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A new school year brings plenty to look forward to, and local kids have no shortage of answers. From reuniting with friends and meeting a new teacher to showing off a new backpack, decorating a locker and getting back on the ice for hockey season, students are ready for what’s ahead. We asked local kids what they’re most excited about this school year — here’s what they had to say.

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Bonnie Gerhard will retire at the end of August after providing daycare for 41 years in her Vadnais Heights home.

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Bonnie Gerhard sits in her living room paging through thousands of photographs she has taken of children in her care throughout her four-decade career.

On Aug. 28, approximately 200 people are expected to gather to reminisce and celebrate Bonnie’s retirement after 41 years of running a daycare in her Vadnais Heights home.

“I’m still connected with some of those kids; some of those kids still come to see me, which I love to pieces,” she said.

Bonnie and her husband Chuck moved into their home in 1979. They had three children, and when their oldest child was entering kindergarten, Bonnie thought, “What am I going to do with the other two?” She thought about childcare and decided to give it a try. “I didn’t know how it was going to go,” she said.

She officially opened her daycare in 1985 and started out with two children, a brother and sister. Before she knew it, more of her neighbors started to bring their children over.

Over the years, she has cared for children from ages 6 weeks old through middle school.

She had planned to do childcare until her youngest started kindergarten, but when the time came and she told her families she was thinking about calling it quits, they somehow convinced her to keep going. But perhaps it was the children who ultimately convinced her to stay.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTES the district to share an angler map for the lake on its website. Vice Chair Meredith Walburg explained that the gentleman then makes money off the map by recommending specific lures that can be purchased for the different areas of the lakes based on water depth.

“My view on it, we don’t know this guy. We don’t know if it is good, bad or indifferent,” said Chair Bryan DeSmet. “I’d like to keep it as an information item ... It’s getting to the end of boating season, anyway; maybe do a little more due diligence to make sure that everything is good and see if it is something that the board does want to link to on our site.”

• Three board members will need to volunteer to lead the strategic planning efforts related to the update of the Lake Management Plan.

Walburg asked that anyone interested say so before the September meeting.

• DeSmet reported that John Alessandro, of the Watersports Industry Association, offered to visit the board at a future meeting to continue the wake boat discussion. “I think it would be good for the board,” he said. “I think the more we can educate ourselves about this item, the better decision we will make as a

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• As of mid-August, the lake level was at 922.46 feet, which is 5 inches lower than in July and 1 foot lower than in August 2025. The water temperature was 76 degrees, which is 4 degrees lower than in July.

• The Eurasian watermilfoil treatment is complete and next up will be the phragmites treatment.

A survey to locate treatment areas is scheduled for Aug. 27. After that, homeowners within so many feet of the suggested treatment areas will be notified via letter. Homeowners who wish to opt out of treatment will need to contact the conservation district.

Parenteau noted that homeowners who opt out of treatment will then be responsible for treating it on their own.

The next White Bear Lake Conservation District will be at 7 p.m.

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board.” DeSmet noted that he would like the board to have a position on the topic before ice out next spring.

• Some members of the board were scheduled to meet with White Bear Lake Assistant City Manager Rick Juba to discuss jet ski rentals on the lake Aug. 25. DeSmet said they would report back to the board in September.

• Director Brian Bonin explained that some residents have requested additional buoys near the dog beach.

He said he reached out to the city to inquire about the topic and was told that the city “didn’t want to spend any money” on that. “I’d like to dig in and get a little more information about what we can actually control there,” he said.

DeSmet said the conservation district might be able to require certain items through the permitting process, which will come up again this winter.

“We can’t tell them we need someone down there watching 24/7, but if we do think there is a safety issue and that a few additional buoys would help, I think we can encourage that and maybe require that through the permitting process,” DeSmet said.

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• Luke Michaud is hoping the board will adopt a resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to return the outlet to 925.4 feet. (See White Bear Lake Conservation District brief on page 14 for more information.)

• Attorney Alan Kantrud reported that “it’s been pretty quiet” this summer from the conservation officer’s point of view. However, there have now been three incidents of boating while impaired (BWIs), one that was previously reported on a pontoon and now on two Jet Skis.

Kantrud explained in the case of the Jet Skis, “bad conduct” got them pulled over. They managed to make it back to shore and were intercepted in the parking lot at Ramsey Beach.

“A BWI shouldn’t be a career-ending incident as far as I’m concerned, so I’ve been working with his attorney to try to craft something creative,” Kantrud said, adding that he is going to suggest he attend a camp for aquatic invasive species detection and then spend some time doing boat inspections at Ramsey Beach. “I thought that would be an interesting sentence to serve that helps the lake and puts in the time,” Kantrud noted.

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CURRENT EVENTS SUMMER SIGNINGS

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS

When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 28 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author William Kent Krueger will sign his latest book in the Cork O’Connor series “God’s Country” during the Farmers Market.

Contact: lakecountrybooksellers.com

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 Where: Little Goose Lake, 4150 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake Details: Bring the family to enjoy the last waterskiing performance of the 2026 season.

Bleacher seating available or feel free to bring a chair.

Contact: skiotter.com/contact

COMMUNITY & COFFEE WITH MAYOR NICKLAWSKE

When: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 Where: Ebba Park, 3450 Ebba St., White Bear Lake Details: The mayor will visit parks in each ward over the summer/fall to chat with residents about ideas, questions, concerns or just conversation. Drop-in event.

Contact: 651-429-8526

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WHITE BEAR CRAFT FAIR

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 Where: Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Road N., White Bear Lake Details: Shop over 70 booths of Minnesota crafters, artisans, boutiques and vendors. Food trucks on premises.

Contact: 763-269-2166 or sunriseeventsandcraftshows@ gmail.com

RAMSEY COUNTY FIX-IT CLINIC

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 Where: Ramsey County Environmental Center, 1700 Kent St., Roseville Details: Bring household goods and clothing in need of repair—three item limit. Bring any tools and supplies you think might help. Events are first come, first serve. Last items accepted at 12:30 p.m.

Contact: 651-266-1199 or FixItClinics@ ramseycountymn.gov

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park, 410 Lake Ave., Birchwood Details: The Fabulous Fairlanes perform a cappella Doo Wop. Free; bring a lawnchair or blanket.

Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

BLOOD DRIVE

When: 12:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1 Where: Culver’s, 4485 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Donors must have an appointment. Schedule online at redcrossblood.org. Red Cross is offering an exclusive Hello Kitty collectible item.

Contact: 800-733-2767

ONGOING EVENTS WEDNESDAY MORNING WALKING GROUP When: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays

Where: Kohler Meadows Park, 365 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Put your best foot forward as we meet at the picnic shelter and head out together. Enjoy fresh air, friendly conversation and a supportive group atmosphere each week. Special guests join on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or info@cityvadnaisheights.com

TAI CHI CHUAN

When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, Vadnais Room, 655 E. County Rd F Details: Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional Chinese exercise system practiced for preventative and therapeutic purposes. It is one of the most popular exercise programs of Chinese tradition for improving personal fitness at any age. Register at secure.rec1. com/MN/vadnais-heights-mn/catalog.

Contact: 651-204-6000

COUNTY BRIEF

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is currently seeking individuals to fill a number of vacancies on the following advisory boards and committees:

Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee

vacancies. Members encourage individuals and organizations to make the best use of activities in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, home economics, 4-H and related subjects.

For questions regarding Ramsey County Extension Committee, please contact Daniel Schmidt at daniel.schmidt@ramseycountymn. gov.

The Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee has five current vacancies. The CIPAC provides citizens with the opportunity to participate in the development and adoption of the Capital Improvement Program. The committee consists of up to 14 citizens appointed by the county board, along with county staff, who review requests and make recommendations to the county board.

For questions regarding CIPAC, contact Bianca Fucini at bianca. fucini@ramseycountymn.gov.

Ramsey County Library Board

Ramsey County Extension Committee

Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District

The Ramsey County Extension Committee has two upcoming

The Ramsey County Library Advisory Board has two upcoming vacancies. This board provides advice and makes recommendations to the library department and Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on matters regarding integrated county service delivery that impacts or is enhanced by library services.

For questions regarding the RCL Advisory Board, please contact Blia Lee at blia.lee@ ramseycountymn.gov.

Watershed District has one upcoming vacancy. Applicants must reside within the watershed district. The district is guided by five members who oversee the preservation and improvement of the water resources and related ecosystems in eastern Ramsey County and western Washington County. Four managers are appointed by Ramsey County, one

by Washington County.

For questions regarding the watershed district, please contact Tina Carstens at tina.carstens@ rwmwd.org.

Rice Creek Watershed District

The Rice Creek Watershed District has one upcoming vacancy.

Applicants must reside within the watershed district. Managers govern the district and the water resources within it.

For questions regarding the RCWD, please contact Nick Tomczik at ntomczik@ricecreek. org.

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Data centers, cameras and AI

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ommunities are currently faced with major challenges when it comes to environmental considerations and civil liberties. Recent news headlines have focused on how city councils and residents are responding to proposals to build data centers and the use of surveillance cameras, such as those manufactured by Flock and Vigilant, to aid police in solving crimes.

Data centers are concerning for several reasons. Can our current energy infrastructure handle the demand of new data centers along with supporting the estimated 50+ data centers currently in Minnesota?

Data centers use extreme amounts of water for cooling, and how does this Publisher’s affect our aquifers, many of which are already being depleted rapidly?

View Flock cameras have been installed in several communities with the Carter Johnson support of city councils who believed residents would support the new technology to prevent and solve crimes. However, more and more people seem to be frustrated by the presence of Flock cameras.

The problems of data centers and Flock cameras are interconnected. Add in the conundrum of Artificial Intelligence. The demand for more data centers is, in part, a result of the surge in demand required to run AI and to store information. The camera systems are amazing and the power of the search with AI technology is truly unbelievable. These vendors claim it does not have facial recognition technology. As residents move about our communities their movements are documented and stored.

Concerns about AI and privacy and how it impacts our civil liberties are major issues.

From our standpoint as providers of news and information, if cameras like Flock and others have been credible sources in solving crimes, you would think these occurrences would show up in the weekly incident reports in the paper. Are they being used for their intended purpose? The takeaway is that while residents want the technology to prevent crime, they don't like being tracked. The response in many areas is that cameras are being destroyed by being cut down, vandalized or damaged.

It’s pretty hard not to use AI these days, with most search engines using it and it can be helpful. However, this advancement in technology requires extra computing power and that means more data centers to help manage and handle the storage. Not long ago, some of our communities used consultants to lure data centers to their community. Now data centers are controversial for the potential impacts, from massive energy consumption to noise and water pollution. We are all starting to use AI in our daily lives, but we don't want the data centers that support it being built in our own backyards.

In 2023 when the law was passed for green energy, I don’t believe anyone understood the energy demands that data centers would require in 2026 or 2030. There are five power plants that are scheduled to be shut down in Minnesota, including the Allen S. King plant in Bayport by 2030. I believe we need to rethink the planned shuttering of these major energy providers in Minnesota. I’m all for clean energy. However, what I see now with the extreme demands put on our energy infrastructure by AI, the shift to green energy such as wind and solar do not provide the capacity needed, are not as reliable, and we don’t have the battery backup yet to offset the downtime to meet the demand. With the advancement of AI and need for data centers to power it, perhaps the closing of our coal-fired plants is coming too quickly. As a state, we may need to seek an extension until we have a better understanding of the energy demands. The impact to the local economy, tax base and jobs should be considered along with environmental impacts.

We all want the technology that helps make our lives easier and safer, but we need to consider the trade offs to our health, environment and civil liberties.

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The next chapter begins with us

s we begin a new school year, White Bear Lake Area Schools has reached an important milestone.

Over the past decade, our community has invested in the future of our schools in remarkable ways. Through the Building Our Future referendum, we built new schools, renovated existing facilities, improved safety and learning Movers & environments, expanded Shakers opportunities for students, Dr. Wayne and completed the final major Kazmierczak phase of that work with the transformation of our Sunrise Park campus. But the story of the past decade is about far more than buildings.

We built.

Together, we created exceptional spaces for students to learn, grow and thrive. We brought our high school students together in one building, opened Mariner Middle School and North Star Elementary, completed renovations and additions throughout the district, and transformed Sunrise Park to serve students, families and our community.

At the same time, we navigated a global pandemic, reimagined teaching and learning, supported students through unprecedented

challenges, and continued moving forward.

What we built is important. But perhaps even more important is what we built together: a stronger sense of what is possible when our community comes together around a shared commitment to students.

We have become.

Over the past decade, we have also grown as an organization. We have become more collaborative, more resilient, and more intentional in our focus on student success. We have strengthened our ability to use information about student learning to understand where students are, identify where they need additional support, and make thoughtful decisions about how we can help them reach their potential.

Great schools are not defined by their buildings; rather they are defined by the people inside them – the relationships they build, the culture they create, and their commitment to helping every student succeed.

That growth is one of the most meaningful accomplishments of the past decade.

We begin.

Now, we turn our attention to what comes next. The completion of our Building Our Future work gives us an opportunity to celebrate how far we have come while looking ahead to the opportunities before us. Our next chapter is not about construction.

It is about what happens inside the schools and classrooms we have worked so hard to create.

It is about strengthening relationships and ensuring every student feels seen, valued and challenged. It is about continuing to improve learning and student outcomes, supporting and developing our staff, and fostering school cultures where students and adults can thrive. It is about thoughtfully using what we know about our students to determine where we can make the greatest difference. And it is about preparing students not only for graduation, but for the many possibilities that await them beyond our schools.

The next challenge is to build on that foundation and continue finding ways to make a difference in the lives of our students.

Every finish line tells two stories: one about what we have accomplished and another about what comes next. For White Bear Lake Area Schools, this finish line is also a starting line. The next chapter will be shaped by our students, staff, families, and community. It will be shaped by the relationships we build, the questions we ask, the opportunities we create, and the choices we make each day on behalf of students.

We have built a strong foundation.

We have become a stronger organization.

And now, together, we begin.

Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent White Bear Lake Area Schools

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Passes test for accountability and affordability Accountability and affordability are the two guiding words in voting this year. Heather Gustafson has worked across the aisle as chief author to create the independent Office of Inspector General. This legislation has the authority to investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state programs. Sen. Gustafson has also authored legislation to address enrollment fraud in state colleges and universities. That is accountability.

Sen. Gustafson voted to reduce vehicle registration fees (which passed) and voted for $125 million in one-time tax relief. Students are offered a free lunch, which is healthy food for students and a reduction in grocery costs for parents. That is affordability.

Sen. Heather Gustafson passed my test for accountability and affordability.

Kathy Meyer Pittelko Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Gus for us

In a time when political division too often prevents meaningful progress, Minnesotans should recognize and support leaders who know how to bring people together. That’s why I’m voting to re-elect Senator Heather Gustafson, and I hope my neighbors will join me.

Heather Gustafson has built a reputation as a legislator who delivers real results through collaboration. Rather than focusing on partisan battles, she works across the aisle to pass legislation that improves the lives of Minnesota families. Her commitment to bipartisan problemsolving has helped her move important legislation forward and earn support from members of both parties.

One of Senator Gustafson’s most significant accomplishments was serving as the lead author of Minnesota’s Universal School Meals law. Every child deserves to learn on a full stomach, and this landmark legislation ensures that students can focus on their education instead of worrying about whether they can afford lunch. At the same time, it provides meaningful financial relief for working families, saving many parents thousands of dollars each year.

Senator Gustafson has also demonstrated that government should be accountable to taxpayers.

She authored legislation creating an independent Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in state programs. To ensure the office would remain independent and trusted, she partnered with Republican colleagues to craft bipartisan legislation that passed the Minnesota Senate by an overwhelming 60-7 vote before ultimately becoming law.

This year, she also helped deliver car tab relief, providing additional savings for Minnesota drivers while continuing to support responsible budgeting.

Effective leadership isn’t measured by campaign slogans or partisan rhetoric. It’s measured by results, integrity, and a willingness to work with anyone to solve problems. Senator Heather Gustafson has consistently demonstrated those qualities throughout her time in office.

As voters prepare to cast their ballots, I encourage them to look at what has been accomplished—not just what has been promised.

Senator Heather Gustafson has earned another term through her proven record of bipartisan leadership, fiscal responsibility, and unwavering commitment to Minnesota families.

That’s why I’m proudly voting Gus for Us. Leah Nicholson White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Candidate serves people, not politics I met Heather Gustafson back in 2017 when she was leading a grassroots effort for change in Vadnais Heights for a more sustainable and welcoming community. I was immediately impressed with her knowledge of community issues as well as her ability to connect and welcome diverse groups of people.

Fast-forward to today, and really the only thing that has changed is that she is our District 36 Minnesota State Senator.

Heather continues to impress me with her determination to meet as many of her constituents as possible through personal contact and conversations about the issues that are most important to them. Her knowledge base is vast. Her experiences lend themselves to honest and accurate representation, and she has the unique ability to connect immediately with whomever she is in conversation with.

Seventy percent of Heather's authored legislation has bipartisan co-authors. Her most recent bill, SF 856, created an Independent Office of Inspector General, which has the authority to investigate fraud, waste and abuse in state programs. This bill received overwhelming bipartisan support and is structured to operate independently of any single party or administration. Heather is focused not on party politics, but in truly serving the people of Minnesota.

I knocked on a lot of doors with Heather during her last campaign for District 36 state senator, and I have seen her professionalism and genuine concern for the people she serves. She has an incredible work ethic and is responsive and focused on finding solutions to the challenges her constituents face on a daily basis.

Please join me in voting for Heather Gustafson on Nov. 4.

Kate Wyngaard-Niccum Vadnais Heights

School Board made right decision As a recent WBLAHS graduate, I would like to share my support for the censure of Dan Skaar under School Board Policy 215. From a former student’s point of view, Skaar does not seem to understand the work and resources it takes to run a district and makes it everyone else’s issue.

Many of Skaar’s comments give the impression that the district and its faculty do not care about students’ wellbeing or education. As a recent alumni, I can say wholeheartedly that he could not be more wrong. The communities that this district and its staff foster are places where students learn

to support each other, find purpose, and prepare for their future. I believe that we should have transparency and accountability in our district.

But accountability for what? It is ridiculous to villainize our district for providing students with resources they deserve and for spending the average amount of money a district our size needs to function properly.

As for transparency, all district expenses are listed on the district website for anyone to see. Truly, these seem to be nonissues. Our elected officials should be role models for students, representing our ROAR core values of Relationships, Ownership, Awareness, and Responsibility, each of which Skaar consistently fails to be a positive role model for.

Skaar has, on multiple occasions, violated several rules that are clearly outlined in School Board Policy 215 - school board member code of conduct - section 3, for which he has rightly received a censure as outlined by section 4 of that same policy.

This action has caused a divide in the community; however, what example would be set for students if we let an elected official get away with breaking the rules, coming unprepared, disrupting meetings, and dividing our community? Would we be telling students that they can show up unprepared to class?

Break rules? Disrupt lessons? These rules are expected of students, just as they are expected of School Board members. When you break the rules, you set a poor example for students and there are repercussions.

Lucas Ackerman Vadnais Heights

H2O for life A resounding “bravo” to Ms. Patty Hall, Doug Niemela, Steve and Steve Hall Jr. and all others’ involved with the H2O for Life Ball last Monday, Aug.17, at the beautiful 7 Vines Vineyard.

Patty took on this fundraising effort to spread the need and fulfill this quest for potable water to children and countries around the world some 20 years ago.

I like to refer to Patty as “Our Mother Theresa of Minnesota,” as she has dedicated her life fulfilling Christ’s mission of servitude for those in need.

The three-hour Gala was sold out, catered by Donatelli’s with delicious hors d’oeuvres, and the 7 Vines staff was accommodating the guests with plenty of good cheer.

As we exited into the night, one could feel the joy and satisfaction for supporting such a tremendous cause, H2O for Life. What a night!

Jimmy Brunzell Jr. Vadnais Heights

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A St. Paul woman was cited for a no-insurance violation following a minor crash in the 1800 block of Whitaker Street Aug. 12.

• Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 3500 block of Highland Avenue Aug. 12.

• A dog owner was advised after a dog was reported off-leash in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue Aug. 12.

• A White Bear Lake woman was arrested following a domestic assault investigation in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 12. She also resisted officers and assaulted an officer.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 13.

• A civil problem was reported in the 3900 block of Van Dyke Street Aug. 13.

• A noise complaint was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Aug. 13.

• Harassment was reported in the 5000 block of Lemire Lane Aug. 13.

• A Maplewood man was arrested for DWI Aug. 14 on Cedar Avenue.

• Officers responded to a civil dispute in the 3400 block of Auger Avenue Aug. 14.

• A vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident near the intersection

of Birch Street and White Bear Avenue Aug. 14 resulted in minor injuries to one person.

• Identity theft was reported in the 2200 block of Gardenette Drive S. Aug. 14.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Aug. 14.

• Check forgery was reported in the 3500 block of Commerce Blvd. Aug. 14.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for felony second-degree assault, felony threats of violence and misdemeanor domestic assault in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Aug. 14.

• A trailer was stolen in the 3900 block of Haven Lane, Gem Lake, on Aug. 14.

• Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 1900 block of Whitaker Street Aug. 14.

• Two drivers were cited for multiple violations following an accident near White Bear Avenue and Birch Street Aug. 14.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 15.

• A swan that was running in traffic on Highway 61 near Cedar Avenue Aug. 15 was brought to safety by officers.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road N. Aug. 15.

• Identity theft was reported in the 1900 block of Fourth Street Aug. 15.

• Officers responded to an animal complaint at the intersection of Blonquist Avenue and Bellaire Avenue Aug. 15.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 15.

• Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 5200 block of Long Avenue Aug. 15.

• Officers arrested a White Bear Lake man on an outstanding warrant near the intersection of White Bear Avenue and Buerkle Road Aug. 16.

• Officers responded to a domestic assault in the 3700 block of Grand Avenue Aug. 16.

• A Henderson, Nevada, man was arrested for DWI Aug. 16 after officers responding to a 911 hangup on Elm Drive found he had left the address and was determined to be impaired by a combination of alcohol and controlled substances.

• A man was cited for a road rage incident Aug. 16 in the 2000 block of County Road E. • Officers mediated a dispute in the 4600 block of Centerville Road Aug. 16.

• Theft was reported in the 2100 block of South Shore Blvd. Aug. 16.

• Mail theft was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 16.

• A complaint about the dog beach in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue was

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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:

Dellwood

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies patrolling along Dellwood Avenue July 22 observed a vehicle displaying expired registration, conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to the motorist.

• Deputies dispatched out on a report of a raft sinking near Peninsula Road July 23 arrived in time to see an empty raft and everyone safe on shore. They assisted the White Bear Lake Fire Department with towing the raft to shore.

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• Deputies hastened out to a railroad crossing in the 11000 block of Ironwood Avenue July 19 where the crossing arms were stuck in the down position and the power was out. The railroad company was notified.

• In the Case of the Piped Pup, deputies responded to a report about a dog in the 11000 block of Ironwood Avenue N. with its head stuck in a pipe on July 22. The fire department was able to free the dog.

• A homeowner in the 7000 block of Manning Avenue N. on July 25 complained about Amazon delivery drivers using his private easement road and wanted the drivers issued trespass notices. Deputies explained that the best course of action would be to contact corporate Amazon because the delivery drivers would always be different.

• An eastbound motorist was cited on 75th Street N. and Keats Avenue N. July 25 for displaying tabs that expired in December 2025.

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• A passenger in a vehicle pulled over on Stillwater Road at Mahtomedi Avenue for equipment violation at 1:13 a.m. July 19 was cited for underage possession of marijuana.

• A motorist on Mahtomedi Avenue was cited July 19 for failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for having a cracked windshield. A second motorist was cited for driving after suspension July 19 opposite Century College on Highway 120, after being pulled

reported Aug. 16.

• Officers responded to a disturbance between neighbors in the 2200 block of Thomas Lane Aug. 16.

• Officers responded to disturbances at businesses Aug. 16 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue and the 1500 block of Beam Avenue.

• Officers cited a woman for defacing a political sign in the 2400 block of County Road E Aug. 17.

• Officers issued a trespass notice stemming from a theft in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Aug. 17.

• A dog bite was reported in the 3400 block of Van Dyke Street Aug. 17.

• Damage to a vehicle and theft were reported in separate incidents in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Aug. 17.

• A Maplewood man was arrested Aug. 17 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. for being in violation of an order for protection.

• Theft was reported in the 4700 block of Banning Avenue Aug. 18.

• A North Oaks man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for gross misdemeanor assault in the area of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue Aug. 18.

• A disorderly customer was reported at a business in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Aug. 18.

• Officers responded to a report of a group drinking alcohol at Spruce Park Aug. 18.

over for driving with a headlight out. A third motorist was cited on July 22 in the 400 block of Lincolntown Avenue for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for speeding.

• A suspicious vehicle parked on Edgecumbe Drive July 20 turned out to belong to people out soliciting for their business.

• An East Avenue tenant on July 21 reported an unwanted person coming to his apartment and leaving items behind.

• Check forgery was reported July 21 from an undisclosed address.

• The Mahtomedi Public Works director on July 22 reported vandalism at Southwest Park. When deputies responded to the area, they found a male and female in the bathroom who appeared to be camping.

As deputies found them there during open park hours, the couple was dismissed from the scene.

• Deputies reported their squad car backed into July 22 on Maple Street. The Minnesota State Patrol arrived on scene to file the report.

• A motor vehicle versus skateboarder crash was reported on Long Lake Road July 22.

After deputies handed out their business cards, no further assistance was needed.

• A suspicious drone reported over a group home on Dahlia Street July 23 turned out to be Mosquito Control operatives working in the area and no danger was anticipated.

Pine Springs

• Deputies tried to catch a speeding motorcyclist at 8:38 p.m. July 21 on westbound Highway 36 over Hilton Trail N., but without success. When deputies tried to pull the motorcycle over for speeding and weaving through traffic, the biker didn’t stop and continued at speeds of well over 150 mph. Immediately, deputies terminated the pursuit.

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• Deputies received a call out of Paddington Road July 21 from someone stating they wanted to turn in firearms. On further investigation, the firearms didn’t belong to the caller and did not have serial numbers.

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

Vadnais Heights

• On Aug. 9 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies issued a theft citation to a 43-year-old man from Hugo after loss prevention employees caught him attempting to steal merchandise from Walmart.

• On Aug. 9 in the 700 block of Parkside Drive, deputies assisted medics who needed to enter a residence to assist a 75-year-old woman who had fallen. She was transported to a hospital for treatment.

• On Aug. 11 in the 3900 block of Centerville Road, a 63-year-old woman reported that a vehicle struck her mailbox. The matter is under investigation.

• On Aug. 12 in the 3700 block of Centerville Road, an animal control officer collected a dog that frequently runs loose, according to callers, and returned it to its owner.

• On Aug. 12 in the 600 block of North Oak Drive, deputies responded to a report of a missing man in his 60s and later determined that he had taken his own life.

• On Aug. 13 in the 3300 block of Vadnais Lane, deputies responded to a report of a rifle left in a home after an eviction and collected it for destruction.

• On Aug. 13 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies cited a 29-year-old woman from White Bear Lake after she was caught attempting to steal merchandise from Walmart.

• On Aug. 14 in the 900 block of East County Road E, deputies

responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash after a 65-year-old woman from Little Canada drove a Lincoln MKS through the front of a Papa Murphy’s. She told deputies she meant to back up but pressed the gas pedal. There were no injuries.

• On Aug. 14 in the 3300 block of Vadnais Lane, a 39-yearold woman reported finding a firearm outside of her apartment. Deputies collected the gun. The matter is under investigation.

• On Aug. 15 in the 4300 block of Buckingham Court, deputies arrested a 28-year-old man from St. Paul for drunken driving after making a traffic stop and learning he had been drinking vodka and appeared intoxicated. The man refused standard field sobriety tests.

White Bear Township

• On Aug. 10 in the 5900 block of Highway 61, deputies arrested a 57-year-old woman from Minneapolis on an active warrant out of Ramsey County for felony theft.

• On Aug. 12 at the intersection of Highway 96 E. and Centerville Road, deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet Colorado driven by a 37-yearold man from Minneapolis and a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 61-year-old man from Glenwood, Wisconsin.

Medics evaluated the drivers and the vehicles were removed from the roadway.

• On Aug. 14 in the 1200 block of Halper Way, deputies responded to assist medics with a call and learned that a 65-year-old man had been pronounced dead. His body was released to a nursing home.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Office of Traffic Safety increases DWI enforcement through Labor Day Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety is coordinating extra impaired driving enforcement statewide from Aug. 19 through Sept. 7. The effort coordinates education, outreach and funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which provides overtime hours to nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across the state.

So far in 2026, there have been:

• 62 alcohol-related traffic fatalities • 179 alcohol-related serious injuries (as of July 13).

• 13,670 DWI arrests

From 2020 to 2025, there were:

• 815 alcohol-related traffic fatalities (an average of 136 per year) • 2,380 alcohol-related serious injuries (an average of 397 per year)

Drivers are encouraged to do their part to end deadly and serious crashes by committing to having a sober driver every time. The best way to end impaired driving is to have a plan.

• Minnesota’s legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) driving limit is 0.08, but you can be arrested for DWI at lower levels.

• You can lose your driver’s license for up to a year, pay thousands of dollars in costs and possibly go to jail.

• The consequences go further if you’ve been repeatedly arrested for DWI. The same applies if you’re a first-time DWI offender arrested at 0.16 BAC. You must use a device that will test your BAC before you drive to regain legal driving privileges or face at least one year without a driver’s license.

Drivers with two offenses within the last 20 years must use ignition interlock for two years. Drivers with three offenses get six years, and four or more offenses require

10 years of ignition interlock. For more information, visit https://dps. mn.gov/divisions/ots.

vehicle homicide. According to court documents, witnesses report Hall didn’t stop at the scene of the crash.

Vadnais Heights motorcyclist killed by semi

Mahtomedi deputy receives promotion

Roy John Berger, 30, of Vadnais Heights has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a crash Thursday, Aug. 20 in Cass County.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a semi was driving south on Highway 371 around 4 p.m. when it made a maneuver onto the right shoulder towards a motorcycle. The motorcyclist then hit a cable barrier, and the rear of the semi ran over the driver.

Berger, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, was killed in the crash. The semi-driver, a 33-year-old from Pennsylvania, was not injured.

Timothy William Arthur Hall is believed to have been the driver of the semi and is facing charges of criminal

Deputy Ryan Corniea has been promoted to patrol sergeant with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Sgt. Corniea joined WCSO in 2018. During his eight years with the sheriff’s office, Ryan Corniea he has served as a general patrol deputy and the Mahtomedi contract deputy.

He has also served as a team lead on the SWAT Tech Team and as a Community Impact Unit deputy.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BRIEF MDH, MDA confirm Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, salmonella cases linked to alfalfa sprouts Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) officials are warning Minnesota consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands due to a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and salmonella infections.

Twenty-three Minnesotans became ill between July 8 and Aug. 8 with salmonella and/or various strains of STEC. Two people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

In addition to the Minnesota cases, Wisconsin investigators have identified 18 cases, with additional illnesses identified in other states. The number of illnesses will likely increase as the investigation progresses.

The illnesses have been linked to eating alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to restaurants

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and grocery stores. Health officials recommend people check for alfalfa sprouts from Calco or Everything Sprouts and throw them away. MDH and MDA are working with health officials from Wisconsin, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other states to identify the source and scope of contamination.

Symptoms of illness caused by STEC typically include stomach cramps and diarrhea, often with bloody stools, but only a lowgrade or no fever. People typically become ill two to five days after exposure, but this period can range from one to eight days.

Most people recover in five to seven days. However, STEC infections can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that involves acute kidney failure and other severe problems.

Diarrhea associated with STEC infections generally should not be treated with antibiotics, as this can promote the development of HUS. Anyone who believes they may have developed an STEC infection should contact their healthcare provider.

Mass for those who have lost a child

Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. Symptoms usually begin within 12 to 96 hours after exposure, but they can begin up to two weeks after exposure.

Infections usually clear in five to seven days, but about 28% of laboratory-confirmed cases require hospitalization.

Many salmonella infections in otherwise healthy people do not require medical treatment. More serious infections occasionally occur. For those who seek medical care, most do not require antibiotics. However, antibiotic treatment may be needed in some cases. If you have consumed the implicated product, become ill and are concerned about your health, consult your healthcare provider.

Approximately 1,000 salmonella infections and 85 STEC infections with the serogroups associated with this outbreak are reported each year in Minnesota. More information on salmonella can be found at health.state.mn.us/diseases/ salmonellosis. More information on STEC can be found at health. state.mn.us/diseases/ecoli.

St. Mary of the Lake Parish will hold a special Mass at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, for those who have lost a child. Held on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, this liturgy is open to the public and will focus on healing and strength through Christ. Anyone who may benefit from this offering is encouraged to attend. St. Mary of the Lake is located at 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. For more information, contact 612-432-0810 or stmarys-wbl.org.

Redeemer hosts another installment of Primetime Redeemer Lutheran Church will host “The Rule of Law and Due Process in 2026: Where are we and how we got here” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. The first session of the Primetime program for 2026 will feature guest speaker Alicia Granse on the evolution of due process and the rule of law in the courts.

Granse is a senior counsel at Groundwork Legal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of democracy. Before working for Groundwork Legal, she worked as a Hennepin County public defender. RSVP by Sept.

13 by visiting the welcome desk at the church in person, calling the church office at 651-429-5411 or signing up online at https://tinyurl.com/4tnzum4w.

Redeemer Lutheran Church is located at 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake. For questions, contact Barb Wojahn at bcwojahn@gmail.com.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:

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

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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.

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School nurse writes chapter books to help young readers For White Bear Lake Area Schools nurse Charlotte Russell, caring for children extends beyond the health office. After spending years supporting students as a special education paraprofessional and now serving as a school nurse, she has published the “Charlie MacDew” series, chapter books designed for readers ages 10-12 who struggle with reading, including many with dyslexia. Drawing from her personal experience as a late reader, she writes stories to help children build confidence without sacrificing the look and feel of a traditional chapter book.

In this Q&A, Russell reflects on the experiences that shaped both a career in education and health care and a passion for writing. From turning childhood memories into fiction to balancing nursing with author life, she shares why creating accessible stories for reluctant readers has become a way to give back — and why the Charlie MacDew series is just getting started.

Q. How long have you worked as a nurse for White Bear Lake Area Schools?

A. I've been a nurse with White Bear Lake Area Schools since I graduated from nursing school in 2020. Prior to that I was a full-time special education paraprofessional at Somerset Middle School in Somerset, Wisconsin, from 2005 to 2017. I was a para in Lebanon, Oregon, for three years before we moved to this area. While I was in nursing school I worked as a substitute school nurse while I was in school full time. So really, education and health care have been the two threads running through my whole career.

Q. What inspired you to start writing books for children, especially while working full time as a school nurse?

A. Honestly, I spent years watching kids struggle with reading and thinking that reading wasn't for them — when actually, they just hadn't found the right book yet. I was one of those kids. I didn't become a fluent reader myself until sixth grade.

I still remember being handed books like Dr. Seuss when I was already too old for them. It was demoralizing. I needed a real story I could actually read, something that met me where I was in my reading journey. That's really where Charlie MacDew came from. I wanted to give kids like me something written for them, not down to them.

Q. Your books are written for readers ages 10–12 who struggle with reading, including children with dyslexia. Why was it important to create stories specifically for that audience?

A. That age is really tough. Kids that age already know they're behind, and handing them a picture book, even one at the right reading level, can feel embarrassing. I wanted Charlie MacDew to look like the same chapter books their friends were reading. These books are the same size, have the same style cover, and sit on the same shelf. They are just written with shorter sentences and pacing that gives a struggling reader room to breathe. I never wanted it to feel "easier." I wanted it to feel accessible.

Q. You've shared that Charlie MacDew is based on your own childhood. What was it like turning your personal experiences into fiction?

A. It was more emotional than I expected. Charlie is me as a kid, and James and Wally were real neighbors of mine. Wally has since passed away, so putting him on the page and letting him live on that way has meant a lot to me. I do want to be upfront with readers, though. This is what might have been, not a memoir. I really did ride my bike all over town with James and Wally, and we really did go to the pool together. There's some truth scattered through the books, like catching frogs in the creek

or watching the clouds go by. We were kids without a lot of money. We learned lessons like packing our own lunch for the day.

We learned about relationships with both kids and adults and how to conduct ourselves. But most of it is fiction. I want the kids who read my books to think of this book and life in general as an adventure, not as an

CONTRIBUTED obstacle.

Charlotte Russell Working as a para in Somerset shaped this in a way I didn't expect. I sat in on classes right alongside my students. Looking back, that's where a lot of my own writing skills came from. Those years in the classroom are a big part of why I was able to go to nursing school and why I can write these books at all now.

Q. You didn't become a fluent reader until sixth grade. How has that experience shaped both your career in education and your writing?

A. It's really the foundation of everything I do.

It's why I spent 15 years as a special education paraprofessional before nursing school. It's the whole reason Charlie MacDew and Russell Storyworks even exist. I know what it's like to be the last kid still stuck on the page. I also know what it looks like on a kid's face the moment a story finally clicks for them. Honestly, dyslexia never fully goes away. It has followed me right through high school and college. I still deal with it today. There are good days, and some that I have to pull on my tools to get the things done that need to be done. I still read slowly and have to go back over the same passage two or three times before it makes sense. All of that is still with me when I write.

Every decision about sentence length or pacing traces back to that sixth grader.

Q. Before becoming a school nurse, you spent 15 years as a special education paraprofessional. How did those years influence the way you write for young readers?

A. Those years taught me how differently kids take in a story. Different kids need and use different tools to read and understand. It takes patience to actually meet a child where they are, instead of where you wish they were. I learned to notice small things. I learned which sentences trip a struggling reader, and which words feel like walls instead of doors to get to the other side of the story. That's baked into every page of Charlie MacDew.

to hear them say they liked it and wanted more.

That moment alone made the whole thing worth it.

Q. What can readers expect from your second book, "Charlie MacDew and the Rainy Day Clue," and do they need to read the first book before picking it up?

A. Book 2 picks up with the continuing mystery that unfolds on a rainy day and pulls readers deeper into Charlie's world. You could read it on its own, but the richest experience is starting with “Charlie MacDew and the Best Summer Day.” The friendships and setting are set in the first book and carry through the whole series. It is called the Old Mill Key series. It is marked with a key, and the book number in the series is on the back cover.

Q. As someone who balances a career in health care with writing, how do you find time to pursue both passions?

A. I have spent early mornings and late nights, and a lot of notes are typed into my phone whenever an idea hits me. Nursing is demanding, and it's work that I love. Writing has become how I process it all and give back to society. It's my pay it forward.

They don't really feel like two competing jobs to me. It's more like two halves of the same thing.

Q. What do you hope a child who struggles with reading feels after finishing one of your books?

A. I want them to feel empowered! I want them to feel that "I did it" when they finish a real book from cover to cover. And then I want them to know that feeling was there just waiting for them the whole time. I want them to close it and think, "I can do this." And then maybe, reach for the next one without anyone having to talk them into it.

Q. What's next for Charlie MacDew — and for Russell Storyworks? Can readers expect more books in the series?

A. Book 3, “Charlie MacDew and the Bend in the Creek” was just released in paperback through Amazon and wraps up this trilogy. But that's really just the first one. Charlie MacDew is built to be a series of trilogies, with the reading level rising a little with each one. These books can keep growing alongside the kids who are reading them. Beyond that, my goal for Russell Storyworks is the same as it's always been — keep making books for the kids who are struggling and reading late, because that need isn't going anywhere.

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Q. Your first beta readers were your own students. What was it like watching them read your story, and did any of their feedback surprise you?

A. I wasn’t present when some of my beta readers went through the manuscript but was lucky enough to watch others as they read. There's really nothing like watching a real kid get pulled into a story you have written. It has filled me with great satisfaction

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U.S. News is releasing a list ranking more than 27,000 public high schools nationwide.

Mahtomedi High School placed in the top 4 percent in the country and ranked 17th in the state.

The list examined six criteria when ranking schools. The first, college readiness, measured the percentage of seniors who took an advanced placement course and scored 3 out of 5 or higher on the AP test. The second, college curriculum breadth, looked at the number of seniors who took four or more AP courses and scored 3 out of 5 or higher on each AP test. The third and fourth, state assessment proficiency and performance, compared a school’s state assessment scores against other schools in the state as well as against expected scores for a school’s demographic makeup.

The fifth, underserved student performance, assessed learning outcomes for Black, Hispanic and low-income students. The sixth, graduation rate, tracked students who completed high school in four years.

U.S. News used 2023-2024 state assessment data to compile this year’s list.

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USDA announces new income guidelines for free and reduced-price eligibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its income guidelines for free and reducedprice eligibility for Child

Nutrition Programs.

Though Minnesota provides free meals for students who attend schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program, schools must still collect applications for educational benefits to determine eligibility categories and receive the correct federal and state reimbursements.

Under the 2026-27 federal income guidelines, families may qualify for free benefits with monthly incomes up to $2,345 for a family of two, increasing by $615 for each additional family member.

Families may qualify for reducedprice benefits with monthly incomes up to $3,337 for a family of two, increasing by $875 for each additional family member.

In addition to qualifying based on income, families may also qualify based on participation in assistance programs such as SNAP, MFIP or FDPIR, or through student status such as foster care, Head Start, homelessness or migrant status.

Families that meet the eligibility requirements should complete the application to help their children’s schools and to receive additional support such as summer grocery benefits, utility discounts and test fee waivers.

The application can be submitted at any time during the school year and is available through a student’s school or district.

“Under Governor Walz’s Free School Meals for Kids program, Minnesota schools have provided over 300 million free meals to students across the state, saving families an estimated $1,000 per student each year,” said Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett. “When families complete the application for educational benefits, it helps us continue providing nutritious food to children and helps schools and

families access additional supports and resources.”

MDE encourages applicants to contact mde.fns@state.mn.us or call 651-582-8526 with any questions.

White Bear Lake Area Schools selected for state Grow Your Own grant

White Bear Lake Area Schools has been selected as one of 25 primary grantees to receive funding through the Minnesota Department of Education’s Grow Your Own Adult Pathway program.

The grants are part of more than $41 million in new state investments aimed at recruiting, diversifying and retaining Minnesota’s educator workforce.

The Grow Your Own program helps school districts reduce financial barriers for local adults who are interested in pursuing teacher preparation and ultimately teaching in their communities.

MDE awarded approximately $20.8 million through the Adult Pathway program to 25 primary grantees working with 23 joint partners. The Grow Your Own program also includes a Student Pathway designed to introduce middle and high school students to careers in education. Statewide, 452 adult and 1,878 student teacher candidates participated in Grow Your Own programs during fiscal year 2025.

The initiative is intended to strengthen local educator pipelines while helping communities develop a teaching workforce that reflects the students and families they serve.

For more information, visit https://education.mn.gov/MDE.

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During the event, Washington Square will donate 10% of all sales to the rescue.

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PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information.

If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.

Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.

To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan SOLICITATION: RFB-LOR6419-KB OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH LAKE OWASSO RESIDENCE (LOR), SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, LABOR, AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE BATHROOM REMODELING PROJECT. PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF EXSISTING RESIDENT BATHROOMS, AND COMPLETION OF NEW RESTROOMS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: LAKE OWASSO RESIDENCE, 210 N OWASSO BLVD, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126; SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, 1:00PM, CST Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 26, 2026.

COUNTY CONNECTIONS Presented by County Manager, Ling Becker. Discussion can be found on archived video.

OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion can be found on archived video.

BOARD CHAIR UPDATE Presented by Chair Ortega. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADJOURNMENT Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

CLOSED MEETING Pursuant to Minnesota Statues 13D.05, subdivision 3(c)(3), to develop or consider offers or counter offers for the purchase or sale of real property, the Ramsey County Board met in a closed meeting, which was not open to the public.

In Re: 97 Moore Street, St. Paul, MN, 55104. The property that is the subject of this meeting is located in the city of Saint Paul on 97 Moore Street, St. Paul, MN, 55104.

The Closed Meeting was called to order at 10:50 a.m.

Present: Commissioners Jebens-Singh, McGuire, Miller, Moran, Xiong, and Chair Ortega. Commissioner McMurtrey was excused. Also Present: Ling Becker, County Manager; Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office; John Rominski, Senior Collections Enforcement Agent, County Attorney’s Office; Mandy Malecek, Risk Manager, Compliance and Ethics Office; and Jason Yang, Chief Clerk, County Manager’s Office.

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorized the Ramsey County staff to proceed as discussed in this Closed Meeting.

Motioned by Moran, seconded by Jebens-Singh. Unanimously approved.

(Resolution B2026-112).

The closed meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 26, 2026.

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

STATE OF MINNESOTA, KANABEC COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the Council Chambers, third floor of Saint Paul City Hall – Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102.

This public hearing will be conducted in order to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed 2027 supplemental budget.

Complete details about the proposed 2027 supplemental budget be found on Ramsey County’s website at ramseycounty.us/budget.

Residents who intend to testify are encouraged to sign up online at ramseycounty.us/chiefclerk or to contact the Chief Clerk at 651-266-9200 to sign up prior to Thursday, September 10, 2026.

If in-person testimony is not feasible, comments may alternatively be provided via the following methods: Email: ChiefClerk@ramseycountymn.gov Written letter to: 15 Kellogg Blvd West, 250 Courthouse, ATTN: Chief Clerk, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 26, 2026.

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

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2026 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:03 a.m. with the following members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, Miller, Moran, and Chair Ortega. Commissioner Xiong missed Roll Call and arrived at 9:04 a.m. during the Land Acknowledgement. Commissioner McMurtrey 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 August 11, 2026 was presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by Miller. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of August 4, 2026 were presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by Miller. Unanimously approved.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Human Resources – Appointment to the Personnel Review Board. Motion

by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026-106) Board of Commissioners – Appointment to the Capitol Region Watershed District Board of Managers. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026-107) Finance – Appointments to the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved.

(B2026-108) Parks & Recreation – Parks and Recreation Commission Member Composition. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved.

(B2026-109) Property Management – Project Budget and Financing Plan for Arden Hills Subsurface Drain. Motion by Miller, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026-110) Safety & Justice – Appointment of the Ramsey County Director of the Emergency Management Department. Presented by Ling Becker, County Manager , and Kendall Bobula, Director, Emergency Management. Discussion can be found on archived video. Motion by Miller, seconded by Jebens-Singh.

Unanimously approved. (B2026-111) POLICY ITEM Financial Assistance Services – Presentation: House Resolution 1 Implementation: Operational Readiness, Service Delivery, and Staffing Needs. For information and discussion only. Presented by Ali Ali, Director, Financial Assistance Services. Discussion can be found on archived video.

COURT FILE NO. 33-FA-22-130 CASE TYPE: DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILD NOTICE OF REMOTE ZOOM HEARING IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF CYNTHIA SUE GERHARDSON AND BEAU DEAN GERHARDSON You are notified this matter is set for a remote hearing. This hearing will not be in person at the courthouse.

Hearing Information: Motion Hearing September 11, 2026, 9:15 AM The hearing will be held via Zoom and appearance shall be by video unless otherwise directed with Judicial Officer Jacob C. Fischmann, Kanabec County District Court.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch uses strict security controls for all remote technology when conducting remote hearings.

You must: • Notify the court if your address, email, or phone number changes.

• Be fully prepared for the remote hearing. If you have exhibits you want the court to see, you must give them to the court before the hearing. Visit https://www.mncourts.gov/Remote-Hearings for more information and options for joining remote hearings, including how to submit exhibits.

• Contact the court at 320-679-6400 if you do not have access to the internet or are unable to connect by video.

• If you need an interpreter, contact the court before the hearing date to ask for one.

To join by internet: • Type https://zoomgov.com/join in your browser’s address bar.

• Enter the Meeting ID and Meeting Passcode (if asked): Meeting ID: 160 062 7548 Passcode: 002432 • Update your name by clicking on your profile picture. If you are representing a party, add your role to your name, for example, John Smith, Attorney for Defendant.

• Click the Join Audio icon in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.

• Click Start Video.

Para obtener más información y conocer las opciones para participar en audiencias remotas, incluido cómo enviar pruebas, visite www.mncourts.gov/ Remote-Hearings.

Booqo www.mncourts.gov/Remote-Hearings oo ka eego faahfaahin iyo siyaabaha aad uga qeybgeli karto dacwad-dhageysi ah fogaan-arag, iyo sida aad u soo gudbineyso wixii caddeymo ah.

To receive an eReminder for future court dates via e-mail or text, visit https://mncourts.gov/hearing-ereminders Dated: July 31, 2026 Heather Mickelson, Kanabec County Court Administrator Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 19 and 26, 2026.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-648 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of Barbara Jean Fenton, Decedent NOTICE is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated January 22, 2019 has been filed with the Court, and the application has been granted.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following Self-Represented Litigant: Carla Jean Anderson, 1709 Sandhurst Avenue East, Maplewood MN 55109 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

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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 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.

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 (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated 8/3/2026 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 19 and 26, 2026.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-618 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Estate of Carolyn M. James, a/k/a Carolyn Mae James, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on July 28, 2026 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated August 9, 2019 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 Litigants: Richard W. James 2435 Pascal Street Roseville MN 55113 James R. Coben 1840 Pinehurst Avenue Saint Paul MN 55116 as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the Co-Personal Representatives. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3607, and the court otherwise orders, the Co-Personal Representatives have full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the CoPersonal Representatives, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the CoPersonal Representatives or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Dated: August 4, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 19 and 26, 2026.

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

CASE TYPE: PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-669 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TURNOVER OF PROPERTY AND DETERMINATION THAT PROPERTY IS NOT PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE In re the Estate of: Trudy Enlund-Johnson, Decedent.

A Petition for Turnover of Property and Determination That Proerty is Not Property of the Estate was filed on July 28, 2026, by Christopher Pate.

Any objections to the filing of this document must be mailed, together with the court filing fee, to Ramsey County Probate Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 170, St. Paul, MN 55102 or can be filed in the electronic filing system prior to the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed, the document filed may be granted.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that a remote zoom hearing has been scheduled on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 2:45 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. by this Court. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall 1) Be published in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County once per week for two consecutive weeks in a row.

2) By depositing a copy of this Notice and Order in the U.S. Postal Service, addressed to all interested parties and to all parties who have filed a demand for notice, no fewer than fourteen (14) days before the hearing.

The mailing shall be performed by the Petitioner or their attorney of record, and an Affidavit of Mailing or Service shall be filed with the Court prior to the hearing.

BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator By: Elizabeth Girling, Deputy Court Administrator Date: July 30, 2026.

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 26 and September 2, 2026.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTES • City Council and staff thanked the community and volunteers for coming together for Vadnais Heights days celebration over the previous weekend.

• Peter Lindstrom of the Metropolitan Council spoke to the City Council to provide an overview of current and future plans for the Vadnais Heights area. Over the last few years, the city has received grant funding from the Metropolitan Council for infrastructure improvements related to solar power, wastewater and roadways.

Lindstrom also mentioned that new public transit routes will be coming to the area within the next few years.

He said that the seven-county Twin Cities region is expected to grow by 610,000 people by 2050, and the

Metropolitan Council is looking ahead and planning with local governments to adapt to the changing needs of its communities.

• A public hearing was planned for a subdivision application for a property located at 364 East County Road F but during the review process, city staff identified issues in need of revision by the applicant. The public hearing will be continued to a future meeting, but since the date of the hearing was formally published, the council invited public comment.

One resident inquired about how this might affect plans for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection with McMenemy Street and expressed concerns for the safety of pedestrians in the area. The item will be continued after the next date

for the public hearing is posted for a second time.

• The City Council adopted a resolution to formally declare that the reverse referendum petition, filed by city residents in June, was sufficient when it was received but is now moot, as the city has rescinded the resolution in question. The resolution had originally provided preliminary approval for the city to issue $37 million in general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements, including the reconstruction of the south fire station. Mayor Mike Krachmer noted that as part of its process to work with residents on planning for the fire station’s future, the city will soon seek members for a new fire station advisory panel.

• The city has hired a new fire

captain, Eric Kubat. Kubat brings more than 18 years of experience in fire and emergency services to the role.

• An open house for the County Road F mill and overlay project will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Vadnais Heights Commons. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the project from engineers and county representatives.

The Vadnais Heights City Council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

1, at City Hall, located at 800 East County Road E. Jackie Bussjaeger

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“I don’t think I would have done it this long if I didn’t love it as much as I do,” she said. “There’s always fun stuff the kids do that makes you laugh.”

Years ago, when there wasn’t as much red tape for daycare providers to transport children, Bonnie would take them to see Santa, the zoo, and her favorite, the apple orchard.

Over the years, Bonnie has cared for multiple generations of the same family. She recalled one neighbor who started an in-home daycare at the same time she did. Her neighbor eventually decided to go back to work and sent her two daughters to her.

Fast-forward years later —one of those girls got married, had children and sent them to Bonnie.

Bonnie’s neighbor Kathy Janssen sent all three of her children to Bonnie’s daycare. In addition to the convenience factor, the Janssen family grew to love Bonnie (and Chuck).

“We trusted them completely. We saw how they raised their own three kids. They are such a tight-knit family … family is number one for them through and through,” Janssen explained. “I knew that she treated our kids like her kids and raised them the way we would raise our kids.”

For Bonnie’s 50th birthday, all three of Janssenn’s children spent the entire day showing up at Bonnie’s doorstep with surprises related to the number 50, including armfuls of 50 Freezies.

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A group of daycare children poses for a photo in a sailboat in Chuck and Bonnie Gerhard’s backyard.

Janssen described Bonnie as one of the most thoughtful and caring people she knows. One of her favorite memories is when Bonnie turned 50.

Her three children spent the entire day showing up at Bonnie’s doorstep with surprises related to the number 50. One hour they would bring 50 pennies; a few hours later, 50 Freezies.

“She just ate that up. She loved seeing them come over, and the anticipation of what was coming next, ‘What are the kids going to do now?’”

Kathy Janssen’s children Michael and Karen dress up for “mismatch day.”

Janssen recalled.

When Janssen’s two daughters were teenagers, Bonnie hired them to be a second set of eyes while the children were outside in the backyard. Fastforward all these years later, and the Janssens’ oldest son, who is in his 50s and has a family of his own, always makes it a point to head over to Bonnie’s to chat when he visits the neighborhood.

Bonnie says the fact that she is 70 now is why she decided it’s time to retire — that, along with the wear

Janssen’s children Karen and Sara always enjoyed playing in Bonnie’s backyard.

and tear on her back from picking up the children. She typically had 10 children at one time, but in recent years, she has whittled that number down to four so it wouldn’t be such a tough transition. And as for what she will miss most?

“The kids. I’m so used to having somebody around all the time. That’s going to be a change,” Bonnie said.

Once she retires, Bonnie and Chuck plan to go on more road trips to visit their children: one lives in Indianapolis and the other in Arizona. She said she just might go to the zoo, too, and enjoy not having to “forever count” the children in her care.

Bonnie will have one job for her retirement party — to make a kidfavorite treat, “Bonnie bars.” The Rice Krispies recipe features a marshmallow topping, peanut butter and butterscotch chocolate chips.

“My very first (daycare) mom gave me them for my birthday. I still have her recipe card, and it looks like it went through the war. I can’t even read part of it because it’s so worn out,” Bonnie said laughing.

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Keel boats invited to Grand Finale Regatta Keel boat owners are invited to join the Black Bear Yacht Racing Association in marking the end of the summer sailing season by participating in the Grand Finale Regatta. There will be two races

Ramsey County Library Friends is seeking donations for its upcoming used book sale. Donation of gently used books, vinyl, CD's, DVD's and puzzles can be brought to any Ramsey County location. Walk-in donations are limited to two boxes or bags per day. Guidelines for donating, a listing of the types of items that can and cannot be accepted, and general information can be found at rclfriends.org.

The next Friends Used Book Sale will be held Sept. 16-20 at the Roseville Library. Proceeds from Ramsey County Library Friends book sales and used bookstores benefit Ramsey County public libraries in Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview and White Bear Lake.

Mahtomedi Youth Hockey Association will host 2nd nICE Icebreaker

Icebreaker, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, on Saturday, Sept.

19. The casual, 21+ event is open to the entire community — not just hockey Mike Snee families. Proceeds support the Rink of Dreams initiative and the Great Assist. Tickets are available now; prices increase Sept. 1.

Held on private property near Wildwood Elementary School, the evening will feature food from Kirkwood’s BBQ, a full bar, live music, a hole-in-one competition, bags tournament, exclusive merchandise and an auction. The event will also honor Mahtomedi community members who have passed away, including special tributes to Jessi Pierce Heinrichs and Andy Semlak.

Attendees will hear from keynote speaker Mike Snee, vice president of the Minnesota Wild Foundation and Community Relations and a longtime leader in Minnesota hockey and youth sports.

Funds raised will help the Rink of Dreams move toward its $1

million goal to purchase a full-size refrigerated hockey rink system, including boards, glass, player boxes, a refrigerated mat and chiller and doors that fully enclose the rink. The goal is to improve the middle rink at the District Education Center outdoor rinks and extend the skating season while reducing weather-related closures. Planned improvements also include a paved, striped and ADAcompliant parking lot. The Great Assist portion of the campaign helps remember Mahtomedi’s “Greats” and provides assistance to families with hockey fees.

The campaign, launched in September 2025, has already received support, but organizers say they are close to having enough funding to break ground. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www. zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2ndannual-mahtomedi-nice-icebreaker-2.

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The 4th of July Fireworks Display was “Sensational!”

Thousands of local residents gathered around the lake to view the spectacular 4th of July Fireworks.

The White Bear Lake Volunteer Fireworks Committee is proud to coordinate this event with the support and contributions from civic-minded members of our community. We thank you for your most generous support.

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Congratulations to the Peninsula parents for a job well done!

With Artemis and Apollo now airborne and thriving, the parents have moved on and are preparing for their impending migration. A few “grandparent” Loons have taken a shine to Apollo, while Artemis is on her own, for now.

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Loon Chronicles XI: Is this goodbye?

Hats off to the Peninsula parents for doing such an excellent job watching over and raising their chicks! During the first two months, post-hatch, the parents spent countless hours teaching Artemis and Apollo how to fish, dive, preen, call, do wing flaps and foot waggles, nap safely, follow a safety plan, and, finally, to fly. Loon parents are known to separate from their chicks, six to eight weeks post-hatch. We last saw the Peninsula parents with their chicks in late July, almost ten weeks post-hatch; extra time well spent, yet bittersweet. The photo in the center frame shows Artemis touching papa Loon’s chest with her foot.

Perhaps, a farewell. We have spotted the parents mixing it up

with the expanding groups of Loons from neighboring lakes and up north. During the next month, they will be focusing on bulking up and preparing for their winter migration, before heading to Lake Michigan, for a two-week layover, in late September.

As predicted, the “grandparents” from up north, with their prominent ore-stained chests, have arrived. During our early morning outings, and lately, at sunset, we have spotted Apollo circling the neck of one of the grandparents and fishing together.

Apollo still takes cover in the bulrushes and will venture out when the grandparents appear. Last week, we came upon a group of agitated Loons, wing-rowing, yodeling, and assuming

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the Penguin posture. Suddenly, Apollo emerged from under the water and erupted into an energetic and caustic Penguin dance, of his own. The older Loons took note and quickly left. A few minutes later, one of the grandparents returned and joined Apollo for the rest of the evening. Artemis is harder to spot, because she is flying and fishing all over the lake. We are not used to seeing the chicks apart from each other. Hopefully, this is only temporary, as they spread their wings during the next few weeks.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BRIEF Resident requests change to outlet level Luke Michaud is hoping the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board will adopt a resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to return the lake outlet to 925.4 feet.

Michaud, who served on the board as a representative for the city of

Mahtomedi for 26 years, told the board that he was already removing his boats from the lake due to the water level.

“Too many folks, even on this board, want to call this the new normal, and it’s really not normal. This is not a normal lake level,” he said. “At least half of the problems that the board faces on a regular basis would be addressed if we were back up to a

normal lake level.”

Michaud explained that back in 1986, the DNR lowered the outlet from 925.4 feet to 924.4 feet. “That was done to the best of my knowledge without any consultation with the conservation board,” he said.

He added that he has requested information from the DNR related to why that was done, and he plans to bring back what he learns to the

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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777.

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Weekly Outlook SUNRISE/SUNSET AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

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Another reason to look forward to Wednesdays!

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Frank Watson

The weather pattern has been fairly active, just not here in the metro. The metro seems to be where rain goes to die. This August I’ve totaled a grand total of 0.44”. The greatest day of rainfall this month was on August 7 when I totaled 0.22”. The impact of lack of rain can really be seen on White Bear Lake where the shoreline is exposing the lakebed. In the past year, White Bear Lake’s level is down 13”. Area ponds and wetlands are noticeably down as well. Right now the outlook is bleak for any significant rainfall totals. Otherwise, temperatures have been great for getting outdoors.

WEEKLY AVERAGES HIGH LOW SUN PCP

77° 58° 64% 0.93”

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OBITUARIES

Paul K. Wax Age 64, of White Bear Lake, passed away on August 8, 2026.

He is survived by his wife Judy; Children Jennelle Przytulski (Erik), Stephanie Geary (Andy), Phillip Wax; Grandchildren Kaylee Geary, Max & Owen Przytulski; sisters Julia Foote (Randy), Sheila Kaufer (Jerry), many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 23, 2026 from 4 - 8pm at the American Legion, 2210 3rd St, White Bear Lake.

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David W. O’Brien

In Remembrance

Age 74 of Hugo, MN. Passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life for David will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Rosetown American Legion Post 542, 700 County Road C West, Roseville, Minnesota.

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Momma, It’s hard to believe it’s been 6 months since you’ve been gone.

Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you and miss you like crazy. I am grateful for the many memories we had and the love that we shared. I know you are looking down on me and I pray that I am making you proud. I love you more than words can express.

I’ll see you, again, someday.

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55+ Driver Safety, $36: In-person: Sep 10, 9am,1pm | Sep 22, 12-4pm| Oct 21, 12-4pm History w/KathySimmer-The Hmong Among Us: Aug/28, 10am-Noon, $18, Sr Center History w/KathySimmer-The History of Congress: Sep 11, 10am-Noon, $18, Sr Center Chair Yoga: Mon, Sep 14-28, 10-10:45am,$24, Sr Center Are We Talking Hospice?: Sep 15, 10-11:30am, $5, Sr Center Day Trip: Stillwater Trolley Tour & Lunch, Sep 15, 9:30am-1:30pm, $75, Sr Center Misty Deer Oil Painting: Sep 21, 5-9 pm, $55, Sr Center Memory Cafe: Sep 17, 9:30-11:30am, Free, Sr Center Aging Eyes: Sep 24, 10-11:30am, Free, Sr Center Fraud & Scans Aimed at Seniors: Sep 24, 1-2:30pm, Free, Sr Center Bingo & Breakfast: Sep 25, 9:30-11am, $5, Sr Center Day Trips: Oct 14-Crow River Winery & Bistro and Carlson’s Orchard and Bakery, Nov 13-Twin Cities Model Train Museum & The Original Malt Show, Dec 9-ANNIE @ Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Dec 15-Afternoon Tea at the St Paul Hotel.

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We specialize in memory loss support. Contact us to learn more about available community resources, The Gathering group respite, educational opportunities, and support groups. Our trained staff are ready to listen and assist you in taking the next step on your journey.

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group. Family and friends caring for someone living with memory loss are welcome. A virtual support group meets at 10:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. An in-person support group meets at 10:30 AM the 4th Tuesday of each month at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes (6070 Blanchard Blvd., Lino Lakes). Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Light Up Someone’s Day! Volunteer with The Gathering. The Gathering is an award-winning group respite program for adults with early-to mid-stage

memory which offers fun and meaningful interactions with participants and volunteers while giving a break to their care partner. The Gathering is held three days a week on the Lyngblomsten St. Paul and Lino Lakes Campus’.

To learn more contact Lyngblomsten Volunteer Services at (651) 632-5499.

Subscribe to the Caregiving Compass e-newsletter. The Caregiving Compass is a free quarterly publication from Lyngblomsten Community Services. This e-Newsletter provides a variety of helpful resources for your caregiving journey, including information about upcoming opportunities, links to online resources, and advice from Lyngblomsten staff. To subscribe, complete the online form at www.Lyngblomsten.org/Subscribe or contact Lisa Brown at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org For more information about Lyngblomsten Community Services contact Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org Lyngblomsten Community Services is supported in part by gifts made to the Lyngblomsten Foundation and is funded under an award with MAAA as part of the Older Americans Act

MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE MAHTOMEDI DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER (DEC) 1520 MAHTOMEDI AVE.

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How to Play Bridge: Popular Conventions - $65.

All activities are held at the DEC unless otherwise Strength and Balance (55+) - $129. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8th-Oct. 22nd, 1:15-2 pm.

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FREE for SilverSneakers, RenewActive, OnePass, or Indoor Herb Garden - $49. Monday, September 29th, Mondays: Mahjong - FREE 1-3 pm Silver&Fit. 5:30-7:30pm.

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29th, 9 am-1 pm. VIRTUAL. Wednesdays: Bridge - FREE 12:30-3:30 pm Day Trip: Historic Stillwater Trolley Tour & Lunch - Getting Started in Hydroponic Gardening - $30.

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WHITE BEAR AREA SENIOR CENTER The White Bear Area Senior Center has weekly activities and classes. Register at 651-6533121. The Sr Center moves back to 2399 Cedar Avenue (Door D) on August 25.

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Midwest Ski Otters cap tournament season The Midwest Ski Otters capped off their 2026 tournament season with a historic finish, earning seventh place at the Division I National Show Ski Championships in Evansdale, Iowa. The finish marked the highest national team placement in Ski Otters history.

The Otters earned their trip to Nationals after finishing second at the Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament, also held in Evansdale.

That performance qualified the team to advance to Nationals and compete against top Division I show ski teams from across the country.

Several Ski Otters also represented the team in individual competition, highlighted by Caroline Grubs, capturing the National Open Swivel Championship.

The victory marked Grubs' second national title in three years. She first won the National Open Swivel Championship in 2024, followed by a second-place finish in 2025, and returned to the top of the podium in 2026.

The Otters also earned a spot on the national podium in Strap Doubles, with Eric Bruun and Taylor Laughlin placing third. Two additional Otter doubles couples finished among the top 10, with Alan Elfert and Rosalie Quinn placing seventh and Joel Gardner and Claire Gardner finishing 10th.

In Swivel Pairs, Brooke Elfert and Brook Wendt placed 12th, while the Midwest Ski Otters Team Jump finished 11th. Evan Marcus also represented the Otters in Freestyle Jump, finishing 12th in the nation.

A tournament season defined by more than scores

Caroline Grubs captured the National Open Swivel Championship.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The Midwest Ski Otters form a four-tier pyramid.

The road to the Otters' highest-ever Nationals finish wasn't necessarily an easy one. Weather became part of the story at both Regionals and Nationals.

At the Midwest Regional Tournament, the Ski Otters were the final team scheduled to compete.

By the time they took to the water, the heat index had climbed to approximately 110 degrees, leaving skiers and volunteers to manage extreme heat while preparing for one of their most important performances of the season. Despite the conditions, the Otters finished second, securing their place at Nationals.

A few weeks later, Nationals brought almost the exact opposite.

The Otters' show-up time was 6 a.m., while it was still dark, giving the team time to unload, organize equipment, and prepare for the day ahead. Competition was scheduled to

begin at 8 a.m., but the rain had other plans.

What followed was nearly a fivehour rain delay. Eventually, the rain cleared, competition got underway, and the Ski Otters ultimately skied their way to seventh place and the best Nationals finish in team history.

Based in White Bear Lake, the Midwest Ski Otters are an allvolunteer organization whose members spend their summers performing free community water ski shows while also training for regional and national competition.

The team's historic 7th place national finish, a National Swivel Championship, a Strap Doubles podium finish, and several other top national performances made the 2026 tournament season one to remember.

Contributed

Eric Bruun and Taylor Laughlin placed third in Strap Doubles.

Torrid hitting carries Bears to Junior Legion state crown

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Torrid hitting carried Bears to Junior Legion state crown The White Bear Lake U16 baseball team that won the state Junior Legion tournament championship was a hard-hitting group, as shown in season statistics released by coach Carson Cooper.

Max Butters led the Bears with a .514 batting average (38-for-74) and 33 runs-batted-in. He logged 19 runs and 10 doubles. Butters was named Most Valuable Player in the state tournament, where he also pitched an 8-4 win over Alexandria in the finals.

Also over .400 were Will Connors at .431 with a team-leading 36 runs, 19 RBI’s and one homer; Wyatt Reilly

CONTRIBUTED

Max Butters, state tournament MVP, posed with the team championship.

at .420 with 23 RBI’s and 19 runs; and Ben Brockman at .411 and 15 RBI’s.

Also over .300 were Dalton Klamerus at .368

with 22 RBI’s and 24 runs; Andrew Wiener at .367; and Carson Sonnet at .308.

The Bears finished 2110. At both the district and state tournaments (reported in our Aug. 5 edition), they lost their first game but came back through the sudden-death bracket to place first. In the state tournament at Alexandria, they scored 77 runs in seven games.

They beat Alexandria 8-4 and 13-2 in the finals.

Eight different pitchers had at least one win. The two main pitchers were Dom Fitzgerald with a 3-0 record and 1.63 ERA in 38 innings, Maddox Alexander with a 2-1 record an 2.12 ERA in 29 innings.

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Tour De Bar raises over $52K for 2026 beneficiary This year’s Tour De Bar event raised $52,507.85 for Tina (Parnell) Lovett. She is battling Stage 3 invasive lobular breast cancer while managing perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease.

See “Riding through life’s toughest journey,” White Bear Press, July 15, 2026.

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Mahtomedi First Down hosts pancake breakfast The Mahtomedi First Down Foundation hosted its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 22, in the St. Andrew’s parking lot. During the event, players served meals in their jerseys to raise more than $1,000 for the high school football program.

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1.The White Bear Lake and Lake Johanna fire departments recently teamed up to honor their colleague Lisa Zumwalde, who was a Ramsey County Emergency Communicator for 25 years, with a memorial outside Rudy’s Redeye Grill during a celebration of life ceremony. — Paul Dols | Press Publications 2. Four candidates running for White Bear Lake Area School Board recently hosted a meet and greet event at The Minnesotan downtown.

Pictured (from left) are: Colleen Berquist, Dan Arcand, Bob Krominga and Melissa Roberts. — Contributed 3. Congrats to Emmie Wiedemann and Shayne Frost, who recently got engaged on a dock on White Bear Lake. — Lizzy Fasching Photography, contributed

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