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Following a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting, the new Bear Tracks self-driving electric minibus took riders on a trial run along a route near the White Bear Lake Area YMCA. The experimental, automated shuttle officially started service on Monday morning and will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

WHITE BEAR LAKE – An “important step into the future” was how Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt described Friday’s launch of the autonomous vehicle called Bear Tracks. The driverless, electric shuttle is now open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., stopping at four locations along a 1.5-mile route. At an Aug. 5 media event hosted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Reinhardt said she’s excited about the environmental aspects the electric vehicle brings, crediting it as another reason White Bear Lake is such a “vibrant community.” The commissioner brought her grandchildren along to ride the shuttle during MnDOT’s show and tell. Their summation of the experience? They said it was “cool,” Reinhardt said. The goal of the 12-month pilot project, first in the Twin Cities, is to increase transportation options and access for those facing transportation barriers, including those with mobility issues and transportation challenges, said MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “The department’s Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) office is leading the way to prepare our state for the future of trans-

portation,” Daubenberger said. “This project is a great example of providing safe, alternative transportation choices and a great example of public, private partnerships.” Key partners in the project include not only MnDOT and Ramsey County, but the city of White Bear Lake, the school district and the area chamber of commerce. A global transportation consulting firm, AECOM, is providing the AV technology expertise in the $900,000 project. A unique aspect of their involvement is an academic partnership to offer students firsthand experience with CAVs and aid in workforce development. Chamber Executive Director Shari Wilson gave a nod to her predecessor, Tom Snell. “Always a visionary, this partnership would not have been possible if Tom had not been dogged in his determination to bring a self-driving shuttle to White Bear Lake. Some people might say he doesn’t understand the word, ‘no.’ That is true,” Wilson said. Snell was there to see the long-awaited launch. “Driverless vehicles and flying cars will be the future of transportation in this country,” he maintained. “And it’s not that far away.” Mayor Dan Louismet said the city takes pride in partnering in projects like Bear Tracks. “I’m proud White Bear Lake is part of SEE BEAR TRACKS, PAGE 13

North Metro cities prepare to take action on new THC law It is now legal in Minnesota to sell certain edibles and beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabis ingredient extracted from hemp. The law, which took effect July 1, limits the sale of CBD and THC products to persons 21 and older. There are also limits on the potency of these products. A product cannot contain more than 5 milligrams of THC — delta-8 or delta-9 — in a single serving, and a package cannot contain more than 50 milligrams total. The law also includes regulation on labeling and packaging to help protect against accidental ingestion and marketing to children. “Nearly every city was surprised at the outcome of

the law,” Shoreview City Manager Brad Martens said. “Cities all over the state are deciding what to do.” Martens said there are three options that cities can take. They are: • Take no action. • Implement local regulation. • Enact a moratorium to study the law in detail. If cities desire to further regulate CBD and THC products within their jurisdiction, they will need to work with their city attorney to adopt local regulations. At the Aug. 1 Shoreview City Council meeting, the mayor and council members agreed to allow time for city staff to research the law to implement regulations in the city.

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Council inches toward solution on Grove Street LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The parking and speeding issues on Grove Street have been resolved — for the moment. Following a two-hour discussion, with a bit of mediation thrown in, the Mahtomedi City Council voted unanimously (4-0; Mayor Judson Marshall was absent) to pass two resolutions pertaining to parking restrictions and speed limits on Grove Street. For safety reasons, council lowered the speed limit to 10 mph on Grove Street starting at the St. Jude of the Lake parking lot and ending at its intersection with Warner Avenue. Council also changed the side of the street on which vehicles would be allowed to park. To provide motorists turning right from eastbound Grove Street onto southbound Warner Avenue better sightlines to see traffic around the corner, council switched parking restrictions to the south side of Grove Street. It is not a perfect solution, nor will it please everyone: on that point, all sides seemed to agree. That realization by all concerned opened the door to compromise. Nearly all of the Grove Street residents in attendance at the meeting said they could live with the new rules for their street. However, Grove Street resident Jeffrey Lundstrom said he was done negotiating. “I’m done compromising. I want the dead end back,” he said. Action on Grove Street measures had been tabled from the June 21 meeting because Mayor Judson Marshall was absent, as were representatives from St. Jude's church and school. Grove Street was not going to be on the agenda again until a full council was seated and a representative from St. Jude's was in attendance. However, action was taken on Aug. 1 anyway, despite the absence of one council member and the lack of an official representative from St. Jude's. Controversy continues In the meantime, drama on Grove Street continues, including an incident in which a resident was struck by a bus transporting seniors home July 16 from 5 p.m. Mass at St. Jude's. The resident, long a vocal opponent of St. Jude's operations, stepped in front of the bus to try to prevent it from traveling down Grove Street. Buses and trucks are prohibited from using the road. This Grove Street go-round began when representatives

from St. Jude's attended the June 7 council meeting to ask for parking restrictions on both sides of Grove Street. At the time, parking was prohibited on the north side of the street. The segment of Grove Street from St. Jude's parking lot to Warner Avenue is 250 feet long and 24 feet wide. An additional 6 feet of road space is taken up by parked vehicles. The officials from St. Jude's were concerned about the width of the road and visibility problems caused by cars parked on the south side of the street.

“Grove (Street) has become officially part of the walking path. So much mixing of auto traffic with pedestrian traffic is unsafe,” Jeffrey Lundstrom Mahtomedi Resident Children walking to school and on school grounds combined with vehicles scurrying in and out of Grove Street created a safety hazard that all sides wanted to eliminate. Compounding safety issues is the vicinity of the Streetcar Trail on a portion of St. Jude's property and the perception by kids and adults that Grove Street is part of the Streetcar Trail. “Grove (Street) has become officially part of the walking path. So much mixing of auto traffic with pedestrian traffic is unsafe,” Lundstrom said. In 2004, when St. Jude expanded its parking lot, the city opened up the Grove Street cul-de-sac and widened the roadway to 24 feet. Traffic could now flow from Warner Avenue to Highway 244 by way of St. Jude's parking lot. The church had no day care then, and enrollment was much lower than at present. Now, St. Jude has grown to about 220 students, and the day care has doubled its enrollment since 2004. Council Member Jane Schneeweis said growth can't be stopped, and other schools in town can't be penalized when their enrollments go up or down. “I'm aghast we don’t have safety signs for St. Jude's,” she added. “This issue is not about neighbors or private schools, it’s about safety,” Schneeweis said. “We have a profound responsibility to protect everyone. Of course, we’ll sit down and work with you. We love when people make it easy for us to make decisions,” she said. “Help us work

together. We can’t kick (St. Jude) out of the community or kick (residents) out of your neighborhood.” “It's a safety issue,” Council Member Luke Schlegel said, “and the extreme growth of the school.” Taking rights away from residents and their guests should be the last thing we should consider, he said. “I'd rather the school make changes before we ask residents and visitors to give up their rights.” “I wholeheartedly disagree that school is trying to control the city,” Council Member Lilly Melander said in response to some accusatory talk. “I think they’re doing good things, but I think the school should come to the table.” Melander said she supported lowering the speed limit to 15 mph but didn't think removing parking on Grove Street was the solution. “It's not just a council decision, it’s an all-sides-working-together solution.” Rejected measures included installing a sidewalk (there is not enough right of way available), parking restrictions at certain hours (too confusing and awkward), lowering the speed limit to 5 mph (the lowest speed limit allowed on city roads is 10 mph) and closing that access point and making St. Jude use its other access points (legal ramifications). If the city were to close any access point legally used by the church and school, that would be considered a “taking,” and the city would have to compensate St. Jude’s, City Attorney Amanda Johnson said. Warner Avenue resident Kevin McCalib said that having no parking at all on Grove Street would create space that would invite speeding. Two suggestions that did not stay on the table very long included the school moving to Grant and returning Grove Street to a dead end street. Donna Neely Olson, neighbor to the Grove Street residents, suggested making changes for six months to see what happens. In the end, that is what council did. Council members voted to lower the speed limit to 10 mph and shift all of the parked cars to the north side of the street. “This is a compromise,” Schneeweis said. “I prefer doing as little as possible and revisiting,” Schlegel said. “Let's do this and see what happens,” Council Member Richard Brainerd agreed. You adopt something, and if no one likes it, you'll hear about it,” City Engineer John Sachi said.

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INNESOTA BRIMS WITH interesting places to visit and learn. The summer board and past presidents’ meeting of the Minnesota Newspaper Association was held at Jackson, Minnesota in late June. Minnesota Newspaper Association is unique in the country because it includes their past presidents annually at the summer board meeting and the winter convention. It becomes a great time of fellowship. My wife Kathy and I took many notes as we toured the assembly line manufacturing of Massey Ferguson® and Fendt® tractors at the AGCO plant in Jackson. Jackson might be considered a small town in Southern Minnesota, but the location of the AGCO company there proves it has worldwide influence. AGCO is the world’s largest manufacturer of machinery and equipment focused solely on the agricultural industry. Their 2021 About the Annual Report reported net sales of approximately $11.1 billion. Town “We’re in 140 countries, and have about 21,000 employees and 4,050 dealers Gene Johnson worldwide,” said Ryan Erickson, a senior manager in business process improvement at AGCO’s Jackson campus. The facility sprawls across 164 acres with 1,033,000 square feet of manufacturing space. He said the plant employs 967 nonunion workers. Erickson said, “In Jackson, we build application equipment and tractors. We currently build RoGator®, TerraGator®, Massey Ferguson®, Challenger® and now Fendt® brands here. This is AGCO’s only North American tractor and sprayers plant. It has other tractor plants in France, Germany, China and South America.” The website for AGCO explains it best: “A tour of AGCO Jackson’s sprawling manufacturing campus makes one thing clear: this is not your typical factory.” Sunlight pours in the windows of the Intivity Center, the facility’s public entrance. A gleaming two-story lobby leads to a showroom, auditorium and retail store. Through a glass wall on the left, AGCO’s state-of-the-art production floor beckons. Indeed, a world-class production facility is not what most people would expect to find in this rural corner of southwest Minnesota. The city of Jackson is a small town, with a population just north of 3,300 people. Located at the intersection of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 71, it rests in the Des Moines River Valley, surrounded by farmland and open plains. But this humble city is home to big industry, including Pioneer Seed, Ziegler, HitchDoc, USF Holland and AGCO, its biggest employer. The History of AGCO Jackson 1973: Al McQuinn, founder of Ag-Chem Equipment Inc., builds a factory in Jackson to produce the agriculture industry’s first self-propelled sprayers, the TerraGator® and the RoGator®. 1990: AGCO is formed. Based in Duluth, Georgia, it begins manufacturing and distributing farm equipment under the AGCO® Allis and Gleaner® brand names in North America. 1998: McQuinn sells Ag-Chem to AGCO. 2002: The first tractor assembly is brought to Jackson. 2011: AGCO announces plans to expand highhorsepower wheeled tractor production in North America. 2012: AGCO opens the state-of-the-art Intivity Center in Jackson. 2022: AGCO adds the Fendt® brand to its product portfolio, with North American production based in Jackson. Minnesota’s three largest industries are agriculture, manufacturing and mining. There are approximately 8,300 manufacturing firms in Minnesota. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in:

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hen the Supreme Court declared in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 that the segregationist doctrine of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional, our government, our society and our very selves were redefined. With that decision, the court achieved equal status with the other two branches of government — legislative and executive — fulfilling the aspirations for our nation’s democracy. In that watershed moment, a young Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a fresh advocate and leader for a movement many hoped would use the high court’s decision to make democracy “real.” King understood the power of the First Amendment and its guaranteed freedoms, especially the right to protest peacefully. He brought that power alive and helped realize the promise of Brown the following year when he spoke the words that gave the Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott its foundation: “The only weapon that we have in our hands tonight is the weapon of protest. That’s all.” With King’s words energizing a peaceful mass protest against racial injustice, the leaders and legions who were prompted to action in Montgomery

after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a city bus set out to change the nation. They sparked social change and examination that continues today. Because of the First Amendment, that mid20th century movement of peaceful mass protest grew throughout the South and continued for a decade. The South’s resistance to Brown elevated the issue of racial segregation to a violation of the civil rights amendments. In turn, that propelled the federal courts at every level to reaffirm Brown in its most expansive terms — with a free press and free speakers tracking every move. These cases challenged the courts from within to oppose those Southern district and appellate judges who openly espoused resistance to Brown. The Doctrine of Interposition — which allowed states to stand between the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and federal law — had to be overturned once and for all as an unconstitutional view of states’ rights. The protests and petitions of the 1950s and 1960s led the White House and Congress to live up to their duty to enforce the human rights at stake in Brown, which required bipartisan political commitment and action.

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I think there should be a place for people to skateboard at a park or area close to the Mahtomedi schools. There isn't really a place to hang out and do skateboard tricks in Mahtomedi. A skateboard park would have a flat area that is smooth so you can ride safely, and some ramps or rails you could do tricks on. Right now, there's not a place to do tricks in one area, and a lot of the streets and sidewalks are bumpy. Also, there aren't any skateparks close enough for kids to get there on their own. A skate park would be a great place to help people learn tricks and would be safe compared to streets and sidewalks. I hope Mahtomedi City Council will consider this idea. Luke Newman Mahtomedi

Thank you, postal workers I would like to thank the post office workers in general for getting the mail to us day after day and overall doing a very accurate job of it. Also, I’d like to give an extra thank you to the post office worker that found a small envelope with a check in it that I meant to bring and give to church the next Sunday. It got mixed up with other letters I dropped in the big mailboxes. Apparently when sorting mail, they came across my envelope and saw to it that it got put in my mailbox a few days later. I think that really speaks to the honesty and caliber of people who are working at what some would classify as a tedious job. Thanks again. That made my day a lot brighter. Glen Alstad White Bear Lake

witness its performance on the rapid transit construction fiasco in south Minneapolis and its handling of the Purple Line plans in our community — and a dangerous usurpation of local community control by an unelected, unaccountable level of government. What about local watershed districts, local conservation authorities and the DNR? Time to vote to abolish this harmful illegitimate entity. Randall K. Johnson White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER I support Gustafson Looking at the state Senate race in our district (SD36), there is one candidate who clearly stands out. Heather Gustafson has everything I am looking for in a candidate. She has deep roots in the community and as a local high school teacher has been helping to improve lives through education for years. Heather also takes a pragmatic and commonsense approach to issues, which has earned her support across the political spectrum. I am fully confident that Heather Gustafson will help our local economy by supporting responsible tax cuts, job training and retention programs, along with affordable child care options. I also have no doubt that Heather will continue to work to provide every child in Minnesota with a world-class education by providing students and teachers with the support and resources they need. Finally, Heather will help safeguard women’s reproductive rights, private decisions about who we love, how we raise our children or how we vote from government overreach. All in all, I could not ask for a better candidate to represent me and my family, that is why I will be voting for Heather Gustafson on Nov. 8, and I hope you will too!

Andy Murphy White Bear Lake

Vote out Met Council The recent opinion piece in the White Bear Press ("Helping home and business owners invest in clean water" by Charlie Zelle, chair of the Metropolitan Council) raises serious and legitimate concerns about the focus and function of this unelected "governing" body. Mr. Zelle makes his case that we must expend billions of dollars to purify our waste treatment system from groundwater seepage — funds as authorized by the state Legislature and an new extension of the Metropolitan Council's intrusion into private homes. Let me get this straight — we must protect our treatment systems from seepage of groundwater into the system designed to properly transport wastewater and raw sewage, where it would be properly treated. We cannot allow this! Makes perfect sense. This, along with the statement that the Metropolitan Council also claims authority over "the region's largest housing agency" represent both a misguided incompetency —

Paul Tillquist North Oaks

PAID LETTER Use our tax money for things we value

I would like to respond to Joel Lissick's letter, “Vote for the Environment.” Let’s look at what the primary cause of carbon dioxide is. Some years ago, someone or some group thought it would be a good idea to begin a process of deforestation in the rainforests of Africa and in the Amazon. I believe the idea was to open fertile land for agricultural purposes. It turns out that was a huge mistake. That was the beginning and is now probably the major cause of the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Fossil fuels do contribute, but my guess is not to the extreme the Democratic party would have you believe. They seem to love to take situations and twist them to fit their narrative. Unless and until we resolve the problems caused by deforestation, we will not be able to get on top of the problem. We in America are also guilty of deforestation in an effort to build more structures for many reasons. Now what exactly is Heather Gustafson going to do to correct this situation, other than throw more money at ineffective solutions? Patrick Kenny White Bear Lake

Judith Szalapski White Bear Lake

Joel Juen White Bear Lake

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For sale: Well-known Willernie real estate WILLERNIE — The property at 310 Stillwater Road is on the market. The address belongs to Roma. But don’t despair, loyal patrons. The Pilrain family plans to lease the building from its new owner(s) rather than close the restaurant. Roma Manager Brian Pilrain blamed road construction and COVID on the sale, which went live early last month. “We came out of 2019 road construction down $150,000 for the year,” Pilrain lamented. “Then we had two years of COVID, and we were down another $250,000. We were having a pretty good spring season when the road closed again (County Road 244/E) between us and Vadnais Heights. That cut off 30% of our customers. We’ve been bombarded by four years of huge losses, so we’re looking to sell our assets to cover payoffs and COVID debt.” Several buyers are looking at the building and land, Pilrain said. “We’ve been in town 16 years, so they see us as a safe bet long term (to lease the property).” Minnesota’s online multiple listing service describes the property as a great location with good visibility in the heart of Willernie. It’s priced at $975,000. The Pilrains, parents Dave and Joy, and sons Brian and Brent, opened Roman Market in leased space on

I write this letter in support of Susie Strom for the Minnesota House, District 36A. Susie brings a host of skills necessary to provide leadership in this complex, political environment. After receiving her law degree at the University of Minnesota Law School, she joined the U.S. Army, where she served on active duty as a judge advocate or attorney in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps) for almost five years. Susie served in a variety of duty positions, including as special victims counsel and advocating directly for sexual assault survivors in the military. She also served as a military prosecutor or trial counsel, where she was responsible for the military justice matters of her unit, including leading paralegal Soldiers and prosecuting cases at courts-martial. She continues to serve our country as a judge advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve. The skills that Susie learned in the Army — discipline, organizational skills, problem-solving, working through complex issues — will serve her well as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. I encourage voters in District 36A to get to know Susie and support her in the upcoming election.

Everyone knows a kid who does not do well with distance learning. Kids need others around them so they learn the give-and-take of playing with a variety of children. Parents try to provide their kids with a good education, but most are not educators. Online learning, they find, falls short when it comes to mathematics. They may be at a loss. And the coronavirus has interrupted everything. Many people are afraid to go out at night to concerts or ball games because of all the crime, and because everything costs more. We would like to have legislators who legislate. We complain about the Supreme Court's recent decisions, but if our legislators would listen to the voters, we would have the laws we want to live by. We would have support for reproductive freedom, same-sex marriages and other civil rights we value. We could also have sufficient funding for public safety and our schools. We had a budget surplus of over $7 billion last year, and our legislators couldn't agree on how to spend it to benefit us. They kicked the can down the road thinking they would score political points with elections coming up this fall. My senator, Roger Chamberlain, who is chair of the Education Committee, has not scored any points with me. He had the chance to negotiate and finally fully fund our schools, but he chose not to listen to us. I have no confidence in him anymore. Let's use our tax money for things we value. Families, health care, education, public safety and public health. Let's vote for Heather Gustafson who has values like most of us, and has pledged to listen and work for us.

Glad pilot survived To the pilot who crashed his float plane and wrote it off as an "expensive result of an active life." I say no, sir. If it was true that your gear was down, that was an expensive result of an error while flying a float plane. I'm glad you survived.

PAID LETTER Candidate brings skills from military experience

Stillwater Road in 2006. Seven years ago, they bought the old Hangar Room steakhouse next door, formerly Wildwood Bowl, added a restaurant and brewery and expanded again in 2021 with a deli and specialty meats. An article in the Press at the time noted the decision to expand was spurred by the steep drop in in-person dining during the pandemic. Roma manager Pilrain also complained about major reconstruction of County Road 12 in that story, which caused a serious decline in business. Another issue is rising food costs, which he described as “atrocious.” “With food prices jumping at least 10% since January, it’s been a run of bad luck. The worst four years we’ve ever seen.” On a positive note, Pilrain wants the community to know that they are bringing live entertainment to Roma’s outdoor patio at 3 p.m. Sept. 11. The fundraising event will feature professional wrestling to benefit the Mahtomedi food shelf. At least 350 people are expected. Check Roma’s Facebook page for ticket information. Debra Neutkens

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

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• A Montrose man reported the window of his vehicle broken in as it was parked on the street in the 100 block of McMenemy Circle over the weekend of July 8-10. Cash and Dungeons and Dragons books were stolen from the vehicle. • A resident of the Shadowlawn Estates in the 1100 block of County Road D reported a glass patio door shattered sometime between July 12-14. Nothing was reported missing from the apartment. • A Vadnais Heights man, 65, was arrested July 12 in the 4100 block of Honeysuckle Court for felony domestic assault by strangulation. • An Onamia man reported tools stolen during the week of July 16-23 from a job site near the area of Magnolia Lane and Oak Grove Lane. • Famous Footwear in the 900 block of County Road E reported $259.96 worth of shoes stolen July 12 after the clerk placed three pairs of shoes into a bag, which was immediately snatched by a male who ran out of the store without paying for them. • A Fridley woman, 31, was cited for misdemeanor theft July 12 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E, after she and her juvenile children were seen concealing $60.87 in merchandise and passing all points of sale. A White Bear Lake woman, 19, was cited at the Walmart

for shoplifting and released. A St. Paul woman, 42, was cited for shoplifting July 16 at the Walmart after she was detained for under-ringing $335.02 in merchandise at the self-checkout. After the woman was released, deputies watching her enter her vehicle ran her license plate number through their computer. When they found out she had given them a false name at the store, deputies added a charge of obstruction to her real name. • An adult male was reported for assault July 14 in the 800 block of Belland Avenue after he hit another adult male in the mouth, knocking out a tooth. As the suspect was not on scene, a KOPS alert was issued for him. • Drug paraphernalia was reported found July 14 in the 4300 block of Buckingham Court. • White Bear Mitsubishi in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported one of its customers for motor vehicle theft July 15 after that customer never returned the rental vehicle after repairs on the customer's car were completed. Attempts to reach the customer were unsuccessful. • A Vadnais Heights man, 41, was arrested and a Vadnais Heights woman, 38, was cited July 15 in the 400 block of Vadnais Road for being involved in a domestic incident. The woman was cited and released due to child care considerations. • A 2011 Hyundai Sonata was reported stolen July 16 from the 1100 block of County Road D. Shortly after, deputies

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS learned it was recovered by St. Paul police in their city that afternoon.

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• A resident in the 4800 block of Moon Lake Circle on July 11 reported felony package theft after a parcel containing $1,600 in stamps never reached him, despite the Post Office showing delivery on June 3. • Bald Eagle Liquors in the 5900 block of Highway 61 on July 11 reported a fraudulent check drawn on the business account presented for mobile deposit on July 8 by an outof-state address. The complainant was able to stop payment. It is unknown how the suspect obtained the check. • An Elk River man, 31, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Sherburne County at 11:07 p.m. July 12 at Cub Foods on Highway 96 and Centerville Road, following a report of suspicious persons taking pictures of other vehicles. • A resident in the 1600 block of Garden Lane on July 16 reported being swindled out of the price of a vehicle she thought she sold to a Minneapolis woman. The “buyer” asked the victim to use a Zelle app, which was not set up on the victim's phone. After three days, the suspect sent the victim a screen shot of the supposed title transfer. After six days, however, funds were not transferred. The suspect never responded to the victim's questions, but did transfer the title and bought new plates for the vehicle. Loretta Harding

WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A verbal domestic dispute was reported in the 2400 block of Jansen Avenue July 28. • Officers responded to a report of minks roaming the neighborhood around the 3600 block of Glen Oaks Avenue. • Mail theft was reported in the 3700 block of Little Linden Curve July 28. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of Buerkle Road July 28. • Mail theft was reported in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue July 28. • A vehicle was stolen in the 3500 block of Century Avenue July 28. • A Vadnais Heights man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop on McKnight Road July 28. • Officers responded to a verbal dispute in the 2500 block of Manitou Lane July 28. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue July 29. • Officers mediated a child custody dispute in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway July 29. • A vehicle was stolen in the 1500 block of County Road E, Gem Lake July 29. • A vehicle was damaged in a parking lot in the 2000 block

of Dotte Drive July 29. • A woman was arrested following a domestic assault incident in the 3600 block of Prairie Road July 29. • A disorderly person was trespassed from a business in the 2100 block of Fourth Street July 30. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly juveniles in the 2700 block of County Road E July 30. • Officers responded to a report of panhandlers too close to the intersection at Highway 96 and Centerville Road July 30. • Officers responded to a narcotics complaint in the 4900 block of Lake Avenue July 30. • Officers responded to a fight between juveniles in the area of County Road F and Gisella Blvd. July 30. • Theft was reported in the 3300 block of Bellaire Avenue July 30. • A White Bear Lake woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 4900 block of Wood Avenue July 31. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI July 31 at White Bear Avenue and Orchard Lane. • An unlocked vehicle was burglarized in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 31. • Officers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 2100 block of Division Court July

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31. • Officers responded to a report of a disorderly man in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace July 31. • Officers mediated a civil dispute over property in the 1500 block of Goose Lake Road July 31. • A bike was reported stolen in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road July 31. • Theft was reported in the 3400 block of Savannah Avenue July 31. • Officers responded to a report of two people fighting in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue July 31. • An iPhone 11 was stolen from a vehicle in the 5000 block of Lake Avenue Aug. 1. • Narcotics were reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 1. • Theft was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 1. • Disorderly conduct was reported Aug. 1 in the 4100 block of Myrle Avenue, the 2400 block of Floral Drive and the 4800 block of Woodcrest Road. • A vehicle hit a bicyclist in the 1400 block of Highway 96 Aug. 2. No injuries were reported. • Harassment was reported Aug. 2 in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue, the 5000 block of Woodcrest Drive and the 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

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

Birchwood

• A dog bite was reported July 13 in the area of Cedar Street and Wildwood Avenue. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies driving along Hall Avenue at Wildwood Avenue cited a Minnesota motorist July 15 for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Deputies described the street as “one-way for now due to construction and is clearly marked as one-way.” The motorist said he normally drives the correct way and asked for a warning instead of citation. When denied, the driver asked whether the city was paying extra to enforce one-way driving. • Another motorist was cited July 16 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for driving the wrong way on a one-way street after deputies turning their squad around observed his vehicle cross the construction barrier. The driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcohol. However, tests showed no impairment. • Two motorists were cited during the same traffic stop July 16 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue after deputies on routine patrol saw them both drive around the wrong-way signs. The first driver said she didn't live in the area and was housesitting. The second driver was cited for driving after suspension and for driving the wrong way down a one-way street after deputies had to verbally identify the driver. A licensed driver was summoned to drive her vehicle away from the scene.

Grant

• A package was reported stolen July 14 from the 9000 block of Jeffrey Blvd. N.

Mahtomedi

• Two males were reported July 11 for physically fighting in the kitchen area of the Lakeshore Treatment Center on Quail Street. On arrival, deputies separated the males and directed medics to treat them for their minor injuries. Both males were released from the scene. • A burglary in progress reported July 12 in the 1000 block of Lincolntown Avenue turned out to be a TV on in the background. • A motorist was cited for speeding July 12 in the 100 block of Dunbar Way, and a second motorist received a verbal warning July 13 in the 700 block of Woodland Drive. A third motorist was cited July 14 in the 1000 block of Lincolntown Avenue for using a cellphone while driving. A fourth motorist was cited for speeding July 14 in the 1000 block of Lincolntown Avenue. • A Minnesota motorist was cited July 15 for displaying registration that expired in May and for hands-free cell phone violation, after deputies observed a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Mahtomedi Avenue and Birch Street with its driver tapping away on his phone. The driver admitted to being online and looking something up. • A Juniper Street resident reported a car egged July 16. • Deputies conducted two boat stops July 16 on White Bear Lake and issued two written warnings. One warning was for displaying expired registration and for having no throwable personal flotation on board. The other was to a pontoon boat operator who had two children under the age of 10 on board who were not wearing a life vest. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen July 16 from a vehicle parked on 69th Street N.

Willernie

• A Chatham Road resident on July 14 reported his significant other was shot at with a BB gun. • A Warner Avenue S. resident on July 16 reported that his son had money stolen from him after he tried to buy marijuana and Suboxone. Loretta Harding

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Ronald Wolters Ronald M. Wolters of Grey Eagle, MN, passed away May 28, 2022. Ron was a longtime resident of Vadnais Heights and owner of Wolters Liquors on Centerville Rd. Ron always had a sucker for every child who came through the door. Ron retired in the late 1990’s to his lake home on Big Birch Lake. Ron enjoyed trap shooting, pheasant and goose hunting, fishing and trips to Alaska and Canada for fishing. Before retiring, he took up golf and it became a favorite hobby. He is survived by his children Mike (Marsha) Wolters, Michele Berner, Marilyn Pfister, Maureen (Hans) Meizinger, grandchildren & great grandchildren, brother Bill (Barb) Wolters and nieces and nephews. Ron’s service was held in Melrose, MN on June 10, 2022.

James John Goebel James John Goebel, 81, of Mahtomedi, MN passed away on July 29,2022. Jim was born on October 23, 1940 in Elmdale Township, MN, to Charley and Edith Goebel. He married Roberta Anne Poncelet on September 8, 1962. They have two children Robert (Judy) and Theresa (Wade) Ophus. Proud grandfather of James, Cody, Ben, Wyatt, Will and Jack. Jim worked at Tower TV for over 44 years and was known throughout the East metro as the “TV guy”. He also operated his own business installing and servicing TVs in the hospitals and hotels in the metro area. When he retired, he decided to drive bus, which turned into a passion for 16 years! Jim drove bus for Mahtomedi Schools which brought him a great deal of joy. He loved his special kids! Jim was also proud to be a very active member of the Wildwood Lions club for over 30 years and received the prestigious Melvin Jones award. Taking care of the Mahtomedi community was a priority. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Fish fries were his favorite, along with spending time with his family. The family would like to thank Dr Ji and staff at the cancer clinic and hospital staff at Regions for their exceptional care. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour before at ST. JUDE OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi. Visitation on Monday, August 15th from 4:00-7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake. Interment at Evergreen Memorial. Memorials in honor of Jim to The Good Neighbor Club of Mahtomedi and Willernie or Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf would be appreciated.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Food truck, yard games, activities and live music. Helps support community education scholarships. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 & 24 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities. Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com

NATIVE PLANT WALK-AND-TALK

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Food Truck Fridays will be from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Mahtomedi District Education Center.

community. Bring a blanket or chair. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: White Bear Montessori, 1201 County Road E East Details: Immersive native plant education event and tour of rain gardens and prairie at the school. Led by Tracy Lawler of Natural Shore Technologies. Free registration. Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/events

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK

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When: Aug. 15-21 Where: Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons, 641 and 655 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, photo contest, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children's games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fire departments, and more. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Vicki Scheaffer and Kristie Frudden will sign their kids board book, “Oh Mother, How Funny!” and their new book “Oh Baby It's A Clear Lake.” Contact: 651-426-0918

RECONNECT: 2022 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

When: 4 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 14, 21 & 28 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 1851 Birch St. Details: Outdoor music-based worship concert includes the music of Simon and Garfunkel with Super Duos with Pat Balder on Aug. 14; the Magic of Disney music with Trish Sisson and Jay Soulen on Aug. 21; and country music through the decades with Hitchville on Aug. 28. Free and open to the

OBITUARY

Constance Claire Mueller February 15, 1927 — August 4, 2022 Constance Claire “Connie” Mueller (nee Miller) Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and community leader. Age 95 of White Bear Lake (formerly of Marco Island, Florida) passed away on August 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Alrid “Al” Mueller, son Mark and daughter, Debra Shambo. Survived by seven children: Todd (Michele), Craig (Patty), Scott (Heidi), Connie (Kurt) Johnson, Keith (Jennifer), Dan (Pam), Julie (Regina Collinson). Son-in-law Douglas Shambo. Grandchildren: Peter (Annie), Christopher, Max, Lauren (Joel) Doran, Andrew (Meggie), Annie (Ben) Saukko, Taelor (Trevor) Johnson, Hannah Johnson (Alvaro Garcia Blanco), Nick, Ellie, Elizabeth and Sophie. Great grandmother to: Kaitlyn, Claire, Summer, Charlie, Siri, Amy, and Pepe. Beyond motherhood, Connie was devoted to every aspect of Al’s life, including the creation, development and ongoing success of Mueller Memorial, founded in 1946. She was a leader in the Women’s Division of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Chair of the Board of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Minnesota Orchestra Symphony Ball Chair, and co-founded the Wishing Well Foundation of Marco Island, Florida. Her faith was central to her life. She was a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Visitation will take place 4:00-8:00 PM MONDAY, August 15th at MUELLER MEMORIAL PARKWAY CHAPEL, 835 Johnson Pkwy at E 7 th St., St. Paul. Visitation also TUESDAY, August 16th from 10:00 am until the time of the Mass at MUELLER MEMORIAL LAKE CHAPEL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM TUESDAY August 16th at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with burial immediately following at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Sisters of St. Joseph Ministries Foundation, 1884 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park (hockey rink), Birchwood Details: Adult show choir Harmonic Relief performs folk, rock, show tunes and more. Contact:cityofbirchwood.com

VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS

ROTARY CLUB OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood. org and enter WBL Rotary to schedule an appointment.

ONGOING EVENTS WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Oct. 1 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park Details: Local growers, artisans, and community resource table. Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@gmail.com

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS

When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning second Sunday in June throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: skiotter.com

Book Signing Local Author & Illustrator of Children’s Board Books Friday, August 12 10:00-11:30 Lake Country Booksellers 4766 Washington St., WBL

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OBITUARIES Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Claudia; children Sue (Tim), Steve (Heather), Kathy (Brian); grandchildren Drew, Seth, Karli; siblings Jack (Sally), Barb (Al); and beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends. Retired from 3M, Bill loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends at the cabin. He enjoyed many years of volunteering at Habitat for Humanity and ringing the bell at Christmas for the Salvation Army. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 5:00 pm with visitation beginning at 4:00 pm at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden Street, WBL, MN. Memorials preferred to Habitat for Humanity or Salvation Army, or please make the life-saving gift of a blood donation at Memorial Blood Center.

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Prison term for man caught filming girl Justin John Mitchell, 28, of White Bear Township, has been sentenced to 17 months in prison after he was convicted of being in possession of child pornography. Mitchell admitted to setting up a camera to film a 9-year-old girl undressing in 2019. The police were called after someone discovered that Mitchell was positioning cameras to catch a 9-year-old girl undressing and showering, according to the criminal complaint. In May, Mitchell pleaded guilty in Ramsey County District Court to a January charge of interfering with the privacy of a minor. One week after pleading guilty, federal prosecutors charged Mitchell with two counts of possessing child PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS pornography. As part of the plea agreement, six counts of Washington County Sheriff’s deputies were among several agencies possessing child pornographic work were dismissed at last responding to the stabbing incident in Willernie. week's sentencing Zoom hearing at the Sherburne County Jail. ter Road and Penway Avenue observed a man walking with On Jan 7, two days after Mitchell was charged in Ramsey his left hand pressed against the left side of his neck. The County, a probation officer made an unscheduled visit to man appeared pale and blood was running down his chest. Mitchell's home and found an Amazon Kindle Fire, which is His shorts were also soaked with blood. The deputy stopped an unauthorized device for a registered sex offender. Mitchand spoke with the victim, who said he was stabbed by ell was registered as a sex offender in White Bear Township Krueger, who lives in the 100 block of Penway Avenue. and, at the time, was under court supervision following Law enforcement went to the home and ordered the sole Ramsey County convictions in 2015 and 2018 for possessing occupant, Krueger's brother, out of the house while they set child pornography. Law enforcement officers found more up a perimeter. The brother told deputies he saw Krueger than 1,930 videos and images of child pronography on the and the victim walking away from the house when he got tablet in Mitchell's home. home from work, but did not speak to either of them. He said Police seized Mitchell's electronic devices, and the Nationhe saw Krueger walking southwest from the house, and al Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted a deputies were advised that Krueger was seen in the area of lengthy review of the thousands of images and 12 videos of Lake Washington, which lies west of Warner Road. Deputies child pornography. located Krueger and took him into custody. Krueger made Mitchell was charged in August 2019 with interfering with refernces to stabbing the victin as he was transported to jail. the privacy of a minor for the production of videos. That Upon searching the home, deputies found blood on the case was dismissed, and the slightly altered charge was con- stairs outside of the house, a trail of blood from the outside solidated with the child pornography possession charges. to the inside of the house, and drops in the kitchen and living room. They believed the stabbing occurred in the living room, based on the blood trail. A knife with a significant Man charged in Willernie stabbing amount of blood on it was found on the kitchen table; a knife with a small amount of blood on the handle was found on the Jagger Krueger, 19, of Willernie, has been charged with counter; and a knife located in a knife block also appeared to felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon inflicting substantial bodily harm following a stabbing inci- have blood on it. According to deputies, the victim was treated at Regions dent in Willernie. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years Hospital and sustained seven stab wounds to various parts and $20,000. According to the criminal complaint, a Washington Coun- of his body. ty Sheriff's deputy on patrol near the intersection of Stillwa-

Phone outage at city offices explained

Residents of Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, White Bear Township and Gem Lake who tried to call their city offices last week may have discovered phones were out of service. According to Roseville City Manager Pat Trudgeon, a fiber cable was cut in Roseville during the course of a water main repair outside Roseville City Hall and affected all of the area cities whose phone systems are managed by Metro I-Net, which is based in Roseville. “It took out all inbound and outbound calls, but email and internet was still working,” said Trudgeon. He explained that restoring phone service took longer than expected because the fiber needed full replacement and was complicated by additional needed repairs that were discovered once they started digging. The outage began Aug. 3; as of Friday afternoon, main line numbers were working but direct lines to city staff were not. Phone service is back to normal this week.

National VFW auxiliary president to visit local post Jane Reape, the national president of the VFW Auxiliary, will be greeted with an honor guard when she visits White Bear Lake VFW Post #1782 on Aug. 15. She will go on a pontoon ride on White Bear Lake with the state VFW auxiliary president, and will make comments and be available afterward for a meet-andgreet at the VFW around 6 p.m. Operations at the VFW will be closed to the public at 4 p.m.; however, the public is invited to the meet-and-greet. A private dinner will follow.

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Times may change, but intoxicated boaters remain persistent threat BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ways. People see us; they know we’re out there. We’re looking for the few that are out there and breaking the rules.” Jacobson said that like driving an automobile under the influence, boating while intoxicated receives a reaction that is often swift and severe, including forfeiture of the boat. As an added measure of deterrence, Jacobson also mentioned how BWI and DWI laws in Minnesota have received a degree of homogenization in recent years. The blood alcohol concentration for impaired operation of any motorized vehicle/craft is 0.08, and aggravating factors apply across the board. Intoxicated boating offenses affect an operator’s driving privileges, and vice versa. What’s more, ATV and snowmobile privileges are also included. As explained in the 2021 Minnesota boating regulations, penalties for impaired operation include “… loss of motorboat, off-road vehicle and motor vehicle operating privileges” and refusal to take a sobriety test will incur the same. While we are now on the backside of summer, Jacobson said water patrols will maintain their vigilance through Labor Day and the rest of the boating season. “Drink responsibly and be smart about your decisions. If we find you are intoxicated, we will take you to jail.” Roy Heilman is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

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The mass exodus to the outdoors during the COVID-19 era has been well documented. Among other things, that has meant increased recreation on lakes and rivers across Minnesota. Deputy Pete Grover of Anoka County’s Recreational Enforcement Unit was a firsthand witness to the tidal surge of boaters. He described the last couple of years as “the busiest the lakes have ever been.” He said the majority of boaters were new to boating, and that his unit not only engaged many of them in education about boating laws and safety, but also issued a lot of written warnings. At the same time, Grover said his department was short-staffed—another well-known pandemic phenomenon. Combined with increased recreational traffic, this diluted his department’s efforts in the field and left deputies at a disadvantage when it came to keeping waterways safe. It was a situation he described simply as “frustrating.” While sheriff’s deputies and conservation officers spend a great deal of time inspecting for and educating boaters on matters of safety, like safe operation and the use of personal flotation devices (PFD), one of their primary concerns is keeping a lid on intoxicated boaters. Watercraft operators suspected of BWI (alternately called “boating while intoxicated” and “boating while impaired”) are top of mind during inspections and rarely, if ever, afforded any slack. Sergeant Ty Jacobson, of Washington County’s Water, Parks and Trails unit, echoed Grover’s observa-

tions about lake recreation in recent years. “The last few years, we’ve seen an uptick … a lot of people took to the outdoors. This year is busy, but it’s leveled off a bit. It’s trending more toward a normal year.” Jacobson did not say he has noticed an increase in intoxicated boaters, but that doesn’t mean he has let his guard down. Every time he conducts a “boat stop,” he looks for safety equipment on the boat and signs of intoxication on the operator. He said that while consuming alcohol aboard boats is not illegal, it may be easiest and best to avoid it altogether. “I encourage people to keep alcohol off the boat. It’s dangerous to yourself and all other boaters.” The power of intoxicating substances to create hazardous situations and increase deaths on the water has been studied and tracked methodically for decades. According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2021 Recreational Boating Statistics, published in June of this year, alcohol was the sixth-leading contributing factor in accidents and the leading determined cause of boating deaths in the U.S. in 2021. However, that is not a new phenomenon. Since at least 2010, alcohol has been the fifth-, sixth-, or seventh-leading cause of accidents. Alcohol was the number one cause of boating deaths every single year, and often by a wide margin. Sgt. Jacobson believes his department does a good job getting the word out, which keeps BWI offenses relatively low. He said their presence on the water is well known. “Sheriff Starry is committed to having safe water-

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BIRCH LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BLID)

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE When: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall The agenda will include budget approval, past and future activity reports, update on the Otter Lake Road Improvement Project, and board member elections. Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 10 and 17, 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED DISTRICT The Washington County Board of Commissioners announces they will be accepting applications for the Valley Branch Watershed District Board of Managers. Applicants must reside in the Watershed District. Cities or townships included in the Valley Branch Watershed are: Grant, Afton, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Pine Springs, St. Mary’s Point, Lake St. Croix Beach, Woodbury, Baytown Township and West Lakeland Township To receive an application, please call the Washington County Office of Administration at (651) 430-6015, or go online at: http://www.co.washington. mn.us/index.aspx?nid=300 Applications must be received by September 14, 2022. If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call 430-6001 (TDD 430-6001) An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 10 and 17, 2022.

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ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021

TIF District Name: Current net tax capacity Original net tax capacity Captured net tax capacity Principal and interest payments due during current year Tax increment received Tax increment expended Month and year of first tax increment receipt Date of required decertification Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution *

TIF 25 Proj Area C 411,255 98,789 312,466 0 337,954 0 Jul‐00 12/31/2025

TIF 26 Hoffman Place 71,154 3,593 67,561 54,159 59,944 49,647 Jun‐12 12/31/2037

TIF 27 Boatworks Commons 271,777 33,340 238,437 160,812 257,348 168,898 Jul‐16 12/31/2041

22,027 **

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* The fiscal disparities property tax law provides that the growth in commercial‐industrial property tax values is shared throughout the area. In a tax increment financing district, this value sharing can either result in a decrease in tax increment financing district revenue or a tax increase for other properties in the municipality depending on whether the tax increment financing district contributes its share of the growth. ** Amounts displayed here indicate that the district did not contribute its growth in commercial‐industrial property tax values and represent the resulting increase in taxes on other properties in the City for taxes payable in 2021. Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Kerri Kindsvater, Finance Director 4701 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 429‐8517 kkindsvater@whitebearlake.org Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 10, 2022.

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Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2021

ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31

Aug. 9-14 vs. Columbus Clippers Aug. 16-21 vs. Scranton/WB RailRiders Aug. 30-Sept. 4 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

District Name:

TIF

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District 1-15

District 1-17

District 1-18

District 1-21

District 1-22

Comtal

Birch Lake Villas

Boardwalk

Wyldridge

Techweigh

Water Gremlin

Current net tax capacity:

$113,250

$108,028

$84,046

$34,434

$91,530

$282,370

Original net tax capacity:

$5,074

$2,151

$8,266

$724

$15,930

$84,948

Captured net tax capacity:

$108,176

$105,877

$75,780

$33,710

$75,600

$197,422 $132,771

Principal and interest payments due in 2021

$55,866

$21,843

$50,828

Tax increment received:

$123,929

$121,301

$78,374

$31,894

$57,007

$147,523

Tax increment expended:

$623

$1,422

$63,837

$25,308

$57,095

$146,713

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December 2001

July 2005

July 2006

July 2013

June 2015

12/31/21

12/31/26

12/31/30

12/31/31

12/31/38

06/01/40

Month and year first tax increment receipt: Date of required or actual decertification Increases property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution*:

* The fiscal disparity property tax law provides that the growth in commercial-industrial property tax values is shared throughout the area. In a tax increment financing district, this value sharing can either result in a tax increase for other properties in the municipality or result in a decrease in tax increment financing district revenue depending on how the tax increment financing district is established. Tax Increment Financing District 1-14 in White Bear Township does not share its growth in commercial-industrial property tax values. This results in an increase in property taxes for other properties located in White Bear Township. For taxes payable in 2021, this increase in taxes on other properties amounted to $0 Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: Tom Kelly, 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 or at (651)-747-2760.

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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. THE CLERK’S Greetings from Its themidsummer Township!&Its midsummer the behind many of these phenomena are related to persistent high THE CLERK’S CORNERCORNER – Greetings–from the Township! flowers. The&causes beingdiscussed discussed is water conservation of a severe thenumber numberone onetopic topic that that isis being is water conservation in thein the midst temperatures. drought (again). PLEASE the Township Ordinance spells outLook the Healthy, but I’m Not Getting Any Vegetables: midst of a severe drought (again). observe PLEASE observe the Township Ordinance that My Plants irrigation requirements during– the summerfrom months, & know that how our water is THE CLERK’S CORNER Greetings the Township! Its midsummer & the that spells out the irrigation requirements during the summer months, & 1st Potential managed & topic its impact on White Bear isLake potentiallyin affect us of all.a severe In theIssue: Too Much Fertilization – Because it is so hot we might want to number one that is being discussed waterwill conservation the midst know that drought how our water iswill managed & itsits impact onthe White Bearroad Lakeimprovements will potentially baby our plants but giving some vegetables too much nitrogen results in lush green meantime, theCLERK’S Township continue 10from year plan for around areathe as (again). PLEASE observe Township spellstheout THE CORNER – Greetings the Township! Its Ordinance midsummer &that the affectasus number all.irrigation In the meantime, Township will continue itsmonths, 10 year forfinal road no our harvestable vegetables. Vining vegetables are especially prone to this. well working conjunction with Ramsey County towards the goal ofplants upgrading onein topic that isthe being discussed is water conservation in plan the midst of athat severe requirements during the summer & know how ourbut water is aging infrastructure, &its improving Township amenities. Finally! Don’t forget drought (again). PLEASE observe theoverall Township Ordinance that spellsCounty out the us improvements around area as well asour working in conjunction with Ramsey 2ndall.Potential managed &the impact on White Bear Lake will potentially affect In theIssue: Hot Day & Nighttime Temperatures Cause Flowers to Drop irrigation requirements the summer months, & know that how our water is Township coming upwill onduring September Stay cool…. meantime, the continue its17! 10Lake yearwill plan for roadaffect improvements around the area as towards managed theDay finalTownship goal upgrading our aging & improving our & itsofimpact on White Bearinfrastructure, potentially us overall all. In the – If you are still seeing flowers, but aren’t getting the tomatoes, peppers, beans or well as working in conjunction with Ramsey County towards the final ofzucchini upgrading ourexpecting, the day & night temperatures matter. 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2nd Potential Issue: Hot Nights Mean Fruit Doesn’t Ripen – Tomato ripening happens in two stages, in the first stage the tomato becomes mature & is green, seeds form & the area around them becomes soft & gelatinous. The second stage is when the fruit turns red. The optimum temperature range for tomato maturation is between 68o & 77o. No pigments that turn tomatoes red are produced above 85o. 3rd Potential Issue: Be Patient – There maybe nothing out of the ordinary going on in the garden. Tomatoes can take six to eight weeks to fully ripen & change. Cool nights will solve many of these issues. • Sleeping in a cold room can help you slim down. According to research, sleeping in a 66-degree room helps increase subjects fat-burning ability by as much as 10%. • Eight glasses of water per day from a tap costs about $.49 a year, the same amount of water from a bottle costs about $1,400 a year. • Horses & cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream when lying down. • Honeybees flap their wings 230 times every second. • You fart on average 14 times a day, & each fart travels from your body at 7 mph. • Your brain uses 10 watts of energy to think & does not feel pain. • In 1913 parents could mail their kids to Grandma’s through the postal service.

THC LAW: Edibles legal in Minnesota

2 Shoreview Potential Issue:Council Hot Nights Mean Fruit Doesn’t Ripen – Tomatoan ripening happens inother than a plan,” said • contain ingredient, o Member tomatoes redinarethe produced above . stages, first stage the85tomato becomes mature & is green, seeds form & the area Emytwo Johnson. hemp-derived cannabinoid, that is not around them becomes soft & gelatinous. The second stage is when the fruit turns red. The The White Bear Lake Council hasis betweenapproved bypigments the federal Food and Drug optimum temperature range City for tomato maturation 68 o & 77o. No that turn a proposed interim ordinance Administration. tomatoes red are produced above 85o.authorizing studies and imposing a moratorium on • be packaged in a way that resembles the sale of cannabis products. This also any commercially available food prodincludes the establishment or expansion of uct. tobacco shops in city limits. • be packaged in a container that could “This moratorium focuses on sales,” reasonably mislead any person to said White Bear Lake City Attorney believe that it contains anything other Troy Gilchrist. “It does not get at than an edible cannabinoid product. manufacturing, distribution and testing.” Circle Pines City Administrator Patrick White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Antonen said the city is waiting to hear Crawford said the Minnesota Board from the Anoka County attorney for guidof Pharmacy is the state agency that ance on the THC law. oversees THC products. “There’s currently “We are looking into a moratorium no state level license required to sell the but, in all honesty, there really isn’t any products, and the Board of Pharmacy does business in town that could sell these THC not test or approve the products before gummies,” Antonen said. “The logical their sale.” spot for these is independent tobacco A public hearing on the moratorium will shops, which we do not have. Liquor stores be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the White are prohibited from selling them, so the Bear Lake City Council meeting. two we have in town won’t be able to sell According to the League of Minnesota them.” Cities (LMC), the new law does not limit The cities of Mahtomedi and Hugo exwhere edible cannabinoid products may pect the topic will be discussed at upcombe sold. However, certain businesses by ing City Council meetings. their nature maybe limited in their ability Lino Lakes City Administrator Sarah to sell the products. For example, liquor Cotton said, “At this time, there haven’t stores are limited to selling specific items. been any discussions regarding the new Along with testing and labeling requirelegislation at the council level. Staff is ments, an edible cannabinoid must meet currently reviewing the information put several requirements. It may not: out by the League of Minnesota Cities to • bear the likeness of a cartoon or condetermine if any action is needed at this tain cartoonlike characteristics. time.” • be modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed or marketed to Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can children. be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs. • be made by applying an extracted or com or 651-407-1229..

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Co-champions in the individual pro competition were Pete LaCoursiere (left) and Grant Shafanski.

Sinking a hole-in-one was nothing new for Mike Fitzgerald, but collecting $40,000 for one — now, that doesn’t happen every day. At the Dellwood Country Club Pro-Am last Wednesday, where 24 five-man teams dueled for prizes while raising money for River Valley Charities, the No. 6 hole was designated as the one worth a new car for an ace, in a promotion by the charity and White Bear Mitsubishi. Was that on Fitzgerald’s mind, as he stepped up to the No. 6 tee? “Oh, no, I wasn’t think about that. Not at all,” said Fitzgerald. “I just wanted to put a good swing on it. If you’re thinking

about (getting an ace), you’ll never get it.” Fitzgerald put a pretty good swing on it, with a six iron. “It went straight at the cup,” he said, “and just dropped right in.” Still beaming hours later as he accepted handshakes and slaps on the back from fellow golfers, Fitzgerald said he was “pretty excited” to see that ball drop. The prize is $40,000 toward the purchase of a new car. Fitzgerald, who lives in Grant, said he needs to see what the tax implications are before deciding what to do. The ace Wednesday was the seventh of his life, and his third at Dellwood where he’s been a member for 10 years. He shot 79 for the day, a little better than his normal round,

he said, helping his team place eighth at 17 under par. Also collecting money at the Pro Am was River Valley Charities, raising funds for the White Bear Lake Food Shelf through donations from members and a cut of the entry fees. “One in eight kids are not getting enough to eat,” said Ron Linneman, representing River Valley Charities. “Our goal is to raise $15,000, which would feed 6,000 people. Food costs are up 10 percent, and wages are only up four percent. We are dealing with food insecurity in the community.” The winning quintet, shooting 22 under par, was led by Cam White, representing PXG Minneapolis (Parsons Extreme Golf). White supplied one of their highlights, a 50-foot putt from the back edge on

No. 6. His team included John Skildum, David Lage, Blake Onkka and Brad Westerberg. The runner-up team at 20 under par was the quintet of Larry Norland (pro), Dale Sager, Blair Oklobzija, Kyle Sabot and Jeremy Brandt. Placing third at 19 under par were Jeff Running (pro), Nik Patronas, Steve Linn, Stewart Haifiz and Bill Leblanc. The club pros, while captaining five-man teams, also competed for cash prizes individually. Co-champions were Pete LaCoursiere, Dellwood’s general manager, and Grant Shafanski, teaching pro at North Oaks, each carding a one-under-par 71.

Zephyr duo reflects on grand prep career talented junior group. Loss and Hull were part of a solid Class of 2022 with teammates including multi-sport athletes Billy Arlandson, Nicholas Beiersdorf, Quinn Walek, Dominic Rohrer, Kai Sather, Caden Donahue, and Roan Appert. “We had a good core group through high school,” Loss said. “We connected really well with each other.” Their big disappointment was missing the entire baseball season as sophomores (“We would have had a CONTRIBUTED great baseball team that year,” Loss (Top) Jordan Hull with a big said) and football playoffs their junior swing. (Right) Ethan Loss year (“I think we were good enough to catches a fly ball. win it,” said Hull) due to Covid. They played five regular-season games that year but the starters had to sit I’ll miss everybody I grew up with and the sixth and final game due to Covid played with,” he said. “But I think colprecautions. lege will be super exciting.” This summer, Loss did not play baseball for the first time in his life, instead working out for college football. Hull, Contributing Sports Writer Bruce Strand meanwhile, played for 507s Baseball can be reached by emailing news@pressAcademy, a town team for college playpubs.com or calling 651-407-1200. ers. Loss headed to Indiana this past week. “I’m a little bit sad about leaving. SEE MORE SPORTS, PAGE 19

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