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attack on Pearl Harbor.

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

After 80 years, the search is over.

On September 23, 2021, members of the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency were able to identify remains found in the wreckage of the USS Oklahoma. Those remains were identified as belonging to William F. Gusie, a 1939 White Bear Lake Area High School graduate. Gusie had worked on the ship as a 3rd Class Navy Fire Controllman. During the onslaught of World War II, Gusie was killed during the Japanese

Now, Gusie’s remains have returned to Minnesota, which will receive a special burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on June 12.

Gusie was one of 429 crewmen killed during the attack. At the time, Gusie was one of only 13 crew members identified as missing by the Department of Defense. The department was in charge of locating American soldiers who were declared prisoners of war or missing in action.

Between December 1941 and June 1944, the department collected the remains of several

different crew members from the USS Oklahoma. They were brought to the Halawa and Nu’uanu cemeteries in Oahu, Hawaii, for burial. In 1947, the American Graves Registration Service took the remains from both cemeteries in an attempt to identify the individuals killed. However, the service could only determine the names of 35 of the men. At the time, Gusie was not among them.

However, that all changed during the summer of 2015.

The accounting agency decided to take another shot at determining the deceased sailors’ identities. By then, new

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Gabe Kessel may be down, but he is far from giving up.

Kessel is a junior at White Bear Lake Area High School and a star wrestler on the school’s team. Although Kessel’s wrestling career seemed poised for success, it was cut short on April 22 when devastating news arrived.

On that day, Kessel was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, a rare cancerous brain

tumor. Despite this, Kessel and his family are determined to fight it through thick and thin.

According to wrestling coach Jeff Isaac, Kessel had been experiencing worsening headaches a month before his diagnosis. “We thought he was just dehydrated at first,” said Isaac. “But after one tournament, it got bad enough to where his dad had to bring him

technological developments had been made in DNA, dental and anthropological analysis. The remains were then exhumed from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, where they had been reburied following the 1947 identification attempt. By 2021, Gusie’s remains received proper identification. However, attempts to give him a proper burial were frequently delayed. According to Gene Hughes, public affairs officer with Navy Personnel Command, this was due to a backlog during

into urgent care.”

On April 8, Kessel was admitted to Regions Hospital’s NeuroSurgical Intensive Care Unit in St. Paul. After two weeks of emergency surgery and tests, doctors confirmed the tumor’s presence. “The doctors said he potentially only had months to live,” said Gabe’s father, Joe.

Judge releases findings regarding appropriation permits

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANGING EDITOR

After months of waiting, a judge has weighed in on the appeals made by several cities in the north metro regarding the White Bear Lake level lawsuit.

Administrative Law Judge Eric Lipman issued his Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order regarding the amendments made several years ago by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to some area water appropriation permits.

Seventeen permit holders — including 10 municipalities, three country clubs, several businesses and St. Paul Regional Water Services — formally contested changes to their permits. In 2018, the DNR amended the cities’ water appropriation permits to require those cities to:

1. Plan on converting water supplies from groundwater to surface water sources

2. Prohibit lawn irrigation on residential properties whenever the elevation of White Bear Lake falls below 923.5 feet

3. Plan to phase down the average amount of water used in the community

4. Report on efforts to collaborate with neighboring communities on reducing water usage.

Each city challenged the lawfulness of one or more of the amended conditions, which resulted in the contested case hearing before Judge

Gabe Kessel, a wrestler and junior at White Bear Lake Area High School, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Kessel has had a lifelong passion for wrestling. His coaches describe him as a funny and respectful team member.

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The remains of William F. Gusie, a sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery next month.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

VHEDC hosts events for business leaders

Local business leaders are invited to attend an upcoming event hosted by the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC), the first in a series on the topic of building a workforce.

“Building an Inclusive Workforce for Economic Development” will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Century College East Campus – Lincoln Mall. Attendees will learn about programs that are available to help meet workforce availability, development and retention needs.

Presenters include Ling Becker of Ramsey County Workforce Solutions; Liz Jennings from MN DEED and CareerForce; Allen Mavis, with information about MN Skills-based

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MARLENE AND ROBERT HARMS

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SALLY BROWN

MARLYS NELSON

TAMMY LARSON

TONYA LELEUX

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DARLENE NADEAU

KATHY DUDDING

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TOM AND LINDA BEATSON

MARY RYAN

NANCY AND LARRY ROGERS

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KATHLEEN RUSSELL

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JANET AND STEVEN SOMMER

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ALEX ECKERT

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Hiring Accelerator initiative; and Erin Olson of RealTime Talent. The event is free, and lunch is complimentary. RSVP is requested at vhedc.com.

Veterans memorial benefits seminar

Veterans can learn aboout funeral benefits they may be qualified to receive at an informational seminar hosted by Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services on Tuesday, May 28. Two sessions are available, at noon and 6 p.m. A free meal will be provided and family members are welcoem to attend. RSVP by calling 651-674-3059. Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake.

Catalyst Covenant Church will host an event featuring 10 to 12 Twin Cities area authors who will be selling and signing their books. Several literary genres will be represented. The Local Author Event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Anchor Coffee House, 4742 Washington Square, White Bear Lake. All are invited to visit with the authors, grab a coffee or hot chocolate, and connect with other book lovers. For more information, go to catalystwbl.org.

OPINION

Lessons on life and management

Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Corporation, died in 2011 at age 56, losing the battle with pancreatic cancer. Prior to his death, he made some observations about life. He was making reference that material things lost can be found or replaced, but when the curtain comes down on life, it can never be replaced.

He was trying to make the point that inner happiness does not come from material things. Whether you have a $300 or a $30 watch, they both tell the same time. He makes the following recommendations:

• Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy so when they grow up they will know the value of things and not the price.

• Eat your food as your medicine. Otherwise, you will have to eat medicine as your food.

Then he goes on to recommend the six best doctors in the world are sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, selfconfidence and friends.

I think he overlooked a significant part of this life that has been provided through our creator, Almighty God, who we can know in a personal way through his son Jesus Christ who came and died on the cross and rose from the dead. The prophets in the Old Testament predicted a Savior would come. The New Testament makes it clear on what is necessary to have that relationship with the Heavenly Father and to understand the Triune God.

Management training

In 1972 Phil Bonin and I attended a management course held at 6 a.m. in Forest Lake under the direction of Sheehan’s Target Training, Don Sheehan.

Here were some of the stats on why it is important to learn more about management:

• 92% of companies fail because of poor management.

• Out of every 100 companies that start, 75 are out of business in five years.

• The average company stays in business 7-1/2 years.

• 77% of companies have from three to seven employees.

• 50% of the people in management break down emotionally annually.

• *Between 1900 and 1940, 19 million companies went into business, 16 million went out, for an 85% failure rate of all businesses.

Young people coming up are usually better educated than their managers.

At the age of 88, I am still learning. The younger generation suggests I’m obsolete and should be put on a shelf.

Preparation for life

Accomplishments, goals attained, and meeting a mark, are why we celebrate graduations, whether they be from kindergarten, middle school, high school, college or special degrees.

Education is very important, whether it be on to college or tech schools, and the opportunities are varied, readily available and achievable.

So whatever you are celebrating, be thankful and take the next step. We can call that “commencement.”

Support appreciated

My son, Carter, and I have a number of community newspapers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They are small businesses and it can be challenging to achieve a bottom line. We are very thankful for our readers and advertisers. Subscription renewals have been good this spring. I think a lot of our readers appreciate our community newspaper, especially in light of news that community papers in other parts of the state are closing due to mismanagement by hedge funds.

Thanks again, subscribers, for helping keep the community informed through your support of print and online editions developed by professional journalists. You can count on us for important, truthful information.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Our housing crisis and our strategy

There are several factors that make up what I refer to as “Our Housing Crisis”. First, about 9% of home owners in Vadnais Heights are mortgageburdened. That means that they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. And about a quarter of those are extremely burdened, meaning that they spend more than 50% of their income on housing.

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Mayor

Mike Krachmer

Second, the Twin Cities is short 30,000 units to satisfy the current demand for housing. This scarcity of housing units has been driving up the cost of housing for the last 14 years. If that trend continues, the gap will continue to grow. That means increasing housing costs for everybody, wherever they are on the economic spectrum.

Third, renters in Vadnais Heights are burdened by the cost of housing at even a higher

rate and the average burden is even greater. This means that many renters are spending from 50-60% of their income on housing. This leaves little for food, transportation, and healthcare. Finally, many local employers find it difficult to hire local residents for service, retail, and some manufacturing jobs. The lack of workforce housing translates into scarcity of those human resources that support our lives and businesses. These workers are essential! And the diminished public transportation, within and into our community, severely limits travel options, increasing the scarcity of human resources. There are other systemic issues that are more difficult to change on the local level, such as corporate and hedge fund ownership of single family homes, for example.

Our city, our suburban neighbors, and cities across the nation face the challenges of this crisis. Cities, their local governments, and communities can contribute greatly to meet the need for housing as a foundation for healthy, productive lives. Based on the results of a housing study

completed in our city last year, the city council and staff have been working diligently to identify and prioritize strategies to address this need. We are reaching out to property owners in an attempt to drive development strategically and proactively. We are working with developers, state and county government, and organizations with a mission to create the kind of housing that is most needed in our community. Our intention is to create policies and strategic plans that will support opportunities to grow our housing stock and create a more prosperous community for everyone.

As we continue this important work, we hope to hear from all of our constituents with ideas, hopes, misgivings, and fears. I believe in engaging as many community resources as possible (and all of us are community resources) in nurturing a welcoming and supportive community. I look forward to hearing from you.

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• Letter writers must live, work or have another connection to Press Publications coverage area. Letter writers are limited to six letters per year and at least four weeks must lapse between publication. Exceptions may be made for rebuttal letters. Due to space limitations, letters that don’t address local issues are not guaranteed publication. Repeat letters by the same writer about the same subject matter will not be published. Submissions containing libelous or derogatory statements will not be published.

• Submissions containing facts not previously published in the Press must be accompanied by factual verification. All letters are subject to editing. Deadline is 5 p. m. , Thursday of the week prior to publication. To submit a letter, e-mail it to whitebearnews@ presspubs.com, fax it to 651429-1242 or mail or deliver it to Press Publications, 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

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About the Town

Gene Johnson

Mike Krachmer is Mayor of Vadnais Heights.

Both candidates flawed

I have read with great interest the Press letters to the editor over the past weeks and I applaud the Press for printing them. There should be no question in the mind of a clear-thinking person that both men are flawed. Both men written about having sinned. Jesus said, “Let he who has no sin cast the first stone.” We are all sinners, so if we are going to have one of these men running our country, we had better pick the one that has accomplished the most for our country, the one we feel confident will solve our current problems.

Consider the problems we face that need immediate attention and need change: cost of groceries, cost of energy, gasoline, crime, border control, inflation, tax dollars being spent to care for illegal immigrants. There are many more that could be listed, but the idea is clear that change must take place if the United States is to remain a free nation. Please think

very carefully when going to the polls in November. Our country cannot afford to make a mistake.

Jim Chatteron Mahtomedi

Concerning intersections

I am writing to express my concern regarding uncontrolled intersections in downtown White Bear Lake. This past weekend, my family narrowly avoided a collision at Eighth and Johnson — a fourway intersection with no signs in either direction. We were mid-intersection before I saw a truck barreling toward us and had it not braked in time, it would have struck our truck where my 2-year-old son was seated.

I understand that uncontrolled intersections exist elsewhere and that the expectation is for people to yield. They may indeed have appropriate uses elsewhere. But in an area where nearly every other intersection has

at least a two-way stop, it is unrealistic to expect every driver to recognize this in time to avoid an accident, especially in this area next to Matoska Park where we would expect visitors not familiar with the area coming to launch their boats, etc. What valid argument exists against having signage here?

I’ve had a lot of people tell me they have gone through these intersections thinking they were two-way stops in the other direction. There are mature trees, and it’s not like you can see cars coming from very far away. On the other hand, on NextDoor some people have told me these intersections are perfectly fine and I just need to personally be more attentive in this area. Of course I will, after almost being in a collision. How does that address the broader problem, though? And if safety mandates stopping at these intersections to check for oncoming traffic, then why not make it explicit through signage?

I think it’s extremely irresponsible for the city to allow this, and am hoping it will be addressed after I write a similar letter to Public Works.

Lindsey Olson White Bear Lake Volunteers made difference

Our joint “Day of Service” by VFW Post 1782 and Auxiliary, American Legion Post 168 and Auxiliary, and community members was the most successful ever in this family-friendly event. Thanks to the White Bear Press for its help in informing community members of this project. In addition to washing hundreds of military headstones, the 40 volunteers undug close to 100 military headstones that were 1 inch under ground level, about 30 that were 2 inches under and a couple that were almost completely covered by sod. We also identified a headstone that we want to replace, as

the headstone is no longer legible. The preparation work with the edging equipment made our progress so much more achievable. A salute to Cameron Tree Service for the donation of the use of the power edger and their employees who volunteered Friday.

Gary Carlberg, COL (Ret) White Bear Lake

Response to letters Wow, where do I start? Three of the four letters I read in the letters to the editor section could have been written by the same person. It is apparent the writers hate Trump and back it up with a whole bunch of CNN rhetoric. What you don’t mention is the fact that the Biden administration and his justice system has been spending millions of taxpayers dollars to try to ruin him. Does anyone of you ever wonder how Joe Biden became so rich as a public servant?

WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States set aside to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It takes place on the last Monday of May.

To honor those who have fallen, Press Publications has accumulated a list of local events that are free to attend and open to the public.

WHITE BEAR AREA

MAHTOMEDI MEMORIAL DAY

CEREMONY

When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 27

Where: Veterans Memorial Park

Details: American Legion will hold ceremony to honor veterans; no parade or pancake breakfast this year due to road construction.

Contact: 651-426-3344

MEMORIAL DAY BOAT PARADE

When: 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 27

WHITE BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

When: 9:30 a.m.

Monday, May 27

Where: Keep Zimmer VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Parade followed by ceremony at Union Cemetery at 10 a.m., anf the Lost at Sea ceremony at 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Park (adjacent to VFW). Contact: 651-4264944

Where: Mahtomedi Beach

Details: Decorated boats line up at Mahtomedi beach and end at the White Bear Lake VFW.

Contact: Facebook: White Bear Lake Boat Parade

HUGO

MEMORIAL DAY CAR SHOW

When: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday, May 27

Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Blvd. N.

Details: Presented by the North Star

Flag etiquette and parades

SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Contributed by VFW Post 1782 Post Commander Bob Krominga and VFW Post 1782 Auxiliary President Deb Courts-Brown.

It’s the beginning of the parade season, and not everyone is aware of proper flag etiquette for parades. This is how to honor the flag of our country and pay respect as it passes.

If a flag is carried by an honor guard or in a group with other flags, here is how to

show respect to the flag:

• Stand up

• Remove your hat

• Place your right hand over your heart, or if you are a military veteran, salute

• Stop conversation Remind children to respect our nation’s flag. If they are given a small flag, please ensure they do not throw it on the ground.

Thank you for showing your respect for our flag and what it represents.

Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club. Memorial Day flag raising at noon.

Contact: 612-839-2490

AMERICAN LEGION POST 620 CEMETERY TOUR

When: 6:45 a.m. Monday, May 27

Where: Hugo American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St. N.

Details: For the 78th consecutive year, American Legion Post 620 will visit cemeteries to conduct Memorial Day Services. Join the tour at any point in time. Walker Cemetery will be at 7:30 a.m.; return to Legion Clubroom for coffee at 8:30 a.m.; Gethsemane Methodist Cemetery at 9 a.m.; Incarnation Lutheran Cemetery at 9:25 a.m.; St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at 10 a.m.; Twitchell Cemetery at 10:30 a.m.; Lino Lakes Legion at 10:45 a.m.; St. Genevieve’s Catholic Cemetery at 11:25 a.m. The last cemetery on the tour will be St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery at 11:55 a.m.

Contact: 651-255-1432

STILLWATER

STILLWATER VETERAN’S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Monday, May 27

Where: Veterans Memorial Parking Lot, 138 Pine St. W.

Details: Honor the St. Croix Area casualties of war.

Contact: 651-439-4350

WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES

• The council approved a license agreement allowing Mayor Dan Louismet and City Manager Lindy Crawford to work with the White Bear Lake Youth Football Association. This partnership is to replace the scoreboards in Podvin Park. The football association has used two fields on the west side of Podvin Park for 25 years. The group recently approached the city to replace the scoreboards, prompting the two to create the arrangement.

• The council accepted

PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE

When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22

Where: Public Works Facility, 3950 Hoffman Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Free family-friendly event with equipment displays, demonstrations, kids activities, and facility tours.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

AN ARCHAELOGICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29

Where: Zoom

Details: Online presentation will cover 14,000 years of history in the area, represented by the know record of 41 archaeological investigations. Registration required.

Contact: whitebearhistory.org

LOCAL AUTHOR EVENT

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 30

Where: Anchor Coffee House, 4742 Washington Square Details: Visit with 10-12 local authors and other book lovers. Coffee and hot chocolate available. Contact: catalystwbl.org

BEARS EXPLORE OUTDOORS

When: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 31

Where: Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, 5785 Hugo Rd., White Bear Lake

Details: Community event with fishing, activities, games, food, music, demonstrations, bike giveaways, and more.

Contact: communityservices.isd624. org

a firearms grant for $5,100.13 from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The grant is to update the Police Department’s firearm storage capabilities. The money will be used to buy new firearms storage lockers, evidence lockers and safes to safely and effectively handle more firearms.

• The council swore in Josh Weylander as the city’s new assistant chief/ fire marshal. Weylander previously worked for the Roseville Fire Department for over 13 years and was

a foreman for Habitat for Humanity. The council recognized Assistant City Manager Rick Juba for receiving the 2024 Minnesota City/County Managers Association Outstanding Service Award. Juba accepted the award at the MN City/County Managers Association Annual Conference on May 2. City Manager Lindy Crawford described Juba as a dedicated individual who sets an excellent example for the rest of the staff.

Erik Suchy

John Cundy White Bear Lake

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B HONOR ROLL Grade 9

Briana Adams, Jayla Aichele, Lilian Anderson, Addison Andrekus, Zoe Barry, Ava Barth, Lyla Beck, Rhys Berger, Mark Berry, Samuel Bieniek, Logan Blalock, Jovanni Blomgren, Anthony Blue, Alexander Brown, Anthony Brown, Jacob Brown, Ruby Brown, Lyla Burke, Conrad Bute, Colton Butts, Savanna Capaul, Allie Casemore, Dylan Cha, Saydee Churchill, Brooklyn Combs, Madelyn Compton, Preston Crider, Carla-Maelle D'Almeida, Kaeden Darko, Alexander Davids, Joseph Degneau, Dominique Demanou, Drew Dewitt, Favour Doghor, Jocelyn Dougherty, Logan Ehlers, Naomi Endthoff, Croix Erickson, Hadley Everhart, Chloe Finney, Lilly Fisher, Maxwell Flahavan-Olson, Vanessa Fyksen, Brynn Gamradt, Moo Gay, Mssariyaha Gilliam, Kevin Golaski, Benjamin Granger, Matthew Grisdale, Maison Haas, Ella Hang, Daryn Harper, Sydney Harris, Marissa Heifort, Emma Heller, Gaberiella Hendrickson, Gretchen Herout, Christopher Herr, Taylor Hocking, Naomi Holm, Jordyn Huber, Savannah Huebscher, Hannah Huynh, Olivia Johansen, Blake Johnson, Malachi Jones, Avery June, Kasandra Kammueller, Joseph Kamrath, Elijah Kennedy, Daniel King, Peyton Kohnen, Peyton Kotaska, Janica Kottke, Paul Kozhimannil, Skyler Kurkoski, Eli Lalonde, Blake Larsen, Brody Lashomb, Connor Law, Theodoric Lawson, Nathan Lee, James Lightner, Jaxon Lind-O'neal, Taydan Linder, Nickalas Lockbeam, Asher Ludwig, Aubrey Lund, Conner Macdonald, Dakota Mann, Jackson Matt, William McQuay, Lincoln Medin, Isla Mejia, Andrew Melde Jr, Samuel Meyer, Megan Mills, Arianna Minor, Tristan Moen, Mohamed Mohamed, Christopher Mshihiri, Baron Mua, Carson Muehlstedt, Tolman Murray, Mayar Musa, Graham Newlander, Kerry Nfor, Miles Oklobzija, Spencer Olichwier, Henry Olive, Chloe Olness, Alexa Olson, Braydon Olson, Dominic Olson, Katelynn Palmgren, Riley Parvin, Ruby Paulson, Katherine Pederson, Miles Peschman, Emmett Peterson, Brennan Pongratz, Rylan Raaymakers, Madeline Rahman, Jeremiah Regal, Gavin Reich, Abigail Reineke, Annabelle Retezan, Addison Roberts, Kendall Roeser, Brooke Rooney, KyLynn Roweton, Owen Schachtner, Isabelle Schleicher, Lucus Schmidt, Tyler Schmittdiel, Bram Schultz, Carter Selbitschka, Jacob Servatka, Joseph Setter, Lauryn Setterlund, Joseph Sheta, Joseph Smaker, Charles Stepnick, Levi Strong, Kayla Swanson, Brianna Tapia-Landa, Ian Telsrow, Autumn Thao, Nathen Thao, Tyzon Thao, Alexander Thielen, Nicholas Thompson, Fengshiqi Tian, Faith Vang, Reid Vickstrom, Jasper Vue, Kyle Watson, Alexander Wilson, Jack Wilson, Addison Witzel, Carter Wolff, Donovin Wolfgram, William Wood, Connor Wright, Regan Zimski, Carter Zwirn

A HONOR ROLL Grade 10

Lucas Ackerman, Marian Ahmed, Ethan Anderson, Daniel Aubin, Zachary Baay, Lincoln Bacha, Irene Bakke, Julia Bakke, Nathaniel Barker, Sydney Bartsch, Oliver Beck, Gianna Bell, Lauryn Belz, Zachary Bertelsen, Noah Blaisdell, Clara Blauer, Tatum Boudewyns, Ingrid Bowman, Charlotte Cannon, Darby Carpenter, Gianna Caruso, Madelyn Castro, Carter Cessna, Ethan Christensen, Nathan Christensen, Caitlyn Clark, Oliver Curren, Matthew Davis, Cyrus Dermody, Lily Dewitt, Kathryn Deyo, Elise Dinh, Hazel Dufresne, Claire Dusing, Lauren Elias, Ava Ellis, India Fawcett, Anna Fink, Luke Fisher, Keira Fitzsimmons, Holly Flood, Marcela Fontenele, Chloe Gale, Zoe Geir, Logan Gibson, Oliver Grawe, Aidan Grendahl, Sophia Griefenhagen, Keenan Griffin, Josie Guidinger, Behave Gurung, Aubrey Gutierrez, Alia Haberer, Nora Hall, Devan Hanson, Steven Hernandez III, Sydney Hernandez, Lucas Hilgers, Raegan Holm, Elizabeth Horowicki, Lydia Jersak, Brynn Johnson, Caroline Jonell, Josephine Jorgenson, Ausrine Kairys, Kiera Keene, Noelle Keene, Paige Kirvida, Alana Kohler, Wyatt Kolkmeier, Jonah Kong, Emily Kum, Milkoftu Kurkura, Samuel Lahmann, Rilynn Lange, Ruby Lange, Grace Laszlo, Samuel Le Blanc, Melanie Le, Madelyn Lee, Kylee Lehman, Eve Lomoro, Brayden Luger, Maddison Lydon, Lucas A. Maahs, Ava Maas, Ada Mair, Alexander Maki, Gabriel Markuson, Lilly Martin, Luisa Maruyama, Finnian McVeigh, Sophia Menier, Abigail Meyer, Brady Milles, Aiden Moua, Hannah Moua, Blake Munyer, Eli Murphy, Marilyse Ndam, Avery Nelson, Joseph Nicklason, Evelyn Niemiec, Ana Nikolic, Jade Norton, Quinn O'Brien, Alexis O'Neill, Tanner Olsen, Madilynn Olson, Ryley Oswald, Stella Otto, Ella Paradise, Madelyn Pearson, Ashley Peltier, Rylan Perron, Gionni Pescosolido, Marin Peterson, Abigail Pilla, Payton Pogalz, Maxwell Popp, Isabella Redlund Spieker, Thomas Reese, Emily Reeves, Grace Reeves, Evalyn Robasse, Andrew Runningen, Freya Sanders, Shiloh Scheeler, Branden Schmid, Grace Scott, Hadley Seaton, Clara Seeley, Thomas Sisk, Hannah Sjostrom, Kian Skiba, Makenna Sneen, James Sprafka, Kayleigh Stabenow, Hannah Steffensmeier, Cecelia Swenson, Jessica Thompson, Justine Thompson, Abigail Thorson, Chloe Tocko, Peter Tucker, Jensen Vadnais, Matthew Van Dyke, Madelyne Vang, Miah Vernosh, James Wallek, Xiaolei Wang, Daniel Wickum, Molly Winkel, Joseph Wolfe, Ethan Woods, Elliott Xiong, Jim Yang, Aubrie Zimmerman, ,

B HONOR ROLL Grade 10

Josephine Adsitt, Avery Anderson, Oluwatomi S. Animasaun, Mahedre Aregawi, Jacob Baltzer, Timothy Barghini, Kaleb Bartels, Samuel Bartocci, Joseph Bauman, Ava Bedell, Benjamin Beecroft, Skyler Bengtson, Magnus Benz, Benjamin Berentson, Sterling Bishop, Gavin Blomgren, Dax Bohannon, Gavin Brady, Zachary Brock, Jake Buche, Avery Buckley, Kaya Burback, Alexander Cantwell, Nicholas Cardenas, Cole Casa De Calvo, Shae Castonguay, Nathaniel Celski, Tatum Cermak, Leyla Chu, Easton Clancy, Rio Clark, Teagan Coopet, Ella Dargay, Abigail Davis, Hazel Debauche, Tyler Doten, Jay Dreher, Andrew Dufresne, Samantha Eder, Faith Ehrenkrook, Grant Elliott, Scarlett Ellison, Annika Eyler, Beau Eyler, Raegan Farmer, Julian Farrell Turville, Henry Fawcett, Cooper Feirn, Laney Fliehler, Lily Fowler, Rylee Frost, Audrey Gallagher, Maria Garrido, Kailey Gieske, Tyler Gipple, Grant Golaski, Brooklyn Gysbers, Habon Hajin, Ayaan Hamza, Michael Harding, Easton Hayne, Ava Heinn, Brynn Heinsohn, Riley Helmberger, Kalina Her, Linkin Her, Zachary Hern, Adam Hernandez Falk, Ella Hietala, Selah Highland, Jordan Hillestad, Benedict Hoefer, Cooper Hoel, Jack Hoenshell, Lyman Howard, Christian Humphrey, Gavin Huot, Ariana Jacksie, Natalie Jents, Brooke Johnson, Phillip Johnstone, Peyton Jordahl, Weston Joy, Maverick Jungwirth, Katelyn Kaehler, Joseph Karls, Vincent Kazmierczak, Brigid Kehoe, Karina King, Charlotte Klamerus, Katie Koller, Logan Kowitz, Roman Kurynytskyi, Mason Labathe, Anna Lachenmayer, Calli Lacktorin, Henry Lamb, Molly Laplante, Becca Larson, Luarzong Law, Matthew Law, Iris Lee, Jude Lee, Shuayi Lee, Zachary Lehn, Angus Levins, Ava Lovelett, Madeline Luebker, Vincent Lundeen, Ian Macgillis, Emily Majerle, Dominic Marino, Olivia Martinez, Dylan McCormack, Hailey McElmury, Audrey McGladdery, Alexandra McLean, Easton Miles, Greta Misgen, Valerie Moen, Taylor Mohawk, Lydia Moore, Vera Moton, Devon Myer, Galvin Nathanson, Brady O'Hara, Owen Otto, Mia Pankonien, Zachary Pascua, Mallory Peltier, Jalyn Perales, Colin Piper, Isabelle Pomorin, Carson Richie, Joseph Rogers, Natalie Rosenthal, Nicholas Roy, Stephanie Sagaluke, Justin Sager, Brody Saros, Brooke Saunders, Asher Schmidt, John Schmitt, Tyler Schwietz, Colin Semlak, Savannah Severson, Tessa Shaffer, Maiken Shaw, Olivia Simpkins, Owen Specker, Theodore St Martin, Jadyn Stauff, Dominic Stetz, Claire Tainter, Ujwal Tamang, Paulina Tapia Ayala, Seng Cy Thao, Chloe Theissen, Aaron Thilmany, Madeleine Thompson, Meriel Torenvliet, Isabelle Treft, George Vander Heiden, Kaycee Victorio, Jacob Vitale-Young, Wyatt Vojtech, Annie Vomela, Gunnar Vonwalter, Johannah Westmoreland, Austin Wieler, Madyson Wiggins, Brady Williams, Johnathan Woods, Amaya Xiong, Aubrey Xiong, Teng Cheng Xiong, Chloe Yung, Nicholas Zentic, Wyatt Zerwas, Kiyo Ziegler, Katherine Zisla

WHITE BEAR LAKE

HONOR ROLL

A HONOR ROLL Grade 11

Amelia Ahrens, Mary Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Ashtyn Arendts, Levi Arvig, Nathaniel Asiedu-Mensah, Grace Bailey, Amelia Bartsch, Sean Beloyed, Sahaj Bhakta, Talis Birmanis, Gretchen Blankenship, Ashley Bosko, Emily Brown, Nathaniel Brown, Libby Butters, Lisa Calbrieth, Audrey Carlson, Lyla Chaffee, Drake Chermak, Landon Chevalier, Grace Conroy, Henry Cork, Rocio Cremades Orgaz, Jennifer Crist, Connor Crouch, Makayla Delay, Maxwell Delforge, Katherine Dery, William Distad, Talia Domschot, Callista Donoghue, Erik Douha, Robert Dresen, Alexa Duffy, Blake Eckerle, Bailey Eddicus, Elaine Eddicus, Kyra Eicher, Peyton Ek, Robert Elmore, Owen Farrington, Ashley Fisher, Logan Fisher, Payton Fouks, Jack Gabrielson, Gabriel Gerlach, Maya Greenbaum, Reese Greenbaum, Andrew Greene, Ellia Groneberg, Danae Grund, Sofiia Halenda, Isabella Hanscom, Lindsey Hanson, Eva Haskins, Ashleigh Hawkes, Marshall Hawks, Makena Heaton, Emerson Heise, Addison Hemquist, Hailey Hendrickson, Amelie Hodge, Morgan Holmstrom, Madisyn Hood, Keith Houchins, Ari Howard, Lily Howard, Owen Howard, Anna Jones, Tyler Josephs, Hannah Juergens, Colby Keintz, Faith Kha, Adina Klawiter, Lydia Kleinhans, Andrew Klier, Landon Kohler, Andrew Kolenich, Isaac Kolstad, Makinzie Kubas, Savannah Kue, Vaughn Larson, Amaya Lattimore, Emaline Leafblad, Shanalise Lee, Dexia Leexaitou, Ryan Lentsch, Brady Leopold, Isaac Lindholm, Jace Lombardi, Audrey Lonsky, Andrew Mailer, Angelina Marino, Isabella Matt, Sophia Matt, Carter McLeod, Cara McMonigal, Erin Messerschmidt, Aiden Moore, Mallory Moore, Alexa Moser, Addison Mueller, Nadiya Muse, Amelia Nachtsheim, Samantha Nelson, Evan Newlander, Miriya Nguyen, Mason Noren, Abigail O’Brien, Temitope Oyekunle, Aubrey Parker, William Paslawski, Lydia Pearson, Taylen Peloquin, Paige Peters, Colby Petersen, Dylan Peterson, Gavin Potter, Carmen Priftakis, Charles Racine, Hannah Rausch, Naomi Rediger, Aubrey Reigstad, Morgan Richards, Sienna Rivera, Daniel Roach, Delaney Rosewell, Jack Sams, Kylie Schachtner, Victoria Semelis, David Shervheim, Corbin Shypulski, Nicolas Simonson, Ethan Smejkal, Rebecca Smith, Amanda Smythe, Paige Sogard, Madeline Spaeth, Benjamin Spindler, Ella Stadtherr, Joshua Stafki, Jack Stanius, Natalie Steensland, Leah Stein, Lily Switajewski, Chloe Tanaleon, James Thao, Claire Thomalla, Dustin Tran, Angiolo Ututalum, Olivia Vermeersch, Elena Vlieger, Danielle Vo, Adeline Vojtech, Sophia Volkmann, Cora Wahl, Tessa Walton, Brooke Waxberg, Isaiah Weber, Ella Weierke, Chancellor Wettstein, Denim Whelan, Claire Whitcomb, Miles Whitney, Elise Wiener, Evangeline Wilbur, Annalise Wohlfeil, Jonathan Wong, Charlie Woodcock, Megan Worms, Elijah Yang, Kennedy Yang, Chloe Zender

B HONOR ROLL Grade 11

Tyler Allshouse, Chimezuru Azonwu, Oto Babrans, Teegan Bartok, Carson Bartos, Madelyn Belisle, Amiya Bellefeuille, Ayla Berckes, Killian Berman, Bailey Birkholz, Reese Bjornberg, Gavin Bohrer, Mary Brooks-Evans, Linnea Brown, Addison Capocasa, Alexander Carlson, Abigail Carroll, Julia Fernanda Carvalho Buarque, Grace Castro, Lauryn Chaffee, Porter Cleary, Addison Collins, Dylan Combs, Lys-Aurele D’Almeida, Lilah Davis, Ryan Dickerson, Trace Dotstry, Malik Doumbia, Matthew Dumroese, Carter Dusing, Lindy

SOUTH CAMPUS — 11TH & 12TH

Eichinger, George Elliott, Grant Evans, Isabella Evans, William Fleming, Madison Friede, Kate Fuhrman, Kiana Giese, Tyler Glick, Johnathan Goben, Cecilia Gores, Gabriella Grace, Mia Grambow, Emma Graven, Noah Gysbers, Baylee Haines, Sophia Haley, Alyssa Hamlin, Domanic Hayden, Lawson Heath, Austin Hermann, Jamie Herring, Kaitlynn Hudson, Megan Hulla, Lillian Jenkins, Dylan Johnson, Gabrielle Johnson, Victoria Johnson, Bennett Jungmann, Cleo Jurkovich, Brady Keeling, Keira Keese, Maria Kimlinger, Colton Knutson, Luke Knutson, Ellie Kook, Travis Kottke, Blue Kurkoski, Mark Kurynytskyi, Nathan Landucci, Bonnie Langenbach, Pheng Lee, Merik Lemon-Chafin, Emersyn Lokken, Yusef Luger, Cameron Macewen, Brienna Mahnke, Jenna Maloy, Samuel Manke, Giada Marino, Michelle Mato Mazzoccoli, McHarris Mbu, Navaya McCorkle, Caitlin McCormack, Seanan McGuire, Marilyn McKane, Benjamin McMillen, Anna Mencke, Petra Middleton, Matthew Millard, Wuinfred Miranda Saastamoinen, Abigail Misgen, Devin Mohar, Maxwell Morett, Cole Morin, Samuel Mortensen, Zane Mueller, Luke Mulawa, Benjamin Mulier, Adam Napgezek, Cameron Norman, Noah Norman, Camden Oxton, Cody Parnell, Sara Pasch, Jacob Pasiuk, Dylan Paulson, Preston Peloquin, Julieta Peralta Herrera, Abigail Perez, Payton Peters, Addison Post, Jeremy Reichel, Michelangelo Roman, Natalie Rowe, Braydon Roweton, Grant Rudeen, Alexa Sampson, Giovanni Saniti, Charlotte Schroeder, Kaden Schroeder, Samuel Seavey, Lillian Seifried, Atticus Shoultz, Anna Simmons, James Smith, Dylan Spence, Isabel St John, Riley Teb, Matthew Thao, Katherine Thies, Brianna Timermanis, Allison Torntore, Brooke Tubbesing, McKinley Tursso, Jueli Tveit, Tevin Vang, Tristyn Vang, Benjamin Watson, Nathaniel Wells, Isabelle Whitman, William Wigstrom, Noelle Wilding, Ava Wilson, McKenna Yach, Cadence Yang, Jordan Yang, Joscelina Yang, Joseph Yang, Victoria Zambrana

A HONOR ROLL Grade 12

Jayla Adams, Lacey Aegerter, Aiden Akins, Caleb Anderson, Owen Anderson, Reid Anderson, Samuel Anderson, Simon Anderson, Spencer Anderson, Camdyn Bachmeier, Jakob Bakken, Peyton Bakken, Heidi Barber, Kameryn Bartels, Jenna Bege, Cody Binkert, Jack Binsfeld, Mia Binsfeld, Augustus Bloomquist, Joseph Bockarie, Alexandria Boncher, Anna Bosman, Reese Boudewyns, Colin Brady, Lauren Brettingen, Theodore Brooks-Evans, Dylan Buetow, XantheaSimon Carlson, Gabriella Casa De Calvo, Connor Christensen, Kyle Christensen, Stella Christianson, Tyler Christianson, Sawyer Collins, Kendall Craigan, Ian Cran, Thomas Cusciotta, Gage Delamartre, Jordynn Delamartre, Quinn Denne, Alexander Doroff, Ivory Drusch, Alexandria Endthoff, Isabella Femrite, Mallory Finseth, Madeline Firkus, Matthew Fish, James Frattalone, Samuel Ganyaw, Kaylee Geary, Lillian Glendenning, Laine Graening, Jessica Grann, Dylan Grudem, Lucy Guidinger, Anna Gunderson, Maya Harding, Jack Hare, Clarissa Harper, Katelyn Harrington, Ava Heimbach, Karly Heimbach, Alexander Her, Joshua Hill, Gabrielle Hofeld, Brandon Hook, Jaeger Hosmer, Jordan Humphrey, Kayle Hunt, Olivia Jacob, Natalie Jahnke, Jaeda Jensen, Mercedes Johnson, Skylar Johnson, Karolis Kairys, Jacob Keane, Charlotte Kelly, Ethan Kindsvater, Christopher Knoebel, Georgia Kodytek, Brayden Kolb, Aidan Kregness, Jaden Kretsch, Daniel Lang, Kennedy Lange, Reyna Lange, Jack Langenfeld, Mackenzie Larsen, Paige Larsen, Kalea Lehenbauer,

Bjorn Lief, Samuel Lomoro, Eliza Longfellow, Lane Luadtke, Alivia Luger, Chloe Mahoney, Autumn Maki, Michael Markuson, Allyn Mattson, Conner Matuza, Ella McKenzie, Colin McMonigal, Addison Medin, Charlee Mello-Sarrack, Amanda Meyers, Anna Marie Millard, Amanda Montgomery, Andrew Mudgett, Devin Mueller, Ally Munyer, Ryley Murphy, Sanyu Mwassa, Dov Nathanson, Adellyn Newcomer, Huong Tho Nguyen, Sam Ocel, Adrianna Otten, Maxine Kaye Pagaduan, Lillian Peck, Lillian Pederson, Talon Pederson, Cooper Peschman, Beverly Peterson, Wyatt Peterson, Anna Porter, Bree Rautenberg, Nathan Reeves, John Rogers, Lily Rosenthal, Lucy Ross, Adriana Rothstein, Eleanor Rudie, Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez, Amaya Ryan-Baheriy, Vitezslav Sadek, Sophia Sagerer, Anders Samec, Araceli Sanchez-Patino, Michael Schatvet, Annika Schroeder, Keighly SchuhMcfarlane, Jonah Scott, Tyler Shimon, Eli Simanek, Jeffrey Smentek, Brady Solem, Rosalie Sommars, Ashley Stambaugh, Arthur Steiner, Skylar Swenson, Dana Tapia Ayala, Jenica Thao, Ella Thibault, Amber Tice, Stephanie Tice, William Tierney, Paige Tubbesing, Abraham Vaching, Lucas Vander Hart, Arianna Vann-Cook, Ean Viker, Grace Vokaty, Nolan Vonwalter, Charlie Walhof, Elizabeth Wallek, Kylee Walton, Haley Warling, Nickalus Watson, Calvin Weier, Rebekah Weiman, Preston West, Lauren Westerhaus, Luke Williams, Isaac Yarbrough, Reina Yates, Vera Zech, Michael Zewdie

B HONOR ROLL Grade 12

Calvin Ambrose, Lilah Amon, Dominick Anderson, Ian Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Quinn Anderson, Oluwafemi Animasaun, Kailee Bach, Trace Barton, Bailey Berthiaume, Mya Beseke, Evan Boxrud, Carson Brown, Tyler Brown, Jack Bullis, Kate Bullis, Alayna Capistrant, Zachary Carnes, Kyle Christianson, Rick Deutsch, Gurdeep Dhanoa, Hunter Dickerson, Rayna Engelmayer, Alivia Farrell, Sophia Flemino, Riley Gallagher, Luke Gauger, Austin Gibson, Aidan Gomez, Damon Gray, Kayele Grealish, Emily Grendahl, Tyler Grewe, Ryan Hackbarth, Addison Hall, Ava Hall, Benjamin Hare, Cassidy Haugen, Adrianna Hernandez, Alaina Holmes, Noah Howard, Joseph Hulla, Cayenna Jackson, Levi Jerry, Johana Johnson, Jensen Josephs, Anna Kinde, Olivia Knutson, McKenna Kosse, Molly Lach, Roman Lachenmayer, Seth Langenbach, Emma Larson, Katelyn Laska, Kevin Laska, Zachary Learned, Isabella Lee, Wyatt Lonien, Jouan Lor, William Luther, Faith Lutz, Adonis Lytle, Emily Magnuson, Norah Mair, Masyn Malmstedt, Logan McCullough, Melanie McCullough, Mesa McElmury, Lucas McGladdery, Ambrosio Medina, Eli Messerschmidt, Wylie Milles, Braden Mullen, Kylie Murphy, Erica Nguyen, Jasmine Odamtten, Alexandra Olson, Zachary O’Neill, Pedro Pacheco, Ethan Parker, Elli Pavelka, Morgan Peterson, Jacob Pierce, Alison Pina Jara, Hannah Powell, Sofia Prado, Rachel Proffitt, Emily Raschick, Luke Rauschendorfer, Adrian Rios, Charles Robideaux, Jessica Sander, Anna Saucedo, Michael SchmidtLaurel, Jordyn Schmittdiel, Rosemary Schurr, Aurora Scott, Liam Smentek, Chase Smith, Jamison Smith, Anna Stambaugh, Gavin Stedje, Luke Stoehr, Addison Stout, Alexa Strobush, Max Teeters, Kajai Thao, Richard Thao, Zoe Timmons, Isaac Vang, Leng Vang, Seajin Vang, Zelda Vang, Joseph Volk, Jacob Weierke, Carter Wippler, Maggie Witzel, Kale Wolff, Marina Womack, Lucas Xiong, Caden Zeeb, Abigail Zepeda, Alyssa Zerwas

COPS&COURTS

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

• An unfortunate dog reported for having been hit by a car and left to remain in the middle of the roadway April 17 on Highway 96 at McMenemy Street actually turned out to be a bag of garbage.

• Deputies recovered backpacks on Sucker Lake Road April 17. The bags had previously been reported stolen from a St. Paul man’s vehicle while it was parked on Sucker Lake Road on April 13. Items from the stolen backpacks were also recovered on the side of the road nearby.

• A St. Paul man, 54, and a St. Paul woman, 60, were cited for disorderly conduct and trespassed from the Holiday gas station in the 1000 block of County Road E at 2:13 p.m. April 18, after they created a ruckus inside the store.

• A St. Paul man reported two bicycles stolen out of his garage in the 3800 block of Elmwood Street on April 18.

• Bank employees in the 3500 block of Highway 61 on April 19 alerted deputies that someone impersonating a Cloquet man was trying to fraudulently withdraw thousands of dollars from his account.

• A resident in the 1000 block of County Road D reported finding a single live round of ammunition April 19 in the parking lot of her apartment building.

• A resident in the 3900 block of Woodridge Circle reported two bicycles, a black scooter and a pink Barbie car belonging to his children stolen from his front yard April 20.

• A resident in the 3200 block of Greenbrier Street on April 21 reported his 1998 Honda Civic stolen while it was parked in front of his house.

• A vehicle was reported broken into and rummaged through April 22 while it was parked at Sucker Lake Park in the 4500 block of Rice Street.

• A wheelbarrow was reported stolen April 23 from the Holiday gas station in the 1000 block of County Road E.

• A Cottage Grove man reported that someone had stolen approximately $300 worth of scrap metal from a dumpster at his business in the 1300 block of County Road E overnight April 23-24.

White Bear Township

• When deputies went to investigate a 911 hang-up call in the 5400 block of Feather Court April 17, as is practice to check on possible interrupted assault-in-progress reports, the complainant told them he hung up because other deputies had already arrived in the middle of his call to investigate the suspicious vehicle he was reporting.

A Shoreview man, 44, was arrested for assault April 23 in the 5800 block of Otter View Trail, after he slapped his wife in the face during an argument.

On the morning of May 9, RCSO deputies responded to a call of a Ford SUV that was submerged in Goose Lake, near the intersection of White Bear Avenue and South Shore Blvd. As previously reported by the Press, the driver was not at the scene and told deputies he believed the vehicle had been stolen. An investigation did not find evidence the vehicle was stolen before it ended up in the lake, and investigators believe there is probable cause to cite the vehicle’s owner, a Woodbury man, with falsely reporting a crime. The case has been forwarded to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for charging considerations.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• Officers responded to a report of a loud individual talking on the phone in the 1700 block of Country Road E East May 8.

Theft was reported May 8 in the 4800 block of Highway 61 regarding a bottle of pills accidentally taken from a store.

• An issue between family members was reported in the 2000 block of Spruce Place May 8.

• Officers euthanized an injured deer with a broken leg found at Podvin Park May 9.

Officers took a report of financial transaction fraud in the 3400 block of Willow Avenue May 9.

• Officers responding to a weapons complaint in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive arrested a suspect for possessing a loaded handgun May 9.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 1700 block of Fourth Street May 9.

• Graffiti was reported May 10 in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

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

Dellwood

• Dellwood Avenue residents reported credit cards and other items taken from their vehicle April 20, which were later used.

• Deputies cited a motorist April 25 on Dellwood Avenue and Echo Street for failure to display current vehicle registration, after they observed the vehicle with license plate tabs that expired in July 2022.

Grant

• A suspicious vehicle reported for pulling into a driveway of a home under construction in the 6000 block of Keswick Avenue N. April 18 turned out to belong to the contractor picking up items from the home.

• Suspicious persons reported caught on camera in the 11000 block of Ironwood Avenue N. April 20 turned out to be Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Deputies arrived on the scene of a trespass report April 24 in the 11000 block of 60th Street N. and found all parties to be cooperative. Nevertheless, a male was issued a trespass notice and told he’d be arrested or cited if he were to return to the property anytime within the next year.

Mahtomedi

• A suspicious person reported hanging around a playground on Stillwater Road April 14 turned out to be an individual waiting to meet up with friends.

• An Amazon delivery driver reported being bitten by a dog April 14 on Griffin Court. A hit-and-run motorist vehicle accident was reported April 15 on Ledgestone Drive.

• Deputies were dispatched out to

• A boat motor was stolen in the 4100 block of Hoffman Road May 10.

• Officers repornded to the 3900 block of Hoffman Road and cited a person for fifth degree assault May 10.

• Officers assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in taking a person into custody in the areal of Highway 61 and Leibel Street following a pursuit May 11.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2500 block of Mayfair Avenue May 11.

• Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct where two people were parked in a handicap spot after park hours in the 1700 block of Highway 96 E. May 11.

• Officers responded to a report of a verbal argument between and man and woman in the 1800 block fo Buerkle Road May 11.

• Assault was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road May 12.

• Officers responded to a disturbance in the 1900 block of Clarence Street May 12.

Vehicle crashes into North Campus building

The White Bear Lake Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in which a single vehicle collided with the building structure at White Bear Lake Area High School, North Campus May 10. An adult driver who was entering the northwest corner of the property struck the building with their vehicle. One person was treated for minor injuries without medical transport. A White Bear Lake woman was cited for failure to drive with due care. The White Bear Lake Area School District had construction crews on scene to secure and repair the building.

a Mina Court address at 2:15 a.m. April 16 on an unwanted person report. When they arrived on scene, deputies were informed the unwanted person was planning to leave shortly.

• A Wildwood Road resident reported getting into a verbal altercation with an unknown male outside an apartment complex April 17. The stranger swore at the complainant and made as though he was about to draw a weapon.

• A group home on Quail Street will be pressing charges against one of its residents, after the patient threw a large rock through a bay window April 17 and refused to follow directions. Some of the residents were on the other side of the window as it shattered. On arrival, deputies subdued the individual by use of taser and arrested him, after he refused to go to the hospital.

• A suspicious person reported wielding a wrench in the Woodland Drive area at 12:15 a.m. April 20 turned out to be an individual working on a vehicle.

• The Holiday gas station on Stillwater Road on April 21 reported a customer for driving off with the gas pump hose still in the vehicle.

• Deputies arriving at a Wildwood Road address at 7:27 a.m. April 22 to serve a warrant were successful and took their suspect into custody.

Pine Springs

• Deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a road rage incident at 6:24 p.m. April 19 on westbound Highway 36 on the Hilton Trail flyover, after two parties left their vehicles to start fighting. No injuries were reported, and no arrests were made.

Willernie

• An individual was cited April 20 for misdemeanor assault on Wildwood Road.

• Officers assisted with a fleeing motorist near the intersection of White Bear Avenue and Orchard Lane May 13.

• A male reported missing in the 2600 block of Riviera Drive S May 14 was later found unharmed. A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI in the 4900 block of Georgia Lane May 14.

GUSIE: WWII sailor to be buried

the COVID-19 pandemic. This prevented military personnel from identifying and returning previous remains of soldiers killed in action.

Despite the delay, Gusie’s remains remain on track to receive his official Fort

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

Snelling burial June 12. Additionally, a rosette will be placed next to Gusie’s name on the Walls of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. This will show that the agency has officially identified Gusie’s remains.

BASEBALL

After winning two of three last week, White Bear Lake is 12-7 overall and 10-7 in conference, with one game left before starting sectionals May 29. The Bears defeated Park 5-1 as Roman Lachenmayer twirled a three-hitter with four walks and nine strikeouts. Knocking in runs were Jackson Berg (single), Blake Eckerle (single), Jonny Wong (hit-by-pitch with bases loaded), Owen Farrington (sac fly) and Kevin Zollinger (single). The Bears lost to

Cretin-Derham Hall 6-4. Eckerle, Tyler Allshouse, Jace Lombardi and Evan Newlander had RBI hits. Newlander went  5 2/3 innings (eight hits, five runs). Matt Anderson pitched the last 1 1/3 (one run, two strikeouts). CDH’s Brady Stoekklen was 2-for-4 with three RBI’s. The Bears topped Irondale 10-5, with Newlander delivering a two-run double off the fence to tie the game 5-5, and Allshouse, Isaiah Weber and Zollinger also knocking in two runs. Eckerle pitched six-plus innings in relief, allowing one hit, striking out 10.

BOYS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake tripped Mahtomedi 8-1, then lost twice. Against Mahtomedi (5-6), goalie Reid Vickstrom faced 18 shots and stopped 17. Preston West and Charlie Woodcock tallied three goals each, and Wyatt Raleigh and Finn Karni one each. East Ridge (11-1) edged the Bears 14-13 with Leo Stalsberg and Kaden Baron netting four goals each. West had six goals for the Bears and Woodcock and Ben Lockwood two each. Eagan (9-2) topped the host Bears 18-8. Wyatt Raleigh had four goals for the Bears. White Bear Lake finished 6-3 in the Suburban East, tying for third place, behind Stillwater (9-0) and East Ridge (8-1). The Bears will start Section 4 on May 29.

White Bear Lake Area

GIRLS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake lost to East Ridge 10-6 at home in their conference finale. Sydney Meyers tallied five goals for the Raptors (7-3). Beverly Peterson had three goals, Jaeda Jensen two and Julie Hendrickson one for the Bears, who are 7-4 with two non-conference games left. The Bears went 5-4 in the Suburban East for fifth place among 10 teams. Stillwater finished 8-1 for first place and East Ridge is 7-1.

GIRLS GOLF

White Bear Lake placed a close second behind Eastview in the Rosemount Irish Invitational at Emerald Greens in Hastings with a 357 score. Ivory Drusch shot 85, Maddy Yang 87, Bailey Eddicus 91 and Lainey Eddicus 94. The Bears placed third of 10 teams with 181 in a conference meet at Midland Hills in Roseville with Drusch shooting 42, Bailey Eddicus 44, Lainey Eddicus 46 and Yang 49. The Bears placed 14th of 20 teams in the Preview at Bunker Hills May 17-18. Drusch placed sixth overall with 76-78-154. The Bears hold third place in the Suburban East heading into the final three conference meets this week.

COED GOLF

The Bears hosted a boys/girls

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tournament at Oak Glen and placed first among nine teams with 303, two strokes ahead of runner-up Rosemount. The Bears were led by the Easton Fiddle/Maddy Vang team who shot even par, tying for low score.

BOYS GOLF

White Bear Lake held second place, behind Stillwater, heading into the Suburban East finale in Hudson, WI. The Bears placed fourth of 16 teams in the Detroit Lakes Invitational with 316-301-617. Jack Stanius placed seventh with 74-75-149, Easton Fiddle 15th (80-73-153), Thomas Peterson 26th (8275-157), and Wyatt Peterson 32nd (80-79159).  The Bears won a conference meet at Forest Hills with 305 as Fiddle turned in a 74, Stanius and Peterson 75’s and Anders Samec 81.

TENNIS

White Bear Lake picked up one playoff win, over Centennial 4-3, before losing to Mounds View 7-0 last week in Section 4A, ending their dual meet season with a 6-10 record. The Bears singles lineup of Will Fleming, Andrew Kolenich, Colton Knutson and Brooks Peltier all won in straight sets. Centennial swept the doubles including a close one at No. 1 against Mason Voeller and Everett Moravec 7-5, 7-5. Bruce Strand

BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTED

Roman Lachenmayer pitched a complete game win against Park.

GABE KESSEL: Determined to beat cancer, pins hope on experimental

“It felt like the wind got completely knocked out of me at that moment.”

Kessel has since been discharged and is living at home with his parents.

However, home is where Kessel’s fight has only just begun.

“As a parent, I started focusing on what I

could do,” said Joe. “Because sitting and waiting for what they said was inevitable is unacceptable. That’s not the outcome we will accept.”

Kessel has begun receiving radiation treatment daily at Regions. Each appointment lasts around 45 minutes. Here,

Facts about diffuse midline glioma

• It is one of the rarest kinds of brain tumors in the United States; only 150 to 300 new cases are reported each year. It is most common in children between 5 and 7, but can be found in teenagers.

• Fewer than 10% of children diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma survive two years after the initial diagnosis.

• It is currently unknown how diffuse midline glioma forms in children or teenagers.

doctors have focused on slowing the tumor and treating Kessel’s spinal column to prevent further tumors from developing. Both the tumor and cancer cells in Kessel’s body have stopped growing as a result of the treatments. However, Kessel says he feels hesitant about his future and does not know if the tumor could return.

“All I can think about is how much I never respected life until now,” he said. “Right now, I’m learning to cherish every moment. I hope to be here for the rest of my life.” With his parents’ encouragement, Kessel has also remained committed to eating

a healthy diet and exercising lightly at home.

In addition to working out, Kessel has lived quietly at home, occasionally hanging out with friends and playing video games. According to Kessel, his biggest post-treatment highlight was being able to go to prom. “It was great,” he said. “I went with my girlfriend and a few friends. We danced a little, talked a lot and had a great time.”

Yet, as unsure as Kessel is about his future, Joe reveals that there may be hope for his son. That hope is in the form of an experimental drug called ONC201, which is still in its trial

phases. According to a 2023 article posted on the University of Michigan Medical School website, in one of its early trials ONC201 appears to slow the progress of the disease for many patients with diffuse midline glioma.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center is the only hospital in Minnesota participating in ONC201 trials. Joe said he contacted the center to see if his son could participate in one such trial run, but is still awaiting a response.

“This is where we’re holding on to hope,” said Joe. “When you’re told your son has a specific type of cancer, and you have an opportunity to get that medicine, you do everything you can to get it. This is not how his story ends.”

Those wanting to donate to Gabe’s GoFundMe can do so at www.gofundme.com/f/ GabesCorner.

Erik Suchy is a writer at Press Publications. To reach him, email at whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF GRANT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS

KNOLLWOOD DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the council will meet at Grant Town Hall, located at 8380 Kimbro Avenue N. Grant, at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The purpose of the hearing is to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for improvements on Knollwood Drive Street Improvements Project, the project improvement shall include street reconstruction, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.011 to 429.111. Adoption by the council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the city clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $316,088.00 Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal to district court may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may upon such notice consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners as it deems advisable. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the city within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk. Kim Points - City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 22, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES APRIL 8, 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, April 8, 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 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed, Daniels, Ellison. Absent: none. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Daniels moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Thompson moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for Board meetings on March 4, 2024, and March 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; e) Resolution regarding personnel items; e) Quarterly investment update. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students in the middle school and high school Knowledge Bowl clubs, boys and girls wrestling, boys swim and dive, girls basketball, and boys hockey were recognized and congratulated for participating in state and national competitions and events. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Update on Sale of 2024A General Obligation School Building and Facilities Maintenance Bonds - Shelby McQuay from Ehlers Public Finance Advisors reported on the sale of 2024A Facility Maintenance Bonds. 2) Im-

mersion Programming Study Group - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations gave an update on the formation of an Elementary World Language Immersion Steering Committee that will begin the study of language immersion at the elementary level. 3) First Reading of School Board Policies: a. 403, Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of School District Employees; b. 498, Respectful Workplace; c. 502, Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions and Student’s Person; d. 606.5, Library Materials; e. 801, Equal Access to Facilities of Secondary Schools; and f. 910, Awarding of Honorary Diploma. The policies listed above will be on the May 13, 2024 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Thompson moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the sale of the 2024A General Obligation School Building and Facilities Maintenance Bonds in the amount of $42,835,000. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Newmaster moved and Daniels seconded to accept the fiscal year 2022-23 federal single audit. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to authorize the Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations to accept the bids for the Highway 61/8th Street/Division Ave Project in the total amount of $1,994,307. Acceptance of the bids by the Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations is contingent upon approval of the project by the White Bear Lake City Council on April 9, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Beloyed moved and Daniels seconded to approve the Resolution Proposing Placement of Continuing Contract Teachers on Unrequested Leave of Absence. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the proposed 2023-25 Master Agreement with the Confidential Employee Group. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 6) Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on School Board policies a. 609, Religion; b. 901, Community Education; c. 903, Visitors to School District Property and Facilities; d. 905, Advertising; and e. 906, Community Notification of Predatory Offenders Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 22, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES APRIL 22, 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 Monday, April 22, 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: Thompson, Arcand, Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster. Absent: Beloyed, Streiff Oji. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Teaching and Learning Update: Standards Based Learning - Jen Babiash, Director of Teaching and Learning, Russ Reetz, Principal of White Bear Lake Area High School, and Dr. Christina Pierre, Principal of Sunrise Park Middle School presented an update on standards based learning at the secondary schools.2) Teaching and Learning Update: Activities and Athletics - Brian Peloquin, Activities Director, and Adrian Turner, Assis-

tant Activities Director presented an update on the Activities Department at White Bear Lake Area High School. 3) Teaching and Learning Update: Career Pathways - Jen Babiash, Director of Teaching and Learning, Russ Reetz, Principal of White Bear Lake Area High School, Katy Olson, Career Pathways Coordinator, and Briana Santoscoy, Student and Family Engagement Coordinator presented an update on the Career Pathways Program at White Bear Lake Area High School. 4) Construction Update - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, and Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning presented a construction update. They also discussed the impacts that the construction and renovations have had on teaching and learning. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the Action on Course Proposal. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 22, 2024.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION DECLARING

AND

WHEREAS, certain property is no longer needed for use by the Township of White Bear, and can be offered for sale; and WHEREAS, property may also be considered for donation to a nonprofit organization as stipulated in Minnesota Statue § 471.3459; and WHEREAS, the Township Board adopted a resolution for sale of surplus property; and WHEREAS, The Township has no obligation to make a donation of surplus property. Surplus property that is not donated may be sold at the discretion of the Township Board; and WHEREAS, surplus property is “as is” with no warranty, guarantee or representation of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition, utility, or usability of the Surplus property; and WHEREAS, the property listed below is recommended to be designated as surplus by Township staff: Lot 12, Block 6, Eastwood Manor, PID 253022120029 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, MINNESOTA: The property listed within this resolution be declared surplus and authorized to be sold or donated.

Kessel poses with his wrestling medals for a senior portrait.

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Kessel with students from Willow Lane Elementary for a special fundraiser at Donatelli’s on May 14.

Meet the man behind White Bear Lake’s latest historical finds

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Chris Rico’s introduction to archaeology was a transformative journey, one he admits was initially a regular learning opportunity.

“I had no experience with it prior,” said Rico. “I just wanted to see if I could gain interest in it through volunteering.”

Rico was still a student at the University of Minnesota when he began volunteering for Nienow Cultural Consultants. The company specializes in archaeological services exclusively within the Upper Midwest, focusing on historical and industrial settings. In 2018, he tagged along to a company research project at Fort Snelling State Park. From there, Rico’s interest in archaeology took off.

“It was a very rewarding experience,” Rico recalled. “It wasn’t just because of how fascinating the history was. Seeing how the construction process went and working with people I could build good relationships with was fulfilling.”

Rico started working under the company’s founder, Jeremy Nienow, in 2019 before joining as a full-time employee in 2021. Rico has since participated in various archaeological expeditions, including work at St. Mary’s City in Maryland and further work at Fort Snelling State Park.

However, Rico’s historical findings in White Bear Lake have led to some of the most significant discoveries of his career.

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Archaeologist Chris Rico will present his findings on the history of White Bear Lake to the Historical Society May 29.

Rico will present these findings to the White Bear Lake Historical Society on May 29 in a highly anticipated Zoom presentation. Rico’s presentation will unveil the town’s history across 14,000 years from 41

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES

Following a presentation from Lori Tella of the Washington Conservation District (WCD) about restoration work in Wildwood Park on the shore of Lost Lake, the Mahtomedi City Council unanimously (5-0) approved the WCD practice assistance contract for Wildwood Park. To maintain the health of the Lost Lake shoreline, the WCD also recommended regular street sweeping, shoreline restoration, an infiltration basin, irrigation reuse, erosion control and evaluation of human circulation patterns.

The WCD had approached city staff to see whether the city would be interested in receiving a grant to fund a shoreline restoration project in Wildwood Park. The city would be eligible for a reimbursement grant that would cover 75%, or $24,000, of the approximately $32,000 in construction costs.

The city’s share would be to fund 25% of the project. The city would also be required to enter into a grant agreement with a specific maintenance plan. The city’s portion of the project may be funded from the storm water fund or the parks fund. Construction should be completed in September.

• For the most part, the city’s 2023 audit proceeded as normal, following the 2023 audit presentation from CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), the city’s auditing firm. In his presentation, CLA Principal Chris Knopik noted that for the audit year ending on Dec. 31, 2023, the city’s financial statements satisfied required communications. The auditor’s report delivered an unmodified opinion, no exceptions noted in internal controls and no exceptions noted in state legal compliance. An emerging issue was noted in the area of compensated absences, which could result in a slight increase in recorded liability, Knopik said.

• Although Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to two calls in one day involving homeless people, that trend of calls is not on the increase, said Deputy Ryan Corneia in his regular update. Deputies use their resources to try to direct the homeless toward better situations than they’re currently

different local expeditions.

“There are generally four phases of an archaeological expedition,” Rico explained. “The first phase is a survey of an area. This presentation will fall under 1a, which is a literature review instead of a survey. For the review, I went to different state agencies that keep records of White Bear Lake’s history. Specifically, I looked for what work has been done in White Bear Lake by other archeologists since the mid-1960s.”

Rico said that what drew him to White Bear Lake’s history was its blend of different Indigenous cultures.

“This whole place is like a melting pot,” said Rico. “I find different histories from various Indigenous cultures — like Dakota, Ojibwe and HoChunk — fascinating. What’s more, all these identities within those groups have roots that can be traced.”

Rico emphasized how even the history of just one town speaks to his love for archaeology. “My job is to tell stories or piece together ones based on my findings,” said Rico. “Locations with

in, he said. In the prior week, deputies in Mahtomedi responded to four person-in-crisis calls, one arrest for juvenile domestic assault, three DWI’s, one order for protection violation and two vehicle tamperings, Corneia said. The city is about to advertise for a public works mechanic, but concerns about why new mechanic hires must provide their own tools needed to be put to rest first. “We don’t ask City Hall employees to provide their own computers, so why must mechanics bring their own tools?” Council Member Luke Schegel wondered. This is standard practice, City Engineer John Sachi said. Although the city supplies some of the larger trucks, the employees like to use the tools they are accustomed to and take better care of them, he said. “The tools won’t walk away,” he added. Public Works Director Bob Goebel added that the mechanics receive a $500 tool allowance each year. The person who fills this now open position will perform intermediate skilled trades work operating, repairing and maintaining vehicles, engines and light and heavy equipment, along with related assigned work. The position requires a number of licenses and certifications.

• Lifeguards have been lined up to watch over Mahtomedi Beach this summer, after council approved the Mahtomedi Beach operations agreement with YMCA North. In 2024, the YMCA will provide lifeguarding services for a total of 77 days, seven days a week from June 8 until Aug. 18. Hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. Additional coverage will be provided on the weekends between Aug. 24 to Sept. 2. The season fee for the lifeguarding service is $33,929.18, an increase from 2023 of 2%.

• With recent rains, the pond maintenance work performed last year along Lincolntown Avenue is paying off, but not before council officially approved construction pay voucher No. 2 for the 2023 pond maintenance project. The check amounting to $10,556.40 will go to Winberg Companies. To date, the city has paid $232,411.32 for work on the project.

• Council passed a resolution

histories of interaction between diverse groups of people are ones I like. They’re essential conversation starters that speak to our interactions with others today. Above all, it makes for such a rich historical narrative.”

Rico’s presentation is titled “An Archaeological Understanding of the White Bear Lake Area.” It will be held over Zoom at the White Bear

approving the acceptance of $1,500 for a bench at Mahtomedi Beach in memory of Steve and Mary Gray.

• In his engineer’s update, John Sachi of WSB noted that the only project currently underway at the time of the meeting was on CSAH 12. The gas pipeline on the north side of the road presented a few issues, he said. Most of the current work is going on in Grant between Jamaca Avenue and Kimbro Avenue, with only a small portion in Mahtomedi. Construction will not take place from downtown east to Mahtomedi Middle School until school is out, he said. Starting May 14, Hilton Trail from CSAH 12 to Highway 36 will under go mill and overlay work and isn’t expected to disrupt traffic as 1 1/2 inches of new asphalt is applied, Sachi said.

• Bidding opened last week for the Safe Routes to School project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation must approve the bid before the city can award the project, Sachi said. He noted that the eight bids received were all at least $5,000 over the city’s $500,000 engineer’s estimate. Work will start after school is dismissed, and the contract will be awarded at that time, he said.

• Some work has already started on the water tower painting project, as cell phone providers were busy removing their antennae in preparation for work. The tower will be stripped and repainted, and pump controls will be installed.

• The city is planning to install a lift station in front of the Dairy Queen on Wildwood Road, but is waiting for either the landowner to agree to a temporary easement or the county to start condemnation proceedings for a temporary easement. This project is expected to take one month to complete.

• The city is also meeting with the city of Dellwood to coordinate right of way issues related to the TH 244 Turnback project, Sachi said.

• Mahtomedi Fire Chief Terry Fischer noted that due to construction on CSAH 12, the Memorial Day parade has been canceled. However, the service at Veterans Memorial Park will still take place.

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Lake Historical Society from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. Those who wish to attend can sign up and learn more at www.whitebearlakehistoricalsociety.org.

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 TOWNSHIP NOTES

Town Board Supervisor Steve Ruzek questioned the municipality’s liability regarding portable toilets used in the parking lot at 4151 Hoffman Road during the Midwest Ski Otters’ shows. “I don’t see any certificate of insurance holding the township harmless if something happens on our property at their event,” Ruzek said. Town Administrator Patrick Christopherson wondered, “Can we approve this contingent upon that being turned over to legal for review?” Town Attorney Chad Lemmons summarized, “It would be conditioned upon the Ski Otters providing us with a written license or agreement from (United Forest Products) and also evidence of adding the township as additional named insured to their events policy.” The motion passed.

• Christopherson gave an update on the surplus property declaration at 2569 Stacker Blvd. The board had previously tabled an item regarding a resident petitioning the township to buy the lot, which was not currently in use and contained an abandoned well. Lemmons recalled questions from last month’s executive meeting: “Where’s the old well located on the property? How deep does the well go? It would be wise to know where that pipe is so that when someone comes in to bid on it, we can provide them that information.” Town Board Supervisor Scott McCune pointed out, “It is a substandard lot. It’s not meeting current zoning ordinances.” Christopherson responded, “But it is buildable. All the lots in that area are pretty small. If the township declares this as surplus property, the original petitioner may not be the one who acquires it.” Lemmons answered, “We’re only soliciting bids. We reserve the right to reject any bid we don’t like. That’s why we’re not going to auction it.” The motion was approved and passed.

• Regarding the appointment of an interim town board supervisor to succeed McCune at the end of the month, Christopherson reported that following six interviews, Tom Riedesel will be appointed as the replacement supervisor for six months. Riedesel briefly introduced himself to the board. He will be sworn in at the May 20 meeting. Logan Gion

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Chris Rico has participated in many archaeological digs since initially volunteering for Nienow Cultural Consultants in 2018.

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Local sailor named to Olympic roster

Lara DallmanWeiss, has been named to the 13-member U.S. Olympic Sailing Team who will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games. The sailing events will take place on the Mediterranean Sea in Marseille, France. DallmanWeiss and her sailing partner Stu McNay will compete in the Mixed 470 event.

Dallman-Weiss, a Shoreview native, sailed competitively on White Bear Lake. The Olympic Games will be held July 26 through Aug. 11, 2024.

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APPEAL: Irrigation ban nixed

Lipman at the end of 2023.

In last week’s ruling, Judge Lipman found that amended permit conditions 1, 3 and 4 are “reasonable and lawful” measures to protect groundwater supplies.

Judge Lipman found that permit condition 2 does not treat all of those who irrigate lawns in the east metro similarly and is not reasonable or lawful.

Additionally, he found that the broader solution to the overuse of local groundwater supplies and lower levels of White Bear Lake is to convert cities in the northeast metro area to surface water sources, and to do so as quickly as possible.

The cities are still evaluating what this ruling will mean for them and their residents, but they are happy to see the irrigation ban will not continue.

“We are very pleased that the draconian, unenforceable and unfair irrigation ban has

been obliterated,” Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear said. “The rest of the ruling is being evaluated.”

Vadnais Heights City Administrator Kevin Watson added, “The city of Vadnais Heights is happy to see that Judge Lipman heard the city’s concerns about the residential irrigation ban, its ineffectiveness for increasing White Bear Lake levels, and its arbitrary application to only residential water users. We are currently reviewing the judge’s decision to determine the next steps for promoting water conservation within our community.”

For more information, visit mn.gov/oah/assets/200237733-dnr-various-waterappropriation-permits-report_ tcm19-624584.pdf.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@ presspubs.com.

pieces of City equipment, performs minor repairs in the field on City equipment, secures parts from suppliers and performs related work as required, operates City vehicles and equipment to perform testing, servicing and deliveries as required. May assign and direct the work of seasonal/temporary workers. Performs Maintenance Operator duties as directed. High School diploma or GED; and moderate experience in auto/truck repair and heavy equipment mechanics, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Associate/Technical degree preferred. ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Technician Preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with Class B air brake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire. Must meet Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements. A Minnesota Class D Water License and Class S-D Wastewater License is preferred.

The starting salary is $32.09 - $38.43 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Must complete city application. For a copy of the application packet and complete job description visit the city website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Submit application material via email to: sneilson@ci.mahtomedi. mn.us or in person at 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m., June 7, 2024. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background: White Bear Lake level lawsuit

The water appropriations issue dates back to the White Bear Lake level lawsuit, filed in 2012. In 2017, the plaintiffs, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association and intervening homeowners association, prevailed. The defendants, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and intervening cities that included Hugo, lost.

District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan ruled that the DNR’s current and planned permitting of high-capacity wells and management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer violated both the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA) and the public trust.

The DNR’s conduct, the judge decided, impaired White Bear Lake and its underlying aquifer by allowing excessive pumping, all the while knowing that

the withdrawals were not sustainable.

The court order required enforcement of a residential irrigation ban when the level of White Bear Lake falls below 923.5 feet; a phase-down of daily per capita residential water use to 75 gallons; contingency plans for partial or total conversion to use of surface water; and a requirement that all groundwater permittees report annually to the DNR on their collaborative efforts toward those mandates. The order also mandated that the DNR could not issue any new groundwater appropriation permits or authorize increases in existing permits within 5 miles of the lake, at least not until there is sufficient data to understand impacts on water levels and the underlying Prairie du Chien aquifer.

Joseph Fletcher

WWII Veteran, Age 99 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2024.

Preceded in death by infant daughter, Nancy Jo; and daughter-in-law Vicki Fletcher.

Survived by loving wife of 77 years, Helen, children Greg (Debra), Mike (Debbie), Keith, Joan Bisek, Jean Auger (Michael) and Nancy Lowell; 16 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Joe served in WWII in the South Pacific. He was employed by Midwest Motor Express for 39 years, then retired in Akeley, MN, where Joe & Helen lived on Crow Wing 11. After 40 years, they returned to live in Vadnais Heights, just a couple miles from where they both grew up and raised their six children.

Special thank you to HealthPartners Hospice and Grace Angels Team. Graveside service May 31 at 11 am at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Little Canada, followed by luncheon at Little Venetian Restaurant.

Milo Edmund Haus

Age 81, of Maplewood, formerly of St. Benedict, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before Mass. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Jordan, MN. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172

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Douglas “Doug” Peterson

Age 77, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on 5/14/2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria (nee Olson); parents, Lawrence and Clarice; and siblings, Roger, Leland, and Colleen. He is survived by his daughter, Kristi (David) Hall; and other family and friends.

Doug was born in 1947 and grew up in Roseau, MN. He was a member of the Sons of Norway and enjoyed going to the VFW to watch the games. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mueller Memorial, White Bear Lake, MN. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mueller Memorial-White Bear Lake, 651-429-4944, www.muellermemorial.com

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 24, at 1 p.m. at the Cerenity Care Center Chapel, 1891 Florence Street, White Bear Lake.

Denise Marie Satrom

Denise passed away on Friday, March 22, at the Cerenity Care Center of White Bear Lake from Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). Denise was united in marriage to Larry Satrom on January 20, 2021 and was a long time employee of the US Post Office. She is survived by husband Larry, sons Dennis and Charlie Sarracco, and granddaughter August Sarracco. Her complete obituary was published in the April 4 edition of the White Bear Press or can be viewed by visiting tinyurl.com/55bvdb5m.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake is seeking its third consecutive state softball trip as Section 4AAAA playoffs started this week, after the Bears lost their last two conference games and tied for third in the Suburban East. They were 12-6, behind Forest Lake (15-3) and Stillwater (13-5). The top-seeded Bears (14-6) faced St. Paul Central Tuesday with the winner meeting the Woodbury/Roseville winner Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at McKnight Fields. Stillwater is the No. 2 seed.

The Bears lost to Woodbury 1-0 in eight innings last week after Lily Martin threw a no-hitter through seven. The Royals scored in the eighth on a passed ball after an infield miscue and a double by Arlen Tierney. Kate Rapp fired a two-hit shutout for Woodbury. Cretin-Derham Hall downed the Bears 4-1 in the SEC finale as

BOYS TRACK

SPORTS

Brooke Nesdahl twirled a fourhitter and hit a solo homer off Martin. Lily Glendenning hit a homer and single for the Bears. Martin won a 1-0 duel over Centennial’s Riley O’Connell, firing a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts. The lone run scored in the first on Maddie Pearson’s infield hit that caromed off the pitcher with bases loaded and two outs. The Bears had six hits against O’Connell, who struck out 12.

Mahtomedi placed third among 10 teams, winning five events, in the Terry Nutter Invitational at St. Francis. St. Francis won with 142, followed by Duluth East 127.5, Mahtomedi 127, Duluth Denfeld 99 and Proctor 80. The Zephyrs won the 4x100 in 44.96 with Gavin Kruse, Alex Mahoney, Ericdarren Daafour and William Newman, and the 4x400 in 3:32.01 with Jonah McCormick, William Lieberman, Michael Barry and Evan Carion. Jonah McCormick won the 110 hurdles in 14.40 and 300 hurdles in 38.88. Elijah McCormick won the high jump with 6-2.  The Zephyrs were 2-3-4 in the 100 dash with Mahoney (11.5), Tristian Taylor (11.65) and William Newman (11.82). Carion was second in the 800 (2:03.22). Samuel Thein placed third in high jump (5-10) and triple jump (39-4.5).

GIRLS TRACK

With Olivia Thiele dominating the sprints, Mahtomedi placed fourth of nine teams in the Terry Nutter Invitational at St. Francis. Duluth East won with 167, followed by Trinity/Unity 149, St. Francis 115.5, Mahtomedi 97 and Proctor 87. Thiele won the 200 dash in 26.04 and the 400 in 59.63, and took second in the 100 with 12.83. “Olivia

Mahtomedi started a busy week with a 6-3 loss to Hastings at home that dropped the Zephyrs into a three-way tie for first place. The Zephyrs held their share of the lead by routing North St. Paul 19-1 and South St. Paul 15-1 Friday, then won at Centennial, 3-1.

Alex Hendrickson led Hastings’ win over the Zephyrs, pitching the distance and hitting a two-run triple. Max Strecker took the loss on the mound while hitting a solo homer. Mahtomedi, Hastings and Two Rivers shared the Metro East Conference crown, each 13-3. The Zephyrs (15-4 overall) will start Section 4AAA on May 30.

Against North, Ethan Felling was 3-for-3 (double, three runs, three RBI’s), Tommy Becker 3-for-3 (two runs, RBI), and Strecker 2-for-4 (triple, two RBI’s). Andrew Sokoll, Jack Erickson and Becker pitched. Against SSP, Josh Donna had four RBI’s and Erickson three, each belting a homer and a double. Felling pitched all five innings and had a double and three RBI’s. Against Centennial, Winston Wisely got the win, with Erickson finishing, and Will Schwieters and Carter Schmidtz delivered RBI hits.

Bruce Strand

participated in only open events, and had an amazing meet,” coach Jodie Tester said. The St. Francis meet, she added, is an opportunity each year to try new events and compete against unfamiliar teams. Harlow Berger won shot put (39-3). Anna Moseley third in long jump (15-7.5). Two Zephyr relay teams placed second: the 4x100 (54.93) with Moseley, Elise Aflapki, Abigail Peterson and Ella Madson, and the 4x200 (1:51.38) with Mosely, Amber Schaefer, Ella Prose and Breanna Elbers.

BOYS GOLF

Mahtomedi was champion at the 12team Dick Grocz Memorial Invitational with a 296 team score at White Bear Yacht Club. Thomas Meader and Jacob Wilson, both juniors, each shot threeunder-par at 69. Brooks Ashfield, a freshman, added a 77.

TENNIS

Mahtomedi advanced to the finals of the Section 4AA tournament with victories over Spring Lake Park 7-0 and St. Paul Central 6-1 last week. The Zephyrs, defending section champions, met Mounds View in the finals. The winner advances to state June 4-5 at the University of Minnesota. Sam

Preston West, senior midfielder, is the leading scorer for White Bear Lake’s lacrosse team (7-5) with 34 goals and 11 assists. Last week he tallied six goals in a 14-13 loss to East Ridge and three in an 8-1 win over Mahtomedi. West, 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, is a three-year starter, racking up 66 goals and 34 assists in his career. He was all-SEC as a junior. His IMLCA college recruiting profile states: “Strong, accurate shooter both right and left handed. Excellent endurance and hustle.”

Rathmanner, Brandon Pham and Jack Allaben each won twice at 1-2-3 singles, as did Aidan Wald/Zach Burge, Max and Eli Hendrickson and Luke Roettger/Reese Nelson in doubles. The Zephyrs are 22-2, including 7-0 in the Metro East.

SOFTBALL

Mahtomedi closed the regular season with losses to Holy Angels 14-7 and Tartan 14-8. The Zephyrs are 5-15 heading into Section 4AAA starting Wednesday at Lexington Fields in Lexington. They were 3-11 in the Metro East. Victoria Nelson has a .387 average, 18 runs-batted-in, eight doubles, two triples, and three homers. Julia Ruzynski is hitting .400 with eight

runs and eight RBI’s, Malia Erickson .364 with eight RBI’s, Sophia Metcalf .297 with 12 RBI’s, Calista Kurr .294 with 10 RBI’s, and Rylee Bogren .288 with 16 runs. Erickson is the main pitcher with 79 innings.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Mahtomedi beat Robbinsale Armstrong/Cooper 6-5, lost to East Ridge 10-3, and beat HermantownProctor 13-2. Annie Tanner had eight goals for the week, four of them against H/P, and Evi Cegielski six goals, four against A/C. Maggie Duea and Brooklyn Kragness each tallied two against H/P. Addie Demars in goal faced 38 shots and saved 21 during the week. The Zephyrs placed second in the Metro East with a 4-1 record behind Hill-Murray, which was 5-0 and beat the Zephyrs 10-7 on May 10. Mahtomedi is 7-4 overall with two non-conference games left.

BOYS LACROSSE

Mahtomedi lost to White Bear Lake 8-1 and to Maple Grove 8-4.  The Zephyrs are 5-6 overall with one regular season game left. The Zephyrs finished second in the Metro East with a 4-1 record behind St. Thomas Academy. Bruce Strand

The Power of Plein Air: the benefit of doing art in nature

Seeing sunbeams after the long dreary winter days, have you been finding your home or studio lacking in inspiration? You might want to try art en plein air.

En plein air is a French expression, meaning simply, “in the open air.” As with most things when said in French, it gains a romantic quality. But it’s not just the language that makes it such a charming practice.

Traditionally, the most frequent practitioners of plein air are landscape painters who leave the studio to come face to face with their subject: the land before them. “Plein air painting is basically working from life,” says landscape painter Dan Mondloch. “When you’re in the landscape you can see the color in the shadows and notice subtle variations that might otherwise go unmissed,” Dan says.

More than just a practice that refines painting

and even has cognitive benefits. Breathing in fresh air, basking in natural sunlight, or feeling rain on your skin can have rejuvenating qualities. Michele Combs, this year’s judge of WBCA’s annual Into Nature Plein Air Competition, says, “I love painting by water or

Upcoming events

“The Star of Riches is Shining Upon You” Community Reception & Book Release

White Bear Center for the Arts

June 13, 6:30-8:30 PM

“The Star of Riches is Shining Upon You” is Forrest Wasko’s latest photo series. This project delves into the interplay of chance, fate, loss, and one’s relationship to the world around them.

Sandcastles and Creatures

Memorial Beach, White Bear Lake

June 15, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Build an original sandcastle, sand creature, or sand sculpture. Bring the whole family, along with any sand tools you want to use, and your imagination!

The 20th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival

The Hanifl Performing Arts Center

May 30-June 9

Ten short, never-before-seen plays from across the continent are presented by some of your favorite Lakeshore Players performers. Watch each show and then cast your ballot for your favorite 10-minute play of 2024.

Lakeshore Players Theatre Summer Camps

The Hanifl Performing Arts Center

June 10-August 23

From our production camp of Disney’s The Artistocats KIDS, to classes in stage combat, and more, we can’t wait to share a summer of creativity, learning, and, FUN!

the oh-so-sought-after flow state. Michele states, “I go into a zone and become very engaged in the process of painting. It’s a heightened sense of awareness yet relaxation. I feel it takes one away from issues and problems of everyday life and reduces stress.”

While indoor painting is often more convenient and comfortable, outdoor painting can be more social

The Joy of Creating

From the time the earliest humans marked their handprints on the walls of caves, art-making has been synonymous with the human experience. Even in our busy days, we find ways to make art: doodling, humming, dancing, taking pictures, or even composing beautifully

We do art because it feels good, in ways deeper than we even fully understand.

When drawing or painting, you might think you’re merely making forms on a page but studies have shown that engaging in any sort of visual expression has neurological benefits. Art activates the reward pathway in the brain,which then perceives it as a pleasurable activity. Scientists have also found that just 45 minutes of creating art with an art therapist significantly lowered cortisol levels, the hormone related to stress.

So, what type of art should you do? That’s easy: follow your heart. Thanks to art education centers like White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA), art in the community is accessible to most everyone, offering a number of carefully curated classes and programs stimulating connection, creativity, and most importantly, joy.

People are often drawn to ceramics for its versatility, but it’s also therapeutic to the mind and body. It engages our muscles, vision, and imagination. Those who crave movement might explore yoga, which

enhances relaxation and focus, or dance that can help manage pain while being rhythmic and expressive.

For those who don’t consider themselves artists, you’re in luck. No matter your skill level, you’ll be able to feel all the good things that come with making art. Studies show that even consuming art in a gallery can help reduce stress, combat loneliness by connecting with the artwork and other gallery goers, and make life a little more meaningful.

Students painting at the OSilas Labyrinth at White Bear Center for the Arts on July 25, 2023.

Photos by WBCA | Contributed

The Joy of Creating: WBCA student Gail Shea creating a sculpture at a clay open studio session at White Bear Center for the Arts.