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Couple’s love story gets some help from fate

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Their missed connection turned into 63 years of marriage. Bernard and Diane Rappa, who now reside in Grant, have one of those love stories that make us wonder about the power of fate.

The pair originally met during their freshman year while they attended college in Chicago. “I remember walking down the street with my buddy and seeing this girl, and I asked him, ‘Do you know that gal?’ and luckily, he did,” Bernard Rappa said. Their first date was on a chilly day, as Rappa recalls. He had asked

Diane out to the local jukebox club across the street where song requests cost just a nickel. “I was just smitten with her blue-green eyes and that infectious smile,” Rappa said. Diane and Bernard dated for two years, going to pizza parlors and driving around in Bernard’s Ford

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Max Nelson, the Mahtomedi athlete who’s placed first and second in his conference Nordic ski meets despite being nearly blind, has been chosen for Team USA in the Paralympic Games coming up in March in China.

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Sign stirs controversy in ‘scenic, tranquil & a little quirky’ village A resident’s contentious sign, “Let’s Go Brandon,” is down now, but don’t be surprised if it reappears. Birchwood resident James Nelson, who is not a fan of President Joe Biden, believes he has the constitutional right to display the sign, even if others find it offensive. The city disagrees.

For those who don’t know, the political slogan painted on his sign is a euphemism against Biden that got its start at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. A sportscaster interviewing NASCAR driver Brandon Brown last October misheard a chant from the crowd, which wasn’t “Let’s Go Brandon,” but a much more vulgar phrase, “F--- Joe Biden.” Right-wing conservatives started using

the G-rated phrase to show party support. In Nelson’s case, the sign represents his displeasure with Biden’s southern border policies and the administration’s strategies toward China. Erected in his front yard sometime late November, the controversial sign drew chuckles from some and distaste from others. Resident(s) complained to City Hall.

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City code in Birchwood Village — described as scenic, tranquil & a little quirky on its website — clearly states that complaints first be resolved by “polite contact” between residents. If that does not correct the situation, or if someone prefers to skip that step, a complaint may be filed on a city form identifying the persons or properties SEE SIGN CONTROVERSY, PAGE 9A

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Troubled twin development gets thumbs down at the site, just not four duplexes. “It’s too much development for this area,” he commented. Project Manager Jeff McDonell, who works for Oakdale developer TiceHause Design-Build LLC, said the commissioners weren’t paying attention to the details of the demographics. Data shows people who downsize typically have one car, he said. They are also trying to be environmentally friendly and maintain green space on the property. Not everyone agreed with the poor “fit.” Commissioner Andrea West felt the design does fit the character of the area and “is a good option.” Commissioner Michael Amundsen concurred, noting even if it’s not a good fit now, “neighborhoods change over time.” They were the

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A plan to build four twin homes on the Rose Tice estate got a thumbs down from the Planning Commission, despite staff’s recommendation to approve the project. Sharing his opinion that the design “doesn’t fit the character of the surrounding neighborhood,” Commissioner Jim Berry was especially concerned that a one-car garage would force homeowners to park on the small culde-sac. He contends there is no way to guarantee who will purchase the units or how many cars they’ll own. The builder is targeting empty nesters looking to downsize. Commissioner Mark Lynch said he wasn’t against development

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said. “There are misconceptions there will be a lot of cars, when these are only two-bedroom homes. I was hoping this would be a win-win. We worked with staff to make the front of the units even nicer. I don’t think anyone noticed.” McDonell was talking about a non-steel panel garage door with increased detailing and decorative wall-mounted light fixtures. The stone base would also be expanded along the full length of the front. Craig Tice, Rose Tice’s son, owns the company proposing the 1.85-acre development at 1788 Highway 96. City staff noted that a meeting with Rose Tice was held several years ago about development potential of the property. If Rose and Paul Tice had not

wanted to see the land developed, they could have placed covenants and restrictions on the land, but they did not. If approved, the site has a right to access the Clarence Street end. The developer also planned to build a new road for the project, which would benefit neighboring property owners. City Council planned to consider the application at its Feb. 8 meeting (after press time). If denied, it’s back to the drawing board for the builder, who has until the 14th to resubmit the application. “We were disappointed, but city staff has been helpful,” McDonell said. “I feel bad it’s so emotionally charged due to the right of way; we haven’t really been able to focus on the project.”

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five units per acre, which is still less than the midrange of allowable density. Crosby emphasized the design provides increased opportunity for home ownership, which helps generate wealth in the community. She said duplexes are a type of housing unit that is not widely represented in the city. “Providing diversity of housing is an important housing goal,” Crosby said. Before the vote, Commission Chair Ken Baltzer reminded members of the October public hearing on the project. “The place was full, and they (neighbors) were adamantly against this project,” he recalled. “This isn’t an easy call.” Added Lynch, “I want people to know I’m not against development. Some who came to the October hearing were against development and some were against the way it was laid out. I think this can and should be developed. I just don’t think four duplexes is the answer.” Right-of-way issues tainted the project, stated McDonell, who still hopes the city will approve the subdivision as presented. “We think we’re giving the city a quality product,” McDonell

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Project to oust baseball stadium track hazard moves ahead BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Plans for a safer track and varsity baseball field have moved forward after the Mahtomedi School Board at its Jan. 27 gave the green light for the administration to advertise for bids for high school stadium renovations. The project came about when the high school athletic director approached district officials to discuss the safety hazard posed by baseballs flying onto the track and field, said Board Member Lucy Payne. The most hazardous part of the current stadium exists along the first baseline, which is adjacent to the track. Plans to prevent participants in track and field events from being clobbered by foul balls include the installation of higher and longer chain-link fencing around the backstop and foul lines. The third baseline will have 136 feet of 8-foot-high black vinyl chain-link fencing and 32 feet of protective netting. The first baseline will have approximately 200 feet of 8-foot-high vinyl chain link fencing and 32 feet of protective netting. Improvements also include a new concrete backstop, a concrete walk, a maintenance strip and sod and site restoration. Work is expected to start this summer and be substantially complete by fall, said Director of Finance and Operations Jeff Priess. The estimated project cost is $350,000, which will be funded through a combination of operating capital and long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) proceeds. The district expects to award the work to the lowest bidding contractor in March. After much board discussion, the project is moving forward, and creative scheduling has kept students out of danger until the project is complete, Payne said. "We can use the facilities more often and with more flexibility once the improvements are done," she said. In other action from the Jan 27 Mahtomedi School Board meeting: The district will bond to finance the O. H. Anderson (OHA) ventilation improvement project, after the board approved the official intent resolution for the sale of $8,570,000 in general obligation facilities maintenance bonds, Series 2022A. Proceeds from sale are to be deposited in the building construction fund (06). Net proceeds from the sale are estimated to be $8,220,827, after deducting capitalized interest and the cost of issuance. The board will be asked to award the sale at its Feb. 24 regular meeting. The district expects to close the sale on March 17. The interest rate on the bonds is currently estimated to be 2.04%. Tax impact on a median value $400,000 home

will be approximately $29, which will be added to the taxes payable 2023 property tax bill, said Matthew Hammer, municipal adviser, Ehlers Public Finance Advisors. The tax will appear on property tax bills up through taxes payable 2029. This addition to the property tax bill will be the interest-only payments, with the goal of minimizing the impact of the debt while keeping taxes down, Hammer said. Mahtomedi has many organizations throughout the district who continue to be generous with time and financial contributions. The board formally accepted $36,213.28 in cash donations in November and December. Highlights from the $7,984.54 in November donations include $2,908.24 from the O. H. Anderson (OHA) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for OHA Scholastic Short Reads; $1,783 from Ludus LLC for Mahtomedi Middle School ticket proceeds; and $1,290 from the American Legion for Mahtomedi Middle School athletics and youth activities. Highlights for the $28,228.74 in December donations include $16,432 from the First Down Foundation to the high school football program; an anonymous donor gave $4,000 for community education programming; and the OHA PTO donated $3,415.96 for the OH Guided Reading Program. Lifetouch donated $5,656.84 in reimbursements for all four schools. The board has given its top administrator a positive vote of confidence: Board Chair Stacey Stout presented a statement on the superintendent's annual evaluation. Overall, the board has full confidence in the work Barb Duffrin has done this year as superintendent; she has shown strong leadership, constantly monitoring the situation by adjusting and innovating, the statement said. Duffrin's communications on health and safety issues have been refined and concise, giving detailed information to parents and ensuring transparency when appropriate. These and Duffrin's successful budget and levy work are just a few of the highlights from the board’s evaluation. COVID-19 case numbers are still high, but trending downward compared to where the district was when students and staff returned from winter break, Duffrin said. Health officials are expecting this next COVID peak to top out very soon. Staffing levels plaguing other school districts are "hanging in there" in District 832, she said. "We've had a lot of hands on deck." The board next meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in the District Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Loretta B. Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

NAMES IN THE NEWS Jake Grussing has been selected as the director of Ramsey County Library. Grussing will be responsible for overseeing 99 full-time employees who work across seven locations, including White Bear Lake, and a $12 million annual operating budget. Grussing currently serves as director of Scott County Library, where he has worked since 2013.

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ime sure does go by fast. I can’t believe my competitive skating season is already over. Not sure what I’m going to do on Wednesday nights now. I have been figure skating since I was 3 years old. I have many fond memories of spending hours at the rink to prepare for tests, competitions, and my personal favorite, shows. Most of those years I skated individually. It wasn’t until my senior year of high school that I tried out synchronized skating. I wasn’t a huge fan of it for whatever reason, but I grew to absolutely love it while skating on my college team at the University of Minnesota Duluth. After graduating college, I felt a huge void. Sure, I could lace up my skates and go to open skating here or there, but it just wasn’t the same as being a part of a team. I would skate for about 15 to 20 minutes or so before thinking, “Okay, now what?” I was so thankful when I discovered that the only adult synchronized skating team in the state, just so Out & happens to practice virtually in my backyard. Since 2016, these girls have About grown to be some of my closest friends. As corny as it sounds, these girls have Shannon grown to become my family. Granholm Skaters on the team this year ranged from 19 to 33. The Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team is a part of the Northern Fusion (Maplewood) Figure Skating Club. Our season usually begins in September and runs through January or February. We typically compete in two to three competitions. I’m so proud of my team, especially this year. We had so much thrown at us, from the ongoing pandemic, to injuries and a pregnancy. Thankfully, we had three skaters who stepped in mid-season, right before a competition, so we could still compete. At our first competition in December, the Maplewood Synchro Classic, we placed first against one other team. Competing at the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the middle of a pandemic was quite an experience. Before we left, each skater had to find a test, take it within a certain time frame of leaving/checking in, and of course, test negative. We were so nervous results weren’t going to come back in time, or someone was going to test positive. Thankfully, we got all of our results back and all stayed healthy for the competition. Skating in masks was definitely something we had to get used to as well. We ended up placing first out of six teams. Man did it feel good to be on the top of the podium. The long drive home was full of adventure too, as one of our three cars ended up breaking down in the middle of Wisconsin. Just like family does, one of our cars thankfully went to rescue the others. Because of the division we are in this year, Open Adult, our team is not eligible to compete at the U.S Synchronized Skating Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but we have competed in that competition in previous years. Now that our competitive season is over, we plan to fundraise, volunteer and host a couple of open houses for interested skaters for next season. I can’t wait, because I already miss it. Thankfully, I can watch the Olympics to get my figure skating fix. I really enjoyed watching the team event, which just wrapped up. A Russian pair team had a really scary fall though, which was really hard to watch. I’m looking forward to watching all of the individual figure skating events later this week and next week. In addition to the figure skating, I’ve also loved watching the other sports too and learning more about them. Happy TV watching, and good luck to all the U.S. athletes!

ne of my favorite parts of serving in the Minnesota Legislature is getting to talk with people about issues that are important to them. Over the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with Minnesotans from many different backgrounds. The experiences and expertise community members have shared with me has directly shaped the legislation I’ve championed. With that in mind, I’d like to share some of the issues constituents have brought to my attention and Legislator lately describe what legislators Lingo are doing to Ami Wazlawik address them. If these issues are important to you, please feel free to reach out! I’d be happy to hear your thoughts and any ideas you may have. Economic security is a significant concern for Minnesotans. While our state is recovering from COVID-19 and in a strong economic position, we know this recovery isn’t being felt by everyone. Many people are still struggling and facing an uncertain future. We need to use the resources our state has to expand economic opportunity.

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To make sure all Minnesotans can provide for their families and thrive into the future, House DFLers plan to invest in things like Paid Family and Medical Leave. This policy ensures workers can welcome a new baby, help an aging parent, or care for a sick child without worrying about losing a paycheck. It makes it easier for people stay in the workforce, preventing the widespread shortages we’re seeing now, and it helps small businesses compete for workers. We’re also working on lowering some of the large costs Minnesotans face, including housing, child care, and health care. Bringing down the cost of these essentials will help all of us thrive.I’ve received many emails and calls about rising crime rates in Minnesota. My colleagues and I have a plan to invest $100 million in proven solutions, such as enabling more officers to be on the ground and to build relationships with Minnesotans through community policing. Our plan includes funding for investigators and equipment that will help police solve more crimes and for nonprofit organizations working to prevent crime in the first place. We also have a plan to address climate change. It invests in initiatives like the Pre-Weatherization and Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps Minnesotans make their

homes more energy efficient. Like other parts of the plan, this program will create goodpaying jobs and lower energy costs in addition to addressing climate change. The plan also contains funding to preserve our air, water, and land for future generations of Minnesotans. As Vice Chair of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee, this will continue to be a priority for me. I’ve introduced several bills to protect our health and our environment, and I hope to advance them this session. Many Minnesotans are concerned about threats to reproductive freedom, such as the extreme abortion ban that was adopted in Texas recently. While similar legislation has been introduced in Minnesota, we’re working hard to protect reproductive rights. I’m proud to be a member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, a group of legislators that’s dedicated to preserving and expanding access to reproductive health care. I hope this answers some of your questions and gives you an idea of what I’m working on. Whether you share these concerns or not, I hope you’ll reach out and tell me what’s on your mind. I always appreciate feedback from community members! Ami Wazlawik represents District 38B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She can be reached at 651-296-3018 or rep.ami.wazlawik@house.mn.

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I would like to respond to Carter Johnson’s editorial, “Public notices are vital.” I was one of the council members open to discussion for an alternative place to publish legal notices, and cost was only one consideration. We all can agree that transparency is critical. Time is also a factor; there have been decisions that have been placed on hold because Press only publishes once a week. Posting legal notices on the internet will save time. There are several points that I would like to contest from the editorial. One is when Mr. Johnson states, “Allowing a city to produce its own public notices and put them on the website, as some are advocating, is like the old adage of ‘the fox guarding the hen house.’” Mr. Johnson leads us to believe that the Press is writing legal notices. The fact is, they are written, produced and submitted by city staff. So, Mr. Johnson, who is it that would be changing the information? This point is one of several veiled allegations, not facts, used to support the editorial point of view. The second point is when Mr. Johnson states “…those watching may not get the full scope of the meeting.” The publisher alludes that there is

always a representative from the White Bear Press at council meetings. This is not true. Many times the Press has not attended a meeting but still reported what happened. So it seems that the Press still gets “the full scope of the meeting” from, I’m assuming, the internet broadcast. This point also carries another veiled allegation of elected officials violating open meeting law, which, has nothing to do with publishing legal notices. Another consideration is, what does the public want? I would debate that most residents would prefer, and find it easier, to use the internet. Would the internet provide a broader access? I would again, answer, yes. The council’s discussion was a good conversation, and I still support publishing legal notices in the White Bear Press. However, I will pursue a policy that legal notices are also published on the city website. Dan Jones White Bear Lake

Bus line doesn’t seem like ruination

I keep asking, but still haven’t heard a good explanation on how a new bus line will ruin White Bear Lake. Some fear increased crime. See for yourself! Ride the A-line through Roseville, the 227

line through Arden Hills, the 446 in Eagan, or the 64 through Maplewood. You’ll find none of the syringes, vandalism, homeless camps or the other predicted bad behaviors. Sure, there are neighborhoods in the Twin Cities where you’ll find these problems near a bus stop, but you’ll see much more of the same in nearby alleys, parks and sidewalks, and no one is against having those in White Bear Lake. It’s the neighborhood, not the infrastructure. Buses don’t transfer those problems outward, or you’d see them along the existing lines in our — and other — suburbs. Others focus on congestion, but with current traffic at 20,000 vehicles a day, an extra 150 or so buses on Highway 61 hardly matters. Hordes of people will still move to Hugo and points north, traffic will double in the next 30 years, and every day will have Marketfestlevel congestion. Increased telecommuting isn’t a magic solution. Metro areas with high remote workforces show lower morning congestion, but greater and longer afternoon congestion in the suburbs and exurbs. Buses are the cheapest way to reduce traffic once a corridor becomes chronically congested, something inevitable for Highway 61. Finally, I bike commute the Bruce Vento Trail 200 times a

year, and the planned project will enhance the trail, not ruin it. It will extend the trail to downtown White Bear Lake and provide the first safe bikeway from south to north White Bear. A bus passing on a separated lane every five minutes is much less dangerous than cars speeding past every few seconds in a shared lane on White Bear Avenue, McKnight Road or Buerkle Road. More Twin Cities cyclists will head north to spend their money in downtown White Bear Lake, it will give access to the metrowide bike trail system, and kids can ride to school protected from traffic. It hardly seems like ruination to me. Paul Bolstad White Bear Lake

Needed: A vision that sustains our city

Residents of southwest Mahtomedi are facing the construction of a three-story, 41-unit, 48-foot-high apartment building across from Wildwood Park and its ballfields. As proposed, the building would be less than 20 feet from Old Wildwood Road, and parking lot less than 50 feet from Lincolntown Avenue. It will dwarf any homes in the area, deprive nearby residents of sunlight (e.g., a shadow of

700 feet at 8 a.m. on February 2, 2022), and deny them the neighborhood feel for which they invested in the community. It flies in the face of the stated goal of “guiding change in a positive way in ‘Mahtomedi 2040 Comprehensive Plan’ (https://www.ci.mahtomedi. mn.us/DocumentCenter/ View/354/Mahtomedi-2040Comprehensive-Plan--ADOPTED-PDF?bidId=) p. 3. “But at its core, it’s really ‘A Vision to Sustain Our “Small Town” City’ so that the needs of current and future residents are met in a way that allows us to maintain the qualities of ‘Our “Small Town” City’ that we value.” It is also inconsistent with p. 63 of the plan, “Utilize zoning tools to ensure that new housing respects neighboring properties and the character of the neighborhood.” The proposal is on the agenda of the Feb. 9 Mahtomedi Planning Commission meeting. If you favor more modest development on the site of the Lakeside Club, please attend the Feb. 9 meeting and the subsequent Feb. 15 City Council meeting to let your interests be heard. Ursula Lentz Mahtomedi

Enter a guess in Press’ 2nd annual ice-out contest BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Have you taken a peek at the ice lately? While everything is probably pretty solid now, Press Publications is encouraging you to submit your prediction for when the ice will be off your local lake. On our website presspubs.com, between now and March 4, folks in the Quad area can submit their predictions for Centerville Lake and those in the White Bear area can submit their predictions for White Bear Lake. Gift cards from local businesses will be awarded to the participant who submits the closest date to when the ice officially goes out. The ice-out tradition began in 1929 with White Bear Lake barber Benny Schmalzbauer, who diligently kept track

of the ice. When Schmalzbauer retired from record-keeping, he passed on his knowledge to his neighbor, Jan Holtz Kraemer. Today, Holtz Kraemer is the one making the calls to the Department of Natural Resources and the White Bear Lake Conservation District informing them the ice is out. Holtz Kraemer recalls her family holding their own ice-out contests. Each member would put in a dollar with high hopes that their predictions would prevail. “I love tradition,” said Holtz Kraemer about her many ice-out contests over the years. After several decades of tracking the ice, Holtz Kraemer has a solid understanding of how the ice behaves. Since 1929, Schmalzbauer and Holtz Kraemer have maintained a graph that tracks the

ice-out date for every year. So far, the earliest date was March 16 in 2016 and the latest was May 4 in 2018. “It’s pretty odd that the earliest date and the latest date happened within just two years,” said Holtz Kraemer. The ice can be deceiving, she explains. It can appear the ice is going out one day but then it remains on the water for several days. Other years, a combination of wind and rain has taken out large patches of ice all in one storm. For those of us who haven’t been keeping track of the ice for our whole lives, guessing the right date can be a pleasant surprise, as it was for Sue Peacock of White Bear Lake, who won last year’s competition. “I had just passed the lake last year and was thinking about the Press competition and thought, ‘Gosh, how long could

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS examine how this Black History Month inspires futures through children, legacies and present actions. Register for the online sessions at https://engagestpaul.org/ black-history-month-2022. Retreat center hosts open house Church groups, school groups, business teams and others who are looking for a meeting spot or getaway are invited to an open house at Dunrovin Retreat Center on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to tour the facility, walk through the woodlands, enjoy seasonal activities and sample homemade cuisine. A prize drawing for a cabin stay is also offered. RSVP is requested by emailing guestservices@dunrovin.org. Dunrovin Retreat Center is located at 15525 Saint Croix Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. For more

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Participate in Black History Month events The city of Saint Paul and Ramsey County are hosting a series of virtual events to celebrate Black History Month in February. The young artists of the Irreducible Grace Foundation (IGF) are sharing their reflections of “Black History for the Black Future” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. “Mindful Change” is a panel discussion on creating equitable spaces and programs to empower the success of youth. The panel will also examine how internalized racism shows up in the psyche and how repressive behaviors hinder progress. The presentation will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17. A session titled “Reflection and Centering,” to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, will

it be?’ And I picked the end of March — March 29 — because that’s my son’s birthday,” said Peacock. Her son’s birthday was her lucky date last year. Because ice out dates regularly range from mid-March to early May, this year’s dates are anyone’s guess. According to the contest’s organizer at Press, Patty Steele, it’s all about having something fun for the public to look forward to. Peacock agreed. “It made a rather dark wintertime more fun,” she said. If you’re hoping to be this year’s winner, you may want to take a closer look at the lake the next time you walk or ride by.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Theft from a vehicle occurred in the 3300 block of Highland Avenue Jan. 27. • A package was stolen off the porch of a residence in the 1900 block of Park Street Jan. 27. • Theft from a vehicle occurred in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Jan. 27. • Assault was reported in the 4600 block of Centerville Road Jan. 27. • A theft attempt was interrupted in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 27. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1400 block of Highway 96 Jan. 27. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of County Road E Jan. 27. • Officers responded to a call about narcotics in the 4600 block of Highway 61 Jan. 27. • An attempted theft of a catalytic converter was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Jan. 27. • Fraud by counterfeit personal check was reported in the 2600 block of Sumac Ridge Jan. 28. • Items were stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 28. • Mail fraud was reported in the 1600 block of Fourth Street Jan. 28. • Information stolen at a Maplewood

business was used to pass checks in the 4700 block of Clark Avenue Jan. 28. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1300 block of Highway 96 Jan. 28. • Officers separated a group having a disorderly party in the 3500 block of Rooney Place Jan. 28. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI after he did a burnout in front of a squad and failed field sobriety tests on Highway 61 Jan. 28. • Officers assisted in a dispute over smoking arrangements in the 1700 block of Elm Street Jan. 29. • Harassment was reported in the 2100 block of County Road E Jan. 29. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue Jan. 29. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested Jan 29 for being in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun without a permit and marijuana following a traffic stop on Fourth Street. • Disorderly conduct between parents was reported in the area of McKnight Road and Orchard Lane Jan. 29. • Officers responded to a disorderly man at a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Jan. 29. • Officers recovered a stolen vehicle and two stolen license plates in the 1700

block of County Road E Jan. 29. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle Jan. 30. • A person reported harassment via Snapchat in the 4800 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Jan. 30. • Officers assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s department with an ATV rollover in the 5000 block of Lake Avenue Jan. 30. The driver was arrested for DWI. • A Centerville man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near Highway 96 and Otter Lake Road Jan. 30. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3500 block of Dell Court Jan. 30. • Officers mediated a disorderly conduct situation in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Jan. 30. • Telephone harassment was reported in the 1700 block of Fourth Street Jan. 31. • A St. Paul man was arrested for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order in the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue Jan. 31. • Officers responded to a disorderly guest in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Jan. 31. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Jan. 31. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the

3500 block of Hilltop Street Feb. 1. • Scratch-off tickets were stolen in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Feb. 1. • Attempted theft of a catalytic converter was reported in the 4000 block of Linden Street Feb. 1. • Theft was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Feb. 1. • A wallet was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 1. • Fraud was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue Feb. 1. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 3600 block of Big Linden Curve Feb. 1. • A hit-and-run accident was reported in the area of Eighth Street and Wood Avenue Feb. 2. • Burglary was reported in the 1800 block of County Road E Feb. 2. • Narcotics were reported in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road, Gem Lake Feb. 2. • Officers responded to an attempted catalytic converter theft in the 2300 block of 10th Street Feb. 3. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen in the 3400 block of Willow Avenue Feb. 3. • Theft of auto parts was reported in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue Feb. 3.

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

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• An unidentified motorist was arrested at 5:28 p.m. Jan. 11

in the 6000 block of Indian Wells Trail after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle sitting in the complainant’s driveway. • A resident in the 6000 block of 177th Street N. reported losing

money to a scam Jan. 12 after she never received a saddle she ordered from a website. After conducting some research of the company, Southline Equine Supply, she realized it was a fake company. The address of the faux business listed to a residence in Grant.

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• Suspicious people reported moving around a vacant home in the area of Griffin Avenue and Hanson Road Jan. 10 turned out to be contractors hired by the bank that owns the home. • A Wedgewood Drive resident at 5:07 p.m. Jan. 11 reported a motorist for hitting multiple mailboxes on her street after she heard a crash and looked outside. She saw a male, whose features she could see

clearly, get out of his blue sedan and check the damage before getting back into the car and driving off. The complainant could not see a license plate and didn’t recognize the male. • A Minnesota motorist was arrested at 1:33 a.m. Jan. 13 in the area of Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road for driving after cancellation due to behavior inimical to public safety. Deputies on patrol observed the vehicle without a rear license plate turn off Hilton Trail. When deputies ran the driver’s status on their computer, it showed he needed to be driving a vehicle with an ignition interlock. Deputies transported the driver to jail without incident. • An emergency call made

by a Century College student in the 3000 block of Century Avenue Jan. 13 turned out to be a student having technical issues with his phone while in class. • A Breathalyzer was reported stolen Jan. 13 from a Stillwater Road address and later turned into the lost and found office. • Deputies were called out Jan. 14 to an address on Warner Way to dispatch a deer with its leg stuck in a wrought-iron fence. • A hit-and-run accident without injury was reported Jan. 14 in the area of Long Lake Road and Century Avenue.

Pine Springs

• A motorist was cited at 1:23 a.m. Jan. 9 on eastbound Highway 36 at Hilton Trail N. for driving after revocation. During the traffic stop, deputies

located marijuana in the vehicle. • An unidentified motorist was arrested at 11:57 p.m. Jan. 15 on Highway 36 for DWI after deputies on patrol observed him unable to maintain his lane. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed signs of impairment and conducted numerous field sobriety tests. When the subject failed the portable breath test with a blood alcohol content of 0.13, he was taken into custody and his vehicle was left on scene.

Willernie

• A Dartmoor Road resident on Jan. 9 reported a theft. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:04 a.m. Jan. 12 in the area of Penway Road and Sargent Road for drug possession.

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

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• A Vadnais Heights woman, 50, was arrested for theft Jan. 22 in the 1100 block of County Road D, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a package theft report at Shadowlawn Estate. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Jan. 22 from a Toyota Tundra while it was parked in an apartment building lot in the 800 block of County Road D. • A St. Paul woman, 21, was cited Jan. 23 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E for shoplifting and issued a trespass notice. On Jan. 27, a North St. Paul woman, 57, was issued a citation for theft, along with a trespass notice, after committing the same offense.

On Jan. 29, a Vadnais Heights woman, 57, was cited for misdemeanor theft and issued a trespass notice after being caught shoplifting. • Famous Footwear in the 900 block of County Road E reported two pairs of shoes stolen Jan. 23. • A spare apartment key, a garage door opener and other items were reported stolen Jan. 23 from an unlocked vehicle in an underground parking garage in the 1200 block of County Road D. • Two would-be thieves face possible charges after they were caught trying to take items from a vehicle in the 100 block of Skyline Drive Jan. 24. After leaving prior to deputies’ arrival on scene, deputies were called back later that evening when the suspects returned and tried again to enter the victim’s car to steal more items. The suspects were identified, and some of the previously stolen items were recovered.

• Deputies recovered an unoccupied vehicle stolen inMaplewood Jan. 27 in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive. The plates on the vehicle had been stolen in St. Paul. • Residents in the 700 block of Hiawatha Avenue on Jan. 27 reported their mail stolen. • A St. Paul man reported his vehicle stolen Jan. 27 after he left it running with the keys in the ignition while he went into a store in the 1100 block of County Road E for "two minutes". • A resident in the 4200 block of Evergreen Drive on Jan. 28 reported being a victim of the Amazon account scam and losing $1,500 worth of gift cards. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight Jan. 28-29 from a Toyota Tundra parked in a driveway in the 4000 block of Stockdale Drive. • A Forest Lake man, 27, was arrested Jan. 29 on I-694 at Rice Street for gross misdemeanor narcotics DWI

and felony Violation of the Controlled Substance Law.

White Bear Township

• A White Bear Township man, 35, was arrested on a warrant Jan. 24 in the 1700 block of Whitaker Street, after deputies were dispatched out to assist the Minnesota Department of Corrections on a parole violation. • A White Bear Township woman, 66 was arrested without incident on an active Department of Corrections felony warrant Jan. 26 in the 1900 block of Stillwater Street. • A St. Paul man, 56, was arrested, and a St. Paul woman, 37, was cited Jan. 27 in the 5300 block of Anderlie Lane, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding. The driver was arrested for driving after cancellation due to behavior inimical to public safety and for warrants. The passenger was cited for not insuring her vehicle.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS From being stuck in snowbank to being stuck in court WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — A Duluth woman, 22, faces up to one year imprisonment and/or a maximum $3,000 fine for second-degree DWI, a gross misdemeanor offense. Her sentence could be doubled if she is also convicted of seconddegree blood alcohol content of 0.08 or greater within two hours of driving, also a gross misdemeanor. On Jan. 28 at approximately 6:39 p.m., Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a single-vehicle accident with possible injuries on Otter Lake

Road near County Road H2. On arrival at the scene, deputies located the single vehicle stuck in a snowbank. As the driver was explaining that a broken axle was the cause of the crash, deputies could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. While in the ambulance being checked out for medical issues, the driver admitted to deputies that she had consumed two shots of alcohol before driving. After the subject agreed to provide a preliminary breath test, she produced a blood alcohol content of 0.21 and was placed under arrest. She has a prior alcohol-related

license revocation from 2021 to enhance the charges against her. White Bear Lake man sentenced for assault Zachary Tyler Murtley, 32, of White Bear Lake has been convicted of third-degree assault (substantial bodily harm) for an incident that occurred back in 2017. According to the criminal complaint, on June 12, 2017 at 7:09 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 15800 block of 32nd Street South in Afton on report of an assault. When deputies arrived, they found a

victim bleeding from his face. The assailant, later identified as Murtley, had fled the scene. While speaking to the victim, a deputy noticed he had fresh lacerations above both eyes. The victim said the assault was unexpected and that he was caught off guard when the defendant began assaulting him. The victim explained that the defendant owed him $380, which he had been asking for. Prior to the assault, Murtley called the victim saying he was coming over to pay him. When the defendant arrived with another person, they lured the victim into the vehicle that

they had arrived in and then Murtley began hitting him in the face. Per the complaint, the victim was able to get out of the vehicle and run toward his home, but the defendant followed him and hit him in the back of his head and then took a large flower pot and hit the victim in the back of the head, creating a laceration. Murtley was sentenced to a stay of execution for one year, five days of probation and 10 days in jail. He will also have to complete 56 hours of community service (in lieu of jail), pay $50 fine plus fees and follow a list of conditions.

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LOVE STORY: From missed connection to marriage FROM PAGE 1A

convertible with the little money they had. On their fourth date, Bernard splurged on a date to the Chicago ballet, where the two saw “Swan Lake.” Their courtship was cut short when Bernard was sent to basic training in Georgia, and he received the dreaded “Dear John” letter from Diane. A couple of months later, Bernard finished out his time in the military and had gone back to school when a friend invited him on a ski trip in Loch Lomond, Canada. It was Bernard’s first time skiing, and he found himself stranded on top of the mountain while his friends sped off without him. “I remembered being on top of the mountain and looking over, and there she was … Diane, my ex-girlfriend.” To Bernard, this was fate. Of all the places in the world to find his ex-girlfriend, Bernard didn’t imagine it would be on top of a mountain somewhere in Canada. Diane was already dating another man at the time, but when the two returned from their trip, they connected once again at their college’s Covenant Club. “I think it was once we had gotten off the top of the mountain that I knew she was the one,” Bernard recalled. About 18 months later, the two were married.

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Bernard and Diane on their wedding day more than 60 years ago.

After 63 years of marriage, Bernard says that he’s learned that marriage is a two-way street and that it’s important to respect each other and respect each other’s opinions. When Bernard scrolls through his phone, he’s greeted with photos of children and grandchildren as well as several stunning photos from the couple’s vacations. But some of his most cherished photos are of Diane and him, grinning from ear to ear. “We still like to goof off,” Bernard said. The couple has five sons, 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

They’ve also managed to do some extensive traveling together, ranging from Hawaii to Jerusalem. Those trips represent a real upgrade from their honeymoon, which the two of them spent camping in a tent down in Mississippi. Now in their ‘80s, you’ll find Bernard helping Diane zip up her coat as she smiles with that smile —the one Bernard was first smitten with more than 60 years ago. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached at lowdownnews@presspubs. com or 651-407-1226.

Nelson, 17, has “shown the potential to be a rising star for U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing,” a USA Paralympics press release stated. With college skiers to serve as his guide because they’re the only ones able to keep up with him, he won the Metro East conference meet as a junior and placed second as a senior last week. Last year, he competed in world cups in Slovenia and Canmore, placing 14th in Canmore in a men’s visually impaired cross-country race. In a profile of the Paralympic athletes on Yahoo sports, Nelson stated, “I got involved with skiing when I was seven years old. My dad introduced it to me. And he’s actually not a skier. He got me involved. And fast forward six years later, I joined the high school team … winning the Metro East Conference for my high school team and getting to know the Paralympic coaches, it has been really awesome.” Seven men, six women and one guide will compete in Beijing. Four years ago, Team USA won 16 medals. This year’s team is a mix of relative newcomers and established veterans. In the Paralympics, Nordic skiing encompasses both biathlon and crosscountry skiing. For more information about Max Nelson’s journey to the 2022 Winter Paralympics, see the April 7, 2021 story “Nordic champ sets sights high” at presspubs.com.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.01 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION A. From: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company acting on behalf of White Bear Lake Area Schools (Owner). B. Project: White Bear Lake Area High School – AV & Technology Package C. Key Dates: 1. Pre Bid Date: Thursday, February 17th, 2022 @ 2:30 PM 5045 Division, Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (Cafeteria) 2. Cut off Date for Questions: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 @ 2:00 PM 3. Bid Due Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 @ 2:00 PM D. Method of Delivery: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company has been selected as an Agency Construction Manager by White Bear Lake Area Schools to administer the construction of White Bear Lake Area High School located at 5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. 1. The overall project consists of AV/Technology packages for the 59,000 SF of Gym Renovations, 157,000 SF of Existing Building Renovations, 379,000 SF of New Construction. 2. The work will be constructed in accordance with the Project Schedule. E. Work Included in this Offering: We are presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for the following portions of work as defined herein. 1. All portions of the Work as defined in Section 01 12 10. F. Bid Date and Location: Electronic Bids will be received at KA Bid Express Webpage: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. Bids will be received until 2:00pm, on March 3rd, 2022. Please join us for a WebEx/Zoom at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/KrausAndersonWebexWBHS 1. Password: wblhs G. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security in form of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in amount of five (5) percent of Base Bid submitted, made payable to Owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into Contract in accordance with Contract Documents and submitted Bid. 1.02 QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO Questions shall be submitted to Kraus-Anderson Construction Company at the address below on or before the Date indicated above. AJ Lillesve Alex Titterud Kraus-Anderson Construction Kraus-Anderson Construction 501 South Eighth Street 501 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-332-7281 Phone: 612-332-7281 AJ.Lillesve@KrausAnderson.com Alex.Titterud@KrausAnderson.com 1.03 AVAILABILITY OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS A. Location for Review and Examination: Bidding Documents (Project Manual, Drawings, and other Contract Documents) are available at the locations indicated below for review and examination: 1. Builder’s Exchanges and Plan Rooms MHC Dodge Plans MEDA 3315 Central Avenue 250 Second Avenue South, #106 Hot Springs, AR 71913 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 501-321-2956 Phone: 612-259-6561 joanna.dahn@mhfi.com planroom@meda.net Albert Lea Area Builders Exchange ISQFT & AGC Of MN Planroom 2580 Bridge Avenue 525 Park Street, #110 Albert Lea, MN 56007 St. Paul, MN 55103 Phone: 507-373-3938 Phone: 800-364-2059 agcminnesota@isqft.com Builders Exchange of St. Cloud 110 – 6th Avenue South St.Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: 320-252-5832 administration@ stcloudbuildersexchange.com

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B. Procurement of Documents for Bidders on Prime Contracts: 1. Prime Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents at no charge from: iSqFt 2. Please contact Taylor Becker at taylor.becker@krausanderson.com or 612-255-2375 to receive an invite from ISqFt. C. Examination of Documents: Bidder shall carefully examine entire content of Bidding Documents to become thoroughly familiar with the documents and project requirements. Refer to Instructions to Bidders for additional requirements. D. Examination of the Site: Bidders shall make arrangements with the Construction Manager to visit the project site to obtain first-hand knowledge of existing conditions, including existing utilities and services, obstacles which may be encountered and all other conditions relative to the Work to be performed 1.04 OTHER CONDITIONS A. Time of Completion: Refer to Section 01 32 10 - Bids shall reflect all costs necessary to meet this schedule requirement. B. Owner’s Right to Reject Bids: Owner reserves the right to reject a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular or to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and accept a Bid, which in the Owner’s judgment is in the Owner’s best interests. C. Additional Compensation: Contractors shall not receive extra payments for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and the Contract Documents. Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 9 and 23, 2022.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids close at 2:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 By order of the School Board of the White Bear Lake Area Schools, sealed bids for construction of the Birch Lake Domestic Water Piping Replacement Project at Birch Lake Elementary School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota will be received at The District Office Of The White Bear Lake Area Schools at 4855 Bloom Avenue, Room 309, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, Attention: Dan Roeser, until 2:00 PM (local time) on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in accordance with the specifications set forth herein and the “other” terms, conditions and instructions to the specifications. At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids received after the time stated will not be considered. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or on the handling of mail by employees of the school district. Whether the bid is sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having their bid clocked in on time at the place specified. Fax or telephone amendments will not be accepted at any time. Bidders shall submit bids in duplicate on the forms provided in the Project Manual. No oral, facsimile or telephone bids or modifications of bids will be accepted. All sealed bids are to be labeled with the project name. The Project consists of the Mechanical/Electrical work required to replace the domestic water piping and equipment at Birch Lake Elementary School. You may view and order bid documents by going to the Franz Reprographics web site at www.franzrepro.com , and selecting the Franz Public Plan Room. Please login with your email address and password or Register if this is your first time in the Plan Room. Select the project from the list of public projects. Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Details

for information on ordering documents. Each bidder shall submit with the bid, a cashier’s check or bid bond, made payable to White Bear Lake Area Schools, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the maximum amount of its bid. All vendors entering into a contract with the District for $10,000 or more are to provide a Labor and Material Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract. Bonds must be furnished within 10 days of notice of award of the Contract. Contract is subject to compliance with the applicable Schedule of Prevailing Wage issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. Provide all State required Responsible Contractor Forms with your bid. There will be a pre-bid meeting and walk through on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM at Birch Lake Elementary School. Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids without the consent of the White Bear Lake Area Schools. The School Board reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities in the bidding procedures, and to act in its best interest. WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS 4855 BLOOM AVENUE, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110 Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 9 and 16, 2022.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Independent School District No. 624, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for the White Bear Lake Area Schools Multi-Building AV and Classroom Technology project. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express using the following link: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time, on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review, please join us for a WebEx/ Zoom at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/KAWebexBidReview39702 Bidders are also invited to review the results online at https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home . The complete form shall be without alterations, additions, or erasures. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Only scopes noted as Best Value will be required to submit the Best Value attachments. All other bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids. This project involves: Installation of new audio and visual systems per plan and specification for White Bear Lake Area Schools – Otter Lake Elementary & South Campus High School Direct communications regarding this Project to the office of the Construction Manager: Andy Thompson (andy.thompson@krausanderson.com) or Mark Oelrich (mark.oelrich@krausanderson.com) Kraus-Anderson Construction, 501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 612-391-0362. Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Specifications, via free electronic download by visiting www.isqft.com. Contact with any planroom downloading or ordering questions at kari.aufrere@krausanderson.com to receive an invite. Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the isqft process through KA, when Addenda are issued. Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the office of the Construction Manager and the office of the Architect: Wold Architects; as well as several Builder’s Exchanges: MHC, Minneapolis Builder’s Exchange, St. Paul Builders Exchange, ISQFT, and Franz Reprographics. A pre-bid conference will be held: • Otter Lake Elementary - 1401 County Rd H2 E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110: Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at 3:00 PM. • South Campus High School – 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110: Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at 3:30 PM. Independent School District No. 624 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 9 and 16, 2022.

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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CURBSIDE PICK-UP IS OFFERED AT THE WHITE BEAR AREA FOOD SHELF – ALL ARE WELCOME & NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED – The food shelf has curbside pick-up food distributions & here is how it works: • Neighbors will take an order form from the mailboxes at the parking lot entrance (one for each household) & park in one of the designated spots once the market is open. • When the food order form is complete, please turn on your hazard lights, & a volunteer will pick up your form. • Your order will be fulfilled indoors & brought out to your car. We are asking neighbors to load their own groceries in order to maintain social distancing for everyone, to comply with preventive measures against Covid-19.

• Please push your cart to the cart section before leaving. Some of the “most wanted” food shelf items include: Diapers sizes 5 & 6, baby wipes, money, cereal, cooking oils, spices, toilet paper, flour & sugar, & ground coffee. If assistance is needed anytime during your visit, please just turn on your hazard lights & someone will assist you. You can also call 612.407.5310 DON’T RECYCLE PLASTIC BAGS AT THE CURB – Residents are asked to NOT place plastic bags in the curb-side recycling containers as they get caught in the sorting machines at the processing facility. Several retailers in the area including Cub & Kowalski’s, offer free drop-off for plastic bags. For location

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involved and, if known, what ordinance is being violated. People can remain anonymous. Once the complaint is received, city staff is tasked with conducting an investigation to determine if a violation exists. Staff may request assistance from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and/or City Council members. Results of the investigation are to be summarized in a written report and placed on file. If a violation has occurred, staff “shall attempt” to work with the alleged violator and complainant to informally and expeditiously remedy the situation. If unsuccessful, staff may document the alleged violation in writing and serve notice on the alleged violator by mail or other method. The notice shall set forth the nature, date and time of the violation, the name of the official issuing the notice, action the alleged violator shall take to comply and a deadline. And this is where the process apparently failed Nelson when he received a citation in the mail from the county sheriff charging him with a misdemeanor crime punishable by 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. His day in court was set as March 16. Both Nelson and his wife Margie adamantly claim they were never notified by anyone at the city that they were committing a crime and would face charges if the sign wasn’t removed. The code they were violating was cited as 601.020. The charge: Erecting unauthorized sign or maintaining authorized sign beyond allowed time by Code. That code is 30 days or less in a 12-month period. Nelson will argue his sign did not exceed the 30 days at any one time and would like the city

to prove the time frame. “Who has the meter running?” he asked. If they were out of town, the sign came inside. At night, the sign came inside. Nelson worried the sign would be vandalized if left overnight, like his election sign supporting Donald Trump. The first Trump sign was stolen and when he replaced it, that sign was burned to the ground. “It gave me resolve,” said the grandfather of 14. “The nerve of the woke DFL to silence people with a different opinion.” Mostly, Nelson objects to what he considers unfair treatment by the city and lack of due process once a complaint was made. But how the matter was handled is only part of Nelson’s beef. “I feel abused and violated and ask myself, ‘Why am I being singled out?’ We fail to see where we have a violation. The city is full of signs that have been up far longer than mine and to my knowledge, no one else has gotten a citation from the sheriff,” Nelson said. He wondered how a sign like “Black Lives Matter,” is different from his or the “We Believe,” signs around Birchwood. “If I put up a sign that read, ‘I love Eagle Brook Church,’ would that draw a citation if someone complained? “This infringes on my liberties; my right to free speech to say I’m not happy with this administration,” maintained Nelson. “Maybe they can stop me temporarily, but I have the right to put that sign out.” Not everyone shares Nelson’s sentiment. Council Member Jon Fleck said he heard from “a number of folks” offended by the sign. “I don’t recall ever being aware of a sign put up in Birchwood that required an expletive to translate

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James Nelson displays the sign he reluctantly took down after getting hit with a surprise misdemeanor citation from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Carabiners (inset) attached the sign to steel rods. The fasteners are not handcuffs, as was rumored.

firsthand information on Nelson’s case since the city administrator was the person who talked to police. Asked if she thought “Let’s Go Brandon” was much different than “Black Lives Matter,” the mayor just said, “that’s a good point. Our city operates on the basis of complaints. If we received a complaint about it, we’d have to investigate and ask the person to take it down.” Wingfield said she did field complaints about Nelson’s sign before Christmas and felt the issue had festered long enough. She feels the city ran out of options and involved the deputies assigned to Birchwood. “They know their job is to ameliorate a situation before it escalates,” Wingfield said. “I think they did what they’re supposed to do.” The mayor added that handcuffs attaching the sign to the post were also offensive to people. “It added a different element to what we’re talking about.” When asked about the handcuffs, Nelson was incredulous. “Are they trying to paint me as a racist now?” he asked. “They burned my Trump sign down, so I came up with a system to secure the sign. They are carabiners, not handcuffs.” Nelson went to City Hall last Thursday night to request a copy of the letter he should have received, per city code. The city administrator could not produce a letter nor did staff respond to a Press request to see any communication prior to the citation. The lack of any kind of contact from City Hall particularly burns Nelson, a 20-year resident. “I think it was a tremendous injustice to get a misdemeanor without even a phone call,

“I think it was a tremendous injustice to get a misdemeanor without even a phone call.” James Nelson Birchwood its meaning. It’s a new low,” he stated. Fleck defended the city, stating he was sure the city administrator wrote letters to Nelson and another resident on Wildwood Avenue notifying them that their signs did not comply with city code and were the source of complaints.

“One person complied immediately, the other did not,” he said. Fleck, by the way, displayed a large Black Lives Matter sign in his yard that has been removed. “We are a complaintdriven city,” noted Mayor Mary Wingfield, who added she didn’t have

email or knock on my door,” he said. “Ridiculous” is how neighbor Dan Werra describes the sign dispute. “People are getting so thin-skinned about everything,” Werra remarked. “There was no profanity on the sign. It actually makes me chuckle when I drive by. The whole thing is humorous — that what started from a sports announcer interviewing a race car driver took off like that.” Another neighbor, Paul Langeslay, said he’s seen other Birchwood signs he finds more offensive. “People are exercising their constitutional rights on their property to erect signs. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. This involves freedom of speech, and that is what America is all about,” he told the Press. “You can hide behind your beliefs or stand up for them, and James has every right to stand up for his beliefs and I support that right. “If an anti-Trump sign had been out a couple years ago, no one would have had a problem with it,” Langeslay added. “I think it’s a bias problem.” The case will not go to court. If it had, Nelson stated he would have contested the charges. Instead, City Attorney Alan Kantrud quickly dismissed the case and all charges a few days after Nelson received the citation and removed the sign. The case record is no longer online, but the dismissal indicated that the defendant removed the offending sign “in the interest of justice.” That wording didn’t sit well with Nelson, who feels he was bullied into taking it down by threat of jail time. He hasn’t decided if the sign will go back up. He does intend to have a conversation with the City Council before it does.

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When: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 Where: Hugo American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St. N. Details: Sample a variety of chili and vote for a People's Choice Award winner for $5/person in this annual fundraising event. Contestants can sign up by Feb. 9 and bring a crockpot to the legion by noon the day of the event. $20 entry fee. Call to register. Contact: 651-255-1432

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10am worship & BYO picnic with ϵ Ăŵ ǁŽƌƐŚŝƉ ŝŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ Θ 9am Sunday Worship in person & The Barley Jacks ŽŶůŝŶĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĐƚŬǁďů͘ŽƌŐ͘ online at www.ctkwbl.org 10am indoor (masks recommended) & online worship ŽĨĨŝĐĞΛĐƚŬǁďů͘ŽƌŐ ͮ ϲϱϭͲϰϮϵͲϰϴϮϴ 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream

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All are welcome! Masks recommended indoors | 10am online worship 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream

A Christian community bringing God’s love to the world. www.StStephenWBL.org

10:30 am | In-person and Livestream Holy Eucharist *masks required at all services*

For more information visit www.stjohnwilderness.org

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10:15Livestreaming am in-person Worship on and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL YouTube: FPCWBL 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

1965 East County Road. E, White Bear Lake, 651-777-1107 White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

IN-PERSON WORSHIP & FAITH EDUCATION Sundays 9:30AM Wednesdays 6:00PM A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

Sunday Online Service | 10am: Sunday Services l Online via Zoom only l 10 am http://bit.ly/wbuuc-sundays https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship office@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org |   

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Chamber Series Trio Concert with White Bear Lake native, composer and pianist Michael Djupstrom, Xuan Li, and Jonathan Wintringham explores Romanian chamber music alongside traditional and contemporary classical works. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

When: 10 a.m. -1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m.1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 Where: Fogarty Arena, 9250 Lincoln St. NE, Blaine

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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Snowshoe off trail with a naturalist. Follow animal tracks and discover hidden homes in the snow. $8.25/ child; $4.13/adult; $7 snowshoe rental. Registration required. Contact:651-266-0360 or ramseycounty.us

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any family in need considered lower income. Proof of residency required. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ foodshelf

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Details: Experience curling by learning the basics su ch as slide, sweeping, and an overview of how the game is played.Appetizer buffet provided. $10/person; register online or pay at the door. Contact: fourseasonscurlingclub.com

Contemporary Worship ONLINE In-Person (at SaintAndrews.org) Saturday Traditional5 pm Sunday10:15 9 a.m. am Sunday Contemporary Great Hall Saturday 5 p.m.

All worship services also available Sunday 10:15 a.m.online At saintandrews.org Andrew’s If Sit’s possible get this C inHURCH the Sept. 22 editionSt.I’d appreciate it. T. A NDREW’Sto LUTHERAN Lutheran 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI Church WWW .SAINTANDREWS.ORG THANK YOU! 651-426-3261

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When: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9; also available on Zoom Thursday, Feb. 10 Where: Boatworks Commons Community Room, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Discussion about the League of Women Voters' position on fire arms, which was developed from a 1990 study. Updates may be adopted by consensus. See website for details and how to join online meeting. Contact: lwv-wbla.org

Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue

White Bear • 651-429-5337 This should start in the Sept. 29Lake edition, hopefully at least until www.churchofstpiusx.org Christmas. Masses: Sunday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, THANK YOU! Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:20pm

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

South Shore Trinity Church South Shore Blvd.Lutheran at Bellaire Avenue

South Blvd. White Bear2480 Lake, MN Shore 651-429-4293 LCMS White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Bob Gehrke In-Person worship Pastor Daniel Keinath Pastor Dan Bodin

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Traditional Worship Saturdays at 5:30pm and 5:30 p.m. Sundays Saturday at 8:00am. Contemporary Worship Sunday 8 and 9:30 a.m. 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:45am. Traditional Sunday 11 a.m. Worship 2ndcontemporary and 4th Sundays at 10:45am Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Education Hour Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 at 9:30am in-person www.sstwbl.org

Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch

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Number 22-08, an improvement on South Shore Boulevard between McKnight Road and the East City Limits by extending municipal sanitary sewer, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111. The estimated cost of the improvement is $166,400.00. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvements is the abutting properties benefiting from the improvement. A reasonable estimate of the impact on the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Please find detailed meeting information on the City’s website at www. whitebearlake.org/ or call the city clerk at 651-762.4821 to learn how to attend the public hearing. Paul Kauppi, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Published two times in the White Bear Press on February 9 and 16, 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE — OPEN LAKE WATER WEST SHORE, WHITE BEAR LAKE To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that between March 1, 2022 and April 1, 2022, an aeration system will be operated at the Boat Works Marina on the west shore of White Bear Lake. Open water and thin ice as far as 400 feet from shore will exist during that during that time. Lake users are asked to exercise caution. The subject area will be marked with warning signs. Paul Kauppi, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 12 and February 9, 2022.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2022 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION CITY PROJECT NO.: 22-08 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the White Bear Lake City Council will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2022, to consider the making of Improvement

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held December 9, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center-Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi,

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE 2022 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE ENTERPRISE FUNDS 2022 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT ENTERPRISE FUNDS

Revenues Sales Penalties Infrastructure fees Connection fees County or other aid Interest Miscellaneous Transfers Total Revenues Expenditures Personal Services Supplies Other Services & Charges Disposal Capital Debt Service Transfers Total Expenditures Net Income (Loss)

Water

Sewer

Refuse

Ambulance

$ 1,600,300 78,000 288,236 20,000 3,254 5,000 5,000

$ 3,496,000

$ 1,619,945

$ 1,980,000

1,999,790

3,521,000

517,770 245,600 560,238 104,600 612,437 106,589 133,000 2,280,234 (280,444)

461,753 48,400 180,270 2,059,680 570,500

20,000

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License Bureau

426,000

3,500

766,840

1,762,333

476,000 2,456,000

429,500

500 25,000 792,340

5,172 1,600 1,641,481

1,881,268 107,650 213,132

23,250 243,552

831,723 7,855 56,299

250,000

78,500

2022 Adopted Budget $ 9,889,085 78,000 288,236 40,000 65,642 15,000 84,000 501,000 10,960,963 3,697,686 434,355 2,894,972 2,164,280 1,511,437

114,000 145,000 178,000 50,000 744,000 1,762,253 2,597,050 523,302 945,877 11,446,730 80 (141,050) (93,802) (153,537) (485,767) CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 9, 2022. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 9, 2022. 2022 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2022 budget information concerning the CITY OF WHITE LAKE City of White Bear Lake to interested citizens.BEAR The budget is published in accordance 2022 SUMMARY STATEMENT with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budgetBUDGET is not complete; the complete budget may be The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2022 budget information concerning the City of White Bear Lake to examined in the Finance Department, City of White Bear Lake, 4701 Highway 61, interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete; White Lake,inorthe in the City's' web site (www.whitebearlake.org) the complete budget may be Bear examined Finance Department, City of White Bear Lake, 4701 Highway 61,White approved this budget on December 14, 2021. Bear Lake, or in the City’s’The webCity site Council (www.whitebearlake.org)

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124,000 3,444,603 76,397

The City Council approved this budget on December 14, 2021.

Revenues Property Taxes Tax Increments All Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses & Permits Federal Grants State General Purpose Aid State Categorical Aid Grants from County and Other Local Governments Charges For Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Miscellaneous

2020 Budget

6,775,068 449,000 325,000 877,200 758,300 172,000 1,587,297 1,375,000

2021 Budget $

7,386,500 475,745 294,000 918,132 763,850 59,500 1,333,615 1,297,500

2022 Budget $

8,096,000 593,000 315,000 864,365 1,006,690 1,409,007 1,333,615 1,383,500

186,000 2,856,890 93,000 314,825 710,360 16,479,940

177,200 2,907,926 69,000 362,081 285,910 16,330,959

182,400 2,930,011 66,000 377,068 263,135 18,819,791

4,725,000 2,289,900

2,895,000 2,449,400

16,669,000 2,378,900

23,494,840

21,675,359

37,867,691

1,622,652 6,991,832 3,149,522 44,000 1,561,009 1,071,079 226,220 14,666,314

1,668,483 7,087,438 3,139,480 50,920 1,555,388 1,031,296 191,860 14,724,865

2,206,438 7,572,682 3,826,836 62,960 1,606,658 783,577 216,425 16,275,576

775,000 449,405 4,750,150 3,290,000 2,083,400 11,347,955

895,000 488,497 3,439,080 2,400,000 1,926,900 9,149,477

1,150,000 544,019 18,005,157 3,000,000 2,157,400 24,856,576

Total Expenditures

26,014,269

23,874,342

41,132,152

Increase (decrease) in Fund Balance

(2,519,429)

(2,198,983)

(3,264,461)

Bond Sale Proceeds Transfers Total Revenues Expenditures General Government Public Safety Streets Health Culture & Recreation Urban & Econ. Development Miscellaneous Debt Principal Debt Interest Capital Outlay Street Construction Transfer

Published one one time time in Press February 9, 9, 2022. Published inthe theWhite WhiteBear Bear Pressonon February 2022.

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Minnesota 55115. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Paul Donna, Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Stacey Stout; and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-officio. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-McGraw moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA-McGraw moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A)The Board Member Calendar was reviewed. B.) Chair Lucy Payne discussed a resolution from the MSBA IDEA Delegate Assembly to discuss and adopt. Donovan made a motion to adopt, McGraw seconded; approval of MSBA IDEA Resolution. Carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS-A.)Approval to Certify Pay Levy 22. McGraw moved, Donovan seconded; approval to Certify Pay Levy 2022 at $16,096,331.16. Carried 5-0. B.) Approval of 20222023 Financial Timeline. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded; approval of the 2022-2023 Financial Timeline. Carried 5-0. C.) Approval of the Revised LTFM 10-Year Plan – O.H. Anderson. Payne moved, Donovan seconded; approval of revised LTFM 10-Year Plan for O.H. Anderson. Carried 5-0. D.) Approval of Professional Services Agreement – SitelogIQ. McGraw moved, Payne seconded; approval of Professional Services Agreement with SitelogIQ. Carried 5-0. E.) Approval of Policies -Superintendent Barb Duffrin asked the School Board to approve the following policies that have recommended changes by MSBA and have been approved by the Policy Committee and reviewed with two readings by the board. Policy 102 – Equal Educational Opportunity; Policy 406 – Public and Private Personnel Data; Policy 413 – Harassment and Violence; Policy 501 – School Weapons Policy; Policy 503 – Student Attendance; Policy 507 – Corporal Punishment; Policy 515 – Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records; Policy 524 – Technology Acceptable Use and Safety; Policy 534 – Unpaid Meal Charges. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded. Donna motioned to table Policy 102, 413, 501 and 524, Stout seconded; Motion fails 2-3. Donna and Stout voted in favor of the motion. Donovan, McGraw and Payne voted against the motion. Motion to approve all MSBA recommended changes. Carried 4-1. Donovan, McGraw, Payne and Stout voted to approve the motion. Donna voted against the motion. F.) State Safe Routes to School. Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of moving forward with filling out the application to construct the pathway. Carried 5-0. G.) Approval of Donations/Grants from October 2021 Totaling $992.53. Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT- Donovan moved, Stout seconded; adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes is available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 9, 2022.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2022 A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held January 10, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Acting Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present; Paul Donna; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout and Superintendent Barb Duffrin, ex-officio.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-McGraw motioned, Reagan seconded to approve the agenda. Donovan motioned to amend the agenda to add COVID Update as 5B, Seconded by Stout. Carried 6-0. Donna motioned to amend the amended agenda, Stout seconded, to add Public Forum* to the agenda. Carried 4-2. Donna, Donovan, Reagan and Stout voted to approve the amendment to add Comments to the Board. Payne and McGraw voted against the motion. The amended agenda was approved; Carried 6-0. *Intent of the initial motion was to add Comments to the Board by Treasurer Paul Donna ACTION ITEMS-Approval of Policy 491 – Employee Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing and Face Covering. McGraw moved, Donovan seconded, to approve and adopt Policy 491- Employee Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing and Face Covering. Motion fails 3-3. Donovan, McGraw and Payne voted in favor of the motion. Donna, Reagan and Stout voted against the motion. CLOSED MEETING - Donna moved, Reagan seconded, approval to close meeting. Carried 6-0. Meeting closed at 9:08 p.m. A. Discussion of Labor Negotiations or developments in a closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03. B. Discussion of Personnel Matter Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(a) – Superintendent Mid – Year Review. OPEN MEETING - Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval to open meeting. Carried 6-0. Meeting opened at 9:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT- McGraw moved, Donovan seconded; adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 9, 2022.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

PUBLIC NOTICE RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BONDS, SERIES 2022A OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 (MAHTOMEDI), MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 832 (Mahtomedi), Minnesota (the District) intends to issue its General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2022A (the Bonds) in March 2022 in a principal amount not to exceed $8,570,000, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.595, subdivision 5. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance health and safety and deferred capital maintenance projects (collectively, the Projects), as described in the District’s ten-year facility plan (the Facility Plan). A copy of the Facility Plan will be on file with the District and available for public inspection at the District offices during regular business hours. The total amount of outstanding indebtedness of the District as of January 1, 2022 is $39,990,000. Any interested person may submit written comments relating to the Bonds or the Projects to the District. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 (MAHTOMEDI), MINNESOTA Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 9, 2022.

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NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK VARIANCE FROM ORDINANCE NO. 35 (ZONING) OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following variance request: • 33’ Right-of-Way Setback Variance to allow for the construction of an addition two feet from the property line on the following described property lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Lot 1, Block 13, Town of Bald Eagle (5235 West Bald Eagle Boulevard) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 7th day of February, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on February 9, 2022

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Navigating choice between assisted living or memory care SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Many families wonder whether assisted living or memory care is the right choice for their loved one. Both of these kinds of communities offer unique benefits, which strive to ensure necessary care while allowing residents to remain as independent and safe as possible. Ashley Davison, of The Commons on Marice, explains the difference between the two options and how families can start to determine which level of care is right for their loved ones. “Many assisted living residents and their families choose an assisted living option because it allows the resident to eliminate day-today stress,” Davison says. “Oftentimes, it’s the daily

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chores and upkeep that have become too much.” Assisted living communities, also sometimes called adult congregate care or residential care facilities, allow seniors to live independently much of the time while receiving assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, dressing, eating, housekeeping and getting around. These seniors don’t require skilled nursing but usually desire more assistance than seniors in independent living communties. “We want them to have independence while also being safe and supported.”

Memory care communities are designed to help seniors living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive impairments maintain a safe and enriched quality of life.

• When preparing for the move • Do not tell the individual they prepare the apartment with “picked out their home, or you personal belongings prior to them have been here before.” Be moving it so that it looks like honest with them on why they’re “home.” moving to a new home.

One of the most prized elements of memory care communities is the camaraderie between the residents, as well as resident-driven activities and programming such as art therapy, music therapy and even pet therapy programs to stay engaged and slow cognitive decline. If your loved one is living with mild dementia, they might be able to live independently longer by staying in an assisted living community and then transitioning to memory care as the condition develops. “Whether a family chooses assisted living or memory care, the biggest change families notice right away is the quality time between seniors and family members because it removes the stress and worry,” Davison says.

“I’m always amazed by how being part of a community, making friends, and participating in activities, can positively impact a senior’s life,” says Davison. “I’ve had many families comment that it’s like getting their mom or dad back for the fi rst time in years.” Because these residents require greater levels of care and focused attention CONTRIBUTED from trained team members, memory care communities offer secure areas to help residents stay safe from wandering and to lessen the risk of falls in unfamiliar environments.

• Daily visits from family members may add to their frustration in adjusting to their new home. In time, the may benefit from more frequent visits.

• If you are planning on taking the individual out of the community on an outing arrange a simple event the resident has enjoyed in the past.

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White Bear Lake’s fourth-year leaders both turned in exceptional performances as the Bears defeated Woodbury 140.00 to 125.05 in their final dual meet Wednesday evening. On Parents Night, the Bears’ season-best score gave them a final dual meet record of 5-3. Grace Squires racked up 37.05 points and Laney Gunderson tallied 37.00, each with two firsts and two seconds. The third senior co-captain, Riley Robovsky, placed third with 33.475. “It was a great night recognizing our wonderful parents who support these girls and all their hard work in helping our season run smoothly,” coach Kelly Rivers said. “The girls kept the energy up and had a blast showing off their routines for the last dual meet of the season.” Squires won vault (9.30) and uneven bars (9.40), and took second on balance beam (9.10) and floor (9.25). Gunderson won beam (9.375) and floor (9.375), while placing second on bars (9.375) and vault (8.875). Robovsky was third on beam (8.70) and floor (8.50) and fourth on vault (8.325) and bars (7.95). Addy Mueller, freshman, was third on bars (8.075) and fourth on floor (7.975) and tied seventh-grader Nora Pratt for LISA SIDDONS | CONTRIBUTED fifth on beam (8.275). Riley Robovsky soars in a wolf The Bears will host Section 4AA on Saturday, jump on balance beam. Feb. 12, starting 11 a.m.

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Leather & Laces takes home gold at sectionals The Northern Fusion Leather & Laces adult synchronized skating team recently placed first out of six teams at the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At sectionals, Leather & Laces competed against the Austintatious Stars of Texas, Lake Effect Flurries of Michigan, Trine Uni-

versity of Indiana, Evolution of Michigan, and Kansas City Illusion of Missouri. Leather & Laces practices at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center and is coached by Andrea Hall. Team members range in age from 19 to 33. Skaters hail from Hugo, White Bear Lake, Shoreview, Blaine, Roseville among other cities. Earlier this season, the team also

took first place at the Maplewood Synchro Classic at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The team’s competitive season has ended, but Leather & Laces plans to host a bingo fundraiser Feb. 10 in Little Canada. The team will also hold open houses for interested skaters from 6:50 to 7:50 p.m. March 30 or from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 4 at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center.

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Girls basketball: Bears rally falls short vs. Stillwater 68-64 White Bear Lake gave No. 6 ranked Stillwater a battle but fell short 68-64 at home Thursday evening, their lone game last week. That ended a seven-game win streak by the Bears, who broke into the rankings this week at No. 13. Stillwater (15-3) led 38-23 at halftime. “We were down 23-4 or something like that, so it was a good response for sure,” coach Jeremy Post said. The Bears (13-7) heated up for 41 points in the second half. The Ponies had Lizzie Holder with 20 points, Amber Scalia 19 and Alexis Karlen 18. Lauren Eckerle led the Bears with 23 points. Heidi Barber, sophomore forward, scored a personal best 12 points and Neveah Hughes added 10, each snagging seven rebounds. Addie Post made five assists. The Bears almost pulled even but missed some free shots and layups. Girls hockey: Bears nab 5th win, over Park in conference finale White Bear Lake closed the regular season on a high note, defeating Park

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Boys basketball: Bears win at Stillwater 66-47 White Bear Lake had a big second half and defeated the Stillwater Ponies 66-47 there Thursday evening, their lone game last week. The Bears, who lost their first meeting with Stillwater, trailed 29-25 at halftime and ruled the last 18 minutes 41-28 to earn

Wrestling: Bears 2-1 at Woodbury quad White Bear Lake won two of three in a quadrangular on Thursday at Woodbury, improving to 13-13 overall and 4-6 in the conference. They defeated Woodbury 36-19 and Totino-Grace 48-27, and lost to Scott West 57-18. Matt Sloan at 195 went 3-0, improving to 37-1 for the season. Tyler Brock was also 3-0 at 145. Winning two of three were Isaac Kolstad at 113, Imeleyo Stanton at 170, Jackson Halko at 182, and Theron Cartier at 220. Nabbing one win each were Noah Ludwig at 106, Christian Carlson at 120, Porter Drost at 126, and Tate Bosman at 285.

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Boys hockey: Bears finish strongto beat Roseville, Mounds View White Bear Lake pumped in three goals in the third period of both games in defeating Roseville Area 5-2 Wednesday and Mounds View 6-1 Saturday, both at home. The Bears are 12-7. “It was a good week. We were scoring a bit more and continuing to work on our systems and our defensive zone coverage,” coach Tim Sager said. Against Roseville (7-9-1), Aiden Welch broke a 2-2 tie with a short-handed goal at 13:09, Grady Gallatin scored at 14:18 and Welch again at 15:15. Brady Borgestad and Nolan Roed had the first two goals. Against Mounds View (6-13-1), the Bears led 3-1 after two periods with two goals by Welch and one (shorthanded) by Bishop, then got three more in the third. Brady Borgestad scored at 4:58 and Bishop completed the hat trick at 13:56 and 16:42. Borgestad assisted on three goals.

of Cottage Grove 3-0 at home Tuesday evening. The goals came from Amanda Smythe, Talia Domschot (power play) and Gabby Hofeld (short-handed). Maya Marston stopped 21 shots by Park (7-17) for the shutout. Zoe Simmons, Hofeld and Lily Howard made assists. The Bears (5-19-1 overall) finished 2-11 in the Suburban East. They’ll host Mahtomedi on Thursday in the Section 4AA play-in game.

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Nordic girls: Zephyrs are MEC champs, have top 3 individuals The Mahtomedi Zephyrs were champions and had the top three individuals in the Metro East Conference meet Feb. 3 at Hyland Park Reserve. Mahtomedi had 469 points, Two Rivers 455 and Tartan 438 for top three among seven teams. Makayla Fischer was individual champion, winning both skate and classic with a total time of 33:28, followed by Maya Tarnowski (34:52) and Sarah Brings (35:15). Greta Liner placed 12th, Annika Winke 18th, Isabel Vipond 24th, and Ella Daniels 25th among 40. The temperature was four below zero to one above. The Zephyrs will compete in Section 4 on Feb. 10, at Battle Creek Regional Park.

Girls hockey: Zephyrs end skid, enter sectional with 3-21 mark Mahtomedi edged Hastings 3-2 on Tuesday evening, snapping an 18-game losing streak, then closed the regular season with losses to Park 6-5 on Friday and Dodge County 11-4 on Saturday. Scoring against Hastings (8-17) were Victoria Nelson and Abby Hanson on power plays and Rylee Bogren even strength. Kaitlyn Galeazzi made 27 saves. Mahtomedi trailed 3-0 against Park (8-17) but closed the gap on two goals by Nelson, two by Karen Miller and one by Olivia Bengtson. The Zephyrs (3-21) face White Bear Lake in the play-in game for Section 4AA on Feb. 10 at White Bear Sports Center, 3 p.m. Gymnastics: Mathson, Bush lead Zephyrs to another MEC crown The Mahtomedi gymnasts capped their 14th straight conference championship season, posting their season high, 143.875, in the Metro East meet at Simley Feb. 3. Simley (132.025) and Two

Rivers (131.25) were the next two among seven teams. “We did not have to count any falls in our team score,” coach Debbie Driscoll said. “Also, the girls have been working hard to clean up their routines and it showed.” Zephyr senior Tess Mathson was all-around champion with 36.80 and won balance beam. Zephyr junior Abbey Bush was second with 35.90 while winning bars and vault. The Zephyrs, also unbeaten in duals, will compete in Section 4A on Saturday, Feb. 12, at White Bear Lake, starting 6 p.m. ZEPHYR SCORES — Vault: (1) Abbey Bush 9.525 (2) Tess Mathson 9.275 (5) Kendall Hines 8.70 (8) Madison Moeller eighth (8.575) … Uneven bars: (1) Bush 9.4 (2) Mathson 8.925 (3) Erin Steinman 8.575 (5) Alix Fox 8.075 … Balance beam:(1) Mathson 9.3 (2) Steinman 9.1 (3) Natalie Eisenhuth 8.9 (5) Hines 8.775 … Floor exercise: (2) Bush 9.4 (3) Mathson 9.3 (5) Steinman 9.150 (7) Moeller 8.9. Wrestling: Zephyrs win four duals Mahtomedi won four matches, three against section opponents, last week. On Wednesday, the Zephyrs beat St. Paul Highland Park 60-18 and Benilde-St. Margaret’s 48-18, at Highland Park. On Friday, the Zephyrs beat St. Paul Como Park 61-5 and Cretin-Derham Hall 48-36, at Cretin-Derham Hall. There were multiple forfeits in each match. The Zephyrs are 11-16. Top Zephyr records are JP Johnson, 26-2 at 220; Evan McGuire, 26-8 at 145; Hayden Schaefer, 25-12 at 152; Emmet Poppelman, 24-10 at 195; Billy Arlandson, 23-12 at 182; Max Rice, 21-12 at 285; and Aidan Carlson, 18-10 at 106.

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Boys basketball: Zephyrs beat Cougars, fall to Tartan, Two Rivers Mahtomedi posted its seventh straight win, then lost twice, in a busy five-day stretch last week, giving them a 10-6 record. The Zephyrs cruised 74-50 against Centennial (3-14) on Monday, paced by Owen Carlson and Cole Armitage with 18 points each and AJ McCleery with 12. Tartan (13-2) stopped the Zephyrs 59-53 on Wednesday, taking a 3121 halftime lead with several three-pointers, then holding on with tenacious defense. D’Marco Chelley hit 17 points and AJ Burns 11 for the Titans. Mahtomedi got 24 points from Owen Carlson, and 15 by AJ McCleery. On Friday, Two Rivers (10-7) downed the Zephyrs 57-47, led by Jaden Morgan with 18 points and Tre Michaels with 13. For the Zephyrs, Cole Armitage sank 12 points and Carlson 11. Boys hockey: Zephyrs trip Eden Prairie 4-3, falter against STMA Charlie Drage delivered the game-winner as Mahtomedi pulled out a 4-3 win over Eden Prairie Thursday evening at St. Croix Rec Center. The Zephyrs (10-10) then were upset by St. Michael-Albertville 3-2 Saturday. Eden Prairie, a longtime state power, is 12-8 this year. Mahtomedi played the Eagles for the first time last year, losing 5-2. Eden Prairie led 2-0 on goals by Jake Luloff and Phil Feinberg. Mahtomedi caught up with Carter Haycraft and Nick Beiersdorf scoring in the second period. Teddy Townsend regained a 3-2 lead for the Eagles. Cory Bohmert knotted the score at

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Dec. 19, 1955 – Deceased Jan. 13, 2022 Age 66, of Gig Harbor, Washington and White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Preceded in death by father Stilwell, brother Daniel, brother-in-law Dennis Morgenson. Survived by son Eric, wife Judy and her daughters, Mother Phyllis, sister-in-law Gail, sister Karen Beck (Nick) brothers Todd (Carol), Lee (Rodell), Grant (Karen) and many relatives and friends. He graduated from White Bear Lake high school, enlisted in the Navy. Served 4 years on the USS Saratoga Aircraft carrier, including four Mediterranean tours. Moved to Arizona then moved to Seattle and worked at the Bremerton Navy Shipyard, Washington until his retirement in 2021.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA CUSTOMERS CenterPoint Energy has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to approve an increase to natural gas rates for distribution service. The requested increase is for about 6.5 percent or $67.1 million per year. The requested increase would add about $4.05 to a typical residential customer’s monthly bill. The MPUC may either approve or deny the requested changes, and may approve a lesser or greater increase than was requested for any customer class or classes of service. The MPUC will likely make its decision on our rate request in the fourth quarter of 2022. If final rates are lower than interim (temporary) rates, we will refund customers the difference with interest. If final rates are higher than interim rates, we will not charge customers the difference. If you move before a refund is issued and we cannot find you, your refund may be treated as abandoned property and sent to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Unclaimed Property Unit. You can check for unclaimed property at www.missingmoney.com. To make sure we can send you any refund owed, please provide a forwarding address when you stop service. PUBLIC HEARINGS Administrative Law Judge Ann O’Reilly will hold two in-person public hearings and two virtual public hearings so that customers have an opportunity to comment on the company’s request. Any CenterPoint Energy customer or other person may attend or provide comments at the hearings. You are invited to comment on the adequacy and quality of CenterPoint Energy’s service, the level of rates, or other related matters. You do not need to be represented by an attorney. The hearings will begin at their scheduled time and adjourn after everyone present has had an opportunity to comment or ask questions.

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John Harold Joseph Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Brother Died Jan. 31, 2022 age 73, res, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. John passed away due to complications of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease on January 31 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is survived by Diane Joseph, his wife of 45 years; his sons Hans (Marcelina) Joseph and Matthew (Kaitlin) Joseph; grandchildren James Joseph, Nicole Joseph, Amelia Joseph, Isabella Joseph, and Vivian Joseph; sister Ruth (Russ) Kinney, and nieces Susan (Trygve) Olsen, Michelle (Andrew) Reinink and Nina Paasche, great nephews Linus Olsen, Jacob Reinick and Benjamin Reinick, mother-in-law Esther Fjeld, sister-in-law Bonnie (Stein) Paasche. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Esther Joseph. Born on a snowy Christmas morning in 1948 on the west side of St. Paul, John was infused with the generous spirit of Saint Nick that influenced every aspect of his life henceforth. After graduating from Humboldt High School (class of 1966), John followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the post office and served proudly in the military in Korea. Throughout his life, John was an avid gardener, woodworker, cook and fisherman. He also enjoyed volunteering with the Church and his beloved union. After 43 years of federal service with the USPS and USAF, John retired, allowing him more time to follow his hobbies. Each year he promised “this was the last year of tomatoes” but somehow always planted more than the previous year. Each winter for 46 years, he donned a red coat and black boots to match his snow white beard. Candy canes and chocolates filled his pockets and Christmas carols were his theme music year round. John loved conversing with anyone he met, making everyone feel welcome—often with a hug. He was quick to offer help, advice, a new recipe, or simply a friendly face. Once John and Diane had Grandkids, John had a new favorite topic to talk about. Unless you had an hour to spare, you had better not ask him “how things are going”…. John and his friendliness, warm demeanor and caring heart will be greatly missed, but his legacy continues with his beloved family, friends, and those who knew him. Funeral service was held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church Mahtomedi, Tuesday Feb. 8, 2022, Interment with Honors Fort Snelling National Cemetery. To leave a message for the family please visit johnsonpeterson.com Johnson Peterson Funeral Home

Virtual Public Hearings Public hearings have been scheduled as follows to be held via video conference. March 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Attend by Internet Connection (Audio and Video) To join the virtual hearing using a computer, tablet or smart phone, where you will have audio and video capability, go to: https://minnesota.webex.com. In the gray box where it says, “Enter Meeting Information,” type the Event Number in the box to the right for the public hearing date you are attending.

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Directions for Appearing via WebEx. • Log on 5 to 15 minutes before the hearing begins. You will be asked to join the hearing through a Webex application or through a plug-in for your web browser. • Enter the Event Number shown in the box above. • Next you will be asked to enter your name, your email address, and an event password (if required). After entering this information, click “Join Now” and you will be granted access to the virtual hearing. • When you enter the hearing, your microphone will be muted. If you would like to ask a question or make a comment during the meeting, use the chat function to send a message to the meeting moderator, who will place you in the queue to comment. When it is your turn to comment, your name will be called and your line will be unmuted. You will then be able to ask questions or make a comment. To Attend by Telephone (Audio Only) If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or smart phone, or if you would prefer to attend the hearing via audio only, you may join using any type of telephone. You do not need internet access to call into the hearing, however, you will only be able to hear (not see) the speakers.. You will still be able to comment and ask questions. March 1, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. March 1, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. Use the information in the box to the right to dial into the hearing. You will Phone: 1-855-282-6330 Phone: 1-855-282-6330 be asked to enter the access code for the hearing, as set forth in the box Access Code: 2492 340 7866 Access Code: 2483 405 3637 to the right. If you would like to ask a question or make a comment during the hearing, press *3 on your telephone. You will then be placed into the queue to comment. When it is your turn to speak, the last few digits of your telephone number will be announced by the moderator and your line will be unmuted, allowing you to be heard. Public Hearing and Process Information Administrative Law Judge Ann O’Reilly will preside over the public hearings and will provide the Commission with findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations after the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public input on the proposed rate increase. At the public hearings, interested persons have the opportunity to: (1) ask questions of the utility and agency staff; and (2) offer verbal and written comments on the merits of the proposed rate increase. Members of the public may participate without needing to intervene as a party. Representation by legal counsel is permitted but not required. Please note that the public hearings will end when all attendees present have had the opportunity to comment and all other business has been concluded. You are encouraged to join the meeting at the scheduled start time to be placed on the queue to comment. Commenters will be called in the order they enter the queue. Therefore, it is advantageous to arrive at the beginning of the hearing. Written comments may be submitted during the comment period before and after the public hearings. Follow the instructions below to provide written comment. Please contact Charley Bruce at 651-201-2251 or charley.bruce@state.mn.us or Tera Dornfeld at 651-201-2195 or tera.dornfeld@state.mn.us if you have questions on how to participate or have trouble accessing the public hearing using telephone or internet WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION You can still submit comments even if you do not attend a public hearing. Comments will be Comment Period Comments will be accepted through April 11, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. • Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the close date. • Comments received after the comment period closes may not be considered. How to Submit a Written Comment Written comments can be submitted via: (1) the Commission’s eComments website; (2) electronic mail; (3) U.S. Mail; or (3) facsimile. To learn how to submit a comment in any of these ways, please visit mn.gov/puc, select “Consumers” from the dropdown menu on the right side of the page, then select “Public Comments and How to Participate.” This will take you to the Public Comment page, where you will find a list of ways to comment. Be sure to reference PUC Docket No. 21-435 in the subject line of your comment. CENT-1192_RateCase_NSP_AD_20_13x13_mech2_PressReady_Hugo.indd 1

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Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Ste. 350 St. Paul, MN 55101 For assistance in submitting comments, or if you have questions, contact the Commission’s Consumer Affairs Office at: Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us Be sure to reference Docket Number 21-435 Important: Comments can be reviewed by the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information or any other information from comments received. EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS Formal evidentiary hearings on CenterPoint Energy’s proposal will be held on April 6, 7, and 8, 2022, starting at 9:30 a.m. each day. The evidentiary hearing will be held in Courtroom 1 at the Office of Administrative Hearings at 600 South Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. Individuals who cannot attend in person, may attend via Microsoft Teams (Teams) , a video conferencing platform. Members of the public who wish to attend the hearing through Teams may request an electronic invitation by contacting Judge O’Reilly’s legal assistant at michelle.severson@state. mn.us. The purpose of the evidentiary hearing is to allow CenterPoint Energy, the Minnesota Department of Commerce – Division of Energy Resources, the Minnesota Office of Attorney General – Residential Utilities Division, and parties who have formally joined the contested case, to present testimony and to cross-examine each other’s witnesses on the proposed rate increase. If you wish to formally intervene in this case, as a party to the litigation, you must serve and file a Petition to Intervene, pursuant to Minn. R. 1400.6200.

July 8, 1961 - Jan. 30, 2022, Emily “Emmy” Marie JustFleck, Age 60, of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, peacefully took her last breath lovingly surrounded by family, her best friend, and her beloved kitties on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, after a 7 year battle with early-onset Dementia. Emily was born on July 8, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the second-youngest of 11 children, and grew up near the shores of White Bear Lake in the small city of Birchwood Village with her life-long friends, Colleen and Claudia Jefferson, and Nancy Maas. She graduated from White Bear Lake Mariner High School in 1979, and then on June 28, 1982, she married Randy Sorenson and they had 3 children, Nicole Marie, Jordan James, and Shelby May. In 1993, with 3 kids at home, Emily made the decision to go back to night-school, and completed her Nursing degree in the Spring of 1997. Emily was beyond proud of becoming a Registered Nurse - not only because she was able to show her children that success comes from working hard, but also because she was able to turn her love for helping people into a rewarding career. On Dec. 31, 2002, Emily married her soulmate, Daryle Just, and welcomed his 3 children into her family. Emily and Daryle were inseparable from that moment on. Emily was a lifelong lover of animals, and that trend carried through until her very last breath. She began rescuing animals at a very young age. Dogs, cats, ferrets, rats, bunnies, birds - the list goes on and on. Emily loved them all and this was obvious to anyone that met her throughout her life. Emily is preceded in death by her mother, Helen McKenna Fleck; her father, George Jackson Fleck; her brothers Gayl James and Dennis Charles; her nephews Brice Spinarski and Chevas Guertin; and her niece Kassey Fleck. Emily is survived by her husband Daryle “Bubby” Just-Fleck; her children Coley “Coleybear” (Adam) Wogsland, Jordan “Jordo” (Bree) Sorenson, and Shelby “Miss Bee” Sorenson; her granddaughter Quinn Marie; her step-children Joshua, Julia, and Victor; her step-granddaughters Mira and Melinda; her siblings Laura Fleck, Elena Carrel, Alma (Mike) Bergmann, Kenneth Fleck, Martha (Tim) Halverson, Nathaniel (Victoria) Fleck, Margaret (Joe) Guertin, and Jonathan (Susan) Fleck; her many nieces and nephews; and her beloved rescue-kittens Patsy, Douglas, Timothy, Fussy, and Bogey. Please help us to always remember Emily by taking a moment to think of her each time you wear purple, drink a Pepsi, eat fettuccine alfredo, rescue an animal, plant flowers, or sit out in the warm summer sun. On behalf of Emily, we would also like to say a special thank you to her nurse Jessie and the entire staff at St. Croix Hospice - their soothing support was such a comfort to us all, and we are so grateful for each and every person that has helped us through this difficult time. A celebration of life will be planned for Emily on July 8, 2022 (Emily’s Birthday) at Katherine Abbott Park in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial page to honor Emily’s memory and allow for updated information to be posted regarding her celebration of life service. https://everloved.com/life-of/emily-just-fleck/

TO LEARN MORE CenterPoint Energy’s current and proposed rate schedules are available at: CenterPoint Energy 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis MN 55402 Phone 612-372-4727 or 800-245-2377 Web http://www.CenterPointEnergy.com/RateCase Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-539-1534 Web: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp Select (21) in the year field, type (435) in the number field, select Search, and the list of documents will appear on the next page. Questions about the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s review process? Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us Anyone with hearing or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunications Relay. The table below shows the effect of both the interim and proposed rate changes on monthly bills for residential, commercial and industrial customers with average natural gas use. Customer Type (usage in therms)

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Small Volume Dual Fuel Sales Service up to 120,000/ year 120,000 or more/ year

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