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Hugo couple stumbles upon Golden Spike

BY CJ WRZESIEN PRESS INTERN

HUGO — Peggy and Scott Erhardt were on their usual walk around Arcand Park with their two grandsons Archie and Grayson Tarvo when they noticed a plastic tent spike lying along the path.

“I looked down and there was a tent stake,” Peggy Erhardt said. “So I threw it in the bottom of the stroller.”

The couple were more or less unfamiliar with the Golden Spike contest, but figured it must be part of Hugo Good Neighbor Days. A passerby informed them shortly after that they had found the Golden Spike.

Erhardt’s initial reaction to finding out she had stumbled across the spike: “‘Well, what does that mean?’” she said she’d asked. “‘What did I win?’ She goes, ‘a lot of money.’”

The Citizen kicked off the Hunt for the Golden Spike in 2006 for the Hugo Lions Club Good Neighbor Days celebration as a tribute to the Hugo Centennial Celebration that same year. For the very first hunt, the spike was an actual railroad spike painted gold to mark Hugo’s founding as a railroad town. In subsequent years, plastic tent stakes have been used.

Prior to finding the Golden Spike, the Erhardts had no idea there were even clues to finding the Spike. Now they were surrounded by 20 or 30 people looking around the path for the Spike that they had already placed in the bottom of their stroller.

For the past five years, the couple have been walking the trail at Arcand Park. Three times a week they walk the path, and have been doing so since Archie and Grayson were babies. It’s not uncommon for them to find strange objects like the Spike lying on the side of the path. Whenever they do, they toss them in the bottom of the stroller and eventually put them in the trash.

“Whenever we find something that doesn’t belong, we just throw it in there and throw it away when we get home,” Erhardt said.

On top of finding the Golden Spike, the couple are also celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary. They are planning a weekend trip up to their cabin to celebrate.

“It’s very exciting,” Erhardt said. “It’s really made our day special.”

Before they had found Spike, the Erhardts had no idea what the Golden Spike was, or even that there were clues leading to it.

Now the Hugo residents say that they will be on the lookout for it in the coming years.

Development proposes 90 housing units

BY MADELINE DOLBY QUAD EDITOR

Twin Cities Land Holding is proposing a residential development in the southwest quadrant of 20th Avenue S. and Cedar Avenue in Lino Lakes. The city of Centerville is to the west of the development. The development site contains three parcels totaling approximately 25 gross acres. It is being called the Nelson Rehbein Property.

The 11-acre Nelson parcel contains existing and accessory structures. The 14-acre Rehbein

parcels have been used for agricultural purposes. A 30-foot-wide powerline easement exists along the west lot lines. Wetlands and floodplains exist on site.

City Planner Katie Larsen said the concept plan shows that the development would consist of 38 single-family homes on 60-footwide lots and 52 townhomes for a total of 90 housing units. According to the staff report presented to the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board, the total open space is approximately 9.9 acres, or 40%.

The site is medium density. For medium density, the city requires

Fridays with Firefighters kicks off in Hugo

4 to 6 units per net acre. The proposed development has a density of 4.52, which is within the range required.

According to Larsen, the developer is looking for flexibility in the length of the proposed public street cul-de-sac, length of private drives that lead to the townhome areas, private street widths, corner lot setbacks, townhome base lot sizes, townhome garage sizes and townhome setbacks.

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Archie Tarvo (left) and Peggy Erhardt (right) are the winners of the 2025 Hugo Good Neighbor Days Golden Spike contest.

We Do the Heavy Lifting for You!

• The council will co-sponsor the Brats, Bags and Baskets event planned for Saturday, Sept. 20. The event is a fundraiser for Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. Food Shelf Assistant Coordinator Kris Greene told the council, “We are in need—flat out. The community has been fabulous at supporting us in the past. We continue to service our community and we have more and more people coming.” The Hugo Lions will host the event at Lions Volunteer Park, so Greene petitioned the council to waive associated rental and pavilion usage fees. Present council members unanimously agreed.

• The City Council’s group photograph session will now take place during the July meeting because Council Member Becky Petryk was absent.

• City staff will amend Hugo’s fence ordinance. Currently, the city does not have a procedure for fence placement on a property’s utility or drainage easement. This has resulted in many encroachment requests, which has delayed approval processes and has often been the reason for lengthy consent agendas at City Council meetings. Indeed, six separate encroachment requests were listed on this meeting’s agenda.

• The city is closing its coronavirus relief fund. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the city’s auditors recommended the closure because all relief funding through 2024 has been expended and properly reported. Any remaining investment income will be transferred to the street CIP fund.

The Hugo City Council next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.

COMMUNITY BRIEF

CONTRIBUTED

Beloved mousey games get shut down

What has long been a staple of the Hugo Good Neighbor Days celebration ended abruptly this year, after the Lions received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The letter, received on the Friday of Good Neighbor Days, states that the mousey game is not “an allowable form of gambling.”

“We were bummed and knew people would be disappointed. People love mousey game and come from miles around to play,” said Lion Carrie Schwieger.

The game was just another avenue for the Lions to raise money for the community. Friends and family of the Lions club made an AI generated song about the end of mousey (https://cdn1.aisonggenerator.io/7/audios/4a2f4fe6-3fb9-436d-8d00-381e3dc1b7f5.mp3).

“While this may be a setback, the spirit of Good Neighbor Days remains unwavering. We're already exploring exciting, travel-worthy activities to help support the community and raise funds,” Schwieger said. “Good Neighbor Days will move forward, and like the song says we're hoping one day those mice will run once more!”

Shannon Granholm

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BUSINESS BRIEF

Kelly’s Korner Bar under new ownership

June 16

Kelly’s Korner Bar will fall under new ownership beginning on Monday, June 16. For over 14 years, Vicki and Jeff Byrne have owned the bar. A farewell party for the Byrne’s will take place from 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 14. Those who attend the party can expect drink and food specials, a meat raffle and more. Kelly’s Korner Bar is located at 7098 Centerville Road, Centerville.

WEEKLY WAG

Dominoes arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a local reservation partner. She is socializing quickly, and has become a very good girl. Dominoes has a high energy level, so a loving and patient owner would be best for her as she continues to develop and become the best she can be. Dominoes is about seven months old and has so much potential. She’s playful and independent, and she learns very fast.

Dominoes is friendly to everyone she meets. She is house-trained and crate-trained. Dominoes likes to play with her toys, and she especially likes to play fetch. Dominoes is an American bulldog/German shepherd mix and she weighs

about 36 pounds. She is a happy young lady and would be a wonderful addition to a loving family home or an active companion. If you are interested in learning more about Dominoes or adopting her, please fill out an application at www. ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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HUGO CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

JUNE 12,

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, June 19 and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. June 23 and the 1st and 4th Monday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

CURRENT EVENTS

METRO MUSKIE TOURNAMENT

When: 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14

Where: Bald Eagle Lake, 5785 Hugo Road, White Bear Township; White Bear Lake 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Cash prizes and Junior division. Participate on 21 Twin Cities Metro-area lakes. Prizes awarded through tenth place. Register by June 13. Contact: metromuskietournament.com/contact

MANITOU DAYS COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 14

Where: Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake

Details: A great way to kick off Manitou Days, Community of Grace has hosted the community garage sale for over 20 years. Find amazing deals, sell your wares, or volunteer to make it all happen. Contact: hello@gracepeople.church or 651-429-5349

FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA

When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 14

Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo

Details: Join us for a day filled with delicious bites, live music and family-friendly fun. Rain or shine, this outdoor extravaganza promises a feast for your taste buds and entertainment for everyone. Leashed pets welcome.

Contact: 651-430-8370

MANITOU DAYS KIDDIE PARADE

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19

OBITUARY

Frederick J. Macalus, Sr.

a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 22nd, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 15th, 1935, to Salvatore and Guiseppina Macalus, he was the youngest of eight siblings. Fred’s remarkable journey began early; at just 12 years old, he started regrooving tires, which laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit. He went on to own seven Fred’s Tire and Service Companies and ten neighborhood bar restaurants, realizing his dream of building an empire.

In addition to his business ventures, Fred had a pas-

Where: Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, White Bear Lake

Details: A family favorite on the opening night of Marketfest—kids, parents and families are invited to decorate a stroller, trike, bike or wagon. Walk through the streets of Marketfest, ending at SweetLife Lane Candy Store.

Contact: info@manitoudays.com

RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE BLOOD DRIVE

When: 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday, June 20

Where: VFW Parking Lot, 4496 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake

Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets are needed.

Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL THEATER ALUMNI SHOW

When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 20

Where: WBLAHS Performing Arts Center, 5045 Division Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: White Bear graduating seniors from years 2000-2025 will put on a show featuring solos, duets and chorus numbers accompanied by a pit orchestra in the new PAC. Special reception will follow. Contact: wendy.suoja@isd624.org

YOGA ON THE BEACH WITH YOGADEVOTION

When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21

Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Avenue

Details: Join us at Memorial Beach for the annual fundraiser for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. We will center ourselves into a lovely lake vibe and practice presence in the beauty of nature. RSVP and donation requested. Contact: yogadevo@gmail.com or 651-253-1148

BENSON AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE

When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 21

Where: Benson Airport, 5860 Highway 61, White Bear Township Details: Free fishing contest for children ages 15 and under. Swag bags, prizes and more for all registered participants. Sponsored by SweetLife Lane. Contact: 651-429-1817

SANDCASTLES AND CREATURES BUILDING CONTEST

When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, June 21

Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Gather family and friends to build a sandcastle, sand creature or sand sculpture in a free event hosted by White Bear Center for the Arts. Bring your

sion for raising and racing pigeons. He was a beloved icon in the world of broomball, known affectionately as “Mr. Broomball,” and was honored with induction into the Broomball Hall of Fame.

Fred’s life was rich with friendships and family ties. He took immense joy in guiding his loved ones through everything from business decisions to sports and daily activities. He lived life to the fullest and was always there for those who needed him.

18th Annual White Bear Lake Classic and Vintage Boat Show

When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21

Where: White Bear Lake Shopping Center, 4391 Lake Ave. S.

Details: Display of classic and vintage boats—inboards, outboards, row boats and sailboats. Live fishing as well as nautical market.

Contact: ppinfo@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200

own shovels, buckets and sand carving tools. Prizes awarded at noon.

Contact: wbca@whitebeararts.org or 651-407-0597

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22

Where: Parking lot next to Young’s Korean BBQ, 2125 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Hike paved sidewalks around Birch Lake and the Rotary Nature Preserve. Contact: stpaulhike.com

STORY TIME AT LIONS PARK

When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25

Where: Lions Park, 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo Details: Stories, songs and movement for children of all ages and caregivers. Registration not required. Contact: washcolib.org/events

CALENDAR BRIEF

Water’s Edge hosts garage sales

The Water’s Edge Community in Hugo will host community-wide garage sales from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 12, Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.

As of press time, over 30 garage sales were registered. The Water’s Edge Community is generally located on Farnham Avenue North, near Oneka Elementary School.

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He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Survived by children, Karen (Rick) Kissner, Fred Jr (Gayle) Macalus, Debi (Jay) Andrews, Frank (Lori) Macalus, Tom (Alicia) Macalus; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Macalus; companion, Deb Johnson and her family; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Guiseppina Macaluso; wife, MaryEllen; 2 brothers & 4 sisters.

Fred’s life will be celebrated with a service at 6 PM Wednesday, June 18th with a visitation beginning at 4 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

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Kindness: Just performance or actually sincere?

Irecently volunteered at the Union Gospel Mission in downtown St. Paul, helping feed unhoused individuals with others from my church. I’ll admit it’s been a long time since I did any volunteer work because I wanted to, but in retrospect, my reason was simple: I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, not because I thought doing it would make me look good.

Suchy’s Scoop

Erik Suchy

Today, my post-retrospective thoughts lean toward this: When we act kindly toward someone else, how often are we doing it because we want to be seen as kind, or because something in our heart enables us to do the right thing?

It’s no secret that today’s teens and young adults do a lot to gain social media influence — pranks, comedic sketch videos or crazy backflips off their roof into a pool. That’s not to say this observation is meant to ridicule them for seeking “likes.” Often, they want to stand out online or wherever they share their work.

However, my greatest concern is how this mindset translates into actions outside social media. That includes simple, kind tasks such as saying, “thank you,” helping someone pick up something they dropped or taking out the trash. How often are young people doing nice things for others because they know, deep down, it’s the right thing to do?

Often during my high school years, I found that when someone my age did something “nice” for someone else, it was done out of sarcasm. I remember sitting at lunch with my group, usually at a table across from a lonely student. In several cases, someone from the football, basketball or lacrosse team would sit next to them and mockingly ask how things were, what they were eating for lunch and other response-provoking questions.

Of course, all this was done to benefit their popular image at the expense of someone they saw as a lower class: “I’m famous, you aren’t, so I can do whatever I want, even if it means pretending to like you.” To this day, it troubles me that this trend likely continues in high school. Once someone reaches a certain level of popularity in their peers’ eyes, it can enable them to act even nastier toward others.

However, I see some hope on the horizon for random acts of compassion. In an October 2023 Healthy Mind Poll of 2,210 adults by the American Psychiatric Association, 89% said showing someone an act of kindness made them feel significantly, somewhat or a little better, and 90% said receiving an act of kindness made them feel that way. In the same poll, 93% of Americans reported doing something kind, including 69% who said hello to a stranger, 68% who held a door open and 65% who gave a compliment.

While these numbers only represent a slight majority of the public, the results are still promising. Regardless of our differences in politics, culture or personal taste, let’s remember this: Because you know you have the power to do it, don’t be afraid to be kind to your neighbor. You never know how far one small act of personal good can go.

Staff Writer Erik Suchy can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com

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am CJ Wrzesien, a summer intern at Press Publications. I recently graduated from Bethel University with a major in communication and a minor in journalism. While at Bethel I worked as a sports reporter for our student newspaper The Clarion, where I covered a variety of different sports including, baseball, football, hockey, volleyball and soccer. My other on campus job was working for the Bethel athletic department as a student communication assistant. As a communication assistant, I attended numerous Bethel athletic events and worked at the scorer’s table and in the press box, keeping stats and also writing game recaps.

On a more personal level, I grew up and spent the majority of my life in Orlando, Florida where I lived until I graduated high school. After graduation I moved to Shakopee with my mom and twin sisters, where I began attending classes at Normandale Community College.

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After three years of working part time and attending community college, I completed my associates degree and decided to transfer to Bethel. Through high school and even well into community college I never knew what career I wanted to pursue. But I did cultivate a love of sports and in particular watching sports from a young age, and I knew that I was a good writer. Eventually I made the decision to combine the two and began pursuing a degree in communication and journalism in my second year at Normandale. I discovered my passion for writing and covering sports at Bethel. Including the final game of Bethel’s longtime Head Football Coach Steve Johnson’s 30year career. I was able to make the trip for the Royals playoff game against the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and that was the story where I knew that I wanted to keep writing about sports.

All of those experiences writing for The Clarion and going to games has helped me find my passion for writing and storytelling. I plan to keep using those skills that I have developed over this summer at Press Publications and continue to develop them further.

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This will be my second journalism internship, after spending last summer as an intern at the Dakota County Tribune. In addition to interning at Press Publications, I will also be working as a scout for Prep Network, covering their basketball tournaments and writing about high school prospects.

Working in the news department at Press Publications will give me an opportunity to tell a variety of stories and get firsthand experience in a real-world newsroom. I look forward to telling stories about the local community and getting to know more about the area and the people who live here while also gaining experience that will help me grow both personally and in my career.

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Hunt for the Golden spike: Clues explained

This year’s hunt for the Golden Spike lasted a bit longer than usual since its finder didn’t realize what it was right away. (See full story in this week’s issue.)

The Golden Spike was found in Arcand Park. In case you wanted to see all of the clues, and learn a little bit more about each one, here are the explanations.

Clue No. 1

Dearest readers, hunter-gatherers and fowlers, Greetings from our next Good Neighbors Days in Hugo! Grateful Lions always help wherever you go To the benefit of scholars, please fill growlers!

Clue No. 1 explanation

Welcome to the party! Let’s celebrate by supporting Hugo Lions Club causes, including student scholarships. The clue points to the city festival, thus the Golden Spike is hidden within city boundaries.

Clue No. 2

I, the honorary clue scribe, hereby do state:

It is time for fun at parks and a kids parade

Do not ruin our blessed green space, we dare not raid Start the hunt, and the Golden Spike ye escalate!

Clue No. 2 explanation

While a parade is a mainstay of this month’s events, it’s also time to hunt for the 2025 Golden Spike hunt again. Here’s a reminder not to ruin public property.

Clue No. 3

It’s in county, it’s in city, it’s in a park. If solving a clue suddenly arises, Use the Golden Ticket to increase your prizes.

Find Golden Spike with friend or dog, but dare not bark!

Clue No. 3 explanation

Put your heads together and maybe your pet’s highly trained sniffer to find the treasure. Visit local business-

CONSTRUCTION BRIEF

Highway 97 closure in Forest Lake begins

es and get your Golden Ticket stamped if you want to double your earnings.

Clue No. 4

I will tell you a story of the Roll G. Whoof.

His master walked him around Hugo every day. The master’s kids liked to bicycle, run and play. But Spike remained stubbornly hidden and aloof.

Clue No. 4 explanation

Sponsored by Heartland Credit Union, this clue involves an anagram for Frog Hollow. But why would we tell you the location so soon! It’s a red herring. The point of this clue is the park is kid friendly and the Spike is still far away from being found.

Clue No. 5

As dwarves face orcs, use oaken shield for protection. Do not get caught in a spider’s web of these clues.

From Misty Mountains, through the battles and a bruise, May wise deciphering provide you direction.

Clue No. 5 explanation

Sponsored by Hugo American Legion, this clue involves an anagram and a red herring for Oneka. It points out the web-like rope climber in the park where Spike is hidden. And just for fun, it honors “The Lord of the Rings.”

Clue No. 6

I can do anything – who can argue with that?

You can call me, beep me, if you want to reach me. Get your Impossible team, half pints can fight crime And leave the Spike barer than a naked mole-rat.

Clue No. 6 explanation

Sponsored by Hugo Equipment Company, this clue involves an anagram and a red herring for Arbre. Spike’s location is near a toddler play area. And just for fun, it honors “Kim Possible.”

Clue No. 7

I confess my daughter wrote this paper extreme. If you’ve taken a tour

Motorists will encounter a road closure and detour on Highway 97 as crews work to reconstruct a segment of the road in Forest Lake, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Both directions of Highway 97 between Hornsby Street and Falcon Avenue will be closed through late fall 2025.

Motorists can bypass the closure using the following detours:

• Eastbound through traffic can use northbound Interstate 35 to eastbound Highway 8 to southbound Highway 61.

• Westbound through traffic can use northbound Highway 61 to westbound Highway 8 to southbound I-35.

• Southbound I-35 traffic can access eastbound Highway 97 by using Broadway Avenue to northbound I-35 to eastbound Highway 8 to southbound Highway 61.

Hornsby Street and all I-35 ramps remain open. Highway 97 is open to traffic between Falcon Avenue and Highway 61. Local residential and business access will be maintained throughout construction, although routes will change periodically. This work is part of a larger two-year Highway 97 road improvement project between I-35 and Highway 61 to extend the usability and longevity of the pavement and improve ride quality for motorists. The work also aims to improve safety and traffic flow while providing better access for pedestrians and bicyclists. For more information, visit mndot. gov/metro/projects/hwy97-forestlake.

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of parks, we’re not sorry. It’s fun to see all 20 parks, don’t you worry!

I’m Minnesota nice. The girl made them so mean!

Clue No. 7 explanation

Sponsored by Wiseguys Pizza, this clue involves an anagram and a red herring for Tower. This clue reveals that there are many red herrings, which may lead hunters on a wild goose chase throughout the city.

Clue No. 8

You’re really in a pickle if you can’t find it...

A half court of cucumbers in brine? they complain. Give up now! Why don’t you stay in a JV lane? Trying out for varsity? On the bench you sit!

Clue No. 8 explanation

Sponsored by North Country Auto Body & Mechanical, this clue involves an anagram and a red herring for Val Jean. Spike is located near pickleball courts but also by a half court for basketball.

Clue No. 9

Pump up the positivity! Step up your game!

Overthink, then zip up your quiver & castor.

With some hope and rainbows, you won’t walk right past her! That Golden Spike is a sneaky one just the same.

Clue No. 9 explanation

Sponsored by the City of Hugo, this clue involves an anagram and a red herring for Victors Square, and also a red herring pointing to Beaver Ponds. Spike is located near a zip line.

Clue No. 10

You may have noticed the anagrams are nothing A canard to waste gasoline and frustrate you But here we are at the last complicated clue Which has an anagram you can use to get there.

To end up at the treasure hidden in the dark

Look back at all the clues and have a nice yet short hike! Your interpretations will send you to the Spike

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Now that you’re in the perfect Hugo city park.

Clue No. 10 explanation

This clue involves an anagram for Arcand Park, the true location of Spike. It disregards all of the previous anagrams and says to focus on this one. When you put together all the pieces you can see that Spike is hiding in this park, which is kid-friendly, featuring a rope climber, a tot lot, pickleball, basketball and a zip line. While this park features trails, Spike was hidden a very short walk from the parking lot.

Thanks to the sponsors of the hunt and the Golden Ticket: Heartland Credit Union, North Country Auto Body & Mechanical, Wiseguys Pizza, Hugo American Legion, Hugo Equipment Company, and the City of Hugo. Special thanks to clue writer Mathias Baden.

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The City of Hugo produces safe, clean drinking water for people who work in, visit and live in Hugo. Our mission is to produce and distribute safe, aesthetically pleasing water in sufficient quantity and a cost effective manner to meet customer needs and to be effective stewards of the public infrastructure. Our product consistently meets higher standards than those set by local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Please visit our website to view the latest consumer confidence report on file. This report can be viewed at www.ci.hugo. mn.us/ccr2024. Please contact 651-762-6301 for a paper copy.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS (LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PROJECT)

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be conducted by the City Council of the City of Hugo, Minnesota (the “City”) on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall located at 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, Minnesota, to consider the proposal of Legacy Christian Academy, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”), that the City issue revenue bonds or other obligations, in one or more series (the “Bonds”), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.165, as amended (the “Act”), in order to finance the Project hereinafter described.

The Project consists of the acquisition of land and improvements located generally at 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW in the City of Andover, Minnesota (“Andover”), for the purpose of the expansion and continued operation of an approximately 145,000 square foot pre-K–12 private school facility (the “Project”) to be owned and operated by the Borrower.

The estimated maximum principal amount of the Bonds to be issued to finance the Project is $6,000,000.

A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, for approval of the Project, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, in the City Administrator’s office in City Hall.

The Bonds or other obligations if and when issued will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City, and such note or obligations will not be a charge against the City’s general credit or taxing powers, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service in Hugo:

• After residents in the 4000 block of Heritage Parkway N. reported banging on their doors and windows at 10:00 p.m. April 18, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arriving on scene located the juveniles responsible and advised them to knock it off.

• Juveniles were reported using their bikes on playground equipment in the 5000 block of Upper 146th Street N. at 7:30 p.m. April 18. When deputies arrived on scene, the youths were simply standing with their bikes whistling the la-de-dah tune. Deputies instructed the juveniles to move to the skate park with their bikes so that they didn’t turn around and remount the playground equipment with their bikes the instant deputies left the scene.

• Noise complaints usually don’t amount to anything, but at 8:20 p.m. April 19, deputies were finally in sync with such a complaint from the 15000 block of French Drive N., during which they did notice very loud, unnecessary music coming from a residence. After deputies asked the renters to turn the music down and the renters promised to do so, the music actually became louder. A citation for violating city ordinance was mailed to the residence — probably because no one inside could hear deputies banging on their door.

• After deputies conducted a traffic stop for multiple violations on Forest Blvd. N. and 127th Street at 12:13 a.m. April 20, they discovered the registered owner of the vehicle was a passenger in his own vehicle and was refusing to present proof of insurance on request. The subject then was cited for the misbehavior.

• In another episode of juveniles going rogue with their bikes, they were reported at 5:03 p.m. April 20 for bringing e-bikes into a public bathroom in the 5000 block of Upper 146th Street and honking a horn. Their miscreant behavior also included riding in the park and tearing up the turf.

• Deputies assisted federal agents at 9:13 a.m. April 22 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. in arresting a suspect on a Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office felony warrant for racketeering. He was taken into custody without incident.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:13 p.m. April 22 on 140th Street and Forest Blvd. N. for failure to stop at a stop sign and verbally warned for presenting expired proof of insurance. A second motorist was cited at 6:33 a.m. April 23 for failure to present a valid driver’s license during a traffic stop in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. A third motorist was cited at 8:18 a.m. April 23 on Fenway Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. for failure to stop at a stop sign. A fourth vehicle owner was cited at 1:04 a.m. April 24 in the 4000 block of 158th Street N. for displaying registration that expired in December 2024. A fifth motorist was cited for speeding 35 mph in a 30 mph zone at 7:53 a.m. April 24 in the 5000 block of westbound 147th Street N. by deputies in their marked squad, who clocked the vehicle on radar. A sixth motorist was cited at 1:09 a.m. April 26 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for displaying tabs that expired in September 2024.

• Owners of greenhouses in the 4000 block of Frenchman Road at 7:30 p.m. April 22 reported juveniles on the property without authorization. Deputies contacted the juveniles off the property and warned them about trespassing.

• An unauthorized person in a new construction area in the 6000 block of 135th Street N. at 7:46 p.m. April 22 was located, identified and kicked off the property.

• A male was reported for running after the complainant’s car with a golf club at 7:55 p.m. April 23 in the 5000 block of 165th Street N. Deputies contacting the male heard from him that the incident never happened.

• Deputies conducting a computer check at 11:51 p.m. April 23 in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N. pulled a vehicle over for revoked plates and made sure they were removed.

• A suspicious trailer reported parked on property just purchased by the complainant in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. at 8:53 a.m. April 24 turned out to

have been left there by the next-door neighbor.

• After deputies conducted a traffic stop on Forest Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. on a vehicle for traffic infractions at 4:05 p.m. April 26 and began a roadside investigation, they discovered the driver was a licensed juvenile and issued him a written warning for the violations.

• When deputies pulled a vehicle over in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. at 9:55 p.m. April 26, they thought they were just pulling the driver over for an equipment violation involving the rear license plate lights. However, as soon as they identified the driver, they became aware the driver had no vehicle documentation at all. Therefore, the driver was cited for multiple violations, including no driver’s license and no insurance.

• A woman was trespassed and escorted from the public bathroom in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 4:54 p.m. April 27, after she was reported for spending hours in there doing her makeup.

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call regarding a stolen license plate from the 14000 block of Mercantile Avenue at 6:12 p.m. April 27.

• An individual of undisclosed identity was arrested at 11:08 a.m. April 28 on Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway following a traffic stop. Another motorist was arrested at 10:44 a.m. May 2 on Frenchman Road and Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for undisclosed offenses. A third motorist was arrested on a warrant at 12:45 p.m. May 3 in the 14000 block of Homestead Avenue.

• The inattentive driver of a minivan was cited at midnight April 29 on Oneka Parkway and Heritage Parkway for blowing through a stop sign, failure to provide proof of insurance and hands-free violation, after nearly colliding with another vehicle that had the right of way at the intersection. During the near miss, the driver was observed holding a cell phone and looking at it while driving. The driver admitted to looking at the phone and could not provide proof of insurance.

• An out-of-state caller at 3:10 p.m. April 29 reported packages being sent to an address in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. instead of her desired location. Deputies advised the complainant to file a local police report and to contact the business from which she ordered her packages.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. at 3:53 p.m. April 29 reported that juveniles were biking on the property behind her house. Although the property the youths were biking on did not belong to the complainant, the youths were disrupting her open house and causing no one to buy her house, she said.

• Deputies contacted a solicitor reported at 7:06 p.m. April 29 in the 13000 block of Fondant Trail N. and learned from the solicitor that he thought he was in White Bear Township. Deputies quickly advised the peddler to leave Hugo and not to come back until he had the correct permit.

• A vehicle’s taillight, valued at $180, was reported broken by unknown suspects overnight April 29-30 while it was parked in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N.

• A bicycle was reported stolen at 9:28 a.m. April 30 from an apartment garage in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N.

• A motorist on Freeland Avenue N. and 152nd Street N. at 9:08 p.m. April 30 was cited on 140th Street N. and Finale Avenue N. for driving after revocation and for failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for an object suspended from the rearview mirror.

• A Texas motorist was cited at 5:25 p.m. May 2 on Heritage Parkway and Education Drive N. for tabs that expired in December, signal violation and driver’s license violation, following a traffic stop for failure to signal a turn into the neighborhood. The driver also had a revoked Minnesota driver’s license and an expired Texas registration.

• Deputies on patrol at 6:06 p.m. May 2 in the 9000 block of 170th Street N. observed chickens on the

lam, clucking and pecking at the ground. Deputies didn’t stop to speak directly to the chickens but went straight to the nearest homeowner, who corralled them.

• Multiple bicycles were reported found at 6:20 p.m. May 2 on Everton Avenue N. and 149th Street N. Deputies arriving on scene found the bikes, which did not return from the National Crime Information Center research as stolen. A community service officer was summoned to retrieve the property, as deputies didn’t have room for the bikes.

• A group of juveniles reported suspicious juveniles for chasing them on foot at 10:09 p.m. May 2 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. The suspicious juveniles turned out to be the older brother and friends of the complainants.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 7:32 a.m. May 3 on 170th Street and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 60 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies on patrol, who clocked the vehicle at 74 mph. A westbound motorist was also cited for speeding 60 mph in a 55 mph zone at 8:14 a.m. that day at the same location by the same deputies, who clocked the vehicle on radar at 74 mph. Deputies issued a total of 23 traffic citations throughout Hugo from April 28-May 3, mostly for speeding, but also for passing on the right, expired registration and stop sign violation.

• Residents in the 5000 block of 149th Street N. at 5:53 p.m. May 3 reported finding a suspicious Airpod on their front step. After a neighbor advised the complainant that juveniles had been on the property the previous night, the Airpod may have an alleged owner.

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Thanks to the efforts of Hugo resident Deb Ritz Manley, staff members and numerous area residents, the planting area in front of the Hugo Post Office is undergoing a facelift. Manley and post office employee Jennifer Kuhlman used the power of social media, including the Hugo, MN Hangout Facebook group, to gather donated plants and materials to make it happen. The project budget was reportedly $50, so locals responded by donating mulch, a bench, flagstone, various plants and other items for the project. Manley, who owns Decorating Wizards, was spotted outside the post office in rainy and chilly mid-May ripping up old landscape fabric and answering questions posed by post office patrons who wanted to know what she was up to.

Graduates celebrate a historic milestone at White Bear Lake Area High School Stadium — the district’s first outdoor ceremony since 1983. As the last class to experience both North and South Campuses, the Class of 2025 marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter as the first to graduate from the unified grades 9–12 high school building. Students will now embark on their next adventure, whether that’s continuing their education, going right into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or traveling the world.

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The 49th annual Good Neighbor Days had something for everyone, including the parade, fireworks, carnival, kids zone, Hugo’s Got Talent and more. This year’s celebration paid homage to the Hugo Lions 50th anniversary of serving the community. Good Neighbor Days is the Lions largest annual fundraiser. See more photos online at presspubs.com.

REHBEIN DEVELOPMENT: Future neighborhood park a possibility

The site is currently zoned rural. The developer is proposing R2 (two-family residential, which permits the development of both single-family and two-family homes) zoning for the single-family lots and R3 (medium density) for the townhomes. The developer also proposes a planned unit development (PUD) for the townhomes.

“Staff believe that we can achieve this development through going straight zoning, R2 for the single family (lots), R3 for the townhomes,” Larsen said. Per City Code Section 1007.112(1), land that is guided medium-density residential may be zoned R-2. Section 1007.113(1) also states that land that is guided medium-density residential may be zoned R-3.

Private streets are proposed off of 20th Avenue S. to provide access to the townhome developments. “Street A” would lead onto 20th Avenue S and be used as a right in/right out access point. Another access point would be off of Heritage Avenue. Larsen said that 20th Avenue S. would also be used as a minor arterial reliever road. Sidewalks would be built along Street A and Street B. An emergency access lane onto 20th Avenue S. is also proposed on the south end of the development.

Larsen said a future neighborhood park has been proposed to serve the

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Nelson Rehbein and Nadeau Acres developments. The park plans are not included in the Nelson Rehbein concept plan.

Board Member Neil Evenson was not in favor of the developer’s request for a PUD and recommended standard zoning for the development.

“I don’t see a lot of benefit to the city by making this a PUD. The only thing the PUD does is give them more room to put more houses and more townhouses in,” he said.

Board Member Isaac Wipperfurth also agreed with Evenson that a PUD was not needed. He also said that he thought the developer could easily accommodate the proposed cul-de-sac length to meet the city requirement of 550 feet. Right now, the proposed culde-sac is 555 feet.

“I think they could easily accommodate the cul-de-sac length. I mean, if it’s only 5 feet, they could just shift it a little bit. The lots to the north would get a little bit bigger, but it seems there should be a way to make it work,” he said.

The Planning and Zoning Board did not make a formal decision. It was discussion only.

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Distracted driving appears to be factor in deadly crash

At 3:37 a.m. on Saturday June 7, Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Deputies along with the Scandia Fire Department and M Health EMS responded to the 22600 block of Olinda Trail North in the city of Scandia on a report of a single vehicle accident with injuries.

On arrival, the lone occupant of the vehicle was declared deceased on scene. The driver has been identified as 23-year-old James Raymond Lowe Jr. of Lindstrom. According to the WCSO, distracted driving appears to be a factor in the accident. The accident is under investigation by the WCSO and the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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• It might take a couple of years, but fire trucks and heavy vehicles will once again be able to use Brian Drive over Clearwater Creek, after the Centerville City Council at its May 28 meeting approved the construction of a new culvert under the road. At the February 12 meeting, council directed Stantec to complete an evaluation of potential improvement options for the bridge on Brian Drive, which was under-designed for heavier loads. Load rating or “restricted bridge” signs were necessary, which prohibit vehicles such as fire trucks from traveling over it. The structural engineer came up with four options to improve the load rating and allow the load restrictions to be removed. By a vote of 3-0 (Council Members Darrin Mosher and David Kubat were absent), council approved Option 4 – Bridge Replacement. This option would fully replace the 30-yearold crossing, likely with a concrete box culvert, at a cost of $650,000. The city would like to use local and MnDOT bridge funding to finance the project. Project Engineer Kellie Schlegel said she guessed that construction of the project would take place in 2027. After that, fire trucks and heavy vehicles will once again be able to use the crossing.

• The city is working hard to have playground equipment installed at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park this summer and approved the purchase of playground equipment from MWP Recreation for $427,000, using $127,000 from park dedication fees and $300,000 from the city’s capital replacement fund. The approval is subject to final review and approval from the city’s legal and engineering staff. Conditional approval was requested due to the tariff price hikes going into effect on June 1, as well as concerns about contradictions

in contract language. The contract concerns involved the scope of work and exclusions, drain tile, irrigation, removal of existing equipment and installation of new equipment. Following a presentation from Jon Gilbertson of MWP Recreation, staff requested a revised proposal with the requested amendments. Once the revised proposal is received, the city attorney and engineer will review the final proposal to ensure that legal and engineering standards are met.

• To add to the recreational infrastructure in the city, council approved the Parks and Recreation Committee’s recommendation to purchase items needed for the installation of a disc golf course at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The committee has prepared a cost sheet that includes costs for launch pads, baskets, concrete mixer and more. The public works department will take on most of the installation, Parks and Recreation Chair Heidi Errickson-Grahek said in her presentation. The purchase will not exceed $11,000, with funds taken from the parks dedication fund.

• The city has received a stormwater reuse grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District to install an irrigation system at City Hall. The cost of the project had been estimated to be $50,000 and would have used $25,000 from the RCWD grant and a $25,000 matching grant from the city’s stormwater fund. Less money will be used than originally estimated, because the winning quote came in lower than that amount. Council directed Stantec to prepare plans and specifications for an hourly fee, not to exceed $4,000 and to approve quotes from Aid Electric for $4,195 and Irrigation Doctor, which submitted a base bid plus alternate of $37,350.

• The 2025 budget and the capital improvement plan are both required to be fully funded, said Finance Director Bruce DeJong. Council approved two transfers into those funds, starting with $67,496.63 from the police building bond fund to the general fund. The police building bond fund is now closed. The second transfer sent $60,000 from the water fund, sewer fund and stormwater fund into the equipment replacement fund.

• Council is expecting one of its members, Darrin Mosher, to move soon to a city outside of Minnesota. City Attorney Kurt Glaser asked for a discussion about what council should do in anticipation of Mosher’s departure. Glaser offered a resolution with two options for the city to consider. The city could wait until the council member voluntarily resigns from his position or declare his seat vacant. As council members felt uncomfortable taking any action immediately and wanted to wait for Mosher to tender his resignation or formally declare that he is moving out of state, the resolution was tabled unanimously. “As long as the city can legally continue to function, I’d like Darrin to make the declaration,” Council Member Russ Koski said.

• The city is not waiting until speaking with Mosher in person before accepting applications for his upcoming vacant seat. This vacancy would complete Mosher’s term on the City Council and would end in January 2027. Applications can be submitted in person to City Hall, or via email to Interim Administrator Athanasia Lewis at alewis@centervillemn.com.

• Preparations for St. Genevieve’s parish festival are underway. Council granted the church a request for a temporary gambling permit for the annual

festival, scheduled for Aug. 17. Council also waived the application fee on request. The church is located at 6995 Centerville Road.

• J & K Gohona Corporation will purchase Kelly’s Korner at 7098 Centerville Road on June 15 and must obtain a whole new set of permits on transfer of ownership. The Centennial Lakes Police Department has signed off on the liquor licenses. Following council approval, the new on sale & Sunday liquor licenses will expire on Dec. 31.

• Fete des Lacs is just around the corner, and the Centerville Lions Club is getting all its ducks in a row by applying for the permits needed. Council approved special event, temporary on sale, parks facility usage and gambling permits and waived the application fees. The Lions’ sponsored events will take place from July 15-19 at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6790 LaMotte Drive.

• In her administrator’s report, Lewis noted that:

• The 2025 Main Street Market will take place every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. from July 17 through Aug. 21 at 1721 Westview Street, next to the Centerville Elementary parking lot. To date, the city has 21 vendors participating throughout the market season.

• Annual Cleanup Day is set for 8 a.m. to noon June 14 in the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park parking lot.

• The Centennial Fire District is currently hiring for paid, on-call positions.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

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Bears send 14 to state track meet

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake will have nine girls and five boys in the Class 3A state track meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m., and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St. Michael-Albertville. Both teams placed second behind Stillwater at Section 4AAA.

Jinet Demanou was the Bear girls lone champion, in discus, with a 126-7 throw. Karen Enow was third in shot put (39-0) and Pearl Niemioja fourth (37-8), each qualifying by standard. Enow just missed in discus at third with 116-0.

Placing second to qualify were Khloe Pankonien, long jump (16-3 1/2); Josie Mlejnek, high jump (5-2); Amelia Ahrens, 100 hurdles (16.16); Lys-Aurele d’Almeida, 100 dash (12.47); Amelia Nachtscheim, 800 run (2:16.91); and Naadiya Charpenter, pole vault (9-10) Placing fourth were Ahrens in 300 hurdles (49.84); Logan Bailey in 1600 (5:28.90); Alyssa Hamlin in 200 (26.15); Pankonien in triple jump (34-7); Grace Conroy in long jump (15-11); and Arianna Minor in high jump (4-9). Placing fifth were Mlejnek in pole vault (8-10); Demanou in shot put (32-1.5) and Brynn Heinshohn in the 800 (2:24.04). Bear junior Tomi Animasaun qualified in three events with second-place finishes in the 100 dash (10.89), 300 hurdles (39.35) and long jump (21-7).

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Karen Enow is a state qualifier in shot put.

The Bears had two boys champions: senior Vaughn Larson in the 1600 with 4:21.60, and senior Tyrese Behnken in 110 hurdles with 14.83. Placing second were Matthew Hunter in discus (161-7) and senior Isaac Kolstad in the 800 (1:57.97).

Placing third were Behnken, 200 dash (22.97); Larson, 3200 run (9:26.46), and Malik Doumbia, long jump (20-9). Nate Asiedu-Mensah was fourth in the 200 (22.08).

Zephyr golfers win section 3rd straight year

The Mahtomedi girls golf team captured its third consecutive Section 4AAA championship, led by medalist Regan Juhl.

The Zephyrs had rounds of 338 and 327 for a 665 total, with White Bear Lake (692) and Stillwater (693) second and third. They’ll play at state June 10-11 at Bunker Hills.

Juhl, a sophomore, led the field with 76-75-151, five strokes ahead of runner-up Addison Schinka of Stillwater. Zephyr junior Lexie McGrane placed third, 82-79-161, and senior Audrey Carlson fifth, 86-85-171.

Following were junior Lily Carlson 94-88-182, senior Alayna Bartylla 97-92189, and senior Indra Ramaley 96-98-194.

“They have been together for years; two of them are sisters,” coach Matt Huss said. “They are a very close group with a team-first attitude. It has been a real joy to watch them develop as players, students and people.”

The Zephyrs will try improve on last year’s eighth-place finish at state. “Minnesota has some really great players and teams,” Huss said, “so we are going to celebrate the season by competing to the best of our abilities.”

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Bears get 2 walk-off playoff wins, lose to Raiders

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Walk-off, game-winning hits by Blake Eckerle and Owen Farrington gave White Bear Lake a 2-0 start in the Section 4AAAA baseball, before top-seeded Cretin-Derham Hall foiled the No. 2 Bears 8-2 on Friday at Northwestern in Roseville.

The Bears (15-7) had an elimination game Monday. If they won, they would meet the Raiders in the finals Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The Bears nipped Roseville Area 6-5 in the eighth inning on singles by Isaiah Weber, Tyler Allshouse and Eckerle with one out. Roseville tied the game 5-5 on Spencer Barta’s two-run homer in the seventh. Eckerle was 3-for-5 with two RBI’s and struck out 13 in 6 1/3 innings on the

Bear teammates rushed to celebrate

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mound. Miles Oklobzija finished.

Jackson Kolb threw a five-hitter with three strikeouts as the Bears beat Stillwater 3-2. In the last of the seventh, Allhouse singled and churned around the bases, beating the throw home with a head-first slide, when Farrington ripped a double down the left-field line.

Cretin-Derham Hall

(19-4) tripped the Bears with Blake Bullis throwing five scoreless innings and Davon Castro and Joe Fenlon each stroking a two-run single. Evan Newlander, first of three Bear pitchers, took the loss. Eckerle tripled and scored on Kevin Zollinger’s sac fly, and Isaiah Weber had an RBI double.

Large Cougar delegation in state track this week

Thirteen Centennial athletes will compete in the state track meet this week after qualifying in the Section 7AAA meet. Action for Class 3A at St. Michael-Albertville will be held Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. each day.

Cougar girls in the state meet are Reginae Tandoh in the 100 and 200 dash, Lauren Klein in the 800 run, Kylie Nelson

in the 1600 and 3200 run and Hailey Peterson in high jump.

The 3200 and high jump finals will be Tuesday, along with preliminaries for the 100, 200 and 800. The 1600 finals will be Thursday.

Cougar boys in the state meet are Gavin Moore in the 200 dash, Tristan Hanson in high jump and Owen Carter in discus, along with two

relay teams: Maxwell Johnson, Cole Nelson, Trystan Green and Liban Ahmed in the 4x400, and Green, Gamada Bullo, Hamada Gelgelu and Moore in the 4x200. The high jump and discus will be held Thursday. The other qualifiers have prelims on Tuesday to try reach finals Thursday.

Bruce Strand