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100 years of literary lakes and legends BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
“This Side of Paradise,” F. Scott Fitzgerald’s first published novel, would likely not have been possible without the summers he spent in White Bear Lake. The summer of 2022 marks 100 years since the writer and his wife, Zelda, spent a rather memorable summer at the White Bear Yacht Club. However, the town played a much larger role in launching Fitzgerald to the international fame he has today. It was 1919 when Fitzgerald returned to St. Paul. World War I had ended. His manuscript for “This Side of Paradise” had been rejected twice, and Southern belle Zelda Sayre refused to marry him unless he made something of himself. It’s safe to say the young Fitzgerald was under plenty of pressure.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda spent summers at the White Bear Yacht Club in 1921 and 1922.
That summer, Fitzgerald turned to his childhood friend, Katherine Tighe, to edit his rewritten manuscript of “This Side of Paradise.” “She was absolutely pivotal in his early success. The thing that really made him was ‘This Side of Paradise,’” said local historian and writer Mary Jane LaVigne. “She was a really critical reader for him, and made some important suggestions on.” Tighe, who was born just blocks from where Fitzgerald was born, lived in a house on Dayton Avenue in St. Paul for most of her childhood, but her summers were spent on Manitou Island in her grandmother’s home. According to LaVigne, the home, which dates back to the early 1880s, is still on the island today. It is now understood that it was that very home where Tighe and Fitzgerald SEE F. SCOTT FITZGERALD, PAGE 9A
From steaks to stakes at former Lakeside Club site BY LORETTA B. HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
For a long time, folks flocked to the Lakeside Club at 10 Old Wildwood Road to enjoy a juicy steak and camaraderie in a rustic atmosphere. The establishment was an icon even before its building appeared in the movie “Fargo.” The restaurant stopped serving steaks several years ago when it closed. Now the only stakes are those that mark property lines and underground utilities. At stake for the developer is the need for variances. The Mahmood family, owners of the Lakeside Club, has sold the property to Hearth Development, which plans to build a multistory apartment building on the site. After the Mahtomedi City Council at its June 7 meeting voted 3-2 approving (council members Janes Schneeweis and Lily Melander were opposed) a site plan review of the multifamily devel-
opment and four variances, work will soon begin on the project. The city set 20 conditions for the developer to meet before the project could be approved. A two- to three-story 39-unit apartment building will soon occupy the derelict 4-acre site, 1.89 acres of which are developable. The rest of the property will remain wetland. The developer plans to offer one- and two-bedroom units at market rate, a 48-stall underground garage and 25 surface parking spots, seven bicycle spaces, a community room, a rooftop deck, a patio, a fitness center and a balcony on each unit. Trash will be collected inside the building, and all exterior lighting will be directed downward. At the request of the Mahtomedi Fire Department, two hydrants will be installed. The 30,000-square-foot footprint is smaller than the senior co-op that was proposed on the site in 2014 when the site was rezoned, a developer’s representative said. The total area of individual units will vary, ranging from 1,436 square feet to 10,241 square feet. Most
units will be from 2,500 to 5,500 square feet in size. The developers presented their initial proposal at the February 9 Planning Commission meeting, but were denied three variances by a vote of 6-1. The proposal was pulled before council could consider it at its following meeting. The developer made a number of changes to its proposal to present at the May 11 Planning Commission meeting. For example, a peaked roof was changed to a flat roof, the number of units was reduced from 41 to 39, and the north setback was increased from 5 feet to 22 feet. “Sustainable elements are vastly improved over February’s proposal,” said City Planner Hannah Rybak. Renters for what she called “a small boutique apartment building” will come from Mahtomedi or the greater White Bear Lake area. It’s important to move this project forward for the sake of housing
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New county attorney appointed The Washington County Board of Commissioners has appointed Kevin Magnuson as the Washington County Attorney. The appointment follows the death of former Washington County Attorney Pete Orput, who died April 3 at the age of 66. Orput previously announced his plans to retire once his term ended at the end of the year and had publicly endorsed Magnuson as his replacement. “Pete put a lot of trust in me to lead the office and carry on his legacy. That is something I take very seriously,” said Magnuson. “I’m committed to pursuing justice with the same passion Pete had, and doing the right thing the right way.” When a vacancy occurs in the office of an elected county official, state law sanctions the county board to fill the position by appointment. Per state statute, First Assistant
County Attorney Brent Wartner has been performing all duties and functions of the office since Orput’s death. Magnuson grew up in Lake Elmo and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College in 1990. He spent time studying at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and bicycling through Europe before serving as an officer in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. After his service, Magnuson studied at PhilippsUniversität Marburg in Germany and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, where he earned his master’s degree in philosophy. After studying law at the University of Leuven, he graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999. He went on to clerk at the Directorate General for Competition of the European Commission in Brussels before returning to the Twin Cities.
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Gallery from June 21 - 24. Selected works will be displayed throughout the summer. Celebrate the exhibition on Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. during the Into Nature Award Ceremony. Visiting artist, Spencer Meagher, will award $5,000 in prizes and will talk about the process of painting in plein air. Register at WhiteBearArts.org.
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Outdoor When: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7-Aug. 30; 3-6 p.m. Sept. 6-Oct. 11 Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment. More than 30 vendors. Frequent Shopper Program. Contact: shoreviewcommunitycenter.com Indoor When: Select Tuesday afternoons, 4-7 p.m. Where: 4580 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: 2022 Market information coming. Fireside lounge (upper level)
When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June through August; farmers market only continues through September Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Over 50 different vendors, food trucks and a weekly free concert in the park. Contact: 651-209-9723 or forestlakeparks.net
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White Bear Lake Farmers Market
A tradition since the 1970s, the farmers market features more than 50 vendors, many returning as second-generation farmers When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-Oct.28 Where: Clark Street between Second and Third streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
Mahtomedi Area Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 25-Oct. 1 Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 93 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Local growers, artisans and community resource table.
Stillwater Farmers Market
Established In 1986 All market vendors grow or produce their products in Payne County or one of the surrounding counties. These include Logan, Lincoln, Creek, Pawnee and Noble counties. When: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, June through October Where: Riverview parking lot, Third and Pine streets across from the Historic Courthouse Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, crafts and other specialties.
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Memories made with my dad
ather’s Day is right around the corner. It’s a day to honor all fathers even if they have passed away. I am lucky that my father is still in my life. He turned 80 in April and can still drive, fish and go to the casino. He has a few health problems and calls it, “a general wearing out process.” He didn’t like it when he couldn’t bowl anymore on his weekly Tuesday night league. He was in that league for over 30 years. I am one of my dad’s three daughters. Since he didn’t have a son yet, we girls were thrown into the world of sports. We were playing little league when there were not many girls playing sports at the Noelle’s time. There wasn’t any sport my dad wasn’t good at. I remember when he Notes beat my brother-in-law at ping pong Noelle Olson using a hockey puck as a paddle. It was pretty funny. He also was invited to play in a Pro-Am golf tournament one year and played with Nick Price. I know that was a highlight of his life because he’ll tell that story to anyone who hasn’t heard it. We were dragged to softball tournaments and Thursday night games. We didn’t always watch the games, but had fun at the park and hanging out the 5-8 Club. We girls went on to play tennis throughout college and my dad never missed a match. It always felt good when my dad would watch me. He wasn’t one of those parents who is too vocal on the sidelines. He gave me words of encouragement. He did the same to my kids when they played sports. For a few years, my dad worked as a softball umpire in the Twin Cities metro area to make money for us kids to have new school clothes. My mom wouldn’t let us go to his “umping” games. We kept begging to go and finally got our way. We only went once because people were yelling “colorful metaphors” to my dad. We didn’t like it. He kicked some of the players and spectators out. Looking back on it as an adult, my dad did the right thing. I remember when I was in third grade and I couldn’t do a homework assignment because I didn’t have a ruler. My dad went to the store late in the evening to get me a ruler. Believe me, this was a big deal because my dad never went to the store (unless it was to get a fishing license or fishing tackle). Fishing with my dad Ever since I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do is go fishing with my dad. He taught me how to fish as soon as I could walk. I’ve loved it ever since. We did most of our fishing at our cabin on Big Wood Lake in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Our family vacations and weekends were spent there growing up and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. We would have fishing contests and wonderful conversations. My dad would come back fro m every fishing outing and write down what happened in his fishing log. I still love it when we fish across the lake at Luther Point Bible Camp in the early morning. There is a huge cross on the point that is both peaceful and spiritual. And the fishing is not bad either once the campers are gone for the summer. I didn’t know it at the time but those days on the lake taught me more than anything I could learn in school. He taught me history, math and how to treat people. I remember one time he specifically warned me about bullies. He said, “If you stand up to a bully, they will back down.” He was right. I’ve dealt with bullies throughout my life and do not tolerate them. I’ve realized that it doesn’t matter how old you are, they keep coming. My dad has been there for me every step of the way. His guiding hand on my shoulder will be with me for the rest of my life. Happy father’s day to all of you dads, grandfathers and uncles out there. May you feel appreciated, respected and forever loved. Noelle Olson is the staff writer of the Shoreview Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or shoreviewnews@presspubs.com. Distributed weekly in: Vadnais Heights
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Talking pets and parasites with U of M
n the summer months, household pets risk contact with a wide variety of parasites. Dr. Amy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, shares her expertise on preventative measures and next steps if you are concerned about your dog or cat. Q: What parasites do dogs and cats risk coming into contact with in Minnesota? O’Brien: In Minnesota, dogs and cats are at risk of contracting heartworm, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks. Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes, whereas intestinal parasites are ingested dogs and cats eating grass/dirt Movers & by or by eating the host, such as a Shakers flea. Fleas are commonly found on a variety of mammals and avian Amy O’ Brien species in the environment—wild rabbits and bunnies are a common backyard animal that can carry fleas. Ticks are found in grass and wooded areas and are commonly found on a variety of wild mammals, rodents and avian species. The most common parasites are fleas and ticks. Q: What diseases or conditions do fleas and ticks transmit? O’Brien: Fleas are a bothersome parasite that cause significant itching in dogs and cats. Once a patient has fleas, they usually develop tapeworms due to flea ingestion. In rare cases, some patients develop a flea bite hypersensitivity causing them to be allergic to the material in the saliva. If the number of fleas on a patient is significant enough, it can cause anemia—low red blood cell count—which can lead to death if not caught in time. Although rare, fleas can spread certain types of bacteria that can cause disease in both dogs and cats as well as people. The most common tick-borne diseases we see in Minnesota are Lyme disease and anaplasmosis in dogs. Other less common tick-borne diseases in Minnesota that infect both cats and dogs include ehrlichia and babesia, though cases could increase in the future given changes in tick migration patterns in the Midwest. Performing yearly heartworm and tick-borne disease screening is recommended to check for exposure to a tick-borne disease so owners can monitor for clinical signs to develop. Q: Are there treatments available? O’Brien: There are a variety of products that help eliminate a flea infestation, but it is a long
and frustrating process. It is important to remember that there are also eggs and larvae on the patient—and in their environment or home—that may not be affected by these products until the flea develops into an adult. Therefore, it is imperative that the patient and all other dogs and cats in the household use flea preventative for at least three months to ensure there is no host for them to live on. Tapeworms transmitted by fleas can be easily treated with medication from your veterinarian. Hypersensitivity reactions, anemias and most other bacteria transmitted by fleas can be treated if they are caught in time. The majority of tick-borne diseases can be treated, but there is a possibility of long-term side effects from the bacteria depending on where it affects that patient. For instance, lyme nephritis is a rare condition where bacteria causes damage to the kidneys of dogs. Q: How do I know if my pet has a parasite? O’Brien: Fleas typically cause significant itching in dogs and cats. Patients that develop tapeworms will often have rice-shaped segments near the anus. Depending on the type and age of the tick, you may never know your dog or cat has a tick. Deer ticks and nymphs of other ticks are very small and can be very difficult to find even with dogs and cats with fine fur. Most commonly, owners will see a small bug crawling on the fur, an attached tick, or an engorged tick that has been attached to the skin for days. The bacterium that can be transmitted from ticks can cause a variety of symptoms and signs including shifting leg lameness, fever, decreased appetite, lethargy, etc. Q: Which preventatives work best? O’Brien: There are a variety of flea and tick preventatives on the market. It is important to note that many of these products work in different ways. Some will kill fleas and ticks as they walk along the skin while others require the flea or tick to bite to get the product. Some products have a repellent. For ticks, the goal is to kill the tick before it can be attached long enough to transmit the bacteria that can cause tick-borne disease. It is important to work with your veterinarian to determine the best product for your pet. There are over-the-counter products on the market, but some of these products have a narrow margin of safety and/or shouldn’t be used around cats. “Talking...with U of M” is a resource whereby University of Minnesota faculty answer questions on current and other topics of general interest.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Where is Senator?
This question has been asked here before, but it must be asked again: Where is Sen. Roger Chamberlain? As a teacher, I know the signs of someone who isn’t doing their homework, but I’d hoped for better from the man entrusted with our children’s education. However, Sen. Chamberlain failed to uphold his end of a bipartisan agreement to propose the K-12 education funding bill. Democrats brought their proposal on time. But where was Sen. Chamberlain, who chairs the committee? Not only did he fail to bring forward a proposal as he had committed to, but he failed to even show up to the bill’s hearing on May 18. Just like a student who fails to do their homework and doesn’t show up for class when that homework is due. Unlike Sen. Chamberlain, I tuned in to the Omnibus Education Policy and Supplemental bill hearing. I listened to senators from across Minnesota plead for what students in their districts need right now: Mental health resources. Safety. Meals. I heard these requests, but where was Sen. Chamberlain, who should have been advocating for our students here in White Bear Lake? If Sen. Chamberlain had been present, he would have heard as Minnesota’s Education Commissioner explained that the literacy program Sen. Chamberlain described in this newspaper falls far short of meeting the needs of our students and fails to provide adequate training and coaching for teachers. He would have learned that his only idea for supporting our students wasn’t adequate. But he didn’t come to class. It’s getting close to the end of the semester—er, legislative session. Sen. Chamberlain, why aren’t you doing the work you were elected to do? Cathy Crea White Bear Lake
Ditch the drive-thru
Here are four good reasons to ditch the drive-thru at local fast food chains: 1. It’s summer! Get out of your car and enjoy the fresh air. You might even add 100 steps to your daily total. You know you could use it. 2. Gas is expensive! How much is it costing you to waste gas idling in line? 3. It’s Green! Every minute you don’t run your car in line, there is less pollution and greenhouse gases going into our hometown air. 4. It’s good politics! The less gas we use, the more you help the world’s gas supply. If everyone does a little, we can accomplish a lot. Scott Lingle White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER Gas price anger
I was filling my truck today and noticed an "I Did That!" sticker pointing to a $4.69 per gallon price display. For me, the once small and amusing display of disobedience has changed to a reminder how good things were not too long ago, and how bad they are now. From abundance to scarcity in what seems like a blink of an eye. I could be angry over the aftermath of the Left’s war on oil. The pipeline closures, the killing of leases, permits, and exploration on public lands. The lack of foresight to prepare our oil-driven economy for this giant leap toward cleaner more sustainable energy. I could be angry over record inflation, further pushing gas prices to summer vacation-smashing heights. I could be angry over Democrats stopping a bill to suspend the state gas tax last March, or trying to pass a 70% fuel tax increase, potentially adding $1.7 billion to the $70 million already collected from us every month. I have chosen to focus that worthless anger toward making the changes I want by getting involved in local politics. I will volunteer my time, effort and a little money to the Elliot Engen campaign for State Representative. I believe Elliot Engen will represent me, a hardworking, blue-collar guy with a 30-mile work commute. Elliot supports suspending the state gas tax to give immediate relief at the pump. He supports a broad "all of the above" approach to energy solutions, including more oil production. He supports giving immediate, longterm tax relief to help working people like me cope with energy costs. On a personal level, he seems like he has an abundance of common sense — clearly, a scarcity these days. Next time you want to punch that Joe Biden sticker, please remember you can choose to focus that anger into momentum for change in your favor by getting involved. It works for me. Chris MacIntosh White Bear Township
Fly the flag
Flag Day is celebrated June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The flag’s alternating red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue field represent the 50 states. The colors on the flag represent the following: red, valor and bravery; white, purity and innocence; blue, vigilance, perseverance and justice. The flag of the United States of America is a symbol of freedom
and liberty. Show your patriotism by flying your flag. White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782 Cdr. George Brown Auxiliary President Joan Mample
Vote for candidates with plans for change
I think we can all agree that the prices at the pump are less than ideal. Even for people who drive electric cars, bike or walk, these prices have a significant impact on our everyday expenses. It wasn’t that long ago that a dozen standard eggs were closer to $1; now, you’re lucky to find them for twice that. Other foods are simply gone from the shelves of our local stores because there aren’t enough trucking companies that can afford to stay in business. I opted to ride the school bus despite the loud kids and uncomfortable seats to chaperone a recent field trip because I realized that driving myself would have been at least $30-40 just in fuel. The cost of bus transportation will soon be unaffordable for our schools. They have already increased the walking distance for students next year, and state statutes allow them to increase it even more. We could have kindergarten students walking 2 miles each way, even in the bitter cold of winter. How are parents supposed to get their kids to soccer games and school concerts if they are struggling to put food on the table? Forget the summer road trips for some quality family time. Even the daily commute will start to be unaffordable for many. Wage increases simply can’t outpace the cost-of-living increases we’ve seen this past year. Our community constantly cries “equity,” yet we continue to elect individuals that make policies that hurt the low-income and fixed-income households the most. When will we stop voting for empty promises and start looking for the people that have real plans for change? Rebekah Bradfield White Bear Lake
Learn about scams
We recently received a phone call that sounded like a scam, so we followed the old-adage, "Look before you leap." It was a scam, and no money was lost and no one was hurt. I recommend everyone learn all they can about scams! Gary Zweig White Bear Lake
Administration fails the American people
No matter your lifestyle, your hobbies, your income, your political affiliation — the current economy, record-breaking gas prices that are DAILY setting records, and inflation rates not seen in over 40 years ARE
affecting your life. And not in a good way. All of us are affected. But the ones hit the hardest and suffering the most are the lower-income and fixedincome families and individuals. Economist Dan Sichel, an economist at Wellesley College, was quoted on May 11, 2022, in an article from npr. org, as follows: “Typically food and gasoline and housing are a bigger share of total spending for lower-income households than for higher-income households.” He stated also that another critical factor is that those with lower incomes tend to pay higher prices, even for similar items. They may be less able (with gas prices as they are) to travel to cheaper priced stores and take advantage of sales and seasonal discounts. Another expert quoted in the same article, Chris Waller, who sits on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, concedes that if layoffs happen, they’re likely to hurt the same people who are most affected by our continually rising prices caused by unheard-of inflation rates for everything a consumer buys. And WHAT, EXACTLY, is the current administration doing to help the citizens of our country with these staggering issues of inflation, daily gas rate hikes, and an out-of-control economic picture? Biden stated, “I know that families all across America are hurting. I know you’ve got to be frustrated. I know. I can taste it.” Ah, excuse me, WHAT? You can TASTE IT? About what one would expect, coming from a man who, on his FIRST DAY IN OFFICE, 01/20/2021, signed seven executive orders to end our energy independence initiatives instated by our former administration. Keystone XL Pipeline revoked, ANWR, restricting domestic oil production on all oil and natural gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and WOTUS, which expanded the ability to produce energy domestically. One week later, 01/27/2021, he signed six MORE orders relating to eliminating fossil fuel subsidies and attacking oil and gas products domestically. Hmmm, are you getting what’s happened here yet? This administration has been an ABSOLUTE failure on ALL FRONTS of American life, affecting the most vulnerable and least equipped to handle these economic, inflationary and out-of-control gas and oil price gouging. Because he wanted an end to what was working. And we see what is NOT working, and we are all victims in this warped, sick, pandering to certain groups and elitists. Never has an administration cared less about its people. Their lives, their jobs, their economic freedom. And the most vulnerable are getting hit the hardest. Laurie Carlson White Bear Lake
Three elements in the golf swing that matter I’m writing today about the three elements of a good golf swing that are rarely mentioned: balance, tempo and tension. So many people have become laser-focused on mechanics, they Tee forget these have as much impact as path Time and plane. There is new focus on Betsy Larey how important the feet are to the golf swing. If you can’t keep your balance when you swing, that shot is probably not going to turn out well. Here’s a few drills to try that will help you understand what a
balanced swing feels like. First, hit balls with your feet together with a slow short swing. Once you’ve got that, swing with your eyes closed. I like this drill because it’s a great way to find your perfect tempo. I believe everyone has an innate tempo that works best for them. A lot of men swing for the fences because their goal is to hit it as far as they can. That’s a great goal, but if you don’t finish in balance chances are you’re not going to find the fairway. Swing tempo gives each player the chance to create the proper sequence in the swing. In the perfect kinematic sequence, the lower body moves first, followed by the upper body, then arms and hands on your backswing. They fire in the opposite on your forward
swing. Have you ever felt out of sequence during your swing? Tempo also affects balance, so finding your best tempo is critical to creating your best swing. The last element to mention is tension. I’ve written many times before that there is no greater saboteur of the golf swing than tension. The most common places it will show is in the jaw and hands. When it shows up in your hands, grip pressure gets tight and shots can go anywhere. Is tension the same thing as pressure? I think tension causes pressure. Everyone experiences it at some point, including professionals. Some players get quick with their swing, others are tentative to the point where it looks like
they are trying to steer the club. On the course the skill that breaks down is more often than not the one that is the weakest part of your game. When you are practicing, the flaws in your game are not so apparent. But when you place your game under pressure, your weakest link is exposed. My next column will be devoted to what you can do to minimize pressure when you’re on the course. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Teaching Pro. She currently teaches adults and juniors at Keller Golf in St. Paul and Chomonix in Lino Lakes. She can be contacted at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or call 651-470-2297.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood
• A Birchwood resident on May 20 reported parties manning the traffic barricade on Hall Avenue and Jay Street for being inconsistent about who they allowed through. The complainant told deputies she resided just past the barricade, but when she tried to get through, the guards would not allow her entry and verbally harassed her. Deputies advised her to complain to her mayor. The call followed another traffic complaint in the area of Hall Avenue and Birchwood Road. Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies later conducted traffic patrol on Hall Avenue.
Dellwood
• A resident in a group home on Dellwood Curve was reported for vandalizing an employee’s vehicle. Although the complainant was looking for her supervisor to address the situation, she wanted a police report in case management were unable to resolve the situation. Deputies provided her with a case number and advised her to call back if necessary.
Grant
• An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 2:18 a.m. May 15 in the area of Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street N. following a traffic stop for failing to use a turn signal while merging lanes and for stopping at a green light. • A walker in the 10000 block of Kelman Court N. reported being bitten by a neighbor’s dog May 15. • A westbound Minnesota motorist turning south on Lake Elmo Avenue N. was cited May 18 in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for semaphore violation after he turned left in front of northbound deputies on Lake Elmo Avenue who had the green left turn arrow. The motorist told deputies he was waiting for the vehicle eastbound on 75th Street N. to finish its right turn on the red light and was sorry for his confusion. • A vehicle was reported stolen May 18 from the 11000 block of 80th Street N.
Mahtomedi
• The WCSO speed trailer stationed on Long Lake Road at Dunbar Way was reported vandalized at 8:41 a.m. May 15 and rendered inoperable. At 9:06 a.m. that same day, the speed trailer on Lincolntown Avenue and Wildridge Road was reported to be intentionally disabled. Until the speed trailers were replaced, deputies conducted their own speed patrol of the 25 mph zone in 5000 block of Lincolntown Avenue and at 11:05 a.m. May 18 reported light to moderate traffic without violations. Deputies on directed patrol at the same location on May 21 reported a similar atmosphere of compliance. • An unidentified motorist was cited May 15 in the 12000 block of Lincolntown Avenue for driving after revocation, displaying registration tabs that expired in June 2021 and for speeding 39 mph in a 25 mph zone, after being pulled over for speeding. The vehicle was towed. • A suspicious occupied vehicle reported at 10:08 p.m. May 15 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue turned out to be a man watching the blood moon and lunar eclipse. Deputies didn’t observe anything else suspicious. • A Woodland Drive resident on May 17 complained about construction traffic as a result of the TH 244 road closure. Deputies advised the complainant to contact the Mahtomedi City Council. Deputies also advised the caller that the WCSO would likely have additional deputies patrolling the area during peak traffic times. • An unknown motorist was cited for driving after revocation at 11:25 p.m. May 17 on Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue N. • A St. Paul man, 18, was arrested at 3:36 a.m. May 18 on I-694 and Highway 61 following a 10-mile pursuit that started on Century Avenue and Woodland Drive and lasted 13 minutes. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies arrested the subject as a result of a successful precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver and turned him over to WCSO deputies. The subject had been driving a stolen vehicle and was found with two stolen firearms. • A motorist was arrested for DWI at 1:41 a.m. May 19 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road following a driving complaint transferred from the RCSO. A Speedway employee stated that an impaired customer was last seen northbound on Century Avenue. The motorist was also driving on a license canceled due to behavior inimical to public safety. • Another motorist was arrested for DWI at 3:32 a.m. May 19 on Dunbar Way following a traffic stop during which narcotics were discovered in the vehicle.
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Captain Hager champions CPR campaign to prevent opioid deaths BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
After experiencing a stroke in 2019 at the very desk he works at today, Capt. Dale Hager of the White Bear Lake Police Department wanted to assist the American Heart Association in its work to save lives like his. “I was close to the doctor who saved my life, and I learned the American Heart Association was looking for a new member to sit on the board,” said Hager. After a couple years of serving on the board, Hager is now working with the AHA on a summerlong campaign encouraging the use of CPR during a suspected opioid overdose. The campaign launched the first week of June to coincide with CPR & AED Awareness Week. The American Heart Association Twin Cities reports the number of deaths from opioid overdoses have skyrocketed in recent years.
“The AHA started to recognize through the opioid crisis that subsequent deaths from opioid overdoses can be avoided with immediate CPR,” said Hager. AHA’s goal is to raise awareness that CPR can be a lifesaving tool when a teen or adult is unresponsive as a result of a suspected overdose. Chest compressions during CPR are the most important element of CPR, and that rescue breaths can also be necessary if a young person is experiencing an overdose. “With young people, their heart is healthy. In the last couple decades we’ve moved away from rescue breaths because it can deter people from performing CPR,” said Hager. “But we also want to show people that those breaths can be important too.” The main idea when performing CPR is to have a basic understanding of 30 compressions to two breaths while waiting for medical
assistance to arrive. Spotting an opioid overdose can be difficult for the average person. If someone is unresponsive and breathing but their heart has stopped, that can be a major sign. Other signs include vomiting, a purple cast on the finger and feeling clammy to the touch. Being able to spot an overdose and then being able to perform proper CPR is key to preventing deaths. “People dying from an overdose has become one of the leading causes of accidental death in America. It affects a broad range of cultures, but disproportionately Indigenous folks and people of color. We want to get out the knowledge of CPR to the people who are most affected by it,” said Hager. For those interested in learning how to perform CPR, visit: https://www.heart.org/ en/affiliates/minnesota/ twin-cities.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• A St. Paul man, 22, was mailed a citation following a May 15 domestic in the 4100 block of Thornhill Lane. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies dispatched to the scene arrived only to find that the subject had already fled. They issued a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert on him. • A Roseville man, 39, was reportedly detained by Walmart loss prevention personnel in the 800 block of County Road E for shoplifting May 15 after he was observed switching tickets for lower prices and not scanning all his selected items at the self-checkout. After he passed all points of purchase and was detained, he fled, leaving behind $180.58 in merchandise before leaving in a silver sedan. • Fairway Collision and Automotive in the 100 block of County Road F on May 16 reported a felony burglary occurring at 5:10 a.m. May 16, during which suspects entered the businesses and stole $902 worth of auto parts. A KOPS alert was issued on the suspect vehicle. • Deputies provided a party in a verbal dispute in the 600 block of Stockdale Road a courtesy escort to Hugo May 16. • A Vadnais Heights woman, 22, was arrested and cited for theft at 10:15 p.m. May 16 at the Walmart after she under-rang items at the self-checkout and passed all points of purchase with $319.73 worth of items that were not paid for. She was brought in to the law enforcement center and booked, and was also banned from the store. • A resident in the 800 block of Garceau Lane at 2:43 a.m. May 17 reported someone tampering with his motor vehicle after he received a video alert on his phone showing a person at the back of his house and in the driveway entering an unlocked vehicle. Nothing appeared to be missing. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Toyota Tacoma parked inside an auto repair fenced lot in the 1400 block of Buerkle Road overnight May 16-17. • A Hugo woman, 18, and a juvenile female
were both cited May 17 at the Walmart for shoplifting after they concealed $38.46 worth of items and passed all points of purchase. A parent of the juvenile offender was contacted after the citations were issued without incident. • A Coon Rapids woman, 48, was arrested May 17 at the Walmart on a Washington County warrant and for shoplifting, after she under-scanned $38.36 worth of merchandise. She was also trespassed from the store.
White Bear Township
• A black bear was reported at various locations around town during the afternoon of May 18. Residents in the 5800 block of Bald Eagle Blvd. spotted the bear in their backyard after it returned for a second or third helping of sunflower seeds and bird feed stored in a metal trash can. Deputies emailed the “Bears in Ramsey County” brief to the complainant. A resident in the 1500 block of County Road H2 reported a young bear in the neighbor’s backyard and was concerned it would be hit by a vehicle. It was last seen climbing a tree on the next street. A resident in the 1200 block of County Road H2 reported the juvenile bear gobbling up contents of a bird feeder later that afternoon. The bear then proceeded to the east wall of I-35E and headed north. • Deputies assisted Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies in arresting a St. Paul man, 18, at 3:37 a.m. May 18 on I-694 and Highway 61 following a 10-mile pursuit that lasted 13 minutes. The pursuit was terminated following a successful precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver. The subject was then turned over to WCSO deputies. • Goats and chickens were reported May 18 for escaping from a business in the 1300 block of County Road D Circle. The business owner assisted deputies in rounding up the animals. • A St. Paul man, 25, was arrested on felony assault warrants and for possession of narcotics May 18, following a traffic stop at the intersection of Edgerton Street and County Road D. He now faces new charges for being in possession of a controlled substance.
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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A disorderly woman in the 4500 block of Centerville Road was given a courtesy ride to her hotel June 2. • Following a 911 hang-up call in the 3500 block of Century Avenue June 2, responding officers found a man and woman having an argument. The man was arrested for violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4600 block of Clark Avenue June 2. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for a warrant in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue June 2. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue June 3. • A man was trespassed from a business in the 470 block of Banning Avenue June 3. • Officers responded to an injured goose in the 2500 block of Spruce Place June 3. • License plates were stolen in the 3700 block of Van Dyke Street June 3. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly juveniles on Washington Square June 3. • Officers mediated a verbal dispute near the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar Avenue June 4. • An RV was damaged in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road June 4. • Liquor was stolen in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road June 4.
• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. June 4. • A White Bear Lake man who was pulled over for using his cell phone while driving June 4 was found to have a canceled driver’s license and was arrested. • Harassment was reported in the 4700 block of Banning Avenue June 4. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for 4th degree assault on Fourth Street June 4. • A noise disturbance was reported in the 3500 block of Ebba Street June 4. • A White Bear Lake man found slumped behind the wheel of his running vehicle in the 2200 block of Roth Place was arrested for DWI June 5. • Catalytic converters were stolen in the 3300 block of Auger Avenue and the 1700 block of Fair Oaks Drive June 5. • A vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the 2500 block of Dorothy Avenue June 5 and later found to have been towed following a hit and run accident in St. Paul. The female suspect was not located. • A Hugo driver was arrested when he was found to be impaired by prescription medication after hitting a guardrail along Otter Lake Road June 5. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of Fourth Street June 5. • A St. Paul man was arrested for driving after revocation, no
proof of insurance, and a seat belt violation following a traffic stop on Interstate 694 and White Bear Avenue June 5. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1800 block of County Road F June 5. • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 1700 block of Elm Street June 5. • Officers assisted another agency with the pursuit of a vehicle that refused to stop and began shooting a firearm at law enforcement officers near Interstate 35E and Highway 96 June 6. No officers were hit. The occupants fled the vehicle and were located and arrested. One occupant was apprehended by K-9, and a firearm was recovered. • Burglary was reported at a business in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road June 6. • A vehicle was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road June 5. The suspect was identified and the vehicle was recovered in Plymouth. • A vehicle was abandoned on private property in the 2100 block of Second Street June 6. • Officers mediated a dispute between neighbors in the 4100 block of Hazel Street June 6. • A license plate was stolen in the 1600 block of Birch Lake Avenue June 6. • A juvenile was caught stealing bags of chips and money from a tip jar at a business in the 2700 block of County Road E June 6, then fled when the manager said she was
calling the police. • A noise disturbance was reported in the 3300 block of Glen Oaks Avenue June 6. • Officers mediated a dispute in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue June 7. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue June 7. • A Woodbury man was arrested for DWI after he was found sleeping behind the wheel of his vehicle in the 3100 block of Century Avenue June 7. • Marijuana and paraphernalia found in the 3700 block of Prairie Road was turned in at the police department June 7. • A man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation in the 1700 block of County Road E June 7. • Officers responded to a report of two people syphoning gas from a parked truck in the 3800 block of Hoffman Road June 8. • Catalytic converters were stolen June 8 in the 3700 block of Dennis Lane, the 2200 block of Sixth Street, the 3600 block of Highland Avenue, and the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. • A moped was stolen June 8 from a garage in an apartment complex in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. • Wine was stolen from a liquor store in the 2100 block of Third Street June 8. • Harassment was reported in the 4900 block of Long Avenue June 8. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 4900 block of Birch lake Circle June 8.
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: G.R. Myhre Company 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1201 Brooks Av. Roseville, MN 55113 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. Gary Myhre 1201 Brooks Av. Roseville, MN 55113 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: January 28, 2022 Signed: Gary Myhre Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 8 and 15, 2022.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Mindful Events & Occasions 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 525 Main Street, Unit 120864 New Brighton MN 55112 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. Shoua Lee 525 Main Street, Unit 120864 New Brighton MN 55112 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: May 16, 2022 Signed: Shoua Lee Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 8 and 15, 2022.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: The Grind 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 740 Chippewa Ave St Paul MN 55107 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. The Grind Cycle Sculpt Stretch LLC 740 Chippewa Ave St Paul MN 55107 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: May 27. 2022 Signed: Cheyene Moseley Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press, June 15 and 22, 2022.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting 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: Good Faith Vending 2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 250 6th St. E, Apt. 617 St. Paul, MN 3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one 55101signature is required by law.) Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Good Faith Vending LLC 250 6th St. E, Apt. 617 St. Paul, MN 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 1265108100026 filed with the Secretary of State on October 20, 2021. 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: May 19, 2022 Signed: Kiristen Robinson, owner Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press, June 15 and 22, 2022.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider city code amendments submitted by the City of Vadnais Heights concerning city advisory commissions. 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. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning and Community Development Director, at (651) 204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2022.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider conditional use permit submitted by Andrew Bean to construct an accessory building at 526 Carol Drive. 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. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning and Community Development Director, at (651) 204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2022.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider a zoning code amendment submitted by Scott Bensen to operate a firearms repair/ refinishing business within the Industrial District. 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. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning and Community Development Director, at (651) 204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2022.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following members present: Carter, Frethem, McDonough, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Chair MatasCastillo. Absent: McGuire. Also present were Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner McDonough. AGENDA of May 24, 2022 was presented for approval. Motioned by McDonough, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved. MINUTES of May 17, 2022 were presented for approval. Motioned by Ortega, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. PROCLAMATION Social Services – Mental Health Awareness Month. Presented by Commissioner Frethem. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM Safety and Justice, Emergency Communications - Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota State Agricultural Society for Dispatch Services at the State Fairgrounds. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-129) Property Management - Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with the State of Minnesota for Space at Metro Square. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-130) Housing Stability, Property Management - Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Luther Seminary for Space at Stub Hall. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-131) Property Management - Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Catholic Charities for Space at Mary Hall. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-132) Economic Growth and Community Investment - Amendments to Administrative Code - Community and Economic Development Department. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-133) Board of Commissioners - Cancellation of Board Meetings in Third and Fourth Quarters 2022. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-134) Economic Growth and Community Investment - General Fund Balance Loan for the Homeless Shelter Project. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2022-135) ORDINANCE PROCEDURES Human Resources - Proposed Ramsey County Commissioner’s Salary Ordinance for 2023 – Waive First Reading and Set Public Hearing Date. Motion by McDonough, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2022-136) LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Presented by Melissa Finnegan, Government Relations Specialist - Communications and Public Relations and Jennifer O’Rourke, Government Relations Director - Communications and Public Relations. Discussion can be found on archived video. COUNTY CONNECTIONS - Presented by County Manager, Ryan O’Connor, Sara Hollie, Director - Public Health, and Laura Andersen, Deputy Incident Commander - Public Health. Discussion can be found on archived video. OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussion can be found on archived video. BOARD CHAIR UPDATE – Presented by Chair MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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CLOSED MEETINGS Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property), the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting, which is not open to the public. Re: Rice Creek Commons The Closed Meeting was called to order at 10:32 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Carter, Frethem, McDonough, Ortega, Reinhardt and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Alex Kotze, Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Amy Schmidt, Assistant County Attorney, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney; Johanna Berg, Deputy County Manager - Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team; Kari Collins, Director, Community and Economic Development; Martha Faust, Redevelopment Manager, Community and Economic Development; Josh Olson, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development; Allison Winters, Interim Director, Communications and Public Relations; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, County Manager’s Office. Also present was the following outside consultant: Sara Swenson, Goff Public. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to proceed as discussed in this closed meeting. The closed meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) (to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property), the Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting, which is not open to the public. Re: Maplewood Properties The Closed Meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. with the following members were present: Commissioners Carter, Frethem, McDonough, Ortega, Reinhardt and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Alex Kotze, Chief Financial Officer, Finance; Amy Schmidt, Assistant County Attorney, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney; Johanna Berg, Deputy County Manager - Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team; Jean Krueger, Director, Property Management; Kari Collins, Director, Community and Economic Development; Martha Faust, Redevelopment Manager, Community and Economic Development; Josh Olson, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development; Deanna Pesik, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, County Manager’s Office; Jenny Groskopf, Enterprise Risk Manager, Finance; Allison Winters, Interim Director, Communications and Public Relations; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, County Manager’s Office. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to proceed as discussed in this closed meeting. The closed meeting was adjourned at 2:17 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2022.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.ramsey county.us/businesses/doing-business-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors/ how-contract-ramsey-county to access registration information. Ramsey County is accepting only electronic RFB and RFP responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW26686-KB OPENING DATE: 6/30/2022 RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A QUALIFIED PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT RESURFACING, SIGNING, AND STRIPING. SOLICITATION: RFP-PRK20692-KD OPENING DATE: JUNE 30, 2022 RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO REPLACE THE OSCAR JOHNSON ARENA AND SHOREVIEW ARENA ROOFS, LOCATED AT 1039 DE COURCY CIRCLE, ST. PAUL AND 877 COUNTY HWY 96, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126 RESPECTIVELY. SOLICITATION: RFB - PH555-24751-KB OPENING DATE: JUNE 30, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH A CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH AND DELIVER HEMOGLOBIN TESTING EQUIPMENT, RELATED SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING. THE COUNTY WILL PAY FOR SUPPLIES AND THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE THE EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND ANY REQUIRED TRAINING AT NO ADDITIONAL COST THROUGHOUT THE FIVE-YEAR TERM OF THE CONTRACT. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2022.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on June 28, 2022 in the Ramsey County Courthouse – Saint Paul City Hall (Council Chambers - Room 300), 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102. This public hearing will be conducted in order to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Ramsey County Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Ordinance. The entire proposed Ordinance can be found on Ramsey County’s web site www.ramseycounty.us (under the Public Notice section on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners’ page), or obtained by calling Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk – County Board (651) 266-9200. Persons who intend to testify are requested to contact the Chief Clerk – County Board prior to June 28, 2022. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 15, 2022.
Vadnais Heights City Council wrestles with pavilion design BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — The pavilion at Community Park has seen better days. Built on an old dump site, the ground beneath it is unstable, which has caused the structure to buckle. The Vadnais Heights City Council previously approved a resolution to use $275,000 in federal American Rescue Plan funds to replace the pavilion. That was the price of a prefabricated building that would be erected on the site. Following due diligence, the city sought proposals from companies to do the work. Bids included reuse of the current building (a no-go from the city’s viewpoint), putting up a prefabricated structure, and two design/build options. City staff recommended Duluth-based Double Jack Designs, which proposed to demol-
ish the old pavilion, design a new one and manage its construction. Double Jack has designed several small structures, from shipping container homes to accessory dwellings. Council Member Greg Urban said he couldn’t give approval to a project when he had no idea what it would look like, and wondered if Double Jack could stay within budget. Presenters from Double Jack assured the council that they would see designs before construction begins. Ultimately, the council decided to review the project in stages, granting approval one step at a time. Cynthia Sowden is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
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carried out most of their editing work. Scholars have only recently learned that this home on Manitou Island could very well be where Fitzgerald wrote “This Side of Paradise” the novel we know today. LaVigne points out that though the novel launched Fitzgerald’s career, “This Side of Paradise” is a famously poorly edited novel. “After Katherine and Scott were done with it, it went off to Maxwell Perkins (Fitzgerald’s editor) and he apparently didn’t make any corrections at all,” said LaVigne. The book includes misspellings and flaws in timelines despite Tighe markings and corrections on the manuscript. “It would not be something to brag about being connected with as an editor,” explained LaVigne. The slew of errors is likely because Fitzgerald was in such a hurry to get the book published. As the story goes, though Fitzgerald’s parents were supportive of his writing career, he felt pressure to foot the bill. He had landed a job at the Northern Train Yard, only to show up in sailing gear. Just as he had spent the last of his money on a pair of overalls, he found out “This Side of Paradise” was going to be published. Thanks to those days spent on Manitou Island with Tighe, Fitzgerald found himself a bit of success, but the author wasn’t done
with his days in White Bear Lake and the town’s lasting influence on his work. Fitzgerald likely saw Tighe for the last time in 1922 when he came back to White Bear Lake for the summer he spent at the yacht club with Zelda. That summer, Fitzgerald was back at it, writing every day. He also took time to waterski on the lake and see his friend Sinclair Lewis, who was a much more popular writer than Fitzgerald at the time. “He visited the Fitzgeralds at the White Bear Yacht Club and (Scott) complained about having to find bootleg whiskey,” said LaVigne. That summer, Fitzgerald began drafting his third and most famous novel, “The Great Gatsby,” which — despite being set on New York’s Long Island — has some echoes of White Bear Lake. TJ Eckleburg’s “eyes of God” in “The Great Gatsby” may very well be taken from an ad published at the time in the White Bear Press for Elmer G. Wick, an optometrist in White Bear Lake. LaVigne says the car crash in the Great Gatsby might also be taken from the many fatalities White Bear Lake experienced from automobile accidents. “In White Bear Lake, 1922 was a devastating time for automobile fatalities. It’s kind of hard to wrap our minds around how lethal automobiles were in the early days
of the ‘20s,” said LaVigne. Another strong echo of the town is in Fitzgerald’s short story he wrote in the summer of 1922 titled “Winter Dreams,” which makes references to “Black Bear Lake.” During the last summer Fitzgerald saw Tighe in person, Scott and Zelda attended Tighe’s wedding festivities on Manitou Island. Tighe later influenced Fitzgerald’s daughter, Scottie, to attend Vassar College, Tighe’s alma mater. “It was a happy time, I think,” said LaVigne of the summer of 1922. Though Fitzgerald moved on to write in New York and Paris, becoming one of the many trans-Atlantic writers of the ‘20s and ‘30s, those summers in White Bear Lake can be seen as a launching pad for Fitzgerald’s career. His “The Great Gatsby” moved on to international acclaim. “If you’re in a college course in Sweden, Japan or India and you’re doing a survey of American literature, you can pretty much bet that ‘The Great Gatsby’ is going to be a part of it,” said LaVigne. Fitzgerald’s work has managed to withstand the test of time. Even a century later, we’re still learning how the resort town of White Bear Lake influenced a literary legend. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-4071226 or emailing lowdownnews@ presspubs.com.
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Elmer G. Wick’s ad may have influenced TJ Eckleburg’s billboard in “The Great Gatsby”
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‘A Bright Spot’: White Bear Lake gets a new mural resenting the town. Peterson chose to showcase sailing in the summer and native wildflowers to represent the springtime. Peterson and her crew of high school students began planning the project back in the fall of 2021 to make sure they adhered to the city’s regulations. They also set out to find a location for the mural. The students decided to select Indulge Salon as the location for their public art. Kim Schoonover, owner of the salon, has wanted to have a mural on her building for some time. She was thrilled to know her wall was about to get a makeover. “I just love it,” said Schoonover. “You can’t look at it without smiling.” Schoonover feels that the mural is
BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
You may have noticed there’s a new pop of color in downtown White Bear Lake. Meg Peterson, who will be a senior at White Bear Lake Area High School in the fall, has created a mural on the side of Indulge Salon. She hopes the mural will pay homage to the tightly knit community. “It started as an National Honor Society (NHS) project, but it morphed into something that’s way more of a commitment than a service project,” said Peterson. The mosaic-style mural depicts different elements of each season and naturally includes a white bear rep-
going to be a bright spot in downtown White Bear Lake. “I love art, and it’s so nice that people can enjoy free public art,” she said. The students finally concluded their six-week painting process earlier this month, and Schoonover has planned a small celebration for the students and their families. Peterson hopes the mural can be celebrated for years to come. “I want it to celebrate the diverse community coming together to be one White Bear,” she said. In the future, Peterson hopes that other artists will paint murals around town. She has started to document everything she learned in the process of creating the mural so she can pass that information on to other artists.
“The big goal is that it won’t end here. I want other students to keep creating public art,” said Peterson. “I would like to start some organization or a foundation to compile my work for people so we can get a bunch of murals in White Bear Lake. I want people to see it in the future as a way to represent our community.” With the excitement budding around this mural, Peterson hopes that White Bear Lake can become an even more colorful place to live. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
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LAKESIDE CLUB SITE: Variance considered amid objections from neighbors overflowed into the hallways outside council chambers to comment, although a public hearing wasn’t scheduled as part of the process. “It’s a big reach,” Melander said of the planned structure. “A smaller plan makes sense. I move to not take action tonight, because we have ‘til Aug. 12 to take action. We need to listen to our constituents.” Florence Avenue resident Diane Patenode relayed her experiences in making changes on her property several years ago. “I had to follow rules, and it took me years,” she said. “I took out zero variances. The precedent is the precedent. Follow the rules — no variances!” Robert Court resident John Lenz compared the Lakeside Club project with an outsized garage on Williams Woods Road that was proposed last year. “That was voted down because it didn’t fit into the character of the neighborhood. Stick to precedent.” Council later approved the garage in
its second go-round. Edgecumbe Drive resident Brendan Keating noted the extraordinary variances requested because the developer “is fitting too large of a building onto too small of a property. The code is written to prevent that from happening,” he said. Wildridge Road resident Joe McGraw noted that things were different with the Lakeside Club property in 2014. “People trusted that the city would do the right thing and not put such a big building on such a small piece of property,” he said. “That was wrong then, and it’s wrong now. The code is written to dictate what fits there.” “What ripple will this make in future decisions?” wondered Florence Avenue resident Paul Colton.
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purchase. The developer plans to close on the property on June 10. • The city hired Brandon Raschick as full-time firefighter/paramedic after the Mahtomedi Fire Department interviewed five candidates for that position. Raschick, who has prior experience in the EMS field with Hennepin County and the White Bear Lake and Hugo Fire Departments, will start work at Level 6. • The city will be doing something about the flooding on Birchwood Road near its intersection with Wildwood Beach Road, after council directed City Engineer John Sachi to submit a plan to repair the road and the Lake Links Trail. The project will likely coincide with the Lincolntown Avenue storm sewer project, which has been pushed back to 2023 due to CSAH 12 reconstruction. Birchwood Road was reconstructed in 2020 in conjunction with the construction of the adjacent Lake Links Trail. • The city also did something about the garbage and recycling in the southern half of town that has not been picked up for a month, in some cases. City staff reached out to the city’s provider, Waste Management, which revealed that the company was having staffing issues and could not pick up recycling and waste when promised. A special pickup of garbage and recycling was scheduled for Thursday, June 9, in the southern half of town. Recognizing the need for better communication about what’s happening with garbage services, the city will update residents about the waste pickup issues. • The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.
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Heather Gustafson, of Vadnais Heights, has announced her candidacy for Senate District 36, which includes the cities and townships of Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, Birchwood Village, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. Gustafson (DFL) started as a history major at Minnesota State Moorhead but fell into radio as a college job, which turned into a career for more than a decade. She worked at several radio stations in the Twin Cities, including a successful three years at K102. Gustafson and her family have lived in Vadnais Heights for almost 12 years. As her family grew, Gustafson decided she wanted a career change. She attended the College of St. Scholastica for a teaching license and a master’s degree, and eventually became a history teacher. Now Gustafson hopes to add Minnesota Senator to
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A public safety bill recently passed by the Minnesota Senate includes a provision authored by Sen. Roger Chamberlain, District 38, that would help recruit and retain officers by providing $2.5 million for tuition reimbursements for recently licensed peace officers and those currently in the pipeline to become officers. The bill focuses on all aspects of the criminal justice system and courts, including youth intervention, criminal laws, sentencing guidelines, police, prosecutors, public defenders, judges, prisons, and probation. “People are rightfully concerned about rising crime, especially violent crime,” Sen. Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) said. “The bill will provide the resources we need to keep Minnesotans safe, hold criminals account-
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John Oswald “Jack” Goehl, 88, passed away on June 6, 2022 after a long and happy life. He was born Oct. 10, 1933, to Carl and Marian Goehl of Fargo, North Dakota. He married Joyce Rutherford on March 19, 1955, and they raised three children — Brandon, Janette and David — together in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where they lived among family and friends until Joyce’s passing in 1997. He later married Kathryn Kritta. Jack loved dogs and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family at the cabin on Sugar Lake. He was beloved “Papa Jack” to his grandchildren, Lindsay, Jenna, David and James. Jack will be remembered and missed by his daughter Janette Hall, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, sons Brandon Goehl, Cohasset, Minnesota, and David Goehl (Felice Wagner), Pompano Beach, Florida, and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard, wives Joyce and Kay and son-in-law Mike Hall.
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Hanna Valento has announced her candidacy for House District 33A, which includes the communities of Forest Lake, Hugo, Dellwood and Mahtomedi. Valento grew up in rural Hugo. She started college at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and eventually transferred to the Twin Cities campus. After college, she earned her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. At the age of 26, Valento became the youngest member of the Forest Lake City Council. She serves on the Rush Line Corridor, cable commission and watershed district committees. Valento plans to focus on a strong workforce, education and a sustainable environment. To learn more about or contact Valento, visit her campaign website at www.hannavalento. com.
Thomas Solberg Thomas Solberg, 75, of Mahtomedi, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle; and his loving dog, Tainter. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail; daughters, Katie and Laurie; grandchildren, Jacob and Eli; mother, Mary Ellen; brother, Denny (Sally); many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Tom was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family deeply. Whenever Tom could, he was out on White Bear Lake in his 1955 Alumacraft Queen Merrie Boat- fishing, cruising around, and taking the family water skiing. If he wasn’t on the lake, he was stationed behind his Weber charcoal grill and was a master griller. His “detailed” stories and hearty laugh will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service was held at 1 PM on Tuesday, June 14 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi.. Interment to take place at Big Elk Creek Cemetery, Wisconsin. Mueller-Memorial www.muellermemorial.com 651.429.4944
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A White Bear welcome Above: Friends, family and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society representatives were on hand to welcome Kim Ford and the water skiing bear sculpture she created with fellow artist Merrill Stringer when it was delivered to the armory last week. The sculpture is named “Sasha” in honor of Sasha Danisheuskaya, the 2021 Women’s Open World Water Skiing Champion. The rolling sculpture will be featured in the upcoming Manitou Days Grande Parade on Friday, June 17.
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“If you live in Minnesota, you live in bear country.” That is the first message visitors will receive when they navigate to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ “Living with bears in Minnesota” webpage. This broad statement may come as a surprise to those who think of bear country as somewhere “up north,” but recent bear encounters in the metro area are evidence to the contrary. Forest Lake area DNR wildlife supervisor Scott Noland has been at his post for the past eight years. He said in that time, he has fielded calls about bears every year. When asked how many live in the area, he acknowledged that the statistic is not known, but generalized, “we don’t have many down here.” Pertaining to the number of complaints and reported sightings, Noland pointed out that “one bear can generate a number of calls and concerns.” He said people call him for many reasons, including out of curiosity or alarm, or simply to report what they saw. Though Noland said, “We’re definitely getting more reports,” he does not
draw any conclusions from that alone. In fact, he said an increased number of citizen reports may be attributed in part to a proliferation of electronic surveillance, namely doorbell systems that record images. To help get a handle on a bear population that seems to be expanding southward and westward, the Minnesota DNR launched a bear tracking app on its website in 2018. It is an interactive feature that allows citizens to report bear sightings that occur outside of what is considered the primary bear range. A quick glance at the map reveals dozens, if not hundreds, of reported sightings in Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties this year. Most involve single bears, but some include cubs, namely one cluster of sightings in the Forest Lake area that appears to be a mother with multiple cubs. While black bears are naturally shy and wary of people, they are often motivated by food to venture closer to homes and human activity. For instance, there are more oak trees (acorn producers) in this area, which may cause some bears to push farther south from their core range, especially in a year when other natural food production is low.
Noland explained that was the case in 2021, which probably put many bears at a disadvantage going into hibernation and who woke up extra hungry this spring. When this is the case, they may roam extensively trying to make up for their months-long calorie deficit. In the event that they do venture closer to people, bears will often find easy, calorie-rich food sources like bird feeders and garbage containers. Those bears that are addicted or otherwise dependent on human food sources become unnaturally habituated to humans. That is when they become a danger to themselves and us. For one thing, more time spent near humans increases the chance they will be injured or killed by vehicles. Other conflicts occur when they become bold enough to approach and/ or break into buildings for food, which increase the chances for physical confrontations with pets and people. Because of this, those that become “nuisance bears” are usually euthanized. Trapping and relocating has been found to be largely unsuccessful, since bears will travel hundreds of miles to food sources. This reality gave rise to the mantra “a fed bear is a dead bear,” and under-
scores the importance of preventing bear-human interactions altogether. Noland said it would be best for people to mind the basics: “The main thing is to make sure they don’t find food, so they keep moving through.” That includes taking down bird feeders, bringing pet food inside and keeping garbage in secure places. He also mentioned “hazing,” which is essentially making noise and otherwise trying to maintain a level of fear of humans. Noland also wants folks to be concerned about their own safety. “(People) need to understand they are wild animals, and to respect them. Back out … watch from a distance.” For more information, Noland suggests a visit to the DNR’s “Living with bears in Minnesota” webpage. He also mentioned BearWise.org, which, among many other things, explains that June is a key month for preventing bear-human conflict. Roy Heilman is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 Where: Berwood Park, 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights Details: Free ice cream, activities for all ages, representatives from community organizations, and live music. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
MANITOU DAYS
When: June 16 to July 4 Where: Events throughout White Bear Lake Details: Three-week long, annual summer festival showcases the best of the White Bear Lake community. More than 60 events including parade, beach dance, community picnic, family fun night, antique boat show, fireworks and more. Contact: 651-653-5122 or manitoudays. com
SOUTH SHORE TRINITY GARAGE SALE
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 16; 8 a.m.-non Friday, June 17; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd, White Bear Lake Details: Variety of items for sale, donated by many members of SSTLC. Proceeds go to support the ministry of South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church. Contact: 612-709-2985
MARKETFEST
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays June 16 through July 28 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show. Contact: marketfest.org
MOM’S CLUB OF WBL AREA
When: 6-8:10 p.m. Thursday, June 16 Where: Ramaley Park, 1883 Hinckley St., White Bear Lake Details: Open house for local MOM’S Club chapter, a support network of stayat-home and part-time working moms who are looking to get connected with other families. Anyone in the White Bear School District or surrounding area invited. Contact: wblmoms@gmail.com
FRIDAYS WITH FIREFIGHTERS
When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, June 17 Where: Fire Station, 2240 County Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Free event for families to learn safety education and visit with firefighters.
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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 Details: Parade travels through downtown Whit Bear Lake and along Lake Ave., ending at West Park/ Memorial Beach. Contact: manitoudays.com
MANITOU DAYS BEACH DANCE
When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, June 17 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Enjoy live music by the Free & Easy Band following the parade. Family-friendly event. Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Kids 10 and under free. Bring a blanket or chair. Food and beverages available for purchase. Contact: manitoudays.com
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM
When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 18 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: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf
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When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19; 7 p.m. Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21; 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22; 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24; 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Children’s Performing Arts production. June 18 show is pay-asyou-can, sensory-friendly preview; senior citizen matinee at 1 p.m. June 22. Tickets $20/adult; $10/students and seniors. Contact: 651-36-8613 or childrensperformingartsmn.org
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Live entertainment will fill the streets, including a street juggler, Sycamore Gap, and balloon artist. Scavenger Hunt at participating businesses. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park (hockey rink), Birchwood Details: Legacy performs Irish vocal and instrumental tunes. Free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair. See lineup of performers online.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 22ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: Noon Monday, June 20 Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater Details: Support the WBLAEF’ and White Bear Lake students with a day of golf. Registration includes golf, lunch, dinner, drink tickets and gift. $160/ golfer. Contact: wblaef.org/golf-tournament
LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES
When: noon Wednesday, June 22 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/seniors
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake. org
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Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park Details: Local growers, artisans, and community resource table. Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@ gmail.com
SWELL WAKESURF OPEN COMPETITION
When: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 25 Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Free competition. Tents for sponsors and contestants.
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities. Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com
VADNAIS HEIGHTS MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, June 29 Where: Westfield Park, 520 Westfield Lane Details: Celebrate summer with free outdoor concerts. Good for Gary performs June 29. Contact: 651-204-6000, cityvadnaisheights.com
ONGOING - YOGA ON THE BEACH
When: 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, June 24 Where: White Bear Lake Farmer’s Market Details: Meet with the White Bear Lake Police Department for free donuts, coffeee, and juice. Contact: whitebearlake.org
When: 9 a.m., Wednesdays; 8 and 9 a.m. Fridays, through Sept. 10 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: All are welcome to find peace and presence through Yogadevotion. $10 registration fee at class or online. Contact: 651-253-1148 or yogadevotion. com
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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 24 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author Cary Griffith will sign copies of his new Sam Rivers mystery, “Cougar Claw.” Contact: 651-426-0918
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, June 24 Where: White Bear Senior Center, Details: Featuring Up in Smoke (BBQ) and Kona Ice. Indoor/outdoor seating; bring a lawn chair. Rain or shine. Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram.org
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The first Marketfest of the year in downtown White Bear Lake is Thursday, June 16 and includes Manitou Days Kickoff & Kiddie Parade.
When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning second Sunday in June throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: skiotter.com
BALD EAGLE - WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, mid-June through August Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state. Contact: baldeaglewaterskishows.com
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Bears’ Olusi medals in shot and disc at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER
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Ernie Mattson (13) placed third in a 1600-meter race dominated by Suburban East Conference runners. A.J. Perron clears the last hurdle on the way to third place in the 100 highs.
Bears’ Mattson caps career with two medal runs at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER
Ernie Mattson closed a stellar senior year with third- and eighth-place finishes in distance runs at the state Class 3A track meet Thursday and Saturday. Mattson took third in the 1600 with 4:13.93 on Saturday and eighth in the 3200 with 9:23.29 on Thursday, both personal bests. Last year at state, Mattson ran the 800 and placed sixth. About the 1600, he said, “I knew coming in that the top pack would be a lot faster than my PR, but I knew I had more in me.” His goals were to beat his personal record of 4:18.10 and place in the top five. He surprised himself by coming close to the school record of 4:12. Arthur (A.J.) Perron, Bear senior, also nabbed a third-place medal, in the 110 high hurdles with a personal best time of 14.45 seconds. He was also a 300 hurdles qualifier but had a bad prelim. The Bears 100 relay team of Caleb Anderson, Eli Ebbert, Gavin Rogers and Jontay Vaulx placed fifth in 42.46 seconds.
Mattson was in seventh or eighth place heading into the final lap of the 1600. “I changed gears. When I hit the final 200, I kicked harder than I ever have in a 1600,” said Mattson, who passed four runners to place third. The top three runners, and four of the top five, were familiar rivals from the Suburban East Conference, led by Forest Lake’s Dan Vanacker in 4:10.27. “For us to all come out on top was a great way to cap off my high school career. I’m super proud of those guys. We’re a tight crew, us distance runners.” Mattson missed the conference due to Covid. “I pushed through it and recovered in time to run the section 3200. I ran 9:33 and placed second and felt like crap.” But he had enough left to medal at state in that event also. The Iowa State recruit placed fifth in the state cross country meet in November. He also got the school’s Triple A award for arts, academics and athletic achievement. Not advancing through prelims were the 4x200 team, 11th in 1:29.89; Ebbert, 13th in the 100 dash (11.12); and Anderson, 16th in 200 dash (22.83). Luke Williams placed 17th in the 1600 (4:30).
Oreoluwa “Ore” Olusi, White Bear Lake senior thrower, captured two medals in the state Class 3A track meet. Olusi placed seventh in discus on Thursday with 122-8, and eighth in shot put Saturday with 38-2 1/4, at St. Michael-Albertville. The Bear girls had one other medalist, Katelyn Porter in the 800 meters. Olusi was a bit disappointed not to top her personal bests (130-5 and 39-71/2) but elated to get on the podium twice. Last year, she qualified in shot put and missed top nine by a half inch. “It could have gone better, but it was good to make it back to state,
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Ore Olusi cranks up in the shot put event at state.
Zephyrs’ Rathmanner, Pham place 3rd in state doubles BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER
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Seven A-scows lined up for the first race of the season June 6 on White Bear Lake. Crossing the finish line first was W88 skippered by Larry Pardee. Taking second was W25 skippered by Lee Alnes and third was W-9 skippered by Greg Nuss. Results were repeated in race 2 with exception of third place, which went to W7 skippered by Steve Johnson. According to Gene Altstatt, owner of The Robinson (W-2), nine boats are expected to race this season. One A scow is waiting on parts for installation of a “shoot,” which helps prevent mistakes when raising and lowering the spinnaker in front of the mast. At least three scows will have the feature.
and at the end of the day, I medaled in both events. It was definitely one of the most fun meets I’ve ever had,” Olusi reflected. “I’m thankful to my coaches and teammates.” Shot put has always been her best event. “But I worked hard to improve in discus this year and it finally started to click.” She plans to attend Notre Dame and hopes to make the track team, she said. Porter, a junior, placed eighth in the 800 with 2:19.85, after placing ninth in prelims with a personal best 2:15.92. Three Bears girl relays qualified for state, 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400, but none advanced to finals.
volleys, which complemented Rathmanner’s strong baseline play. “We have fun trying to figure teams out and do our best to work together and be aggressive with every shot,” he said. Mahtomedi’s Dylan Pham and Jack Allaben won their first-round match over Tyler Haddorf/Henry Peterson of Burnsville 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, then lost to Matias Maule/Sam Skanse of Orono 6-2, 6-0. In the Section 4AA tournament, Rathmanner/ Pham placed first and Allaben/Pham placed second. Top two teams qualify.
Mahtomedi sophomore Sam Rathmanner and freshman Brandon Pham placed third in the state Class 2A doubles tournament Thursday and Friday, winning three of four matches at the University of Minnesota. They vanquished Duluth East’s Dane Patten/Ryan Delaney 6-0, 6-2 and beat Becker’s Eli Scheideman/Ryan Bengtson 6-0, 6-1 to reach the semifinals. Rochester Mayo’s Tej Bgagra/ Spencer Busch stopped them 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. (The Mayo duo lost to Orono’s Matias Maude and Sam Skanse in the finals.) Rathmanner/Pham won the third-place match over East Ridge’s Luke Fridinger/Kaushik Bukkuri, 6-1, 6-3. “Brandon and I bring really good energy together,” Rathmanner said. “We are both pretty quick and able to return shots from a variety of CONTRIBUTED court positions.” Pham Brandon Pham (left) and was adept at closing the Sam Rathmanner with net and hitting angled their medals.
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The White Bear Lake softball team entered the state tournament at North Mankato figuring they had a good chance to win it. But the Bears lost twice after an opening win, due mainly to a tournament-long hitting slump, and placed fourth in Class 4A. Top-seeded going in, the Bears got past Lakeville South 3-0 on a shutout by Chloe Barber and a three-run home run by Jordyn Meyer on Thursday morning at Caswell Park. However, the Suburban East and Section 4AAAA champions were tripped by Forest Lake 3-2 in the afternoon, a team they had beaten twice in conference. Relegated to the third-place game Saturday morning, the Bears turned in a tepid performance and lost 6-0 to Hopkins. “Just the fact that we were able to go down and play in the tournament, and feel the atmosphere, was an amazing experience for the team,” said Bears leader Barber, “which I think will help us to be even better prepared to make a postseason run next year.” Along with that positive spin, Barber attributed the team’s poor hitting to feeling state tournament pressure, and to “not making adjustments quickly” at the plate. About the Hopkins game, with just one hit (by Barber), five wild pitches, and six infield errors, she reflected, “We went down to Mankato with the intent to win the whole tournament, and after losing in the semifinals, playing in a third place game, it was just tough to go into with our usual energy.” White Bear Lake’s season ledger is stellar: a 22-5 record, first confer-
ence title since 1994, first section title since 2002, and reaching final four at state. But their record will also include 8-for-70 hitting at state — that’s a .114 average — after coming into the tournament averaging seven runs per game, with 25 home runs, the most of any state team. The Bears had only two productive hits in the tournament, both by Jordyn Meyer — a three-run homer to beat Lakeville South and a single that knocked in both runs against Forest Lake. Barber, also a Star-Tribune All-Metro pick, made the all-tournament team, striking out 34 batters and allowing four earned runs in 21 innings. White Bear Lake, in its fifth state trip and first since 2002, was voted the No. 1 seed by tournament coaches in large part because of their 6-2 record against Top Ten ranked teams. However, top seeds seldom win the state softball tourney. Forest Lake was seeded fourth. “Forest Lake is a fantastic team,” Bear coach Kaity Wightman said. “The regular season was a different time; it’s a different season come sections and state. Everyone has gotten better as the season went on, and when you’re at this point in the season and see someone three times, you know it’s going to be a battle.” The Rangers went on a revenge tour at state, toppling three teams in the finals that had beaten them in the regular season: Centennial 6-3, the Bears 4-3, and Brainerd 6-0. After a 7-2 beat-down at White Bear Lake on May 12, the Rangers won 10 of their last 11 and finished 22-5 with their first crown in 17 state trips.
Bears 3, Lakeville South 0 Barber fired her 12th shutout, allowing just one single, striking out 12 batters. She also walked six batters. The Cougars had bases loaded in the seventh when she got their best hitter on a 3-2 count with a called third strike to end the game. Meyer blasted a no-doubt, line-drive home run to straightaway left field, on a 3-1 count, with two runners aboard in the third inning. “Inside pitch. Maybe a slider. That felt so good,” said Meyer about her eighth homer of the season.
Forest Lake 3, Bears 2 The Bears trailed 3-0 before Meyer singled home two runs in the fifth inning against starter Avery Muellner. Hannah Tong, their top pitcher, relieved and got the last seven outs, allowing no hits. Barber allowed just three hits, striking out eight, but gave up seven walks and a hit batsman, helping the Rangers scratch for their three runs. They had just one RBI hit, a single by Ruby LeMere. The Bears made a double play in the top of the seventh when right fielder Clara Griebel snagged a sinking line drive and doubled runner off first, helping keep them within one run.
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Zephyrs earn medals at State track meet
Karsten Kletti, former White Bear Lake soccer captain who attends University of Wisconsin-Superior, had the opportunity to play with a Team USA Division III team at an event in Brazil May 16-24. The organizer, Ron Smith, contacts All-America, All-Region and All-Conference players to invite them. If more players are needed, he invites players
recommended by trusted coaches and peers. The 15-member squad stayed in Rio de Janeiro and dueled three academy teams of similar age. The Americans lost to Serrano FC 1-0, beat Duque De Caxias FC 2-1, and lost to Flemengo FC 5-2. Kletti played midfield, then center back when a teammate was injured. Their opponents, he noted, were players fighting for the chance to join professional teams in order to provide for their
families. “It was live or die for them,” Kletti said. “To see that first-hand was an experience I will never CONTRIBUTED forget.” Karsten Kletti He added that absorbing Brazilian culture, food, and traditions while playing a sport he loves “was truly a blessing.”
Sam Garry, Mahtomedi junior catcher, has swung a big bat all season for the Zephyrs, who took an 18-4 record into the state tournament this week. Garry went 6-for-12 with three doubles and three RBI’s in three section wins last week. For the season, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound right-hander is hitting .404 with 20 runs-batted-in. He has belted three home runs and nine doubles and his slugging average is a robust .719. “He’s been exceptional defensively, too,” said Coach Rob Garry, also his father. “Not more than five stolen bases all year. Teams just don’t run on him.”
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Girls medal in 5 events at state track The Mahtomedi girls track team medaled in five events in the state Class 2A meet Friday and Saturday at St. Michael-Albertville. Zephyr senior Nkobwa Ngunu placed sixth in shot put with a throw of 36 feet, 6 3/4 inches. Olivia Thiele, freshman, placed seventh in the 400 dash in 59.88 seconds (after a personal best 58.88 in the prelims.) Erin Steinman, junior, was ninth in triple jump with a personal best 35-91/2. The 4x200 team with Anna Mosely, Madison Moeller, Zoie Centers and Anna Holst placed sixth in 1:45.89. The 4x100 team with Ella Frazier, Moeller, Centers and Anna Holst placed eighth in 51.18 seconds. The 4x800 team placed 13th and the 4x400 didn’t advance through prelims. This is the first year of a three-class system. Mahtomedi is in the middle of three classes. The top nine get medals. Other Zephyrs at state were Cambelle Waldspurger, 10th, 800 (2:24.64); Jackie Ong, 11th, long jump (15-101/2); Sarah Brings, 14th, 3200 (12:27); and Makayla Fischer, 15th, 1600 (5:31.35).
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MADISON & SON PAINTING INTERIOR
24 years and going strong!
• Roofing • Siding • Storm Damage • Windows & Gutter • Free Inspections FREE ESTIMATES
Brush • Roll • Spray Ceilings • Texturing Water Damage • Walls • Staining
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www.allaroundremodeling.com
651-426-0410
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651-784-5403 651-257-3669
• Lawn Mowing • Core Aerating • Spring Clean Ups • Fertilizing
Jeff Irsfeld
651.428.3509 Jeff@yardworksmn.com
MOKIE’S Lawn Service
1ST TIME DISCOUNT
LAWN MOWING • TREE TRIMMING • REASONABLE RATES •
651410-3889
FREE ESTIMATE Fast, Dependable, Insured
STUMP REMOVAL
SERVICES:
Tree & Stump Removal Tree Trimming Shrub Pruning
10% OFF Cell: 612-363-6169 Main: 651-771-2654 Credit Cards Accepted
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10% OFF Cell: 612-363-6169 Main: 651-771-2654 Credit Cards Accepted
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STUMP REMOVAL REMOVAL Same Service Free Day Estimates
BACK YARDS NO PROBLEM PROBLEM!! NO
Fast, dependable, Fast, dependable,insured insured
651-426-8660 651-426-8660
ROOFING
ROOFING
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Roofing&Siding Free Roof Inspections & Estimates
“Your Local Exterior Specialists”
• Drain Cleaning • Hot Water Heating • Hot Water Heaters & Disposal • Well Pump Service • New Construction • Remodeling Tom Thill 651-433-4866
651-426-8660
Major Credit Cards Accepted budgettreeservice@outlook.com
Expert Workmanship Guaranteed
Roofing s Siding s Windows Gutters s Fascia & Soffit
• Small Jobs Welcome • Carpentry • Skylights • Hail Damage
651-407-1987 MN Lic.# BC223025
Call Matt 612.246.7079
ALL BUILT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION
Lic. #005402
WINDOW
Cutting Edge Window Cleaning We don’t cut corners, we clean ‘em! Residential Window Cleaning Exterior Only Call Jeff for a free estimate
651-283-8770
Lic# BC638717 • Insured
Meet Your Specialist
LAWNCARE
Northeast Metro Lawn Care
• Landscaping • Retaining Walls, Grass repair and seeding • Landscaping bed mulching • Drainage Specialist • Irrigation, Repairs & Installations Tree Trimming, Tree & Stump Removal • Shrub Pruning • Planting • Consulting & Design • Hauling & Disposal
Prompt and Professional Service
Residential - Hardie Plank
• Full Landscape Services • Bobcat, Grading & Excavation
SERVICES:
Bill 651-775-8396
651-746-4582
Professional Landscape Contractor
Tree Removal Tree Trimming Brush & Stump Removal
applewoodremodelers.com
Scott – 651-426-0288
Bonded Insured Lic. #BC638094 www.northlandlandscape.com
Quality Work • Reasonable Rates
Licensed & Insured
EXTERIOR
Ponds & Waterfalls, Paver Patios, Driveways, Concrete, Bobcat Work, Grading, Sod, Retaining, Walls & Tree Work, Plants, Mulch and Rock.
Call Today! 763-785-1629
Tree & Shrub Trimming/Removal
MN LIC# BC003215
Jeff Irsfeld
Licensed/Insured • Free Estimates
TREE SERVICE
651-287-3720 612-284-5329
• Professional, Residential House Painting • 35 Years Experience • Interior & Exterior • Kind, Respectful Service
GENE’S TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDING
Primeau’s Tree Service
Pro
Painting
763-742-7500
Over 40 years experience MN Lic. BC639211
Insured / Lic #BC105943
*1 yr financing option available* SHERCO CONSTRUCTION
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We do it all!
Quality Home Building and Remodeling
Call or email Brian
TREE SERVICE
Roofing • Siding • Gutters Windows • Doors & more
Windows • Siding Doors • Additions
Residential and Commercial
Since 1989
>>> Free Estimates <<<
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License # BC627690
Landscape Construction Inc.
Wm Hayes Roofing & Remodeling, LLC
651-238-6751
651-888-4138
LANDSCAPING
SIDING
Staining, Painting, Cleaning, Repairs and Restoration, Siding, trim, shakes, fences, decks, pergolas, gazebos
HEATING & COOLING
Furnace & A/C Installations and Service Licensed, Bonded & Insured 651.426.4233 cphvac.net
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oof to Deck Restoration has been restoring deck and fences like yours since 1995. We’ve been certified in wood restoration by the Power Washers of North America. In fact, we do more than clean and stain decks and fences. We also clean, repair and seal cedar shake wood roofs. Moss that is allowed to grow on a cedar roof actually feeds on the wood causing it to rot. We also clean and remove black streaks and stains from asphalt
roofs. The black streaks are caused by an algae that can be killed and cleaned away. We also clean gutters and we also wash houses. All of our technicians are employees and are covered by Workers’ Comp. insurance. We do not use sub-contractors. We have a limited warranty on our services. We are accredited by the Business Bureau with an A rating. We also have an A rating with Angie’s List. Our website has videos that show you how we perform all of our services.
Visiting us at www.rooftodeck.com to view our videos or to request a free quote. Or call us at 651-699-3504.
JUNE 15, 2022 www.presspubs.com
WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
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COME TASTE OUR FAVORITE PICKS FROM MIDWEST VINEYARDS & BREWERIES
Minnesota
Rustic Roots Winery Scandia, MN
Dancing Dragonfly Vineyards St. Croix Falls, WI
Belle Vinez Winery River Falls, WI 35E
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Roma
Wisconsin
Willernie
Roseville Mpls.
36 35E
Saint Croix Vineyards
694
Please visit websites for details on upcoming events!
Stillwater
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JUNE & JULY EVENTS
*Note: Events are subject to change or be cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Please call or visit the websites or Facebook pages, for the most up-to-date information.
DATE
• Wine Tastings: Flights or Glasses • Traditional Tuscan-flare culinary creations • Corporate or life events
6/17 6/17 6/17 6/18
W10829 875th Ave - River Falls, WI 715-426-9463 | BelleVinez.com for info
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Escape to a wine experience unlike anything you’ve seen before...
7 Vines Vineyard
101 hwy 96 East Dellwood 7 vinesvineyard.com 651-478-6300 info@7vinesvineyard.com
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“A premier destination for all good things”
Sun - Tues 11am-8pm, Wed - Sat 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-8pm
Visit Our New Deli & Market!
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310 Stillwater Road | Willernie 651-653-4733 Roman-market.com
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We’re brewing up a Storm in Willernie! Stop in for a flight of our House-made beers on tap this week!
EVENT
TIME
Music: Tony Ortiz Band 6-9 pm Matthew Griswold Music 5-8 pm Smokey Treats food truck 5-8 pm St. Croix Valley Winery Tour 10 am – 5:30 pm Rustic Roots, Winehaven, Chateau St. Croix 6/18 Intuitive Living Expo TBD 6/18 Live Music Saturdays 1-4 pm 6/18 Music: Tony Ortiz Band 6-9 pm 6/19 Live Music: Tuscany Trio 2:00-5:00 6/19 Music: Billy Johnson 1-4 pm 6/19 Yoga in the Vines 10-11 am 6/19 Music: Cole Thomas 3-6 pm 6/19 Live music: Sage Leary 1-4 pm 6/19 TC Pitas Food Truck 1-4 pm 6/22 Music: Mary Hall 4-7 pm 6/22 Live Music: Taryn 5:30-8:30 6/23 Classic Cookout 7-9 pm 6/23 Vinyasa Yoga in the Vineyard 6-7 pm 6/23 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm 6/24 Art at the Winery 6-8:30 pm 6/25 Live Music Saturdays 1-4 pm 6/26 Yoga in the Vines 10-11 am 6/26 Music: Jeff & Andrea 3-6 pm 6/26 Music: Tim Cheesebrow 1-4 pm 6/26 Live Music: Nate Case 2:00-5:00 6/29 Live Music: Jud Hailey 5:30-8:30 6/30 Stand-up Comedy Night 7-10 pm 6/30 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm 7/1 Music: Xaymaca 6-9 pm 7/2-3 Winery Tour & Tasting Noon-3 pm 7/3 Music: Tim Fast 1-4 pm 7/2-3 Red, White and Sangria! Noon-5 pm 7/2 Live Music 1-4 pm 7/2 Music: Joshua J. Schmidt 4-7 pm 7/3 Music: Locklin Road 3-6 pm 7/6 Charcuterie w/ The Board Loon 6:30-8 pm 7/6 Live Music: Jud Hailey 5:30-8:30 7/7 Music: Matt & Laurel 4-7 pm 7/7 Farmers & Artisans Market 4-7 pm 7/7 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm 7/8 Music: Xaymaca 6-9 pm 7/9 Live Music: Becky Rae Dalton 2:00-5:00 7/9 Wine Meets Art Festival 11 am – 5 pm 7/9 The Bazaar w/ Live Music Noon-6 pm 7/9-10 Winery Tour & Tasting Noon-3 pm 7/9 Music: Crossroads Band 6-9 pm 7/10 Music: Michael Handler 1-4 pm 7/10 Live Music: Gary LaRue 2:00-5:00 7/10 Music: Billy Johnson 1-4 pm 7/10 Music: Riverside Unplugged 3-6 pm 7/13 Music: Patrick Allen 4-7 pm 7/13 Live Music: Nate Case 5:30-8:30 7/14 Stand-up Comedy Night 7-10 pm 7/14 Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm 7/14 Vinyasa Yoga 6-7 pm 7/15 Music: Tony Ortiz Band 6-9 pm 7/16 Music: Andrw Spreck & Robert Colbert 1-4 pm 7/16 Music: Tony Ortiz Band 6-9 pm 7/17 Music: Tim Cheesebrow 1-4 pm 7/17 Music: Kevin Gerdes – Prairie Voice 3-6 pm 7/17 Music: Alex Tulp 2-5 pm 7/17 Live Music: Tuscany Trio 2:00-5:00 7/20 Live Music: Amanda Perry 5:30-8:30 7/24 Car Show 12:00-4:00 7/24 Live Music: Mississippi Mudd 1:00-4:00 7/27 Live Music: Jud Hailey 5:30-8:30 7/31 Live Music: Brendan Bonin 2:00-5:00
RUSTIC R O O T S WINERY
Vineyard/Brewery Roma Restaurant Belle Vinez Belle Vinez Dancing Dragonfly St. Croix Vineyards Roma Restaurant 7 Vines Vineyard Dancing Dragonfly St. Croix Vineyards Rustic Roots Belle Vinez Belle Vinez Rustic Roots 7 Vines Vineyard Rustic Roots Rustic Roots Roma Restaurant Dancing Dragonfly St. Croix Vineyards St. Croix Vineyards Rustic Roots Dancing Dragonfly 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard Rustic Roots Roma Restaurant Roma Restaurant Rustic Roots Dancing Dragonfly St. Croix Vineyards St. Croix Vineyards St. Croix Vineyards Rustic Roots Rustic Roots 7 Vines Vineyard Rustic Roots Rustic Roots Roma Restaurant Roma Restaurant 7 Vines Vineyard St. Croix Vineyards Dancing Dragonfly Rustic Roots Roma Restaurant St. Croix Vineyards 7 Vines Vineyard Dancing Dragonfly Rustic Roots Rustic Roots 7 Vines Vineyard Rustic Roots Roma Restaurant Rustic Roots Roma Restaurant St. Croix Vineyards Roma Restaurant Dancing Dragonfly Rustic Roots St. Croix Vineyards 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard 7 Vines Vineyard
Take Comfort. Drink Well. We invite you to try our award winning wines along with our wine slushies, hard cider, Lift Bridge craft beer and our scratch-made food menu.
rusticroots.wine
651.433.3311 • 20168 St. Croix Trail N Monday–Wednesday 12–7 • Thursday–Sunday 11–8 Live music every Sunday afternoon from 3 – 6pm
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WBL
Open Every Day Hand Crafted Locally Grown Award Winning
738178
Big Wood Brewery
Dellwood
2013 120th Avenue St Croix Falls, WI | DDWinery.com
Follow detour signs near the Manning/Hwy. 36 intersection.
6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Since 1992 • 651-430-3310 Open 7 Days a Week 10-6
701988
694
7 Vines Vineyard
61
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1. Isla, Arlo and Sloane were spotted selling lemonade in their Mahtomedi neighborhood. They are earning money to buy a scooter. — Carter Johnson, Press Publications
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2. Wildwood Elementary school classmates hug as they say goodbye for the summer. — Contributed 3. Whitney Domin was all smiles as she graduated from Mahtomedi Area Preschool. — Contributed 4. Kyleigh Rogers looks toward what’s ahead upon graduating from Mahtomedi Area Preschool. — Contributed 4. Mahtomedi High School’s Class of 2022 adorned their caps and gowns as they headed back from the “Wildwood Walk,” an annual tradition where soon-to-be graduates visit teachers and students at Wildwood Elementary School. — Abbey Johnson
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