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Judge issues decision regarding water-use restrictions BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

A new ruling marks the latest development in a years-long legal battle over groundwater pumping and water levels in White Bear Lake, a dispute that has raised difficult questions about how the state should protect the lake while ensuring reliable drinking-water supplies for northeast metro communities. The decision comes as cities in the northeast metro face questions about groundwater use, conservation requirements and the potential shift to alternative water sources. Earlier this month, Administrative Law Judge Megan J. McKenzie issued his Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order in the matter of amendments to various water

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Graveyard smash These Halloween skeletons were spotted at a home in the Vadnais Heights area.

appropriation permits (CAH 25-2002-37733). Seventeen water appropriation permit holders sought contested case hearings on the permit amendments, but only seven municipal permit holders proceeded to an evidentiary hearing, including Oakdale, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes and Vadnais Heights. Every permit holder did not challenge the lawfulness of each of the four conditions (see chart on page 8 for full breakdown). Judge McKenzie evaluated whether it was reasonable for the appealing cities to meet conditions attached to water appropriation permits that were amended back in 2018 following lengthy litigation in Minnesota’s district and appeal courts. SEE LAKE LEVEL, PAGE 8

Fire advisory committee steams ahead amid questions and criticism BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“There were so many qualified individuals on that panel who were both subject matter experts or people who had a background with that very building,” Goebel said at the following city council meeting. “We had I think three different members who were around when we planned and built that building.” Several members of the community are questioning whether this panel is a true representation of the residents’ best interests. Patricia Youker – a current candidate for Vadnais Heights City Council – was one of the advisory panel applicants not selected. Youker questioned SEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PAGE 24

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS – After a citizen petition overturned the city’s bond referendum to fund a new fire station, the city has taken steps to give residents a hand in steering future plans for fire station facilities through the new Fire Station Advisory Panel. Some residents are concerned, however, that the city’s selection process for this panel may not fully represent the interests of all residents. Of the 32 residents who applied for positions on the panel, 12 were selected after review by city staff and council members Erik Goebel and Jerry

Moynagh, who act as council liaisons. The panel’s first meeting on Oct. 12 began with a presentation of the department’s history in the community by Fire Chief Kurt Frison and presentations by representatives from the Firefighter Cancer Support Network and Regions EMS, followed by tours inside the north and south fire stations. The tours highlighted ongoing issues with the current facilities, including safety concerns including inadequate protections from diesel exhaust and other harmful fumes involved in firefighting. Many of the panel members – including past and current firefighters – have professional public safety experience.

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Journeymen Chorus earn first-ever district championship Since the beginning, The Journeymen Chorus has sung and performed at a championship level. Now they have the trophy that proves it. In their first-ever appearance on the Land O’Lakes District contest stage, The Journeymen Chorus earned top honors and captured the 2026 District Chorus Championship. The chorus posted an overall score of 85.8, a score which also qualifies them for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s (BHS) 2027 International Chorus Contest, to be held Saturday, July 10, in Minneapolis. Led by founding director Scott Perau, the chorus performed Justin Miller’s arrangement of Bob

Dylan’s “The Times They Are A Changin’,” followed by “Wait Til You See What’s Next,” an uplifting and energetic song originally composed by Jason Robert Brown and arranged for the chorus by Adam Bock. “When our chorus performs, we offer up heartfelt messages in the hopes that they impact people’s hearts and minds in those few moments, and maybe even change the way they got out into the world after,” Journeymen President Jay Fahl said. “While we are incredibly proud and honored to represent the Land O’Lakes District at International next summer, there is no contest metric that can even come close to matching the joy we

feel from knowing we achieved those impacts today.” The Journeymen Chorus was established in the summer of 2022, when founding director Perau began meeting with a group of his close friends and fellow barbershop singers. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many were unable to participate in organized singing at that time. Perau’s idea was to gather accomplished barbershop singers from across the Upper Midwest to perform at a high level and have fun before and after gatherings. The special opportunity to perform at the BHS International in Minnesota was something the chorus couldn’t pass up. The opportunity eventually became

what the chorus now calls its Journey 2027. As part of that journey, the chorus joined the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and earned a district championship. The Journeymen Chorus will complete its journey with an appearance on the international stage. Up next, the chorus will perform a concert at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at North Heights Church in Arden Hills, alongside featured quartets Vocality and Frostbite. Tickets to those performances are available online at www.journeymenchorus. org. Contributed

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake

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THE $40 TRILLION DEBT When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: Parkview United Methodist Church, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Nonpartisan community event featuring

presentation by U of M economist, Professor Hannes Malmberg on what the national debt means for social security, Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care.

AUTHOR TALK: GIRLS IN A WORLD AT WAR When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Gladstone Community Center, 1945 Manton St.,

Maplewood Details: Join Peggy Munro as she shares her mother’s firsthand experiences serving in the Army during WWII. Registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121

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When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F Details: Costume party under the lights. Parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5 p.m. followed by free

games and a dance party. Treat bags provided by the Vadnais heights Fire Relief Association. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/265/Scarecrow-Trail-Halloween-Party

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and unmistakable sound of Bruce Springsteen and the legendary E Street Band. Contact: Lakeshoreplayers.org/2627-concert-series

TO REMEMBER IS TO BEGIN: A CONCERT OF REMEMBRANCE When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi Details: Performance by the National Lutheran Choir

features Leonards Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Tickets online. Contact: nlca.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 Where: 381 Colleen Drive, Vadnais Heights Details: Hike roads and trails, approx. 5 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com

FREE PARK ENTRY DAY When: Nov. 3 Where: All Washington County Parks Details: Free entry into all Washington County Parks on the first Tuesday of every month. No vehicle permit required. Contact: washcoparks.com

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: Sunrise Park District Senior Center, 2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Handcrafted items made by local senior artisans, including kitchenware, seasonal decorations, knitted goods, jewelry, apparel and bake sale. Contact: 651-653-3121

BALD EAGLE HALF MARATHON When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: Bald Eagle Recreation Area, 5767 Hugo Rd., White Bear Township

Details: Scenic fall race is a 13.1 mile loop around the

lake and countryside, with a pancake breakfast at the finish. Registration information online. Contact: mmraces.com/baldeaglehalf

WITH ‘TIL YOU SEE WHAT’S NEXT When: 3 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: North Heights Church, 1700 Highway 96, Arden Hills

Details: The Journeymen Chorus joins forces with

Vocality and Frostbite for a concert featuring the area’s best barbershop singers. Tickets online. Contact: journeymenchorus.org/event-details-1/waittil-you-see-whats-next

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ur newspaper is considering discontinuing its Facebook and Instagram pages because of concerns that Meta’s new commercial terms threaten the future of local journalism and local newspapers like the White Bear Press and Vadnais Heights Press. The National Newspaper Association has warned that Meta’s revised terms, scheduled to take effect Oct. 30, could give the company broad permission to collect content from websites associated with Facebook and Instagram business accounts. That content could include our news stories, photographs Shannon’s and archives. The concern is simple. We Shenanigans pay reporters and editors to Shannon produce local journalism, and we believe that work Granholm should be protected. Our coverage of local government, schools, businesses, community events and the people who live here takes time, effort and resources. Meta should not be able to benefit from using our content without compensation to our newspaper. We urge our elected officials to help protect our intellectual property, and we ask our readers to please stand up for the small businesses whose copyrighted materials are being improperly used. We recognize that Facebook helps us reach readers and share important community news. While no final decision has been made, we must weigh the benefits of maintaining a Facebook presence against the need to protect our journalism, intellectual property and long-term sustainability. Our responsibility is to serve our community while ensuring that the work we produce remains valued and protected. We will continue to monitor developments and consider the best way to keep readers informed without unnecessarily compromising the journalism they depend on. We encourage readers to continue visiting our website at presspubs.com. Please continue to subscribe to our newspaper, share our stories directly with your friends and neighbors on your own social media accounts. Supporting local journalism helps ensure that reliable, independent coverage of our community remains available for years to come. Shannon Granholm is the managing editor for Press Publications.

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Prepping your relationships for election night

very election season comes with its own kind of emotional baggage. Anticipation, anxiety, hope, dread — they swirl together in ways that can make even the most grounded people feel unsteady. And because elections are collective experiences, those emotions don’t stay contained. They spill into our conversations, our group chats, our workplaces and our families. Movers & We talk about the candidates, the Shakers stakes, the issues, Shannon the awful ads and the flood of mailWatson ers. What we talk about less is how to prepare our relationships for what happens when the results arrive. But we should, because in many relationships — be that friends, siblings, partners, colleagues — one person is likely to be relieved or happy about the outcome, and the other may be disappointed, frustrated or fearful. Pretending that dynamic won’t matter is how we end up with hurt feelings, avoidable conflicts, or long silences. The good news is that we can plan ahead. Just like campaigns prepare for Election Day, we can prepare for the emotional aftermath. And doing that work before the results come in — when everything is calmer and

less reactive — can set a baseline of care that makes the harder moments easier to navigate. Start with a simple question: “What do you think you’ll need from me after the results come in?” It’s disarming in the best way. It signals that you’re thinking about the relationship, not the scoreboard. It also gives the other person a chance to articulate their needs without the pressure of the moment. Some people will say they want space. Others want distraction. Some will want to talk immediately; others won’t be ready for hours or days. You don’t have to agree with their political views to honor their emotional needs. You just have to decide that the relationship matters more than the election. It also helps to share what you will need, not in a dramatic way, but in an honest one: “If the results don’t go the way I hope, I might need a little time before I’m ready to talk.” Or, “If my candidate wins, I’ll be relieved, but I won’t expect you to celebrate with me.” Naming your own expectations makes it easier for the other person to respect them. And then there’s the question of what to say when the moment arrives. This is where solidarity — not unity, not agreement, but solidarity — becomes a practical tool. If someone you care about is happy with the results and you aren’t, a simple congratulations doesn’t require you to join the celebration. It’s not an endorsement; it’s an acknowledgment of their

experience. On the flip side, if someone you care about is upset or overwhelmed, saying, “If you aren’t ready to talk while you process the results, I understand — but I am here for you,” can be a lifeline. These small gestures don’t solve polarization, but they soften its edges. They remind us that relationships don’t have to rise and fall with political outcomes. Prepping your relationships for election night isn’t about pretending politics don’t matter. They do. They shape our communities, our policies and our futures. But relationships matter too — often more, and certainly longer. And in a season that rewards division, taking time to plan for connection is a quiet act of solidarity. Campaigns prepare for Election Day because they know the stakes. We can prepare for election night because we know the stakes in our own lives. A little planning, a little curiosity and a little solidarity can make the difference between a relationship strained by politics and a relationship strengthened by care. If we want a civic culture that isn’t defined by winners and losers, this is one place to start: not with unity, but with the intentional, human work of showing up for each other when the results come in and the next chapter of civic life plays out. Shannon Watson is founder and executive director, Majority in the Middle

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Some policies are good Unfortunately there are many negative letters on the actions of the President and his “leadership”. I certainly am more than disappointed with a number of his actions and plans. But, he is the President and will be for a few more years. With so many politicians running against Trump, what will they do when they win? Will it be the same old nothingburger, or will they unite the country with leadership? Will there be a capable presidential candidate in 2028? Will people look back and see that Dean Phillips was 100% correct when he said Biden’s mental capabilities were diminished? Voters handed the election to Trump and only a few have acknowledged their role in the election of Trump. That said, what has Trump done right? The tax cuts to the middle class is a win for many Americans. People complain about this but who else but taxpayers see a benefit? Where do you think these cuts go to? Taxpayers spend these dollars locally rather than being taken by lobbyists in Washington. The border now has some security. No longer can anyone cross the border. There are too many violent criminals in our communities and allowing just anyone into the U.S. is unacceptable. Why should America not have a

secure border? We certainly need immigration, but there are now controls in place. There is now a “Right to Try” act that allows terminally ill patients to try experimental meds that do not have FDA approval. But this election does not have Trump on the ballot even though many are running against Trump. In Minnesota we must not forget about the “F” word (fraud). Too many are suffering because of this. We can’t allow people to steal money and live a life of luxury while families in need go without the help they desperately need. Unfortunately the Walz/Trump war is being waged at the expense of the people of Minnesota. Look at the current gang violence in Minnesota. Until Sheriff Fletcher went public and the shootings in Edina and Eden Prairie. Time to wake up. Tim Turner White Bear Lake

Response to ‘Tyranny’ letter My hearty congratulations to George Kimball, Brenda Sussna and Laurel Avery for their outspoken and accurate discussion of the horrors that the current President has bestowed on our country, our Democracy, and actually,

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEFS been reported in Minnesota DNR urges off-highin 2026. way vehicle riders to “Our goal is that every rider returns home safely at prioritize safety The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders to take safety precautions following six reported OHV-related fatalities in October. Before October, 12 fatalities had

the end of every ride,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, education program coordinator for the DNR Enforcement Division. “The likelihood of that occurring increases when safety is top-of-mind before and during any ride.” The DNR recommends that riders wear helmets

and appropriate safety gear, wear seat belts when equipped, complete safety training and stay on designated trails. Riders should never operate an OHV under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The agency also encourages riders to travel with others, adjust their speed to trail and weather conditions, and actively supervise young riders.

on the world. I heard just a few days ago an interview with a Trump supporter who said “Yes I like Trump; what is there not to like?” It continues to amaze me that there are intelligent people who still support this man, despite all the bad that he does. I think, in part, there is simply a reluctance to say that “I was wrong, terribly wrong.” By the way, even though he and his administration may have done some worthwhile things (I myself don’t think of any), the preponderance of wrong cannot be excused. He continues to garner certain support in Congress. Is that out of fear? Too many people simply have their head in the sand and don’t realize the significance of the damage, and that the damage done will never be fully corrected. For example, the U.S. relationship with Canada will never again be as solid as it was before Trump. Our democratic government has lost credibility. The people put this tyrant into the most powerful office in the world. I am asked by like-minded people, “what can we do?” You know what to do. Larry Mahoney Vadnais Heights

Riders who travel alone should tell someone where they are going and when they expect to return. Minnesota law requires riders younger than 18 to wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet while operating an OHV. ATV operators born on or after July 1, 1987, must complete safety training. Youths younger than 16 also need permission from

a parent or guardian to operate an OHV. Most fatal crashes involving other vehicles occur along roadways, the DNR said, emphasizing the importance of staying on designated trails and riding within one’s abilities. For more information on OHV safety and training, visit mndnr.gov/ohv/atv-safety. html or mndnr.gov/safety/ vehicle.

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Minnesota currently ranks eighth in the country for best trick-or-treating according to KURU Footwear. The shoe company compiled state rankings by considering five equallyweighted factors: walkability, child population, Halloween enthusiasm according to Google Trends, pedestrian safety, and average Halloween-night temperature. Minnesota’s low pedestrian death rate (.7 per 100,000 people) and strong walkability score put the state in the top 10. The state doesn’t rank as well with a low Google Trends score and low average temperature — only Alaska and Maine were colder. Wisconsin nabbed this year’s top slot.

National Safety Council offers tips for a safe Halloween Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. The National Safety Council offers these tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone.

Costume safety

• Be sure to choose a costume that won’t cause safety hazards; all costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant. • If children are allowed out after dark, fasten ref lective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks. • Because masks can obscure vision, opt for nontoxic Halloween

makeup. Also make sure to always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops. • Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

When they’re on the prowl

Here’s a scary statistic: children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Key factors for this statistic are low light and lack of visibility. Keep these tips in mind when your children are out on Halloween night: • A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.

• Agree on a specific time children should return home. • Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car. • Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends. • Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies.

Safety tips for motorists

• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. • Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully. • At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing. • Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A sign was reported stolen in the 4700 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Oct. 14. • Check forgery resulting in the loss of $47,780 was reported in the 4500 block of White Bear Parkway Oct. 14. • Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Oct. 14. • An Inver Grove Heights man was cited for hit and run and driving an uninsured vehicle following a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Orchard Avenue and White Bear Avenue Oct. 15. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct, 15 in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace, the 1400 block of Park Street, and the 4700 block of Highway 61. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 16 in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway. • A Minneapolis resident was arrested for

domestic assault in the 1700 block of County Road E East Oct. 16. • A hit and run accident was reported in the 2200 block of Third Street Oct. 16. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 16. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. Oct. 17. • Shoplifting was reported in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Oct. 17. • Suspicious activity was reported near the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane Oct. 17. • Officers responded to disorderly conduct at Fourth Street and Highway 61 Oct. 17. • A Minnetonka man was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 17. A strip search at the jail also revealed suspected methamphetamine. • A noise complaint was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Oct. 17. • Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of

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 on Sept. 23 received a complaint about a vehicle sitting for approximately 10 days on Park Avenue without ever moving. They went to the scene and spoke with the vehicle owner, who had just moved in. Deputies then left a voicemail with the complainant that they had a new neighbor, and the parked vehicle belonged to them.

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• Deputies cited a motorist on Dellwood Road N. and Dellwood Avenue on Sept. 25 for driving after revocation and failure to provide current proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for failure to maintain just one lane.

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• A license plate was reported found Sept. 21 in the 9000 block of 60th Street N. • Deputies on patrol on 75th Street N. and Inwood Way N. came upon an abandoned vehicle late Sept. 21. Other deputies came upon a driver walking back to the vehicle with a gas can in hand. The driver and his vehicle were linked when the second set of deputies gave the motorist a courtesy ride back to his car and remained on scene with emergency lights while the driver filled up the tank. • Deputies arrested a motorist for undisclosed violations Sept. 24 following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Manning Trail N. for illegal window tint. Two days later deputies received a phone call about a key fob lost during the traffic stop but could not find the missing key fob. • A motorist was cited Sept. 24 for following too closely on Manning Avenue N. and Dellwood Road N. • Suspicious people hanging around e-bikes reported at midnight Sept. 26 on Jeffrey Blvd. and Jamaca Avenue N. turned out to be a group of people waiting for a ride due to their e-bike batteries dying. • A resident in the 7000 block of Keats Avenue N. on Sept. 26 reported strange lights around her pond the previous week. There were two suspicious lights

Century Avenue Oct. 18. • A person reported missing in the 3800 block of Van Dyke Street Oct. 18 was promptly located by officers. • A person was trespassed from a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 18. • Officers responded to a driving dispute on County Road E near Linden Avenue Oct. 19. • Officers responded to disorderly conduct in the 2700 block of Spruce Place Oct. 19. • Theft was reported near the 2100 block of Second Street Oct. 20. • Officers responded to a 911 hang up in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 20 that turned out to be a domestic disturbance. • Harassment was reported Oct. 20 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue. • A garage door was damaged in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 20.

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one night and a light pointed at her house the next night. Deputies advised the caller that there was a Hollywood movie being filmed in the area (starring Nicolas Cage). The complainant was also advised to call when the suspicious activity is actively happening and not wait until the following day, or week.

Mahtomedi

• A motorist on Sept. 20 reported another driver on Hilton Trail and Stillwater Road for hitting his car and yelling at him before driving away. The complainant said his vehicle sustained little damage, but wanted the incident documented in case another party calls in with the same complaint. • A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3000 block of 69th Street N. on Sept. 20. • A dog was reported on Sept. 21 for biting an infant in the 8000 block of Woodland Court. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Ash Street and Park Avenue at 1:18 a.m. Sept. 23 and arrested its driver for fourth degree DWI. • A motorist on Wildwood Road and Lincolntown Avenue was arrested on a warrant Sept. 23 and cited for driving after revocation, after being pulled over for an obstructed license plate. • Deputies were dispatched out Sept. 26 to the scene of a missing sewer cover near Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road and contacted the Mahtomedi Public Works Department who found the missing cover and replaced it. • Deputies on routine patrol in the 7000 block of Hilton Trail N. Sept. 26 spotted a vehicle with expired license plate registration following another vehicle too closely. They conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation for expired registration.

Pine Springs

• A motorist on Highway 36 and Hilton Trail N. was cited for failure to produce proof of current insurance at 12:33 a.m. Sept. 25 after being pulled over for speeding.

Willernie

• A motorist was arrested for DWI Sept. 26 on Stillwater Road and Forest Avenue, following a traffic stop.

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

Vadnais Heights

• Catalytic converter theft was reported on Oct. 11 in the 100 block of Primrose Court. • A St. Paul woman, 59, was cited for misdemeanor theft Oct. 11 after she was caught shoplifting by Walmart loss prevention employees in the 800 block of County Road E for trying to sneak through the selfcheckout aisle and out the door without paying for more than $100 worth of merchandise. Another shoplifter was issued a trespass notice Oct. 12 after she was caught shoplifting at another store in the 800 block of County Road E. • A Vadnais Heights man, 39, was arrested at 11:23 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd. N., after deputies responded to the report of a person slumped over in the front seat of a red Chevrolet that was parked and not moving. When deputies arrived on scene, they determined the slumper was under the influence. The suspect was taken into custody on a felony narcotics violation. • A Maplewood man, 66, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Polk County, Wis. Oct. 11 at the intersection of County Road E and I-35E, after deputies conducted a traffic stop on his red Chevrolet Silverado. The warrant was for a felony drug violation. • An unidentified male was issued a verbal trespass notice Oct. 12, after deputies were

dispatched out to the 800 block of County Road E on a disorderly conduct report. • While on routine patrol at 11:07 p.m. Oct. 12 deputies arrested a St. Paul man, 55, for several active warrants after encountering him as a passenger in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. • An auto was reported broken into Oct. 13 while parked at the Vadnais/Snail Lake Trail and purses stolen. The thief then tried to use the credit cards from the purses at the Vadnais Heights Walmart store. A window had been broken out for access. • The Marshalls store on County Road E reported a theft on Oct. 13. • A Lindstrom man, 30, and a Maplewood woman, 27, were both arrested on warrant and narcotics at 11:44 p.m. Oct. 13 in the 1000 block of County Road E, after deputies on routine patrol discovered a Honda Civic with improperly displayed license plates in the parking lot of a gas station that was closed for the night. When deputies conducted a computer check of the plates, they learned that both occupants had active warrants out for their arrest. • A St. Paul woman, 37, was arrested Oct. 14 in the 3200 block of Highway 61, after deputies pulled over a blue Hyundai Tucson that had a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert out on it that the vehicle was wanted as part of an investigation by the Woodbury Police Department. While identifying the occupants, deputies learned that the passenger also had an active warrant out of

Scott County. • A White Bear Lake man, 48, was arrested on a felony warrant Oct. 14 in the 600 block of County Road F at the request of a Chisago County probation officer. • Costa Drive residents on Oct. 14 reported theft by swindle to the tune of $2,900. • A St. Paul woman, 34, was cited Oct. 15 for shoplifting, after she was caught trying to leave the Target store in the 900 block of County Road E without paying for some of the merchandise she had pushed through the self-checkout aisle.

White Bear Township

• Theft from auto was reported Oct. 11 from the 2600 block of Blue Bill Circle. • Deputies on Oct. 11 assisted the Minnesota State Patrol in the 1200 block of Halper Way in investigating potential threats made against a sitting Minnesota state senator. • Deputies dispatched to the 5700 block of Hobe Lane on Oct. 12 on a suicide progress spoke to the subject who said they were not suicidal but had assaulted their mother and grandmother. The subject was then arrested and booked for misdemeanor domestic assault. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Oct. 12 from the 5200 block of Grand Avenue. • Dispatched to the 1000 block of Highway 96 on Oct. 13 on the report of an intoxicated unwanted subject, deputies discovered he had a warrant out for his arrest and transported him to the Ramsey County jail.

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OBITUARIES

Patricia Ann Stringer

Douglas Walburg

Athlete * Teacher * Coach * Advocate * Friend Pat Stringer, 91, was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 17, 1935, and passed away on October 6, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents, Raphael and Marie, and her brother, Raphael “Bud.” Pat graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent her career as a teacher of physical education and coach in White Bear Lake, MN (Sunrise Park, Mariner High School, and White Bear High School). She earned numerous honors including “Teacher of the Year” at Mariner High School and “National Secondary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Central District”. She was a steadfast champion of opportunities for girls and young women in sports, leading the way to assure the measures of Title IX were followed through in the development of equal programs and facilities in high school sports. As president of the State Girls Softball Coaching Association and an advisor to the Board of the Minnesota State High School League, she successfully advocated for change from slow pitch to fast pitch softball creating a higher skill level competition. Pat spent her early years searching for opportunities to “play ball.” She honed her skills at Sibley Park in Southeast Minneapolis whenever she could find a baseball game with the boys. As a young woman, she finally found opportunity to play competitive softball with Victor’s Market and Nick’s Bowling in the Minneapolis Parks Board - Parade One competition level. She threw nine no hitters and hit .310 over her career. Her accomplishments earned her induction as a charter member into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame. Pat created lifelong friendships and cared deeply for those around her. To honor her wishes, no memorial service is planned.

Age 74, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth; brothers, Mark and Bruce; and his brother-in-law, Paul Tiemann. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean; daughters, Meredith (Ray) and Betsy (Phil); grandchildren, Henry and Margaret; sisters, Judy (George) Palke and Karen Tiemann; and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 10am-11am at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, with funeral service starting at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Andrews Community Resource Center or Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue. Doug had an incredible penchant for finding fun in life and was happiest when he pulled other people along into an adventure. He was fiercely competitive and a sportsman. He loved fishing for walleye and hunting pheasant. Doug was an avid golfer, played approximately 20,000 lifetime rounds, and won multiple club championships at Dellwood Country Club. He loved skiing and was always the first to the chairlift. He even invented his own sports, such as Walburg Flying and the family’s Fourth of July Olympics, a tradition for 38 years. He was particularly skilled at the rope licorice eating contest. Doug wasn’t known for his cooking, but specialized in Swedish pancakes and frequently hosted pancake eating contests for the neighborhood kids. For Doug, almost anything could become a contest, but the best prize was always having a good time with family and friends.

DEATH NOTICE Edwin “Bud” Nakasone passed away Monday, Oct. 19 at the age of 99. He grew up in Hawaii and was 14 when he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor. Nakasone enlisted after high school and served as an Army officer during World War II, aiding Japan’s reconstruction as an interpreter.

COMMUNITY BRIEF Brydges Centre to host Legacy of Love fundraiser The Brydges Centre will host its “Legacy of Love” fundraising event at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature musical entertainment by Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz, decadent desserts catered by Graze Tables, video messages from Brydges Centre staff and children, a chance to win a PaddleNorth package and an African market offering unique Christmas gifts. Longtime Birchwood residents Bob and Nancy Brydges have supported the centre since 1994, spending their winter months in Kenya. Located

Wayne Michael Kulas Age 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away October 20, 2026 of Parkinson’s disease. A retired 3Mer, survived by wife of 65 years, June; son, Chad (Julie); grandkids, Abel and Hazel; sister, Judy; nephew, Kevin (Dina); and niece, Dana (Mike). Preceded in death by parents, Omer and Eleanor; son, Kent; and daughter, Christine. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, November 2 at Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Visitation: 10:00 AM, Service: 11:00 AM and Luncheon to follow. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

just outside Nairobi, the Kenyan-run Brydges Centre provides physical, emotional, educational and spiritual support for orphaned, abandoned and abused children and teens. Its programs include a primary school, children’s home and skills training institute. Since its founding, the centre has helped more than 650 children find safety and opportunities to thrive. Today, it provides a home for 150 children and teens and extends its programs to hundreds of additional children and young adults in surrounding communities. Community members are invited to attend, learn more about the centre’s work and become part of its legacy of love. Registration is available at brydgescentre.org.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTES • The November executive meeting will be moved to Nov. 20 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. • The township has passed an interim ordinance that sets a one-year moratorium on data center facilities, which will allow the town to study appropriate land-use regulations related to these facilities. Town Administrator Patrick Christopherson clarified that this ordinance is proactive and the town has not been approached by any party about potential data centers within township borders. “It’s the right step to take so we have time to make sure we really get our feet planted,” said Town

Supervisor Steve Ruzek. • A variance was granted to extend an existing deck at a residence on Bald Eagle Point. The proposed expansion encroaches on the minimum setback from the ordinary high water level, and also includes an oversize stairway landing for improved accessibility. The alterations will require a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District and additional trees will be planted to mitigate the impact on the shoreland area. • Several openings remain on township commissions, including the Economic Development Advisory Board, Park Board, Planning Commission and Utility

Commission. • Town Board Chair Ed Prudhon noted the recent loss of Richard Sand, a longtime White Bear Township resident with 32 years of service on the town board. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” Prudhon said. The White Bear Town Board next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road. Jackie Bussjaeger

Kathleen Ann Runice

(née Leonhart)

Age 67, passed away peacefully October 10, 2026, surrounded by family after a years-long struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Foremost a mother to two daughters and supportive wife, Kathy was also a career accountant and painter, photographer, and volunteer. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1982, earned a certificate as a certified public accountant from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy in 1983 and worked at Frigitronics, The Pillsbury Company and Flex Solutions in Minnesota, as well as Topco Associates in the Chicago area. Kathy is preceded in death by father Charles Leonhart and mother Marylyn Leonhart (nee McCormick). Survived by husband Paul, daughters Jordan and Taylor, sisters Michele (Gene) Leonhart, Laura (Keith) Williams, and Sally (James) Leonhart, and brothers David (Mary) Leonhart, Paul (Julie) Leonhart, and Thomas (Joselyn) Leonhart. She loved and taught art and enjoyed fashion, cuisine, and travel. Her artistry and kindness live on through her daughters. In her too-early passing, she is loved and missed by extended family and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, November 6th at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Linden Hills, 4201 Sheridan Ave S, Minneapolis, with a celebration of life to follow at church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in support of Alzheimer’s research or LifeSource - which coordinates organ donation. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172

Susan Scanlan Morgan Of Vadnais Heights passed away on October 19, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a fiveyear battle with autoimmune disease. Susan was born on June 19, 1952, to Earl and Phylis Crowder in Jefferson, Iowa. She attended school at Grand Junction and Dayton, Iowa, before graduating from high school in Luverne, Minnesota, in 1970. Susan worked at the White Bear Lake Veterinary Hospital, where she met Dr. Wayne Scanlan. They were united in marriage on September 23, 1983, and on October 20, 1987, they welcomed their son, Tyler Scanlan. Following her divorce, Susan focused her life on raising Tyler, instilling in him her values of empathy and love. She lived by the golden rule, treating others exactly how she wished to be treated, and she lived these values fully, leaving an enduring imprint on the hearts of those she loved. As Tyler grew older, Susan returned to school, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Registered Nursing Degree. She spent years caring for patients in the dermatology department at the University of Minnesota, but her truest calling was always nurturing the people and animals in her personal life. Susan held a profound respect for nature; long walks and kayaking were among her favorites. She loved all creatures - dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles alike. Any animal that showed up at her door was guaranteed a lifetime of devotion and protection. Throughout her life, Susan derived immense joy from absorbing culture. Whether exploring Market Fest or the Minnesota State Fair, she took delight in the live music, local art, unique trinkets, and food. A standout milestone was a multi-week trip across Europe with Tyler to see a different part of the world. They loved all of it, but Italy was the true standout. Sitting by the water, Susan spent her lunches feeding the local town cats delicious seafood right from her own plate. She was still caring for animals even while thousands of miles away from home. Fourteen years ago, Susan met her partner, Ward Morgan, and they built a beautiful life together. Ward’s deep dedication was on full display over the last five years as he lovingly cared for Susan through her declining health. In her final weeks, Ward went to incredible lengths to ensure she could attend a concert she badly wanted to see, ensuring her final days remained full of light, dignity, and joy. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Earl. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son, Tyler of Minneapolis, and her partner, Ward of Vadnais Heights. She is also survived by her mother, Phylis; her sisters, JeriAnn Rowe (Bryan Mueller) and Angela Binns (Herb Binns); her dear family friend, Bob Rowe; Ward’s sister, Linda; and all of Sue’s beloved pets. Mueller Memorial, www.muellermemorial.com, 651-429-4944

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McKenzie found that “it is reasonable and feasible” for all the appellant permit holders to meet all four conditions. In other words, the cities did not show that it is unreasonable or unfeasible to meet those conditions. Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear said the city is still reviewing the ruling from the administrative law judge and in the coming weeks, the city council will decide if it wants to appeal that ruling. “Unless a solution is agreed to, the conditions that are the subject of this ruling would restrict the way residents can maintain their lawns and gardens. It will inf luence development in the community: favoring apartments instead of restaurants and commercial development and it will require the city

to spend money on developing plans to convert our water supply to a surface water source like the Mississippi River which is a solution that is impractical and not feasible for Hugo,” Bear said. “Ultimately, restrictions on access to drinking water will have negative economic consequences for the entire northeast metro.” Attorney Dick Allyn, representing the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, explained that the case will likely either go back to the Court of Appeals or to Judge Marrinan. With the exception of Lake Elmo, no new pumping permits have been issued since August 2017. “It’s important. People may want to think (lake level) is just a temporary problem or that it only affects people who live on the lake,”

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Not every permit holder challenged the lawfulness of each of the four new conditions. The above chart shows which conditions cities challenged.

Allyn said. “The lake is a big resource for the whole region. Is there still a problem? Certainly there is still a problem … White Bear Lake deserves to be protected.” In May 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources bill, otherwise known as Chapter 60. Article II, Section 5 of the bill appropriated sums “to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure communities in the White Bear

Lake Area have access to sufficient safe drinking water to allow for municipal growth while simultaneously ensuring the sustainability of the surface water and ground water resources.” The legislation set aside resources to plan for the conversion of surface water sources to replace the permit holders’ current appropriation of groundwater. The bill provided: $2 million the first

year is to develop a comprehensive plan. The Metropolitan Council established a work group consisting of the commissioners of natural resources, health, and the Pollution Control Agency or their designees and representatives from the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee; the St. Paul Regional Water Services; and the various the cities to advise the council in developing the comprehensive plan.

The work group is scheduled to report back possible solutions to the legislature in June 2027. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.

Conditions Condition 1 (plan to convert to surface water source): A

revised water supply plan must be submitted to the DNR, by Aug. 29, 2018, that includes a contingency plan to fully or partially convert the source water that is authorized under this permit from groundwater to surface water source(s). The contingency plan must include a schedule for funding design, construction and conversion to a surface water supply. Whether any conversion would occur shall be determined by the DNR and the holder of this permit.

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enforce a residential irrigation ban when notified by the DNR that the lake level of White Bear Lake has fallen below 923.5 feet (MSL 1912), to continue until notified by the DNR that the lake level has reached an elevation of 924 feet (MSL 1912). By April 30, 2018, send the DNR an approved ordinance or other enforceable mechanism for implementing an irrigation ban consistent with this permit condition. The current lake levels of White Bear Lake may be viewed on the MN DNR website.

Condition 3 (per capita wateruse plan): By Aug. 29, 2018,

to the DNR to phase down per capita residential water use to 75 gallons per day and total per capita water use to 90 gallons per day.

Condition 4 (report on collaborative efforts):

Annual reporting to the DNR is required on your collaborative efforts with northeast metro communities to develop plans to phase down per capita residential water use to 75 gallons per day and total per capita water use to 90 gallons per day. Annual reports are due on March 31st of each year, beginning in 2019.

submit an enforceable plan

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Christ the Servant Lutheran Church

All Are Welcome!

3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org / 651-429-6595

Church of the Good Shepherd

church or check church web sites for service times and online service information.

863649

865255

Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

lutheran church & preschool (FALL)

Join us for worship! Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am

Lakeside Worship @ Bellaire Beach 10:15am on 4th Sundays 06.28 | 07.26 | 08.23

2480 South Shore Blvd | WBL | sstwbl.org

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.

office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828

831310

Service times are subject to change. Contact your local

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

1851 Birch St | WBL 55110 | wblumc.org

Sout h Shor e Tr inity

651-429-7771 Opt 1 www.stmarys-wbl.org

Address: 1660 Birch Lake Rd. (Meeting at Christ the King Lutheran Church.) Service time: 11:00 am Sunday

9am Traditions | 10am online | 10:45am New Crossings 868011

836604

All Are Welcome!

Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/on-line Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM

rlcstpaul

859436

2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200

866343

wbuuc.org

Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.

867775

Sunday Services | 9 & 11am In-Person & Online

redeeminglovechurch.com

785863 764532 868871

5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381• www.fpcwbl.org

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Children 5 years to 5th grade may participate in Children’s Church during worship.

All Are Welcome!

867795

Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:

10:15 am in-person Worship Livestreaming on and Live-streaming on YouTube: YouTube:FPCWBL FPCWBL

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FINANCIAL PLANNING What this fall’s housing market means locally Anoka County, home to Centerville, saw an even larger increase of about 20%. White Bear Lake itself had 105 active homes listed in August, according to Realtor.com – about 35% more than a year earlier. Its median sold price was about $365,000. Now, those figures do not mean every neighborhood has suddenly become a buyer’s market as a wellpriced home in a desirable location can still move quickly. And smaller communities such as Centerville can see their monthly statistics swing sharply simply because relatively few homes change hands. What the larger trend does suggest is that buyers have regained some room to think. And that matters. More inventory

can give buyers the ability to compare several homes instead of feeling forced to bid on the first acceptable one. It can also make inspection contingencies, closing dates and seller concessions more negotiable. For sellers, though, the lesson is almost the reverse. A house no longer competes only against the clock; it competes against more listings. Pricing a home based on what a neighbor received during the frenzy of a few years ago may not work in today’s market. But there is another number shaping the fall market, and it may matter more than the listing price: the mortgage rate. Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached at a high of 6.76% on Sept. 10. A year earlier, it was 6.35%. Rates have

and what that insurance ultimately costs. Buyers should obtain an insurance estimate before closing rather than assuming the premium will look like the one on their current home. The same principle applies to property taxes, association dues and maintenance. The sale price gets most of the attention, but the real financial question is the total monthly cost of owning the home. For someone considering a move this fall, that may be the most useful change in mindset. Do not begin with the maximum price a lender says you can borrow. Instead, it might be good to begin with the monthly housing cost that still leaves room for groceries, utilities, transportation, savings and the inevitable repair that arrives without an invitation. And for homeowners thinking about selling, more inventory does not mean there are no buyers. It means those buyers have more alternatives. A realistic price, good condition and fewer surprises matter more when shoppers can compare. With all this being said, this fall’s housing market is neither clearly “good” nor “bad.” Buyers have more homes to choose from. Sellers are still seeing substantial home values. But higher borrowing and insurance costs mean both sides have to pay closer attention to the numbers. The market may finally be giving people more time to make a decision, and using that time well may be worth more than winning a bidding war.

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For several years, buying a house might have felt like a race. A home would hit the market, showings would fill up and buyers sometimes had only days – or hours – to decide whether to make an offer. There was little room to hesitate. This fall, and the past summer for the matter, looks different. Across the Twin Cities area, the number of homes for sale has grown noticeably. For buyers in White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Hugo and Centerville, that can mean something that was difficult to find a few years ago: time. But more choices have not necessarily made buying a home easier. The market has traded one kind of pressure for another. Realtor.com’s August housing data showed active listings across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro up nearly 33% from a year earlier. Approx. one out of five listings had received a reduction in the price. The median list price for the metro was about $419,900, down 3.1% from the previous August. The shift is visible closer to home, too. In Ramsey County, where White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights are located, active listings were about 9% higher than a year ago in August. In Washington County, which includes Hugo, Mahtomedi and part of White Bear Lake, inventory was up about 11%.

also been climbing in recent weeks after sitting closer to the mid-6% range earlier this summer. For buyers, that difference alone changes the monthly payment before property taxes, insurance or association fees are even added. It is one reason a price reduction does not automatically make a house affordable. A buyer who negotiates several thousand dollars off the purchase price can still end up with a higher monthly payment if borrowing costs rise. That makes shopping for the loan almost as important as shopping for the house. Freddie Mac specifically recommends getting mortgage quotes from multiple lenders. Even a relatively small difference in rate can add up over years of payments. Then there is the cost that is easy to overlook during an open house: homeowners insurance. Minnesota homeowners have been hit particularly hard. A 2026 industry report found that the state’s average homeowners insurance premium rose 34% during 2025 – the largest increase in the country – bringing the average annual premium to about $3,530. Minnesota Department of Commerce officials have pointed to severe weather, repair costs and the state’s older housing stock as factors behind rising costs. That is especially relevant when comparing homes. An older roof, aging electrical system or previous storm damage may not simply become a future repair expense. Those factors can affect whether a home is easy to insure

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The Vadnais Heights Scarecrow Trail is now open at Community Park and goes through Nov. 3, with a Halloween party on Oct. 30. The Fire Relief Association will provide treat bags. • The Vadnais Heights Community Action Network (VHCAN) is holding a winter clothing drive in partnership with The Closet, which serves families in the White Bear School District. Donations of winter gear and clothing for youth will be collected in a drop box in the vestibule at Vadnais Heights City Hall through Nov. 12. • The next city council meeting has been moved to Nov. 4 due to the schedule conflict with Election Day. • Several members of the council

recognized the work of the Vadnais Heights Green Team, which focuses on sustainable initiatives in the city. Council Member Kelly Jozwowski encouraged people to visit the website to learn more and explore volunteer opportunities. • A public outdoor event permit was issued for 7 Brew’s next promotional event on Nov. 7, and future special event permits will be moved to the council’s consent agenda in the future given the successful implementation of traffic control measures during the business’ Oct. 7 promotion. • Public Works Director Jim Hauth stated that the city is on budget for the Greenhaven Drive Street Project, which is

anticipated to complete its major construction work within the next three to four weeks. • Members of the public questioned Council Member Katherine Doll Kanne about video footage of her removing campaign signs for Vadnais Heights mayoral candidate Greg Urban from a vacant lot earlier in the month. Some citizens came forward to express their disappointment with Doll Kanne’s actions, and other residents supported her. The Vadnais Heights City Council next meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at City Hall, located at 800 E County Rd. E. Jackie Bussjaeger

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Colton Butts White Bear Lake Football October 28, 2026 Colton Butts has emerged as a big play receiver for White Bear Lake (5-3), scoring touchdowns on seven of his 13 catches, including two last-minute game-winners. Averaging 25.7 yards per catch on throws from Wyatt Stachowiak, he had a 38-yard game-winner with :15 left against Farmington and a 20-yard game-winner with :34 left against Stillwater, also scoring from 47 and 38 yards in that game. He scored from 46 and 15 yards against Woodbury and 34 yards against Mounds View. Butts was also the second-leading scorer with 48 goals on a 13-3 lacrosse team last spring.

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Weekly Outlook SUNRISE/SUNSET OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026

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We’re just rolling along. Our run of spectacular October weather brought us highs in the 70’s and lows where our highs should be. Last week’s highs that reached in the mid to upper 70’s fell 5-6º short of records. We would’ve had to top off in the low 80’s to set records. Last week was dry with our last meaningful rain back on October 15-16. Monday’s weather brought in light rain totals and cooler temperatures. It is October after all. Temperatures are expected to rebound once again, expect low 60’s this weekend for highs. We have good Fall colors here in the White Bear Lake area and it will be a good time to get out! Astro note: November 1, Mars and Jupiter rise with the moon at 11:23 pm. I’m hating those November sunset times! You?. A cool-down is expected for this weekend but still expect near normal temperatures.

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COMMUNITY

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Thursday November 12, 2026 10–11 a.m.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110

Good Samaritan – Heritage Place of Roseville 563 County Road B West Roseville, MN

Otter Lake Technologies would like to invite you to a community meeting on October 29, 2026.

All faiths or beliefs are welcome. © 2026 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. All rights reserved.

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It’ll be a great chance for us to introduce ourselves, answer your questions, and talk more about our current operations.

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To RSVP, contact Kristine Davis at kristine.davis@good-sam.com or call (952) 562-9324.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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OCTOBER 28, 2026

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE 2027-01 STREET IMPROVEMENTS

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA

The estimated total project cost of said improvement is a maximum of

$1,995,900.00. Said project cost will be further refined and determined NOTICE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the proposed construction of the 2027-01 Street Improvements on following bid opening. The assessment amount for this project will be 2027-01 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Belland Avenue – Edgerton Street to Arcade Street, Woodgate Drive – Arcade Street toand east$850.00 cul-de-sac, $2,850.00 as detailed in the Assessment Roll. Written or oral NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the proposed construction of the 2027-01 Street Meadow Brook Court Avenue – Belland Avenue Street to south cul-de-sac, Parkwood – Stockdale to willRoad be considered. Adoption of the proposed assessment may Improvements on Belland – Edgerton to Arcade Street, WoodgateLanecomments occur atPath the –hearing. property owner wishing to appeal an assessment Parkwood Circle, Circle –Meadow Parkwood Lane to –Parkwood Lane, Primrose CountyAny Road F Drive – Arcade StreetParkwood to east cul-de-sac, Brook Court Belland Avenue must file a written objection with the city clerk prior to the adoption of the totosouth cul-de-sac, – –Stockdale RoadStreet to Parkwood Circle, Lily Pond Lane,Parkwood SunflowerLane Court McMenemy to south cul-de-sac, Sunflower Circle – assessment. An owner who has filed a written objection may then appeal Parkwood Circle – Parkwood to Parkwood Lane, – Edgerton Primrose Path – cul-de-sac, Sunflower Court to south Lane cul-de-sac, Witt Court Street to west Marigold Avenuenotice – to district court by serving of appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the County Road F to Lily Pond Lane, Sunflower Court – McMenemy Street to south Greenhaven Drive to south cul-de-sac,Court Searle – Koehler Road to southmunicipality cul-de-sac,within Costa30 Drive days– after adoption of the assessment and filing such cul-de-sac, Sunflower Circle – Sunflower to Court south cul-de-sac, Witt Court notice with the district court within 10 days after service. The area proposed to Roadtotowest south cul-de-sac. – Centerville Edgerton Street cul-de-sac, Marigold Avenue – Greenhaven Drive to

be assessed for the costs includes all benefited lots, tracts, or parcels of land south cul-de-sac, Searle Court – Koehler Road to south cul-de-sac, Costa Drive – benefited by said improvement NOTICERoad IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota will meet based upon the benefit received. Persons who Centerville to south cul-de-sac. are 65 years of age or older, totally and permanently disabled, or members IS FURTHER that at the of Vadnais Heights, Ramsey onNOTICE November 4, 2026, atGIVEN 7:00 p.m. theCity Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E in said City of the National Guard or Reserves called to active duty, who meet income County, willholding meet ona November 4, 2026, at hearing 7:00 p.m.and at the Vadnais hearing for theMinnesota purpose of public improvement assessment on the proposed requirements, may be eligible for deferment of special assessments under a Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E in said City for the purpose of construction the 2027-01 Streetand Improvements for the benefit of the following: hardship deferral policy adopted by the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, holding a publicof improvement hearing assessment hearing on the proposed Sections 435.193–435.195. Applications and further information are available construction of the 2027-01 Street Improvements for the benefit of the following: PROPERTIES TOBE BEASSESSED ASSESSED (Property Identification Numbers PROPERTIES TO (Property Identification Numbers (PINs) (PINs)at the office of the City Clerk. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Dated this 6th day of October, 2026 323022340042 323022410042 323022430076 293022420050 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 21 and 28, 323022340041 323022410058 323022430061 293022420051 2026.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-FA-26-1245 CASE TYPE: DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN JUDICIAL OFFICER: REBECCA ROSSOW SUMMONS In Re the Marriage of: Rosa Erika Collazo Gaytan, Petitioner, and Cesar Malagon Juarez, Respondent. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT, CESAR MALAGON JUAREZ: WARNING: Your spouse has filed a lawsuit against you for dissolution of your marriage. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons. This summons is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this summons carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice. This proceeding involves the following real property located at: 982 Minnehaha Avenue East, City of St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, legally described as: Lot 5, Block 110, Schiffmann’s Subdivision of Blocks 109 and 110, Lyman Dayton’s Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon the Petitioner’s attorney an Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage which is herewith served upon you within thirty (30) days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS UNDER MINNESOTA LAW, SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO THIS ACTION, UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR THE PROCEEDING IS DISMISSED: (1) NEITHER PARTY MAY DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS EXCEPT (i) FOR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE OR FOR THE NECESSARY GENERATION OF INCOME OR PRESERVATION OF ASSETS, (ii) BY AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING, OR (iii) FOR RETAINING COUNSEL TO CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST THIS PROCEEDING; (2) NEITHER PARTY MAY HARASS THE OTHER PARTY; AND (3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT. (4) PARTIES TO A MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION PROCEEDING ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT RULES. YOU MAY CONTACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR MEDIATION OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, IN SOME COUNTIES, ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR A COURT PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR THREATS OF ABUSE AS DEFINED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 518B, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TRY MEDIATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED BY THE COURT IN LATER PROCEEDINGS. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 518.157, IN A CONTESTED PROCEEDING INVOLVING CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME OF A MINOR CHILD, THE PARTIES MUST BEGIN PARTICIPATION IN A PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY THE MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST FILING WITH THE COURT. IN SOME DISTRICTS, PARENTING EDUCATION MAY BE REQUIRED IN ALL CUSTODY OR PARENTING PROCEEDINGS. YOU MAY CONTACT THE DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT AND THE AVAILABILITY OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Dated: July 29, 2026 HENSON & EFRON, P.A. Elizabeth D. Hartwell, 0399614 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Telephone: 612-339-2500; ehartwell@hensonefron.com ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER, ROSA ERIKA COLLAZO GAYTAN Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 14, 21 and 28, 2026.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-874 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In re the Estate of William Edward Petersen, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on October 3, 2026 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated November 13, 2001 has been filed with the Court, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following self-represented litigant: Brett William Petersen, 140 Old Wildwood Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115 as Personal Representative 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 Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has 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

The estimated total project cost of said improvement is a maximum of $1,995,900.00. Said project cost will be further refined and determined following bid opening. The assessment amount for this project will

personal representative, 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. Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Date: October 6, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 21 and 28, 2026.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-849 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Shirley Lee Bebensee, f/k/a Shirley Lee Otto, Decedent. NOTICE is given that on Wednesday, December 09. 2026. from 2:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the fonnal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated May 13, 2021, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Pamela Payne, whose address is 11780 141st Circle N, Dayton, MN 55327, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the Petition or Will must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuantto Minnesota Statute Section 5018.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat.§ 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator BY: Amy Andersen Deputy Court Administrator Date: October 6, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights on October 21 and 28, 2026.

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

CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-26-6947 JUDGE LEONARDO CASTRO NOTICE OF HEARING County of Ramsey, Petitioner, v. M T Properties, Inc., Main Street Village Condominiums, New Brighton Leased Housing Associates I, Limited Partnership, New Brighton Leased Housing Associates III, LLLP., Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., Citibank, N.A., U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee for the Registered Holders of Jefferies Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Multifamily ML Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2022-ML14, Polaris Capital, LLC., Midtown Village Townhome Association, New Brighton Leased Housing Associates II, LLLP., U.S. Bank Trust Company National Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Sarah Christenson, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), City of New Brighton, and County of Ramsey, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN ABOVE NAMED: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on the 18th day of December 2026, at 11:00 a.m. via ZOOM before Judge Leonardo Castro. Petitioner will present to the above-named court a Petition now on file herein for condemnation of certain land for highway purposes. Parties wishing to appear at the remote hearing at 11:00 a.m. on December 18, 2026, can join by logging into zoom.us/join or by telephone (audio only/toll-free) at 1-833568-8864. After connecting, enter the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 161 397 7241 Passcode: 084871 If you plan to appear by ZOOM or telephone, please notify the petitioner’s attorney listed below in order to receive a copy of any proposed exhibits and orders provided to the court. You are not required to notify the petitioner’s attorney, but failure to do so may prevent you from having access to the exhibits and proposed orders submitted. The object of the Petition is to acquire by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the real property interests as described in the Petition. The land desired and proposed to be taken is situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and is described in the Petition, together with the names of all persons appearing of record or known to Petitioner to be the owners of said land or interested therein including all whom Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each as nearly as can be ascertained. At the hearing, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court for an order permitting payment to the respective owners or deposit with the Court an amount equal to Petitioner’s approved appraisal of value of the parcels described in the Petition, thereby transferring title and the right to possession of the property to the County of Ramsey effective December 29, 2026. Furthermore, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to ascertain the allocation of funds so deposited and to establish a procedure for the withdrawal of those funds. Neither payment to the respective owners nor deposit with the Court shall prejudice or affect the right of a respective party to apply for additional payment in this proceeding. Finally, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to establish procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein. A party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order, and a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Furthermore, a party wishing to be heard as to the appointment of the commissioners who will ascertain the amount of damages must appear at the court hearing. Any person not appearing at the hearing, or otherwise filing a notice of appearance with the district court, may not be notified of further hearings or actions related to the Petition. Dated: October 14, 2026 JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney By Rachel Aburime (#0398270) Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha St. N., Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 266-3019 rachel.aburime@ramseycountymn.gov Attorney for Petitioner Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 21, 28 and November 4, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICES

OCTOBER 28. 2026

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

CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-26-6947 JUDGE LEONARDO CASTRO PETITION County of Ramsey, Petitioner, v. M T Properties, Inc., Main Street Village Condominiums, New Brighton Leased Housing Associates I, Limited Partnership, New Brighton Leased Housing Associates III, LLLP., Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., Citibank, N.A., U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee for the Registered Holders of Jefferies Mortgage Acceptance Corp., Multifamily ML Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2022-ML14, Polaris Capital, LLC., Midtown Village Townhome Association, New Brighton Leased Housing Associates II, LLLP., U.S. Bank Trust Company National Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Sarah Christenson, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), City of New Brighton, and County of Ramsey, and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including unknown spouses, if any, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO: THE DISTRICT COURT ABOVE NAMED The County of Ramsey brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That this proceeding is taken pursuant to law in the name of and on behalf of the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by John J. Choi, the duly elected, qualified and acting County Attorney, at the request of the Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County, as shown by County Board Resolution No. B2023-052, dated April 4, 2023, a certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. II. That the County of Ramsey also deems it necessary, expedient, and for a public use and purpose to obtain by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the permanent easements and temporary construction easements in the lands as described in this Petition, together with all structures, trees, shrubs, grass and herbage to be damaged thereby. III. In the attached Exhibit B, where a “permanent easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of all public right-of-way and utility uses now known or adopted in the future. Such rights include, but are not limited to, the right: to remove and use all plants, trees, ground cover, and natural growth now existing, or later planted or grown; to permanently grade or alter the grade of the land, and to remove and use all earth and other material not reasonably necessary for lateral and subjacent support; to limit or allow the location, number, and related characteristics of access from the remainder property to the public right-of-way; to store equipment or supplies; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; to remove any physical improvements or fixtures that interfere with its use as a public rightof-way; and to exclude from the area any use or improvement that conflicts with the rights conveyed herein. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained. IV. In the attached Exhibit B, where a “temporary easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights of possession and use, for a limited period of time, necessary or incidental to support the related construction project, including the right: to stage equipment or supplies; to access other portions of the construction project; to make minimal permanent alterations to the grade of the land that do not substantially impact the remainder; to remove (and restore in substantially similar condition) any plants, ground cover, or physical improvements; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; and to install any temporary improvements. Reasonable and convenient access to the remainder will be maintained. The term of the temporary easement shall be for 24 months beginning on February 1, 2027, and ending January 31, 2029, or for 24 months from the date when granted pursuant to order of the district court, whichever is later. In addition, the interests identified in this paragraph include the option of the Petitioner to extend the temporary easement for up to two twelve-month terms to be held consecutive to the original term and to each other at the monthly rate determined for the initial term. V. Personal property not specifically identified as being acquired, including, but not limited to, fencing, irrigation systems, pavement, curbing, or signage, or trees, shrubs, plants, or ground covering, is not included in this petition, except to the extent the above rights provide for the removal, replacement, use, or repair of such property. It is the intention of the Petitioner to address any claim of damage related to personal property destroyed, removed, lost, or otherwise damaged, but not repaired or replaced in substantially similar condition, in accordance with applicable relocation laws, including Minn. Stat. § 117.50 - .56 or the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. VI. That the purpose for which said interests in land described in this Petition are being acquired is for the purpose of reconstructing the Old Highway 8 bridge over the railroad corridor between 8th Avenue Northwest and 5th Avenue Northwest. VII. The taking in this matter is to obtain rights sufficient to support the construction and maintenance of a public highway, including related facilities. Unless specifically identified, pre-existing utility, pipeline, access, and other easements or interests shall remain in full force and effect and shall only be impaired to the extent necessary for the County of Ramsey to construct and maintain a public highway, and related uses, on the land being acquired. For any parcel being taken by this condemnation proceeding that is subject to preexisting utility, pipeline, access, or other easements or interests, the County of Ramsey shall work as needed with the easement holder to adjust facilities to accommodate the construction or to adjust construction plans to minimize related damages. VIII. It is the intent of the Petitioner that reasonable access, in at least one direction, to the main thoroughfare will be maintained for any remaining interest of a property from which a temporary easement is taken. IX. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, should tests or evaluations undertaken by or on behalf of the County of Ramsey indicate the possible presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous substances on any of the property described in this Petition, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to defer effecting the transfer of the interest to any of the property as described herein for a reasonable time until the County of Ramsey can evaluate whether it wishes to proceed with the taking, abandon these proceedings and dismiss the Petition as to said property, or otherwise respond to such information. Further, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to recover costs of cleanup and testing and all other damages resulting from the presence of pollutants, contaminates, or hazardous substances on the property described herein, from all potentially responsible parties in a separate legal action. X. That a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the hearing of this Court at which the County of Ramsey, as Petitioner, shall present this Petition to the Court and

state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a Court order. XI. That the land in these proceedings to be taken are situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota and are more particularly described in attached Exhibit B which is made a part hereof. The names of all persons appearing of record or known to the County of Ramsey to be the owners of said land, or interested therein, including all whom the County of Ramsey has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are set forth on attached Exhibit B. XII. The County of Ramsey hereby moves the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels described herein prior to filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 117.042. WHEREFORE, the County of Ramsey prays for an order of this Court as follows: 1. Adjudging that said taking is for a public purpose, is necessary, and is authorized by law; and 2. It be further adjudged that the County of Ramsey is entitled to take and hold such property for the public use pursuant to the Notice of Intent to Take Possession, on file with this Court; and 3. Appointing three disinterested commissioners, and at least two alternates, to ascertain and report the amount of damages that will be sustained by the several owners on account of the taking; fixing the time and place of the first meeting of the three commissioners; prescribing their compensation; establishing procedures for the disbursement of funds deposited with the district court; establishing procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein; and requiring the commissioners to file their report with the District Court Administrator within 365 days from the date of the order appointing the commissioners unless said time be further extended by order of the Court; and 4. For such other and further relief as may be proper and pursuant to law. Dated: October 14, 2026 JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney By Rachel Aburime (#0398270) Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 360 Wabasha St. N., Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 266-3019 rachel.aburime@ramseycountymn.gov Attorney for Petitioner ACKNOWLEDGMENT The undersigned hereby acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 549.211 to the party against whom the allegations in this pleading are asserted. /s/ Rachel Aburime Rachel Aburime ________________________________________ EXHIBIT A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION B2023-052 Meeting Date: 4/4/2023 Sponsor: Public Works Title: 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program File Number: 2023-120 Background and Rationale: To qualify for state and federal funding and to proceed with construction projects, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners must approve the Public Works 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a planning document and funding estimates identified in the TIP are reflected in the county’s Capital Improvements Program Budget. Similar programs have been developed each year since 1988. The Public Works department, annually, prepares the TIP using a collaborative process whereby the county solicits projects and input from area municipalities. Project inclusion in the TIP is based on a cooperative dialogue with municipal and state partners, along with technical analysis and consideration of funding opportunities. While funding limits will continue to challenge program delivery, communication and engagement with municipal partners ensures local needs and priorities are examined and addressed to the extent possible. Projects included in the TIP are also looked at through the lens of the Ramsey County All Abilities Transportation Network policy, which prioritizes the most vulnerable users (i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, etc.) first. The design, construction, and right-of-way costs identified in the TIP are estimates based on best practices in the industry. The funding landscape for transportation projects can be volatile and the ultimate delivery of the TIP is dependent on future funding levels. Partnering on projects with area communities, bordering counties, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and other state agencies will continue to be a critical way for Ramsey County to get the most from available funds. Recommendation: The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners resolved to: 1. Adopt the 2023 - 2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program. 2. Authorize the County Engineer to prepare plans and agreements for all projects identified in the Transportation Improvement Program, and to issue solicitations in accordance with County policies and procedures and the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s list of “Pre-Qualified Vendors by Work Type”. 3. Authorize the County Surveyor to execute Right of Way Plats and Certificate of Surveys for Highway projects that require the determination of existing right of way for the delineation and/or acquisition of property, for planning studies or disposition of excess county property. 4. Authorize the County Manager to enter into contracts and agreements, and execute change orders and amendments to contracts, supplemental agreements, and agreements related to the expenditure of Transportation Improvement Program Project Funds utilizing County State Aid, Federal, State, and participating funding associated with the construction of the approved projects in the 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program or a previously approved Transportation Improvement Program in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures. 5. Authorize the County Engineer and County Attorney to acquire temporary easements, permanent easements, fee title, and enter into Limited Use Permits with the State of Minnesota for projects in the 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program, or previously approved Transportation Improvement Program, by negotiation or condemnation. 6. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve negotiated settlements for up to $100,000 over the county’s appraised value per parcel for temporary and permanent easements and fee title. 7. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute purchase agreements, settlements, closing documents, Limited Use Permits, and other related real estate documentation associated with County Board approved acquisitions of real property. 8. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute cooperative agreements and maintenance agreements with cities, counties, the state, and other governmental agencies for their participation in projects listed in the 2023 - 2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program or previously approved Transportation Improvement Program. 9. Authorize temporary cash loans from the County General Fund to the Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Program fund and the Wheelage Tax fund for costs of projects listed in the 2023 -2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program, or previously approved Transportation Improvement Program, and for maintenance project expenditures occurring before bond or wheelage tax proceeds are received pending receipt of Federal, County State Aid Highway, state and participating funds.

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10. Authorize the Public Works Director to submit grant applications for state and federal funding for projects listed in the 2023 - 2027 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program. 11. Authorize the County Manager to accept grants and execute grant agreements agreeing to the grant terms and conditions for the grant award. For grants that so require, the county agrees to be responsible for any additional amount by which the cost exceeds the county’s construction cost estimate and will return to the grantor any grant amount appropriated for the project but not utilized for the project under the terms of the grant agreement. 12. Authorize the County Manager to issue letters of support in place of an official Ramsey County Board Resolution for constituent cities’ grant applications. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner McGuire, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt. Motion passed. Aye: - 7: Frethem, MatasCastillo, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong By: Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board I, Jason Yang, Interim Chief Clerk - County Board, duly appointed and qualified for Ramsey County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution B2023-052, passed by the Board of Commissioners on 04/04/2023 Attest: Jason Yang, Chief Clerk - County Board Date Certified: 2/25/2025 EXHIBIT B PARCEL 3 (0 Long Lake Rd – PID 293023120017) PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 3, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 3, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 29-30-23-12-0017 – Abstract Property ADDRESS: 0 Long Lake Road, New Brighton, MN 55112

PARCEL 11 (617 8th Avenue NW – PID 293023130223) TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 11, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 29-30-23-13-0223 – Abstract Property ADDRESS: 617 8th Avenue Northwest, New Brighton, MN 55112

PARCEL 13 (700 7th Street NW – PID 293023120177) TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 13, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 29-30-23-12-0177 – Abstract Property ADDRESS: 700 7th Street Northwest, New Brighton, MN 55112

PARCEL 32 (645 5th Avenue NW – PID 293023140127) PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 32, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 32, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 11, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 29-30-23-14-0127 – Abstract Property ADDRESS: 645 5th Avenue Northwest, New Brighton, MN 55112

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White Bear School Board hosts public forum ahead of midterm elections BY SARAH BAKEMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Concerns of low test scores, declining enrollment and taxpayer burden were the central topics of the White Bear Lake Area School Board public Forum on Oct. 12. The comments come on the heels of the release of the 2025-26 school year MCA standardized testing results and just weeks before Nov. 3 midterm elections. Seven community members expressed their concerns, and repeated themes came up throughout the evening: dissatisfaction with standardized test scores and decreasing enrollment, Title IX and sports, and taxpayer burden. Residents Jen Arnold and Dianna Delaney both questioned why test scores are not higher and what the

district’s plan is to improve them. While WBL Area Schools’ MCA test scores are 5.6 points above the state average, public forum speakers argued this statewide average is not a good standard to which White Bear Lake students should be held. In 2026, 44% of Minnesota students met gradelevel proficiency standards in math, and 48% in reading. Delaney criticized declining scores and enrollment in the wake of the district’s $326 million Building Our Future Facilities Project for additions, renovations and new education buildings. “The district must face the facts,” Delaney said. “Academic results remain weak, enrollment is declining and a financial crisis is ahead. The current path is unsustainable.” Resident Joshua Wickander continued this thread, focusing on

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Minnesota School Districts, are in violation of Title IX and constitutional standards regarding gender identity accommodations in sports. Second, Skaar motioned to add discussion on recommending the “Make It Fair” Amendment to the Minnesota State High School League Constitution. This campaign, organized by Title IX MN, is focused on preserving sex-separated sports teams for girls’ high school students. Neither of Skaar’s motions received a second. Following public forum, the meeting honored Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Students from the Indigenous Student Organization and Indian Education Program shared about four traditional sacred medicines: sage, tobacco, cedar and sweetgrass.

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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

White Bear Lake placed fifth in the Suburban East meet at Loggers Trail. Team scoring was Forest Lake 47, Stillwater 55, Roseville 80, Mounds View 91, White Bear Lake 107, East Ridge 153, Woodbury 174, Park 231 and Irondale 269. Mounds View’s Linnea Ousdigian was champion in 18:23. Mabel Nethercut, Bear freshman, placed third in 18:42, and junior Logan Bailey was ninth in 19:10, each repeating as allconference. Also for the Bears, Olive Abramson was 26th, Gianna Alvar 29th, and Anna Rogers 45th. Their section meet will be Wednesday in St. Paul.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

White Bear Lake placed sixth in the Suburban East meet at Loggers Trail. Team scoring was Mounds View 43, Stillwater 49, Roseville Area 96, Forest Lake 110, East Ridge 119, White Bear Lake 182, Park 193, Woodbury 202, Irondale 252, and Cretin-Derham Hall 310. Park’s Henry Joa was champion in 15:40. For the Bears, Cameron Wolters placed 36th, Daniel Arrowood 39th, Francis Volkman 40th, Lachlan Ellison 40th, and Leo Gerst 52nd.

BOYS SOCCER

White Bear Lake’s solid 2026 season ended with a first-round loss in the sectional to Stillwater 2-0 at home. The Bears, who had beaten the Ponies 2-1 a week earlier, finished 8-6-3, allowing just 17 goals in 17 games.

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White Bear Lake (4-3) outstroked Cretin-Derham Hall 101-80. Event winners were Charlotte McIntyre (200 free and butterfly), Anna Miller (medley), Audrey Borofka (50 and 100 free), Anna Zarambo (diving), Eva Hoefer (backstroke), the medley relay with Hoefer, Maya Sage, McIntyre, and Borofka, and the 200 free relay with McIntyre, Miller, Hoefer, and Borofka.

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White Bear Lake finished the regular season at 14-13 overall and 4-5 in conference with wins over Mounds View 20-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-16, and Woodbury 25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 25-14. The Bears hosted St. Paul Central Tuesday in sectionals. The winner plays Friday against Stillwater or Tartan. Bruce Strand

ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS SWIMMING & DIVING

Mahtomedi placed fifth of 12 teams, with two relay victories, in the state Class A trueteam meet. Sartell was champion. Mahtomedi won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:41.22 with Delaney Dumermuth, Claire Lane, Adalyn Miller and Abigail Wright and the 400 free relay in 3:39.88 with Wright, Lana Granovsky, Aria Armstrong and Miller. Miller was second in the 50 (24.95) with Dumermuth seventh. Miller was seventh in the 100 and Granovsky eighth. Armstrong placed third in the medley (2:15.16) and fifth in butterfly (1:01.62). Other top-10 finishes were by Riley Parizek, fifth, backstroke; Wright, fifth, 500; Ruby Roitsch, seventh, butterfly; and medley relay, fifth, with Parizek, Armstrong, Wright and Dumermuth.

TENNIS

Mahtomedi, Section 4AA champion, opened against St. Peter in the state tournament at Lifetime Fitness Bloomington South.

Other pairings are Minneapolis Southwest vs. South St. Paul, Becker against Delano, and top seed Rock Ridge vs. Northfield. The tournament concludes Wednesday. See presspubs.com for updates. Mahtomedi has two doubles entrants and a singles entrant in state individuals starting Thursday. Brooke Berg and Ellie Driscoll won section doubles. They beat teammates Berkley Blaisdell and Lydia Bartness 7-6, 6-2 in the semifinals, then nipped a St. Anthony Village team 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in the finals. Blaisdell/ Bartness won third-place over a St. Francis team 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, then won a true-second over the SAV team 6-2, 6-4. Abby Manger was runner-up in singles after beating Ava Schlichting of TotinoGrace 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the semifinals and losing to Claire Mickelson of Chicago Lakes 6-3, 6-2 in the finals. Bruce Strand SEE SPORTS, PAGE 21

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CHURCH BRIEFS First Presbyterian donates to ISD 624 Closet First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake Project Group recently delivered over 50 knitted and crocheted hats, headbands, fingerless gloves, scarves and quilts to the ISD 624 closet at the Sunrise Park District Center to distribute as needed in the community.

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Zephyrs take underdog path back to state tourney BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Zephyrs nip Cadets; playoffs next

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Zephyr soccer players rushed toward their student gallery with the section trophy.

had us on the ropes twice.” Mahtomedi, the two-time defending Class 2A champion, is 10-6-1 with eight straight wins. They are seeded fourth at state and opened Tuesday against Mankato East, with a win putting them against Cloquet or No. 1 Blake on Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Other pairings are Holy Angels vs. Sartell and Byron vs. Becker. Nora Quinn and Camille Friden scored for Totino-Grace (13-5), giving them 1-0 and 2-1 leads. In the shootout, Zephyr goalie Sophia Boberg made two diving stops and T-G had one

shot sail over the bar. Finding the net for the Zephyrs were Lola Dambowy (first shooter), Lucy Peer (fourth) and Prescott (fifth, breaking the tie). “It’s very stressful, but exciting, too. I liked it,” said Boberg about the shootout experience. The game winner by Prescott was “a huge relief” with pressure just draining from her body, she said. Asked how her team pulled out three harrowing playoff wins, Boberg assessed, “I think it’s our mentality. We always keep encouraging each other. That’s why we win.”

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Two quarterbacks helped Mahtomedi close the regular season with a 22-21 win over St. Thomas Academy. The previous Friday, Mahtomedi lost to unbeaten Cretin-Derham Hall 26-13. Mahtomedi (6-2) has a first-round bye in sectionals and will host Highland Park or Harding on Saturday at 1 p.m. Zephyrs 22, St. Thomas 21 A 29-yard TD run by backup quarterback Joey Wright with nine minutes left, and Gavin Bifulk’s kick, vaulted the Zephyrs into their final lead. Trevor Rogosheske was 8-for-8 passing for 61 yards and threw an eight-yard TD pass to Bifulk, who caught seven for 111 yards. After Rogosheske left the game due to concussion protocol, Wright was 5-for-8 for 97 yards with

one interception. The Zephyrs rushed for 213 yards. Will Seevers scored on a 36-yard run and totaled 77 yards in 13 carries. Wright carried nine times for 56 yards and Isaac Opitz 12 for 50. For the Cadets (3-5), Grant Keeley hit 11 of 19 passes for 179 yards and one touchdown. Toren Pillingsrud kicked two 39yard field goals. Cretin-Derham Hall 26, Zephyrs 13 Mahtomedi sprang touchdown runs by Rogosheske from 36 yards and Seevers from 69 yards. Seevers carried 12 times for 92 yards and Rogosheske 13 for 57 while passing 10-for19 for 104 yards. CDH’s Gavin Russell was 19-of31 for 250 yards and two touchdowns to De'mandre Frierson-Hollie. Jack Cool kicked two field goals.

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Resources Officer, Human Resources; Chetan Ganatra, Chief Information Officer, Information Services. Discussion can be found on archived video. COUNTY CONNECTIONS Presented by Ling Becker, County Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video. OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion can be found on archived video. BOARD CHAIR UPDATE No updates. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 28, 2026.

RAMSEY COUNTY ELECTIONS PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice to Voters November 3rd, 2026 State General Election

Review the information below to learn about upcoming elections. Access Your Sample Ballot

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Election Day Polling Places are open 7am to 8pm. You may live in a precinct where a ballot is mailed to you as a mail ballot voter. If voting by mail, return your ballot no later than 5pm on Election Day. Election results will be available starting after 8pm on Election Day at: www.mnvotes.gov

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Ramsey County Elections Phone: 651-266-2171 Website: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting Email: elections@co.ramsey.mn.us 90 Plato Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55107 Notice to Voters Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 28, 2026.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2026 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:03 a.m. with the following members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Miller, Xiong and Chair Ortega. Commissioner Moran was excused. Also present were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Read by Commissioner Miller. AGENDA of October 13, 2026 was presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Miller. Unanimously approved. MINUTES of October 6, 2026 were presented for approval. Motion by Jeben-Singh, seconded by Miller. Unanimously approved. PROCLAMATION Safety & Justice – Youth Justice Action Awareness Month. Presented by Commissioner Xiong. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Workforce Solutions – Appointment to the Workforce Innovation Board. Motion by McMurtrey, seconded by JebensSingh. Unanimously approved. (B2026-133) ORDINANCE PROCEDURES County Manager’s Office – Abolish the Enterprise and Administrative Servies Department Ordinance – Waive the First Reading and Set the Public Hearing Date. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026-134) Economic Growth and Community Investment – Proposed Environmental Services Department Ordinance – Waive First Reading and Set Public Hearing Date. Presented by Ling Becker, County Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026-135) POLICY ITEMS Information Services – Presentation: Update on Project Northstar (Workday). For information and discussion only. Presented by Alex Kotze, Deputy County Manager, County Operations Service Team; Patience Ferguson, Chief Human

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE – SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ramseycounty.us if you need assistance. Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details. To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW31300-KB OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2026 RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CONTROL PANEL AT GOTTFRIED PIT/LARPENTEUR LIFT STATION. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG38290-KB OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2026 RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SEEKS CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC MATERIALS WITHIN RAMSEY COUNTY FACILITIES. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 28, 2026.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-913 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In re the Estate of: Wesley Hughes, a/k/a Wesley Hughes Jr., a/k/a Wesley J. Hughes, Decedent. NOTICE is given that on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated April 1, 2022, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Yvonne Shimota, whose address is 2203 Woodland Park Dr NE, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308., as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the Petition or Will must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator BY: Amy Andersen, Deputy Court Administrator Date: October 8, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.

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: Specialty Valve 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 5858 Centerville Rd, Saint Paul MN 55127 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. The Specialty Manufacturing Company 5858 Centerville Rd, Saint Paul MN 55127 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: October 19, 2026 Signed: Constance Beck Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.

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: VanDyk Capital 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1010 Dale St N, Saint Paul, MN 55117 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Van Dyk Mortgage Corporation 2449 Camelot Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 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: October 6, 2026 Signed: Jeanie Nivison Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Council member says variety of viewpoints represented FROM PAGE 1

the selection process, concerned that it didn’t include a formal scoring rubric, documented interviews, or written explanations for the selections. “With fire service backgrounds heavily represented and the only applicant categorized as a finance professional not selected, the city and council owe the residents an explanation of how qualifications, perspectives, and taxpayer interests were balanced,” Youker said. “A panel advising on a major public expense should be selected through a process residents can understand and trust.” Youker also questioned handwritten notes on her own application. Council Member Goebel stated he wrote these

notes based on his previous experience working with her. Craig Johnson, another candidate for city council, also expressed his surprise at the panel’s composition. “I had thought that the purpose of the panel was to present and explain to the average citizen the justification for the new fire station versus other options,” he said. “When I saw the application documents, it was obvious that average citizens were eliminated for minor reasons. What the council has done is they are acting like a defense attorney; they’re stacking the jury with people that will issue a preconceived verdict.” Applicants were evaluated by criteria including “community perspectives and experiences, relevant expertise,

commitment to the community, and interest in the project,” according to the SaferFasterReadyVH website for to the fire station planning process. Council Member Goebel added that all applications were reviewed by himself and Moynagh, and then discussed with City Administrator Kevin Watson, Assistant City Administrator Kaylin Clement, and Frison. “We made an effort to include a variety of viewpoints, including people who have questioned or opposed the project,” Goebel wrote in a statement. “Ultimately, we focused on putting together a panel that could thoughtfully consider the issues and provide recommendations in the best interests of our residents.” More information and past

CONTRIBUTED | JACKIE BUSSJAEGER

Fire Chief Kurt Frison describes the challenges of current department facilities in the apparatus bay of the south fire station.

meeting recordings can be found at SaferFasterReadyVH.com. The next meeting of the fire station advisory council will be Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at Vadnais Heights City Hall. The meetings are open the public and will be recorded and posted on the city website.