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The Wall That Heals assembles in Polar Lakes Park BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
In Washington D.C., a black-granite wall exists, 493.5 feet long, with 58,318 names etched into it. It is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which the National Parks Service maintains, 1,104 miles away from White Bear Lake. The first week of August, a similar wall, 375 feet long, with the same 58,318 names etched into it, will come to Polar Lakes Park
in White Bear Township. It is The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center. According to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website, The Wall That Heals gets its name from the healing process veterans can find by seeing the memorial in their own communities, among their own friends and family. VFW Fourth District Commander Gary Carlberg remembered the cold response Vietnam veterans
received when they came back to America. “I had friends whose brothers who came home injured, mentally, physically, or didn’t come home at all. (Because of) the way that America treated the Vietnam vets, the Vietnam vets made sure that never happened to my group,” Carlberg said. “When I deployed to the Middle East, the VFWs and (American) Legions had welcome
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A young visitor to the Wall That Heals sees herself reflected in the names etched upon the granite.
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Brothers expand a family-focused business with purchase of Lee’s Pro Shop BY TRACY LEBRUN PINE CITY PIONEER EDITOR
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The second annual Heartbeat for Hunger beach concert is scheduled for 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at White Bear Lake County Park. The headliner will be NUNNABOVE with special guests Frankie Torres. There will also be food trucks, beer and seltzer stands on site. All proceeds from the event will go to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. For more information, see page 3.
The family-run nature of Lee’s Pro Shop has continued with new ownership in brothers Dan Ponsolle and Joe Ponsolle. The brothers bring a decade of retail experience and a passion for sports to Lee’s, expanding the reach of their Vadnais Heights-based business, Revolution Sporting Goods. The Ponsolles, who founded Revolution Sporting Goods 10 years ago, recently acquired Lee’s Pro Shop and plans to maintain its name and identity within the community. The brothers launched Revolution Sporting Goods from the ground up after years of working in retail and managing Play It Again Sports stores. “We have always loved sports,” said Joe. “We have always thought there was a gap in small shops, catering to local families and offering good customer service.” They view the Pine City location as a key part of the company’s future growth. “We see this purchase of Lee’s Pro Shop as our production foundation,” Joe said. “It will allow us to add more sales and take care of more families from Pine City to the Twin Cities.” Lee’s will continue to provide sporting goods and custom apparel. For equipment, they sell baseball, softball, soccer, hockey, basketball, wrestling, football and volleyball apparel. For custom apparel, they can embroider, sew, laser engrave, screen print and heat press. They also SEE NEW CHAPTER, PAGE 12
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WBLAHS team competes in Make48 competition
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As more Americans reach older adulthood, the importance of supporting lifelong health and well-being continues to grow. Each September, Healthy Aging Month shines a spotlight on the opportunities that come with aging and encourages people to take steps toward a vibrant, fulfilling life. Healthy aging recognizes the value of nurturing physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual wellness at every stage. The University of Minnesota Extension invites anyone who is aging and those who support older adults to visit https://z.umn.edu/HAM2026 to access resources and register for over 30 webinars covering topics such as: • Financial health, estate planning and fraud protection • Mental well-being and brain health • Nutrition and food safety • Physical safety and independent living
A team from White Bear Lake Area Schools will represent White Bear Lake Area High School from July 31 to Aug. 2 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, as they compete at the Make48 regional competition at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Nine teams from across the Midwest will compete in the 48-hour challenge where teams are presented with a CONTRIBUTED challenge and tasked to build a physical (From left) Jack Firkus, Ben Bower and prototype, create a sales sheet, produce Logan Blalock will compete in the Make48 a one-minute marketing video and competition July 31 to Aug. 2 in Menomonie, pitch their big idea to a panel of judges. Wisconsin. Health/PE teacher Eric Olson is The top two winning teams will the staff lead. earn a coveted spot at the national championships and a custom-made trophy. First place will also snag $2,000. For more information about the competition, visit www.make48.com/2026-uw-stout.
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Jim Faulkner, has been working with the business owners to obtain the proper permits and licenses. Faulkner stated that he recently received confirmation that the license application is in queue for a final review sometime in the next 60 to 90 days. “We understood from the very beginning this could take two to three years,” he said. “Retailers are opening but having great difficulty getting product because they haven’t approved us growers yet.” • A newly approved CUP will allow Connexus Energy to upgrade a utility substation located at 0 Centerville Road (which has been formally changed to 5898 Centerville Road). Erica Schmidt, a representative of Connexus Energy, explained that the upgrades will improve the substation’s efficiency, and there will be no disruption in service due to this activity. • A minor subdivision and permitted use standards (PUS) amendment approved by the town board will allow TecWeigh, located at 1201 Birch Lake Blvd N, to add an 11,165-squarefoot warehouse onto its business. This requires two commonly owned parcels to be consolidated. Additional easement area will be added on top of the existing drainage and utility easement. • The Town Board accepted an offer on a vacant property located at Lakewood Avenue and Stacker Blvd. in the amount of $131,000 and directed town staff to execute a purchase agreement. • Township residents are invited to bring their thoughts and expertise to open positions on town commissions. The Economic Development Advisory Board, Planning Commission and Park Board still have room for new members of the community to join; application materials can be found on the White Bear Township website. • At least one resident has expressed concern about the damage to the pavement on Oakmede Lane following recent road work. Town Supervisor Ed Prudhon said that the township will fully assess the road condition once excess gravel is swept off in the coming weeks. The White Bear Town Board next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road. Jackie Bussjaeger
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• Carter Johnson, publisher of the White Bear Press, appeared before the board to provide a statement correcting an erroneous article about the township’s recent resolution related to its fire services agreement with the city of White Bear Lake. “I value Press Publications as our local newspaper,” responded Board Supervisor Steve Ruzek. “I think it’s important that the local paper cover our area.” • Albert “Trey” Spille III will join the town Utility Commission and Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) to fill unexpired terms until April 30, 2027. He will not fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission, as understood in error at a previous Town Board meeting. • The public works building on Hammond Road is due for an update. The building was originally constructed in 1988 and remodeled in 2005 and now needs some updates to best accommodate department staff and operations. This remodel is meant to address safety and energy efficiency concerns and also create more suitable office and meeting spaces, said Town Engineer Larry Poppler. The Town Board has approved a contract with Oertel Architects to design the building upgrades for a not-to-exceed cost of $353,673. The total project cost including design and construction is projected at $4.4 million. Poppler estimated a final design may be ready by January 2027. Board Supervisor Beth Artner clarified that the funds for this project have already been dedicated and will not have an impact on the tax levy. • A cannabis microbusiness at 2340 County Road J is a little closer to switching on the grow lights with the Town Board’s approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). This business will cultivate and process cannabis in an indoor facility, and there will be no retail sales or cannabis use onsite. The CUP was already approved by the Town Board in 2025 and then extended by another six months but expires if the permitted activity does not take place within six months of approval. The applicant has not yet been able to open the business as the process of obtaining a license from the state Office of Cannabis Management is still in progress. The property owner,
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When: Tuesday, Aug. 4 Where: Various
locations throughout the north metro Details: A statewide event that builds and fosters community bonds between citizens, businesses and public safety organizations. Contact: White Bear Lake Police Department: 651-4298511; Ramsey County Sheriff: 651-266-8500
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When: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Guided walking tour highlighting the history of the former resorts, boat-building businesses and summer cottages along the shores. Part 1 is from the Armory to Boatworks Commons. Registration required. Contact: whitebearhistory.org
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When: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30, and 8-11 a.m., Friday, July 31 Where: Wildwood Elementary, 8698 75th N., Stillwater Details: Shop for gently used items while supporting youth scholarships through Mahtomedi Community Education. Bring your own bag or box to take items home. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us
When: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5 Where: Wildwood Park pier of Lost Lake, 345 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi Details: DNR program designed for kids ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult. No experience or equipment needed; registration required. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us
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When: 4-7 p.m., Aug. 5 Where: Mahtomedi Fire Department, 800 Stillwater Road Details: Certified car seat technicians will help properly install child car seats. Appointment required. Contact: cpsdiana@hotmail.com
THE WALL THAT HEALS
When: 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Traveling exhibit is a three–quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Special events each day and keynote speaker, General Paul Nakasone at opening ceremony 9 a.m. Thursday. Contact: whitebearhistory.org/events/the-wall-thatheals-white-bear-township
SUMMER SIGNINGS
When: 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, July 31 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Authors Brian Lutterman and Midwest Mystery Works members will sign their book “The Kill Code Collective” during the Farmer’s Market. Contact: lakecountrybooksellers.com
HEARTBEAT FOR HUNGER BEACH CONCERT
When: 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Concert on the lakefront featuring local band NUNNABOVE and special guest Frankie Torres. Food trucks and beverages. Proceeds benefit the White Bear Area Food Shelf (WBAFS). Tickets required with suggested donation to the WBAFS. Contact: heartbeatforhunger.org
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Lutheran Church, 1965 E. County Road E, White Bear Lake Details: Get to know neighbors at a picnic, listen to the Liechtenstein Nein Band, play games and trivia. Pet-friendly. Outside on the north lawn, inside if raining. Contact: 651-777-1107
When: 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park, 410 Lake Ave., Birchwood Details: Scottie Miller plays a combination of piano/ vocal blues, jazz, Americana. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com
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Summer traditions
s anyone else in disbelief that July is almost over and August is right around the corner? Why is it that every year I feel like summer just goes by faster and faster? Perhaps it’s just because that’s what happens when you get older. I will celebrate another birthday this week. I always look forward to July because it’s the heart of summer, and not only do I have my birthday to look forward to, but I have vacation too. It has been a tradition in my family to go to Wisconsin Dells every year, usually around the end of July or the beginning of August. I always look forward to chilling by the pool, going down waterslides, riding on the infamous Original Wisconsin Ducks and eating pizza at Moose Jaw. I will always miss going to see the Tommy Bartlett show, which shutdown in 2020. Even though a few of the traditions have changed over the years, Shannon’s memories and excitement of Shenanigans the visiting The Dells never have. Now that my son is 3 years old, Shannon it really brings back the magic Granholm of The Dells. It’s been so fun to watch him make memories there just like I have all these years. Hopefully, when you read this, I am on lap 80 of the lazy river, floating around and soaking up the sunshine. Summer is going by too fast, so be sure to enjoy it while you can. We still have some summer traditions ahead, like Blue Heron Days, Vadnais Heights Days and White Bear Township Day. Speaking of summer traditions, another annual favorite is our Readers' Choice Best of the Press Contest, and there's still time to make your voice heard. The annual contest gives readers the opportunity to recognize the people, businesses and places that define their local experience. From neighborhood restaurants and small businesses to essential service providers, the contest has grown into a reflection of what residents value most in their communities. We kicked off the contest in 2021, and since then, it has become a yearly tradition for our communities. This year’s contest has more than 150 categories, covering everything from dining and retail to services, schools and community events. You can vote online once a day at presspubs.com/ bestof through Aug 2. I can’t wait to find out who rises to the top. Winners will be announced this fall in a special section. Shannon Granholm is the managing editor at Press Publications.
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n the early spring, the prairie is a barren field, brown and unimpressive. Three-quarters of its biomass is hidden beneath the ground in an intricate network of fibrous roots, fungal mycorrhizae, ant empires, and sleeping skinks. In May, the first green shoots are just beginning to emerge above ground. By August, the prairie is a sea of flowers and grasses, standing nearly five feet tall and buzzing with birds, bees and wildlife. At first it creeps, then it Movers and leaps. Prairies once Shakers covered one-third of North America Angie Hong and one-third of the land that is now called Minnesota. Rivaling the African savanna, this sea of grass stretched from Saskatchewan to Texas and was home to deer, elk, antelope, prairie dogs and an estimated 30-60 million bison. For 12,000 years, humans have been part of the prairie as well. Though only 1-4% of the original native prairie remains today, helping hands are spreading seeds and pulling weeds. Piece by piece, the prairie is rising. If you stop to get a book at the North Branch Library, you will undoubtedly notice the 7,000 acres of beautiful, pollinator-friendly,
native meadow surrounding the parking lot and building. Volunteers and community partners, including Master Gardeners, Pheasants Forever and Minnesota Native Landscapes came together to establish these gardens in 20182019, and they are now mature and absolutely beautiful. Unlike common garden flowers, native plants tend to have shorter blooming periods that last only a few weeks. While this can come as a surprise to some gardeners, the upside is a dynamic garden that is constantly changing throughout the growing season. For example, visitors to the North Branch Library will currently find yarrow, beardtongue, lupine, wild white indigo, spiderwort and common milkweed in bloom. Later in the summer, these flowers will fade, giving joe pye, black-eyed susans, blazing star and sunflowers a chance to shine. Ten minutes outside of North Branch, in southeastern Isanti County, Irving & John Anderson County Park is another premier destination to visit restored prairie and commune with nature. The park encompasses 404 acres of prairie, woods and water, including 1.75 miles of undeveloped shoreline along Horseleg and Hoseshoe Lakes. Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District seeded the original 174 acres of farmland to prairie in 2007 and has provided assistance for other
habitat restoration efforts as well. As you enter Irving & John Anderson County Park, you’ll be greeted at the edge of the prairie by two, tall, metal sandhill cranes. There is also a children’s natural play area, which is a big crowd favorite with young families. The park supports white tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, Blanding’s turtles, beaver, red-headed woodpeckers, sandhill cranes and throngs of migratory birds. A final destination worth visiting is Franconia Sculpture Park, which is located just south of Taylor’s Falls, near the intersection of St Croix Trail and Highway 8. This 50-acre park was established in 1996 and features more than 100 enormous and fantastical art installations that are situated within a restored prairie with wide, mowed trails. A free, family-friendly prairie hike will be held 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail N., Shafer, and will include a short introduction to gardening with native plants prior to the hike. RSVP at tinyurl.com/franconiahike. Angie Hong is the coordinator for Minnesota's East Metro Water Resource Education Program, a local government partnership with 31 members in Washington, Ramsey, Chisago and Isanti Counties: www.mnwcd.org/emwrep.
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wave by delaying the use of appliances between 4 and 8 p.m. Their request was simple. My answer is even simpler: No. This energy shortage is not the result of consumers suddenly using too much electricity. It is the predictable consequence of years of bad energy policy. Yes, Minnesota is experiencing hot weather. Summer happens. Many of Minnesota's highest temperature records were set generations ago. Heat waves are nothing new. What is new is an electric grid that struggles to meet demand under predictable conditions. Minnesota's political leaders, aided by Xcel Energy, chose this path. Reliable coal-fired plants were retired before dependable replacement capacity was available. State law has effectively blocked new nuclear power plants for decades. Billions have been invested in wind and solar generation that depend on favorable weather while reliable backup generation has declined. Organizations such as the Center of the American Experiment warned for years that these policies would reduce reliability while increasing costs. Those warnings were dismissed. Today, we're told to postpone laundry, delay running the dishwasher and ration electricity. I pay my electric bill every month expecting electricity to be available whenever I need it — not only when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining. The purpose of an electric utility is not to train customers to use less electricity because planners failed to provide enough dependable generation. Its purpose is to deliver reliable, affordable power. Minnesotans did not create this problem. State government and Xcel Energy did. They made the decisions. They closed the plants. They prioritized political objectives over grid reliability. I will not be made responsible for solving a crisis I did not create. If Minnesota wants dependable electricity again, the solution is straightforward: build reliable generation, modernize the grid, embrace advanced nuclear energy and stop pretending conservation campaigns can substitute for sound energy policy. Electricity should be available on demand. That's what customers are paying for.
I want to tell the White Bear Press that I appreciated the U.S. flag and Declaration of Independence that was published in the July 1 issue. It was one of my goals to read the Declaration of Independence, and there it was in the White Bear Press. I did not have to make an effort to find it. Susan Grace White Bear Lake
White Bear rocks White Bear Lake has completed many of its summer events. I would like to thank and recognize Scott Bohnen, chair of the 2026 59th annual Manitou Days, and his volunteer team for their leadership and hard work. This year’s "Bears on Blades" theme celebrated 100 years of hockey history by honoring the iconic Hippodrome Ice Arena, showcasing its rich legacy and the important role it has played in the White Bear Lake community for generations. Another thank you to Bianca Fucini, who coordinated the Manitou Days Grande Parade, which was followed by the successful Beach Dance organized by White Bear Lake Rotary and Explore White Bear. Dick Galena also deserves recognition for his longtime leadership as chair of the community volunteer fireworks committee. Although the fireworks were late due to the weather, they were incredible! Many people, including Rick Juba from the City of White Bear Lake, handled the logistics and the coordination with Jim Baxter from MN Pyrotechnics. For 29 years Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band has provided entertainment for this evening — this year was cut short because of the wind and rain blowing right at them. Skippers Brent Mason and Ben Krupowicz and the White Bear Press team did a phenomenal job with the 19th annual Boat Show, which showcased 47 vintage boats. Marketfest continues to thrive each Thursday through July 30 under Executive Director Laura Lewis. Special thanks to Andy Wietecki and his team from White Bear Lake Public Works who assisted in the setup, takedown and cleanup after the events. Another White Bear Lake summer attraction is the Ski Otters waterskiing show, and because of Kristi Skillings' leadership and her team, this attraction celebrated 30 years! This show continues each Sunday at 6 p.m. through Aug. 23, attracting larger crowds every year. White Bear Lake is fortunate to have summer events that celebrate our wonderful community. These traditions are possible because of dedicated leaders and countless hometown volunteers. Thank you to everyone who gives their time and talent to make these events continue year after year. White Bear Lake rocks! Again, thank you!
And so that whole question of having it have meaning is an ongoing issue. This is because there is a lack of any accountability for any behavior which accentuates the denial of the historic trauma that exists in all of these Indigenous communities because the events and destruction and genocide that occurred is not acknowledged as having occurred. And so, people suffer from the fact that what happened is invisible. And in this era, you have people who say we want to help you, but they lack a depth of understanding of this trauma, of the problem, and become much more on the surface, apologists. And we remain largely unable to fully heal. Eileen Grundstrom White Bear Lake
No cell phones at fitness centers I've been working out for 63 years, had my own gym for 10, and after 14 surgeries, still hit the gym three times/week, 25 minutes/time. I love my cell phone — period. Probably the thing I've noticed the most is that people who fancy working out in our many fitness centers have their cell phones on their person on buzz for their whole exercise period, and are constantly viewing and answering their Facebook while exercising on the many selecta-size SEE MORE LETTERS, PAGE 7
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Susan Williams wrote a very powerful letter in favor of the Ethnic Studies Mandate for White Bear Lake schools. There are many historical truths of which most have no knowledge because these truths were never acknowledged or discussed. When the descendants of the survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre in South Dakota in 1990 asked for a formal apology from the United States Congress, and requested that the 23 medals of honor given to the troops who killed the Indians be stripped, then-Senator Tom Daschle said, “If we apologize to those Lakotas, we’ll have to apologize to a lot of other people, too.”
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS White Bear Lake man receives sentence for deadly hit-and-run Christopher Ronald Olson, 47, of White Bear Lake, has been sentenced to four years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run in 2025 in White Bear Township. According to court documents, at 4:22 p.m. March 27, officers from the White Bear Lake Police Department, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and emergency medical personnel responded to Birch Lake Boulevard N. and White Bear Parkway on a report of a motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian. The female pedestrian, 72, died of her injuries at the scene. Officers spoke to witnesses who stated that a pedestrian was crossing White Bear Parkway on the north side of the intersection in a clearly marked crosswalk, and other vehicles had stopped for her. She was in the middle of the crosswalk when the driver of a Kia Telluride drove through the intersection without slowing or braking, and struck her. The driver of the
Kia did not stop at the scene following the incident. In a post-Miranda interview, Olson admitted to drinking four shooter bottles of vodka after he finished work. He said he was driving northbound on White Bear Parkway with his cruise control at 40 miles per hour. He said he was not paying attention, and he hit a person crossing the road. He admitted to fleeing the scene. Olson was sentenced to four years in prison. In addition to court fees, he may have to pay restitution to the victim’s family.
Maplewood woman charged in connection to stabbing Maplewood officer Jowharah Jannah Bilal, 48, of Maplewood has been charged with one count of first-degree attempted murder in the first degree and one count of firstdegree assault in connection with a stabbing incident
outside a Maplewood CVS store during an arrest. At approximately 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, officers from the Maplewood Police Department were dispatched to the CVS at the intersection of County Road B East and White Bear Avenue in Maplewood in response to a report of a female customer who was allegedly threatening staff and stealing merchandise. According to the criminal complaint, the officer approached the customer and in the middle of the conversation, she pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed the officer, striking him in the shoulder area. The woman’s adult son intervened and was able to get the knife from her, but it took more than five officers and multiple uses of an incapacitation device to subdue her. The officer suffered a 2-inch-wide stab wound to his left shoulder. He was brought to the hospital for treatment and released the next day. Bilal’s next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 26.
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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• Car pieces were reported found on Dellwood Avenue and Peninsula Road June 22. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the caller that no crashes were reported at that site and that she could discard the pieces. • A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle on Apple Orchard Road June 23. • A motorist was cited June 23 on Highway 244, just north of Tamarack Street, for driving after cancellation. • Deputies arrested a motorist June 27 on Dellwood Road and Dellwood Avenue for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for an illegal U-turn. The driver may have tried to prevent deputies from researching his driving record by showing a passport instead of a driver’s license.
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Century Avenue was cited at 3:08 a.m., June 21, for driving after revocation. • Hypodermic needles were reported found June 21 on Wildwood Road. Whether they were for drugs or diabetes is unknown, but they were picked up. • Vandalism from campers in Katherine Abbott Park in the 1000 block of Lincolntown Avenue was reported overnight June 21-22. • A suspicious male with blood on his clothing was reported June 22 in Woodland Drive and Century Avenue N. A closer inspection of the stain confirmed it was caulk. • A Stillwater Road resident reported her boyfriend for borrowing her car June 24 and not returning it. She had questions about taking out a harassment restraining order. Deputies explained the process and how vehicle disputes work because he had been allowed to use the vehicle in the past. • Theft from motor vehicle was reported June 25 from Wildwood Beach Road. The complainants told deputies they were unsure of the suspect but had recovered some of the property from the vehicle from another male in town.
• In the Case of the Opossumplaying Owl, an injured owl was reported at 11:22 p.m., June 26, near the roadway on Wildwood Road and Lincolntown Avene. When deputies arrived on scene, the owl was nowhere to be found. • Multiple vehicle owners who parked in Triangle Park overnight received citations under their windshield wipers from deputies clearing out the lot at 6:31 a.m., June 27, in advance of the Mahtomedi Farmer’s Market making its seasonal debut that morning. • After receiving a complaint about people camping in a neighboring driveway in the 1000 block of Echo Lake Court at 7:22 a.m., June 27, deputies found the campers, who said they lived at the property and didn’t want to camp in the backyard due to the unacceptable number of mosquitoes. • Residents in a multi-family dwelling on Wildwood Road on June 27 reported finding a suspicious box that had been in the lobby for two days. It turned out that the box contained vegetables, and another resident took the box to prevent the veggies from going bad. • After deputies responded to an abandoned 911 call on Wedgewood
Drive June 27, they found everyone OK, but there had been a dispute. A female on scene asked law enforcement to make her husband tell her why he was sending money to other people. Deputies replied they couldn’t make spouses divulge personal things. The couple separated for the night, and all was peaceful.
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• A driver was cited for several offenses at 11:39 p.m., June 22, on Highway 36 and I-694 by westbound deputies who observed the vehicle fail to maintain a single lane. The driver had no driver’s license or proof of insurance, and a licensed driver arrived to pick up the vehicle. • A resident in the 3000 block of Long Lake Road phoned early June 24 after seeing deputies leave her driveway to ask why they were there. Deputies on duty researched their records and found that civil papers needed to be filed at that address and coordinated with other deputies to serve the papers later that day. • Residents in the 3000 block of Long Lake Road on June 26 reported a mailed check that had been altered and cashed.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A man was trespassed from an apartment complex in the 1700 block of County Road E July 15. • An animal bite was reported in the 3700 block of Little Linden Curve July 15. • A person reported missing in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road July 15 was later found. • Officers responding to a domestic incident in the 3500 block of Century Avenue July 16 arrested a St. Paul man for an order for protection violation and for drug possession, as approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamines were recovered. • Officers took a report about nonconsensual dissemination of sexual images by the victim's ex's new girlfriend in the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane July 16. • A noise complaint was reported in the 3900 block of
Hoffman Road July 16. • Officers responded to a report of a disorderly male in the 1000 block of Highway 96 July 17. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2300 block of Birch Street July 17. • A St. Paul man fled the scene of a domestic assault incident that occurred in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 17. A KOPS alert was entered for his arrest. • Officers mediated a family dispute in the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane July 17. • Multiple off-leash incidents were reported July 18 on Lake Avenue. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road July 18. • Officers responded to an animal complaint in the area of Eugene Street and Bald Eagle Avenue. • A suspect was taken into custody in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane after fleeing Maplewood police officers in a vehicle July 18.
• Riders on a motorcycle were transported to the hospital July 18 following a crash in the 1900 block of Highway 96. • Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 4600 block of Fourth Avenue July 19. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4600 block of Centerville Road July 19. • A resident in the 1700 block of Florence Street reported his garage door and entry door were kicked by someone around 10:30 p.m. and requested extra patrol July 19. • An Oakdale man was arrested in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. July 20 for carrying a firearm without a permit and on suspicion of DWI after officers responded to a report of a screaming man with a gun. • Officers responded to a neighbor dispute in the 3100 block of Karth Road July 20. • A vehicle was stolen in the 4000 block of Highway 61 July 20. • Officers mediated a civil
dispute in the 4000 block of Highway 61 July 20. • Officers investigated a burglary July 20 in the 2500 block of Lake Avenue. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 5000 block of Wood Avenue July 20. • Check fraud was reported in the 3800 block of McKnight Road July 20. • A license plate was stolen in the 3600 block of Scheuneman Road July 20. • Officers mediated a custody dispute in the 1900 block of Lombardy Lane July 20. • Harassment was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 20. • Vandalism was reported at Jack Yost Park July 20. • Theft was reported July 21 in the 1800 block of Highway 96. • Criminal sexual conduct was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 21. • A driver and passenger were injured following a two-car accident at White Bear Avenue and Buerkle Road July 21. One driver was cited for
a wireless communication device violation. • Harassment was reported July 21 in the 2600 block of Valley View Place. • Officers discovered a suspect with a warrant in the 2600 block of Sumac Ridge July 21. • Breach of trust was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road July 21. • A fireworks complaint was reported near the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar Avenue July 21. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 21. • Officers responded to a narcotics violation in the 2000 block of County Road E July 21. • A White Bear Lake resident was arrested for assault in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue July 21. • A Fridley man was arrested for DWI and test refusal after he was found slumped behind the wheel in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue July 22.
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Wall That Heals correction In my letter to the editor in the July 15 Press, I said there are names of eight young men from White Bear Lake on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Thanks to a fellow Vietnam veteran, I subsequently learned that this is incorrect; there are only six names, seven if you include one whose hometown is listed as St. Paul. John Parenteau White Bear Lake
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I first met Senator Heather Gustafson in 2022 when she came to meet with the veterans group at my senior living facility. She listed attentively to our concerns, which ranged from quality and access to health care, financial security and housing. She was genuinely
interested in what impacts our lives and when she was elected later that year, one of her initial appointments was to Veterans Affairs Committee. Veterans are fortunate that Sen. Gustafson serves on this committee. She has worked on numerous bills to help veterans, including expanded access to benefits, strengthening health care infrastructure and recognition of service. Additionally, in the 2026 legislative session, she authored a bill that expanded veteran services that addressed housing, hunger and mental health. Sen. Gustafson is running for reelection in 2026 to continue to serve our community. I encourage everyone who supports our veterans to recognize the positive impact she has made and will continue to make in the future. Give her your vote. Dr. Don Sonsalla White Bear Lake
POLITICAL BRIEFS Local candidates file for city council, mayoral and school board seats Multiple municipalities are looking to fill city council and mayoral seats during the Nov. 3 election. The city of Dellwood is looking to fill two city council seats as well as the mayor’s seat. Council seats are determined “at large,” meaning that, from the entire field, the top two vote getters win seats. So far, Gregory Boosalis and Brady Ramsay, both incumbents, have filed for council member seats. Similarly, Mike McGill, incumbent, has filed to run for mayor. The city of Vadnais Heights is looking to fill two city council as well as the mayor’s seat. Council seats are determined “at large,” meaning that, from the entire field, the top two vote getters win seats. So far, Katherine Doll Kane, incumbent; Craig Johnson; Kelly Jozwowski, incumbent; and Patricia Youker have filed to be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Similarly, Mike Krachmer, incumbent, and Greg Urban have filed to run for mayor. White Bear Township has two supervisor seats up for reelection. Supervisor seats are divided into wards, meaning that each seat is a separate race. For Seat B, Beth Artner, incumbent, has filed. For Seat C, Steve Ruzek, incumbent, has filed. Meanwhile, White Bear Lake Area School District has four of its seven seats open for the Nov. 3 election. Voters also determine this race at large. So far, Dan Arcand; Colleen Burquist; Bob Krominga; Amanda McFarlane; Amy Puschinsky; Melissa Roberts; Christina Streiff-Oji, incumbent; and Ryan Vernosh have filed to be on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Mahtomedi School District has three seats open. Voters also determine this race at large. Ryan Domin, incumbent; Erica Engelbert-Hensel; and Jenny Peterson, incumbent, have filed so far. The general election candidate filing period for local offices and school districts closed July 28, past press deadline. For information about official candidate filings, visit candidates.sos.mn.gov.
League hosts candidate forum with Washington County Sheriff candidates The League of Women Voters recently recorded a forum with the three candidates who are running for Washington County Sheriff — Jeremy Bolen, Henry Marthia and Brian R. Mueller. The three candidates are on the ballot for the Aug. 11 primary, and the top two candidates will then proceed to the general election Nov. 3. The forum is available on YouTube at: https://lwv-wbla.org/ candidate-forums/#candidate-forums. The League plans to host other candidate forums once the filing period closes. For more information, visit lvw-wbla.org.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents:
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• On July 12 in the 500 block of Westfield Lane, an animal complaint officer responded to a report of ongoing dog barking and determined there was not enough evidence to merit a citation. • On July 13 in the 100 block of Vadnais Boulevard, an employee of a school reported that someone broke into the school’s mechanical room and stole several pipes. The matter is under investigation. • On July 13 in the 800 block of E. County Road E, deputies issued a theft citation to a 38-year-old woman from St. Paul after she was caught attempting to leave the store on an electric shopping cart carrying merchandise for which she did not pay. • On July 14 in the 3600 block of Labore Road, deputies took a report of fraudulent checks used at a business center. The incident is under investigation. • On July 17 in the 1000 block of E. County Road E, deputies arrested a 39-year-old woman for DWI after responding to a 911 call reporting that she was behind the wheel of a vehicle and appeared intoxicated. • On July 17 in the 900 block of E. County Road E, deputies issued trespass notices and theft citations to a 15-year-old male from St. Paul and a 15-yearold male from Vadnais Heights after they attempted to leave Target with unpaid merchandise. • On July 18 in the 1000 block of E. County Road E, deputies pulled over a 39-year-old man from St. Paul for driving a vehicle with a barely attached bumper. He performed poorly on standard field-sobriety tests, and the deputies arrested him for DWI.
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• On July 14 in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive, deputies issued trespass notices to a 39-year-old man from Columbia Heights after he was caught attempting to leave Cub Foods without paying for merchandise. • On July 15 in the 1200 block of Hammond Road, deputies responded to a report of a 39-year-old man from East Bethel pulling a gun on a 41-yearold man from St. Paul during a soccer game. The suspect was gone when deputies arrived. The matter is under investigation. • On July 15 in the 5900 block of Jenni Lane, a 72-year-old woman reported being scammed out of thousands of dollars online. The matter is under investigation.
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create chenille items. “We sell equipment and fan gear apparel to parents,” added Dan. “We make custom apparel for businesses with their logos, along with uniforms for sports teams and trophies for associations and tournaments. We also sell business-to-business, making custom apparel for companies that don’t have the capacity to do it themselves.” Lee’s does custom names and numbers on football jerseys for the Minnesota Vikings, Golden Gophers and other teams as well. The brothers grew up in St. Paul, where their parents still live in the family home. Joe played college football at multiple schools and spent more than a decade working at Play It Again Sports, including several years as a store manager. He also coached varsity baseball at Roseville Area High School from 2012 to 2020.
Dan attended Minnesota State University-Mankato, and later earned two degrees from the University of Minnesota. After managing retail stores, he worked as a scheduler for Xcel Energy before focusing on the family business. One of the most rewarding aspects of ownership, they said, has been helping customers bring custom apparel projects to life and creating positive experiences in their stores. The brothers said Pine City’s small-town atmosphere was a major attraction. “We enjoy working with awesome employees,” Joe said. “We really like seeing people pleased with their custom apparel and having an easy and enjoyable experience when they come into our store.” They also appreciate that their staff knows the customers coming in and the customers know their staff. “That creates an enjoyable work environment and great interactions
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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-PUBW31600-KB OPENING DATE: AUGUST 13, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR FOR THE RICE CREEK COMMONS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THAT INCLUDES SITE CLEARING AND GRUBBING, TREE REMOVAL, WATERMAIN CASING INSTALLATION, SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAIN INSTALLATION, SLIT FENCE INSTALLATION FOR PROTECTION OF BLANDING’S TURTLE, AND AGGREGATE PIER INSTALLATION FOR FUTURE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW31205-KB OPENING DATE: AUGUST 13, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE MARINE MAINTENANCE, SEASONAL PREPARATION, STORAGE, REPAIR, AND RELATED SUPPORT FOR COUNTY-OWNED VESSELS AND MARINE EQUIPMENT. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG37719-KB OPENING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SEEKS PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, LABOR, AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE DATA CLOSET COOLING PROJECT, LOCATED AT 15 W KELLOGG BLVD, ST. PAUL, MN 55102 PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: RAMSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 15 W KELLOGG BLVD, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 - AUGUST 4, 2026, 8:30 AM CST Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 29, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-619 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY In re the Estate of: Dennis Lee Schlueter a/k/a Dennis L. Schlueter, Decedent. A Petition for Determination of No Issue for transfer on Death Deed (Minn. Stat. §507.071) has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent was a Grantee Beneficiary in that certain Transfer on Death Deed dated August 25, 2016, recorded September 8, 2016, as Document No. 396832, recorded in the Meeker County Recorder’s Office, for the real property legally described as follows:
E ½ of SE ¼, Section 17, Township 118, Range 31, except ½ acre in SE Comer of said tract owned by the Swedish Baptist Church of Greenleaf for a church site, which is described as follows: Commencing at the SE comer of said Section 17, running thence North on the East line of said Section, 10 rods, thence West 8 rods, thence South 10 rods to the South line of said Section 17, thence East along the South line of said Section, 17 .8 rods to the place of beginning. The Petition seeks a court order determining that the Decedent died with no issue, and as such, his interest in the above identified land lapsed, and title to the land goes to the surviving Grantee Beneficiaries identified in the Transfer on Death Deed. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Petition will be heard using remote technology on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 2:15 p.m until 2:30 p.m. by this Court using remote technology via zoom. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County once per week for two consecutive weeks in a row and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator BY: Elizabeth Girling, Deputy Court Administrator Date: July 8, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 29 and August 5, 2026.
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COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-593 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Estate of Elizabeth Ann Bendel, a/k/a Betty Ann Bendel and Elizabeth A. Bendel, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated December 22, 2008 and Codicil dated October 14, 2020 have been filed with the Court, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: David John Bendel, 5480 Hilltop Avenue North, Lake Elmo MN 55042 Catherine Ann Bendel, 3561 English Street, Vadnais Heights MN 55110 as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Co-Personal Representatives. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3607, and the court otherwise orders, the Co-Personal Representatives have full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the CoPersonal Representatives, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the CoPersonal Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months
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CASE NO.: A-26-938523-C DEPT NO. 9 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY, an Ohio Corporation, Plaintiffs, vs. YOANNA MARTINEZ PELEGRINO, an individual; ALEXIS CARILLO, an individual; JOSE CHACON OLIVA, an individual; ANIS ALEX ZARANDIOON, an individual; an individual; STIEG ANTONIO BOLIVAR RAMIREZ, an individual; CRISTIAN OSBALDO CORTEZ, an individual; and DOES 1-25, INCLUSIVE; Defendants. SUMMONS NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU FILE A RESPONSE WITH THE COURT WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY. TO THE DEFENDANTS: ALEXIS CARILLO, an individual; JOSE CHACON OLIVA, an individual, and STIEG ANTONIO BOLIVAR RAMIREZ, an individual; CRISTIAN OSBALDO CORTEZ, an individual A civil Complaint has been filed by the Plaintiff(s) against you for the relief set forth in the Complaint, which is for Declaratory Relief for claims of Rescission, No Duty to Indemnify and Defendant, Breach of Contract, Unclean Hands, Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, and Fraud. 1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 21 days after this Summons is served on you exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following: a. File with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court. b. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney whose name and address is shown below. 2. Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiffs and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested in the Complaint. 3. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time. 4. The State of Nevada, its political subdivisions, agencies, officers, employees, board members, commission members and legislators each have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an Answer or other responsive pleading to the Complaint. IV. CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, Plaintiffs respectfully request that this Court grant this application and provide them with an additional 90 days in which to serve Defendants Carillo, Oliva, Ramirez, and Cortez and to be able to do so via publication.Dated: 2nd day of June 2026 COLMAN PERKINS LAW GROUP Dated: 2nd day of June 2026 By: SEAN P. FLANAGAN, ESQ. / Nevada Bar No. 5304 THOMAS R. SLEZAK, JR., ESQ. / Nevada Bar No. 5503 901 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89074 Published four times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026.
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For one evening each summer, driveways become gathering places and culde-sacs become filled with lawn chairs. Neighbors, who may have spent the past year exchanging little more than a wave, finally have the chance to sit down and talk to each other. On Tuesday, Aug. 4, that simple idea remains the heart of Night to Unite, as neighborhoods across Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties prepare to host hundreds of block parties that are designed to bring residents together while also strengthening relationships with law enforcement, firefighters and other public officials. The annual event has become a long-
standing tradition throughout Minnesota. Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and dozens of surrounding cities are organizing neighborhood gatherings, registering their events and welcoming visits from police officers, firefighters and local leaders. The goal is straightforward: build stronger neighborhoods before problems arise. Within the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office contract communities, preparations have been underway for months. “We’ve actually been planning since February,” said Alicia Ouellette, crime prevention deputy with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. “We’re getting everything ready from flyers, brochures and educational materials to scheduling visits and helping educate our communi-
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first-time hosts who are surprised to discover how many of their neighbors they had never really met until they organized a block party. “I love hearing when new parties come back the next year,” she said. “People realize there were neighbors they really didn’t know, and afterward they have better conversations and stronger connections within their neighborhood.” Communities throughout the northeast metro continue to put their own spin on the celebration. Lino Lakes, for example, is once again incorporating its Pack a Backpack school supply drive. Shoreview residents, meanwhile, can request city barricades for neighborhood block parties. Residents who are interested in hosting a neighborhood gathering should check with their local police department or sheriff’s office, as registration deadlines vary by community. Even without an official visit, Ouellette said, neighbors should not hesitate to organize their own gathering. “Even if it’s just pulling something together a week before and seeing who shows up, it’s worth it,” she said. “I have people who have hosted parties for over 26 years,” Ouellette said. “They love bringing in new community members and simply opening the door to say hello.”
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Jean Anne Strothman Tews Age 85, passed away on July 21st, 2026, in Mahtomedi, MN. Born February 24th, 1941 to Maurice and Anne Strothman in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a committed member of the church of St. John in the Wilderness, White Bear Lake, and a community activist for good government. Jean is survived by her husband of 62 years, J. Dixon Tews, and by their daughters Jennifer Tews (Bob) Shultz, and SallyJean Tews (David) Penna, and pre-deceased by daughter Anne Marjorie Tews (Christian) Schwab. Also survived by grandchildren Anna Shultz (Wes) Nuhn, Jack Shultz, Abby Shultz, Jorie Schwab, J.D. Schwab, Reggie Schwab, Louis Schwab, Katie Penna, Rocco Penna, and great-grandchildren Maxwell Nuhn, Adeline Nuhn, and Bennett Nuhn. Jean is also survived by her siblings Jack (Barb) Strothman, Chuck (Barb) Strothman, and Lynne (Ron) Pilgrim and their families. Jean was a graduate of Minneapolis West High School Class of 1959, and received a BA from Wells College, Aurora New York, 1963, and a MA in Library Science from the University of Minnesota, 1964. Jean married J. Dixon Tews in 1964. Jean was a reference librarian at the University of Minnesota until starting a family. She followed in the footsteps of her suffragist grandmother and great grandmother by becoming heavily involved in the League of Women Voters of Minnesota (LWVMN). She lobbied at the MN state legislature and nationally. She coordinated candidate debates and presided over the organization as the LWVMN State President. She loved her many years as a community volunteer and lobbyist on behalf of the LWVMN. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She served on the State of Minnesota Judicial Commission for the Tenth Judicial District, was the Director of the Minnesota Center for Women in Government at Hamline University and was an initial member of the MN State Board of Legal Certification. Jean was the recipient of the LWVMN’s Hope Washburn Award for outstanding service and received the Founding Feminist Award from the Ramsey County Women’s Political Caucus. After her service as LWVMN State President she joined the staff as Development Director, gaining vital skills in fundraising. From that position she later served with great joy as Development Director for the Minnesota Humanities Commission. She coordinated the Power of Three Capital Campaign on behalf of the LWVMN and the Minnesota Women’s Consortium to renovate the Minnesota Women’s Building in St. Paul. Jean was introduced to a life-long love of sports while growing up in the Minneapolis Kenwood neighborhood along with her three siblings, Jack, Chuck and Lynne. Through pick-up tennis games in Kenwood Park and on to the West High tennis team; learning to ski the hills in Theodore Wirth Park on her Aunt’s old hickory skis with bear trap bindings; and sailboat racing on Lake Calhoun, where she was the Class X Champion. As the years passed, her Class X championship trophy shared shelf space
Jeannette Sharon Anderson Bakke Born on March 16, 1939 to Carl and Edith Anderson in Western Springs, IL. She has an older brother, Howard, and an adopted sister, Joyce. She attended Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. She met and married a classmate, Stanley Bakke. They married after graduation on July 22, 1961. Stan was a lieutenant and served two years stateside during the Berlin Crisis. Jeannette taught third grade. In September 1963, Stan started a four-year graduate program at Cornell University. In the fourth year, Jeannette earned a master’s degree and graduated with Stan who earned an MBA and a law degree. They moved to Minneapolis in 1967. Jeannette taught third grade before working on a PhD. Stan worked as an attorney for ten years before working in finance. Stan retired in 1995. Jeannette taught at Bethel College in the Seminary for many
in the family home with many additional yachting trophies earned over the years by Jean, Dixon, and their daughters. Sailboat racing continued as a great interest through yacht club memberships on Lakes Calhoun, Harriet, and White Bear, as well as through traveling to many other lakes and yacht clubs in the Inland Lakes Yachting Association in Minnesota, Wisconsin and lowa. Skiing also became a special family sport and activity where the family took many trips to challenge the hills of Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as the mountains of Colorado, Utah, and Montana. First the trips included the children, and then the grandchildren. Jean grew up in the Girl Scouts, participating from Brownies to “Flying Up” to older scouting classes, and continuing all the way through her high school years with her mother as scout leader. Jean met her husband Dixon during her “Junior Year Abroad” at the University of Minnesota. She took this year off from her studies at Wells College and met Dixon through the Greek Campus Carnival show, “The Return of the Sheik”, performed by the Men of Beta Theta Pi (with Dixon on guitar in the ballyhoo band) and the sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta (with Jean as a harem girl in the inside tent show). Jean and Dixon immediately connected through a mutual interest in sailing and the rest is history! They were married and lived near their C and D boats on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis and then moved to Mahtomedi on White Bear Lake to sail as a team on an M16 and other inland scows on the bigger lake. Many years of good friends at the White Bear Yacht Club followed with participation in tennis and golfing accompanying the sailboat racing and regattas. Jean and Dixon’s church home has been St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in White Bear Lake. All of their children participated as acolytes, in junior choir, youth group, and playing trumpet for special services on Christmas and Easter. Dixon helped to lead a search for a new Casavant Frees organ in 2000 while Jean found a calling to establish an endowment fund for the Church as well as the Heritage Society to recognize donors wishing to leave a legacy for St. John’s. All three of the Tews girls were married at St. John’s Church. In the City of Mahtomedi, Jean enjoyed taking an active role as a community activist and committed feminist. She was a president of the Mahtomedi Club, served on the Mahtomedi Planning Commission, and for many years was a Washington County Election Judge for the City of Mahtomedi. Jean will be remembered as a kind, caring and loving person. Jean was dedicated to her family, to her community and to advocating for the rights of all citizens of this nation. Most of all, Jean loved her husband of more than 62 years, Dixon, and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The one great sadness in her life was the death of daughter Anne at the way-too-young age of fortyfive in 2016. Anne was a talented musician and writer who brought love and laughter to all who knew her. Memorial contributions may be sent to the following organizations that were of importance to Jean: Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 2175 1st Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110; League of Women Voters Minnesota, 546 Rice Street, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55103. No flowers please. Jean’s service is being planned and the information will be added onto the Mueller Memorial website when available. Mueller Memorial, 651-429-4944 www.muellermemorial.com years. During this time, she wrote a book “Holy Invitations - Exploring Spiritual Direction”. More than 41,500 copies have been sold. She was invited to teach in Hong Kong by Simon Lee. The book was translated into Chinese and then Stan and Jeannette went to Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Malaysia to teach and speak. They have been to Israel and surrounding countries three times. They have travelled to more than 50 countries, including Australia and New Zealand. For many years, Jeannette did spiritual direction including at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in Lino Lakes, MN. Stan and Jeannette built their home on Bald Eagle Lake about 12 miles from St. Paul and loved living on the lake. While cleaning stuff out of the garage four of her vertebrae were broken. This resulted in several years of pain and treatment. This eventually resulted in living in pain until she died on July 2, 2026, only 14 days from their 65th anniversary. Jeannette was ordained at First Baptist Church in White Bear Lake, which is now Eagle Brook Church. Jeannette loved to sing in church choir. Jeannette and Stan started to go to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi due to their excellent choir. Eventually they became members of St. Andrew’s. Jeannette shared her
Yvonne “Bonnie” Jensen Age 94 of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by her husband Howard; brothers Tom, Gary, Wayne and James Donnay. Survived by children Gary (Kimmie), Dean (Joan), Joel (Linda), Gail (Mark Williams), Paul, Mark, Diane (Mike) Kohler and Janni (Mark) Riebe; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother Roger Donnay; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, August 3, 2026 at the CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before Mass. Arrangement with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651429-6172.
James (Jim) Landkamer Age 97, formerly of White Bear Lake, died in Corvallis, Oregon, on July 22, 2026. He was born in Mankato and raised in Minneapolis and Melrose, MA. He attended UW-Madison where is signed up for Naval ROTC and, in his senior year, met the love of his life, Nancy Wilkens. Upon graduation he served on the destroyer USS Saufley, DDE 465, whose home base was Key West, FL. Nancy joined him there after their marriage in 1951. After three years of service, he joined 3M Company in Minnesota, where he became a product development specialist and worked for 33 years. Jim and Nancy had four children in the 1950s, and settled near Bald Eagle Lake, where the family enjoyed swimming, sailing, and ice skating. They also took many family camping trips in the western U.S. Jim and Nancy retired to Corvallis in 1987, making new friends and continuing to travel. True to his outlook on life, “do good and have fun,” Jim and Nancy supported dozens of nonprofits. Jim loved to play bridge and for 32 years was a volunteer driver for Benton County Dial-A-Bus. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his children Jim Jr. (Hiromi), Janet Hohmann (Ken), David, and Jeanne; as well as four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No services will be held. Memorials to the Heartland Humane Society, Corvallis, will be appreciated.
Gary A. Smith Passed away June 30, 2026 at the age of 76 years. Gathering Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm with a time of remembrance at 6:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Muellermemorial. com - 651-429-4944
love of Jesus with devotional writings twice a week with daily messages distributed by Christos. Her name was not told. Stan and Jeannette had a deep appreciation for the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College. Their passion is on English authors including C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers. In 2015, the Bakke auditorium was built and attached to the Wade Center. This auditorium can seat up to 150 people and is used for lectures and various programs. Jeannette is survived by her husband, Stanley Bakke; brother-in-law, Don (Pat) Bakke; nephew, Rob Bakke; loving cousins, other nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Edith Anderson; brother, Howard Anderson (Ruth); sister, Joyce Anderson; and brother-in-law, Bob Bakke (Jacqueline). Celebration of Life Friday, September 11, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi with visitation one hour prior to the service. Lunch following in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials preferred to: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in Lino Lakes, MN or St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN. Arrangements with Bradshaw, 651-439-5511 www.bradshawfuneral.com
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Yvonne Astrid Schultz Beloved mother, aunt, and friend, aged 93, passed away on April 12. Yvonne Schultz was born in Lodz, Poland and spent her young life (from age 7 through her teens) being moved through labor camps during WWII. Miraculously, Yvonne’s mother, father, and sister were reunited at a Red Cross refugee camp in Germany, and within two years all emigrated to Montreal, Canada. There she began her career as a bank teller before meeting her future husband, Karl Schultz, and moving to Syracuse, New York. Yvonne continued her banking career when the family moved to Minnesota, where she rose up the ranks to Vice President of Consumer Banking at
American National Bank. While having a great appreciation for travel, Yvonne was just as content at home; she loved entertaining, gardening, knitting, and volunteering at First Presbyterian church. She cherished her church choir friends, her neighbors, and the close relationships she made while her husband, Karl, was in memory care. Survived by Karl “Andy” Schultz (Elizabeth Huntley), Monica Schultz, her family in Canada: Barbara Patocka, Eva Annett (Peter), Ursula Gobel (Steve), and their children Nadine, Nick, Madelaine, Sophie, Justin, and Lauren, as well as the Huntley clan who adopted her as their own. Predeceased by husband Karl Ernst Schultz, sister Ingrid Violetta Romanowski, and parents Maksymilian and Jadwiga Tomme (formerly Tamme). Our family would like to convey heartfelt thanks to Attentive Home Care for their superb care, as well as St. Croix Hospice. You made Mom’s last months truly special. A celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in White Bear Lake on July 31 at 11 am.
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Softball tournament uses growth to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association From July 30 to Aug. 2, Minnesota Softball will oversee the ninth annual Monsta Championships 12U at Lexington Memorial Park in Circle Pines, Sunrise Park in Lino Lakes, Rice Creek Fields in Shoreview and Otter Lake Elementary School in White Bear Lake. Ninety-six fastpitch softball teams from Minnesota and Wisconsin will compete. This year, Rice Creek Fields will bring back their omelet and dirty soda bars. Both Lexington Memorial Park and Rice Creek Fields will also host a team parade at 8 p.m. July 31. This year, though, the host sites are adding a fundraising element. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and support Alzheimer’s research and education. The fundraising idea began after Kim Bye, wife of USA Softball Northern Region JO Commissioner Tom Bye, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease last November. Tom and Kim became involved with softball when their then-8-yearold daughter Ashley received a postcard from Centennial Lakes Fastpitch. “It said, ‘Ashley, we want you to play softball with us,’” Tom remembered. Ashley went on to play for Mounds View Softball Association and Irondale High School.
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child, and we said we’d jump in,” said Centennial Lakes Fastpitch President Pat Mahr. “I’ve known Tom Bye’s wife from probably 30 years ago.” Speaking about the donation, White Bear Area Fastpitch Association President Josh Oldham said, “For us, it was a no-brainer. It goes to help a good cause … I’ve had people in my family with Alzheimer’s. It would be nice to try and figure out a way to slow it down.” For Morphew, the fundraiser is indicative of a larger message that club softball teaches. “I think it’s a great way for the community to come together,” Morphew said. “I feel a lot of barriers and a lot of walls come down, especially in a school district.” “Kids that you don’t normally go to school with, now you’re thrust onto a team, so you start all over, learning
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about different kids, where they came from, different backgrounds, etc.,” agreed Mahr. “It prepares them. Once you leave high school, you go to college, you usually don’t know anyone there either. You start all over.” “It helps with grit and resiliency for them to continue to learn, ‘Hey, I’ve got to make new friends,’” Oldham added. “Most of my friends now, as an adult, are the same people I played sports with back when I was younger. It’s important for girls to build these friendships and relationships now, because
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“I was just a dad in the stands, to an assistant coach, to a head coach, to a board member at Mounds View (Softball Association) … then I took over the Tri-County League and then the state,” Tom explained. “That was another thing my wife always said: ‘You’ve got to learn the word no.’” Regardless, Kim would attend many of the softball tournaments, even after Ashley aged out. “She was my righthand person forever, ever since my daughter got the little postcard,” Tom said. “She’s been with me to every sporting event, everything we ever did.” “She always came with him. She was always there,” agreed Tournament Director Amy Morphew. “We are going to ask for a $2 per-person donation, and we’re not going to require it … and all money is going to go to Alzheimer’s Association support in her memory.” Tom said that Alzheimer’s Association is a great organization. A representative of the organization, at the time unaware of the planned fundraiser, asked about Tom’s well-being after Kim’s passing. Additionally, Centennial Lakes Fastpitch, Mounds View Softball and White Bear Area Fastpitch Association are donating $500 each to the cause. “Amy’s the one who came up with this brain-
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home parades … but that’s not how the Vietnam vets were treated.” “It was a tough time for America,” said White Bear Township Board of Supervisors Chair Ed Prudhon. “It was very difficult for the soldiers coming home. This is such a great deal that they're actually doing this with the wall now. It should have been done right away.” The township’s Board of Supervisors and staff say they are honored to host The Wall That Heals. “When they approached us with this, there was absolutely zero hesitation,” added Town Administrator Patrick Christopherson. “We’ve got volunteers from the township as well as the surrounding areas to make this a premier event for us.” Chair Ed Prudhon thanked The
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society for their efforts to bring The Wall That Heals to Polar Lakes Park. “It’s quite an accomplishment,” Prudhon said. “It is so, so cool that we get to host this opportunity,” said White Bear Lake Area Historical Society (WBLAHS) Community Engagement Director Allison Lincoln, “with all the anniversaries of the Vietnam War and also the 250th anniversary of America.” On Tuesday, Aug. 4, as the wall comes into town, it will receive a motorcycle escort around parts of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. WBLAHS Executive Director Sara Hanson said that a semitruck carrying the wall, as well as the escort, will assemble at noon near Mariner Middle School. From there, they will make their way to the downtown fire sta-
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organizing and coordinating for The Wall That Heals,” said Carlberg. “But, you know, when it’s something this important and it makes a difference? We enjoy it.” “I think it’s a great opportunity for people who have never seen the one in Washington, D.C.,” said Board Supervisor Beth Artner. “It’s something we should all see. It’s an important part of our history.” “I think it’s an opportunity for those that weren’t actively participating soldiers to see and hear and learn things that are an important part of our past,” said Board Supervisor Steve Ruzek. “And it’s a nice tribute to those who didn’t make it back.” The Wall That Heals will be on display Aug. 6-9 at Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township.
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fun community event. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and includes live music by Dave Lenz and John Evans, food trucks, Sustainable Safari animals, a bouncy house, and so much more. Please join this army of purple warriors who gather to celebrate, remember, and commit to ending cancer. If you can’t attend in person, donate a luminary in honor or in memory of someone you love and invite a cancer Survivor to join you. This year has a Candyland theme: “Unwrap the Cure,” With activities celebrating the classic board game. 4pm - Welcome / Sustainable Safari opens 5pm - Survivor tent opens;
games, food trucks open: The Smug Pug, WBL Lions Club, and Mik Mart Ice-cream 6pm - Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers perform, followed by live music by Dave Lenz and Friends 6:30pm - Survivor Ceremony – Flag ceremony, invocation by Fr Greg Esty, Caregiver Blessing by Tom Heinz, Survivor Speaker: Max Nelson, Survivor & Caregiver Lap, Teams Lap, Memorial Garden sponsored by Urbans’ Greenhouses and Farm open 7pm - Chuck-a-Duck 9pm - Remembrance Ceremony 9:20pm - Silent/Glow stick Lap 9:45pm - Bag Piper-led final silent lap 10pm - Event ends To donate/for event information, go to www.wbrelay.org Thank you to our passionate participants, our dedicated sponsors noted below and to White Bear Lake Area Schools.
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