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Once every two seconds: that is how often someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to American Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Samantha Solberg. “This summer, we were facing a national blood crisis for only the second time in Red Cross history. We were at a point in July when we had half a day supply of type O blood on hand, which is very dire,” said Solberg. “We're in a much better place now, but the blood supply does remain extremely vulnerable.” Solberg said that the Red Cross is looking for eligible donations from all blood types in the coming months, and there are fewer barriers to entry than ever before. “Folks were deferred because they lived in Europe or traveled through Europe in the ’80s and ’90s. There was a big deferral for

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All week long, Donatelli’s in White Bear Lake is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The restaurant is also gearing up for the opening of its second location in Bloomington in early October.

50 years in, Donatelli’s is growing while keeping its roots staple celebrates its golden anniversary this week. Donatelli’s opened its doors in September 1976. The business started out as a little holein-the-wall pizza joint where friends and family gathered to enjoy pizza and conversation. Fastforward five decades, and many families still enjoy celebrating at the restaurant, but also at venues across the Twin Cities for special

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Every day, the team at Donatelli’s makes about 40 gallons of sauce and 100 to 150 pounds of dough. Each week, they go through approximately 20,000 pounds of flour for pasta. For Donatelli’s, those numbers represent more than just a day’s work. They are part of a tradition that has been going strong for 50 years, as the longtime White Bear Lake community

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Over the past nine years, White Bear Subaru has done what it can to support its neighbor, Willow Lane Elementary, and this year is no different. “Since that first year, it has been a natural (fit),” said Landon Medvec, White Bear Subaru sales manager. Parts Director Brian Anderson added, “It just felt right. They have great people. The passion is there for 2024

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Adam Senarighi, owner and director of operations for Hay Creek Entertainment, has been in entertainment labor and event production for decades — setting up the stage for White Bear Township Day, assembling video walls for White Bear Lake High School’s Performing Arts Center, providing tech support for Boston Scientific’s annual employee recognition program in Arden Hills and managing audio and video for much of the 3M Open in Blaine. “Stagehands, engineers, technicians — a venue will call and say, ‘Hey, we’ve got so-and-so coming. They need 20 stagehands.’ OK, no problem. We’ll provide the stagehands,” Senarighi, a White Bear Lake High School grad, said. “We are breaking into more and more production. Then we decided, about a year and a half ago, let’s do a venue (of our own).” This year, Hay Creek Entertainment opened The Outskirts, an outdoor entertainment venue next to Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack in Columbus. On Fridays and Saturdays, audiences can attend concerts and

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“Pull-up Pictures,” movie marathons shown on a 120-panel LED video wall. Viewers can pull up a lawn chair or a vehicle, drive-in style. Though the venue is locally owned, the setup is state of the art. Senarighi and Jeff Willey, Hay Creek Entertainment’s production manager and also a White Bear Lake

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When: Sept. 7-Oct 2 Where: White Bear Lake Armory. 2228 Fourth Street Details: In celebration of the USA’s 250th birthday, The White Bear Area Historical Society is bringing a new pop-up exhibit fromThe Gilder Lehrman Collection. The exhibition uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration in their pursuit of equality and self-determination. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 4 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Mary Logue will sign the third Brigid Reardon mystery, “A Wasp in the Beehive;” Martha Harding and Gary Noren will sign their children's book “Fam: The Remarkable Story of a Canada Goose Adopted by Sandhill Cranes;” and A.W. Powers will sign “Sacrificial Lamb,” #12 in the psychic guardian angel series. Contact: lakecountrybooksellers.com

HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE WORKSHOP When: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 Where: HealthPartners White Bear Lake Clinic, 1430 Highway 96 E. Details: Workshop will help participants choose a health care agent, engage in conversation with family, and complete a health care directive. Contact: healthpartners.com/about/ classes-events

‘FAM: THE REMARKABLE STORY OF A CANADA GOOSE ADOPTED BY SANDHILL CRANES’

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When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road Details: Sample food and beverages from local establishments while supporting White Bear Lake Rotary programs. Music, a silent auction, games and more. Contact: tasteofwhitebearlake.com When: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: St. Jude of the Lake Church and School, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Annual community event featuring sweet corn and food, beverages, live music, kids activities, Bingo, bake sales and raffles. Contact: stjudeofthelake.org/ cornfest-2026

When: 2:22 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Walk with members of the VFW and Auxiliary to Matoska Park and back in remembrance of veterans who die each day by suicide. Open to all.

City Council receives street project update WHITE BEAR LAKE — Residents who live along a road that was included in this year’s street rehabilitation project have approximately 30 days to pay their assessment in full without accrued interest before assessments are certified to the county for taxes payable 2027. The project includes Banning Avenue, Cook Avenue, Second Street, Third Street and an alleyway that is under construction. Construction isn’t expected to be complete until later this fall, but the City Council has already adopted the final assessment roll. A total of 41 property owners will be assessed a total of $251,905 for the project; residential assessments range from $1,311 to $14,437.

Paul Kauppi, public works director/ city engineer, explained that assessments will be payable over a 15year period for residential properties and 20-year period for commercial properties with an interest rate of 5.44%, which is 2% over the city’s bond rate for the project. Council Member Andrea West asked Kauppi to explain how assessment amounts are determined. He explained that assessments are based on a frontfoot basis per property, and not all items included in a project are assessed. For example, the city has not traditionally assessed property owners for sidewalk improvements. Homeowners pick up roughly 30% of the overall project cost, and city funds cover the rest. Kauppi noted that the breakdown on this project turned out to be closer to 20% covered by benefiting property owners and 80% by

city funds. Council Member Kevin Edberg wanted to know how the city assesses for alleyways. Kauppi noted approximately 10 years ago when the city started redoing its alleyways, it decided to assess 90% to the benefiting property owners since alleyways are typically only used by the benefiting property owners and act as private driveways. Council Member Ellen Gurrola asked for an update on how things were progressing and whether there had been any concerns expressed by residents. Kauppi said the project is moving along well, despite a later than typical start for the project in mid-summer. He noted that the contractor was given a window for completion of the project, and the contractor chose to start a little bit later. He said most of the utility work was complete and road grading was

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Change of season

risk temperatures in the morning, leaves changing color and schools resuming classes are all indicators of a change of seasons. Some children are starting the beginning of their education in public or private schools. High schools and colleges are underway, and for many people, continuing education is a lifelong priority. The Boys Town newsletter this month mentioned, ”School can mean different things to different students. For some it means being bullied and mistreated. For others it’s a place of miracles.” Change is evident everywhere we look – in science, technology, About the medicine, health care, shopping, travel, space exploration and Town education. Gene Johnson Not every student needs a four-year college degree. Vocational schools have benefits also: predictable hours, apprentice programs, good salaries and job security. Skilled labor is currently in short supply.

Teachers count

Education is changing dramatically with artificial intelligence. Teachers continue to be challenged by demands of parents, society and cultures. Teachers have been an important part of my life, and they continue to influence, correct and encourage. My wife, Kathy, with a background in music and elementary education, parenting, and proofreading my column, has been a great life partner in our 58 years of married life.

Planning ahead

Wherever you are in life’s aging process you need to be planning ahead, part of which is goal setting. Every fall, both Kathy and I write our plans or goals for the coming year, whether it be education, travel, major purchases or evaluating our living situation. Then, we would take time together and compare our notes. Almost always, they were very similar. This gave us an important road map for the coming year. It brought about agreement regarding our resources and how they were to be used. Kathy always enjoyed researching and planning travel. We held the purse strings tight so that we would have savings and not spend more than we earned. One of my philosophies was to find ways to have three sources of income. Another philosophy of life is to say yes to opportunities.

Midterm elections

Voting is important, and elections are just around the corner. Get all the information you can to make an informed vote for whom you feel are qualified candidates. Before you believe everything you read online, be sure it comes from a trustworthy source. Our papers will provide candidate profiles in the Voters’ Guide published in the coming weeks.

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Many famous people have given us bits of wisdom about moving forward in life. Denzel Washington said, ”Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.” Julia Child commented, “The only way you become a really good cook is by making every individual mistake possible.” Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications

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Back-to-school traffic: safety alert

s Minnesota students head back to school, drivers can expect heavier traffic and more activity around school zones throughout the state. From the Twin Cities metro to Greater Minnesota communities, the back-to-school commute creates one of the busiest and most unpredictable traffic environments of the year. Drivers should be prepared for: Movers & • Heavier traffic around Shakers schools and neighborhoods AAA • Increased pedestrian activity, especially during morning and afternoon arrival and dismissal times • School buses making frequent stops • E-bike and e-scooter riders traveling to and from schools

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School bus safety remains critical

School buses are among the safest ways for students to travel, but the moments when children enter and exit the bus can be especially dangerous. In effect this April, Minnesota law now requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, whether the stop arm is out or not. Drivers should: • Stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights, whether the stop arm is extended or not • Remain stopped until children have safely cleared the roadway • Watch carefully for students crossing near the bus

E-bikes and e-scooters require extra awareness

As e-bike and e-scooter use continues to grow across communities, more students are expected to use these devices for transportation to and from school. That makes it increasingly important for riders and motorists to understand how to safely share the road. AAA encourages families to review safety information before students begin riding to school. As students prepare to ride, remind e-riders to: • Know Minnesota and local community laws regarding e-bikes and e-scooters, including age requirements, helmet recommendations, and where they may be operated • Wear a properly fitted helmet appropriate for the device being used • Obey traffic signals, signs, and speed limits • Use extra caution at intersections, crosswalks, and school zones Whether traveling by bus, walking, biking, riding an e-bike, or driving, everyone plays a role in keeping Minnesota students safe. As a new school year begins, AAA encourages all road users to stay alert, be patient, and make safety their top priority. AAA-Auto Club Group

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One of the largest portions of our local cities’ budgets is for public safety. Any opportunity for our elected officials to help residents offset this cost is appreciated and important in city planning. We are all dealing with affordability issues these days. We are fortunate that Senator Heather Gustafson sponsored a public safety bill during her first term, a one-of-a-kind, which sent funding directly to our cities to use as they know best. White Bear Lake received over $1 million that was used for first responder equipment and the hiring of additional staff. Vadnais Heights received approximately $500K that was used for fire equipment and over $13 million went to Washington and Ramsey counties, who provide sheriff services to our communities. Sen. Gustafson listened to the concerns of local leaders and residents who prioritized supporting our first responders so they can do their jobs to keep our communities safe while helping control costs. Sen. Gustafson's priorities in her next term are to continue to focus on affordability. She will chip away at what can be done to help with the cost of childcare and healthcare. These are the costs that take up most of our budgets. It is refreshing to be represented by someone who works on solutions instead of just whining and pointing fingers. She has my vote come this November.

Sharon Lorraine Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Candidates support veterans I first met candidates Patty Bradway and Heidi Heino in 2024 and 2025 as they were beginning to campaign for the state Legislature and state Senate, respectively, at Marketfest. They were actively seeking votes from veterans like me to unseat the failed, tired representatives from the DFL. Patty and Heidi both do more than just passively listen and pay lip service to our veteran concerns, which range from law and order, financial security, fighting state fraud and reducing the ever-growing tax burden on families and seniors. They are more than just interested in only pretending to hear what impacts our lives, they have action plans to reform our corrupt state government and do something to fix a system that cheats traditional, lifelong Minnesotans. When they are elected later this year, they’ll vigorously work to improve the services of the Veterans Affairs Committee. They will redirect the focus of the Legislature from rewarding foreign interests with fraudulent expenditures to taking care of deserving veterans who served our country. Veterans are fortunate that both Patty Bradway and Heidi Heino are running to more than just listen and to fake you out, they are running to take action against the Walz-era blunders. They both have the support of the bulk of the police and fire departments, and both veterans organizations in White Bear Lake. Veterans need support and protection from criminal activity. They will strengthen the weak criminal sentencing guidelines that allow criminals to escape justice with lenient parole policies. We need tough, active leadership, not just phony politicians who pretend to listen and then stuff liberal policies down our throats that coddle criminals and defraud us all. Don’t be fooled, veterans and law enforcement support Patty Bradway and Heidi Heino. They are running for election in 2026 to better serve our community than the failing incumbents. I encourage everyone who supports our veterans to recognize the positive changes they will bring to make our community and state safer, more just, and especially more safe from fraud in the future. Give them both your votes. They will work for you, not just passively listen to appease you while stealing tax money for their pet projects.

Shelley Jokinen Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Candidate will reduce cost of healthcare, daycare

As we look toward the upcoming election, voters in Senate District 36 have a chance to build on the real progress we’ve made over the last few years. Senator Heather Gustafson has already delivered major results for our community, and her goals for a second term show she is focused on the future. In her first term, Sen. Gustafson proved she can get big things done. She wrote the law that gives all K - 12 students free school meals, saving local families around $1,800 a year. She authored the bill to create an independent state oversight office to catch waste and fraud in state programs, and secured $300 million for local police, fire, and emergency teams, which went directly to our local communities to spend as they know best. If reelected, Sen. Gustafson’s top priorities will be focusing on bringing down the cost of healthcare and making childcare more affordable. As a former public school teacher, she will also keep fighting to strengthen our local classrooms by helping schools recruit and keep top-quality teachers. She aims to expand local mental health crisis teams to support first responders and keep our neighborhoods safe. And she plans to protect local lakes, parks and drinking water so our natural resources stay clean for our kids and

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Fraud was reported in the 5200 block of Pathways Avenue Aug. 19. • A female shoplifter was reported in the 2700 block of County Road E Aug. 19. • A hit and run was reported in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue Aug. 19. • Officers responded to a civil dispute in the 2100 block of Floral Drive Aug. 19. • A noise complaint was reported Aug. 19 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. • Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 1800 block of Birch Street Aug. 19. • A juvenile incident was reported in the 2100 block of Eighth Street Aug. 20. • A St. Paul man was arrested for criminal damage to property,

fleeing on foot, and disorderly conduct after officers were called to the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. for a report of criminal damage to property Aug. 20. • Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 2000 block of County Road E Aug. 20. • Two drivers were cited following an accident in the area of Linden Street and Birch Street Aug. 20. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 1600 block of Ninth Street Aug 21. • Violation of a court order was investigated in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 21. • Officers responded to a civil problem in the 3600 block of Howard Avenue Aug. 21. • Officers mediated a juvenile issue in the 1700 block of Eugene Street Aug. 21.

• A noise complaint was reported Aug. 21 near Third Street and Cook Avenue. • Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of Bellaire Avenue Aug. 21. • A River Falls man was arrested for DWI stemming from a traffic stop near County Road F and Hazel Street Aug. 22. • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3500 block of McKnight Road Aug. 22. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 22. • A motorcycle rider sustained minor injuries following an accident in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Aug. 22. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI Aug. 23 following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue. • An Albert Lea man was

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected calls for service in Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a motorist for DUI July 26 on Dellwood Road and Dellwood Avenue, after pulling the driver over for illegal U-turn, speeding and expired registration. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed the odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage. The motorist took a standardized field sobriety test and failed them all. After refusing to take the portable breath test, the suspect was taken into custody. • A Dellwood Avenue resident on July 29 reported being called by a company she thought was trying to scam her and wanted to report the activity. • The owner of a vehicle parked on Evergreen Road on Aug. 1 reported the vehicle damaged by a tree falling on it and wanted to document the incident while also wondering whether the city would pay for the damage.

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• In the Case of the Toddler Turtle, deputies on patrol July 26 in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. spotted a baby turtle sitting in the middle of a busy roadway. Deputies activated their emergency lights, exited the vehicle and assisted the turtle to a safe location on the other side of the road. • Residents in the 8000 block of 105th Street N. reported their neighbors July 26 for riding dirt bikes on private property. Deputies advised the complainant that dirt bikers were allowed that activity on their own property. • Pillows were reported lying in the lane of traffic on northbound Jamaca Avenue on July 28. Deputies cleared the hazard. • A Grant resident reported a lost canoe July 28, after it fell off a trailer eight days earlier.

arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near Interstate 694 and Century Avenue Aug. 23. • Officers mediated a dispute in the 3800 block of Prairie Road Aug. 23. • A car was stolen from a driveway in the 3600 block of Cranbrook Drive Aug. 23. • A noise complaint was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Aug. 23. • Fraud involving a juvenile was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Aug. 23. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. Aug. 23. • Officers responded to a noise complaint on Cedar Avenue near Jay Lane Aug. 24. • Identity theft was reported Aug. 24 in the 4900 block of Stewart Avenue. • Theft was reported in the 4400 block of Highway 61

Aug. 24. • Loud music was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road Aug. 24. • A St. Paul man was cited for misdemeanor theft in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 24. • Bikes were reported stolen in the 4200 block and the 3700 block of McKnight Road Aug. 25. • Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. Aug. 25. • Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of Elm Street Aug. 25. • Officers mediated a dispute between a couple in the 4700 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Aug. 25. • Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Seventh Street Aug. 25.

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• A motorist who crashed a vehicle on Dellwood Road N. and Manning Avenue N. at 12:58 a.m. July 30, fled into the woods, but was later located and arrested. • An adult male was arrested on a Hennepin County warrant July 31 in the 11000 block of Julianne Avenue N., after deputies were dispatched out to pick up and hold a suspect on a felony level probation violation. He was transported to Washington County jail without incident.

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• After deputies were called out to a bar on Mahtomedi Avenue on a theft report July 26, they found out there was no theft but were asked by the bar owner to issue a trespass notice to the individual they thought had committed the theft. The notice was mailed to the subject, and deputies also phoned the person to make them aware of the trespass notice. • Mahtomedi Public Works on July 27 located two signs at the end of a dead-end block on Elm Street that had been run over by a vehicle. • Wildwood Road residents on July 29 reported property damage and harassment, during which the shed and fence of an apartment complex were spray painted. The complainant was also concerned about several calls and texts from an ex. • A motorist was cited for driving after revocation July 29 on Hallam Avenue S. and Stillwater Road, after being pulled over for object hanging from the rearview mirror. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:21 a.m. July 31 on Wildwood Road and Century Avenue N. and arrested the driver for DWI. • A driver in the 600 block of Edith Avenue was cited for speeding at 7:03 p.m. July 31. A second motorist was cited Aug. 1 on Hilton Trail N. and Stillwater Road for displaying tabs that expired in December 2025 while driving on a public roadway. • Deputies on patrol arrested a driver at 10:53 p.m. July 31 in the 800 block of Stillwater Road.

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights • On Aug. 16 in the 700 block of Parkside Drive, deputies responded to a report of a male hanging out of the driver-side door of a vehicle and found that he was not able to care for himself. Medics responded and transported him to a hospital for evaluation and treatment. • On Aug. 17 at the Intersection of Rice Street and I-694, deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a Saturn Aura. The 49-year-old driver was arrested after stopping the car and attempting to run away on foot. • At 8:32 a.m. on Aug. 18 in the 800 block of East County Road E, a 31-year-old man from White Bear Lake reported that someone stole the license plate tabs off his Honda Accord. The incident is under investigation. • At 2:46 p.m. on Aug. 18 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies responded to a report of shoplifting at Walmart and issued a theft citation to a 36-year-old man from White Bear Lake. • At 5:26 p.m. on Aug. 18 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies issued a trespass notice and a theft citation to a 35-yearold woman from St. Paul after she was caught attempting to steal merchandise from Walmart. • On Aug. 18 in the 1100 block of East County Road E, an employee of a hydraulics company reported items stolen out of company vehicles. The matter is under investigation. • On Aug. 20 in the 600 block of County Road D East, a 29-year-old woman reported that someone slashed the tires on her Jeep Wrangler. The incident is under investigation. • On Aug. 20 in the 500 block of Spring Hill Road, deputies responded to a report of a brick thrown through the window of a

Ford Focus. The matter is under investigation. • On Aug. 21 in the 3200 block of Highway 61, deputies arrested a 39-year-old man from South St. Paul after he fled a traffic stop and was pursued. • On Aug. 21 in the 3500 block of Arcade Street, a 55-year-old man from St. Paul reported losing his wallet. • On Aug. 21 in the 3500 block of Searle Court, deputies took an informational report about items believed to have been stolen, but they turned out to have been sold a few years ago. • On Aug. 22 in the 900 block of County Road D East, a deputy took custody of an airsoft gun found by a woman out for a walk. • On Aug. 22 at the Intersection of I-694 and Rice Street, deputies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol with a crash on the freeway. Troopers arrested a man for DWI. • On Aug. 22 in the 700 block of County Road D East, a 47-yearold man reported being pushed, put in a headlock and punched in the face after showing up to do some agreed-upon yard work. The matter is under investigation.

White Bear Township • On Aug. 16 in the 2400 block of S. Shore Boulevard, a 911 caller reported seeing someone letting three dogs swim in the lake. • On Aug. 17 in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive, deputies were dispatched to a report of a crash involving a Toyota Camry and a Dodge RAM pickup truck. No injuries were noted. • On Aug. 19 in the 5600 block of Hugo Road, deputies collected two credit cards that were found by a resident while out for a walk. • On Aug. 19 in the 1100 block of County Road J East, an employee of a company reported that staff found a wallet that hasn’t been recovered by the person who left it behind. Deputies collected the wallet.

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occasions like weddings and graduations through the restaurant’s catering business. Chris Price has spent 34 of Donatelli’s 50 years at the restaurant, starting as a 16-year-old dishwasher and cook before eventually becoming catering director. “Serving for 20 years, I would watch kids grow up and start dating and maybe get married and then we did their wedding, or we did the graduation party, or their baby shower,” Price said. The restaurant faced a major challenge in 2008, when owner Steve Donatelle was nearing bankruptcy. Then “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” came calling. After the first episode aired, customers came from across the country — including one who flew in from California on a private jet. COVID-19 brought another challenge, but Price said it also produced some of his favorite memories because of the camaraderie, community support and the adaptability of the Donatelli’s team. The restaurant leaned into its catering operation for takeout and on one of the first Saturdays after closing, filled

IF YOU GO DONATELLI’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK

When: Sept. 1-6 Where: Donatelli’s, 2692 County Road E East, White Bear Lake Details: Community members are invited to join in the festivities to help celebrate Donatelli’s 50th anniversary all week long. Every day will include throwback specials (dine-in only) as well as Panther Day, Triple D Day, Spin & Win, Dunker Day and more. At 4 p.m. Wednesday, there will be a ribbon-cutting with Steve Donatelle followed by dinner with Steve. On Sunday, customers are invited to share their favorite Donatelli’s memory on social media for a chance to win a dinner for four and bottle of wine.

330 orders in just 2 1/2 hours. “Even if they didn't want food, they were coming to get food to try to keep us open,” Price said. “I think that was really the moment that I realized how important we

were to the community.” Another big challenge for the business was in 2022 when longtime owners Steve Donatelle and Trish Appleby handed over the reins to Colin Myers and business partner Mike Tupa. Myers described himself as not quite a “regular” of Donatelli’s, but said he and his family would go to Donatelli’s weekly while the Woodbury location was open and then monthly when they had to drive from Woodbury to White Bear Lake. “We always enjoyed the restaurant. The food was a big part of it, but just the feel of the place I think kept bringing us back. It just felt comfortable,” Myers explained. “We were sitting here, my wife and my son at booth 11 — I just remember it so vividly because I'm like, ‘This is kind of restaurant I'd love to own,’ just good food, good service, a good feel to it. So, when it came up for sale, I was all in. There was no question in my mind.” Myers’ approach was to not mess with the recipes and try to keep everything the loyal customers had grown to love. “The menu has been very consistent. Coming in, that’s the one thing I knew I wasn’t

going to touch. Why mess with something that’s not broken?” he asked. Myers was sure to keep the longstanding partnership with Willow Lane Elementary where fifthgrade students take over the restaurant during lunch for four weeks. “This restaurant has grown and adapted throughout the years, which I think is a big part of its success. Steve and Trish did a great job expanding the menu, expanding the restaurant,” Myers said. “Bringing on catering was ultimately a fantastic idea because catering right now is just about 50% of our revenue and continues to grow. That's the part of the business that we can see can grow as far as we can manage it.” That growth in the catering side of the business is what prompted the need for a second location. Over the past two years, Myers says he has probably looked at 20 sites and was beginning to lose hope that they would find a space that could accommodate the restaurant and catering combo. They landed on a space in Bloomington that is 11,000 square feet, approximately 2,000 square feet bigger

than their space in White Bear. It includes a separate catering kitchen, a warehouse area for catering supplies and, ultimately, more seats for customers. The target opening date for the new location is early October. “Seeing the second store open is super exciting. We'll be able to bring that Donatelli's vibe down to that area,” Price said. “With this place, it’s almost a White Bear institution, so you’ve got to be really careful with what you do. Down there, we get to play a little bit more and try some different things. It will be different.” Looking ahead five, 10, 15, even 20 years down the road, Myers’ and Price’s hope for Donatelli’s is that it keeps on keeping on. “I’m excited to see where it goes and what happens … I want to be able to come here in 20 years and have lunch or dinner and see where it’s went,” Price said. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs. com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS The Women Collective announces 2nd location The Women Collective, a retail and community concept focused on women-owned businesses based out of White Bear Lake, is expanding with a second location in downtown Anoka at 222 East Main St. “What started as a dream to create a space where women could shop, connect, be inspired and support women-owned businesses is growing into something even bigger. And we couldn’t be more excited to bring that same uplift and inspire-withpurpose spirit to another amazing community,” said founder Amelia Reigstad. The second location is expected to open in late October, with plans for an expanded selection of women-owned brands, opportunities for community gatherings, experiences and purposedriven shopping. Reigstad described the new location as “Chapter Two” and said, “White Bear Lake, you’ll always be our beginning.” For more information about The Women Collective, visit

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New dirty soda shop planned for White Bear Lake area A new locally owned beverage shop, North Sips Soda, is coming to Vadnais Heights, bringing customizable dirty sodas and Minnesota-inspired drinks to the community. The business was founded by Anna Thron, a Grant resident and 2026 graduate of Baylor University. Thron said the idea was

inspired by Minnesota lake life and her connection to the community, which she missed while attending college in Texas. North Sips will offer customizable sodas, signature drinks, energy drinks and lemonades. The menu will feature combinations of classic soda bases with flavored syrups, creams, fruit purees, cold foams and other add-ons. The shop’s signature drinks will draw on Minnesota themes, with names inspired by lake days, cabin weekends, hockey and snowmobiling. The brand will feature a loon as its mascot and use the motto, “Minnesota Nice, Extra Dirty.”

Beyond its beverage offerings, Thron said North Sips aims to become a community gathering place for families, students, commuters and friends. The business plans to pursue partnerships with local businesses and organizations, as well as pop-ups, fundraisers and other community collaborations. North Sips will be located at 4540 Centerville Road in Vadnais Heights at the Holiday station. Thron said she hopes to be up and running sometime this fall. North Sips Soda can be found on Facebook under “North Sips Soda” and on Instagram at @northsipssoda.

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White Bear Lake playwright earns national recognition for work in youth theater

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Claudia Haas with Dr. John Newman at the awards ceremony. Newman is a professor and director of theater for youth and education at Utah Valley University.

beds in plays such as ‘Alice in Wonderland’ where students were supposed to look cute in gaily colored costumes and (there was) little else for them to do,” Haas said. Haas and Cash devised scripts that would give every actor a few moments to shine onstage. Those plays were published and started winning awards. When Cash left SYP to get his doctorate, Haas continued to write for the summer project. Most of them were large-cast comedies so that the students would have “summer fun.” They all won awards and were subsequently published. After Haas left the SYP, she wrote plays that didn’t require a huge cast. These plays allowed her to move away from comedies and create plays that explored other worlds that youth could relate to. She wrote plays that featured young people in science, Anne Frank’s Iowa pen pal, 9/11, and Louisa May Alcott’s extraordinary family. Over time, the plays were professionally developed at theaters and universities and published. Were there rejections? “A ton. But they just made me double-down and write

Jerry Johnson passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Anne, by his side on Friday, August 14, 2026. Jerry was simply kind. He always showed up with a sense of joy, love, humor, a great deal of patience and skill. He was a proud member of the United States Army serving in Vietnam as a communications engineer with the rank of Sergeant E5. Jerry will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, faith community and colleagues. His long-term colleague, Liz Johnson, beautifully wrote, “Jerry was deeply committed to his profession. He was among 4% of Realtors nationwide to earn the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation and also earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation. He served for many years onthe MLS Board of Directors.” Liz continued, “Real estate for Jerry was never simply about houses or transactions--it was about people. He took tremendous pride in helping his clients make good decisions and making what could be an overwhelming process feel manageable. His dedication to excellence earned him the trust and gratitude of the many clients he served. Those of us who had the privilege of working alongside Jerry knew that the care he showed his clients was simply part of who he was.” Although deeply involved in his work, nothing in his life had more meaning to him than being part of a family. His greatest joy was being a father. He considered it a privilege to be able to love and to know his children. He was tender and wise. He loved a good conversation on any topic and had a wealth of knowledge to share. His sincere humility made him a good listener and counselor to many. He never took over, but was a master of collaboration. Jerry is survived by his wife, Anne Crowell Johnson. He is brother to Mark and Don (Sue) Johnson, as well as father and step-father to Matt (Jennifer) Johnson, Sarah (Kris) Helzer, Dean (Jacki) Tarrolly, Bryan Tarrolly, and Lynne Tarrolly; and grandfather and step grandfather to Natalie, Matthew, Kayla, Emily, Antonia, Taylor, Katelyn, Ashley, and Paige. He is also survived and is loved by extended family and many friends.When you get the chance, please pass on a random act of kindness in memory of Jerry. www.neptunesociety.com

a better play,” she said. Highlights include writing “My Brother’s Gift” with Eva Schloss (the posthumous stepsister of Anne Frank). Haas and Schloss developed a close bond, and Haas was brought over to Eton College outside of London to speak to the students about Schloss’s brother (a gifted artist who died during the Holocaust) as well as Eva Schloss’s life in Auschwitz and after. A special play memory centers on “Soundscapes” — a play about synesthesia. It was written with a former student, Sarah Kraning. How special is that? To create something with someone who had once been your student and now was an artist in her own right. Haas wrote the play and Kraning — who has synesthesia — edited it to keep it honest and accurate about her experience with it. The play was developed at NYU New Plays for Young Audiences and has currently had productions worldwide. It was brought to the Edinburgh Fringe and came home to a production at Mahtomedi High School. To date, Haas has had almost 2,000 productions, in every state and on six continents. Antarctica is the last holdout. She is waiting for some penguins to organize a children’s theater there. Haas is grateful to all her early supporters of her plays — to Lakeshore Players, which gave her the beginnings of a playwriting career and lasting friendships. “I started my career in theater as an actress. Later, I segued into directing and teaching and finally found playwriting in my late 30s. It’s never too late to change direction and try something new.”

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passed away on August 23rd at the age of eightyeight. She was a resident of White Bear Lake, MN. She was married to William Kahl for 45-years before his passing in 2006. She is survived by her greatest pride, her five children and eight grandchildren: Maia (Mark) Hendrickson, Heidi (Tim, Erika, Emily) Sawyer, Dan (Lissa, Isaiah, Jordan) Kahl, David (Kari, Krister, Isabela) Kahl, and Amy (Steve, Evangeline, William) Turnbull. Helen’s passion for music, young people, and Christ shaped her incredibly fulfilling and impactful life. She was an accomplished singer, accompanist, teacher, organist, choir and musical theatre director. She served in those roles at First Lutheran/Community of Grace Church, Central Follies, Minnesota State 4H Arts-In, numerous high schools, and Cerenity Senior Care Facility. Celebration of Life service will be held at Community of Grace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5th; Visitation at 10:00 a.m., with luncheon to follow the service. To honor Helen, memorial gifts may be designated to the Music Ministry Fund at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

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White Bear Lake playwright Claudia Haas has received a Charlotte Chorpenning Playwrighting Award. This award honors “a nationally known writer of outstanding plays for young audiences, recognizing a body of work as opposed to a single play.” “I had no idea I was nationally known, but I am grateful to AATE (American Alliance for Theater and Education) for recognizing 30 years of my work in youth theater,” Haas said. Noting that the first thing she did when accepting the award was to knock the award off its podium, “At least I didn’t have to worry in the acceptance speech that I would embarrass myself. I got that over with quickly.” Haas has been writing since childhood, but it was at Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake that she started writing plays seriously. Noting that many students stayed in her advanced acting class at Lakeshore for four years, she found that the royaltyfree plays were not challenging her most dedicated and talented students. So, she wrote for them. “There aren’t a lot of plays that have equal roles for 11 females and three males (a typical makeup of her classes), so I devised plays that would suit the makeup of my class and allow the students to work on a full play instead of tiny pieces of plays,” she said. Those early plays were published and, 20 years later, many are still being performed in classes and in schools. Eventually, Haas and her co-director, Richard Cash, of the Summer Youth Project at Lakeshore Players, began writing for those summer students as well. Even though there were large-cast plays to choose from, most did not contain speaking roles for 30 actors. “There were a lot of flower

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MAHTOMEDI & WILLERNIE Yes, Ginger, the Bark Park is coming BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“Oh, she’s just being friendly …” “Then why is she growling?” “She’s sick of not being able to run!” Frustrated walkers and dog owners have clashed with each other in city parks like Katherine Abbott Park for decades. Now, dog owners in Mahtomedi will have a park to call their own and visitors to Katherine Abbott Park can expect fearless walks through the park. “People have been looking for a dog park here for a long time,” Mayor Richard Brainerd said. The Mahtomedi City Council has approved a site plan for a dog park to be developed on a 5.9-acre parcel at 29 Long Lake Road as part of the Southwest Park complex. The park will include two separate fenced areas, consisting of a 1.15-acre allbreed dog area and a 0.2-acre small-breed dog area, each accessed through separate self-closing, double-gated entrances so dogs can’t bolt while transitioning to or from leash. Improvements also include a maintenance access gate, natural surface walking trails, benches, woodchipped dog run spaces, drinking fountains, dog waste stations and other park furnishings. Access to the dog park will be provided from 60th Street N. The all-breed area will be enclosed with a wood postand-wire fence, and the smallbreed area will be enclosed

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with chain-link fencing. All the fencing is proposed to be 5 feet tall. Existing trees will be preserved where practical, and disturbed areas will be restored with turf grass and clover seed mix to provide a bee and butterfly-friendly environment. Many of the trees that were removed were diseased, dead or dying. The park will also provide aggregate parking stalls to fit approximately 11 vehicles and one concrete ADA parking

stall with an adjacent access aisle. An osprey nest is located south of the proposed dog park, and its presence has been accounted for in the plans. Federal requirements about disrupting the birds inhabiting the nest will be observed throughout construction. The Planning Commission recently held an informational meeting with a public hearing component.

Some of the comments expressed by the public include: • Concern for the safety of children using the nearby park facilities • Concern that people would drop off their dogs and leave • Potential for dangerous dogs to use the park • Concern for the nearby osprey nest. • Support of the dog park • Loss of trees The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the site plan for the dog park to the council with five conditions. Those conditions specified that: • the vegetation along 60th Street be cleared for better visibility in the parking area • the large potholes be addressed on the roadway • the city needs to implement a mechanism to prevent soccer balls from entering the dog park • wayfinding signage should be included to direct people to the dog park • safety lighting could be considered as open hours include hours after dark, so the facility doesn’t become a dark bark park. After approving the site plan, council awarded the contract for installing the dog park at Southwest Park to ODESA II LLC in the amount of $212,958 for the base bid and $2,062 for the alternate — the lowest bid of six received. This is the same contractor that installed Aaron’s Playground, also located in Southwest Park. Staff also recommended setting aside a construction

contingency of $10,000 for any project changes or unknowns. Friends of the Dog Park will volunteer to keep the park clean. Donations to the city’s parks will be welcome at the dog park, as will memorial benches. “All the benches donated to this project will be memorial benches,” said Public Works Director Bob Goebel. There are 13 rules that will be posted along with six prohibitions. Some of the 13 rules finalized by the City Council with input from the city attorney include: • Opening hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Children between 6 and 12 are allowed only under direct adult supervision • Dogs must be properly vaccinated and wear an identification and rabies collar • Dogs must be leashed when entering or exiting the gate areas • Dogs must be under voice control at all times • Dog owners must immediately pick up and dispose of pet waste in trash receptacles • Dog owners, by law, are liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dogs. “All must abide by the rules — the dog park will not be a free-for-all or doggy daycare,” said City Planner Hannah Rybak. Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs. com.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEF Mahtomedi receives grant to plant trees The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $5 million in community tree planting grants to 33 communities across the state, including $156,806 to the city of Mahtomedi. Funded by the Legislature, the grant increases urban forest diversity by removing damaged and dying trees and planting new trees. “Trees make our cities and

towns better places to live by helping reduce our electric bills, stormwater runoff, and stress. Every community, regardless of size and demographics, deserves and benefits from a resilient tree canopy,” said Madisson Masucci, DNR’s urban and community forestry coordinator. “With this round of funding, more than 6,000 trees will be planted or replaced in communities throughout Minnesota.” The community tree planting grants, along with the ReLeaf

grants, represented one of the largest urban and community forestry funding opportunities ever offered by the DNR. ReLeaf grant recipients will be announced later this year. A new DNR urban and community forestry grant is open through Sept. 14. The protect community forestry grant is funded by the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund. For more information, visit mndnr.gov/ community-forestry-grants.

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school to be used for supplies for classrooms. For the 2026-2027 school year, the donation is expected to adopt 20 classrooms at Willow Lane and reach nearly 300 students. According to AdoptAClassroom, teachers spend an average of $895 out of pocket on classroom materials each year, an amount that has increased by nearly 50% since 2015. At the same time, 93% of teachers have students whose families cannot afford school supplies. “Every year we try and figure out a way to say, ‘Hey, how can we help this school, this

community that we're embedded in?’ We want to help the teachers, so they don't have to take money out of their pocket … we try and do a good deed every year to make sure that the classrooms, the teachers, the students, that they're already set up for success for the school year.” In addition to this year’s donation, White Bear Subaru also provided a food truck so teachers could enjoy a meal while preparing for the start of this school year. Beyond the financial contribution, Principal Jennifer Sexauer says she couldn’t be more thankful

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Last school year, students came up with the idea for a Buddy Bench and White Bear Subaru stepped up to make, donate and deliver the bench. Pictured are Buddy Bench leaders Cora and Andre.

for the community piece. Throughout the partnership, White Bear Subaru has provided the school with a staff picnic table, a bench in front of the school and, most recently, a Buddy Bench. Students thought of the

idea for a bench designed to help students connect with peers when they need a friend or support. They were going to fundraise for the bench, and Subaru stepped in to pay for, make and deliver the bench to the school’s playground. “I think it really goes back to community; they talk about it takes a village to raise children. It's the

village; it's not just the parents and the staff, it is also community members,” Sexauer said. “The financial piece is wonderful, obviously, but honestly, it's the connection … That they were willing to step up and create that for us is huge.” Fifth graders Cora and Andre, who are Buddy Bench leaders, say the purpose of the bench is so that everybody at recess has somebody to play with and no one feels left out. “Last year, it wasn't used as much for fourth or fifth graders, but for younger grades, we noticed that people were meeting friends and then the younger kids made sure to go over there and make sure they were okay and (see) if they needed a buddy,” Cora said. Sexauer saw the Buddy

Bench in use over the summer too, as the school hosted Freedom School, a program for students in the district beyond Willow’s walls. “We had a student from another school who really struggled with making friends and finding people, and someone from Willow said, ‘You should have a seat on the Buddy Bench. We have people who can come help you,’” she recalled. “He hadn't played with anyone for weeks. He sat down on the bench, and our little team of Buddy Bench members went and invited him to play … By the end of the summer, he was saying, ‘these are my friends.’ It's showing character for all students, and they (Subaru) made it possible.”

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were tabled until a future meeting when Liner is in attendance. • The city currently pays a mileage compensation rate of 72.5 cents per mile, which has been the allowable 2026 federal rate. While the city has relatively little personal vehicle use, it would be appropriate to compensate such use at the appropriate standard mileage rate, staff said. The city has received information from the IRS that it has made a mid-year adjustment; effective July 1, the allowable mileage rate will be 76 cents per mile. Council approved that change to apply to Mahtomedi as well. • Council unanimously approved pay voucher No. 1 for the Lost Lake Phase 2 (and last phase) Shoreline Rehabilitation Project to Kusz Kontracting LLC in the amount of $51,061.83. This amount includes work certified to date through Aug. 11 with a 5% retainage applied. The city has just wrapped up work on this project and things are looking good out there, said City Engineer Nick Guilliams. The city used grant money from the Washington Conservation District and the Rice Creek Watershed District. Council Member Jeff Charlesworth invited the public to go to Wildwood Park and admire the shoreline. “Go to the pier, turn around and look at all plants in the shoreland,” he said. “I’m very happy!”

Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation welcomes new executive director

The Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation has selected Medora Benson as its new executive director. Benson has a background of nonprofit leadership, community engagement, fundraising and relationshipbuilding. Most recently, she served as associate activities director at St. Croix Preparatory School in Stillwater, where she also served on the foundation board and led fundraising initiatives. With educators on both sides of her family, Benson has a lifelong appreciation for the significant impact of education. She is passionate about developing partnerships that support students, teachers and the broader community while

The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

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advancing MAEF’s mission. “We are thrilled to have Medora leading our team and look forward to the energy, leadership and vision she brings to Mahtomedi Public Schools,” said Chris George, president of the MAEF Board of Trustees. Outside of work, Benson enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Rep. Elliott Engen sentenced for DWI charge Minnesota State Rep. Elliott Engen (District 36A) has pled guilty to one DWI charge following a traffic stop in White Bear Lake back in March.

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• Washington County will reconstruct Century Avenue North, from I-694 to Wildwood Road/ CSAH 12 in 2028. The city will participate financially in the project in the form of a cost participation agreement. Current estimates from the county indicate that Mahtomedi’s share of the $28 million project will be approximately $1.6 million, which the city has said will be primarily funded through its street improvement funds and with some state aid funds. Mahtomedi also has the option to assess the properties adjacent to the project, according to the Chapter 429 assessment process. The process involves the preparation of a feasibility study, a public hearing and other actions. The city could realize approximately $600,000 in revenue if the properties along this segment were assessed as a street reconstruction project. Council gave city staff direction to prepare a feasibility study, even though the city eventually decline to assess the 12 property owners. • Mark Liner, owner of the property at 999 Arcwood Road, recently appeared before council under the public comment period to address a code violation notice he received regarding a dead tree on his property. The tree died when a stormwater pipe was put in a few years ago as part of the Cedar Lake Development, Liner said. Council then referred the matter to city staff, who met with Liner and his wife. City Forester Emily Ball addressed the issue and provided a recommendation. However, discussion and action about who would assume responsibility for removing and replacing the tree

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Engen was convicted of operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more and sentenced to 30 days in jail, a sentence which has been stayed for one year, pending supervised probation. Two other charges were dismissed.

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City launches new website to share fire service needs The city of Vadnais Heights has launched a new website, SaferFasterReadyVH.com, to share information with residents and the business community about the community’s fire service needs, the challenges at the current fire station and ongoing planning efforts to support public safety in the years ahead. The website is designed to help residents learn about the day-today realities of modern fire service in Vadnais Heights and why city leaders believe the community will eventually need to invest in its fire facilities. Residents can explore details about the current fire station’s limitations, which include health and safety concerns for firefighters, space constraints and aging building systems that were not designed to support today’s 24/7 fire service. "Our firefighters deserve a station that supports the work they do to protect this community every day, and our residents deserve clear, straightforward information about why this matters," Mayor Mike Krachmer said. "This website is one way we're making sure people have the facts and an easy way to ask questions or share their thoughts before any final decisions are made." Built in 1993 for a different era of

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emergency response, city staff say the current fire station fails to meet the demands of modern fire department operations and creates health and safety problems for its part-time and full-time crews who live and work in the building around the clock. For example, firefighters' living quarters are not properly separated from vehicle bays and contaminated gear — which increases their everyday exposure to diesel exhaust, soot and other carcinogens. An independent facility assessment concluded that the fire station

needs to almost double in size to meet current and future demands and to provide adequate space for training, rest and recovery between calls. The assessment also found that the station’s outdated HVAC system is unreliable and has limited functionality, with little to no ability to adjust the system without a service call. The water system is also deteriorated. The city began studying these challenges in 2022, engaging architects and engineers to assess conditions at the station and evaluate

options, including renovating the existing building. That work found that renovation would cost nearly as much as new construction while providing only a short-term fix. In May 2026, the City Council gave preliminary approval to move forward with financing a new station. After hearing significant questions and concerns from residents, the council voted to rescind that approval and increase public engagement, with a focus on answering residents' questions. "This website is intended to help residents understand what conditions are like at the current station and the needs of today’s fire service," City Manager Kevin Watson said. "Our goal is to provide a closer look at the challenges we’re trying to solve to support public safety and the options available to address them.” Residents are encouraged to learn more and submit questions or feedback through the new website, SaferFasterReadyVH. com. Community members who are looking to be more engaged in the conversation regarding fire station needs can visit the website to learn about the Vadnais Heights Fire Station Advisory Panel. Contributed

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Chef Aaron 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 735 Raymond Ave Saint Paul MN 55114 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Aaron Buendorf 14910 31st Ave N Plymouth MN 55447 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: August 20, 2026 Signed: Aaron Buendorf Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 2 and 9, 2026.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Korean Comes Naturally 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 820 Emerald St Apt 115 Saint Paul MN 55114 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Sugyung Kim 820 Emerald St Apt 115 Saint Paul MN 55114 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: August 22, 2026 Signed: Sugyung Kim Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 2 and 9, 2026.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES AUGUST 18, 2026 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Moran, Xiong, and Chair Ortega. Also present were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Read by Commissioner Moran. AGENDA of August 18, 2026 was presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. MINUTES of August 11, 2026 were presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Unanimously approved. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Public Works – Capital Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council for the Engineering Phase of the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit Project. Motion by Moran, seconded by Miller. Unanimously approved. (B2026-113) Financial Assistance Services – Personnel Complement Increase in the Financial Assistance Services Department for House Resolution 1 Implementation. Presented by Ling Becker, County Manager, and Ali Ali, Director, Financial Assistance Services. Discussions can be found on archived video. Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2026-114) COUNTY CONNECTIONS

Presented by County Manager, Ling Becker. Discussion can be found on archived video. OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion can be found on archived video. BOARD CHAIR UPDATE Presented by Chair Ortega. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 2, 2026.

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PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance. Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details. To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan SOLICITATION: RFB-LOR6419-KB OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH LAKE OWASSO RESIDENCE (LOR), SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE BATHROOM REMODELING PROJECT. PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF EXSISTING RESIDENT BATHROOMS, AND COMPLETION OF NEW RESTROOMS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: LAKE OWASSO RESIDENCE, 210 N OWASSO BLVD, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126; SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, 1:00 PM, CST SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK29260-KB OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO ESTABLISH A COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR USE BY ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES UPON REQUEST FOR THE REPAIR OF UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCE UTILITIES OF VARIOUS SIZES AND TYPES INCLUDING STORM DRAINS, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, SANITARY SEWERS, AND WATER LINES. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 2, 2026.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION

CASE TYPE: PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-669 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TURNOVER OF PROPERTY AND DETERMINATION THAT PROPERTY IS NOT PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE In re the Estate of: Trudy Enlund-Johnson, Decedent. A Petition for Turnover of Property and Determination That Proerty is Not Property of the Estate was filed on July 28, 2026, by Christopher Pate. Any objections to the filing of this document must be mailed, together with the court filing fee, to Ramsey County Probate Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 170, St. Paul, MN 55102 or can be filed in the electronic filing system prior to the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed, the document filed may be granted. NOTICE IS GIVEN that a remote zoom hearing has been scheduled on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 2:45 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. by this Court. 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 1) Be published in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County once per week for two consecutive weeks in a row.

2) By depositing a copy of this Notice and Order in the U.S. Postal Service, addressed to all interested parties and to all parties who have filed a demand for notice, no fewer than fourteen (14) days before the hearing. The mailing shall be performed by the Petitioner or their attorney of record, and an Affidavit of Mailing or Service shall be filed with the Court prior to the hearing. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator By: Elizabeth Girling, Deputy Court Administrator Date: July 30, 2026. Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 26 and September 2, 2026.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-758 NOTICE FOR REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, EXEMPT ESTATE In re the Estate of: Lee Arnold Walker, a/k/a Lee A. Walker, a/k/a Lee Walker, Decedent. Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned and distributed without probate administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. The Petition also requests the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated January 21, 2011. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections or claims are filed, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate’s assets. 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 by this Court using remote technology via zoom on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published once per week for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County and a copy of this Notice shall be mailed at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. BY THE COURT: Date: August 25, 2026 Theresa Ames, Court Administrator BY: Amy Andersen, Deputy Court Administrator Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 2 and 9, 2026.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (VLAWMO)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES August 27, 2026 ENGINEERING SERVICES. The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) seeks proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for 2027 and 2028 on an “as needed” basis. The VLAWMO Board is seeking a renewal of general engineering services to address a growing need. VLAWMO will select a firm based on experience, technical capacity, billing rate, responsiveness and the scope of services listed here: stormwater management, feasibility studies, design assistance, technical assistance with grant applications, stormwater management review and comment of development applications, as requested. A full copy of the RFP is available on the VLAWMO website: https://www.vlawmo.org/sub/news/request-proposals-engineering-services Please submit proposals electronically via PDF by 4:00 PM on September 30, 2026 to phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org. Questions should be addressed to Phil Belfiori, Administrator, by email and phone. Both questions and proposals: phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org. 651-204-6073. Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 2 and 9, 2026.

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BLOOD DRIVES: Next opportunity Sept. 9 at Vadnais Heights Commons FROM PAGE 1

doctor’s office,” Solberg said. Still, many first-time donors can be nervous. “The staff are always super professional and happy to walk people through what’s going to happen, so they know what to expect,” said Katie Everett, recreation and facilities manager for the city of Vadnais Heights. Everett explained that the Vadnais Heights Commons hosts blood drives approximately every other month because of the mandatory 56-day period a person must wait between donations. “If we can get people to come out and try it for the first time, then become regular donors here, that makes our drive more sustainable,” she said. Everett recalled that the city began hosting drives at the commons during COVID. “We had an event center that couldn’t host events, so we had the space,” she said. “Then we started hearing stories from people. They knew somebody who had gotten sick, so they became regular donors.”

Before you go: • Check blood donation eligibility requirements at redcrossblood.org/eligibility. • Make an appointment on redcrossblood.org/give.html/ find-drive. • Bring a valid ID, like a driver’s license. • Eat iron-rich foods — such as red meat, fish or spinach — the night before. • Drink extra water the day of your donation.

If you go: VADNAIS HEIGHTS BLOOD DRIVE

American Red Cross staff gathers after collecting donations at a local drive.

Since then, Everett’s reason for continuing to host blood drives has become more broad. “Through my work in parks and

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recreation, a lot of what I aim to do is give back to the community and be able to have the work we do support people’s health and well-being,” she said. “Each blood donation can save up to three lives. You never know when someone’s going to need blood. The need is constant, so being able to support that supply is a simple thing people can do.” Solberg noted that blood donors can track where their donations get sent via the American Red Cross Blood Donor app. One’s donation may end up helping someone nearby or many states away. “In the coming weeks, we are looking at hurricane season for our friends down south,” Solberg explained. “That can be a big strain on the blood supply because it can lead to blood drive cancellations, lower donor turnout. When a

When: 10 a.m-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood. org/give.html/find-drive, type in your zip code and choose Sept. 9 for your date.

community is facing something like a hurricane, the last thing they’re thinking about usually is donating blood.” Regardless of the crisis, Solberg credits blood donors for helping to save lives. “At some point in your life, either you or someone close to you is going to need blood, and the only way that you can get blood is through someone else donating it,” she said. “Blood is not something that can be created; it’s only something that can be shared.”

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Christ the Servant Lutheran Church will host Hi-Lites Lunch and Table Games Wednesdays, Sept. 9 and 23 at 11:30 a.m. Attendees should bring a bag lunch and beverage. The church is located at 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights.

The annual White Bear Area Senior Health Fair will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the White Bear Lake Senior Center, located at 2399 Cedar Ave. The event will include information on health and wellness, assisted housing, flu shots and financial wellbeing.

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Join the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization and Blue Thumb for an informative native garden maintenance workshop to learn how to take care of a native garden. The workshop fee will be waived for residents who reside within the VLAWMO area. Learn more and register at vlamo. org/events.

A reminder to residents that the city's ongoing tree sale closes Sept. 11. Trees are provided at a significant discount to residents. Pay for your tree online and then pick it up on Sept. 26 at Community Park. Learn more and place your order online at tree-trust.myshopify.com.

POUND, a new music-based fitness program inspired by drumming, is headed to Vadnais Heights this fall. The fitness class will be from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays From Sept. 16 through Nov. 18 at Vadnais Heights Commons. POUND combines cardio, strength, balance and coordination in a fun and engaging format. Using lightly weighted Ripstix (drumsticks) and energizing music, participants enjoy a full-body workout that can be adapted for all fitness levels and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Ripstix will be provided. Register online at www.cityvadnaisheights.com/register.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES data from all its Ramsey County users, they have requested to transfer the county database to the new RMS vendor, Axon, who will then isolate and remove only the data related to Roseville and Maplewood and purge the rest. CentralSquare has requested authorization from all its Ramsey County law enforcement agencies to facilitate the transfer. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, vendors contracting with cities for purposes of managing data are bound by the same data protection requirements as cities. The data can be transferred for the requested purposes under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, subd. 24, which authorizes the transfer of law enforcement data to other agencies, and Minn. Stat. § 13.37, subd. 3(b), which authorizes the transfer of security data if it will assist in law enforcement efforts. • Jason Lindahl, community development director, recently provided the community development department report for the first half of 2026. (See full story in

the permit to use about 11 additional parking stalls. The council ultimately approved the change. • The city’s lease with the White Bear Area Food Shelf has been renewed for another three years. In 2023, the food shelf entered into a three-year agreement to operate a community market from a portion of city-owned property at the Bellaire Center. The lease expired at the end of August. The new agreement represents a 3% increase in rental rates each year of the agreement. • The council has authorized the transfer of certain law enforcement records management system data. The White Bear Lake Police Department is part of a group of Ramsey County law enforcement agencies who contract with CentralSquare Technologies to help manage local law enforcement data in a records management system. The Roseville and Maplewood police departments are moving their records to a different vendor. Because CentralSquare utilizes a shared environment that includes

this week’s issue.) • Residents who live along a road that was included in this year’s street rehabilitation project have approximately 30 days to pay their assessment in full without accrued interest before assessments are certified to the county for taxes payable 2027. (See full story in this week’s issue.) • The city has amended its municipal code regarding illicit discharge detection and elimination. (See “City considers new salt storage rules for businesses,” Aug. 26, 2026, White Bear Press.) • The city continues to enter closed sessions regarding real property located at 1890 Whitaker Street pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3)) to consider offers or counteroffers. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at City Hall.

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Six of seven allconference players from Mahtomedi’s 8-2 team in 2025 graduated. Senior defensive end/ tight end Jacob Sokoll, named team defensive MVP last year, returns. Returning starters on offense are Sokoll, wide receivers Will Seevers Gavin Bifulk and Jaxon Mitchell, running back Gavin Kruse, and linemen Cam Harris and Edwin Henderson, all seniors except Mitchell, a junior. Returning starters on defense are Sokoll, linebacker Will Seevers, and backs James Theuninck, Luke Torgrude and Frank Schwieters, all seniors. “We have a good group of kids that are working hard and they are very coachable,” coach Dave Muetzel said. “We are going to have to see how they all mesh together. We lost some very good players via graduation so we are going to have to see how everyone steps into new roles.” The Zephyrs are almost always at the top or near the top in their conference and section. “We always go into the season with expectations that we are contenders,” Muetzel said. “With that being said, there are a lot of very good teams that are going to make this a tough task.” SCHEDULE Sep. 4 — at Mankato West, 7 p.m. Sep.10 — St. Paul Highland Park, 6 p.m. Sep. 18 — St. Louis Park, 7 p.m. Sep. 25 — at Bloomington Kennedy, 6 p.m. Oct. 2 — Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — at Tartan, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m. Oct. 21 — St. Thomas Academy, 6 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI SWIMMING Mahtomedi is seeking its fourth straight Metro East title and fourth straight state true-team berth (they’ve been section runner- Adalyn Miller up behind Visitation). The Zephyrs are again a top-ten Class A team in pre-season polls, and still a young team, coach Mike Goldman noted, with about twothirds of the team in 10th grade and below. They return five state meet qualifiers in Aria Armstrong, Delaney Dumermuth, Addy Miller, Shaela Murphy, and Abby Wright. Murphy, a diver, met All-America consideration standards last season. Other top returning letter winners are Dani S!

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The Zephyrs, 9-7-1 overall and 4-3-1 in conference last year, have a good chance to improve on that, said coach Adolfo Gonzalez. “This is the first time in last three seasons we have soccer players that all play soccer as their main sport,” he noted. “We have quality in the middle and fast attacking pace.” He said their goal is to go to state and win it. One returning all conference player is junior Parker Maas, who tallied nine goals. Other leading players back include senior Max Pollock and juniors Caleb Nyquist and Jack Lindstrom. Sophomores stepping into the lineup include Landon Beek and Jackson Jacobs. SCHEDULE Aug. 28 — Duluth Denfeld, noon Aug. 31 — Roseville, 7 p.m. Sep.8 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 — at St. Thomas Academy, 6 p..m. Sep. 12 — Chanhassen, noon Sep. 15 — Tartan, 5 p.m. Sep. 19 — at Blake, 1 p.m. Sep. 22 — Simley, 5 p.m. Sep. 24 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Sep. 29 — at Two Rivers, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 — North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 — at Northfield, 11 a.m. Oct. 6 — at South St. Paul, 5 p.m. Oct. 8 — Hastings, 7 p.m.

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ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI VOLLEYBALL Mahtomedi was conference and section champion (sixth place at state) with a 22-11 overall record in 2025. That was a veteran group led by four all-conference seniors who played in three state tournaments, so it’s definitely a rebuilding year. Coach Tia Schlundt listed sophomore middle hitter Stella Bossert, junior outside hitter Margo Kiely and sophomore setter Anna Hynes as the top players back. “We have a young roster this year —three freshmen, seven sophomores, four juniors and one senior,” Schlundt noted. “Hard to tell where the season will end up, given how young we are, but I expect a solid defensive team.” SCHEDULE Sep. 2 — St. Paul Highland Park, 6:30 p.m. Sep. 10 — White Bear Lake, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 — at Hastings, 6:30 p.m. Sep. 17 — South St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. Sep. 22 — at Hudson (WI), 7 p.m. Sep. 24 — Tartan, 6:30 p.m. Sep. 26 — Chisago Lakes tournament, 9 a.m. Oct. 1 — at North St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 — at New Life Academy, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 — Hill-Murray, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 — Spring Lake Park 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 — Two Rivers, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 — at Simley, 6:30 p.m.

Michael Bremer is the new head coach with the retirement of Jim Driscoll after 37 years at the helm. “I got the promotion after two years as an assistant with him. Couldn't be more honored,” Bremer said. The Zephyr boys placed sixth of eight teams in the Metro East and seventh of 12 in Section 4A last season. The girls placed fourth in conference and fifth in the section. Boys returning starters are seniors Kai Seidl, Nolan Dock, Gabriel Melchert-Zimmerman, and Emmett Melchert-Zimmerman, plus junior Mason Mahmood and freshman Kayson Guerrino. Girls returning starters are senior Emily Alexander and juniors Vanessa Rogosheske and Norah Jansen. Alexander and Rogosheske were all-conference last year. Pushing for spots in the lineup are seniors Emmett See and Charlie DeHaan, junior Parker Maas, sophomore Giada Garrity, and several others for both boys and girls, said Bremer. “We have a hard-working and eager group. There is a lot of veteran leadership on the boys side and a lot of youthful energy on the girls side,” Bremer assessed. SCHEDULE Sep. 4 — at Rosemount, 8 a.m. Sep/12 — at Monticello, 9:30 a.m. Sep. 15 — at Hastings, 4 p.m. Sep. 19 — at Osceola (WI), 10 a.m. Sep. 22 — at Chisago Lakes, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 — at Farmington, 5:55 p.m. Oct. 10 — at Simley, 9 a.m. Oct. 20 — at Hastings, 3 p.m.

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striker Elise Aflakpi, junior mid Rose Prescott and freshman mid Lucy Peer. Aflakpi and senior mid Anneliese Ulschmid made the all-state tournament team. Other starters back are senior Lola Dambowy (defensive mid) PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED and junior Sophia Elise Aflapki Boberg (goalie), junior Alli Farrington (defender), junior Eloise Taylor (midfielder), and sophomore Olivia Boberg (defender). Other letter winners are senior Charlotte Monette (striker); juniors Adalyn Beulke (midfield), Adalyn Bjorkman (striker), Xiaofeng Liang (defender), and Charlotte Olsen (midfield). Liang, senior mid Anya Hague and sophomore goalie Kyra Kamrath will be solid additions to the lineup.

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were Barghini with five goals and Rios with four. Others are junior goalkeeper Cooper Schaus, junior center back Weston Young and sophomore midfielder Kaeden Gonzalez. Other lettermen back are seniors Graham Newlander (defense), Hector Galaviz Candelas (defense) and Michael Haselman (forward); juniors Cody Olson (forward), Talen Coopet (midfield) and Mason Voeller (forward); and sophomore Logan Metzger (goalkeeper). Seniors vying to step into the lineup are defenders Nate Lor (a transfer), Daniel King and Kyle Watson; midfielders Gralin Carter and Andy Wu; and forward Jose Chung. “I also think the team chemistry is the strongest it’s ever been at the start of the season for the boys,” Gittins said. “That will directly translate to the field.”

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Top returning offensive players from White Bear Lake’s 2-7 team in 2025 are senior back Brian White III, who rushed for 859 yards and four touchdowns, and receivers Colton Butts (senior), Antonio Brown (sophomore) and Biran White (sophomore), who combined for 48 catches for 655 yards. Other returning starters are seniors Adrian Eicher (tight end), Croix Erickson (defensive line), Kian Galvin (receiver), Ty Mueller (defensive back), and Braylon Minor (defensive back), and junior Zach Flemino (offensive line). The Bears must replace a three-year starting quarterback (Tomi Animasaun). Wyatt Stachowiak, a senior, will start at quarterback. Backups will be Chase Bachmeier and RJ Stuckey, both juniors. “We will have a lot of guys competing for spots this year,” coach Ryan Bartlett said. Asked about strengths, he speculated, “Speed, and athletic kids on the edge. We can run, and we have some good skill kids.” As for team prospects, he commented, “We have to stay healthy and we need some young guys to step up.” SCHEDULE Sep. 3 — at Park Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Sep.11 — Coon Rapids, 7 p.m. Sep. 18 — at Farmington, 7 p.m. Sep. 25 — East Ridge, 7 p.m. Oct. 2 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Oct. 9 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Oct. 23 — Mounds View, 7 p.m.

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sophomore Alexa Paradise (midfield). “Our offense will be one of the best in the state,” Dierkhising said. “Our returning goalie is coming off an ACL injury in the winter club season, and may need more time. We will lean on returning seniors to fill the open spots. We have a number of very talented freshmen who will also be able to fight for some spots.” The core veteran attack foursome of Oelker, Heinsohn, Weierke and Hernandez, “will be a handful to contain,” said Dierkhising. “We will surround them with other experienced players.” Most of the defensive corps must be replaced. “We have had good luck transitioning experienced players to the back,” the coach said. This year that will be Butters moving to the back line along with center back Lila Paradise. SCHEDULE Sep. 8 — Prior Lake, 5 p.m. Sep. 10 —at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Sep. 12 — at Lakeville South, noon Sep. 15 — at Woodbury, 5 p.m. Sep. 17 — Irondale, 5 p.m. Sep. 22 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 — East Ridge, 7 p.m. Sep. 26 — Blaine, 1 p.m. Sep. 29 — at Forest Lake, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 — Roseville, 5 p.m. Oct. 3 — at Maple Grove, 1 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SOCCER//GIRLS Girls soccer has been one of White Bear Lake’s strongest programs for several years and the Bears should be keeping that up this fall. “We expect to compete for conference and section championships, and make a run to the state championship game,” said John Dierkhising, co-coach with Dave Ashley. “We lost some returning players to injury, but if young players can step up, we will be tough to beat. Health will be a factor.” The Bears return their top three scorers from a 12-4-2 team (7-2-1 in conference): senior Ellyse Oelker (17 goals and five assists), junior Piper Heihsohn (12 and six) and senior Grace Weierke (nine and three), along with junior goalie Ali Ellis (1.33 goals-against and .750 save percentage). Other returning starters are senior Lila Paradise (defender) and sophomore Casi Hernandez (attacking midfielder). Other letter winners back are seniors Katherine Yang (defender), Sophie Simanek (defender), Vanessa Fyksen (forward), Iris Bloomquist (midfielder) and Josey Butters (defender); and

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SOCCER//BOYS An inexperienced White Bear Lake team managed just one win last year although they notched five ties against 11 losses. With almost everyone back, they hope to move up a few notches this fall. “Graduating only two seniors, we have a ton of returning starters. I think our strength will be experience,” coach Taelynn Gittins said. “Most of the boys last year had not played any varsity minutes. Most of the returners played a lot last season. We also have a lot of height this year, which we will use to our benefit.” Senior returning starters are center back Logan Docken, defender Owen Schachtner, midfielder Diego Rios, forward Noah Watson and forward Ike Barghini. Top scorers last year

SCHEDULE Sep. 3 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Sep. 8 — South St. Paul, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 — at Mounds View, 5 p.m. Sep. 12 — St. Anthony Village, noon Sep. 15 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 — Irondale, 7 p.m. Sep. 22 — at Park Cottage Grove, 5 p.m. Sep. 24 — East Ridge, 5 p.m. Sep. 26 — at Tartan, 1 p.m. Sep. 29 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 — Roseville, 7 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Minnetonka, 5 p.m. Oct. 6 — at Stillwater, 5 p.m. Oct. 8 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 5 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY//BOYS Corey Larson takes over the Bears’ strong program, succeeding Dan Kovacich, state Hall of Fame coach, who stepped down after 23 seasons at the helm. Larson, an assistant last season, and junior high coach the year before, takes over a team that needs to be rebuilt. The Bears were fifth of 10 teams in the conference last year. “We will have a lot of new guys coming to varsity this year, as we lost 10 seniors,” Larson said. “Our top seven is always changing in cross country but we have a lot of returning upperclassmen.” Returning lettermen are seniors Frankie Volkmann and Elijah Kennedy and juniors Lachlan Ellison, Logan Schafer, Rylan Anderson, and Cameron Wolters. Other upperclassmen vying for spots are senior Ben Vang, juniors Ben Rogers, Leo Gerst, Carter Hoel, Parker Hoel and Caleb Grund. “I could see any of these guys stepping up,” said Larson. He cited “grittiness and hard work” as team strengths. “I like our determination and attitude to compete.” SCHEDULE Sep. 4 — at Rosemount, 8 a.m. Sep. 17 — at Rochester, 4 p.m. Sep. 17 — at Burnsville, 4 p.m. Sep. 19 — U of M Invitational at Ft. Snelling Golf Club, noon Oct. 10 — at Alexandria, 10 a.m. Oct. 20 — SEC meet at Tanners Brook, Forest Lake, 3:30 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY//GIRLS White Bear Lake is led by two returning all-conference runners as they aim for another solid season after placing fourth of 10 teams in the conference last season, second in the section and 14th at state. “We have a lot of returning athletes and many new runners,” coach Audrey Kirschling said. “We’re very excited for our team to build community and grow together this season.” Returning from last year’s state lineup are junior Logan Bailey,

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Sep. 22 — Irondale, 4 p.m. Sep. 23 — Rochester Century, 4:30 p.m. Sep. 24 — Roseville Area, 4 p.m. Sep. 29 — at Mounds View, 4 p.m. Oct. 5 — at Hill-Murray, 4 p.m.

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Returning starters from a 10-10 team (5-3 in conference) are sophomore Lisa Gritzmacher at No. 1 singles along with juniors Lucy Wolfe, Sophie Sargent and Matilda Moore, and eighthgrader Hadley Farrell. Other letter winners back are juniors April Baumer and Lauren Carlson. Also vying for varsity spots are Trinity Swims, Evie Weiner, and Emma Lutz. Coach Marla Menne expects to field a solid singles lineup. She also listed a “close, tight team” as a strength.

The Bears are led by three all-Suburban East swimmers: senior Audrey Borofka (50 free, 100 free, relays), sophomore Eva Hoefer (200 free and backstroke) and junior Charlotte McIntyre (medley, butterfly). “I’m very excited about the depth of our team,” said coach Tia Walters. “I anticipate it will be a very competitive year.” Also counted upon for points are senior Sophie Collins (500 free, backstroke, relays); juniors Brigid McVeigh (medley, butterfly, medley relay), Sophie Moen (butterly, breaststroke), Ollie Heskett (50 and 200 free), Allie Utkza (200 free, breaststroke) and Chloe Utzka (medley, backstroke); freshman Corrine Danielson (distance)sophomores Anna Miller (medley, 500 free, medley and 200 relays) and Miya Jager (50 and 200 free, relays); and eighth-graders Doireann McVeigh (medley, breaststroke, backstroke, medley relay) and Erica Cox (100 free, backstroke, relays). Divers are junior Anna Zarambo and sophomore Rita Kozhimannil. While this is an individual sport, Walters said, it is also a team sport “with each athlete vying to out touch the opponent to gain points for the team. And we have many athletes ready to step up this season.”

SCHEDULE Sep. 2 — at Centennial, 4 p.m. Sep. 8 — Forest Lake, 4 p.m. Sep. 9 — vs Mahtomedi at WB Yacht Club, 4 p.m. Sep. 10 — at Park-Cottage Grove, 4 p.m. Sep. 15 — East Ridge, 4 p.m. Sep. 16 — at Mounds Park Academy, 4 p.m. Sep. 17 — at Woodbury, 4 p.m.

SCHEDULE Sep. 3 — at Park-Cottage Grove, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 — Forest Lake, 6 p.m. Sep. 12 — Coon Rapids Invitational, 8 a.m. Sep. 17 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m. Sep. 19 — Bear Invitational at John Glenn Middle School, 8:30 a.m. Sep. 24 — Roseville Area, 6 p.m.

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Oct. 1 — at Mounds View, 6 p.m. Oct. 3 — River Falls (WI) Invitational, 9 a.m. Oct. 8 — East Ridge, 6 p.m. Oct. 10 — True team sectional at Stillwater, 2 p.m. Oct. 13 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m. Oct. 22 — at Woodbury, 6 p.m. Oct. 27 — at Centennial, 6 p.m. Oct. 29 — Irondale, 6 p.m. Nov. 12-13-44 — Section meet at Stillwater, 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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The Bears had their best season in many years in 2025, going 17-12 overall and 5-4 in the conference. Both all-conference players are gone, one of them an exchange student. Returning starters are senior outside hitter Pearl Niemioja, senior middle blocker Addison Lee, junior right-side hitter Leila Otto and sophomore defensive specialist Malaya Reese. Vying for spots in the rotation are juniors Kendall Knutson (outside hitter), Kiera Rowan (setter), Addyson Pitlick (middle blocker), Natalie Steffensmeier (middle blocker, outside and right-side hitter) and Julia Dumroese (defensive specialist); sophomore Lucy Buffington (middle blocker) and freshman Zoey Niemioja (setter). “We have historically been strong defensively,” coach McKenzie Leverty said. “We have strong hitting at all positions. We have good grit and determination from all of our athletes on vaarsity and in the program.” Leverty thinks the Bears can be a contender in the conference and section with “a great group of hardworking girls that are willing to play effortlessly for each other.” SCHEDULE Sep. 10 — at Mahtomedi, 6:30 p.m. Sep. 17 — Irondale, 7 p.m. Sep. 19 — Duluth East tournament, 9 a.m. Sep. 22 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 — East Ridge, 7 p.m. Sep. 28 — at Anoka, 7 p.m. Sep. 29 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 — Roseville, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 — Benilde-St. Margaret’s tournament, 8:30 a.m. Oct. 6 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Oct. 9-10 — St. Michael-Albertville tournament, 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Oct. 12 — at Centennial, 7 p.m. Oct. 13 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Oct. 21 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

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City’s building department sees ‘continued upward trend’ BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — So far in 2026, building, zoning and rental activities remain relatively consistent while there has been a significant increase in code compliance activity. Jason Lindahl, community development director, recently provided an update to the City Council of his department’s activities for the first half of the year. “We have had a constant upward trajectory of permit activity in the city since 2009,” Lindahl explained, adding that the big spike in 2022-2023 was related to White Bear Lake Area School’s construction projects and a couple of apartment projects. “Since then, we have seen a return to normal permit activity, but we are seeing a continued upward trend.” Since the 1990s, the city of White Bear Lake has provided building permit services to the city of Mahtomedi. Overall, about two-thirds of the total building permit activity comes from White Bear Lake. In White Bear Lake, while the total number of permits was down 2%, the total valuation of permits was up by 28%, and total permit fees were up by 10% compared to the first half of 2025. When combining data of both White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi, the total number of permits increased by 2%, the total valuation of permits decreased by 12% and total permit fees decreased by 7% compared to 2025. “We expect that slight upward trend to continue,” Lindahl said. When it comes to code enforcement activity, code compliance staff logged 529 cases in the first half of 2026, 357 more cases than the first half of 2025. For the first half of 2026, 128 cases were complaint-based

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The above chart compares the level of zoning activities within the city of White Bear Lake for the first half of 2025 (orange), the first half of 2026 (yellow) and all of 2025 (green). There was a decrease in total zoning activity in the first half of 2026; total activity decreased by 7%.

and 401 were proactive cases initiated by the code enforcement officer compared to 52 complaint-based cases and 120 proactive cases in the first half of 2025. Lindahl noted that most of the increase was in the refuse/ exterior storage category. By comparison, motor vehicle cases were down 55% in the same period. Generally, code compliance cases were evenly distributed over the city’s five wards; the highest number of cases were in Ward 2 (23%), followed by Ward 4 (21%). There was a decrease in total zoning activity in the first half of 2026; total activity decreased by 7%. The most notable changes were a 20% increase in zoning permits and a 16% decrease in questions/ inquiries to the department. Lindahl attributed the decrease in zoning activity to the recent zoning code overhaul. “We think that a lot of that is probably things working themselves out through different processes with our zoning ordinance update,” he said. Overall, White Bear Lake’s housing stock is approximately 68% owner-occupied, and 32% renteroccupied. Currently, the city has a total of 366 rental licenses (281 single-dwellings and 85 multiunit dwellings). Ward 2 has the highest number of total rental licenses with 117, followed by Ward 1 with 108. “That’s comparable to what we reported to you this time last year,” Lindahl said. City Council Member Ellen Gurrola wanted more information about code enforcement, specifically

proactive code enforcement. Lindahl explained that the code enforcement officer reacts to complaints but also has a set time each day that they spend doing inspections throughout the community. City Council Member Kevin Edberg wanted an update on the status of short-term rentals. Last summer, the council discussed the possible need for updates to its zoning code and rental licenses. At the time, city staff brought forward zoning standards for short-term rentals, but not licensing standards, and the council desired to consider both of those at the same time. “Since then, we have gathered data from other communities and how they look at things and we’ve conducted the housing needs assessment, which also gave us some analysis of our rental housing data,” Lindahl said. “We’ve also been noting a few things in the zoning ordinance that probably could use a tweak and aren’t really working exactly the way we had anticipated.” Lindahl noted that staff plans to continue working on that this fall with the goal of having it wrapped up by the end of the year and presented to the council shortly thereafter. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs. com.

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The White Bear Lake girls tripped Centennial 3-2 at home while the Bear boys lost 1-0 in the season-opening double header. After a 0-0 half, the Bear girls took a 3-0 lead with a goal by Grace Weierke from a slotted pass by Ellyse Oelker, a speedy breakaway shot by Piper Heinsohn, and another Weierke goal, rebounding a strong shot by Vanessa Fyksen. The Cougars closed the cap with two goals by Dara Akpan after the Bears subbed out the starters, who returned for the last five minutes. “Beyond those final 15 minutes I thought we played well and controlled most of the game,” said co-coach John Dierkhising, adding that it was good playing experience for the subs. The Centennial boys got a first-half goal from Ketoran Legesse that held up thanks in large part to goalie Gilbert Joly. “We played a good game.

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White Bear Lake won its season opener at home against Hutchinson 25-14, 25-14, 25-21. Leila Otto made nine kills and Pearl Niemioja seven kills for the Bears. Malaya Reese aced three serves.

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Mason Voeller (17) of the Bears dueled Centennial’s Henry Erickson for the ball.

coach Taelynn Gittins said. “Their goalie made about six great saves.”

We controlled the ball most of the time; we just had one defensive breakdown,” Bear

White Bear Lake beat Pine City 4-3 and lost to Stillwater 5-2 at Pine City to open the season. Lisa Gritzmacher at 1-singles won a close match 6-7, 6-4, 10-8 against Stillwater and posted wins in both matches, as did Hadley Farrell at 2-singles. Also winning against Pine City were Trinity Swims and Emma Lutz at 3-4 singles. Bruce Strand

ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS BOYS SOCCER Mahtomedi lost to Duluth Denfield 3-2 in the season opener after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Max Pollock scored in the 43rd minute, then assisted on John Chlebeck’s goal in the 50th minute. Goalkeeper Sawyer Hagen stopped four of six shots in the first half, and Reed Hemenway stopped six of seven in the second half.

VOLLEYBALL Cretin-Derham Hall defeated Mahtomedi 25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 25-23

in the season opener on Thursday evening. For the Zephyrs, senior Nora Bonifas-Johnson delivered 13 kills and junior Margo Kiely had 10. Anna Hynes, sophomore setter, put up 29 assists, and freshman Mckenna Korus made 16 digs.

TENNIS Mahtomedi beat Chisago Lakes 4-3 with wins by Abby Manger, Liza Moffitt, McKinley Drage, and Berkley Blaisdell/Lydia Bartness. The Zephyrs lost to Forest Lake 6-1 with Mejken Amiot/Ellie Driscoll at

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SWIMMING Mahtomedi won four of nine events at the Metro East Relays to start the season, highlighted by the 200 freestyle (Adalyn Miller, Lana Granovsky, Abigail Wright and Delaney Dumermuth) setting a conference record of 1:41.86, beating the state qualifying standard. Also winning were the 400 medley (Aria Armstrong, Miller, Granovsky and Wright) in 4:18.85, the 200 butterfly (Ruby Roitsch, Miller, Armstrong and

GIRLS SOCCER Mahtomedi’s defending state Class A champions tied Rochester Century 1-1 and lost to Byron 3-1 on their annual season-opening southern trip. Century was 10-2-4 last season. Byron was 15-1-3 and reached the Class 2A state tournament. Bruce Strand

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