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Food forest invites community to explore edible native plants BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — At Vadnais Heights Community Park, just northwest of the softball fields, something new is growing. This is the location of the new Vadnais Heights Community Food Forest, which will have its grand opening on Aug. 15 during the Vadnais Heights Days festivities. “It’s a garden of edible plants that mimics the natural landscape of how plants grow in nature with trees, bushes, herbaceous plants, and root vegetables or root plants,” said Sarah Grimm, one of the Vadnais Heights Green Team members who are closely involved with the development of the food forest. “They share the space really well together and work together to be more resilient. Food forests are really efficient in their use of space, too, so you can end up with things really close together so you have layers of a variety of plants.” The intentional practice of cultivating many native edible foods together has been found in Indigenous cultures for thousands of years, Grimm said. A guest speaker will be on-site during the food forest’s grand opening at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15, where members of the community can learn more about the history and importance of food forests, take a tour and even bring home a native plant seedling. “Our vision is a community-built garden where neighbors can learn from each other, connect
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Vadnais Heights Days returns Vadnais Heights Days will be Saturday, Aug. 15. The event will feature a car show, food trucks, children’s activities, maker’s market, parade, live music, fireworks and more. Most events take place at Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons. After the one-day event, you won’t want to miss the Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association Booya sale beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16 at Community Park.
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White Bear Schools to launch only student-run credit union branch BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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White Bear Lake Area High School students Amiya Scott-Waddington and Louie Blomgren are two of four interns selected to be student tellers for a new partnership between the school district and Royal Credit Union.
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White Bear Lake Area High School will be the only school in the state this school year to offer a student-run Royal Credit Union branch to students. Royal has operated its School $ense program for over 30 years in Wisconsin, but is looking to get the program up and running in Minnesota. Royal previously had a school site at Eden Prairie High School, but it is no longer operating. White Bear Lake Area High School marks the 31st school site. “We have a huge commitment to financial education and working with schools,” said Deb Paulsen,
Royal financial education supervisor. “White Bear Lake has been a really great partner for us … so it was a natural evolution to partner more with them on some of the things that we have expertise in.” The partnership between the credit union and school district took off a couple years ago through the launch of the Test Drive Reality Fair, which gives high school students a real-life simulation of money and finances and lets them “test drive” their future to see what it takes to make it on their own. Four students from the district were selected for
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When: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Social hour and visiting with senior service organizations followed by lunch at noon. Live performance by Gary LaRue and Bingo. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6060 or cityvadnaisheights. com/468/Senior-Picnic
BENCHSIDE CONVERSATIONS
When: 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Century College East Campus, benches bear science/library building parking lot E Details: Join the Century College Foundation board for coffee, light breakfast and conversation about the Acts of Kindness program to help students in need. Contact: 651-444-2314 or century.edu/giving/ foundation
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When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave, White Bear Lake Details: Exhibition by Shakin Maheshwari is a curated series inspired by the folk and tribal arts of India. Exhibition runs through Sept. 17. Contact: whitebeararts.org
VADNAIS HEIGHTS DAYS
When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F and Vadnais Heights Commons Details: Games, inflatables, food trucks, makers market, car show, touch-a-truck, live music and more. Parade at 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. See schedule of events online. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/460/ Schedule-of-Events
SUMMER SIGNINGS
When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author Linda Knebel Pruden signs her
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD SHELF DISTRIBUTION
When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 and the third Saturday of the month Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 651-492-8233 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ foodshelf
VOCALITY CONCERT FROM THE PORCH
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: 4671 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Local a cappella quartet performs a repertoire of classic rock from the ’60s and ’70s, soul-stirring Gospel, show-stopping Broadway hits, and the timeless charm of Barbershop. Contact: vocalityquartet.com
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When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: Katherine Abbott Park, 1000 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Hike on park trails and trails nearby, approx. 5 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com When: 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church outdoor amphitheater, 1851 Birch St. Details: Concert featuring an acoustic lineup playing a blend of folk, pop, acoustic favorites and vocal harmonies. All are welcome. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Contact: wblumc.org When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park, 410 Lake Ave., Birchwood Details: Legacy Celtic Band performs traditional and contemporary Irish vocal music and instrumentals. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com
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When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Where: Cerenity Care of White Bear Lake, 1900 Webber St., White Bear Lake Details: Seniors, family and friends are invited for an afternoon of games and activities, carnival food, petting zoo and live music. Contact: benedictineliving.org/cerenity-white-bearlake-mn
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On Tuesday, July 28th, the White Bear Lions Club celebrated their new board members, with Past District Governor Lion Paul Kowitz formally installing our new President, Lion Ann AJ Jacobson, and her board. We anticipate numerous opportunities for our club in the upcoming year. Would you like to join us? We meet at Carbone’s Pizzeria on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, September thru May. You can go to www.whitebearlions.org for more information or any of our friendly Lions would be happy to help!
memoir about caring for a loved one with dementia. “From Fear to Peace;” and Judith Erikson signs “October Falls” during the Farmers Market. Contact: lakecountrybooksellers.com
When: 10-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Program introduces the concept of voting rights to children 3-8 by listening to two picture books about women's suffrage and then voting for their favorite by visiting a polling place and casting a ballot. Adults welcome. Contact: whitebearhistory.org
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Lane swerving
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uring a recent, routine drive heading west along Highway 96 near Dellwood, I was jolted into attention when a car traveling toward me from the opposite direction began to drift across the center line into my lane. I was frantically searching for potential angles and routes of escape when, thankfully, the driver abruptly yanked their vehicle back into the eastbound lane. I have no idea what caused the sudden and potentially dangerous lane drift, but the brief encounter was enough to send a surge of adrenaline into my system. Afterward, I felt there was nothing else I could really do but take a deep breath and gratefully Angle of get on with my day. However, the incident did get me thinking about the View phrase “Stay in your lane” and also the potential viability of self driving Paul Dols cars in the not too distant future. The commonly used idiom that has its literal roots in traffic rules and sports assignments, is now used in a variety of situations, one of which is general workplace boundaries. An article on the Merriam-Webster website offers some examples of the evolution, current usage and recent history of the phrase and its movement into the popular vernacular. According to the website, the phrase “stay in your lane” is currently “used as a term of admonishment or advice against those who express thoughts or opinions on a subject about which they are viewed as having insufficient knowledge or ability.” Having the personal experiences of participating in team sports, along with driving thousands of miles on a motorcycle over several years, I interpret the phrase a little more literally and find that the original origins in traffic rules, swimming and the football field offer a tangible and relatable foundation for general use in everyday life. Along with the pop culture and sports references listed in the Merriam-Webster article, I was surprised to find a 2018 example referencing the National Rifle Association's use of the term. “When the NRA criticized emergency room doctors for their comments on America’s crisis in gun violence, telling them to stay in their lane in a tweet that implied that their remarks on gun control did not fall under the doctors’ umbrella of expertise. Doctors clapped back at the criticism by sharing their stories of traumatic gun-related injuries and deaths witnessed under their care, collecting them under the hashtag #ThisIsOurLane.” A sampling of various sources around the internet, including corporate training, law enforcement and blogs, finds the concept of staying in your lane showing up in the realms of work and business, public discourse and personal life. Focusing on core responsibilities, setting and respecting boundaries and clarifying roles are terms that show up in multiple sources concerning the work place. Sometimes the phrase can seem like a stern warning to stop unwanted advice. If I were to put a more positive spin on it, I would try to phrase it as a reminder to respect personal, professional and even property boundaries, with the realization that unsolicited actions, however well intentioned, can negatively affect others. I was recently given the opportunity to test the self-driving capabilities of a Tesla and found the experience to be somewhat unnerving but also quite promising. For the most part, the impressive vehicle stayed in its lane and behaved predictably along a route from White Bear Lake to the north side of Bald Eagle Lake that included stop signs and intersections. I'm not sure if there is a more profound lesson to be learned here, but the only time the vehicle appeared to struggle was when the painted lines on the pavement — it needed to successfully navigate — had become faded and unclear. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications.
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hether I'm in our community or at the Capital, my job stays the same: listen to what our community needs and find practical ways to get it done. That approach is why more than 70% of the bills I've authored have carried support from both parties. In a closely divided Legislator Legislature, that's the only way real Lingo work gets done. Here's what some Heather of that work has Gustafson looked like. I am the chief author of the bill that created Minnesota's independent Office of Inspector General, a watchdog with the authority to detect and root out fraud and make sure every tax dollar goes where it's supposed to. It’s the most significant anti-fraud policy to pass the Legislature, and I’m proud of the broad support it received from both sides of the aisle. I also authored legislation to address enrollment fraud in our state colleges and universities, and we also expanded the state’s capacity to prosecute Medicaid fraud. These good governance measures will help ensure we’re providing support for our neighbors who need it most, not fraudsters looking to take advantage of others.
As the school year approaches, our state’s School Meals program – one of my favorite bills I’ve authored – provides every student in Minnesota schools with a breakfast and lunch at no cost. It continues to save local families real money, close to $2,000 a year for the average family in our community. This makes life more affordable for families, and it also means less stress for moms and dads as they usher the kids out the door in the morning. As a parent, I know that’s peace of mind that you can’t put a price tag on. This year, we also delivered more than $125 million in onetime property tax relief that is already helping many families across our senate district. As cuts at the federal level continue to shift costs onto our state, cities, and counties, it means that local governments are having to fill that void, impacting local property taxes. I’m fighting to minimize those effects here at home. I’m proud to have authored Minnesota's first direct Public Safety Aid program, sending $300 million straight to local governments. For example, it helped White Bear Lake afford a new ambulance, thermal imaging technology for our firefighters, additional staff, and expanded training and mental health services for first responders. Lino Lakes was able to pay off a
loan on firefighter equipment, saving the city money in the long run (around $20,000 per year). Centennial Lakes Police Department was able to hire a new police officer, a need they had for 20 years. All told, more than $17 million went directly to our local cities and counties for their specific public safety needs. It's funding I'll keep fighting for as Washington pulls back. There's more work to do to help our community. I'll keep working to fund our schools and strengthen literacy programs, like our READ Act, so every student can read proficiently at grade level. I'll keep pushing back against big-tech corporations that profit off collecting and selling your personal data and tracking where you go. And I'll keep working toward real solutions that bring down the cost of health care and child care, two of the biggest pressures on family budgets in our community. As always, please continue to reach out to my office with your ideas, questions, or concerns. Democracy thrives when We the People are fully engaged, and I thank you for your input. Sen. Heather Gustafson represents Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Gem Lake, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Birchwood Village.
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will study primary sources, discuss multiple viewpoints, examine evidence, and draw their own conclusions. Our school board chooses curriculum materials and classroom resources. That means our community has an important voice in making sure instruction is age appropriate, balanced, and academically sound. The White Bear Lake schools have always welcomed parent participation and respected disagreement. We live in a very special community, and we should never lose sight of our larger goal: helping our children understand the full history of our country and appreciate the many people who have shaped it, and help them to become informed, respectful citizens. Let us show our students that we support them wholeheartedly in their learning and that we like to learn with them.
I want to thank you for your sharing of your experience with your limited mobility (“Publisher's View,” Aug. 5). You did a great job on shedding a light on the challenges, and you now “get it.” I am a nurse with a work history that includes orthopedic and trauma injuries. I also do companionship care now with a 96-year-old with an aging body. I also had a client who was a complete quadriplegic from an unfortunate gymnastics injury when in high school. I look at many things differently than many cannot comprehend. It is hard to until you experience it in some way. Your writing reminded me of, I think, my first experience. I did my nursing education at Gustavus, and when I was in school we spent our last two years up here at Bethesda (yes, when it was a hospital). I don’t remember how we decided to do this, but a group of us got out to Maplewood Mall to “do an experiment”… one was a wheelchair user (so that we looked at those dynamics) and one had a “hopefully short-term eye injury” leading her to be blind (she wore a wrap around her head so that she really couldn’t see.) We went around the complex figuring how to get from point A to B, and went into — oh, probably Sears, looking at kitchen appliances, including microwaves for our blind person. It was an eye-opener for us all. I just ask that you continue to be a voice for adaptations. I live over in the Cottages and as an over-50 (or is it 55?) complex, I see so many potential problems. More experience and voices are needed.
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Walking/scootering in someone else’s shoes Carter, thank you for sharing your experience after your leg injury. Your column is a reminder that any of us can become temporarily — or permanently — mobility impaired. Seeing our communities from a scooter or wheelchair changes how we view sidewalks, crossings, curb ramps, trails and everyday access. Let’s turn this awareness into action. White Bear Lake and surrounding communities have excellent opportunities to improve safe mobility through partnerships with Ramsey County Active Living, the Bruce Vento Regional Trail, Lake Links, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, Safe Routes to School, AARP and local accessibility advocates. Safe, connected walking and rolling routes benefit everyone — children, older adults, people with disabilities, cyclists, families with strollers, and those recovering from injuries. We are all just one step away from needing a little extra help. Let’s continue building communities where everyone can move safely and independently. Roll On!
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Ethnic studies tells complete story As a retired teacher, I have been following the discussion about ethnic studies in our schools. I moved to White Bear Lake in 1974 from Germany. I taught school in Germany and in White Bear Lake for many years. I have enjoyed living in this country because it is built on multicultural, multiethnic, and community-conscious principles. In White Bear Lake, our children receive the best education that avoids politics and teaches them respect for each other and to think for themselves. I believe that ethnic studies help us maintain these principles, and we need to support what is best for our students. Ethnic studies simply means telling a more complete story about Minnesota and the United States of America. Our history includes our founders and our Constitution, and it includes all the people who live here like the Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, immigrants like me, and many others whose contributions helped build the communities we live in today. Raising awareness of different cultures makes us learn about them, from them, and with them, and it enriches our lives. The key is how the subject is taught. Students
“share the trail” sign with no speed or route recommendations for walkers, bikers and motorized vehicles. It took a death in Minneapolis in 1972 to get the City of Minneapolis to clarify pedestrian and bike routes. (A woman walking her dog was struck by a 10-speed biker.) There are many pedestrians, runners, strollers and dogs on Lake Avenue that are unpredictable obstacles to bikers and people on motorized vehicles. And pelotons (groups of bikers) on the path make it especially dangerous on the weekend. Given the increase in bike usage from Lake Links and motorized vehicles, there needs to be more guidance on speed and how to share the trail. Currently, it’s not even clear if the 25 mph speed limit applies to bikers and others who sometimes f ly by at impressive speeds. Ideally, bikers could share the one-way street with cars and other motorized vehicles, possibly with a reduced speed limit. The view of the lake from Lake Avenue definitely makes slowing down worthwhile. Like Linde, I hope the City of White Bear Lake resolves this conundrum before someone is seriously hurt or killed. Lynn Nelson White Bear Lake
Grateful for schools We moved to Vadnais Heights before our first daughter was born and have lived here for over 30 years. Our daughters went to K-12 at the White Bear Lake Schools and graduated in 2010 and 2013. The teachers and staff that worked with our kids were kind, caring, and competent. Our daughters received a wonderful education, which was a springboard for them to make their own way in the world and start the fulfilling careers they have now. We are so happy that other families in our area get to have this experience too, and send their kids to such a good school district. White Bear Lake Schools have continued to be a great place for students and a wonderful part of our community. Our family is so thankful for the education our kids received from the thoughtful and dedicated people that work in the White Bear Lake Schools and we will continue to support them going forward. Go Bears! Jean and Scott Crow Vadnais Heights
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Thanks for the two editorials about transitioning to senior living. Gene wrote about many adjustments and adaptations as he and his spouse change to senior housing. Carter wrote about the family’s support role. I found this personal account very helpful.
I couldn’t agree more with the letter to the editor from Ojars Linde last week. My husband and I lived in Minneapolis for 30 years; we used the Minneapolis parks system frequently. While it was even busier than Lake Avenue, it was well marked with designated areas for bikes and others. All we have on Lake Avenue is an occasional
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A report of a prowler in the 3600 block of Auger Lane July 29 turned out to be property management. • Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 4700 block of Highway 61 July 29. • Officers responded to civil matters in the 2100 block of First Street July 30. • A dog owner in the 3700 block of Kenny Lane was advised to secure the dog after it escaped the fence July 30. • A noise complaint was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street July 30. • Two juveniles were trespassed from a business in the 4800 block of Highway 61 July 30 following a report of disorderly conduct. • Officers assisted Ramsey County deputies with a suspicious call in the 1100 block of County Road E July 31. • No injuries were reported after a tree fell on a parked car
near the intersection of 11th Street and Johnson Avenue July 31. • Officers responded to a report of two disorderly individuals in the 1800 block of Eugene Street July 31. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street July 31. • A protection order violation was reported in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway July 31. • Officers assisted Ramsey County deputies with a juvenile incident near the intersection of Birch Lake Blvd. and Centerville Road July 31. • Fireworks were reported in the area of Birch Street and White Bear Avenue July 31. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 1800 block of Birch Street Aug. 1. • A person was arrested on a civil commitment warrant in the 2200 block of Sixth Street Aug. 1. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Aug. 1.
• A noise complaint was reported near the area of Fifth Street and Lake Avenue Aug. 1. • Officers responded to multiple reports of dogs off leash Aug. 1 in the area of Matoska Park. • Officers responded to animal complaints Aug. 1 in the 2200 block of Thomas Lane and the 3300 block of Willow Avenue. • Noise complaints were reported Aug. 1 in the 1700 block of Ninth Street, the 2200 block of Sixth Street and the 5000 block of Georgia Lane. • Officers responded to a report of a dog stuck in a car in the 2000 block of County Road E Aug. 2. • Fraud and possible identity theft were reported in the 3500 block of Midland Court Aug. 2. • Theft by swindle was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. Aug. 2. • A noise complaint was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Aug. 2.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected calls for service in Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies dispatched out to the scene of an unknown medical situation at 6:55 a.m. July 5 came upon a male lying on the side of Highway 244, just north of Meadow Lane. When deputies arrived on scene, the male was conscious, alert and recovering from intoxication that started the previous night. After he asked for a ride, deputies drove him to Wedgewood Park where he was picked up by a sober driver.
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• While on routine patrol at 2:38 a.m. July 5, on Highway 36, west of Keats Avenue, deputies observed a driver of a vehicle using a handheld device and cited him following a traffic stop. • Deputies were dispatched out regarding a stolen vehicle parked at Mile 10 of the Gateway Trail July 5. After clearing the scene, deputies contacted the Osceola Police Department where the vehicle was stolen from and coordinated a tow truck to bring the vehicle to the Osceola police lot. • In the Case of the Fenced Fawn, deputies were called out to the 7000 block of Keats Avenue N. July 7 to see about a baby deer stuck in a fence. After deputies freed the scared and exhausted deer, it bounded away uninjured into the woods. • Responding to a July 10 report of juveniles climbing a bridge near a busy road, deputies used their public address system to direct the children off the bridge on Manning Trail N. and Manning Avenue Court N. and waited on scene until every one of them left the area.
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• A motorist who failed to move over for emergency vehicles on I-694W and Century Avenue July 5 was cited for violating the Ted Foss Move Over Law. • A juvenile male on Eastgate Parkway on July 5 reported another juvenile male who threatened to distribute a
• A man was arrested on a warrant in the 3900 block of Linden Street Aug. 2. • Officers responded to a fireworks complaint in the 4100 block of Myrle Avenue Aug. 2. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Buckbee Road Aug. 3. • Officers responded to a civil problem in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Aug. 3. • A Lakeland woman was arrested on multiple warrants following a report of disorderly conduct in the 2700 block of County Road D Aug. 3. • A complainant was scammed out of $3,500 in the 3100 block of Karth Road Aug. 3. • One unidentified driver fled the scene of a two-vehicle accident near the 2000 block of County Road E East Aug. 3. • Harassment by phone was reported in the 2100 block of County Road F Aug. 3. • Officers mediated a family dispute in the 3600 block of Auger Avenue Aug. 3. • A burglary was reported in
the 4800 block of Cook Avenue Aug. 3. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Aug. 3. • A man was arrested on a warrant on County Road D and White Bear Avenue Aug. 4. • Theft was reported in the 4000 block of Highway 61 Aug. 4. • Officers investigated a disturbance in the 4100 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 4. • Theft was reported Aug. 4 in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 1700 block of Ninth Street Aug. 4. • A Glencoe man was arrested for impairment by a controlled substance after officers responded to the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue on a report of a person yelling and mumbling to themselves outside of their vehicle Aug. 5. Methamphetamine was also found in the vehicle.
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naked picture of him around school. Deputies spoke to the complainant and suspect, along with both sets of parents. • A westbound motorist was cited for speeding July 5 on I-694 and Century Avenue N. A motorist in the 200 block of East Avenue was cited July 8 for expired registration, after deputies on rolling patrol spotted the tardy tabs. • Revelers in the 1000 block of Park Avenue were reported for playing loud music and throwing things at 9:53 p.m. July 7. Deputies arrived on scene and advised them that it was time to be quiet and to leave. The young adults advised deputies they were doing just that when deputies turned up. • A group home resident on Ledgestone Drive called out deputies on July 8 to express a desire to switch group homes due to the quality of the paper towels. Deputies advised the complainant that it was not up to them to relocate him to other group homes. • Deputies conducted directed patrols for speeding violations around 9:15 p.m. on July 10 and 11 on Wildwood Road at Birchwood Road and issued a total of five verbal warnings to speeders. • A business on Long Lake Road reported an employee refusing to depart the premises at 9:40 p.m. July 10 after being asked to do so by management. After deputies addressed the person, he left on his own. • Deputies on patrol on East County Line Road July 11 observed a vehicle traveling on a public roadway with expired license plate registration. After a mobile computer check confirmed the violation, deputies pulled the vehicle over and further discovered the driver’s revoked status. The motorist received a citation for driving after revocation.
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• A westbound motorist was cited at 12:33 a.m. July 5 on Highway 36 just east of Hilton Trail N. for driving without a license, after being pulled over for failure to maintain a lane and doing it while displaying expired registration. • In the Case of the Suffering State Symbol, an injured loon was reported July 10 in the 3000 block of Long Lake Road.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
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• On July 26 in the 900 block of East County Road E, a 29-year-old man from Centerville reported that someone struck his Toyota Sienna passenger van and fled the scene without checking for injuries or exchanging insurance information. The incident is under investigation. • On July 26 in the 100 block of Skyline Drive, deputies responded to a report of a 71-year-old woman with chronic health issues whose son found her deceased in a recliner. Her body was released to the medical examiner. • On July 26 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies issued a trespass citation to a 31-year-old woman from Maplewood who attempted to return merchandise to Walmart after being trespassed from the store. • After making a traffic stop on July 26 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies arrested 54-year-old man from St. Paul for an active U.S. Marshal warrant. • On July 26 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies cited a 33-year-old woman from Roseville for theft after she was caught attempting to leave Walmart with merchandise for which she did not pay. • On July 27 in the 800 block East County Road E, deputies arrested a 46-year-old man from White Bear Township for an active felony Department of Corrections warrant after locating him next to his vehicle. • On July 27 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies issued a trespass warning and citation to a 20-year-old woman from Woodbury after she attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise. • On July 28 at the intersection of Centerville Road and East County Road E, a 71-year-old man reported that two dogs followed him home while he was out for a walk. An animal control officer located the dogs and unsuccessfully attempted to contact their owner. The dogs were transported to a care facility. • On July 29 in the 900 block of East County Road E, deputies issued a
metrowide alert about a vehicle believed to be involved in shoplifting at Famous Footwear during which four boxes of shoes were stolen. The matter is under investigation. • On July 29 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies responded to a report of shoplifting at Walmart and arrested a 36-year-old woman suspected of theft who had several open and active warrants. • On July 30 in the 800 block of East County Road E, deputies cited a 56-year-old man from Little Canada for theft after he was caught attempting to leave the store with merchandise for which he did not pay.
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• On July 27 in the 1200 block of Doe Circle, an animal control officer responded to a report of a 7-year-old child who was nipped in the face by a neighbor’s dog and transported to a hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation. • On July 27 at the intersection of East County Road F and Arbor Drive, deputies responded to a crash involving a cargo van and a Honda Civic. There were no injuries. • On July 28 at the intersection of Garden Lane and Dillon Street, a 72-year-old woman reported an abandoned bicycle by a park. The bike was recovered by deputies. • On July 29 in the 1200 block of Greenbriar Court, a 32-year-old woman reported receiving a request for Netflix account information from an anonymous email account she suspects was created by someone against whom she has a protection order. The matter is under investigation. • On July 29 in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive, deputies assisted firefighters with traffic during a vehicle fire that was successfully extinguished. • On Aug. 1 at the intersection of Highway 61 and Meehan Drive, deputies responded to a report of a crash between a Honda CR-V and a Toyota RAV4 and requested medics to transport one of the drivers to a hospital for evaluation. • On Aug. 1 in the 5700 block of Hugo Road, deputies recovered a wallet found at a beach. The incident is under investigation.
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PAID LETTER Newcomer supports senator As a newcomer to Vadnais Heights, I am in the process of learning about my community, including its history, the current conditions and the potential for the future of our city, and the extended state legislative District 36 area. The elected leader that consistently comes up as an effective state senator is Heather Gustafson, with a strong record of 70% bipartisan bills in her first term. The more I learn about her skills and abilities as a state representative, a family member, a neighbor, a community volunteer, a high school history teacher, and a radio personality in days gone by, the more confidence I have in her capacity to get things done. History matters, as do effective communication skills and leadership abilities in action, as Heather personifies. Sen. Gustafson’s successful leadership with the timely passage of legislation to create an independent state Office of Inspector General is a powerful example of her values put into impactful work at our state Capitol. Passing this important legislation by a 60-7 bipartisan vote bodes well for a positive launch to this necessary new function within our state government. As I have been reviewing the positions of various elected officials up for reelection this fall, this quote from Heather really resonates with me: “Minnesotans have been clear: they want a government that spends their money wisely, takes preventative measures against fraud, and answers to no single party or special interest.” These principles are the bedrock to a new chapter in Minnesota fiscal management regardless of party affiliation, location or exclusionary interests. I encourage my neighbors throughout District 36 to research all the candidates that are seeking their votes. We all need to consider where each candidate stands regarding very concrete ways to mitigate the effect of past fraud and minimize future fraud impacting all Minnesotans. Sen. Heather Gustafson’s leadership in this area matters to me, and I hope others in our community will also applaud her first-term accomplishments with a vote for her continued success in our state Legislature. Susan Zoff Vadnais Heights
PAID LETTER Minnesota's parallel economy
Trump Republicans may threaten constitutional norms, but Minnesota Democrats have failed to protect equal opportunity. While the DFL does not openly undermine democratic institutions, a concentration of wealth and political inf luence operates through Minnesota’s philanthropic sector. Largely beyond taxpayer awareness, it represents a significant and growing part of Minnesota’s economy, benefiting wealthy families, powerful institutions and those who profit from its administration. My premise is simple: democracy depends on dispersed power. When wealth and inf luence become concentrated among a small group of individuals and institutions, ordinary citizens lose their voice. Minnesota’s charitable sector functions as a parallel economy subsidized by taxpayers through tax deductions and exemptions. Minnesota is home to more than 40,000 nonprofit organizations that hold tens of billions of dollars in assets. Several private foundations individually control more than $1 billion in charitable assets. Nationally, charitable tax deductions reduce federal tax revenues by more than $60 billion annually. While many charities provide important public benefits, foundations also allow wealthy families and corporations to preserve inf luence across generations. Concentrated financial power carries risks regardless of intentions and can reduce accountability, efficiency, innovation and competition. The long-term impact extends beyond philanthropy. As more resources f low into tax-advantaged institutions rather than democratic channels, decision-making gradually shifts from voters to private organizations. Unelected actors can increasingly inf luence public priorities, economic development, education, housing and social policy.
DNR BRIEF A relatively small network of individuals serves on multiple foundation and nonprofit boards while maintaining close relationships with elected officials. Strategic grantmaking can shape public priorities, elevate favored organizations and strengthen political networks. The close ties between major philanthropic leaders and prominent DFL politicians deserve scrutiny, because those officials regulate the charitable sector that may benefit them. Recent nonprofit fraud scandals, including the Feeding Our Future case, suggest broader accountability concerns. The issue extends beyond criminal misconduct to the concentration of economic and political power within institutions that operate with limited public visibility. Every dollar directed into tax-advantaged foundations is unavailable for direct public investment or tax relief. Yet taxpayers have little voice in how those subsidized resources are deployed. If current trends continue, the gap between those who inf luence public outcomes and those who live with the consequences will widen. When public inf luence is replaced by private inf luence, low- and middle-income Minnesotans lose regardless of which party holds office. Bonnie Balach White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER School meal program helps family budget
I was watching the local news this morning about families getting ready to send their kids back to school and feeling the economic pinch of the increase in the cost of school supplies and food for school lunches. The news story shared information that the price of a typical school supply list has increased by 7.7% over the past year, and the price of a typical basket of school lunch staples has increased by almost 11% percent over the past year. These increases are primarily driven by tariffs and gas prices. Families and students in Minnesota can be grateful again this year that we have a Universal School Meals program, passed in 2023, authored by Sen. Heather Gustafson, that offers free breakfast and lunch for all students in K-12. It’s been estimated to save the average family approximately $2,000/year. The savings will be even more this year with the increase in the cost of groceries. The savings may not be enough to completely cover the cost of increased food prices this school year, but it helps significantly offset the cost. We all know kids learn and behave better when their bellies are full. Thank you, Sen. Gustafson, you have my vote this November. Roxanne Britz Vadnais Heights
PAID LETTER Candidate works across party lines I am writing in strong support of Minnesota state Senator Heather Gustafson. As a former teacher, a parent, and a neighbor in Vadnais Heights, Sen. Gustafson brings practical experience and a clear commitment to the communities she represents in Senate District 36. Sen. Gustafson has focused on issues that matter to families across our area: strong public schools, thriving communities, responsible use of taxpayer dollars and lower costs for seniors and working families. Just as important, she has shown a willingness to work across party lines on practical solutions, including bipartisan accountability measures to protect public resources and public safety investments that support local police, fire, emergency medical services and community programs. What stands out most is that Sen. Gustafson listens and looks for common ground. She understands the needs of the northeast metro because she lives here, raised her family here and spent years serving students in our schools. At a time when politics can feel too divided, her grounded, bipartisan leadership is exactly what we need at the Capitol. I appreciate Sen. Gustafson’s steady, community-focused approach and her willingness to work with anyone who is serious about solving problems. I encourage my neighbors to support Heather Gustafson and the continued progress she is helping bring to our district. Brooke Thomson Vadnais Heights
CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Stillwater A deer near Stillwater has been confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is believed to be caused by prions, which are abnormal proteins that self-replicate within an infected animal. Prions are highly resistant to disinfectants, heat or freezing. There is no vaccine or treatment for CWD, and it is always fatal. CWD affects cervids, which include white-tailed deer, moose and elk, and it has no known cure. It has been found in more than two-thirds of the states in the U.S. A landowner observed the female deer near Stillwater for several days and noted it was unafraid of people and appeared emaciated. The person reported the female deer to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. On July 16, the deer died and DNR staff retrieved it, bringing it to the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for a necropsy and CWD testing. The DNR received confirmation of the disease earlier this week. “This discovery near Stillwater is unfortunate and highlights the importance of the public’s awareness of and ability to report sick deer, as well as our protocol to have these deer tested for CWD,” said DNR Wildlife Health Program Supervisor Michelle Carstensen. “We thank the landowner who reported this animal because public participation is necessary to keep our deer population healthy.” This detection is located in deer permit area (DPA) 236 and is approximately 30 miles from the closest confirmed CWD cases in both Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Within DPAs where CWD has been detected and confirmed, the Minnesota DNR implements its CWD response plan. Multiple management actions are designed to help mitigate disease spread, including a deer feeding and attractants ban and, where appropriate, increased hunting opportunities with increased bag limits. The Minnesota DNR is working on what the surveillance response will be to the new detection near Stillwater. More information about CWD, hunting season surveillance, and what the DNR is doing to limit disease spread and protect the health of Minnesota’s white-tailed deer is available at mndnr.gov/cwd.
CONSERVATION DISTRICT BRIEF Conservation District will host planning workshop The White Bear Lake Conservation District Board will hold a strategic planning workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at White Bear Lake City Hall in council chambers. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the upcoming Lake Management Plan and organizational structure. The board’s regular meeting will immediately follow the workshop. Both meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit www.wblcd.org.
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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ brings puckish humor to Lakeshore Players BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
For the first time at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Lakeshore Players will stage Shakespeare. Fittingly for August, the play is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the bard’s comedy about forest fairies whose love potions cause four mortals’ romances to go awry over the course of one night. "What a gift to be opening our 74th season with Shakespeare's ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream,’” said Lakeshore Players Executive Director Megan Pence. “This delightfully whimsical comedy is the first Shakespeare play Lakeshore Players has performed since we moved into our home at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center.” Though Shakespeare wrote the play in the 1590s,
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Marci Lucht, pictured center, holds court as Titania, queen of the fairies.
shaped ramp on which cast members crawl, jump and dance. “As an actor, I love a structure that feels like a playground,” said Marci Lucht, this production’s fairy queen, Titania. “It’s added so much fun to the performance, truly giving us a place to play, and fun new levels and passages to explore.” One such highlight is a conga-line dance, an interpretation of the scene where the fairy queen mistakenly believes Bottom to be her lover. “We really want to show the joy and mirth of these fairies. The woods is this wild, unhinged magical place — moonlight revels and dancing in the rounds,” explained Lucht. “I think people think Shakespeare is inaccessible, that it takes itself so seriously. I think you can still honor the gorgeous writing. You can still live in the beauty of the story but break down some of these barriers for folks.” At the same time, Johnson notes that this production still contains the text people know and love. “The comedy is still the comedy. People are still going around behaving like people,” he said. “What I love about ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ is how it shows us the transformative power of love by allowing one's heart and mind to be opened to new possibilities,” added Pence. Whether someone has or has not seen “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” before, Lucht encourages residents to see this version. “My castmates are (bringing) such fresh, new ideas, coming from a place of ‘Yeah, you’ve baked a cake before, but you haven’t baked it in this kitchen,’” said Lucht. “I think that’s what makes theater so magical, so ephemeral.” Lakeshore Players presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Aug. 14-23 at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. For tickets and more details, visit lakeshoreplayers.org.
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will offer an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s ongoing pursuit of equal voting rights and to engage with the historical forces that continue to influence civic participation today. The exhibit, “Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the U.S.,” is on loan from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and will be on view at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society from Aug. 18 through Sept. 11. (Visit the historical society’s website for information on hours.) The exhibit examines voting rights, emphasizing the role of the U.S. Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Beginning with the founding era and going up to the election of 2000, this exhibition explores the complex history of the right to vote that forms the core of our nation’s democracy. Topics include voting as a constitutional right, women’s suffrage, Reconstruction and Jim Crow era voting rights, the Civil Rights Movement, and the enfranchisement of Indigenous peoples. The exhibit is sponsored by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area.
Other events will include: Suffrage Story Time: Which Book Will Win the Children's Votes? Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Ages: 3 to 8 Years White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street
Make and Take Women’s Suffrage History Crafts Saturday, Aug. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Ages: 7 to 13 Years White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street
This program introduces the concept of voting rights to our youngest community members. Local artist and historian Madeline Hansen will lead the program by reading two women's suffrage themed picture books. Each child will be invited to visit a polling place and cast a ballot for their favorite book. Each voter will receive their own “I voted” sticker as they exit the polls. Children will learn about suffrage history while exercising their listening skills, forming an opinion, expressing their opinion by voting, counting votes, waiting for results and practicing positive etiquette for winning and losing.
Madeline Hansen will lead participants in a variety of “Votes for Women” art projects as they learn about Minnesota’s special role in Women’s Suffrage History. The legacy of White Bear Lake’s very own women’s suffrage leader, Emily Gilman Noyes, will be featured. Attendees will create a suffrage history timeline together, decorate a commemorative trellis, sing songs and take part in a suffrage parade. In addition to make-andtake crafts, each participant will receive a suffrage swag bag filled with women’s history resources and keepsakes.
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The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area, White Bear Lake Rotary Club and Many Faces have teamed up to offer a new exhibit that explores the complex history of voting rights in the United States. Dr. Yohuru Williams, distinguished university chair, professor of history and founding director of the Ra- Dr. Yohuru cial Justice Initiative at the Williams University of St. Thomas, will give the keynote address on opening night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the White Bear Lake Armory, located at 2228 Fourth Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. To register, visit https://whitebearhistory.org. Williams’ presentation “Grave harms: Voting Rights, Judicial Power, and the Long Struggle for American Democracy,” will examine the enduring struggle for voting rights and the role of judicial power in shaping American democracy. Amy Perna, executive director of the League of Women Voters Minnesota, and Sara Hanson, executive director of the White Bear Lake Historical Society, will offer opening comments. The event
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on August 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Road E East, to consider an application submitted by SCHMITTY & SONS HOLDINGS INC for a Conditional Use Permit at 4000 LABORE RD (PIN 283022120005). Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours and will be posted on the City’s website in advance of the meeting. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651-204-6027 or nolan. wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 2026.
NORTHEAST METRO 916 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA
BOARD NOTES — JUNE 3, 2026 The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted. Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Thelander at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call of Attendance Members present: Knisely-12, Palmer-13, Jones-14, Forsberg-16, Striker-282, Bock-621, Clark-623, Stout-832, Dols-833, and Thelander-834. Absent: Nitardy-622, Thompson-624, and Rebelein-831, and. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent. Approval of Agenda Adopted the agenda as presented, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption. Board Calendar Dates • Thursday, June 4, 2026 – End of Year Celebration for Auditory Oral from 5-7 p.m. at the ECFC in Stillwater • Friday, June 5, 2026 - Karner Blue Graduation from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. at Karner Blue Education Center • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire District Office • Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire District Office • Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - School Board Retreat at 4:30 p.m. at Bellaire District Office Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items None. Presentation: Recognition of Retirements Jean Anderson and Tim O’Connor were recognized for their years of service to 916 upon their retirements. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were included in her written report: (a) Member District Highlights; (b) Graduations; (c) Academic Achievement; (d) 2026-27 Setting IV Staffing Projections; and (e) Notable Achievements in 2025-26. Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration. Approval of Minutes Payment of Bills and ACH Payments Personnel Approve Retirement (10+ Years) Approved the retirement of Sarah Kusterman who has provided the school district with 32 years of service. Her retirement is June 5, 2026. Approved the retirement of Tim O’Connor who has provided the school district with 18 years of service. His retirement is June 5, 2026. Adopt Proposed Policy Modifications Adopted policies 104, 401, 404, 406, 406 Form, 410, 515, and 722 as revised. FY26 Budget Revision Approved the revised 2025-26 budget. FY27 Budget Approval Approved the 2026-27 budget for Northeast Metro 916. FY27 Tuition, Membership, and Access Fees Approved the tuition, membership and access fees for 2026-27. Resolution Authorizing a Taxable Line of Credit for Cash Flow Purposes Approved the Resolution Authorizing a Taxable Line of Credit for Cash Flow Purposes. Approval of Food Service Agreement Approved the food service agreements with Columbia Heights, Roseville, Stillwater, and White Bear Lake for 2026-27 school year. Approval of Agreement to Provide Educational Services at the Avanti Center Approved the agreement between the Avanti Center and Northeast Metro 916 for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Approval of Bamboo Professionals Contract Approved the contract between Northeast Metro 916 and Bamboo Professionals in the amount of $65,000.00 between 7/1/26 and 6/30/27. Resolution Relating to the Termination and Nonrenewal of the Teaching Contract of Probationary Teachers Terminated the teaching contract of the following probationary teacher at the end of the working day on June 30, 2026: Kayleigh Bergman. Approval of CDW Quote Approved the quote submitted by CDWG in the amount of $278,283.25. Approval of Apple Quote Approved the quote submitted by Apple Inc in the amount of $119,223. Approval of High Point Quote Approved the quote submitted by High Point Networks in the amount of $86,465.64. Board Forum Directors from Districts 12, 13, 16, 833, and 834 shared highlights and updates from their respective districts. Closed Session The meeting was closed from 7:30 p.m. to 7:46 p.m. as permitted by Minn Stat §13D.03, subdivision 1 to consider strategy for labor negotiations. Approval of 916 Administrative Support Staff Local 284 Contract Approved the contract between the School District and Local 284 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Approval of 916 Employees Managers and Assistant Managers Group Contract Approved the contract between the School District and the 916 Employees Managers and Assistant Managers Group for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Approval of Education Assistant Federation Local 2343 Contract Approved the contract between the School District and Education Assistant Federation Local 2343 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 2026.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access
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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-SSD24427-MS OPENING DATE: AUGUST 27, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND LABOR TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN, CLEAN, INSTALL, AND REMOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS RAMSEY COUNTY FACILITIES, AS NEEDED. RAMSEY COUNTY, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, WILL DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF MASTER CONTRACTS THAT WILL BE AWARDED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG38027-KB OPENING DATE: AUGUST 27, 2026 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A PRIME CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, LABOR AND INCIDENTALS FOR THE UNION DEPOT ESCALATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: Union Depot Lobby, 214 4th Street E, St Paul, MN 55101; AUGUST 20, 2026, 9:30 AM CST Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 2026.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JULY 28, 2026 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following members present: Jebens-Singh, McGuire, McMurtrey, Moran, Xiong, and Chair Ortega. Commissioner Miller joined the board meeting remotely pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.02, Subdivision 2. Also present were Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Read by Commissioner Jebens-Singh. AGENDA of July 28, 2026 was presented for approval. Commissioner Moran motioned to amend the agenda to add item 2026-284: Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Saint Paul for Emergency Shelters, seconded by McMurtrey. Motion passed. Commissioner Ortega motioned to amend the agenda to move County Connections to immediately follow the approval of the agenda and minutes, seconded by McMurtrey. Motion passed. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Amended Agenda unanimously approved. MINUTES of July 14, 2026 were presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. COUNTY CONNECTIONS Presented by County Manager, Ling Becker. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Workforce Solutions – Appointments to the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County. Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Moran. Unanimously approved. (B2026-094) Parks & Recreation – Ramsey County 2026 Cooperative Deer Management Plan. Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Moran. Unanimously approved. (B2026-095) Parks & Recreation – Acceptance of Operations and Maintenance Funding from Metropolitan Council. Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Moran. Unanimously approved. (B2026-096) Sheriff’s Office, Safety & Justice – Staffing Study Recommendations for the Adult Detention Center and Request for Personnel Complement Increases. Presented by Ling Becker, County Manager; Bob Fletcher, Sheriff, Ramsey County’s Sheriff’s Office; and Kyle Mestad, Undersheriff, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. Discussion can be found on archived video. Motion by Jebens-Singh, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026-097) Housing Stability – Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Saint Paul for Emergency Shelters. Presented by Ling Becker, County Manager, and Jaime Wilkins, Director, Housing Stability. Discussion can be found on archived video. Motion by Moran, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved. (B2026098) OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion can be found on archived video. BOARD CHAIR UPDATE No updates. ADJOURNMENT Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: PERSONAL INJURY COURT FILE NO. XXXXXX SUMMONS
Ger Lee, Plaintiff, vs. Vincent Saruria, Decedent. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no Court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A., 7500 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 325, Golden Valley, MN 55427. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 21 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A Default Judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Dated: July 1, 2026 ROBICHAUD, SCHROEPFER & CORREIA, P.A. Paul W. Schroepfer (#0392448) 7500 Olson Memorial Hwy, Suite 325
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Golden Valley, MN 55427 (612) 333-3343 paul@robichaudlaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 5, 12 and 19, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-676 NOTICE FOR REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, EXEMPT ESTATE In re the Estate of: Leonard W. Burket, Decedent. Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned and distributed without probate administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. The Petition also requests the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated March 8, 2018. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections or claims are filed, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate’s assets. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Petition will be heard by this Court using remote technology via zoom on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published once per week for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County and a copy of this Notice shall be mailed at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator BY: Amy Andersen, Deputy Court Administrator Date: July 27, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 5 and 12, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-658 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In re the Estate of: Elaine Carnahan, a/k/a Elaine Serra Carnahan, Decedent. NOTICE is given that on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated August 26, 2015 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Larry R. Carnahan, whose address is 600 Sherwood Road Shoreview, MN 55126, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the Petition or Will must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, Court Administrator BY: Amy Andersen, Deputy Court Administrator Date: July 21, 2026 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 5 and 12, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-657 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of Marie deGrood, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated April 3, 2025 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: John Francis deGrood, 112 Lawrence Boulevard East, Wabasha MN 55981 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3607, 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. Attorney for Personal Representative STEVEN GREGORY DECKERT Attorney License No.: 397431 Deckert Law PA 12912 63rd Avenue North Maple Grove MN 55369 Telephone: 763-587-7100 E-Mail: steven@deckertlawfirm.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12 and 19, 2026.
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with a biodiverse ecosystem and implement sustainable gardening practices into their own yards,” Grimm said. The food forest is just one initiative of the Vadnais Heights Green Team, a volunteer group that was founded as part of the city’s GreenStep City program. The group strives to enact many different kinds of sustainability initiatives around the city. The idea for the food forest came about when a few members of the Green Team were able to participate in the Sustainability in Practice program held by the National Recreation and Park Association last year. Of the 14 Green Team members, Grimm said that seven are part of the sub-team that has focused on bringing the community food forest to life. “It’s pretty incredible that with just a handful of us, we have been able to build this whole garden in less than a year,” she said. Ground prep began in the fall of 2025, and the garden enclosure was constructed and planted in spring of 2026.
Members of the Vadnais Heights Green Team work together to install posts for the garden fence. The posts are made from invasive buckthorn wood.
Green Team members worked closely with representatives from the city to plan and implement this community space. “That was a spot they suggested because it’s centrally located,” Grimm
said. “It’s an open space close to activities that people could get access to.” Although the garden’s growth is well underway, Green Team members expect that it won’t be ready for harvesting until 2027. Grimm hopes there will be the opportunity to offer surplus to passing visitors the way many community gardens do. “Everyone is welcome to come visit the garden and harvest from it when things are ripe,” Grimm said. “Our request is to only harvest when things are ready, only take what you need … also, education is a really big focus for us. Just to show the community how they could create something like this in their own backyard. The more people that do it, the more native biodiversity we have, which is good for insects, birds and pollinators.” For the time being, the food forest is an educational space where residents can come to spend time in nature and learn about the benefits of native and edible plants. Grimm said the edible plant she is most excited for is the serviceberry. “They taste kind of like a combina-
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The community food forest was planted this spring and is expected to be ready for its first harvest next year.
tion of a blueberry and a grape, and now that we’re been working on this garden, I’ve seen them pop up in other places around Minnesota,” she said. Anyone interested in getting involved with the community food forest can contact the Vadnais Heights Green Team at vhgreenteam@gmail.com. The Green Team also has a Facebook page. To learn more about the food forest and the opening day, visit https://vadnaisheightsgreenteam.org/food-forest.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2026 SANITARY SEWER LINING CITY PROJECT NO. 2026-02 Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the City of Vadnais Heights until 10:00 a.m. (local time), Tuesday, August 25, 2026, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of proposed improvements. Estimated quantities for the Work include: Est. Qty Unit Item 1 LS MOBILIZATION 1700 LF 15 INCH CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING 1 LS TURF ESTABLISHMENT 1 LS EROSION CONTROL – BLANKET OR HYDROMULCH The bid opening will be conducted via Teams Meeting, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, Nick Ousky, 651.204.6095, nick.ousky@cityvadnaisheights.com The Bidding Documents may be viewed for free or downloaded for a fee of $22 at https://cityvadnaisheights.com/1003/Bid-RFP-Postings. From the bid posting website, navigate to the “2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project”. The Bidding is managed from QuestCDN. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through Quest CDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Vadnais Heights dated August 10, 2026. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City. Jim Hauth Public Works Director Vadnais Heights, Minnesota Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12 and 19, 2026.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TO SATISFY LIEN
(MINN. STAT. §§ 514.20–514.21) Notice is hereby given that SWELL Marine, 2330 Leibel St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651-400-2387), will sell the following property at public auction to satisfy a lien for unpaid mechanical service, care, and storage charges under Minn. Stat. § 514.18, owed by Alex Romero, 178 Owasso Lane, Shoreview, MN 55126: Vessel: 1992 Ranger, HIN RNG62538C686, MN Reg. MN 7067 EZ; and Trailer, MN Reg. AAEU 476. Amount due: approximately $2,726.00 as of the sale date, plus accruing interest and the costs of advertising and sale. Sale: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 2330 Leibel St, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota. SWELL Marine reserves the right to bid. The owner may redeem the property and stop the sale at any time before it occurs by paying the full amount due plus accrued charges and salepreparation costs. Dated: July 15, 2026 Adam Moore, President, SWELL Marine Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 5, 12 and 19, 2026.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Holly Lahd 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4285 Virginia Ave Shoreview MN 55126 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Holly Lahd Larson 4285 Virginia Ave Shoreview MN 55126 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: August 2, 2026 Signed: Holly Lahd Larson Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12 and 19, 2026.
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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.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Donatelli’s adds 2nd location Donatelli’s plans to open a second location this fall. The family-owned business, located at 2692 East County Road E in White Bear Lake, recently announced its plans to open another location in Bloomington in September. The Italian restaurant will be located at West 78th Street. “This is a huge milestone for our team, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our guests over the years. We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to welcome even more of you into the Donatelli’s family,” the business wrote in part on social media.
Pine Tree apples featured in State Fair flavor Apples from Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake will be used in the new Minnesota State Fair Flavor of the Fair. Midwest Dairy recently introduced the 2026 flavor, “Moo-sota Apple Pie,” which will be exclusively available at the Dairy Goodness Bar inside the Dairy Building at this year’s fair. Inspired by one of America's most beloved desserts, CONTRIBUTED Moo-sota Apple Pie celebrates the nation's 250th anniversary with the comforting flavors of apple pie blended into a rich, creamy dairy treat. Sweet, nostalgic and made with real dairy, the limited-time flavor is a celebration
of Minnesota dairy farmers and the traditions they help create every day.
Hammer & NER names next chief executive officer Hammer & NER has named Matt Buley as its next chief executive officer, effective July 27. Buley succeeds John Estrem, who recently retired after leading the Minnesota disability services nonprofit for 14 years. Buley joins Hammer Matt Buley & NER from Hope Haven in Rock Valley, Iowa, where he has served as CEO, overseeing more than 650 employees across disability services, health care and manufacturing operations. He previously held leadership roles in the nonprofit sector and at Best Buy. Buley was selected following a national search that included input from the organization's board, staff and community partners. “We looked for a leader who could hold both the rigor of our work and the humanity at its heart — and in Matt, we found exactly that,” said Hammer & NER Board Chair Mitch Ringe. “His experience, judgment and belief in what's possible for every person we serve make him the right leader to carry our legacy boldly into the future."
Fairview St. John's Hospital climbs in US News rankings Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood has earned higher marks in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
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The hospital moved up to No. 6 in the Twin Cities, improving from No. 8 last year, and is now tied for No. 8 in Minnesota, up from No. 11. St. John's also received high performing ratings in 10 procedures and conditions: • Back surgery (spinal fusion) • Colon cancer surgery • Diabetes • Heart arrhythmia • Heart failure • Kidney failure • Pneumonia • Prostate cancer surgery • Stroke • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings evaluate hospitals based on patient
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White Bear Township hosts memorial wall Above: Paul Nakasone, retired four-star general in the United States Army, was the keynote speaker during the recent Welcome Home Ceremony at the The Wall That Heals installation in Polar Lakes Park in White Bar Township.
Above: VFW District 4 Cmdr. Gary Carlberg stands next to Vietnam Veteran Darryl LeMire as he delivers a heartfelt closing ceremony speech. Expressing gratitude, he used the term survivor obligation, not guilt, as a positive way to honor fellow soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
At right: Kerri Luecke conducts a search for names of “Ghosts of the Jungle” warriors for surviving veteran Jim Moffet, who was not able to make it out to the memorial installation.
At Left: Donna Clark brought an eagle feather to the memorial in honor of her brother Douglas M. Clark, who was killed in action in 1968.
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New White Bear Lake Rotary president youngest in district At 29, Julie Honsa-Gullickson is making history as the youngest Rotary president in the district while continuing a family tradition of serving the White Bear Lake community. A third-generation funeral director at Honsa Family Funeral Home, she has spent her career helping families through life's most difficult moments
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tional service projects. Honsa-Gullickson recently shared more about her path to Rotary, her goals as president and what “service above self” means to her. Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of Rotary. A. My husband and I live in Maplewood. I grew up in Maplewood and went to North St. Paul High School. However, my family is all from White Bear Lake, and I call it home. My family and I own Honsa Family Funeral Home in White Bear Lake, and I am a third-generation funeral director. I love being a funeral director. It really feels like a calling, and I love giving back to this great community. In my free time, I also coach dance at Just For Kix in White Bear Lake. Q. How long have you been involved in Rotary? When and why did you first get involved in the organization? A. I joined Rotary in 2020. I had just finished college and was looking for a way to give back and make friends. My parents (Jim and Kay Honsa) taught me that you should always give back. We grew up volunteering as a family. Whether it was Girl Scouts, National Honor Society or school fundraisers, I spent my free time helping others. Rotary allows me to continue to give back. Additionally, Rotary has become my third place: it's not work or home. It's where I can socialize, make friends and make a difference in this community. Q. What are you looking forward to this next year as Rotary president? A. I’m excited for this year! This is such a fantastic Rotary Club. Everyone is so supportive, and I know I'm not doing it on my own. My goal is to do good work and have fun doing it. Q. Are there any initiatives or goals you hope to accomplish while president? A. I hope to increase membership. The future of our club or any service organization is membership. Rotary is not Rotary without our members. It is the people that make up the club. Q. What do you enjoy about being involved in Rotary? A. I enjoy all of our local and international projects. From local projects like planting native plants at Rotary Park to supporting Rotary’s End Polio Now
campaign around the world, we are the changemakers. My husband and I have hosted surgeons from Ukraine when they were here learning about microsurgery procedures. Rotary has allowed me to meet people from around the world. I also enjoy working with our exchange student program. We have a well-built exchange student program with mostly volunteers. Q. Are there any service projects you’re especially excited or passionate about? A. I'm always excited to work with the Strive program. I love volunteering at the Run for the Apples at Pine Tree Apple Orchard, which is a fundraiser for Strive. I find seeing the students’ excited faces when they earn the scholarships rewarding. Q. What does “service above self” mean to you personally? A. Service above self means giving what you can, whether it be your talents, your time or your finances. In my line of work as a funeral director, I am aware of how fleeting life can be; my goal is to create a lasting impact on this world while I can. Rotary helps me do that. Q. What do you want people to know about the Rotary? A. Rotary is for everyone! What you bring to the table is important. The White Bear Lake Rotary Club meets Wednesday mornings at Rudy's at 7:30 a.m. If Wednesday mornings are not your thing, join the North East Metro Club. They meet the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 4 Deuces Saloon. Come on by and check us out! If you'd like to support us in other ways, you can attend our fundraiser The Taste of White Bear Lake on Sept. 12. Q. What do you think is the biggest challenge the club will face this year? A. The biggest challenge will be membership and keeping traditions while adapting to the changing world. I hope to be an example that anyone can be a part of Rotary. Traditions are important, but we also need to adapt as time and change goes on. Q. Anything else you want to add? A. Fun fact: I am the youngest Rotary president in our district. Compiled by Shannon Granholm
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Carlson has since submitted a request to adjust the address on file for his massage establishment license, clarifying that massage services will be provided in the adjacent building on his property, addressed at 2126 Second Street. The adjacent building is part of The Carlson Clinic with proper signage and is on the same parcel as the main office building. He described wanting to create a “relaxed setting for massage services, separate from more of the clinical setting for the chiropractic services.” • The council has approved an increase for travel expense reimbursement rates for city employees. City policy authorizes employees to utilize their personal vehicle to conduct city business. In return, the city reimburses the employee with a mileage rate to compensate the employee for the estimated cost of operating their vehicle for the miles driven for city business. Finance Director Kerri Kindsvater explained that the policy does not intend to reimburse employees for the cost of their
automobile ownership, as the city does not require employees to purchase or own a vehicle as a condition of employment; it is intended to only cover the incremental cost of the trip. Consistent with past practice, back in January, the council adopted a resolution setting the city’s mileage reimbursement rate at the 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard rate of $0.725 per mile. (The IRS increased the mileage reimbursement rate to $.76 effective July 1, 2026.) • A public hearing has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, for proposed special assessments for the 2026 pavement rehabilitation project. The project, which began in July, will cost $1,890,943. The city will pick up $1,621,464 of the bill and $269,479 will be assessed against benefiting property owners. Assessments will be payable over 15 years for residential properties and 20 years for commercial properties with an interest rate of 5.44%. Shannon Granholm
OBITUARIES
Roger William Boeckers Age 72 from Otsego, MN died 8/2/26 preceded in death by parents Anna & Alois Boeckers, nephew Chad Boeckers. Survived by sons Jason (Tamara) and Daryl (Christina), 9 siblings, and 8 grandchildren. Visitation is Monday, 8/10 at 9:30am at Dare’s Funeral & Cremation Services in Elk River. Funeral begins at 11:00am.
Gordon Oliver Peloquin Age 89, of Maplewood Minnesota passed away on August 5th, 2026. His immediate family was with him. Gordon will be remembered for his devotion to his family and friends. He was survived by his children, Gordon S. Peloquin, Brian O. Peloquin, Denise M. Valley, and his two grandchildren Levi Valley, Danielle Heruth, and three greatgrandchildren Caleb Heruth, Lucas Heruth, and Andrew Heruth, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Lucille Peloquin, father Manuel Peloquin, sister Margie McClure, brother Donald Peloquin. Visitation at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN on Friday, August 14, 2026 will be from 10:00am -11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Burial at Saint John the Baptist Cemetery, 5446 147th St N, Hugo, MN. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.
Alfred P. Lutterman Age 94, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully July 25th surrounded by family. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Annie; parents, Ube and Martha Lutterman; five sisters; four brothers, and granddaughter, Maia Pratt. Al is survived by children Brian (Jeanne Hilpisch), Angie Schneeman (Greg), John (Paola), and Kara Beaupre (John), and by grandchildren, Alex Schneeman (Erin O’Brien), Katherine Schneeman (Cara Fullenwider), William Lutterman (Rachel McGovern), Madeleine Lutterman, Rowan Steffens (Eathan), Grace Klanderud (Andrew), Ben Pratt, John Lutterman, Jr., Audrey Lutterman, and Helen Lutterman, great-granddaughter Winter Schneeman, sister, Armella Deutz, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, July 31st at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Cathy Marie Schoeller Born in Stillwater, MN on February 12, 1943 passed away in Maplewood, MN on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 at 83 years of age. Cathy is preceded in death by her parents Clinton and June Schaeppi, brothers Clinton and Jeffrey, brother-inlaw Jon Speake, and her grandson, Max Korpeinen. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 62 years Russ; her children Jim (Mary), David (Toni), and Linda (Tapio) Korpeinen; her grandchildren Douglas and Christina, Russell, as well as Sofia and Elsa Korpeinen; her great grandchildren Rylee, Ripley, Ronan, and Tilley Ireland; her sisters Sue Cadwell (Marv), Lynn Speake, and Pam Zahalan (Dave); and other family and friends. Cathy had many interests but spending time with her family and serving the Lord meant the most to her. A funeral service for Cathy will be held at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake on Sunday, August 16th at 2p.m. with a visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Bradshaw (651) 4078300 www.bradshawfuneral.com
• Residents can look forward to celebrating Vadnais Heights Day on August 15. A full schedule of events, including activities throughout the week, is available on the city’s website. Attendees can try their arm at sinking their City Council members in the dunk tank at 6:30 p.m. • Council members and staff shared their appreciation of the Night to Unite festivities held on Aug. 4. • City Administrator Kevin Watson noted that there is a national blood supply crisis and encouraged residents to donate if they can. • Mayor Mike Krachmer announced that the city has provided a new web resource for residents related to the fire station planning process. The website can be found at www. saferfasterreadyvh.com, and the city will soon be looking to recruit members for a community task force to engage in a series of meetings on the topic of the fire station. • The City Council will advertise bids for a sewer lining project on six sanitary sewer pipes. The pipes run through a wetland area, where intrusion from tree roots and deteriorating conditions have allowed groundwater to leak into the pipes. A cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining will allow these pipes to be secured by installing a liner without the need for major excavation. The estimated project cost is $236,000, and is eligible for an inflow and infiltration grant the city received from the Metropolitan Council. • Vadnais Heights firefighters will benefit from new gear cleaning equipment, acquired with the help of an $18,000 grant from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division’s turnout gear washer/ extractor/ dryer award program. The city will provide a local matching contribution of $4,500, for a $22,500 total expenditure. The unit will replace an aging unit that has served the fire department for many years. • Council members tweaked some language regarding municipal facilities before approving its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. More detailed information about the strategic plan can be found in past meeting agenda items on the Vadnais Heights city website. • A resident reported an unlicensed solicitor in their neighborhood. Deputy City Clerk Phillip Lundquist reminded residents that solicitors should have a license issued by the city and can be asked to produce it. Any unlicensed solicitors should be reported to City Hall. • Work on the Greenhaven neighborhood street project continues, and traffic changes may be more noticeable as active work approaches intersections and road crossings. Residents can sign up for notification emails on the city website to be alerted of traffic control changes. • The mayor congratulated state senator and Vadnais Heights native Heather Gustafson for her recent recognition as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities. “We should be very proud of her and her service to our community,” he said. • In future, the council plans to discuss the use of Flock cameras within the community. The Vadnais Heights City Council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at City Hall, located at 800 East County Road E. Jackie Bussjaeger
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NAMES IN THE NEWS Thanks to 18-year-old Ian Jorissen, the VFW Post 1782 in White Bear Lake now has a designated wooden box in which to collect donated flags. Jorissen, who graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School this year, came up with the idea for his project after visiting the VFW. “I saw that they only had a Rubbermaid trash bin for their donated flags bin, and thought they could use something nicer,” he explained. Jorissen, along with help from his parents and Scout Troop 9402, got to work and put together the wooden box, which sits at the entrance of the VFW. “My grandfather (Tom Martin) was also an Eagle Scout back in his day, and he was a big motivator to complete my project and carry on the Eagle tradition in my family,” Jorissen said. The project is nearly complete, except for the top of the box, which will be engraved. Shannon Granholm
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Michelle Bruhn, of Forks in the Dirt, has received a 2026 GardenComm Silver Laurel Medal of Achievement for Writing: Magazine or Newspaper Article presented by Garden Communicators International. The international awards program recognizes individuals and companies that achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications. Bruhn earned the Silver Laurel Medal for her magazine article titled, “Bringing your soil to life.” This piece takes a deep dive into practices like no-dig gardening, companion planting and cover cropping to inspire and help gardeners make changes in real time. Bruhn is also the content creator and host of another GardenComm International Silver Laurel Awardwinner, “Gardening 101: A Veggie Grower’s Guide,” a nine-module online course produced by the Minnesota Horticultural Society. These classes cover what it takes to get started with successfully growing vegetables in a northern climate.
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Local athlete looks ahead to Clemson Samantha Hohn, Gentry Academy lacrosse standout from Hugo, has signed with Clemson University, a Division I team in South Carolina, after a superb high school career. Hohn, a midfielder, tallied 77 goals (fifth in the state) in the 2026 season and was one of eight finalists for Minnesota Ms. Lacrosse. She had 67 goals and 52 assists for 119 points her junior season. In her career, she tallied 304 goals and 175 assists for 479 points. White Bear Press asked Hohn, also a basketball player, to reflect on her experience with the Vadnais Heights charter school. “I switched to Gentry in seventh grade because of Covid,” stated Hohn, who lives in the Mahtomedi School District. “I stayed because I really enjoyed the small class sizes and the effort of the teachers and coaches wanting to
make us better. “At Gentry the focus is on leadership, so always trying to become a better version of one’s self, and growing as people and leaders.” One downside for attending Gentry Academy was getting a bit of a cold shoulder from nearby schools. “Having schools not wanting to play us for no good reason at all was definitely very frustrating,” she said. “But when we got the opportunity to play some of them during sections the past couple years, and prove why they should play us, was definitely rewarding.” Their 2026 schedule was typical— the Stars went 10-6, beating Woodbury, Holy Family, Minneapolis, Moorhead, Eden Prairie, University School of Milwaukee, St. Cloud and (in sectionals) Columbia Heights and Hill-Murray before losing to White Bear Lake 14-12 in the semifinals. Other losses were against Hudson
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twice, East Ridge, and Wayzata. In her freshman and sophomore years, the Stars went 14-1 and 13-2, each time beating White Bear Lake in the semifinals (16-8 and 18-2) and losing to Stillwater in the finals (10-7 and 6-5). Her junior year they were 9-5 and ousted by Mahtomedi 8-7 in the first round. “Making it to state would have really made my high school career,” Hohn said. But she quickly added that she relished her role as a
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Marquardt set for USHL with Waterloo Rian Marquardt, White Bear Lake senior-to-be, has signed with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League. The USHL’s 62-game season will start Sept. 17. Marquardt, a 6-foot, 185-pound defenseman, has committed to Arizona State. With the Bears this past season, Marquardt earned all-conference honors for his defensive work and his scoring (15 goals, 15 assists.). Rian Marquardt
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White Bear Township ended a long playoff drought by winning a Skyline League series over Metro Knights, two games to one, advancing to the second round. “That’s our first playoff series win in a very long time. In the last 15 years at least,” said Bill Capocasa, WBT manager. Township won the opener 11-1 in seven innings at home, scoring seven runs in two innings against a Creighton commit, Sullivan Colin. Owen Mortimer pitched six innings, allowing three hits and one run. Joey Price finished, getting out of a bases-loaded jam. Brad Capocasa delivered a tworun double. Owen Farrington went 3-for-3 with a double, three runs and two RBI’s while making several fielding gems at third
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Pictured (from left) are White Bear Lake Area High School students Louie Blomgren, Addie Larson, Amiya Scott-Waddington and Na Thao. The high school students have been training at the White Bear Lake and Hugo Royal Credit Union branches this summer to prepare for the branch at the high school this fall.
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a paid internship with Royal for the 2026-27 school year. Their training at the branches in White Bear Lake and Hugo began in June; come September, they will apply those skills to help their peers. Beginning Sept. 29, the students will be set up with teller carts in the Student Union during lunch. In addition to helping with deposits, withdrawals and loan payments, the students will lead trivia, play games and help answer questions for their peers. “We'll do fun things to engage students to be more comfortable talking about financial things. I think it's easier to do it in an environment where there's some fun things going on, but also, they get to talk to their peers,” Paulsen said. “It may be a little less scary or less intimidating to start learning about financial concepts and their financial well-being through people their own age that are learning all those things.” In addition to a paycheck and school credits, the students will pick up real-life experience and see the possibilities of what a career in banking or finance could entail. “I hope the students find that they are on the right career pathway and that they feel that there are a lot of opportunities within the credit union world that they could explore that maybe they didn't know about before,” Paulsen said. “I hope it's an experience that is that first taste of what it is like to work in a professional environment.” “Our partnership with Royal Credit Union is taking a major step forward, offering our students a ‘best of both worlds’ approach to financial services training and experience. Through the RCU High School Branch, we’re transitioning from theoretical learning to a fully operational, student-led banking environment,” said Katy Olson, career pathways coordinator at White Bear Lake Area Schools. “Our student interns will earn work-based learning elective credits toward graduation while simultaneously gaining industry experience. By participating, student interns graduate high school with immediate opportunities for career advancement with a competitive resume edge and a direct pathway to finance-related degrees at a college or university.” In addition, Olson says the district is excited to see the interns bring financial education to the larger school community throughout the school year. Eventually, Royal hopes to have its own dedicated
nity from a friend and was especially interested in the opportunity after taking a required finance class last year. “I think it really shocked me with how much I didn't know, and I was eager to learn more,” she explained. “I’m definitely hoping to get some good experience in a more professional setting.” Thao says she has already noticed her communication skills improving. After graduation, she plans to attend college, possibly at Metro State University, and eventually go into a career in finance or accounting. Senior Addie Larson heard about the program through her business class and says she wanted to pursue the internship opportunity to get a “head start” on her future. “I’ve always wanted to work in business and finance and thought this would be the perfect opportunity as a high schooler,” she said. “No one really gets this opportunity, and I’ve learned so much about money, checks, deposits — something a teenager wouldn't know.” Although she has prior customer-service experience at Culvers, she said she’s already improved her communication and teamwork skills and learned to be patient. “Communication is very important. When you are new, you don’t know a lot of stuff and you need to be communicating with your team and having them help with you; communicating with members so you know what they want,” she explained. Larson isn’t sure exactly what she wants to do in the future but guesses it will be something in business or finance. Junior Louie Blomgren heard about the program after seeing some posters hung up in the school. He says he was impressed with Royal as it reached out directly to the students. “I’ve always been interested in finance and banking,” he explained. “I went and did some research on credit unions, and I really loved the reinforcing factors of their community engagement; it's not just a business. It's full of people from the community.” Blomgren says that he hopes that through the internship, he can deepen his relationships in the community and gain a better understanding of what career options at a credit union or bank might entail. As of now, he says he is leaning toward pursuing a career in corporate finance.