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Molly and Chris Seven weeks before Molly Lund and Chris Kieger were supposed to say “I do,” everything turned upside down. Lund grew up in Hugo and Kieger in White Bear Lake. They are both White Bear Lake grads (2009 and 2008, respectively). They became engaged in August 2020. Lund is a site manager for Kids Club at Rice Lake Elementary School in Lino Lakes, and Kieger is a document control specialist at Sensata Technologies in White Bear Lake. The couple was planning to get married at a small ceremony at a resort up north on April 30. In March, they found out they would need to cancel and start their venue search all over again. SEE PANDEMIC WEDDINGS, PAGE 14 LAND OF 10,000 10 000 PHOTOS | SUBMITTED

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How can an athlete who’s nearly blind participate in three high school sports and become a conference champion in one of them? Meet Max Nelson, a very determined Mahtomedi junior, and his extended support group. Nelson recently completed the Nordic Ski season as the No. 1 individual in the Metro East Conference. He missed sectionals to ski in Europe with Team USA ParaOlympics. He’s also in cross-country and track at Mahtomedi High School. “Max is an incredible athlete, with one of best work ethics ever seen,” said Brianna McIntyre, Zephyr coach. “He is incredibly helpful to the other kids. Even though he can’t see very well, he’s always asking if he can help with things.” Nelson is blind in his left eye and almost blind in his right. In full daylight, he can see bright colors and general shapes. But with the help of a guide, he’s been in Nordic skiing since age 7. “It’s my life. I love skiing. It also relieves stress from school,” said Nelson, adding that he will likely make it a lifetime activity. “My teammates, my family and my coaches are very supportive.” Nelson is “guided” by a skier in front of him wearing a headset to shout instructions to Max. The instructions are blared at him from a boombox-like speaker

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Theater receives generous gift from Johnson & Johnson matriarch Lake at 70 Dellwood Ave. Lakeshore Players Theatre immediately listed the home for sale, as it is against the organization’s gift policy to own physical property. The value of the house will be determined once the real estate has been sold. Funds will be used in myriad ways to help the organization. Lakeshore Players Theatre Executive Director Rob Thomas said, “final decisions about (the donation) will be made once the house sells and we know how much we’re working with, but the money derived from the sale will be focused on ensuring a stable future for Lakeshore Players Theatre for decades to come.” Johnson included the 68-year-old arts

organization in her will through the gift of Legacy Giving, which designates causes one cares about to receive money, stock, securities or property upon one’s death. While this monumental gift is one of the largest in Lakeshore Players Theatre’s history, Thomas noted that donations from the public are still vital for the theater to continue operating and providing programming for the community. The theater will continue to fundraise to ensure creative and sustainable growth. Anyone interested in legacy giving can contact Development Manager Elena Glass at 651-429-2316 or email elena@lakeshoreplayers.org. SUBMITTED

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tepping outside on one of the fi rst nice spring nights is exciting. The owls were partnering up last month and now the loon calls could be heard throughout the weekend. Friend and wildlife photographer Greg Drawbraugh dropped by to check out the birds on this side of the town. Greg has been especially well-known for some fantastic bird photography. In fact, his photograph of a wild tom (turkey) was featured on the front page of this paper last Thanksgiving. He’s often seen birding around Sucker Lake. Recently I ran into him on the bike trail where he had captured a pair of wood ducks. While we were talking he snapped another photo. In a blink Publisher’s of an eye he had taken an image of the blue-winged View teal drake. The lighting Carter Johnson worked and it was a near perfect reflection in the water. As we were talking you could hear geese in the distance and killdeer in the foreground. Greg mentioned the following birds should be or will be arriving soon: great blue heron, great egret, sora, cormorant, osprey and swallows. He mentioned that most of the warblers show up at the end of the month and early May. He also mentioned his fi rst sora photo was for this area. Spring is here and now is the time to put down the cell phones, get outdoors and take in nature. If you’re interested in birding, there are many good local resources online and programs offered at local parks and nature centers. If you followed a birder, you will find it is different than just going out for a walk and looking around. Birders are often still for what seems an eternity, immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of their surroundings. Patience is key as they watch for a flicker in a tree, a faint movement on the ground, or slightest sound in hopes of taking a photo or catching a glimpse of the prize. If you’re out biking, running or walking and you see someone gazing off it could be a birder hot on the trail. Be on the look out, keep your movements slow and stay quiet, as you never know what you might see. It could be a black-throated gray warbler, owls or even a roseate spoonbill. Whether you’re out looking for birds, getting exercise, or simply enjoying the outdoors, always respect private property and be careful of other bikers, walkers or runners as they might be plugged into music or a conversation and not paying attention. Subscription support Thank you for the subscriptions that have come through our spring subscription drive. The kind notes of encouragement and the tips to our youth and adult carriers are always appreciated. I was talking to a young man who is a carrier in Mahtomedi and he said a home on his route had just sold and the new owners had no idea the house had come with a pre-paid subscription. The previous owner had paid it ahead for them. What a nice way to welcome someone to the community. We will always work to provide great news coverage. Look for more updates on our efforts to increase the ratio of subscribers. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

he GameStop stock saga has inspired many would-be investors to try their hand at trading stocks through mobile trading apps. MarketWatch reported that mobile trading app downloads climbed in February – a trend that is likely to continue. Stock trading apps such as E*Trade, TD Ameritrade, and WeBull have made playing the stock market easier than ever. However, no matter the platform, Movers & buying stocks always carries the Shakers potential for both Better Business ﬁnancial gain and loss. Before you Bureau invest with a stock trading app, be sure to follow these tips: • Educate yourself about stock markets. The only way to succeed at mobile stock trading is to do your homework before you begin. Get to know the basics of investing. Familiarize yourself with concepts like expense ratios, trading commissions, asset allocations, individual stocks, exchange-traded funds, and more. Learn more about how stock markets work at Investor.gov.

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I take issue with our mayor and city councilman using the derogatory term “torches and pitchforks” to describe neighborhood reaction to the proposed housing/parking complex at Third and Cook (“Housing Initiative brings questions”). This project did not fit the site. I want to thank the city officials and neighbors who helped deal with this issue. Development issues are going to come up again, and hopefully next time our city officials have the capacity to engage our citizens without using incendiary comments. Emily Cox White Bear Lake

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9; 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10 Where: Zoom webinar; register at umsatshow.org Details: Panel of speakers includes professional divers, shipwreck hunters, educators, underwater photographers, videographers and archaeologists who will dshare history and storytelling. Registration $15.

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When: 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10 Where: Tamarack Nature Center Details: Naturalist-led adventure where families or small groups can learn basic navigation, map reading, and compass skills to complete an orienteering challenge. Be prepared to walk a mile on uneven turf and trails. Registration requires; $6.50/person. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/ tamarack-nature-center

Need mayor who listens

It was with great interest that I read the letters (“City Council off-base”; “Torches and pitchforks”) published in the March 31 issue of the White Bear Press. I’m noticing a trend. As an outspoken critic of the Rush Line BRT project’s intended intrusion into White Bear, I see the thread of intent in bringing in the BRT, the appalling reaction of the mayor and councilman Jones to opposition to the Third and Cook development, and the mayor’s involvement in the Metropolitan Council. The mayor is turning a deaf ear to the citizens of White Bear Lake while she gets brownie points with the Metropolitan Council overlords. High-density housing and whizzy urban buses sullying the “small-town charm” (thanks, Mark Ryan) of downtown White Bear seems to be the intent, folks! It’s time to throw out the old bathwater — Mayor Emerson first — and get some folks put into place who will actually pay attention to the citizens. When they get voted out, we can begin to work on throwing out career politician (and Met Council shill) Victoria Reinhardt. Greg Lees White Bear Lake

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When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 12 Where: Zoom; register at lakeshoreplayers.org Details: Each month a play is read aloud on Zoom, and participants can sign up to be a reader or watch. Free and open to the public. This month's reading is “Our Town.”

CLIMATE CHANGE: THE CRISIS OF A THOUSAND FACES When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 Where: Zoom; register at tinyurl.com/DShelby Details: Veteran journalist Don Shelby will present on the topic of climate change at an online event hosted by Northeast Metro Climate Action.

VADNAIS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 17 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Food distribution for residents in need on the third Saturday of every month. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf

Steep rent increase

The rent at my apartment complex is going up $60 a unit because they say the real estate taxes have gone up. The building has 90 apartments. That’s an approximate increase of $64,800 per year. Is this possible? Tom Hansen White Bear Lake

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PROGRAM AND ANNUAL MEETING

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22 Where: Zoom; register on Eventbrite-“LWVWBLA Revisiting Redistricting” Details: Online discussion with Peter Wattson, attorney

and expert on redistricting in Minnesota. Free and open to the public. Questions may be sent in advance to lwvwbla@lwvmn.org. Members of LWVWBLA are invited to stay for the annual meeting following the program.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, April 23 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Pierogi & Droolin' Moose offer menu choices. Indoor seating or bring a chair to sit outside. Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram.org

TRASH TO TREASURE DAY

When: Saturday, April 24 (all day) Where: Neighborhoods throughout White Bear Township and White Bear Lake Details: Residents can put unwanted items at the end of their driveways marked “free” for others to pick up. Items that are not taken should be removed from the driveways/curbs by the end of the day. Contact: whitebearlake.org

EARTH DAY CLEANUP

When: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24 Where: Tamarack Nature Center Details: Adults and youth ages 8+ can celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help clean up the grounds and trails, remove invasive plants and get the garden ready for planting. Program open to individuals, small groups and families. Free, but registration necessary. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/ tamarack-nature-center

VIRTUAL CLUB BOOK: MICHELLE ZAUNER

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27 Where: live on Facebook; Washington County Library Details: Zauner, a darling of the mosern indie music scene, releases her memoir, “Crying in H Mart” April 20. No registration requires; visit clubbook.org for more information.

LEARN TO CODE PYTHON

When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29 Where: Virtual; register at washcolib.org or 651-275-8500 Details: This class with Coder Dojo starts with using Blocks, followed by a visual introduction to coding by creating animated projects using Python’s turtle module. No previous coding experience needed. For ages 1118.

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of load. For more information, go to whitebearlake.org or call 651-747-3650. Trash to Treasure, a joint venture of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, is Saturday, April 24. Residents can put unwanted items at the end of their driveways for others to pick up for free.

The Vadnais Heights Annual Spring Cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in the parking lot at Community Park, 641 East County Road F. Disposal of rubbish tires, major appliances, construction materials, electronics and computers is available. Proof of residency is required. There is a charge for disposing of items, and actual cost will be determined on site. A list of accepted items and approximate fees can be found at cityvadnaisheights.com/cleanup. Household hazardous waste will also be accepted at no charge. For a list of acceptable household hazardous waste, visit RamseyRecycles.com or call Ramsey County’s Recycling and Disposal Hotline at 651-633-EASY (3279), answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The 2021 Cleanup Day in White Bear Lake will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the former public works site, 4200 Hoffman Road. Household hazardous waste is not accepted at this event. Proof of residency such as a driver's license or utility bill is required. Fees are cash or check only and based on the size and type

Farmer's Market returns

The Mahtomedi Farmer's Market will start June 26 and run through early October. More information will be available through Mahtomedi Community education; visit mahtomedigreen.org for updates.

Stage name contest

Children's Performing Arts received a grant to purchase an outdoor stage and is looking to students for help in naming it. Name submissions must be received by midnight, April 15. The winner will be announced at the Kickoff to Summer event June 5. Visit childrensperformingartsmn.org for more information.

The 2019-20 MNA contest had 3,100 entries. The Quad Community Press, White Bear Press and Shoreview Press all received awards. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm took home first place in the social issues story category; Shoreview Editor Elizabeth Callen received third place in the human-interest story category; and the advertising and production teams of the White Bear Press received second place in the advertising excellence category.

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Co-creator of George Floyd mural has a passion for social justice art

The class of 2020 has missed out on a lot. That’s why the Centennial School District is doing all it can to celebrate seniors and give them a memory they can cherish. After Gov. Tim Walz announced that districts would not be able to have an in-person graduation this year, district staff had to put their scrawled in white behind BY DAVID PAULSEN heads together and explore ideas for Floyd on the sunflower’s EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE the best way to send off its seniors. black center. Floyd, 46, joined “The end of the school year is their tragic ranks after A mural honoring George nothing that I could have ever Minneapolis police pinned Floyd near where he died imagined. For our graduating him to the ground for nearly May 25 has become a promiseniors, it’s been especially difficult, nent visual landmark among nine minutes, with one officer pressing his knee into the sprawling makeshift meand we acknowledge that,” said Floyd’s neck as he struggled morials at East 38th Street Superintendent Brian Dietz. to repeat his last words: “I and Chicago Avenue in “Although our graduation ceremony can’t breathe.” Minneapolis. Floyd’s largerPAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS will look very different, we will One of the mural’s lead than-life face radiates from celebrate and honor the class of artists, Cadex Herrera, is a fiery sunflower on a blue 2020 in new ways. We are proud background, and his name is an Episcopalian from White to have these young people in our painted in bold yellow letters Bear Lake who immigrated community and know they will across the width of the mural to the United States from be successful in all of their future on the outside wall of the Cup Belize when he was 19. Herendeavors.” rera works as an elementary Foods grocery. Calli Moreau and Katie Nohr cheer and display signs with encouraging m messages as White Bear Lake Area High school behavioral specialist The names of other black School F seniors roll past during a parade at south campus Friday, June 5. Dozens of faculty members “At graduating this time, our hall should victims of police violence and organ school lined thekids parade route, which was organized as an alternative to a traditional be full ofdistrict kids employees ... I’ve seen the in the United States are graduation pandemic. Find more photos ph SEE MURAL, PAGE 10 because of theitCOVID-19 on page 13. through ceremony Google Meets, but is not the same as seeing them in classrooms or in the hallways,” High School Principal Tom Breuning reflected. “Not having activities, not being able to do the musical, not having a sports season ... those are the things we loveBYtoKATIE see.LEIBEL That has ment, the better their outcome and long-term prognogap in Minnesota and help children with the provider p been really tough.” CONTRIBUTING WRITER sis,” Vick said. autism get the care they need. autis Everything will all kick off with a Caravel uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) treat“We provide intensive autism treatment for children “W Businesses have had their26. doors celebration video May Theclosed videofor months ment plans to help children with autism develop skills, months to 18 years. In addition to providing treat18 mo althoughthe their best to reopen now, many are doing create connections and gain confidence. ment for children, we support families,” said Jackie willand highlight activities and “We also serve as a resource hub. We get a lot of calls Vick, vice president of Minnesota clinical operations. events held earlier in the school year from individuals looking for additional information or According to the Centers for Disease Control and Acc that the seniors did not miss out on. support,” Vick said. Prevention, 1 in 54 children in the U.S. has autism. In Preve Watch the high school’s website (isd12. Simply being in a community can also help spread the Minnesota, those numbers jump to 1 in 44. The result? Minn org/schools/high-school/centennialawareness of autism and help families find resources Not eenough providers and clinics for families. Many high-school) for a link to the video. that can help them to function. children wait months to get in for a diagnosis and then child

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They believed we had a visitor and wanted attention. Scared for my dogs and knowing I couldn’t protect them and go for my gun, I froze,” she recalled. “Before I could get any further into my bedroom, he rushed me and slammed the door behind him. He grabbed me by the hair on the back of my head and shoved me on my bed. I remember thinking God, please don’t let him rape me.” When the assault was over and Hugo had left, Jane did the one thing you are not supposed to do after a sexual assault: she showered. “I felt so gross and sticky. I felt like I smelt like this rancid smell that I could smell coming from him. I felt so disgusting that my ﬁ rst reaction was to get into the shower,” she said. Jane works in criminal law, so she knew once the evidence was gone, there was a very slim-to-no chance that the perpetrator would ever be caught. “I also felt a lot of shame and guilt. I thought it was my fault and that I was going to be blamed for this,” she said. “They won’t see me as a victim, they will just see me as a slut.” Alexandra House Executive Director Connie Moore said, “A lot of times victims won’t report because they are feeling like — somehow — they are responsible for what happened. They feel that if they had done something different it wouldn’t have happened to them, so it is their fault.”

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The Shoreview City Council’s June 1 meeting was held exactly one week after George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in police custody in Minneapolis—an anniversary that did not go unnoticed by Shoreview councilmembers. “We’ve had a week like we’ve never seen before and I pray we’ll never see again,” said Mayor Sandy Martin. “We’ve seen the very best, and we’ve seen the very worst of Minnesota citizens.” Floyd died May 25 after former offi Minneapolis police officer ficer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes while he was handcuffed on the ground. Floyd was arrested after he was accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at Cup Foods in south Minneapolis. Chauvin has since been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Hennepin County. In the days since, Floyd’s death has sparked protests and riots throughout the Twin Cities. Shoreview has largely been spared from the rioting, but Martin said that residents have not ignored the SUBMITTED needs the rioting has laid bare. “We saw some great responses Allie Tempelis, owner of Lexington Floral, passes out free flowers at the George Floyd memorial, near the site of his death in south from Shoreview businesses and Minneapolis. Shoreview individuals. Several victims (age 12collections or older) of all businesses took up BY ELIZABETH CALLEN elis said, 351,000 Within five hours, Tempelis Chicago Avenue, the intersection and sexual assault each year of equipment and supplies that EDITOR senger of rapesorts “we filled an empty 15-passenger in south Minneapolis where Floyd in the U.S. people might need and delivered van to absolute capacity,” and was killed, has become a makeshift them during the day on Saturday When Allie Tempelis, owner of long brought shelf-stable food, along memorial to him. It is now home to 7 outand of Sunday 10 sexual are of north to assaults the residents Lexington Floral, learned of George a mural bearing Floyd's likeness, with ready-to-eat food and perpetrated by someone by Minneapolis,” sheknown said. “Individuals Floyd's death at the hands of ds in where signs, cards and flowers have beverages, to neighborhoods the victim. were collecting things. I stopped at Minneapolis police, she committed been placed in memory of Floyd and Minneapolis and St. Paul. one of the grocery stores yesterday, herself to do whatever she—and her other victims of police brutality. arned The next day, Tempelis learned age thatwas mostabsolutely sexual nothing on there and store—could to help. Tempelis said Floyd's death that flowers at the Floyd memorial emorial 30, the the shelves. know15% thatare this wasn’t struck a chord with her and other Floyd, a black man, died May 25 een on 38th and Chicago had been assault victims are Iunder. this28% was people hoarding; Lexington Floral employees. after Derek Chauvin, a white, nowtrampled overnight. Right away, 12-17; 54% are 18-34; are 35- buying supplies so that “I felt called to action last fi red Minneapolis police officer, she sprang to action, packing ng up 64; 3% are 65 and over.they could provide them to people who don’t have access week, as I'm sure many did, knelt on his neck for nearly nine every single flower in the store to to shopping right now.” minutes while he was on the ground after witnessing such injustices hand out for free. 1 in every 6 American women happening to George Floyd and the handcuffed. Floyd had been taken “We immediately put all of our has been the victim of an attempted community of color,” she said. “We into custody after allegedly using ts and or completed rape in her lifetime. blooming stems into buckets heard that many in Minneapolis a counterfeit $20 bill at Cup Foods id. headed down,” Tempelis said. were left without grocery stores or in Minneapolis. His death was e to lay a3% of American men (1 in 33) “Dozens of people were able transportation after the ensuing captured on a video that has since emorial have experienced an attempted or stem on (George Floyd's) memorial spread worldwide, sparking both to pay their respects.” riots, so we set up an impromptu completed rape in their lifetime. food drive on Friday (May 29), national and international protests SEE LEXINGTON FLORAL, PAGE GE 8 only getting the word out on our against racism and police brutality. Source: Alexandra House, compiled Facebook page.” Meanwhile, 38th Street and from a multitude of sources.

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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:

Vadnais Heights • Two bone fragments suspected of being human in origin were reported found March 21 near the walking trails at Sucker Lake Park in the 3400 block of Rice Street. The remains were turned over to the lab for analysis. • A Vadnais Heights man, 20, is sought after he violated an order for protection (OFP) March 22 in the 3500 block of Arcade Street. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert has been issued. • A purse was reported found March 22 in Sucker Lake Park on County Road F and placed into property following an inventory of its contents. • A child-sized bicycle was reported recovered March 24 in the 1200 block of County Road E. After the bike's serial number cleared a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies placed it into property. • A Stillwater man on March 26 reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Honda CR-V as it was parked in an employee lot in the 1200 block of

Willow Lake Blvd. A video of the suspect vehicle exists. • Employees at the Vadnais Heights BP station in the 1000 block of County Road E reported a burglary suspect entered the building overnight March 2627 and quickly retreated when alarm bells started ringing. • Family members in the 4200 block of Bridgewood Terrance on March 27 reported finding narcotics and stolen mail in a room they were cleaning after a younger male relative was forced out of the residence after an OFP was filed. The case is under investigation.

White Bear Township • A Lino Lakes woman reported a purse, laptop computer and cell phone stolen March 22 from her vehicle as it was parked at the dog park on Otter Lake Road and County Road H2. The rear passenger window was smashed in. The victim canceled her bank and credit cards. • A Crystal man, 34, was arrested following a traffic stop at 4:43 p.m. March 24 in the 900 block of Highway 96 for gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation due to behavior inimical to public safety.

Deputies on patrol conducted a random computer check on a moving vehicle and discovered the registered owner was driving on a canceled license. The subject faces up to one year in prison and/or a maximum $3,000 fine, following charges in Ramsey County District Court. • Deputies responded to a disorderly conduct report March 24 after exes in the 5300 block of Grand Avenue became involved in a dispute about one of them letting dogs out of their kennel to run loose in the neighborhood. • Work tools valued at $1,000 were reported stolen overnight March 24-25 from the back of a pickup truck left unlocked in a driveway in the 1400 block of Jonquil Lane. • A resident in the 4000 block of Parkway Ponds Lane reported fraudulent activity in his checking account March 26. Multiple attempts to open accounts using the complainant's identity were stopped after his credit was frozen through three credit bureaus. Existing accounts were notified and protective measures were taken. • A White Bear Township man, 41, faces charges for violating an OFP following an incident at 11:01 p.m. March 27 in the 5400 block of Jefferson Court.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS the statute” was cited March 13 on westbound Highway 36 for cell phone use while driving after deputies traveling next to him observed him holding a phone in his left hand against the steering wheel while manipulating it with his right hand. The driver stated that he didn't even know where his phone was, even though deputies saw it lying on his seat next to him. The male then said he didn't know it was illegal to hold his phone while driving. Deputies noted that despite all his denials, the driver never denied actually holding the phone.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Dellwood • An Apple Orchard Road resident on March 12 reported receiving a scam phone call involving Amazon. The complainant notified Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies so they could pass the information on to the community.

Grant • A resident in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. on March 7 reported finding a black bag containing various sets of keys at the end of her driveway. • A woman was cited at 7:00 a.m. March 9 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies in their unmarked squad who clocked her on radar. The driver told deputies she didn't realize she was going that fast. • A resident in the 9000 block of Jeffrey Blvd. N. on March 13 reported mailbox damage. • A driver described by deputies as “a little frustrated and confused by

• An unidentified motorist was cited March 13 in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. for driving after revocation.

Mahtomedi • On March 7, employees at the Holiday station on Stillwater Road reported two gas drive-offs that occurred on March 3. When deputies contacted the registered owners, both advised that they had had issues with the card readers and would return to the store to pay. • A Quail Street resident reported her unlocked vehicle rummaged through March 8; nothing of value was taken.

• A motorist was cited at 2:00 a.m. March 9 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for speeding. • A purse was reported stolen March 9 from a motor vehicle parked on Wildwood Road. • A motorist was cited March 12 in the 900 block of Mahtomedi Avenue for displaying vehicle registration that expired in October. • A Wisconsin driver was cited March 12 in the 600 block of Wildwood Road for driving after revocation and for speeding 50 mph in a 45 mph zone after deputies first noticed that there were no license plates displayed on the vehicle. Deputies got behind the vehicle and clocked it on radar at 59 mph. During the traffic stop, deputies conducted a mobile database computer check and noticed the driver was revoked in Minnesota. • A driver was cited at 10:45 p.m. March 12 on Hilton Trail at Stillwater Road for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a nonfunctional headlight. • A motorist was cited March 13 on Highway 120 at Long Lake Road for speeding 57 mph in a 40 mph zone.

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Pine Springs • A male motorist was cited March 11 on westbound Highway 36 over Hilton Trail N. for hands-free violation by westbound deputies in their marked squad to his left, who observed him talking into a cell phone that he held in his hand. The driver told deputies that his phone didn't connect well with the Bluetooth system in his truck since he upgraded it. • A Minnesota motorist was cited March 12 on eastbound Highway 36 at Hadley Avenue for speeding 70 mph in a clearly posted 55 mph zone by stationary deputies who clocked him on radar at 74 mph at 674 feet. The driver told deputies he thought the speed limit was 65 mph. Five other motorists were cited for speeding within that general location during the week.

Willernie • A Lake Elmo woman was mailed a citation March 9 at the request of the Willernie City Council for violating a city ordinance while on Stewart Road.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3800 block of Hoffman Road March 25. • Theft estimated at $1,000 was reported in the 2300 block of Sixth Street March 25.

• Officers responded to an injured goose near the intersection of Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue March 26. • A Willernie man with an outstanding felony fi rearm violation warrant was arrested in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane March 26.

meanor theft in the 4500 block of Centerville Road March 28. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road March 28. • Theft was reported in the 2600 block of County Road E March 28.

• A Roseville man with an active pick-up-andhold alert for domestic assault was found with narcotics and arrested in the 2000 block of Fourth Street March 25.

• A cell phone was stolen from a business in the 3100 block of Century Avenue March 26.

• A burglary occurred in the 3400 block of Auger Avenue March 28.

• A dog bite was reported in the 4800 block of Sandra Lane March 26.

• A woman was reported by a neighbor for arguing with her daughter's friend as the younger woman was moving out of an apartment in the 1800 block of Birch Street March 25.

• Officers responded to a domestic assault incident in the 2300 block of County Road E March 26.

• A man was cited for violating a city animal ordinance in the 2100 block of Fourth Street March 28.

• A Woodbury woman was arrested on outstanding warrants in the 3100 block of Glen Oaks Avenue March 25. • A White Bear Lake man was cited for reckless driving that involved a crash in the area of Cedar Avenue March 25. • Theft was reported early morning March 26 in the 3100 block of Century Avenue. • Theft was reported in the 2400 block of Orchard Lane March 26.

• A verbal domestic incident occurred in the 4900 block of Division Avenue March 29.

• An Oakdale man was served with a no-trespass order following a report of harassment in the 1900 block of Whitaker Street March 27.

• A St. Paul man was charged with misdemeanor theft after reportedly shoplifting at a business in the 2700 block of County Road E March 29.

• A St. Paul man was arrested for misdemeanor theft, fleeing in a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, and on 10 outstanding felony warrants in the 2600 block of County Road D East March 27.

• A fi ght was broken up in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue March 29.

• Juveniles causing problems in the 3500 block fo McKnight Road March 28 were gone when officers arrived.

• Theft was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 30.

• A Little Canada woman was cited for misde-

• A verbal dispute was reported in the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane March 29.

• A catalytic converter was stolen in the 900 block of Wildwood Road March 31.

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Grass fire burns 118 acres in Lino Lakes LINO LAKES — Fire and police personnel responded to a grass fire adjacent to I-35W at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, north of Lake Drive. Fueled by the high winds, the grass fire spread rapidly to the northeast. Based on the location of the ignition site, it is believed that the fire was started by a cigarette that was thrown out of a vehicle. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department was assisted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as well as the Forest Lake, Spring Lake ParkBlaine-Mounds View, Hugo and White Bear Lake fire departments. The crews remained on scene for about six hours battling the fire, which was followed by hot spots that had to be addressed. The Minnesota DNR also returned the next day to take care of hot spots. The fire burned 118 acres of land and came within 50 feet of two homes. No structures were reported damaged by the fire. The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department shared the news on social media and urged people not to throw cigarettes out of moving vehicles. Shannon Granholm

OBITUARY NOTICE

George Raymond Cochran, Jr.

Helen Electra Bradbury

Age 85, of White Bear Lake Died on March 26, 2021. He was born October 3, 1935 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to George Sr. and Helen Cochran. George attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and graduated with a B.E. in Geological Engineering. He later received a M.E. in Geological Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. From 1958 to 1964, he served as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. George proudly worked as a civil engineer/soils engineer for the Minnesota Department of Transportation/Highway Department for over 30 years. During his free time, George loved to sail, play tennis, and fish on Lake Superior. George was also an avid reader and enjoyed learning new things. From 1978 to 1983, he attended William Mitchell College of Law at night while working but decided not to practice law after graduating. In his retirement, George discovered a love of Great Books, philosophy and economics. Preceeding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his sister, Patsy (Sam) Walker; daughter, Jeanne (Andrew Wallace) Cochran; son, Christopher (Darcy) Cochran; grandchildren; nieces, and nephews. A private family service was held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Minnesota Veterans Home • Silver Bay, Lake Superior Fishing Event. Please call Joyce Scott at 218-353-8704 or email joyce. scott@state.mn.us for more information. O’Halloran & Murphy, for info and guestbook visit: ohalloranmurphy.com, 651-698-0796

12/17/1922-03/02/2021 Of White Bear Lake/Maplewood Our mother demonstrated courage, strength and determination as she faced difficult challenges. These qualities have served her family well, and we are grateful for all the sacrifices she made for family and friends: She has been a model of thoughtfulness, generosity and kindness. Our mom never complained, because in her words, "What good does it do?" Mom was the most selfless person we have ever known and has made this world a better place by leaving only goodness behind. We can only hope to follow her lead. Forever in our hearts, the Bradbury family: Faith (Jim) Hansen, Polly (Bill) Barth, Laura (Joe) Weber, Jim (Donna) Bradbury, Larry (Barb) Bradbury and Tim (Deb) Bradbury. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Gables of Boutwells Landing and Lakeview Hospice. Private interment was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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North + South = One expansive high school BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The new school will double in size. There will be two main entrances instead of one, a larger auditorium, new field house, three stories of classrooms and multiple parking lots. All are part of the North Campus expansion/renovation approved by voters in 2019. The name will change, of course, to White Bear Lake Area High School. North and South Campus will cease to exist as separate schools as grades 9 through 12 are once again housed under one roof with capacity for 3,200 students. Move-in date is targeted for fall 2024. The Planning Commission saw district plans for the mega-expansion and all its amenities at its March 29 meeting, and forwarded two unanimous recommendations for approval to City Council. First was the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) findings of fact and conclusions. Since the expansion project involves about 398,000 square feet of new institutional building space (the current footprint is 271,000), an assessment was required under state statute. Community Development Director Anne Kane, noting this was her first EAW as a city employee, said staff agreed with SEH Inc. consulting engineers that the project will not have significant environmental effects and therefore does not require further study through an Environmental Impact Statement. A second resolution recommends the district get a conditional use permit for the project. In the staff memorandum, it was noted that the school district has purchased a number of adjacent residential properties which have, or will be, demolished to accommodate the expansion. In total, 22 houses have been purchased. A handful of homes, five, are surrounded by the expansion. Kane told commissioners the district will seek to acquire those properties when they become available to accommodate future parking capacity. She reminded them that the school board won’t seek eminent domain. There is no problem with zoning — the campus is zoned P for public — and code provides for automatic rezoning of acquired parcels, according to Kane.

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student drop-off zones, location of a school bus loading/ unloading zone — on the Bald Eagle Avenue side — and internal east-west sidewalks. Athletic fields and courts at both North and Central Middle School will be constructed or reconfigured. The proposed facilities will accommodate physical education classes and team sports such as football, soccer, lacrosse, tennis and track and field, but varsity football will remain at the 4,500-seat South Campus stadium. There were concerns about varsity games played at a new stadium, Kane said. The project will include extensive renovation throughout the existing building that will result in 123 individual classrooms clustered into learning studios, laboratories and workshops designed to accommodate flexible learning. Integrated into the heart of the school will be a new sunlit Student Union, which will serve as a place for students to congregate, complete with coffee shop and cafeteria. Kane pointed out off-site improvements that help alleviate traffic congestion around the school. “The project is not without some challenges and impact to surrounding neighborhoods,” she said. Parties have met on numerous occasions to identify issues and explore options to mitigate negative impact of the campus, Kane maintained. Some elements are still being evaluated but some offsite improvements identified to lessen the impact are a traffic signal at Highway 61 and Eighth Street, a side-

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The expansion includes a three-story classroom addition around the existing two-story classroom wing; a two-level performing arts wing and new 845-seat auditorium; and a ﬁve-court ﬁeld house with auxiliary gymnasium and athletic training facilities.

Lleyton Roed made the most of the 15 games he played for White Bear Lake hockey this season, notching nine goals and 13 assists for 22 points. Roed started the season with the Minnesota Magic, a juniors team, but returned to the Bears in January. He was not able to suit up for playoffs because it turned out he rejoined the Bears too late. Roed, a Bemidji State recruit, scored 51 goals and made 84 assists, for 135 points, in 71 games over a three-year career. “It was a pleasure having Lleyton on our team the past three years,” coach Tim Sager said. “His leadership and ability to support his teammates was a tremendous thing to see. A great player who is going on to play Division 1 hockey but even a better person.”

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walk along Eighth Street between 61 and the campus, dedicated turn lanes at entrances on both Division and Bald Eagle Avenues and pedestrian/bicycle extension north of the campus. The final alignment of the Bruce Vento Trail will play a large role in the timing, design and configuration of those extensions, she noted. Kane added that “securing land use entitlements for the campus will serve as a catalyst” for nearby projects like the regional trail and Rush Line transit corridor. There was much more discussed at the meeting regarding parking (there are 1,130 proposed spaces), signage, landscaping and exterior lighting, and future electric vehicle charging stations. These topics will get more review, as well as opportunity for community input, as the project proceeds. Commission Chair Ken Baltzer thanked Kane for the “excellent” presentation, commenting it was probably the longest one he’s heard. Members had only a few questions on zoning and athletic fields before opening the Zoom meeting to a short public hearing. A neighbor asked if the district will buy more houses on the west side? The district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, Tim Wald, replied, “it’s unlikely.” Another neighbor pointed out the increased school bus traffic on the west side of the school “will be a significant change for us who live on Bald Eagle Avenue.” Kane made it clear during her presentation that no one side will bear a greater amount of traffic. “The design team was able to take advantage of a two-sided campus,” she said, “by locating parking, bus access and parent drop-off at different entrances.”

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Bear girls track welcomes new coaches White Bear Lake girls track, one of the school’s strongest programs year to year, has a new head coach duo this year in Brianna Seibel and John Weisbrod. Seibel and cross country coach Patricia Percival were set to be track co-head coaches in the 2020 season that was canceled due to the pandemic. This year, Weisbrod was named co-head coach with Seibel, while Percival will assist by overseeing distance runners. “John and I have been meeting weekly since the beginning of December in preparation for this season,” Seibel said, “and we're excited to have the opportunity to play.” Seibel, who was a sprinter for White Bear Lake and Hamline, joined the staff in 2016 as a volunteer and became the full-time sprint coach in 2018 and 2019. She is currently completing her masters in social work. Weisbrod, a language arts teacher, arrived in White Bear Lake three years ago. He coached girls track at Virginia High School for five years before taking some time off to pursue a masters degree and plan his wedding. “Building a program that helps create strong, independent, and capable young people has always been a part of my coaching philosophy, and I'm happy to continue that here,” said Weisbrod, who was a pole vaulter at Stillwater and a decathlete at Wisconsin-River Falls. Longtime head coach Richard Samuelson was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, after which Percival became acting head coach. Bruce Strand

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District 624 proposes altering school start times for fall 2021 There’s a teen sleep crisis in the U.S., according to researchers like Dr. Rachel Widome, a sleep researcher at the University of Minnesota. Widome was one of several experts present at an informational meeting March 30. She was invited by the White Bear Lake school district to weigh in on a proposal to change school start times across the district. The proposal includes an earlier 7:45 a.m. start time for elementary school students, except for those who attend Matoska International, which would start at 8:30 a.m. The middle school start time would be pushed to 9:15 a.m., North Campus to 8:25 a.m., and South Campus to 8:45 a.m Brain biology changes drastically at the start of puberty, causing teens’ circadian clock to delay by about two hours in the evening. “After this happens, it becomes quite difficult for adolescents to fall asleep prior to 11 p.m. or wake before 8 a.m.,” Widome said. For some, the sleep schedule can be so out of sync with the demands of school schedules that it can put a student in an almost constant state of jet lag. Lack of

sleep is associated with a number of risks another strong incentive to alter the to health and safety, and also tends to hit school start timing. The change would students from disadvantaged communiallow the district to implement a threeties the hardest. tiered transportation system, enabling “A teenager, even with the best intenthe district to eliminate seven buses tions, is not going to be able to fit in nine from its fleet. The potential cost savings hours of sleep with that early high school were estimated to be $600,000 a year, start time,” Widome said. Kazmierczak said. Widome and her col“We’re in a unique leagues were able to situation; not every conduct a study of a district can say this few nearby school disthat’s made this tricts that made start change, but by making time changes and the change we would contrast them with be able to run a more schools that didn’t. At efficient transportathe start of the study, tion system,” he said. only 15 percent of stuPart of the impetus dents in these schools for these proposed with early start times times came from a were getting the rectraffic study that ommended minimum determined what of 8.5 hours of sleep traffic flow may look per night. Over severlike when the united al years, it was clear high school at North Wayne Kazmierczak that the students who Campus opens in 2024. ISD 624 Superintendent attended school with The later time would allow the bulk of rush later start times were hour traffic to pass through the Highway sleeping about 45 more minutes per night than their peers with early start times and 61 corridor before school begins. Families in attendance at the meeting required less oversleeping on weekends. were able to pose questions to district While the delayed start time has many staff—many of them expressed dismay benefits for teenage biology, there’s

“We’re in a unique situation; not every district can say this that’s made this change, but by making the change we would be able to run a more efficient transportation system.”

County, construction company fined for violations Washington County and Hugo-based Arnt Construction Company Inc. paid a $12,000 civil penalty to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for construction stormwater violations in Willernie related to construction on Stillwater Road/County Road 12. The MPCA, partnering with Rice Creek Watershed District, determined that a vacuum truck had malfunctioned and discharged sediment and sediment-laden water into an adjacent wetland that feeds into Lost Lake. This incident was not reported to the State

Duty Officer and MPCA as required, nor was it recovered and cleaned up within an acceptable time frame. In addition, 21 storm drains at the site lacked the required protections to prevent sediment from washing into them. Washington County and the company were also required to install storm drain inlet protections at all 21 drains, recover the sediment from the wetland, and submit a plan to address recovery and reporting of subsequent discharges. From MPCA press release

NAMES IN THE NEWS Student named delegate to Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Local music teacher recognized Kay Koehnen of White Bear Lake has been honored by Music Teachers National Association as a 50-year member of MTNA. Koehnen is an independent music teacher who has been teaching piano for 60 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in music education from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Music in piano pedagogy and performance from the University of St. Thomas. She is past president of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association and has held several positions with MTNA. Her thesis, “Women Composers of Minnesota,” is in the Minnesota History Museum and the Fondazione Donne in Music in Rome, Italy. She is an active member of the St. Paul Piano Teachers Association, Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity.

Teacher of the Year ﬁnalists The following White Bear Lake Area teachers were named this week as finalists in the White Bear Lake Area Educators’ 2021 Teacher of the Year process: Robert Anderson, Brietta Hutson, Kendall Gonzalez, Mary Maloy, Kathy Berlin and Elizabeth Ulmer. The finalists continue in the Teacher of the Year process and the winner will be announced later this spring.

Tech educator receives award Industrial Tech Teacher Dan Rossiter was recently selected as a recipient of the 2021 Vern Vick Memorial Award. Rossiter teaches at White Bear Lake Area High School-North Campus and the Area Learning Center. He serves as the curriculum lead - engineering (Project Lead The Way) and construction pathway instructor. Each year, this award is presented to individuals who have contributed to the support and empowerment of Ramsey County’s youth through personal, academic or career development. Rossiter will be presented with his award at a Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County meeting in June.

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with the way the start time upset their plans for the coming school year. Given the fact that things still aren’t back to normal with the COVID-19 situation, and that the united high school won’t open until 2024, some questioned whether the timing was right. “Any delay in this decision pushes off significant benefits for students,” Kazmierczak responded. Parents expressed concern about young children waiting in the dark winter mornings at bus stops, and about having them spend additional hours at school. Extended Day Coordinator Christina Thayer Anderson responded that many students are already spending lengthy amounts of time on site before and after school, and the earlier start time would likely mean students won’t have to wait as long in the mornings before their lessons begin. “There’s certainly going to be an impact in family schedules,” Kazmierczak said. “Some are going to love the change, and some are not going to love the change, and we know that.” A video recording of the informational meeting, as well as a Q&A section, are available on the school website at isd624. org. The school board will consider the proposal at its next meeting, 5:30 p.m. April 12 at the District Center.

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mounted on the guide’s back. The guide imparts critical information such as what inclines or turns are coming up, what technique to use, which direction to veer off, and fallen branches to avoid. When Max was just starting out, Zephyr coach Dave Bridges served as guide, but when Max got to be faster than his guide, Bridges and Max’s father, Jon, started recruiting guides from the ranks of college skiers and Birkebeiner veterans. About nine different guys have donated their time to help a brother skier because they’re impressed by Max’s grit and determination, Jon Nelson said. The 5-foot-7, 135-pound athlete was conference champion this year, winning every race except one third-place finish. He joined the Zephyrs in seventh grade and has lettered ever since. Last year, he placed 13th in the conference, missing much of the season due to eye surgery. His teammates made him a blanket that everyone signed, helping him cope, his mom said. His parents, Jon and Sharon, have always admonished Max to not define himself by his lack of vision. “In our household, we concentrate on what we can do, not what we can’t,” Sharon said. “Discouragement is not an option.” “He knows due to his eyesight he will have some challenges in his life,” Sharon said. “But with Maxy’s determination and grit, he will succeed. He has adapted so well.” Nelson decided early on to pursue skiing and running — individual sports — for all he was worth, Jon said. His dad noted that in large part, this was because he didn’t get asked to play catch or shoot hoops with other kids, and sports were going to be his ticket to making friends and socializing. Longtime head coach Bridges (an assistant this year) has been a big help, Sharon said, along with a number of people who have advocated in his behalf and coached him. Her son wants to be seen as any other teenager with no special treatment, Sharon said. “He is a hardworking, funny and kind kid who also happens to be very athletic. His passion for sports has helped him overcome a lot of his challenges.” Nelson spent 12 days in Slovenia at the Skirenia World Cup, consisting of three races. He made the national team after an invitational in Bozeman, Montana, where

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he impressed coaches with how he handled himself. Team USA had 20 members, mostly sit skiers and stand skiers, in their 20’s and 30’s. Max was the youngest and the only visually impaired member of Team USA. Other teams had visually impaired skiers, providing Max with his first opportunity to race against them. The competition was more intense and the courses more difficult than he’s accustomed to. But he had fun. On his first birthday away from home, the team gave him a party with cake and candy. And wearing a USA race suit and representing his country “was really special for him,” Jon said. Max is also in cross-country (“’mainly for the training”) and in track as a sprinter. His father happens to be the Zephyrs sprints coach. They also do weight training together at a fitness club. Track season is coming up. Sprinting might seem simpler, just running straight ahead, but there are a number of challenges, said his father. Max needs the lane lines to be clearly painted. Evening meets are difficult. He needs guides to assist him around each corner. It helps that meet judges usually let him run in lane one, where the track borders the green turn. It’s critical for him to stay in his lane and for opponents to do the same. “The dangerous part is,” Jon said, “if another athlete steps out of his lane and enters

Max’s, they don’t realize that Max is unable to see him.” One of four kids, Max has a twin brother, Johnny, who also skis but not competitively. Nelson was almost 3 when he had his first retinal detachment, in his right eye, identified during an eye exam. He had surgery the following Monday. “The doctors were shocked to see Maxy’s condition, for detached retinas are very uncommon in children,” Sharon said. “During the surgery, Dr. Ryan found his right eye was completely detached, but his left eye was detaching as well. He really wasn’t seeing well.” His parents were taken completely by surprise; the little boy was always running around with his brother, with no apparent problem. Max went through about 10 surgeries because the retina kept detaching. They could save his right eye with limited vision, but he has no vision in his left eye. His doctors are Dr. Edwin Ryan at Vitreo Retinal Surgery and Dr. Todd Watanabe at St. Paul Eye Clinic. Nelson got started in Nordic at age 7 in Endurance United, an organization that promotes healthy living through outdoor sports for kids even if they need adaptations an extra help. He is still a member. Academically, Nelson mainstreams and does well; he had a 3.5 GPA last semester. He uses an iPad/computer screen to follow the content of the Smart Board with his class. He has textbooks read aloud to him, and he has schoolwork enlarged to see what he can. “Maxy is using God’s gifts to inspire others, especially with visually impairments, that they can do it, too,” his mother said. “Don’t let whatever your impairment is stop you from your passions.”

Water Warriors work around pandemic to fight for clean water BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

In a place as filled with lakes and rivers as Minnesota, it’s easy to take access to clean water for granted. But even during a global pandemic, the Water Warriors involved with the H2O for Life program in White Bear Lake schools are doing what they can to fight for clean water across the globe. COVID-19 changed the way students could do work on behalf of clean water. When the 2020-21 school year started, some of the projects that had already been planned for the year were scrapped. Instead, H2O for Life focused on projects that could be done virtually or with social distancing guidelines in place. This spring, those projects include a brand new podcast centered on global water issues and a socially distanced community water walk planned for June 6. Ben Butters, who teaches physical education at Matoska International, has been an advisor with H20 For Life for about 10 years. Butters mentors fifth graders, but many of them have stayed involved all the way through high school, becoming Water Warriors across all ages. “It’s so cool for kids to come together and work on something bigger than themselves,” he said. “Even last year, we still raised $8,000 and did a virtual water walk, and helped two schools in Uganda.” His daughter, sophomore Bella Butters, is a Water Warrior and one of a small group of students who recently began the Water Warriors United podcast. “It’s something that can be shared at the schools, it’s a shorter length, and it’s something teachers can share with their class,” Bella said. “It’s an easy way for the community to be aware of ways to

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reduce water usage.” Bella remembers participating in water walks on White Bear Lake since she was small, and becoming aware of local and global issues affecting water. “One of the reasons why we walked to White Bear Lake was because lake levels were so low,” she said. “We would walk with the water to give us an idea of what it’s like walking for water, and make our little impact on raising lake levels.” Thousands of people in developing communities walk miles a day to collect drinking water. Even then, the water may be unclean, causing sanitation problems and illnesses in the community. It all links to a longer chain of health and social issues that H2O for Life is working to solve. “Education is so affected by the water crisis,” Bella said. “Many women are affected because they are responsible for getting the water and walking miles. It leads to gender inequality. Sanitation is

such a huge issue; they don’t have access to a reliable toilet system, and they have to drop out during their menstruation cycle.” Coming from the White Bear Lake school district, Bella has learned to appreciate how important education is and wants to act on behalf of those who aren’t able to have that experience due to something as basic as clean water access. Producing a podcast was a totally new experience for Bella and her fellow Water Warriors. H2O for Life was able to purchase a couple of microphones and computers and set up shop in an unused space at South Campus. Bella learned a completely new set of skills to do much of the recording and editing work. The first episode of the podcast was released in late March. Bella worked with Mari Davis to interview a fellow student about her visit to Kenya, where she participated in a water walk. The podcast is available on Spotify

with the search terms “Water Warriors United,” and at anchor.fm/ben-butters. The other big project this spring is the water walk that will take place Sunday, June 6, at West Park. The event is being organized primarily by Sophie Davis, a senior who has been involved with H2O for Life since she was in fifth grade. Over the years, she has worked on many H2O for Life projects, including testifying on legislation at the state Capitol. The walk on June 6 will include a raffle, live entertainment and local vendors at the park. Walkers will proceed down West Avenue carrying water to pour into the lake, symbolically mirroring the journey of people who have to walk long distances on a daily basis for drinking water. “Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and donate in our own community,” Davis said. “People should take advantage of that, especially in times when we are all experiencing hardships. It’s the best time to give back because it can make you feel grateful.” Davis plans to follow her passion for environmental health and sustainability into her future career. This fall, she will attend the University of Detroit-Mercy, where she plans to study business and entrepreneurship and play Division I lacrosse. “I want to start my own business that will relate to sustainability and also focuses on helping others and making a difference,” she said. It’s a lot of work to keep up with, but Butters has been inspired to see how students have stepped up to the plate. “They’re getting some good lessons on how to be advocates, to collaborate with one another, keep working together and not take no for an answer,” Butters said, “to be agents of change in our community.”

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CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington County Board of Commissioners announces they will be accepting applications for the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers. Applicants must reside in the Watershed District. Cities or townships included in the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed are: HUGO, GRANT, MARINE ON ST. CROIX, SCANDIA, MAY TOWNSHIP, AND STILLWATER TOWNSHIP To receive an application, please call the Washington County Ofﬂce of Administration at (651) 430-6015, or go on line at: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=300 Applications must be received by April 22, 2021. If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call 430-6000 (TDD 439-3220) An Equal Employment Opportunity / Afﬂrmative Action Employer Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 7 and 14, 2021.

CITY OF GRANT SUMMARY OF GRANT ORDINANCE 2021-63 “An Ordinance Renewing the grant of a Franchise to Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. to operate and maintain a cable system in the City of Grant Minnesota, setting forth the conditions accompanying the grant of Franchise, providing for City regulation and administration of the Cable System, and terminating the prior franchise.” This Ordinance is a renewal of the existing Franchise Ordinance which was approved in 1999. This removal is made in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 238 and the Cable Act (47 U.S.C. Section 546.) This Franchise Ordinance is made pursuant to a Joint and Cooperative Agreement with other nearby Cities which delegates authority to the Ramsey / Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission II to make recommendations to the City regarding this Franchise and to be responsible for the ongoing administration and enforcement of this Franchise, as provided herein. This Franchise Ordinance addresses and regulates the subjects shown on the Table of Contents list. The City Council of Grant has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to renew the Cable Television Franchise with Comcast of Minnesota, at this time. Kim Points, Grant City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 7, 2021.

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An exclusive electronic bidding process is being used for this project. Plans, speciflcations, bid forms and contract documents may be obtained through QUEST CDN at www.questcdn.com – Project No. 7730517 for a fee of $30.00. Bids must be submitted electronically using the QUEST CDN system, no paper bids will be considered. A bid bond for flve (5%) percent of the amount of the bid is required to submit a vBid online through the QuestCDN portal. The bid bond will be forfeited as liquidated damages if the bid is accepted and the bidder fails to promptly provide the required additional documents or enter into the contract. The successful bidder must be a “responsible contractor.” The term “responsible contractor‘ means a contractor as deflned in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3. Any prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that does not meet the minimum criteria or fails to comply with the veriflcation requirements is not a responsible contractor and is not eligible to

be awarded a construction contract for the project or to perform work on the project. A prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that makes a false statement under oath verifying compliance with the minimum criteria will be ineligible to be awarded a construction contract on the project, and the submission of a false statement may result in termination of a contract awarded to a prime contractor, subcontractor, or motor carrier that submits the false statement. A prime contractor shall include in its veriflcation of compliance a list of all of its flrst-tier subcontractors that it intends to retain for work on the project. Before execution of a construction contract, a prime contractor shall submit a supplemental veriflcation under oath conflrming that all subcontractors and motor carriers that the prime contractor intends to use to perform project work have verifled to the prime contractor, through a signed statement under oath by an owner or offlcer, that they meet the minimum criteria for a responsible contractor. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and to award the contract in the best interest of the City. Bids submitted after the deadline will be rejected. No bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The City Council will consider such bids at its regular scheduled City Council meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. PAUL KAUPPI, P.E. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 7, 2021.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING TO AMEND 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 Monday, April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., to consider amending Sections 7-6.2 and Section 7-12 of Ordinance No. 35 relating to parking accessory to a residential use and the raising of chickens, 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 15th day of March, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 7, 2021.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CONSIDERING A CRITICAL WATER DEFICIENCY ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom pursuant to a statement issued by the Mayor under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting room at City Hall will not be open to the public. The purpose of the hearing is to hear from the public, consider, and possibly act on adoption of a critical water deﬂciency ordinance. The adoption of this ordinance is required under Minnesota Statute 103G.291. All persons who desire to be heard on this matter may submit written public comment via email below, or contact the city clerk to register to speak at the meeting. Kara Coustry, City Clerk, clerk@whitebearlake.org or call 651-429-8508. Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 7, 2021.

CITY OF WILLERNIE ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2021 property taxes Notice is hereby given that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for CITY OF WILLERNIE shall meet on APRIL 27th, 5:30 to 6:30 at WILLERNIE CITY HALL. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classifled by the assessor. If you believe the value or classiflcation of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor÷s offlce to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classiflcation afer discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the Local Board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Given under my hand this 2nd day of APRIL 2020. VICTORIA R. KEATING, Clerk of the CITY OF WILLERNIE Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 7, 2021.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 624 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NUTRITION SERVICES MILK PRODUCTS BID The White Bear Lake Area School District is requesting sealed bids for milk products for the 2021-2022 school year. Sealed bids are due to the District Center (4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110) no later than 10:00 AM, Monday, April 26th, 2021. Bidding documents and speciﬂcations will be available on April 7th, 2021 at the District Center or by contacting Bridget Lehn at 651-407-7524 or bridget. lehn@isd624.org. Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 7 and 14, 2021.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 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 Monday, April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following variance request: • 28.3÷Right-of-Way Setback Variance to allow construction of a home/garage addition on the following described property lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Lot 14, Block 3 & including the West 10 feet of vacated St. Anthony Avenue (1953 Stillwater Street) 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 15th day of March, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 7, 2021.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Cherek Consulting Services 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4381 Oakmede Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Sacred Space Sacred Place 4381 Oakmede Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: March 2, 2021 Signed: Linda M Cherek, owner Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 31 and April 7, 2021.

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Lund explained that after the couple had worked out most of the details for their ceremony, the venue let go of its wedding planner and the general manager took over. “We reached out to try to square away all of the details we had organized with the other gal,” she said. “We were not getting very clear answers, and we were getting a lot of pushback.” Lund said they were told they would need to change their menu, so they asked some questions and inquired about menu prices and were ultimately told, “It’s probably best you cancel your event.” At one point, Lund says the manager told them he didn’t see the point of them having such a small wedding (around 20 people). “It was super unprofessional what the guy was saying and how he was conducting himself … How did this escalate from clarifying some things to ‘it’s best if (you) just cancel?’” Kieger said. Lund added, “I was devastated ... I went from being super sad to super mad.” The very next day after they were told to cancel, the couple left on a planned ski trip up north. While they were gone, Lund’s mother and sister sprang into action and found another venue that was much closer to home and — miraculously — available on April 30. The couple will get married at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul, and their reception will be at Tria in North Oaks. “The whole thing ended up being a blessing,” Lund explained. Lund and Kieger offered advice to couples who are planning weddings during the pandemic. “Have communication with your venue; it can help to ease your mind with planning and make you excited to get married. Unanswered questions or delays between communication can cause unneeded stress as your wedding approaches. Even if your wedding is looking different than what you may have dreamed of, it will always be the memory of a lifetime ... and it is something to be celebrated, even in a pandemic.”

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Jordan and Rob Jordan Bergman-Rushton and Rob Rushton had been planning their big day for two years when the pandemic hit and threatened to change everything. Bergman-Rushton is a 2011 White Bear Lake grad and Rushton is from Wisconsin. They became engaged in October 2018. The St. Paul residents were planning marry on Aug. 15, 2020 at a family cabin. A large reception was planned for the following weekend at Kellerman’s Event Center in White Bear Lake. The couple decided to still get married on that date with immediate friends and family members but postponed their reception. “We just tried to be as safe as possible,” Bergman-Rushton said. “I made everyone wedding-themed masks, and we gave everyone hand sanitizer.” The one thing the couple was really stressing about was whether their grandparents would be able to attend the ceremony. Thankfully, one set of grandparents was able to be there for their special day. “Just to be surrounded by family, maybe it was because of COVID, but it felt even more special that they were there. We were feeling the love,” she said. “These people were risking their lives to celebrate this day with my husband and I.”

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This August, the couple hopes they will be able to gather with around 150 family and friends at Kellerman’s for their postponed reception. Bergman-Rushton said if the pandemic has taught her anything, it is to be flexible, especially when planning events. “Be flexible, things change all the time,” she explained. “Even if it doesn’t go exactly how you had envisioned, it is still going to be a really great day.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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A 1929 home on the Dellwood peninsula hasn’t changed much in almost 100 years, both inside and out. The same family owns the property, using it as a summer home much like its original owner, Francis G. Okie, described as an “absent-minded” inventor who became a member of 3M’s first dream team. It’s likely Lucius Ordway, a 3M investor who summered in Dellwood in the late 1880s, convinced a few fellow executives to take up residence in the rural community, including Edgar Ober, president, and Okie, the man responsible for waterproof sandpaper. His invention helped revive the struggling St. Paul company, known then as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing. Okie’s grandson, Jesse Okie, official caretaker of the notable property, shared both his grandfather’s success story and the home’s unique history — one with a F. Scott Fitzgerald link — during a rare tour of the residence. Francis “Frank” Okie was working in the ink business in Philadelphia in 1920 when he wrote to 3M’s then vice president William McKnight (another summer resident of Dellwood). He had an idea for sandpaper that could be used with water to curb dust that caused lung disease in automotive assembly line workers. Would the company provide grit samples? “Mr. McKnight saw an opportunity,” Okie said. “3M hired my grandfather and acquired his patents on the sandpaper.” So the family of seven, with wife Rebecca and all but the oldest of five children, left the East Coast and moved to St. Paul’s Lincoln Avenue. That was 1922. Okie started the research department, where he was joined by Dick Drew, the inventor of Scotch tape, and Richard Carlton. In the book, “A Century of Innovation — the 3M Story,” the three men were dubbed the Dream Team, each bringing special skills to the growing company. Okie was described as the “consummate inventor, open to new ideas; brilliant, but absent-minded.” He often had eight to 10 hats on his hat tree in the office because he forgot to wear them home at night, according to the book. Jesse Okie added that his grandfather would drive one of his two Packards to work, get a ride home from a co-worker, via the golf course, and drive the second car the next day, ending up with both vehicles in the 3M parking lot and none at home the next morning. Francis and Rebecca Okie bought the Dellwood property in 1924 for use as a summer cottage. After it burned down five years later, the couple learned of two 1890s cottages near the Yacht Club slated for demolition. The Obers were building a new home south of the clubhouse that required clearing of two of the oldest remaining cottages in Dellwood. They were owned by Laura Read and Alfred Clarks. Rather than raze them, Ober gave the cottages to the Okies. It was his grandmother, Jesse said, who noticed the similarity between the gables of the two cottages and saw the potential of joining the two together. A picture of the winter move appears in Paul Clifford Larson’s book, “A Walk Through Dellwood.” Trucks and teams of horses pulled the houses across the ice and up to the hilltop site. St. Paul architect Edwin Lundie was enlisted to help unite the two cottages in a style described as Colonial Revival. As with many houses in Dellwood, the Okie cottage had a connection to Fitzgerald. He was a close friend of Cecil Read, son of Laura Read, who put the novelist and his wife Zelda up for a time in the cottage before it was moved. The connection still draws interest in the house, which is included in several books of Fitzgerald sites in St. Paul and White Bear Lake.

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The Okie home is two 1890s cottages merged into one. The wrap-around porch on the lake side is divided into areas for eating, evening cocktails and storage for sails and swim equipment. Sleeping porches were added on both floors to accommodate family visiting from out of town. There are also quarters for the full-time caretaker. Jesse Okie (top left) owns the property with his siblings.

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The home’s furnishings have not changed much over a century. The library is part of the Ober cottage.

The home’s old-fashioned interior and eclectic furnishings haven’t changed much over the century. Francis Okie’s collections of American glass, fossils and rocks, rare books and Native American art are displayed throughout the house. His favorite rocker still sits in the elegant living room next to a marble inlay fireplace. The extensive library can be viewed from a staircase overlooking the Ober half of the house, a feature designed by Lundie. Beautiful Ponderosa pine solidifies a double wall connecting the two cottages and makes the living and dining rooms warm and welcoming. His grandfather died in 1975; Rebecca in 1949 when Jesse was 2. Their son Richardson and his wife Susan, Jesse’s parents, also lived in the home until their deaths. Guardianship of the family heirloom, co-owned with two sisters who live out East, now falls to Jesse, a retired architect with a Princeton education, who lives on Lake Avenue. Some day he might build his own cottage on the site, he said, in the dell overlooking the lake. It would face west towards the setting sun, a view Fitzgerald would have seen before he left Minnesota for good in 1922 in favor of Paris and New York. Inspiration for the “Great Gatsby,” the main reason the author is still talked about today, would already have been brewing in his head.

Francis G. Okie started 3M’s research department. His portrait hangs above family collectibles tiered over a fireplace.

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Zachary A. Klennert, Elaera C. Knutson, Jeremy O. Kolb, Eli J. Leafblad, Alexander C. Lee, Xiaoyun L. Liang, Jessica B. Lindberg, Madison L. Loberg, Zachary J. Long, Rachel A. Ludwig, Maya M. Marston, Isabelle J. Martin, David P. Maruyama, Emma N. Masso, Ryan A. Mattson, Sara E. McBride, Aveline J. McCabe, Marta M. McKane, Calvin M. McKinney, Carly J. McKinney, David Merino Gomez, Emma R. Merriman, Danielle I. Meyers, Destyne L. Miller, Jenna M. Molin, Jonathan Moo, Marion E. Moore, Olivia K. Mulier, Maia A. Nebo, Kiara L. Newton, Tammy B. Nguyen, Hannah L. Nord, Annika R. Norman, Vincent M. Norton, Annika M. Olsen, Nicole N. Olson, Cienna A. Ornelas-Lund, Ian A. Ottaviani, Tessa R. Otto, Kennedy S. Paananen, Alexxis S. Pelzer, Samantha Perez, Gabriella R. Perron, Margaret N. Petersen, Thomas V. Phan, Madison M. Pilla, Dhruva V. Pingale, Austin M. Porter, Katelyn L. Porter, Ava G. Post, Mckenna E. Potter, Kailyn M. Pratt, Kristina L. Pratt, Aidan J. Randel, Eli Reeves, Jacob W. Reineke, Leilani J. Richnofsky, Beck R. Rogers, Zachary J. Rudeen, Madelyn G. Runningen, Megan A. Ryan, Anthony T. Sabatine, Collin M. Sagerer, Abby L. Samrock, Soﬁa L. Samuelsson, Elisabeth L. Sarauer, Astrid K. Scharff, Lily K. Schneider, Kylie R. Schuette, Sydney L. Schwartz, Broden K. Seaton, Eleanor R. Senart, Jack D. Setterlund, Avery E. Severson, Nora C. Sheridan, Samantha J. Sherrick, Adler J. Siebenaler, Jessica L. Simonson, Michael J. Sisk, Ella M. Skeie, Evelyn I. Steiner, Hayden B. Stob, Colin M. Stout, Abby K. Taylor, Cindy H. Thao, Alania M. Thiel, Joseph W. Thomalla, Derrick J. Thomas, Colin S. Thompson, Nathaniel P. Tobeck, Kathryn E. Twist, Anthony D. Vasquez-Gomez, Evan P. Vickstrom, Lena R. Viker, Josiah L. Voorhees, Olivia A. Wadzinski, Cody Wagner, Braden W. Wohlfeil, Annika G. Wolters, Kaylee X. Zimmerman

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Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com What just happened? Was the weather not just perfect for families to get together for an outdoor Easter celebration this past weekend? Temperatures were just a mere 25º warmer than normal on Sunday, making for perfect weather conditions for outdoor grilling and gathering. We're enjoying a nice run of warmer than normal temperatures and with the expected rain over the next few days, we will be greening up pretty quickly. I'm going to try my hand at planting some early hardy vegetables in the garden (though I think it's a bit early), but ground temperatures are quickly approaching 50º.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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