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Moving Marketfest meditation Aimee Van Ostrand leads a group of students in a series of fluid Tai Chi movements, which she described as a kind of moving meditation, during the music break at Marketfest last week. The final installment of the popular summertime festival in downtown White Bear Lake is Thursday, Aug. 5. The theme is Environmental Resource Expo and experts in a variety of topics, including conservation, pollinators and renewable energy, will be available for consultation.
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Olympic hockey coach hails from White Bear
White Bear Lake resident Joel Johnson was named coach of the USA women’s hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics — six weeks after being named coach for University of St. Thomas as it enters the ranks of Division I next season. "It is an incredible honor to be given this opportunity as it simply doesn't get any more special as an athlete or a coach than to represent your country at the highest level," Johnson responded in a press release. "I'm very humbled, and
consider it a privilege to work with what I know will be a tremendous group of athletes and staff as we prepare for Beijing 2022." Johnson has been defensive coach for University of Minnesota women's team for 11 years, helping the Gophers win six NCAA titles. He held the title of interim head coach for the Olympic team for a few months before the Olympic Committee made it official Thursday. Johnson is also head coach of Team USA for the IIHF World Championship slated for Aug. 20-31 in Calgary, Alberta. He coached Team USA to championships in
the 2018 Four Nations Cup and the 2019 IIHF World Championships. Named in June to the St.Thomas position, Johnson stated that the Tommies’ program has "a great foundation of success, and I look forward to continue building upon that." He added, "I believe St. Thomas is uniquely positioned to attract and develop the very best student athletes not only from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, but from across North America. The excellence in educational opportunities along with the campus-life experience is unique and exceptional."
Playing in Division III, St. Thomas has been one of the top MIAC teams for several years. St. Thomas was forced out of the MIAC last year due to its dominance over smaller rivals in most sports. Johnson and his wife Shannon have a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Megan, who played hockey for Mahtomedi High School and currently plays for Bethel University. Johnson starred in hockey, soccer and baseball at Bethel University. He started his coaching career heading Bethel’s men’s hockey and women’s soccer teams.
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3M Open brings world to ‘front step’ of Blaine The PGA Tour recently made a stop in Blaine as 72 professional golfers braved the heat and hit the links of TPC Twin Cities for the 2021 3M Open. Tournament winner 26-year-old Cameron Champ took home the trophy and more than $1.1 million dollars shooting -15 for the weekend, but Champ’s financial prize does not begin to compare to the massive economic impact the tournament has had on the city of Blaine. TPC Twin Cities is a championship golf course designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer and University of Minnesota alumnus and professional golfer Tom Lehman. The course opened in 2000 and quickly became a stop on the senior tour for the 3M Championship in 2001. The course hosted this event for 18 years until 2019, when the PGA Tour debuted its first tournament at TPC Twin Cities with the 3M Open. Now the course has completed its third year of a seven-year contract with the PGA, and as local businesses are beginning to move out of the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament and its economic influence are huge for the city of Blaine. “Any time you get to bring the world to your
front step, that is just absolutely an amazing opportunity,” said Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders. “There is a huge economic impact, and I feel like our businesses, our restaurants and our amenities deserve that economic impact right now after everything they have gone through.” Months of planning went into creating a successful event for all parties involved. In addition to close work with various groups such as 3M, the PGA, the city of Blaine and Anoka County, safety for spectators, competitors, staff and local citizens has been at the forefront of the agenda. TPC Twin Cities is unique for a PGA Tour course because it is located within a residential neighborhood. Because residents were in close proximity to a professional sporting event, the implementation of various safety measures was necessary for the tournament to commence smoothly. “We have done an excellent job working with other local law enforcement, like the Anoka County Sheriff’s Department, to really make sure that it’s as safe as possible,” said Sanders. In addition to the significant boost it provided to Blaine’s local economy, the 3M Open was a huge treat for local golf fans following the lack of spectators or sponsors at the 2020 event.
The city took another economic hit when it canceled the USA Cup at the National Sports Center in 2020. As Minnesota slowly begins to emerge from a difficult year and a half, the city of Blaine is ready for sports and recreation to regain its stature as a sports hub. “We are a sports recreation community. We have embraced that. We know that sports and recreation are huge drivers for our economy and for the families that live here and the visitors that come to participate,” said Sanders. “We absolutely relish the partnership with the PGA Tour and we are grateful that we are able to host them.” The tournament is expected to have around a $50 million impact on the region, with a bulk of that sum staying in Blaine. And as local businesses begin adjusting back to normal life, the 3M Open serves as a major economic lift for the north metro and the city of Blaine. “It is a real catalyst for our businesses, our restaurants and our other amenities,” said Sanders. “There is just a lot of momentum right now in the metro, and in Blaine in particular, as people are discovering what a great place it is to raise a family; it’s a great place to visit and an even better place to stay.”
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hose of us who live within a few miles of the border are well aware of the interstate rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin. I personally think that we have more in common with each other than differences, but have to admit that I’m not thrilled (and have to suppress some territorial impulses) when I see the overt display of Green Bay Packer colors during football season. This mostly friendly, but occasionally heated, rivalry is explored in detail by a couple of former Press Publications employees via an online audio podcast titled “Minnesconsin/Wiscosota.” The curiosity and extensive experience of journalists Mark Nicklawske and Keith Uhlig is evident as they playfully debate and explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to, cheese (of course), bratwurst, the best regional candy, road trips, both urban Angle of and rural bicycling, the magic (and View danger) of thunderstorms and state parks. Mark was a regional editor Paul Dols during his time at the Press and currently lives in Duluth. Keith was the editor of the St. Croix Valley Press (now the Lowdown) and lives in Wausau, Wisconsin. I suspect that I might be somewhat biased about the podcast because I enjoyed working with both Mark and Keith and have also occasionally accompanied them on their outings. Last summer Mark rode his bike out to Stillwater and we rolled downtown and then pedaled along the loop trail that circles across the St. Croix Crossing bridge into Wisconsin, back across the Historic Lift Bridge and then up the Brown’s Creek Trail, which connects to the Gateway Trail. Last week friends from Minneapolis pedaled out for a visit and we completed the same loop. One of them commented that the Brown’s Creek segment, with its sun dappled semi-shaded light, was arguably one of the most pleasant trail segments in the region. I was present during one of the stories Mark and Keith recounted in their Magic of Thunderstorms podcast segment. It was during an early summer kayaking trip up on Lake Kabetogama in Voyageurs National Park. We had successfully paddled across the lake and were setting up our campsite on the northern shore when one of the loudest sounds I’ve ever heard in my life shocked us into attention. Lightning had struck a mature pine tree on a rocky point near our campsite, followed by rain. Even though it was raining, the tree burned from the inside for hours before it eventually cracked and fell into the water. I realize memory is fickle, but one of the details I still recall from this incident was the look of grave concern on the face of the experienced guide and outfitter who shuttled out provisions and fi rewood for us just before the thunderstorm hit. After looking up and seeing what was developing in the sky, he hurriedly dropped off our stuff and then gunned his powerboat back out across the big lake. One of the only other times I’ve seen a similar expression was on the face of the captain of a fishing boat on Lake Superior right before he instructed us to pull in our lines before speeding back to the harbor ahead of a quickly developing storm. The lesson I’ve gleaned from these experiences and a host of other misadventures, is to never underestimate and always respect the power of nature. Mark and Keith both have international travel experiences, so I believe that their podcast is not based on a strictly provincial point-of-view. Instead, it calls attention and elaborates on some of the world-class attractions, amenities, quirks and history that contribute to the unique character and quality of life in this part of the country. Find Minnesconsin/Wiscosota wherever you get your podcasts or find a link at presspubs.com. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.
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o matter where you live in the seven-county metro area, if you drive a car, you will eventually get stuck in traffic on Interstate 494. It is one of the region’s most vibrant, growing areas with the Mall of America, the airport, hotels, businesses — even IKEA. Trucking and freight associations have named this area one of the most congested bottlenecks in the country — truckers know traffic. The good news is we’re making progress on a better I-494. Recently, Legislator the U.S Department of Lingo Transportation awarded Charlie Zelle MnDOT and the Met Council a $60 $ million illi grant, through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program, to help move the $273 million construction project forward. While MnDOT will be responsible for the hard work of renovating I-494, the Met Council is playing a key role in working with the cities, counties, and communities
along the route that will use the roadway. In developing the region’s current Transportation Policy Plan, we learned from communities about how this key transportation corridor should look in the future. It will include bikeways and pedestrian bridges to connect the business and residential activities on each side of the freeway. It’s also important to acknowledge that there will probably always be congestion in an area that is this economically vibrant – the congestion is a sign of a healthy economy. However, this rebuild is being done to minimize the number of hours of congestion and give people the ability to either take transit or use an express lane to opt out of congestion. The I-494 project will include an E-ZPass lane to accommodate transit and motorists who want to pay to jump out of the slower-moving traffic. (As of August 2, E-ZPass is the new name for our MnPass Express lanes. The change is being made so the labels for express lanes on interstate freeways are consistent across state lines.)
Transit is also a big part of the corridor’s future. Right now, construction work on the METRO Orange Line bus rapid transit project is well towards completion for service opening later this year. This new service will give people on the I-35W corridor a fast and frequent one-seat ride to and from downtown Minneapolis, all day long. The Orange Line will have a dedicated, busesonly lane going under I-494 to serve stations on 76th Street and American Boulevard. It’s hard to understate the impact of the I-494 corridor on the economy of our region, and thus our state. The Met Council’s research show that on any given day, motorists from 86 of Minnesota’s 87 counties use this roadway. By reducing congestion and improving access to other modes of transportation, we are revitalizing a roadway that will continue to help build a thriving region. Charlie Zelle is chairman of the Metropolitan Council. He can be reached at 651-602-1453 or Charles.Zelle@metc.state.mn.us
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Public Safety appreciation
On Saturday, July 24, my husband had an accident while working in his workshop. I was unable to stop the bleeding, so I called 911. I want everyone to know how blessed we are to live in an area where we have such excellent professional and compassionate care available to us. All who responded —Washington County Sheriff and Mahtomedi paramedics — could not have been nicer or more helpful. Unfortunately, these days you hear frequent criticism of these people, but we found this couldn't be further from the truth. Although I don't know your names, I need to extend a heartfelt “thank you.” You are my heroes! Pat Karczewski Mahtomedi
needs and the number of riders predicted is at the minimum level. The predesign phase was only to get public input on the colors and designs of bus stops and shrubbery to be planted. The project team assumed there was a need and never asked the public if they really wanted it. However, it is typical when asked that people will say they support it, thinking that they will never use it and that the cost is not out of their pockets. So, when Victoria Reinhardt says that she will rely on the scientists and experts to give her the answers, she is basically using the Soviet-style fiveyear planning approach where experts to decide what the people need. A middle school math student has the expertise to look at the numbers and understand that this Rush Line project will fail to meet expectations. Craig Johnson Vadnais Heights
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I have watched the progress of the Rush Line project and attended many of the meetings where the design of the project was discussed. Never was there a serious discussion by the planning committee as to the real need or justification of the project. The project was justified by using population projections and estimates of potential ridership that have proven to be wrong in the past. The goal of the early planning before public input was to determine what kind of a project the federal government would support with its matching funding. The Rush Line was the lowest level of transit design that could receive any matching federal funds. This means that our transportation
No masks at school
Are we following the science, or the junk science? In March of 2020 Gov. Walz said we should give up our personal freedoms for “two weeks to flatten the curve.” It was meant to make sure our hospitals weren’t overwhelmed. The current weekly case average for Minnesota is 397, at the peak in Nov., it was 7,052. Our current weekly fatality rate average is 2, at the peak in Dec. it was 94. Yes, the Delta variant is a lot more transmissible, but it isn’t anywhere near as deadly. This week, the CDC and state health officials recommended a return to wearing masks
and that all students should wear masks when they return to school in the fall. According to Yahoo News, these recommendations are being made based off of a report that 75% of the cases in a recent Massachusetts outbreak were people who were vaccinated. It's worth noting that none of the cases in that group have been fatal and that only 4 out of roughly 1,000 confirmed cases resulted in hospitalization. Yahoo goes on to report that the other data the CDC has used to justify these recommendations came from an unpublished study and one from India that consisted of 100 people, which included a vaccine that is not used in the U.S. and has not been peer-reviewed. This is junk science. There is no reason why our children should be forced to wear masks while at school. Children are at the lowest risk of infection and essentially have a statistically immeasurable fatality rate from the illness. If the White Bear Lake School Board and Superintendent Kazmierczak ignore the real science and choose politics over facts on this by forcing our children to wear masks this fall, the voters of White Bear Lake should elect board members who do follow the science. It is time for the voters of White Bear Lake to remind these public “servants” that they derive their power from the consent of the governed. It is time for the voters of White Bear Lake to end this “two weeks to flatten the curve,” and reclaim all of the personal liberties that were taken from us under that claim. Joseph Kessel White Bear Lake
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Old graffiti discovered at Birchwood Village Hall The city of Birchwood, with help from the White Bear Lake Historical Society, is asking community members for their help in learning more about graffiti that was recently uncovered during the Birchwood Village Hall renovation. The crew prepping the building for painting discovered the graffiti, which appears to read “Jew Stomper.” Research seems to determine the spray paint used came into use in 1949 and the area on the building now exposed was covered in the 1970s, so it is believed the building was vandalized in that time frame. Anyone with information or a recollection of the graffiti can contact Mayor Mary Wingfield at 651-426-2523 or the WBLAHS at 651-407-5327.
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Anyone with information about the old graffiti discovered during remodeling at the Birchwood Village Hall should contact the White Bear Area Historical Society. The graffiti, located on the lower right of the front of the building, has been covered up.
Beat the heat-go ice skating Ice skating is open to the public at TCO Sports Garden on select Sundays. Take a break from the heat from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 and 8; 3:45 to 5:45 Aug. 15 and 22; and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Admission is free and skate rental is $10. TCO Sports Garden is located at 1490 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights. For more information, contact 651-266-0381 or visit ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation. Time to start training After skipping a year because of the pandemic, the annual Shortest Marathon will resume on Sept. 11. The race begins at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Bald Eagle Avenue and Third Street. The event is a one-block run that ends at Second Street. A fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf, the event raised $11,510 in 2019, and a total of $84,742 in the eight years it has taken place. “Thanks to all the volunteers and many participants, we have been able to have eight successful Shortest Marathons,” says Gloria Carpenter, event organizer. “The T-shirts and food are paid for by our generous local sponsors — Donatelli's, Abbott Paint, White Bear Country Inn, VFW #1782 and Auxiliary — so every dime raised goes directly to the food shelf. Let's all help fight this war on poverty.” Other event activities include a carbload featuring White Castle hamburgers sponsored by Mueller Mortuary, bottled water provided by LaBelle Realty midway through the race, and Caribou coffee and donut holes from
Grandma's Bakery at the finish line. The first 300 participants who register will receive a T-shirt that reads “I Finished the Food Shelf Marathon.” Shirts can be picked up at the food shelf on Friday, Sept. 10, where participants can take a tour and enjoy a Subway sandwich. Shirts can also be picked up the day of the marathon. The event is family-friendly, and wheelchairs, walkers and strollers are welcome. Parking is available at St. Mary's Church. “For a donation of $35 per adult and $15 per child, you can make a difference in someone’s life who is having a temporary, difficult financial time,” said Carpenter. Register for the marathon at whitebearfoodshelf.org or in person at the White Bear Area Food Shelf, 1884 Whitaker Street, White Bear Lake. Class of ’54 reunion The White Bear High School class of 1954 will have a luncheon at the White Bear Country Inn on Thursday, Sept. 16. Those planning to attend should call Joyce Perron at 651-429-5083. Free farmers markets The White Bear Area Food Shelf is hosting free farmers markets every Thursday at locations throughout the community in August and September. Markets are scheduled for: Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Willow Lake Elementary, 3375 Willow Avenue, White Bear Lake Aug. 12 and Sept. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi
Aug. 19 and Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake Aug. 26 and Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Bear Senior Center, 2484 County Road F East, White Bear Lake Farmers markets are free and all are welcome. For more information, contact 651-407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf. org. Spotlight on substance use disorders Children’s Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players Theatre will host a Spotlight in a Cause Community Panel Discussion at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. The discussion will focus on substance use disorder and how to thrive in recovery. It will be moderated by Jeremiah Gardner, director of communication ad public affairs for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Panel members include: Steve Delisi, medical director, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; Colleen O’Neill, LADC from Anoka Hennepin school district; Michael Durchslag, from P.E.A.S.E. Academy; Adam Lifto, musician, student and man in recovery; and Ramsey County Social Services Department staff. The event will be held on the outdoor stage. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs. For more information, visit childrensperformingartsmn.org or lakeshoreplayers.org. ‘Reel’ fun with Cub Scouts Cub Scout Pack 439 invites boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth
grade and their families for some fishy fun from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Veterans Memorial Park fishing pier next to the White Bear Lake VFW. Participants will learn how to tie a hook, deliver the perfect cast and catch fish. The fishy fun is a recruitment event for Cub Scouts. All new kids who sign up to join Cub Scouts will receive a free fishing pole, a water bottle, and a T-shirt. The Cub Scout program is designed around active involvement. Hands-on activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting: citizenship training, character development and personal fitness. Kids interested in joining Cub Scouts can visit adventureiscalling.org to find a nearby Pack. Additional opportunities for youth to join Cub Scouts will take place this fall. Talk on politics at Wildwood Library Wildwood Library will welcome Katherine Gehl, author of “The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy,” in a hybrid program Sept. 9. Gehl will join the discussion virtually; guests can choose to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. To register, go to washcolib.com. Gehl is the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation, a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 2020 to catalyze modern political change in America. For more information about her, visit katherinegehl.com. The event is being held as part of the centennial celebration for the city of Birchwood.
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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Damage to property was reported near Lake Avenue and Shady Lane July 22. • A dispute over a tobacco product was reported July 22 in the 2000 block of County Road E. • A store in the 2100 block of Fourth Street reported damage by a neighbor as Marketfest ended July 22. • Theft was reported in the 4500 block of Centerville Road July 22. • Officers responded to a verbal domestic incident between a couple in the 4700 block of Centerville Road July 22. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 2100 block of Second Street July 22. • A resident in the 3600 block of Linden Place reported a breach of trust when a vehicle was loaned to a friend and not returned. • Officers responded to a report of a weapon in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue July 22. • Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of Emerald Drive July 23. • Theft was reported at a business in the 1900 block of Highway 96 July 23. • Officers assisted a conservator July 23 to ensure a home in the 3700 block of Little Linden Curve was unoccupied. • Fraud was reported in the 4800 block of Dillon Street July 23. • A St. Paul man and a Vadnais Heights woman were cited for theft at a business in the 4500 block of Centerville Road July 23. The
merchandise was returned. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 5200 block of Hope Avenue July 23. • Shoplifting was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road July 23. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road July 23. • Items were stolen from a vehicle while it was being serviced in the 1400 block of County Road E. Gem Lake July 23. • Fraud was reported in the 2200 block of Lakeaires Blvd. July 23. • A resident in the 4700 block of Peggy Lane reported concerns over a neighbor’s pets July 23. • A verbal domestic disturbance was reported July 24 in the 4900 block of Division Avenue. • An order of protection was violated in the 2900 block of Campanaro Lane July 24. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3700 block of McKnight Road July 24. • A White Bear Lake man was cited for a hit-and-run accident that occurred overnight July 25 in the 1400 block of Park Street. He was also cited for no driver’s license, and the owner of the vehicle was also cited for allowing an unlicensed driver to drive his vehicle. • Attempted burglary was reported in the 3800 block of Hoffman Road July 25. • Fireworks were reported in the 2400 block of Martin Way July 25 and again July 26. • Mail theft was reported in the 4800 block of Stewart Avenue July 25.
• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for criminal vehicular operation July 25 when he fled officers following an accident with injuries that occurred in the 3100 block of Century Avenue. • A vehicle suffered damage in an attempted catalytic converter theft in the 2100 block of Second Street July 26. • Officers responded to a verbal dispute in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace July 26. • A report of an order of protection violation occurred July 27 in the 2300 block of Birch Street. • A loud party was reported July 27 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. Officers asked partygoers to quiet down. • Officers responded to the 3500 block of Century Avenue on a report of more than 10 people fighting in a parking lot. While en route, a different complainant reported two shots being fired and SUV's leaving the scene. Officers found spent shell casings and one vehicle was located. There are no known victims with gunshot wounds. • An unlocked, idling vehicle was stolen from a parking lot in the 4800 block of Highway 61 July 27. • Officers assisted the DEA with a search warrant in the 4700 block of Bouleau Road July 27. • A man was trespassed from a business in the 1400 block of East County Road E July 27. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault in the 2300 block of Sixth Street July 27.
• Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Ninth Street July 27. • License plates were reported stolen in the 1500 block of County Road E in Gem Lake on July 27. • Officers assisted a party in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road with questions about a harassment restraining order July 27. • A bicycle was stolen in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 28. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2400 block of County Road F July 28. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3300 block of Willow Avenue July 28. • A store cashier in the 4500 block of Centerville Road reported receiving unwanted texts from a customer July 28. • Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Ninth Street July 28. • Officers assisted with a dog stuck in a soccer net in the 2600 block of Clark Avenue July 28. • An online fraud incident was reported in the 3600 block of Rolling View Drive July 28. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested on an outstanding warrant July 28 in the 2600 block of Aspen Court. • Officers responded to a disorderly conduct incident after a tenant in the 4700 block of Centerville Road videotaped another tenant in relation to dog park complaints. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street July 29.
Sheriff’s office investigating dog poisoning in Hugo A Hugo couple is still trying to wrap their heads around what
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Trepanier, had already left for work. Around 9:30 a.m. Kelly was just about to hop into the shower when she heard one of her dogs, Ruby, shrieking outside. “I ran out there and she was seizing and convulsing … I started calling her name and I ran down there and her eyes were all rolled back in her head,” Kelly recalled. She ran to grab her phone to call the vet when she noticed her other dog, Duke, was also lying on the floor shaking and drooling. Her primary vet recommended Kelly take both of the dogs to an emergency vet right away. Kelly, along with her stepson Nathan, immediately packed up the dogs and headed to the Animal Emergency and Referral Center (AERC) in Oakdale. “Ruby just laid on the floor the whole way. I thought she was going to die any second,” Kelly said. “She just seized the whole way.” While at the vet, the doctors were trying to figure out what might have caused such a reaction in the dogs: moldy food, bluegreen algae or another poisonous substance. Kelly explained it is not uncommon for her dogs
to swim in water, as they have ponds on their property in rural Hugo. After spending all day at AERC, Kelly and Chris had to make the gut-wrenching decision to put Ruby down. Although both dogs received the same treatments, Ruby was not responding the same way and there was too much neurological damage from the several hours of seizures. Duke had to spend the night in the hospital, but is back home now recovering. “We brought (Ruby) home to bury her, and while I was walking around the yard I was thinking ‘Should I even let my grandkids out here?’” Kelly said. She was walking around her yard right in front of their sliding glass door when she found two large piles of vomit. She started looking through the vomit and noticed what appeared to be miniature hot dogs as well as a “blue-green metallic” stuff. The Trepaniers have sent off the stomach contents to the University of Michigan for testing. The doctors at the university will perform a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis, an analytical
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method that combines the features of gaschromatography and mass spectrometry to identify different substances within a test sample. “I’m hoping they can tell me exactly what is in it, because we are going to pursue this as far as we can,” Kelly said. The Trepaniers are thankful that Duke survived and that their
new puppy, 6-month-old Roscoe, did not ingest whatever the other two dogs did. The incident is currently under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Mahtomedi Youth Lacrosse Association’s 12U A team placed 2nd at the Youth Lacrosse of MN Championships. The team had a great season and also placed 1st at the Prior Lake Lacrosse Tournament in June. Front row: Mario Frattalone, Brody Schrankler, Eli Buttke, Will Bidon, Vinny Redpath, Landon Sampair. Middle row: Henrik Buckley, Koen Veenis, Owen Eklund, William Russell, Aiden Boex, Sid Kolbet. Back row: Jonathan DeWane, James Theunick, Willie Roelofs, Lucas Vander Louw, Coach Ryan Pilla.
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Zeus electric vehicles are mid-size work vehicles—larger than a pickup truck, but smaller than a semi. The frame can be customized and adapted to many purposes, including delivery trucks, cherry pickers, dump trucks, buses and more. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a dump truck, or a service truck, or a pumper truck, we can use the same suspension packages and frames as modules. So it’s kind of Lego-like,” Kugel said. Since electric vehicles need to be recharged, there are a lot of questions about how the trucks will work in the field. Kugel said it’s all about designing each truck for its specific purpose from the ground up. “We are selling to vocations,” he said. “So people that are plowing roads, putting up cables, digging ditches. How far are they going, how often are they stopping, how cold do they need to keep their cabin in the summertime, how warm do
they need it in wintertime? We have an application, then we right-size the energy storage to meet what you need on a daily basis. So we’re trying to change the way you ask about energy.” Grinstead called it “the other green meat” – helping businesses decide which options make the most sense for both sustainability and economics. “It’s not hard to electrify work trucks,” he said. What will be more difficult are meeting the barriers to making the switch from fossil fuels to electric energy. “It has to be sustainable. We have a model that does that. It’s just a matter of time,” Grinstead said. The Zeus team didn’t know until they moved in that White Bear Lake is a Greenstep City. Greenstep Cities are focused on meeting sustainability and quality-of-life goals to improve the community, which makes it a fitting location for Zeus. “We really like the White
Bear area,” Kugel said. “The customers can fly in, we can go for a nice meal; it’s just a great community.” Zeus works with many partners both local and across the nation to build its electric vehicles. The motors used in the work trucks come from New Ulm, hydraulics and electronics are handled by the Nott Company in Arden Hills, and assembly will take place at Choctaw Manufacturing Defense in McAlester, Oklahoma. “We’re the only business model out there that uses this interlocking technology,” Kugel said. “Our expertise is assembling and building the solution. We have patents on our look, on how the truck is constructed, but all the rest, we depend on our partners. We don’t have to design a garbage truck. We don’t have to design a bus. They know better than we do. We just have to focus on our solution. That’s why I think at
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the end of the day, we’re going to be the best out there.” Zeus is currently still in its testing and validation stage, but is scheduled to send its first five trucks to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District near the end of 2021. The implementation of these utility vehicles will be documented and reported in a six-month case study for other truck fleets interested in making the transition to
White Bear beachgoers: watch for swimmers itch
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A sign warning of swimmer’s itch is posted at White Bear Lake County Park.
Ramsey County has issued a beach advisory that swimmer's itch has been reported at White Bear Lake. Anyone who swims or wades in the lake is advised to towel off or shower immediately after leaving the water. Shower towers are available for visitors to use at White Bear Lake County Park. According to the DNR website, swimmer's itch is a temporary skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites that are carried by waterfowl, semi-aquatic mammals, and snails. As a part of their life cycle, these parasites are released by infected snails into the water, where they may come in contact with people and burrow into their skin. Not everyone is sensitive to swimmer's itch and some people show no symptoms. However, sensitivity to swimmer's itch will increase with each exposure. There are several over the counter remedies available to help relieve the discomfort. For more information, visit dnr.state. mn.us/swimming/swimmersitch.html.
electric power. “We want Zeus trucks in every single Minnesota fleet,” Kugel said. “Oftentimes we say that Minnesota is flyover country, but for trucks, the Midwest is the hub of all things trucks. “ Learn more about Zeus Electric Chassis by visiting the website at https://zeuselectricchassis.com.
CHURCH BRIEFS Parish Festival announced St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church will celebrate their 140th anniversary on Sunday, August 15. The outdoor celebration will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on the church grounds and will include live music, food trucks, bingo and kids’ games. Bald Eagle Avenue from 3rd Street to 4th Street will be closed off. Together in Grief Support Group St. Andrew’s offers an in-person, facilitated support group for those who are experiencing the loss of loved ones. The open support group is primarily focused on what members bring to share about how they are and where they are in their experiences, so there is an opportunity to share, listen, and support each other toward healing. Meetings will be held in the St. Andrew’s Great Hall building, Green Room from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Aug, 5 through Sept. 30. The cost for the fall session is $20. Scholarships are available; please contact Lisa Grundtner, lgrundtner@ saintandrews.org, 651.762.9117 for details or register at saintandrews.org.
WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES The White Bear Lake City Council conducted the following business at its July 27 meeting: • Officer Rob Flick of the White Bear Lake Police Department was honored for providing 37 years of service to the White Bear Lake community. Flick's retirement is effective July 31. Chief Julie Swanson said Officer Flick is the longest-serving officer in the department. She noted that he has been the top traffic and DWI enforcer and top trainer of new officers — including her. “We are saying goodbye to a valued member of the White Bear Lake Police Department,” said Swanson. • Paul Kowitz gave a presentation on the All Abilities Park that will be built at Lakewood Hills Park, and presented a $200,000 check to the city
from the White Bear Lions Club to go toward building costs. Mayor Jo Emerson said council “will get the job done.” • Council hosted a public hearing to authorize the issuance of a conduit bond for the city of East Bethel. East Bethel would release bond funds to Spark Youth to purchase adjacent property and renovate Level Up Academy. The city of East Bethel will vote on the bond at their upcoming city council meeting. Rockpoint Church currently owns the facility and land parcels, which it leases to Level Up Academy. Public charter schools in Minnesota are not allowed to own real estate. Spark Youth is a separate nonprofit entity that will facilitate the project on behalf of Level Up Academy.
Councilman Kevin Edberg said the property has been the subject of heated discussion with land speculators, and future development would be bound by semipublic zoning. He proposed adding language to the resolution that approval of the bond is contingent on proper zoning. “I'm supportive of this concept if it's executed in the way it's described,” said Edberg. • Council approved a resolution authorizing a request for bids for auditor services. Councilman Edberg was appointed to oversee the request for proposal (RFP) process. • Council approved a liquor license to Stonehouse Catering at 4466 Centerville Road. — Amy Johnson
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Officer Rob Flick of the White Bear Lake Police Department retired July 31. He was joined by his children and sisters at the City Council meeting July 27.
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A transformer on Miller and 5th Street shorted out around 8 a.m. Friday morning, causing a power outage in downtown White Bear Lake and surrounding neighborhoods. The 5th Street transformer is the main feeder line for the area. Power was restored by Xcel Energy within an hour. Following the outage, the 617 bar reported the smell of smoke. The fire department investigated and did not find any sign of fire. It was later determined the smell was caused by a fuse box.
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White Bear Lake engineers find their niche BY CADEN CHRISTIANSEN PRESS INTERN
President of Reigstad Engineering Gordon Reigstad moved to White Bear Lake in 1989 with his family. Now, more than 30 years later, his sons Jared Reigstad and Jason Reigstad have helped their father expand the firm and develop a new product that will change the landscape of construction moving forward. Gordon earned his Ph.D. in structural engineering from the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities and started Reigstad Engineering in 1979, a structural engineering company that works primarily in the design of commercial buildings. Since then, the firm has worked on projects such as both Grand Casino buildings in Hinckley and Mille Lacs as well as MGM and Hard Rock hotel project across the country. Despite the firm’s success over the years, Gordon became curious about an overlooked construction issue that engineers deemed “a contractor’s problem” for decades. But after years of research and looking at items and resources from multiple different industries in new ways, Gordon and Reigstad Engineering have found a solution. Large commercial buildings are often built using cast-inplace concrete. This is when concrete for the building is poured at the construction site. After the concrete has been poured, the structural slab or beams are post-tensioned, a technique that strengthens the concrete to withstand various forces — including tension — that it may endure under loading conditions. Post-tensioning involves the placement of steel tendons, or cables, inside plastic ducts or sleeves that are positioned in
the forms before the concrete is placed. After the concrete cures, generally a period of weeks, the tendons are put in tension. When constructing a large building using castin-place and post-tensioned concrete, industry practice has been to leave a strip down the middle of the pour where concrete is omitted. This strip is often designated as a “pour strip.” These 3-to-5-foot-wide strips in the concrete are used to control and compensate for shrinkage, creep and elastic shortening in the concrete. The strips are left open for 30 to 60 days before they are finally filled in with concrete to complete the continuity of the slab. For decades, the pour strip method has been a norm within the construction industry, but as problems in efficiency, safety, quality and cost arise from this method of construction, Gordon was committed to finding a better solution. “We are having fun,” said Gordon. “It’s just a different way to apply our engineering.” His solution is called PS=Ø, or “pour strip zero,” a mechanical rebar splicing system used to eliminate pour strips while accommodating volume change in concrete slabs and providing structural continuity. The product provides a way to connect reinforcing steel, or rebar, from one side to the other of a concrete slab without the gap, while still allowing the concrete to move as it shrinks. After the concrete has finished shrinking, a high-strength grout is poured in before the entire slab is allowed to settle. This patented system is now approved by the International Code Council, the largest international association of building safety professionals, and permitted by the American Concrete Institute, a nonprofit
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organization devoted to developing technical standards and certification programs. The process began in 2014 during a hotel project in Gulfport, Mississippi, on which Reigstad Engineering was involved. Gordon began rethinking how items from other industries could be used in cast-in-place construction. “I think the beauty of the product is that it's not a totally brand new concept. It’s a lot of people taking things from other industries and applying them in other places,” said Jared Reigstad, the firm’s engineering co-vice president. “It’s simple, but these pour strips just haven’t been dealt with. People have totally overlooked them.” Despite its seeming insignificance in a large construction project, PS=Ø can help save a construction crew months of work and hundreds of thousands of dollars a month. “It’s really something that causes a lot of expense and lack of productivity and safety issues in construction,” said Jared. “We are seeing this as changing the industry moving forward for this type of construction. Our goal is to have it used all over the nation
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and in 10 years from now, it is the only way pour strips are done because it’s such a good idea.” In just a few short months, the Reigstads have already sold thousands of PS=Ø products. One of their clients, constructing a hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, reported back to say the device saved the company two months on the job just to complete the last few floors of the building, and saved them a half million dollars per month. “We are engineers, we solve problems,” said Gordon. “Not only do you save money and save time, you actually get better quality.” As the Reigstads expect an increasing demand for PS=Ø, they are hoping to use their momentum to possibly solve other problems within the construction industry. “From revenues from pour strip zero, we have a lot of other ideas … we would actually like to start more of a development company, too, that develops more construction products that are going to solve more construction problems that have been overlooked,” said Jared.
Gordon added, “That’s the advantage of having two sons in the business, because they take on the heavy lifting in the design company so I have more time to think about all these things that have been challenges for me and my career.” Jared and Jason both live in the White Bear Lake area within a 10-minute drive of their parents’ house, allowing grandkids to visit grandma and grandpa and families to spend time together on the lake. Their close-knit family bond allows them to work effectively together and, despite the occasional challenges, the family-oriented engineers are ready to tackle new and interesting challenges together in the future. “It has its challenges. It’s not always easy. But we have found ways for everybody to have their own areas, but we also work together,” said Gordon. “Let’s fix some of these problems and maybe they’ll turn out to be pretty good financially, as well for the future and for our grandkids.”
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Waterskier injured during performance A GoFundMe site has been created for Dan Kohl to raise funds for medical expenses as a result of injuries incurred during a Bald Eagle Waterski Club performance on July 29. A passionate waterskier who had “retired” from performing regularly with the club to spend more time with his family and focus on his wedding, Dan volunteered to
fill in as a guest skier for the evening. According to the GoFundMe site, Dan was basing the final pyramid, and lost his balance and fell backward. The skiers above him funneled down and fell onto him. He suffered a facial laceration and multiple broken bones in his cheek, upper jaw, and sinus area. He will need surgery to fix the
broken bones, and possibly plastic surgery to fix the scarring from the laceration. The goal of $6,500 will help Dan cover copays and deductibles for the surgeries, and lost wages during the recovery period. To learn how to help, go to www.gofundme.com/help-danwith-medical-expenses.
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Gerald M. “Swede” Roberts Age 83 of Bessemer, Alabama, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away on June 30, 2021. Preceded in death by siblings, Jack, Dave, MaryPat Hurt; brother-in-law, Vance Hurt. Survived by sons, Kevin (Audra), Sean; grandchildren, Samantha, Carson, Abbey, Emily, Elsie, John Patrick, Luke; brother, Mick (Sandra), sister-in-law, JoAnn; nieces, nephews & friends. A memorial mass will be held.
Judith Ann Letourneau (Skelton) Age 76 of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Alice Nelson of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Survived by her son Todd, daughter-in-law Sara and granddaughters Eliza and Eden of Stillwater, Minnesota. Judy’s Celebration of Life will be August 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Forge & Foundry Distillery in Stillwater, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to a local animal shelter.
Edmund N. Grono Age 94 of Forest Lake Loving Father, Grandfather, GreatGrandfather Passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2021. Edmund was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and honorably served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during WWII. Edmund was a life-long Christian who was steadfast in his faith and moral principles. Edmund will be deeply missed by family and friends. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine; son-in-law, Marvin Hossalla. Survived by children, David H. (Carole Jean) Grono, Margaret Ann Hossalla, Susan Elaine (Kevin) Miller; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Grono; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. A Celebration of Edmund’s Life will be 11 a.m. Fri. Aug. 6th with visitation one hour prior at Messiah Lutheran Church, 807 Hwy 97 SE, Forest Lake. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi. Memorials preferred to Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Judith “Judy” Marie McGinnis (nee Backlund) Judith Marie “Judy” McGinnis (nee Backlund), Age 77, of White Bear Lake. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 4 and one hour before.
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Parenteau, Mark S, 69, rode his Harley into heaven on July 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Pat and Auti; and niece, Bonnie. He is survived by daughters, Gretchen (Wayne), Bridgette, and Anna; siblings, Kathleen, Charles, Kim, Jill, Jack, and Kevin; nieces and nephews, and other extended family. Interment was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mark will be greatly missed and remembered by his family. Mueller Memorial – White Bear Lake, 651429-4944- www.muellermemorial.com
Lloyd James “Jim” Frechette Jr. Lloyd James “Jim” Frechette Jr., 68, of White Bear Lake passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 22, 2021. Jim was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 25, 1952. He worked at Schwing America where he dedicated 37 years of his life, retiring in 2016. Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and storyteller. As many know, he was the selfproclaimed “Crappie King,” and even had the tattoo to prove it. He took his role as the “Crappie King” very seriously, and you could always find him where the fish were biting. Jim was a father, a partner, a mentor, a friend, a counselor, a role model, and a confidant, the list goes on and on. He will be missed by all. Jim is survived by his longtime partner, Carolyn Cooley; daughters, Natasha (Phil) Gjertson, and Tiffany (Drew) Miller; grandchildren Spencer, Avery, Sadie, Nolan, and Ruby; sister, Linda Hacker; step-mom, Phyllis Frechette; halfsisters, Debbie (Sid) Williams and Kari (Glenn) Germain; Carolyn’s daughters, Faith VadnaisKuny, Emily (Matt) Cooley Dobbins, Madeline (Mike) Bobkins, and their children Katherine, Beatrice, Beau, and Marley. Nephew David (Angie) Frechette. He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Frechette Sr., mother, Donna Mae Osmundson; step-father, Bernard Osmundson; halfbrother, Joel Frechette, half-sister, Lisa FrechetteSchurmeier, and brother-in-law, Keith Hacker. There will be a celebration of life August 21, 2021 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Vanelli’s by The Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025. At 1:00 p.m. there will be a prayer and open microphone to share stories about Jim. Please dress casually. Wear your best hunting or fishing attire.
Everett (Ev) Charles Milton Everett (Ev) Charles Milton of White Bear Lake Minnesota passed away on Tuesday July 27th at the age of 83 after a long courageous battle with damage caused by several strokes. He was born on November 30, 1937 in Winona Minnesota where he grew up. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Virginia. Survived by wife Patricia; Children Scott (Rosemary), Terri (George), Kristi (Jim), and Jon (Emily); and brother John (Bev). Ev was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren. Ev spent his career as a Facility Planning and Environmental Engineer before retirement and was later involved with boy scout troop 434 and also served on several city planning committees. He loved camping, travel, and anything Disney. He had a generous spirit and loved to bestow many surprise gifts upon his children, grandchildren, and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association. A private celebration of life ceremony will be held on August 8th with the immediate family.
Judy Laabs-Foss Age 69 of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Deloris (Woody) Kojetin; son, Doug (Alex) Wheeler; grandchildren, Caleb, Hannah; siblings, Duane (Elizabeth) Laabs, Monica (Don) Leick, Michael (Cary) Laabs, Janet (Chuck) Oswald; many beloved nieces and nephews and members of the Foss family. She was preceded in death by her father, O’dell Laabs; and husband, Gary Foss. Born in Dawson, Minnesota, Judy grew up in a variety of places, graduating high school in Stillwater. Educated in the mental health field, Judy channeled her love of people, especially children, into a rich career in child protection and as a school psychologist. Judy’s faith centered her life. She spent many years involved in her church and leadership of Via de Cristo retreats, and relied on her trust in the Lord to guide her through life’s challenges. She looked forward to Heaven, to being welcomed home into the arms of Jesus and to seeing Gary, her dad, and many relatives and friends. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 7 at COMMUNITY OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4000 Linden Ave, White Bear Lake, with visitation one hour prior. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream broadcast can be found at https://www.bradshawfuneral. com/obituary/Judy-Laabs-Foss
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Modern lake associations rally around environmental causes BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Lake associations have been a part of Minnesota lake life for generations. Historically, they performed many functions, often recreational, safetyrelated and social. Whether founded recently or decades ago, however, addressing the threats of aquatic invasive species and other conservation work now dominate the focus of most lake advocacy organizations. The White Bear Lake Conservation District (wblcd.org) was formed by the state Legislature in 1971 with powers not granted to ordinary lake associations, including the authority to enact ordinances. Board member Scott Costello describes the district as “set up as a governmental body with representatives from each city,” explaining that it receives around $100k in funding from the five municipalities surrounding the lake. He reports the largest budget item annually is Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) treatment. Other board activities include issuing permits for events, regulating multiuser docks, organizing cleanup events and mediating disputes between landowners. According to its website, the Forest Lake Lake Association (forestlakelakeassociation.com) was founded in 2007 “in hopes of further protecting and sustaining it for all to enjoy.” Its mission statement reads: “The FLLA was established to build an expanding, sustainable entity of caring individuals to promote, protect, improve
shoreline restoration work and working and conserve the natural resources that in coordination with the Minnesota is Forest Lake for future generations.” Department of Natural Resources The website also details projects the and Rice Creek Watershed District to association is working on control aquatic invasive in conjunction with other plants. It is also currently entities “to keep Forest engaged in zebra mussel Lake healthy and thriving.” surveillance. In recent Over a dozen projects are years, association members listed, including watercraft spearheaded efforts to inspections, flowering rush obtain alum treatments to treatment, native plantings, reduce phosphorus levels zebra mussel monitoring Mike Blehert in the lake, which have and multiple projects aimed President of Big Marine Lake subsequently improved at improving water quality. Association water clarity. The Lake Owasso The purpose of the Association (lakeowasso. Turtle Lake Association of Shoreview org) was founded more than 70 years (TLAS) (turtlelakehomeowners.com) is ago and, as stated on its website, “the “to preserve the native beauty of Turtle primary significant activity of the LOA since 1955 is the control of aquatic plants, Lake and enhance outdoor experiences for current and future generations to and safety associated with lake users.” enjoy.” TLAS also connects residents The association has been engaged in Eurasian watermilfoil control work since with social events, and has been active since 1961. Regarding the nonprofit the invasive species was discovered in organization’s recent work, a statement the lake in 2000. In 2020, the association provided by association President Kevin spent over $25K on EWM control (almost Ousdigian reads: “TLAS spent over 99% of that year’s budget). LOA is also $60,000 in 2020-21 on aquatic invasive involved with carp removal on the lake, species to preserve natives and enhance which includes a free-admission carp recreation for all. The prevention fishing contest. efforts included staffed boat inspections The Bald Eagle Area Association (500+ hours) and a boat cleaning station (baldeagleassn.org) is “dedicated to avoid new infestations like Zebra to improving the water quality and Mussels or Starry Stonewort. The usability of Bald Eagle Lake and the management has focused on minimizing surrounding area.” Board President milfoil, however TLAS also identified Bart Crockett reports that most of the invasive Phragmites, treated, and organization’s work over the course of eradicated the plant from numerous plots the year includes participating in boat on the lake.” launch inspections, helping to fund
“We are an advocate for the lake.”
Forty-three-acre Lily Lake in Stillwater also has a long history of citizen-led stewardship. The stated purpose of Friends of Lily Lake (https://lilylakemn. wixsite.com/lilylake) is “to preserve and enhance the quality and enjoyment of Lily Lake and its surrounding land, including parkland and forest, for all FLL members, area residents and the general public through stewardship, communication and education, lobbying, community socialization and promoting effective volunteerism.” The group has recently begun a “visioning process” with several priorities in mind, including compliance with the Clean Water Act, supporting pollinator species, removing invasive species and fostering “a sense of public responsibility for caring for the park and adjacent public land.” The Big Marine Lake Association (bigmarine.org) is a 501c(3) organization, formed in 2009 in response to the lake’s Eurasian watermilfoil infestation. Its stated mission is to “educate, inform, and unite BML lakeshore property owners, those with neighborhood private lake access rights, and other concerned parties in an effort to monitor, identify, control and (if possible) eradicate problematic aquatic invasive species in the waters of the lake.” President Mike Blehert says that keeping EWM acreage low is a high priority, along with getting more boat inspections to keep other invasives out. He describes the organization as a champion of the health of Big Marine: “We are an advocate for the lake.”
Project Who Am I helping teens choose ideal careers BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER
When Oie Dobier's daughter Nya was looking at colleges in her sophomore year of high school, she realized it was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Oie said, “I asked myself, 'Where do you start?' Looking at the
career first is the wrong approach. We should start looking at who she is as a person and what she values first before she chooses a career,” Nya’s mother said. “And that’s pretty much when Project Who Am I began.” Oie, her husband Darren, and Nya, of Stillwater, launched the
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MAHTOMEDI ISD #832 WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the Mahtomedi ISD #832, MN requests proposals for: GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE Speciflcations will be available from the District÷s agent of record, National Insurance Services, at 14852 Scenic Heights Road, Suite 210, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, phone 800-627-3660. Proposals are due no later than 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 to Mahtomedi ISD #832 located at 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 as specifled in the RFP. Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 28 and August 4, 2021.
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online program, Project Who Am I, in February. “It's an online selfdiscovery, self-paced program for struggling teenagers to help them find their ideal career and help them discover who they are as a person,” Oie said. “Each week they have self-reflection exercises to do. We have it set up where they form a small support group and usually a parent facilitates the group session and the group is a sounding board to say what they learned about themselves.” Darren does most of the technical part of the program, and the mother-daughter team, Oie and Nya, are the voice of the business. “Understanding the teen perspective is very important for this program, and it’s really empowering because they think different than us,” Oie said. “Parents and students are getting both perspectives in the program.” Students have a a weekly check-in with Nya, the accountability coach for the program. “I hold the students accountable and make sure they did everything they were suppose to do that week. I ask them how their group session went, how their selfreflection is going and what they discovered about themselves,” Nya
said. “They get to hear what their peers have to say without their parents looking over their shoulder.” The program takes four to six weeks to complete and is based on four modules: discover the student's natural talents, discover the student's values, identify the student's interests, and making it real. “We made it so that it’s not a big ordeal, but it has a lot of meat to it,” Oie said. Oie said the Project Who Am I program has received positive feedback so far. Students from Minnesota and around the country are participating. According to Oie, after the program is completed, students will walk away with: An understanding of their natural talents and strengths and careers best suited for someone like them. Knowledge of how their current interests and passions can be applied to their career search. Insight into what they truly value in life and how to seek out occupations and employers that share in their values. Their work preferences and how important they can be in overall career satisfaction. A framework around how to evaluate new
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careers as their interests, values and preferences evolve with more knowledge and life experiences. An action guide on how to further explore their career choices. According to Oie, throughout the program most parents develop a closer relationship with their student by mentoring them through this stressful, transitional time and achieve a peace of mind knowing their student is basing their educational
and career choices on the right things. “Our program assumes that the parent is highly involved, because they are purchasing the program and facilitating the group session for their student,” Oie said. “We have facilitator guides to help the student and their parent(s) have a stronger relationship and connection.” For more information on Project Who Am I, go to www.projectwhoami. com.
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When: Aug. 5-8 Where: Life Time Fitness, White Bear Lake Details: Watch over 100 of the top mixed doubles tennis players in the upper Midwest play in three divisions - Open, Masters (age 35+), and Grand Masters (age 50+) - in supporting targeted pediatric oncology research at Children's Minnesota and around the world. Four-day event with free admission. Contact: ptacf.org
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park, Birchwood Details: Generation Rock, plays classic songs you grew up with. Free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com
local park. Gather a pile of trash and e-mail a photo to the White Bear Lake Conservation District at wblcd@msn. com. Dispose of trash in a proper waste receptacle. Best trash photos will be posted to the WBLCD website. Contact: wblcd.org
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS When: Aug. 6 & 7 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: An event designed for the entire downtown to thank customers/visitors/ patrons; includes sidewalk sales, in-store specials, happy hours, giveaways, guest vendors, mini-events at businesses, and more. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local authors Barb and Jim Wojcik will sign copies of “Bud's Jacket: An American Flyer Evades the Nazis in Occupied France.” Call to reserve a book. Contact 651-426-0918
DISCOVERY WALKS: PRAIRIE WILDFLOWERS When: 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 7 & 28 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: See what's blooming in the summer season. Free; registration required. Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parksrecreation/tamarack-nature-center
TACO JOHN'S RUN BABY RUN 5K, 10K When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 Where: Start and finish at Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake Details: Flat and fast course along the Lake Avenue Trail. Registration $25 with early bird discount. Contact: midwestevents.com
LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Transit Authority, a Chicago tribute band. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
When and Where: 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Christ the Servant , 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights; 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave.; noon-6 p.m. Friday, Aug 13 at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. F; 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the White Bear Armory, 2228 4th Street Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org
VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS When: Aug. 12-15 Where: Most events at Community Park, 641 East County Road F Details: Annual community event with kid’s activities, live music, food vendors, Merchandise Mart, car show, fireworks and more. Senior Picnic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 12; Fireworks at dusk Aug. 14; Grande Parade at noon Aug. 15. See website for full schedule of events and details. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/ HeritageDays
“FAME: THE MUSICAL” When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 14, 15 20, 21 & 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center Northern Lights outdoor stage, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: First co-production with Children's Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $15 general admission; bring lawn chairs. Sensory-friendly preview Thursday, Aug. 12 is “pay-whatyou-can” performance. Contact:childrensperformingartsmn.org or lakeshoreplayers.org
WHITE BEAR LAKE SUMMER CLEAN-UP When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 Where: Anywhere around White Bear Lake Details: Pick up trash along the lakeshore on foot or by boat; or help clean up a
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 County Road E East Details: Bus tour of raingardens and other watershed improvement efforts in the VLAWMO watershed. Registration required. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/ events/raingarden-prairie-plant-tour
RIDE TO SAVE LIVES When: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 Where: The Village Sports Bar, 3600 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake Details: 15th Annual charity motorcycle run benefits SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.) 130 mile ride departs and finishes at The Village; rain or shine. Food, prizes, raffles and more. $20/rider; $5/ passenger. Contact: 952-946-7998 or save. donordrive.com
MOVIES IN THE PARK: “TROLLS WORLD TOUR” When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly movie. Park opens at 7 p.m. with music and entertainment; movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Weather-dependent; check website prior to going. Contact: ci.white-bear-township. mn.us/379/Movie-in-the-Park
RHYTHM STREET MOVEMENT When: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Northern Lights outdoor stage, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance of high-energy musical and dancing. General admission tickets $25; VIP tickets also available. Arrive before 6:30 and bring a lawnchair. Contact: childrensperformingartsmn.org
POPS ON THE PORCH When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Listen to Big Band music by the Moonlight Serenaders on the front lawn of the Fillebrown House. Brink a blanket, chairs, and picnic. Free; donations welcome. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
ONGOING EVENTS MARKETFEST – FINAL WEEK! When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: More than 130 food and merchandise vendors, classic cars, live music, and kids activities. Contact: marketfestwbl.com
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more. Contact: whitebearlake.org
MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Oct. 2 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road Details: Vegetables, flowers, and other goods from local vendors. Community Resource table. Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@ gmail.com
VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 13 Where: County Road E and Highway 61 (3585 Highway 61, Frandsen Bank parking lot) Details: Thirty selling spaces with locally-grown produce, flowers, baked goods, and other items. Contact: stpaulfarmersmarket.com
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 p.m. Sundays, June 13 through Aug. 29 Where: Little Goose Lake, Highway 61 and County Road F, White Bear Lake Details: Free, family-friendly waterski shows all summer. June 13 is show opener. No shows July 4 and 25. Contact: skiotter.com
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STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to the Dean’s List or received academic honors at a college or university for the 2021 Spring semester: Bemidji State University: Zachary Chapman of White Bear Township; Jordan Farley and Madison Gibson, both of Vadnais Heights; Brice Peters and Samantha Waldvogel, both of White Bear Lake; Claudia Verkerke of White Bear Township. College of Saint Benedict: Katherine Dunham of White Bear Lake. Iowa State University: Jorja Goudreau and Madalyn Williams, both of White Bear Lake. Minnesota State University-Mankato: Kristen Geib and Sam Merchant of Dellwood; Allison Bates, Hailey Eastburn, Isabella Hage, Crystal Haugen, Jillian Moor, Taylor Perrin, Eva Sharot, Megan Sulej, and Tessa Tvedt, all of White Bear Lake; Aric Anderson, Ethan Dworak, and Isaac Robbins, all of Mahtomedi; Kaylee Olson and Carly St. George, both of Vadnais Heights. Normandale Community College: Bernard Lansiquot of White Bear Lake. Saint John's University: Jackson Bjork and Austin Koester, both of Mahtomedi. St. Cloud Community & Technical College: James Grewe of White Bear Lake. University of Colorado: Trevor Motzko of Vadnais Heights. University of Kansas: Aubree Cummins, Zachary Kozlak, Anna McCormick, Jack Pajula, Aidan Pearson, and Ryan Welsh, all of Mahtomedi. University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Lisa Amabile of White Bear Lake. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Hannah Kuivinen and Alana Rangitsch, both of Dellwood; Ethan Chase, Jasmine Do, Benjamin Karg, Madison Loppnow, Moira Miller, Annie Moen, Jenna Popp and Ingrid Sampson, all of Vadnais Heights; Isabel Birkeland, Clara Brown, John Camitsch, Sarah Dotte, Emma Duncanson, Elizabeth Goldenberg, Caitlin Gray, Rachel Hiniker, Patrick
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Above: Balloon messages are released, accompanied by the song “Clouds” by Zach Sobiech and walkers participate in the Survivor’s Lap during the 27th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of White Bear Lake. To keep everyone safe, the event featured a “drive up” relay this year in the White Bear Lake High School South Campus parking lot and was also broadcast live. At press time participants had raised $94,894 of a $100,000 goal. More information about the event and a saved version of the live broadcast can be found at wbrelay.org.
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Lara Dallman-Weiss, the Olympic Games sailor with local roots, and her partner Nikki Barnes, were holding ninth place in the two-person dinghy competition in Tokyo as of press time Monday. Dallman-Weiss and Barnes stayed in contention with a second-place finish in the second race Sunday, the fourth day of competition, after placing 19th in the first race of the day. Their event is officially known as the 470 class. The top 10 among 21 teams after Monday’s two races will advance to the finals Wednesday. The top three get gold, silver and bronze medals. Dallman-Weiss, 30, a Shoreview native and 2007 graduate of Mounds View High School, grew up sailing at White Bear Yacht Club. She attended Eckerd College in Florida to continue racing. Two years ago, she joined forces with Barnes, a Coast Guard officer. They are based
in Miami. Dallman-Weiss commented on their dramatic turnaround Sunday in a press release from US Sailing. “In our first race today, we didn’t happen to have the best first heat and we weren’t able to come back after that,” Dallman-Weiss said, adding that hot, bright conditions were a factor. In their second race, they had an “O flag” — a signal from the race commute to indicate that pumping the sails is allowed during racing — the whole time. “And I had a fire lit in me after the first race,” she said. “In the second race, we worked really well together and it was a constant negotiation between working on height, speed, and being physical.” The Olympic Games started July 23 and will end Aug. 8.
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Recent White Bear Lake Area High School grads Joey Schulte, Matt Weiman, and Chris Bieniek decided to run the slalom course on White Bear Lake in a canoe. They ran the course four times, practicing speed and maneuverability. Their fastest time was 2:28.76. It is unknown if there is a faster time through the course by canoe.
Two local athletes earned secondplace finishes in the Midwest Regional Waterski Tournament last weekend, encompassing 12 states, to qualify for nationals. Evelyn Duvall of White Bear Township, competing in the Women 6 division (age 60-64), placed second in slalom (76.25 buoys) and second in tricks (720 points). Hailey Wolgamot of Mahtomedi, competing in the Girls 4 division (age 14-15), placed second in slalom (82.5 buoys); ninth in tricks (1150 points); and ninth in jump (38 feet). The regionals were held Friday through Sunday in Wilmington, Illinois. The top five in each event advance to nationals, to be held at the same site Aug. 8-14.
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