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Reports of lung illness surge in Minnesota teen vaping rates
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Once touted as a safer alternative to smoking, vaping has come under increased scrutiny, particularly as reports of lung illnesses potentially linked to the practice have surged throughout both the U.S. and Minnesota. E-cigarettes (and similar products, known as vapes, vape pens/sticks, dab pens and e-hookahs) are battery-powered devices that allow users to inhale the vapor of a heated liquid, which typically contains nicotine, fl avoring and other chemicals. Because vaping does not involve inhaling smoke from burned tobacco leaves, it has typically been assumed to be safer than smoking traditional cigarettes. But as the steady stream of recent reports of acute lung disease among regular vapers suggests, “safer” and “risk-free” are not synonymous. As of Oct. 1, the U.S. Centers for
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Looking at felonies from the eyes of the incarcerated BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
A felony conviction can affect the rest of your life. After serving their time, many people with felony convictions on their record have a hard time reestablishing their lives — driving, finding a job and a place to stay, and paying off court fees. Several ex-offenders discussed the difficulties of leaving their felony drug-related records behind at a criminal justice reform forum held at the Ramsey County Library – Shoreview this month. “When you are trying to reestablish a life out here, you have all these things chipping away at you,” said Marlin Meszaro, reentry coordinator at FreedomWorks, a nonprofit that helps ex-offenders reenter life after prison. Meszaro was formerly incarcerated himself; he said he doesn’t look like someone who has 13 felonies on his record. Even now, he is still working to get his driver’s li-
“There are so many things working against you when you are involved in the criminal justice system.” Gina Evans Community Outreach Director at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
cense back. He became involved in drugs at a young age and has been through long-term recovery. He now fights to give a voice to the formerly addicted. “We could probably be trusted to cast a ballot,” he explained. Meszaro is a board member on the Minnesota Second Chance Coalition, which advocates
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VAPING: Youth use on the rise FROM PAGE 1
Disease Control and Prevention had confi rmed 1,080 lung injury cases associated with vaping nationwide, including 18 deaths—one of which took place in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has reported 55 confi rmed or probable cases of severe lung injuries tied to vaping. “The cases of severe lung injuries in Minnesota and other states show how dangerous vaping can be,” Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said. She also said that health officials are working “aggressively” to gather information and determine the precise cause of such lung injuries. “One death from this outbreak is one death too many. We are working with partners around the state and the nation to fi nd out everything we can as quickly as we can to prevent additional illnesses and death,” Malcolm said.
Youth vaping rates surge After a decades-long decline, youth tobacco use is up across the country, and survey after survey says that the prevalence of e-cigarettes and vaping are to blame.
for children, and evidence suggests that nicotine interferes with brain maturation and can have long-term effects on cognitive development and mental health,” said Melissa Mady of Tobacco-Free Alliance Minnesota, which recently held workshops in partnership with HealthPartners' White Bear Lake clinic to educate parents and teens on the dangers of vaping. In addition to nicotine, Mady said, e-cigarette vapor can also contain carcinogenic chemicals, heavy metals and ultra-fi ne particles that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs. “E-cigarette aerosol generally contains fewer harmful chemicals than regular cigarettes; however, safer doesn't mean safe,” she said. Because e-cigarettes have only been in the U.S. market for about a decade, there is little conclusive research on the dangers posed by long-term use, especially when compared to the dangers posed by traditional cigarettes, which have been studied extensively. Mady said that imbalance is a major factor in the assumption that e-cigarettes are safe. “We just don't know if they are as dangerous as cigarettes because (they) are still being studied,” she
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“No amount of nicotine is safe for children, and evidence suggests that nicotine interferes with brain maturation and can have long-term effects on cognitive development and mental health.” Melissa Mady Tobacco-Free Alliance Minnesota
The most recent National Youth Tobacco Survey found that almost 5 million youth reported using any tobacco product within the last year, and 3.6 million of those youth reported using e-cigarettes, easily making them the most popular product among high school and middle school students. Minnesota isn't immune from these trends, either. According to the 2019 Minnesota Student Survey, one in four 11th graders in Minnesota reported using an e-cigarette in the past 30 days. That represents a 54% increase from 2016's survey, in which 17% of the state's 11th graders reported vaping. The survey likewise found that Minnesota youth are ill-informed about the health risks that e-cigarettes pose. According to the MDH, 76% of 11th graders surveyed said that there is “either no, slight, or a moderate risk to using e-cigarettes.” However, as most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, vaping can lead to nicotine addiction, particularly among youth and young adults, whose brains are not yet fully developed. “No amount of nicotine is safe
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Leaders respond to 'public health crisis' The surge in youth vaping rates worry local leaders, and concerns about vaping's health risks have prompted many cities and counties to pass Tobacco 21 legislation, which raises the minimum legal age for tobacco and nicotine sales from 18 to 21. ClearWay Minnesota, a nonprofit focused on tobacco cessation, reports that approximately 40 Minnesotan cities and counties have enacted such policies. Within the northeast metro, Forest Lake is the most recent municipality to do so, joining nearby Arden Hills, Mounds View, North Oaks, Roseville and Shoreview in taking extra steps to restrict youth access to vaping products. However, the effectiveness of such policies is mitigated by the lack of similar restrictions in neighboring communities. “Vaping is a public health crisis for young Minnesotans, and it is critical that we act now to bring the rate down. As a teacher and as a father, I know the fi rst step is making sure our
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young people understand the risks,” said Gov. Tim Walz in a statement. Walz has directed state health and education commissioners to work on an outreach campaign targeted at raising awareness of vaping's risk among students, families and school officials. Likewise, he has directed his administration to determine a set of policy options to combat the youth vaping epidemic. Such options include raising the statewide tobacco age
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Theresa Cermak, left, was recognized by the city of Mounds View with an outstanding service award for 26 years of service on the city’s Festival in the Park Committee.
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Artist Soon-Wai Wong, of Roseville, who attends MSS, a nonprofit in Shoreview that serves adults with disabilities, will hold a solo exhibition at The Show Gallery Lowertown from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30. Wong travels the world with his father and creates mixed media pieces from his travel photos. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at 346 N. Sibley St., St. Paul.
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Shoreview resident Preeti Mathur released a book this month with the Minnesota Historical Society Press. “From Seven Rivers to Ten Thousand Lakes” chronicles the history of Minnesota’s Indian Americans. She will hold an author talk and signing from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at Ramsey County Library – Shoreview, 4560 N. Victoria St.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Help with heating bills Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties offers energy assistance. Annual income limit for one person is about $27,000 and for a family of four is $52,000. The typical household grant is $400. For more information or to apply, visit caprw.org or call 651-645-6470.
Community support center Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Support Center works with residents in Shoreview and North Oaks during financial crises. The center is located in Faith Christian Reformed Church, 1600 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton. For more information, contact staff@ communitysupportcenter.org or call 651-387-8050. Appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Free defensive driving classes Free defensive driving classes are being offered in November for people age 55 and older. Successful completion of the classes entitles participants to a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance. The course is taught by a National Safety Councilcertified instructor. A free refresher class will be held on Nov. 11; the free fi rst-time class will be on
Nov. 18 and 19. The classes are open to the public and free of charge. Both classes will be held at the Roseville Baptist Church, 211 West County Road B2. People interested in attending should call 612-4387302 to reserve space.
Sandwich service project The Arden Hills/Shoreview Lions Club Nov. 12 meeting will feature a special service project. Community members are invited to come and help. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at The Winkin’ Rooster, 3600 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 106. Doug McCulloch, owner of the Winkin’ Rooster, will offer his full menu at a discounted price. At about 7:15, those attending will begin making sandwiches for “Love One Another,” an organization that helps feed the homeless in our communities. There will be some short announcements and a special greeting from Lions District Governor Tracy Braten.
meetings. Visitors are always welcome. Presentations scheduled are: Nov. 5 – Better Angels; Rob Reinhart, certified moderator for Better Angels and professional mediator, will provide an overview of the programs offered by Better Angels to help depolarize America by bringing citizens of varying political perspectives together. Nov. 12 – Surviving Cancer; Steve Buechlor, author of “How Steve Became Ralph,” uses wit and humor to tell of his journey through diagnosis, treatment and recovery from acute myeloid leukemia. Nov. 19 – Ralph Reeder Food Shelf; Lisa Baker, food shelf manager, will discuss the food shelf as well as its snack program for kids, recent changes that led to its new location, and potential for expansion of the organization’s service territory in response to the closing of the Keystone Food Shelf in Roseville. Nov. 26 – Bob Seavey and Dennis Wall will present their new member bios.
Kiwanis Club November speakers The North Suburban Kiwanis Golden K Club has announced its November lineup of speakers. The club, which meets at the Roseville Ice Arena banquet room from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, hosts local and regional speakers at each of its
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his will be my husband and my first year in Hugo for Halloween. We are hoping it is more eventful than when we lived in Oakdale. There, we were lucky if we got one or two trick-or-treaters. While our new home was being inspected, our inspector who lives in the area told us to get ready to buy bags and bags of candy because he never seems to have enough. I always enjoy seeing all of the costumes each year. Of course my favorite is when the human trickor-treaters bring their four-legged Out & companions. This year, our corgi Twinkie will be dressed up as a About unicorn and our German shepherd Frosty will be a donut. We plan to Shannon get some doggy treats too, just in Granholm case we spot some dogs looking for handouts. Halloween brings its challenges for dog owners. Every time the doorbell rings, the dogs seem to think the world is ending. Unfortunately, our dogs won’t be able to show off their costumes and hand out the candy and treats with us. I will just have to take pictures to prove that they let me put the costumes on. Each year I also enjoy looking at all of the decorations around town. I am always in search of people who go all out. Last year I really enjoyed writing the article, “Pumpkin mania a family affair” about Lino Lakes residents Ami and Jason Furchner and their children who live on Arrowhead Drive. In a tradition that stretches back more than 40 years, hundreds of pumpkins are gutted the Friday before Halloween and then family, friends, neighbors and strangers spend the next day carving. The pumpkins are then arranged on risers and lit up with different colored Christmas lights. If you know someone in our coverage area who has a unique story like this one, we would love to hear about it. It seems like nowadays more and more people are attending special events such as Trunk or Treat rather than going door-to-door to trick or treat. Growing up, I remember eating Papa Murphy’s pizza, getting all dressed up and heading out into our big neighborhood to collect candy. After a while, we would have to head back home to dump out our candy and then head out for some more. At the end of the night, I remember dumping out all of our candy on the living room floor to check out what we got. My parents made us check every piece to make sure it was still intact in its packaging and there was nothing suspicious. Of course they stole some pieces, too. I hope you all have a fun, safe and warm Halloween. Shannon Granholm is editor of The Citizen and Quad Community Press.
Creeping Charlie—to pull or not to pull?
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’ve changed my opinion about Creeping Charlie a few times. Initially, I thought it was a plant to be despised. I tried raking it out, hand pulling it, and God forbid, spraying it with herbicide. But even chemical warfare didn’t set it back. It seemed unstoppable. As the years passed, my attention turned to biodiversity and the need to plant for pollinators. When I noticed that bees visited its Movers & tiny, early spring, purple flowers, Shakers I decided that maybe Creeping Dawn Pape Charlie was a beneficial plant after all. I reminded myself that weeds are unwanted plants. If you want a plant, it’s no longer a weed. So, maybe I just needed to change my attitude toward Creeping Charlie and embrace it. (Note: Maintaining an openminded attitude toward weeds is also the easiest way to be able to claim that your gardens are weed free.) Now, I’m back to seeing Creeping Charlie as a plant to pull. Although Creeping Charlie can serve as a nectar source, it uses, in my view, an
underhanded strategy to attract bee visitors called a “lucky hit” strategy. In essence, only 8% of the flowers have a large volume of nectar and the rest have almost no nectar (Southwick et al. 1981). This “lucky hit” strategy just may be the pollinators’ version of gambling. Every once in a while, the bees will hit a “jackpot” flower that has a lot of nectar, but more often than not, the bees get very little nectar from the flowers. According to an article by James Wolfin and Phoebe Koenig from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab, Creeping Charlie flowers produce an average of 0.3 microliters of nectar per flower. However, the amount of nectar in any one flower varies greatly—ranging from 0.06 to 2.4 microliters. The availability of nectar also varies throughout the day. “Lucky hits” become less frequent as the day goes on, because Creeping Charlie flowers do not replenish their nectar throughout the day. Most flowers produce their nectar at night or in the early morning, so it is believed that all the “lucky hits” available in the afternoon are ones that were missed by bees earlier in the day. Again, this conjures up a gambling image in my mind; tiny bees rummaging through the trash
looking at used scratch-off lottery tickets to see if any were missed. Since there are a lot of other flowers that consistently produce high-quality nectar and pollen, I say, out with the Creeping Charlie and in with “bee lawn” mixes that include other beneficial lawn weeds, such as clover or self heal. I also strongly advocate planting other native plants, but that will be a future article. At this point, I am more realistic about managing my Creeping Charlie. I don’t recommend herbicides. They are proven to be harmful to insects and birds—and they don’t even kill it anyhow. I know that the time to eradicate my Creeping Charlie will exceed my free time in the next decade or so. But with this wet weather and a “cultivator” rake (fourtined rake, with 4.5-inch tines and a long handle), it’s pretty easy to rake out. And it’s super satisfying to get 18 inches of runners and roots pulled up at once. Dawn Pape is a Master Gardener volunteer, mother of two boys and a Shoreview resident. She holds a master’s degree in environmental education and can be reached at dawn@weallneedfoodandwater.org.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Concerned about election influences As we move into major elections, I am concerned about outside influence on Minnesota elections. Massive spending from outside legislative districts to influence local and statewide elections has become commonplace all over the country and in Minnesota, as various individuals and interest groups seek to steer elections to their advantage. Statistics show that a record amount of outside money was used to influence Minnesota’s 2018 midterm elections, more than was raised within our state. The outside money phenomenon is one result of the 2010 Citizens United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which opened the door to unlimited campaign spending. That decision also gave rise to what are known today as super PACs, and to hundreds of millions of dark money — untraceable dollars used to support campaigns. Since the Citizens United decision, both the amount of money needed to run a successful campaign has risen sharply, as has the percentage of total campaign donations supplied by a small number of elite donors from all across the political spectrum. Recent history shows that the candidate supported by the most campaign spending wins most of the time. Money talks. So, one effect of removing campaign spending limits has been to make it possible for a select few to have a major influence on election outcomes. It is a significant problem, and one that threatens the premise that ours is a government that is of, by, and for the people. Because the Supreme Court decision was based on interpretation of the Constitution, a Constitutional Amendment is needed to establish reasonable and enforceable limits to campaign contributions and expenditures. Twenty states have passed resolutions in support of such an amendment. In many of those states, resolutions at the city and county level brought about action at the state level. Minnesota’s Legislature has not yet acted on this issue. One way that you can help is to sign the petition, now circulating in North Oaks, urging our City Council to pass a resolution endorsing a Constitutional Amendment regarding campaign finance reform. You have the power to influence decision-makers, and your help is needed now. Carolyn Folke North Oaks
PAID LETTER: Education and county services work together We have an election for Ramsey County commissioner coming up. Positive outcomes for county residents and business — like a skilled workforce, safer communities and higher household income — relies a lot on education. Our public schools prepare our youngest residents for the future. Kids who have quality K-12 experiences make for quality workers who can earn a livable wage and contribute to the well-being of our communities. While our public schools are not under the jurisdiction of the county board, the success of our K-12 schools is critical to the success of Ramsey County. That is why Nicole Frethem is supportive of the upcoming referenda in the Mounds View and White Bear Lake school districts. At a recent candidate forum, I heard her speak on her plans to integrate the work of the family service and mental health collaboratives, the school district and the county to provide more comprehensive supports to young children. Nicole and her brothers grew up in the Mounds View and White Bear Lake school districts and she moved back here permanently with her own family because she knows the value that our schools bring to our properties and communities. I’m supporting Nicole Frethem for Ramsey County commissioner on Nov. 5 and I invite you to support her as well. Judy Rohde Shoreview
PAID LETTER: Support Frethem for commissioner We can all see that our nation’s political positions are far too contentious. Our national leaders can hardly even meet without accusing each other of some wrongdoing. Neighbors and family can barely speak to each other about politics. Trust has broken down at almost every level. It would be understandable that voters don’t have a lot of faith in elections. Minnesotans, however, should not be disengaging from politics and government. We can start at the local level, where we know our votes make a difference. We must demand and support better candidates who can think critically, are willing to listen to all points of view, and then do something that places us in a better situation than where we have been. I am supporting Nicole Frethem for Ramsey
County commissioner because she is that candidate. While she has not served in office, she has served the public through her work with low-income families in need of child care assistance. During her campaign, she has knocked on thousands of doors in our community and has heard what is on your minds — including TCAAP, flooding, issues with services delivery as well as the challenges facing people living with disabilities. Some people seem to run for office because they want to sit in the official chair — and that’s it. They have plenty of gripes but don’t want to help solve our problems. Nicole is always looking for solutions. She is going to get things done. Please join me in supporting Nicole Frethem for county commissioner on Nov. 5. Al Cleland Mounds View
PAID LETTER: Leadership wanted at county The Ramsey County Commissioner race in our area has typically been a sleepy affair. We often don’t think about all the things that the county board does. Since June, when our previous commissioner resigned from scandal, we are realizing just how important the role is. The county taxes us and in turn uses those dollars for roads, bridges, parks, trails, corrections, public safety, human services and more. All those departments need leadership from the board to better integrate their activities to get results and the biggest bang for the buck. That means someone elected to the board must immerse themselves in the subject matter, make connections between programs, push people in the right direction and expect accountability. Nicole Frethem is the right candidate for the job. She has worked in human services for the state, so she knows how things work and, in some cases, how they don’t work in government. In fact, she’s got some ideas as a practitioner on how to fi x the stuff that doesn’t work. She is also not a person who just reacts to things and has no solution — a trait that her opponent Randy Jessup seems to display. Nicole is going to get things done. Please join me in supporting Nicole Frethem for Ramsey County commissioner on Nov. 5. Charles Saxton Arden Hills
be clear about her position but let you know that she heard you. That is not my experience with her opponent. I never really know what his position is on issues. He is not being clear, even his statements about Rice Creek Commons, which seems to be his only issue. Voters need more than that. Go to the web site and compare. What about issues facing the county like housing, transportation, growth, protection of families, and the environment. Frethem’s site states her philosophy and positions on all of those things. Check those sites out and your choice will be clear: vote Nicole Frethem. Josey Warren Mounds View
PAID LETTER: Pleased Jessup wants to increase board transparency Have you been to a Ramsey County Board meeting before? Do you even know when they meet? I don’t know about you, but on Tuesdays at 9 a.m., I’m about two hours into my workday. In the middle of the workweek is when the Ramsey County Board gets started with their meeting at the Ramsey County Courthouse. This poses a problem for the average working resident who wants to participate in their local government, but cannot afford to miss 6-10 hours of work every month to do so. I was pleased to see that Ramsey County Commissioner candidate Randy Jessup highlighted this issue. When I spoke to him, he stated he’s advocating for moving the board meetings to evenings during the week, when more residents are able to participate. He’s also advocating for having the board hold listening sessions around the county for residents who may have a hard time getting to Downtown St. Paul. When we are facing another round of huge property tax increases, aggressive population targets from the Met Council, and a board embattled in a lawsuit with one of its cities, I think providing residents every opportunity to participate is a crucial step towards transparency. I appreciate that Randy Jessup wants to provide citizens more access to the Ramsey County Board. Laurie Fisk Shoreview
PAID LETTER: Voting for nonpartisan candidate Recently I received campaign information from the two candidates running for Ramsey County Commissioner. One candidate prominently promotes the Minnesota DFL on her literature. The other candidate, Randy Jessup, has communicated he is running as a nonpartisan candidate and has Republicans, Democrats and Independents supporting his campaign. In this nationally toxic political environment, we don’t need partisan politics infesting our county and city governments. We need a commissioner that represents our interests, not those of a political party or agenda. I applaud Randy Jessup for his decision to focus on us and represent our community. I also appreciate his leadership and collaborative skills and experience as a small-business owner and former legislator. We need leaders who can work with others for our best interests. Please join me and vote Randy Jessup for Ramsey County commissioner on Tuesday, Nov. 5. William Damberg Shoreview
PAID LETTER: Energy and conviction for job We have a special election for County Commissioner District 1 in Ramsey County on Nov. 5 to fi ll the term vacated by Blake Huffman. There are two candidates: Nicole Frethem and Randy Jessup. Frethem is my candidate. She has the energy and conviction needed to do the job. In talking to Nicole, I found that she has the skill of listening to someone’s viewpoint and acknowledging it. If it turns out that she and disagrees with your point she will
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COMMON THREADS: THE IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE BOOK CLUB When: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria Street Details: Explore the issue of immigration while reading a series of books written from multiple perspectives. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
SIMPLE STEPS TO START YOUR BUSINESS: START-UP BASICS When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria Street Details: Introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Additional classes on Nov. 13 and 20. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 Where: Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 N. Lexington Ave., Shoreview Details: All blood types needed. Register by phone or online. Contact: 800-RED_CROSS or redcrossblood.org
BINGO: FALL PIES When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Enjoy bingo and pie, and a chance to win various prizes and a grand prize. $6/resident includes treats, prizes
and 4 game cards. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org
SHOREVIEW MYSTERY EVENING BOOK CLUB When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria Street Details: Join to discuss any of three books by D.E. Ireland. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
Holiday Lighting Event
DIVE-IN MOVIE When: 7-9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Watch a movie projected onto a giant screen in the pool area. Guests can bring water noodles to float on. Admission is daily pass; free for members. Bring a food shelf donation and receive a glow stick. Call for movie title. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org
BABYSITTING 101
When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
refreshments. registration required. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.org
Ongoing FRIGHT FARM HAUNTED HOUSE
FAMILY DAY
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Details: Join City officials the grounds of the Shoreview Commons are lighted for the holiday season. Turtle Lake Elementary choir performs followed by cookies and cocoa. Free; all ages. Contact: shoreviewmn.gov
When: 7-11 p.m. Fridays When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturand Saturdays through day, Nov. 16 October; and Oct. 31 Where: Shoreview ComWhere: 2020 White Bear munity Center, 4580 Ave. N., Maplewood Victoria St. N. Details: One of the Details: Class covers scariest attractions in childcare skills includthe area, located among ing first aid, sitter safety, the relics of the Ramsey crafts and toys, child County Poor Farm and proofing and nutrition. Cemetery. Other activ$61/resident; registration ities on the grounds inrequired. cluding rides, selfie spots, Contact: 651-490-4750 or food and beverages. shoreviewcommunity Operated by the Ramsey center.org County Sheriff’s Office. Tickets $12. FALL HARVEST Contact: frightfarm.org When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 16 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Celebrate the fall harvest with family activities including carnival games, arts ’n crafts, photo booth, music and
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NORTH SUBURBAN KIWANIS GOLDEN K CLUB When: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Roseville Ice Arena, conference room Details: Weekly meetings with local and regional speakers and presentations. Visitors welcome. Contact: thegoldenkayer.org
machine, Cameo cutter and more. Free. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
FAMILY STORY TIME When: 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria Street Details: Stories, songs and 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 shoreviewcommunity center.com
BRIDGE When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 10 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Free, drop-in opportunity to play bridge. Contact:651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
KNITTING FOR GOOD MEET WITH THE MAYOR When: 3-5 p.m. most Tuesdays Where: Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street Details: Meet with Mayor Sandy Martin to discuss issues or concerns. Call for an appointment. Contact: 651-490-4618 or shoreviewmn.gov
THE BRAIN BOX When: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria Street N. Details: Teens can drop in to check out the new teen area and make stuff with the 3D printer, sewing
When: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria Street Details: Drop-in knitting group; make hats and welcome blankets for those in need. All skills welcome. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY THE SCOTTIE MILLER BAND When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long
Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Night of “Blues, Brews, and BBQ Series” featuring food trucks, VIP BBQ buffet and concert with Blues performer Scottie Miller. Tickets $25-$30. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org
COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Free community event with treats, children’s entertainment, balloon animals, refreshments. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
AREA ARTISANS AND FRIENDS ANNUAL CELEBRATION When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Where: Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center Details: Local artists sell their wares, including jewelry, weavings and knits, wookwork, baskets, pottery, blown glass, paintings, leather handbags, furniture and more. Traditional Irish music by Dunquin on Saturday and folk-rock by Fat Chants on Sunday. Refreshments.
LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. This month’s topic is Lichen. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
“COMMUNITY COUNTS IN 2020” When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall Details: Free general meeting of the League of Women Voters features speaker Andrew Virden, Director of Census Operation and Engagement, MN State Demographic Center, who will discuss the importance of the 2020 Census and ways in which White Bear Lake-area residents can help ensure an accurate population count. Questions may be e-mailed in advance. Contact: lwvwbl@lwvmn.org
WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Local food vendors and community booths, food trucks, as well as a class. Nov. 9 class is on fermentation. Contact: forksinthedirt.com
WARDEN’S HOUSE TRUNK SHOW When: Saturday, Nov 9 & 16 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: See seldom displayed dresses, clothing and accessories from the Washington County Historical Society’s collection. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org
MN NORTH METRO DOWN SYNDROME PARENT GROUP When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down
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for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Book discussion around the testament to the individual and collective efforts of racism in our society. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
fun new things, like gift tags, ornaments, bookmarks and more. Materials provided. Creative class for adults meets every second Thursday of the month. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events
HARD WATER ICE FISHING EXPO
VETERANS AID AND BENEFITS
When: Nov. 15-17 Where: Sport Expo Center, 1700 105th Ave. NE, Blaine Details: Instructional seminars, product demonstrations, kids ďŹ shing pond, celebrity anglers. Contact: nscsports.org
When: 9:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 15 Where: Gladstone Gym, 1945 Manton St., Maplewood Details: Veterans and their families can lean how to access beneďŹ ts and services. Coffee and rolls; color guard presentation. Contact: 651-748-7250
RESPITE TRAINING SESSION
Holiday Open House When: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
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Details: Shop early at local retailers with sales, deals, samples and special promotions. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@dsamn.org
on display. Reception Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
WBCA ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION
CREDENTIALED CPR CLASS
When: Nov. 11-Dec. 18 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Recent original artwork by local artists
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: White Bear Lake Fire Station, McKnight rd. and County Rd. E Details: American Heart
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Association certiďŹ ed class covers adult, child and infant CPR, airway obstruction and AED module. Registration required. Contact: whitebearlake. org/publicsafety
CITIZEN: AN AMERICAN LYRIC When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: White Bear Center
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When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Free session to help friends, family members, neighbors, volunteers, and faith community members feel empowered and prepared to offer assistance by visiting with an older adult with memory loss in his or her home. Register by Nov. 8. Contact: 651-632-5320 or jschuller@lyngblomsten. org
LET’S MAKE STUFF: UPCYCLED GIFT CARDS WhenL 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Take old holiday cards and turn them into
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WHIMSICAL WIGS WIGMAKING MARATHON When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 Where: Lino Lakes Public Safety Training Room, 640 Town Center Parkway Details: Help assemble holiday wigs for children suffering hair loss due to cancer treatments or alopecia. Drop-in; 2 hours to complete a wig. No experience needed. Pizza and salad on Friday, sandwiches on Saturday. RSVP. Contact: whimsicalwigsmn@ gmail.com
MINNESOTA 19TH CENTURY BASEBALL INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM When: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 Where: Minneapolis Cen-
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CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 17 Where: 5 wineries throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Enjoy sampling local cheeses and wonderful chocolates at participating wineries. Contact: 3riverswinetrail.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When and Where: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at Vadnais-Sucker Lake recreational area and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at Triangle Park, Mahtomedi Details: Hike go approx. 5 miles and last 1 1/2-2 hours. Contact: stpaulhike.com
ST. PAUL PRAYER BREAKFAST When: 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 Where: InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel, 11 E. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul Details: Annual event with local church, civic, business and education leaders. Contact: saintpaulprayer.org
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDINANCE NO. 964 SUMMARY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 500, CHAPTER 503, SECTION 503.04, AND SUBDIVISION 2 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE RELATING TO 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE REGULATIONS On October 14, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance 964 that amends Title 500, Chapter 503, of the Mounds View City Code. The purpose of the amendment was to modify certain city regulations related to off-sale 3.2% liquor establishments. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular EXVLQHVV KRXUV DW 0RXQGV 9LHZ &LW\ +DOO DQG LV DYDLODEOH RQ OLQH DW WKH &LW\¡V web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 29, 2019.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621 MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the School %RDUG RI ,QGHSHQGHQW 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW 1R 6WDWH RI 0LQQHVRWD ZDV FDOOHG to order by Jonathan Weinhagen, Chair, at 7:00 p.m., September 17, 2019. 0HHWLQJ ZDV GXO\ KHOG DW WKH 'LVWULFW &HQWHU 9LFWRULD 6WUHHW 1 6KRUHYiew, MN 55126. 3UHVHQW %RFN 'DQLHOVRQ *ODVKHHQ +HOJHVRQ 6DJHU :HLQKDJHQ Westerman; Superintendent Chris Lennox Absent: none Motion by Westerman, seconded by Glasheen, to adopt the agenda as printed. Voting aye: all; nay: none. Motion carried. Student representatives reported on various student council events and activities at their schools. The following individuals registered to speak at Open Forum: ‡ 0DWW 2TXLVW 0RXQGV 9LHZ UHDGLQJ WHVW VFRUHV ‡ $P\ -RQHV 1HLJKERUV 8QLWHG OHY\ Announcements were made concerning gifts and meeting dates. 6XSHULQWHQGHQW¡V UHSRUW ‡ +LJKOLJKWHG ,URQGDOH JUDGXDWH $QQDOLVH 6FDPHKRUQ IRU IHDWXUHG artwork on the cover of the MSBA September-October Journal ‡ &RPSOHWLRQ RI FRQVWUXFWLRQ SURMHFWV ZLOO EH FHOHEUDWHG ZLWK ULEERQ FXWWLQJ ceremonies at Pike Lake and Island Lake Motion by Bock, seconded by Sager, to take action on the consent agenda as follows: Approve minutes:
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Your Cause for general use at Chippewa Middle School ($84) CAF America for general use at Chippewa Middle School ($38.82) The following donations are for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf from: Faith Christian Reformed Church ($2,183) Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches ($2,477.62) Incarnation Lutheran Church ($4,000) Chris & Sheila Martin ($600) Voting aye: all; nay: none. Motion carried. 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The Registrar for the Bonds is authorized and directed to notify the Commissioner of Education if it becomes aware of a potential default in the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds or if, on the day two (2) business days prior to WKH GDWH D SD\PHQW LV GXH RQ WKH %RQGV WKHUH DUH LQVXIÀFLHQW IXQGV WR PDNH WKDW SD\PHQW RQ GHSRVLW ZLWK WKH 5HJLVWUDU 7KH 'LVWULFW XQGHUVWDQGV WKDW DV a result of its covenant to be bound by the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, the provisions of that section shall be binding as long as any Bonds of this issue remain outstanding. E 7KH 'LVWULFW IXUWKHU FRYHQDQWV WR FRPSO\ ZLWK DOO SURFHGXUHV QRZ DQG KHUHDIWHU HVWDEOLVKHG E\ WKH 'HSDUWPHQWV RI 0DQDJHPHQW DQG %XGJHW DQG Education of the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 126C.55, subdivision 2(c) and otherwise to take such actions as necessary to comply with that section. The chair, clerk, superintendent or business PDQDJHU LV DXWKRUL]HG WR H[HFXWH DQ\ DSSOLFDEOH 0LQQHVRWD 'HSDUWPHQW RI Education forms. Voting aye: all; nay: none. Motion carried Chair Jonathan Weinhagen and members of the school board presented information regarding the levy proposal that will be provided to residents at FRPPXQLW\ PHHWLQJV 'LVFXVVLRQ IROORZHG *ODVKHHQ DQG 6XSHULQWHQGHQW /HQQR[ SURYLGHG DQ $06' XSGDWH DQG Sager provided a Northeast Metro 916 update. As liaisons to schools and on committees, Board members reported on events in which they had participated Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Sandra Westerman, Clerk Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 29, 2019.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621 MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Desription: Pinewood School Building Addition and Renovation Bid Opening: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. For more information regarding the above Bid, please visit the Mounds 9LHZ 3XEOLF 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ZHEVLWH DW ZZZ PRXQGVYLHZVFKRROV RUJ Page/3145 Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 29, 2019.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621 MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Desription: Sunnyside School Building Addition and Renovation Bid Opening: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m. For more information regarding the above Bid, please visit the Mounds 9LHZ 3XEOLF 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ZHEVLWH DW ZZZ PRXQGVYLHZVFKRROV RUJ Page/3145 Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 29, 2019.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM: Seeing the incarcerated as human beings FROM PAGE 1
“You can’t prison away an addiction,” Meszaro noted, who also attended Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. Tonja Honsey, founder of We Rise Leadership Collective, which advocates for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women, said her 25-year spiral in and out of jail and prison began at age 12 when she was a foster child. She said children shouldn’t have sell drugs to survive because they have no safe family with food. “I see how we can build better communities rather than building better prisons,” Honsey said. Many women that end up in prison have been abused and turned to drugs to cope. When women and their children are separated, it adds to the cycle of problems. Many women see going back to their abuser or selling drugs as their only option to get their children back because they have to find a place to live within a year. That often isn’t enough time when you are trying to get your license back and find a job, she noted. “In football, it is illegal to pile on a downed player after a tackle,” said Shoreview resident Christopher Uggen, a University of Minnesota sociology professor, who also spoke at the forum. One of the topics of conversation nationally about criminal justice reform is the creation of young adult courts. It is well known that if you can keep juveniles out of the adult system that their criminal history is more of a speed bump than a record, he noted. However, the brain continues to develop until the mid-20s and treating young adults differently could help. Raj Sethuraju, associate professor at the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Education Center at Metropolitan State University, said that investing money in the community before it’s invested in the criminal justice system could also help keep people out of the system. Root causes of chemical dependency and mental health need to be addressed, he added. The forum was hosted by Rep. Kelly Moller, District 42A, who serves on the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Committee. She said she cares about reforming the system she has worked in for so long as a prosecutor with Hennepin County. Moller represents the state and victims of
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felony-level appeals but has also become interested in the other side of the story. Among the 50 states, Minnesota has the 13th-highest rate of persons under correctional control. Correctional control includes those who are incarcerated as well as those on probation and parole. The committee attempted to push a restore the vote initiative this last session, but political partisanship got in the way, said Rep. Carlos Mariani,
Complicado Refugee Seminar Emmanuel Covenant Church will hold a discussion on the refugee crisis at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Shoreview Community Center. Various speakers will offer perspectives and then attendees will be broken into smaller groups for discussion. Contact Bekah Backman bekah@emmanuel.church for more info or to RSVP.
SCHOOL BRIEFS Mounds View Public Schools ranked among the Top 10 school districts in the state for the most 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifi nalists: a total of 11 students between Irondale and Mounds View. 2020 National Merit Scholar semifi nalists include Irondale High School seniors Isabelle Bierbach, Iva Hammitt-Kess and Charles Schumer, and Mounds View High School seniors Deepta Jasthi, Berke Lunstad, Arthur Nghiem, Aryan Sehgal, Neha Sriram, Jenna Stellmack, Chloe Wick and Aunika Zheng.
Help with holiday food and toys Thanksgiving bags with all the fi xings are available to families in need during the month of November. To set up an appointment, please call the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Operation Joy, an annual holiday toy and gift program for children ages birth to grade 12, takes place in December with registration starting Nov. 1. For more information, call the food shelf at 651-621-6280 or visit the upcoming events tab at www. ralphreederfoodshelf.org. Donations can be made online or by mailing a check to Ralph Reeder Food Shelf at 2544 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112. For every dollar donated, the food shelf can purchase
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up to $ 8 worth of food. Donations of nonperishable holiday food items and new unwrapped, toys, gifts or gift cards are also needed and can be dropped off between Dec. 2 and Dec. 18. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment at the back entrance.
US Service Academy applications open U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s office is now accepting applications from young Minnesotans interested in attending one of the nation’s four service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In order to attend a service academy, candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress or other applicable nominating source. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 1. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law. An applicant’s academic record, extracurricular and athletic activities, physical aptitude, leadership ability, and medical qualifications are all considered. View specific requirements and download an application at smith.senate.gov/ content/academy-nominations.
committee chair from District 65B. The committee will continue to try to change the way people see those who have been incarcerated. “Criminal justice reform is about community; community is about belonging; belonging is about being seen as a human being,” Mariani noted. Eight states have reinstated voting rights to ex-offenders over the last three years, Uggen said.
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Students learn more than music through youth symphony BY JANICE COLLOVA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ST. PAUL — If you walk through the halls of Highland Park Middle School on a Saturday morning, you will hear orchestral melodies soar, then clash. Step into a cafeteria or auditorium, and you will see the student orchestras of the Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) rehearse for their fall concert. Here, expectations are high. The pace is quick. Feedback is shouted as students play. Notes are written as they are given. A few measures can be rehearsed for 10 minutes until the exact sound the conductor seeks is produced. Conductor Claudette Laureano knows the program’s rigor, and how tough she is on her students. But, she said, “I try and make them understand that through commitment, you grow.”
‘Resurrected’ music program Claudette and her husband, Manny, have expected great commitment from students since they became the artistic directors of MYS in 1988. At that time, the program had only 65 students and risked termination. As Manny put it, he was offered the directorship to “resurrect” the program. He accepted on the condition that his wife join him, as in 1982 she had created a successful string program at the Breck School in Golden Valley. Together, the couple changed policies, recruited students and soon saw exponential growth: from 120 to 300 students in only a few years. Today, MYS is considered one of the country’s premier youth orchestras. In addition to Saturday morning rehearsals, students K-12 present three formal concerts a year along with community concerts and a winter fundraiser concert. An audition is required. If they are accepted, students are placed in one
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Ella and Noah Loushin of Shoreview with Repertory Orchestra conductor and MYS co-artistic director Claudette Laureano (center). “(The conductors) all have a way of getting things out of you musically that you never thought you could actually produce,” said Ella.
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of five orchestras of varying skill levels. Program activities are hosted in the Twin Cities, but students from other cities and even Wisconsin have participated.
Fun that lasts Even with the program’s prestige and rigor, Cameron and Spencer Knapstein kept describing MYS as “fun.” Violinists in the Philharmonic Orchestra, the two brothers — both students at Mahtomedi Middle School — listed rehearsals, the conductors and their gimmicks, and concerts as a few reasons why MYS is fun. “(MYS) does require a lot of practice at home,” said Cameron, “(but) it pays off and it’s very fun when you get to the concert and everybody is watching you.” Part of MYS’ mission is to “thrill audiences with outstanding performances of orchestral repertoire.” To Claudette, the conductor of the Repertory Orchestra, this means more than
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playing pieces like “The Rite of Spring” or the “Firebird Suite” at a professionally aesthetic level. It might mean wearing a Darth Vader costume while conducting the “Imperial March” from “Star Wars,” or the Duke of Wellington’s costume while leading Beethoven’s “Wellington’s Victory.” It might also mean writing a narrative to be performed by an actor in between songs from the opera “Carmen.” Ultimately, Claudette’s goals are to engage the audience, tell a story and make the concertgoing memories last a lifetime. She said that students from 15 to 20 years ago still remember her schtick — and still keep in touch. A former student who now directs fi lms in Los Angeles told Claudette that one of the greatest lessons he learned from MYS was that of commitment. Claudette believes commitment is one of the biggest takeaways students gain from MYS, and testimonies like this affi rm this belief.
IF YOU GO MYS will hold the first of three formal concerts at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Bethel University’s Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul. Tickets and information for all concerts can be found atmnyouthsymphonies.org/ concerts-and-events. Manny said that even if students do not pursue music after MYS, they “will take away the discipline that it takes to become whatever it is (they) want to be.” Libby Knapstein, Cameron and Spencer’s mother, said MYS has taught her sons to “learn to work through things,” even if things, like music, are challenging. “Even if it’s hard,” she said, “there’s a good payback.”
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Administrators voice concerns over watershed district tax levy increase BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD EDITOR
On more than one occasion, area city administrators have attended Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers meetings to voice their concerns with the proposed 2020 budget and tax levy. That list includes Centerville City Administrator/City Engineer Mark Statz, Circle Pines City Administrator Patrick Antonen, Lexington City Administrator Bill Petracek, Lino Lakes City Administrator Jeff Karlson and Mounds View City Administrator Nyle Zikmund. “The district is working hard to balance fi scal responsibility with the responsibility we have to our residents to provide services for water quality and flood control. We believe the new budget reflects the priorities of the watershed management plan,” said RCWD Communications and Outreach Coordinator Beth Carreño. The 2020 proposed budget is $ 8,186,939, with a total levy of $5,181,376, higher than the 2019 budget of $7,345,030 and levy of $4,710,392. “The owner of a $200,000 home would pay an estimated total of $37.92 to the RCWD in 2020. This amounts to an estimated $1.11 increase from what was paid on a $200,000 home in 2019,” Carreño explained. During the public hearing on the proposed budget and levy Aug. 28, Statz read aloud a letter he submitted to the board the day before
the meeting. It read, in part, “We understand that the board will be contemplating a 10% increase to the levy, while spending down a significant portion of its excess fund balance. This increase alone is concerning, paired with last year’s 7.5% increase. Additionally, residents of Centerville and others within the Centennial School District will see significant increases in their taxes due to a recently passed school levy. We ask the board to consider reducing this year’s increase to a more modest amount.” Statz added that the RCWD’s use of the example of a $200,000 home is a bit deceiving. “To use the $200,000 home as a benchmark... that doesn’t really compare apples to apples, because what you are doing is you are setting that $200,000 at one spot and not understanding that my house doesn’t actually stay at $200,000. If I owned a $200,000 house 10 years ago, and you look at it and say your taxes are only going up $1.39 this year — no, my taxes are going up $1.39 plus whatever tax on the increase in the value of that home.” Antonen described the 10% increase as “hefty.” “If we did that as a city, we would have a lot of angry citizens at our public hearing. It is concerning that the only angry citizens here are the city administrators. It is really difficult to understand what you are actually spending the money on,” Antonen said. “I am concerned with your budget process,
and I think it should be more open and transparent. Taxable market value is going up and your tax levy should be going down. I hope you guys will consider making some modifications to the budget.” Petracek said, “Lexington is a builtout community, low to moderate income. We generally try to keep our levy between a 0 2% increase. One of the things we have been trying to do these past few years to give our community a tax break is by redeveloping and bringing some new value into the community. With this redevelopment, we are trying to spread it out a little bit more; with entities that are going up 10% with their levy, we are kind of working against each other. I would just ask the board to consider a different plan.” Once again at the board’s Sept. 11 meeting, administrators shared that they are concerned with the proposed budget. “Having gone through and scrutinized your budget a little bit, I thought the legal fees seem to be quite high. And obviously a 10% increase is quite a substantial increase for the taxpayers of Lino Lakes as well as other Anoka County cities,” Karlson said. “I just wanted to let you know as a representative of Lino Lakes it is a little alarming to me, especially the legal fees over $200,000 … what in the world are you spending those fees on?” Antonen said he agreed with Karlson. “There have been a lot of emails between the administrators in Anoka County who are very concerned with a budget increase of 10% when everyone’s levy seems to be holding pat or going down, and your levy is going up,” he said. “It looks like you are spending about
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$20,000 per month on legal fees, and that’s our entire budget for a year for civil legal fees. Lino’s is about $25,000, Hugo’s is $22,000, Centerville’s is $20,000 and Lexington’s is $20,000. That’s pretty alarming when you add all of that up and you guys spend that in one month.” Manager Mike Bradley stated that the board did listen to the city administrators’ comments from the last meeting and reviewed the proposed budget and levy. He said that one of the problems the district is facing is that it is undertaking some major projects that are spending down the reserve funds. He explained that the district has a policy in place to maintain 40% in its reserves, and if there is no
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action taken, much larger actions will be necessary in the future. The board ultimately approved the preliminary 2020 budget and certified the preliminary levy in a 4-1 vote (Manager John Waller voted no). There will be a public hearing on the district’s budget and levy at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Shoreview City Hall; public input from citizens and entities within the watershed district will be accepted. Waller explained that he did some calculations to see how the increase would impact a couple of cities and Washington County as a whole. Waller said that when he looked at the numbers for Hugo, there was about a
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13% increase. He said Hugo’s contribution to the district went from about $290,000 last year to $333,000 this year. As a whole, the county had to pitch in $928,000 this year, compared to 846,000 last year. “I personally want to see the money that comes out of Washington County spent in Washington County, that’s what I am concerned about,” Waller said. “That’s the one thing the district doesn’t do to my satisfaction: calculate how that money comes back into these communities that are spending it.” Manager Steve Wagamon said, “I thought we worked very hard on this budget to get it down as far as we possibly could without damaging communities we are supposed to be helping. I agree that our spending on legal is high, but I also think we have complicated stuff that we are bound by law to do,” he said. “I don’t see where we have a lot of places to cut except discretionary spending, and that hurts the very people, in my opinion, that are here talking about this.” Quad editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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Grand tennis season ends with 3rd place at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mounds View capped a stellar tennis season finishing third in the state Class AA tournament last week, after losing to Minnetonka in the semifinals. Also, Mustang freshmen Amanda Diao and Katerina Smiricinschi placed fourth in doubles. The No. 4 ranked Mustangs, finishing 17-4, won their state opener over Woodbury 5-2, lost to No. 2 Minnetonka 6-1, and edged No. 5 Rochester Mayo 4-3 in the third-place match. State action took place Oct. 22-25 at the University of Minnesota. “I’m so happy that we finished third. Very well deserved,” coach Scott Sundstrom said. “The girls
Mustang girls CC gain state Morgan Dahl qualified for her fi fth state cross country meet while leading the Mounds View girls to second place in Section 5AA on Thursday. The Mustangs advanced for state as a team with the runner-up finish at Anoka High School, and will run at St. Olaf College on Saturday, 10 a.m. Dahl, a senior, placed fourth in 18:44.30. She’s gone to state as either a team or individual qualifier, or both, since eighth grade, with her highest fi nish 18th place as a sophomore. St. Michael-Albert-
ville won by a wide margin, led by individual champion Ali Weimer in 17:49.30. STMA had 23 points, Mounds View had 83 and Maple Grove 127 for top three among 16 teams. The other four counters were freshmen Taylor Isabel in 15th (19:23.20) and Tollie Jackson 17th (19:27.20), sophomore Kieren Meyer 21st (19:33.00), and eighth-grader Lauren Kath 26th (19:45.00). Right behind were freshman Laurin Isabel in 29th (19:56.70) and sophomore Olivia Hoyhtya 30th (19:58.60).
were incredibly cohesive this year and competed really hard.” The Mustangs, ranked No. 4, and beat No. 3 Mahtomedi 4-3 in the section finals. Mustang senior Paige Trondson and junior Sanjana Pattanaik went 3-0 in the team tournament. They got the lone point at No. 2 doubles against Minnetonka and won at No. 1 against Woodbury and Mayo. For Minnetonka, the Mustangs loaded up doubles, a strategy that worked against Mahtomedi in reversing a regular-season loss. It didn’t work this time. “Minnetonka was just too good,” said Sundstrom. The top two ranked teams lived up to their billing. No. 1 Edina beat No. 2 Minnetonka in the finals and captured their school’s 37th state championship.
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Paige Trondson (left) and Sanjana Pattanaik were 3-0 in doubles during the state team tournament.
Mustang boys CC takes conference, section; state next After capturing conference and section championships, the Mounds View boys cross country team will take aim at the top prize Saturday. The Mustangs are ranked No. 2 in Class AA, behind Eden Prairie, heading into the state meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Their race will start 11 a.m. “Eden Prairie is the team to beat, that’s for sure. They beat us at Milaca and they are very strong,” coach Ross Fleming said. “White Bear Lake has as good a chance to win as us or Eden Prairie. Eastview ran a very good (sectional) race, too.” The Mustangs were state runners-up behind Edina last year, then won a multi-state regional to advance to Nike Nationals. The Mustangs plan to enter Nike com-
petition again after state. Conference champions With three of the top four ranked teams in the state competing in the Suburban East, the Mustangs scored 48 points, No. 3 White Bear Lake 59 and No. 4 Stillwater 76, leading 10 teams, Oct. 15 at Tanners Brook Golf Course. Five Mustangs earned all-conference (top 20). Finn Sokolowski finished second in 15:59, three seconds behind White Bear’s Max Nelson. Will Sacay placed seventh (16:15), Alex Nelson ninth (16:21), Elliott McArthur 12th (16:24) and Matt Miller 18th (16:44). Getting honorable mention was Santino Preciado in 21st (16:45). Section champions In Section 5AA, with a much less daunting field than their conference, the Mustangs had the first
three runners into the chute, five of the top nine, and seven of the top 15, last Thursday at Anoka High School. “I’ve never had a 1-2-3 before, not at sectionals,” said Fleming, coach for three decades. “We did have 1-2 last year. But what’s just as important was getting seven of the top 15.” The Mustangs tallied 23 points. Maple Grove was a distant second with 87 among 16 teams. Sokolowski was section champion in 15:41.80, followed by Nelson (15:48.30) and Sacay (15:53.30). All are seniors. McArthur, freshman, placed eighth (16:10.40) and Miller, junior, was ninth (16:11.20). Close behind were seniors Preciado in 12th (16:25.10) and Nathaniel Apostle in 15th (16:33.40) among 111 runners.
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6-3 in dual meets after winning four of their last five. At section true-team, Stillwater, host and perennial champion, scored 1041.5, Mounds View 845.5, St. Anthony Village 556, White Bear Lake 496, and Roseville Area 45. Annie Moen won the 50 freestyle in 25.27. That was their best event with Zoe Rylander third, Mackenzie Groth seventh and Nora Waffensmith eighth. Next is Section 4AA in Stillwater, Nov. 7-8-9, where the Mustangs will try for state meet berths.
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top-seeded North St. Paul on Monday evening. The Mustangs (15-11) had a fi rst-round bye, then squeezed past Roseville Area 16-25, 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 16-14 in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The other semifinal Monday pitted Centennial against Stillwater. The finals will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., at a site to be determined.
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The No. 8 ranked Mounds View football team posted shutouts the last two weeks, over Roseville Area 24-0 in the regular-season finale and Burnsville 34-0 in the state Class 6A playoffs opener. Along with their defense, the Mustang air game continues to shine. Cole Stenstrom has passed for 1,576 yards and 13 touchdowns. Jack Roeber leads in TD catches with seven. The Mustangs (7-2) will host Buffalo (5-4) in the second round Friday.
by St. Paul Central 2-1 in the Section 5AA finals on Oct. 15. The No. 5 seeded Mustangs tripped top-seeded Park Center 3-2 in overtime in the semifinals but were not able to pull another upset. Mounds View finished 9-8-1, losing five of their fi rst six before going 8-3-1 in their last 12 matches. Central (17-1) took a 2-0 lead on goals from Riaz Kelley and Assem Elsayad in the second half. The Mustangs got on the board with two minutes left as Bijan Asadi bent a 28yard free kick into the upper corner.
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Katerina Smiricinschi was voted MVP of Mounds View’s tennis team that went 17-4 and placed third in the state. A freshman, she compiled a 19-1 record at No. 3 singles, a 4-4 record at No. 1 doubles with Amanda Diao in the Mustangs’ toughest dual meets, and 6-2 with Diao in post-season doubles as they won the section crown and placed fourth in the state meet. ”Katerina had a terrific year in singles and doubles,” coach Scott Sundstrom said. “She is a great competitor and continues to improve. I am so happy with her progress.” Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2018
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Gramsie Road Oct. 6 on a motor vehicle theft report. A key fob was left in the vehicle and it was stolen sometime overnight. The vehicle was recovered later that day. It was observed driving erratically without its lights on and fled a short distance before leaving the roadway and becoming disabled in the 4100 block of Oxford Street. One juvenile remained in the car; two others fled. The juvenile driver was apprehended and booked at Juvenile Detention Center. The vehicle was transported to an impound lot. • Theft of a stool was reported on Pearson Place Oct. 7. • Check forgery was reported in the 500 block of Cardigan Road Oct. 8. A check payable to the victim was intercepted in transit and altered to another name; someone attempted to cash it. Paperwork was completed to have the check voided and a new check issued. Under investigation. • A wallet was taken out of a locked vehicle in
the 5900 block of Lexington Avenue Oct. 8 and cards were used at various stores in the amount of $5,600. Accounts were closed. The wallet was recovered in Minneapolis on Oct. 10 with ID and some cards inside. Under investigation. • A vehicle on West Shore Road was rummaged through overnight Oct. 9. Two pairs of sunglasses were stolen. • A driver was arrested for driving after cancellation near Rice Street and Rustic Place Oct. 9. • A squad responded to the 4000 block of Oxford Court for a theft from auto report Oct. 10. Window of a vehicle was broken and a duffle bag with dance equipment was stolen from the front passenger seat. • A 51-year-old North Oaks man was arrested for DWI but refused tests near Highway 96 and Victoria Street Oct. 11. The man was traveling the wrong way on the highway and had a strong odor of alcohol, watery, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, and was noted as being “unstable.” He admitted to drinking but refused a breath test. • An adult male was arrested for misdemeanor assault after a dispute over a tip charge on an
online order at a restaurant in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway Oct. 12. When staff tried to escort the person out of the business, he assaulted a staff member. • A backpack with school supplies and clothing was stolen from a vehicle near St. Marie Street and Rustic Place Oct. 12. • A laptop was reported stolen in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue Oct. 14. • A fi re department lock box was stolen from a brick wall in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road Oct. 15. The victim was advised to have building locks changed. • Theft of a toolbox from a vehicle in the driveway on Blue Jay Lane was reported Oct. 15. • Tools worth about $500 were stolen from a vehicle overnight in the 1000 block of Churchill Circle Oct. 15. There were no signs of forced entry. • A resident in the 800 block of Edgewater Avenue lost $1,800 on Oct. 17 to a phone scam regarding a fake unpaid utility bill. • A drunk female was transported to detox in the 1000 block of Gramsie Road Oct. 18.
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Medtronic named outstanding disability employer Nominated by Rise, Medtronic was named an Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation, MOHR, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. “We applaud organizations in Minnesota that employ individuals with disabilities,” said Julie Johnson, president of MOHR. “They are pillars of the community who recognize the value of this largely untapped workforce.” MOHR represents more than 100 disability service providers across the state. In providing community-based services to individuals with disabilities, Rise has partnered with Medtronic for almost 40 years, said Nancy Hoff, senior sales and marketing representative with the nonprofit. Individuals from Rise have served Medtronic as office specialists, component assemblers, shipping, receiving and warehouse clerks, equipment sterilizers and mini-truck delivery staff. “Medtronic counts on Rise workers and considers us as a ‘preferred labor resource,’” said Hoff. The Fortune 500 company also sends contract work to production locations operated by Rise. Its teams build material return kits, collate and assemble training kits and assemble mailings. To help individuals with disabilities to be successful, Rise offers a number of services in connection with the work for Medtronic. Vocational evaluations, career planning, job placement and follow-up support are among them. These individ-
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Medtronic was named an Outstanding Disability Employer by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation this month. Through Rise, people with disabilities have served Medtronic as office specialists, component assemblers, shipping, receiving and warehouse clerks, equipment sterilizers and mini-truck delivery staff. Pictured is Tammy Matthies.
uals go through the same on-the-job training as other hires at the company, Hoff explains. Some receive a follow-up support to assist with training, acclimation and transition periods. Janice Grendahl is supported by Rise at Medtronic, where she’s worked for more than 30 years in different departments. “I am never bored and have loved my work, no matter where they ask me to work on what my job duties are,” she said. “I have learned a lot and know they like my work.” Hoff said the interest in, and support from people at all levels in the company for the people from Rise is phenomenal. “It’s also genuine,” she added. One manufacturing operations supervisor told Hoff that individuals from Rise are the most enjoyable, hardworking people to work with, and their teamwork and common vision helps to produce “uncommon results.” Rise has had three Medtronic executives serve on its board of directors during the nonprofit’s 40-year relationship with the company. Sheila Minske, Medtronic director of global supply chain strategy and innovation, currently serves on the Rise board. And, the Medtronic Foundation has supported Rise projects and special events since 1978. Leaders from Rise were presented the Outstanding Disability Employer Award at the Celebrate Rise Gala event on Oct. 21. Submitted
21 Roots Farm: A bumper crop of joy ... and the unexpected BY SHANNON RILEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
It's been a very good growing season at 21 Roots Farm. The goats, cows, gardens, chickens and corn are thriving, but what has blossomed most this summer are the clientfarmers who come to learn how to farm and in turn, cultivate skills, confidence and self-awareness. The farmers at 21 Roots Farm are adults with a broad range of developmental disabilities. Here, the farmers break away from more regimented day programs and are immersed in the tasks of planting, harvesting and caring for livestock. This hands-on farming in rural Grant is a fresh alternative to traditional programming offered to adults with special needs. The nonprofit 21 Roots Farm was launched by Laura Lutz, Brittany Wiitala and Amy Peterson, who physically, spiritually and emotionally willed their mission into being. They are intentional young farmers, dedicated to long-term sustainability, who are thoughtfully and methodically building a vision committed to nurturing those with learning disabilities. The name, 21 Roots, was inspired by the chromosomal makeup associated with Down syndrome, along with the earth’s ever-growing source of nourishment for plant life and the 21 acres that make up the farm. Wiitala, Lutz and Peterson bring rich dimensions to the farm from family farming, college courses and work in horticulture and education. Wiitala uses an expression about their clients and the farm enterprise they are building. “Unexpected — that’s the word we use for our farmers when they bring us a new behavior or
reaction. And when you are farming, nature and the animals throw a lot of the unexpected at you.” The women see themselves as stewards of the land and they coach visiting farmers to become experts in fields of their choice. Many are learning farm-related trades that could lead to future employment. The avenues for adventure and growth are abundant at 21 Roots Farm. Farmers can care for dairy goats, an apple orchard, chickens, cows and donkeys. They can explore vegetable gardening, beekeeping, prairie landscapes — and even make salsa with their own tomatoes. The natural interests their farmers exhibit informs the personalized path of learning supported by the three women. Farmers come to the farm through various agency referrals and by word of mouth. Programs for families and children are being developed for the future. On 110th Street in Grant, there’s a modest sign that identifies 21 Roots Farm. A short tree-lined lane leads to a fenced paddock and a sturdy dairy barn that harbors a 2-week-old calf, two sister donkeys and a handful of friendly Nigerian goats. Beyond the barn, clusters of cows nap and graze in the tall grass. Twenty steps from the older dairy barn stands a newer, bright red pole barn that currently lacks heat, interior walls, electricity and a septic system, but holds tremendous potential for group learning projects and storage space. Funds are being sought to make this building fully functional and to eventually add a commercial kitchen so farmers may prepare crops and products like goat cheese and goat milk soap for market. Nature does the teaching
Left: Sam Sundgaard learns to care for a goat goat. Right: The nonprofit farm is run by Laura Lutz, Brittany Wiitala and Amy Peterson.
at this mostly accessible farm. Small enhancements like core vocabulary boards with visual aids are posted in several places to assist farmer clients with personal expression and burgeoning collaboration skills. Pictorial descriptors are essential tools for nonverbal farmers. Chickens chatter up on the hillside apple orchard and beehives are nestled on a sunny corner. Lutz and Wiitala walk a mowed prairie path through thickets of pines and indigenous trees. They stop under a canopy of pines, where they bring 21 Roots farmers to seek calm respite during busy days. “You can plan and plan or just do it.” Wiitala talks about how their business plan developed organically. “We want 21 Roots to grow and meet some of the vast unmet needs and interests of those with developmental disabilities. Our own roots are newly planted ... but planted in fertile thought. We have a caring board and no shortage of energy.” “We know we will
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21 Roots Farm has a variety of animals.
experience barriers — just like our farmers do every day, but we want them to see and enjoy the fruits of their labor ... to plant and eat what they grow. We have already seen farmers move from fear to comfort with the animals.” Wiitala tells of one farmer who hopes to show a cow at next year’s county fair. “Most people know the therapeutic power of nature and animals, and we love sharing that with our farmers and their families,”
said Peterson. Clad in fl annel with an easy way with the animals, Lutz’s love for farming is unequivocal. “Our fi nding each other feels preordained. We may have once taken our family farming experience for granted, but it gave us strong roots .... we’re operating on a mutual commitment to our farmers, the land and our critters ... and it’s just the beginning.” For more information, visit 21Rootsfarm.org.
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