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Housing project moves ahead

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

A proposal to build two townhome buildings in White Bear Lake is moving ahead.

White Bear Lake has been awarded $115,253 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development from its Redevelopment Grant Program. The money will go toward demolition and public infrastructure improvements at the site of the townhomes’ construction.

Called Wildwood Rowhomes, the area is located at 2502 County Road E and Bellaire Avenue. Ryan McKilligan, owner of Element Design-Build in Saint Paul, will lead the overall plan.

“The city has been doing planning work around County Road E for several years,” said Community Development Director Jason Lindahl. “We’ve also been engaging with neighborhood residents for feedback. We’re excited to see the private sector investing and adding to the city’s housing stock.”

Element Design-Build brought the project to the City Council’s attention in early 2023. The original plan called for a 14-unit apartment building and a three-unit rowhome building.

However, the council rejected this proposal because of issues regarding land density. As a result, Element Design-Build restructured

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The 18th Annual RITE (Really into the Earth) of Spring event will be held on Saturday, April 20, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Wildwood Elementary School located at 8698 75th Street North. Cal, Megan and McKenna Koren, above, picked up some plants and informational material at a previous RITE of Spring event, sponsored by the city of Mahtomedi, Mahtomedi Community Education and community volunteers, that featured various organizations with information tables ranging from electric bikes to native plants.

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Fans get another season to cheer on hometown hero

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For Parker Fox, it had been 965 days between college basketball games when he suited up for the Gophers last November, after two years of rehabbing from separate knee injuries.

Making his debut as a Big Ten cager at age 24, the former Mahtomedi High School and Northern State University star said it was worth the long wait and all he endured to get there.

“I grew up watching the Big Ten, so I was familiar with all the teams, coaches, and arenas,” said Fox. “Having the opportunity to play, in my opinion, in

the best conference in the country, was super special.

“It was a blast to travel and experience all the different arenas and opposing fan bases, but nothing compared to playing in the ‘barn’ in front of our amazing fans. It was more than I could have even hoped for.”

In that opener at Williams Arena against BethuneCookman, Fox relished returning to action and contributed seven points, including one thunderous two-hand dunk, in a 80-60 win.

After missing two entire seasons, the 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward was able to play in all 34 games, one

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of just two Gophers to do so, and helped them post a 1915 record, a big jump from the previous season. Fox credited the trainers and strength/conditioning staff for making sure he was ready.

“I put in a lot of time and focus on my rehab knowing that the basketball season is long and that I want to be available in March,” he said.

A first-team Division II All-America his last season at Northern State, Fox was not a starter for the Gophers, but averaged 14 minutes, 5.1 points, and 2.9 rebounds per game, shooting a team-leading 68 percent on field goals, 71-for-104, mostly on dunks

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His playing time and production steadily increased and several of his best games came in Big Ten play.

“I was just ecstatic that I had the ability to feel more and more healthy as the season went on,” Fox said, “and I feel like that showed toward the end of the season.”

He logged 11 points and four blocks in an 83-74 win at Penn State; eight points, four rebounds, an assist and steal in a 59-56 win

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WHITE BEAR SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • The district is accepting a bid from J.P. Morgan for the remainder of the facilities and maintenance bonds approved on Nov. 2019.

The bonds entered the market on a competitive day, receiving national attention, with Morgan Stanley offering a competitive bid due to S&P’s affirmed AA- credit rating for the district. The actual interest rate and debt principal are much lower than anticipated. “3.04% was the lowest bid,” reported Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald, “whereas we expected just under 3.40%.” Similarly, while district residents initially agreed to help pay $195 million in interest, the actual interest amount is now $133 million. “There will likely even be an opportunity to refinance,” Wald added. “These are great numbers,” said School Board Member Jessica Ellison. The funds will be available May 2.

• A steering committee has been formed to explore a Spanish immersion program. Reasons ISD 624 is exploring such a program include strong interest from enrolled families, the common use of Spanish in the United States, and higher open enrollment numbers from surrounding communities. Wald noted that although this

program may initially receive a higher share of the district budget due to startup costs, Spanish immersion “will not be treated as a ‘favorite child’ program.” Wald also stressed that immersion programs are typically heavy in elementary school, then relax in higher grades.

“It might be two classes in middle and high school,” Wald explained. “More than that is not typical.” While the committee intended to make a recommendation to the board this October, Ellison requested that one be delivered sooner.

“We are behind on world languages,” she said.

• The board approved the first reading of various policies, notably guidelines for library materials as well as a process for material-removal requests. The policies will appear for a second reading on May 13.

• Assistant Director of Human Resources Cynthia

Gustafson sought approval for a tentative agreement through 2025 with a confidential employee group, stating that it was “within budget parameters.” The board approved.

• Director of Finance Andi Johnson announced that the district had undergone a federal audit “separate from an internal audit,” differentiating this process from the one detailed by Jim Eichten during the Jan. 22 meeting. “This audit only looks at federal funds: Special education title, COVID funds, child nutrition,” she explained.

The federal audit returned no findings, a fact of which Johnson was “very proud.” School Board Member Kathleen Daniels praised the finance team’s work, saying “it’s a lot of gathering and interviewing.” Ellison added, “It’s a tremendous amount of work.”

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A Q&A about retirement planning

Q: Why and when should I begin investing to build my retirement savings?

A: It’s never too early to start saving for retirement.

Young professionals may not be anywhere close to retirement, but that doesn’t mean they can afford to put off saving for the day when they call it a career. Much of that has to do with inflation.

The rate of inflation varies,

but it’s fair to assume that your cost of living will rise dramatically between your twenty-third birthday and your seventieth birthday. If you choose to simply save as opposed to investing that money, your money will not grow at a rate necessary to overcome inflation. Though there’s no guarantees with investing, traditional retirement investment vehicles have a proven track record of outpacing inflation.

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For example, Standard & Poor’s 500® (S&P 500) reports that individual retirement accounts (IRAs) grew by an average of 10.8 percent between 1971 and 2020. Over that same period, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the dollar had an average rate of inflation of 3.99 percent.

Q: How can I save for retirement?

A: Various investment

vehicles can help people save for retirement. Many people utilize employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans.

These allow individuals to deposit money via pre-tax contributions deducted from their paycheck. For young people, enrolling in these plans as soon as they’re eligible can be a great way to begin building their retirement savings, and since many people contribute between 6 and 10 percent of their pre-tax earnings, their take-home pay will not be significantly different once they enroll. IRAs, pension plans, certain life insurance policies, and regular contributions to personal savings accounts are some additional aways to save for retirement.

Q: How much will I need to save for retirement?

A: No two people are the same, so there’s no simple answer to this question.

Estimates about how much people will need in retirement range from 60 to 80 percent of their yearly income the year they stopped working fulltime. A financial advisor can be a useful ally as people try to

calculate how much they will need to save for retirement.

However, the simplest answer to this common question is that there’s no such thing as saving too much money for retirement so long as saving does not adversely affect other areas of your life.

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here is so much I have learned since becoming a journalist, mainly how to write in AP style. Growing up, I did not pay much attention to local news.

My grandparents always had a copy of their Sunday paper sitting on the kitchen table when I visited.

I never paid much attention to it because I did not think it was relevant. I didn’t understand the power of local, community, news.

I blame this opinion on the generation I grew up in.

Almost everything I learned the world came from soMadeline’s about cial media and definitely was biased or skewed. I only cared Mail about the local news when it Madeline Dolby had something to do with me, mainly my track and field career. I never cared for reading the city council notes from the latest meeting or learning about a local organization. I liked to read the sports page and that was about it.

In college, I took a mass media class and learned the importance of journalism. My professor was an opinion columnist. He did not focus on hyper-local news, but he always spoke about how important it was to try and make your stories as local as possible. He interviewed a few celebrities here and there, but he mainly wrote about local comedy clubs. The keyword there being “local.”

When I joined Press Publications last July, I was a bit nervous because I would have to introduce myself to a close-knit community where no one knew me. I remember attending my first city council meeting scared out of my mind to meet the Mayor of Shoreview. Turns out I had nothing to be worried about. She sat down right beside me, introduced herself, told me she was glad I was there and thanked me for covering the meeting and all that I did for the community. The city manager did the same. I felt so welcomed and it was only my second week on the job.

Since that meeting I have made many connections within the community ranging from city officials to residents. It is so rewarding to hear from residents how much they enjoy reading about their fellow neighbors and everything their community has to offer. I enjoy writing about local, community news as much as my readers enjoy consuming it. It brings me such joy knowing I am bringing quality news to residents’ doorsteps.

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Talking happy, healthy retirement with U of M

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hough retirement brings freedom and excitement, it can also bring loneliness and stress from changes to longstanding routines and schedules.

Kate Schaefers, director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about easing the transition to retirement and embracing this next stage of life.

Q: How do you know it’s the right time to retire?

A: Retirement is

more nuanced than a one-time event — it’s a process, with pivots and course corrections. The right time to retire is Movers & driven by the whole picture of what is Shakers most important, works, and how Kate Schaefers what to fund it.

Increasingly common is the concept of “unretirement,” when people work after retirement by choice and for added income — only 39% of workers aged 50–64 believe they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement, according to a 2023 Gallup survey. Many shed career jobs in favor of alternative ways of working: part-time work, consulting, project-based and gig work are options that fit with a new, sustainable life chapter.

Q: What are some unexpected challenges people might face?

A: We underestimate the importance

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of friendships, teamwork and sense of belonging that comes from our work. Despite best intentions

Q: What strategies can help people better plan for retirement?

A: Dwight D. Eisenhower famously

Q: How can people create structure and routine in this phase of life?

A: We yearn for a life on our terms,

without alarm clocks and schedules to confine us. Yet people may feel rudderless without work routines. In our productivityoriented society, busyness is a virtue and idleness-aversion is a thing. It’s easy to fall into the trap of keeping busy but not feeding our souls.

Stephen Covey’s success habit of putting first things first offers a powerful guide for retirement.

Start with what matters most to you — the rocks — and build those into your routines first.

Everything else — the pebbles, the sand, the water — are fillers, and it’s okay if those fall through the cracks. It will take focus and practice (and maybe some idle time to think!), but in the end it’s a good strategy for turning your values into action.

said, “Plans are worthless, but Q: What resources does the U of M offer planning is everything.” Have to help retirees stay engaged? plans for the important things — A: Lifelong learning is key to an finances, health, relationships active retirement, and nothing and lifestyle. However, life is beats the enrichment that uncertain, so flexibility is key. As comes from a community of you transition into retirement, learners. OLLI at the U of M offers carve out a defined period (e.g., the hundreds of courses to spark your summer after you retire) to decomcuriosity, book clubs and special press. Put something exciting such interest groups to connect you as a trip or fun project on your with peers, and opportunities calendar to ease the transition. As to volunteer your talents to the you adjust, start building your new community. daily schedule, including activities We are offering free online that align with your life priorities. lectures this spring so you can Will an exercise class keep you sample engaging U of M research on track with staying active? Will topics. Spring lectures are on watching grandchildren give you Thursday afternoons through May quality time with loved ones? Will 2. You can sign up for one or more taking an OLLI class spark your lectures at ccaps.umn.edu/olli/ curiosity? Give yourself permisolli-u-lecture-series. sion to experiment and adjust.

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to stay in touch, co-workers move on without us — a sobering reality.

Too often, retirees struggle to find new friends and social networks.

Strong relationships are more important than anything else when it comes to happiness, health and longevity, according to longitudinal data from Harvard University.

Another challenge is the shift from saving to spending. When it comes time to spend down retirement accounts, it can be difficult and even painful to face the realistic fear of outliving our resources. A solid budget and a mental shift are needed. Parttime income might also ease some of those fears and open the door to spending on things that enrich retirement, like trips and experiences.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Refutes facts in letter

of noncitizens (see the Pew Research Center’s article, “How removing unauthorized immigrants from census statistics could affect House reapportionment”).

Noncitizens contribute mightily to our communities and economy. Many are working jobs that others are less likely to work — some of the most important providing challenging care of aging individuals and those with disabilities. I would encourage readers to seek accurate information about our nation’s laws and practices.

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come from social media posts and are distortions.

First of all, thanks for your time, as The presidential election this I know how busy you are! I actually November is critical to our present worked for Mary (retired Press and future. Let’s say you were taking circulation manager) a long time ago an international airplane flight as a paper delivery driver; about seven halfway around the world. You had years’ worth. I enjoyed my time there two choices for the captain pilot because you were all good people. of the plane. The first was a very Speaking of great people, I liked competent pilot with a great record following all of your stories about the and thousands of hours of experience, Big Wood Brewery and their move, but his language was a little crude and as I was a regular customer there. you might even consider him arrogant When I moved from White Bear or not a very nice person. Your second Lake to Vadnais Heights (not that choice was a well-mannered, nice, Andrew Ervin far, I know), I might not have known polite person, but he wasn’t a very White Bear Lake about their move if not for you. I’ve good pilot and his record wasn’t very been to the new location many times good. My choice would be obvious, now, and I know the owners and the and I’d want the best person, not brewmaster. They are still fun and the necessarily the nicest. In my opinion, best businesspeople I know. My wife President Trump was a better leader. and I certainly welcome them to our Compare the two candidates records neighborhood! and your personal situation during their respective terms. Ask yourself, require some tweaking to ensure the area is safe Ritch Martin were you more prosperous and were the initial design.” for redevelopment.

Vadnais Heights we in a safer country and world under The company “We’re trying to President Trump, or the current has completed an get it to a condition president?

Are you better off? environmental analysis that makes it safe for Whatever your choice, you still have of the site, which houses construction,” said I’m writing in response to George a choice. Please vote. an abandoned gas station. McKilligan. “We also Kimball’s letter in the April 10 edition.

McKilligan said the main want to address the enIt’s quite obvious that he is a “Never Bill Kolesar concern was potential vironmental concerns Trumper” by his comments. Some White Bear Lake petroleum leakage from associated with it.” of his references are true, but others the station’s underground After the analysis storage tank. Element was complete, Element Design-Build partnered Design-Build submitted with Braun Intertec, a response plan to the a local environmental Minnesota Pollution engineering company, to Control Agency. The plan outlined the company’s steps to make the site more environmentally safe before construction.

It also includes a request for $173,800 from the DEED grant program and $76,800 from the tax base revitalization account grant program.

Both grants would cover a large portion of the cleanup costs at the location. The company will provide additional funds to cover the remaining amount.

McKilligan said that construction will begin around August, pending final approvals.

In their April 3 letter, Annemarie and Jim Foley state that Democrats are planning to start counting noncitizens in the U.S. Census so as to shift some Congressional districts.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau “Frequently Asked Questions,” “all people (citizens and noncitizens) with a usual residence in the United States are included in the resident population for the census.”

In fact, the reverse of what the Foleys assert is true: Republicans are attempting to shift Congressional districts by eliminating the counting

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the plan to feature nine townhomes in two separate 2-1/2-story buildings. The council approved this plan shortly after.

“Element Design-Build has been committed, and we understand this project would require a lot of input,” said McKilligan. “We expected this to go through multiple revisions and

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Jeffrey Paul “Hauger” Haug

Ronald David Edberg

are glad you are free. Rest In Peace.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

Of Ham Lake formerly of Mahtomedi, 52, passed away on April 7, 2024 after an extended battle with depression.

Jeff was born on July 20, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Jerry and Catherine Haug.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Cathy. He is survived by his father, “Popa” Jerry and partner, Judy; Brother, Greg and his wife, Carol and their children Josie, Will and Kate; and Sister, Gerilyn and her husband, Patrick and their children Ashton, Joseph and Grace.

The immediate family held a private ceremony April 13, 2024, and a Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held on July 20, 2024—details to follow at a later date. In lieu for flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Until we meet again, we will miss you Jeff, but we

Ron passed away on April 2, 2024 at age 89. He was born October 12, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Walter and Alice Edberg. He married Genelle Hauge on June 9, 1956, and was the proud father of three sons. He lived in White Bear Lake and taught science in the St Paul Public School System. Preceded in death by his brother Paul at a very young age, his father Walter and mother Alice, sister Jeanette, and wife Genelle. Survived by sons Kevin, Keith (Anne), and Brad (Tana Mack); grandchildren Shelby and Hunter; great granddaughter Easton; brother-in-law John, and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

A gathering to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E., White Bear Lake from 1-4 p.m. on Friday April 19, 2024. In lieu of flowers we encourage donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or a veteran’s organization of your choice.

Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home.

Cary Weisner Age 70, of Hugo, MN, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Valerie (Maslowski); children Nicholas, Brian (Annelise Doll), and Cory.

He is preceded in death by his father Charles, mother Corene (Darling), brother Chuck, motherin-law Viola (Molitor) Maslowski, and brother in law Richard Maslowski.

A celebration of Cary’s life will be held on April 20th at Mueller Memorial, White Bear Lake, MN. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Service at 1 p.m. Mueller Memorial 651-429-4944.

White Bear Lake business is gelato lovers’ haven Schwartz’s love for gelato is one that brings memories of his childhood in Bismarck, North Dakota. “Our Gelato lovers around White Bear family used to go to the Dairy Queen Lake do not have to travel far to get a after swimming every night,” said scoop of their favorite treat.

Schwartz. “It was a love that started At Orso Bianco Gelato, owners Mark pretty early.”

Schwartz and Cinzia Falcotta take Schwartz and Falcotta met while pride in what their shop offers. That working for the same medical device includes a multiflavored selection of company. After they married, Falcotta homemade gelato, along with gelatobought Schwartz a homemade gelato based sandwiches and cannolis, machine. Although the purchase available year-round. was meant to save money and avoid “We like being seen as the buying ice cream, Schwartz became neighborhood family shop for gelato,” passionate about creating his own said Falcotta. homemade treats. “It was almost like

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a lab experiment for me,” he said.

The inspiration for the couple to go into business came swiftly. “It hit a point where we found a gap in our jobs,” said Schwartz. “It felt like a good time to try and make something big out of it.”

On Memorial Day 2022, the couple opened Orso Bianco at 2216 Third Street in downtown White Bear Lake.

Customer Angelica Jaramillo and her spouse, Jeremy, typically visit Orso Bianco two to three times per week. “It has a good touch of looking old-fashioned, which I feel is part of its charm,” she said.

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Mark Schwartz and Cinzia Falcotta have been running Orso Bianco since they opened the shop almost two years ago.

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Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4 Where: Mahtomedi High School Fine Arts Center Details: Mahtomedi High School students perform spring musical.

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about The Native Canoe Program at the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and its effort to research, teach, and serve the community through the revitalization of Indigenous watercraft from the Pacific and from Dakota and Ojibwe culture and history.

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EMPOWER ME When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM PUZZLE TOURNAMENT Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 20 When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655

THANK GOODNESS IT’S FOOD (TGIF) When: 4:30 pr 5:35 p.m. Friday, April 19 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Adults 50+ can have dinner by Manitou Bar and Kitchen. Register by April 12.

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RITE OF SPRING When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 20 Where: Wildwood Elementary School, Mahtomedi Details: Hands-on workshops. Kids activities, and information stations.

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‘MICRONESIAN OUTRIGGER SAILING IN MNI SOTA MAKOCE’ When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228

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E. County Road F Details: Teams of 2-4 people can race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Prizes for top team.

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SAVING YOUR STUFF: HOW TO CARE FOR ART, HEIRLOOMS, AND PERSONAL COLLECTIONS When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 22 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228

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LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: noon Wednesday, April 24 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided.

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Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 Details: Presentation by Chris Knopf,

executive director of the Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Event in person and online.

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BREAKFAST FOR A CAUSE When: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Where: Gable Pines, 1260 County Rd. E

East, Vadnais Heights Details: All are welcome to have breakfast with proceeds supporting Newtrax.

Contact: 651-829-3171

VEHICLE FAIR 2024 When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Where: Wildwood Elementary, Mahtomedi

can explore a fire truck, bus, tractor, Zamboni, and other fun vehicles. No registration required.

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BALD EAGLE LAKE ANNUAL DINNER When: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Where: Dellwood Country Club Details: Join Bald Eagle Lake

neighbors for an evening of food, games, and silent auction to support the mission of the Bald Eagle Area Association.

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SENIOR HOUSING DAY When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 26 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F Details: Seniors, older adults, and family members can learn about local senior housing communities and next steps. Resources include facilits, moving experts, realtors, senior services and speakers. Treats provided.

Contact: 651-653-3121

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 26; 9 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Find treasures and enjoy lunch.

Contact: 651-429-6595 or cslcvh.org

SPRINGFEST When: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday,

April 28 Where: Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Family festival with chicken dinner, kids games, inflatables, craft boutique, Puzzlemania competition, sweet tooth booth, medallion hunt, wine toss, Bingo, ckae walk, Derby races, and raffles.

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CITY OF GRANT, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS KNOLLWOOD DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS General Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bid for the construction of the Knollwood Drive Street Improvements Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Grant will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to: Knollwood Drive Bid Opening or calling: 218-216-6191 and entering Meeting ID: 250 567 374 742 and Passcode: FrPUpP. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 280 Cu Yd Excavation - Subgrade 7,400 Sq Yd Full Depth Reclamation 1,500 Ton Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2;B) 1,555 Lin Ft Bituminous Curb (Modified) The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Grant shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a non-refundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest Project #9049462 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days.

For further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: January 2, 2024 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk, City of Grant, MN Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 10 and 17, 2024.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WARNER AVENUE SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS: SRTS SP 219-591-001 MN PROJECT NO. TA 8224 (168) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of the Warner Avenue South Improvements: SRTS will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Mahtomedi will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting.

Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 1.312.626.6799 and entering Meeting ID 996 5512 8414 ID and Passcode 922455. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 266 S Y Remove Bituminous/Concrete Driveway Pavement 1,830 S Y Remove Bituminous Pavement 783 C Y Excavation – Common (P) 324 C Y Common Embankment (CV) 430 C Y Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5 104 TON Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,B) 137 TON Type SP 12.5 Non Wear Course Mix (2,C) 984 L F 12” RC Pipe Sewer Design 3006 Class V 49.6 L F Construct Drainage Structure Design 48-4020 8,930 S F 4” Concrete Walk 1,299 S F Concrete Curb Ramp Walk 2,100 L F Concrete Curb and Gutter Design B618 139 S Y 6” Concrete Driveway Pavement 202 S F Truncated Domes The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Mahtomedi shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #9032100 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation.

No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability,

age, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in any state, on any single working day during the previous 12 months, you must have a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to bid on any job in this advertisement. Please contact the Department of Human Rights immediately if you need assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”

This Project has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) goal.

See the DBE Special Provisions for requirements.

DATED: March 14, 2024

BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Scott Neilson, City Administrator, City of Mahtomedi Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 10 and 17, 2024.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN OPEN HOUSE APRIL 20, 2024, 10 AM - 1 PM WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8698 75TH ST N, STILLWATER MN 55082 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit requires permittees to prepare a SWPPP annual report and invite members of the public to review and comment on the plan and its implementation.

A copy of the City’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) can be found by clicking on the link: Municipal Stormwater Program (MS4) (mahtomedi.mn.us).

For more information, contact Rebecca Haug, City Stormwater Consultant at 763-438-7475 or rhaug@wsbeng.com.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 17, 2024.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

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 29, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 24-5-LS & V: A request by Ralph Boecker for a minor subdivision to split one lot into two parcels, per code section 1407.030, and two variances for parcel B — a variance from the 10,500 square foot minimum lot size and a setback variance from the 30 foot rear yard setback, both per section 1303.050, Subd. 5 at the property located at 1783 Highway 96.

B. Case No. 24-6-V: A request by Solid Ground for a variance from code section 1302.050 Subd. 8.c, which requires one enclosed parking stall per dwelling unit, in order to demolish all of the 14 existing garage stalls and replace them with surface parking stalls at the property located at 3521 Century Ave N. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these items will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the Planning Department until 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing in order to be included in the packets. 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) 429-8561.

Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 17, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES MARCH 4, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand. Absent: Beloyed. Ex-Officio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. 5) Arcand moved and Thompson seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for Board meetings on February 12, 2024, and February 26, 2024; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Field trips; and e) Resolution regarding personnel items. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students in cheerleading, gymnastics, band, choir, and orchestra were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak

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for participating in state and national competitions and events. 2) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about Kindergarten Registration. He also gave information about the Community Services Catalog and upcoming sporting events. 3) American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence - Brenton Shavers, Director of Educational Equity and Achievement, Vincent Patton, American Indian Education Program Coordinator, and Dennis Olson, parent representative from AIPAC discussed the resolution and the AIPAC’s vote result. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Naming of White Bear Lake Area High School Gymnasium - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, presented a recommendation on the name of the White Bear Lake Area High School gymnasium. Operational Item E-1, Naming of White Bear Lake Area High School Gymnasium was moved to immediately follow the discussion. Thompson moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on the Naming of White Bear Lake Area High School Gymnasium to “Galvin Court.” Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. 2) First Reading of School Board Policies: a. 606.5, Library Materials; b. 609, Religion; c. 901, Community Education; d. 903, Visitors to School District Property and Facilities; e. 905, Advertising; and f. 906, Community Notification of Predatory Offenders. The policies listed above will be on the April 8, 2024 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Streiff Oji moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on Acceptance of Glasrud Grants. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. 3) Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on Bids for Vadnais Heights Elementary Partial Roof Replacement in the amount of $633,317.00. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Thompson moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on Bids for Sunrise Park Middle School Renovation Technology Package in the amount of $618,543.75. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.

5) Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on School Board policies a. 408, Subpoena of a School District Employee; b. 409, Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions and Creations; c. 410, Family and Medical Leave Act and District Leaves of Absence Policy; d. 430, Employee/Visitor ID Badge; and e. 904, Distribution of Materials on School District Property by Nonschool Persons. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 17, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES MARCH 26, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Call to Order - Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Ellison, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Daniels. Absent: Beloyed, Newmaster. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Presentation of Presale Report Related to Upcoming Issuance of Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2024A - At the August 14, 2023 School Board meeting the Board approved the resolution of intent to “Issue General Obligation School Building and Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2024A, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $42,835,000.” Shelby McQuay, Senior Municipal Advisor and Managing Director at Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, presented the presale report for the upcoming sale. 2) Teaching and Learning Update: Instructional Leadership and Literacy - Cynthia Mueller, Principal on Special Assignment and District Literacy Specialist, and Matt Menier, Principal of Willow Lane Elementary provided an update on instructional leadership and literacy. 3) FY 2024-25 Budget Adjustments - At the February 12, 2024 School Board meeting, the Board approved the revised FY 2023-24 budget and previewed the projected FY 2024-25 budget. Tonight, Tim Wald and Andi Johnson presented the proposed FY 2024-25 budget adjustments that will be implemented as we plan for the 2024-25 school year. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on FY 2024-25 Budget Adjustments. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the FY 25 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten Year Plan in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all.

Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under and by virtue of a Second Amended Judgment and Decree entered in the above-entitled action on March 5, 2024, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action, as prescribed by the Judgement, the undersigned Sheriff of Ramsey County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff, Civil Division, 360 Wabasha St. N., Suite 111, St. Paul, MN 55102. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: That part of Lot 17, Castle Wood, lying North of the South 430 feet, West of the East 100 feet, East of the West 100 feet, South of Parcel 247B as shown on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 62-35, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2090 Castle Avenue, North Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109, formerly known as 2090 Highway 36 East, North Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109. PROPERTY ID: 11.29.22.42.0072 - THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES Section 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT ABANDONED, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: April 3, 2024 Bob Fletcher Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota Marjorie J. Holsten, #0185899 Michael Everson, #0388310 RANDALL S. MILLER and ASSOCIATES 8525 Edinbrook Crossing – Suite 210, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 ; (612) 223-6873; File No. 23MN00162-2; A-4813098; 04/03/2024, 04/10/2024, 04/17/2024, 04/24/2024, 05/01/2024, 05/08/2024 Published six times in the White Bear Press on April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2024.

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ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS Peyton Erickson. Jeff Erickson clubbed a two-run triple.

Schmidtz hit another triple and scored on Felling’s single.

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Mahtomedi opened with a 15-2 win over Breck as Evi Cegielski netted six goals, Annie Tanner four, and Brooklyn Kragness three.

The Zephyrs lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 13-6. Cegielski had two goals and Reese Saenger a goal and two assists.

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Carter Schmidtz made a head-first slide on his triple at St. Thomas Academy.

Jack Erickson hit a two-run homer, Mahtomedi opened Will Schwieters was with wins over Tartan 2-for-3 (one RBI) and 12-0 and Two Rivers Carter Schmidtz 5-1, then took a 3-0 scored after hitting a lead at St. Thomas triple. Winston Wisely Academy but lost threw a five-inning 4-3 in eight innings. shutout with seven Against Tartan, strikeouts. Against Ethan Felling hit a Two Rivers, Schmidtz three-run homer, hit a three-run homer

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and Andrew Sokoll was 2-for-2 (one RBI).

Strecker threw 4.3 innings (one run) for the win and Jeff and Peyton Erickson finished. At STA, Felling threw five no-hit innings with nine strikeouts but the Cadets rallied against Wisely and

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Mahtomedi has a 1-3 record after the first week. The Zephyrs lost to Hastings 6-1 and to South St. Paul 3-1, both conference games on the road.

At Forest Lake, the Zephyrs beat Robbinsdale Cooper 13-1 and lost to St. Francis 12-2.

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Sam Rathmanner (left) and Jack Allaben reached milestone wins last week.

Sam Rathmanner and Jack Allaben, Mahtomedi tennis stars, each reached 100 career wins last week — Rathmanner at 1-singles during a 4-3 win over Two Rivers, and Allaben at 1-doubles (with Max Hendrickson) during a 7-0 win over South St. Paul. Both seniors, they have been Zephyr varsity

Local camp offered respite for Minnesota’s Jewish community

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Jewish culture and identity were at the forefront of a recent presentation by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. The spotlight shone on Sophie Wirth Camp, the first-ever Jewish camp in the upper Midwest.

Located at what is now present-day Stillwater Street and East County Line Road North, the camp operated from 1912 to 1944. It sat roughly 100 feet from the shores of White Bear Lake. Laura Weber, a self-employed historian and former editor for Minnesota History, led the presentation.

Nancy O’Brien Wagner, the society’s grant writer, said interest in the presentation began with a little research. “When I started working at the society,” said Wagner, “we identified this as one of the major stories we wanted to promote. As this is the first kosher camp in the Midwest, we want people to understand White Bear Lake’s significance from this perspective.”

The camp’s founders came from a wave of 250,000 Jewish refugees who fled from German-speaking regions in central Europe. These refugees fled their homes to escape religious persecution and narrowed economic opportunities. Many settled to form the first Jewish community in St. Paul in the 1850s. They initially made a living as vendors until they finally earned enough money to start their own businesses.

The camp initially went under the name the Lake Rest Vacation Home.

It was formed by the St. Paul Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women. It was highlighted to be “for the benefit of overtired mothers and their children.” The home was part of a larger national movement of fresh-air camps. This was explicitly

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The White Bear Lake Historical Society put on a presentation about Sophie Wirth Camp, the first Jewish camp in the upper Midwest.

aimed at removing children from the harmful effects of urban life, including pollution, criminal activity and poverty, and encouraging more frequent outdoor activities.

In 1926, the camp changed its name to Sophie Wirth Camp in honor of its namesake. Wirth was vice president of the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society, later renamed the Jewish Relief Society. Wirth led several classes for Jewish women in the society. These included home and industrial arts and English studies.

A 1907 newspaper article described Wirth as “a tried and true social worker, whose labors in her field have been commented upon by every lecturer upon Jewish relief work in the West.”

The presentation also featured a

special treat in the form of a few attendees. Marilynn Kaplan, Julie Podlich and Judith Brin Ingber were in attendance. All are direct descendants of the original camp counselors.

Judith’s grandmother, Irma Firestone, served as chair of the council’s camp committee. Firestone was in charge of fundraising and camp management, as well as hiring new staff and establishing camp programs.

“What we want people to take from this presentation is one big thing,” said Wagner. “History is very much alive and well in White Bear Lake.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

teammates since seventh grade and co-captains since 10th grade. In the close win over Two Rivers, the points came from Rathmanner and Brandon Pham at 1-2 singles, and Allaben/ Henrickson and Aidan Wald/Zach Burge at 1-2 doubles. The Zephyrs are 5-0.

Conservation district gives lowwater guidance for dock installation The White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) is providing guidance to lake home residents regarding how far docks can extend into the lake in light of the current low water level.

According to WBLCD ordinances, residential docks on White Bear Lake may extend up to 200 feet into the lake from the ordinary high water level (OHWL). If the depth of the lake at this point is less than 4 feet, the dock may be extended to a water depth of 4 feet or 300 feet from the OHWL, whichever is less.

Residential docks are limited to four boats or fewer. Neighbors may combine docks without a permit as long as they meet the requirements for length of dock and number of boats. Residents will need to apply for a permit from the WBLCD if their dock needs to extend beyond 300 feet from the OHWL or if more than four boats will be present.

Owners of multiuser docks with existing noncommercial permits from the WBLCD will need to re-submit their dock application for review and approval if there are any changes to their dock length or configuration.

For more information on ordinances or permit applications, go to wblcd.org or call 651-429-8520.

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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Officers took a report of a missing person in the 1600 block of Florence Street April 3.

• Harassment was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street April 3.

• Officers responded to a complaint of 2 Huskies roaming the 1900 block of Clarence Street April 3.

They were located and returned home.

• Harassment was reported in the 4800 block of Bald Eagle Avenue April 3.

• A wallet was stolen in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane April 3.

• Hit and run accidents were reported April 4 on Coumtu Road E, the 4600 block of First Avenue, and at the intersection of Century Avenue and County Road E. • A vehicle was keyed in the 3500 block of McKnight Road N. April 4. Theft at the same address was also reported that day.

• A padlock was cut off a construction trailer in the 480 block of Cook Avenue April 4.

Nothing was stolen, possibly because the suspect was scared off by a neighbor’s barking dog.

• Officers responded to a report of someone digging through trash and taking items on South Shore Blvd. April 4.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 4700 block of Centerville Road April 4.

• Officers assisted North St. Paul police in locating someone in crisis in the YMCA parking lot April 4.

• An injured deer was euthanized due to injuries after being found at a residence in the 3700 block of Auger Avenue April 5. The homeowner is responsible for disposal.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3600 block of Kenny lane April 5.

• Officers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue April 6.

• Cash was reported stolen in the 2100 block of County Road F April 6.

• Trespassing was reported in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue April 6.

• A Minneapolis woman was arrested for a felony-level motor vehicle theft warrant out of Ramsey County after officers responded to the 3200 block of Glen Oaks Avenue for a report of an unwanted person April 6.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 3500 block of Auger Avenue April 6.

• A fight was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue April 7.

• Officers assisted with a domestic incident in the 3900 block of Lakewood Avenue April 7.

• Officers assisted with a property dispute in the 2100 block of County Road F East April 8.

• Officers assisted a woman in the 5100 block of Long Avenue with asking a man to leave her alone April 9.

• A person reported missing April 9 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road was locted unharmed.

• A man was arrested in the 2000 block of Douglas Lane April 9 for possession of a controlled substance.

• Officers issued a trespass citation in the 900 block of Wildwood Road April 9.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue April 9.

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

Birchwood

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a motorist for DWI at 2:21 a.m. March 20 in the 3000 block of East County Line Road, after they pulled the vehicle over for lane violations and weaving.

Dellwood

• A suspicious male reported for driving erratically at 20 mph along Highway 96 just east of Quail Street on March 16 ended up being banned from the Dellwood Country Club, after he stopped his vehicle suddenly in the middle of the roadway and walked into the club. Due to his behavior and his taking a picture of employee vehicles in the club parking lot, club employees asked that he be trespassed.

• Spyglass Lane residents reported an unknown person for trying to extort money March 17.

Mahtomedi

• Deputies conducted three traffic stops in the historic district over three days and issued three citations, with the first on March 11 on Mahtomedi Avenue at Iris Street. The second occurred March 12 on Mahtomedi Avenue at Neptune Street and the third March 13 on Hickory Street and Griffin Court.

• A Griffin Court resident reported a package stolen from her doorstep March 12.

• A baby stroller was reported found March 13 just sitting on the sidewalk on Florence Avenue. The stroller was then posted on the on-line found property website.

• A phone reported stolen March 13

from Stillwater Road turned out not to have been stolen after all, but merely misplaced, as deputies received a call from the lost phone to cancel the report while they were en route to help find that reported stolen phone.

• Deputies were flagged down on Hallam Avenue S. March 13 by an individual who found an identification card on the nearby sidewalk.

• Deputies on speed patrol in the area of Lincolntown Avenue and Long Lake Road issued a written warning to a motorist at 1:00 a.m. March 15.

• Would-be copper thieves were arrested at 7:31 a.m. March 16 at the First Christian Church on Wildwood Road, after a neighbor reported suspicious activity at a dwelling on church property. The neighbor had previously seen people getting a street light ready to have its wires ripped out and later saw the same people return with a pick up truck to pull the wiring out. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and took the thieves into custody.

Pine Springs

• An eastbound motorist was arrested for DWI at 11:47 p.m. March 15 on Highway 36 over the Hilton Trail N. overpass, after deputies on stationary patrol clocked the vehicle on radar at 81 mph in a 55 mph zone and pulled it over. During the traffic stop, the driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcohol.

Willernie

• Juveniles were reported for entering a liquor store on Stillwater Road on March 14. After deputies arrived on scene and started walking around the store, the juveniles quickly left . No crime was committed, but that was the sudden end of the youth’s attempt to obtain liquor.

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1 1. Len Pratt was spotted launching the first Loon nest on White Bear Lake. Len and Ellen Maas, authors of ‘Loon Chronicles,’ launched the second one a few days later. They report that one pair of Loons was spotted on Easter Sunday. The couple plans to begin “chronicling” the Loons again soon. — Ellen Maas, contributed

2. Attendees at the Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation 2024 Zephyr Gala raise their bid numbers to support this year’s fund-a-need priority - the digital

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arts and engineering curriculum at Mahtomedi Public Schools. 300 supporters raised $85,000 for the program, plus an additional $130,000 for grants, scholarships, and basic need support. — Christine Photography, contributed 3. Mahtomedi Mayor Dick Brainerd talked about the importance of providing scholarships to help students with financial needs reach their career goals and have less collegerelated debt at the Futures in

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Bloom Community Breakfast at Century College. Brainerd is a former Century College Foundation Board member and supports students through the Richard and Mary Brainerd Scholarship. The event raised more than $45,000 for Century College through individuals and sponsorships. — contributed 4. A rainbow was spotted from the White Bear Lake VFW following rain showers April 10. — Celine Dinauer, contributed

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Despite the upbeat season, four of the Gophers’ top nine players have left through the transfer portal.

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The mental (part) is really the beast.”

Fox announced Friday that he will return for one more season.

After all he went through to be a Gopher, he’s not leaving Williams Arena until he has played as long as he can.

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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS White Bear Lake lost to Class A power Mounds Park Academy 6-0 in the season opener, and to Chisago Lakes 4-3, with Will Fleming, Andrew Kolenich and Brooks Peltier winning at 1-2-3 singles. Against MPA, Kolenich was tied 4-4 in the third set when rain ended the match.

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14-4 in the opener with Jaeda Jensen pumping in seven goals, Beverly Peterson four, and Georgia Kodytek and Grace Castro one each. Goalie Mesa McElmury stopped three of seven shots.

10-0 and beat Roseville Area 11-5 to open the season.

BOYS TRACK

The Bears edged Mounds View 134 to 129 for first place among ten Suburban East Conference teams in a home meet.

BOYS LACROSSE Caleb Anderson won the 100 dash White Bear Lake lost to Eden (11.22) and 200 dash (22.86). Keith Prairie 8-6 in the season opener.

Johnson was second in the 200 Notching two goals each were (23.02) and fourth in the 100. Other Preston West, Wyatt Raleigh and second-places were by Vaughn LarBen Lockwood. Reid Vickstrom in son in the 1600 run (4:35), Luke Wilgoal made 10 saves. liams in the 800 run (2:01.82), Tyrese BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED BASEBALL Behnken in 110 hurdles (15.88), and GIRLS LACROSSE Matt Hunter placed second in White Bear Lake lost to East Ridge Matt Hunter in discus (125-2).

White Bear Lake beat Hill-Murray discus in a 10-team meet.

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White Bear Lake is 4-0 after wins over East Ridge 7-2 and Roseville Area 13-2. Lilly Martin, sophomore pitcher, struck out 23 batters in 12 innings. “Lilly pitched for JV last

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Creating Community through Watercolor White Bear Center for the Arts Teaching Artist Lisa Fertig has developed a strong community of painters over the 15 years that she has been teaching art classes.

At the heart of her teaching lies a passion for fine art. A watercolor and acrylic artist, Lisa began her journey at the Fine Arts Program at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She continued her studies here in Minnesota at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and Atelier Lack.

Her artistry is not defined by one style. Lisa paints more traditional landscapes, as well as abstract pieces.

About her traditional paintings, Lisa writes that they embody “my response to the environment, particularly to the countryside and to the shades, shadows, and colors of early mornings and late afternoons.

As I paint, I recall and re-experience the peace and freedom of the open air as well as the spectacular and captivating qualities of the great outdoors.”

For her abstract work, “I travel inward,” Lisa writes, “exploring and responding to progressions of thoughts and emotions deep within

Lisa Fertig Water Color Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics offer a strong foundation in watercolor technique.

my mind. Free of visual constraints, these intangible introspective meditations take no recognizable form. Instead, they manifest themselves as successive, unfolding, and spontaneous adventures in color, texture, and composition.”

Lisa began teaching watercolor classes at White Bear Center for the Arts 15 years ago, and for the past 10 years has taught Watercolor Basics and Moving Beyond the Basics. These classes offer a strong

foundation in watercolor technique.

Watercolor Basics is a good fit for students who have a little experience in watercolor and want to learn more. Moving Beyond the Basics is for students who have more experience, and are looking to improve their technique and skill set.

Over the years, Lisa has developed a strong following of students who look to her for watercolor support and advice. And Lisa learns from

her students as well. “My favorite part about my classes is that my students push me to grow and get out of my comfort zone,” Lisa said in correspondence with WBCA. From her students, Lisa has learned that “communicating is the way we grow and understand the process. If I don’t see the light bulb go on I try to redirect and explain it in a different way.”

For Lisa, the impact of teaching goes beyond simply instructing someone how to paint. She has students who have been in her classes for years, and real friendships have grown.

“Developing friendships with my students is a wonderful gift; every artist needs art buddies,” Lisa said.

For those considering learning more about watercolor or perhaps delving deeper into an existing skill, watercolor classes are a great way to do so while being part of a community. “Learning to paint in watercolor is a fun process that takes time and patience,” Lisa said. “If you have the desire, I will give you the tools to accomplish that desire.”

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In this triumphant and uproarious musical, a terrible water shortage has led to a governmentenforced ban on private toilets. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough. A hilariously funny and touchingly honest satire, Urinetown provides a fresh and timely addition to one of America’s greatest art forms.

and I’m a senior in high school. A few of my interests include playing video games, sketching, learning new things, and spending time with friends. This is my first time participating in an internship as well as my first time experiencing White Bear Center for the Arts. I applied for this program because I had taken an interest in graphic design. I’m excited for all of the new things and

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people I will be exposed to through this program.”

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a day in each other’s shoes, mom and daughter come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Tickets on sale May 6th! www.childrensperformingartsmn.org Ashti’s Journey to Jazz The Hanifl Performing Arts Center | July 11-20

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White Bear Center for the Arts’ high school internship program Studio Repose is in full swing.

Seven local high schoolers are busy curating the High School Visual Arts & WriteNow! Exhibition, designing graphics, and learning about what it means to work in the arts.

This month, we’re highlighting Studio Repose Intern Tylor Johnson.

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Military families share journeys of sacrifice, resilience

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

At the age of 11, Kate has attended six different elementary schools.

Kate is one of the more than 16,000 children in Minnesota who have at least one parent currently serving in the military. April is Month of the Military Child. Started in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child allows Americans to celebrate military children for their service on the homefront and in their communities.

“Children of military parents in Minnesota often make difficult adjustments in their daily lives as they wait for their parent’s safe return home,” Gov. Tim Walz wrote in a proclamation. “It is fitting and proper that we recognize and honor the sacrifices of military families, their spirit and dedication, and remind our service members in uniform that while they are safeguarding our freedom and way of life, we are taking care of their children as a community.”

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Charli (left), Henry and Kate Meyer, of Lino Lakes, are military children. Their mother, Leah Meyer, has served in the Air Force for 18 years. Wear purple to celebrate military children all month long. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) will celebrate Purple Up Day April 19.

the planet than I was up until I was an adult,” Meyer reflected. “I think they’ve seen up close what sacrifice means. My service has meant their sacrifice, too. The Air Force tells me when to move and where I’m going …

I might have a say, but they are just along for the ride.”

In total, Meyer has had to relocate nine times. Charli has moved six times, Kate has moved five times and Henry has moved four times. The family has lived in Lino Lakes since last July.

“They have learned a lot about making adjustments and starting over,” she said.

Charli said the hardest thing about her mother being in the military is not only having to move so often but also being far away from family.

“It is not easy. You have to make sacrifices,” she said. “The worst part of the military is when we have to pick up and move, but I like where we are stationed a lot, and it is easy for me to adjust.”

Kate added, “It is really hard to move away from people and all of your friends, but it’s great to make new experiences. I think it’s fun to travel.”

According to one of Kate’s teachers, “You can put her in any classroom; by the end of the day she’ll have made friends and try to be in charge.”

Meyer added, “She’s really good at meeting new people and being in a new environment.”

Being a military child also has some perks. Charli got to go on a field trip to Gettysburg, and Kate visited the Pentagon with some of her friends.

“I think they understand a lot more about how the world works than most kids their age. They can tell you about the branches of the military, they can talk about how the government works,” Meyer explained. “They can tell you that Djibouti is a country, because mom was deployed there.”

Charli and Kate have witnessed that females can be strong leaders too, as they have witnessed their mom run two units. “The sky is the limit for these girls; they are going to change the world.”

Scully family

Ashley Nicole Scully, married to Ashlea Morgan Scully (who goes by Scully), is currently deployed to the Middle East. She has been there since June.

The two met while they were on active duty. Scully, who served in the Navy for eight years, was a K-9 handler, and Ashley is a vet technician in the Army. Scully retired from the military in 2020.

The Lino Lakes couple has been

married for five years and has two children, Reese, 9, and Riley, 2.

“Since my mama is in the military, I don’t get to see her much,” Reese said.

“I only get to see her like a quarter of the time.”

Staying in touch with her mama is challenging not only because of the lack of good Wi-Fi, but also the time difference. “When we wake up is the only time we can talk to her, because during the day she’s falling asleep,” Reese explained.

This deployment has also been a challenge because Reese takes her job of taking care of her little sister very seriously.

“Reese is a very resilient, tough girl … I think having a little sister this goaround definitely gives her more of a purpose,” Scully said. “Every military kid, no matter how young they are, has a certain role to play … We are one cohesive unit.”

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

BY THE NUMBERS 1.6 million military children in the U.S. 2 to 3 years how frequently military families move, on average 16,000 children in Minnesota have at least one parent currently serving in the military 1986 The year Month of the Military Child was established Call for the Arts

Since 2002, thousands of military-connected children have shared their experiences, dreams and challenges through art. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) invites military-connected children from all over the world, representing every branch of service, to share interpretations through art of what it means to be a militaryconnected child.

Using any medium, children in grades K-12 can share what being a military-connected child means to them. There will be a first-, second- and third-place winner.

Entries will be accepted through April 30, and winners will be announced by the end of May. For more information, visit www.militarychild.org/ programs-and-initiatives/thecall-for-the-arts.

Purple Up

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The Meyer family of Lino Lakes.

Meyer family

Leah Meyer has served in the Air Force for 18 years and has been deployed three times. She is a mother of three — Charli, 13, Kate, 11, and Henry, 7. She currently serves as the commander of the Air Force ROTC at the University of St. Thomas.

“They have been exposed to more in their 13, 11 and seven years on

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Riley (left) and Reese’s mother Ashley Scully (left) is currently deployed to the Middle East.

Ashlea Scully (who goes by Scully) also served in the Navy for eight years. At right, Riley, points to her mama at a Veterans Day program at a local school.

Wear purple to celebrate military kids all month long.

Purple references the joint environment of the military, encompassing all service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Veterans.

Purple combines each branch’s colors into one: the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard all use shades of blue, the Army uses green, and the Marines use red. MCEC will celebrate Purple Up Day April 19.

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Original graduate passes down legacy to grandson

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

In 1974, Rick Olseen became part of a legacy for White Bear Lake Area High Schools.

Olseen, and many others, were the first graduating class at the then-new Mariner High School.

Now, in 2024, Olseen will pass the torch. His grandson, Kai Combs, will be in the first class of eighth graders at the newly formed Mariner Middle School, formerly South Campus.

“He’s smart like a whip!” said Olseen of Combs.

“Beyond sports, he’s also got his academics and his artistic side.”

Combs currently attends Sunrise Park Middle School.

He said moving from one middle school to a new one for just one year does not intimidate him. “I feel like this transition will be very helpful for me,” said Combs. “Mariner is pretty close to my house, so walking there will be easy.”

Combs has also been playing football and basketball since fourth grade. He noted he is very familiar with Mariner’s layout because he often played

Kai Combs will be in the first class of eighth graders at the newly formed Mariner Middle School.

games there during basketball season.

“I just need sports in my life,” said Combs. “I think I know the place a little well, but I still need to learn more about the building.”

Combs previously performed in theater last year but has

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Kai with his grandfather, Rick Olseen. Olseen was part of the first Mariner High School graduating class in 1974 before it became South Campus. Kai is wearing Rick’s lettermans jacket.

wanted to focus more on sports for extracurricular activities. However, this has not kept him from wanting to pursue his artistic skills.

Recently, he has found interest in drawing his own comic books, an inspiration he takes from Captain Underpants

creator Dave Pilkey. “I love his series, Dog Man,” said Combs.

“He’s like a true artist to me.”

Olseen noted the difference in personal taste between them, something he attributes to their generations. “It’s pretty interesting, I’ve noticed,” said Olseen. “At

Mariner, I was always interested in cars, whether painting or doing auto body and mechanical work. The interests I’ve seen Kai take up were never on my road map while navigating high school. But seeing how good he is at sports like football and basketball has been rewarding. Not to mention, he’s getting so tall, too!”

Olseen also highlighted how important the legacy Combs will inherit will be.

“It’s amazing, because my graduating class will celebrate our 50th graduation soon,” Olseen said. “Mariner will live on after being around for just 10 years when it opened. It’s also special to see Kai wear the old leather jacket I had 50 years ago. Just through that alone is how he will help keep carrying it on.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The council approved a temporary liquor license for Lakeshore Players Inc. to serve liquor at a fundraiser gala at Lakeshore Players Theatre on May 16. The organization has an on-sale liquor license to sell malt liquor, wine and strong beer, and wants to serve full-intoxicating liquor for the gala. Because Lakeshore Players Inc. is a nonprofit, they are qualified to have a temporary on-sale full liquor license. As such, the organization satisfies state regulations for temporary liquor licenses with the required liquor liability insurance on file.

• The council granted permission for Main Street Inc. to use the Railroad Park Gazebo on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event in question is the organization’s Spring Fling Event. The event will feature information booths on gardening, as well as an opportunity for families to draw with chalk.

The company also plans to have live music during

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events. City staff have traditionally contributed time and public resources to Manitou Days through the council’s support and City Manager Lindy Crawford. The council has previously determined that the the use of its resources to support Manitou Days-associated events provides economic and social benefits.

• Mayor Dan Lousimet read a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2024. Historically, the city acknowledges Arbor Day as an opportunity to recognize the importance of trees. The city also commits to maintaining its trees’ health and longevity throughout the community and park systems. Through several actions, the city demonstrates its commitment by promoting public awareness of forestry issues. These include tree planting, maintenance seminars and invasive species control projects.

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• The council gave approval for staff to apply for an outdoor recreation grant through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A trail paving project is included in the city’s 2024 capital improvement plan. This project would work on remodeling half of the Lakewood Hill Park’s existing gravel trails, ensuring that the trails meet the American Disability Act’s requirements for inclusivity. All trail paving is to be funded by the park improvement fund. To add to project funding, city staff will apply for the DNR recreation grant.

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