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Cadex Herrera, left, was one of the artists who created a memorial mural of George Floyd near the site in Minneapolis where he died.
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A mural honoring George Floyd near where he died May 25 has become a prominent visual landmark among the sprawling makeshift memorials at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. Floyd’s largerthan-life face radiates from a fiery sunflower on a blue background, and his name is painted in bold yellow letters across the width of the mural on the outside wall of the Cup Foods grocery. The names of other black victims of police violence in the United States are
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Parade of graduates Calli Moreau and Katie Nohr cheer and display signs with encouraging messages as White Bear Lake Area High School graduating seniors roll past during a parade at south campus Friday, June 5. Dozens of faculty members and school district employees lined the parade route, which was organized as an alternative to a traditional graduation ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find more photos on page 13.
scrawled in white behind Floyd on the sunflower’s black center. Floyd, 46, joined their tragic ranks after Minneapolis police pinned him to the ground for nearly nine minutes, with one officer pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck as he struggled to repeat his last words: “I can’t breathe.” One of the mural’s lead artists, Cadex Herrera, is an Episcopalian from White Bear Lake who immigrated to the United States from Belize when he was 19. Herrera works as an elementary school behavioral specialist SEE MURAL, PAGE 10
Caravel ‘hasn’t skipped a beat’ during pandemic Businesses have had their doors closed for months now, and although many are doing their best to reopen and provide services to the community, few would dare to hold a grand opening celebration right now. Except Caravel Autism Health. Caravel is opening five new locations in the Twin Cities, including one in White Bear Lake, raising the number of its facilities in the state to seven. On May 27, Caravel held a social-distancing ribbon-cutting for its White Bear Lake clinic. The company’s goal is to close
the provider gap in Minnesota and help children with autism get the care they need. “We provide intensive autism treatment for children 18 months to 18 years. In addition to providing treatment for children, we support families,” said Jackie Vick, vice president of Minnesota clinical operations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 54 children in the U.S. has autism. In Minnesota, those numbers jump to 1 in 44. The result? Not enough providers and clinics for families. Many children wait months to get in for a diagnosis and then can be on wait lists for even longer to see providers. “Research shows the earlier a child receives treat-
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Minnesota Nice? CAN’T BREATHE, I can’t breathe, please help me!” These were the final words of George Floyd as his life was taken under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer. This incident was the cause of domestic terrorism in cities across the nation. We have to ask ourselves, “Have we made any progress in race relation issues which are so deep rooted?” The fires and damage were caused here in Minnesota primarily by Minnesotans, with some outside influence. Looters exploited the damage to the stores. Several neighborhood businesses were destroyed in Minneapolis and St. Paul, which will now make for hardships for local shoppers without transportation. Minneapolis police are not trusted, and they need refined procedures in their conduct. Even if the charges to the officer seemed premature, the county attorney and the mayor About the felt something needed to be done immediately. Racism is ugly, and we Town can’t fight for justice with injustice. is a sad day in Minnesota when Gene Johnson It we have to live with unrest in place of empathy and love. I understand why people are angry. Living in White Bear Lake for the past 50 years, we’ve experienced racial hatred toward our family. In 1970 we adopted our eldest son, Cameron, who is mixed race. Cameron and his wife, Michelle, live in White Bear Township. When he was growing up we received letters stating that he doesn’t belong in this community. At our church, a member confronted us that he didn’t belong there either. When Cameron goes into a store, he is often followed around by clerks, security and other customers. It upsets me that he continues to have these experiences based solely on the color of his skin. It’s unacceptable and needs to change. LAST WEEK a police officer on an eviction notice call in Grand Forks, Minnesota was killed in the line of duty. It turned out to be the son-in-law of my nephew, Tim Christian and his wife, Sandy. Their daughter Mandy’s husband, Cody Holte, a 29-yearold police officer and leaves behind a 10-month-old son, Gunnar. Cody was the first police officer to be killed by gun fire in the line of duty in Grand Forks’ history. Cody took three bullets of the 41 rounds fired from an AK-47. One other officer was also shot and is recovering. WHILE THE MEMORIAL Day weekend had some inclement weather most people found a way to be outside on bikes, camping, golfing and boating. This is the time of year for families to review safety practices for all outdoor activities. I met Bob Odom years ago through WBL Rotary. He told me that every time their family was made aware of an accident they talked about it at the dinner table and talked about how it could be avoided. They also stressed how some people seem more vulnerable than others. The Odoms have retired to Fernandina Beach, Florida. THERE ARE MANY people and organizations that are working diligently to prevent COVID-19 from spreading and helping those who are recovering. There are many who are out of work. The pandemic has caused thousands to be unemployed, businesses filing bankruptcy, and the depletion of household budgets. The heroes are the moms and dads who are doing home schooling and the teachers who are preparing lessons online. We tip our hats to the first responders and all the people in the medical facilities who work tirelessly to meet the needs of those infected. Through this experience, and we don’t know how long it will last, people are becoming friendlier to one another. I’ve seen tables with free items in front of homes to anyone who can use them. People are finding new ways to help their neighbors and others. They are also finding ways to expand the food budget by buying in bulk and learning and trying new recipes. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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e are so grateful for everything the community has done to rally behind the Class of 2020 during this uncertain time. There has been an outpouring of love and undying support, but we have been pondering one thing. Most conversation is focused on our class being remembered for graduating through a pandemic and the many cancellations we faced. It is true that we ¨lost¨ our prom and in-person graduation, but we have also kept our loved ones and community safe by staying home. We created innovative ways to celebrate our achievements and still create memories throughout our senior year. During these last weeks of school, we asked our peers about the memories they have about their school experience and how they want the Class of 2020 to be remembered. Our class remembers being the class that visited Mr. T’s farm while at Wildwood Elementary School. We remember spending our recesses at O.H. Anderson Elementary School trading silly bands and playing red rover on the basketball courts. We remember creating our own bands and selling pop out of our lockers at Mahtomedi Middle School. In high school, we remember what it was like to gather as a school community whether at pep fests, band concerts, or cheering on our classmates at state competitions. The legacy of Mahtomedi’s Class of 2020 extends beyond graduating during a pandemic. We don’t want you to focus on the cancellations of our senior year; instead, focus on our impact and how we shaped our community, state and nation. Here are some things we would like you to remember about our class. We volunteer in our elementary classrooms, hold special learning events for our youngest Zephyrs, serve as counselors, coaches and Carter C. Johnson ............ Publisher cjohnson@presspubs.com Gene Johnson .... Publisher Emeritus ppinfo@presspubs.com News Desk whitebearnews@presspubs.com Patty Steele ....Director of Sales & Marketing marketing@presspubs.com
mentors and, during distance learning, our classmates held virtual opportunities to read, tutor and share our passions with other students. Our classmates in the National Honor Society organized a blood drive this year and over 50 units of blood were donated, saving 153 lives in our community. Our Student Leadership Council holds annual babysitting events for the community and uses the proceeds to buy gifts for students in a nearby school district. The Mahtomedi Hockey Team took home the Class A State Championship title, but we’d also like you to know that they collected almost 3,000 pounds of food for the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf and mentored young Zephyr players in our community. Our writers, artists and musicians are making their mark in the Twin Cities and the state, winning awards for poetry, writing and film. Our classmates have won awards at the White Bear Center for the Arts. One of our classmates won a state EDU Film Festival award for his animation video and another was selected for the State John Philip Sousa Band Award. Outside of school, our peers are serving food to the homeless in St. Paul; volunteering at Feed My Starving Children, Emily Program, Animal Humane Society and Habitat for Humanity; and completing mission work in Jamaica, Haiti, Romania and Honduras. Our peers participated in Mahtomedi Modeling A Protein Story (MAPS), a group of dedicated young women at Mahtomedi High School who share a passion for biology. Their team was invited to present its research at the Experimental Biology (EB) Conference (life sciences and biomedical researchers from all over the world attend). The MAPS team has also given a TedTalk on its work.
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Members of our Class of 2020 also went to nationals for Real World Design Challenge (RWDC), an opportunity to work on real-world engineering challenges in a team environment. This year, members of the Mahtomedi team were asked to submit an engineering notebook detailing their findings about the feasibility of drone delivery in an urban setting. We even have seniors in our class who have shared their passions to compete on a global level. One of our fellow seniors competes on the Olympic speed skating team and another competed in a global pizza competition, earning herself recognition as the youngest and top American to compete in Italy for her gluten-free pizza. We are the class of perseverance and possibility. Our peers display a range of powerful qualities and passions. We asked our classmates to share some words to represent our class. They shared that the Class of 2020 is one of strength and resilience and that we have shown our kindness and ability to adapt to change. And most of all, we've persevered, united and spread positivity through times of tribulation. As we finish high school, we want to be recognized for so much more than being the graduating class during the pandemic. Within our senior class, there are a multitude of hidden gems that used their passions to change the world. These passions have helped create strong characters in the Mahtomedi senior class of 2020. As we move forward, we will always be proud to remember, “Once a Zephyr, always a Zephyr.”
Mahtomedi seniors Renee Williams and Elisabeth Becker wanted to share the story of the Class of 2020— a story of hope, possibility and perseverance.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for wearing a mask
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I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the White Bear Lake community for wearing masks in public spaces where social distancing and good ventilation is difficult. Just today at the grocery store, I estimated that around 90% of everyone in the store was wearing a mask. I must admit that when this pandemic fi rst began, I was skeptical of mask use. I even traveled to Spain at the height of the virus there and didn’t wear a mask. However, that was because I misunderstood the purpose of mask wearing: I thought wearing a mask was to protect yourself. But actually, wearing a mask protects others from you and can actually stop this pandemic faster than even getting a vaccine! How does this work? Well, wearing a mask protects others from you in case you are an asymptomatic carrier of COVID-19 (or symptomatic carrier). This is because coughing, sneezing, talking and even breathing makes microdroplets containing viruses fly out of your mouth and nose. If you are a carrier of COVID-19 (and a significant number of people are without ever knowing, maybe up to 35% of infections), you are accidentally putting these viruses out into the air. However, just wearing a mask inside the store will stop this. What really changed my mind was reading all the research showing that if 80% of people wore simple cloth masks in public, then transmission of the disease would stop! What a simple and easy way to not only protect others, but to make this pandemic stop! It is such a simple and gracious act to cover your face with a nose and mask. It shows that you are willing to protect others in the community and that you understand that we are #allinthistogether. I know we all want nothing more than to go back to normal. In lieu of a vaccine, simply wearing a mask in public spaces seems like the quickest and easiest way for normal to happen. Thanks for wearing a mask in public and Go Bears! Karin Hogen White Bear Lake
Memorial Day, as unusual and different as it was this year, gave us an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. The very next day we woke up to a tragic reminder that we have yet to guarantee those freedoms to everyone. The killing of George Floyd presents a cruel juxtaposition in our current affairs. Recent weeks have seen armed protesters storm the capitol in Michigan and hang the governor of Kentucky in effigy. These actions were meant to highlight the supposed tyranny of the public health interventions used to fi ght COVID-19. But those protesters woke up to another day. George Floyd, an actual victim to the power of the state, did not. I am extremely proud to be a Minnesotan, but we must do better. We must do better for the people of color who fear for their lives every day. We must do better for the many officers who serve our state with grace and dignity every day. We must do better to hold perpetrators of violence and discrimination to account and seek justice for their victims. Justin Stofferahn White Bear Township
Parts of letter unnecessary Like George Kimball (Press letter writer, 5/27/2020), I love our White Bear Press. I generally agree with the points he made, although I disagree with your editorial board's decision to print the last sentence of his letter. This kind of rhetoric is in part responsible for landing us where we are today in this world. The letter writer's points were well taken without including it. Shame on you. Tom Clark Mahtomedi
Grateful for foundation support As members of the nonprofit human services sector, we would like to extend our appreciation to the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation and all who have contributed to their COVID-19 relief effort. Thanks to the collective generosity of the community, the GWBLCF has been able to provide grants of up to $5,000 to local organizations that are providing needed services during this troubling time. In addition, the GWBLCF has been hosting weekly online “coffee chats” that have facilitated the coordination of essential services to the community while providing leadership and support to area nonprofit organizations. Thank you to the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation and everyone who has helped in the efforts to keep our communities strong through this pandemic. In gratitude, Mike Greenbaum, executive director of Newtrax Inc. Perry Petersen, executive director of the White Bear Lake Emergency Food Shelf Tara Jebens, Singh, president/CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services Trisha Cummins Kauffman, executive director of Solid Ground Shane Hoefer, vice president of operations YMCA of the Greater Twin City Area
Where is the Wisconsin Spike in COVID-19 deaths? Four weeks ago, all Wisconsin businesses were allowed to open. We were all told by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and our news media that this would cause unforeseen numbers of deaths. Last Friday, June 5, Wisconsin had 10 more COVID-19 deaths — Minnesota had 29 more deaths. Gov. Walz needs to explain to the people of Minnesota how it could be that our neighbor state, which has been open for four weeks, continues to have fewer deaths than we do? COVID-19 death totals as of 6/5/20: Wisconsin, 626; Minnesota, 1,115. It won't be long before Minnesota will have twice as many COVID-19 deaths as Wisconsin. (Source data MN and WI DHS) Terry Nyblom Vadnais Heights
No catalogs “We will be experiencing a paper shortage for the rest of this year,” my friend called to tell me. “So when you shop, pick up a roll of paper towels and/or toilet tissue.” This somehow led to, “What did they do in the olden days?” “Sears catalog,” was my quick reply. “Any catalog,” she said. “I remember my dad saying how their farm family’s excitement grew enormously each year when the peaches ripened. His parents, he said, would purchase one or two whole cases of peaches for canning. But the biggest thrill for all of them was in knowing that each peach came wrapped in tissue paper. Ahhhh, no catalogs for awhile.” Peg Feirtag White Bear Township
Call for resignation The more than 600 members of White Bear Lake Area Educators, Local #7286, are committed to using our collective power to speak out against a culture of white supremacy in which white people systemically receive advantages and rights that other racial and ethnic groups do not. We know this work does not begin or end with a single act, and that we must always be fighting for racial, social, economic and educational justice. Together, we will dismantle systems of oppression. The recent killing of George Floyd by a member of the Minneapolis Police Department was a despicable act. In response, President of the Minneapolis Police Federation Bob Kroll has spewed rhetoric of hate, racism and victim blaming. The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and their citizens will not be safe as long as Bob Kroll has such an undue influence over policing in Minneapolis.
Therefore, WBLAE is honored to stand with our labor community — the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers, Saint Paul Federation of Educators, Education Minnesota, Unite Here Local 17, State Councils, Regional Labor Federations, AFSCME and the Minnesota AFL-CIO — in calling for the immediate resignation of Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis President Bob Kroll and for the Minneapolis Police Department to take measurable steps to eliminate racism from its ranks. Tiffany Dittrich, President WBLAE - Local #7286
Vaccinations should not be mandated Recent events have highlighted the subject of immunology. Many are lauding a vaccine as a panacea for today’s pandemic. But the vaccine industry has a dirty little secret. Vaccines are not totally safe and do cause harm. The label on these products list many side effects, including seizures and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination schedule calls for 69 shots for a person starting the day they are born. The number of vaccines recommended keeps increasing, which accumulates the amounts of mercury, formaldehyde and foreign DNA that a person must endure. The proponents of vaccines claim victory over past diseases, but sanitation and natural immunity are the true heroes. Natural immunity comes from within and is the more sustainable option. We have evolved to fi ght disease inside the body. Illnesses strengthen your immune system, which helps prevent other diseases later like cancer. You get sick, then you get better. The body learns and adapts. We are seeing laws passed in some states mandating vaccines, with no regard to personal freedom. If you truly think that the vaccines work for you, then you are covered and the unvaccinated should be no threat to you. Freedom means choice. And I feel the need to speak up against the cacophony to mandate vaccines. Patrick Reding Mahtomedi
CLARIFICATION The letter to the editor submitted by Alyssa Kephart and published in the May 27 edition of the White Bear Press was a paid political endorsement for a local candidate, and the disclaimer indicating it as such was omitted. We apologize for the error.
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Christopher David Yost Christopher David Yost, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 31 of cardiac arrest in Helendale, CA. He was a 1999 graduate of White Bear High School and served 9 years in the US Air force, including deployments to South Korea and Iraq. After leaving the Air Force, Chris worked as a signals intelligence trainer for the US Army in California. Chris was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and uncle. He loved the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, fishing up north, and our pet Bulldogs. Survived by parents David and Shawn, brother Brett (Jessica), niece Maddie, nephew Cooper, and numerous aunts and uncles. In lieu of cards, flowers, etc., please consider a donation in his name to the Southern California Bulldog Rescue (socalbulldogrescue. org). Private arrangements are being made.
David Stevens Olson David Stevens Olson, 66 of Mahtomedi, MN, died peacefully at home May 25, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Dave was born June 2, 1953 to Rodney and Joyce Olson in St. Paul, MN. He lived in White Bear Lake, MN for most of his life. He enlisted in 1971 in the Unites States Navy, and served for four years on a nuclear submarine, the USS Bergall. After his tour of duty, he graduated from Hamline University, St. Paul. Dave spent most of his professional career at Medtronic as a technical writer and group leader. He married Sara Harker-Olson in 1996, and the couple moved to Mahtomedi with Dave’s daughters Kim (Kolander) and Kelly (Meadow) from his first marriage to Sandra Long. Dave enjoyed the outdoors, sailing on Lake Superior, jazz music, playing the piano, reading and being with family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time at the cabin in northern MN and on Wymer Lake in Frazee, MN. Dave and Sara enjoyed travel to Europe, South America and Alaska. He and Sara at-
tended St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in White Bear Lake. Dave was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was fun-loving, sensitive, smart and dubbed “favorite uncle” by many nieces and nephews. His life was cut short by early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and he will be dearly missed by his wife, daughters, sister and family. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Kim (Mark) of Stacy, MN, Kelly (James) of Oakland, CA; sister Nancy Stevens (Dennis) of Red Lodge, MT; four grandchildren, and 13 nieces and nephews. A private service for family and friends will be held later this summer with interment at Fort Snelling.
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights • A St. Paul woman reported the front license plate stolen from her vehicle May 20 as it was parked in an employee parking lot in the 900 block of County Road E. The plate was later recovered by the Moody County Sheriff's Office in South Dakota on May 24. No arrests have been made. • A New Brighton woman, 33, was cited May 20 at the Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway 61 for theft of services when she refused to pay her iHail driver after being dropped off. • A White Bear Lake man, 21, and a St. Paul man, 18, were cited May 21 for stealing liquor from Easy Street Liquor in the 1100 block of County Road E. The two suspects were later located and cited after they stole liquor from a White Bear Lake store. • Northern Air Corporation employees reported a catalytic converter stolen from company vehicles while they were parked in the company lot in the 1000 block of Labore Industrial Court overnight May 21-22. A second catalytic converter was also damaged. • A Vadnais Heights man reported a $720 Nintendo switch system stolen from his vehicle May 23 while it was parked in the lot of a store in the 800 block of County Road E. The theft has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). • A 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was reported stolen overnight May 23-24 from the 800 block of Woodgate Drive after the victim left the vehicle unlocked with the keys in the glove box. The vehicle was entered into the NCIC. • A bike was reported stolen during a burglary in the 4400 block of Wood Duck Drive after a
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garage door was left open overnight May 23-24. Lesser valued bikes in the garage were not stolen. • A Vadnais Heights man, 35, was cited May 24 for disorderly conduct after he stole minnows from a fi sherman on Vadnais Lake, threatened him and kicked his car. • A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle parked overnight May 24-25 in a multihousing complex in the 1100 block of County Road D. The plate was entered into the NCIC. • Lottery tickets, valued at $510, were reported stolen May 25 from the Speedway in the 1000 block of County Road E while the clerk was distracted. • A Corcoran man reported his 1994 Toyota Corolla, with two sets of keys inside, stolen May 26 from an employee lot in the 4300 block of White Bear Parkway. The vehicle has been entered into the NCIC.
White Bear Township • A Stillwater man, 39, was arrested May 24 on Grand Avenue and Third Street on an outstanding warrant after deputies were dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the area. • A resident in the 4800 block of Greenhaven Drive reported the driver's side window of his vehicle broken in overnight May 25-26, his vehicle rummaged through and an envelope with miscellaneous receipts stolen. The paperwork was found on the side of the road the next day. • A resident in the 1100 block of Mehegan Lane on May 29 reported two traffic cones stolen from her front yard. • A resident in the 2600 block of Bloom Road on May 30 reported fraudulent charges on his credit card while the card was still in his possession. The card has been canceled.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood A resident on Wildwood Road on May 20 reported the driver of a white Porsche for running over a garden rock and plants near the curb. When Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at the scene, they noticed only that the landscaping rock was moved and the plant looked in good enough shape to grow back. Deputies advised both parties there was no crime, and both parties agreed that $20 would cover a new plant and moving the rock back.
Grant A stolen vehicle was reported recovered May 19 in the 9000 block of Justen Trail N. A United Rentals driver picking up equipment was reported for damaging a fence May 20 at Mahtomedi High School in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. A resident in the 7000 block of Field Ridge Road on May 22 reported someone fi ling for unemployment in his name. The complainant stopped the process at no loss to himself. Three uncapped syringes were reported found May 22 in the Mile 16 parking lot of the Gateway Trail. A walker along the Gateway Trail reported returning to her vehicle May 23 in the parking lot on Dellwood Road N. and Kimbro Avenue N. and fi nding the front passenger window broken out. Nothing was taken.
Mahtomedi A resident in the 1000 block of Berwick Lane on May 17 reported a weapons assault with injuries. A resident on Tamarack Street on May 18 reported burglary to a detached garage and items taken. A bicycle was reported stolen May
19 from a rack on the rear of a vehicle while it was parked in Chuck and Don's Pet Supplies parking lot in the 700 block of Wildwood Avenue. A resident on Glenmar Avenue on May 19 reported his neighbor for letting his sump pump water flow into his yard. Deputies advised the complainant that the neighbor's hose was not near the property line, and that there was nothing deputies could do about the watershed and gravity. A resident on Stillwater Road reported a party for threatening her and screaming obscenities on May 20. A resident on Park Avenue reported a party for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order via text May 20. A vehicle on Wildwood Road was reported broken into May 21 after the front driver's window was broken in. Nothing was taken. Neighbors on Mitchell Court reported having issues May 21 with items placed on the property line. Burglary was reported overnight May 21-22 to a detached garage in the 1000 block of Warner Avenue N. A motor vehicle was reported stolen May 22 from a location on Maple Street. A resident of East Avenue Circle on May 22 reported a failed unemployment scam in his name. Pine Springs A resident in the 3000 block of Oakdale Drive reported outgoing mail containing a check taken out of her mailbox overnight May 20-21. Pieces of cardboard were reported scattered all over the roadway at Hilton Trail N. at 62nd Street N. on May 22, but no intact packages were found.
Willernie A business on Stillwater Road reported fi nding keys on site May 20. The keys were taken into evidence.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
• A broken window was reported at a business in the 1500 block of County Road E May 29.
• An unwanted acquaintance caused damage to the exterior of a residence in the 2500 block of Manitou Lane May 28.
• A 16 year old girl is being referred for 5th degree assault stemming from an incident that occurred in the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 29.
• A bird was removed from a residence in the 5200 block of Pathways Avenue May 30.
• A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a St. Paul man found to be driving without insurance and a cancelled license on Highway 61 May 29.
• A car was stolen from the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 30.
• A vehicle attempted to hit a squad car and ultimately fled a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Floral Drive May 28. • Theft from an auto in the 4300 block of Lake Ave. S. was reported May 28. • A disorderly adult male was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue May 28. • Mail was taken from multiple boxes in the construction bank of mailboxes on Old White Bear Avenue May 29.
• A report of shots fi red in the 1800 block of County Road F May 29 was unfounded. • Fireworks were reported in the area of Ebba Street and Jansen Avenue May 29, but none were found. • Officers responded to a report of several people breaking into a business in the 1400 block of
Highway 96 May 29, but instead found a company who was boarding up windows.
• Two suspects fled a burglary in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway May 30.
• Delivered food was stolen from the doorstep in the 3100 block of Karth Road May 30. • A woman was arrested for three felony warrants after being stopped for suspicious activity in the area of Highway 61 and 7th Street May 30. • Two flower pots were reported stolen in the 2200 block of Golfview Drive May 31.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Sheriff’s Office partners with Ramsey County to purchase rescue vehicle The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase and use of an armored multi-terrain rescue vehicle after the county board approved an agreement with Ramsey County June 2. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office to share the expenses and responsibilities associated with the purchase, maintenance, operation and storage of an armored multi-terrain rescue vehicle called a ROOK. The equipment provides safety for officers as well as the public in
POLITICAL BRIEF highly dangerous environments. The ROOK will be accessible to both agencies locally and will also be a resource regionally. The equipment could be used for any natural disaster or other emergency which may require rescue operations in flooding and wind-damaged areas. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety that helped to pay $110,000 of the purchase price. The remaining $13,000 was paid by forfeiture funds. The two counties will divide responsibility for the equipment based on a formula based roughly on population.
Virtual town hall meeting Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL – Roseville), Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL – Shoreview) and Sen. Jason Isaacson (DFL – Shoreview) invite community members to join them Friday, June 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom for a virtual town hall meeting to recap the 2020 legislative session. Constituents are invited to email questions along with their name and address to anna.borgerding@house.mn with “Town Hall” in the subject line. The Zoom Meeting ID is 917 5829 2795 and the password to join is 765690.
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MARKETFEST UPDATE
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Victim Vi ti off C Covid-19: id 19 M Marketfest k tf t Marketfest,White Bear Lake's iconic weekly summer festival, has been canceled for 2020. In an e-mail sent to committee members, Director Lisa Beecroft explained the decision was made to cancel Marketfest following discussion with residents, the City of White Bear Lake, and some downtown businesses. She said factors that weighed into the board's decision included “the difficulty of safely managing a large crowd and the potential drain on public safety resources who are already working at levels beyond normal. Additionally, large gatherings are still not permitted under any of the upcoming phases of the Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan plan, and we are still only in Phase 2 of 5. The situation with COVID-19 changes almost daily, and with 3,000-5,000 people attending Marketfest each week, it was decided that even a smaller event with fewer features and additional safety protocols, there was no way we could guarantee our crowd could safely gather and not exceed current restrictions.� Beecroft said the Marketfest board will continue to review possibilities for alternative and smaller gatherings this summer. Updates can be found at regrow-wbl.com, the City of White Bear Lake's new initiative to help promote and support local businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLĂ€HV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV Painting Places 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH 443 Old Highway 8 Suite #205 New Brighton MN 55112 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Admire The Hue Painting LLC 443 Old Highway 8 Suite #205 New Brighton MN 55112 , FHUWLI\ WKDW , DP DXWKRUL]HG WR VLJQ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH DQG , IXUWKHU FHUWLI\ WKDW , XQGHUVWDQG WKDW E\ VLJQLQJ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH , DP VXEMHFW WR WKH SHQDOWLHV RI SHUMXU\ DV VHW IRUWK LQ VHFWLRQ DV LI , KDG VLJQHG WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH XQGHU RDWK 'DWHG 0D\ 6LJQHG 5\DQ .DQGROO Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 3 and 10, 2020.
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White Bear Township man charged with drug possession A White Bear Township man has been charged with fifth-degree drug possession, a felony offense that could bring a maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Alan Michael Branville, 33, also faces charges for driving after cancellation. For this gross misdemeanor charge, he could also face up to one year in prison and a $3,000 fine. According to the criminal complaint, Forest Lake Police Department officers on routine patrol at an address known for illegal drug activity in the 900 block of Second Street SE, Forest Lake, conducted a traffic stop at 9:47 p.m. Oct. 3, 2019. A vehicle that had left the suspect address and headed north on Lake Street S. changed lanes without signalling. During the traffic stop, officers noted that the driver appeared to deliberately hide his left hand from their view by positioning it be-
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tween his left leg and the driver’s door. After Branville identified himself, a driver’s license check revealed his canceled status. Branville had numerous active arrest warrants out on him, and was arrested and placed in the squad car. When officers returned to the vehicle to speak with the front seat passenger, they observed a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance in the center console cup holder nearest the driver’s seat. Officers then found a marijuana pipe with burnt residue in the front passenger map compartment. A glass bubble pipe with white residue was discovered under the driver’s seat. The contents of the plastic baggie and bubble pipe with white residue field-tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. Records show that Branville was previously convicted in 2018 of a gross misdemeanor controlled substance crime in Itasca County.
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who creates art on the side, and he told Episcopal News Service in a phone interview that he specializes in social justice art. “That is my passion,” Herrera said. He was honored to be able to help create the Floyd mural. Herrera, 45, attends St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in White Bear Lake with his wife, Karen Herrera, who serves as junior warden. They have three sons, ages 16, 14 and 12. They started attending Episcopal worship services more than a decade ago after becoming disaffected with the Roman Catholic Church. “We thought the Episcopal Church was a good match for our family,” Herrera said. He said he was scheduled to lead a workshop at St. John in the Wilderness this summer to show participants how they can use their creative talents to speak out on social justice issues, but that event has been canceled along with in-person worship at the church because of the coronavirus pandemic. Much of his work focuses on various social issues, such as immigration and the environment, and he hopes his art will “promote and elevate those causes.” His artworks range from chalk on paper to watercolor on glass. Most are smaller scale works that he then shares on his social media accounts. Though some people ask to purchase artworks, he doesn’t promote them for sale, and he said he never takes money for paintings of social justice leaders and other portraits. “I do not want to profit from their likeness,” he said. “I just do it to do it and get the word across.” He had never been involved in a mural before but knew fellow artist Xena Goldman through serving together with a Latino community organization called CLUES. After Floyd’s killing sparked outrage in the Twin Cities, Goldman contacted Herrera and asked if he wanted to help conceive of a memorial
“There’s a lot of pain, but there’s a lot of hope and support of the community, and the people coming out and just speaking their voice and letting the world know this is unacceptable and should never happen again” Cadex Hererra Artist mural. Herrera readily volunteered, along with a third artist, Greta McLain. Herrera said he, too, was deeply moved by the death of Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of police. “I was caught up in the moment, angry about what was happening.” The artists got together and started sharing ideas, with Herrera contributing much of what became the mural’s background. “The sunflower represents longevity and loyalty,” Herrera said. “I wanted to use that also because it represents life.” The names of other victims of police violence — Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Freddie Gray, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, to name a few — were positioned as the sunflower’s seeds. “They were seeds that never got to be flowers themselves,” Herrera said. Inside the letters of Floyd’s name are small, faceless figures in blue, raising fists for justice. The depiction of Floyd is based on a photo, and below his face are the words “I can breathe now.” Goldman told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that she was hesitant to add those words, which were suggested by a local resident, because she didn’t want to put words in Floyd’s mouth. “We wanted to be certain that it felt appropriate,” Goldman told the Pioneer Press. “We didn’t have any black artists in the group, and we wanted to make sure the community felt like that statement was representative.”
Another resident conducted an informal poll of people in the neighborhood, and they were overwhelmingly supportive of adding that phrase, Goldman said. Even so, the artists asked someone from the local community, not the artists, to paint those letters as the mural’s final touch last week. “We wanted to make sure the community had the final word,” Herrera said. The intersection has been the site of peaceful protests and vigils for Floyd, with his faced calmly fi xed in the mural as a backdrop. On June 1, Floyd’s brother, Terrence Floyd, visited the scene and took a moment to view the mural up close, along with the other memorials. Former President Barack Obama used a photo of the mural as the lead image of his blog post reacting to Floyd’s killing. Now Herrera said he and other artists are working on second mural that will be displayed on a building not far from the fi rst. “There’s a lot of pain, but there’s a lot of hope and support of the community, and the people coming out and just speaking their voice and letting the world know this is unacceptable and should never happen again,” Herrera said. David Paulsen is an editor and reporter for Episcopal News Service. He can be reached at dpaulsen@episcopalchurch.org. (Editor’s note: Press Publications received permission to republish this story)
“It would be easier for Steve and I to close it and walk away. The emotional toll on us is great. But we don’t want to do that because we recognize Donatelli’s isn’t just ours. It’s the fabric of so many people’s lives,”
Donatelli’s: ‘Doing the best we can’ BY BROOKE WOHLRABE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Donatelli’s has been a staple of the White Bear Lake community for well over 40 years. The pandemic has hit the business hard, and the owners are not sure it will survive the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Under Gov. Tim Walz’s order, bars and restaurants closed to dine-in customers March 17 to slow the spread of the virus. At that time, many switched to strictly offering delivery and takeout. Restaurants have been allowed to open for outdoor service since June 1, but Donatelli’s does not have outdoor seating. Restaurants will be allowed indoor seating up to 50% capacity, with a maximum of 250 people indoors or outdoors, June 10. Donatelli’s is owned by husband and wife team Steve Donatelli and Trish Appleby. The restaurant has been in White Bear Lake since 1976, when Steve and his brother opened it. Appleby has been involved for more than 30 years. The business has staff members as well as generations of customers who have been with them the entire time. “We really are the epitome of the local, family-owned restaurant that’s really more of an institution. Steve and I look at the restaurant as, it’s not the restaurant we own, it’s the restaurant that we’re stewards of for the community and our employees as it provides a meeting place for people celebrating a wide range of events,” Appleby said. The pandemic has been a stressful and uncertain time for the business. “We have ruled out the possibility of putting out tables in our parking lot. A lot of people have asked us to do it, but that’s not Donatelli’s. That’s not what we do well,” Appleby said. She brought up the possibility of rain and other poor weather, saying only opening to outdoor seating is not a viable solution. A post Appleby made on Donatelli’s Facebook page the week Walz announced the decision garnered a lot of attention, racking in 2,000 likes and over 600 comments.
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While Appleby stressed that none of this is political for them, she did say the decision felt like a blow. “If decisions are made that affect businesses, then they should be given some solutions of how businesses should operate and stay afloat,” Appleby explained She said they are concerned about paying back the Payback Protection Program (PPP) loan restaurants were given. She thinks something should be done to extend the payback period or loans should be forgiven. “The governor’s doing the best job he can. We just want to make sure we make it so we’re doing the best we can so that Donatelli’s survives,” she said. Appleby said she wrote the post to let people know just how desperate the industry is and how on edge they are. She said if the situation continues and they don’t get the loan forgiven, they won’t make it. “That’s the harsh reality. I cannot try to repay somewhere between $300,000 and $400,000 in two years.” She said all their workers — with the exception of servers — are still working, getting benefits and receiving the same pay.
Another aspect to consider is that 40% of Donatelli’s business is catering. With restrictions against large groups gathering, catering orders are few and far between. The season of graduation parties and wedding receptions is here, but few are taking place. Appleby said she anticipates that Donatelli’s will be catering to groups of 20 to 30 people instead of 200 to 300. Donatelli’s is still attracting take-out business and has even had to stop taking orders early some nights because of the volume of orders coming in. They were set up for take-out and delivery orders, but not at the volume they have been seeing. “In the beginning, I thought it would last a month, so I didn’t put an investment into changing anything. Now we’re recognizing that isn’t the case. The way we were taking orders pre-pandemic is not working during the pandemic,” she explained. Appleby said they are working to get technology up to par to handle the volume of orders. She pointed out that setting up online ordering is not easy. She said it will take a few weeks, but they are going to get it right so that it will flow smoothly for everyone involved.
Moving forward, Appleby thinks it’s inevitable that changes will be made to the way restaurants operate. She doesn’t think Donatelli’s will go back to seeing a packed restaurant with people waiting for quite some time. “I think we’re changing the way we’re going to do things. We’re looking at different options to try to provide solutions for people in a safe way,” Appleby said. One thing she stressed is how thankful they are for the community’s support. “The city is also very approachable and will do anything to help businesses survive,” Appleby said. She said their landlord has also bent over backwards to help them make sure their business succeeds. But she acknowledged that many landlords are also suffering during this time. Appleby said they would not accept financial donations, but people can support Donatelli’s by purchasing gift cards in person or online, ordering at less busy times, stopping by to purchase ready-to-eat items out of the deli coolers, or contacting area legislators and pleading the case for small businesses. “It would be easier for Steve and I to close it and walk away. The emotional toll on us is great. But we don’t want to do that because we recognize Donatelli’s isn’t just ours. It’s the fabric of so many people’s lives,” Appleby said.
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FINALLY, AFTER FOUND VERY CHALLENGING YEARS, THE LOON PAIR FOUND THEIR WAY TO ONE OF THE MAN-MADE NESTS AND HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RE-NESTED. IF ALL GOES WELL, WE CAN EXPECT A HATCH IN LATE JUNE.
BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
PLAN B NOW IN PLAY
Finding telephone meetings too cumbersome, a socially distanced White Bear Township Board resumed meeting in person at Heritage Hall June 1. The board rescinded its March 16 state of emergency declaration, paving the way for businesses to reopen following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for prevention of COVID-19 infections. Board members also rescinded an order to hold a public hearing on a water emergency declaration. Such a declaration would allow the governor of Minnesota to regulate nonessential water use, such as lawn sprinkling or car washing,
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during a state of emergency. The board spent most of its time discussing the possibility of paving Peterson Road, the last unpaved road in White Bear Township. The project would run from County Road H2 to Mehegan Lane. A 28-foot roadway would be flanked by curbs and gutters, and a sidewalk would be built on the east side of the road. The project was not budgeted for 2020, but board members expressed a desire to take advantage of historically low interest rates. Estimates put the project at $1.1 million, and residents along the road would be assessed for the work, some possibly as much as $40,000. A neighborhood information meeting will be held June 15, and a public hearing is set for July 6.
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Loon Chronicles V: Plan B now in play History in the making on WBL! We are delighted to report that the Loon pair did not give up and, with a little help from Len and one of his manmade nests, has successfully re-nested. On May 22, 2020, Len and I made the trip to Mantrap Lake to meet with Barry Guptill, one of Minnesota’s leading Loon experts, to learn more about manmade nests. Barry and his group of Loon Whispers have 20 established manmade Loon nests strategically placed all around Mantrap Lake. Barry took us out in his boat and gave us the cook’s tour. Each nest had its own story. Barry explained that it is not uncommon for Loons to re-nest after predator invasions, wash outs, and other natural forces at play. He showed us four recently abandoned nests due to black fly infestations. The nesting Loons simply could not endure the swarms of black flies that would take over their nests. Barry suggested that Len remove the canopy from the model B nest and place it in the same location as the washed out nest. He told us that there was no time to spare. As instructed, Len anchored the topless Model B nest in the same spot as the washed out nest and, within 20 minutes, the Loon pair arrived and started circling the nest. During the next week, the Loons took up residence on the nest and are now taking turns tending two eggs. The nest has withstood all of last week’s storms and high winds. If all goes well, there should be a hatch in the last week of June. The Muskrats have taken over the nest in the War Zone; a nice relocation. P.S. Barry let us know that the four abandoned nests are back in play after successful re-nesting and the chicks are starting to hatch on the other nests.
Planning is still underway for many Manitou Days events to be held in the August time frame. The Manitou Days Grand Parade is scheduled for Friday, August 21. The Grand Marshal will be announced in early July. Additionally, every year White Bear Events recognizes a Volunteer of the Year. The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an active participant in the White Bear Lake area—one who demonstrates exceptional service to our community. The recipient’s involvement significantly impacts our White Bear Lake community and/or the organization(s) in which she or he is involved. Nominations for the 2020 Volunteer of the Year will be accepted through Monday, June 15, and forms can be found online at manitoudays.com.
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BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Pulling a muskie out of the water is of one the most daunting and exciting moments for a fresh-water fisherman. “Their fight is not really long, but pretty intense,” said Erik Boxmeyer of Hugo, who has caught about 125 of them, mostly on White Bear Lake and Bald Eagle Lake. “It’s quite an adrenaline rush to catch a muskie.” “They fight like crazy,” agreed Mike Stawnycha of White Bear Lake. Saturday, June 6, was the fishing opener for muskies, the largest member of the pike family. They are big, fast, and handsome, with an elongated body and a flat head, their sides light colored with dark bars, and a white underside. “You can get hooked just at the sight of one,” said Josh Stevenson, fishing guide and owner of Blue Ribbon Tackle in Oakdale. “Muskies are the most challenging fresh-water fish to catch,” he affirmed. “It’s a way to hit the big home run, and to try top your personal best.” They don’t taste all that good, though. Most muskies that get caught go right back in the water. “Muskies are not much for table fare,” said Stawnycha, 64, who has caught
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“hundreds” but kept only two or three. “You just take a picture with it and let it go,” said Boxmeyer, referring to his really big catches. “I’ve caught same one twice in the same day. Once my brother and I caught the same one 25 minutes apart. You can tell by the distinct markings.” Stevenson (www.mightymusky.com) said he’d rate White Bear Lake as “average to above average” for muskies and praised several things about it.
The lake is “great for guys who like to fish in clear water” as you can “see the action” better than at a lot of other lakes. You can catch them “all over the whole lake” including shallows, trolling, or 70 feet of water. “You’ve got a shot at a 50inch muskie on any given day on White Bear Lake.” Stawnycha rates White Bear Lake as a “six or seven” for muskies on a scale of 10, with nearby Bald Eagle Lake a “seven or eight.”
He added, “White Bear Lake is such a clean lake that you’re going to get most of your muskies at night. That’s when they do most of their hunting, because during the day there is so much activity on the lake.” Boxmeyer said he likes to fish them at night “but more due to the crowd on the lake during the day. With all the jet skis and drunk pontoon drivers, sometimes you’re ready to sell your boat at the end of the day.” Minnesota’s official muskie long standing record was 56 inches long and 54 pounds, caught in Lake Winnibigoshish in 1957. A new record was set August 6, 2019 by Cory Kitzmann on Lake Vermillion with a 57 1/4 inch muskie he called “a true giant.” “The biggest I’ve seen on White Bear Lake,” Boxmeyer said, “was one my friend caught that was 51 inches. On Mille Lacs, I was in a group where one was 57 inches.” As for where to catch them, it varies, he said. “One week you catch them in two feet of water by the beach, the next week in 20 feet of water in the weeds … They tend to follow the bait fish, the crappies and sunfish that they eat.” “There’s never two muskie days the same,” Stevenson noted. “Muskies constantly keep you on your toes.”
WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Bear h B hockey k players l assist i t iin ffood dd delivery li Members of the White Bear Lake helped deliver food to 65 households recently, according to a Facebook post by YMCA of Greater Twin Cities. “Ten or more WBL hockey players unloaded eight pallets of food from Second Harvest Heartland,” the report said. This was part of an effort which, through partnership with Good in the Hood, YMCA Neighborhood Center at Maple Pond Homes was able to provide 65 households with a week’s worth of groceries, over 4,000 meals.
Ace for hockey star Lleyton Roed, White Bear Lake junior, notched a hole-in-one at Gem Lake Golf Club on May 7. Roed used a pitching wedge for the ace on the 159-yard No. 8 hole. “It took one bounce and rolled it,” said Roed, who shot oneunder-par for nine holes. Roed is a two-time all-conference hockey player and led the Bears in scoring this winter. He was a returning letter-winner in golf. The spring sports were canceled due to COVID-19 but golf courses have been open for three weeks.
MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEF M ht Mahtomedi’s di’ Siekmeier Si k i partt off stellar t ll Gopher G h foursome Kaleb Siekmeier of Mahtomedi was part of a Minnesota Gophers foursome that earned the NCAA No. 1 national ranking for shot put as a group. Siekemeyer, a sophomore, teamed with Kieran McKeag, Jon Nerdal and Connor Rousemiller to compile the NCAA’s best cumulative season-best throws in a season that was halted prior to regional and national competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Siekmeyer’s contribution was a throw of 72 feet, 5 3/4 inches at the Minnesota Cold Classic, which ranked as the 11th-best in the nation. All four throwers posted top-10 all-time marks in Gopher annals during the indoor season, with McKeag ranking second, Siekmeier third, Nerdal fifth and Rousemiller 10th. At Mahtomedi, Siekmeier was state runner-up in discus (187-7) and placed third in shot put (60-2 1/2) as a senior. His parents, John and Becky, were both Gopher throwers.
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