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Celebrate Easter with reenactment of Passion of Christ BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
Living Stations of the Cross has been depicting the events of Good Friday for the last 23 years. The family ministry, Servants of the Cross, began the tradition in 1999 at the Church of St. Peter in North Saint Paul. Living Stations Co-Director and Coordinator Patti Knecht describes the event as an extended prayer. “It began with an ecumenical service at the Church of St. Peter inviting others to come for Good Friday. I had the inspiration to write a play and put it into a prayer that depicts what occurred on Good Friday,” said Knecht. The event shows the 14 different stations, or scenes, that retell the events of the Passion of Christ. According to Knecht, the tradition of telling the story of Jesus’ crucifixion originally came from Jesus’ mother, Mary, who would walk the different stations in Jerusalem, a path that today is known as the Via Dolorosa. “It’s a chance for people to reflect on the 14 stations, which ends in Jesus’ crucifixion. We reflect on what happens but also think to ourselves, ‘What can we learn from this station?’” said Knecht. Anyone of any faith or background is welcome to come to the three Living
Stations of the Cross events, which will be held on Good Friday, April 15, at noon at the Church of St. Peter in North St. Paul, 3:30 p.m. at St. Jude of the Lake in Mahtomedi and 7 p.m. at Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Maplewood. The actors in the 45-minute presentation are children ages 9 to 18 from churches around the area. Knecht says many of those who have participated for the past 23 years have come back and now have their own children participate in the event. Joe Hoffman, who serves as co-director with Knecht, was the first person to play Jesus back in 1999. Michelle Adam, Mary Duncan, Melody Cylcowski and Knecht are among the four women who have been participating in Living Stations of the Cross each year. “We have many hands helping the Servants of the Cross team. It wouldn’t be done without everyone, parents and grandparents too. Soon we’ll have to find someone to pass it on to,” said Knecht. A freewill donation is requested. People from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
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For 28 years, Jan Holtz Kraemer has been calling ice out on White Bear Lake. First with her mentor, Benny “the barber” Schmalzbauer, and then solo after he died in 2001. “It has been an honor and a privilege and a whole lot of fun being involved in announcing the official ‘Ice Out’ dates for our treasured White Bear Lake,” Holtz Kraemer said. Carrying on the tradition will be Mike Parenteau, a longtime friend and fellow lake lover.
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Environmental fair returns for 15th year When a small group of environmentally conscious Mahtomedi residents met in Becky Siekmeier’s living room, little did they know their brainstorming would lead to the 15th anniversary of RITE of Spring. Among them was Bill Coleman, who credited former resident Karen Fitzpatrick with the acronym RITE, which stands for Really Into the Earth. “We wanted to have an event that celebrated Earth Day,” recalled Coleman, who has lived in Mahtomedi for 30 years. “Karen was a go-getter in environmental and social issues.” He also credited Mary George, assistant director of community education at the time, with pitching the idea to the group. As their ideas blossomed, RITE became an interactive, educational fair that focused on recycling, repurposing and environmentally friendly activities. This year, just like the first, there will be electronics recycling thanks to the county; an electric vehicle display; and the popular hands-on, “makeand-take” station. High school students from the Eco Club will be on hand to help participants make their own earth-friendly laundry and dish detergent to take home. The city and its Environmental Advisory Commission took over RITE seven years ago as a co-sponsor with Mahtomedi Community Education. Volunteers from the Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative (MAGI) help make it happen. Commission Chair Christy Ahmann-Maples
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IF YOU GO After a two-year hiatus, RITE of Spring is back this year. The free family-friendly event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at Mahtomedi Middle School, 8100 75th St. N.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Futures in Bloom at Century College Century College will host its Futures in Bloom fundraising event virtually Thursday, April 21, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The event carries a “Healthcare Heroes” theme and supports scholarship opportunities for students to advance their health care careers. Guests will hear from Century College students of varied backgrounds, learn more about the development of Century’s pipeline and its partnerships with local hospitals and clinics, and hear about the current state of health care education. The event is open to the public and free to attend; participants will be asked to consider making a donation at the conclusion of the event. To register, go to calendar.century.edu/event/4957futures-in-bloom-virtual-communityfundraising. Volunteers, vendors sought for Mahtomedi Farmers Market Mahtomedi Area Farmers Market will return this summer from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 25 through Oct. 1, at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Mahtomedi. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help plan and run the market, as well as vendors who are interested in selling their homegrown and handmade goods. Contact mahtomedifarmersmarket@ gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ mahtomedimarket. 1-stop transportation resource available online Washington County has a new onestop transportation resource hub in GoWashingtonMN.com. As a continuation of the work
that the county does to connect residents to needed services for more active participation within communities, GoWashingtonMN. com provides online transportation information and current links to service providers. Website information includes content and contacts for Metro Mobility, Transit Link and other community options for transportation, such as ride hail services, local nonprofit and medical insurance service networks, circulators and fixed route buses. The website includes a “contact us” button for individualized assistance. Camp Invention comes to north metro this summer Camp Invention will be held at a variety of schools around the north metro this summer. Camp Invention is a STEM summer enrichment program for children grades K-6 to help them tap into their natural curiosity and solve problems. Programs will be held July 18-July 22 at Centennial Middle School, July 11-15 at Mounds Park Academy, June 27-July 1 at St. Odilia School and July 11-15 at Matoska International Elementary School. Campers will have their pick of different camps, which include Robotic Aquatics, National Inventor’s Hall of Fame (NIHF), The Attic, Spacecation and Marble Arcade. These camps will include hands-on activities that will allow kids to explore and learn about STEM. All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by certified educators who reside and teach in the community. For more information and to register, to go invent.org/camp.
Community development director named WHITE BEAR LAKE — A new community development director has been named by the city. Jason Lindahl will be coming to White Bear Lake from the city of Hopkins, where he has served as city planner since 2015. Prior to his time in Hopkins, Lindahl was the city planner with the city of Rosemount for over 12 years. Lindahl has a Jason Lindahl master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from the University of Minnesota. He is also certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). “Jason will bring great experience in both process and project management to the city of White Bear Lake,” said City Manager Lindy Crawford. “His attention to detail and respect for the community he serves really stood out during the hiring process. He will be a great addition to our team.” Lindahl’s first day as community development director will be May 2, 2022. He replaces Anne Kane, who held the position for 10 years. From press release
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Study dives into county government, creates platform for advocacy BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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This table dives into regular county board meetings. Per the table, Anoka County is the only county out of the seven that does not allow public comment during board meetings.
each county encourages transparency,” the report reads in part. Ramsey County Schaffer, who was one of the researchers for the Ramsey County portion of the study, explained that there were two things that stuck out to her when it comes to Ramsey County. The first, is that Ramsey County seems to have a “well-organized” program in place when it comes to community outreach. “They do make a concerted effort to reach out,” she said. “I think that Ramsey County seems to have a pretty organized and vigorous outreach and approach.” Another finding, or perhaps what Schaffer could not find, was information about who is serving on advisory committees. “You don’t really know who they have appointed to all these boards and committees. Is it a major problem? I don’t know, but it was it was one area where they weren’t quite as transparent as maybe some would like.” Washington County Marti Micks resides in Hennepin County, but she served as one of the researchers for Washington County. Micks said Washington County seems to operate similarly to a city council. “Their commissioners don’t all meet in committee. In Hennepin County, they meet in committee, but then it’s (mostly) the same people, who then recommend to themselves how they should vote, whereas in Washington County it is citizen advisory committees.” She said one thing she appreciated about the county was the abundance of information the public can find about the various advisory commissions/ committees, who serves on them, what qualifications the county is looking for,
etc. “That was impressive … Maybe it is the advantage of a smaller county,” she said. Amy Mino, another researcher for Washington County, said one thing that surprised her was the number of committees that exist within the county. She agreed that Washington County does have a lot of great information available on its website and mentioned that County Administrator Kevin Corbid was very accessible and made an effort to answer their questions. “I think they do a good job of getting a lot out there. Most of most of their information is there, most of their meetings and things are there,” Mino explained. “It’s a little hard to navigate and find it. I think that’s typical of government websites.” Now what? The 19 metro-area chapters of the League of Women Voters are now meeting to review the study and decide/vote on a collective position it would like to see CMAL adopt. “When we do a study and then take a vote on a position, then that creates an opportunity for our members to engage in advocacy. It’s a platform for advocacy, meaning public speaking, lobbying, seeking change where it’s warranted,” Schaffer explained. “If there is a particular position that we take, people can use that, saying, ‘The LWV has a specific position and we don’t think you live up to it.’” CMAL will meet in May to decide its final position. To see the full report, visit https://my.lwv.org/minnesota/anoka-blaine-coonrapids-area. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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The Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues of Women Voters (CMAL) recently released an 111-page report that dives into how transparent county governments are in the seven-county metro area. Although there are some similarities, there are certainly differences in how things are done from county to county, the report concludes. In 2020, CMAL voted to conduct a study that would focus on the visibility, accountability, civic engagement and intergovernmental relations of the seven counties (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington). The study will assist CMAL’s member leagues in adopting a position on metro-area county governments. CMAL last evaluated the transparency of metro-area counties in 1975. The study committee followed a two-part strategy. The first part consisted of reliance on county websites to develop answers to a list of questions concerning the visibility, accountability, civic engagement and intergovernmental relations of county government. The second part consisted of interviews with county officials and/ or staff to answer the questions that could not be answered by consulting the county websites. Committee members with direct, personal knowledge also contributed information. “This specific study was to look at how the seven county governments were doing with respect to accountability, transparency and visibility. We just wanted to see how they were doing, kind of a checkup,” explained CMAL Chair Karen Schaffer. “The last time our organization looked at county government in the metro area was 1975 … that was one reason that our current membership was interested in looking at it, because nobody had been looking at that particular question for many years.” According to the study report, it appears that during the intervening 46 years, the seven metro-area counties have each made substantial progress toward increasing their transparency and accountability. For example, all seven maintain robust websites and provide other online opportunities for the public to follow the activities of county government and provide input. “The differences between counties and how they operate with — or without — community member involvement in local government is stark. There are similarities, but also key differences in how
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early 70 used wedding dresses were donated by Press readers to be re-sold at our 37th annual Wedding Show. The idea to collect wedding dresses came from longtime employee, Patti Carlson. As small ads were placed in our newspapers beginning in January, dresses started to come into our office. In a way, it was overwhelming. Wedding dresses are big and they took up space. We were surprised at the response, and it became clear it was going to be something unique. The dresses were offered for sale at our Wedding Show for just $10. We offered dresses of all sizes and styles. Most had been professionally cleaned after their first use and many came in sealed boxes. A few still had price tags on them. We had many brides who were appreciative of the opportunity to purchase a dress so reasonably, when most new wedding dresses range in cost from several hundred to several thousands of dollars. One bride who said she been having trouble finding a dress in the right size found a perfect one. She started crying and told our staff that she felt like she had just won the lottery. Our vendors agreed it was one of the best shows in years. Our staff felt great about it, too. Many thanks go out to those who donated wedding dresses and the volunteers and staff who made the show a success. Our friend Judy King set us up with a group of volunteers to help unbox the dresses and put them on display. One dress came with a nice Publisher’s note tucked inside of it addressed to the next bride. View We will donate the proceeds from the Carter Johnson sale of dresses to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. It was such a hit that we will once again collect clean dresses before next year’s show. If you missed this opportunity and would like to donate your wedding dress, watch the Press for information in early 2023. Nerf Wars When Amy and I walked into the house after a night out last Friday, we were ambushed by a flurry of darts shot from a Nerf gun. Upperclassmen in many local high schools are pulling out their old toys and organizing teams for the annual Nerf Wars. At one local high school, teams pay $5 per person and create an instagram account so that results can be tracked. I heard nearly 400 kids could be participating. The incentive – in addition to fun - is that the winning team gets the pot of cash. With potential of 100 teams and each person paying $5, it can equate to thousands of dollars for the winner. Nerf wars are between classmates at the same school, and many schools have a version of the game. There are rules, such as you can’t shoot people in or from a moving car, you can’t shoot people at school, and you need permission to enter someone’s home. As I understand it, it can be a challenge to hang out with friends on a different team for fear of getting shot. Participants stalk one another on Snapchat, and find out where classmates live to ambush them after school or whenever they leave the house. We have been warned not to let anyone in the house over the next few weeks, even if they are friends. Who knows what the best guns to win are- mini single-shot Nerf guns, mega clips with rapid fire, or the high-powered Nerf guns. At many schools Nerf balls or discs are not allowed, just the foam darts. In our experience last weekend, getting hit with darts doesn’t hurt (our son, who had pulled out his old Nerf guns to give to his sister, was behind the trigger and thought it was hilarious.) It’s important to note Nerf wars are not a school-sponsored event. I’m guessing most school staff don’t condone it, though many teachers have probably had experience with Nerf wars themselves. As long as participants keep safety top of mind and it doesn’t become a distraction at school, Nerf wars seem like a pretty harmless, fun way to celebrate the end of the school year. If you see teenagers wandering around your neighborhood with Nerf guns, you’ll know what is going on. Don’t make an assumption they are up to no good, but if anything seems out of hand, say something. Otherwise, stay out of the crossfire and remember that most of us played ding dong ditch or worse at one point or another. Parents – remind your kids to keep the competition safe and light-hearted. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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ccording to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 70 percent over the previous year. Marty DeLiema, an assistant research professor in the School of Social Work, studies the risk factors associated with financial fraud, provides expert tips for how to avoid financial fraud, and what Movers & identifies to do when you fall victim to Shakers scammers.
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Q: What are some examples of common financial scams? Prof. DeLiema: There are so many different types of scams that are trending right now. Like street crime, rates of reported fraud are on the rise. Scams to look out for include business imposter scams, where fraud criminals pretend to be the consumer’s bank, a tech support company or Amazon. The criminals call, email or text to alert the consumer about a “problem” with their account and proceed to request money to help resolve the problem. Romance scams are also on the rise and are responsible for the greatest average losses for consumers. What’s noteworthy is how fraud criminals have shifted their preferred method of payment in the last few years. Mass marketing scammers are demanding payment using gift cards, cryptocurrency and Zelle transfers. These payments are more instantaneous and harder to trace.
Q: What are ways to prevent financial scams? Prof. DeLiema: Education and awareness are always the best tools in the fight against fraud. Fraud depends on successful deception—and it can happen to anyone. If the consumer is aware of the scam beforehand, the chance that they will be tricked by the scammer drops drastically. Consumers also need to be aware of red flags, such as requests for payment using gift cards. If someone requests or demands gift cards or to wire money, that’s a sign that it’s a scam, especially if that person claims they are with a company or government agency. We also need to treat everything we see and read online with a fair dose of skepticism, remembering that no government regulator is actively culling misinformation from the internet. This is especially true when it comes to fraudulent product claims and posts about items for sale that don’t really exist. There is very little enforcement against bad behavior on online marketplaces and social media. Q: Who should you notify of attempted scams? Prof. DeLiema: There are many organizations that accept fraud reports, including AARP, the Better Business Bureau, the Internet Crime Complaint Center and the United States Postal Inspection Services (for mail scams). For the most general reporting option, you can file a fraud or attempted fraud report with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc. gov. All of these organizations encourage people to report fraud attempts, regardless of whether money was stolen.
Q: What should you do if you fall victim to a financial scam? Prof. DeLiema: In addition to reporting, if you’ve had money stolen, it is important you notify your bank or financial institution to report the fraudulent activity and to share any concerns about identity theft. You should also check your credit report and place a freeze on your credit to prevent criminals from using your identity to open new credit cards or take out loans using your personal information. Changing passwords is also a good idea. In the more extreme cases, I’ve known victims who have chosen to change their phone number to stop incessant scam calls. Others close their social media accounts and create new email accounts so that the fraud criminals no longer can contact them. Q: Where can consumers find additional information about preventing and reporting financial scams? Prof. DeLiema: AARP has some excellent fraud awareness information available through the Fraud Watch Network. The Better Business Bureau has Scam Tracker, an interactive fraud reporting website where people can read reports from other fraud reporters in their geographic area and search for similar scams on an interactive map. And the Federal Trade Commission website always has great information summarizing trending scams and detailing how the scams work. “Talking...with U of M” is a resource whereby University of Minnesota faculty answer questions on current and other topics of general interest.
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Kudos to Press Publications for keeping us all informed on the White Bear Lake levelrelated litigation and proposed legislation. This issue has been in the news for so long that some of us may have long ago “tuned out,” because of its complexity and because we are weary of the contention and finger-pointing. But this issue is not going away, and perhaps it is time to turn from focusing on the legal wrangling and, instead, put more attention on what we can each do individually to conserve water. If we each cut back a little bit on our water consumption, we will help relieve the stress on the aquifer from which we all derive water for drinking, lawn care, industries, recreation, etc. I propose we do no more finger-pointing, unless we are pointing at ourselves. How can I reduce my water use? How can I be part of the solution? Perhaps Press Publications could continue its excellent coverage of this matter by running a series of articles, and the involved communities likewise utilize their respective newsletters, to advise residents and businesses on best practices for lawn and garden watering, water-efficient appliances, fixing plumbing leaks, rain-barrel reservoirs, rain gardens, and the like. We could thereby each increase our conservation efforts within our own households and businesses. The involved city governments might share the best practices that they have each been implementing, so we can all “up” our game in terms of water conservation. Some of us might have bought a home or be leasing a business that came with an automatic watering system that sometimes operates in the rain. Is there a way to adjust the mechanism to avert this? Let’s hear
from the experts. Could I pay more attention to the weather forecast, and postpone watering my lawn or garden if rain seems promising? How about shorter showers? Turning off the tap while brushing one’s teeth? Only running the washer when one has a full load? We will each make our own efforts. What is possible for some may be impractical for others, so again, let’s not focus on what other communities or our neighbors can do, but rather on what we can do ourselves.
It appears that the White Bear Lake school board has unlimited funds in its checkbook to proceed with expensive projects for the district despite declining enrollment. They haven’t been very transparent, especially for having the biggest school levy in the State of Minnesota. Residents — remember this when the funds fall short and the school board has a request for another levy on a future ballot. I hope you will consider what it will cost you out of your pocket! Barbara Bicha White Bear Lake
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Renovation of courts a waste
I noticed this past weekend that demolition has already started to dismantle the fencing around the refurbished tennis and pickleball courts that were completely renovated two years ago. I am inclined to believe that those who are on the school board in charge of the construction project currently underway at North Campus knew full well that when these renovations were done, that it would be temporary, but they still spent they money. Why did they proceed with the upgrade of these courts when they knew it would be short-lived? I have heard that they are relocating the courts with a different design/ directional appearance from where they are currently. Didn’t they know this prior? Obviously, parking lots are more of a priority than are residents enjoying recreation close to home. What are the demographics that determine parking needs for this project? What a waste of White Bear/ Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota taxpayers’ money! Many people use those courts during the spring/ summer/fall seasons. They are always busy. I suspect demolition is only days away.
Mississippi students not better readers
Mississippi is not beating Minnesota at reading. Sen. Roger Chamberlain claims they are in his April 6 opinion column, which concludes that Minnesota needs a big change in teaching standards and “Mississippi has shown us the path to success.” He bases his conclusion on data from nationsreportcard. gov, and this data clearly shows Minnesota fourth and eighth graders have higher reading scores than those in Mississippi! These are the only grades with statelevel results for comparison. Here are the actual results: Minnesota fourth graders scored 222 with 38% above the proficiency level, while Mississippi fourth graders scored 219 with 32% above proficiency level. Minnesota eighth grade scored 264 with 34% above proficiency, while Mississippi eighth grade scored 256 with 25% above proficiency. Minnesota was above the national average in all categories, and Mississippi was at or below the national average in all categories. The entire premise of his column was a big lie. One has to wonder what Chamberlain was trying to accomplish with this obviously false claim. State Senate
Republicans have proposed a budget for our schools that comes nowhere near what is needed to close the race and ethnicity gap, provide mental health and counseling resources and pay our teachers and aides what they deserve. The conclusion I draw from Chamberlain’s false claims is that he wants to blame our teachers for poor outcomes, and additional funding wouldn’t be needed if teachers would just do their jobs. Steven Jorissen Vadnais Heights
Corruption on the rise?
At one time it was reported that St. Paul, in Ramsey County, Minnesota, was the most corrupt city in America. Maybe it is again … No jail time for criminals, no sentences for people who caused others to die, routine traffic stops are all but a memory, and a state politician who lives in another state. From the internet it was reported: “As state Rep. John Thompson appealed to Minnesota voters for a seat in the state Legislature last November, he was using a Wisconsin address to renew his driver’s license in the Badger State.” Without cooperation and tacit approval from the Capitol, none of this could happen. Dave Brockel White Bear Township
LETRS data needs further study
I read with great interest the article, “Mississippi is beating us at reading?” Sen. Roger Chamberlain makes a strong argument for the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training for teachers. I decided to do some research on the Mississippi reading scores. Very impressively,
Mississippi increased its reading scores from ranking 49th among U.S. states in 2013 to 29th in 2019 on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for fourth grade students. For 2019, Mississippi was the only state in the country to improve reading scores, and was first in the country for gains in fourth grade reading and math. However, the state still falls behind the national average in eighth grade reading. What made the scores increase? Mississippi replaced a whole word approach to reading with a phonics approach by requiring teachers to take Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training. However, training teachers is not the only change Mississippi made. The article, “Mississippi rising? A partial explanation for its NAEP improvement” reports that there are several possible causes: the rollout of early literacy programs and professional development, faithful implementation of Common Core standards and focus on the “science of reading.” Another change Mississippi made is a retention rate higher than any other state. So the reason for the score increases in reading for Mississippi is complicated. With correlational results, cause cannot be proven. More research is needed. As a taxpayer, I am very interested in what more careful study of LETRS will show. I also think there should be careful study of the other strategies used in Mississippi and if their effects are just on fourth grade scores or last throughout schooling. If there is good data to support funding for any of these strategies, I would be happy to pay for it. However, at this point I don’t think the data is there to support LETRS as a single cure to reading problems. Barbara Hinz White Bear Lake
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Frassati Catholic Academy is happy to announce Wyatt Kolkmeier as their Academic Achiever. Wyatt is a hard-working, conscientious, and considerate student. He works hard on his assignments which are of high quality. He always has time to help his fellow students with their homework and other projects. He is a member of the Ambassadors, where he helps plan and participate in service projects throughout the school and community, and has also been a member of the Frassati soccer team. He also likes to play baseball.
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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
• The Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E reported being robbed by a shoplifter at 10:04 p.m. March 25. When loss prevention personnel stopped a male pushing a cart full of merchandise that had not been paid for at an exit and asked him for a receipt, he lifted his shirt and displayed a silver handgun in his waistband. After threatening the employee, 22, he continued out of the store and left the area in a silver SUV. • The Children’s Discovery Child Care in the 3600 block of Talmage Circle reported criminal damage to property after employees arrived at work in the morning of March 26 and discovered a broken window. No entry to the building or stolen items were detected. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen March 26 from a 2002 Ford F-350 parked in a driveway in the 3200 block of Belmar Drive. A catalytic converter was also
reported stolen March 30 from a 2014 Hyundai Sante Fe parked overnight in the 1000 block of County Road D. • A Wyoming woman reported her financial information stolen March 26 after she provided a courtesy ride to a couple from the Speedway station to the Target store in the 1000 block of County Road E. While en route, the suspects asked to use the victim’s cell phone. They then accessed her cash app and PayPal accounts and changed her passwords. It is unknown at the time of the report whether financial losses occurred. • Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies were sideswiped by a drunk driver shortly before midnight March 27 as they were conducting traffic control for a vehicle on the shoulder of I-694, just west of Rice Street. The Minnesota State Patrol processed the accident and arrested the driver, a Hudson, Wisconsin, man, 32. The squad was then towed. • A Shoreview woman reported her vehicle broken into March 28 while it was parked in the Sucker Lake north lot. After the driver side window was smashed, a coin
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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• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies arrested an unidentified motorist for DUI at 3:46 a.m. March 19 in the area of Dellwood Avenue and Echo Street, following a pursuit. The reason for the original attempted traffic stop was speeding.
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• A Grant resident at an undisclosed address called in March 16 to report ordering an item online from a company that doesn’t actually exist. • A resident in the 10000 block of Joliet Avenue N. on March 18 reported Xcel Energy for contracting with a tree service to clear trees around the power poles and lines running through his yard. The complainant had already contacted the city and the power company to make the report. • Fraud was reported March 21 in the 1100 block of Dellwood Road N. • Criminal damage to property was reported March 21 in the 9000 block of 107th Street N. • A suspicious vehicle reported at 8:15 a.m. March 22 in the 9000 block of 96th Street N. turned out to be contractors getting ready to install flooring. • An unidentified individual was arrested at 5:00 p.m. March 22 in the 11000 block of Julianne Avenue N. after staff at a group home attempted to detain him. He then went after deputies and assaulted them as well.
Mahtomedi
• An unnamed motorist was arrested on multiple warrants at 1:41 a.m. March 16 in the area of Century Avenue and Woodland Drive. The subject was also cited for driving after revocation. • A violation of an order for protection (OFP) was reported March 21 on Maple Street. • A suspicious vehicle reported at 4:05 a.m. March 22 left running and playing loud music in a parking lot on Stillwater Road turned out to be occupied by a cigar smoker who was sitting in his car because smoking was not allowed in his building. He agreed to turn down his radio as he smoked on. • An unidentified motorist was arrested for theft at 5:42 a.m. March 23 near the gas station on Stillwater Road after deputies were called out to conduct a welfare check. The welfare check turned out to be a gas drive-off committed in a stolen vehicle.
Pine Springs
• A westbound motorist was cited March 20 on Highway 36 for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked her on radar at 389 feet. The driver was verbally warned for a child not wearing a seat belt while in his booster seat. • A Minnesota motorist was cited March 20 on Highway 36 for speeding 76 mph in a 55 mph zone by stationary deputies, who clocked him on radar at 1,228 feet. The driver said he was speeding because he was in an Audi.
purse and debit card were stolen. An unauthorized charge had already been made to the card at the time the report was filed. • Famous Footwear in the 900 block of County Road E on March 28 reported nine pairs of shoes stolen by a male and female pair, who escaped in a black Dodge Durango. • A 43-year-old Davenport, Florida, man was trespassed from a restaurant in the 1100 block of County Road E for disorderly conduct March 28 after he became intoxicated. • A Maplewood woman, 30, was arrested March 29 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart following a report of a shoplifting incident in progress. Deputies arrived in time to witness the suspect placing items into her vehicle and arguing with loss prevention personnel. She was also cited and trespassed for making threats while being released from the scene, as shoplifting incidents at the Walmart escalated this week.
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• A White Bear Lake man, 26, was arrested for DWI at 10:50 p.m. March 24 at the intersection of
County Road J and Otter Lake Road. • A case of beer, two cartons of cigarettes, a keychain and numerous tools were reported stolen overnight March 24-25 from a garage in the 4300 block of Oakmede Lane after thieves entered through an unlocked service door. The complainant said it would cost $800 to change the keys to the house and vehicle. • A Hugo woman, 44, was arrested for DWI March 27 in the 1100 block of County Road J after deputies were dispatched to the scene of a property damage accident in a parking lot. Of the two drivers, the subject was the one who showed signs of impairment. After failing field sobriety tests, she was transported to the patrol station, where she delivered a blood alcohol content of 0.18. The case was forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges. • An empty enclosed trailer was reported stolen overnight March 29-30 from the 2300 block of Leibel Street. The trailer has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Long turn arrow not cause of driver asleep behind wheel VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A St. Paul man, 34, faces up to one year in prison and/or a maximum $3,000 fine for third-degree refusal to submit to a breath test. If convicted, his sentence could be augmented if he is also convicted of misdemeanor carrying a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. At 3:11 a.m. March 21, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol in the area of County Road E and I-35E observed a maroon Toyota Tundra stopped in the turn lane to go northbound on I-35E. After deputies parked their squad in front of the vehicle so that it couldn’t drive away, they approached and found its driver asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle’s transmission was also in drive. Deputies knocked on the window of the vehicle and woke the driver, who appeared disoriented and displayed all the classic signs of being intoxicated. The driver was made to exit the vehicle to take part in field sobriety testing. During a pat-down search prior to the tests, deputies found a Glock 19 handgun. The driver failed all the testing, and when it came to the breathalyzer test, he never did blow properly into the device, despite receiving instruction again and again. He was then transported to the Ramsey County jail for further testing. After consulting an attorney, the subject agreed to take the Datamaster test but displayed similar behavior as he did at roadside. He failed again and again to blow directly into the machine, despite repeated instructions. After 20 minutes of failed attempts, his conduct was deemed a refusal. After further attorney consultation, the subject agreed to take the test, and this time he registered a blood alcohol content of approximately 0.15.
After custody drop off, ex-husband turns in ex-wife for DWI VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A Hugo woman, 46, has been charged with two counts of DWI after her ex-husband reported her for being intoxicated when she dropped their daughter off at the Target Store in the 900 block of County Road E. At approximately 9:18 p.m. March 25, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Vadnais Heights Target to check on the condition of a motorist and her boyfriend passenger in a black Ford Explorer. Her ex-husband gave deputies the license plate number to aid in the welfare check. Deputies arrived in time to observe the vehicle pull into a parking spot at the store. No one left the vehicle for some time, so deputies approached it and saw a woman seated in the driver’s seat. The subject smelled heavily of an alcoholic beverage, was falling over in her seat and had difficulty forming complete sentences. However, she did manage to put one sentence together enough to say, “I’m f----ed up.” Because the subject had extreme difficulty keeping her balance and could not stand on her own without supporting herself on the side of the vehicle, deputies elected not to conduct field sobriety tests. At jail, she was read the breath test advisory, declined to speak with an attorney and said she understood all of it. She also twice refused to take the breath test, saying she would not do so until her husband was present. Her conduct was deemed a test refusal. The subject faces up to one year imprisonment and/or a maximum $3,000 fine for third-degree refusal to submit to a breath test. If convicted, her sentence could be enhanced by an additional 90 days imprisonment and/ or a maximum fine of $1,000 for fourthdegree driving while impaired.
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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS April 1. • Fraud was reported in the 1800 block of Clarence Street April 2. • A storm door was damaged in the 4800 block of Division Avenue April 2. • Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 2200 block of County Road F April 2. • A St. Paul man was cited for assault in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 2. • Fraud was reported in the 2300 block of County Road F April 2. • Officers responded to a verbal dispute in the 2100 block of Birch Street April 2. • Officers responded noise complaint incidents in the 3800 block of McKnight Road and the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue April 2. • Officers responded to a mutual domestic incident between a couple in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue April 3. Theft occurred in the 4400 block of Highway 61 April 3. • Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 2000 block of Spruce Place April 4. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of County Road F April 4. • A resident in the 3700 block of Auger Avenue reported harassment and extortion by a person he did business with in Florida April 4. • Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 3800 block of Howard Avenue April 4. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of Fourth Street April 4.
• Narcotics were reported in the 3600 block of Big Linden Curve April 4. • Narcotics and paraphernalia were located inside a vehicle after the driver was stopped for multiple equipment violations near the intersection of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue. • An unknown suspect passed counterfeit bills in the 2000 block of County Road E April 5. • A license plate was stolen from a vehicle overnight April 5 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. • Hit-and-run accidents were reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane and the 4500 block of Centerville Road April 5. • A St. Paul man was arrested on outstanding warrants in the 3100 block of McKnight Road April 5. • A vehicle was stolen from a business in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane April 5. • An order for protection violation was reported in the 2200 block of Southwood Drive April 5. • Theft of several items from a locker was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road April 5. • Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 3100 block of Karth Road April 5. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 2200 block of County Road F April 5. • A wallet was stolen in the 1400 block of Highway 96 April 5. • Theft was reported in the 1700 block of Sixth Street April 5. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 3800 block of McKnight Road April 4. • Officers made a warrant arrest in
the 1700 block of County Road E April 5. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested on three felony warrants when officers responded to a suspicious incident at a business in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue April 6. • A Pine River woman was arrested on an active felony warrant for motor vehicle theft following a traffic stop in the 1800 block of County Road F April 6. The driver of the vehicle, a St. Paul man, was arrested for violation of a protection order. • Officers responded to a cat stuck in a wall in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road April 6. • Employees at a business in the 1800 block of County Road F located narcotics that had been discarded April 6. • Officers responded to an order for protection violation in the 1600 block of Ninth Street April 6. • A driver of a vehicle that caused an accident with injuries in the area of Buerkle Road and White Bear Avenue April 7 did not have a driver’s license or insurance on his car. • Theft was reported in the 3500 block of Rolling View Drive April 7. • A vehicle was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road April 7. • Officers mediated a dispute between neighbors in the 2100 block of Division Court April 7.
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The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 2300 block of County Road E March 31. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3600 block of Rolling View Drive March 31. • Officers responded to a domestic assault in the 1700 block of County Road E March 31. • Gym weights were stolen from a business in the 4900 block of Highway 61 March 31. • A harassment report was made March 31 in the 1900 block of Eugene Street. • A vehicle was tampered with in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue March 31. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road March 31. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 1900 block of Campbell Circle March 31. • Multiple gas drive-offs were reported in the 1800 block of County Road F East April 1. • A vehicle was reported damaged April 1 in the 2200 block of Sixth Street. • A license plate was stolen in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue April 1. • Credit card fraud was reported at a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 1. • Three juveniles caused damage to a storm door in the 2100 block of Seventh Street April 1. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for third-degree DWI and test refusal following a traffic stop near the 1700 block of Monn Court
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REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS & STAGING VS. SELLING YOUR HOME AS-IS When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F Details: Free class for seniors; registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121
TASTE OF SHOREVIEW
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Sample local restaurants, wine and beer, bucket raff les, silent and live auction. Tickets $ 25 each or two for $45; proceeds support Slice of Shoreview community event. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewmn.gov
EARTH DAY AT FRANCONIA CONTRIBUTED
“My Brother’s Gift” Play Reading When: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 18 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Reading of the play “My Brother’s Gift”,
LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES
When: noon Wednesday, April 13 & 27 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ seniors
DROUGHT RECOVERY FOR YOUR LAWN
When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 14 Where: Online Details: Learn to bounce back from last year’s drought. “Organic Bob” will discuss turf damage repair, soil health, lowwater seed mixes, and more. Free. Contact: vlawmo.org/ events/drought-recoveryyour-lawn
BINGO AT THE SENIOR CENTER
When: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 15 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F Details: Afternoon of playing Bingo with friends. $ 5; advance registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121
adapted by Claudia Haas from the writings of Eva Geiringer Schloss, a Holocaust survivor, memoirist, and the stepdaughter of Otto Frank. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
ROMEO AND JULIET UNDER CONSTRUCTION
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 15; 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Local students perform a new production of Romeo and Juliet. Tickets $7- $15. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Where: Bellaire Beach Park, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Hike paved streets, sidewalks, and the trail through Hidden Hollow Park, approx. 3 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com
FROG WALK
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 Where: Belwin Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Naturalist-led evening stroll around Belwin’s Bulrush Slough while listening for the spring calls of native frogs (Spring Peepers, Wood Frogs, Chorus Frogs) and maybe a Timberdoodle. Registration $ 25; rain or shine.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 22 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail Details: Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help clean up the grounds at the park. Lunch and guided tour provided. Contact: franconia.org
EQUITY CONVERSATION: THE NEW REVERSE MORTGAGE
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 22 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F Details: Free class for seniors; registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, April 22 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Food truck, yard games, activities and music. Helps support community education scholarships. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us
VADNAIS HEIGHTS ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUP When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F Details: Vadnais Heights residents can clean out garages, basements and yards. See disposal fees for items online. Proof of residency required. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/ cleanup
RITE OF SPRING
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Mahtomedi Middle School
Details: Hands-on workshops, activities for all ages, and information stations. Prescription drop-off, and Recyclery will be collecting used bikes. Recycling event in green lot. Contact: communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
HONKY-TONK JUMP
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Swingin’ Texas dance hall music in the tradition of Bob Wills and other early honkytonk legends. Tickets $ 25 general admission. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org
WARDEN’S HOUSE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 North Main St., Stillwater Details: View the newest exhibits and enjoy refreshments. Guides, but no tours. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org
BINGO
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Monday, April 25 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Adults can play bingo and win prizes. Free. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us
IT’S ELECTRIFYING! THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE TWIN CITIES
When: 7-8 p.m. Monday, April 25 Where: Zoom Details: Peter Lindstrom will talk about electric vehicles and the future of transportation in the Twin Cities. Lindstrom is a manager with Clean Energy Resource Teams at the University of Minnesota and works with cities to join and deepen their involvement in Minnesota GreenStep Cities; he also represents District 10 on the Metropolitan Council. Contact: bit.ly/NEMCA0425
HOMELESSNESS-A CRISIS IN OUR OWN BACKYARD When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Learn what homelessness looks like in the community, what resources are available for those struggling to have stable housing, and hear real life experiences of what homelessness feels like. Free, but registration required. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org
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“THE LITTLE MERMAID”
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 29-May 22. Where: Hanif l Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players performs the family musical. Tickets $ 25- $ 30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
THE MANY CULTURES FAMILY EVENT
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28 Where: Sunrise Park Middle School, 2399 Cedar Ave.. White Bear Lake Details: Discover diversity in the community with ethnic foods, traditional music and performances, ethnic clothing, and arts and crafts. Free. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org
TRASH TO TREASURE
When: Saturday, April 30 Where: White Bear Lake and White Bear Township Details: Residents of the City and Township can put unwanted items marked “free”at the curb at the end of their driveway, so that treasure hunters can pick them up. Residents can contact Republic Services to arrange pick up of bulky items that are not taken. Contact: whitebearlake.org
MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY SPRING LUNCHEON/BBQ
When: Noon-1 p.m. Monday, May 2 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, Details: Lunch provided by Kirkwood Smoked BBQ and live music by Gary LaRue of Rat Pack Entertainment. Outdoor event. Register before April 29. Contact: mahtomedi. ce.eleyo.com
CLASS REUNIONS WHITE BEAR LAKE CLASS OF 1971 50TH REUNION
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Where: White Bear Country Inn, White Bear Lake Details: Tickets $45 before April 30; $ 50 after or at the door. More information and online tickets at myevent.com/ wblclassof197150th/tickets.
CLASS OF 1977 REUNION
When: 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Where: American Legion, 2210 Third St., White Bear Lake Details: Mariner High School Class of 1977 45th reunion. $10 at the door. RSVP: classmates.com.
WHITE BEAR LAKE CLASS OF 1982 40TH REUNION When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 Where: Manitou Grill, White Bear Lake Details: WBLClassof82 @ gmail.com
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Water supply legislation worrisome to court case camps BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
The elevation of White Bear Lake continues to be a hot topic of discussion between those who worry the 2017 court order will lead to severe water restrictions and those who worry that proposed legislation eviscerates that order and undermines critical environmental laws. A recent “Action Alert” issued by Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR), for example, urges opposition to bills SF3055 and HF3880 that the watchdog group says could deplete local aquifer levels and undercut one of the state’s bedrock environmental laws: the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA). The Senate bill that got FMR’s attention was introduced by Sens. Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) and Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) in February. It would allow municipalities within 5 miles of the lake (the boundary set by a district judge in 2017) to continue to operate under a water supply plan approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before 2021 in conjunction with their 2040 Comprehensive Plan. “FMR has long been concerned about the unsustainable pumping of groundwater in fast-growing northeast suburban communities around White Bear Lake,” wrote Trevor Russell in the alert. “Rather than advance more sustainable solutions for groundwater use, these bills instead instruct the Minnesota DNR to grant new or expanded municipal groundwater withdrawal permits while simultaneously exempting those decisions from legal challenges under MERA.” The longtime FMR water program director adds that the legislation “fundamentally undermines the DNR’s responsibility to assess the potential impacts of new or expanded groundwater withdrawals on the aquifer and White Bear Lake itself.” A member of the plaintiff group that sued the DNR over low lake levels said the Friends alert “was a succinct description of pieces we perceive as profoundly negative about the legislation.” Jim Markoe, president of the lake homeowners association that intervened for the plaintiff in the case, said he spent 10 years of his life “passionately trying to educate people and help them understand” the damage excessive groundwater pumping was doing to the lake. “The DNR has known since 1988 that there is a direct connection between the lake and pumping. That was brought to the forefront by the litigation,” Markoe said. “Now, four years after the court decision, the DNR is saying it’s far worse than they thought. That’s after spending 35 years denying a problem even existed.” Prompting the Housley/ Chamberlain legislation was a Feb. 7 letter from the attorney general’s office to retired District Judge Margaret Marrinan. DNR attorney Oliver Larson reminded the judge, who came out of retirement to oversee her order, of paragraph 4, which requires the DNR to set a collective annual withdrawal limit for the lake. “What this analysis shows is that maintaining White Bear Lake at an elevation at or above the DNR’s protective elevation of 922 feet will require permit reductions far below the 75 gallons per day per capita residential water use and 90 gallons per day total per capita use (goals set by the judge),” he wrote. Larson cited a report by DNR hydrologist Glen Champion, who used the agency’s transient water model
created post-trial to determine that the lake’s “losses to groundwater appropriations” would need to be limited to about 314 million gallons per year to keep it at the protected level. The hydrologist determined that would require limiting permits to 55 gallons per day, assuming no population growth and canceling all non-domestic supply-related permits. “The DNR does not believe it likely to grant any new appropriations from the Prairie du Chien aquifer with the potential to affect White Bear Lake in the near future,” Larson told the judge. (See sidebar regarding Lake Elmo moratorium.) Plaintiffs point out the lake level case was not about restricting water supply, despite the DNR’s proclamations. “The DNR’s 55-gallon number is nowhere to be found in the court opinion,” stated Markoe, who is a lawyer by trade. “It reminds me again that the DNR is publicizing this without showing data and explaining the purpose. This case is about the need for a long-term sustainable water supply for the northeast metro and use of conservation in the short term to bridge the gap.” Attorney Dick Allyn, who represented the White Bear Lake Restoration Association since the beginning of the litigation, believes the DNR is creating fear by presenting results of a model that has never been peer reviewed. “There is no threat whatsoever to schools, hospitals and the like from the court’s existing order as upheld by the Supreme Court,” emphasized Allyn, a partner with Robins Kaplan LLP. “The order’s 75- to 90-gallon goal is based on the Met Council’s drinking water study folks. The DNR lawyer’s statements have been misunderstood. The letter to the court simply reports the results of one hydrologist’s historical analysis. This report has not been reviewed by the gold standard for groundwater knowledge, USGS (United States Geographical Survey), or other peer professionals. Communities that don’t like the existing order are using this letter to create fear of water shortages when none exists.” The term “fearmongering” is one Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear has been hearing of late regarding the DNR’s status report to the judge. “I don’t think the DNR is doing this to scare people, but doing what they’ve been told to do by the court,” Bear said. “Any number attached to our appropriations permit, whether it’s 90 or 55 measured on a ‘gallons per capita’ basis, we will not support,” said Bear, who testified on behalf of the bill at a Senate hearing. “Managing water using a formula with a ratio is the wrong approach and counter-productive.” To be clear, no appropriation permits have been amended to limit daily water use to 55 gallons at this time. Municipalities, in fact, are still waiting for their amended permit appeals to be heard by an administrative law judge. Bear said he doesn’t know what will happen if cities win their appeal. “There are potentially more amendments in response to the court order,” he said. “We don’t have a way of knowing how often this will occur. To operate a water utility and do proper planning, it’s certainly helpful to know the ground rules and have a responsible way to manage growth and plan for infrastructure. Permits amended in unpredictable ways is really challenging.” Calling the 55-gallon restriction “pie-in-the-sky hyperbole,” Markoe said at least the DNR is finally acknowledging there is a problem. Still, he worries the lake will suffer.
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Dock walkers enjoy the spring weather as everyone waits for ice out. Lake elevation will be easier to monitor when that happens.
BY THE NUMBERS: 2021 daily per capita water usage, gallons White Bear Lake: 61.6 residential 80.9 total White Bear Township: 81.8 residential (total not available) The lake homeowners representative contends the proposed legislation is a negative approach to the sustainability issue that allows cities to “kick the can down the road” rather than focus on a surface water solution. “At some point, the DNR has to become an opinion and information leader on the solution along with the Metropolitan Council and Legislature,” Markoe said. “I hope the silver lining is that this process can start now.” Both Markoe and FMR’s Russell note one positive from the legislation is instruction to the DNR, Department of Health, Metropolitan Council and representatives of east metro municipalities to explore options for supplying safe drinking water “in a manner that allows municipal growth while ensuring sustainability of the state’s water resources in and around White Bear Lake.” “If any portion of this legislation advances, we hope it includes only this section,” Russell said. At this point, the FMR staffer expects the Senate bill to be absorbed into an omnibus environmental bill. If passed, the DNR would be required to submit a report to the Legislature by Oct. 1, 2023. It should also be noted that Sen. Chuck Wiger withdrew his name as co-author of the bill. The companion House bill introduced by North St. Paul Rep. Leon Lillie, HF3880, did not receive a hearing and was returned to the author. Asked why the bill was returned to sender, Legislative Assistant Sam O’Neill replied: “Stakeholders are concerned with several aspects of the bill.” He declined to provide specifics but said they are “pursuing a comprehensive solution to the issue that protects the evolving water issues of the northeast metro and community concerns regarding usage and future growth.”
Mahtomedi: 73.3 residential 76.8 total Hugo: 65 residential 83 total Numbers provided by Municipalities
Water supply issue prompts moratorium LAKE ELMO — A oneyear moratorium on new plats in its low-pressure water zone was approved at Lake Elmo’s April 5 City Council meeting. Council cited water supply concerns created by the 2017 District Court ruling. (The city has a well within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake.) The moratorium will prevent developers from submitting applications for both residential and commercial development in roughly a quarter of the city. Last year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources denied a request by the city to amend its water appropriations permit due to rapid growth. According to the city’s website, the moratorium halts progress on nearly 800 residential units and hundreds of thousands of square feet of new commercial, business and warehouse space. The council has not ruled out expanding the moratorium to other parts of the city in the future. Lake Elmo is in state Sen. Karin Housley’s district. Debra Neutkens
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The White Bear Township Board announced it will neither approve nor disapprove plans for the Bruce Vento Trail. “Unlike cities that have wards with an elected person to represent them, White Bear Township prefers to let township residents speak for themselves,” said Board Chair Ed Prudhon at the board’s April 4 meeting.
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OBITUARIES
Verna E. Burns Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Verna Burns (86) passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022. She was born on July 4, 1935, in Collegeville, Minnesota to Bernard & Mary Zazek (Pflueger). Verna is a graduate of Albany High School and attended the College of St. Benedict where she received her nursing degree in 1956. She was united in marriage to James Burns on Sept. 14, 1957, and they made their home in the White Bear Lake area where Verna worked as an RN until her retirement from the White Bear Care Center. Verna was a vibrant and engaging individual who enjoyed watching and rooting for her favorite teams - the Twins, Gophers and Vikings. She was an avid reader of the local sports sections and rarely missed Sports Center. If you had a question regarding sports, Verna could be counted on to have the answer. Besides sports, Verna was a regular Jeopardy viewer; loved playing Bingo and cards; and always enjoyed a good book. Verna’s family meant the world to her, and she loved doting on her six grandchildren. She always had time for family and friends and knew the important things in life. Verna had a strong independent streak, and her spunk, humor and wisdom will be sorely missed by all those who knew her. Verna is survived by her sons, Ken (Nancy) and Mark (Erica); her wonderful grandchildren, Nate, Jesse (Erik), Jamie, Jennifer (Troy), Erin and Garrett; her sisters, Helen Thome, Joan Ditty, and Patty Bogard; brother-in-law, Charles (Doris) Burns; along with several beloved nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Verna was preceded in death by her husband James, in August 1973; her son Tim; her parents, Bernard and Mary Zazek; her sisters, Mary Stack and Irene Schirmers; her in-laws, William and Elizabeth Burns; as well as several brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles and other extended family members. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 6 at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in White Bear Lake. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at Noon. There will be a graveside service held on Tuesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Lupus Foundation of America (www.lupus.org). We love you and will miss you greatly. May God bless your journey. GO TWINS!
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Food shelf gets extra helping Rotarian Darrell Stone, community service team leader for the White Bear Lake Rotary Club, presented a $500 donation to Cara Anderson, operations coordinator for the Hugo Good Neighbor Food Shelf. Not pictured is Jim Rathburn, who helped organize an Easter packing event for the food shelf in his township garage.
Edward Ray Harrell
Edward Ray Harrell, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on April 3, 2022 at the age of 86. Ed was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, attended Illinois College and graduate school at Indiana University. Ed and his dear wife Cloda (“Clodie” Rolston) settled in Minnesota in the White Bear Lake and Hugo area with their three children Lynette (Harrell) Vesey, Lisa Harrell, and Greg Harrell. He worked for 3M for 37 years as a research chemist, earned multiple patents, and was eventually named a Corporate Scientist. He was an innovative problem solver both at work and in his many roles of leadership at Eagle Brook Church. Ed was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed introducing others to the joys of the great outdoors. He was well loved by his friends and family and was appreciated for his good humor, love of a challenge, wise counsel, and faithfulness. His deep desire was to honor Jesus Christ and encourage and empower those around him. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, John S. and Effie (Barnes) Harrell; sister, Shirley VanBebber; and brother, Robert Harrell. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his sister, Norma Brown of Fayetteville, Tennessee; beloved in-laws, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29 at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo St, White Bear Lake, with visitation one hour prior. Luncheon will follow the service at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear. Memorials preferred to Christos Center for Spiritual Formation at www.christoscenter.org.
Elaine Norma Mayfield Sept. 26, 1931 – March 31, 2022. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother. Elaine passed away surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband Myron. Survived by her children Christine (Greg), Ruth (Bob), Mike (Liz), Karen (Dane), six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild. A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held at the Masonic Lodge 4923 Stewart Ave. White Bear Lake on May 7 from 1-3 p.m. Private interment Fort Snelling. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society.
Sara “Sally” Allen (Moore)
Age 88. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by husband William “Bill”; parents James and Alice Moore; brothers Albert "Dinty", James “Jim”; and many faithful dogs. Survived by sons Jamie (Diane), Randy (Angela) Allen, daughter Sara (Andrew) Schmitt; grandchildren Lucas (Stacy), Nathan (Emily), Garrett (Lindsey), Carly (Tommy); great-grandchild Dexter. Memorial service on Friday, April 22, at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 County Road E East, White Bear Lake at 11 a.m. Visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Memorials preferred to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, or Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
Blacksmith Lounge ‘won’t be the same’ without longtime owner BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
HUGO — Since 1981, community members have grown accustomed to walking in the doors of the Blacksmith Lounge to be greeted by longtime owner George Reus, who would crack jokes and pour complimentary drinks. Reus, 75, of Hugo, passed away March 26 after a short battle with pneumonia. “This will be a huge loss for our community,” said Hugo Lion Katie Riopel. “George was kind and generous to so many.” Reus owned the Badger Lounge in St. Paul for 11 years before he struck a deal with owners Gene and Marion Peltier to purchase the Blacksmith in 1981. (Gene’s father, E.O. Peltier, had been the local blacksmith in Hugo for many years.) Reus worked with a couple of partners over the years who came and went. Eventually, his daughters Georgie Gibbons and Jennifer Ehlert became coowners alongside him. Blacksmith Lounge is known for its chicken and bloody marys. Riopel, who was bartending at Carpenter’s Steakhouse at the time, recalls Reus and one of his partners (Ed Adams) bringing the “new” bloody mary to Hugo, which was made with Clamato juice. Tracie Charpentier, who has worked at Blacksmith for 39 years, says Reus still loved the chicken after 41 years. The restaurant has also become known regionally for hosting car shows and auctions.
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Exterior of Blacksmith with longtime owner George Reus.
Charpentier explained that many of the Blacksmith employees have been there just as long as she has, and some even longer, all because of Reus. “He was a great man and a phenomenal person. That’s why everyone that works here has been here so long,” she said. “It has been a tough, tough loss for all of us. We loved him very much.” Customers loved him too. “George was like a magnet; everyone was attracted to George,” Charpentier said, adding that many of the customers would bring him food to take home. One of reasons Reus was so likeable was his sense of humor.
“He harassed everybody. If he harassed you, you know he liked you,” Charpentier said. Everyone who shared memories of Reus said he was a generous man. It was a tradition for Reus to donate a wheelbarrow of booze to the Hugo Lions for a raffle prize at Good Neighbor Days each year. “There are very few people that I know that are so kind and generous with their time,” Riopel said. “George never turned down a request for a donation, whether it was giving his famous chicken dinners, or a huge barrel of booze.” Reus is survived by daughters Georgie Gibbons and Jennifer Ehlert; grandchildren, Riane Ehlert and James Gibbons; the Blacksmith family, very special friend, Karen Johnson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be a visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Forest Lake. A private celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Funeral Home. The Blacksmith will be closed to the public that day, and a private luncheon will follow the service from 4 to 9 p.m. A public memorial gathering will be held under the outdoor pavilions at Blacksmith Lounge once the weather warms up. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SWPPP The City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing to review the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and receive public comments regarding the program and its appropriateness at the regular City Council meeting on April 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the City Hall Council Chamber at 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, and will consist of an overview of the City’s SWPPP and the activities completed in 2021. The hearing will include opportunity for public comment on the appropriateness of the program. Written and oral comments received before or during the hearing will be considered as the City prepares its annual report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on its SWPPP. A copy of the City of White Bear Lake’s SWPPP may be reviewed at City Hall, or on the City’s website at www.whitebearlake.org. The City of White Bear Lake’s SWPPP was prepared to address the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit that may be reviewed at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/municipalstormwater-ms4 Paul Kauppi, Public Works Director/City Engineer Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2022.
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PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, April 25, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 22-1-CUP & 22-5-V: A request by Christian Companies / Tommy Car Wash for a Conditional Use Permit for a car wash in the B-3 – Auto-Oriented Business zoning district, per Code Section 1303.140, Subd.4; a variance from the 30% impervious area limit to allow 57.75% impervious surface in the S – Shoreland Overlay zoning district, per Code Section 1303.230, Subd.5.a.5; and a 10 foot variance from the 15 foot hard-surface setback from a street right-of-way per Code Section 1302.050, Subd.4.17, in order to allow the existing curb encroachment to remain; all in order to allow the demolition of the existing improvements and construction of a new express car wash facility at the property located at 4061 Highway 61. B. Case No. 96-5-Sa2: A request by Beartown Bar & Grill for an amendment to an approved conditional use permit to expand the deck on the south side of the building by 2,700 square feet and to modify condition #5 “no outside music shall be allowed”, per Code Section 1301.050 at the property located at 4875 Highway 61. C. Case No. 22-8-V & 22-3-CUP: A request by Shawn & Craig Carpenter for a 6 foot variance from the 30 foot setback from a side abutting a public right-of-way, per Code Section 1303.050, Subd.5.c.2, a 160 square foot variance from the 120 square foot maximum allowed for a second accessory structure, per Code Section 1302.030, Subd.4.i.2.c, and a Conditional Use Permit for a second curb cut, per Code Section 1302.050, Subd.4.h.9, in order to build an addition 24 feet from the north property line and a new two car garage that accesses Roth Place at the property located at 2150 Roth Place. D. Case No. 22-4-CUP: A request by Jerry Rodrique for a Conditional Use Permit for a second curb cut, per Code Section 1302.050, Subd.4.h.9, in
order to install a second driveway in front of the garage at the property located at 1961 3rd Street. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these items will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8534. Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2022.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2023 property taxes. Notice is hereby given that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for CITY OF WILLERNIE shall meet on MONDAY, APRIL 25th, 5:30-6:30 P.M. at111 WILDWOOD ROAD, WILLERNIE, MN. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you disagree with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equilization. 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. For more information call the Washington County assessor’s office at 651-430-6175. Given under my hand this 30th day of March, 2022. Victoria R. Keating, Clerk of the City of Willernie Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 13, 2022.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: ProvocaTeach 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2136 Ford Pkwy #5130 Saint Paul, MN 55116 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. Noah Scott Goldman 787 The Alameda Unit 626 San Jose, CA 95126-3667 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Skate Xpress 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1877 4th St. 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. David Thomas Hammac 1877 4th St., White Bear Lake MN 55110 Joey Steven Ehnstrom 1736 Garden Ln., White Bear Township MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: David Hammac Signed: April 3, 2022 Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 13 and 20, 2022.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Southwood Salon 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2217 Southwood Dr 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. Malerie Kay Schmidt 2217 Southwood Dr White Bear Lake MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: April 3, 2022 Signed: Malerie Kay Schmidt Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 13 and 20, 2022.
Redesigned Tice housing development: take 2 WHITE BEAR LAKE — After the city denied a proposal to build four condolike units on the Rose Tice estate, it was back to the drawing board for a family member who intends to develop the property. Noting it was “too much development” for the area by Planning Commission members earlier this year, the proposal got a thumbs down from City Council. The new plan, named Rose’s Park View Addition, features two twin homes and two single-family residences at 1788 Highway 96E, or twofewer units than originally proposed. Lot No.1 retains the family homestead built in 1951. Craig Tice, son of the late Rose Tice, owns the Oakdale building company proposing the 1.85-acre development. Homes will be marketed as slab on grade, single-level living with the possibility of a second level for visitors or family. Access is off Clarence Street. Planning Commission members OK’d the new plan at their March 28 meeting. No variances or rezoning are required. An access easement to Columbia Park to the west is a condition of approval, however. Applicant Jeff McDonnell of TiceHause Design Build voiced concern to the commission that people will walk through private property to access the park. Asked if he preferred the trail be paved, McDonnell said it should be paved or fenced. He was opposed to undefined access, believing it reduces property value and negatively impacts property owners. McDonnell said the developer is willing to give access to the park but
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This graphic shows the lot reconfiguration for Rose’s Park View Addition.
wants a path marked to keep everyone safe. A condition was added to pave the pedestrian access between the end of the cul-de-sac and the west property line. Commissioner Mike Amundsen pointed out that the applicants have
listened to the neighbors and reduced the number of units proposed. During the required public hearing, Park Avenue neighbor Paul Rhode raised issues of park visitors using the cul-de-sac for parking. He asked if “No Parking” signs could be installed
and was told yes. He also noted the importance of testing the soil before development since decades ago there was a dump in the area. Debra Neutkens
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CHURCH BRIEFS Celebrate Earth Day with Yogadevotion Yogadevotion will lead an Earth Day Celebration service April 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church. People of all ages are invited to celebrate God’s creation by practicing yoga in the sanctuary and listening to live music by John Koziol. The event is free; there will be a free will offering. Participants should bring a yoga mat. WBLUMC is located at 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake. For more information, visit Yogadevotion.
com/class/Yogadevotion-earth-daycelebration. Mental health programs planned at Redeemer Redeemer Lutheran Church will host two upcoming events that address mental health. “Minding Your Mental Health: COVID-19 and Beyond” be be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27. The presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Minnesota will help participants understand how COVID-19 has impacted people’s mental
health, how to manage expectations and stress through the pandemic, learn common symptoms of mental illness, and steps to take to promote good mental health. “In our Own Voice” highlights the stories of two people who will share their personal experiences living with a mental illness and achieving recovery. The session, also presented by NAMI MN, will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday May 4. Redeemer Lutheran Church is located at 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear
Lake. Both programs will be held in the church library. For more information or to register, call 651-429-5411. Popular Gospel duo to perform concert Internationally-known Gospel Singer Robert Robinson and Gospel/ Jazz Pianist Sam Reeves will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at First Evangelical Free Church, 2696 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood. Cost to attend is a freewill offering. Contact 651-226-4289 for additional details.
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Tennis: Zephyrs beat Eagan, Elks, Hastings to open season The Mahtomedi Zephyrs opened with three
Sam Rathmanner of the Mahtomedi tennis team opened his sophomore season battling for a 5-7, 7-5, 10-7 win over Eagan’s Allen Gong, a senior who reached the final eight at state last year. His upset win Saturday in Eagan gave the Zephyrs their fourth point in a 4-3 victory. Due to fatigue from that two-and-a-half hour match, he was stationed at 2-singles and 1-doubles in the next two matches, and won at both slots as the Zephyrs beat Elk River 4-3 and Hastings 7-0. “He’s a complete player, very athletic, mentally tough,” said David Wald, assistant coach. Rathmanner had a 19-5 record as a freshman.
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victories Saturday at an Eagan tournament, over Eagan 4-3, Hastings 7-0 and Elk River 4-3. The Zephyrs won 11 of 12 singles matches. Going 3-0 in singles were Brandon Pham (including two at No. 1) and Jack Allaben. Sam Rathmanner pulled out a 5-7, 7-5, 10-7 win at 1-singles against Eagan. Rathmanner and Dylan Pham were each 3-0 including a doubles win. Softball: Zephyrs lose first 2 games The Mahtomedi Zephyrs opened with two road losses over the weekend, against Hopkins 13-6 on Friday and Edina 7-5 on Saturday.
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Girls basketball: Zephyrs awards, stats listed after 1st-place season Mahtomedi had three all-conference picks and three honorable mentions after posting the program’s first unbeaten conference season. The Zephyrs were 14-0 in the Metro East and 19-8 overall. Named all-conference were senior Zoie Centers, junior Sonya Potthoff and sophomore guard Ella Kletti. Honorable mentions went to sophomore Savanna Stockness, freshman Anna Greene and seventh-grader Mya Wilson. Potthoff averaged 11.3 points, Center 10.9, Kletti 10.7, Wilson 9.9, Greene 9.2 and Stockness 5.9. The Zephyrs set team records for season assists,
Boys hockey: Bears honored; Bishop MVP Tyler Bishop was named team MVP and headed a list of three all-conference picks for the White Bear Lake hockey team. The Bears were 10-3 in the Suburban East (third place) and 16-11 overall. Bishop, senior forward, also got the Most Determined, Leadership, and Hobey Baker awards. Also named all-conference were junior defenseman Joe Belisle and sophomore forward Nolan Roed. Getting honorable mentions were senior forward Tyler Kotzmacher, junior forward Aiden Welch, junior forward Brady Borgestad and senior goalie Nick Pettman. Roed was named Rookie of the Year. Players with more than 20 points were (goals-assists-points) Roed with 19-21-40, Bishop 19-19-38, Kotzmacher 16-15-31, Welch 15-15-30, Borgestad 14-14-28, Charlie Olsen 13-12-25, and
Belisle 7-18-25. Pettman posted an .895 saver percentage and 2.76 goals-againstaverage. Boys track: Bears win 2 events, place 7th in Mankato meet The Bears placed seventh among 14 teams in an indoor meet at Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday, with Stillwater placing first. The Bears were strong in jumps. Gavin Rogers won the long jump (20-3) with Seth Olson third (19-11) and Bennett Gilson sixth (19-5 1/2). Gilson took second in the triple (41-4) with Rogers third (40-9 1/2) and Vatel Henderson fifth (40-7 1/2). AJ Perron won 60 meter hurdles (8.51). Luke Williams took second in the 1600 (4:33), Elijah Ebbert third in the 60 dash (7.14) and Nick Svir fourth in shot put (45-10 1/2). The Bears 4x200 relay took second with Ebbert, Rogers, Caleb Anderson and Jontay Vaulx (1:34.97).
City, county support concept for Hardwood Creek Trail extension BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
HUGO — A trail connection that has long been on the city and county’s wish list may just be one step closer to coming to fruition. The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is a 12-mile multiuse trail that stretches through Forest Lake and Hugo. From the north to south, the existing trail follows the Burlington Northern Railroad corridor, adjacent to Highway 61, from the Chisago County border in the north to 140th Street in Hugo, where it stops. A master plan was approved for trail nearly a decade ago (2013), and the city of Hugo underwent a preliminary feasibility study for the corridor a couple of years ago. “(It’s been) a long time that we have been talking about this,” Mayor Tom Weidt said. Council Member Dave Strub added, “It is amazing how long some of these things can take sometimes … This looks like a great plan. It will be fun to inch this along a little bit more.” Between 140th Street and Falcon Court to the south, an alignment is identified in the master plan to provide a route to get around a part of the corridor where rail use will remain active for an undefined period of time. Washington County is leading a feasibility study to construct the trail from
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Fenway Boulevard N. and 130th Street N. to 120th Street N. (Ramsey County Road J). Conner Schaefer, of Washington County, recently visited the City Council to present the study findings and request a letter of support from the council, which the county plans to use to pursue funding for the project. “There is a big gap in our network … This study was to really address some of the challenges, including transportation, environmental, utility, pedestrian, right-of-way, drainage,” Schaefer said. As a part of the feasibility study, Schaefer explained that the county has completed public engagement with impacted neighborhoods, including the Bald Eagle Estates Townhome Association,
as well as Wilson Tool and other county residents. The study identifies one alignment for the trail segment between 130th Street and Falcon Court. Two concepts were identified for the southern segment along Falcon Avenue. (All concepts meet all design standards for roadways and regional trails.) Concept A maintains the existing width of Falcon Avenue and Falcon Court, which requires the trail to narrow from 10 feet to 8 feet in some locations with less buffer space between the road and the trail. Concept B requires the slight narrowing of Falcon Avenue and Falcon Court, but provides a 10-foot paved trail throughout. Schaefer said the county has decided Concept B will
be the better option, as it maintains the 10-foot-trail regional standard and could be coordinated with a road project on Falcon Avenue in the future. The trail would likely be constructed in two segments: one from 130th Street to 125th Street, and a second segment from 125th Street to 120th Street. The trail would be located on the east side of the roadway. The estimated project cost for both segments is about $1.77 million. The county will now apply for funding via the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Solicitation process. Schaefer explained that the county is confident it will have a better chance at receiving funding if it only applies to fund the first segment of the trail (130th Street to 125th Street), which
is estimated to cost about $1.12 million. If the county is successful in its application, funding would be available for final design and construction in 2026-27. With or without an award of regional solicitation funding, discussion would continue between the city of Hugo and Washington County to select the preferred conceptual alignment based on cost, street impacts and continued public engagement. Additional project funding would need to be worked out between Washington County and the city of Hugo. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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Jayla F. Adams, Lacey M. Aegerter, Aiden P. Akins, Caleb B. Anderson, Owen C. Anderson, Samuel R. Anderson, Simon R. Anderson, Spencer T. Anderson, Oluwafemi D. Animasaun, Kailee M. Bach, Camdyn N. Bachmeier, Bella A. Baker, Jakob D. Bakken, Peyton F. Bakken, Kameryn M. Bartels, Trinity Bigelbach, Cody E. Binkert, Jack W. Binsfeld, Mia L. Binsfeld, Augustus J. Bloomquist, Alexandria J. Boncher, Anna E. Bosman, Lauren E. Brettingen, Theodore F. Brooks-Evans, Dylan S. Buetow, Kate I. Bullis, Xanthea B. Carlson, Gabriella L. Casa De Calvo, Connor R. Christensen, Stella M. Christianson, Sawyer B. Collins, Kendall V. , Ian R. Cran, Zachary S. Dahler, Jordynn R. Delamartre, Quinn E. Denne, Khang N. Dinh, Ivory L. Drusch, Rayna J. Engelmayer, Isabella Q. Femrite,
Mallory L. Finseth, Madeline S. Firkus, Matthew A. Fish, Sophia R. Flemino, James W. Frattalone, Riley C. Gallagher, Samuel M. Ganyaw, Cole L. Gerrell, Laine M. Graening, Jessica C. Grann, Lucy O. Guidinger, Anna H. Gunderson, Maya R. Harding, Clarissa J. Harper, Katelyn J. Harrington, Ava L. Heimbach, Karly F. Heimbach, Gabriella Her, Rowan E. Hilden, Brandon L. Hook, Victoria M. Humphrey, Kayle J. Hunt, Olivia R. Jacob, Natalie A. Jahnke, Skylar M. Johnson, Jada M. Jones, Karolis P. Kairys, Lovetta C. Kamara-Beal, Jacob P. Keane, Connor W. Kelley, Charlotte K. Kelly, Ethan R. Kindsvater, John W. Kirschling, Christopher P. Knoebel, Georgia L. Kodytek, Brayden J. Kolb, Aidan T. Kregness, Jaden T. Kretsch, Daniel C. Lang, Reyna M. Lange, Jack J. Langenfeld, Mackenzie M. Larsen, Paige M. Larsen, Katelyn J. Laska, Isabella G. Lee, Skylar N. Lee, Kalea J. Lehenbauer, Bjorn S. Lief, Ouacho Lo, Samuel F. Lomoro, Elena Lor, Jouan A. Lor, Lane A. Luadtke, Alivia N. Luger, Norah E. Mair, Autumn B. Maki, James D. Marier, Michael L. Markuson, Lourdes M. MarquezOrtega, Conner J. Matuza, Colin J. Mcmonigal, Addison E. Medin, Ambrosio R. Medina, Eli B. Messerschmidt, Amanda A. Meyers, Anna Marie S. Millard, Wonser A. Mongrue, Amanda S. Montgomery, Cosette M. Mua, Andrew S. Mudgett, Devin N. Mueller, Ally L. Munyer, Erica N. Nguyen, Huong Tho D. Nguyen, Maxine K. Pagaduan, Elli N. Pavelka, Lillian S. Peck, Brooklyn Perkins, Wyatt B. Peterson, Anna L. Porter, Hannah C. Powell, Sofia E. Prado, Rachel R. Proffitt, Bree T. Rautenberg, Sara A. Reed, Nolan T. Roed, John P. Rogers, Eleanor A. Rudie, Ricardo S. Ruiz-Lopez, Amaya M. Ryan-Baheriy, Sophia A. Sagerer, Jordyn D. Schmittdiel, Annika R. Schroeder, Audrey E. Schuh-Mcfarlane, Keighly J. Schuh-Mcfarlane, Aurora M. Scott, Lila R. Sheta, Ari C. Shimek, Eli B. Simanek, Liam J. Smentek, Chase J. Smith, Jamison D. Smith, Rosalie C. Sommars, Anna K. Stambaugh, Ashley Stambaugh, Arthur C. Steiner, Alexa N. Strobush, Lindsie L. Sullivan, Skylar N. Swenson, Jenica J. Thao, Kajai Thao, Zoe R. Timmons, Paige T. Tubbesing, Lucas M. Vander Hart, Leng H. Vang, Zelda K. Vang, Arianna L. Vann-Cook, Ean H.
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Viker, Grace K. Vokaty, Nolan R. Vonwalter, Charlie J. Walhof, Elizabeth K. Wallek, Kylee J. Walton, Haley L. Warling, Rebekah J. Weiman, Lauren R. Westerhaus, Maggie M. Witzel, Lucas T. Xiong, Chiana Yang, Yulia H. Yang, Isaac D. Yarbrough, Vera F. Zech, Alyssa J. Zerwas, Michael W. Zewdie
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Matthew R. Anderson, Miles B. Anderson, Levi J. Arvig, Nathaniel O. Asiedu-Mensah, Kennedy J. Baarts, Maggie M. Babcock, Oto E. Babrans, Teegan D. Bartok, Kellen D. Beck, David J. Becker, Ayla D. Berckes, Noah A. Berg, Calleigh C. Berman, Anna L. Bierwerth, Reese M. Bjornberg, Gavin T. Bohrer, Austin L. Brock, Linnea C. Brown, Matthew D. Brown, Audrey A. Burth, Lisa C. Calbrieth, Hillary I. Caldwell, Alexander J. Carlson, Audrey J. Carlson, Zawa J. Carney, Abigail N. Carroll, Grace E. Castro, Lyla E. Chaffee, Evan Chang, Drake Chermak, Porter T. Cleary, Noah G. Corbesia, Jennifer A. Crist, Connor W. Crouch, Lilah C. Davis, Maxwell J. Delforge, Samuel F. Denault, Walker J. Dietz, Trace D. Dotstry, Erik K. Douha, Anamae R. Drake, Matthew E. Dumroese, Carter W. Dusing, Kyra L. Eicher, Lindy M. Eichinger, Robert C. Elmore, Grant H. Evans, Isabella L. Evans, Brenden J. Finney, William C. Fleming, Travis C. Flor, Kate P. Fuhrman, Hannah T. Gilbertson, Cecilia J. Gores, Liliana L. Graham, Damani E. Green, Noah E. Gysbers, Baylee Haines, Sophia A. Haley, Aprelle M. Hanscom, Tallulah K. Hare, Domanic M. Hayden, Emerson J. Heise, Hailey R. Hendrickson, Carter J. Herdegen, Jamie C. Herring, Alexandria L. Hoekman, Brian J. Hogan, Charles W. Horowicki, Megan C. Hulla, Matthew J. Hunter, Amar Hussen, Lillian M. Jenkins, Dylan R. Johnson, Gabrielle C. Johnson, Anna J. Jones, Mason J. Jurkovich, Faith D. Kha, Benjamin M. Knutson, Colton M. Knutson, Luke Knutson, Travis D. Kottke, Elara G. Kruse, Savannah P. Kue, Oliver L. Kuyon, Nathan A. Landucci, Bonnie F. Langenbach, Jacob R. Lawrence, Emaline J. Leafblad, Pheng Lee, Merik T.
Lemon-Chafin, Ryan J. Lentsch, Jace C. Lombardi, John T. Lonetti, Nuj Tsim Lor, Sherie N. Lor, Cameron A. Macewen, Brienna L. Mahnke, Jenna M. Maloy, Presley A. Manship, Navaya R. Mccorkle, Caitlin K. Mccormack, Marilyn R. Mckane, Carter J. Mcleod, Benjamin J. Mcmillen, Anna L. Mencke, Petra I. Middleton, Ada J. Milbrandt, Matthew D. Millard, Josephine L. Mlejnek, Devin D. Mohar, Torrin X. Monigold, Aiden D. Moore, Maxwell R. Morett, Cole V. Morin, Luke S. Mulawa, Benjamin J. Mulier, Evan R. Newlander, Jackson L. Newton, Cameron M. Norman, Noah H. Norman, Evelyn J. Olson, Camden E. Oxton, Aubrey J. Parker, Sara E. Pasch, Dylan H. Paulson, Finnley A. Paulson, Lydia L. Pearson, Preston Peloquin, Julieta A. Peralta Herrera, Payton J. Peters, Colby M. Petersen, Dylan R. Peterson, Ashlyn S. Radcliffe, Emersen J. Rasch, Elisabeth S. Rivard, Daniel B. Roach, Kylie M. Schachtner, Lillian M. Seifried, Nathan E. Servatka, Atticus S. Shoultz, Anna M. Simmons, Benjamin G. Spindler, Chloe A. Tanaleon, Riley J. Teb, Izel S. Thao, Joseph Paul V. Thibodeau Jr, Katherine M. Thies, Brianna G. Timermanis, Dustin Tran, Mckinley Tursso, Jonathan Underbakke, Ameer R. Usman, Cora M. Wahl, Salma R. Wazwaz, Isaiah C. Weber, Nathaniel D. Wells, Chancellor D. Wettstein, Denim J. Whelan, Miles R. Whitney Ii, Ava M. Wilson, Megan A. Worms, Ivory N. Xiong, Cadence K. Yang, Joseph K. Yang, Thomas L. Young, Alexia Zambrano
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Anthony M. Anderson, Ian D. Anderson, Olivia M. Anderson, Quinn H. Anderson, Christine O. Atilade, Miranda M. Badger, Heidi M. Barber, Isabella M. Barthol, Connor J. Barton, Trace E. Barton, Jenna M. Bege, Mackenzie L. Bergsrud, Bailey G. Berthiaume, Mya R. Beseke, Charity L. Bien, Joseph A. Bockarie Jr, Reese C. Boudewyns, Austin S. Boxrud, Evan Z. Boxrud, Trevor T. Braasch, Tyler G. Brown, Jack E. Bullis, Alayna J. Capistrant, Zachary V. Carnes, Jesus E. Castro, Isabel M. Celski, Kyle M. Christensen, Spencer R. Christensen, Kyle J. Christianson, Tyler J. Christianson, Gage T. Delamartre, Stan Arcange Demanou Toukam, Rick S. Deutsch Jr, Gurdeep K. Dhanoa, Hunter A. Dickerson, Madeline L. Dinehart, Mariam Elias-Danjuma,
Alexandria R. Endthoff, Alivia L. Farrell, Jonathon E. Fitzgerald, Javier Garcia Torres, Gilberto J. Garrido Perez, Kaylee N. Geary, Holden L. Geir, Austin H. Gibson, Lillian M. Glendenning, Aidan P. Gomez, Damon C. Gray, Kayele M. Grealish, Emily M. Grendahl, Tyler W. Grewe, Aidan J. Grosso, Kylie E. Gustafson, Ryan N. Hackbarth, Addison G. Hall, Elijah D. Hansen, Alexander C. Her, Alexander P. Heyne, Joshua A. Hill, Tanner N. Hoel, Gabrielle M. Hofeld, Myah E. Hollis, Alaina A. Holmes, Andrew J. Holt, Jaeger T. Hosmer, Noah D. Howard, Joseph P. Hulla, Cayenna L. Jackson, Allison G. Jensen, Jaeda M. Jensen, Levi A. Jerry, Ava K. Johnson, Jensen D. Josephs, Anna R. Kinde, Olivia G. Knutson, Mioftu G. Kurkura, Isabella T. Kuyava, Roman T. Lachenmayer, Kennedy M. Lange, Emma R. Larson, Kevin C. Laska, Cooper R. Lindsay, Dane C. Littleton, Hana Y. Lo, Eliza L. Longfellow, Wyatt A. Lonien, Kipper O. Lundberg, William H. Luther, Ella I. Maas, Emily R. Magnuson, Aubrey G. Major, Masyn A. Malmstedt, Allyn E. Mattson, Logan S. Mccullough, Lucas W. Mcgladdery, Joseph L. Mckeague, Charlee M. Mello, Wylie S. Milles, Amelia E. Morgan, Harald J. Mortenson, Braden J. Mullen, Ryley T. Murphy, Sanyu N. Mwassa, Dov E. Nathanson, Adellyn R. Newcomer, Allison D. O’hara, Zachary D. O’neill, Jasmine N. Odamtten, Alexandra S. Olson, Pedro Q. Pacheco, Rosemary J. Peck, Lillian C. Pederson, Talon J. Pederson, Cooper Peschman, Lucianna J. Peterfeso, Beverly A. Peterson, Morgan E. Peterson, Samuel C. Ramnarine, Emily K. Raschick, Nathan J. Reeves, Elin J. Reigstad, Ayden M. Rhodes, Adrian Rios, Adriana K. Rothstein, Rodrigo R. Rubio, Hailey E. Rutherford, Anders D. Samec, Devon M. Sandbakken, Jessica R. Sander, Cole G. Sather, Michael H. Schatvet, Rosemary C. Schurr, Jonah A. Scott, Tyler R. Shimon, Jeffrey L. Smentek, Brady M. Solem, Gavin S. Stedje, Luke C. Stoehr, Addison M. Stout, Paige M. Swanson, Dana Valeria Tapia Ayala, Max Teeters, Ella R. Thibault, Zachary Thomas, Anthony R. Turner, Rylee Turner, Abraham N. Vaching, Connor P. Vail, Joseph M. Vang, Seajin N. Vang, Joseph E. Volk, Nouteng Vue, Kaleb M. Walton, Nickalus B. Watson, Calvin R. Weier, Jacob A. Weierke, Preston J. West, Devin A. Whitcomb, Luke R. Williams, Keira A. Windish, Carter J. Wippler, Kale T. Wolff Jr, Marina L. Womack, Bobby F. Yang, Reina H. Yates
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Kafiya A. Ahmed, Hannah C. Ahrens, Julia M. Albin, Nicklas J. Albrecht, Joseph A. Arcand, Margaret N. Arvig, Jemelia Bairagee, Isabelle M. Barger, Ella M. Berg, Kaisa L. Brown, Bella E. Butters, Luke P. Calbrieth, Ella M. Carlson, Lauren E. Collier, Isabella R. Cousins, Mari M. Davis, Porter T. Drost, Ryan M. Dufresne, Alexina G. Erickson, Celia J. Fuhrman, Sophia A. Gaddini, Anna M. Gauger, Teagan J. Giese, Ryan E. Goetz, Audrey W. Grawe, Jackson A. Greenbaum, Nathan M. Greene, Clara J. Griebel, Isaiah D. Guest, Sharaswoti Gurung, Jackson G. Halko, Megan K. Hanson, Mikaylah A. Hanson, Laura J. Hardy, Joseph Nathan G. Haron, Oliver C. Harvieux, Mia K. Haskins, Malia M. Hasselius, William T. Heise, Ethan F. Herrera, Micaela A. Hovick, Ryan P. Jamieson, Jack D. Janicki, Ashley S. Johnson, Shane M. Kehoe, Zacharius A. Khan, Zachary A. Klennert, Jeremy O. Kolb, Liah A. Kuebbeler, Hailey L. Larson, Eli J. Leafblad, Marrisa X. Lee, Xiaoyun L. Liang, Jessica B. Lindberg, Zachary J. Long, Rachel A. Ludwig, Ava M. Marino, Maya M. Marston, Isabelle J. Martin, David P. Maruyama, Emma N. Masso, Ryan A. Mattson, Sara E. Mcbride, Aveline J. Mccabe, Carly J. Mckinney, Emma R. Merriman, Jenna M. Molin, Jonathan Moo, Marion E. Moore, Winston X. Morgan, Olivia K. Mulier, Blessing M. Ndam, Maia A. Nebo, Kaitlyn C. Nelson, Kiara L. Newton, Tammy B. Nguyen, Annika R. Norman, Vincent M. Norton, Annika M. Olsen, Nicole N. Olson, Tessa R. Otto, Samantha Perez, Gabriella R. Perron, Margaret N. Petersen, Carolina Pinar Ayudarte, Dhruva V. Pingale, Ella R. Pongratz, Austin M. Porter, Katelyn L. Porter, Mckenna E. Potter, Kristina L. Pratt, Eli Reeves, Madelyn N. Reicher, Jacob W. Reineke, Leilani J. Richnofsky, Beck R. Rogers, Zachary J. Rudeen, Madelyn G. Runningen, Megan A. Ryan, Anthony T. Sabatine, Abby L. Samrock, Sofia L. Samuelsson, Lily K. Schneider, Kylie R. Schuette, Sydney L. Schwartz, Sophie M. Scroggins, Broden K. Seaton, Adler J. Siebenaler, Michael J. Sisk, Ella M. Skeie, Celia R. Spence, Evelyn I. Steiner, Hayden B. Stob, Colin M. Stout, Abby K. Taylor, Mallory M. Theissen, Alania M. Thiel, Joseph W. Thomalla, Derrick J. Thomas, Colin S. Thompson, Nathaniel P. Tobeck, Eli G. Treichel, Kathryn E. Twist, Anthony D. Vasquez-Gomez, Evan P. Vickstrom, Lena R. Viker, Mya I. Williams, Braden W. Wohlfeil, Annika G. Wolters, Charlie B. Zender, Kaylee X. Zimmerman
Grade 12
Abdinasir A. Abdilahi, Zachary A. Ackerley, Gunther W. Ahrens, Andrew G. Amesbury, Sara E. Anderson, Tyler A. Anderson, Paige M. Andrle, Annika B. Arends, Addison R. Bachmeier, Adam A. Beloyed, Mckinlee M. Bemlott, Khushi S. Bhakta, Tyler J. Bishop, Margaret M. Blanding, Aubrey A. Bolton, Kristofer A. Bower, Chloe A. Bowrey, Olivia A. Brennan, Rachel L. Bridgeman, Benjamin A. Broich, Jackson E. Bromen, Alex P. Brown, Jacob D. Burket, Caitlyn J. Cariveau, Abigail Castro, Isabella R. Cirelli, Amanda M. Crosson, Clara E. Cunningham, Annelise M. Daniels, Najma M. Darwish, Isaac J. Debilzan, Ashley N. Del Pino, Cora E.
SOUTH CAMPUS — 11TH & 12TH
Donoghue, Aisha Y. Doumbia, Travis J. Downey, Cayden J. Drake, Leah C. Eck, Lauren P. Eckerle, Jessica A. Elias, Sofia R. England, Jordan S. Esser, Janiel A. Esteves-Negron, Grace E. Fink, Dillon Fliehler, Ella M. Flood, Rayja L. Folley, Calvin E. Fortman, Riley N. Frazier, Maija A. Gale, Brian L. Gilbert, Jacob A. Grann, Eleanor L. Gregoire, Brendan L. Griffin, James V. Grisim, Delaney D. Gunderson, Avery K. Hall, Aliyah A. Hamlin, Aislin L. Hammel, Timothy P. Hannigan, Trevor J. Hart, Ariana L. Herdegen, Hailey R. Highland, Andrea S. Hilpisch, Elena R. Hodge, Michael J. Hoffman, Joshua J. Hoover, Katelyn E. Houchins, Grayson P. Hughes, Nathan W. Hupert, Ernad Ikanovic, Callie R. Jahnke, Olivia L. Johanning, Allison F. Johnson, Ella G. Johnson, Paul M. Johnson, Rylee L. Jungmann, Katherine M. Kaufman, Noah A. Kristensen, Megan A. Kubas, Julia M. Lamwers, Victoria I. Lang, Charles A. Larson, Stephanie A. Larson, Mike T. Le, Josiah H. Lee, Patrick J. Levins, Noah D. Maleitzke, Kanokporn Maneerat, Isabella G. Mason, Ernest J. Mattson, Tyler W. Mcgough, Zack R. Mclaughlin, Gianna M. Mcleod, Olivia R. Meier, Sophia I. MendozaRodriguez, Berit L. Menier, Ellie L. Messerschmidt, Mason G. Messerschmidt, Jordyn E. Meyer, Jessica Miller, Annalise K. Montgomery, Erin C. Mooney, Declan C. Moore, Vanessa B. Nelson, Jenna S. Newpower, Angelica Nguyen, Yen Khe D. Nguyen, Justin N. Nunez, Nicholas M. O’brien, Max B. Ocel, Jackson R. Ogden, Brock D. Ollila, Oreoluwa J. Olusi, Dianah K. Onduko, Arthur J. Perron, Charlotte A. Perron, Gunnar J. Peterson, Tyler C. Peterson, Nicholas D. Pettman, Kylie E. Petty, Riley J. Philippi, Jacob G. Pletsch, Zachary D. Pratt, Johnpaul G. Preiner, Lily M. Rausch, Madisen A. Reese, Ethan L. Rick, Jackson R. Roeser, Gavin W. Rogers, Caris Rungkittikhun, Ella M. Sagnes, Amanda J. Samec, Sandra J. Sardi, Lauren C. Sather, Lauren E. Schmid, Chloe M. Schmidt, Renae E. Schram, Ali M. Schroeder, Isabella R. Schroepfer, Isabella C. Schultz, Shea C. Scobba, Aidan E. Shepler, Chloe K. Simanek, Justin J. Stafki, Leah J. Staruck, Morgan P. Stein, Cordell D. Steiner, Josephine M. Sunder, Natalie D. Swanson, Brock E. Taugner, Bemnet M. Tessema, Taylor A. Turinske, Megan J. Van Ostrand, Daisy J. Vanderwood, Chiemeng A. Vang, Carson C. Verhulst, Annika M. Vraa, Joseph P. Wallek, Laura M. Wells, Alyssa Wilfong, Lydia G. Wilk, Sara E. Williams, Lauren E. Wolkerstorfer, Sador Wondeson, Andrew Xiong, Jason C. Yang, Nkauj Hnag N. Yang, Alfia Zahir, Samantha R. Zahradka, Isabela K. Zimmerman
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Nicholas C. Asper, Madilynn M. Aubin, Caleb J. Bakken, Logan D. Baltzer, Jacob W. Banning, Allison E. Benedict, Brianna M. Berckes, Chloe E. Boer, Zachary S. Bohrod, Timothy J. Boncher Iii, Gracie M. Brennhofer, Matthew J. Brockberg, Cameron J. Caballero-Parker, Zoe G. Carlson, Jordan J. Carroll, Erika L. Colby, Thomas J. Cox, Owen M. Custar, Michael S. Delaney, Travis Z. Domschot, Evan J. Dreher, Gabriella M. Dubois, Eva Duron, Brandon B. Ehlers, Malin D. Ek, Meg R. Elliott, Jet F. Feirn, Link Fleming, Lucille K. Fleming, Grady J. Gallatin, Nicole F. Gerdts, Jaden T. Gierok, Kimberly R. Glasow, Benjamin L.
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110-unit apartment complex weaves through development formalities BY LORETTA B. HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A 110-unit mixedincome workforce housing apartment building is coming to Mahtomedi. It will be located on a vacant site at 830 Wildwood Road. The property to be developed sits on 4.4 acres between the Dairy Queen and Aldi store, near the city’s western boundary. At its April 5 meeting, the Mahtomedi City Council unanimously and swiftly approved three actions needed to complete the process of developing the property. Months earlier, at its Nov. 16 meeting, council approved several land-use applications related to the property to facilitate the development of the multifamily housing development. A condition of the council’s approval of the applications on Nov. 16 was that prior to the release of the plat for recording, the owner/developer must enter into a development contract with the city addressing the terms of the development. The city took care of that formality on April 5, when the council unanimously approved the development contract for REE Mahtomedi Apartments LLC Wildwood Apartments planned unit development (PUD) project. Also on Nov. 16, council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) district to help pave the way for the project. The final
remaining action toward implementing the TIF district was the approval of the TIF agreement. On April 5, council did just that by unanimously passing a resolution authorizing the execution of the TIF assistance agreement, which spells out the terms governing financial assistance. For example, the developer must preserve 40% of the units to remain affordable to households at or below the 60% area median income until 2050. TIF is the ability to capture and utilize most of the increased local property tax revenue from new development within a defined geography (the TIF district), as authorized under the TIF Act in Minnesota state statutes. TIF is used for a project, such as assisted affordable housing, that might not get off the ground without assistance from public funding. Mahtomedi has used TIF in the past, but sparingly. The total estimated tax increment revenues for the TIF district are $6.5 million, including interest. The third essential action involved two housekeeping items and was approved unanimously in one motion. The first item was the correction of a wrongly listed property owner on the plat, which was approved on Nov. 16. The second item was to approve the execution of a past release of the development contract for the Wedgewood Addition.
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MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL In other action from the April 5 Mahtomedi City Council meeting: • The property owner at 1401 Harmony Drive will be able to subdivide his property into two residential lots, after council unanimously approved a request for a minor subdivision. The property contained a single-family home until last November, when it burned down. Now, the property will house two houses. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the subdivision with seven conditions. • The telecommunications tower at 2111 Briarwood Avenue will have six new antennae, after council granted a request from Crown Castle USA Inc., for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow co-location of six new wireless communication antennae on the existing telecommunications tower at that location, along with installation of a mount to accommodate the new equipment. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with seven conditions: the tower must be structurally able to handle the additional antennae, the new antennae must be visibly compatible with the existing structure and the new antennae must not interfere with established communications. The communications company leases the land on which the tower sits from the city and generates a good source of revenue for the city, City Engineer John Sachi said. • The city continues to upgrade its sewers. Council passed a resolution awarding the contract for the 2022 sanitary sewer lining project to Insituform Technologies USA LLC. The bid was $236,743.70, the lowest of three received and tabulated on March 23. The engineer’s estimate for the project was $217,807.50. • The 2022 street improvement project will move forward after council approved a resolution awarding the contract for the project to OMG Midwest Inc., dba Minnesota Paving & Materials, of Rogers, Minnesota, with a total bid of $829,992.43. Five sealed bids were received and tabulated on March 24. and The engineer’s estimate for the project was $897,156.50. • For the 30th year in a row, the city has received the Government Finance Officers Association award for excellence in financial reporting. Mayor Judson Marshall presented Finance Director Scott Schaefer the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city’s comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020. Schaefer said that Mahtomedi has
been receiving this annual award since before his employment with the city, and that it shows the commitment shown by city staff. “It’s a nice award, and I appreciate it,” he said. • Accounting Clerk Melissa Bohdan completed her six-month probationary period with the city, and council acknowledged she had successfully completed her evaluation by increasing her compensation one step. • The Mahtomedi Fire Department hired two new paid, on-call firefighters, contingent on the successful completion of the required physical and psychological assessments and background check. • The city won’t wait for the Legislature to draft a state law to license massage therapy establishments. Council scheduled a work session for 6 p.m. April 19 to discuss a proposed city ordinance licensing these establishments. Council Member Jane Schneeweis noted that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a raid on a massage business in Willernie and offered to talk to council about what can happen when a city doesn’t have a massage therapy licensing ordinance in place. • Council also scheduled a joint City Council/Planning Commission work session for 5:30 p.m. April 13 to discuss a concept for the property at 650 Wildwood Road. • Despite losing 27 deer from the herd after last fall’s bow hunt, the deer population in Mahtomedi has increased from 99 deer in the spring of 2021 to 117 deer in the spring of 2022. Something is attracting them into town that the city needs to take care of, City Administrator Scott Neilson said in his report to council. Public Works Director Bob Goebel noted that he is seeing deer feeders all over town. A possible conference with the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Bowhunters Resource Base was discussed as an option. So was ticketing violators of the city ordinance against feeding deer. The deer are also moving to the south end of the city, but were seen in all parts of the city. “According to the map, the only place they don’t want to come is City Hall,” Council Member Richard Brainerd said. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road. Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
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AGING GRACEFULLY Medicare from A to D: Understanding the basics
BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
For those approaching age 65 or those helping a family member sign up for health care, Medicare can feel confusing. “I know it’s sometimes a better deal than what you get through your employer and that supplements can be good if you can afford it, but I would say it feels complicated,” said a local resident. “I think getting information on the basics is probably the best way to understand Medicare.” The national health insurance program has changed over the years but, as of now, there are four essential parts to understanding Medicare. Parts A, B, C and D can be combined to fit your health care
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needs. Here is what each part of Medicare covers. Part A is included automatically upon enrolling in Medicare and is considered part of original Medicare. Part A covers hospitalizations, so surgeries, inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, longterm care hospitals, home health care services and inpatient care in a religious nonmedical health care institution are covered under this plan. For the 2022 plan, Medicare part A includes a $1,556 deductible. Part B is also part of original Medicare. It covers doctor visits, medical equipment, outpatient care, outpatient procedures, lab tests, X-rays, mammograms, cardiac rehabilitation and cancer treatment.
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There is a seven-month period when you can first enroll in Medicare. It’s called the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), and it begins three months before the month you turn age 65 and continues through the month of your 65th birthday and the three months after. If your birthday is on the first of the month, your coverage can begin on the first day of the previous month.
Unlike part A, you are not automatically enrolled in part B and you are not required to enroll if you have creditable coverage from
another source like an employer or spouse. The standard monthly premium cost for part B in 2022 is $170.10, which is up from $148.50 in
2021. The deductible for 2022 is $233. Many people over age 65 will need long-term care, meaning care like assisted living services, at some point later in life, but Medicare parts A and B don’t cover this type of care. Only shortterm medical needs are covered in parts A and B. Part C, known as Medicare Advantage, is administered by Medicare-approved private insurance companies. This means private insurance companies can cover the same elements that original Medicare plans cover. Part C covers the same benefits as A and B and can also cover prescription drugs which are included in part D. Part C also has other benefits that are not included in A and B like
vision care and fitness center memberships. Part C is similar to a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), which provides coverage through a network of physicians. Part D is for prescription drug coverage. This is also administered by private insurance companies that have contracts with the government. Part D is also typically included in part C. Some of part D will include a copay when it comes to prescription drugs. For more information on how to sign up for Medicare, visit www. medicare.gov. Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@ presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.
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