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Rising up: School-based clinic prepares for move

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The clinic located at White Bear Lake High School’s North Campus has risen up to meet the health needs of K-12 students since its inception in 2020.

But the Bear Care Clinic is just getting started.

The school-based health clinic — operated by the nonprofit organization Rise Up Health Clinics — will move into a new, temporary space in early 2023 as facility renovations at the campus wrap up ahead of the

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The late Art and Judy Pew stand on the platform of Gritty Palace in this signed photograph. Their beloved dark green, 1912 Pullman will soon be on display at its permanent home at the Minnesota Transportation Museum.

Gritty Palace rolls into permanent home at train museum

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The late Art Pew’s 100-ton baby is home.

The 1912 Pullman railcar, affectionately known as Gritty Palace, rolled into the Jackson Street Roundhouse this summer to become part of the Minnesota Transportation Museum’s (MTM) permanent collection.

The car’s trip north from Chicago was celebrated with an on-board, four-course dinner served to supporters who shared Pew’s passion for all things train by purchasing a one-way ticket on Gritty’s final leg home to the MTM. It was the wish of the Pew family that Art’s private palace

on wheels be displayed at one of his favorite places on Earth.

If not for Pew, a Manitou Island resident who loved riding the rails, the museum wouldn’t exist, pointed out MTM Executive Director Scott Hippert.

The Gritty Palace will become a signature piece of equipment for the nonprofit museum, Hippert said, and a crucial way to boost revenue. Their vision is to use the well-preserved Pullman for special events and possible excursions near the Twin Cities.

An exquisite representative of a bygone era, Gritty was purchased by Pew and a partner 54 years ago from the Rock Island Railway. The former executive car is in mint condition and

fully Amtrak compatible. A 1968 Chicago Tribune feature entitled “Private Car Owners Go First Class” aptly described Gritty as “magnificently old-fashioned.”

Mari Pew, the youngest of Art and Judy Pew’s four children, served as hostess on Gritty as the car made the nine-hour trip from Chicago. Guests were instructed to stop by the Amtrak ticket counter at Union Station in the Windy City to say they were riding in a private coach attached to the Empire Builder. The “crew” handed out commemorative boarding passes as they embarked.

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The Bear Care Clinic’s existing location is in a small, two-room corner at White Bear Lake High School’s North Campus. The clinic will soon be moving into a larger space in the newly built school addition.

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“To see the expansion that the district is going through has been really inspiring,” said Jessica Miehe, the clinic’s founder and director.

The clinic was originally meant to open in fall 2020 but pushed up its launch to the spring of that year to meet students’ health needs amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. It gradually increased its operating schedule from eight hours a

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Although an estimated 96% of White Bear Lake residents have health insurance, a little more than 30% of families who’ve gone to the Bear Care Clinic reported having difficulty affording care for their children. That figure contrasts with the uninsured rate of about 20% for Ramsey County residents.

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During the 2020-21 academic year, the 3625 Talmage Circle (NE corner of 35E & Cty. Rd. E) Bear Care Clinic had 467 appointments.

Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 • 651-426-3773 • citiescu.org That number more than doubled in 2021-22 to 1,136 — a figure that doesn’t include the 299 children clinic staff vac• • cinated for COVID-19 at pop-up clinics.

The clinic has tallied 674 appointments for the 2022-23 academic year as of Nov. 29, which is more than the 548 visits at that time the previous year.

Just under 50% of clinic visits in 2021-22 were for administering immunizations, while 30.9% were for testing for COVID-19. Sports physicals and wellness exams made up 14.2% percent of appointments and acute illness visits accounted for 5.2%.

Vaccinations continue to make up much of the clinic staff’s workload so

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week in fall 2021 to 24 hours per week this fall.

The nurse-led clinic provides health care services to district students at no charge. Its services include wellness exams, immunizations, COVID-19 testing, sports physicals, acute illness care and mental health counseling.

The clinic’s existing site at the North Campus is in a tight space consisting of a small lobby and a clinical exam room in the back. The cramped area — which measures 270 square feet — means clinic staff members sometimes see students out in the hallway or in the school nurse’s office across the hall after school hours.

In contrast, the clinic’s new, temporary abode will measure 720 square feet. It will have two exam rooms, a lab, an office and a restroom. The permanent clinic site in 2024 will be larger yet at 1,020 square feet.

“The current Bear Care space is small, and while it has been a great starting point for our school-based clinic, it is too small to be a long-term solution to provide clinic services,” said Tim Wald, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations.

“As we began to design new spaces at our high school, we recognized that adequate space is necessary for the clinic to maximize the service Bear Care can provide our school district families.”

Miehe — who graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School in 2003 — got the idea of launching the clinic while working toward her doctorate in nursing at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. She learned about schoolbased health clinics through her studies.

“I thought, ‘Well, why don’t we have this? We should have this,’” she said.

As a nursing faculty member at St. Catherine, she pitched the idea to the university of having nursing students work at the school clinic for hands-on experience in exchange for St. Catherine funding part of the endeavor.

The clinic also received a workforce grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year, which has let it hire more staff.

“Children who use school-based health centers have increased wellness exam visits, they have increased immunization rates, they’re more likely to visit a mental-health counselor in a school-based health center and they have decreased hospitalization and

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Bear Care Clinic pediatric nurse practitioner Christina Cyrus and director Jessica Miehe work at the clinic’s front desk in its office area. The school-based health clinic will soon move into a more spacious abode in the new addition at the White Bear Lake Area High School’s North Campus.

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Bear Care Clinic pediatric nurse practitioner Christina Cyrus and director Jessica Miehe work at the clinic’s front desk in its office area. The school-based health clinic will soon move into a more spacious abode in the new addition at the White Bear Lake Area High School’s North Campus.

far this fall, as does treating illnesses such as influenza.

“Right now, it’s a lot of acute illnesses,” said Amy Svendsen, the clinic’s nurse manager. “We’re seeing a lot of families call because they’re not able to get in anywhere else.”

The Bear Care Clinic works in partnership with the school nurse’s office to treat students. Unlike the nurse’s office, the clinic doesn’t have access to students’ private information protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. However, the nurse can refer students to the clinic for treatment and identify students who may otherwise have barriers to receiving health care.

“We can’t do what they do, and they can’t do what we do. Without the school nurse, the clinic wouldn’t function,” Miehe said.

The clinic also has proven to be a popular option for St. Catherine nursing students seeking real-world experience.

“In my cohort, everyone wanted to come here,” said Katie Austin, a nursing student who recently finished a stint working at the clinic and who’s set to graduate in May. “They didn’t have the greatest experience at theirs, so they were asking our professors if they could come here.”

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While talking with the victim, deputies could hear someone in the back bedroom yelling and throwing items, and the victim identified the source as the defendant. When deputies called out to the defendant, he swore at them and would not come out. The victim further explained that the defendant had been living at the apartment off and on for about seven months and keeps his belongings there.

A female roommate said she arrived in the middle of the altercation and scratched the defendant’s face to protect the victim and herself when the defendant “came at her”.

The defendant grabbed her shoulders and said he would kill the victim.

In a Mirandized interview, the defendant confirmed that he’d been staying in the apartment a few days off and on and had knocked on the patio door just to talk with the victim’s father, but that the victim wouldn’t let him in.

He claimed the victim was jealous of the relationship between himself and the victim’s father.

He said the victim chest-bumped him and pushed him back outside. In response, the defendant repeatedly punched the victim in the face. “I kept beating on him – I could have pulverized him,” the defendant said, chuckling. He denied making any threats but later clarified that he threatened to “kick (his) ass.”

The defendant already was facing a pending charge of assault in the fifth degree prior to the incident.

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HAVE BEEN told that men who live long enough will get prostate cancer. The experts have even charted it. At the age of 50 you will have a 50% chance, at 60 years old a 60% chance, at 70 years old a 70% chance, and so on.

In 2004 at the age of 68, my PSA was climbing.

The family doctor wasn’t concerned. After conversations with a good friend Stan Bakke of White Bear Lake, he advised me to check into Mayo Clinic.

We did that and on Dec. 28, 2004, I had a radical prostatectomy at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Dr. Segura, the surgeon, told me after the surgery some cancer cells had escaped and they may manifest themselves in the future.

Five years later, the PSA started to climb, and I had radiation treatments at Minnesota Oncology in Maplewood. The PSA dropped dramatically. I was good for another five years when it to climb again. The About the started Mayo team recommended that I get a Lupron injection every four Town to six months and again the PSA Gene Johnson went down to under 1.

The following September my PSA went from 1 to 6 in four months. The rule of thumb is if it doubles in a year you need to give it serious attention. In October I had a Choline PET scan and an MRI at Mayo. It was clear the cancer had come alive in the lymph nodes in my lower abdomen.

After consulting with Dr. Choo in oncology and Dr. Kwon, an immunologist at Mayo, it was recommended I start a series of 25 radiation treatments and this time begin taking an Xtandi capsule for a period of time until the PSA drops to an acceptable level.

Why do I share this in a community newspaper column? Men can be fearful of dealing with health issues. When this first occurred, I wrote three columns and I had men coming into my office to discuss their situation and what they might expect. Some of them said their wives wondered why they were going to a newspaper publisher for medical answers. A lot of times doctors have not gone through the experience.

I thought the more I could explain, the more helpful it might be.

Little did I know the column would travel worldwide through different sales and industry representatives. Many of them told me how they made copies of my columns and shared it with friends who were having similar experiences.

So that’s why this column is a reminder to men that you don’t have to die from prostate cancer if you take care of it early.

Over the last 20 years there have been a lot of advances in treatments and especially in robotic surgery that was just being tested when I had my prostatectomy. New drugs have also become available.

I want to be an encourager and recommend that men tackle the issue immediately when they know about it. Some hospitals in the world today treat it by freezing and some by radiation only.

Do we ever clear cancer from our bodies? Yes, I think there are some instances where it’s true, but I also think that cancer has ways to outlive various treatments. Am I an authority on it? Not at all.

The bottom line is to get more than one opinion. Take action, don’t delay. Be thankful for the advancement of medicine.

Our bodies were created by our Heavenly Father as living temples. The Holy Spirit can provide comfort and healing. The Bible is filled with many promises. Give thanks for every experience. It will build your endurance.

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have been blessed and honored to represent and serve this state and community in the Minnesota Senate for twelve years.

Running for public office never crossed my mind – never.

I have always been a passionate believer in freedom, liberty and empowering people. And I have always been passionate and cared deeply about this state and country.

That is probably why some friends asked me to run in 2010.

I hadn’t been Legislator to the Capitol since the fourth Lingo grade. From the Senator Roger first day when I was sitting Chamberlain in the Senate chamber during orientation, I was overwhelmed and awed.

The Capitol is a magnificent and beautiful building; a gem in this state. The building inspires as much as the quotes on the walls.

You cannot read the quotes and serve in that building without feeling a deep sense of respect

and purpose, and being inspired to do good.

During my time in the Senate, I had the opportunity to meet amazing people and learn amazing things. The noise and messy business of politics clouds memories and creates obstacles.

Nonetheless, working together we did accomplish good things for the community and state.

Protecting White Bear Lake and groundwater, banning cancer-causing chemicals, creating and protecting jobs in Hugo, making significant progress for kids with dyslexia, and improving the way we teach reading. Just as important, we provided funding to begin addressing the dangers of too much screen time and social media for kids.

When I was tax chair, we passed the first middle-class tax cut in years, began to lower taxes on social security income, and gave relief to farmers and small businesses. When I was K-12 education chair, we passed the biggest mandate-free funding increase in ten years and worked to empower parents and educators. Working together we stopped the disastrous, unpopular bus line to White

Bear Lake. Finally, I authored and passed legislation to protect kids and lemonade stands from overzealous government regulations.

All of that said, it can be a tough job and there were times when you question your own sanity; “is it worth the price?”

It takes a toll on your family; they feel it and bear the weight and stress as well. We live in the community, and not behind gates and walls.

The level of discontent in the community is, to say the least, unsettling. But that is human nature I suppose. There is still a lot of beauty in this world and many reasons to be grateful – a newborn baby, a sunset on the lake on a summer evening, an old bookstore or an old pub.

Thank you! I was blessed to serve for 12 years. I made a lot of friends and we accomplished a lot. I look forward to returning to a normal life with my family.

God’s peace and blessings to all of you!

Roger Chamberlain served as the Minnesota Senator for District 38. He did not win re-election to represent District 36.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Project supports housing goals Kudos to Schafer Richardson Developers, Ramsey County and the White Bear Lake City Council for finding a way to finance affordable housing options at the upcoming apartment construction at County Road E and Hoffman Road. While the resolution results in far fewer affordable units than the earlier proposal, it is a step in the right direction to support affordable housing goals in this area. It is also laudable that the plan calls for a seamless integration of the 10 units into the other 240-plus units and not an obvious set-aside of these units, thus embracing some of the values of the Many Faces of White Bear Lake efforts. Thank you.

Project is ugly

Doomsday prediction

Disgusting. The Village Inn is no more and the surrounding landscape has been destroyed. Take a drive by to see the uprooted evergreens around the plot of land, all in the name of “progress.” Farmers cannot plow over a puddle lest a possible ecosystem be destroyed, but apparently developers can despoil the land at will. There is a group studying the “future” of County Road E, as it passes through various communities. Beware the ugly plans which will be forced on us.

The Republicans’ love affair with Donald Trump appears to be cooling off. Either way, it spells doom for any Republican nominee for president. If Donald Trump is the nominee, he won’t win. If he is not the nominee, he will run as an Independent, taking with him a considerable share of votes by his clueless base. The split vote will ensure a victory for whichever candidate the Democrats put forward.

The only way out for the Republican Party is for Trump to withdraw and give his entire support to whomever the Republicans may nominate.

Cindy Paslawski White Bear Lake

Kris Brodie White Bear Township

Sonja Irlbeck White Bear Lake

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Otter Lake Elementary Student Ambassadors Reese Newlander, Adelle Blasing, Amelia Johnson and Olivia Reeves display their Christmas shopping haul Thursday at the Vadnais Heights Target. Contributed

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Groups of Otter Lake Elementary fourth and fifth graders did some Christmas shopping last week, but not for themselves.

Instead, the students bought gifts that were donated to the White Bear Lake Lions Club’s Toy Shelf set for Saturday, Dec. 10.

About 50 pupils in the school’s Student Ambassadors program were divided into four groups — each accompanied by an adult — and shopped at the Vadnais Heights Target. The gift gathering took place Thursday evening and Saturday morning in 30-minute shifts.

The groups were assigned an age range of kids to shop for, and were allotted a certain amount of money to spend. Their shopping cash, which was up to about $1,600 as of Nov. 29, was donated from local businesses.

“That has been something I think we've been really impressed with is the generosity of the people in the community,” said Kristin Erickson, a fifth grade teacher who’s also a Student Ambassador adviser.

Otter Lake Elementary has assisted with the toy shelf for several years; however, students this year were able to take a more hands-on approach to it than in the past. Shopping for toys

Maplewood Mall heading to auction block in February A longtime destination for shoppers in the area will soon be for sale. The Maplewood Mall, located at 3001 ​​ White Bear Ave. N. in St. Paul, will be up for an online auction through RI-Marketplace starting at 11 a.m.

Feb. 13 and going until 1 p.m. Feb. 15, 2023. The bidding will start at $7.5 million. The auction is an opportunity for a local or regional owner to buy a shopping center that includes nationally known tenants such as Barnes & Noble, H&M and Shoe Dept.

Anchor tenants include JCPenney, Kohl’s and Macy’s. The two-floor, 321,217-square-foot mall was built in 1974 and renovated in 2018. To learn more, visit rimarketplace.com and search for Maplewood Mall.

Royal Credit Union to host shredding event

Otter Lake pupils aid annual Lions Club Toy Shelf

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themselves was just one new feature for the students this year.

“With the shift from Student Council to Student Ambassadors, we have added in the other aspects of it,” Erickson said. “Our goal really was to have the students more involved and to instead of just collecting toys, be able to understand why we are doing this project.”

To that end, Lions Club members Carol Farley, Sue Giorgini and Shawna Johnson visited the school on Nov. 16 to speak with the Student Ambassadors about the service organization and why it puts on the toy shelf each year.

“They were an amazing group of kids with lots of energy,” Johnson said, adding that the students asked pertinent questions and gave the Lions feedback about what types of gifts kids might want for Christmas.

The Student Ambassadors — who number 66 total at the school — also made posters related to the toy event that are displayed around the building. Throughout this week, the ambassadors have been visiting classrooms to speak to their student peers about the toy shelf and another of the school’s upcoming service projects.

The school is collecting additional toy donations up through tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 8), which is when Lions Club members will pick up the haul of gifts. The club also receives donated gifts from other sources around the community to include in the toy

shelf.

The Lions Club works closely with the White Bear Area Food Shelf when it comes to connecting with families in need who ultimately receive the toys. Families registered with the food shelf can sign up for a date and time to pick up the donated gifts for their children at the White Bear Armory.

Erickson hopes the hands-on nature of the project will drive home the lessons of empathy and compassion that are woven into the school’s curriculum.

CONTRIBUTED

‘Sock it to ‘em’: Donate clothing for vets

Rotary to sponsor students for youth exchange program

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Megan Wallin, Violet Wallin and Vanessa Johnson peruse a sheet with the age range of kids their group shopped for Thursday at the Vadnais Heights Target.

BUSINESS DONORS:

Otter Lake Elementary Student Ambassadors Cedar Schuldt, Tate Lemon and Caleb Buege shopped for Christmas toys Thursday at the Vadnais Heights Target as part of their service learning project for the annual White Bear Lions Club’s Toy Shelf.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS VFW Post 1782 Auxiliary is collecting new clothing to benefit the Minneapolis VA Hospital, to help the veterans who don’t have appropriate clothing when they leave the hospital.

Items needed are zip-up sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, briefs and socks.

Sizes most needed are large and extralarge, and some larger sizes may also be needed.

There will be a collection bin by the front door of the VFW during the hours it is open. The VFW is located at 4496 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake.

“We teach about those things and we practice situations, but when it's real life, I think they definitely develop a better understanding of what that means,” she said. “But also to show that it's all around them — that it's in their own community — and to have that connection is important.”

Royal Credit Union will host a Shred Day at the White Bear Lake Office Monday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Members of Royal Credit Union and the general public can safely dispose of their personal documents and files for free.

The event is drive-up only, and Royal staff will help place documents in the shred truck. Participants are limited to two brown paper grocery bags or one file-sized box per vehicle.

Acceptable types of items to shred include personal records, bills, receipts, bound paper, file folders, and CDs. Royal Credit Union is located at 1400 East. Highway 96.

The following local business made monetary donations to help the Otter lake Elementary Student Ambassadors do their Lions Club Toy Shelf Christmas shopping: 1. Bear Nutrition.

2. TGK Automotive.

3. Hillenbrand Financial.

4. Skyline Electric.

5. Tradition Capital Bank.

6. Signature Orthodontics.

7. Rita Groneberg, Realtor eXp Realty.

8. Thompson Financial Transitions Inc. 9. Rudy's Redeye Grill.

The Rotary Club of Arden HillsShoreview is looking for two local students to sponsor to Rotary’s ShortTerm Youth Exchange Program in the summer of 2023.

The exchange program offers students ages 16-18 years old the opportunity to develop leadership skills, travel, and become U.S. ambassadors abroad. A local student is matched with a student from another country, and they travel to each other’s countries and stay with each other’s families for a month at different times during the summer.

The club will cover the $500 application fee, but parents of students are responsible for associated expenses for their child, as well as for hosting the exchange student.

Those interested in applying can contact ardenhillsshoreviewrotary@ gmail.com. Details are available at the North Star Youth Exchange website, northstaryouthexchange.com. The deadline for contacting the Rotary Club is Jan. 15, 2023.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • An attempted theft was reported in the 2300 block of 10th Street Nov. 23.

• A social media scam was reported in the 1900 block of Third Street Nov. 23.

• An Ogilvie woman was arrested in the 2600 block of County Road E Nov. 23 on multiple outstanding warrants.

• Officers were called to the 2100 block of Division Court for a complaint involving an attempt by someone to set fire to a car Nov. 24.

The attempt was unsuccessful, and the car’s owner later found a device inside the gas cap which was seized for examination. An investigation is ongoing, including possible security footage. The motive or connection to the address is not known.

• A 50-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for third-degree DWI test refusal after a traffic stop involving driving the wrong way in the 1200 block of County Road E Nov. 24.

• A 41-year-old St. Paul man was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI Nov. 24 after failing a standardized field sobriety test on Highway 61.

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alcohol content and a DataMaster Transportable breath test of 0.17 alcohol content. The driver had no prior DWI offenses. The vehicle was parked and the license plates were impounded and destroyed.

A 28-year-old White Bear Lake woman was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for third-degree DWI Nov. 24 after officers found her sleeping in the driver’s seat of her vehicle behind the police department near the intersection of Miller Avenue and Second Street. She was found to be impaired by alcohol.

Theft was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 24.

A fight was reported in the 3200 block of Bellaire Avenue Nov. 24.

A 25-year-old White Bear Lake woman was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for second-degree DWI test refusal and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol Nov. 25.

An officer responded to a driving complaint and ultimately located the suspect vehicle after she struck a curb while making a turn in the 3100 block of Century Avenue.

Fraud was reported in the 2300 block of Dorothy Avenue Nov. 25.

A trailer was stolen in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 25 but was later recovered in Minneapolis Nov. 28.

Ongoing harassment was reported in the 2000 block of Floral Drive Nov. 25.

• A 45-year-old Circle Pines man was arrested for intent to evade motor vehicle tax after he was found to be using another person’s registration tabs on his license plates. He was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center. It happened after an officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding in the 1700 block of County Road E Nov. 25.

• A 31-year-old Roseville man was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for second-degree DWI after being found to have an alcohol content of 0.08 or more. The driver was stopped near the intersection of Highway 61 and Buerkle Road for a speed violation Nov. 26.

• Theft was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 26.

• A narcotics complaint was reported in the 3600 block of Auger Avenue Nov. 26.

• Disorderly conduct was reported at the intersection of County Road E and Golfview Drive Nov. 26.

• Trespassing was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 26.

• A 25-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for fourth-degree DWI and having an alcohol content of 0.08 or more Nov. 27. He was stopped near the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar Avenue for a speed violation.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2600 block of County Road E Nov.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol for stop sign violations cited a motorist Nov. 6 for rolling through the stop sign at Jay Street and Hall Avenue.

• A Cedar Street resident reported intentional property damage Nov. 7.

Dellwood

• A fallen tree was reported Nov. 6 for blocking the middle of the road in the area of Apple Orchard Road and Tamarisk Road. The public works department was advised of the concern.

• A motorist was arrested for driving despite three no-proof-of-insurance violations within the past three years, following a Nov. 10 traffic stop in the area of Dellwood Road and Peninsula Road for displaying expired registration and no license plate lights.

Grant

• A child’s toy car was reported in the middle of an intersection in the 8000 block of 80th Street N. Nov. 8, along with other miscellaneous items. Deputies relocated the trash to the side of the road and notified the public works department.

• Deputies conducted a

traffic stop Nov. 9 in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for a wireless communication violation. They conducted another traffic stop that day in the 11000 block of 75th Street N. on a vehicle displaying registration that expired in July.

• A resident in the 11000 block of Irish Avenue N. reported a window broken Nov. 10, after finding a small hole in the glass.

• A suspicious silver SUV reported parked in a residential construction area on Lone Oak Trail N. and Lake Elmo Avenue N. at 5:22 p.m.

Nov. 11 turned out to belong to the workers who had just completed their shift.

Mahtomedi

• Stillwater Road residents reported the upstairs neighbor’s children for running through their apartment Nov. 5 and causing damage to his ceiling. Management has already been notified.

• A fallen tree was reported Nov. 6 for blocking both lanes of traffic along Warner Road. Deputies stayed on the scene until the Mahtomedi Public Works Department arrived.

• A dog bite was reported Nov. 7 in the area of Greenwood Street and Forest Avenue.

• A Ledgestone Drive resident on Nov. 9 reported that he no longer wanted contact with his mother and

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• Liquor theft was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road with an estimated loss of $356.40 Nov. 27.

Investigation is ongoing.

• Criminal property damage was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 27.

• Harassment was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Nov. 27.

• Disorderly conduct was reported when a man refused to leave the 1900 block of Buerkle Road until an officer arrived Nov. 27.

• Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Fourth Street for a disorderly male Nov. 28. The suspect was gone by the time they arrived.

• A 44-year-old White Bear Lake man was issued a Ramsey County eCitation for misdemeanor theft in the 2200 block of Fifth Street Nov. 28.

• A white 2010 Ford Explorer was stolen from the 3500 block of Hoffman Road in Gem Lake Nov. 28.

It was a $2,450 loss, and there is no known suspect information.

• A 33-year-old woman was arrested for violating an active no-contact order in the 1400 block of Park Street. She was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center. Gross misdemeanor charges are pending prosecutorial review.

• Vehicle theft was reported in the 3900 block of Linden Street Nov. 29.

The vehicle was later recovered in the same block.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS asked deputies to convey that information to her.

Deputies quickly advised the complainant they would not be making personal phone calls on the complainant’s behalf.

• A male was reported Nov. 10 for stealing his grandmother’s car from an address on Mahtomedi Avenue.

The complainant said her grandson was never given permission to use the vehicle and doesn’t possess a valid license.

• Two males were reported for pulling on the door handle in the 1000 block of Prestwick Terrace at 10:19 p.m. Nov. 10.

Deputies found four juvenile males at a nearby park, but weren’t sure if they were the males lurking around the complainant’s address.

Pine Springs

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 11:10 p.m.

Nov. 7 on westbound Highway 36 at I-694 for failing to drive in a single lane, after westbound deputies observed her vehicle wander all over the place and even drive on the shoulder. When deputies activated their emergency lights for her to pull over, the vehicle slammed on its brakes and stopped in the center lane. The driver could not give a reason for her driving conduct and strenuously denied being on the phone. Her driving technique was captured on squad video for good measure.

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

Vadnais Heights

• A Little Canada man, 56, was arrested for DWI at 10:45 p.m.

Nov. 4 in the 800 block of North Oak Drive. He has a case pending in Ramsey County Court.

• A St. Paul woman, 21, was cited Nov. 5 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E for misdemeanor theft after she was detained by loss prevention personnel for under-ringing $154.34 in merchandise and switching tags. In a separate incident, a known shoplifter was mailed a trespass notice Nov. 5 after she was observed placing homemade bar codes onto items and ringing them up at a lower price. The suspect voluntarily returned the items but refused to stay with store employees to await Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies.

• A Maplewood man, 29, was arrested for third-degree DWI at 9:20 p.m. Nov. 5 on County Road E and Labore Road after deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree. When administered a portable breath test, the driver registered a blood alcohol content of 0.36.

• A St. Paul woman, 23, was cited at the Walmart for misdemeanor theft Nov. 6 after she was detained for not scanning $165.29 worth of merchandise and then trying to leave the store.

• A Maplewood man, 40, was cited at the Walmart Nov. 6 for assaulting disorderly

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juveniles who were throwing stuffed animals around the store, which struck one of his children. The subject took ownership of his actions, and the juveniles were banned from the store and released.

A White Bear Township man, 41, was cited for hit-and-run Nov. 7 at the roundabout on Vadnais Blvd. E. and Vadnais Lake Drive, after he left the scene of an accident.

Deputies assisted the State Patrol at 1:42 a.m. Nov. 8 in pursuing a vehicle that fled from them in the area of Rice Street and I-694. The State Patrol stopped the vehicle at I-35E and Maryland Avenue, and RCSO deputies assisted in removing the driver and passenger from the vehicle.

Midwest Consolidators International in the 1000 block of Labore Industrial Court on Nov. 8 reported that a check mailed to one of their employees was never received, although the check was cashed.

The complainant needed a case number to assist the bank in its investigation.

A Wyoming man, 25, was arrested for DWI at 9:23 p.m.

Nov. 8 on County Road E and I-35E, following a traffic stop.

Two St. Paul men, 20 and 21, and two juvenile males were all arrested at 10:37 p.m. Nov. 8 in St. Paul following a pursuit stemming from a suspicious activity call in the 100 block of Suzanne Court. When deputies arrived on the scene of the suspicious activity, the four males fled in a vehicle stolen out of Minneapolis. The 13mile, 13-minute pursuit ended after deputies deployed stop sticks and a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle and used a taser to take the males into custody.

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Be cautious of investing in crypto-interest accounts Kids New Year’s Eve Bash Come celebrate with us in our ballroom and ring in the New Year with dinner and a disco!

Saturday December 31st, 2022

6:00pm to 9:00pm $35.00 per person (tax and gratuity included)

Bear Drop at 8:00pm Italian Buffet, Dessert Bar, Favors, Complimentary Sparklers, Champagne Toast for the Adults, Sparkling Grape Juice Toast for the Kids.

DJ & Dancing and a chance to win some fun prizes.

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Overnight hotel stays, Rudy’s gift certificates and much more.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is issuing a consumer alert cautioning potential investors that companies offering interest-bearing crypto accounts are not governed by the same rules and protections as banks and credit unions.

The bankruptcy filing this month by the giant cryptocurrency exchange FTX unfolded over a matter of days and jolted the crypto market. It follows bankruptcy filings in July by two other large cryptocurrency companies, Celsius Network and Voyager Digital. All three moves have contributed to growing concerns at the state and federal level over a rapidly evolving segment known as decentralized finance, which includes cryptocurrency products and services and which has been particularly volatile this year.

Many of the products and services offered by cryptocurrency companies are similar to traditional financial services offered by banks and brokerages, but without any of the regulatory safeguards.

News outlets have reported that $1 billion in client funds invested through FTX appear to be missing and that hackers may have stolen $370 million. Celsius and Voyager both froze transactions in the days before their bankruptcy filings, leaving many customers unable to access their accounts. Celsius reported it had more than 1 million customers and was managing more than $20 billion in assets. Voyager reported 3.5 million customers and $5.8 billion under management. FTX was recently valued at $32 billion.

Companies that have promised

high returns in what are commonly called crypto-interest accounts have slowed or halted transactions in those accounts, creating uncertainty among customers.

The Department of Commerce regulates firms that sell securities in Minnesota as well as the securities themselves. FTX was founded in the Bahamas, but has a U.S. arm that’s registered as a broker dealer in Minnesota. Celsius and Voyager were not registered in the state.

Crypto-interest account providers are not required to have deposit insurance, as banks and credit unions are — another reason the department encourages consumers to exercise caution before responding to solicitations for investment or financial services.

“We will continue to investigate whether other crypto-interest account providers are offering securities that legally should be registered or violating other laws under our jurisdiction,” said Max Zappia, deputy commissioner of financial institutions.

“At the same time, we strongly advise Minnesotans who are considering investing in crypto to consider their tolerance for risk and to be aware of the potential for financial losses.”

Minnesota investors with questions or concerns about their own investment accounts can contact the Department of Commerce at consumer. protection@state.mn.us or call 651539-1637. They also have the option to file a complaint using the online form at mn.gov/commerce/consumers/filea-complaint.

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

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: BlueSky Electric, Solar, & EV Charging 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 127 East County Road C, Suite 4 Little Canada MN 55117 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

BlueSky Electric Company LLC 127 East County Road C, Suite 4 Little Canada MN 55117 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: November 30, 2022 Signed: William J Parsons Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7 and 14, 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: BlitzWin Studios 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 296 Bates Ave, Apt 4 Saint Paul MN 55106 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.

Carlos Esparza Jr 296 Bates Ave, Apt 4 Saint Paul MN 55106 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: Carlos Esparza Jr Signed: November 18, 2022 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 30 and December 7, 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: Noble Builders 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1554 Nevada Ave E Saint Paul MN 55106 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.

Jon Noble 1554 Nevada Ave E Saint Paul MN 55106 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: November 16, 2022 Signed: Jon Noble Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 30 and December 7, 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: Quilting Shamrock 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 416 Oakcrest Ave 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.

Sarah Sikorski 416 Oakcrest Ave 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: October 11, 2022 Signed: Sarah Sikorski - Owner Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 30 and December 7, 2022.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider Ordinance No. 762, setting the 2023 Fee Schedule.

Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651-204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com.

FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: December 7, 2022 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7, 2022.

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

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

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

To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7, 2022.

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

CASE TYPE: PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-1014 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION In re the Estate of: Rodney A. Kingston, Decedent.

Notice is given that a Petition has been filed requesting a special administration.

Any objections to the Petition must be mailed or filed in the electronic filing system, together with the court filing fee, to Ramsey County Probate Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 170, St. Paul, MN 55102 prior to the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted and Michael Burke, residing at 842 Raymond Ave. Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55114, will be appointed as special administrator. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. No telephone conference will be required unless there are questions.

Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.

IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that a hearing has been scheduled on December 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. by this Court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by: • publication once a week for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper in the countywhere the hearing is to be held, the last publication of which is to be at least ten (10) daysbefore the time set for hearing; and • mailing via U.S. Postal Service a copy of this Notice and Order at least fourteen (14)days prior to the hearing date to all interested parties and parties who have filed ademand for notice.

Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

BY THE COURT: Date: November 21, 2022 Michael F. Upton,, Court Administrator By: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner OR Self-Represented Litigant: Chad D. Lemmons Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. 2350 Wycliff St. Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55114 0125039 651-224-3781 (P) 651-223-8019 chadlemmons@kellyandlemmons.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 30 and December 7, 2022.

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE REAL PROPERTY CASE TYPE: MECHANIC’S LIEN FORECLOSURE COURT FILE NO.: 62-CV-19-8410 Lake & Land Surveying, Inc., Plaintiffs, v.

Leonard N. Anderson, Defendant.

Notice is hereby given, that under and by virtue of a judgment made and entered in the above-entitled action on the 24th day of November, 2020, by District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota, Second Judicial District, certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendant Lenoard N. Anderson as prescribed in the judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Ramsey County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on the 17th day of January 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, the premises is real estate lying and being in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described in said judgment: see attached Exhibit A (hereinafter The Premises) together with (i) all buildings and improvement now or hereinafter located on the premises (the improvements); (ii) all of the estate, right, title, claim or demand of any nature whatsoever of Leonard N. Anderson (Defendant) either in law or equity, in possession or expectancy, in and to the Property (defined below) or any part thereof; (iii) all easements, rights of way, gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, waters, water courses, water rights and powers, and all estates, rights, title, interest, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in anyway belonging, relating or pertaining to the Property (including without limitation, any and all development rights, air rights or similar or comparable rights of any nature whatsoever now or hereafter appurtenant to the Property or now or hereafter transferred to the Property) and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Property to the center line thereof; (iv) any machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings, fixtures and other property of every kind and nature whatsoever owned by the Defendant, or in which the Defendant has or shall have an interest, now or hereafter located upon the Property, or appurtenances thereto, or usable in connection with the present or future operation and occupancy of the Property and all building equipment, material and supplies of any nature whatsoever owned by the Defendant or in which the Defendant has or shall have an interest, now or hereinafter located upon the Property (hereinafter collectively referred to as the equipment), and the right, title and interest of the Defendant in and to any of the equipment which may be subject to any security agreements (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code of the state in which the Property is located), superior in lien to the lien of this judgment; (v) all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same, which may be made with respect to the Prop-

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erty, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of the exercise of said right), or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property; (vi) all leases and other agreements affecting the use or occupancy of the Property now or hereafter entered into (hereinafter referred to as the Leases) and the right to receive and apply the rents, issues and profits of the Property (hereinafter referred to as the Rents) to the payment of the judgment; (vii) all proceeds of and any unearned premiums on any insurance policies (collectively hereinafter referred to as the Policies) covering the Property, including, without limitation the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property); (viii) the right in the name and on behalf of the Defendant, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of the Plaintiffs in the Property; and (ix) all proceeds of each of the foregoing (all the foregoing together with the Property) property address, 559 McKnight Rd. S., St. Paul, Minnesota 55119.

Dated: This 21st day of November, 2022.

Robert Fletcher, Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota By: Michael E. Frank, Deputy Sheriff THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: KELLY AND LEMMONS, P.A. Chad D. Lemmons 2350 Wycliff Street; Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55114 Telephone: 651-224-3781 Facsimile: 651-223-8019 Attorney for the Plaintiff Published six times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022, and January 4, 2023.

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

CASE TYPE: PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-1000 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ALLOW SALE OF TRANSER ON DEATH DEED REAL PROPERTY TO COLLECT ON DECEDENT’S MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIM AND DISPOSITION OF SALE PROCEEDS In re the Estate of: Kenneth Carr, Decedent.

Notice is given that Ramsey County filed with the court a petition signed by John Rominski for an order to allow the sale of real property located at 1911 Reaney Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota.

Any objections to the Petitions must be mailed or filed in the electronic filing system, together with the court filing fee, to Ramsey County Probate Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 170, St. Paul, MN 55102 prior to the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. No telephone conference will be required unless there are questions.

Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.

IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that a hearing has been scheduled on December 20, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. by this Court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by: • mailing via U.S. Postal Service a copy of this Notice and Order at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date to all interested parties and parties who have filed a demand for notice.

• publication once a week for two consective weeks in a legal newspaper in the county where the hearing is to be held, the last publication of which is to be at least ten (10) days before the time set for hearing; Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

BY THE COURT: Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator By: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator Date: November 18, 2022 Attorney for Petitioner OR Self-Represented Litigant: So Yeon Woo-Bockman (298590), Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 121 7th Place East, Suite 4500, St. Paul, MN 55101 Tel: (651) 266-3014, Fax: (651) 266-3032 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7 and 14, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-958 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Donna Jean Daun, a/k/a Donna J. Daun and Donna Jen Daun, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on November 15, 2022 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated September 22, 2022 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed Mary Ann Daun-Lindberg of 3123 Crescent Lane NW, Rochester, MN 55901, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn.

Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance ofletters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

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

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

Dated: November 15, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Travis M. Ohly Ohly Law Office 1850 North Broadway Rochester, MN 55906 Attorney License No.: 0347176 Telephone: (507) 289-4529 Email: travis@ohlylaw.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7 and 14, 2022.

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The Pew’s youngest daughter, Mari, dresses as a conductor on Gritty. “My mom called dad’s museum friends ‘railroad nerds.’ Now I’m one,” she said.

Preparing the elegant meal for benefactors while the train rumbled along the tracks proved to be a challenge. “Our chef lost most of the au jus for the prime rib,” laughed Mari. Servers were also careful to only fill wine glasses a quarter full so the wine didn’t splash out.

With the proper advance planning, the land yacht took the Pew family on many memorable summer vacations to Anywhere, USA. “Rather than hopping in a car, we hopped on Gritty,” recalled Mari. “We sat on milk cans on the back observation platform and waved to people or played with puppets in the windows.

We would make our way forward through the passenger cars going from one end to another. It was always an adventure.”

Her parents loved to entertain and would often host parties on Gritty from St. Paul to Duluth and back before that route ended. One of those parties was featured in the White Bear Press back in November 1977.

Apparently, Art was a man of many talents, as he is pictured playing banjo in a singalong with Ned Potter on accordion.

Her late dad’s dream was to share Gritty with the world, Mari said.

“Dad loved and adored this place,” added Mari, who is following in Art’s footsteps as an active volunteer at the MTM. The heart of the St. Paul museum is the Jackson Street Roundhouse, built in 1907 as a locomotive repair facility

by James J. Hill, founder of the Great Northern Railway. The roundhouse, in fact, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Another piece of trivia: The railroad-rich Twin Cities once had 28 roundhouses.

MTM volunteer Kurt Mahre, board vice president and soon-to-retire Amtrak conductor, worked with Art one day a month for years at the museum. “Art is why we’re here today,” Mahre said.

“He gave us the roundhouse.

He gave us the car. He was our financial benefactor for 50 years. We wouldn’t exist if not for his generosity.”

Gritty almost took a different track before it ended up at the museum. After Judy died, the coach, then relocated to North Carolina, was listed for sale with Ozark Mountain Railcar. Mari’s scrapbook contains a 2018 email from Ozark’s CEO, who informed Art they had received an offer of $425,000 from (film director) Francis (Ford) Coppola. They didn’t accept it.

That twist of fate turned out to be a godsend for the MTM. “After dad passed, we called Scott (Hippert) and offered him money for a new roundhouse roof or Gritty.

Without hesitation, he said, ‘we want the car,’” Mari said. Gritty is appraised at $750,000.

Her wish, and that of her siblings, is that Gritty becomes a vital resource for the train museum.

“We want Gritty to give back to this

organization. This is an incredible, wonderful place with wonderful history. Dad would want the car to help keep this going,” noted Mari, who still lives in White Bear Lake.

For train buffs who may not have discovered the volunteer-run MTM, it contains an amazing collection of antique locomotives, both steam and diesel, unique passenger cars and myriad exhibits showcasing railroad history. There is a drover’s car on exhibit, for example, which transported cowboys accompanying cattle traveling by train. Their job was to get the animals on and off for water every day.

A 1905 business car owned by James J. Hill and donated by his great-grandson is undergoing restoration for future exhibition.

Volunteers do all the work.

The museum’s executive director said Gritty will be used as a way to preserve Art and Judy Pew’s legacy.

“They did so much to create this organization and this museum,” Hippert said. “Art expressed to me shortly before he passed that he wants to give people opportunity to experience first-class rail travel. He had so many wonderful experiences and memories riding in that car.”

Art Pew had a long career in the railroad industry, choosing it as his major avocation rather than join the family business in Philadelphia. He died in 2020 at age 87, five years after Judy.

In a tribute to his father that ran in “The Osceola-St. Croix Valley Railway News,” their son Arthur “Chip” Pew IV shared how Art’s love for trains never diminished. After retiring as director of purchasing for Burlington Northern, he shared how Art strategically placed a spotting scope looking out over the lake. It

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was not to enjoy nature, but to catch a glimpse of Minnesota Commercial or Canadian Pacific trains rolling through White Bear.

Pew was the ultimate railroad enthusiast, wrote Chip. “He considered his role in life was to keep alive the spirit of railroad in people’s minds.”

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Gritty’s plush interior includes Cuban mahogany paneling, original brass fixtures and brass radiator covers. Almost everything is original. The car sleeps up to 10 people.

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This year’s hatch defied all the odds. The winter that simply would not end, made launching Len’s artificial nest, next to impossible. Time was of the essence, following the arrival papa Loon in late April, when most of WBL remained frozen with little navigable access to the nest site. Fortunately, Loon Whisperer Anne Sundal, was able to access the nest site with her kayak and install the nest on her own. Just in the nick of time, because mama Loon arrived two days later. Thank you again Anne! With telescope and kayak ready, Eric Ordway has volunteered to take over for Anne, who moved to North Carolina in July. Shortly after laying her eggs, the weather really turned, with days of gale force winds and heavy spring rains. In May, White Bear Lake was hit with an historic hailstorm, that left hundreds of homeowners with significantly damaged roofs. Through it all, mama Loon sat stoically on the nest, and endured thousands of hailstones which pelted her from every angle. She remained on the nest and kept the eggs safe and warm. On June 1, 2022, we spotted the first chick peek out from under mama Loon’s wing. We think we may have caught their first look at each other. A

moment we will never forget. For the next 48 hours, we watched the parents continue to tend to the remaining egg, with the chick watching and waiting for its sibling to hatch. On June 2, 2022, record winds and wave action set in for the next two days. Mama Loon did all that she could to keep her chick safe. In the end, an Eagle decided to have its way with the Loon family, and drove the parents off the nest, leaving the chick and unhatched egg exposed.

The family abandoned the nest and left the second egg behind. At sunset on that fateful day, we spotted the chick asleep on mama Loon’s back and named it the “Miracle Chick”. Like last summer, with only one chick to tend to, the Loon parents were able to focus all their attention on feeding and keeping their chick safe. The chick thrived and grew exponentially, thanks to the endless fish deliveries and undivided attention from its parents. The parents helped their chick master the skills of fishing, diving, preening, flying, and calling. After learning how to fly, the chick was on its own. Like clockwork, the adult Loons and parents left WBL in early October, followed by the arrival of the Old Warriors and juvenile Loons from neighboring lakes.

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The chick found the other chicks and they worked together to stay ahead of the Eagles. In late September, huge covers of Coots, a/k/a Eagle food, arrived and kept the Eagles busy for several weeks. We last spotted the chick in early November and believe that it made its way south a few weeks ago, and now is wintering in the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout the summer, Shannon Whittaker and her neighbors reported spotting a Loon pair circling and trying out Shannon’s nest. We did as well and remain optimistic that next year will be the year for a second Loon family. It can take up to five years for a Loon pair to commit to a nest location. With lake levels, again, approaching dangerously low levels, next year will be a challenge for everyone on the lake. We are hoping that the New Year ushers in many manageable blizzards; heavy spring rains, sans hail and high winds; and multiple hatches next spring. Thank you again for all your support and interest in the Loons of WBL. We remain grateful to the White Bear Press for helping us share this marvelous story each year.

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The Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program has two key components, depending on individual needs:

• For those in immediate need of assistance — less than a seven-day supply of insulin — the urgent need program enables eligible Minnesotans to receive a 30-day supply of insulin right away at a pharmacy and pay no more than a $35 co-pay, one time per year.

• For longer-term help covering the costs of insulin, the continuing need program supports eligible Minnesotans to receive up to a year supply of insulin for no more than $50 per 90-day refill.

In 2021, over 1,100 Minnesotans received discounts on their insulin through the program, but many more are likely eligible for assistance. The program is implemented by MNsure, the state’s health insurance marketplace, and the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

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Town Supervisor Steve Ruzek asked what assurances the township had that the company won’t again build without a permit? Johnson said his department is working with UFP’s design professional to get the issues resolved.

The fact that the business is using seven buildings without permits puts a “black mark” on the township, maintained Town Chair Ed Prudhon.

“It bothers me,” he said. “I can’t believe any working business doesn’t know they need permits.

This is not acceptable.

“You are fortunate you are still in business,” Prudhon told two representatives attending the Nov. 21 meeting. “I think we have a good case to shut you down.”

Town Attorney Chad Lemmons reminded the company representatives they were lucky to be dealing with a reasonable board. “It’s the only reason you’re still operating,” he told them.

“The township never wants to shut down a

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — A company that provides lumber for the manufactured housing industry was scolded by the Town Board for perpetually failing to obtain building permits.

The company, Universal Forest Products LLC (UFP), 4141 Hoffman Road, was on the board’s agenda last month to once again request an amendment to its conditional use permit (CUP).

Originally issued in 1983, the company’s CUP has had numerous updates over the years. This latest application is a request to erect three more storage structures. Building Inspector Mike Johnson said the company has done some significant building without approvals or permits. The buildings are also substandard, according to Johnson, but are still occupied despite an order for vacation more than a year ago. They are also using a 2,000-squarefoot structure without a required fire suppression

business,” added Prudhon, who feels the company’s “powers that be” are not taking the board seriously.

“You guys are pushing the envelope on this.”

In the end, UFP’s amendment request was approved, with several added conditions.

The company has 120 days to meet structural compliance for all buildings. Also, plans for a sprinkling system must be submitted in 60 days.

The company was instructed to work with the building inspector to help meet those deadlines. A public hearing will be scheduled late February for a status report, per the attorney’s recommendation.

A visit to UFP’s website indicates it is a multibillion dollar holding company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 211 facilities worldwide. Its third-quarter report showed record net sales of $2.3 billion. UFP White Bear Lake LLC, is one of the company’s four Minnesota locations.

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While ice is never 100% safe, ice in the early stages of formation is particularly dangerous. Falls through the ice or into open water at this time of year can turn tragic quickly, and each year result in serious injuries or deaths.

Parents and guardians need to be especially vigilant about watching kids and ensuring children’s innate curiosity about the water and ice doesn’t put them at risk.

“Kids, and people who haven’t experienced winter in Minnesota, may not have enough knowledge to mitigate the risks associated with cold water and early ice,” said Col. Rodmen Smith, DNR Enforcement Division director. “Talk to your kids, talk to your neighbors—we all have a role to play in keeping people safe as the winter season gets underway.”

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Contact:downtownwhitebearlake. com PEARLS:Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors When: 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd. F Details: Join Lynn Amon, PEARLS Coach with 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten program, to explore what this program is, who may benefit from participating in it, and how to access it in the community.

Contact: 651-653-3121 Pancake Breakfast When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 10 Where: American Legion Post 39, 2678 7th Ave., North St. Paul Details: Breakfast supports the Post 39 Legion Riders. $9/adult; $/kids up to age 12.

Contact: 651-777-3708 Guided Bird Hike When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home

and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Free with vehicle permit; registration required.

Contact: 651-4308370 or co.washington.mn.us/parks European Christmas Market When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and noon-4p.m. Sunday, Dec.11 Where: 21 Roots Farm, 10361 110th St., Grant Details: Sip on homemade cider and shop for gifts created by farmers with developmental disabilities, including honey, soap.wreaths, popcorn, greeting cards, and knitted and crochet items.

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St. Paul Hiking Club When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 Where: Festival Foods, 2671 E. County Rd. E, White Bear Lake Details: Hike around Century College, through two cemeteries, and on residential streets, Treats follow at Donatelli's.

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Our Minnesota Waters and Climate Change When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 Where: Online Details: Paul Gardner, Administrator for the Clean Water Council, will present on what the state is doing with the intersection between climate and water, including the state's 2020 Water Plan and the recently released Climate Action Framework. Hosted

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The Holiday Songbook, Unplugged When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Musicians perform favorite holiday tunes is a cabaret-concert series created by James Rocco in collaboration with Minnesota and

Fillebrown House Holiday Tours When: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Tour the Fillebrown House decked out for the holidays and

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5 Ways You Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Your Life When: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Dec.12 Where: Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave.,White Bear Lake Details: Free workshop led by Tina Nguyen, founder of Dreaming Sky Circles, discusses how parents, grandparents, and friends can support LGBTQ+ youth.RSVP by Dec. 11.

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Winter Farmers Market When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 Where: Normandy Park Education Center, 2482 County Rd. F. East, White Bear Lake Details: Monthly market with more than 20 local vendors with locally sourced foods. Hot cider and food trucks.

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Time-honored holiday traditions continue Above: Fox Norton and Braden and Ryan Thoma wave from the decorated horsedrawn trolley as they travel around downtown White Bear Lake during the recent, first in a series of three, Winter Fest events.

Above: Mayor Jud Marshall reads from a list of names during the 22nd Annual Tree of Light and Remembrance lighting ceremony.

The memory of hundreds of area residents were honored during the benefit fundraising event for the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf.

At right: Little Dickens Carolers Jeff Bowar, Paula Lammers, Judy McCormick and Brett Smith sing during one their stops in downtown White Bear Lake. The singers will be making return visits on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 17.

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Seven more shows coming up for ‘A Christmas Story’ and Sunday, Dec. 10-11. There also will be one showing each day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16, 17 and 18.

Set in the 1940s, the tale tells of Ralphie’s personal mission of obtaining his own Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Adult Ralph narrates the story, with Barone wandering the stage while the action from his character’s childhood unfolds.

Patrick Sheehy, who portrays Ralphie’s father, “The Old Man,” knew he had to audition when he learned the Lakeshore Players were doing “A Christmas Story.”

“I just love being on stage. Acting wakes up a side of my brain that doesn't get exercise 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. To actually — as a character actor — have a solid, meaty, big role like this one — it’s a thrill,” Sheehy said.

The show’s director, Brandon Raghu, recalled jumping out of his chair from excitement when he was asked to oversee the play.

“I love this story, and I love Christmas shows in general because they just ground you back into the things you love the most, like family, friends, tradition and love and things that maybe you take for granted in other months during the year,” Raghu said.

Raghu and the cast are well aware of the story’s iconic status in the United States as a Christmas film staple and therefore lean hard into the show’s most memorable moments.

“Audiences should expect, when they come in and see the show, these iconic moments really solidified and defined,” he said.

Production and Development Manager Elena Glass said the audience also can expect to laugh during the play and get into the holiday spirit, no matter their age.

She’s been Lakeshore Players’ production manager since September

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Eleven-year-old Carter Monahan portrays Ralphie, the main character in the Lakeshore Players Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story.”

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Carter Monahan points offstage as Thilde Hogen leans on his shoulder. The two respectively portray Ralphie and Esther Jane in the Lakeshore Players Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story.”

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — When J.P. Barone was 9 years old, the Christmas gift he most obsessed over was a remote-controlled Crusader 101 red convertible toy.

That childhood memory has helped him empathize with 9-year-old Ralphie, the adult version of whom he portrays in the Lakeshore Players Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story.”

“There is some memory of Christmas time and childhood that people relate to, whether it's something about the relationship with their mother, whether it was the year that the single most important gift was all they could obsess on, which is the theme of the show,” Barone said.

The holiday story, based on the classic 1983 movie of the same name, will be told seven more times on the Hanifl Performing Arts Center stage during the next two weekends.

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Volly Johnson acts out a scene in “A Christmas Story” in which her tongue is stuck to a frozen pole as Thilde Hogen, Eve Porter, Carter Monahan and Lucas Gerlach watch in horror.

2020 and said “A Christmas Story” is probably her favorite show the venue has put on in her time.

“It's just impeccably dressed. There are so many details in the kitchen. It's a full, functioning kitchen: You have pots and pans and a sink and water and the decorations make it really feel like a home,” she said.

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J.P. Barone rehearses a scene as adult Ralph in the Lakeshore Players Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story.” An understudy, Barone took on the role partway through the show’s run at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center.

who portrays Ralphie, said he and the rest of the cast took Maddux’s exit hard but were thankful that Barone stepped up to fill the role.

“I'm just really excited all around, because we have such an amazing cast and we're going to persevere.”

The production, which premiered on the Hanifl stage Nov. 18, had to overcome adversity partway through its run when lead actor Ryan Maddux departed from his role as adult Ralph due to health reasons.

Maddux left during the intermission of one of the showings, which is when Barone — Maddux’s understudy and a longtime Lakeshore Players board member — stepped into the role. The show must go on, after all.

“I came over, and they just put a mic on me on what I was already wearing,” Barone said.

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What: “A Christmas Story,” adapted by Philip Grecian, written

by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark When: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11; 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Characters from the classic 1983 movie, “A Christmas Story,” will transport audience members back to the 1940s during seven more stage productions of the show at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for advanced purchase online at lakeshoreplayers.org, and some may be available at the door the day of each show. The 2 p.m. show on Dec. 9 will be an open-captioned performance in which the actors’ lines will be shown on a device in real time for audience members to read. The Dec. 18 show will include American Sign Language interpretation by certified interpreters.

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Eight Zephyrs all-district in football After rushing for over 2,300 yards, Corey Bohmert was named Most Valuable Player in the Suburban Gray District, heading a list of eight Mahtomedi players on the all-district football team. J.P. Johnson was named Lineman of the Year. Johnson and Bohmert were each named to the Star-Tribune All-Metro first team.

The Zephyrs finished 10-2, won their section championship and one state playoff game, losing in the Class 5A semifinals. They were ranked No. 4 in Class 5A. Bohmert, a senior, rolled up 2,338 yards on 261 carries (a 9.0 average) and scored 28 touchdowns, while fumbling just twice. He had a kick return TD and one two-point run, totaling 176 points. As

backup last season, Bohmert had 36 carries for 181 yards and two TD’s. He has one more game, having been selected to play in the coaches all-star game Saturday.

Johnson is a senior two-way tackle, 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, noted for explosiveness and great feet, said coach Dave Muetzel. On defense, Johnson held his gap even when double-teamed, which was often.

On offense, the Zephyrs, who averaged 273 rushing yards per game, frequently ran behind him.

Also named all-district were seniors Cody Dvorak (halfback/defensive end), Tommy Muetzel (guard/ defensive end), Will Harris (tight end/linebacker), and Nick Rollinger (defensive back); and juniors Cole Saenger (halfback/linebacker) and Sam Garry

(quarterback/defensive back). Team awards went to Bohmert (offense), Johnson (defense, team player), and Max Strecker (scout team).

Charlie Brandt, junior quarterback, completed 44 of 91 passes for 866 yards and seven touchdowns with six interceptions. Garry was 17-for-30 for 229 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Top receiver was junior Michael Barry with 24 catches for 581 yards (a 24.2 average) and six touchdowns.

Seniors Andrew Breien caught 12 for 167 yards and two TD’s, and Ramsey Morrell 11 for 135 yards and three TD’s. Saenger rushed 50 times for 366 yards and three TD’s and junior Alex Mahoney 14 times for 222 yards and one TD. Bruce Strand

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Claire Odmark capped a four-year career with the Wisconsin Badger.

Bears find success in college athletics Claire Odmark of White Bear Lake played her fourth Big Ten soccer season with the Wisconsin Badgers this fall.

The 5-foot-11 forward had one goal and one assist in 18 games for the Badgers (11-5-3). One career highlight was scoring the clinching goal in a shootout

against Northwestern in 2020. “It was such a great experience, playing soccer for UW,” said Odmark. She will pass up a fifth year in order to pursue her masters degree. For the Bears, Odmark scored 59 goals in 54 games, earning allmetro and all-state honors as a junior, before an injury-shortened senior year.

Ben Vanderbosch of White Bear Lake capped a five-year tenure in Division I cross country as Portland State’s No. 6 runner this fall. He finished 97th of 219 entrants with a 10K time of 30:28 in the West Regional, helping the Vikings place seventh of 31 teams. He placed 34th among 77 in the Big Sky meet. One highlight was achieving his 8K personal best of 24:53 at the L&C Invitational, placing 17th of 345. He ran for Montana previously and made Big Sky all-academic five times.

Mike Rohlinger of White Bear Lake, a Division I cross country runner and a sophomore at Kansas State, placed 67th of 80 in the Big 12

ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS BOYS SOCCER Angelo Diez, Mahtomedi senior forward and defender, was a coaches association firstteam all-state pick, logging five goals and seven assists.

AJ McCleery, senior defender, was named to the second team.

Those two and senior forward Leonardo De La Torre were allconference. The Zephyrs were 8-6-3 overall and 3-2-3 in the conference. Team awards went to Diez and senior midfielder Joseph Padelford (MVP’s), De La Torre (offense), McCleery (defense, and Mr. Zephyr), Padelford (all-around), and sophomore goalie/midfielder Riley Burke (most improved).

All-conference honorable mentions went to Padelford, senior mid Liam Wise and junior mid Nils Landes.

GIRLS HOCKEY Sophie Martin delivered the overtime game-winner as Roseville/Mahtomedi (6-3) handed Woodbury (6-1) its first loss 3-2. Lily Peterfeso made 31 saves, Victoria Nelson got the game-tying goal with 2:31 left in regulation, and Ruby Eskin had the first goal as the Marauders won their fifth straight. R/M edged White Bear Lake 4-3 on two goals each from Nelson and Olivia Martin.

Scoring for the Bears (1-5) were Ava Johnson twice and Olivia Simpkins. Peterfeso stopped 17 of 20 shots while the Bears’ Maya Marston saved 32 of 35.

R/M was 2-for-8 on power plays and the Bears 0-for-5.

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White Bear alumni Kayla Anderson and Lauren Eckerle are members of the South Dakota State soccer team that went 13-1-5, not losing until their final game.

Anderson, junior forward, played in 13 games, notching three goals.

Eckerle, freshman midfielder, tallied two goals and one assist in 19 games.

Anderson scored a team-record 61 goals for the Bears. Eckerle was a four-time all-conference pick.

Former Bear Dominic Smith was the second-leading receiver for the Augsburg football team (6-4) as a sophomore with 51 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns. Nico Brown, sophomore defensive lineman at Augsburg, played in seven games, notching five tackles and one sack.

Zachary Classen of White Bear Lake, Gustavus Adolphus senior football lineman, started at left guard for three years. He helped the Gusties post a 7-3 record and lead the MIAC in

scoring this year with 39.6 points per game.

Will Flemons of White Bear Lake, sophomore cornerback for Mayville State (3-8), made 36 tackles (21 solo), five pass breakups and one interception.

Bear alum William Lemire, Bemidji State University sophomore started at offensive left tackle, helping the Beavers post a 10-2 record and lead the NSIC in scoring with 37 points per game. He was named to the all-NSIC second team. Bear alum Brice Peters, sophomore receiver, caught 14 passes in eight games for 163 yards and one touchdown.

Sam Verkerke, UW-Eau Claire sophomore cross country runner, finished 28th with an 8K time of 25:26 in the Division III North Regional in Northfield, helping the Bluegolds place fifth among 26 teams. Verkerke placed 21st in the WIAC (conference) meet.

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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS GIRLS BASKETBALL Ella Kletti led with 20 points as Mahtomedi (2-1) pulled out a 59-55 win over Eastview on Friday evening at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic in Hopkins. Ella Frazier added 13 points, Sonya Potthoff 12 and Anna Greene eight.

BOYS HOCKEY On a northern trip, No. 3 ranked Mahtomedi (3-1) defeated East Grand Forks 6-3 then lost to No. 2 Warroad 7-4.

Scoring against EGF (2-2) were Jonny Grove twice, Charlie Drage (power play), Corey Bohmert, Cole Swanson and Jake Hodd-Chlebeck. Drage and Carter Haycraft each assisted on two goals and Charlie Brandt made 32 saves. Warroad (3-0) got a natural hat trick from Carson Pilgrim during a run of five straight goals.

Haycraft and Seth Nelson gave the Zephyrs an early 2-0 lead. Cav Bruner and Haycraft scored in the third period.

WRESTLING Mahtomedi opened the season at the Woodbury Duals, defeating Spectrum 46-36 while losing to White Bear Lake 51-23 and Grand Meadow-LeroyOstrander-Southland 53-26.

Evan McGuire at 182 pounds and Caleb Aflapki at 220 each pinned all three opponents.

Hayden Schaefer notched a pin and two technical falls at 170 pounds. Aiden Carlson had a 10-3 win and two forfeits at 113.

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Nolan Roed pumped his fist after scoring in overtime against Centennial.

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Joe Belisle delivered the overtime gamewinner as White Bear Lake scrambled past Centennial 5-4 after trailing 3-1. Peyton Blair pumped in three goals for Centennial (2-2). Jack Stanius, Nolan Roed and Devin Willett had the first three goals for the Bears (3-0). The Cougars were called for tripping in the overtime and Belisle scored 14 seconds into the power play at 2:25.

Grady Gallatin and Stanius each assisted on two goals, including the game-winner.

Bear goalie Leo Gabriel stopped 16 of 20 shots.

White Bear Lake hosted the Interstellar Invitational to open the season and placed fourth among seven entrants with 127.6 points. Sophomores Josie Mlejnek placed 12th all-around (31.85) and Addy Mueller 13th (31.35). Gracyn Lehner took fourth on beam (8.85) and seventh on floor (8.4).

Rachel Proffitt was fifth on vault (8.7).

Mueller was sixth on vault and ninth on bars (7.55). Mlejnek was eighth on vault (8.55).

GIRLS BASKETBALL White Bear Lake outlasted Eagan 52-46, improving to 3-0, then fell to No. 7 ranked Wayzata 73-44 at the Breakdown Tip-Off Classic in Hopkins. Blessing Adebisi netted 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the win over Eagan. Jordyn Schmittdiel added 11 points and Heidi Barber 10.

Against Wayzata, Schmittdiel sank 17 points with two 3-pointers and 7-for-8 free throw shooting.

WRESTLING White Bear Lake has a 3-3 record after opening with two events last week. The Bears lost to Park 44-33 and Champlin Park 39-38, and defeated Grand Rapids 34-30.

At the Woodbury Duals, the Bears lost to No. 1 ranked Simley 73-6 while defeating Mahtomedi 51-23 and Two Rivers 66-18. In the six matches, Christian Carlson at 126 won five of six and logged the lone win against Simley. Also going 5-1 (counting forfeits) were Gabe Kesel, and Kesean Woods-Lipscomb, while Zach Carnes, Vin Nathanson and Tyler Brock were each 4-2 and Jackson Haiko 3-3.

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Local couple continues ‘Nutcracker’ tradition Vadnais Heights couple are the unsung heroes of Ballet Minnesota’s 'The Classic Nutcracker' Call them the secret ballet stars next door. Vadnais Heights residents Mary and Antone Gregory are two-decade veteran cast members of Ballet Minnesota’s “The Classic Nutcracker.”

The married couple, who are recently retired from their “day jobs,” have performed numerous roles over the years, including Clara’s father (Antone) and Grandmother Silberhaus (Mary) in the grand Christmas Eve party scene as well as the large, lumbering camel who escorts the Arabian dancers in Act II. The Gregorys’ involvement with Ballet Minnesota began when their children were young and enrolled in the dance company’s school, Classic Ballet Academy.

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4, but when it was time to progress to the stiff pointe shoes that help ballerinas stay on their toes, she switched her athletic passion to fencing. Those children are now in their 30s, but the couple remains committed to the ballet.

“Theater is magic, and it is a privilege to participate in this production,” said Mary, who is retired from teaching preschool at Tamarack Nature Center. “Plus, in my

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role as the grandmother, I have the best seat in the house to watching all the dancing in the party scene in Act I.” Antone has studied ballet for nearly 45 years after discovering a love for dance while in graduate school at The University of Virginia. He has performed in several other story ballets over the years, all while teaching chemistry at Century College in White Bear Lake. Although he retired from teaching, the senior dancer now pursues graduate-level classes in astrophysics at the University of Minnesota.

Public Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, on the campus of St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul. To purchase tickets, visit https://oshag.stkate.edu/ events/category/series/ballet-minnesotas-classic-nutcracker/ or call the O’Shaughnessy box office at 651-690-6700.

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REAL ID deadline pushed back again: Here’s what Minnesotans should know

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

Minnesotans who aren’t yet Real ID ready have an extra 24 months before enforcement starts.

A standard driver’s license won’t be enough for adults in Minnesota who need to board domestic flights or enter some federal buildings starting May 7, 2025.

That’s when the newly updated nationwide enforcement date will be for the REAL ID Act of 2005. The law established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards when used as a form of ID for the following purposes: • Accessing certain federal facilities.

• Boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft.

• Entering nuclear power plants.

To do those activities, Minnesotans will need to do one of the following: get a REAL ID driver’s license or identification card; get an enhanced driver’s license or identification

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This sample image shows what the REAL ID driver’s license looks like for Minnesota residents. The nationwide enforcement deadline for REAL ID compliance guidelines is May 7, 2025.

BY THE NUMBERS Since Oct. 1, 2018, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services has issued the following number of ID types: • 3,819,103 standard driver’s licenses/IDs. • 1,027,150 REAL IDs. • 574,697 enhanced IDs.

card; or use another form of federally approved identification.

A REAL ID driver’s license has a gold star in its top-right corner, while an enhanced ID has the words “Enhanced driver’s license” printed in red lettering in the top-right corner. An enhanced ID also has a U.S. flag next to the license holder’s photo.

An enhanced driver’s license or ID card has the same benefits as its REAL ID counterpart, though it also allows for re-entry to the United States at its land borders or seaports when returning from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean.

Examples of other federally approved ID include the following documents: • U.S. passport or passport card.

• Foreign government-issued passport.

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766).

• Permanent resident card.

• Border crossing card.

• Federally recognized tribal-issued photo ID. • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.

Minnesota began offering the REAL ID and enhanced ID driver’s licenses on Oct. 1, 2018. The nationwide REAL ID enforcement deadline has been pushed back multiple times since the law was first passed. The coronavirus pandemic caused the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to change the deadline from Oct. 1, 2020, to Oct. 1, 2021. The ongoing pandemic again delayed the enforcement date to May 7, 2025, according to a Department of Homeland Security news release published Dec. 5. The previous deadline was May 2023.

“Many driver’s licensing agencies, including Minnesota offices, operated at limited capacity in 2021. During that time, DVS launched the online preverification tool at drive.mn.gov to assist customers and make office visits more efficient,” said Beckey Mechtel, public information officer for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Miken Binman, the license bureau supervisor for the city of White Bear Lake, said it’s important for people to know that the aforementioned types of federal ID can also be used instead

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of the REAL ID or enhanced ID driver’s licenses.

“It ultimately comes down to personal preference,” Binman said.

“Some people want their standard driver’s license, and they’ll use a passport book or card. Other people will apply for that REAL ID; others will apply for the enhanced driver’s license or ID.” Mechtel said her department encourages Minnesotans to use online tools to help decide which type of ID is right for them. One tool is simply called “Help Me Choose.”

Like Mechtel, Binman advised those wishing to apply for or renew a driver’s license or ID card to preapply on the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services website.

Doing so lets applicants input their information and answer the required questions before they schedule an in-person visit to a license center.

They also can upload clear, highquality images of documents proving their identity and proof of residency, though they must still bring the original, physical copies to the license center.

“Preapproval allows you to receive your license in seven to 14 business days versus the four to six weeks that everyone just walking up would have.

So scanning your documents and receiving preapproval speeds up the process significantly,” Binman said.

She shared a few common mistakes she and her office staff have seen license applicants make when getting REAL IDs. For instance, applicants must provide two types of documents showing proof of residency. There are several acceptable types of documents for that requirement; however, a financial document can only count as one of the two types.

“An applicant might bring a credit card statement and a debit card statement, but we can only accept one. That’s important. You could do a utility bill and a bank statement, that would be sufficient. We just can’t take two financials, and it happens pretty frequently,” Binman said.

Also, if an applicant uses an insurance document, it must be the policy or declarations page; it cannot be the billing or auto-renewal page.

Documents proving an applicant’s identity and Social Security number must also be updated to account for any legal name changes that person might have had.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED To apply for a REAL ID driver’s license, the following documents are needed: • One document proving identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States. If the name on the identity document is not the same as a person's current name, a name change document must be submitted.

• One document proving Social Security number. If an applicant hasn’t updated their name change with the Social Security Administration, they must do so before applying for a Real ID. • Two different documents proving current residency in Minnesota. These must have the applicant’s name as used at print and current address in the state. A P.O. Box will not suffice. For applicants younger than 18, one proof of residency document may be provided by a parent or guardian if it has the same address as the document provided. The parent or guardian must also be present in the office to confirm the applicant lives with them at the given address.

To apply for an enhanced ID driver’s license, documentation for the following is needed: • Proof of date of birth.

• Proof of full legal name. This must be a document separate from a document showing proof of photographic identity.

• Proof of Social Security number.

• Proof of photographic identity.

This must be a document separate from a document showing proof of full legal name.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship.

• Proof of Minnesota residency.

These must be two separate types of documents that have the applicant’s existing name and address.

A full list of acceptable types of documentation to apply for REAL ID and enhanced ID can be found on the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services website: drive.mn.gov.

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Duane L. Salberg passed away peacefully at Perham Living in Perham, MN on December 1, 2022. Duane was born in Fargo, ND on Jan 7, 1946 to Lester and Carol (Huhner) Salberg.

He grew up in Davenport, ND and graduated from Davenport HS in 1964. After graduation, he attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND and received a degree in Graphic Arts. He was married to Linda Dahlen, also from Davenport, on June 24, 1967. In September of that year, he enlisted in the United States Air Force with basic training in Amarillo, TX. He was then assigned to the Suffolk County Air Force Base in Westhampton Beach, Long Island, NY. Linda joined him there, where he was stationed for over two years. In December of 1969, he was given orders to Ent AF Base in Colorado Springs, CO. He was honorably discharged from the service in June 1970. While in the Air Force, they developed lifelong friendships. Duane and Linda then settled in the White Bear Lake, MN area, where Duane was employed with Oxygen Service Company of St. Paul, MN, for over 34 years. He very much enjoyed the people he worked with everyday. After retirement, he enjoyed their lake home on Star Lake, MN in Otter Tail County, especially fishing and hunting. He developed great friendships with avid fishermen and hunters in the Star Lake area. Every year, he looked forward to hunting trips to South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming with good friends from the Dent area. His favorite thing to do (after fishing, hunting, having a cold one with friends, and snoozing in front of a football game) was “putzing” around the yard or in the garage or shed. He was never at a loss of things to do.

Duane is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda, his children, Stefanie (Scott Thompson), Eric (Deb) and Carrie. His grandchildren were very special to him, Jessica (Lucas) Hach, Alyssa Wukawitz, Katelynn Wukawitz, Nathan Salberg, and Andrew Salberg, as well as his great-grandchildren Levi and Blake. He was also fortunate to have step-grandchildren, Alex Thompson, Samantha Thompson (Jamie Stensgard), Danielle (Derek) Voss, and Andrea Thompson, and step-great-grandchildren, Dale, Dylynn, Liam, and Benjamin. He is also survived by his brother, Dale Salberg (Deb) and his sister, Donna (Mike) Baumann, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

A memorial service will be held at Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake, MN on December 10th at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. A lunch will be served immediately following the memorial at the same facility.

The family would like to thank Perham Living and Hospice of the Red River for their kindness and their wonderful care of Duane. Also thanks to Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services for all their advice and help with the arrangements.

A private interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later time.

“Ida Bean”, lived to 4 calendar years, but 10,000 if age were counted by impact on this world. Ida left Monday, November 21st surrounded by love and free of the cancer that could only claim her body. Born in St. Paul, raised in Birchwood Village. Survived by: Great Grandma (Keefe), Grandmas (Duck, Martha and Oatmeal), Grandpas (Sean and Moon), Uncles (Dan, Casey, Peter and Casey), Aunts (Christin, Mary, Maggie, Brooke, and Andrea) Cousins (Harrison, Julian, Amaya, Joseph, Callen, Ellery, Celia, and Bennet) Parents (Julia and Mike) and of course, her beautiful brother, Henry. Preceded in death by Grandpa Tim and many others she never met here on this earth. We just know they’re taking good care of her.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday December 9th at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, The Sanctuary (900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115) with a visitation beginning 1 hour before. Lunch to follow.

Age 45 of Hugo Brett Carlson’s 23 month battle with stage 4 colon cancer was won by Jesus on Saturday, November 26th when he went to his eternal home in heaven. He had just celebrated his 45th birthday.

Brett fought until the end and was surrounded by the love of his wife, Renee; their two daughters, Megan and Sarah; sister, Heidi; and a caring hospice nurse.

Brett’s life radiated love, hope and positivity.

Brett is survived by his wife Renee Carlson; daughters Megan and Sarah; parents, Tom and Karlene Carlson; inlaws, Gary and Susie Schuetzle; brother, Brandon Carlson (Andrea); sister, Heidi Olson (Ross); sister-in-law, Martha Schuetzle (Dan); 8 nieces and nephews (Alex, Kaitlyn, Aidan, Sophia, Christian, Cameron, Emmett, and Amelia) and countless friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 10:30 AM, with a gathering of family and friends taking place after the service from 11:30 AM - 1 PM at North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 County Hwy 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112. A private family burial will be held at Valley Grove Cemetery in Nerstrand, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family to benefit Brett’s daughters and causes near to his heart.

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Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at St. Jude of the Lake Church, Mahtomedi.

Memorials preferred to St. Jude of the Lake Church or School, Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf, Our Lady of Peace Hospice St. Paul. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

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Gale Arcand U.S. Army Spec 4 1971

Daniel Arcand U.S. Marines 2003 – Present Gunnery Sergeant

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