White Bear Lake native loves telling stories through theater
Dylan Rugh was “forced” to audition for the fall musical his freshman year at White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS) and he has never looked back. Rugh, a 2012 WBLAHS grad, stars as Hans in Children Theatre Company’s (CTC) upcoming production of “Frozen,” which runs through June 15. Press Publications interviewed Rugh to learn more about his theater background, his upcoming role as Hans and what his future career may look like.
Q. You grew up in White Bear Lake? Did you graduate from White Bear Lake Area High School?
A. I did! I graduated in 2012, after starting my time in the White Bear Lake Area School District in the fifth grade.
Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself, and your background in acting.
A. I graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a BFA in musical theater. Before that, I started doing shows right away my freshman year at White Bear Lake Area High School. I really have my mom to thank for getting my career in theater started, because she basically forced me to audition for the fall musical.
Q. What do you enjoy about acting?
A. I love being a part of telling stories. A room full of people, audience and actors, all there for the purpose of experiencing something totally unique to that moment. There is nothing else like it in the world.
Q. What is your “day job?”
A. I work as a server at a restaurant in Vadnais Heights, but I also stay busy with other arts-related ventures.
Q. Out of all the roles you have played so far, which one was your favorite and why?
A. So far, my favorite role has been Tommy Devito in “Jersey Boys.” He's so
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How to watch for, act in an active shooter situation
BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
There may come a day when you must be ready for one of the worst possible scenarios - and safety threats - you could ever experience. That threat is an active shooter, whether at school, the workplace or indoor gatherings. While we may never know when an incident will occur, we must look for the signs that indicate it could and
what we can do to prevent it – and save others (and ourselves) when it does. Through their organization, Blue Ethos Specialized Training, Rich Webb and Drew Moldenhauer conduct comprehensive training to identify preemptive signs and discuss de-escalation tactics and protection or self-defense methods in active shooter scenarios. When it comes to
shooters, let alone active threats, most, according to Moldenhauer, come from rough upbringings. “The people that carry them out typically have some sort of childhood trauma. We’re talking about really bad physical or sexual trauma when they are young that never gets dealt with.” This can lead to what Moldenhauer
member of the club.
BY DEBRA NEUTKENS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
One hundred years ago, “on a sunny, summer day,” 12 neighbor women met at the home of Mrs. A.F. Thompson on Bald Eagle Lake. Their purpose was two-fold: fellowship and service.
Little did the ladies of the lake know that a century later, their group, known as the Bald Eagle Women’s Club, would still be meeting. In fact, the centennial celebration took place in the very house a founding member once owned.
What started as the “Best Ever Birthday Club” morphed into an
official organization June 24, 1925, when a dozen women elected officers and approved bylaws. Most were well-to-do wives of prominent St. Paul businessmen who traveled with their families by train to summer cottages on Bald Eagle. They met twice a
DYLAN
CONTRIBUTED Dylan Rugh
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Blue Ethos Specialized Training founders Drew Moldenhauer (left) and Rich Webb teach comprehensive training on how to watch for, and act, in an active shooter scenario at an HR Connections event hosted by the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation.
We Do the Heavy Lifting for You!
WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING
When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 24
Where: Quora Education Center, 70 W. County Road B2, Little Canada
Details: Celebrate the creative talents of students from across the district. This event highlights how art serves as a powerful outlet for self-expression, imagination and connection beyond the classroom.
Contact: shunter@916schools.org
‘BEETLEJUICE JR.’
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24; 7 p.m. Friday, April 25; 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Central Middle School Auditorium, 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Watch White Bear Lake Middle Schools become only the second in the state to stage “Beetlejuice Jr.,” a spooky comedy about a goth teenager named Lydia who is forced to move into a new house with her stepmother, Delia, only to find its previous owners’ ghosts are still living there.
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‘ANYTHING GOES’
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, April 25-May 18
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: The SS American sets sail, and two unlikely couples embark on the road to true love aided by a crew of singing sailors. “Anything Goes” is "delightful, delicious and de-lovely."
Contact: 651–478-7427 or tickets@ lakeshoreplayers.org
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Mahtomedi Middle School Ball Fields Lot, 8100 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Recycle and dispose your household hazardous waste and electronics. Confidential document shredding will be available. Contact: 651-275-7475 or EnvironmentalCenter@co.washington. mn.us
TRASH TO TREASURE DAY
When: All day Saturday, April 26
Where: White Bear Lake and White Bear Township
Details: All city and Township residents can put unwanted items marked “free” at the end of their driveways for treasure seekers to pick up. Contact: whitebearlake.org/ee/page/ trash-treasure-day
VADNAIS HEIGHTS CLEAN UP DAY
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Meet at City Hall
Details: Volunteers needed to help Green Team pick up debris from Garceau to Berwood Park. Two hour commitment. Vests and bags provided. Contact: kmpittelko@comcast.net
GANGSTER BUS TOURS
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St.
Details: Tour explores the hideouts and haunts of 1930s era gangsters who laid low in cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes, including a
speakeasy and site of notorious dance club. Ticket information online. Contact: whitebearhistory.org
RITE OF SPRING
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Wildwood Elementary, Mahtomedi
Details: Hands-on workshops, information stations, and kids activities; on-site recycling 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and prescription drop-off 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com
SPRING FLING
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Enter to win a prize basket at every participating business. The 3rd Street mall will have activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event also includes a seed swap and Master Gardeners table as well as a flower selfie wall and kids table. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
Studying abroad
Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity that our daughter took advantage of this second semester of her junior year in college. We recently returned from visiting her in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen has consistently been rated as one of the happiest places on Earth.
Our 11-hour flight from Minneapolis left on a Monday evening and with the time difference and a short layover in Amsterdam we arrived around 2 p.m. the following day. We checked into our accommodations in the city center and my son immediately took a nap.
Amy and I walked around while we waited for Abbey to finish class. The streets were quietly alive with bicycles everywhere, distinctive architecture, benches, trees and cobblestone streets and sidewalks. It was reminiscent of Disney World.
I could not wait to see Abbey. While we were walking around, I pulled up her location on my phone and a saw she was just a few hundred feet away, so I made a point to run into her, and I was surprised how emotional it was, for me, anyway.
It was great to meet some of her new friends and visit with some of her University of Colorado Boulder classmates who are also there for the semester.
We also quickly learned that the happiness comes at a high cost- Denmark is expensive for residents as well as tourists. A few shopkeepers and restaurant workers, when they realized we were Americans, joked that our bill included an extra tariff.
Study abroad programs are pretty common in colleges and universities across the country these days. It was a requirement for Abbey’s architecture major, and she chose to focus her semester on furniture design, as many iconic chairs were created by Danish designers.
What I didn’t realize is that many of the study abroad programs are separate organizations, so American students are not actually attending college classes at a foreign university. For instance, Abbey’s program is through an organization with offices in St. Paul, which has a partnership with the University of Minnesota. She has made lasting friendships with many students from other American universities, though she hasn’t met many Danish students.
The other fascinating aspect is how much students travel while studying abroad. Abbey has class four days a week and flies off to a different destination almost every weekend. She’s finishing up her semester with a few last bucket list trips. This past Easter weekend she traveled to Rome with a friend from high school who is also studying in Copenhagen. They had booked tickets to the Colosseum in advance but were turned away when they arrived. As bad luck would have it, their tickets were scheduled for the exact same time that JD Vance was there for a private tour with his family, so they shut it down to tourists.
I hadn’t been to Europe for nearly 30 years since I traveled there for a J-term in college, and it was a great trip. I look forward to going back.
With the death of the Pope, it is clear he made an impact for peace across the world and with Christian dominations. He related to people where they were, and worked to be an example of unification and love.
Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
Stepping into service: My journey to commissioner
BMovers & Shakers
oozhoo White Bear Press readers! My name is Kelly Miller, and I’m honored to serve as your newly elected Ramsey County Commissioner, representing White Bear Lake, Maplewood, and North St. Paul. This role means so much to me—not just professionally, but personally. My journey here has been shaped by lived experience, service, and a deep love for our community.
Kelly Miller
For over five years, I have worked closely with Ramsey County to meet the needs of our neighbors, build strong partnerships, and advocate for change. While there’s a lot to be proud of in our county, I’ve also seen areas where we can do better. Now, as Commissioner, I’m committed to being a strong voice for improvement and equity.
My passion for service is deeply personal. I know firsthand what it means to navigate crisis, to feel uncertain about the future, and to seek stability. At one of the most challenging points in my life, the birth of my daughter was the turning point. I often say, “My daughter saved me,” because her
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arrival gave me the motivation to change my circumstances. With support from the WIC program and a county placement initiative that included parenting education, I began a journey that led to empowerment, education, and ultimately, a career dedicated to helping others. That journey brought me to Interfaith Action, where I began as an intern in 2015 and eventually served as Chief Program Officer. In that role, I oversaw programs that touched the lives of thousands across the region.
Education remains a central focus in my life. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota and hold an associate degree from Saint Paul College, along with certifications in business and nonprofit leadership. My professional work has spanned emergency services, afterschool enrichment, diabetes prevention, and economic mobility—reaching more than 3,000 individuals in over 1,000 households.
In collaboration with Ramsey County, I helped develop impactful programs such as the American Indian Community Coordinator Fellow position and a familycentered coaching model within the Economic Mobility Hub. I also contributed to the county’s food sustainability plan through the
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Food Security Workgroup. Service extends into my volunteer efforts as well. I’ve chaired Saint Paul Indians in Action and served on numerous boards, including the Mille Lacs Tribal Housing Board, Tiwahe Foundation, Ain Dah Yung Center, and the Montessori American Indian Childcare Center. I’ve also been part of the Roseville Area Schools’ American Indian Parent Committee.
In my new role as Commissioner I am serving on over 30 boards, commissions and committees including the Workforce Innovation Board, the Ramsey/ Washington Recycling & Energy Board, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Metropolitan Conservation Board, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, Metro Mosquito Control District Board, Northeast Youth and Family Services Board, the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee, Gold Line Joint Powers Board, and the Heading Home RamseyContinuum of Care Board.
I’m excited for the journey ahead and grateful for the opportunity to serve. Together, we can build a more just, inclusive, and connected Ramsey County.
Kelly Miller is the Ramsey County Commissioner for District 7.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Well done, White Bear Lake
I am happy the trees at Fifth and Banning are going to be saved and would like to express appreciation for all the effort it took to gather public input around this. Thanks also to those who took the time to make their voices heard on the matter, from various perspectives. Many thanks to all.
It's gratifying to be a community that values the intangible benefits of beauty, as we seek to work out important practice issues like parking, especially showing consideration for those with accessibility concerns who can encounter challenges getting around downtown. This to say nothing of the valid concerns of merchants who are trying to make a living in our community.
Incorporating various perspectives into a solution always poses a creative challenge, but in my view it's always well worth it. Well done, White Bear Lake. John
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Ethnic studies benefits everyone
Dear Patrick Kenny,
In response to your letter on ethnic studies in Minnesota, I must respectfully disagree. As someone who has personally benefited from and thoroughly enjoyed this class, I can confidently say that ethnic studies is a powerful and positive experience. I believe I speak for many of my peers when I say that being in an ethnic studies class has not made us ashamed to be white. Instead, it has helped us develop greater cultural competency and a deeper love of history. Learning everyone’s story—everyone’s history, everyone’s struggles—has fostered a sense of belonging and respect for one another, especially in the application of real-world issues.
You mentioned your experience working in a multicultural environment, but what wasn’t acknowledged is how important it is for young people of all backgrounds to see themselves reflected in their education and the media they consume. When cultural understanding is shared more broadly, people of color and minorities feel a
stronger sense of community and inclusion.
The sooner we’re taught this way, the sooner we can move toward a society free of racism.
In terms of academic achievement, research consistently shows that ethnic studies benefits everyone. A Stanford University study found that students who took an ethnic studies course experienced notable improvements in attendance, GPA and credits earned. Further research from Stanford revealed that those students were also more likely to graduate from high school and enroll in college.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope my perspective helps highlight why ethnic studies is such a valuable part of our schools.
Amelia Funkhouser White Bear Lake Area High School student
Speak out
First, they came for the federal workers, and I did not speak out—because I was not a federal worker.
Then they came for news organizations, and I did not speak out—because I was not a news reporter.
Then they came for universities, and I did not speak out—because I was not a professor.
Then they came for immigrants, and I did not speak out— because I was not an immigrant.
And then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
The above thoughts were taken from a quote made by Martin Niemoller, a Lutheran minister and early Nazi supporter who was later imprisoned for opposing Hitler’s regime. We changed some of Niemoller’s wording to reflect the current political situation in our country.
We must not and cannot remain silent while democracy is being dismantled by the authoritarian in the White House. March, donate, participate in local government, be an ally and educate yourself.
Robert and Carole Hall Dellwood
The sky is not falling
I'm responding to Terry Buckley’s letter. Apparently, she sent a letter to Betty McCollum about impeaching Trump and goes on to say that he is a tyrant and a threat to democracy and if not we're all doomed. My suggestion to her is to get out and take a deep breath and enjoy the day; the sky is not falling. Trump has only been in office for less than four months trying to fix four years where we didn't really have a president.
John Cundy White Bear Lake
Make an impact: Volunteer
Minnesotans have long been recognized for their volunteerism and service to the community. As president of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), I see the impact of their service every day. This Volunteer Appreciation Week, I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the nearly 10,000 volunteers who choose to serve their neighbors alongside our dedicated teams.
LSS provides services in communities in all 87 counties of Minnesota — including here in the northeast suburbs of the Twin Cities — through a range of services that inspire hope, change lives and build community. Volunteers play a critical role in our ability to provide services locally. Their efforts build solidarity among neighbors and provide resources that build self-sufficiency for the 1 in 63 Minnesotans supported by LSS each year.
If you are looking for a way to make an impact, I invite you to volunteer with LSS. From meal delivery drivers to neighborly visitors to foster grandparents, LSS has plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. And if you already volunteer with us, know that your help is incredibly valued and is making a meaningful difference in the lives of your neighbors.
Patrick
DYLAN RUGH: White Bear Lake grad stars as Hans in ‘Frozen’ production
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interesting because it's easy to look at him and think, "Oh, he's the bad guy of the story." And sure, Tommy wasn't the best guy around, but he had passion and drive, and it was a lot of fun to explore that dynamic with the other guys in the group.
Q. Tell us about your role of Hans in the upcoming production of “Frozen” with the Children’s Theater Company. What do you like about that role?
A. I'm really enjoying playing Hans. He's a guy that wants to prove he can be more than just what his family thinks, and he's willing to go the extra mile to make it happen for himself.
Q. How does your role of Hans differ from other roles you have played in the past?
A. As crazy as it is to say, I actually have a lot of people in my life that aren't familiar with the story of “Frozen” and I don't want to give anything away for them. I will say this, though, Hans is definitely the tricksyest character I've ever had the privilege to play.
Q. What has been the most challenging part of preparing for this role?
A. I'd say the most challenging part hasn't been specifically for Hans. What's so great about CTC is that, for the most part,
everyone in the show does pretty much everything. I may be playing Prince Hans, but I'm still doing almost all of the other production numbers that I possibly can. So, my prep had to change from just knowing the Hans stuff, to knowing basically the whole show. It's been a really fun experience.
Q. What’s next? Do you have any other shows that you will be a part of in 2025?
A. In terms of theater-related projects, my schedule is pretty open after “Frozen.” However, my wife and I have been working to start our own film production company, with our first project being filmed this
spring. So, I have plenty to keep me busy, and I'm really looking forward to seeing where that goes.
Q. Anything else you want to add?
A. I hope you'll come see “Frozen!” Everyone is working so hard to make this an incredible production, and you aren't going to want to miss it! For more information, visit https://childrenstheatre.org/ whats-on/frozen/.
Mosquito control activity is underway for 2025
The snow has melted, and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) is taking preventative measures to reduce the summer onslaught of nuisance and disease-carrying mosquitoes in the Twin Cities.
An added tool to assist with operations this year will be more treatment drones that have been added to the MMCD fleet. For the first time in 2025, drones used to treat mosquito larvae in standing water will be used in every county of the district. Other activities of the MMCD include surveillance and treatment to reduce the risk of disease and annoyance caused by mosquitoes, black flies and ticks in an environmentally sensitive manner. Each year field staff at MMCD monitor and treat wetlands that breed mosquitoes with a fleet of trucks, helicopters and drones. Many of our seasonal staff begin working in April
and residents of the seven-county metro area may notice the green or white trucks with the MMCD logo or staff on bikes or on foot wearing brightly colored “Mosquito Control” vests.
Some of the activities that MMCD may be doing in your community include:
• Wetland surveillance: determining if ponds or swamps have mosquito larvae present.
• Catch basin surveillance: pulling off grates and inspecting neighborhood catch basins to determine if mosquito larvae are present.
• Ground larval treatments: applying control materials to a wetland, structure or catch basin by hand or with a backpack.
• Helicopter larval treatments: applying control materials to a wetland via helicopter.
• UAS/drone larval treatments:
applying control materials via drone.
• Setting or collecting traps: surveillance helps MMCD determine where and what types of mosquitoes are active.
The control materials and methods
used by MMCD are regularly tested for safety and only applied when surveillance indicates they would be effective. Larval control, which is the most common form of treatment, consists of dry granules or pellets applied to standing water. The active ingredients are specifically designed to target mosquito larvae or adults with minimal impacts on non-target insects. The control materials are not harmful to people, pets or wildlife. For a complete list of control materials used, visit MMCD.org.
Scheduled treatments including planned helicopter activity are posted daily on the MMCD website. At times MMCD employees may need to cross private property to access and check areas for mosquito larvae. If you have questions about mosquito control activities or concerns, call the MMCD front desk at 651-645-9149 or visit MMCD.org.
Thueson President, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Washington County resident
MMCD | CONTRIBUTED
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District has added more drones to its fleet to treat mosquito larvae.
GLEN STUBBE PHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED Dylan Rugh, pictured on the far left, plays Hans in Children Theatre Company’s production “Frozen.”
COPS&COURTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected calls for service in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Dellwood
• A suspicious, unrecognized vehicle reported on the neighbor’s property on High Point Road March 15 turned out to belong to the neighbor.
Grant
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies late March 9 cited two motorists for undisclosed violations, one on Lake Elmo Avenue at 75th Street N., and the other on Manning Avenue N. at Dellwood Road N.
• Deputies dispatched out to a trespassing complaint at Indian Hills Country Club in the 6000 block of Keats Avenue N. on March 10 trespassed the offending party.
• An unidentified male was arrested at 2:47 a.m. March 13 on 60th Street N. and Manning Avenue N. for DUI, reckless driving and fleeing law enforcement officers.
• A property owner in the 10000 block of 66th Street N. at 6:20 a.m. March 14 reported two dogs for trespassing and chasing his llamas. When deputies arrived on scene, the dog owner stated the dogs had been breaking through the fence. Deputies reminded the dog owners of a previous similar incident and said they could potentially face charges in the future if the dogs got out again.
Mahtomedi
• A suspicious male reported yelling outside a residence on Wildwood Road at 4:03 a.m. March 7 turned out to have been out for a walk while listening to music.
• Deputies conducted two traffic stops on Long Lake Road at Century Avenue March 8 and issued two citations for speeding. The second motorist was also cited for turn signal violation and stop light violation.
• Deputies issued a citation at 1:00 a.m. March 9 on Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue N. They issued another citation at 4:10 p.m. that day in the 800 block of Wildwood Road for failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for expired registration. Deputies issued a third citation for speeding
at 7:36 p.m. in the 900 block of Wildwood Road.
• Hickory Street residents on March 10 reported receiving a text message regarding their bank account. They withdrew and subsequently lost a large amount of money from their account shortly afterward when they responded to the message and gave the scammers their personal information.
• A motorist was cited March 12 on Wildwood Road and Wedgewood Drive for expired registration. At 11:31 p.m. March 13, a motorist was cited on Wildwood Road and Wedgewood Road for displaying expired registration. On March 14, a driver on Lincolntown Avenue was cited for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.
Pine Springs
A motorist on Hilton Trail and 66th Street N. was arrested March 7 on an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop for speeding.
• Another Minnesota motorist was arrested for DWI on Highway 36 at 1:31 a.m. March 8 following a traffic stop for speeding. The driver admitted to both speeding and being impaired. She performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests and submitted a blood alcohol content of 0.10 on the breath test.
• A westbound motorist was cited at 10:14 p.m. March 8 on Highway 36 and Hilton Trail for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance, after being pulled over for expired registration.
• An eastbound motorist on the Highway 36 ramp over Hilton Trail N. at 11:32 p.m. March 11 was cited for speeding 85 mph in a 65 mph zone.
A Minnesota motorist was cited at 11:51 p.m. March 14 on eastbound Highway 36 at the Hilton Trail flyover for speeding 73 mph in a 60 mph zone, after deputies on stationary patrol clocked the vehicle on radar.
• A driver along Hilton Trail N. and 60th Street was cited at 9:13 p.m. March 15 for driving after revocation, after being pulled over for a broken taillight displaying a white light.
Loretta Harding
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township: Vadnais Heights
• A Lake Elmo man, 39, was arrested for DUI at 12:08 p.m. March 19 in the 900 block of County Road E after Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the report of a “slumper.” On arrival at the scene, deputies and medics found the subject slumped in his seat over the steering wheel of a 2018 silver Chevrolet Malibu. The subject also had drug paraphernalia in his lap.
• A KOPS alert was issued at 4:27 p.m. March 20 for a Walmart shoplifter who was seen stealing merchandise from the store in the 800 block of County Road E before fleeing. Deputies collected evidence and began the investigation.
• A resident in the 400 block of Oak Grove Lane at 3:34 p.m. March 21 reported being scammed out of $500 by a friend. The case is under investigation.
A Vadnais Heights woman, 21, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Ramsey County at 5:09 p.m. March 21 in the 70 block of Twin Lake Blvd.
• A Prior Lake man, 26, was cited at 8:56 p.m. March 21 in the 4500 block of Greenhaven Drive for driving after revocation, after deputies conducted a mobile data computer check and pulled the motorist over.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 40, was issued a citation for driving after revocation, reckless driving and failure to provide proof of automobile insurance at 5:42 p.m. March 22 at the intersection of Highway 61 and I-694, after being pulled over for reckless driving.
White Bear Township
• A resident at 4:17 p.m. March 22 reported finding an empty shell casing on the ground at the intersection of Portland Avenue and Third Street. Deputies arrived on scene to take custody of the item.
The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
• An officer was dispatched April 9 to a report of a raccoon in the center lane of Century Avenue. The dead animal was moved off the road.
• Officers assisted and provided advice April 9 to a customer at a business in the 0 block of Buerkle Road who had driven her vehicle into a shopping cart.
• Officers took a property damage report at the intersection of Highway 96 and Centerville Road.
• Anoka County requested assistance from officers April 9 in the 4700 block of Carolyn Lane for a missing person. The person in question was not located.
• An officer responded April 9 to a noise complaint in the 1700 block of Highway 96 E.
• Police found narcotics April 9 in the 1700 block of Highway 81.
Officers responded April 9 to a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of County Road E and White Bear Avenue.
• A telephone scam was reported April 10 in the 3800 block of Scheuneman Road in Gem Lake.
• Officers received a complaint April 10 about a car alarm going off at the intersection of Fourth Street and Peggy Lane. Officers would not locate the car.
• Officers received a report of theft April 10 that occurred in the 2000 block of Roth Place.
• Officers responded to a three-vehicle crash April
• A Hastings woman at 4:41 p.m. March 21 reported losing a pair of diamond earrings, her wedding ring and another ring, after staying in the 1100 block of County Road E. No suspect information was available.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS
Guilty verdict for man who shot, killed Centerville man
John Lee Edmondson, 54, of St. Louis Park, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and illegally possessing a firearm after a shooting that killed Larry Jiles Jr. in February 2023.
Jiles, 34, was known locally as “Chef Hot Hands.” Jiles operated his restaurant and catering business. He was born in St. Paul, raised in Hugo and graduated from White Bear Schools in 2006.
Jiles was one of two people killed in the shooting on Dale Street in St. Paul Feb. 25, 2023.
10 that occurred in the intersection of Blomquist Avenue and White Bear Avenue. No injuries were reported.
• Officers received an animal complaint April 11 in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue.
• Officers assisted Ramsey County deputies April 11 with a high-risk traffic stop of a subject with a felony warrant at the intersection of County Road F and White Bear Avenue. Deputies took the suspect into custody without incident.
• Officers responded April 11 to a report of an assault that occurred in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue. A male, 30, from St. Paul was arrested by the Maplewood Police Department for DWI and is also being charged with a misdemeanor in the fifth degree by White Bear Lake Police.
• Officers conducted a warrant attempt April 12 in the 3500 block of Oak Terrace. The suspect was not located.
• Officers responded April 12 to a single motorbike accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 61 and Lake Avenue. The driver of the bike was found to be a male, 18, from White Bear Lake who was impaired by alcohol. He was arrested after refusing field sobriety testing. He was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for second-degree DWI charges.
• An officer received a report April 13 of a poodle on a leash that was found in the 0 block of County Road E. An officer arrived on scene and, seconds
The incident occurred in the parking lot of the building following a celebration of life event. Three other people were injured in the incident.
On April 14, a jury in Ramsey County returned a guilty verdict for Edmondson, while finding him not guilty of firstdegree premeditated murder. Edmondson is scheduled to be sentenced June 11. He faces between 23 and 32 years in prison.
DEA National Take Back Day
April 26
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) annual Take
Loretta Harding
Back Day will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at police departments around the nation. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects the DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. For more information, or to find other participating collection sites, visit www.dea.gov/ takebackday.
later, the owner of the poodle arrived to claim her loose dog. The dog was returned to her.
• Officers responded April 13 to a property damage accident that occurred in the 4700 block of Washington Square. The striking vehicle was no longer at the scene and did not leave information.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop April 14 at the intersection of County Road F and White Bear Avenue. The female driver, 19, of Minneapolis was found to be impaired by alcohol. She was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County law Enforcement Center on fourth-degree DWI charges.
Officers responded April 14 to the intersection of Fourth Street and Highway 61 to assist the Forest Lake Police Department in located a wanted domestic assault suspect. Ramsey County deputies located the suspect, who was turned over to the Forest Lake Police Department.
• Officers received a complaint April 14 about barking dogs and dogs at large in the 0 block of Scheuneman Road. The homeowner was advised of the city’s ordinances.
• Officers responded April 15 to a report of a stolen bicycle in the 1800 block of Orchard Lane.
• Police conducted a traffic stop April 16 at the intersection of Highway 96 and Otter Lake Road. A 68-year-old male of Dellwood was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested without incident and charged with third-degree DWI test refusal charges.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS
BALD EAGLE WOMEN’S CLUB:
month at each other’s homes, holding teas and luncheons. They had speakers and music programs, played bridge and shared poetry. Dues were $2.
“That’s how they connected,” said Wendy Steiner, a lake resident and descendant of Thompson, the club’s first president. Steiner and her older sisters, Robyn Stuemke and Diane Tonder, grew up on the “Hilltop” on East Bald Eagle Boulevard, property their greatgrandparents homesteaded in the late 1800s.
Mrs. A.F. Thompson, known as “Frankie,” was a Wellesley-educated language teacher in Boston before moving to Bald Eagle with husband A.F. “Archie” in the 1880s. Archie was a mail clerk who had followed the railroads west to seek his fortune. He ended up in St. Paul and eventually Bald Eagle, where he found a perfect spot on a hill to build a year-round home for his family. It was a mile walk from the train station.
The Thompsons had a daughter, Octavia, who married Oscar Blien. Their daughter, Barbara, is the sisters’ mother. Barbara married Terry Rooney, of the Rooney nursery family in White Bear Lake. Terry moved into the Hilltop house when they got married. The Rooney sisters joined the club “to honor Frankie,” Steiner said.
Thompson was a close friend of Ena (Adamson) Pierce, Duvall’s ancestor and a club co-founder. Ena and husband Willis, a prosperous banker, owned a cottage at 5372 E. Bald Eagle Blvd., nicknamed The Bungalow.
As the founders decreed, the club’s objective was “to unite the women of Bald Eagle and adjacent territory for the purpose of social and civic betterment.”
Membership originally was limited to 35 members but quickly expanded to 40 with a waiting list. Today, there are
about 50 members.
Back in the day, club members donated books and toys to the Neighborhood House in St. Paul, sponsored a Girl Scout troop and started a county library at The Bungalow with an $8 bookcase they bought. They sewed and knitted afghans for the Red Cross during war years and, early on, supported the American Field Service. Today, money raised is mostly donated to the White Bear food shelf.
The club’s longevity is rare, noted Steiner, who felt the fact it’s still active has to do with meeting locations.
“There’s something personal about getting together in each other’s homes,” she said, adding, “We have a spirit here. We are a smaller, tighter knit community on Bald Eagle.
“Keep in mind, this area was still resorts at the time the club started,” continued Duvall. “As homes or cottages cropped up, the club became a way to connect.”
The late LaVerne Armbruster said the club gave members a “sense of belonging” in a Press story on their 85th
anniversary. Armbruster, who was club historian, felt the Bald Eagle group was a great way to get to know neighbors. She died in 2020.
Stuemke, the current club historian, recalled a story her great-grandmother told about gangsters who visited Bald Eagle in the ’30s. “Archie and Frankie had a small house they rented (on the Hilltop). Frankie saw one of them pull out a big roll of money and said, ‘I’m sorry, it’s already been rented.’ She didn’t want them living next to her. I’m pretty sure that was Ma Barker’s son.”
Their mission is probably more social now, admit the three women, who helped plan the celebration. Their numbers have grown in the past few years, which is encouraging.
Today’s monthly programs often involve food, coupled with guest lectures on topics such as history or art or gardening. Dues are now $20, “which
is still pretty cheap,” remarked Duvall, who is current co-president.
For the special celebration, members enjoyed tea and samplings from the new club cookbook, “To Luncheons Much Inclined,” served on Ena’s handembroidered tablecloth. Duvall made her mother Anzle Chapin’s carrot cake recipe, a family favorite, paired with Octavia’s Jell-O salad and the Bald Eagle cookie, originator unknown. Members reminisced about club history, heard Frankie Thompson’s birthday club poem and concluded with a singalong to tunes like “You Are My Sunshine,” “Red Red Robin” and “Button Up Your Overcoat.”
“We wanted to bring back the flavor of the times,” Duvall said. “We had a lot of fun with it.”
No doubt, just like the women who preceded them these last 100 years.
White Bear Lake Area Church Directory
The Thompson’s house on the hill was the site of the first club meeting.
Sundays Acoustic Sundays 1-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Sundays Ongoing – Game Day, BYO or use our selection 1-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Tuesdays Bingo! Starting Nov 11 6pm
Tuesdays Beginner Yoga Flow Class 6-7pm
Wednesdays Ongoing – Trivia Night 7-9pm
Wednesdays Keychain Kash All Day
Thursdays Trivia Mafia 6pm
April 26 Tree Chugger Party with live music by Josh Quinn
May 1 Music: Hailey James 5-8pm
May 1 Trivia Night 6:30-8pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 3 Craft Fair Noon-5pm White Bear Meadery
May 4 Star Wars Day Noon-8pm White Bear Meadery
May 4 Minnesota Bridal & Wedding Expo 5-8pm Belle Ame Vineyard
May 4 Acoustic Sunday/Tim
Cheesebrow 1-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 4 Hudson Community Expo 11am-3:30pm Belle Ame Vineyard
May 4
Candle Pouring Experience 2pm St. Croix Vineyards
May 4 Music: Steve Poynter 2-5pm 7 Vines Vineyard
May 6 Trivia with Ryan 6:30-8pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 7 Trivia Night 7-9pm White Bear Meadery
May 8 Music: Sten Carlson 5-8pm Belle Ame Vineyard
May 8 Music: Gary LaRue (sold out) 7 Vines Vineyard
May 10
Mothers Day Artist Market noon-5pm Big Wood Brewery
May 10 Devon Worley Band 8pm Big Wood Brewery
May 10-11 Rose Days & Mother’s Day Weekend St. Croix Vineyards
May 10
Mother’s Day Mini Market 11am-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 11 Mother’s Day Tulip Bouquet Bar 12-3pm 7 Vines Vineyard
May 11
Mother’s Day at Rustic Roots Rustic Roots Winery
May 11 Sunday Live Music Series 3-6pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 11
May 11
Acoustic Sunday-Vinnie Rose 1-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Mother’s Day Tours 1-3pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 13 Bingo! 6:30-8pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 14 Trivia Night 7-9pm White Bear Meadery
May 15 Farmers & Artisans Market 4-7pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 15 Music: Sten Carlson 5-8pm Belle Ame Vineyard
May 15 Trivia Night 6:30-8pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 16 Art at the Winery 6-8:30pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 17 May 17th Flip Cup Tournament
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May 18 Acoustic Sunday-Tim Fast 1-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 18
Candle Making Experience 2-5pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 18 Sunday Music Series 3-6pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 18 Yoga in the Vines 10-11am St. Croix Vineyards
May 18 Paint and sip classes 3-5pm Croix Vineyards
May 20 Trivia with Ryan 6:30-8pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 21 Trivia Night 7-9pm White Bear Meadery
May 22 Music: Sarah VanValkenburg 5-8pm Belle Ame Vineyard
May 22 Puzzle Night 6-7:30pm Belle Ame Vineyard
May 24-25 Winemaker’s Barrel Tasting Noon-5pm St. Croix Vineyards
May 25 Sunday Music Series 3-6pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 25 Acoustic Sunday-Billy Johnson 1-4pm Dancing Dragonfly Winery
May 25 Music: Michael August 2-5pm 7 Vines Vineyard
May 25 Paint & sip classes 3-6pm St. Croix Vineyards
May 28 Bingo! 6:30-8pm Rustic Roots Winery
May 28 Trivia Night 7-9pm White Bear Meadery
May 29 Music: Sten Carlson 5-8pm Belle Ame Vineyard
MDH delays effective date of layoffs following temporary restraining order
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced last week that layoffs would be delayed as a result of a temporary restraining order issued by a federal district court in Rhode Island, in regard to State of Colorado, et al. v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, et al. on April 5.
“We are grateful for this action by the court, which we feel aligns with the federal government’s responsibility to us as a grantee,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. “This action has given us additional short-term certainty around this funding, which allows us to delay this layoff process slightly. We continue to remain hopeful for a positive long-term outcome in this case that would allow us to mitigate the need to layoff so many smart, dedicated staff who are vital to protecting the health of Minnesotans.”
MDH sent layoff and separation notices to approximately 170 employees as a result of the recently terminated federal grants. With the time the temporary restraining order provided, MDH leadership was able to move the effective layoff date to May 13.
SCHOOL BRIEF
Northeast Metro 916 presents annual District Art Show
The Northeast Metro 916 will celebrate the creative talents of students from across the district at the annual District Art Show from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Quora Education Center, 70 West County Road B2, Little Canada. The art show will showcase a diverse range of artwork that reflects students’ unique voices and experiences. The event will highlight how art serves as a powerful outlet for self-expression, imagination and connection beyond the classroom, while also introducing innovative techniques and creative coping strategies for navigating stress. For more information, visit www.916schools.org or call 651-415-5500.
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:
Moments By Kia
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
2021 Edgerton St., Apt. 103
Maplewood, MN 55117
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.
Kia Jane Moua
2021 Edgerton St., Apt. 103
Maplewood, MN 55117
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: April 10, 2025
Signed: Kia Jane Moua
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 23 and 30, 2025.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:
1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:
Custom Cap & Tire
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
2205 COUNTY ROAD C2 W ROSEVILLE MN 55113
3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.
My Tire Place MN, LLC
2802 W SUPERIOR ST
DULUTH MN 55806
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: March 27, 2025
Signed: Keith Schleper
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 16 and 23, 2025.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS COUNTY ROAD D EAST IMPROVEMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Council will hold a public hearing at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider and address objections to the special assessments for the street and utility improvements on County Road D East (Greenbrier Street to County Road D Circle). The following parcels are subject to assessment based on a front-foot basis: Parcel ID Assessment Parcel
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Phone Conference ID: 508 089 148 #
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Major quantities for the Work include:
Valve &
(6” & 8”)
Watermain (6” & 8”)
Pothole Existing Sanitary Sewer Services EA 20
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. located at 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-5196, Scott Haupt, PE - 651.490.2000.
The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc. com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http:// www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Project Bid Information” link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 9531327 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.
For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by SEH dated April 15, 2025.
In addition to digital plans, paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $100.
Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City.
Jim Hauth, Public Works Director
City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 23 and 30, 2025.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE
SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.
Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details. To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan
SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW29847-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 8, 2025
The proposed project includes improvements to the roadways, storm water drainage system, utility improvements and the installation of a trail along the north side of County Road D East. The estimated total city project cost of said improvement is $401,000.00. The project cost will be further refined and determined following bid opening.
The entire amount assessed against each parcel of land will be payable, unless prepaid, as follows: in ten (10) equal, consecutive annual installments. The first installment shall be paid in 2026. The first installment will be payable with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per year on the entire assessment from the date of the resolution levying the same to December 31, 2026 (interest from 2025 and 2026), and each subsequent installment will be payable with one year’s interest at eight percent (8%) per year on all unpaid installments, except that no interest will be charged on any prepaid portion whether in whole or at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the assessment as to any parcel is paid to the City Administrator within sixty (60) days from the date of the adoption of the assessment roll.
All persons wanting to be heard regarding the improvements and the area proposed to be assessed may appear and be heard by the City Council at the time and place stated above. Oral or written objections by any property owner will be considered at the hearing. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061, no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City Administrator prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing.
An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Administrator of the City within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Administrator.
The City has a policy allowing deferred assessments for certain qualifying senior citizens, retired disabled homeowners and Minnesota National Guard or other military reserves who are ordered into active military service, as defined in Minnesota Statutes §190.05, subdivision 5b or 5c, as stated in the person’s military orders, for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. Under the deferral policy, an owner of homestead property may defer special assessments if certain conditions are met. All deferred special assessments shall be charged simple interest at the same rate charged on the assessment, which was deferred until termination of the deferral status. The City Council may choose to modify the Senior Deferral Policy at the assessment hearing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Dated this 1st day of April, 2025
Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 23 and 30, 2025.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CENTERVILLE ROAD WATERMAIN EXTENSION
SEH NO. VADNA 182928
CITY PROJECT NO. 2025-02
Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the City of Vadnais Heights until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of Centerville Road Water Main Extension.
The bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud:
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://bit.ly/CentervilleRdWMExt
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL ASPHALT REJUVENATOR ON MULTIPLE ROADWAYS WITHIN RAMSEY COUNTY.
SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK26726-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 8, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO REPLACE ALDRICH AND HIGHLAND ARENAS ENTRY DOORS. THE PROJECT INVOLVES THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING CORRODED DOORS AND FRAMES AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DURABLE, ENERGYEFFICIENT DOOR SYSTEMS.
PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: ALDRICH ARENA, 1850 WHITE BEAR AVE N, MAPLEWOOD, MN. MAY 1, 2025, 8:30AM CST
SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG34036-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 15, 2025
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE FACILITY-RELATED EMERGENCY RECOVERY AND RESTORATION SERVICES ALONG WITH NECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN RESPONSE TO FIRES, FLOODING, AND OTHER WEATHER-RELATED/ NATURAL OR MANMADE EMERGENCIES.
SOLICITATION: RFB-PH555-32694-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 15, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY THROUGH THE SAINT PAUL - RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (SPRCPH), SEEKS TO CONTRACT WITH AT LEAST TWO WINDOW COMPANIES TO MEASURE, ORDER, PROVIDE, ACCEPT DELIVERY, STORE, DELIVER TO THE JOB SITE AS REQUESTED AND SERVICE AS NEEDED, QUALITY VINYL WINDOWS FOR ENROLLED LEAD AND HEALTHY HOMES PRIMARY PREVENTION PROJECTS.
SOLICITATION:
RFB-PUBW29850-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 15, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS FROM BODY REPAIR SHOPS TO ASSIST THE COUNTY WITH REPAIRS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.
SOLICITATION:
RFB-PUBW29844-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 22, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN, RETAINING WALL AND BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT IN THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CSAH 50 (HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH) AND CLARMAR AVENUE WEST.
SOLICITATION:
RFB-PUBW29820-KB
OPENING DATE: MAY 22, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM GRADING, BITUMINOUS SURFACING, CONCRETE SURFACING, ADA IMPROVEMENTS, CURB & GUTTER, STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL, SIGNING & STRIPING.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 23, 2025.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 8, 2025
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at
9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Xiong and Chair Ortega. Also present were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
AGENDA of April 8, 2025 was presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Miller. Unanimously approved.
MINUTES of April 1, 2025 were presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Read by Commissioner Moran.
PROCLAMATION
Public Health – Proclamation: National Public Health Week. Presented by Commissioner McMurtrey. Discussion can be found on archived video.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Library – Gift From Ramsey County Library Friends to the Ramsey County Library. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2025-073)
Workforce Solutions – Appointment to the Workforce Innovation Board. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2025074) County Assessor’s Office – Property Tax Abatements. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2025-075)
Workforce Solutions – 2025 Unified Local Youth Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Minnesota Youth Program. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2025-076)
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Presented by Commissioner McGuire. Discussion can be found on archived video.
COUNTY CONNECTIONS
Presented by County Manager, Ling Becker. Discussion can be found on archived video.
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Discussion can be found on archived video.
BOARD CHAIR UPDATE
Presented by Chair Ortega. Discussion can be found on archived video.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.
CLOSED MEETING
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property), the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting, which is not open to the public. In Re: 160 East Kellogg Blvd: The property that is the subject of this meeting is located in the city of St. Paul on 160 East Kellogg Boulevard. The Closed Meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Jebens-Singh, McGuire, Moran, Miller, McMurtrey, Xiong and Chair Ortega. Also present were Ling Becker, County Manager; Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, County Attorney’s Office; Kathleen Ritter, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney’s Office, Kari Collins, Deputy County Manager, Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team, Jean Krueger, Director, Property Management; Chris Gliedman, CBRE Group; Group; Michael Rogers, Deputy Director – Multimodal Planning, Public Works; Scott Schwahn, Senior Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney’s Office; Jason Patten, Claims Administrator, Compliance and Ethics Office; Josh Olson, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development, Jason Yang, Chief Clerk, County Manager’s Office. The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as discussed in this closed meeting. The closed meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 23, 2025.
SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT, 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 70-CV-25-4302 CASE TYPE: HARASSMENT NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER BY PUBLICATION Aubriella Elizabeth Jacobsen, Petitioner vs. Cory Patrick Pothen, Respondent
To Respondent: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Harassment Restraining Order has been issued on March 14, 2025.
A hearing has not been scheduled. You may request a hearing on this matter by filing a Request for Hearing HAR301 with the Court within twenty (20) days of the date this Notice is published. You may get a copy of the HRO from the court administrator’s office at the following address: Court Administration, Scott County Courthouse, 200 Fourth Ave. W, Shakopee, MN 55379. Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing or to get a copy of the Harassment Restraining Order will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order.
Date: April 11, 2025
Audrey K. Brown
Scott Co. Court Deputy
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 23, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE [BIRTH OF BABY]
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLE OF Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America — This public notice and affirmation that Jah’zielTomiko of the family Nelson-Nord, has been born on the land in a mortal body. The living male is the result of life and love and physical embodiment of the biological father Cameron-Dion: Nelson and biological mother MarianaChristine: Nord. Jah’ziel-Tomiko of the family Nelson-Nord is their living son from the moment of conception from the first combining of their unique genetic code and was born earthside on the land in the geographical location commonly known as Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota Republic, United States of America. He was born on October 14th in the calendar year 2024 Anno Domini at the hour and minute 4:16 pm, weighing 8 lbs 7.5 oz and 21.25 inches long. He is happy, healthy and thriving! Published four times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT CLARKSVILLE NON RESIDENT NOTICE CASE NO. CC-25-CV-281
TO: DAVID EDWIN RODRIGUEZ
You are ordered to appear and defend a civil action filed against you entitled Jay lin Dyson and Ana Maria Dyson vs David Edwin Rodriguez which has been filed in Circuit Court, Montgomery County, Tem1essee, and your defense must be made within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, which shall be published for four consecutive weeks in the You are further directed to file your defense with the Clerk of the Court and send a copy to the Plaintiff’s attorney at the address listed below. In case of your failure to defend this action by the above date, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Issued: 4/7 /25 Wendy Davis, Clerk
By: J. Jackson, Deputy Clerk
Attorney: John Biggs, Esq. 503 Madison Street Clarksville, TN 37040
931-552-5339
Published four times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 2025.
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Above: Sullivan and John Call putt on the green of the final hole during their recent first golf outing of the season at Gem Lake Hills.
Stacy Marie Kubat
Passed away on April 9th, 2025 surrounded by family in Edina, MN. Born March 27th, 1965 in St. Paul, she grew up on Lake Johanna in Arden Hills. She embraced life fully and never met a stranger. Celebration of life will be planned for a future date.
Marguerite Tierney
Age 95, of White Bear Lake, passed away April 16, 2025 surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Rd E, White Bear Lake, on Thursday, April 24th at 11AM. Visitation one hour prior. Luncheon to follow.
Christopher George Reeves
Age 39, of White Bear Lake, passed away on April 11, 2025.He is now unburdened and at peace from a long journey with mental illness. May he be at rest with his Grandparents and Grammy. Growing up, Chris was a Boy Scout, an athlete, and good at working with his hands. He proved to be exceptionally resilient throughout his life. What brought Chris the most joy and consistency though was a love of fishing. Chris is survived by his loving and supportive parents, Linda and Steve Reeves of White Bear Lake; his brothers, Dan (Ellen) Reeves and Sam (Brooke) Reeves; nephew, Eli; and nieces, Grace and Emily. We thank his caring network of extended family, friends, social workers, law enforcement, and all who provided him grace and help. A service to celebrate and remember Chris will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Mueller Funeral Home, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN with visitation one hour before the service. May God wrap his loving arms around Chris. Memorials preferred to: White Bear Area Food Shelf. Mueller Memorial- White Bear Lake, www.muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944
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White Bear Lake Rotary ACADEMIC ACHIEVER
Maxine Hogan is an outstanding fifth-grade student who puts forth her best effort. She is a deep thinker and unique problem solver. She thrives on being challenged in all academic areas. Not only is she a good student, she is also a wonderful friend. She easily works with anyone and pushes any group she is in to think harder. Her leadership style is a quiet presence that listens first. Outside of school Maxine is a gymnast. She competes successfully on a local gymnastics team.
Betty Jeanne Bergerson
Age 79, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 29 at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 Little Canada Road E, Little Canada. Visitation starts at 10:00 am, with a lunch after the service. www. bradshawcares.com
Elinor Marie Nicklawske
Ruth West
Formerly of North St. Paul died peacefully Tuesday, April 15 at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta after an eight year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 87. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Leona Schmitt. Survived by her husband of 64 years Thomas James Nicklawske. Four children Mark (Jennifer Moore), Ann (Jon) McGee, Michael (Kristen) and Mary (Barry Cool). Eight grandchildren: Andrew, Nick, Ben and Kate McGee; James, Julia and David Nicklawske and Leo Cool. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Elinor graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1955 and earned an English degree from the College of St. Catherine in 1959. She worked at the Catholic Athletic Association and taught for one year at New Prague High School. She married Thomas in 1960. The couple moved to North St. Paul in 1968 where they lived for 54 years. Elinor was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was active at St. Peter’s Grade School in North St. Paul where she served as a substitute teacher and Girl Scout leader. After raising her children, she earned a Masters Degree in Library Science and worked in the Hill-Murray High School Library from 1983-1998. Ellie loved to read and travel, starting with her girlfriends on a 1950’s road trip out west. She regularly visited family in New York City and organized countless cross-country trips with Tom in their custom van. She was a dedicated genealogist, traveling back to her Bohemian roots in Europe. Ellie was a life-long learner, attending numerous senior classes at the University of St. Thomas with longtime friends. In retirement, she volunteered regularly at the Ramsey County Library book store in Maplewood. She also cherished her role as grandma to her 8 grandchildren. She had a remarkable smile, a warm heart and always had a nice word to say about everyone. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Family Means, Open Windows Books or Friends of the Ramsey County Library. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Thursday, April 24 at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25 at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 Margaret Street, North St. Paul with visitation starting at 10:00 am at the church. MuellerMemorial.com ~ 651-429-4944
Age 83, passed away in her sleep, in her own bed, in her own home on Jan. 18. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Dick. Ruth lived a full and comfortable life almost entirely in W.B.L. She is truly missed by three sons, Dean (Amy), Dan and Neil (Kristin); grandchildren, Lanette (Dustin) and Elliot; two loving greatgrandkids, Keira and Dillan; her siblings and all her friends. A celebration wake and short service followed by a dinner buffet will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025, 2;00 p.m. at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater.
Gregory L. Payette
May 24, 1945 - March 2, 2025. Greg was a member of the White Bear Fire Department and retired after 24 years as 2nd Assistant District Chief. He also served on the Relief Board and director of Emergency Services. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad at the age of 60. Family and friends will miss him dearly and make sure his memory will live on through all of his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Thank you for your service, Brother.
Kenneth George Straus
September, 1941- February, 2025. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth George Straus on February 16, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on September 20, 1941, Kenneth lived a full and meaningful life marked by quiet strength, compassion, and a deep commitment to his family and community. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Arlene Straus, and his beloved grandson, Joshua Neely.
Kenneth is survived by his children Michael Straus, Laura Straus, and Linda Anderson; along with many cherished grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, who will carry on his legacy of kindness and dedication. He was also a proud and active member of the Hugo Lions Club for many years, giving back generously to his community. He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his deep sense of service, and the warmth and steadiness he brought to all who knew him. His presence was a gift, and his memory will live on in the hearts and stories of those he leaves behind. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 2, 2025, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. at the Hugo American Legion. All who knew and loved Kenneth are welcome to join in remembering and honoring his life.
Maxine Hogan
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calls a “grievance point.” In addition to trauma, this point also stems from various personal issues in an individual’s life, such as relationship problems and workplace bullying. Before long, they will form a “script” in their heads, mainly a plan to hurt as many people as possible.
One of the signs that someone may commit violence in a public setting is based on the 7-38-55 Rule. This refers to how 7% of all communication is verbal, with tone making up 38% and body language 55%. “When people get escalated, the first thing they’ll do is that their shoulders will come up,” said Moldenhauer. “Another big sign that someone’s up to no good is that they’ll start checking the area. People will advertise what they’re going to do just with their actions, so pay attention to that. Don’t listen too much to the words; watch their actions.”
Sometimes, the easiest way to prevent a person’s anger from escalating is to talk to them and give them a platform to vent their feelings. “A big part about this is weathering the storm,” said Moldenhauer. “We need to weather the storm of other people’s emotions. When we’re
on accident scenes, we do a good job of soothing the scene first. We tend to the injured. We make sure everything’s going okay. We don’t try to solve the accident scene right away. But for some reason, mentally and socially, we try to solve people’s issues right away. They don’t want to hear that right there. Soothe it before you solve it.”
However, when someone’s rage reaches a crisis point and they become a public threat, talking them down is no longer an option. Instead, the only choices may be to get out of the threat area or fight back. According to Webb, sheltering in place is one of the worst things anyone can do in an active shooter scenario, citing the Columbine school shooting as an example.
“During Columbine back in 1999, law enforcement got a perimeter around the school and called in a special weapons and tactics team,” said Webb. “That’s an hour to an hour and a half wait sometimes to get a team like that out to a school and get in there. All along, in this incident, Klebold and Harris are just walking around systematically killing ... If you can get out of your facility and there’s an active threat inside, your best chances of survival are always going
Shooting Statistics:
• About eight in 10 murders in the United States in 2023 — 17,927 out of 22,830, or 79% — involved a firearm.
• Firearms were the leading cause of death for children and teens (ages one to 17) in the United States in 2022.
• In 2022, the United States recorded the second-highest number of gunshot deaths ever, with 48,204 counted.
Sources: Pew Research Center, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
to be to get out.”
Rather than sheltering in place, Webb recommends barricading the entrance if there are no exits available. However, those who do so must know which objects are easier for a bullet to pass through than others.
“When you’re walking around your spaces, start mentally rehearsing this: ‘What do I have in my space that I could actually get behind that’ll stop a bullet?’ ‘Do I have good cover?’ ‘What’s concealment?’ ‘What are my doors doing?’ ‘Do they open in and out?’ ‘Could I even barricade this door?’ ‘Maybe, maybe not.’”
When face-to-face with an active shooter, the best choice is to find an improvised weapon you can fight back with. “Anything can be turned into an improvised weapon as long
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Bears baseball enjoys strong start
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake and East Ridge are tied for second place in the Suburban East Conference after winning two of three conference games. Mounds View is 5-0, the Bears 4-1, East Ridge 4-1 and Forest Lake 3-2.
The Bears edged Woodbury 1-0 in eight innings Monday, despite getting only two hits. “Quite the pitchers duel,” Coach Ryan Fitzpatrick. “Our pitchers were great.” Owen Mortimer threw five innings (three hits, eight strikeouts). Miles Oklobzija, getting the win in his varsity debut, hurled three innings (one hit, two strikeouts). In the eighth, Kevin Zollinger walked and Isaiah Weber got aboard on an error. Christian Humphrey, pinch-running, scored on a passed ball. Jack Gessner, Nic Sunemann and Owen Huffer combined on the twohitter for Woodbury. The hits were a triple by Weber and a single by Tyler Allshouse.
GIRLS TRACK
Mahtomedi tied for second place among seven teams, winning four events, in the Heidi Kunz Invitational. South St. Paul scored 152, Mahtomedi and HillMurray each 146 and Tartan 75.5. Elise Aflapki won 100 hurdles in 16.66 and placed fourth in the 300 hurdles (53.09). Natalie Jackson won shot put with 31-6 1/2 and took second in discus (101-5). Mahtomedi won
A huge rally fell short as the Bears lost to Forest Lake 7-6 Wednesday at home. Down 7-0 after five innings, they got two runs in the sixth on sacrifice flies by Allshouse and Zollinger. The big blow in the four-run seventh was Zollinger driving home three runs with a double up the right-center gap. Blake Eckerle had a bunt single in the sixth and an run-battedin (RBI) single in the seventh and scored twice.
Evan Newlander pitched four innings (two unearned runs). The Rangers had a
the 4x200 relay in 1:57.69 with Xiaobao Liang, Ella Frazier, Allison Rippentrop and Olivia Thiele, and won the 4x400 in 4:22.44 with Liang, Alicia Farmington, Driscoll and Thiele. Liang was second in the 100 (12.63), Driscoll third in the 400 (1:08), Thiele fourth in the 400 (26.9), Greta Siess fourth in shot (28-10 1/2), and Eloise Taylor fourth in triple jump (30-6).
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five-run inning against Matt Johnson and Allshouse.
Forest Lake’s Keegan Lee breezed through five innings but wound up allowing six runs in 6 1/3 innings.
The Bears thumped Stillwater 8-1 there Friday with Zollinger knocking in five runs on a double and two singles in four trips.
Jackson Kolb threw six innings (six hits, three walks, nine strikeouts, one run) and Oklobzija finished. Weber was 2-for-4 (double, two RBI’s) and Owen Farrington 2-for-4.
BOYS TRACK
Mahtomedi tied for first among eight teams, winning seven events, in the Heidi Kunz Invitational at home Tuesday. Irondale and Mahtomedi had 161.5 points each and North St. Paul 116. Evan Carion won the 400 in 53.44 and placed second in the 800 (2:06.56). Parker Maas won the 1600 in 4:50.97 with Matthew Johnson third (4:52). Andrew Russell won high jump (6-6) with Elia McCormick second (6-2). Evan Miller won the pole vault (11-0), Ericdarren Daafour won long jump (21-10), and Jaxon Mitchell won triple jump (42-6 1/2). Adam Voegele was third in discus (112-8). Mahtomedi won the 4x400 in 3:35.44 with Carion, Gavin Maas, Mitchell and McCormick. They were second in the 4x100 and 4x800.
BOYS GOLF
Mahtomedi won a fourteam meet at Hastings on Monday with 307. Hastings had 310, St. Thomas Academy 320 and Hill-Murray 332. Brooks Ashfield, Mahtomedi sophomore, was low with 71. Jacob Wilson and Tony Kurn tied for fourth with 77, Thomas Meader 11th with 82 and Karl Hachradel 15th with 83.
GIRLS GOLF
Mahtomedi won four Metro East meets last Monday through Thursday. The Zephyrs defeated North Saint Paul/Tartan 168 to 244 as Lexie Mcgrane and Reagan Juhl tied for medalist with 40’s. They edged Two Rivers 170 to 172 with Mcgrane
This Week In SPORTS
Baseball
Baseball
Wednesday: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 4:30 p.m.
Friday: Irondale, 4:30 p.m.
Golf, boys
Wednesday: Invitational at Stone Ridge, Stillwater, 9 a.m.
Friday-Saturday: Invitational at Edinburgh, Brooklyn Park, 7 a.m.
Golf, girls
Monday: conference at North Oaks, 3 p.m. Lacrosse boys
Thursday: Stillwater, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: at Woodbury, 7 p.m, Lacrosse, girls
Thursday: at Stillwater, 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Woodbury, 7 p.m. Softball
Friday: Woodbury, 4:30 p.m.
• Monday: at Stillwater, 4:30 p.m. Tennis
Friday: at Mounds Park Academy, 4 p.m.
Tuesday: Park, 4 p.m. Track, boys
• Wednesday: at Mounds View (10 teams), 4 p.m.
Thursday: at Braham (10 teams), 3:45 p.m. Track, girls
• Next meet April 30 at home
Volleyball
Thursday: Stillwater, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: at Woodbury, 7 p.m.
shooting 39 for low score. They beat Simley 172196 as Reagan Juhl was medalist with a par 36 and Lily Carlson shot 40. Those meets were at Oak Glen in Stillwater. On Thursday, Mahtomedi won a six-team meet at Hastings with 168. Two Rivers shot 170 and HillMurray 73. McGrane tied for low score, 39, with Brianna Simek of Two Rivers. Regan Juhl, Rory Juhl and Lily Carlson all shot 43’s.
TENNIS
Mahtomedi lost a pair of non-conference matches last week, to Hudson (WI) 4-3 on Monday and Duluth East 5-2 on Saturday, while beating North St. Paul 7-0 on Tuesday. Their record is 4-2. In the two losses, Brandon Pham at 1-singles and Tyler Chesak at 4-singles won. Collin Carson/ Gannon Hamen won a close 3-setter against Hudson. Against North, with Pham absent, Zach
SOFTBALL
MAHTOMEDI
Wednesday: at Tartan, 4:30 p.m.
• Friday: South St. Paul, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Hudson, 11 a.m.
Monday: at North St. Paul, 4:30 p.m. Golf, boys
Friday-Saturday: Invitational at Edinburgh USA, Brooklyn Park, 7 a.m.
Tuesday: conference at Highland National, St. Paul, 1:30 p.m. Golf, girls
Monday: vs. Hill-Murray at Keller, Maplewood, 3 p.m.
Tuesday: Mid-conference at Oak Marsh, Oakdale, noon Lacrosse, girls
Friday: Hastings, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: at Simley, 7 p.m. Lacrosse, boys
Thursday: New Prague, 7 p.m.
Friday: at Hastings, 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Simley, 7 p.m.
Softball
• Wednesday: Two Rivers, 4:30 p.m.
Friday: at South St. Paul, 4:30 p.m.
Monday: North St. Paul, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis
Wednesday: at Roseville Area, 4 p.m.
Tuesday: at South St. Paul, 4 p.m. Track, boys/girls
Next meet April 30 at White Bear Lake
Mahtomedi picked up its first win Saturday, over Highland Park 17-4. The Zephyrs (1-5) lost to Visitation 13-3 and Hill-Murray 6-0 last week. Against Highland Park, Ava Sheppeck was 3-for-4 with four RBI’s and Malia Erickson 3-for-4 with three RBI’s. Erika Verbout and Samantha Praml each had two hits and an RBI. Erickson and Sydney DeFore pitched. Shoepeck is hitting .571 and Julia Ruzynski .421.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Mahtomedi (1-1) edged St. Croix Prep 7-6 at home Wednesday with goals from six players: Alexia Tempelis (two), Reese Saenger, Annie Tanner, Lizzy Churchill, Brooklyn Kragness and Olivia Sowada. Tanner made four assists.
BASEBALL
Mahtomedi (4-1) won conference games last week over Hastings 11-1 Tuesday and Simley 3-0 Wednesday, both on the road. Ethan Felling dominated against Hastings, pitching a fiveinning one-hitter, striking out 11, while going 4-for-4 at the plate with six RBI’s, two doubles and a triple. Cody Loida was 2-for-3 (two RBI’s), Nick Pietig 1-for-2 (RBI), Winston Wisely 1-for-2 (RBI) and Isaac Iten 1-for-1 (three runs, two walks, RBI). Against Simley, Wisely threw six innings (eight strikeouts, four hits, one walk) and Andrew Sokol one inning (two strikeouts). Wisely went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Loida had a triple and an RBI.
BOYS LACROSSE
Mahtomedi is 2-0 after routing Eagan 15-1 there Friday. The Zephyrs opened with a 12-8 win over Maple Grove the previous Saturday.
Bruce Strand
Burge, Ethan Stout, John Aufdehar, and Jonathan Palmquist won at 1 through 4.
BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED
Blake Eckerle laid down a bunt and beat the throw for a single against Forest Lake.
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