meal Bridge, or hospitals with staff who wish to receive a donated meal, can contact twincitiesmealbridge@gmail.com. Subramanian said that through this process, she has learned that each hospital has a different approval process for food delivery. That means getting added to the Meal Bridge list can take some time, so she asks for patience—especially because right now, she’s running a solo operation. For more information about the Meal Bridge, visit themealbridge.com.

CITY BRIEF Shoreview receives CARES funding Cities across the state are starting to receive funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund and appropriated $150 billion to the fund. Gov. Tim Walz recently unveiled a plan to distribute $841 million in federal CARES funding to Minnesota counties, cities and towns. That plan utilizes the per capita formula legislators developed during the special session. Based on that formula, Shoreview will receive $1.9 million. The funds can only be used on COVID-related expenses and must be used by Nov. 15. Any funds that are not spent by that date will then be handed over to the county and, ultimately, the federal government.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Deadline to apply for food benefits extended Families still have time to apply for additional food assistance benefits to help feed their children this summer when they are not receiving school lunches. Due to a deadline extension, up to 150,000 families have until July 31 to apply for pandemic-electronic benefit transfer, (P-EBT). The program is for families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Up to $325 per child is available to spend on groceries. Children may continue to receive meals at COVID-19 emergency food distribution sites, offered by schools and community locations, while receiving P-EBT benefits. For more information, or to access the application, visit mn.p-ebt.org.

Change to Chill offers virtual well-being and mindfulness classes Change to Chill by Allina Health will offer a free virtual well-being and mindfulness series running Thursdays, July 30 through Aug. 27, from 12-12:45 p.m. This series is designed for both youth and adults who are navigating changes in their routine. Participants will learn new skills and tools to better manage stress and anxiety so they can lead happier, more resilient lives in a changing environment. Topics will include: Gratitude: Focusing on the Positive; The Powerful Practice of Self-Care; Staying Connected while Physically Distant; and Mindful Eating. All classes will be offered live through Zoom meetings. To learn more about the offerings or register, visit changetochill.org/ virtual-summer-series.

COVID-19 BRIEF UPDATE Walz extends peacetime emergency Gov. Tim Walz has extended Minnesota’s peacetime emergency through Aug. 12. The emergency has been in effect since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, Walz's office said that the extension allows the state to respond to the pandemic most effectively and “the peacetime emergency has provided us tools to save lives and mitigate the impacts of this pandemic.” Forty-nine of the 50 states currently have a peacetime emergency in effect.

Solar energy has been around for a while, but the panels in our community sure haven’t. Many residents are now switching to solar energy, and for good reason. In 2018, White Bear Lake held a solar energy information session where representatives from solar and energy organizations spoke about the benefits of solar. The event was purely informational, but those who attended had the opportunity to join other homeowners who wanted to work together to purchase solar and receive a group discount. “From my experience, it’s an item that a lot of people have wanted to do for a long time,” said Bobby King of Solar United Neighbors, one of the organizations that participated in the session. “There’s interest in being more self-sufficient, and also leaving a smaller carbon footprint.” But the information session wasn’t the only thing that has pushed people to switch to using solar power in recent years. Right now, it’s cheaper to install solar power: After 2020, the federal solar tax credit for doing so will decrease from 26% of the system’s cost to 22%. “The incentives that the state of Minnesota and the federal government are offering are decreasing and going away. Those incentives are on a first-come, firstserved basis. We’re encouraging people to take advantage of them because they’re available,” said Michael Allen, owner of All Energy Solar, a St. Paul familyowned company celebrating its 10th year in business. Allen believes solar is a better overall product than normal electricity. He said it’s safer and less expensive. “Our current version of electricity is burning gas or coal that omits harmful gases into our environment. That same electricity can be done with zero emissions,” he said. Two homeowners, one in Lino Lakes and one in White Bear Lake, recently made the switch with All Energy Solar and gave glowing reviews. “It’s just something I grew up with, that sort of intrinsic value of lowering our carbon footprint,” said White Bear Lake resident Kyle Manley. Jennifer Rooney echoed that view. Rooney, a Lino Lakes resident, has children and wanted to reduce her own carbon emissions for the future. Although the two homeowners love their product, Allen believes that there are a lot of myths about solar energy that discourage people from investigating it as an option.

Myth No. 1: Solar is too expensive. According to Allen, in the majority of cases solar is less expensive than buying from the electric company. It provides a lot of value to a homeowner. Rooney was told that the panels would add 4% to her home value. “Electricity prices are continuing to rise, and if you want to stop renting your electricity and start owning it, now is the time to do that,” Allen said. King echoed this thought. “Depending on your electric bill and suitability of your roof, solar will pay for itself in about 10 years. Solar panels are guaranteed for 25

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An array of solar panels recently installed by All Energy Solar gather energy on the roof of a home in Lino Lakes.

years, and they’ll likely last more than 25 years,” he said. Both Manley and Rooney agreed that solar was no more expensive than electricity. Both homeowners secured loans to pay for their panels. Rooney obtained a 12-year loan for her panels, while Manley’s will be paid off in eight years. “I would say once the panels are paid off that it’s going to be cheaper. Our monthly loan (payment) is going to be about what our electricity bill was, and then when it’s done we’ll just be making money,” Manley said. Rooney decided to take a slightly different approach. “We opted to put additional panels on because the electric company has to pay us back at the end of the year (for energy) that we don’t use,” she said. “If I had opted not to put the additional panels, on we’d be paying $11 more than our usual bill.” According to both homeowners, all the extra power that their panels generate goes back into the grid to power places around them. This means that their energy company is obligated to pay them back for the extra energy they generate. “Right now, I’ve got a monthly payment that’s like $100 a month for eight years,” Manley said. Neither Manley nor Rooney have to pay an electric bill; they’re just paying off their loans. Once the loans are paid off, they may even be pulling in some money from their panels. Rooney found the savings to be huge, as well. “The numbers were just astounding. If we did nothing, our cost of electricity would be $60,509 over 25 years,” she said, noting that those numbers also accounted for inflation. Not only was it affordable, but cost have gone down since solar panels were first popularized. “The cost has just plummeted. Since 2010, the cost has gone down (by) 70%,” King said.

Myth No. 2: Solar panels are ugly Solar panel designs have changed quite a bit since they were first developed. Not only are they stronger and often last longer than they did years ago, but they’re also able to fit onto a roof fairly well. “When you walk my neighborhood, they look beautiful,” Rooney said. “They’re flat against the roof. They don’t stick up.” Depending on the roof, solar panels are now able to sit right on the roof. They don’t necessarily have silver edges, which means that all you see is the shiny black color. “You can design a project that complements the design of your home,” Allen said.

Myth No. 3: Solar panels aren’t powerful enough Solar panels in the past weren’t as strong as they are today, but times and technology have changed. “We have entire towns, we have entire cities that run their homes on renewable energy,” Allen said. Both Rooney and Manley agreed that the solar panels produced more than enough energy for them. In the summer months, “I can basically cover my basic needs in 10-12 days a month,” Rooney said. Installation and more Both Rooney and Manley went through All Energy Solar to get their panels. “They come out and do a survey of your house. They are very communicative. The whole install process took three days. It was little bit loud, but it was very seamless and hands-off, which is what I love,” Rooney said. The process took even less time for Manley. “The solar install itself only took one day. They cut the power for 30 minutes so Xcel (Energy) could stop in and install their meter. In terms of the transition, it was really pretty simple,” Manley said. Rooney mentioned that the group was very transparent with her. They checked out the roof, how mounting would work and how much sun the yard receives, as well as angles. “If you had too much shade in your yard they’re going to say it’s not going to work out for you,” she said. Both Rooney and Manley had similar reasons for switching. It wasn’t just because of the reduced cost, but also for the environmental impact. According to Rooney, her solar panels had a significant effect: Following installation, 169.7 metric tons of CO2 will not be emitted into the atmosphere, roughly the equivalent of the elimination of 36 passenger vehicles or the growth of 2,805 tree seedlings. “I think the one that hit me the most was 185,480 pounds of coal (not being) burned,” Rooney said. “I really have a hard time coming up with drawbacks,” Manley said. Not only does this allow people to live lifestyles that reduce their carbon footprint, but it also helps them to become more self-reliant. “It provides a lot of independence for a lot of people, and people really appreciate that, especially in a time like right not where there’s a lot of fragility,” Allen said. Both homeowners encouraged residents who are interested to look into solar options and see if the switch is right for them. “I’d say it doesn’t hurt to reach out. It doesn’t hurt to have a solar company come out and do a bid and an estimate. It doesn’t cost you anything,” Manley said. Rooney noted that some solar panels can be put up now and more can be added later, five or 10 years down the line.

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Flowers just ‘pop up’ for sisters’ new business BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Two sisters have launched a new business to spur creativity and continue the legacy of their family farm. Taryn Menne, 33, and Renee Neeser, 30, grew up in Wyoming and remember spending a lot of time on their grandparents’ farm (Jerry and Dorothy Neeser) in Hugo, located at 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N. “We grew up working on the farm baling hay, gardening and enjoying the outdoors. Growing up, I had three horses that I kept on my grandparents’ farm, so I was there almost daily,” Neeser recalled, adding that she moved to the farm a few years ago. Last year, after Menne got married on the farm, the idea for the business was born. “We decided to grow all of her flowers and, much to our surprise, it was very successful,” Neeser said. “We started thinking of ways we could turn our love for growing flowers into a business we could build together.” For many years, the sisters have grown vegetables on the farm; they’ve grown flowers for the past two years. “We’ve always talked about finding ways to be creative and continuing the legacy of the Neeser farm,” Menne said. With help from their father and Neeser’s boyfriend, the four converted an old horse trailer into an adorable mobile flower bar known as “The Ninny.” And thus, T and Nae LLC was born. T and Nae are their nicknames, and “ninny” means fool. “My sister and I have always wanted to create a business together, but it always seemed like a foolish idea. One day we just decided to go for it. We knew we could grow flowers and veggies but turning it into a business is something we are still learning about,” Neeser said. “Considering we were taking on converting a horse trailer, which we had no idea how to do, creating a flower bar business, which is an idea we cooked up a year ago, ‘The Ninny’ felt fitting.” There are two sides to the business: selling flowers and produce and renting The Ninny as a mobile flower bar or wet bar. The selling season for flowers and produce will run from July through September. The sisters also plan to sell pumpkins and squash in October. Customers can swing by the farm from 5 to 8 p.m. (or until sold out) on Wednesday nights to purchase bouquets and produce.

Sisters Renee Neeser (left) and Taryn Menne have launched a flower and produce business to continue the legacy of their family farm.

Right now, the two are growing zinnias, sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolas and a variety of other flowers for bouquets that will range in price from $10 to $30 based on size and type of flowers. T and Nae will also be at the Forest Lake Farmers Market on Tuesday nights as well as other popup events including at Uncommon Loon Brewing Company in Chisago City and at Willow Tree Winery in Ham Lake. “We hope to partner with other local businesses to bring our flowers and to be able to connect with more customers,” Menne said. Once parties and events can take place again with fewer restrictions, The Ninny will be available to rent as a mobile flower bar or wet bar for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, graduations and the like. For the flower bar option, guests can arrange fresh cut flowers into bouquets to take home with them. The Ninny also has a keg hookup and sink with running water. Other items are also available for rent, such as wine barrel tables and pallet bars, rustic high tables for partygoers constructed of repurposed pallets. “We envision The Ninny making any event special,” Menne said. Both Neeser and Menne have no plans to quit their day jobs. Neeser works as a legal assistant for a law fi rm and Menne works as a manager with Target.com guest services. For more information about the business or popup events, visit www.tandnae.com or find T and Nae on Facebook and Instagram. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com.

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In addition to selling flowers and produce at the farm on Wednesday nights, the two travel to farmers markets and other pop-up events throughout the metro.

IF YOU GO: What: T and Nae LLC flower bouquets for sale When: 5-8 p.m. (or until sold out) Wednesday nights beginning July 8 through Aug. 26 Where: 15815 Elmcrest Ave. N., Hugo Details: Flower bouquets and produce will be available at the farm. Visit tandnae.com for more information.

Beyond appearances: Invasive yellow iris BY DAWN TANNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Yellow iris looks pretty, but that attractive appearance obscures its reality for our wetlands and waterways. Yellow iris is invasive in Minnesota and other parts of the United States. It is native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. Like other invasive species, yellow iris causes problems when introduced where it doesn’t belong. It grows aggressively, outcompetes native plants, displaces wildlife and creates large colonies that can clog wetlands. Once established, it is difficult to control. In Minnesota, we have two native iris species: northern and southern blueflag iris. These plants may be abundant in wetland and shoreline areas. They will usually be found with other native plants including sedges, ferns, and cattails—though most of the cattails in our watershed are also invasive, but that’s a story for another time. The petals of blueflag and yellow iris (also called yellow flag iris) flowers are more narrow than cultivated ornamental irises, such as bearded iris, that are common in yard gardens. Blueflag iris flower color ranges from pale blue to purple.

Yellow iris blooms from May to June in Minnesota. Flower color ranges from cream to yellow and is most often bright yellow. Yellow iris is hardy. It thrives in low water quality and high nutrient conditions. Because of its adaptability, it is often recommended for use in garden ponds. It was also introduced for erosion control and to remove metals from waste in sewage treatment plants. In Minnesota, yellow iris is classified as a regulated invasive species. It is legal to possess, sell, buy, and transport yellow iris, but it may not be introduced or allowed to spread into public waters. It should not be used for shoreline planting because it has a high risk of spreading via seed and through rhizomes—roots that can sprout and grow into new plants. In the Vadnais Lake Area Watershed, yellow iris is present on Wilkinson, Deep and Pleasant lakes and Mallard Pond in North Oaks. Small clumps have also been recently located and removed on Sucker Channel just north of East Vadnais Lake and on Birch Lake. In neighboring Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, yellow iris is present on Snail Lake. The good news is that yellow iris can be removed by mechanical

means, including hand-pulling and digging to remove all roots. However, sap from this plant can cause skin irritation, so skin should be covered and gloves worn any time a person is handling it. Herbicide control can also be done using a glyphosate herbicide labeled for use in water (Rodeo, for example). Removal on private property is allowed for landowners. A permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is required for work on public waters. The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), residents from North Oaks and volunteers helped get our yellow iris removal effort started this year. A larger effort was planned but had to be modified to accommodate COVID-19 safety requirements. With a small crew and canoes, we removed over 300 pounds of yellow iris from a shoreline area on Deep Lake. This effort will continue with a focus on early detection for newly colonized areas, prompt removal and a steady vision to reduce well-established areas and prevent continued spread. If you are interested and want to learn more about yellow iris and other invasive species, EDDMapS is a helpful and easy-to-use online tool that provides distribution maps and

information, and allows new sighting reports that are verified before included on maps. The acronym stands for early detection and distribution mapping system. It was built by the University of Georgia and is just a click away (eddmaps.org). You can help with yellow iris removal by reporting new infestations in the watershed to VLAWMO and by removing yellow iris on your property. If you have just realized that you have yellow iris on your property but aren’t able to treat it this year, removing the seed pods will help control population expansion until a more thorough removal can be done. At VLAWMO, we focus on building projects to improve water quality, detecting and removing invasive species that impair environment and water quality, assisting residents with raingardens, providing education and monitoring across the watershed, and more. To learn more about what we do and our priorities, check out VLAWMO.org /about. Dawn Tanner is program development coordinator for the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization.

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Peer-led program at Mounds View High School honored nationally PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center (NBPC) recently recognized The Bandana Project at Mounds View High School for its contributions to addressing and preventing bullying at the sixth annual Unity Awards. The Bandana Project received the 2020 Faces of Change Award, which recognizes individuals or groups making a difference in Minnesota, where PACER’s NBPC headquarters is located, and in the Los Angeles area, where PACER also maintains an office. The Bandana Project is a peer-driven mental health awareness and suicide prevention program providing

resources for those struggling with mental health issues. Mental health training is provided for students, who then wear a visible lime green bandana attached to their backpacks. This indicates that they are a safe individual to approach with mental health-related issues and someone who is equipped to offer support and resources. If someone sees a lime green bandana on the backpack of a stranger, it is a sign of hope and judgement-free support. “We are honored to have the opportunity to recognize these inspiring students, educators and community members,” said NBPC Director

Julie Hertzog. “The Unity Awards celebrate The Bandana Project and other honorees for their outstanding contributions in addressing and preventing bullying in their communities. The Bandana Project has shown great leadership in creating a kinder, more inclusive, and more accepting world.” The Bandana Project and other award recipients will be honored in a virtual celebration that will be hosted on NBPC’s website at pacer.org/ bullying/getinvolved/ unity-awards.asp and social media pages, including Facebook and Instagram.

About PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, founded in 2006, actively leads social change to prevent childhood bullying so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities and online. PACER Center provides innovative resources for students, parents, educators and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and wellbeing of students. From press release

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The Bandana Project, an outreach effort started by Mounds View students, received the 2020 Faces of Change Award.

On the lookout for invasive plants: Japanese knotweed BY DAWN TANNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that has a long history in the U.K. and other parts of the world. In the U.K., the presence of this plant on or even near a parcel of land has a negative effect on property values. It’s not just a problem in the U.K., it is a widespread problem in the United States. It is also present in Ramsey County. But there’s no reason to despair—not just yet. Japanese knotweed infestations in North Oaks so far are small and fairly isolated. One that is easy to view is located roadside on East Pleasant Lake Road near Spring Farm Lane. To see locations for yourself and get a better idea of the extent of Japanese knotweed infestations, visit the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS), developed by the University of Georgia.

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EDDMapS is a centralized reporting system for invasive species that includes distribution maps, site reports, photos, and treatment records. Use this resource to become familiar with Japanese knotweed so you can report additional sites and help keep it contained. Japanese knotweed is distinctive and relatively easy to identify. One of its common names is Japanese bamboo because it produces hollow, upright, bamboo-like stems 3–16-feet tall. Stems, or canes, are often reddish or red speckled, and leaves are large with smooth edges. In areas where Japanese knotweed is present, thick singlespecies stands are evident. Japanese knotweed is difficult to control because no single method is effective for eradication. It recolonizes sites from underground rhizomes (roots that can sprout) and has been reported to travel via rhizomes for up to 65 feet. Hand-pulling, burning, smothering, or chemical treatment alone will not work, and successful treatment is only accomplished by a multi-year effort with a combination of treatments. Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division is acquiring supplies to smother this species, with a goal of being able to make them available upon request. Smothering means leaving a black covering (like black plastic) over the top of the colonized area to block light from reaching plants and killing them underneath.

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If you are interested in helping to work on this species, contact myself (dawn.tanner@vlawmo.org) or Justin Townsend (justin.townsend@co.ramsey.mn.us) at the Ramsey County Parks & Recreation’s Soil & Water Conservation Division (RCSWCD). In the meantime, eyes on the ground are critical. Drive by the infested location at Spring Farm Lane and look carefully at the leaves and stalks. Be on the lookout for any new sprouts that you see while out on the trails or in your own yard. Contact us with new locations so we can report them to EDDMapS and work to coordinate with other agencies that are also concerned about this invasive species.

Elementary students of Mounds View Schools to receive a new StarLab With the help of donors consisting of parents, alumni and StarLab fans, the elementary school children of Mounds View Public Schools will experience a new StarLab going forward. “We are grateful for the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation’s extraordinary commitment to our students and staff through their investment in a new StarLab, “ said Chris Lennox, Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools. The StarLab, currently utilized by the six elementary schools in the District, is three decades old and has significant limitations given its age and technological deficiencies. “The new StarLab will benefit generations of Mounds View students as they are provided an immersive, interactive and lasting learning experience.” A great big thank you to the

leadership of Bel Air PTA, Island Lake PTA, Pinewood PTA, Sunnyside PTA, Turtle Lake PTA and Valentine Hills PTO; and Voya Foundation for their commitment to the StarLab campaign. Their early support of the project helped provide important momentum to the campaign. “We value our continued partnership with the MVSEF,” explained Lennox, “and appreciate all they do to enhance opportunities for the students in our schools.” “We are very appreciative of the outpouring of support we have received,” said Erin Stalsberg, StarLab Campaign Co-Chair. “From the start of this campaign there was a great deal of excitement about StarLab, and amid these unprecedented times, our community came together in more ways than one.”

Save the Date for Rock the School House 2020 The 2020 installment of Rock the School House, the foundation’s flagship fundraising event, is slated for Nov. 14. The Board of Directors approved a recommendation to pivot from an in-person event to a virtual event. Stay connected to MVSEF for more details as they develop.

About MVSEF The Mounds View Schools Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works in partnership with district leadership to fund priorities that impact students throughout the Mounds View School District. To learn more about our efforts or to make a contribution, visit our website at mvsef.org. From press release

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100TH BIRTHDAY: ‘I just got busy, and it happened’ FROM PAGE 1

Wocken’s recent milestone birthday celebration, for which her family planned a surprise pop-up concert. Gordon decorated the yard for the event, and festivities kicked off with 100 fi recrackers. Violinist Amina Knapp and Cellist Daniel Knapp, both recent graduates of Mounds View High School, played two pieces before launching into “Happy Birthday,” as Wocken’s family and friends sang along. Wocken even brought out her old drumsticks from high school to play “Minnesota Rouser” on her breadboard. Since moving to Shoreview, Wocken has been active in the community, most notably as an election judge and a member of St. Odilia’s Catholic Church. She and Adolph, who passed away in 2004, had four children and 12 grandchildren, many of whom still live in Minnesota. She contributes the longevity of her life to her community involvement and her close-knit family. “I never planned on it,” she said of turning 100. “I just got busy, and it happened.” Her secret? “Good genes, good health, good family. Stay active. Plenty of prayer.” She also offered the following word to the wise: “The fi rst 100 years are the hardest.”

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Marian Wocken brought out her drumsticks from her high school days, when she played the snare drum in the Cathedral High School (St. Cloud) drum corps, to play “Minnesota Rouser” on her breadboard during her 100th birthday celebration.

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Marian Wocken’s daughter Joan Gordon decorated Marian’s yard in honor of her 100th birthday. In 1963, Marian and her husband, Adolph, built the house on Richmond Avenue, where she still lives today.

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Violinist Amina Knapp and Cellist Daniel Knapp, both recent graduates of Mounds View High School, played two pieces at Marian Wocken’s surprise 100th birthday concert. They then serenaded Marian with “Happy Birthday,” as her family and friends sang along.

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August 11 Summer Farmers Market

2:30-6:30 pm

7 Vines Vineyard

August 13 Music: Tuscany Trio

5:30 – 8:30 pm 7 Vines Vineyard

August 15 Wine & Cheese Festival

Noon-5 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

August 16 Toast Taste & Paddle

9:30 am

Saint Croix Vineyards

August 16 Music: The Flannel Brothers

1 – 4 pm

Belle Vinez

August 21 The Winery Comedy Tour

7 pm

Saint Croix Vineyards

August 22 Music: Kelsey Miles

2 – 5 pm

Belle Vinez

YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

Swirl

Select from a wide variety Of high-quality and unique Wines you will love! Be sure to visit our online store!

swirlmywine.com

August 23 Music: Matthew Griswold

1 – 4 pm

Belle Vinez

August 30 Music: The Flannel Brothers

1 – 4 pm

Belle Vinez

651-436-2010 3291 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton, MN

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“A premier destination for all good things” 101 hwy 96 East Dellwood 7 vinesvineyard.com 651-478-6300 info@7vinesvineyard.com

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Big Wood Brewery

Coming

Soon!

Escape to a wine experience unlike anything you’ve seen before...

CRAFT BREWERY & TAPROOM IN THE HEART OF WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMITTED TO QUALITY BEER

New Winery & Tasting Room in Scandia, MN offering approachable, flavor-forward wines with a local touch

310 Stillwater Road, Willernie 651-653-4733

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W10829 875th Ave - River Falls, WI 715-426-9463 | BelleVinez.com for info

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GO TO BIGWOODBREWERY.COM TO VIEW OUR TAPROOM SERIES OR FIND A STORE NEAR YOU! 2222 4TH ST., WHITE BEAR LAKE

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Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Sunday 10am-9pm

You can slow down and relax, enjoy quality, local wine, and embrace the spirit of the Valley.

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We’re brewing up a Storm in Willernie! Stop in for a flight of our House-made beers on tap this week!

• Wine Tastings: Flights or Glasses • Traditional Tuscan-flare culinary creations • Corporate or life events