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Like he does every year, aquatic ecologist Steve McComas surveyed White Bear Lake for invasive Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM). The unwelcome weed was present, he said, but not at the highest levels he’s seen, or the lowest. Tools for searching involve a rake, a depth finder and a good eye. Once it’s found, McComas pinpoints the coordinates on a map for the lake management company that treats the milfoil with herbicide. Typically, EWM is found at depths of 12 to 13 feet in White Bear Lake. “There might be some growth at 15 feet, but it never reaches
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the surface,” McComas said. “We don’t usually let it get within 4 feet of the surface for navigation and recreation purposes.” The annual treatment program makes the water clear sailing for boaters. Sailors, especially, are aware of EWM, which can be a major drag on race day if left unchecked. Such was the case when lake levels were low and sailboats couldn’t maneuver through the patches of milfoil. “When the lake was down 3 to 4 feet and sunlight was getting through, that stuff was ripping,” said McComas, who owns St. SEE UNWELCOME WEED, PAGE 11
Protecting lake elevation tall order for DNR BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
Long term, a protected elevation of 922 feet for White Bear Lake might be tough to maintain. Department of Natural Resources managers shared predictions regarding elevation with members of the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area advisory committee. The group was established nine years ago when the lake hit historic lows and the department was sued for allowing too much pumping from the aquifer under White Bear Lake. “A lot has been done since then,” observed Jason Moeckel, DNR manager of inventory, monitoring and analysis section. “We’ve been poking and prodding on the technical side. The courts and Legislature have been poking and prodding on the statutory side. How do we deal with issues long-term, like water supply? What are the challenges? There is uncertainty.” The DNR is working on setting a collective annual withdrawal for the lake, per the 2017 Court Order, which will impact municipal water appropriation permits within five miles. A groundwater model created in 2017 helps predict impacts on lake level at differing levels of per capita use. As reported earlier, the model concluded that an annual withdrawal limit of 314 million gallons would maintain the lake above the protected elevation of 922 feet using current census data.
The DNR determined there would be only enough water for household use at that withdrawal limit — 55 gallons per capita per day. All other uses would be cancelled, including water for hospitals, schools, government buildings and commercial use. Of course, that’s not going to happen. The DNR got clarification from the District Court judge that nothing in the order was intended to limit domestic water use to 55 gallons. The court also clarified that the 75/90 per capita goal and residential irrigation ban (below 923.5 feet) was only intended for municipal permit holders. “That puts the DNR in a pickle,” said Randall Doneen, manager of conservation and assistance. “We have a lot of uncertainty as to how to implement collective annual withdrawal CONTRIBUTED limit. We’re not supposed to go to 55 gallons.” Top 14 influencers on White Bear Lake 2021 Yet, the DNR has an obligation to maintain ago – 5.5 million vs. 7.5 million gallons, Moeckel told the lake above 922 feet, Doneen pointed out. “Failure the committee. to comply could leave the DNR subject to sanctions of “If people were using that amount of water then (5.5 $1,000 per day, per the Court.” million gallons), lake levels wouldn’t have gone as Without relief or clarification from the Court, or other resolution identified, the DNR will not be able to low.” The bad news is the model shows under all authorize any additional water use within 5 miles of scenarios, whether 75 or 90 gallons per capita per the lake, Doneen said. The good news is communities within 5 miles of the lake are using less water now than they did 30 years SEE LAKE ELEVATION, PAGE 11
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on a case-by-case basis after carefully weighing the risks of exposure to the disease. You can help keep yourself and your community healthy by taking precautions that reduce the spread of many infections, not just monkeypox: stay home if you are sick, wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing, wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently and avoid highrisk sexual exposures such as meeting anonymous partners through websites or apps. Q: What should I do if I think I might have monkeypox? Thielen: So far, the number of cases in the United States is quite small, and the first cases in Minnesota have been recently diagnosed. However, it is still important to be vigilant for signs and to contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms. Consult a healthcare provider for evaluation and possible testing if you develop a new rash, particularly if you have been around someone who might have monkeypox. Other diseases like chickenpox, herpes and syphilis can cause rashes that look similar, so testing is important to make sure you get the right treatment. Beth Thielen, M.D., Ph.D., is an adult and pediatric infectious diseases physician at the U of M Medical School and M Health Fairview.
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I would like to thank you, Carter Johnson, for leading the 15th Annual Classic & Vintage Boat Show June 25. You and your team, led by Ashley Thoma, Mike Parenteau, Mark Sather, and Nick Temali, continued a White Bear Lake tradition started by Pat Oven 17 years ago. White Bear Lake offers so much history including incredible boat history. This boat show is an outstanding Manitou Days Event. Our town is vibrant because of the support and efforts of our businesses and community volunteers. Thank you White Bear Press, for your leadership, dedication, and effort. Another great event enjoyed by all.
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Give credit where due I would like to respond to the letter written by Ron and Gloria Carpenter thanking the pastor at St. Mary of the Lake for getting the debt paid down in such a short time. The parishioners and anyone else who gave money got the debt paid off. Let's give credit where credit is due.
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Government/civics teachers must be disappointed in Mr. Kessel’s arrogant and scolding letter (“Civics Lessons Needed” June 29 White Bear Press), filled with misinformation and displaying a shallow understanding of the Constitution. He either is unaware of the solid Constitutional basis for Roe v Wade, or chose not to address the merits of that decision. If the latter, it’s an attempt to perpetuate the false narrative spread by manipulative Trump-like white ultra-conservative Christian zealots who, remarkably, can’t get it in their heads that our nation was founded on the principle of separation of church and state. Maybe Mr. Kessel stopped reading after getting to the 10th Amendment. Those who continued are aware of the clear language in the 14th Amendment that supports Federal authority to control abortion laws. The 1973 Supreme Court (how dare he disparage those dedicated and non-partisan Justices!), in a 7-2 decision, found that a woman’s right to an abortion was implicit in the “right to privacy” protected under the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment states that “no State shall make or enforce the privileges or immunities of citizens… nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property…nor deny to any person…the equal protection of the laws.” Now, due to this current court’s misguided decision, the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of the right to privacy and equal protection is being stomped on by dozens of regressive and, frankly, scary state legislatures and governors. It’s no coincidence that federal power over abortion, in place for 50 years, is suddenly removed by a court with 3 members - appointed by Trump - with unabashedly partisan bias and who misled U.S. Senators in their nomination hearings. Mr. Kessel, we absolutely understand what has happened, and we are very much upset, not over abortion rights in Minnesota, but for all those women in backwards states who lost their Constitutional rights to privacy and equal protection, and now risk their lives and/or arrest if they attempt a procedure that women in neighboring states can access without risk.
George Kimball White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER Vote to protect access to healthcare On June 24 the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and took away the constitutional right for women to control their own bodies. Several states have trigger laws in place, resulting in immediate bans on abortion in some states and additional bans in the near future. Other states without trigger laws are expected to ban abortion in the coming weeks and months. Losing reproductive freedom means women lose the ability to chart their own course and puts their health, and lives, at risk. Serious complications regularly arise during pregnancy. Conditions like ectopic pregnancies and partial miscarriage can put a woman’s life at risk without swift medical attention. While women in Minnesota continue to have access to reproductive health care that includes abortion, that could change in the future. Republican candidates for office have said that they will ban abortion, and a Texas-style abortion ban was introduced in the Minnesota House this past session. If we want to ensure access to the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare, including abortion, for current and future generations of Minnesotans, we must elect individuals who will protect reproductive rights. Susie Strom, who is running for the Minnesota House in District 36A, will do just that. While her opponent was celebrating the overturning of Roe v. Wade on social media, Susie vowed to sign onto the Protecting Reproductive Options Act, which will preserve safe and legal access to abortion in our state. She understands the importance of protecting our freedoms, including women’s access to safe reproductive healthcare, and I am proud to support her. Lori Olinger North Oaks
PAID LETTER Time for change
I’m Heather Gustafson; I’m a mom, history teacher and volunteer. For 12 years I’ve raised my four daughters in the quiet Vadnais Heights neighborhood we call home. As a softball mom, a member of St. Joe’s in Lino Lakes and a former Centennial High School teacher, I have a strong connection and love for this community and a calling to give back to the place that has given me and my family so much. I’m also running for state senate. Growing up in a small town in central Minnesota, that’s not something I ever thought I’d do. Like you, I’ve watched growing polarization divide our state and our nation. At the same time, I’ve been inspired by the underlying Minnesota values of hard work, lending a hand to a neighbor in need and working together towards common goals — values that defined us as Minnesotans for generations. I’ve knocked on hundreds of doors and talked with people from every point on the political spectrum, and the overwhelming message I’m hearing is that people want leaders who will work together to get things done. We’re tired of fighting and the loud voices of extremism. We want effective leaders who understand the real problems facing Minnesota and who are ready to get to work. Our current senator has been in office for more than a decade, and while I appreciate his service, it’s clear our community is ready to shift direction from dangerous misinformation and party line purists who ignore the challenges families are facing now. They need relief from rising costs, great schools where our kids can learn and thrive, safe neighborhoods, and
good paying jobs. I may not have all the answers to the challenges we face, but I promise I will listen to every good idea, no matter where it originates and when elected, will do everything in my power to advance real solutions that will keep our community a great place to live, work and raise a family. If I haven’t met you yet, I look forward to our conversation. Contact me anytime at VoteForGus. com. Heather Gustafson Vadnais Heights
PAID LETTER Education funding part of political agenda After reading all the paid-for attacks on state Sen. Roger Chamberlain, I wanted to enlighten everyone to the facts about what happened in the 2022 legislative session. Here are the facts: Sen. Chamberlain fully supported the school’s position, the democrats didn’t. Sen. Chamberlain’s proposal was simple: no new mandates, $58 million for free literacy initiative, $15 million for mental health grants, $920 million for special education – an increase from 6.4% funding to 40% funding. Sen. Chamberlain listened, put politics aside and offered what the schools asked for. In typical fashion, the democrat-funded union, and Gov. Tim Walz, walked away. The teachers’ union also supported lockdowns, remote "learning", masking children and keeping schools closed, so their members could work remote. The damage done to a whole generation of children will reverberate for decades. Three school years have been obfuscated by bad policies supported by Education Minnesota and Tim Walz. So, when they start school this fall and your fifth-grade child is doing third- and fourth-grade curriculum review, don't be surprised. As a result of the selfish political agenda driven and funded by the teachers’ union, and carried out by Minnesota Democrat leaders, we lost many amazing teachers and over 23,000 students. Parents are homeschooling their kids at all-time record numbers, while public school academics seem to be falling behind the ideological indoctrination of anti-American rhetoric, supported by Education Minnesota. I encourage all to look deeper at Education Minnesota as they are just an arm of the DFL that is funded by your tax dollars. Let’s not get it twisted, these are the people responsible for walking away from Sen. Chamberlain’s proposal. Jill Anderson Lino Lakes
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Play golf, fund fire hydrant
The City of Willernie will be holding its 9th (almost) Annual Golf Tournament Aug. 13. Funds raised will help purchase a new fire hydrant. The $70 fee per participant includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, raffle, prizes, and lunch provided by Roma. Golfers of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Participants are encouraged to form a team of four. Brochures and signup forms can be obtained by contacting city hall at 651-4292977, or stopping by MondayThursday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Free produce markets open to community
The White Bear Area Food
Shelf is hosting weekly Free Produce Markets on Thursdays at four different locations in the White Bear area. The markets feature six to eight types of fresh fruits and vegetables depending on the growing season. The markets are walk-up style so shoppers can choose the items they need. All are welcome and shoppers are encouraged to bring their own bag. The free produce markets are scheduled at the following locations: • Willow Lane Elementary School | 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake | 10 a.m.-noon July 7, Aug. 4, and Sept. 1 • St. Andrews Lutheran Church | 900 Stillwater Road,
Mahtomedi | 3:30-5:30 p.m. July 14, Aug. 11, and Sept. 8 • Community of Grace Church | 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake|10 a.m.-noon July 21, Aug. 18, and Sept. 15 • White Bear Senior Center 2484 County Road F East, White Bear Lake|10 a.m.-noon July 28, Aug. 25, and Sept. 22 For more information, visit whitebearfoodshelf.org.
Hardways from 7 to 10 p.m. at Big Wood Brewery. Hockey Day Minnesota will be held at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township the week of Jan. 22-29, 2023. For tickets and other information, visit www. tempotickets.com/ kickofftoHDM.
Hockey Day event, concert slated for July 14
Leadership Tomorrow, a program of the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, seeks participants for Cohort 5, which begins in January, 2023. Leadership Tomorrow is a community-based program that prepares, engages, and
A midsummer event for Hockey Day Minnesota happens Thursday, July 14, under the gazebo at Marketfest, starting 6 p.m. The event will include a concert featuring Martin Zeller and the
Leadership Tomorrow accepting applications
challenges current and emerging leaders through a 10-month, in-person program combining leadership skills and community awareness. Participants connect with each other, develop practical leadership skills, explore community leadership roles, learn about the needs, opportunities, and challenges facing the community, and meet and engage directly with leaders of the organizations working to address them. For more information about Leadership Tomorrow and to apply, go to gwblcf.org/ leadershiptomorrow.
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• A Vadnais Heights man, 30, was arrested June 1 in the 800 block of County Road D for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). • A harassment victim completed a citizen arrest form June 1 in the 300 block of Meadowood Lane and submitted it to the city attorney for consideration of charges. • A Minneapolis woman, 37, was arrested June 1 at the Walmart on an outstanding gross misdemeanor warrant and charged anew with gross misdemeanor theft, after she and a girl left the store pushing two carts filled with $516.93 in merchandise. Deputies stopped the females in the parking lot and escorted them to the loss prevention office. The juvenile female was released to an adult on scene. The case has been forwarded to the investigator for charging.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS • A resident in the 4200 block of Thornhill Lane on June 2 reported a burglary, after she arrived home to find a deck gate open, back porch screens opened and a door unlocked. A search determined that an envelope kept in a jewelry box was missing. • A Vadnais Heights man, 21, was mailed a citation for theft, after he stole his ex-girlfriend's phone June 3 and smashed it on a sidewalk in the 900 block of County Road E .
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• A report of suspicious shots fired and accompanied by loud, violent language at 10:03 a.m. May 31 in the 2200 block of 5th Court while the complainant was on the phone and concerned about the safety of persons at the address turned out to be TV background noise either from the other end of the phone or at her own address.
WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Graffiti was reported in the 4800 block of Bloom Avenue June 22. • An ongoing issue of a nuisance cat was reported in the 3600 block of Willow Lane June 22. • Officers responded to a report of two dogs left in a parked car near Fourth Street and Cook Avenue June 22. • A St. Paul man was arrested for a domestic assault warrant in the 2700 block of County Road E June 22. • A bicycle was stolen in the 2200 block of 11th Street June 22. • Officers responded to a fight in the 3400 block of Century Avenue June 22. • Graffiti was reported in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue June 22. • Officers responding to a 911 hangup call arrested a Brownton man June 23 for an outstanding felony domestic strangulation warrant in the area of Highway 96 and Second Avenue. • A Dellwood man was arrested for DWI after an officer observed him striking a curb twice on Buerkle Road June 23. • A person was trespassed from a store in the 2600 block of County Road E after stealing items and eating them in the bathroom. • Officers documented harassing phone calls and messages in the 3700 block of Little Linden Curve June 23. • Harassment was reported in the 3200 block of Bellaire Avenue June 23.
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• A St. Paul man was arrested for DWI after he was pulled over for speeding in the area of Interstate 694 and Century Avenue June 24. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 24. • Officers responded to a report of a violation of park rules in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue June 24. • Officers mediated a dispute in the 2200 block of Orchard Lane June 24. • A Mahtomedi man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 2600 block of County Road E June 24. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street June 25. • Officers took information about an unwanted customer at a business in the 3100 block of Century Avenue June 25. • Golf clubs were stolen out of a vehicle parked in a garage in the 3100 block of Karth Road June 25. • A protection order violation was reported in the 2400 block fo Gisella Blvd. June 25. • Officers responded to a noise complaint at Ramaley Park in the 1800 block of Hinckley Street June 25. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 4600 block of Murray Avenue June 25. • A noise disturbance was reported in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace June 25. • Juveniles were messing with construction equipment in the 4900 block of Division Avenue June 25. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 4700 block of Centerville Road June 25.
• Fireworks were reported in the 3100 block fo Glen Oaks Avenue June 25. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for driving after cancelation-inimical to public safety June 26 after a traffic stop in the area of White Bear Avenue and County Road E for license plates that did not match the vehicle. • A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 4600 block of Centerville Road June 26. • Officers mediated a neighbor dispute in the 1900 block of Florence Street June 27. • An individual with a warrant was reported at a house in the 2100 block of Roth PlaceJune 27, but was gone when officers arrived. • Officers responding to an in-progress theft in the 1600 block of Ninth Street June 27 arrested two St. Paul men in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue after they fled on foot. • Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street June 28. • Officers responded to a dispute over animal feces in the 4800 block of Lake Avenue June 28. • A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue June 28. • Officers received a complaint about construction noise in the 5000 block of Bald Eagle Avenue June 28. • Theft was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane June 28. • Assault was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road June 28. • Theft was reported in the 2600 block of County Road E June 28.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
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• A Minnesota motorist was cited June 5 in the 400 block of Hall Avenue for driving around a closed barrier. The driver admitted knowing she shouldn't have done it. A different motorist was cited for the same offense June 9. • A man was cited for violating a City of Birchwood ordinance at 1:25 p.m. June 7, following a 9:12 a.m. report of a male knocking over barricade signs at Hall Avenue and Jay Street.
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• A suspicious vehicle entering a construction site in the area of Manning Avenue N. and 60th Street N. at 8:04 p.m. June 5 turned out to be a crane operator dumping yard material. • A resident in the 9000 block of 107th Street on June 7 reported being victim of the asphalt scam. Another resident in the 9000 block of Ivy Avenue N. reported a civil issue between himself and an asphalt company doing work at his residence. Washington Coun-
ty Sheriff's Office deputies advised the complainant on his options. The asphalt scam currently sweeping the country involves door knockers offering asphalt work for unbelievably low fees if all the money is paid up front. The asphalt company either fails to work on the driveway at all or performs shoddy work, while the victim loses as much as $20,000.
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• A motorist was cited June 5 in the 400 block of Wildwood Road for barricade violation. • A resident in the 1000 block of Griffin Avenue on June 7 reported purchasing a pickup-truck from an impound yard and finding a gun stolen out of Texas inside. • An erratic driver spotted by deputies at 2:32 a.m. June 9 in the area of Long Lake Road and Berwick Lane N. turned out to be an Uber driver transporting a customer who gave him the wrong address. • A Long Lake Road resident at 12:48 a.m. June 11 reported a stolen license plate.
Willernie
• A Kimberley Road resident on June 6 reported property damage connected to a neighbor dispute.
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF A 23-year-old Hugo man was hospitalized and needed to undergo surgery after being shot while at a movie theater. On June 28 at approximately 10:04 p.m., Oakdale Police were summoned to Marcus Cinema, located at 5667 Hadley Ave. N, on a report of a shooting. According to Oakdale Police, the suspect was reported to have fled the theater on foot, and the shooting does not appear to be random. The Hugo man was found in theater 17 with suspected gunshot wounds and subsequently transported to Regions Hospital for treatment. The man
underwent surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. As of press time, no arrests had been made. The incident is under investigation by the Oakdale Police Department with assistance from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and surrounding agencies. Anyone who has information should contact the Oakdale Police Department by calling Washington County Dispatch at 651-439-9381.
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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 8 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Bernard Rappa will sign his new book “Secrets of the Louvre.” Contact: 651-426-0918
MOVIES IN THE PARK
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Rd., White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly outdoor event with music, entertainment, and a featured movie. “Luca” on July 9. Contact: 651-747-2750 or whitebeartownshipevents.org/ movies-in-the-park
BRIDGEWOOD RAINGARDEN KICK-OFF
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Where: Bridgewood Park, 4224 ½ Bridgewood Terrace, Vadnais Heights Details: Learn about the city's newest raingarden and visit with Master Gardeners who will provide mini-demonstrations on planting for pollinators. Also family-friendly education activities and snacks. RSVP by July 6. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/events
VADNAIS HEIGHTS MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES
When and where: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at Oak
Creek Park; July 20 at Kohler Meadows Park; and July 27 at Bridgewood Park Details: Celebrate summer with free outdoor concerts. Contact: 651-204-6000, cityvadnaisheights.com
FRIDAYS WITH FIREFIGHTERS
When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15 Where: Fire Station, 2240 County Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Free event for families to learn safety education and visit with firefighters.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, July 15 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Food truck, yard games, activities and live music. Helps support community education scholarships. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM
When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf
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VOCALITY CONCERT
When: 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Where: Front porch at 4671 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: 7th Annual free concert performed by Vocality, an a cappella quartet that sings songs from the 60's and 70's as well as some newer numbers. Special guest quartet Spice also performs. Park on Banning Ave. and bring a lawn chair and beverage. Contact: vocalityquartet.com
ONGOING EVENTS WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 24-Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMER’S MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 25-Oct. 1 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park Details: Local growers, artisans, and community resource table. Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@gmail.com
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White Bear Lake Set To Host The 2022 MC Invitational maximizes speed yet provides unmatched stability. It is unique in that only one person can sail the boat, yet it has room for additional crew in heavier wind. It is easy to sail and maneuverable. For those interested in watching the event, seven races are scheduled (dependent on weather) beginning at 10 a.m., each lasting approximately 40-45 minutes. Awards will be presented to the top five sailors at Matoska Park Sunday afternoon after the races are finished.
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NAMES IN THE NEWS The Rotary Club of White Bear Lake received numerous awards at the Rotary District 5960 Celebration of Clubs. Accolades include: 2nd Place, Club Service (tie); 2nd Place, Public Image (tie); 2nd Place, Community Service; 2nd Place, International Service; and 3rd Place, Youth Ser-
vice. Rotary District 5960 includes 64 Rotary clubs in southeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Mahtomedi school board member Lucy Payne has been reappointed by Gov. Tim Walz to the state's Professional Educator Licensing and
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The Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) in partnership with the White Bear Lake Yacht Club (WBLYC) will host the 2022 ILYA MC Invitational July 7-10. The three-day competition is expected to draw more than 50 sailors from across the region. While there are more than 100 active fleets across the country, the MC boat is wellknown and has a strong history in White Bear Lake. As one top one-designed sailboats in North America, the MC scow design
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THE CHICK IS NOW FOUR WEEKS OLD AND HAS OUTGROWN HER MAMAS BACK. THE CHICK IS LIVIN’ LARGE AND WORKING HARD ON PERFECTING ITS LOON SKILLS. WE THINK THE CHICK HAS AGAIN DOUBLED IN SIZE. REMARKABLE!
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Loon Chronicles VII: Happy Fourth of July! The chick is now four weeks old and becoming more independent every day. During our early morning outings, we can usually spot the chick asleep near one or both parents. The chick has outgrown her mama’s back and has learned how to sleep in the water. Papa Loon is usually the first to leave, often to join a few other adult Loons that have become regular morning visitors. Once the chick is awake, Mama Loon often will leave it alone near the bulrushes, to join the other adult Loons. The parents continue to entrust us with their chick. We are happy to report that the chick has become quite the diver and can stay under for several seconds, making us guess where it will pop up next. The chick has been working on her
wing flaps and can now open and pump its wings, sans forward movement. The chick also has mastered foot waggles and appears content foraging for bits of weeds and tiny fish, on its own. The chick is making some progress with its calls. One morning, we watched the Loon parents and another pair of Loons become unhinged as a group of racing canoes tried to make their way near the bulrushes. Two Loons started wing-rowing in circles and headed for the canoes. The other two started calling hysterically and doing the Penguin dance. The people in the canoe were just as frightened as the Loons. We explained that Loons are afraid of raised paddles and encouraged them to quietly glide on by with lowered paddles. That
did the trick. The Loons calmed down and resumed socializing with each other. The parents eventually returned to their chick and took turns delivering fish until it was full. The mystery juvenile Loons have taken up residence on WBL and we can usually find them near the slot. Last week, we spotted a huge Pelican taking off in the cove. The Loons made their warning calls as it flew over them and carried on with their fish deliveries. All is good in Loon world. Wishing you all a safe and happy Fourth of July! Hopefully, the chick will handle the fireworks better than all the dogs and puppies around the lake. Ellen Maas
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St. John in the Wilderness | Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
Pastor Dan Bodin
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651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi
Sunday, 9:00 am. Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm By appointment
p.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. Contemporary8Worship: Sunday contemporary 11 a.m 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:45am. Sunday School 9:30 Lakeside Worship: 2nd and 4th Sundays at a.m. Bellaire Beach at 9:45am. (weather permitting) Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-007 Worship onlinewww.sstwbl.org at sstwbl.org/watch
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PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING A PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider vacating the following proposed portions of 5th Avenue: from the south of Clarence Street to the north of Park Street, from the south of Park Street to the north of Hinckley Street, and from the south of Hinckley Street to the north of Whitaker Street. All persons who desire to be heard on this matter will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Lindy Crawford - City Manager Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 29 and July 6, 2022.
CITY OF WILLERNIE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
SUMMARY PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 1003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WILLERNIE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1001 TO ADD SECTION 1003 SPECIAL LICENSE FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS AND MASSAGE BUSINESSES On June 15, 2022 the City of Willernie, Washington County, Minnesota (“City”) adopted Ordinance No. 1003 related to the licensing of massage therapists and businesses. The Ordinance requires, beginnng on June 15, 2022, that massage services may only be provided by massage therapists at massage businesses licensed by the City. Massage businesses are required to obtain a Massage Business License from the City of Willernie, and may only employ individual massage therapists who are likewise licensed by the City of provide massage services. The ordinance establishes licensing requirements for both types of licenses, including educational requirements for massage therapists. Background checks will be required for massage business and massage therapist license applicants, and grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a massage business or massage therapist license are established. Certain exeptions are established from the licensing requirements, including for licenses chiropractors, cosmetologists, and temporary chair massages. Massage services are required to be performed in clean, sanitary spaces and on a raised massage table, chair, or yoga-style mat. Massage businesses are responsible for the conduct on the licensed premises, and alcoholic beverages, illegal activities, and massage services by unlicensed massage therapists are prohibited. It is hereby determined that publication of this title and summary will clearing inform the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 1003 and it is directed that only the above title and summary of Ordinance No. 1003 be published, conforming to Minn. Stat. § 331A.01, with the following: NOTICE A printed copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 1003 is available for publica inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the Willernie City Clerk, WIllernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN 55090, by standard mail, or by electronic means, and at any other public location which the Council designates. Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
CITY OF WILLERNIE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of Willernie will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at the regular City meeting place in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN, to consider adoption of amendments to the Willernie City Code of Ordinances. The following sections of the Code include proposed amendments: 1) Chapter 100 (concerning Adoption of Code, Rules of Construction, Definitions, and Penalty for Ordinance Violations); 2) Section 1500 (concerning Regulation of Utilities in City); Copies of the proposed amendments are on file with the City Clerk for those interested in reviewing the proposed amendments prior to the hearing. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the hearing. Dated: June 15, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Vickie Keating, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
CITY OF WILLERNIE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF A VARIANCE HEARING There will be a public hearing to review the request of Duckhook Properties, LLC, owners of 305 Kimberly Rd. pertaining to the rental license for the premises. The variance hearing will be held on July 20, 2022, at the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN, 7:10 p.m. You may attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom information is on the Willernie web site – Willernie.org. Property description is Block 14 Lot 3 Subdivision Wildwood Manor. Victoria R. Keating, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115
SCHOOLD BOARD MINUTES MAY 26, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held May 26, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:25 p.m. by Chair Stacey Stout. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Present: Paul Donna, Kevin Donovan, Lucy Payne, Kelly Reagan, Stacey Stout and Barb Duffrin, Superintendent ex-officio. Absent: Julie McGraw. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Donna motioned, Donovan seconded, Approval of Agenda. Carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - Reagan motioned, Payne seconded, Approval of Consent Agenda. Carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS-A.) Approval of Donations/Grants from March/ April 2022 Totaling $89,147.28. Donovan motioned, Reagan seconded, Approval of Donations/Grants from March and April Totaling $89,147.28. Carried 5-0 B.) Approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar Schedule Change Document. Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning, brought back the guiding change document from the Study session for approval. School Board Director Lucy Payne asked to align the terminology for teacher work and prep time. Payne motioned, Donovan seconded; Approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar Schedule Change Document with modifications of language for work time. Carried 5-0. C.) Approval of Policies Changed Due to Maltreatment of Minors Act Update- Superintendent Barb Duffrin reviewed the changes received by MSBA minor changes due to the Maltreatment of Minors Act Update. These have been reviewed by the Policy Committee and can come through one meeting from MSBA. - 1. Policy 206 - Public Participation in School Board Meetings/ Complaints About Person at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Consideration, 2. Policy 211- Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee or Student, 3. Policy 414 – Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse, 4. Policy 423 – Employee- Student Relationships, 5. Policy 519 – Interview of Students by Outside Agencies, 6. Policy 532 – Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEP’s from School Grounds, 7. Policy 605 – Alternative Programs and 8. Policy 609 – Religion. Donovan motioned, Payne seconded; Approval of Policies Changed Due to Maltreatment of Minors Act Update. Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT: Reagan motioned, Donovan seconded, adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115
SCHOOLD BOARD MINUTES (STUDY SESSION) JUNE 9, 2022 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held June 9, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDER- Meeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Present: Paul Donna, Kevin Donovan, Julie McGraw, Lucy Payne, Kelly Reagan, Stacey Stout, Barb Duffrin, ex-officio. Also present: Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations; Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning; Patrick Crothers, District Technology Coordinator; Christine Carlson, Interventionist. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAPayne motioned, Donovan seconded approval of the agenda. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS- DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS A.) Preliminary 2022-2023 Budget- Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Facilities, presented to the school board the school budget for the 2022-2023 school year that must be approved prior to July 1, 2022. Priess spoke on the general fund expecting a slight surplus with 75% of funding based on enrollment with enrollment predicted to stay about the same for 2022-2023. Special Education funding formula is unchanged but reflects additional costs related to increased costs for special education transportation. Priess added that expenditure assumptions for staff/personnel costs are at 76% or $34,809,123, with changes in the preliminary budget coming from staff changes due to enrollment fluctuations, known retirements, actual labor contract costs, and anticipated contract inflation. Priess noted that transportation contract costs will increase and so will utilities due to inflation. Building supply budgets will be kept at FY 22 levels per student. Priess then spoke on the LTFM and operation capital expenditures that are allocated at 100% and Community Education planned capital contributions of $250,000 for activity spaces. At this time, Priess is unsure about the Federal and State reimbursement program for food services. Priess will need approval at the Jun 23, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting. B.) Mahtomedi Public Schools Student and Family Handbook -Barb Duffrin, Superintendent, presented to the School Board the updated changes to the 2022-2023 Student and Family Handbook. The school board members discussed the changes that will be approved at the June 23, 2022 school board meeting. C.) Interventionist Data -Jennifer Reichel, Directors of Teaching and Learning, and Christine Carlson, Interventionist, presented to the School Board the Mahtomedi K-8 Intervention Data. Currently, there are 241 students in the reading, 171 students in the Math, and 146 students in Social-Emotional-Behavioral interventions. Data showed the growth and need for students receiving intervention support in reading and showed how they are improving across all grades. Math growth data was also shown in an upswing in the students receiving services. ADJOURNMENT- McGraw motioned, Donovan seconded; adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2022 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in Independent School District No. 832 Mahtomedi Public Schools on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of electing three candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday August 16, 2022. Candidates for the office of school board member file with Independent School District No. 832 Mahtomedi Public Schools, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. For more information visit: www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 6 and 13, 2022.
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SELF STORAGE SALE Tenant: Caden Clausen U180A (Misc household items and electronics) Tenant: Brandon Stramer U36B (Fishing and hunting gear) Date and location of sale: 7-15-22, 5:30 pm, Summit Mini Storage 3716 Scheuneman Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110; 651-429-1311 Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 29 and July 6, 2022.
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NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 7/20/2022 at 10:00 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Paige Madsen. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 29 and July 6, 2022.
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NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ALLOW A PIE BAKING BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall in said Town on Monday, July 18, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. to consider the request of the continuation of a Special Home Occupation Permit to allow use of a garage for food preparation in an area lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: Lot 4, P.J. Schulte Plat (4522 Otter Lake Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 6th day of July, 2022. PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Town Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ANTENNA MODIFICATIONS TO A MONOPOLE IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, July 18, 2022, @ 7:00 p.m. to consider the request of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow antenna modifications to a monopole in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying and being in the area described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Specialty Manufacturing Addition, Ramsey County, MN (5858 Centerville Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 6th day of July, 2022. PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 6, 2022.
MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD NOTES From June 23 meeting: • The district has set forth a financial plan for the upcoming school year. Projected revenues for the 2022-2023 school year are $61,261,336, and projected expenses are $67,261,336. The difference will come from the General Fund, which currently has $14,696,695, leaving a General Fund balance of $8,795,828. Most of the expenses are staff compensation at $35 million or 76% of total expenses, and most of the revenues come from state funding formulae. Projected enrollment for next year is 3,208, a decrease of two students from this past year. The basic funding formula for 20222023 is $6,863 per student, a formula change of 2% over 2021-22, which was $6,728 per student. Also impacting the budget were transportation contract cost increases, inflationary increases anticipated for utilities and
increased contracted services. Building supply budgets remain at Fiscal Year 2022 levels per student. • The district has a 10-year plan to prioritize deferred maintenance projects needed to protect the public investment in district facilities. The board unanimously approved the LongTerm Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-Year Plan to ensure its inclusion on the Payable 2023 Tax Levy. Funding for the 2023-2024 school year is estimated to be $1.5 million. Every year, the Minnesota Department of Education requires the district to adopt this plan to allow the district to leverage its dollars to make the improvements spelled out in the plan. The 10-Year plan is a budget, with line items and funding methods that can change over time, whether the district bonds or pays as it goes. • The board also approved the annual Intermediate
District 916 LTFM 10-Year Budget. Intermediate District 916 participates in the LTFM program, but doesn't have levy authority, so the local district passes a resolution to approve the 916 board-approved budget to give the 916 district levy dollars. The Intermediate District's 2023-2024 LTFM Budget is estimated at $277,298, with the proportionate share for ISD# 832 estimated to be $9,345 for pay-as-you-go projects. • The board formally accepted $5,790 in donations for the month of May. • The board has an explanation for why the public comment period is not recorded. After a discussion and clarification of some of the policies up for approval, the board conducted the second reading of policies pertaining to the school board and school board meetings. Conducting three readings will allow the board and the public ample opportunity to
review and comment on the policies, Board Chair Stacey Stout said. The board conducted the first reading of 20 policies in the 200-series of policies at the May 26 meeting, after the Policy Committee, consisting of board members Stacey Stout, Lucy Payne and Paul Donna, conducted a regular review of the policies. The policy items may or may not have changes following the review. Board Treasurer Paul Donna asked for and received clarification on the public comment period, after a question was raised about why this section of the meeting is not televised. Superintendent Barb Duffrin noted that before she joined the district, public comment was recorded until a student was targeted at such a session. The district's attorneys recommended this period not be recorded so as to safeguard student confidentiality and to protect the district from legal liability.
Stout also noted that the agenda is published before the meeting so that the public can address issues on the agenda. “The meeting is meant to get the business of district done. Having input from the community at other settings will meet that goal,” Stout said. • Three seats on the school board will come up for voter review at the Nov. 8 General Election, after the board approved a resolution establishing the dates for Affidavits of Candidacy. • Filing begins Aug. 2, and the Affidavit of Candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk, along with a $2 filing fee, by 5 p.m. Aug. 16. The three positions up for a vote are all for four-year terms ending Jan. 4, 2027. • The board next meets at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the District Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Loretta Harding
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day, a goal set by the Court, lake level is predicted to drop below the protected elevation of 922 feet, assuming similar weather patterns, Moeckel stated. The DNR section manager said the agency is looking at options to maintain lake level, even dusting off old files on feasibility studies. One option included raising the outlet to keep water in. “We simulated that,” Moeckel said. “It does make a bit of a difference, about a half foot, so it’s something that could be pursued.” Another option involved targeting certain permit holders. “We can maintain protected elevation with existing uses if two
or three communities switch to surface water,” Moeckel continued, adding, “distance matters. The closer the wells, the more effect pumping has on the lake. “We now know groundwater pumping is affecting lake level,” Moeckel maintained. “A lot of municipal wells are 3 or 4 miles away (from the lake) so it takes a long time for pumping from the aquifer to have an effect on lake levels. A ban on irrigation, another option, doesn’t have much effect on lake level, something the DNR has reported before. And then there’s augmentation. Studied in 2016, two alignment options were reviewed back then as a water
source: Sucker Lake and East Vadnais Lake. Capital costs were still on the slides but numbers are in 2015 dollars. “There are questions,” Doneen said. “Do we want to support augmentation with surface water? What would it cost? Is it worth the money? “Bottom line, we know groundwater pumping is affecting lake levels. We’re going to have levels go below protected elevation if we don’t do anything different. Regardless of the courts, something needs to be done. It will take the whole north and east metro to come together. We need to start working towards water supply planning.”
What is protective elevation? The DNR established a protective elevation for White Bear Lake in December 2016. The protective elevation is 922.0 feet above mean sea level and is an effort to balance the ecosystem benefits and negative recreational impacts of lake levels at the lower end of White Bear Lake’s historic range. For White Bear Lake, the protective elevation assists the DNR in managing groundwater appropriations. It is a water level at or before which DNR will work with permit holders to modify their water use in order to reduce the likelihood that the lake will fall below the protective elevation for an extended period of time. This does not mean the DNR will “shut-off” drinking water in order to protect recreational uses of the lake. But it does mean that DNR will implement reasonable, science-based permit adjustments to support the protective elevation.
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One option being considered to maintain lake level is raising the outlet to keep water in, which is estimated as a half foot difference.
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The DNR groundwater model shows projected lake levels under average 2040 water use. The blue line shows what levels were, the green line what level would be with no pumping, orange is under existing permits and the black line is projected at 2040 population levels. Note the lake drops to historic low levels in the projection like those seen in 2013.
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Paul-based Blue Water Science. “We were treating 100 to 125 acres of EWM those years.” The invasive specialist and his survey crew, which included Lake Conservation District board members Meredith Walburg and Mike Parenteau, collected about 350 EWM samples during their June 30 outing. McComas iterated that he’s finding patches he hasn’t seen before, but for the most part, he considers the annual program a success. “We’ve kept it at bay,” he asserted. Results of the survey will be presented to the White Bear Lake Conservation District board at a future meeting. The district has been funding the EWM control program since 1988. As an aside, no evidence was found of another invasive, starry stonewort, but a second assessment will be made early August when the weed is more prominent.
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Thousands expected for annual Tough Mudder The annual Tough Mudder in Hugo, a challenging obstacle course event that draws thousands of participants, is scheduled for July 9-10 at Wild Wings of Oneka. “We run 25 of these in North America every year. This is the sixth one in Hugo,” said A.J. Monette, senior producer for Tough Mudder. “We are expecting 6,000 entrants, and around 800 spectators. It’s not a competition. It’s something you do with friends.”
Participants can choose from a 5K course with 13 obstacles, a 10K course with 20 obstacles and a 15K course with 30 obstacles. Some examples of obstacles are walls, monkey bars, a mud pit, and an ice bath. The first waves of mudders will embark at 8 a.m. Saturday with action concluding around 6 p.m. On Sunday, the action will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude around 4:30 p.m.
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The White Bear Lake High School Fishing Team had the winning duo in the first Northeast Metro Conference tournament, held June 20 on Rush Lake. The team also includes 2 duos who have qualified for the national meet. Tyler Thilmany, rising senior, and Eli Hansen, rising junior, snagged five bass weighing 13.81 pounds for the top entry among 40 boats at Rush Lake. The Bears had eight two-person teams entered. Other conference schools are Mahtomedi, Centennial, Spring Lake Park and Hill Murray. There will be two more conference meets, in July and August, with participants trying to
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qualify for a state meet in September. At the state meet, they try qualify for next year’s nationals. Set for the 2022 nationals in South Carolina in August are the teams of Andrew Mailer and Caleb Walton, and Cal Ambrose and Zach Loken. They qualified in the 2021 state meet. All will be juniors except Mailer, who will be a sophomore. The White Bear Lake team, coached by Jenn Thilmany, Jacob Montgomery, and Todd Krantz, has 24 total members. In each meet, the kids operate the trolling motor but an adult captain operates the big motor. Along with the three conference meets, members are able to enter meets on the SATT (Student Angler Tournament Trail) and BASS (Bassmaster Angler Sportsman Society) circuits.
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Sean Hjelle broke into the major leagues by pitching in two games with the San Francisco Giants May 6 and June 3, although he’s currently back in Triple A. The 25-year-old righthander from Mahtomedi is doing well with the Sacramento River Cats, and hoping for another shot with the Giants. Hjelle pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning in his big league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals May 6, needing only 11 pitches to retire Juan Yepez and Andrew Knizner on groundouts, and strike out Corey Dickerson. The score was 2-2 at the time; the Giants lost 3-2 in the ninth. An article on mlb. com noted that Hjelle had called home at 2 a.m. that morning with the news that he’d been called up. Despite the short notice, his mom and dad were in the stands at the Giants’ Oracle Park, along with his wife Caroline and their two sons, George, two,
Emmett, six weeks. “It’s what you dream about as a kid,” said Hjelle in the article. “They hand you the ball, and you’ve got a job. You just go out there and do it. It was awesome. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” The 6-foot-11 Hjelle tied Jon Rauch (who pitched for the Twins among other teams) as the tallest player on record in the Major Leagues. The Giants were in need of bullpen help at the time with Dominic Leone and Jakob Junis temporarily sidelined. Hjelle didn’t pitch again until June 3, when he gave up two runs, two hits and two walks in three innings, striking out five, in a 15-6 win over the Florida Marlins. Back in Sacramento, Hjelle pitched five scoreless innings last week in a 5-3 win over El Paso. In his last five starts for the River Cats, he's allowed just three earned runs in 23 innings, striking out 23. Also a basketball player at Mahtomedi, Hjelle
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Keep fear factor in check How often have you been tentative over a shot? Maybe unsure of the club Tee selection, Time or your ability to Betsy Larey actually hit the shot. When you plant the seed of doubt in your brain, the fear factor sets in and it’s downhill from there. Fear is a physiological effect that can ruin your game. I think most people can’t control their fear because they have no strategy for what they are going to do when faced with adversity. The first thing that often happens is muscle tension increases. Your swing can get quick, you can lose your balance, and a host of other different problems. Muscle tension works its way into your hands and jaw first. The easiest way to take tension out of your hands is to have the correct grip pressure. Extend your arms and hold a club straight up in the air. With your eyes closed count from 1 to 10, adding a little more pressure every step up to 10 (death grip). Count backwards to 1, then up again and
stop at 3 to 4. That is your perfect grip pressure. Another option is to take a big breath and exhale slowly right before you make the shot. This takes the tension out of your muscles and allows you to hold the club with your perfect grip pressure. One of the best tips I’ve used with clients is to put together the words “smooth swing” or “one two” as you swing. That is the perfect tempo for the golf swing, plus saying it forces you to have a transition from your backswing to your downswing. If there isn’t a transition, the sequential order falls apart and the result is usually pretty ugly. Everyone acts a bit different when the fear factor sets in. The next time you’re playing an important match, write down the results of your shots when you are faced with adversity. I think you’ll find you do the same things again and again. Knowing what your tendencies are and having strategies in place to deal with them will help you gain confidence and become a better golfer. Betsy Larey, LPGA Teaching Professional, can be contacted at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or 651-470-2297.
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Sadie Marjorie “Marge” Polanek
Ronald Fernon Putney
Passed away June 19, 2022. Born June 18, 1922 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Peter and Sadie (nee Holle) Polanek, who preceded her in death, as also her siblings Norma Polanek and Alex Polanek, she is survived by her son James (Sheryl) Nash, as well as four grandchildren, Jessica (Zach) McNeil, and Karina, Josiah and Adam Nash, and one great-grandson Ezra McNeil. Apart from WW2 stints in Washington DC and the WAVES, she was a lifelong resident of Ramsey County. She had the privilege of performing with the WAVES’ singing platoon on the Perry Como radio tribute to FDR April 12, 1945. Her quiet care simply touched many lives, whether in her family, at church or work, in her neighborhood, through hobbies and lastly at Cerenity Care Center in White Bear Lake. Her life will be celebrated at 7 pm July 13th at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in White Bear Lake. Memorials preferred to St. John in the Wilderness, Cerenity Care Center or Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Arr.OakwoodFuneral.com
Ronald Fernon Putneyson, brother, and friend - passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2022, at the age of 68. Ron was born in Saint Paul, MN, on September 24, 1953, to Kenneth (Deceased) and Lavonne. He was the fourth of five siblings; Bob (Mickey), Denny (Deceased) (Mary), Jerry, and Bill (Krystan). Ron was a long-time resident of White Bear Lake, MN, graduating from White Bear Lake High School in 1971. He was a devoted son and brother, always attending sports games of his nephews and nieces. Ron was a sports enthusiast enjoying watching hockey and football, always having some sort of sports game on the TV. He spent his winters at his home in Arizona, while spending time in Minnesota during the summers fishing and playing golf. Ron was a long-time member of the Manitou Ridge Men’s Golf Club, where he enjoyed playing rounds with his golf buddies. He spent 48 years of his working career at US Bank in various positions before retiring in 2017. Although soft spoken and quiet, he was always a great supporter and encourager of family and friends. Left to cherish his wonderful memory are his mother, three living siblings, three nieces, two nephews, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held on Saturday July 23, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the North Saint Paul Legion, during which memories of Ron will be expressed and a light meal served. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to American Diabetes Association.
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Donna Vollmer Of White Bear Lake, Age 89. Passed away peacefully on June 26th. Preceded in death by husband Larry, and daughter Karen Farrow.
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Lois Connelly Hanson, age 94, of Rochester, MN, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on April 6, 2022. Born in Superior Wisconsin, Lois graduated from Superior Cathedral High School, attended the University of Wisconsin at Superior, and graduated from St. Mary’s School of X-Ray Technology. She served as an elementary school nurse’s aide in the White Bear Lake school system for 20 years. Lois was very active for many years in the White Bear Lake Silver Harmony Singers, White Bear Lake League of Woman Voters, and the St. Pius X Rosary Club. She also volunteered for several years at the Gillette Children’s Hospital. She is survived by her son, Steven Hanson (Candace) of Stockton, NJ and grandsons, Evan and Drew Hanson of Stockton, NJ; and by her son, Dr. Gregory Hanson (Dr. Michele Hanson) of Rochester, Minnesota, and grandchildren, Dr. Jay Hanson (Jennifer) of Austin, Texas, Dr. Tess Hanson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Kate Hanson (Sean) of Nashville, Tennessee, and great grandchild Alexandra Hanson of Austin, Texas; and by her niece, Susan McGlauchlin of Plymouth, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Barney) Hanson; parents, Theresa Sheehan Connelly Gleason and James Stephen Connelly; sister, Dorothy Connelly McGlauchlin; and nephew, Fr. Michael McGlauchlin. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 16,2022, 11:00 a.m. at ST. PIUS X, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake with visitation one hour before Mass. Interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake.
Eunice Juanita Krinn, 95, Oakdale MN, June 26, 2022. Born to Edna and Ervin in Milwaukee, WI. She met Dale Krinn during his training at Great Lakes Naval Station for his eventual role in the D-Day invasion. They married in 1945 and lived most of their married life near Germantown, WI. After Dale’s death in 1984, Eunice moved to Minnesota to be near her daughters and married Cecil Jolly of Vadnais Heights in 1988. Eunice worked as an RMA many years and enjoyed food, fashion, music, travel, and her cats. She is survived by sons Roger Krinn and Gene (Susan) Krinn, daughters Cheryl (George) Moore and Lori Reichert, brother Harold and his four children, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Although her physical health declined in recent years, her mind remained sharp to the very end. Eunice was a long-term member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake, MN. A celebration of her life will be held in Germantown at a later date.
Emily “Emmy” Marie Just-Fleck, Age 60, of Mahtomedi, MN, peacefully took her last breath lovingly surrounded by family, her best friend, and her beloved kitties on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after a 7 year battle with early-onset Dementia. Emily was born on July 8, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN. She was the second-youngest of 11 children, and grew up near the shores of White Bear Lake in the small city of Birchwood Village with her life-long friends, Colleen and Claudia Jefferson, and Nancy Maas. She graduated from White Bear Lake Mariner High School in 1979, and then on June 28, 1982, she married Randy Sorenson and they had 3 children, Nicole Marie, Jordan James, and Shelby May. In 1993, with 3 kids at home, Emily made the decision to go back to night-school, and completed her Nursing degree in the Spring of 1997. Emily was beyond proud of becoming a Registered Nurse - not only because she was able to show her children that success comes from working hard, but also because she was able to turn her love for helping people into a rewarding career. On December 31, 2002, Emily married her soulmate, Daryle Just, and welcomed his 3 children into her family. Emily and Daryle were inseparable from that moment on. Emily was a lifelong lover of animals, and that trend carried through until her very last breath. She began rescuing animals at a very young age. Dogs, cats, ferrets, rats, bunnies, birds - the list goes on and on. Emily loved them all and this was obvious to anyone that met her throughout her life. Emily is preceded in death by her mother, Helen McKenna Fleck; her father, George Jackson Fleck; her brothers Gayl James and Dennis Charles; her nephews Brice Spinarski and Chevas Guertin; and her niece Kassey Fleck. Emily is survived by her husband Daryle ”Bubby” Just-Fleck; her children Coley “Coleybear” (Adam) Wogsland, Jordan “Jordo” (Bree) Sorenson, and Shelby “Miss Bee” Sorenson; her granddaughter Quinn Marie; her step-children Joshua, Julia, and Victor; her step-granddaughters Mira and Melinda; her siblings Laura Fleck, Elena Carrel, Alma (Mike) Bergmann, Kenneth Fleck, Martha (Tim) Halverson, Nathaniel (Victoria) Fleck, Margaret (Joe) Guertin, and Jonathan (Susan) Fleck; her many nieces and nephews; and her beloved rescue-kittens Patsy, Douglas, Timothy, Fussy, and Bogey. Please help us to always remember Emily by taking a moment to think of her each time you wear purple, drink a Pepsi, eat fettuccine alfredo, rescue an animal, plant flowers, or sit out in the warm summer sun. A celebration of life is planned for Emily on July 8th, 2022 (Emily’s Birthday) at Katherine Abbott Park in Mahtomedi, MN that will be open-house style from 4pm-8pm with a special program starting at 6pm. We invite everyone to wear their favorite shades of purple, in memory of Em.
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Kris Habben (nee Pitra) Passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55. Beloved by family and friends. Preceded in death by her stillborn daughter, Allison; uncle, Ronald Pitra; father-in-law, Bob Habben; sister-in-law, Kelly Habben and grandparents, Florence and John Pitra and Margie Sample. Kris is survived by her husband, RJ; children, Ellen (Josh) Bond and Jeffrey (Caroline) Habben; parents, John and Terry Pitra; siblings, Thomas (Darcy) Pitra and Jeanine (Brian Crouch) Pitra; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Habben; and by many other family members and friends. Memorial Visitation will be from 2-5pm on Sunday, July 10th at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. MuellerMemorial.com 651.429.4944
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