Pine Hill Lane residents report problems from Park 35E project
BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Park 35E comprises more than 40 acres of land south of County Road H2 and east of Centerville Road. The White Bear Township Board previously zoned the land as “light industrial,” a designation for warehousing and services that are “not likely to create offensive noise, vibration, glare, dust … or cause any other objectionable impacts on adjacent property.”
Residents on Pine Hill Lane and along Centerville Road, however, say that developer North Oaks Company LLC and the property owner WBT Holdings LLC caused them numerous problems when they graded the property last summer. They say the process removed hundreds of trees and altered wetlands to flatten the site for building.
“I’ve had such bad exposure to dust,” said resident Lori Winchell, “that I actually lost my voice and had to use asthma medicine, and I don’t have asthma.”
Another resident, Karen Backus, claimed that she and her husband would frequently power wash walls of dirt off their siding. Yet another resident, BJ Schultz, noted that construction lasted into the evening on school nights for his daughters and woke them in the early morning.
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Dog Days returns to downtown White Bear Lake
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Come Saturday, May 17, dogs will take over Washington Square in downtown White Bear Lake.
It’s all a part of Dog Days, where dogs (and their humans) will stroll through downtown to explore various rescue organizations, vendors and businesses.
2025 marks the ninth
annual event. Organizer and dog lover Kim Schoonover, owner of Indulge Salon, Spa and Wigs, came up with the idea after visiting Dog Days on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.
“I thought it was such a neat event; what a great idea to do that here and bring all these people downtown to see all the businesses we
Vadnais Heights makes plans to install Flock Safety cameras
BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER
Vadnais Heights is considering a big step forward for monitoring crime: installing Flock Safety-brand cameras around the city.
The council approved a budget addendum for the 2025 Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office to purchase four cameras and place them at different points around the city. These cameras use license plate reader technology to record plate data and vehicle characteristics, both crucial information in helping investigators solve crimes. Under Flock Safety, this data is recorded by law enforcement in compliance
with state Data Practices Act, and can be accessed for official use as authorized by statute.
Law enforcement will be able to view these cameras 24 hours a day with real-time alerts. Officers can more quickly identify stolen vehicles, recover them and arrest the offender, as well as locate a vehicle that may have been involved in a theft. Any clips during this period that record a crime will be saved by investigators and used as evidence.
“The data is held for 30 days by Flock,” explained City Administrator Kevin Watson. “For anybody who’s accessing that data, it’s logged and registered that they were looking at that. Typically, it notifies
people who are out on patrol that, ‘Hey, there was a stolen vehicle heading wherever.’ It’s a nice tool to have, and it gives more eyes on the street. It’s everexpanding and becoming more and more prevalent in the Twin Cities.”
Vadnais Heights will lease the cameras through Flock Safety instead of buying them.
In addressing concerns over residents’ personal information being recorded, Ramsey County Sheriff Commander Mike Hankee assured that the cameras would not threaten their privacy. “There is a 30-day retention cycle on that, so every
WHAT’S HAPPENING
DONATELLI’S TAKEOVER
When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, May 20
Where: Donatelli’s Restaurant, 2692 County Road E E., White Bear Lake Details: Fifth graders from Willow Lane Elementary have been learning about resumes and interviews. Now, they will work as cooks, servers and hosts over the lunch hour. Contact: 651-777-9199
WOOD MOSAIC CLASS
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15
Where: Oldies and Goodies, 4717 Clark Ave.
Details: Unleash your creative side with Anna and Nathanael Bailey of Bailey Builds. You’ll be supplied with everything you need, then taught stepby-step how to create your own oneof-a-kind mosaic. Registration closes 10 days before the event. Participants must be at least 13 years old. Register at baileybuilds.com/products.
Contact: oldiesandgoodiesmn@gmail. com
MUSIC @ MANITOU RIDGE
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 16
Where: Manitou Ridge Golf Course, 3200 McKnight Road N., White Bear Lake
Details: Enjoy the music of Ken Schaan, who has been a Twin Cities artist for more than two decades. His influences are Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Jimmy Buffet, and he uses music as an avenue of inspiration, healing and togetherness. Two-for-one draft beers available. Contact: kellermanitougolfevents@ gmail.com
LIVE MUSIC: CRAIG CLARK
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, May 16
Where: 4 Deuces Saloon, 2222 Fourth St., White Bear Lake
Details: The Craig Clark Band is truly “Minnesota Nice.” The musicians deliver a performance and sound that is both emotionally rich and inviting. The band is rich in personality, delivering a dynamic, righteous, entertaining experience.
Contact: kellermanitougolfevents@ gmail.com
GARNET LODGE SPRING PANCAKE BREAKFAST
When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, May 18
Where: Garnet Lodge, 4923 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Come and join us for pancakes and fun while helping to raise money for the Garnet Lodge. Donations to help the White Bear Lake Police Department purchase fire-suppression tools are also encouraged. Contact: garnetmasoniclodge@gmail. com or 763-329-8661
FIELDS OF VALOR: CIVIL WAR HISTORY WEEKEND
When: Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18
Where: Maplewood Area Historical Society, 2170 County Road D E., Maplewood
Details: Join us for an engaging weekend filled with living history, where you will discover Minnesota’s role in the Civil War—Reenactors, military drills, campfire cooking, children’s games and more. Additional parking is available at Maplewood Mall. Contact: info@MaplewoodMuseum.org or 651-748-8645
PARKING LOT SALE
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 17
Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F
Details: Community members can set up a garage sale booth in the parking lot. Registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121
SEE WHAT’S BLOOMING IN STREETCAR
PARK When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 17
Where: Streetcar Park, 139 Quail St., Mahtomedi
Details: Come explore, learn and play
at a festival of fun for the entire family. Games, face painting, treasure hunting and more.
Contact: 651-426-3344
RAMSEY COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
SPRING PLANT SALE
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 17
Where: Aldrich Ice Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave., Maplewood
Details: The annual plant sale offers shoppers hundreds of plant varieties. There is something for everyone. Purchase annual flowers, vegetables, herbs and more. Gardening supplies are also available.
Contact: 612-625-1532 or ramseymastergardeners.org
DOG DAYS
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 17
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake, 4701
Highway 61
Details: Stroll about with your pooch in downtown White Bear Lake or just come and feel all the canine love. Cool down your paws in a doggie pool, relax on a pet-friendly patio and learn about dog rescue and adoption.
Contact: info@downtownwhitebearlake. com
BINGO
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Monday, May 19
Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, room 121
Details: Afternoon of Bingo and prizes. No registration necessary. Contact: communityed.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us
THE MANITOU ISLAND STORY
When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 19
Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St., White Bear Lake
Details: Hear about the Native American legend that named the island and the lake, how the Manitou Island Land and Improvement Company was formed, and some of the notable Minnesota architects who have designed homes there over the years. No registration necessary. Contact: whitebearhistory.org
SHORELINE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION WORKSHOP
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20
Where: Lions Park, 4410 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake
Details: Workshop on the importance or restoring native plants to shorelinesand the impact on water quality and native habitat, hosted by Rice Creek Watershed District and Blue Thumb. Contact: bluethumb.org/event/plantingfor-clean-water-shorelines/
First American Pope
White smoke at the Vatican signaled the announcement of the new pope May 8. The choice of the first American-born pope seems to have been met with great excitement by Catholics and others around the world. Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, hails from the south side of Chicago, though he spent most of his adult life serving the church in South America and Europe.
The previous 266 pontiffs throughout history have exhibited a special influence, leadership, and inspiration to people of faith. In his first speech as pope he said, “God loves us, God loves you all, and evil will not prevail! We are all in the hands of God.”
Let’s all keep our hearts and minds in the right spirit as we welcome Pope Leo XIV as a world leader of faith and love.
Pulp and tariffs
Our newspapers for years have been sourcing paper from several Canadian mills including Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. No tariffs are currently on Canadian newsprint or most other USMCA-qualified products. In addition to ordering from Canadian mills, we have now received a test load of domestically-milled paper, which originates in Mississippi. It took significant advance planning and staff time to order from the Mississippi mill, but the paper seems to be comparable. The plant crew felt it ran smoothly through the presses. Some of the staff noticed a slight difference in ink absorption. One said the colors seemed brighter and pop off the page more. The product cost is comparable, but the shipping time is significantly longer and shipping costs are higher.
Best of the Press
Now is the time to nominate your favorite dining spots, auto repair shops, doctors, dentists, teachers, Realtors, dog groomers, bartenders, and more. Go to presspubs.com to nominate your favorites in the community for our Best of the Press contest. The contest closes Sunday, May 18 at 5 p.m.
This is the first phase of the competition, where local businesses, professionals, and those falling into other categories are nominated by our readers. A category is created once it has 3 or more nominees. Then the top 5 nominees in a category will move into the voting phase. For instance, a few years ago “Best Fried Rice” became a category with numerous restaurants nominated.
Nominees do not pay to participate and votes can’t be bought. People can cast votes for the nominees once a day through the end of the contest. We utilize a vendor to ensure that votes are counted accurately and fairly.
My favorite part of the contest is when a business is nominated and they are genuinely surprised and flattered. It’s fun to see how our readers, through this contest, have helped small local businesses grow and thrive. Thank you for making our Best of the Press contest the most trusted in the area.
Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
OPINION
A season of celebration and recognition
As we approach the end of
another successful school year, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey we’ve taken together as a district.
Movers & Shakers Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak
The close of the school year is always a special time – filled with celebration, pride, and a deep sense of accomplishment. This year, the completion of two major building projects – the unification of grades 9-12 at our high school and the opening of Mariner Middle School – has led to improved experiences for our secondary students.
The changes happening in our schools are not just structural. Across the district, new approaches to teaching and learning are producing meaningful, lasting results as students design their futures and create their successes. Our collective efforts are leading to measurable gains – including rising graduation rates. In data recently released by the Minnesota Department of Education, White Bear Lake Area High School’s 2024 graduation rate reached an impressive 96.5%. This tops the state average by 12.3 percentage points, represents a three-point increase over last year, and ranks as the second-highest graduation rate among area high schools. Multiple White Bear Lake Area Schools student groups also exceeded
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statewide averages by double digits – a strong reflection of our commitment to success for each of our students.
We are also grateful for two recent honors that highlight the innovative and high-quality learning experiences taking place throughout White Bear Lake Area Schools. I’m excited to share that Mariner Middle School has been named a Gold Star Winner in the 2024-25 Star of Innovation Awards, presented by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). This is the highest distinction awarded by MASSP and recognizes schools that develop and support exemplary, forwardthinking educational programs. Mariner earned this top honor through intentional efforts focused on student engagement, staff collaboration, and the creation of dynamic learning environments. This recognition reflects not only the outstanding work happening within Mariner’s walls, but also our district-wide commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our students in meaningful and creative ways.
At the high school level, we are equally proud to celebrate a major accomplishment in career and technical education (CTE). White Bear Lake Area High School’s Automotive Program has been named the Exemplary Secondary Program of the Year by the Minnesota Transportation Center of Excellence. This prestigious award honors transportation programs that serve as statewide models of instructional leadership, program excellence, and institutional support.
Led by teacher Derek Doescher, the
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program provides students with hands-on, real-world experiences that prepare them for postsecondary education and careers in highdemand industries. This recognition underscores the strength of our CTE offerings and reinforces the importance of providing every student with multiple pathways to success.
These achievements are not only reasons to celebrate – they are powerful reminders of what’s possible when we remain committed to continuous improvement and innovation. Our students, staff and families represent the very best of what we strive to do: create opportunity, foster curiosity and help every learner realize their full potential.
As we head into summer, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every member of our school community. To our students: your energy and resilience continue to inspire. To our staff: your dedication and professionalism make these successes possible. And to our families and community partners: your support strengthens every aspect of our work.
The final days of the school year are filled with excitement and anticipation – and also with deep gratitude. Thank you for another incredible year. We look forward to continuing this important work together – with energy, pride, and a steadfast focus on the future.
Go Bears!
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COPS&COURTS
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS
The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
• Officers assisted a senior citizen April 30 who appeared to be confused and lost at the police department. An investigator met and spoke with them. The citizen was brought back to his apartment nearby.
• Officers attempted to complete an arrest warrant April 30 at the corner of Eighth Street and Long Avenue. An officer discovered that a known offender in the area had a warrant. A 68-year-old man, from White Bear Lake, was arrested on the warrant and was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center (LEC).
• Officers responded April 30 to a report of an order for protection violation in the 1500 block of Long Avenue. A 64-year-old male from White Bear Lake was placed under arrest for the violation and fought with officers. He was booked at the Ramsey County LEC on multiple felony charges.
• A caller reached out to officers May 1 about a detained dog at large in the 0 block of Division Avenue. A female yellow Lab was brought to the police department and photos were posted on social media. The dog was returned to its family.
• Officers received a walk-up May 1 regarding credit card fraud in the 0 block of Moon Lake Circle. Officers determined the victim did not reside in the city’s jurisdiction. The case was reassigned to the proper law enforcement agency.
• Officers took a missing person report May 1 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. The individual was located shortly after.
• Officers responded to a warrant call May 1 in the 2700 block of County Road E. A 26-yearold male from New Hope was arrested without incident on his active misdemeanor theft warrant out of Hennepin County. He was transported to the Ramsey County LEC.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop May 1 in the 2700 block of County Road D related to an earlier domestic incident. The driver, a 30-year-old male from Oakdale, was found to be impaired by alcohol. He was arrested for second-degree DWI. Officers conducted a traffic stop
May 2 at the intersection of I-694 and Highway 61. The driver, a 46-year-old male from St. Paul, was found to be impaired by alcohol. He was booked at the Ramsey County LEC for thirddegree DWI charges.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop May 2 near County Road E and International Drive. The driver, a 46-year-old female from Hugo, was found to be impaired by alcohol. She performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was booked at the Ramsey County LEC for third-degree DWI charges.
• Officers took a report of theft May 3 that occurred in the 2600 block of County Road E.
• An officer conducted a traffic stop May 3 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. After further investigation, the 23-year-old driver, from White Bear Lake, was arrested for DWI and was later booked into the Ramsey County LEC.
• An officer conducted a traffic stop May 3 at the intersection of 10th Street and Walnut Street. After further investigation, a 67-yearold male from White Bear Lake was arrested for DWI.
• A missing person was reported May 4 in the 2000 block of County Road F. The missing person was located a short distance away and reunited with family.
• May 4, officers received a report by phone of theft that occurred in the 4700 block of Centerville Road.
• A 44-year-old woman was cited May 5 for a violation of a noise ordinance in the 3400 block of Auger Avenue.
• Officers conducted a traffic stop May 5 at the intersection of White Bear Avenue and County Road D. The driver, a 27-yearold male from St. Paul, was found to be impaired by alcohol. He was booked at the Ramsey County LEC for third-degree DWI charges.
• An officer took a report May 5 of an attempted identity theft in the 0 block of Highway 61. No loss was reported at the time of this report.
• Officers took a report May 5 of a motor vehicle theft that occurred in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. Approximately $1,500 was reported in loss.
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 St. Paul man, 19, was arrested for domestic assault at 6:24 a.m. April 5 at the Holiday Inn Express in the 1100 block of County Road E after he allegedly whipped his significant other across her leg with a phone charging cord during an argument.
• A Vadnais Heights woman, 28, was cited at 10:17 p.m. April 6 at the intersection of County Road D and Walter Street N. for driving without license plates and for failure to carry proof of automobile insurance.
• A White Bear Lake man reported losing his Social Security card April 7 in the 800 block of County Road D.
• A Lino Lakes man reported that his vehicle parked in the 3500 block of Highway 61 was broken into April 7; a radar detector that had been hanging from the rearview mirror was stolen.
• A pickup truck was reported stolen April 10 from the 3100 block of Fanum Road.
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:
Birchwood
• An Oakridge Drive resident on March 30 reported receiving harassing texts from an unknown number.
Dellwood
• Two suspicious vehicles reported parked in the middle of Echo Street and Dellwood Avenue at 10:24 p.m. April 3 turned out to be combatants in that day's Nerf wars. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the subjects that although they were involved in good clean fun, they still needed to abide by traffic laws and play safe if they were to continue.
• Deputies on directed patrol on Dellwood Avenue and Echo Street for 30 minutes, ending at 10:29 a.m. April 5, observed two violations, conducted two traffic stops and issued two citations. Two motorists were also cited on Dellwood Avenue and Peninsula Road that morning for speeding.
Grant
• People fishing on Wood Pile Lake were reported April 1 (April Fool's Day) for fishing on Wood Pile Lake. After deputies explained to the complainant that fishing on that lake was not a crime, the complainant remained dissatisfied that the lake was available to others. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources also spoke with the complainant, to her continued unhappiness.
• Deputies arrested a motorist at 12:48 a.m. April 2 on Highway 36 following a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling with no lights on during a nighttime snowstorm.
Mahtomedi
• A dog out for a walk with its owner was seen in the veterinary emergency room on March 25 after having eaten something suspicious on the ground near Lincolntown Avenue and Long Lake Road. The upshot of the visit was that the dog had eaten some form of marijuana off the ground. After a prolong high and illness, the dog is expected to recover.
• Deputies cited a motorist at 9:08 p.m. March 25 near Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road for expired registration following a traffic stop
• A resident in the 4000 block of Hodgson Road on April 11 reported being scammed by phone. Meanwhile, a resident in the 4300 block of Thornhill Lane reported receiving a fake phone call from a person claiming to be a representative of his bank. The caller was then defrauded of nearly $5,000. A resident in the 700 block of Hiawatha Avenue on April 8 reported a scam attempt by phone. All three fraud claimants were of retirement age or older.
• A St. Paul man, 62, was arrested for DUI at 6:17 p.m. April 8 at the intersection of Rice Street and Vadnais Blvd. after the vehicle he was driving hit a post as he was trying to navigate the roundabout. Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies assisted officers of the White Bear Lake Police Department at 11:09 p.m. April 8 in making a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 61 and Buerkle Road to execute a felony warrant arrest. The WBLPD took the suspect into custody.
• A St. Paul man, 23, was cited for driving after revocation at 11:29 p.m. April 10 in the 900 block of County Road D.
• A Maplewood woman, 24, was cited at 11:26 p.m. April 11 in the 800 block of County Road E for
for speeding and for the tardy tabs. A second motorist was cited at 11:49 p.m. that same evening at Wildwood Road and Century Avenue for undisclosed violations.
• Parking at the City Hall-only lot is just asking for a ticket, and that is what a motorist received on March 27 on Stillwater Road for that venture.
• A motorist along Century Avenue and Long Lake Road on March 28 was cited for driving after revocation.
• On March 29, two days before April Fool's Day, a caller from an undisclosed address reported an obituary printed in the paper without permission. Deputies were having none of it and advised the caller that their problem was a civil matter.
• A male was cited for disorderly conduct March 30 after he was reported for threatening to slash tires on a vehicle on Mahtomedi Avenue.
• Deputies on April 1 responded to the report of an unwanted woman making a nuisance of herself at the Holiday gas station on Stillwater Road and transported her to the Maplewood Mall.
Pine Springs
• A suspicious vehicle parked with its hazard lights on at 3:37 p.m. March 23 on Hilton Trail N. and 60th Street N. turned out to have pulled over near the roundabout to eat. Deputies quickly advised the driver that the spot at which he was parked was not conducive to safe dining.
• Deputies at 9:31 p.m. March 24 pulled a motorist over to the shoulder for not moving over away from the shoulder on westbound Highway 36 on the Hilton Trail flyover. The Ted Foss Move Over law states that motorist must move one lane over for emergency vehicles on the shoulder.
Willernie
• A motorist pulled over March 24 on Warner Avenue and Stillwater Road for expired registration, stop sign violation and no turn signal was cited for the stop sign violation by deputies on regular patrol. A second motorist was cited for stop sign violation on March 28 at the same intersection. Deputies cited a motorist on Penway Road at Stillwater Road for speeding on March 28.
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driving with revoked license plates. The plates were confiscated for destruction, and the woman was transported home.
• A Brooklyn Center man, 36, was arrested for thirddegree DWI at 11:56 p.m. April 11 on I-35E and Edgerton Street after he was spotted maneuvering through several roundabouts at a high rate of speed. During the traffic stop, he performed poorly on the standardized field sobriety tests.
White Bear Township
• The owner of a boat storage lot in the 5200 block of Highway 61 on April 4 reported the boat storage area broken into and several boats slashed with a knife. Vandals damaged plastic wrap and seat cushions.
• A report of a vehicle in the lake near the intersection of County Road J and Otter Lake Road at 10:45 p.m. April 5 turned out to be people bow fishing with the aid of bright lights from their boat.
• A Shakopee woman, 20, was cited for speeding at 10:59 p.m. April 5 at the intersection of I-35E and County Road H2.
Loretta Harding
Washington County using new tool
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office recently added CrimeView Analytics to its crime-fighting arsenal. The software program pulls data from the computer-aided dispatch and the law enforcement records management system and provides information that can create reports and charts to spot trends and understand crime patterns, including identifying frequent contacts and locations.
CrimeView generates heat maps to quickly show where clusters of incidents, traffic stops, citations and arrests are happening across the county. They also can be broken down by cities or neighborhoods. Although the tool is only available to law enforcement, county residents can view incidents and receive alerts in a sister program, crimemapping.com. Visit www.crimemapp.ong. com/map.agency/576. For questions, contact Karen Haines at karen.haines@co.washington.mn.us.
Deputies respond to rollover in Grant
On May 2 at approximately 7 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover accident in the city of Grant.
When deputies arrived on scene, they found an adult female with the vehicle that appeared to have no injuries. The female claimed that her friend was driving and fled the scene on foot after the accident. Due to concern for the other individual’s welfare, additional resources were called to the scene, including a drone.
Further investigation led deputies to believe the female with the vehicle was the driver and only occupant at the time of the crash. The female showed signs of impairment and was arrested on suspicion of DWI.
Former Grandma’s Bakery owner heads to conciliation court
Los Gallos VII Inc., a licensed money services business located out of St. Paul, has filed a conciliation court case in Hennepin County against defendants Eric Shogren, Grandma’s Bakery Inc. and Blue Sky Bakery LLC.
According to the statement of claim, Los Gallos VII Inc. alleges that the business accepted 13 payroll checks issued by Grandma’s Bakery Inc. totaling $17,203 and Grandma’s Bakery dishonored payment of $13,083 in September 2024. Around that same time, Shogren sold Grandma’s Bakery to Blue Sky Bakery LLC. Grandma’s Bakery was administratively dissolved on Jan. 8, 2025.
Per the court document, “Depending on the timing and terms of the sale, any of the defendants are contingently liable for damages arising from the dishonored checks. Defendants are liable for the amount of dishonored checks, as well as civil penalties, accrued interest and reasonable attorney fees under state statute 604.113.” Los Gallos VII Inc. is seeking repayment of $17,165.
A conciliation hearing is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. June 11.
Hello Boba hosts 2nd annual block party
Hello Boba will host its 2nd annual block party from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Community members are invited to enjoy Boba, food trucks, local artists, vendors and more. The event will happen rain or shine. Hello Boba is located at 951 Wildwood Road in White Bear Lake.
Edina Realty welcomes new Realtor
Edina Realty recently announced that Sara J. Rosengren has joined its White Bear Lake team as a real estate agent. Rosengren has spent the last decade living in the White Bear Lake area with her husband Brad and daughter Brynleigh. She has worked as a paralegal and with the White Bear Lake Hockey Charitable Gambling and Stillwater Area Hockey Association.
“We’re happy to have Sara on the team,” said office manager Nathan Harrington. “Her background as a paralegal gives her a great eye for detail, ability to multitask and strong communication skills to serve our community.”
Rosengren can be reached at sararosengren@ edinarealty.com.
North Star Elementary proudly recognizes 5th grader Helena Thomas as an Academic Achiever! Helena exemplifies academic excellence through her curiosity, creative thinking, and commitment to learning. She leads by example, engages deeply in every subject, and encourages her peers by sharing thoughtful ideas. Outside the classroom, Helena enjoys drawing, sewing, and has recently discovered a love for baking. She dreams of designing beautiful, comfortable fashion and becoming a college art professor focused on drawing. Helena’s passion and drive light the way for a bright future—we’re so proud of all she’s accomplished!
Chamber celebrates Success Fitness expansion
The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of Success Fitness. Success Fitness is located at 1862 Beam Ave., Maplewood.
Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting for The Athlete Lab & TriFitness Coaching
The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting for The Athlete Lab & TriFitness Coaching, located at 1632 County Road E East in Vadnais Heights. The business provides a one-stop shop for all things fitness and wellness, including spin, functional training, power lifting, performance run, performance bike, mobility, yoga, Pilates and more.
The Women Collective certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
The Women Collective, a curated retail experience in downtown White Bear Lake, owned by Amelia Reigstad, Ph.D., has received a certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women.
“I am thrilled for The Women Collective to be officially WBENC-certified,” said Reigstad. “It is an honor to join a community of women-owned businesses across the country and continue to make our mark as successful business owners.”
The WBENC certification process confirms that The Women Collective is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women, and has the appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place. WBENC certification is considered the gold standard for women-owned business certification and is accepted by major Fortune 500 companies, in addition to some states, cities and other entities.
To learn more about The Women Collective, visit www.thewomencollective.com.
Helena Thomas
NORTH METRO FIRE BUFF | CONTRIBUTED
The White Bear Lake Fire Department took advantage of the beautiful weather last week and conducted live fire training at the East Metro Public Training Facility in Maplewood.
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White Bear Fire trains in Maplewood
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on May 27, 2025 at 7:00
PM at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Road E East, to consider an application submitted by Kueber Coffee Minnesota, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan at 935 COUNTY ROAD E E (PIN 283022330040).
Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours and will be posted on the City’s website in advance of the meeting. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651-204-6027 or nolan.
wall@cityvadnaisheights.com.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 14, 2025.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider zoning code amendments related to beekeeping, outdoor storage, and antennas.
Anyone wishing to be heard regarding this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours and will be posted on the City’s website in advance of the meeting. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651-204-6027 or nolan. wall@cityvadnaisheights.com.
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator
Dated: May 14, 2025
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 14, 2025. NORTHEAST METRO 916 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA BOARD NOTES APRIL 2, 2025
The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted.
Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call of Attendance Members present: Knisely-12, Jones-14, Forsberg-16, Oknesvad-282, Nitardy- 622, Clark-623, Daniels-624, Rebelein-831, Dols- 833, and Thelander-834. Absent: Palmer-13, Bock- 621, and Stout-832. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent.
Approval of Agenda
Adopted the agenda as presented, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption.
Board Calendar Dates
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Building Tours: Metro Heights Academy at 8:00 a.m. and Karner Blue Education Center at 9:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - School Board and Cabinet Dinner at 5:00 p.m. and School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Building Tours: South Campus Education Center at 8:30 a.m. and Quora Education Center (Quora Secondary School and Eastview Academy) at 10:00 a.m.
Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items None.
Presentation: Recognition of Retirement
Susan Heuston and Sally Reis were recognized for 14 years and 35 years of service to the district.
Presentation: Makerspace at 916
An overview of how students engage with Makerspace at 916 was given to the Board.
Presentation: COSSBA Conference
Two Board Members attended the COSSBA Conference in Atlanta and shared their experience.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were included in her written report: (a) Member District Highlights; (b) Leadership Opening; and (c) Strategic Actions Program Spotlight: Maker Space.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration.
Approval of Minutes
Payment of Bills and ACH Payments
Personnel
Retirements
Accepted the resignation of Dawn Swanson, Senior Administrative Support Assistant, listed upon the occasion of their retirement. Dawn provided the school district with 15 years of service. Her retirement date is July 11, 2025.
Resolutions Recognizing Years of Service
Approved the resolution which recognizes staff who have provided service to the district for ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty, or thirty-five years of continuous service to the District.
Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications
Adopted Policies 527, 527 Form, and 528 as revised.
Approval of School Board Policies
Adopted Policies 418, 522, 603, and 806.
Approval of Revised ALC Summer School Calendar
Adopted the modifications to the ALC summer school calendar for Summer 2025.
Resolution Approving Long Term Facility Maintenance Program Budget and Authorizing the Inclusion of Those Projects in the District’s
Application for Long Term Facility Maintenance Program Revenue
Approved a long-term facility maintenance program budget for its facilities for the 2026-2027 school year (pay 2026 levy) in the amount of $597,600. The various components of this program budget are attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. Administration is directed to apply to the Commissioner of the Department of Education for approval.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal
Approved the insurance renewal with United Heartland for a premium of $1,214,337 for the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Liability Insurance Renewal
Approved the insurance renewal with The Hanover Insurance Group for a premium of $115,932 for the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Cyber Liability Insurance Renewal
Approved the insurance renewal with Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company for a premium of $53,142 for the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Property Insurance Renewal
Approved the insurance renewal with Chubb Insurance Company for a premium of $136,522 for the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Resolution Discontinuing and Reducing Educational Programs and Positions
Approved the resolution to discontinue the 1.0 FTE Position, Transition Career Academy Instructor, Career and Technical Center effective the end of the 2024-25 school year. Board Forum
Member Oksnevad shared that the AMSD Day at the Capitol was highly attended and was a successful day. She recommended attending it in the future as it is an informative experience. She also stated the next AMSD meeting would be held on April 11th
Chair Forsberg reminded Board Members the importance of listening to the MSBA updates on Fridays as there is so much uncertainty on the federal and state levels.
Member Jones shared that Fridley would be closing their ALC and becoming part of 916’s ALC program at Metro Heights.
Member Nitardy shared that she will be attending the NSBA national conference in Atlanta with her Board Members and Superintendent. Closed Session
The meeting was closed from 7:17 p.m. to 7:53 p.m. as permitted by Minn Stat §13D.03, subdivision 1 to consider strategy for labor negotiations. Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 14, 2025.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF DAKOTA DISTRICT COURT, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 19HA-PR-25-197 CASE TYPE: PROBATE in Red the Estate of TUSIPASI MIKE TUAOLO, Decedent (Deceased Person)
NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is ordered and notice is given that a hearing will be held on May 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Dakota County Courthouse for the formal adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of: Sarah Tuaolo, 8117 Rhode Island Ave South, Bloomington, MN 55438 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.
** Dakota County District Court hearing to be held via ZOOM
* If you wish to appear, ZOOM information is available upon request. Any objections to the petition should be filed with the Court before, or raised at, the hearing.
If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
BY THE COURT: David Lutz, District Court Judge
Date: April 16, 2025
Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven E. Ness
Business Law Center, PLC 12800 Whitewater Dr. #100, Minnetonka, MN 55343
Attorney License No.: 0177301
Telephone: 952-943-3939
Email: sness@businesslawcenter.net
Published two times in the Vadnais
Every blood donor can be a hero — even your pets
BY MADELINE DOLBY QUAD EDITOR
Just as humans require blood transfusions for emergency situations and medical conditions, so do pets.
The BluePearl Pet Hospital relies on the contributions of dog and cat blood donors to help save and improve the quality of pets’ lives. The pet hospital currently has 17 blood bank locations across the United States, including one in Arden Hills.
“Our national pet blood bank started in 2022,” said Meghan Respess, who serves as national blood bank director for BluePearl. “This is the first of its kind at this kind of scale.”
BluePearl started this initiative because the company recognized that blood products are in high demand, but not in high supply.
“There is only a handful of commercial blood banks in the country (where) their sole responsibility is to provide blood products to the veterinary community. Being as large as we are, we saw an opportunity to start an initiative where we can educate and set some best practices,” she said.
The Arden Hills blood bank was originally located in Blaine and was started in 2017. Around four years ago, BluePearl opened up a location in Arden Hills and the blood bank was moved there.
In the next year, the Arden Hills location will help launch an expansion project that will allow the blood banks to grow and become self-sustaining within the next five years.
“We’re a location that’s had a community presence in our program,” said Emily Elmer, the blood bank coordinator at Arden Hills. “Some community members have had their pets in the program for a couple of years now. This year specifically, with the expansion project, we’re working hard to expand into the community even further and talk to people and let them know that their pets can donate blood.”
Currently, the Arden Hills donor program has 75 dogs and 39 cats who donate blood every eight to 12 weeks.
“We’re fortunate that we have a large enough donor pool where we’re just more or less routinely bringing in donors and replenishing our supply. And if we use more this week, then we can bring in, as long as the time frame fits, more donors to fill that need,” said Dr. Sean Teichner, an internal medicine veterinarian at the BluePearl Pet Hospital in Arden Hills.
The blood bank in Arden Hills supplies blood to local BluePearl Pet Hospital locations in Blaine, St. Cloud and Golden Valley. It also sends blood to pet hospitals throughout the United States when needed.
For a dog or cat to be eligible to donate blood, they have to meet certain requirements set by BluePearl.
Dogs must weigh 50 pounds or more to be eligible. Cats must weigh 10 pounds or more. Pets are also required to be between the ages of 1 and 8 years old, have to be up to date on vaccines and have no chronic diseases. If pet owners are unsure whether their animal is eligible due to medications they may be on, they should consult with the blood bank clinicians and staff.
“We want to ensure that this is not a stressful process for the animal,” Respass said. “So, if your dog or cat is easily stressed, as much as we need the product, their welfare and well-being is the most important aspect. So, if they seem stressed by the situation, we’ll say, ‘Maybe they aren’t a good candidate,’ and they can be withdrawn from the program at any point.”
Teichner, who also serves as the lead clinician that overlooks the donor program at Arden Hills, said donors are examined by a vet before every donation to make sure they’re healthy. Respess noted that the donation itself takes around five to 10 minutes. A dog will donate a pint of blood, just like a human blood donor would. A cat will donate around 20 ounces.
“Each donation can save up to three lives,” she concluded.
Currently, the Blaine location serves as an emergency pet hospital. The emergency pet hospital is open every day and night, on weekends and holidays. It is available for pet owners to use when their family veterinary office is closed. Conditions that the hospital typically treats is vomiting, bloating, roadside trauma, seizures, foreign item extraction and more.
The Arden Hills BluePearl Pet Hospital is located at 1285 Grey Fox Road, Suite 100. To contact the blood bank, email bloodbank.mn.ah@bluepearlvet.com.
The Blaine location is at 11850 Aberdeen St. NE. If needed, to contact the emergency hospital before your arrival, call 763-754-9434.
Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-431-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Breakfast Ladies donate $10K to food shelf
Weekly since 2004, the Friday Breakfast Ladies have donated to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Each Friday, they donate $2, which has added up to over $10,000.
The group recently gathered at Jimmy’s Restaurant, where food shelf Executive Director Perry Peterson accepted the donation. With the buying power of the food shelf, the $10,000 donation will turn into $60,000 in food for neighbors in need.
Public works facility hosts open house
The White Bear Lake public works facility will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. The family-friendly event will include equipment displays, demonstrations and tours. The facility is located at 3950 Hoffman Road.
Curbside mattress collection set in June
The city of White Bear Lake is partnering with Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy and Second Chance Recycling to offer free curbside mattress and box spring recycling collection during the month of June. Residents can check the whitebearlake. org/recycle website beginning the last week of May to schedule a June pickup.
The city of Mahtomedi is also participating in June. Check the city’s website for more details.
Mahtomedi seeking volunteers
The city of Mahtomedi is looking for volunteers to join its Mahtomedi Parks and Trail Stewards group. The group of volunteers take on tasks like pulling weeds, maintaining plantings, raking plant debris and picking up litter.
Volunteers can work on their own or partner up with others. Those who are interested should contact Cindyras49@ gmail.com or call 920-621-0295.
Conservation District considers dock variances
The White Bear Lake Conservation District will hold a public hearing to consider requests from the East Shore Dock Assn (Lot 12, Block, East Shore Park, Mahtomedi) and Amit Patel (213 Park Ave., Mahtomedi) to extend their dock lengths for the 2025 season. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the White Bear Lake City Hall Council Chambers, 4701 Hwy 61. The meeting agenda will be posted at wblcd@msn.com three days before the meeting.
Watershed district hosts shoreline maintenance workshop
The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will host a shoreline maintenance workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 20 at White Bear Lake Lions Park, 4410 Lake Ave. S. Designers from Metro Blooms Design+Build will cover the importance of restoring native plants to shorelines and the impact it has on water quality and native habitat. Staff members from RCWD will be on hand to share about the site and the importance of native aquatic and emergent vegetation in a restoration. Participants will receive a resilient shorelines workbook and access to an accompanying online learning series. Registration fees for residents within the watershed district will be waived. To register, or find out if you live within the district, visit https://bluethumb. org/event/planting-for-clean-watershorelines.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-25-2650 JUDGE MARK IRELAND NOTICE OF HEARING County of Ramsey, Petitioner,
v. Grant Menefee, Mai Moua, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents.
IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN ABOVE NAMED:
You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on the 7th day of July, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. via ZOOM before Judge Mark Ireland. Petitioner will present to the above-named court a Petition now on file herein for condemnation of certain land for highway purposes. Parties wishing to appear at the remote hearing at 11:00 a.m. on July 7, 2025, can join by logging into zoom.us/join or by telephone (audio only/toll-free) at 1-833-568-8864. After connecting, enter the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 1618120966 Passcode: 312311
If you plan to appear by ZOOM or telephone, please notify the petitioner’s attorney listed below in order to receive a copy of any proposed exhibits and orders provided to the court. You are not required to notify the petitioner’s attorney, but failure to do so may prevent you from having access to the exhibits and proposed orders submitted.
The object of the Petition is to acquire by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the real property interests as described in the Petition.
The land desired and proposed to be taken is situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and is described in the Petition, together with the names of all persons appearing of record or known to Petitioner to be the owners of said land or interested therein including all whom Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each as nearly as can be ascertained.
At the hearing, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court for an order permitting payment to the respective owners or deposit with the Court an amount equal to Petitioner’s approved appraisal of value of the parcels described in the Petition, thereby transferring title and the right to possession of the property to the County of Ramsey effective July 15, 2025. Furthermore, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to ascertain the allocation of funds so deposited and to establish a procedure for the withdrawal of those funds. Neither payment to the respective owners nor deposit with the Court shall prejudice or affect the right of a respective party to apply for additional payment in this proceeding. Finally, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to establish procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein.
A party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order, and a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Furthermore, a party wishing to be heard as to the appointment of the commissioners who will ascertain the amount of damages must appear at the court hearing.
Any person not appearing at the hearing, or otherwise filing a notice of appearance with the district court, may not be notified of further hearings or actions related to the Petition.
Dated: May 1, 2025
JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney
By /s/ Scott Schwahn
Scott Schwahn (#0222239)
Kevin Plaisance (#0504690)
Assistant Ramsey County Attorneys 360 Wabasha St. N., Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-3041 (Schwahn) (651) 266-3178 (Plaisance) Scott.schwahn@co.ramsey.mn.us Kevin.plaisance@co.ramsey.mn.us
Attorneys for Petitioner
Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 14, 21 and 28, 2025.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-25-2650 JUDGE MARK IRELAND PETITION County of Ramsey, Petitioner,
v. Grant Menefee, Mai Moua, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents.
IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO: THE DISTRICT COURT ABOVE NAMED
The County of Ramsey brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I.
That this proceeding is taken pursuant to law in the name of and on behalf of the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by John J. Choi, the duly elected, qualified and acting County Attorney, at the request of the Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County, as shown by County Board Resolution No. B2023-052, dated April 4, 2023, a certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. II.
That the County of Ramsey also deems it necessary, expedient, and for a public use and purpose to obtain by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the permanent easements and temporary construction easements in the lands as described in this Petition, together with all structures, trees, shrubs, grass and herbage to be damaged thereby.
III.
In the attached Exhibit B, where a “permanent easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of all public right-of-way and utility uses now known or adopted in the future. Such rights include, but are not limited to, the right: to remove and use all plants, trees, ground cover, and natural growth now existing, or later planted or grown; to permanently grade or alter the grade of the land, and to remove and use all earth and other material not reasonably necessary for lateral and subjacent support; to limit or allow the location, number, and related characteristics of access from the remainder property to the public right-of-way; to store equipment or supplies; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way;
to remove any physical improvements or fixtures that interfere with its use as a public right-of-way; and to exclude from the area any use or improvement that conflicts with the rights conveyed herein. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained. IV.
In the attached Exhibit B, where a “temporary easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights of possession and use, for a limited period of time, necessary or incidental to support the related construction project, including the right: to stage equipment or supplies; to access other portions of the construction project; to make minimal permanent alterations to the grade of the land that do not substantially impact the remainder; to remove (and restore in substantially similar condition) any plants, ground cover, or physical improvements; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; and to install any temporary improvements. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained. The term of the temporary easement shall be for 24 months beginning on July 15, 2025, and ending July 15, 2027, or for 24 months from the date when granted pursuant to order of the district court, whichever is later. In addition, the interests identified in this paragraph include the option of the Petitioner to extend the temporary easement for up to two six-month terms to be held consecutive to the original term and to each other at the monthly rate determined for the initial term.
V.
Personal property not specifically identified as being acquired, including, but not limited to, fencing, irrigation systems, pavement, curbing, or signage, or trees, shrubs, plants, or ground covering, is not included in this petition, except to the extent the above rights provide for the removal, replacement, use, or repair of such property. It is the intention of the Petitioner to address any claim of damage related to personal property destroyed, removed, lost, or otherwise damaged, but not repaired or replaced in substantially similar condition, in accordance with applicable relocation laws, including Minn. Stat. § 117.50 - .56 or the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
VI.
That the purpose for which said interests in land described in this Petition are being acquired is for improvements to its aging flood system and pipeline structures near Lake Josephine and Hamline Avenue in Roseville. The project includes installing a new flood drainage pipe and system to remediate flooding and pooling water from the primary impacted properties east of Hamline Avenue North.
VII.
The taking in this matter is to obtain rights sufficient to support the construction and maintenance of a public highway, including related facilities.
Unless specifically identified, pre-existing utility, pipeline, access, and other easements or interests shall remain in full force and effect and shall only be impaired to the extent necessary for the County of Ramsey to construct and maintain a public highway, and related uses, on the land being acquired. For any parcel being taken by this condemnation proceeding that is subject to preexisting utility, pipeline, access, or other easements or interests, the County of Ramsey shall work as needed with the easement holder to adjust facilities to accommodate the construction or to adjust construction plans to minimize related damages.
VIII.
It is the intent of the Petitioner that reasonable access, in at least one direction, to the main thoroughfare will be maintained for any remaining interest of a property from which a permanent or temporary easement is taken.
IX. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, should tests or evaluations undertaken by or on behalf of the County of Ramsey indicate the possible presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous substances on any of the property described in this Petition, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to defer effecting the transfer of the interest to any of the property as described herein for a reasonable time until the County of Ramsey can evaluate whether it wishes to proceed with the taking, abandon these proceedings and dismiss the Petition as to said property, or otherwise respond to such information.
Further, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to recover costs of clean-up and testing and all other damages resulting from the presence of pollutants, contaminates, or hazardous substances on the property described herein, from all potentially responsible parties in a separate legal action.
X.
That a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the hearing of this Court at which the County of Ramsey, as Petitioner, shall present this Petition to the Court and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a Court order. XI.
That the land in these proceedings to be taken are situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota and are more particularly described in attached Exhibit B which is made a part hereof. The names of all persons appearing of record or known to the County of Ramsey to be the owners of said land, or interested therein, including all whom the County of Ramsey has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are set forth on attached Exhibit B. XII.
The County of Ramsey hereby moves the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels described herein prior to filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 117.042.
WHEREFORE, the County of Ramsey prays for an order of this Court as follows:
1. Adjudging that said taking is for a public purpose, is necessary, and is authorized by law; and
2. It be further adjudged that the County of Ramsey is entitled to take and hold such property for the public use pursuant to the Notice of Intent to Take Possession, on file with this Court; and
3. Appointing three disinterested commissioners, and at least two alternates, to ascertain and report the amount of damages that will be sustained by the several owners on account of the taking; fixing the time and place of the first meeting of the three commissioners; prescribing their compensation; establishing procedures for the disbursement of funds deposited with the district court; establishing procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein; and requiring the commissioners to file their report with the District Court Administrator within 365 days from the date of the order appointing the commissioners unless said time be further extended by order of the Court; and 4. For such other and further relief as may be proper and pursuant to law.
Dated: May 1, 2025
JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney
By /s/ Scott Schwahn
Scott Schwahn (#0222239)
Kevin Plaisance (#0504690)
Assistant Ramsey County Attorneys 360 Wabasha St. N., Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 266-3041 (Schwahn) (651) 266-3178 (Plaisance)
Scott.schwahn@co.ramsey.mn.us
Kevin.plaisance@co.ramsey.mn.us
Attorneys for Petitioner
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 549.211 to the party against whom the allegations in this pleading are asserted. /s/ Scott Schwahn Scott Schwahn
EXHIBIT A
RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION B2023-052
Sponsor: Public Works
Meeting Date: 4/4/2023
Title: 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program
File Number: 2023-120
Background and Rationale:
To qualify for state and federal funding and to proceed with construction projects, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners must approve the Public Works 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a planning document and funding estimates identified in the TIP are reflected in the county’s Capital Improvements Program Budget. Similar programs have been developed each year since 1988.
The Public Works department, annually, prepares the TIP using a collaborative process whereby the county solicits projects and input from area municipalities. Project inclusion in the TIP is based on a cooperative dialogue with municipal and state partners, along with technical analysis and consideration of funding opportunities. While funding limits will continue to challenge program delivery, communication and engagement with municipal partners ensures local needs and priorities are examined and addressed to the extent possible.
Projects included in the TIP are also looked at through the lens of the Ramsey County All Abilities Transportation Network policy, which prioritizes the most vulnerable users (i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, etc.) first.
The design, construction, and right-of-way costs identified in the TIP are estimates based on best practices in the industry. The funding landscape for transportation projects can be volatile and the ultimate delivery of the TIP is dependent on future funding levels. Partnering on projects with area communities, bordering counties, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and other state agencies will continue to be a critical way for Ramsey County to get the most from available funds.
Recommendation:
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners resolved to:
1. Adopt the 2023 - 2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Authorize the County Engineer to prepare plans and agreements for all projects identified in the Transportation Improvement Program, and to issue solicitations in accordance with County policies and procedures and the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s list of “Pre-Qualified Vendors by Work Type”.
3. Authorize the County Surveyor to execute Right of Way Plats and Certificate of Surveys for Highway projects that require the determination of existing right of way for the delineation and /or acquisition of property, for planning studies or disposition of excess county property.
4. Authorize the County Manager to enter into contracts and agreements, and execute change orders and amendments to contracts, supplemental agreements, and agreements related to the expenditure of Transportation Improvement Program Project Funds utilizing County State Aid, Federal, State, and participating funding associated with the construction of the approved projects in the 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program or a previously approved Transportation Improvement Program in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures.
5. Authorize the County Engineer and County Attorney to acquire temporary easements, permanent easements, fee title, and enter into Limited Use Permits with the State of Minnesota for projects in the 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program, or previously approved Transportation Improvement Program, by negotiation or condemnation.
6. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve negotiated settlements for up to $100,000 over the county’s appraised value per parcel for temporary and permanent easements and fee title.
7. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute purchase agreements, settlements, closing documents, Limited Use Permits, and other related real estate documentation associated with County Board approved acquisitions of real property.
8. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute cooperative agreements and maintenance agreements with cities, counties, the state, and other governmental agencies for their participation in projects listed in the 2023 - 2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program or previously approved Transportation Improvement Program.
9. Authorize temporary cash loans from the County General Fund to the Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Program fund and the Wheelage Tax fund for costs of projects listed in the 2023 -2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program, or previously approved Transportation Improvement Program, and for maintenance project expenditures occurring before bond or wheelage tax proceeds are received pending receipt of Federal, County State Aid Highway, state and participating funds.
10. Authorize the Public Works Director to submit grant applications for state and federal funding for projects listed in the 2023 - 2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program.
11. Authorize the County Manager to accept grants and execute grant agreements agreeing to the grant terms and conditions for the grant award. For grants that so require, the county agrees to be responsible for any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the county’s construction cost estimate and will return to the grantor any grant amount appropriated for the project but not utilized for the project under the terms of the grant agreement.
12. Authorize the County Manager to issue letters of support in place of an official Ramsey County Board Resolution for constituent cities’ grant applications. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner McGuire, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt. Motion passed.
Aye: - 7: Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong
By: Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board
I, Jason Yang, Interim Chief Clerk - County Board, duly appointed and qualified for Ramsey County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution B2023-052, passed by the Board of Commissioners on 04/04/2023
Attest: Jason Yang, Chief Clerk - County Board Date Certified: 2/25/2025
EXHIBIT B
PARCEL 1
PERMANENT DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:
An easement over, under and across the following described property: Lot 21 and all of that part of Lot 22, Hackney Park, lying Northwesterly of a line beginning at a point on the Southwesterly line of said Lot 22 distant 85 feet Southeasterly from the most Westerly corner of said Lot 21; thence Northeasterly on a line parallel with and distant 85 feet from the Northwesterly line of said Lot 21 to the shore line of Lake Josephine and there terminating, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Said easement is more particularly described as that portion of said above described property lying southwesterly of the following described line: Commencing at the South Quarter Corner of Section 3, Township 29N, Range 23W; thence North 00 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 2619.13 feet to the Center of said Section 3; thence North 01 degrees 24 minutes 17 seconds West, deflecting to the left 00 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds from the east line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 3, along the centerline of the road established by County Commissioners’ Road Order, Project File No. 485
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Congratulations to Ellie Treanor (4th Grader at Matoska International) for winning this year’s Manitou Days button contest! This is our fourth year sponsoring the button contest and it’s one of the best parts about our job! We went into Ellie’s classroom to announce her as the winner! The 1st Place winner receives a $100 check, a pizza party and Cup and Cone for their whole class and will have a float in the Manitou Days passing out their buttons.
On May 6th, 2025, I was invited to be the guest speaker at the White Bear Area Chamber morning networking meeting to talk about Manitou Day’s. It was an honor to have the opportunity to talk about getting involved in our community and giving back which directly aligns with State Farm’s vision!
It’s great to live and work in a community where people are making a difference every day. My team and I are here to help! With insurance rates increasing, feel free to call, stop by our office, or visit www.insurethebear.com for your FREE quote today! We proudly serve the White Bear Lake and surrounding area. We embrace the responsibility to give back, volunteer, and work alongside nonprofits and community groups in our neighborhood to make the world around us better. Together, we can accomplish anything!
Agent | 1981 Whitaker Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | Bus: 763-515-4655 scott.bohnen.vaayzv@statefarm.com We love this town!
Multi-generational art projects
Above: LaVon Halfen and Lynn Wyman display the painting they are working on during the recent Mother/ Daughter painting class at Cerenity Senior Care - White Bear Lake.
At right: Daughters Gina Duggan and Jody Garcia work with their mother Beverly Yobbie, center, on a painting together. They were among several mothers, daughters and grandchildren participating in the class.
Above: Art Instructor Dana Hughes shared
At left: Mothers, daughters,
POLITICAL BRIEF
Filing periods explained
The filing dates for city offices such as mayor and council member depend on whether the city holds primaries or not. Candidates in cities where a primary is possible may file from May 20 until June 3 at 5 p.m.; candidates in cities where a primary is not held may file from July 29 until Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. (The same applies for school districts.)
The filing dates for township offices such as town supervisor, town clerk and town treasurer depend on whether the town holds its elections in March or November. Candidates in towns that hold elections in March had to file by Jan. 14. Candidates in towns that hold elections in November may file from July 29 until Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.
For White Bear Lake, the mayor seat and Ward 2 and Ward 4 seats will be on the ballot. A primary election will be held if more than two people file for any one position. The primary election date is Tuesday, Aug. 12.
SCHOOL BRIEFS
O.H. Anderson Elementary wins top honors at STEM design challenge
Students from O.H. Anderson Elementary School have been awarded top honors at the 2024-25 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge, presented by Flint Hills Resources. The Minnesota Zoo’s program is a yearlong project that challenges elementary, middle and high school students from across Minnesota to develop solutions for real zoo-based scenarios.
In this year’s program, more than 4,300 students were challenged to engineer innovative enrichments or exhibit designs for the Minnesota Zoo’s critically endangered whitecheeked gibbons. Only 121 projects out of 1,300 were selected to advance to the exhibition, where zoo staff and volunteer judges from Flint Hills Resources reviewed the
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projects and presented awards to the winning students.
A project by students from Kathryn Marget’s class at O.H. Anderson Elementary earned second place in Enrichment Design for the 2025 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge.
Liberty Classical Academy hosts spring celebration
Liberty Classical Academy will celebrate reaching its goal of raising $670,000 for the Liberty Fund with a spring celebration Wednesday, May 14, at the Hugo campus. The event, which will kick off right after school, will include an ice cream truck, live music and a life-size scavenger hunt in the footprint of the new addition.
The Liberty Fund bridges the gap between operating expenses covered by tuition and the true
cost of a Liberty experience. Not only is the Liberty Fund the source of need-based scholarships, it supports everything on campus from curriculum and special events to teacher salaries and classroom materials. To RSVP, visit https:// libertyclassicalacademy.org/ spring2025.
Community invited to Bears Explore Outdoors
The district's Bears Explore Outdoors event will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Park, 5785 Hugo Road, White Bear Lake. (Rain location is White Bear Lake Area High School.) Activities will include food, fishing, games, music, demonstrations, bike giveaways and more. The event is free, but registration is appreciated.
White Bear Lake resident Adrienne DeRuyck has been appointed to serve as the intake services and support director for Living Well Disability Services, a nonprofit that owns and operates 37 homes for
people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities throughout the greater Twin Cities metro area. DeRuyck started out as a direct support professional while she was in college.
Bryan Eickelberg has joined the White Bear Lake Fire Department as the new assistant chief of operations and training. Eickelberg previously served as a full-time captain for the Lake Johanna Fire Department. He also served on active duty for the United States Army as a flight and combat medic for the 82nd Airborne.
floor in our town! The White Bear Lake Lions Club has partnered with them for the last 4 years and this partnership as provided over 200 beds to kids within White Bear Lake Areas. We will be partnering with them again on May 31st 2025 from 9am to 1pm to host a bed build. The purpose is to help us build some beds, that will be delivered to families within our local communities. These are for families who have children aged 3-17yrs old and do not have adequate sleeping arrangements. We have a goal to build 40 beds and would love to have you come and join us. Scan the QR code above for details and to register.
Bill Johnson is being recognized for 45 years of service on the city of Vadnais Heights Park, Recreation and Trails Commission. Some of Johnson’s notable contributions include helping develop Kohler Meadows Park and coordinating the city’s annual Arbor Day tree planting at Lily Pond and Oak Creek Park.
Adienne DeRuyck
Bill Johnson
held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society
White Bear Lake.
Michael M. Jorissen
56, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6th, 2025. Survived by his wife, Mary, children, Emma, Margaret and Jordan; his mother, Jeannie Jorissen and his 7 siblings and families. Mike was a wonderful person, husband and father. He was an avid lover of heavy metal music, agates and coin collecting, also his love for his reptiles, hockey and fantasy football. Mike loved his family and will be truly missed. A celebration of life will be held on May 24th, 2pm at Invisible Wounds Project in Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the GoFundMe set up to assist the family with medical and living expenses. The link to do so is https://gofund.me/a82841d7
Curtis Elmer Nelson
Born March 30, 1932. Died May 2, 2025. Curt was a true patriarch. He grew up in White Bear Lake and met Barbara Kay Chapman when he was age 14. They were married in 1955 and were blessed with four children. They lived in Forest Lake for 50+ years.
Anyone who knew Curt, knew that his word was his bond. He was incredibly reliable. And to the very end, he did not know the word “quit”.
Lucille Geneva Korich
January 24,1928November 9, 2024
Strong and Loving Family Matriarch
Lucille was, and always will be the heart of her family. She was a devoted wife, extraordinary mother, loving and caring grandmother, and a true inspiration and guiding spirit to all those who knew her.
Lucille is preceded in death by the love of her life and adoring husband of 59 years, Jack Korich, as well as her beautiful daughter, Kelly Foster. She is survived by her children: Kathryn McElmury (Bob), Jeanne Turnquist (Kurt), George Korich (Rae Ann), Robert Korich (Stephanie), John Korich. By her 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. By Sister-in-law: Patricia Walczak, and by many much loved nieces, nephews and friends.
Curt was extraordinarily devoted to his wife and family. He also loved gardening, fishing and cooking – all of which he shared generously with his children and grandchildren. He grew some of the largest pumpkins in town when his grandkids were young, topping the scales at more than 100 lbs.
He worked as a salesman for farm machinery maker Farmhand in the 1960s-70s, then selling graphite-based products for Wickes Corp. from 19731980s. He was president of Manitou Manufacturing in White Bear Lake, retiring at age 84 in 2016. He served in the White Bear Lake National Guard from 1947-1950 and then in the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard during the early 1950s. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism in 1959.
He received wonderful care at St. Andrew’s Village in Mahtomedi during the last two years of his life. In addition to his wife Barbara Kay Nelson and children Lynn Nelson, Nancy Michael, Kurt Nelson and Erik J. Nelson, Curt is survived by grandchildren Naomi Mamer, Lea Nelson, Nick Blanco, Megan Fossey, Erik A. Nelson and great grandchildren Seth and Alana Mamer, Shane Nelson and Bowen Blanco, as well as sons-in-laws Mike Keeler and Jim Michael.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marion and John Nelson, and his brothers Gerry and Laury Nelson.
Barbara Ann Paquette
Date of Birth:
November 27, 1947, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Date of Death: April 27, 2025, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Visitation and Memorial Services were held on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Officiating Pastor Jim Woodruff.
Interment: St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Donald Henry “Don” Roeske
age 88, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Cerenity Care Center, 1900 Webber St, White Bear Lake, May 16, 2025, at 10 a.m., gathering at 9:30 a.m.
Joyce Alyce Potter
(1938-2025)
A celebration of Lucille’s wonderful life is scheduled for Friday, May 16th 2025 at Saint Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Visitation 10:00 Mass 11:00 Luncheon to follow burial. In lieu of flowers, please honor Lucille by showing kindness to others and consider donating to those in need. Full obituary on Legacy.com.
Richard E. Millette
The kindest man went to heaven.
Age 95, died peacefully April 4th 2025. Preceded by his loving wife Gloria, son Rick, granddaughter, Julie. Survived by daughter Debra.
Rich was a volunteer Fireman 1950-1961 for Little Canada Fire Department. A friend to all he met. Cemetery of Little Canada.
He was buried in a private ceremony on May 8, 2025 at Union Cemetery. A private funeral service was held at St. Andrew’s Church in Mahtomedi on May 10. Memorials will be donated to St. Andrew’s Village Chapel program, which benefits the residents of St. Andrew’s Village.
Eugene Matthew Voda
age 95 and a long time resident of White Bear Lake, passed away the morning of December 8th, 2024.
Celebration of Life will be held at: St. John’s of the Wilderness Church located at 2175 1st St White Bear Lake, MN 55110 on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at 11:00am. Luncheon in the Parrish Hall following mass. Memorial preferred gifts to St. John’s of the Wilderness.
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The weather couldn’t have cooperated more this past weekend. With two big events, fishing opener and Mother’s Day, we experienced warm and dry weather. The warm and dry weather spilled into the workweek as well. Although a bit breezy on Mother’s Day, the dew points and humidity were very low so it didn’t seem as hot, and spending time outdoors was very tolerable. I was torn between cutting the grass or waiting until rain was in the forecast as it seems I would just be blowing around dust. Rain is in the forecast for the last part of the workweek. We’ve greened up! Trees are leafing, apple trees and lilacs are blooming and a few mosquitoes have returned. Astro note: Venus and Saturn are the morning planets seen before sunrise.
Joyce passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2025 in White Bear Lake, MN. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, David; parents, Joseph and Catherine Gruba; siblings, Betty Maley, John and Jack Gruba. Joyce was a beloved wife and cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to a loving family of twenty three. She will be forever missed by her children, Steven (Jinxiu Li) Potter, Keith (Dr. Barb Gibson) Potter, Lynne (William) Swanson, Curtis (Jeanine Chagnon) Potter, Nancy (Scott) Stankiewicz, Cheryl Baden, David (Kathleen) Potter; Grandchildren Lise, Danielle, Henry, Reid, Scottie, Hailey, Harry, Adam, Hobie, Lucy and Grayson; Great grandchildren, Averi, Maci, Claire, Amelia and Archie. She will be remembered most for her ability to laugh and smile easily, her on going quest to always find a good bargain and her competitive edge that often showed up when playing cards. Memorial service 2:00 PM Sunday, May 18th. (Visitation 1-2 PM) 515 Hwy 96 W Shoreview, MN.
PUBLIC NOTICES
RAMSEY COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Nice Homes, LLC, Personal Representatives or Assigns THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a.) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU:
(1.) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS (2.) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS (3.) $250.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEY’S FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS (4.) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS (5.) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTION, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $8.70 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b.) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES.
IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS NOTICE IS:
NAME: Kaylee Hockein-Bryse
Productive Properties
ADDRESS: 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107
TELEPHONE: (651) 266-2056
YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT default has been made in the conditions of that certain contract, recorded as Document No. A04664235 on June 26, 2017, whereby Christopher A. Samuel, County Auditor/Treasurer for the County of Ramsey, as vendor, sold and agreed to convey to Nice Homes, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, as vendee, the tract of land lying in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described as follows: All that part of Block 72, West St. Paul, (Also Known as West St. Paul Proper) embracing all of Lot 1 and a part of Lots 2 and 3, particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Robert and Concord Street in the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, being the most Northerly corner of Lot 1 and said Block 72; thence Southeasterly along the Southwesterly line of Concord Street 145 feet to a point (which point is 143.97 feet from the most Easterly corner of Lot 7in said Block); thence Southwesterly at right angles 57.01 feet to a point; thence Northwesterly parallel the Southwesterly line of Concord Street 88.88 feet to the East line of Robert Street; thence North along the East line of Robert Street 80 feet to the point of beginning.
Address: 108 Cesar Chavez Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107
PID #: 08-28-22-21-0075 (A)
That the conditions of said contract in which said default has been made are as follows:
$ 435.20
Delinquent payments and interest
Delinquent taxes and assessments $ 237.63 $ 672.83 AND THAT said contract will be canceled and terminated 90 days after the service of this notice upon you unless you make the necessary payments or obtain a court order as set forth above.
/s/ Shanika Alston Shanika Alston (0390998) Asst. Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha Street North, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 266-3173
This Instrument was drafted by: Ramsey County Attorney’s Office 360 Wabasha Street North, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102
Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 30, May 7 and 14, 2025.
RAMSEY COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED
TO: North Real Estate, LLC, Personal Representatives or Assigns THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a.) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU:
(1.) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS (2.) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS (3.) $500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEY’S FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS (4.) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS (5.) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTION, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $46.40 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b.) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE
YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS NOTICE IS:
NAME: Kaylee Hockein-Bryse Productive Properties
ADDRESS: 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107
TELEPHONE: (651) 266-2056
YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT default has been made in the conditions of that certain contract, recorded as Document No. A04806914 on April 16, 2020, whereby Christopher A. Samuel, County Auditor/Treasurer for the County of Ramsey, as vendor, sold and agreed to convey to North Real Estate, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, as vendee, the tract of land lying in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 8, Block 8, Stinson’s Rice Street Addition to the City of St. Paul, Minn. Address: 68 Jessamine Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55117
PID #: 30-29-22-22-0142 (A)
That the conditions of said contract in which said default has been made are as follows:
$ 2320.30
Delinquent payments and interest
Delinquent taxes and assessments $ 247.89 $ 2568.19
AND THAT said contract will be canceled and terminated 90 days after the service of this notice upon you unless you make the necessary payments or obtain a court order as set forth above.
/s/ Shanika Alston Shanika Alston (0390998) Asst. Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha Street North, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 266-3173
This Instrument was drafted by: Ramsey County Attorney’s Office 360 Wabasha Street North, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102
Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 30, May 7 and 14, 2025.
RAMSEY COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED TO: Anthony Costanzo, Personal Representatives or Assigns THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a.) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU: (1.) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS (2.) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS (3.) $500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEY’S FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS (4.) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS (5.) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTION, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $451.96 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b.) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES.
IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS NOTICE IS:
NAME: Kaylee Hockein-Bryse Productive Properties
ADDRESS: 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107
TELEPHONE: (651) 266-2056
YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT default has been made in the conditions of that certain contract, recorded as Document No. T02708879 on August 12, 2021, whereby Heather Bestler, County Auditor/Treasurer for the County of Ramsey, as vendor, sold and agreed to convey to North Real Estate, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, as vendee, the tract of land lying in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described as follows: Pacific Addition to Saint Paul, Lot 24, Block 2 Address: 353 Larch St., Saint Paul, MN 55117
PID #: 25-29-23-43-0023 (T)
That the conditions of said contract in which said default has been made are as follows:
Delinquent payments and interest $ 22,598.42
Delinquent taxes and assessments $ 5,687.48 $ 28,285.90 AND THAT said contract will be canceled and terminated 90 days after the service of this notice upon you unless you make the necessary payments or obtain a court order as set forth above.
/s/ Shanika Alston Shanika Alston (0390998)
Asst. Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha Street North, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 266-3173
This Instrument was drafted by: Ramsey County Attorney’s Office 360 Wabasha Street North, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102
Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on April 30, May 7 and 14, 2025.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-18-607
NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMNET OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR In Re the Estate of: Roger Troutman Lynch, Jr.,
Decedent. Notice is given that a Petition to Remove Special Administrator and to Appoint Successor Special Administrator was filed with this Court on April 25, 2025. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with this Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed, the Court may appoint the successor special administrator. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.
Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that a remote hearing on the Petition will be heard by the Ramsey County Probate Court on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that service of this Notice shall be given by mailing a copy of this Notice to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published once per week for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County. BY THE COURT:
Michael F. Upton, District Court Administrator BY: Eizabeth Girling, Deputy Court Administrator
Date: April 29, 2025
Attorney for Petitioner: J. Noble Simpson (#396926) 6601 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 320 Richfield, MN 55423 (952) 925-4147 nsimpson@maserlaw.com
Attorneys for Rajai Lynch Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 7 and 14, 2025. STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-25-367 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY
In re the Estate of: Michael Robert Kunza, a/k/a Michael R. Kunza, Decedent. A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.
Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Petition will be heard using remote technology on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. by this Court using remote technology via zoom. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County once per week for two consecutive weeks in a row and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.
BY THE COURT: Michael Upton, Court Administrator BY: Elizabeth Girling, Deputy Court Administrator
Date: April 25, 2025
Attorney for Petitioner: Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, P.A.
Nicole A. Raebel MN# 0399384
206 Scott Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
Telephone: 952-445-2817 / Facsimile: 952-445-0812
e-mail: nraebel@jmwiaw.com
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 7 and 14, 2025. STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-25-355
NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In re the Estate of: Mary Hawker Bakeman, a/k/a Mary Frances Hawker Bakeman and Mary Bakeman, Decedent.
NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated October 9, 2007 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Melissa Eberhart, whose address is 1801 Jefferson Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.
Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.
Any objections to the Petition or Will must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.
Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.
NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
BY THE COURT: Michael Upton, Court Administrator
BY: Benjamin Linker
Deputy Court Administrator
Date: April 28, 2025
Attorney for Petitioner
Name: Daniel M. Sheridan
Sheridan Law Offices, P.A. 4470 Erin Drive, Suite 101, Eagan, MN 55122
Attorney License No.: 182310
Telephone: 65 l-452-8705 / FAX:.651-452-8745
Email: law@sheridanlaw.org
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 7 and 14, 2025.
Bears baseball nabs 3 wins
White Bear Lake baseball is 11-3 after three wins last week. In the Suburban East Conference (SEC), the top three are Mounds View 11-2, CretinDerham Hall 11-3 and the Bears 10-3.
The Bears beat Roseville 11-2 behind Blake Eckerle, who pitched five innings (one hit, seven strikeouts, two unearned runs) and went 2-for-3 (double, RBI, three runs). Kevin Zollinger had four RBI’s on a two-run single,
BOYS LACROSSE
bases-loaded walk and sacrifice fly. Owen Farrington was 2-for-3 (two RBI’s). The Bears edged Woodbury 9-7, scoring two in the seventh without a hit, helped by four walks. Tyler Allshouse was 2-for3 (double, two walks, two RBI’s, two runs), Eckerle 2-for-3 (two runs) and Jace Lombardi had two RBI’s (single and ground out).
Pitching were Jackson Kolb, Matt Anderson and Miles Oklobzija (four innings, two runs)
White Bear Lake defeated Mounds View 21-3 at home, powered by Ben Lockwood with six goals and three assists. Wyatt Raleigh had five goals, Gavin Huot three, and Carter Eastburn, Liam Maloy and Finn Karni two each. Eli Lalonde had one. The Bears (5-4) lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 11-8. Huot had three goals, Karni and Raleigh two each and Nolan Buetow one. Austin Novotny had four goals for the Raiders (9-2).
SOFTBALL
White Bear Lake picked up four conference wins — over CretinDerham Hall 3-1, Woodbury 2-1 (eight innings), East Ridge 10-2 and Roseville Area 2-1 — behind pitching by Lily Martin. The junior righthander struck out 46 batters in 29 innings, giving up just 15 hits and five runs. Martin also hit a solo homer against CDH. Other RBI’s were by Maddy Belisle (double) and Teagan Kotzmacher (squeeze bunt, scoring Lauren Elias). Woodbury’s Katherine Rapp stymied the Bears through seven but wild-pitched the gamewinner home in the eighth. The Bears had 15 hits against East Ridge, led by Anessa Pena (3-for-4, double, two RBI’s), Maddie Pearson (3-for-5, RBI, two runs), and Lauren Simmons (2for-4, two RBI’s). The Bears got the game-winner against Roseville in the last of the seventh. Allie Casemore, pinch-hitting for Martin, singled. Martin re-entered as the baserunner and came around the bases on bunt singles by Elias and Belisle, the third hit for each girl.
BOYS GOLF
White Bear Lake and Easton Fiddle placed first in a seven-team invitational at Oak Glen. Top three were White Bear Lake 296, East Ridge 332, and Chippewa Falls 320. Fiddle led the field with a one-under-par 71. Tying for second were Luke Ehmke of East Ridge and Cooper Larson of Mounds View with 73’s. Jack Stanius and Magnus Benz of the Bears tied for fourth with 74’s. Ryan Kissner shot 77.
GIRLS GOLF
White Bear Lake placed fifth of seven teams in the Battle on the Border at Troy Burne in Hudson. Edina won with 321. The Bears totaled 363. Bailey Eddicus shot 88, Elaine Eddicus 89, Aubrey Reigstad 92 and Maddy Vang 94.
BOYS TRACK
White Bear Lake placed third of eight teams in Section 4AAA trueteam at Eagan, won by Stillwater. Running 1-2 in the 3200 were Vaughn
who got the win. The Bears drubbed Forest Lake 13-1. Pitching three innings each were Jace Lombardi (no runs) and Owen Mortimer (one run). Zollinger was 3-for-4 (double, RBI, two runs), Anderson 3-for5 (double, two runs), Farrington 2-for-4 (two RBI’s) and Allshouse 2-for-5 (two RBI’s, two runs). Eckerle hit a tworun double.
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Larson (9:41) and Andrew Greene (9:41). Also placing first were Tyrese Behnken (110 hurdles, 14.96), Matthew Hunter (shot put, 53-6), and Malik Doumbia (triple jump, 42-10 1/2). James Bowen was third in pole vault (12-6). Placing fourth were Tomi Animasaun (100, 11.08), Max Popp (1600, 4:30) and Hunter (discus, 153-9). Placing fifth were Trace Dotstry (110 hurdles, 16.36), Cason Juergens (pole vault, 11-6) and Doumbia (long jump, 20-1/4). Animasaun’s time was fourthbest all-time for the Bears, coach Seton Foster said.
GIRLS TRACK
White Bear Lake placed third in Section 4AAA true-team at Eagan, won by Stillwater. The Bears won the 4x100 in 51.04 with Sophia Haley, LysAurele d'Aldmeida, Grace Weierke, and Alyssa Hamlin. They were second in both the 4x200 (1:48.01) with Grace Weierke, Maddie Compton, Grace Bailey, and Hamlin, and the 4x800 (10:20) with Brynn Heinsohn, Grace Lazlow, Amelia Nachtsheim, and Lucy Miehe. Josie Mlejnek was second in high jump (5-0) and sixth in pole vault (9-0). Pearl Niemioja was third in shot put (36-5 3/4). Placing fourth were Amelia Ahrens (100 hurdles, 16.82, and 300 hurdles, 50.10), Logan Bailey (1600 run, 5:36) and Khloe Pankonien (triple jump, 34-5 1/2). Placing fifth were Lys-Aurele d’Almeida (100), Piper Heinsohn (400), Jinet Demanou (shot put) and Karen Enow (discus).
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White Bear Lake won 17-8 at Mounds View. Cayla Helmberger netted five goals while Kylee Lehman, Grace Castro, and Olivia Simpkins had three each, Carlie Griffin two, and Rylan West one. The Bears (46) lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 11-5 Tuesday. Five Bears had a goal each.
TENNIS
White Bear Lake (8-7) lost to Forest Lake 4-3 and Roseville Area 6-1 and beat Irondale 4-3. Winning against Forest Lake were Will Fleming, Mason Voeller/Asher Ludwig, and Keenan Griffin/Jack Fleming. Fleming, who’s 11-4 at 1-singles, lost to Roseville’s Ravi Kumar 6-1, 6-3. Brooks Peltier at 4-singles won a tiebreaker 10-7 for the lone point, after losing a third set 6-4 against the Rangers. The Bears lost 1-2-3 singles against Irondale. Peltier, Voeller/ Ludwig, Joseph Carls/Chris Herr, and Fleming/Samuel Schleiss won.
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Zephyrs nipped by H-M in duel of unbeatens
Mahtomedi lacrosse was 9-0 after beating St. Paul/Two Rivers 12-2 at home, then battled Hill-Murray (HM) in a clash of unbeaten teams for the Metro East lead on Friday.
Hill-Murray prevailed 9-8 in overtime at home. Mahtomedi is 8-1 overall and 4-1 in conference. Hill-Murray is 9-0 and 4-0.
“Great game overall, two very good teams,” said Zephyr coach Mike Narrow.“While both teams had chances in OT, Hill was able to capitalize. I hope we see them in the playoffs.”
Connor Gray’s goal for Mahtomedi with 10 seconds left sent the game into overtime. H-M’s goalie Grant Hennen stopped 15 of 22 Zephyr shots.
Against St. Paul/Two Rivers, Sam Knapp and Ned Whitney each netted four goals and each made two assists. Oskar Magnusson had three goals and Evan Marty one.
First Zephyr ace Cami Chilson, Mahtomedi freshman golfer, landed a holein-one during a junior varsity meet against Two Rivers. “First in program history,” said Matt Huss, longtime Zephyrs coach. Chilson got her ace on the 165-yard No. 6 hole on the Oak Glen Executive Course in Stillwater, on the way to a 47 for the round. CONTRIBUTED
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Ben Lockwood
White Bear Lake Lacrosse May 14, 2025
Ben Lockwood, a third-year starter and co-captain on the Bears lacrosse team, had a six-goal game in a win over Mounds View last week. Lockwood has logged 20 goals and 16 assists in ten games this season for the Bears (5-4-1). The 6-foot-3, 190-pound attacker’s career totals are 67 goals and 55 assists. Lockwood was the football team’s leading receiver last fall with 32 catches for 460 yards and three touchdowns. He plans to play college lacrosse next year and hasn’t decided where yet.
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Ned Whitney (9) celebrated a goal during a 12-2 win over St. Paul/Two Rivers with Oskar Magnusson (1) and Sam Knapp (3).
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PARK 35E: Final decision May 19
“Our home is in such close proximity to the construction,” said Schultz, “and the dust, unfamiliar workers … and persistently loud noises have rendered this special space useless.”
Equally concerning to the homeowners is the future. Endeavor Development LLC plans to build at least two 100,000-square-foot warehouses on the Park 35E site—each with nine semitruck loading doors, at least 120 parking spots and 24-hour exterior lighting. Some development plans show as many as four warehouses, two of which would be bordered by a retaining wall as close as 20 feet to residents’ property lines. Because the Park 35E warehouses would be above the retaining wall, there would be little to no visual or noise barrier between residents and dozens of industrial vehicles.
At a White Bear Township Board meeting on May 5, the board reviewed Endeavor Development LLC’s request for a preliminary plat. The subdivision plan would split the Park 35E site into various lots. Phase I is proposed to include two buildings and phase II another two buildings. In the scaled drawings, the northern edge of Lot 2 ends approximately 630 feet from the Pine Hill Lane homes. The drawings also show that the bottom edge of the retaining wall is approximately 20 feet from the edge of Pine Hill Lane.
Town Supervisor Beth Artner felt the tree removal was far too aggressive. “Had they left what was on the hill, (the residents) wouldn’t be talking about it. … This is a self-inflicted injury by North Oaks, it appears, or whoever pulled out that landscaping,” she commented. “I was in commercial construction for 26 years. I know it didn’t have to happen.”
Endeavor Development Manager Evan Mattson said that since they had not yet purchased the land from WBT Holdings LLC, they could not install landscaping near Pine Hill Lane residents. Furthermore, the company does not have a specific
timetable for when future buildings would be completed, but Mattson stated that as many as eight years could pass before construction resumed.
Town Supervisor Chair Ed Prudhon and Attorney Chad Lemmons were both unclear as to why Endeavor was submitting a subdivision plan when North Oaks Company LLC is the primary developer and WBT Holdings LLC is the property owner. Mattson provided authorization given by Mark Houge, president of WBT Holdings LLC. Houge is also president of North Oaks Company LLC.
The only items on which the board could take action at the meeting were the conditions for subdivision approval.
The board included binding language that will compel either Endeavor or North Oaks Company to add satisfactory landscaping to the entire Park 35E site before the first warehouses are completed.
“The current developer (Endeavor)—it’s in their best interest to have an improved landscaping plan versus wideopen prairie, and work with the neighborhood … to address the problems that are going to sit there for years,” said Town Supervisor Steve Ruzek.
With regard to what has already transpired, Artner noted, “I went through meeting minutes going back to 2015. There has always been (landscape) buffering mentioned in this project … It just seems like they made promises on one hand and then took it away.”
Lemmons stated, “I recommend we take a look at the development agreement for Pine Hill and see what they agreed to do. If (a developer) breached it, we’ll take it from there.”
The White Bear Township Board will determine final approval of the Park 35E subdivision at its next regular meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at 4200 Otter Lake Road.
Logan Gion is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at news@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
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Take-Me-Home Library brings ‘sense of normalcy’ to hospital setting
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Thanks to a new partnership, employees, patients and visitors to M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood can escape reality while reading a book.
Ramsey County Library has launched Take-Me-Home Libraries in five locations — St. John’s, Today’s Harvest in Maplewood, White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf Community Market, Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville and the Ramsey County Mental Health Urgent Care.
The program’s goal is to improve access to books and boost literacy throughout the community.
“We wanted community members to have access to the books at all times and for them to be free,” said Carly Sanft, an outreach librarian with Ramsey County. “We also want to decrease barriers to books. That will help with anybody who is having trouble accessing a library building itself.”
The program mirrors the “free little libraries” that have become popular. Users of the Take-Me-Home library do not need a library card and can simply grab a book off the shelf. There is no requirement to return it, and users can also drop off books of their own that they don’t want anymore.
Every couple of weeks, and sometimes more often at the busier locations, library staff replenish the shelves with a diverse collection of books for people of all ages and backgrounds. The majority of the books are donated from the Friends of the Ramsey County Library.
“It runs the gamut,” Sanft said. “We've got everything from board books for babies and toddlers all the way up to some reference or nonfiction (for older adults) … It is kind of a treasure hunt.”
When looking for locations for the libraries, Sanft says library outreach staff wanted to reach as broad an audience as possible, especially those who do not use libraries. “St. John's is an epicenter where almost anybody in the community, for whatever reason, at one time or another, they end up there,” she explained. “It's a place in the community where you could find any person who you know belongs to any segment of society.”
Danielle Gathje, vice president of operations at St. John’s Hospital, said the hospital has always had a library for staff, so it was eager to jump on board as a location for a broader reach.
“We feel very strongly at St. John’s
that health is more than just care you receive inside the hospital. It’s the person’s whole health,” Gathje said. “We look at all opportunities where we are able to support our communities. We are an anchor institution in the city of Maplewood, and we think that that is really important for us as a hospital and an institution to be that place that can provide not only services for care, but a curation of some sense of calming, and books can bring that to different people in different ways.”
The Take-Me-Home Library is located right in the hospital’s main lobby, so it is accessible to anyone and everyone while the hospital is open.
“When people are here it can be very stressful, and sometimes a book, whether it is for an adult or child, can keep them entertained while they are here,” Gathje noted. “This is one more option to bring some sense of normalcy to a setting where everything feels not normal or familiar.”
The program has only been up and running since March, but already books are flying off the shelves. “We know the usage is high,” Gathje said, adding that it is not uncommon for the shelves to be pretty bare a couple of days after they are restocked.
Ramsey County Library has dropped off more than 1,400 books at the five locations. “We come back to bare, empty shelves,” Sanft said.
For more information on the Ramsey County Library, visit https://www. rclreads.org.
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.
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The Take-Me-Home library is available at five different locations throughout the county. Pictured above is the St. John’s Hospital location.
Talking financial fitness with U of M FINANCIAL PLANNING
Extension Educator Dung Mao answers questions about making financial goals and building a habit of saving.
Q: How can I make saving money a habit?
A: Consistency is key, no matter how much you save. Start by saving as little as a dollar each week. It may not seem like a lot, but being able to save that dollar shows you can save. Your goal could grow to $10 or $100 each month in the future. Another way is to put away a percentage of your paycheck. Try saving 1% and see how you feel. If it doesn’t hurt too much, save 2% the next month, then 3% and so on. Saving might be tough at first — giving up your morning coffee to save some money could feel like a loss. It’s important to remember that saving for your needs and future emergencies is actually a win. It’s something to be proud of.
Q: How can investments be part of my saving strategy?
A: Investments can be a powerful tool — helping to potentially grow your money over time by putting it into different investment options, such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Growth is often seen in the
form of interest or dividends. This growth can help you reach your savings goals faster than just setting cash aside. That said, investments come with certain risks and losing money is possible. It’s important to understand these risks, be an informed investor and adjust your strategy based on your comfort level and saving goals.
Q: What is your advice for dealing with financial setbacks?
A: First, life happens and it is important to be kind to yourself when it does. It is common to have an illness, car problem, or
something else that knocks us off the path toward our financial goals. When setbacks happen, we tend to want to blame ourselves and run away or give up. Here is what to do instead: take a deep breath, know that this is temporary and remind yourself that you can succeed. Adjust your plan and do it again. You got this!
Q: How do emotions affect our relationship with money?
A: It seems whenever people talk about money, it is usually in the form of numbers, charts, logic and material wealth. When we see that,
it is easy to forget that money is deeply emotional. I am willing to predict that most of us don’t work for money solely to accumulate piles of paper or to see the numbers in our bank accounts grow. We work for money because of what money can give us, such as the joy in knowing we can provide for ourselves and our families. Joy could also come from knowing we could purchase gifts or afford enriching experiences for our loved ones. On the other hand, money can also evoke anxiety and stress, especially the feeling we get when we are not able to meet our necessities.
Either way, recognize that money can directly affect our emotions and be mindful of that connection to help improve your overall mental health as well as how you make financial decisions.
Q: What resources are available to help me work on my financial well-being?
A: Extension offers many resources and guidance to help with your financial journey, including budgeting, debt management, retirement planning and more. Some people prefer to create a detailed plan, while others take a more relaxed approach. No matter your situation, Extension’s resources can help you meet your goals. Visit Extension’s Spending, saving, and retirement webpage to learn more: extension.umn.edu/personalfinances/spending-and-saving.
Dung Mao is an Extension Educator in the Department of Family, Health and Well-being, specializing in financial literacy and financial capability. He is based out of the regional office in Andover and welcomes any thoughts and comments you may have around money at maox0025@umn.edu.
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