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New White Bear Lake Police Chief Dale Hager is no stranger to the community.

“I’ve been in White Bear Lake since 2014 as a captain, and I have 26 years of experience in law enforcement,” Hager said.

Hager grew up in southern Minnesota near Fairmount.

“When I was a child, my mother owned a little country grocery store and my dad owned a trucking NOELLE OLSON company, which my brother New White Bear Lake took over,” Hager said. “I Police Chief Dale Hager. was a truck driver for a while, a bartender and a construction worker, but I knew I wanted to be a police officer since I was in high school. I just thought I’d be good at it.”

Hager began his career in North Dakota when he was 26 years old. He has served as a Narcotic Task Force member; firearms, field training and defensive tactics instructor; K-9 handler; investigator; and school resource and DARE officer throughout his career. Before being appointed administrative captain, Hager served as sergeant at the Lino Lakes Police Department.

Hager said he was honored and humbled when he was announced as the new police chief in August.

He began the position on Aug. 28, and says that everyone has been encouraging and supportive.

“A lot of police chiefs walk into the position with a lot of fixing to do and, luckily, I’m not in that position,” Hager said. “Our former chief, Julie Swanson, did a great job with the department and I think our current city administration does a fantastic job with the city. I’m in a really unique position, in that all I can do is improve it by taking incremental steps to try to make things a little bit better for as many people as I can, including our staff and our community.”

The number one priority for Hager is to get the department back to full strength.

“We’re pretty short in the police department right now, and I want to remedy that,” he said. “My goal is to deal with this systemic recruiting and retention problem that we have.”

Hager also wants to continue engaging with the community. He said it’s important for law enforcement to reach out to the public.

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Time to meet the teacher A penguin plush toy hitched a ride on Temperance Reinhardt’s backpack while she and her family visited with her new kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Beth Johnson, during a recent back to school open house at Wildwood Elementary School.

Elementary school students in the Mahtomedi School District officially begin fall classes this Thursday.

Para-athlete set for world meet feel very honored to be given this opportunity to represent the United States and compete Will Hamilton of White on a global stage.”

Bear Lake, a wheelchair Hamilton, whose disability athlete, is one of 22 people is Osteogenesis Imperfecta selected by Move United Type III (brittle bones), works Sport to compete in the 2023 as a concierge/front desk World Abilitysport Games in receptionist at Keystone Place Thailand in December. at LaValle Fields in Hugo, and Hamilton, 28, has been is a certified adaptive trainer. racing and training for seven He is seeking help in years. His events are the covering the personal costs of T52 para-athletes 100, 200, participating. Donations can and 400 meter sprints. After be made online at gofund.me/ competitions throughout the b324c872. country, he said he is ranked Hamilton has also qualified in the top five nationally and for the U.S. Paralympic Track 38th in the world. & Field Team Trials next July “This would be my first time in Chula Vista, California, competing internationally, where Team USA for the 2024 let alone being in another Paralympic Games in Paris country,” Hamilton said. “I will be determined.

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AAA urges drivers to stay alert as students return to school backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles—even those that are parked.

• Talk to your teen. Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for teens in the United States, and more than one-quarter of fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the afterschool hours of 3 to 7 p.m.

• Come to a complete stop. Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.

• Watch for bicycles. Children on bicycles are often inexperienced, unsteady, and unpredictable.

Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

• Stop for school buses. Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arm extended. The only exception is upon a highway with separate roadways and the bus is on a different roadway. Ten percent of Minnesota drivers admit to having driven around a school bus while its red lights were flashing and its stop arms are extended.

• Include safety in education. Advise children to use sidewalk, cross at marked crosswalks and to avoid texting or wearing headphones so they can detect nearby traffic. While waiting for a school bus or to cross a street, they should stay at least five feet from the roadway and avoid horseplay.

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As students begin heading back to school over the coming days, AAA urges motorists to slow down, stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones and to expect the unexpected.

This time of year is particularly dangerous due to the combination of young inexperienced drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists who will all share the road in the early morning and afternoon hours.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 64 percent of child pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2021 occurred between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (https:// crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov).

A new AAA survey reveals that many drivers admit to risky behaviors like speeding and using a handheld mobile phone while driving through a school zone. The survey found that 34% of Minnesota drivers admitted to speeding in an active school zone, and 21% admitted to using a hand-held cell phone while driving in an active school zone.

AAA offers tips to help keep kids safe this school year: • Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster. A difference between 25 mph and 35 mph can save a life.

• Eliminate distractions. Children often cross the road unexpectedly and may emerge suddenly between two parked cars. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing.

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Kathy Baker, the first principal of Sunrise Park Middle School, visited with staff who are preparing to welcome back students to their current building for the final time.

Baker spoke to staff, several of whom worked with her while she was principal from 1993-2007 (14 years), told stories of her time at Sunrise Park and provided advice to staff as they begin to embark on opening Mariner Middle School in fall of 2024 at the current White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus location.

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his is the 37th year the Minnesota Newspaper Association Foundation Letterpress Museum has been in operation at the Minnesota State Fair. The paper printed each day at the State Fair is called The Maynard News, names after the Maynard paper which was operated by Barney Shelrud. After Barney’s death the paper closed, but the equipment was stored and eventually gifted to the MNA Foundation with plans to open a complete operating newspaper at the Minnesota State Fair.

It’s beginning was at Heritage Square and many donors made it happen. A building was set up just like a country newspaper would be. The State Fair moved the letterpress to the front of the 4-H building several years ago.

Each year volunteers come together to operate an Intertype, a Linotype, Miehle cylinder press, hand-fed job press and a Kluge About the aautomatic feeder press.

Kathy and I were there on Aug. 28.

Town As usual, she folded newspaper hats Gene Johnson to give away and I was in the editor’s chair this year, as the Linotype chair was filled.

The museum gets about 1% of the State Fair attendance. So many people have some connection to the letterpress era of hot type.

Reactions include, “Oh, the smell of ink and the hot lead brings back nostalgia and it feels so good to be here.”

I can’t remember all the names of the visitors, some we knew and some we didn’t, but one of the early morning visitors was Dave McGilvery, former city planner in White Bear Lake. After leaving White Bear, he was a consultant until his retirement.

Si and Vicki Ford from White Bear Lake came by to say hello. They have been very encouraging of our newspapers.

Peter Holste of North Oaks came by to say hello and compliment the Press.

Joyce Anderson Peron’s award-winning photo of her Holstein heifer was entered into the State Fair competition. The photo originally appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is hanging on the wall in the museum. Joyce lives in White Bear Township and is a classmate of 1954. We were in the Birch Lake Enterprise 4-H club together.

Mike Branch of Lino Lakes stopped by to visit. He is with a financial planning firm in Minneapolis.

He enjoys the Quad Community Press.

A lot of people asked if there is a future for print and I assured them there is, especially in smaller communities. It is residents primary, and perhaps only, source of communication about what’s going in schools and city government, as well as with their neighbors. A lot of daily newspapers will reduce their frequency, but the community weekly will carry on and expand with website content.

For advertisers and others who want information shared, it provides a total market coverage.

We are fortunate to have a lot of younger volunteers joining. They usually get involved not necessarily because of newspapers, but because of letterpress printing as a form of art.

This year an addition to the exhibit was a large revolving screen on which front pages of Minnesota newspapers were highlighted. Our company had five front pages on the screen, including the White Bear Press, The Hugo Citizen, the Isanti-Chisago County Star, the Moose Lake Star Gazette and the Kanabec Times.

The museum also provides a lot of detailed information about state and national laws protecting freedom of the press.

A lot of people from around the country come to the Minnesota State Fair. It is the second largest fair in the country. Texas is the largest. It’s a great experience for people of all ages to learn about agriculture and enjoy food on a stick.

Gene Johnson is the Publisher Emeritus.

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e the People: it’s time to celebrate!

Constitution Day, always on Sept. 17 when the constitution was signed by our founders in 1787, is a chance to celebrate what it means to be American. Observance of this day started in 1953. Yes, Independence Day on July 4 is important to celebrate, but Constitution Day celebrates what we stand for — our guiding Legislator principles and basic rules and Lingo laws. Crafted over 230 Stephanie years ago, the McNamara Constitution, including the amendments, is still considered a brilliant document that shapes the lives of Americans today.

This is an anniversary worth celebrating.

The Bill of Rights is a section

of the Constitution that includes the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Added in 1792, it guarantees many personal freedoms. Check it out. Is this something you can share with your children by asking, “How many constitutional amendments are there?” (Answer: 27).

Schools who receive federal funds will be doing some kind of educational event or activity for Constitution Day. You can also find many videos and ageappropriate documentaries online. This is a great chance to learn something new about the Constitution. Constitution Day is also known as Citizenship Day, a day especially important to our newest citizens who have done the hard work of becoming naturalized.

National Voter Registration Day is about building community and democracy (small ‘d’). This year it falls on Sept. 19. One of our fundamental duties and privileges as Americans is to become informed voters.

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voters at high schools and others for naturalized citizens.

Have you recently turned 18, moved, changed your name or haven’t voted in a while? Find information on registering or checking your voter registration at the Secretary of State’s office at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting.

You can also see what will be on your ballot.

Finally, the League of Women Voters — White Bear Lake Area invites the public to a meeting on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. What happened this year at the Legislature? So much! Check for more information on our website at lwv-wbla.org. The website also provides links to local contested candidates forums, available after the forums are held.

The League of Women Voters remains a trusted, nonpartisan, grassroots organization.

Stephanie McNamara, President League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area

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Louise Marilyn Pardee

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Newton Dean “Dee” Smith, Jr.

Louise died peacefully at home in White Bear Lake surrounded by family on July 15, 2023, at age 91. She was preceded in death by parents, George H. and Florence L. Anderson, daughter Elizabeth “Sue” Johnson, husband Edward L.E. (Ned) Pardee, partner Joseph Schwartzberg, and brothers George Jr., Philip, and Roger Anderson.

Louise was born on the family farm in Blomkest, Minnesota on Oct. 25, 1931. She considered herself a child of the prairie. Her connections to this land were extremely important to her. She returned throughout her lifetime, finding peace, beauty, and solace in the open fields and sky.

She began elementary school in a two-room schoolhouse and graduated from Willmar High School at age 16. With the help of a scholarship, she moved to Chicago to attend North Park College. At the University of Minnesota she completed a B.A. in Journalism and a later earned a B.S. in Elementary Education. She always considered herself fortunate to have had the opportunities in life that she did.

Louise married Robert L. (Bob) Johnson in 1956.

They had four daughters before their marriage ended.

In the early 1970’s, she started a small graphics arts business, Dawn Graphics, which she ran for nearly 10 years.

In 1977, Louise married her best friend, Ned Pardee. Together they designed and built their beloved home on Bald Eagle Lake where she lived the rest of her life.

She and Ned were extremely involved in peace and justice work. They were both members of the World Federalists Association (now Citizens for Global Solutions) where she served as president, treasurer, and board member.

She served on the board of the MN Peace and Justice Coalition where she was instrumental in organizing major conferences on the Soviet Union and the United Nations. Within the Coalition, she served on the Racial Justice Task Force and worked on Native American issues.

She was a founding member of the MN chapter of The Interfaith Alliance as well as an active member of Ground Zero and Global Education Associates.

She and Ned participated in the Volga River Peace Cruise in the Soviet Union in 1984, as well as the Mississippi Peace Cruise in 1986.

In 1997, she received the honorary award of the Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice. She was also recognized by the MN State Legislature with a resolution for her peace and justice work.

Louise became partners with fellow activist Joe Schwartzberg in 2001. They enjoyed 18 years together. She was instrumental in helping Joe with his work to reform the United Nations.

All her life Louise was an avid reader and a deep thinker. In addition to her commitment to peace and justice, she was interested in politics, women’s rights, civil rights, nuclear disarmament, and the environment. When she was in her 70’s, she went back to school at United Seminary to pursue her lifelong interest in theology earning a Master’s of Theological Studies.

She was an accomplished writer and poet, a seamstress, knitter, and counted cross stitch worker.

She loved playing word games and working jigsaw puzzles. Music was a great joy in her life. She was a long-time supporter of the Minnesota Orchestra attending performances for years. One of her final projects was converting her front yard to a native prairie garden which she enjoyed in every season.

Louise was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in White Bear Lake for many years. Later in life, she became a member of the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church.

Louise is survived by daughters Cynthia (Allen Perry) Johnson, Leslie (Tim) Foreman, and Melissa (William) Lindau; beloved grandchildren Ashley, Dalton, Stefanie, Rosalyn and Rebecca; greatgrandchild Owen; siblings Margaret Gravgaard and Rodney (Donna) Anderson; Phil and Paul Schwartzberg, Larry (Francis) Pardee, and many dear friends.

Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Orchestra www.minnesotaorchestra.org or the Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice www. hawkinsonfoundation.org.

Mom, you are gone but never forgotten.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m. at the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple Street, Mahtomedi, MN 55115.

At the age of 83, Gerald (Jerry) passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife Mary (Passed in April 2023), his parents Clifford and Mary Ann and his brother and sisters: Richard, Carol, Dianne and Joan. Survived by his children Scott (Trish), Janet, and Kerry (Jane) and his grandchildren Louise (Dustin), Kristi (Brian), Sydney and his great grandchildren Frank, Henry, and Mona.

Jerry is also survived by his siblings Mary (Rich), Connie (Gary), and Tom (Judy). Jerry was born in 1940 and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary. He joined the Navy and was based in Oakland, California. He went on 40+ missions on a transport ship, the General W.A. Mann-Tap 112. Raising a family in White Bear Lake was important to Jerry and Mary. The family cabin in McGregor, Minnesota was also an important place for them. Jerry loved hunting and fishing with his boys! He loved the Minnesota Vikings “SKOL!! Go Vikings!!” A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a visitation from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

A reception to follow services at Mueller Memorial.

Dee passed away at home in Mahtomedi at the age of 96 on Aug. 7, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of 63 years, his children Rik (Becky) and Carrie (Nick), and his four grandchildren (Zander, Abigail, Anna, and Meredith).

Dee was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and lived in Idaho, Connecticut, and Egypt, before settling down in true contentment with Alice in Mahtomedi.

Throughout his life, he was an endlessly curious learner who was always in search of a great recipe, a danceable tune, a hearty laugh, a thought-provoking book, a hotter hot sauce, a sweet Valentine, a fun game, and so much more.

Dee built community through his many, varied interests including bread baking, Gopher football, White Bear Unitarian Church, Unistar, and his beloved gourmet group. He was a kind, loving, compassionate, creative, colorful man who will be deeply missed but will live on in so many, many ways through his family and friends.

The family is planning a private celebration of Dee’s life.

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William “Billy” Hoffer Aitkin (“Ishpiming Makwa”, In the Sky Bear), age 40, of Minneapolis, passed away Monday morning, Aug. 21, at Hennepin County Medical Center. Private services will be held with interment at Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery near Kandiyohi. Billy was born on March 28, 1983, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Robert and LeeAnn (Hoffer) Aitkin.

He grew up in Shoreview, graduated from Mounds View High School in 2001 and then attended St. Cloud State University. He was recently employed as a security guard. Billy had a huge heart who loved animals and helping people in times of need. He was an avid sports fan of baseball, football, hockey, lacrosse and golf. He also enjoyed playing poker and black jack and was very proud of his Native American heritage belonging to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

He is survived by his mother, LeeAnn (and Craig) Gorans of Spicer; two brothers, Michael (and Carla) Aitkin of Bemidji and Daniel (and Alyssa) Aitkin of White Bear Lake; besides many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. www. petersonbrothers.com

April Ann Hudalla Age 62, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully Aug. 30, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. TODAY Wednesday, September 6 at St. Mary of the Lake, 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial at the church cemetery. O’Halloran & Murphy www.ohalloranmurphy.com, 651-698-0796

Mary Elizabeth Quast Age 89, of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by husband, son, grandson, brother, son-in-law and sister-in-law. Survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings and many other family members, relatives and dear friends. Private interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery.

Honsa Family Funeral, 651-429-6172

Don Evard Lee Age 87 of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, passed away on Aug. 17, 2023.

When the Girl Scouts turned 100, the River Valleys council honored 100 women with three honorable “MENtions”.

One of those 3 was Don “Ranger” Lee. Don and his wife, Marlyce, first volunteered to lead their oldest daughter’s troop in 1975. At the first meeting, Don taught the girls to build a campfire and the rest is history.

Don continued as a Girl Scout volunteer for over 45 years. He was a natural teacher who used his outdoor training and leadership skills to empower girls and their leaders. He invented creative methods to teach everything from knot tying to starting one match fires in the snow. He shared his love of the outdoors through his camping, canoeing, outdoor skills, and water safety classes for the Girl Scouts and ACA. Don received the highest honors awarded to Girl Scout volunteers, including the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II. His passion for volunteerism and philanthropy also included serving as a 3M Habitat for Humanity crew leader following his retirement.

In 2012, Don was honored by 3M for his volunteer work. Don received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the U of MN and worked as a Product Development Engineer at 3M for more than 30 years.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Marlyce. He is survived by daughters Shereen (Dean) Jensen and Christiana (Bruce) Marietta; three grandchildren; his brother Tom (Francy) Lee; and the many people whose lives he touched through his love of the outdoors. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 at WHITE BEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake. Visitation one hour before service.

Memorials preferred to Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys or Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

HonsaFamilyFuneral.com, 651-429-6172

Monroe Earl “Pete” Heany Born June 16, 1934, in Rhinelander (home of the Hodag), Wisconsin and died in St. Paul, Minnesota on Aug. 31, 2023.

Memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 609 Fifth St. South, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service, starting at 10 a.m. Luncheon immediately following service. Private interment at Fort Snelling with immediate family at a later date.

Memorials preferred to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, or donor’s choice.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responding to the scene of an abandoned, heavily damaged vehicle in the 10000 block of Joliet Avenue N. July 31 discovered that the vehicle had just been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as stolen.

No suspects were on scene, but Stillwater Towing soon was.

CONTRIBUTED

Retired White Bear Lake Police Chief Julie Swanson was recognized at a City Council meeting for more than 23 years of service to the city of White Bear Lake after a dedicated career of serving as a patrol officer, sergeant, captain and chief of police. In addition, Swanson was honored by the Minnesota Association of Woman Police with the Recognition of Heritage Award for over 25 years of service in the state of Minnesota.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Theft by swindle was reported at Cub Foods on Buerkle Road Aug. 23.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1400 block of Highway 96.

• A woman in the 1800 block of Birch Street reported being shoved by another resident Aug. 23, but declined to pursue charges.

• Officers responded to a report of dogs being left in a kennel on Lake Avenue Aug. 24.

• A suspicous man was reported Aug. 25 in the area of Otter Lake Road.

• Harassment was reported in the 3200 block of Orchard Court Aug. 25.

• Harrassment was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Aug. 25.

• A White Bear Lake man was cited for misdemeanor theft and tampering with a vehicle after being caught on surveillance video stealing items from a vehicle Aug. 26 in the 1500 block of County Road E, Gem Lake.

• Officers mediated a civil issue at a residence in the 1700 block of Fourth Street Aug. 26.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 3700 3400 block of Highland Avenue Aug. 26.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 3700 block of Little Linden Curve Aug. 26.

• Officers mediated a disorderly conduct situation in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 27.

• Officers responding to a report of an intoxicated man in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. Aug. 27 arrested a Montgomery, Minnesota man for providing a false name to conceal a warrant for burglary in Washington County.

• A Mounds View woman was arrested for fourth degree DWI on Washngton Square Aug. 27.

• Officers responded to an argument between two people at the intersection of White Bear Avenue and Spruce Place Aug. 27.

• Officers responded to a incident in the 3600 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 27 where a White Bear Lake man threatened roommates with a samurai sword.

He was safely taken into custody.

• Theft of a firearm was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road Aug. 27.

• Officers responded to several calls of shots fired Aug. 28 in the South White Bear area, and determined it was fireworks.

• Attempted theft was reported in the 2600 block of County Road E Aug. 29.

• Assault was reported in the 2800 block of County Road F Aug. 29.

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• Deputies were involved in a short pursuit at 9:21 p.m. July 25 that ended with the suspect vehicle crashing, following a report that occupants of a Jeep were throwing objects at people near Stillwater Road and East Avenue.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding July 26 on Hickory Street.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited July 26 on southbound Mahtomedi Avenue and Dahlia Street for failure to provide proof of insurance and for expired registration, after deputies observed the vehicle at Juniper Street displaying tabs from December 2022. The driver admitted to not having insurance on the vehicle.

• Deputies cited a motorist for speeding July 27 on 72nd Street.

• The owner of a house on Kale Street reported trespassers on their unoccupied property July 27, after finding lights on inside as part of an ongoing issue. After deputies cleared the house, they notified the owner that he needed to board up the house.

• A FedEx employee on Long Lake Road reported a tire on his vehicle slashed while he was at work at 3:10 a.m. July 28. The complainant said he thought the suspect could have been a co-worker with whom he recently had an argument.

• An unidentified person was banned from the Holiday station on Stillwater Road July 29 following the report of a phone stolen from the gas station. The phone was located and returned.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 12:16 a.m. July 30 on Long Lake Road and Century Avenue after deputies conducted a traffic stop following a driving complaint of lane violation.

• A lost purse was reported July 30 after its owner believed it may have been left at the Aldi store on Wildwood Road. The purse was last seen on July 28, and Aldi said they didn’t have it. Deputies advised the complainant to call her bank or credit card company to inquire about unauthorized charges if she was unable to find the purse.

• An abandoned bicycle, believed stolen and dumped, was reported July 30 on Jesse James Lane.

• Deputies cited a motorist at 12:50 a.m. July 31 on Woodland Drive and Century Avenue for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for expired registration.

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• A business on Stillwater Road on July 25 reported an abandoned vehicle parked in their lot for almost a month and wanted the WCSO to tow the vehicle. After deputies confirmed the vehicle was not stolen, they advised the complainant that as the vehicle was on private property, the business owner had their blessing to arrange for the tow.

• A Stillwater Road business reported a teenage girl for digging through their dumpster and looking into cars on July 27.

• A resident near Wildwood Road and Paddington Road on July 27 reported a neighbor’s guests for moving one of his targets, such that he could not find it. Deputies, along with the guest, helped to look for the missing target. The complainant also thanked deputies for searching for the target.

• A juvenile motorist was cited for provisional license violation and failure to drive with due care at 12:14 a.m. July 28 on eastbound Wildwood Road and Stillwater Road after deputies on patrol observed him driving in excess of 70 mph in a 40 mph zone. During the traffic stop, deputies observed five passengers, all under the age of 18 and not related to the driver, in the vehicle. One of the passengers was not wearing a seat belt as all of them were in use. The driver, who admitted to speeding at roughly 70 to 75 mph, had received his provisional license just four days before the traffic stop.

• The rear left window of a vehicle parked near the former Roma building on Stillwater Road was reported broken in July 28. The complainant reported that nothing was missing from the vehicle.

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

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• A St. Paul woman reported her phone stolen July 30 while she was shopping at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. Her “Find My Phone” app showed the phone still at the store before it switched off. With store video unavailable at the time of the report, the phone’s status was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

• A Maplewood woman reported the catalytic converter stolen from her Hyundai Tucson July 31 while it was parked in an employee lot in the 1300 block of Willow Lake Blvd. Surveillance video showed an image of the suspect, and the case is under investigation.

• An Amery, Wisconsin, woman reported the catalytic converter stolen from her Honda Accord July 31, while it was parked in a business lot in the 900 block of County Road E. • A Wyoming woman, 42, was arrested Aug. 2 in the 300 block of Colleen Drive, following a disorderly conduct report that was downgraded to a domestic.

• Washington Police are investigating a bait-andswitch scam from Aug. 2 in which an address in the 4100 block of Hemlock Lane was used.

• Electronics, shoes and information cards were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in an apartment lot in the 1100 block of County Road D overnight Aug. 2-3, after the driver’s side rear window was broken open and the vehicle rummaged through.

• Eight vehicles parked in an apartment lot in the 1000 block of County Road D were reported vandalized with blue and white paints overnight Aug. 3-4.

• Residents in the 3500 block of Highway 61 on Aug. 4 reported an attempt to use stolen identity information to purchase a vehicle. The case is under investigation.

• A White Bear Lake woman, 37, was trespassed from Comfort Inn & Suites in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive Aug. 4 following a disorderly conduct report and transported to Regions Hospital.

• A resident in an apartment complex in the 1100 block of County Road D reported that two packages delivered by the USPS at 4:05 p.m. Aug. 4 were missing at 5:30 p.m. that day when she went to retrieve them. The victim is awaiting surveillance video footage from apartment management.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 54, was arrested on a warrant at 9:35 p.m. Aug. 4 in the 900 block of County Road D, after deputies made an investigative stop on a bicyclist without lights.

• A Maplewood woman, 33, was cited for misdemeanor theft Aug. 5 at the Walmart after loss prevention personnel observed her concealing and not scanning $408.49 worth of merchandise at the self-checkout. After the subject managed to sneak out the door, deputies stopped her in the parking lot and issued her a trespass notice before releasing her from the scene.

• A Coon Rapids woman on Aug. 5 reported credit cards from the wallet she lost in West St. Paul used at a store in the 900 block of County Road E.

White Bear Township

• A White Bear Lake woman, 39, was arrested on a Ramsey County warrant July 30 at Bellaire Beach in the 2400 block of South Shore Blvd.

• A resident in the 4100 block of Lakewood Avenue reported a male arriving in an SUV at 12:29 a.m. July 31 and attempting to open his front door keypad. The would-be thief left after his unsuccessful attempt and was gone before deputies arrived.

• A resident in the 4100 block of Park Valley Lane on Aug. 5 reported the front license plate of his vehicle stolen, either from his address or from Taylor’s Falls. The plate has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Grocer celebrates 40 years in White Bear Lake

This month, Kowalski’s will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. Watch for specials in the store in celebration of the milestone.

Rachael Perron, culinary and branding director at Kowalski’s, believes one of the company’s biggest accomplishments has been just being part of the community. “The attachment that customers have to ‘their’ Kowalski’s is a testament to the relationships we’ve developed with them over the years,” Perron said.

Kowalski’s has gotten to know its customers by bringing groceries out to cars and through store events and personal conversations that occur in the store and the checkout lines. “We’ve been able to get to know them and help put together wonderful meals in their homes. That gives us joy,” Perron says.

The White Bear Lake Kowalski’s is the company’s second location, following the opening of the Grand Avenue store in St. Paul. Perron said the closeknit community makes the White Bear Lake store special.

“Whether through Groceries for Good Causes, team sponsorships or Marketfest, it’s been an incredible joy being part of it all.”

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Local businesses receive highest award at the Minnesota State Fair

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Two downtown White Bear Lake businesses were recognized with a 2023 Best Award at the recently wrapped-up Minnesota State Fair: Bamboo Switch and The Minnesotan. They were among 12 Best Award recipients. The award honors the most exceptional vendors at the Fair.

Bamboo Switch sells earth-friendly products, including cutlery, travel items, bags, baskets, hair ties and more. They are located at 2208 Third Street. The Minnesotan, located at 2186 Fourth Street, sells curated, locally-themed apparel for adults and kids.

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Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.

Christ the King Lutheran Church

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

(Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

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9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.

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

Welcome!

651-429-7771 Opt 1 www.stmarys-wbl.org

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

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Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/online Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Rd Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org | 651-429-6595

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5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

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Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:30 pm.

Sunday, 9:00 am.

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am.

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

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10am Sundays In-Person & Online

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 10am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship office@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org |   

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White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church 751042

2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200

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1851 Birch St WBL 55110 | wblumc.org

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

Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:20pm

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3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm

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Mahtomedi students showing academic improvement

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Mahtomedi students at all levels scored by Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) testing improved their proficiency in reading, math and science, reported Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Reichel in her update to the Mahtomedi School Board. Her assessment took in results from the 2023 MCA’s and the district’s 20222023 teaching intervention summary.

The MCA assesses students statewide in reading, math and science. Students are assessed in reading from grades three through eight and in 10th grade. They are assessed in math in grades three through eight and in 11th grade.

Students are assessed in science in fifth and eighth grades, and during their first year of high school biology.

The percentage of Mahtomedi third graders meeting grade level proficiency in reading increased from 64.9% to 70.3%. Grade-level proficiency in reading among seventh graders increased from 60.1% to 68.3%. In math, grade-level proficiency for sixth graders increased from 70.2% to 74.7%, and grade-level proficiency for seventh graders increased from 60.1% to 70.8%, Reichel said. Grades three through five scored consistently high in math, and 81.2% of third grade students were proficient in math, she said.

During the 2022-2023 school year, the district offered a variety of

literacy interventions designed to increase proficiency, such as phonetic awareness, letter sounds, word blending and segmenting, phonics/decoding, fluency and comprehension.

As a result, proficiency in reading visibly increased as the school year went along. For kindergarteners, the portion of students understanding letter sounds at grade level stood at 29.73% in February, 48.72% later in the winter and 71.79% by spring.

The percentage of second grade students accurately reading at grade level (an indicator of phonics skills) improved from 0% in the fall to 31.6% in the winter and to 76.9% in the spring. Over the course of the school year, the percentage of third grade students reading with 95% accuracy surged from 52.63% in the fall to 92.11% by the end of the school year. For fourth grade, the number of accurate readers started out at 82.4% and finished at 96.88%.

In math, Wildwood Elementary saw significant improvement in number recognition and number sequencing, and O. H. Anderson students experienced success in accuracy and fluency of multiplication facts in fifth grade. For the second year in a row, approximately two-thirds of Mahtomedi Middle School students who received math intervention met or exceeded their growth goals.

Moving forward, classrooms should see focused instructional improvements in reading, with language essentials for teachers

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of reading and learning (LETRS) professional development for all teachers in grades three through five in the upcoming school year, Reichel said. Additionally, there will be systemic use of new word work resources in kindergarten through fifth grade.

In middle school, expect an increased focus on reading in the content areas this year, along with additional literacy class time with the new schedule.

Focused instruction improvements in math will include shifts in instructional practices to include learning targets focused on academic standards, use of pre-assessment data to inform lesson design, and small group corrective teaching specifically at O. H. Anderson.

There will be a further investigation of opt-outs and a continued math curriculum review.

Focused instruction improvements in science will include systemic implementation of new standards and accompanying pedagogy. For grades three through five, wonder and explore time will be allocated to science instruction.

Expect a redesign of scope and sequence for science course work and instructional practices in all grades starting with kindergarten and an implementation of new resources in grades three through five and eighth grade. Grades six and seven rolled out these implementations during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years, respectively.

• The district welcomed 25 new teachers and introduced them to the strategic plan and district resources, Superintendent Barb Duffrin said in her regular report.

Around the district, the new scoreboard at the high school athletic fields is in place, and the new roof at the middle school has been installed, she said. The roofing projects at the District Education Center, Wildwood Elementary and O. H. Anderson will be completed by the start of school, and the new roof on the high school will be finished by the end of September. Community Education programming saw 2,200 student registrations this summer, and offered 159 different courses for students and adults, Duffrin said.

• The district rolled out its new logo and branding over the summer, Duffrin said. A new website and app were launched in August. As of Aug. 24, the Apple store saw 900 downloads of the district app. The strategic plan is now also available at the district website.

• The board formally approved $1,600 in donations during the month of July.

• Parents and community members are invited to attend monthly school board meetings online or in person.

The meeting dates for the 2023-24 school year have been set for Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7 in 2023; in 2024, they are scheduled for Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 14, April 25, May 23, June 20, July 11, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov 14 and Dec. 5.

The board next meets at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21, in the District Center Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

DNR becomes obstacle to Downtown Hugo project

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

HUGO — The developer for the Downtown Hugo project was hopeful construction would be in full swing by now, but things have not gone as planned.

Dennis Properties LLC proposes five buildings totaling approximately 63,000 square feet on the 4.2-acre property, located on the east side of Highway 61 in downtown Hugo along Egg Lake. The development got the necessary approvals it needed from the city and the watershed district, but then things came to a halt.

“In early 2023 the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) started objecting pretty strongly,” said developer Denny Trooien, a longtime resident of White Bear Lake. “They have become an obstacle to starting of construction and doing the development.”

Community Development Director Rachel Juba says that the DNR sent the city a letter, stating it had objections to both the building setbacks and the decking setbacks from Egg Lake.

Trooien, and the city, are continuing to make tweaks to the plan in hopes that it will please the DNR. “Denny has been working with the DNR on a plan that will result in better water quality for Egg Lake and make enhancements to the shoreline,” Juba explained. “We are hoping to have a resolution to that soon. I think we are getting close … Once we get that resolved, then Denny can move forward with his project.”

Dennis Properties LLC is proposing five buildings totaling approximately 63,000 square feet on the 4.2-acre property in downtown Hugo.

Trooien says he is doing what he can to work through it. “We have made some changes to our plan. I wish the DNR would follow the science of ecology rather than the science of their tape measure,” he said. “I didn’t pack my bags and leave.

I want to see what we can do here and keep everyone satisfied.”

Although he says the DNR hasn’t necessarily been fair, Trooien says the City Council and city staff have been “very reasonable” to work with.

“We are trying to work through it,” Trooien said.

For updates on the project, visit downtownhugo. com.

Dennis Properties LLC is looking at developing the “Downtown Hugo” project on the east side of Highway 61 in downtown Hugo along Egg Lake.

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Dennis Properties is proposing a variety of uses within the development, including at least two restaurant users as well as retail and office space. Downtown Hugo is proposed to be built in two phases.

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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics.

TIPS TO ENJOY FALL – Fall seems to go so quickly and before you know it, the leaves have disappeared and the snow is here. Don’t let winter sneak in without enjoying all the things there is to love about everyone’s favorite season. Here are a few ways to slow down and enjoy fall: • Eat dinner outdoors for the last few times, even if it means wearing a sweater or light jacket.

• Go on a leaf hunt or take the kids on a fall nature hunt.

• Visit a corn maze or local pumpkin patch.

• Treat yourself to a soft blanket or throw. They are perfect for chilly evenings by the bonfire.

• Visit the north shore – plan now as places fill up fast! Did you know Lutsen offers gondola

rides through vibrant foliage?

• Start knitting or crocheting cold weather accessories.

• Dig out your favorite crockpot recipes and start cooking hearty meals. It’s chili season!

• Go apple picking with friends or family and bake something delicious with the apples.

• Build a scarecrow with the kids out of old clothing.

FRONT STEP DECORATING IDEAS – Nothing says bountiful harvest like fresh flowers, gourds, and lanterns cascading down the front steps. It’s time to swap out your summer flower pots for a fall classic: garden mums, which come in an assortment of colors!

Start with festive planters filled with mums,

add an abundance of pumpkins – it’s fun to choose a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes to create dimension, consider a fall wreath to hang on the door, and lay down a simple welcome mat to polish off the seasonal look.

The snowplow naming contest has begun! – Visit the Township’s Facebook page or website to submit your name idea. Submissions will be accepted through October 15th. The top 10 submissions will make to the final round!

SPECIAL DAYS IN SEPTEMBER: • Sept. 9: International Sudoku Day • Sept. 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day • Sept. 19: Talk like a Pirate Day • Sept. 22: Start of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) • Sept. 29: National Coffee Day

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CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings from the Township! It’s late August and believe it or not, fall is right around the corner! As we prepare to head into our favorite season around here, a few reminders and a heads up for all of our residents. Don’t forget about Township Day this year being held at Polar Lakes Park on September 16th. Also, we were given notice by the DNR about the extreme drought conditions in our region, and we need everyone to please adhere to the established Township regulations regarding water conservation. This is an environmental dilemma affecting us all and we need to do our part to assuage the strains on our water resources! Enjoy the fading days of summer…

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., the Brown’s Creek Watershed District (BCWD) Board of Managers will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the District’s proposed Brown’s Creek Restoration Project in Stillwater.

Brown’s Creek Watershed District has identified a project that will improve the trout stream habitat in Brown’s Creek in Stillwater, which is currently listed as impaired for lack of cold water fish and macroinvertebrates. A feasibility study shows restoring the existing 2,000 linear feet of Brown’s Creek from McKusick Road just upstream of Brown’s Creek Park to just downstream of the Brown’s Creek State Trail would reduce erosion, enhance native habitat in stream and along banks, improve habitat in stream for both fish and macroinvertebrates. This project is proposed to begin with tree and shrub removal in late 2023, stream restoration summer 2024, continued invasive species management fall 2024, replanting spring 2025. This timing takes into account the limitations for working in a trout stream and avoiding impacts to the Northern long-eared bat.

The project will be funded through a district-wide ad valorem levy as authorized by Minnesota Statutes chapter 103B in the amount of $213,800, and federal 319 grant funds in the amount of $320,700. The estimated total cost for the project is $534,500. Of the total project cost $430,100 is for construction and $104,400 for planning, design, engineering, permitting, and construction oversight.

The public hearing will be held at Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater, Minnesota.

Chuck LeRoux, Secretary, Browns Creek Watershed District Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 30 and September, 6, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, to consider, pass upon, adopt and levy the proposed special assessments for delinquent utility accounts.

The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $179,743.61.

Those persons having an interest in said hearing are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 6, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WATER TOWER NO. 1 REHABILITATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for the construction of Water Tower No. 1 Rehabilitation will be received on-line through QuestCDN vBid™ until Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Mahtomedi will publicly view bids at an online bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 301.715.8592 and enter Meeting ID 931 2206 6958 and Passcode 418280 The as-read on-line bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the rehabilitation of Mahtomedi’s Water Tower No. 1. The existing tower is a 500,000 gallon spheroid water tower constructed by Chicago Bridge & Iron, Co (CB&I).

The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of City of Mahtomedi shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project number 8675079 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: September 6, 2023

BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Scott Neilson, City Administrator, Mahtomedi, MN Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 6, 2023.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2024 AND 2025 SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT LEVY Notice is hereby given that the City Council of White Bear Lake, Minnesota will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 4701 Highway 61 on September 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to re-establish the “Downtown Special Service District Service Charge Levy” (“Levy”) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.01 to 428A.10, inclusive. The properties to be included in the Special Service District, and thus subject to the levy, are illustrated on the Downtown Service District map available for review at City Hall.

The general nature of the improvements and services to be provided within the district and paid for (in whole or in part) with Levy proceeds includes payment for general promotions including: beautification, recruitment and district-wide marketing and advertising. The proposed Levy is for two years with the total amount of all service charges proposed for calendar years 2024 and 2025 not to exceed $45,000 per year. The service charge for each affected property shall again be based on each property’s building square footage.

The formula is based on the gross square footage of each business with the multiplier for the first floor of .09432 and all other non-resident floors at .01960.

The proposed minimum for first floor properties is $135 and the proposed maximum for any property is $1,600.

A petition of affected property owners, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 428A.08, is in the possession of “Main Street, Inc.” representing downtown business establishments.

All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing regarding the proposed service charge.

Signed: Lisa Beecroft, President, Main Street Board Kerri Kindsvater, Finance Director, City of White Bear Lake Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 6 and September 20, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

MINUTES JULY 13, 2023 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held July 13, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM. - CALL TO ORDER- Meeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Ryan Domin; Paul Donna; Lucy Payne; Jenny Peterson; Kelly Reagan; and Stacey Stout. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Domin motioned; Reagan seconded; Approval of Agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of the Consent Agenda. Carried 6-0. ACTION ITEMS- A.) Approval of Donations/Grants from June 2023 Totaling $13,346.13. Domin motioned, Donna seconded; Approval of Donations/Grants from June 2023 Totaling $13.4613.

Carried 6-0. B.) Final Reading of Policies – Standard Cycle Review. Reagan motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of Final Reading of Policies – Standard Cycle Review. Policy 905 – Advertising; Policy 906 – Community Notification of Predatory Offenders; Policy 999- Advisory Committees Involving Citizens. Carried 6-0. C.) Approval of Policy 516.5 – Overdose Medications.

Payne motioned, Reagan seconded; Approval of Policy 516.5 – Overdose Medications. Carried 6-0. D.) Approval of Middle School Cafeteria Equipment Remodel. Peterson motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Middle School Cafeteria Equipment Remodel. Carried 6-0. CLOSED SESSION Donna motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Closed Session to Discuss of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 – Superintendent Contract. Carried 6-0. Meeting closed at 7:16 p.m. OPEN SESSION - Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of Open Meeting. Carried 6-0. Meeting opened at 8:02 p.m. ADJOURNMENT- Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 6, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2023 A Special/Closed Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held August 2, 2023, beginning at 8:00 A.M.- CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 8:01 a.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Ryan Domin, Paul Donna, Lucy Payne, Jenny Peterson, Kelly Reagan, and Stacey Stout. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Donna motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Agenda. Carried 6-0.

CLOSED SESSION - Reagan motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of Closed Session. Discussion of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 - Superintendent Contract.

Carried 6-0. OPEN SESSION -Payne motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Open Session. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT- Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 a.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk.A full version of the minutes are available at www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 6, 2023.

US STORAGE CENTERS – WHITE BEAR

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110, intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/20/2023 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings.

Paula Schintgen; Katie Podewils; Joseph Jean. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 30 and September 6, 2023.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (VLAWMO)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: AUDIT SERVICES The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accounts for audit of its financial statements for fiscal years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024. VLAWMO will select a firm based on experience, capacity, billing rate, familiarity with VLAWMO financial systems, responsiveness and the other evaluation criteria listed in the RFP. A full copy of the RFP is available on the VLAWMO website: vlawmo.org Please submit proposals electronically via PDF by 4:00 PM on Wednesday September 27, 2023 to phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org. Questions should be addressed to Phil Belfiori, Administrator, by email. Both questions and proposals: phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org. 651-204-6073.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on September, 6 and 13, 2023.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN

NOTICE OF BID Independent School District No. 624, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for the White Bear Lake Area School South Campus 2023 System Improvements. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express using the following link: https://www. bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM local time, on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review, please join us for a WebEx/Zoom at the following link: https://krausanderson.zoom.us/j/82452278454? Bidders are also invited to review the results online at https://www.krausanderson.com/subcontractors/bid-tabulations/.

All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids.

This project is a multiphase and multi-year project that starts in summer 2024 and is to be complete by end of summer 2025. Project consists of Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural improvements at WBL South Campus.

Direct communications regarding this Project to the office of the Construction Manager: Kent Henry (kent.henry@krausanderson.com) Kraus-Anderson Construction, 501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 612-7191026.

Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Specifications, via free electronic download by visiting www.buildingconnected.com. Contact with any planroom downloading or ordering questions at Joy.stark@krausanderson.com to receive an invite.

Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the Building Connected process through KA, when Addenda are issued. Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the office of the Construction Manager and the office of the Architect: Wold Architects; as well as several Builder’s Exchanges: MHC, Minneapolis Builder’s Exchange, St. Paul Builders Exchange, Building Connected, and Franz Reprographics.

Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the office of the Construction Manager and the office of the Architect: Wold Architects as well as several Builder’s Exchanges: MHC Dodge Plans, MEDA, St. Cloud, Mid-Minnesota, Brainerd Lakes, Rochester, Duluth, and MBEX. Pre-Bid conferences will be held at the following location and time: South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110: Thursday September 14, 2023 @ 7:30 AM. Meet in main lobby.

Independent School District No. 624 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 30 and September, 6, 2023.

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A ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, adjacent to Keep-Zimmer VFW Post 1782. The event will include the VFW Honor Guard and Auxiliary Color Guard. In addition to the 9/11 remembrance ceremony, there will be a tribute to Army Pfc. Elden D. Arcand of White Bear Lake, who was killed on Aug. 21, 2005, in Mosul, Iraq while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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At one time, Washington County had 79 rural school districts. These were slowly consolidated in the 1940s and 1950s, until all were closed by the early 1960s. Anyone who attended one of these schools is invited to stop by the reunion event to share stories, photographs and memories.

Reservations are not required. Cake and lemonade will be served.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Sept. 9. “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.

Visitors on Sept. 9 can cool off at one of 33 state park swimming beaches, borrow an all-terrain track chair available at 13 state parks, walk or roll on paved trails at 33 state parks, or plan a picnic.

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The White Bear Lake Triad Senior Picnic will be held this Saturday, Sept. 9, at Podvin Park. The event is open to all seniors ages 50+.

The picnic is an opportunity to meet local law enforcement personnel from the White Bear Lake Police Department, the White Bear Lake Fire Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the mayor and White Bear Lake City Council members.

Free lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. until it’s gone. The program will begin at 11:50 a.m.

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Bear Boating celebrates 10,000 rider milestone Above: Taking advantage of some recent pristine summer weather conditions, Bear Boating Captain Nancy Calderon and her mates Pat Otto and Laura Fruci guide their guests out for an early evening pontoon ride on White Bear Lake.

Above: Current Bear Boating President Dave Ryan welcomes volunteers and guests during a recent ceremony at Veteran’s Park in White Bear Lake in recognition of the more than 10,000 seniors, active duty military, veterans and people with disabilities, the local nonprofit organization has provided boating and fishing excursions to since its start in 2015. Find more information at bearboating.org.

At right: Some of the more than 24 captains and 105 current mate volunteers gather for a group photo during a meeting celebrating 10,000 Bear Boating guest riders since 2015.

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Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: William Kent Krueger will sign copies of his new standalone novel ‘The River We Remember.’

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Inaugural 5K walk/run to raise awareness of Down syndrome White Bear Lake resident Faith Wynn is a personal trainer. She’s teamed with two other personal trainers — Emmy Schickert and Cassandra Koehler to organize the first Fun Family 5K walk/run for Down syndrome awareness.

“I’m an avid runner and I started going back to the gym and Emmy was training with me,” Wynne said.

“We started talking about kind our passions and my passion for running and it just kind of snowballed into hosting a 5K. We asked ourselves, ‘Who can benefit from this race?’ And that’s when I came up with Valley Friendship Club and 21 Roots Farm because my daughter Sophie, who has Down syndrome, attends both of those along with many of her friends and they have such amazing programs for kids and adults with special needs … not just Down syndrome.”

According to Wynne, 21 Roots Farm, located in Grant, provides a place for children and adults with developmental disabilities to connect with nature, community, and dignity through farming. Valley Friendship

Club is located in Stillwater. It creates opportunities for every person with a developmental and/or intellectual disability to build enduring friendships and embrace community connections while enhancing their lives.

Schickert said the event begins at 7:30. There will be food trucks, vendors and a silent auction. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m.

“We’re reaching out to businesses for the silent auction items, but we need runners and walkers and skippers and hoppers or however you want to move your body to do that five kilometers,” Schickert said.

“All of the proceeds from the race and silent auction will be donated, equally, to Valley Friendship Club and 21 Roots as they provide year-round programs and activities for the special needs of the community,” Wynne added. “It would be great if we could do it every year and branch out to other nonprofits that need awareness and donations.”

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Bears fall in grid opener

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs tripped White Bear Lake 1-0 in the annual non-conference duel of next-door neighbors with strong programs, held at Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs scored off a free kick while Harlow Berger made 13 saves.

The Zephyrs then lost 3-0 to Woodbury (3-0).

They’re 2-2 against four Class 3A teams.

Against the Bears, the lone score came in the 58th minute, off a free kick just inside midfield. Sophia Peer fielded a pass from Emily Muetzel in the center of the field, took one touch, then shot from 30 yards into the net.

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

“After the goal, White Bear Lake controlled much of the play,” Zephyr coach Dave Wald said. “Our sophomore goalie had to come up big to preserve the victory.”

Mahtomedi has an 8-5-2 edge since they started playing each other in 2011. The Bears had won two of the last three.

In Mahtomedi’s 4-1 win over Rochester Mayo, goals were scored by Allie Rippentrop (two), Lauren Coy and Aynslea Ulmschmid.

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER

Jenna Maloy (28) of the Bears and Savannah Stockness (18) of the Zephyrs race after the ball.

ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS BOYS SOCCER

Mahtomedi has posted two blowout wins between two losses for a 2-2 start to the 2023 season.

The Zephyrs won at Duluth Denfeld 9-0, lost to Mounds View 3-1, beat Chisago Lakes 11-0, and lost to Irondale 2-0 . Their 21 goals have come from ten players, led

by Mason Kipp (four goals, four assists), Nils Landes (three goals, four assists), Samuel Beulke (three goals) and Riley Burke (two goals, three assists).

split. St. Paul Como Park topped the Zephyrs 17-25, 25-22, 25-12, 22-25, 15-7. The Zephyrs (1-2) scrambled back to beat St. Paul Highland Park 20-25, 24-26, 25-21, 25-18, 15-10. That was the first win for new head coach Tia Schlundt.

VOLLEYBALL

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BEARS • 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

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BOYS SOCCER

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13 — at Roseville

GIRLS SOCCER

• 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 — at Irondale • 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 — Edina • 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 — Mounds View

FOOTBALL

• 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 — at St. Paul Central • 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 — at Hastings

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BOYS SOCCER

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Och BrolKaila Scherman White Bear Lake Soccer Centennial Lacrosse

Kaila Och, Mahtomedi senior junior centerlacrosse back, has been a has key netted Brol Scherman, Centennial standout, contributor on the Zephyrs’ formidable unit(4-2) for while 22 goals and provided seven assists fordefensive the Cougars thenotching last three including last of year’s state Class 2A 17seasons, ground balls (a change possession statistic).

Scherman wasOch all-conference as a sophomore with 36 goals runner-up team. is a fundamentally sound defender and andtackler, 28 assists.

TheDave recruiting ILMCA said ofthe him: “Enda solid coach Waldwebsite said, and she plays ball with confidence outto-end of the playmaking air skillfully.machine “Perhaps herstriking greatest attributeboth is heron and offWald the field.

Versatile outside passing,” added.

In theoffensive Zephyrs’threat 4-1 winwith overstrong Rochester shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and Mayo, Och twice threaded the ball to open teammates up the positive influencer.” field for goals. The Zephyrs are 2-2, against four Class 3A teams.

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Minnetonka and its prolific senior quarterback Milos Sposojevic were too hot to handle for White Bear Lake in the football opener. The Skippers beat the Bears 38-7 in Minnetonka.

“They are really good, and we didn’t play well. We need to get better,” Bear coach Ryan Bartlett said.

The Bears were blanked before Avian Atkins ran 99 yards for touchdown against the backups in the fourth quarter.

Otherwise the Bears were held to one net yard rushing. Atkins totaled 123 yards in 10 carries. Alexander Dornoff completed seven of 20 passes for 26 yards.

The Skippers scored all their points in the first half.

Spasojevic hit four different receivers for touchdowns — Hudson Poole from 13 yards, Duke Richardson from seven yards, William Hairston from 12 yards and Joran Thomsen from 35 yards. He then sprinted 25 yards himself for the fifth score.

White Bear Lake won its first two matches — over Minneapolis Roosevelt 25-19, 25-18, 18-25, 25-20, and Tartan 20-25, 20-25, 25-15, 25-20, 15-8 — before losing at Hutchinson 25-23, 25-21, 25-23. Against Roosevelt, Kylie Gustafson delivered 10 kills, Adina Klawiter six and Brady Keeling five, with Ally Munyer supplying 27 assists. Ella Stadtherr made four blocks and Lauren Westerhaus three, while Kailey Gieske had 12 digs and Maddie Pearson eight. Against Tartan, Gustafson notched 12 kills, Stadtherr nine and Keeling eight, with Munyer making 35 assists. Geiske notched 16 digs, Keeling 13 and Mallory Moore 11. Stadtherr made eight blocks.

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White Bear Lake has a 2-4 record after two matches at Duluth, defeating Hibbing 5-2, then losing to Duluth East 5-2. Against Hibbing, Elia Groneberg won 1-6, 6-4, 11-9 at No. 1, leading a singles sweep as Tally Domschot, Vera Zach and Elara Kruse also won, as did Mallory Peltier/Ava Johnson at 3-doubles. Winning against Duluth East were Groneberg again and Josie Guidinger/Addison Medin at 2-doubles.

Domschot and Kruse lost close three-setters.

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After deadlocking with Eagan 3-3, White Bear Lake has a 0-1-2 ledger against a strong trio of non-conference opponents. The Bears tied Centennial 1-1 and lost to Mahtomedi 1-0. Scoring against Eagan (2-0) were Jenna Maloy, Teagan Cooper and Alyssa Hamlin.

ATHLETE NAMES IN THE NEWS Bear alums enter Gustavus Hall of Fame

White Bear Lake High School graduates Julie Mahre and Laura Stypulkowski were among 12 people recently inducted into the Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Hall of Fame.

Mahre, a softball second baseman and leadoff batter who graduated from Gustavus in 2008, was a fourtime All-Region and All-MIAC pick.

She graduated with eight program

records and still owns career marks of 165 runs and 223 hits. She helped the Gusties win at least 30 games in three consecutive seasons.

Stypulkowski, a hockey forward who graduated from Gustavus in 2005, made all-MIAC twice and AllAmerica as a senior. She ranks second in program history with 82 career assists and third with 135 points. She helped the Gusties capture two MIAC titles and two third-place finishes at the NCAA Championships.

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Hager lives in Forest Lake with his wife, Kelly.

They have three children — Nick (wife Melinda), Lincoln and Brindle and a granddaughter, Macy.

When he is not at the office, Hager enjoys playing pickleball, basketball and volleyball, and teaching law enforcement courses at Century College.

“I’m really excited about the opportunities that there are here, and I’m thankful to those who came before me who taught me about leadership,” Hager said. “I’ve had a lot of really great leaders, both in and outside of law enforcement. This city has become my second home, and I am humbled to be put in this position to better serve the citizens of this great community.”

Hager will be officially sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 13, during the White Bear Lake City Council meeting at City Hall. The public is invited to attend a social hour at 6 p.m. before the meeting.

“We are such a community-friendly city,” he said.

Hager would like to see this happen in positive settings to reach people on the margins of society or people that are in different communities that normally don’t see police in a favorable light or during favorable opportunities. “I look forward to interacting and getting to know those communities a little bit better.”

There’s nothing Hager enjoys more than the first Tuesday in August for Night to Unite.

“I love getting in the car and going to all the National Night Out parties,” Hager said. “I love the community events. I love talking to people. I really enjoy being in areas where people want to get to know you. I feel like I shine in that, and I really like to meet with people and share a little bit about what it’s like in

CHURCH BRIEFS Event celebrates importance of peace

The Justice, Peace and Outreach Commission of St. Mary of the Lake Parish will sponsor the seventh annual Walk for Peace, open to all members of various communities of faith.

The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 9 a.m.

The walk is intended to coincide with the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21. Participants will meet at the peace pole for a short prayer service followed by a 2-mile walk.

Prayer stations will be located along the route with suggested topics for reflection.

Participants are asked not to bring signs or banners supporting any causes or issues.

St. Mary of the Lake is located at 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. For more information, contact michael.lien09@gmail.com.

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The Rally Day events begin with a worship service at 9:30 a.m., followed by a community picnic, live music and games from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Activities will also include a service project of bagging lunches for the Union Gospel Mission from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as well as an opportunity to sign kids up for Sunday School, Confirmation and youth group programs.

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Rally Weekend at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is a time to reconnect and build excitement for the year ahead. Activities taking place this weekend include caramel apple treats on Saturday, pancake on a stick Sunday morning, apple slushies, activity bags and “I spy” for children to participate in worship, giant slides, special music at all worship services, a s’more scavenger hunt, and opportunities to learn about volunteering and small group ministries.

All are welcome to attend the festivities on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Great Hall; and Sunday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sanctuary or from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Great Hall. St. Andrew’s is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi.

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