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Fishing ban weighed in light of swan deaths

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Vadnais Heights’ Sucker Lake is facing a severe problem. Twenty six swan deaths have been recorded at the lake since 2019. However, it was not until March of this year that Ramsey County discovered the cause of these deaths: lead poisoning. The swans are accidentally eating lead fishing tackle left by fishermen. The county is proposing several ideas to prevent the deaths, led by Planning and Development Director Kristopher Lencowski. Lencowski spoke to Press Publications about the measures the county is considering to save these swans.

Q: Ramsey County Parks and Recreation has announced they will not ban fishing at Sucker Lake for now. How confident does the county feel about this decision?

A: We have some, but not full confidence. We’re

keeping the possibility of closing fishing in our back pocket. Through past community engagement, we heard from locals about how important fishing is to the community. People also talked about how Sucker Lake is a valuable spot to fish for those who enjoy it. There was also an equity consideration

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Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stu McNay toast their win in Miami. Their quest to reach the podium begins Friday, Aug. 2.

BY JAY RENDALL SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

It was her first visit back to White Bear Lake just a short time after Lara Dallman-Weiss competed in the Tokyo summer Olympics. We sat at an outdoor table at a local restaurant for lunch and the first-ever Olympic sailor from the White Bear Lake/Shoreview area looked like an Olympian in her red, white and blue U.S. Sailing warmup suit. We hadn’t talked long and Lara said, “I need to figure out how to get there again.”

That was a logical statement for the young woman who has the goal of being on the Olympic podium. Though everything was different now — she could no longer sail with her recent Olympic partner because the Women’s category

of the 470 Class was eliminated from the Olympics and a new, mixed gender class was created for 2024.

Three years later, DallmanWeiss is once again going to the summer Olympics — this time in Paris and the sailing venue in Marseille, France. It’s not surprising if you know her determination and dedication.

But it wasn’t easy or even clear how she could get there.

The long and twisted journey even included trying a different class of boat. When that opportunity ended after a year, Dallman-Weiss wondered if there was a potential opportunity to pair with fourtime Olympian Stu McNay in the new Mixed 470 Class. She called to ask him. McNay, who was coaching and doing some other sailing projects said, “It really surprised me how

excited I was to receive her call and to be given the opportunity to start sailing again with an experienced crew like her.”

Lara and Stu started their new Olympic pursuit by training in Miami, then traveling to Europe to train with world-class sailors and compete in regattas. There was uncertainty about the new mixed teams. Was it better to have the female be skipper or crew? There were teams of each combination. Lara and Stu’s early regatta results showed that their combination with Lara as crew, a role in which she hangs off the boat on the trapeze wire, was competitive. They finished fifth at the 2023 pre-Olympic test event at the Olympic venue in Marseille, France.

Military couple receives free roof

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

If there’s one thing Aurora Rogers was not expecting from her husband Dan’s army service, it was getting a new roof for their home.

Dan is in his 12th year serving in the Minnesota National Guard 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.

Through his involvement, Dan is part of a program called the Soldier Family Readiness Group. The group presents special events and offers for military families. It was through this group that Aurora learned of the opportunity to get their

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The city of Vadnais Heights has announced two new concerts for its ongoing Music In The Parks series. The Roe Family Singers will play at Westfield Park on July 24, and Kashimanawill play at Bridgewood Park on July 31.

Both concerts are free to attend and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Due to limited parking, attendees are encouraged to walk to the concerts instead of driving.

It is also recommended that attendees bring their own chairs and blankets. A free shuttle will also be available along County Road D for both concerts

Vadnais Heights is holding a scavenger hunt throughout the city in honor of National Parks and Recreation Month. The hunt includes missions to complete at different city parks, including check-ins at park sites, uploading photos, and answering questions. Participants can earn points with each mission they complete, which they can bring to City Hall for grab-bag prizes. The hunt runs through July 31.

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I Am That I Am: Understanding my role as a newswriter

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eb. 12, 2024, will forever be a turning point in my career achievements. It is the day I officially joined the Press Publications team as the new reporter/writer for all things White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Birchwood, Grant, Gem Lake, Pine Springs, Willernie and other cities in our coverage area. It is a day I was bursting to scream to the clouds and beyond, “I made it, Ma!” and to a lesser extent, “I feel like king of the world!”

Even after five months, I still don’t refer to my news writing position as a job. But why should I? I believe referring to a job as a job only puts it in the context of labor, not enjoyment. A good job makes you feel at home. As the saying goes: “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Press Suchy’s Publications has never been what I would call a job. It’s a home Scoop away from home that feels like a community; I trust, get along, Erik Suchy and joke with my fellow writers as I would with my own friends. I feel connected to a greater world of information I love writing about, a hub of stories waiting to be told. And I consider myself just the man for the job.

But as with any other place of work, there are always obstacles to navigate. In the broader scope of a newsroom, there is never such a thing as a structured day. In that sense, the most significant change I am still getting used to is always being on my toes when new stories break. This usually requires me to tear away from my current work to report and write about new ones. As someone used to structured workdays, this latest change is an obstacle for me in its own right.

That’s not to say I haven’t gotten used to new kinds of structured ideas before. On my first day here, the notion of AP style was alien to me. As someone with a creative writing background, I only knew writing to be creative and unstructured in the context of writing short fiction. What did it mean to capitalize some words while shortening others specifically? Why am I not allowed to use punctuation here while doing it over here? That said, it took me a few weeks to gain an understanding of using AP style for my stories.

Here is where the main point of these new experiences I have adjusted to comes into focus.

In time, I have learned. I love being a part of the Press Publications team so much that I want nothing but to learn. The desire to submerge myself into a line of work I have wanted to be involved in since college has helped me get to where I am. And in time, the element of being busy with new story leads coming through the newsroom at any moment is one I will adapt to as well. Time, for what it’s always been worth, is still on my side.

Thank you for your support as I continue to grow as a journalist. If you have story ideas don’t be afraid to reach out. Email me at whitebearnews@presspubs.com or call me at 651407-1229.

Erik Suchy is a staff writer for Press Publications.

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very year, an estimated five million people in the United States have their wisdom teeth surgically removed.

Most dentists begin to discuss wisdom teeth removal in midto-late adolescence, making it important to stay informed on the topic for yourself and any young people in your life.

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James Swift, a professor in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, explains wisdom teeth, why they’re often removed and what to know about removal.

Q: What are wisdom teeth? What purpose do they serve?

A: Wisdom teeth — also called

third molars — are the furthest back teeth in the row of teeth that extend from the center of your mouth. They are considered molar teeth and are flat on the surface just like your first molars and second molars. They are part of the grinding function of back teeth, compared to the incisors in the front of your mouth, which provide a cutting function when chewing food.

Q: Are wisdom teeth always removed?

A: Not everyone needs to get their

wisdom teeth removed. In some people, wisdom teeth come in — or “erupt” — fully and are functional. However, many wisdom teeth that come in and are not removed from the jaw bone either partially erupt, remain beneath the gum tissue or stay beneath the bone, which we then classify as “impacted.”

If wisdom teeth partially erupt, they may harbor bacteria in the mouth and may become affected by gum disease or cavities because they are not fully exposed. Some people may also experience pain and discomfort in their jaw and gums as the teeth come in.

Q: How do you know if wisdom teeth need to be removed?

A: Dentists typically begin to

address wisdom teeth during a patient’s late teenage years. You can ask your dentist to evaluate your wisdom teeth during a regular check-up, where they will look for the presence of periodontal disease around the third and second molars.

Dentists often refer patients to receive x-rays to identify the internal appearance of wisdom

teeth and their place in the mouth and jaw. Patients should always report new pain or discomfort in the area to their dentists, as it can be linked to emerging wisdom teeth.

Q: What should people know about the removal process?

A: The removal of wisdom teeth is considered a minor surgical procedure and nearly always done in an outpatient setting.

All four wisdom teeth may be removed in one visit, and the procedure generally takes under an hour. Patients receive anesthetic and may choose a sedative rather than local anesthetic to sleep through the procedure.

The healing process can take up to two weeks. Patients will likely see some swelling and/ or bruising after the procedure, and there may be some residual blood in the mouth immediately following the procedure as it clots. Some patients will have stitches in their mouth, which may dissolve during the healing process or require removal by a dentist. Pain medication will be discussed with your dentist.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Here is a question for our community: Is it appropriate to hang the American flag upside down? I think most of us know that the answer is “no.” Yet, individuals in our country, and now in our town, are using the flag as a means of communicating some kind of dissatisfaction or protesting something with which they disagree.

The symbolism of the flag doesn’t belong to any one person our group.

It belongs to all of us as members of this union whether we agree with another’s politics, religion or viewpoints. Appropriating the flag, meant as a unifying symbol, and using it as a divisive political symbol is only deepening the chasm between parties in this country. It does affect our community and neighborhoods in a negative way.

This is a respectful request to please turn your upside-down flags right-side up, or at least hang them in accordance with the standards for displaying the Stars and Stripes.

Here’s a reference for how to properly display the American flag (www.pbs.org/americaresponds/ theamericanflag.html.). Upside down is not included.

• The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset. If the flag is displayed at night it should be illuminated.

• Never allow the flag to touch the ground or the floor.

• When displayed on a wall or window the blue field should be in the upper left corner.

• The flag should be raised quickly and lowered ceremoniously.

• The flag is often flown at half-staff to show respect for someone who has died. When flown at half-staff, the flag should be raised to the top for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position.

• The flag should also be raised to the top before it is lowered at the end of the day.

Brenda Sussna White Bear Lake

Response to letter

It is regrettable that the White Bear Press chose to publish a letter in the July 17 edition titled “Questions about Juneteenth.” The only questions raised by the letter are the absence of historical grounding in the letter.

Unfortunately, the letter has as a flawed major premise in a historical claim: that Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was somehow conditional.

It was not. While President Lincoln limited the scope of the proclamation freeing enslaved persons to the states then in actual rebellion against the Union, there was no condition imposed on emancipation, such as the successful outcome or conclusion of the war.

Indeed, Lincoln wanted Blacks immediately freed to both undermine the rebellion and to assist in the Union’s war efforts.

Nevertheless, in some parts of the country where secession existed, enslaved Americans would never learn of the Proclamation until after the South’s defeat—including in Texas on June 19, 1865.

The purpose of the holiday—grown out of a tradition of celebration for this hidden and thereby deferred proclamation of freedom—is the solemn recognition that any period of freedom delayed is also freedom too long denied.

Albert Turner Goins, Sr. White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER

Champion for water issues

The issues with White Bear Lake’s surface water level and how it draws from groundwater resources is a long-

standing and complex web of concerns from Lino Lakes to Woodbury. As the long-time advocate and leader on water issues around White Bear Lake, I am proud to pass the torch on these water issues to White Bear Lake’s representative, Brion Curran.

I heartily endorse Representative Curran for a second term in Saint Paul.

Due to their tireless advocacy, Representative Curran (in partnership with Senator Heather Gustafson) secured $2 million for the development of the White Bear Lake Water Use Work Group that will “ensure communities in the White Bear Lake area have access to sufficient safe drinking water to allow for municipal growth while simultaneously ensuring the sustainability of surface water and groundwater resources.” This bill passed the Legislature as part of the Environment budget bill thanks to Rep. Curran, and the results of this legislation will lead to a comprehensive solution that grows the communities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, North Oaks, Shoreview, and many other areas in a sustainable way.

We need to send Rep. Curran back to the Legislature because they know this issue well and are deeply involved in the process of finding a solution.

Brion worked with legislators of both parties in order to put water safety first and pass a bipartisan bill.

Brion knows the players from the Met Council, the municipalities, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the clean water advocacy groups, and these relationships they have built will result in a long-term plan to convert groundwater supply wells to surface water sources. Especially in a time when we are fighting against corporate pollution of our waterways with dangerous chemicals, we need the leadership Brion offers to keep our communities safe and healthy.

I hope you will join me in supporting Representative Brion Curran’s reelection effort – early in-person or absentee mail voting in the Primary began June 28 for the Primary on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

of the German immigrants who built the farmhouse MAHS is housed in.

TJ cares about showing up and serving our district. He won’t disappear after being elected. He will be actively present in our communities and bring our voices to the Capitol. He knows how to find common ground and keep things moving forward – something we badly need at the Capitol. Our current legislature couldn’t pass a bonding bill this year – the first time that’s happened since 1993!

Join me and vote for TJ Malaskee in the DFL primary. You can vote early by mail or at the polls on Aug. 13.

Kathy Pittelko Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Candidate creates consensus across divides

Dear Neighbors: State and local governments are increasingly the front line for addressing societal issues that hugely impact our daily lives.

Early voting in the Minnesota primary, including choosing candidates for many state and local positions, is in process now through August 13, and your participation is vital. Elections are being won or lost by only a few votes! (Your vote?)

In my district, I feel incredibly fortunate to have thoughtful, consistent, creative, and collaborative leaders like Governor Walz, Senators Klobuchar and Smith, Representative McCollum, State Senator Gustafson, and State Representative Curran working day after day for the greater good and for my community and family.

Senator Klobuchar and Representative Curran are up for re-election this cycle and are on the

Primary ballot. As a Minnesotan, I am proudly supporting Senator Klobuchar, and as a Senate District 36B voter, enthusiastically voting for Representative Brion Curran.

A bit about Brion: Coming with a unique background including law enforcement and advocacy for persons with disabilities, Representative Curran has proven to be an exceptionally effective legislator, with an extraordinary bi-partisan passage record of dozens of chief-authored and hundreds of co-authored bills (available for review on the Minnesota legislature site).

It is humbling to view the breadth and depth of her successful legislative initiatives, from practical ways to improve the lives of homeless persons or Alzheimer’s patients or union workers, to the landmark efforts related to the White Bear Lake Area Water Use Work Group.

Having spoken with numbers of Brion’s constituents and legislative colleagues who have traveled to White Bear from around Minnesota to attest to her valuable contributions, it is clear that she fosters an atmosphere of compassion, empathy, and “How-CanWe-Fix-It?” Her calm competence has made her a catalyst for successfully creating consensus across sectors and political divides, resulting in solutions that make our world kinder.

Representative Curran has earned your vote!

Please plan to thoughtfully vote in EVERY election, sustaining 248 years of our nation’s precious human experiment in self-governing. (Google MNVotes for logistics.) And take time to thank those who run for office!

Trudi Taylor White Bear Lake

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PAID LETTER Candidate is active in community

On Aug. 13, DFL residents of District 36B will have the chance to choose who they want on the November ballot to be our State Representative. I’m choosing T.J. Malaskee.

T.J. engages with our community.

He became a White Bear Lake Lions Club member after moving here 3 years ago. He serves on the Advisory Board at the Academy For Science and Agriculture (AFSA) in Vadnais Heights and volunteers at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

In his 20+ years of museum and nonprofit leadership, TJ has worked with federal and state agencies and interacted daily with county & city governments and school districts. He understands how levels of government must work together alongside our local businesses and nonprofits to get things done. He will make working with city councils in our district a priority. He will work hard to make sure we get necessary funds from the state to help finance critical infrastructure improvements, such replacing the badly aged old firehouse in Vadnais Heights.

T.J. has experience working with people with different perspectives.

He taught agriculture to elementary school children in Wyoming, Minnesota for 4 years. As the executive director of the Maplewood Area Historical Society, he built relationships with the Hmong and Native communities to build programs telling their stories, along with those

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• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies on June 16 responded to the report of a possible fourth degree burglary in the 200 block of Wildflower Court.

• A Vadnais Heights woman on June 17 reported being assaulted by an unknown person who tried to snatch a coffee mug from her hand in the 1000 block of County Road D. • A Roseville resident reported on June 17 that a former roommate had stolen two Nintendo Switch games and a piece of artwork while moving out of a residence in the 4100 block of Centerville Road.

• Shoplifting incidents were reported June 17 by employees at Famous Footwear and WalMart.

• A Maplewood man, 32, was cited June 17 at the intersection of Arcade Street and County Road E for driving on public roadways with expired vehicle registration.

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• The report of a man threatening a Maplewood woman with a gun on June 19 in the 1500 block of Buerkle

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Road turned out to be a hoax.

• A resident in the 3700 block of McMenemy Street on June 20 reported being swindled out of thousands of dollars by someone he thought was a friend.

• A vehicle parked in the 900 block of County Road D was reported broken into June 20, and property valued at more than $250 stolen.

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• A license plate was reported stolen off a vehicle parked in the 3900 block of Lakewood Avenue June 18.

• A business in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive on June 18 reported suspicious behavior by someone possibly casing her business.

• A resident in the 2000 block of Stillwater Street on June 19 reported a yard cart stolen from her property.

• Deputies cited a man, 58, in the 5600 block of Fisher Street for failure to stop at a stop sign at 11:31 p.m. June 20. Deputies cited a second man, 30, for failing to stop at a stop sign at 12:16 a.m. June 21 in the 1300 block of Brandlwood Road. At 9:07 p.m. June 21, they cited a third man, 20, for failing to stop at a stop sign and for failure to provide proof of insurance at the intersection of Centerville Road and East Oaks Road.

The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Fraud totaling more than $18,000 was reported in the 3600 block of Scheuneman Road July 10.

• Burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road July 10.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 2100 block of Seventh Street July 10.

• Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 2400 block of Floral Drive July 11.

• Theft of a license plate was reported in the 2100 block of Second Street July 11.

• Shoplifting was reported in the 2600 blok of County Road E July 12.

• Officers responded to a disorderly individual in the 2000 block of County Road E July 12.

• Several dog owners were warned about keeping dogs leashed at the dog park on Lake Avenue July 12.

• Officers responded toan altercation between two drivers following a reported crash at Highway 61 and Fourth Street July 12.

• A suspicious note was found in the 4500 block of Centerville Road July 12.

• A burglary was reported July 13 in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road, Gem Lake.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 1900 block of Highway 96 July 13.

• Officers assisted the Maplewood Police Department in responding to a suspect who fled on foot near the 3000 block of White Bear Avenue July 13.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2100 block of Eighth Street July 13.

• Officers responding to a report of an

animal in distress in the 2300 block of Fifth Street July 13 determined no intervention was needed.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane July 13.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for fleeing officers on foot after he was observed running into traffic on Highway 61 July 14.

• Officers responded to a porta potty fire in the 3500 block of McKnight Road July 14.

• A Dellwood man was arrested for an active DWI warrant and cited for driving after revocation following a traffic stop in the area of Highway 61 and Highway 96 July 14.

• Officers checking on a man swinging a bat July 15 near White Bear Avenue and Interstate 694 was not fond to be threatening anyone.

• Officers responded to a report of a disorderly person in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road July 15.

• Fireworks caused damage at Spruce Park July 15.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 2000 block of Cedar Avenue July 15.

• Fraud was reported in the 1700 block of Eugene Street July 15.

• Officers conducting surveillance at a residence in the 3800 block of Jay Lane July 15 observed and made contact with a wanted suspect, who fled and was not located.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue July 15.

• Officers mediated a family dispute in the 3200 block of Bellaire Avenue July 17.

Hockey team donates bench

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF White Bear Township fire put under control from multiple departments On July 10, the White Bear Lake Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at the 4400 Block of Oadmede Lane in White Bear Township. The houses’ owners called the department just after 8 p.m., by which point they had made it outside safely. The department arrived

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at 8:15 p.m. and successfully extinguished the fire at 8:25.

Additional firefighters from the Vadnais Heights and Lake Johanna Fire Departments arrived at 8:26 to put out remaining burn activity around the residence. The source of the fire was determined to be from a malfunctioning dehumidifier, leading to a breaker trip. No injuries were reported at the scene.

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Members of the Mahtomedi Hockey Association 2023/2024 Junior Gold 16 team attended a Hugo City Council meeting and shared their plans to donate a bench and plaque to be installed in Diamond Point Park in memory of Samson Walters. Walters, a Hugo resident, Mahtomedi High School sophomore and hockey player, was killed in a car accident on his way to school in December.

SWANS: County debates fishing, lead tackle bans for Sucker Lake In the meantime, we would still have more swan deaths. But dredging is still a big option we are looking at.

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because some fishermen come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. We don’t want to close something off that serves this portion of our population. Ensuring they’re comfortable and enjoying the lake and its resources is important.

Q: How can Ramsey County educate the public on the dangers of lead tackle without being overly forceful?

A: While we can’t control people’s behavior, we

can react based on how they would behave. If we successfully get people to change how they fish, we can keep the lake open. If not, we would consider closing it. We have a responsibility not just to recreation but also to the environment and these animals.

Q: Has Ramsey County considered outright banning lead tackle?

A: We are actively exploring that and the impact it

would have on the community. We’re considering whether it’s a ban we would do at all lakes throughout the county or just this one.

Q: Are there other kinds of tackle that Ramsey County would recommend instead of a ban?

A: One is aluminum, but we also consider tungsten

Q: How soon would Ramsey County consider enforcing any of these options?

A: This summer, our primary goal is to go out

around the lake and educate people about the dangers of lead tackle. We will encourage them to drop off their tackles at the lake’s onsite exchange boxes. We’re looking at possibly dredging the lake this fall, but we’re not entirely sure yet. In winter, we will explore closing off the lake’s east channel. Even though people tend to fish there, it’s not an easily accessible area.

On the west side of the channel, we have three fishing nodes for people to fish off of. If we close off the east side, we can redirect fishers to the west. That place is where we will have signs to educate people on the dangers of lead tackle. The idea is to work on these options throughout the year so we can implement them by next spring and summer.

and steel. It wouldn’t necessarily be that only one kind of tackle is allowed. We would try to do a no-lead ordinance rather than a ban. In that instance, people would have a lot of different options besides lead.

Q: Another option is a large-scale clean-up of all lead tackle inside the lake. What would that look like?

A: For that idea, we’re working with Saint Paul

Regional Water Service, the actual landowner of that area. We’ve been discussing what dredging the lake would look like and the cost. Over time, these lead tackles could get covered up by growing sediments. Even though it would take a while, this would make it all the harder to dig them out.

Ramsey County is considering different ideas to prevent swan deaths from occuring at Sucker Lake.

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Lake Ave. S. Details: 5K, 10K run on a flat anf ast course along White Bear Lake.

Proceeds support STRIVE student scholarships.

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GARDENING AT CLARK AND LAKE When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 Where: Clark St. and Lake Ave., White

Bear Lake Details: Volunteers can join Rotary members in helping weed and trim the area surrounding the Clark St. and Lake Ave. walking paths. Bring gloves, clippers and other supplies.

Contact: 651-503-1369

36TH ANNUAL TOUR DE BAR BICYCLE BENEFIT RIDE When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: White Bear Lake, Vadnais

OPERA ON THE RIVER 2024 When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Grand concert features

BIRCHWOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park

Details: Tour the 1879 lakeside cottage and learn about life during the resort era. Registration required.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

Bald Eagle Ave. Details: Family friendly activities including food trucks, entertainment, games, meaningful moments, and walk to celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones.

Contact: ascevents.org

Details: Artrio performs classical,

contemporary. And jazz from around the world.

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANT AND RAINGARDEN TOUR When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 Where: Locations provided upon RSVP Details: Tour local yards with a variety of water-friendly landscaping strategies, including raingardens sedge groundcovers, bee lawns, and more. Two stops, attendees drive independently.

Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/ events/neighborhood-tour3/

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WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR When: July 31-Aug. 4 Where: Washington County

TACO JOHN’S RUN BABY RUN 5K, 10K When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: BoatWorks Commons, 4495

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FUTURE CITY FEST When: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 Where: West Park, 2350 11th St., White

Bear Lake Details: Neighborhood festival with food trucks, live music, prizes, bounce house, face painting, balloon artist and more.

Contact: futurecitychurch.com

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.

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a cappella music by Vocality at a private home.

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redeeminglovechurch.com

(Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

Details: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy

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9 & 11am Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 10am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

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Fairgrounds, 12300 North 40th Street, Stillwater Details: Event in it’s 153rd year features a variety of grandstand events as well as a carnival, live music, talent competition and more.

Wednesday, July 21 is senior day and will feature Elvis, AKA Brad Boice.

Contact: 651.436.6009 or fairinfo@ washingtoncountyfair.org

Christ the King Lutheran Church 9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.

9TH ANNUAL FREE CONCERT FROM THE PORCH When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: 4671 Lake Ave., White Bear

Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

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Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Worship ad live music featuring Pat Balder and the music of Billy Joel. All are welcome. Bring blanket or lawn chair.

Contact: 651-429-9026

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St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

Sundays

8:00am In-person Holy Eucharist 10am In-person & Livestream Holy Eucharist

10am Sundays In-Person & Online

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MUSIC ON THE LAWN CONCERT SERIES When: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 28 Where: White Bear Lake United

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GUIDED FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOUR When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake

RELAY FOR LIFE-WHITE BEAR LAKE When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 26 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus Stadium, 5040

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MAHTOMEDI HIGH SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, July 28 Where: 1044 Park Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Proceeds support the

Heights, Mahtomedi Details: Bicycle ride around White Bear Lake with stops at more than a dozen establishments.

Contact: Facebook: Tour de Bar

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soprano Jeni Houser, mezzosoprano Katherine Beck, tenor Anthony Léon, and baritone Patrick Carfizzi Conducted

by Andrew Sun from Minnesota Opera performing beloved opera and musical theater classics. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Preconcert Performing Arts Fair at 4 p.m.

Concert and events free. See website for updates.

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Sunday, 9:00 am.

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: www.stjudeofthelake.org Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi By appointment

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OBITUARIES

Carlton G. Bakken

White Bear Lake, passed away July 13, 2024 at 94.

He was proceeded in death by Lila Jean Bakken, his wife of 73 years. Survived by sons Dale (Karen) of White Bear, Tom (Kendra) of Stillwater, Scott (Cheryl) of Lindstrom, Ron of White Bear, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Carl and Lila met roller skating near Willmar where he grew up. They married in 1949 and in 1955 moved into their new house in White Bear Lake and raised their four boys. Carl worked at 3M in Cottage

Grove until his retirement, then as a realtor and other part time jobs as he enjoyed new challenges.

He enjoyed spending time at their lake homes, traveling, fishing, hunting, square dancing and gardening. A huge dog lover, shorthairs and Golden Retrievers were raised for hunting and as family pets. He loved taking his sons fishing, hunting ducks, pheasants, and deer as an archer. Carl’s love for Christ started at an early age, singing in church choirs his entire life and raising their family in faith, grateful for life’s blessings. Carl loved his family and was always there when needed for help or advice. His smile and presence will be sincerely missed.

Special thanks to the caring staff at St. Andrews Village.

Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on August 2, Visitation at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Church, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 (651.426.3261).

Barbara Ann Hagberg

Age 86, of Big Lake, Minnesota, died May 24 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN. Barbara was born on September 29,1937, to Royal and Lorraine (Edstrom) Johnson. She grew up with her family in White Bear Lake, MN. She was educated in White Bear Schools, Gustavus Adolphus College, and Mankato State College.

She married Garold (Gary) Hagberg in 1957. They and their three children lived in many areas of Minnesota. These include White Bear Lake, Lake Crystal, New Ulm, Bricelyn, and Apple Valley.

They spent thirteen years as “snow birds,” living between Destin, Florida and Carefree Country Club in Big Lake, MN, before permanently moving to Big Lake. Barb taught elementary school in Bricelyn, MN and Blue Earth, MN and was also employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield. She enjoyed many years of spending time with and watching her grandchildren in their various activities. She also loved gathering with friends for bible studies, games of mahjong, and card games, especially hand, foot, and belly button.

Barb is preceded in death by her husband, Gary (m. 61 years), her parents, her son-in-law, Wes Eral, and great grandchildren,Trent Brown and Ryleigh Ann Moore, and her brother-in-law, John Breiter. She is survived by her children, Diane Eral, Lynn Hagberg (died June 13, 2024), and Joel (Jean) Hagberg, eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren, sister, Lorna Breiter.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held on Saturday, August 10th, at Saron Lutheran Church, 311 Lake St. S., Big Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will be at 10 a.m.; service at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church. Private inurnment.

Memorials preferred to Saron Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.

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Ronald John Notenberg

Age 81, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 30, 2024, in hospital.

Ron was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Emme and Helen Notenberg on August 16, 1942, where he lived until after high school with his older sister Lousie (Swanson). Helping run the family gas station, Ron got involved with cars and racing, but then joined the Navy for a few years “delivering Hersey Bars and toilet paper” (as he always joked) to our troops in Europe. With his marriage to Mickey (Pearl), his first son, Scott, shortly arrived and they moved to Brainerd to setup a new family life in a mobile home that Ron, with his construction skills being honed, eventually converted that mobile, a room at a time, into a full house, also while learning about the paint industry at Sherwin Williams.

Summers in Brainerd for Ron and the family were filled with improving the home and weekends at the lake fishing with friends and the addition of his second son, Brad. His success at the paint store gave him the opportunity to manage his own store in Butte, Montana, where he exceeded all company expectations; but after four years, Minnesota called him home again to be close to family (but not before catching gold fever and owning and running his own gold claim on weekends with family), where he moved to White Bear Lake, where he managed an even larger store to great success. Later, Ron had a go at a few other jobs too, from a wholesale fish business to a construction/renovation company founded with his son Brad until the time he retired; but kept himself busy with a cedar lawn furniture hobby business and repairing boats motors until recently.

You could always find Ron hanging out in his garage either playing darts puffing on a cigarette or sipping on a beer trying to lay down a skunk on his cribbage opponents. Or, as his health lessened in his later years, watching old western reruns on YouTube with a dog curled up at his feet.

Ron is survived by his sons Brad (Andover, Minnesota) and Scott (Victoria, BC Canada) and will be buried next to his late wife and parents at the St. Francis Cemetery in Superior WI. A celebration of life ceremony will be held in Andover, MN on August 3 and a burial ceremony (date TBD) will be held in Superior, WI. Please contact Brad at bradnotenberg@hotmail for information on attending.

Marilyn Jean Bakke

Age 87, White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.

A memorial service will be held on July 29, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church 2475 17th Ave E, North St Paul. Visitation 10 a.m. - Service 11 a.m. - lunch to follow.

POLITICAL BRIEF Gem Lake City Council seats up for election Three positions will be up for election on the Gem Lake City Council this November. The terms of council members Ben Johnson and Laurel Amlee, and Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley

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will expire at the end of 2024.

Individuals interested in filing for a council position must be at least 21, be a current resident for at least 30 days before the election and be eligible to vote.

The individual must also pay a fee of $2 and can file between July 30 and August 13 at either Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, Gem Lake, or the Ramsey County Elections Office in St. Paul.

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White Bear Lake hosting Legion district this week White Bear Lake Legion lost its last two regularseason games and will take a 10-13 record into the District 4 playoffs — which they are hosting this week.

The team, sponsored by American Legion Post 168, lost to Hamline Purple 16-6 at home with five starters missing, leaving them in second place in the district standings with a 7-3 record.

Hamline Purple (CretinDerham Hall) finished 8-2.

The Bears then lost 2-0 at Totino-Grace (state Class 3A champions this year).

Roman Lachenmeyer took the loss, allowing only two runs (one earned).

The Bears, coached by the high school’s junior varsity coach Matt Seiler, have been playing at full strength in most weekday games.

Their second-stringers have played weekend tournaments as most of the starters play on club teams.

It’s become common in recent years for the top players to join club teams, especially in the metro area, a situation that has depleted the Legion baseball ranks.

“On club teams, there’s way more scouts watching,” Seiler said. “The players travel to tournaments around the country.” Still, several Bears are suiting

up for both club teams and Legion.

The roster includes five players from the high school team that posted a solid 13-10 record in a conference that had three of the final four teams in the state tournament. They are Lachenmeyer, right-fielder Weber, third baseman Jackson Berg, catcher Johnny Wong and shortstop Jace Lombardi.

The four-man starting rotation is headed by Lachenmeyer (3.20 ERA, 27 strikeouts in 17 innings), followed by Matt Anderson (1.30 ERA in 30 innings), Tyler Hilderman, and Brady Williams (0.73 ERA in 19 innings).

Other infielders are Anderson at first and Riley Helmberger at second. Other outfielders are Hilderman in left, Michael Gibson in center and backup Dylan Paulson in left. Top hitters are Paulson (.370), Weber (.333, three triples), Anderson (.314, 13 RBI’s, 12 runs), and Hilderman (.318).

The Bears, Seiler said, have a strong senior-tobe class. “We should be very good next season,” he predicted. From that group, Blake Eckerle, Lombardi, Evan Newlander and Kevin Zollinger are playing for the

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Roman Lachenmeyer pitched well in a 2-0 loss to state champion Totino-Grace on Wednesday.

Minnesota Icemen, while Weber, Wong, Jackson Kolb and Tyler Allshouse are playing for the Minnesota Blizzard.

White Bear Lake faces Rosetown in the playoff opener Tuesday. If they win, they face Forest Lake on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

If they lose, they play at 2:30 p.m. vs Lino Lakes or TCR. Action will continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Mike Baumann was claimed by the San Francisco Giants, giving the National League team two former Mahtomedi Zephyrs on its pitching staff.

Baumann, a 2014 MHS graduate, joins Sean Hjelle, a 2015 graduate, who is currently in his first full season with the Giants. Both are middle inning relievers.

This is Baumann’s third team this season, after pitching for Baltimore and Seattle previously.

With Baltimore, the team that drafted him in the third round in 2017, the 6-foot-4 righthander had a 3.44 ERA, a 2-0 record and 16 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings in 17 games.

The Orioles traded him to Seattle on May 23. Baumann had a rough time with the Mariners, giving up four homers and 10 earned runs for a 5.51 ERA in 16 1/3 innings. Seattle put him on the “designated for assignment” list and the Giants claimed him off waivers.

Baumann was 2-0 with the Orioles and 1-0 with the Mariners, but wins and losses can be deceiving for relievers.

For instance, he gave up a two-run homer to blow a save against Kansas City June 9, then got the win as the

Mariners scored three runs in the 10th.

In 2023, Baumann had an eyecatching season at Baltimore, winning his first nine decisions for the American League East Division champion. He finished 10-1 with a 3.76 ERA, but was sent to Triple-A Norfolk (VA) late in the season, and called back at the end.

The former Jacksonville University ace has compiled a 15-5 career record in parts of four big league seasons with a 4.57 ERA in 112 games, logging 121 strikeouts in 143 2/3 innings.

Hjelle, a 6-foot-11 righthander, starred at Kentucky and was drafted by the Giants in the second round in 2018.

This season, Hjelle has a 3-3 record and 4.15 ERA in 33 games with 49 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings.

The Giants have a 48-52 record for fourth place among five teams in the National League West.

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Omot, South Sudan almost beat Team USA

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The South Sudan basketball team that includes former Mahtomedi player Nuni Omot came close to defeating Team USA in a pre-Olympics exhibition in London. Team USA pulled it out 101-100 after trailing 58-44 at halftime, averting a shocking upset.

Omot, a 2013 MHS graduate who played two seasons for Baylor University, notched nine points and six rebounds, shooting 4-for-8, in 19 minutes, for South Sudan. Marial Shayok led with 24 points including six threepointers, and Carlik Jones had a triple double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

“A good reminder that

when we play against teams, it’s the biggest game of their lives,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said, in an NBA.com report on the game. “We have to expect everyone to play like that.”

LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, led Team USA with 25 points, including the game-winner with eight seconds left. Anthony Davis added 15 points.

NBA.com noted that Team USA has 12 NBA all-stars with 189,308 combined points while South Sudan has four members who’ve played briefly in the NBA with 1,228 points.

South Sudan, making its first Olympics appearance, is one of 12 qualifying teams. They face off against Puerto Rico Sunday, July 28 at 3 a.m. CST.

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Tucked behind the main venue of Hanifl Performing Arts Center is a black box theatre—a type of stage that allows for fluid scene changes and imaginative sets—which seats 70 audience members. “It’s a lot different than being on a stage, but it’s kind of nice because your expressions are seen more clearly by the audience,” says actor Josie Schipper.

Schipper, who played Babette in Children’s Performing Arts’ (CPA) production of “Beauty and the Beast” last summer, is playing Meg in CPA’s upcoming show “Little Women,” opening in the black box on Thursday, July 25. “It almost feels like the stage is bigger because we have the whole room,” Schipper says. “And I like being on the same level as

the audience.” Such a small-scale space also means actors don’t have to project lines to a back row or a balcony. “I definitely toned down,” Schipper says of her approach. “On stage, with the lights and everything, you have to be very expressive so the audience can see you. But now it can be a bit more realistic.”

Toning their performance down was also a necessity cast member Emily Lesch, who usually plays larger personalities.

In “Little Women,” Lesch is playing Jo March. “It definitely was a challenge at first, but it feels nice to be calmer and have a more tame role,” she states.

Fortunately, Lesch was able to draw inspiration from her own life to craft her version of Jo. “I’m a lot like Jo—she’s independent and very creative and hot

tempered,” Lesch explains. “But she’s also very practical, and I’m not very practical at all.”

This production of “Little Women,” then, is a meeting of young, impractical characters in a staging space that highlights bare bones and functionality. “It takes place during the first half of the book,” Schipper describes.

“They’re all still teenagers, and because of the passage of time that the director has put into this production, we have a lot of movement scenes…which I think is a really interesting interpretation.”

“Little Women” runs at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center on the black box stage from July 25 through July 28. For tickets and more information, visit childrensperformingartsmn.org.

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MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • The board July 8 updated policies to meet newly enacted state statutes. The district now will report to the state student who applies for open enrollment and is denied; a lunch tray may not be taken from a student who has no money in the lunch account, even though lunches are now all free; The Naloxone, Epinephrine procedure and the controlled substances form was updated and the Public Data Request was up for annual review and was not changed.

• The board reviewed the 2021 access easement agreement with St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church on Stillwater Road to access district parking lots though St. Andrew’s land. Due to current major road construction on Stillwater Road, the entrance previously at the top of the hill was moved to the bottom of the hill and the agreement will be updated to include the new entrance. The agreement also outlines responsibility for maintaining the access road, such as snowplowing, seal coating and road construction assesment costs. The asssessment costs are included in the current budget. The board may adopt the updated agreenemt at its August meeting.

• The board unanimously approved a 2024-25 resolution for

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membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

Some board members expressed concern about the league’s transparency and school board representation. Treasurer Paul Donna noted it would be short-sighted not to approve membership, but cited the need for more transparency in the MSHSL league’s governance in disciplinary actions.

• Facilities updatesinclude replacement of carpet, windows, and paint at O. H. Anderson (OHA) Elementary and a new mulch surface at the playground.

Indoor air quality updates at the district office is planned for 2025.

• Back-to-school guides will be shared with families during the week of July 29 and elementary homeroom teacher information along with signups for asssessment days Aug. 15. For information on 2024-25 back-to-school events, visit www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us.

• Residents wishing to run for school board election must file for candidacy between July 30 and Aug. 13.

The board next meets at 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26 in the District Center Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue.

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

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• After deputies responded to the report of a male soliciting in the area of Kimbro Avenue N. and Kimbro Lane N. on June 17, they found the male in his vehicle and advised him about the city ordinances regarding soliciting in the area. Deputies further advised the male that if he didn’t stop, he would be cited. The next day deputies responded to the same area on a disturbance report and located the male selling pest control products. This time, the male produced a permit, but also stated he would leave the area in his vehicle immediately.

• A resident in the 6000 block of Inwood Court N. on June 18 reported hit and run damage to the passenger side of his truck bed and rear bumper that he didn’t notice until he returned home.

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• When deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle report at Wedgewood Park on Wedgewood Drive at 12:02 a.m. June 16, they found two vehicles and three people in the park playing a little midnight pickleball. They advised them to leave because the park was closed.

• A westbound motorist was arrested for DWI at 3:04 a.m. June 16 on I-694 just east of Century Avenue, after deputies pulled the vehicle over for straddling the centerlane without headlights and found

the driver to be impaired. The driver, who had a prior conviction for DWI, refused to take the Data Master test at jail.

• A motorist on June 16 reported getting into a verbal dispute with a pedestrian on Mahtomedi Avenue and Hickory Street about crosswalk laws.

• A boater on White Bear Lake was issued a written warning June 17 for operating within 150 feet of the shoreline, in the midst of ongoing complaints about boaters motoring too close to Mahtomedi beaches.

• Two juveniles were issued citations on Eastgate Parkway at 3:20 a.m. June 18 for being out after curfew, after deputies responded to a runaway report.

• A motorist was arrested for DUI at 5:02 a.m. June 19 on Hilton Trail N. at 70th Street N., after deputies conducting a traffic stop observed the driver to be on methamphetamines.

• A suspicious person reported at 8:51 a.m.

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• Deputies took a follow up call at exactly midnight June 21 in the 7000 block of 62nd Street N. from a motorist they had arrested for driving on an expired license. The subject also apologized to deputies for being a “p---k” during the incident.

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• A Stillwater Road resident reported a motor vehicle tampered with June 17 and clothing stolen.

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES • Start planning a route now to get to the polling place for the Aug. 13 statewide Primary Election.

• Road construction will affect both precincts located in separate halls within St. Andrew’s Church, 900 Stillwater Road. One main access point to the church, at the intersection of Stillwater Road and Hilton Trail N., is under heavy construction. The other main entrance, on East Avenue, may be approached from Hickory Trail to the north. The Mahtomedi City Council at its July 16 meeting approved a resolution appointing election judges, in accordance with state law.

• In more road construction news, work on the south side of 72nd Street at Warner Avenue is well underway and is expected to be complete in time for the start of school in September. The new sidewalk is part of the Safe Routes to School Project. Public Works Director Bob Goebel says the curb has been installed, with the sidewalk expected to be installed soon. Council approved paying $13,269.17 to Northdale Construction, Inc for the Warner Avenue Safe Routes to School Project.

• The city’s environmental committee will receive support in seeking grant funds for projects that fulfill the city’s Sustainability Plan, after council approved a $22,700 proposal from its engineering firm, WSB. WSB will research relevant funding opportunities and policy development.

• The public works department now has a new mechanic to replace its retiring mechanic. Council approved the hiring of Joshua Sjolander to fill the position, contingent on the successful completion of a driver’s license check, drug test, criminal background check, and physical exam. As a full-time employee, Sjolander will work on a wide

variety of equipment and perform a number of public infrastructure duties.

• The city recently approved a purchase agreement to sell a piece of land on Bevins Lane. The buyer, Prelude Holdings, originally agreed to a closing date of June 30 and was required to receive approval for a minor subdivision. Prelude Holdings has yet to receive its required watershed district approvals and has asked to delay the closing. Council amended the purchase agreement to extend the closing deadline to Aug. 16.

• The Zephyr water tower outside the football stadium is currently under renovation. The tower has been sandblasted andby the end of next week that side should be completely coated. Then, an intermediate coat will be applied, followed by the outside coat. Finally, the beloved Zephyr logo will be reapplied. Workers are being challenged with draining the pipes and painting underground pipes. Council approved a $261,630 payment to BRZ Coatings, Inc. • The Mahtomedi Fire Department has been busy, says Fire Chief Terry Fischer. Staff has been keeping up with the 50 to 60 calls per week, as well as fulfilling their routine duties. “It’s amazing how much things are better with the full staff we have now,” he said. “They’re always busy doing helpful things, such as keeping things clean and conducting daily truck checks.” Fischer noted a recent construction trailer fire, likely started by a hot lithium battery. He said that battery fires are incredibly difficult to extinguish because they are not a regular fire, but rather a chemical reaction.

Battery fires take thousands of gallons of water to put out. He recommended unplugging batteries when they are done charging, as they may

overheat. Fischer’s last day will be Sept. 20. City Administrator Scott Neilson in his report noted that a community open house in Fischer’s honor has been set for Thursday, Sept. 19, from 3-6 p.m. at Katherine Abbott Park. Meanwhile, a search for the new fire chief is under way.

• A bench in honor of Steve Wolgamot, a long-time community leader who served on the city council and Mahtomedi School Board, will be installed in the Willernie basketball park along Stillwater Road. Willernie Mayor Barb Parent has joined Goebel and Council Member Jane Schneeweis to arrange for the installation of the bench with a sailboat plaque. Wolgamot also spearheaded the Safe Routes to School initiative that has now come to fruition. Schneeweis noted Karen Wolgamot has donated money to the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation in her husband’s memory.

• Due to complaints about boat traffic approaching Mahtomedi’s two beaches in scofflaw fashion, council discussed approaching the White Bear Lake Conservation District about investigating these incidents and posting signage about boating rules. Council members also recommended involving the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office water patrol and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for enforcement.

• The next regular council meeting has been moved to Aug. 5, due to National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6.

• Council adjourned to closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, subd. 3(b), attorney-client privilege, regarding the Gates v City of Mahtomedi quiet title action.

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE

PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the City of Birchwood Village has duly-passed the following ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 621 regarding storage of personal property on City property. The following is a SUMMARY of the Ordinance: On July 9th, 2024 the City adopted an Ordinance (2024-06-01) which regulates storage of personal property upon City property. In general, storage of personal property on City property is not allowed without approval of the Council, or Administrator.

PLEASE BE ADVISED, this is not the full text of the Ordinance passed and the published material is only a summary. The full text is available for public inspection at the City of Birchwood Village, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, Minnesota 55110 or delivered upon request electronically or by U.S. Mail.

Summary complies with Minn. Stat. §§ 331A.05 subd. 8. & 412.191 subd 4.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 24, 2024.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the City of Birchwood Village has duly-passed the following ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 622 regarding the regulation of solicitors. The following is a SUMMARY of the Ordinance: On July 9th, 2024 the City adopted an Ordinance (2024-06-02) which regulates solicitors in Birchwood Village. The ordinance requires solicitors to

register with the City, provides for a list of residents who wish to opt-out of solicitations, and provides a mechanism by which solicitors may be barred from soliciting based upon complaints the City receives.

PLEASE BE ADVISED, this is not the full text of the Ordinance passed and the published material is only a summary. The full text is available for public inspection at the City of Birchwood Village, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, Minnesota 55110 or delivered upon request electronically or by U.S. Mail.

Summary complies with Minn. Stat. §§ 331A.05 subd. 8. & 412.191 subd 4.

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CITY OF WILLERNIE

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given that the City of Willernie will conduct a public demonstration of the DS200 tabulating equipment on July 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN. 9:15 a.m. Anyone interested may attend the demonstration.

Victoria R. Keating, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 24, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

PUBLIC NOTICE White Bear Lake Area ISD # 624 intends to enter into a guaranteed energy savings contract with Ideal Energies, LLC and Ideal Energies Solar Leasing, LLC for the installation of two on-site solar arrays at its meeting on August 12th, 2024.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 24, 2024.

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 Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Nautical Bowls 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4717 Highway 61 N White Bear Lake MN 55110 USA 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.

The Advocate, LLC 7967 Wedgewood Lane N Maple Grove MN 55369 USA I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: July 3, 2024 Signed: Bryant Bohlig Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 17 and 24, 2024.

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Peters began his fitness journey while a White Bear High School freshman. At the time, Peters’ dad had gotten a gym membership at the local Lifetime Fitness.

“This is where I got my start,” said Peters. “I’m a visual learner, and seeing what different trainers were doing made me realize I wanted to be like them.”

Peters played lacrosse in high school and participated in crosscountry during his junior year. Peters also took classes on human anatomy and kinesiology, furthering his interest in fitness.

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Last January, they sailed in the U.S. Olympic sailing trials in Miami.

They led the entire event, and clinched the right to represent the USA on the last day of the week-long trials. Their next hurdle was to qualify for the Paris Olympics in their event. They accomplished that at the 2024 470 World Championship regatta at the end of February by being the best North American boat. The team has continued rigorous training both in-and-out of the boat, as they have done throughout their two-year campaign. It is critical because their international regattas and the Olympic regatta are week-long events and the sailors are on the water racing for hours each race day.

The White Bear Yacht Club burgee has been proudly displayed on their boat during the trials.

It is a reminder of the support Lara feels from her hometown sailors and memories from the White Bear Sailing School where she started sailing and instructed.

Their next step is training in Marseille, France, where they have two multi-week training blocks before their final trip back to France for the Olympic Games Aug. 2-7.

“It’s time to bring together the lessons from our recent events, the past two years as a team, and our cumulative experience, and deliver our personal best Olympic result!” Lara said.

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Mounds View makes history, other north metro cities may follow suit University of Minnesota research project, focuses on mapping racial property restrictions.

Properties in White The project first looked Bear Lake, Lexington, at Hennepin County Lino Lakes and Mounds and became the nation’s View are among north first-ever comprehensive metro cities that visualization of racial still have restrictive covenants before covenants containing expanding into Ramsey racial language within County in 2020. property titles.

Restrictive covenants Currently there are can be conveyed based 5,458 properties in on race, color, creed, the north metro area religion, national orithat have covenants excluding “persons other gin, sex, marital status, status regarding public than of the Caucasian assistance, disability, race.” sexual orientation or Restrictive covenants have been unenforceable familial status.

“These policies have for over 75 years. In done more than deter2019, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law mine where people are that authorized property able to live. They’ve steered public and priowners to individually vate investments, they’ve discharge or renounce determined who has discriminatory and restrictive covenants by access to highly resource schools, who has access recording a discharge to green amenities,” form in the county said Mapping Prejudice property records.

Project Director Kirsten Mapping Prejudice, Delegard. launched in 2016 as a

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Mapping Prejudice, a research group out of the University of Minnesota, has found over 5,500 properties in Ramsey County have restrictive covenants placed on them.

Software created by Mapping Prejudice analyzes county property records and flags deeds that may contain racist language.

Flagged properties are sent to volunteers who read and transcribe the restrictive covenants.

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“These are not just geographic barriers,” said Delegard. “This is about people. It’s about people, the opportunities they had, the barriers they faced. This is about health and happiness.

This about fundamental well-being.”

Recently, the city of Mounds View worked with the organization to see if their city contained restrictive covenants on city and residential properties. They found that over 500 properties had covenants placed on them, making it the second-highest number by population in Ramsey County. Falcon Heights is the first.

Mounds View has passed an ordinance that is requiring homeowners to remove racist language in property titles before selling their homes. The approval of the ordinance makes the city of Mounds View the first city in Minnesota with such a requirement.

Surrounding north metro cities were unaware of the action taken by Mounds View.

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Washington County has unveiled new updates for its ongoing County Highway 12 improvement project.

Xcel Energy is currently working on removing existing utility poles between East Avenue and Hilton Trail. Additionally, Xcel is installing a new gas main just west of Jamaca Ave. Eastbound County Highway 12 remains closed between East Hallam Avenue and Hilton Trail.

Westbound traffic is routed on the south side of County Highway 12 while construction occurs on the north. Traffic remains open at the St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, East Avenue, and the Wildwood Library entrance. The west entrance to the

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White Bear Lake has multiple properties that contain restrictive covenants placed in their property titles.

know either,” said White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Crawford. “It is something we would need to discuss and would entirely be a City Council decision to adopt a similar ordinance.”

Bill Petracek, Lexington city administrator says restrictive covenants are not present on properties that relate to race.

Lino Lakes City Administrator Sarah Cotton also said she is not aware of these types

of covenants existing in the city of Lino Lakes nor has the topic been discussed at the council level.

“I am assuming they are more prominent in older cities, and those cities may be unaware of their existence,” Cotton said.

So far, Mapping Prejudice has found that almost 5,500 covenanted properties in Ramsey County have restrictive covenants. They have received around 30,000

new records from the area that could be added to the map. Mapping Prejudice is in the early stages of going through Anoka County records, but so far they have found around 500 covenanted properties in the area.

Residents in the north metro can find out if there are restrictive covenants on their property at mappingprejudice.umn. edu.

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Wildwood Station business complex has been closed and will stay closed for phases two and three of the project.

Plein Air competition underway

Local artists will take to the outdoors throughout White Bear Lake and surrounding areas for the White Bear Center for the Arts “Into Nature” Plein Air competition from July 27 through Aug. 8. The “Into Nature” kick-off extravaganza will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The event will include readings from the Outdoor Writers League and dancing demos celebrating nature in which all are welcome to participate. Plein air painters will be on hand doing “quick paints” and event attendees can make a landscape drawing using pastels. Easels will be available but those wishing to participate must bring their own art materials.

In addition, artists ages 6-16 can submit up to 3 en plein air works of art for the Into Nature Jr. competition. Young artists can register to participate for free at whitebeararts.org. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 31.

Paintings from this year’s Plein Air competition will be on view during the “Into Nature” exhibition from Aug. 15 through 21 in the WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery.

For more information about the Into Nature Plein Air competition, the kickoff event, or upcoming painting classes, visit whitebeararts.org.

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Register at mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com.

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Caregiver Education: Reducing the Stress of an Upcoming Move: Wednesday, August 28, 2–3 PM via Zoom. This session is for family caregivers who are considering making a move.

Lee Syndergaard from Gentle Transitions, a senior move management organization, will share tips for those considering an upcoming move or who’d like to declutter for the future.

From downsizing, sorting, and getting rid of the excess to packing, unpacking, and resettling, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and resources to help you through the process “gently.” To register and get a Zoom link, contact Lyngblomsten Community Services at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@ lyngblomsten.org.

In-Person Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group: Family and friends caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes and is facilitated by Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, contact Lisa at (651) 6325320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org.

A Matter of Balance is designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants show improved balance, flexibility, and strength while viewing falls as controllable.

Mondays and Thursdays, September 9–October 3, 1–3 PM at Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes. Online registration via Juniper https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/4466 or contact us at (651) 632-5330 or communityservices@lyngblomsten.org.

Registration deadline is September 27.

For more information or to receive “The Voice” newsletter, call us Therapy services at Cerenity White at 651-653-3121.

Bear Lake help you return to what you do best. Our combination of highly trained compassionate staff and the most innovative care in the area make our community your best choice for professional therapy services.

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ANNIKA SCHROEDER Carleton College

ASHLEY STAMBAUGH University of Minnesota: Biology and Pre-Med

BELLA FEMRITE Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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BRAYDEN KOLB University of Notre Dame

BREE RAUTENBERG UCLA or UW-Madison: Pre-Med

CAMDYN BACHMEIER University of North Dakota

CHRISTOPHER KNOEBEL Dordt University: Mechanical Engineering

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JORDAN HUMPHREY Drake University: Elementary Education and Spanish

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MICHAEL ZEWDIE University of Minnesota

NATALIE JAHNKE University of Wisconsin - Madison: Business Management.

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