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“I was incredibly lucky in that I didn’t lose anyone directly on that terrible day. Sept. 11, 2001, stands out in my mind as a turning point, both individually and collectively. I can only imagine how people who were more directly impacted must feel, and I hold them and their families in my thoughts as we mark this tragic anniversary.”

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The Birchwood butterfly house is a hit with the neighbors. "People out walking always stop for updates on the activity," said Rachael Drew, the resident behind the monarch nursery in her yard. "It's been a great way to meet neighbors. None of this was intentional when we put it up May 2020. It's an accidental silver lining during the pandemic," Drew added. The hatch is done for the season, and the last of the monarchs were recently released. Drew still has a few pupae, or chrysalis, in her house but the outdoor enclosure is now empty of the state butterfly. She figures about 70 monarchs survived, thanks to the screened cage. "Mortality rate is high for monarchs," according to Drew, who said one female butterfly can lay 700 eggs but only 5 to 10% of them survive to adulthood. It takes just 28 to 32 days for a monarch to complete its four-stage life cycle, which goes from egg, to larvae, or caterpillar, to pupa, and then adult. Drew's husband Dave built the screened house, which holds milkweed plants and other favorite flowers. Her backyard butterfly garden is flush with both common and swamp milkweed to attract monarchs, the only plant on which SEE MIRACLE OF BUTTERFLY, PAGE 13

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t seems like yesterday when I woke up, made some coffee and got my oldest son off to school. My younger children were not in school yet and I thought it was strange that they were still sleeping. I took advantage of my “alone time” and turned on “The Today Show.” and saw an image of the World Trade Center on fire and Katie Couric and Matt Lauer were reporting it was believed a plane had crashed into one of the towers. I got a sick feeling in my stomach and said to myself, “this doesn’t look good.” As I was watching, I clearly saw a plane hit the Noelle’s other tower and thought Notes “what are the odds of that happening?” Then reality Noelle Olson started sinking in that this could be a possible terrorist attack. I immediately tried calling my husband, who was a pilot and flying that morning. I couldn’t remember where he was flying to because he was in the middle of a four-day trip. There was no answer on his phone, so I left a message. Not long after, another plane had crashed into a Pennsylvania field. I was thinking — “What the heck is going on here? Is this a terrorist attack? Why are they flying planes into buildings? Are my kids safe? Where’s my husband? Was he one of the pilots one any of those planes?” Many things were going through my mind and honestly, I was scared. Later, I realized that was fear of the unknown and I knew things would never be the same. I called my sister who lived about three hours away in Pennsylvania (we lived in Ohio then) and we made sure our families were safe. My husband finally called me and said he was in Cleveland and was heading to his plane headed to Nashville. I asked him if he knew what was going on? He didn’t have a clue. I told him and he said he’d call me back as soon as he could. My younger kids finally woke up and I gave them breakfast. They were 1 and 3 at the time, so they didn’t understand what was going on. I put on Barney and called my mom and dad and other family members to make sure they were safe. I put the kids in the double stroller and we walked to my oldest son’s elementary school. Teachers were out directing the kids and parents were walking around with bewildered looks on their faces (I’m sure I was one of them). My husband called me and said all flights were canceled and he was coming home but they weren’t letting anyone leave airport so he was stranded there all day. When he finally got home hours later, I felt a sense of relief and security that my family was together. My heart went out to those who died that September day and to their families. People just went off to work and never came home. Heroic fi refighters went into the Twin Towers and never came out. It was a sad and tragic day for our country; but somehow brought us together. For a brief moment in time, our petty differences didn’t seem to matter and we were the United States of America. Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

s we move into the school year, it is important to acknowledge that these are challenging times. Across the country, tensions that have boiled over in ways most of us have not experienced before, and we are not immune to these tensions in our community. Yet, these are incredibly exciting times in White Bear Lake Area Schools. Working with our students, families, staff and community members this school year, I am confident we will continue to thrive even amongst Movers & uncertainty. In fact, it is important to Shakers reflect upon some of the ways we have Dr. Wayne A. done so. As difficult as Kazmierczak the pandemic has been, our actions since spring 2020 have taken many perspectives into account while prioritizing students. Positive examples from the last 18 months include health services staff helping to keep our students and staff safe, extended day staff and paraprofessionals providing childcare options for our families, custodians and maintenance staff

keeping buildings clean, bus drivers continuing to be that important first point of contact each day, and nutrition services team serving more than one million meals to students. We have continued our focus on academics, having robust conversations about grading, instructional practices, the use of technology and creating a more equitable educational system. We are in a better place than we were at the start of last school year, and we continue to take the steps necessary to keep students and staff safe and learning together. With building projects happening throughout the district, we are well on our way toward implementing our comprehensive plan to address significant facilities needs that our community overwhelmingly supported in the fall of 2019. Last week, we held the ground breaking ceremony for the new high school. In three short years, our unified high school will be the premier high school in the state after our unprecedented investment in school facilities. The feeling of unity and cohesiveness when the community came together in support of that referendum was an exciting time. The connections made with district residents during conversations that fall were invaluable. While audience

members didn’t always arrive ready to support the referendum, the manner in which we were all able to listen to one another and come to an understanding was remarkable. I believe we’ll get back to these days of civil discourse, and that this path will lead us to a better future. Looking forward, we are on our way to achieving our mission thanks largely to a Strategic Plan that has guided our significant progress in the last four years. We remain committed to creating equitable educational opportunities for each of our students, and are resolute in our commitment to move this school system forward regardless of the challenges we may face in doing so. The movement cannot be done with easy, technical solutions - and it cannot be done with only like-minded people. White Bear Lake Area Schools can be the model. We can be the district that figures out how to collaboratively come out of this difficult time. We owe it to our students to find a way to unify, and it is going to require all of us to believe that we can indeed become the community that brings together people with differing views for the benefit of our community's children. Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak, Superintendent White Bear Lake Area Schools.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School board should listen

To whom is the school board listening if not the people who elected them? This is in reference to an article in the Aug. 18 White Bear Press. A public forum took place on Aug. 9 in which people participated in order to express their opinions to school board members. It was reported that the White Bear Lake School District had passed rules prohibiting clapping, cheering, vocalizing approval or disapproval, or booing. Rules that discourage

the negative aspect of disrespect, such as booing, is understandable, but when has clapping and cheering been considered abrasive? I have experienced applause and cheering to be an expression of approval, support, appreciation, encouragement and agreement. Is this “public forum” in name only, rather than an opportunity for school board members and their constituents to share information? Obviously, the attending adults felt a responsibility and a right to express their opinions regarding educational policies that affect our community’s students.

Hopefully, moving forward, this open platform will promote free and positive expression without resorting to tactics of suppression. In addition to inhibiting the ability to provide positive acknowledgement on a given topic, a comment made by an elected board member regarding adults applauding in support of a young middle school student who voiced her concerns at the meeting, was condescending and disrespectful. School board members would do well to listen to the caring adults who take the time and make the effort to attend these meetings. The message

I got is that these people made it a priority to express what they believe is in the best interest of our young children’s education and overall wellbeing. Let’s find a respectful way, by all parties involved, to work together in order to get issues resolved for the sake of the children. Isn’t that what we all want? This fall, I encourage White Bear residents to support our children and our school board by voting in the school board election. Polly Barth White Bear Lake

BIRCHWOOD CITY COUNCIL TIDBITS • The Birchwood City Council held an emergency meeting Aug. 19 via Zoom to discuss an administrative decision to issue a permit for the homeowner, who is seeking to build a garage at 117 Wildwood Avenue in a nonconforming manner. Council members hoped to stop the homeowner from beginning the project before he incurred any costs. In the end, the Birchwood city planner who issued the original permit revoked it before construction began. Further discussion and action on this matter appeared on the Aug. 30 agenda. • Council held a special meeting Aug. 24 via Zoom to conduct a public hearing and approve the second reading of an ordinance amending section 308 of the City Code. This section of the code deals with subdivision of land. Following the public hearing, at which no citizens spoke, council voted unanimously (5-0) to adopt changes to the code, nearly in their entirety. The changes primarily reflect the desire to ensure that future subdivisions in the city do not negatively impact surrounding properties from an environmental point of view. City officials explained that the section needed updating due to the substantial passage of time and

environmental changes within the past 15 years. • Council also conducted the second reading of the 2021 fee schedule, with changes. The changes become effective on the publication date in its paper of record, the White Bear Press. Council also unanimously approved a summary publication of these actions in the Press. The new ordinance is lengthy and would be costly for the city to publish in its entirety. • Discussion and action on remaining agenda items from the Aug. 24 meeting were moved forward to a special meeting called for 7 p.m. Aug. 30 via Zoom, as the agenda items posted at City Hall had provided insufficient notice. By law, these agenda items needed to be moved to a future meeting, in which the required three-day notice would be given. The agenda items include: bids for the village hall roof replacement, a review of the administrative decision regarding a building permit at 117 Wildwood Avenue, the 2022 budget review, deliberation on City Code section 301.050 and citywide COVID-19 protocols. • The community is invited to celebrate 100 Years of Birchwood Village at a gala open house at Birchwood

Village Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. Attendees will be able to see the village hall restored to its original exterior, as designed by architect Magnus Jemne. A continuous video presentation will highlight images and voices from Birchwood's history. At 6 p.m., White Bear Historical Society Executive Director Sara Markoe Hanson will give a short history presentation and unveil new historical markers created to tell stories of Bloomquist, Tighe-Schmitz and Wildwood parks. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Remember to bring your mask to wear while inside the hall. • The White Bear Historical Society will partner with the Ramsey County Library to provide an online presentation, "Birchwood Turns 100," from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Advance registration is required through the Ramsey County Library site. Council next meets Tuesday, Sept. 14, at City Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave., or via Zoom teleconferencing. Loretta Harding

Community foundation announces community partners grant The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF) is announcing its 5th year of Community Partner’s Grants. This year GWBLCF’s goal is to raise $75,000 to support nonprofit organizations and projects that directly serve our communities. In the last four years through the Community Partners grant, GWBLCF has awarded $174,000 to more than 60 local organizations. Local organizations apply for a Community

Partners Fund grant up to $5,000. These grants in turn help nonprofits remain viable and support their goals of making a positive impact in the greater White Bear Lake area. Because of you, our communities thrive. Every dollar contributed to the Community Partners Grants Fund goes directly to organizations that serve our community. In 2020, in addition to $50,000 awarded from the Community

Partners Grants, the newly established Community Recovery Fund distributed $41,500 to address the needs our local nonprofit organizations were experiencing as a direct result of the pandemic. You can help the GWBLCF make our community of seven municipalities, two counties and multiple schools a better place to live and grow. Visit GWBLCF.org and click the Donate button or call us at 651-408-5412 to contribute to the

Community Partners Fund. The Community Partner’s Grant application window is September 8-October 8, 2021. Applications are on our website. Grants will be awarded on December 2nd at our annual gathering. All are welcome to join us for that celebration. The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy and to enrich the lives of the people who live in the communities

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Rep. Wazlawik hosts Town Hall on mental health Rep. Ami Wazlawik will host a Town Hall meeting dedicated to mental health at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Rep. Wazlawik and a panel of experts will discuss the state of mental health in Minnesota and what can be done to improve it. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with Rep. Wazlawik and the panelists. Panelists include Rep. Peter Fischer, chair

of the House Behavioral Health Policy Division; Mindy Greiling, mental health advocate and author of Fix What You Can; and Tara Jebens-Singh, president and CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services. The Town Hall will be held outdoors at Podvin Park, 1700 Ninth Street, White Bear Lake. Absentee voting begins Sept. 17 Voters in Ramsey County can vote using an absentee ballot in the general election Tuesday,

Nov. 2. Absentee voting begins Friday, Sept. 17. To vote by mail, request a ballot and it will be sent later this month. For instructions on how to request and return an absentee ballot, call 651-266-2171 or go to ramseycounty.us/residents/ elections-voting/voters/voteelection-day/vote-mail-or-returnyour-ballot. Voters can also vote in person beginning Sept. 17 at the Ramsey County Elections Office, 90 Plato Blvd. W., St. Paul.

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

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• A Lino Lakes man reported his boat and trailer stolen from a garage with a broken door in the 4100 block of Centerville Road overnight Aug. 2223. The St. Paul Police Department recovered the vehicles on Aug. 24 with heavy fire damage. • A Forest Lake man, 21, was arrested on an active Washington County warrant for misdemeanor theft Aug. 24 in the 900 block of County Road E. He was also charged with gross misdemeanor giving false information to police after he was pulled over for not displaying license plates and for displaying a suspicious temporary vehicle registration instead. The vehicle was impounded, and items inside the vehicle were found to have been stolen out of Lino Lakes. The suspect has been charged in Ramsey County District Court. • A wallet was reported found in the 700 block of Stockdale Road Aug.

25. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies placed the wallet into property following unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner. • A Toyota RAV4 was reported stolen overnight Aug. 25-26 from an underground garage in the Willow Ridge Apartments in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle. A male and female captured on video surveillance were seen entering the office complex and rummaging through items. The stolen motor vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, and the investigation was on. • A St. Paul man, 39, was cited Aug. 27 in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle East for trespassing and for violating an order for protection (OFP) after deputies were called out on a disorderly conduct report. The nonresident had driven into an underground garage after a valid resident left. After stopping and identifying the suspect, deputies found him to be in violation of the order. The suspect claimed to have ingested narcotics and was checked by medics. The suspect was taken

to Regions Hospital, and the case forwarded to the investigations department. • A Vadnais Heights juvenile was arrested at 5:41 a.m. Aug. 28 in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive, after a conflict between mother and child turned physical. The county attorney declined to prosecute. • Deputies assisted the Centennial Lakes Police Department Aug. 28 in an 11-mile vehicle pursuit on County Road E and I-35E after a vehicle displaying stolen plates failed to stop on eastbound I-694. The vehicle fled southbound on Highway 61 out of Vadnais Heights and into St. Paul, where the pursuit was ended on Third and Earl Streets. No squads were reported damaged.

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• Vehicle tabs were reported stolen Aug. 22 from a vehicle parked in the 2600 block of South Shore Blvd. Washington County Sheriff’s Office later deputies recovered the tabs during a traffic stop in their jurisdiction. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen Aug. 23 from the Holiday gas station

in the 1100 block of County Road J after a Forest Lake man left the vehicle parked in front of the store with the keys on the dashboard when he entered the store. The suspect was a passenger in a vehicle that drove off without paying $36 for gas. After the vehicle was entered into the NCIC, it was recovered by St. Paul police on Aug. 27. • A resident in the 5000 block of Otter Lake Road reported his mailbox ripped out of the ground overnight Aug. 23-24. A bird feeder pole in the backyard was also bent. Damage amounted to $100. Another resident in the same block reported his mailbox smashed and two exterior lights ripped off his garage that same night, resulting in $200 worth of damage. • A White Bear Township man, 37, was arrested for DUI Aug. 26 in the 2500 block of South Shore Blvd. He has been charged in Ramsey County District Court. • Linco Iron Erection Inc. reported electric welders stolen from a construction site in the 4800 block of Constellation Drive sometime during the week of Aug. 24-30.

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

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• A Minnesota motorist was cited Aug. 6 in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. for driving after revocation after he was pulled over for displaying tabs that expired in January and driving with a completely shattered windshield. During the traffic stop, a DVS computer check showed the driver to be revoked. He was verbally warned about the unsafe equipment, expired registration and no proof of insurance. His attitude was described as “good.” • Two motorists were cited for speeding in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. during the Aug. 9 morning rush hour. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted traffic stops on two motorists in the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue during the Aug. 9 morning rush hour. The violations were illegal passing and failure to buckle up. • A resident in the 6000 block of Kelvin Avenue N. reported several scam calls on her cell phone Aug. 10 from different people trying to scam her. The most recent caller was portrayed as an Amazon representative. • A resident in the 7000 block of 115th Street N. on Aug. 12 reported her mailbox damaged again,

as part of an ongoing issue, and requested extra patrol during the overnight hours. • A Minnesota motorist was cited Aug. 13 on 75th Street N. and Jamaca Avenue N. for failure to provide proof of insurance after being pulled over for driving with large cracks right in the middle of the windshield and in the driver's line of sight. During the traffic stop, the motorist presented a handwritten, laminated proof of insurance card that had expired.

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• Four juveniles were reported at 2:25 a.m. Aug. 6 on East Avenue and Stillwater Road for being out after curfew. Deputies also advised the youths about the need for lights and similar equipment on their bikes, before sending them home. • A motorist was cited Aug. 6 in the 300 block of Windsor Lane for speeding 49 mph in a 30 mph zone. • A Juniper Street resident on Aug. 6 reported a burglary from an open garage. • A Wildwood Road resident on Aug. 9 reported the catalytic converter stolen from his vehicle. • A male suspect was arrested Aug. 9 on Iris Street and Hallam Avenue for driving after revocation, failure to provide proof of insurance and possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle after he was pulled over for almost striking the squad car head on when turning into the wrong lane.

• A Dartmoor Road resident reported a burglary overnight Aug. 10-11. • A semitrailer was reported missing Aug. 11 on Long Lake Road. • A Wildwood Road resident on Aug. 13 reported her ex-boyfriend for stealing her phone. The ex told deputies the complainant sold the phone to him. However, the complainant said she wanted the phone back because she didn't want the male to have access to her data. While on scene, deputies conducted a computer check on the male and discovered he had two warrants out on him. • Deputies transported an intoxicated male to hospital Aug. 13 after a bar employee on Mahtomedi Avenue reported that he fell and hit his head. After the male registered a 0.253 blood alcohol content and didn't have anyone to take care of him, the subject agreed to be taken to the hospital. • A vehicle was reported damaged Aug. 14 on East Avenue after a landscape truck kicked up a rock and broke the rear window. The complainant said he would speak to the facility about contacting the landscape company, if deputies would provide a case number.

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• Deputies responded to a burglary in progress at 5:01 a.m. Aug. 9 on Warwick Lane.

PUBLIC SAFTEY BRIEFS Presenting false documents to avoid warrant arrest fails VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A Forest Lake man, 21, has been charged with gross misdemeanor giving false information to police after he was pulled over for not displaying a rear license plate Aug. 24 by Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies on routine patrol on County Road E and I-35E. What’s more, the yellow temporary registration he had taped in the rear window was looking awfully suspicious, because deputies knew the state had stopped using the yellow forms several months ago.

While deputies were getting to the bottom of why the registration was yellow and not white, the driver gave them a name that didn't match the photo in their computer files. When they questioned the subject further, he clammed up. Deputies then had the subject exit the vehicle and sit in the squad while they questioned the passenger of the vehicle. A computer check found a match with the name given by the passenger and the likeness of the individual they had just placed in their squad moments earlier.

CORRECTION The TikTok handle for Kenny Jary in last week's patriotic scooter story was listed incorrectly. It should be @ patriotickenny. The Press apologizes for the error.

While the vehicle was being impounded, deputies found items inside that had been stolen out of Lino Lakes. The suspect faces up to a year in prison and/or a maximum $3,000 fine for gross misdemeanor giving false information to police. Golfer charged with errant drive through neighborhood WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — A White Bear Lake man, 37, faces up to one year in prison and/or a maximum $3,000 fine for third-degree DWI following an Aug. 26 incident in which he was observed driving through a mailbox and trash cans on Homewood Avenue. A witness told Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies he had taken a video

of a black SUV swerving into his mailbox and trash cans before pulling into the garage of a house down the street. The witness told deputies he was concerned the driver was impaired. The video showed the subject driving northbound on Homewood Avenue and swerving into the southbound lane to smash into the complainant's mailbox. Deputies found the vehicle in a garage in the 2500 block of Arbor Drive, where they inspected it and spoke with the suspect. The driver said he had just driven his vehicle home from Top Golf. During the entirety of the conversation, deputies noticed the suspect swaying back and forth in place, slurring his speech

and having a difficult time answering simple questions. The suspect agreed to take part in standardized field sobriety tests (SFST) s and produced a breath sample registering a blood alcohol content of 0.21. The damage to his vehicle was also consistent with it having hit a mailbox in the manner described by the witness. White Bear Lake alum drowns in Mississippi River WHITE BEAR LAKE — Tiquann “TJ” Davis, 20, of Little Canada, has died after pulled from the Mississippi River Aug. 29. He reportedly fell in while exploring tunnels in St. Paul. Davis was a 2020 graduate of White Bear Lake High School.

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SPORTS PREVIEW BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY // BOYS

Last year: 3rd in conference, 2nd in section, 7th in unofficial state meet Captains: Ernie Mattson, Mike Hoffman, Alex Brown, AJ Perron Returning starters: Seniors: Mattson, Hoffman; Junior: Nate Tobec; Sophomore: Luke Williams In the mix: Seniors: Alex Brown, Sador Wondeson; Juniors: Nate Tobec, Dru Pingale, Alex Jonell; Freshmen: Isaac Kolstad, Vaughn Larson Fast facts: Bears, ranked 11th, are one of four stateranked teams in the SEC along with Stillwater, Mounds View, and Roseville. Mattson was all-conference, placed 11th in section and 23rd in unofficial state meet Willams placed 14th in the section.

New section setup: In the new three-class alignment, the Bears are in Section 4AAA with Stillwater, Cretin-Derham Hall, East Ridge, North St. Paul, St. Paul Central, Tartan and Woodbury. Coach says: “The boys put in a good summer of running, but we will have to see how it translates to racing. Our success will rely on what we do in our 4-7 spots and whether we stay healthy. Every year someone rises to the challenge and we expect no less from this bunch.” SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: at Rosemount, 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Anoka, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: at Milaca, TBD Saturday, Oct. 9: at Alexandria, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Suburban East Conference at TBD Wednesday, Oct. 27: Section 4AA at TBD Saturday, Nov. 6: State meet at St. Olaf, Northﬁeld

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY // GIRLS Tartan and Woodbury.

Last year: 3rd in conference, 2nd in Section 4AA

Coach says: “The team is ready for competition and looking forward to having their summer miles pay off. We have a great amount of respect for all of the teams in our section, and our goal is a top two ﬁnish at the section meet earning another trip to State.”

Assistants: Shawn Gritzmacher, Melissa Gacek Captains: Maggie Blanding, Lily Schneider, Madie Bystrom Returning letter winners: Senior: Blanding; Juniors: Schneider, Bystrom, Niki Olson, Megan Ryan, Katelyn Porter, Maia Nebo; Sophomores: Victoria Humphrey, Ally Mattson Fast facts: Top four runners graduated; Schneider placed 12th, Blanding 20th, Bystrom 25th in section New section setup: In the new three-class alignment, the Bears are in Section 4AAA with Stillwater, CretinDerham Hall, East Ridge, North St. Paul, St. Paul Central,

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: at Rosemount, 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10: at Faribault, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: at Lakeville, TBD Friday, Sept. 21: U of M Roy Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course Thursday, Oct. 7: at Rogers, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Suburban East Conference meet at TBD Wednesday, Oct. 27: Section 4AA meet at Les Bolstad Golf Course, TBD Saturday, Nov. 6: state meet at St.Olaf, Northﬁeld, TBD

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SWIMMING // GIRLS Coach: Tia Quirk (1st year) Assistants: not yet named Captains: Gianna McLeod, Kylie Petty Likely event leaders: Seniors: McLeod (diver), Petty (freestyle); Sophomore: Ella Maas (breaststroke), Lucy Borofka (backstroke), Emma Maas (breaststroke, medley), Kaisa Brown (breaststroke, medley), Gabby Perron (freestyle, backstroke); Freshmen: Lillian Jenkins (freestyle), Savannah Knipping (backstroke) Fast facts: McLeod has been all-conference twice Coach says: “As the new head coach, I’m looking to each girl to see what they can do and the best places

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: conference relays at Eastview, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: East Ridge, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: Roseville, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: Woodbury, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Forest Lake, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: Tartan Invitational, 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Stillwater, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Irondale, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Mounds View, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: at Park, Cottage Grove, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28: Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.

Last year: 3-8-2 overall, 2-7-2 conference Captains: Gavin Rogers, Joe Wallek, Nick O’Brien Returning starters: Seniors: Rogers (forward), Wallek (forward), Nick O’Brien (defenseman), Andrew Xiong (defense), Snow Ball (midfielder); Junior: Eli Treichel (defense) In the mix: Seniors: Connor Moser (wide forward), Hunter Mason (goalie); Juniors: Ryan Dufresne (attack midfield), Charlie Olson (center forward), Porter Drose (midfield), Ian Giese (defense); Sophomore: Kyle Christensen (goalie)

Coach says: “We have a very combative team and should be solid on defense. In our

Coach: Ryan Bartlett (10th year) Assistants: Dustin Holman (defensive coordinator), Adam Holman (defensive line, special teams), Sean Murphy (linebackers, special teams), Dane Bates (Safeties), Jeremy Post (cornerbacks), Nick Devet (offensive line), Jesse Reynolds (running backs), Mark Domschot (wide receivers),…. Bartlett is offensive coordinator Captains: Anthony Lewis-Royal, Tyler Anderson, Zach Pratt, Matt Sloan Returning starters, offense: Seniors: Lewis-Royal (running back), Alex Lockwood (receiver), Jeremiah Peterson (line), Anderson (line), Theron Cartier (line) Returning starters, defense: Seniors: Sloan (outside linebacker), Pratt (line), Devin Madden (middle linebacker); Juniors: Toluwalope Oyekunie (outside linebacker) New starters, offense: Seniors: Connor Gerrell (quarterback); Juniors: Zach Bohrod (offensive line), Jack Koivisto (offensive line), Vatel Henderson (wide receiver), Rayshaun Brakes (running back/wide receiver), Matt Currier (running back)

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New starters, special teams: Seniors: Wally Venter (kickoffs, punts), Michael McCormack (ﬁeld goals, extra points) Fast facts: Lewis-Royal led in rushing last year with 218 yards and 3.2 average gain. Lockwood led in receiving with 20 catches for 176 yards. Turnout of 177 players is the most Bartlett has had in his tenure. Coach says: “We have a lot of competition in camp, which has been great. We have the most players we have had in the program. We have a really solid senior class with a big junior class, which has made camp competitive and fun. We are excited to have a scrimmage and camp which we lost last year due to COVID. The kids have worked hard and are excited to start hitting other teams.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 2: Blaine, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Roseville, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17: Mounds View, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24: at Eastview, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1: Stillwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: Anoka, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: at Osseo, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21: at Totino-Grace, 7 p.m.

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SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: St. Paul Harding, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10: at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: Hastings, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13: East Ridge, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: at Irondale, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Apple Valley, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: at Tartan, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: Roseville, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Woodbury, 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: at Eagan, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

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jamboree, we had eight goals in 150 minutes so maybe we’ll have some offense also. I think we’ll be a hard-nosed team. We have three hockey players in the back, O’Brien, Giese, and Treichel and one in the center, Treichel, to help set the tone.”

Assistants: Stephan Jende, Mike Bickel, Mike Knutson

Last year: 2-4 overall, 2-2 conference

to put them throughout the season. I’m excited to see where we go from there as a team.”

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Fast facts: Rogers led with seven goals last year; Treichel made all-conference; The Bears hope to improve on offense after getting just 10 goals in 13 games last year.

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SPORTS PREVIEW Fast facts: Blanding was all-conference last year, playing 1-doubles. Zimmerman was 10-4 at 4-singles. Erickson returns at 1-singles

Assistants: Paul Kolenich, Mark Misgen Last year: 6-7 overall, 4-5 conference Captains: Seniors: Betsy Marier, Joey Sunder, Maggie Blanding Returning starters: Seniors: Marier, Blanding, Sunder ; Juniors: Alexina Erickson, Mia Haskins, Alex Reiland, Kaylee Zimmerman, Anna Sommerhause; Freshmen: Ellia Groneberg, Talia Domschot In the mix: Senior: Berit Menir; Juniors: Nicole Murphy, Sabrina Thompson, Ella

Coach says: “The Bears are ready for another energetic season. The courts were ﬁlled with excitement during the ﬁrst days of practice. We have many more opportunities for non-conference matches this year that we are looking forward to. We are ready to have some fun.” SCHEDULE Tuesday, Aug. 24: at Hill-Murray, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25: Pine City tournament, 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30: Simley, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 31: at Mounds Park Academy, 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2: Park, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8: South St. Paul, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: Roseville, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at East Ridge, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: Stillwater, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Irondale, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22: at Centennial, 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Forest Lake, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Mounds View, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: Woodbury, 3:30 p.m.

Newcomers: Senior: Addie Bachmeier (goalkeeper) … Sophomores: Autumn Maki (goalkeeper), Paige Swanson (defense), Kendall Craigan (defense);Freshmen: Jenna Maloy (midﬁelder), Abby O’Brien (defender), Becca Smith (midﬁelder)

Coaches: John Dierkhising, Dave Ashley (10th year for each) Assistants: Jamie Rademacher (JV), Brielle Meister (JV), Mike Witt (B), Marie Cox (9th) Last year: 9-4 overall, 8-3 conference Captains: Lauren Eckerle, Chloe Simanek, and Nicole Moore. Returning letter winners: Seniors: Eckerle (midfield), Simanek (midfield), Moore (forward), Kylie Amon (defense), Alexis Smith (midfield), Izzy Zimmerman (midfield), Emma Fouks (midfield), Hailey Highland (midfield); Juniors: Emma Merriman (forward, injured), Sydney Johnson (midfield); Sophomores: Gabby Hofeld (defense), Jordan Schmittdiel (defense), Anna Marie Millard (defense), Cami Bachmeier (forward)

Fast facts: Eckerle, two-time all-conference pick, led with eight goals last year. Coach Dierkhising says: “The competition (for playing time) should really elevate things. There is some really high-level younger talent. We are excited about the talent on this roster, one of our strongest in many years, and are hoping to get the younger players up to speed as quickly as possible. Should be a fun year.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: at St. Louis Park, 5 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE // VOLLEYBALL // GIRLS Coach: Mike Alexander (5th year)

grade: Kailey Gieske (setter, libero) Fast facts: Steffens was all-conference and led with 122 kills and 25 aces; Olsen made 333 assists; Gieske is the ﬁrst 8th-grader on varsity in the coach’s tenure

Assistants: Emily Horkey, Mackenzie Leverty Last year: 4-10 overall and conference Team captains: Seniors: Sammie Steffens (outside hitter), Ellie Messerschmidt (middle hitter) Returning starters: Seniors: Steffens, Messerschmidt , Aisha Doumbia (middle hitter); Junior: Annika Olsen (setter); Sophomore: Kylie Gustafson (right side hitter) In the mix: Seniors: Ali Schroeder (defensive specialist), Ella Sagnes (defensive specialist); Junior: Blessing Adebisi (middle blocker); 8th-

Coach says: “We bring in a group of athletes who worked extremely hard in the off-season to prepare themselves to make a strong run this fall; We will bring awesome size to our block through Aisha Doumbia, and an efficient aggressive attack. We will have a strong defense anchored by Ali Schroeder and Ella Sagnes. Kailey Gieske brings an amazing poise and maturity that will help drive her older teammates; Blessing Adebisi (is) an amazing athlete. This team is poised for a turning point in the program.” SCHEDULE

Saturday, Aug. 28: Hopkins Invitational, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Tartan, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at Centennial, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: East Ridge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Irondale, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Mahtomedi, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Roseville, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: Chisago Lakes tournament, 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4: Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6: at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12: Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16: Irondale tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

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Coach says: “This could be the best team we have had for years. The goal of reaching the state meet is very possible.”

Last year: 5th in conference, 9th in section Captains: Lucas Granec, Ryan Malvey, Elex Tell Returning starters: Seniors: Granec, Malvey, Tell, Chris Benson, Owen Affolter; Juniors: Ethan Carlson, Hayden Schaefer In the mix: Seniors: Mackinley Commander, Peter Olsen; Juniors: Ryan Pavlik, Wyatt Siess Fast facts: Malvey and Benson were all-conference last year New section setup: In the new three-class alignment, Mahtomedi is in Section 4AA with Chisago Lakes, Columbia

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: at Rosemount, TBD Thursday, Sept. 9: at Montgomery, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Hastings (conference prelims), 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Osceola, Wisconsin, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Hudson (WI), 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: at Milaca, TBD Saturday, Oct. 9: at Simley, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27: sectional at Highland National Golf Course, St. Paul

Assistants: Lisa Irsfeld Last year: 2nd in conference, 6th in section Captains: Helen Atkins, Makayla Fischer, Anna Thompson Returning starters: Seniors: Atkins, Fischer, Thompson, Maya Tarnowski, Claire Wirka; Juniors: Sarah Brings, Greta Liner In the mix: Seniors: Arielle Heyer, Ava Wilson; Sophomore Julianna Nyberg; Freshman Gabby Fox Fast facts: Fischer, Brings were all-conference last year New section setup: In the new three-class alignment, Mahtomedi is in Section 4AA with Chisago Lakes, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hill-Murray, Como Park. Harding and

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Coach: Dave Muetzel (15th year) Assistants: Ken Stevens, Joe Koscianski, Dan Destache, John Arlandson, Rob Garry, Thad Tumbleson, Paul McGibbon, Bob Merthan, Tony Madline, Matt Oswald, Jeff Sansgaard, Mike Isola, Kael Bacon Last year: 5-1 overall, 2-0 conference Returning offensive starters: Seniors: Ethan Loss (cornerback, receiver), Jordan Hull (running back), Caden Donahue (guard), Kai Sather (tackle); Junior JP Johnson (tackle) Returning defensive starters: Senior: Loss (cornerback); Junior Will Underwood (cornerback) Fast facts: Loss (2-time all-district pick) scored 6 TD’s receiving and averaged 27 yards on 11 catches. Hull (all-district) led with 510 yards

Coach: Aaron Freer (3rd year)

Coach says: “We should be competitive if we can stay healthy. We have a hard working group that will continue to get better. Covid affected us this year, because last year we didn’t have an opportunity to mix the teams at all and practice together, so we are working with juniors for the ﬁrst time.”

Last year: 13-1 overall, 7-0 conference, section runner-up

SCHEDULE Friday, Sept. 3: Apple Valley, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10: Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Hill-Murray, noon Friday, Sept. 24: at Tartan, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1: Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8: at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15: Simley, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20: at South St. Paul, 7 p.m.

defensive players and two talented setters. Three players are currently out with injuries.

Assistants: Danielle Wyse, Phil Hastings, Jaden Burns, Taryn Bolea

Coach says: “I am looking forward to this season with our depth and versatility. We have tough, strong girls who will not give up and will work hard to be the best we can be. Our team chemistry will be a pivotal part to our success. I am so thankful to be coaching such a great group of girls. We have many options that we can run to make sure we are playing at the top level.”

Captains: Emily Short, Zoie Centers, Erin Noel Returning starters: Seniors: Short (middle blocker), Centers (libero), Noel (defense), Emma Berglund (hitter), Layla Gile (middle blocker); Juniors: Abby Bruggeman (hitter), Camryn Petersen (setter) Fast facts: Numerous hitters who can play a variety of positions. Also ﬁve strong

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26 : at Burnsville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7: Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: Apple Valley, 7 p.m.

Assistants: Joe Voeller, Ahmed Charia, Noah Curran, Tryg Myers, Alex Diez Last year: 10-2 overall, section champions, 7-2 conference Captains: Luke Yee Yick, Kyle Schmidt, Michael Williams, Yassin Hussein, Charlie Drage Returning starters: Seniors: Schmidt (midfield/ forward), Hussein (midfield), Yee Yick (midfield/forward), Williams (defense), Connor Gillet (defense); Juniors: Drage (forward), Leo De La Torre (defense), Joey Padelford (midfield), Liam Wise (midfield), David Wolsfeld (midfield), Angelo Diez (defense), Cal Bruner (goalkeeper) Fast facts: Schmidt is top scorer back (3 goals, 4 assists). Yee Yick made all-conference Coach says: “We are returning a very solid team but will definitely need to figure out some things. Biggest questions will be where does the scoring come from. We graduated 33 goals from three players alone. It’s just figuring out whose roles

are what and how does it ﬁt into a system that ﬁts all players best. I feel really good about our back line. A lot of experience coming back and can really be the strength of our team.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26: at Duluth Denfeld, noon Monday, Aug. 30: Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: Columbia Heights, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at St. Croix Prep, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: at Fridley, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: at South St. Paul, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: St. Paul Como Park, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Mounds Park Academy, TBD Tuesday, Sept. 23: at Simley, 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: at Tartan, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29: HillMurray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: at North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Hastings, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9: at TotinoGrace, 11 a.m.

Captains: Nina Vander Louw, Campbell Albers, Sonya Potthoff

New starters: Juniors: Anna Morreim, Julia Swanson; Sophomores: Olivia Bengtson, Hanna Meslow; Freshman: Alayna Bartylla, Molly Moffitt

Tuesday, Sept. 14: at Irondale, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: at South St. Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Farmington tournament, TBD Tuesday, Sept. 21: North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: Hastings, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2: Chisago Lakes tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5: St. Anthony Village, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7: at Tartan, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14: at Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26: Benilde-St. Margaret’s tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Simley, 7 p.m.

Fast facts: Munson has qualified for state singles in grades 7-8-9 (there was no tournament last year) and takes a 62-9 career record into her sophomore year, including 14-0 last year, mostly at No. 2. The Zephyrs’ lone loss last year was against Mounds View 4-3 in the Section 4AA finals with each team ranked in the top five. They are likely to meet for the section title again. Challenging non-conference schedule includes Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Mounds View, Eden Prairie, Duluth East, Elk River and St. Cloud Tech, plus Edina in a scrimmage. Coach says: “We’ve had a good start to our season. The returners have stepped up and handled the

SCHEDULE Friday, Aug. 20: Stillwater tournament, 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23: at Minnetonka, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25: at Prior Lake, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27: Eastview, 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30: at Mounds View, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8: at Burnsville, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at South St. Paul, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: Duluth East tournament, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: North St. Paul, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15: Stillwater, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16: Two Rivers, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: at Hill-Murray, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: Hastings, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: at Eden Prairie, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28: at Tartan, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30: at Simley, 3:30 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI // SOCCER // GIRLS Coach: Dave Wald (16th year)

Freshman: Maddie McCoy (midﬁeld)

Assistants: Brad Gudenkauf, Glen Lisowy (goalies), Greg Karp (JV), Allison Eitel (B and C)

Fast facts: Wald’s record as head coach is 240-48-22 with seven state championships in 16 seasons. Barry, Waldspurger, and Beulke made all-conference last year. Barry notched 13 goals and Buelke seven. Janssen allowed 0.63 goals per game

Last year: 8-2-1 overall, 6-1-1 conference (champions) Returning starters: Seniors: Paige Janssen (goalie), Audrey Barry (forward), Cambelle Waldspurger (midfield), Delaney Sellman (defense), Kate Holst (forward); Juniors: Lily Lindquist (midfield), Katelyn Beulke (forward), Anabel Hillstrom (midfield); Sophomores: Savanna Stockness (forward), Kaitlyn Moltzan (midfield);

Coach says: “Most of our attack is returning from last season, including our goal production, but we graduated six of eight defenders. We have a lot of young talent that will ﬁll those roles. We will probably struggle at times early on as we grow together defensively.” SCHEDULE

Friday, Aug. 27: at Rochester Mayo, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28: at Rochester Century, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31: White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2: at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: at Visitation, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11: at Orono, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14: South St. Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21: Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23: at Simley, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25: Cretin-Derham Hall, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27: at Tartan, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29: Hill-Murray, 5 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI // SWIMMING //GIRLS Coach: Mike Goldman Assistants: Micah Goldman, Dan Kizaur, Tim Baden (diving) Last year: 6-1 in dual meets, 2nd in conference Captains: Skylar Clowser, Elizabeth Hansen, Maria Heinzen, Katherine Schneider, Adriel Showers Returning starters: Seniors: Showers, Clowser, Hansen, Schneider, Marin Seevers; Juniors: Aleksa Atkinson, Sydney Armstrong, Ella Matson, Zoe Roettger, Grace Weibe; Sophomores: Emmerson

Buckley, Talia Collins, Alixandra Fox, Grace Neuman; Freshmen: Audrey Carlson, Hannah Drecktrah, Sidney Leciejewski Fast facts: Showers, Clowser, Hansen, Atkinson, Armstrong, Matson, Buckle and Drecktrah were all-Metro East last year. Team had state qualiﬁers in individual medley, breaststroke, medley relay, and 200 and 400 freestyle relays, although there was no state meet Coach says: “We are a team with great veteran leadership, and a large group of 7th to 9th graders. It will be fun to see how this team develops over the season.”

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pressure of losing ﬁve seniors from last year’s team exceptionally well, and our newcomers are rounding out our lineup and are excited to be part of the team. We are really looking forward to this season and I can’t wait to see what’s possible with this group.”

Assistants: Anna Miller, Kelly Bruggeman (volunteer)

Returning starters: Senior Vander Louw; Juniors: Albers, Potthoff, Mari Meger; Sophomores: Annika Munson, Kate Hoffman, Kathryne Foley, Megan Langer

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THE CHICK HAS GRADUATED FROM MINNOWS AND MOVED ON TO HUGE SUNNIES, WHILE THE PARENTS WATCH FROM THE SIDELINES. THE EAGLES REMAINS CONSTANT THREAT, WHICH THE COOTS KNOW ALL TOO WELL.

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LLoon Chronicles VI: Gulp! Another two weeks of incredible growth and independence. Although we have not yet spotted the chick in flight, we have no doubt that it is flying all around the lake. During the last two weeks, we have had to scour the entire lake to find the chick’s latest fishing spots. We spotted the chick fishing in Ordway Bay; on both sides of the Peninsula; and along the Mahtomedi and Birchwood shorelines. Earlier this week, we watched the chick take on a huge sunny, between the Island and Peninsula, an area the sailors refer to as the “slot”. It took more than five minutes for the chick to finally subdue the fish,

turn it around with its bill, and slide it in, head first, with fins facing in the right direction. Once positioned, the chick swallowed the fish whole. As you can see in the photos, this is a very deliberate process. You can actually see the fish working its way down the chick’s throat, bulging out on the right side. One of the parents was off to the side watching the chick in action. These are fleeting moments and the parents should be proud of all of their patience and hard work. We can tell that the parents are moving on, because family sightings have become rare events. The Eagles remain ever present.

Fortunately, for the chick, the Coots are starting to assemble in flocks and will keep the Eagles preoccupied for the next several weeks. Juvenile Loons from other lakes are starting to drop in and stay. They will soon form their own groups while preparing for the migration that lies ahead. Wishing you all a safe and memorable Labor Day weekend.

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Sept. 11, 2001 Marissa Blahnik I’m out of NYC. Left work at 4 p.m., got in line with hundreds to get the ferry to Hoboken — really the only way out of the city. I only waited for about an hour. They say that earlier in the day the line stretched for blocks and wrapped around five times. I guess I was right to wait as long as I did. It was eerie walking across town to the ferry (essentially all the way on the other side of the island from me). The streets were practically deserted except for the occasional emergency vehicle speeding past and every time you crossed the street you could look downtown and see the billowing smoke. There didn’t seem to be that many people left in NYC when I finally left. While on the ferry we all sadly stared at downtown Manhattan, shaking our heads, muttering how sad it was, some moved to tears, and we watched in horror as the #7 building collapsed. No one was expecting it. Once the ferry got to Hoboken, they asked

people who were within a 10-block radius of the World Trade Center (WTC) to get off first as they were sending them to a decontamination center. They had workers checking people’s shoes as they got off, looking for those covered in dust, making sure they got everyone. Got to Hoboken around 5:50 p.m., got on the Boonton line train to Mountainview that left at 6:30 p.m. Got to Mountainview by 7:30 p.m., home by 8 p.m. The whole time I was on the train or on the ferry, I just sat and listened to the different stories around me, people who worked close or even worked in the building. One woman worked on the 62nd floor of the WTC and was able to get out. Stories like that one give you a little hope. The man sitting behind me on the train said he had gone from shocked to angry and that he wanted to begin singing, “God Bless America,” on the train. I’m sure we all would have joined in. Then, like I had done since 8:45 a.m. or whatever time this insanity began, and like all of

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America and the world, I sat in front of the TV, switching from horrific image to horrific image. At midnight, exhausted, I finally turned the TV off, convincing myself that New York would still be there in the morning. I stayed home today (Sept. 12), trying to figure out how long I can do that. Not a comfortable feeling to be trapped on an island with a target on it.

Sept. 13, 2001 Marissa Blahnik I went into New York again today. The area I am in is more or less back to normal, aside from the almost constant scream of sirens. Were it not for the American flags displayed all around — on cars, on people and on buildings — you would almost think it was another typical day in Manhattan. The after-effects of the tragedy are beginning to show on everyone. Yesterday they were editing footage of the first plane flying into the tower and it was so loud that I almost hid under my desk — it sounded real. A co-worker was up half the night having panic attacks. Another co-worker commented how strange it was that she kept seeing people crying at their desks. But life goes on and so do we. Coming home today was so moving. First off, the morning was dreary, with gray skies and constant rain. But sometime in the afternoon that burned off and blue skies came out. As I walked across town, I was struck by how crisp the air was — it was just a beautiful afternoon. As the bus pulled out of the tunnel, we once again all craned our necks to take in the skyline. The clouds over New York were gorgeous and the Upper West Side and Midtown looked beautiful

— crisp and clean and colorful. Even the cloud of smoke that has been hanging over the whole island seemed to have cleared up. And then you look further and further downtown ... for the first time since the tragedy, the smoke has cleared enough to actually make out the void that is left by the destruction of the WTC. A hole has been punched in the skyline and it only mirrors the one in all of our hearts. I got into my car at 7:04 p.m. at Willowbrook Mall. The song that was playing was “God Bless the USA.” When the song finished, the DJ explained that at 7 o’clock, people all around the U.S. stood outside with candles. I had forgotten all about that and was upset that I was on the bus, or just getting off, when it happened. But as I drove up Route 23 (about 20 miles) I was surprised to see that I hadn’t missed it. By the American Legion in Mountainview, five veterans had gathered along the roadside and were waving flags. Outside the stores along the highway people stood with candles. The entire length of my journey I saw people with candles, well after the 7 o’clock time. And as I drove people called up the radio station, WPLJ. One person to say that at exactly 7 o’clock a beautiful and

incredibly vivid rainbow had stretched itself over Long Island. A delivery man called from Queens to say that as he drove around Queens on his rounds, everyone was outside with candles, every race, every age. He said he had tears in his eyes and he brought them to mine as well. And then, I pulled into my neighborhood and as I got to the bottom of the hill I saw that about 20 people had gathered from around the neighborhood and had candles. I pulled over and joined them. It has just been so incredibly moving to see people coming together. The flags, the candles ... just incredible. New York has been overrun with volunteers, more than they know what to do with. People in Wisconsin are making boots to protect the police dogs’ feet, companies are donating money and supplies, New Yorkers are donating clothing and supplies. The outpouring is incredible. All of Europe joined in three minutes of silence this morning. The guards at Buckingham Palace played “The Star Spangled Banner.” A friend tells me that at 12:30 p.m., the staff of the San Francisco Opera, some 250 people, all gathered in the square and held hands and sang the national anthem. Incredible.

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Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 was just another beautiful fall day in Washington DC. I can still picture the clear blue sky as I entered through the gates of the White House where I worked on the staff for President Bush. As I drank my morning coffee, the images of the hijacked plane crashing into the World Trade Center instantly stopped our normal routines. We watched in horror. Several minutes later I went outside my office and as I was looking past the South Lawn of the White House, across the Potomac, I could see the smoke billowing from the hijacked Flight 77 as it engulfed the Pentagon. Moments later, staff began to quickly evacuate the White House complex. I will never forget a uniformed Secret Service agent, helping to evacuate all the offices, burst into our office and said, “run for your life!” In those

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chaotic moments I can still see the women’s high heel shoes strewn across the North Lawn, left behind in order to run faster. The next few hours were spent trying to evacuate the city, sitting in stand-still traffic as everyone was trying to cross the bridges leading us into Virginia, and to safety. We listened in stunned silence to the car radio as the terror

unfolded. The overwhelmed phone networks made cell phone coverage virtually non-existent, making it nearly impossible to communicate with loved ones, desperate for information on our whereabouts and safety. As the day ended, a noticeable increase in security had already begun near the White House and Capitol. The unity and resolve of our country was palpable. I was not able to return to my apartment until late, and found my voicemail full. Family, friends and co-workers, wanting to talk, cry and try to comprehend the horror of that day, twenty years ago, a day that started with a beautiful blue sky. Tim Stout resides in Mahtomedi with his wife and two sons.

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the butterfly larvae live. She also grows heliotrope, zinnias and blazing stars for butterflies and dill specifically for swallowtails. The enclosure has a chalkboard on one side to provide an update on how many butterflies were released on a given day, and another board to remind people not to open the case. Monarchs have many predators, including flies, which supplant a monarch’s eggs with its own. “The project turned into a wonderful experience,” noted Drew, who has lived in Birchwood with her husband for 21 years, raising three adult children. “Our neighbors embraced it. It’s something fun to share.” Drew has been raising monarchs about seven years, both indoors and out. She gets the eggs and caterpillars from the milkweed in her backyard and transfers them to the

DID YOU KNOW Retired White Bear Lake ecologist and expert Bob Djupstrom said monarchs, native to North America, are at a critical phase in their survival. Populations have dropped from 900 million at one time to 57 million in 2014, he said. Pesticides and habitat loss are largely responsible for the dramatic decline. Monarchs feed only on milkweed, which is rapidly disappearing from farm fields and ditches. Six states, from Minnesota to Texas, are forming a monarch corridor along I-35 dedicated to the planting of milkweed, according to Djupstrom, to help the monarch in its annual migration to and from Mexico. enclosure. Many people have habitat suitable for indoors that can be purchased online but Drew wanted something more natural. “I wanted them to be outside,” she said. On the plus side, neighbors are finding caterpillars or chrysalis in their gardens and bringing them to Drew. “They’re also starting to recognize milkweed and to think about its important to monarchs,” she added. “We had no idea people would be so interested. This turned into a wonderful neighborhood project.”

This 3.5-by-5-foot screened enclosure serves as a butterfly house in the Drews’ yard. The structure was painted to show three stages in a monarch’s life: caterpillar, chrysalis and adult.

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When they wade in, most swimmers don’t give a thought to what is lurking just out of sight. Some may fear getting bit by big fish or turtles, but such occurrences are rare. The truth is, most creatures that inspire fear or disgust are completely benign, and those that pose actual threats to life or safety are usually downright invisible. One well-known nuisance is the group of parasites that cause swimmer’s itch. Their life cycles involve several stages of development, including a host such as ducks or geese, as well as a gastropod (snail) host. We humans are affected when the waterborne parasite leaves the snail and embeds itself in our skin, causing an itchy rash that can last for weeks. Lakes in our area with reported outbreaks of swimmer’s itch in 2021 have included Johanna and White Bear. When it comes to actual “biting,” the giant water bug, a.k.a. “toe biter,” is known for inflicting a painful sting. Regarded as efficient and voracious predators, giant water bugs prey on invertebrates in shallow water. They catch and hold their prey with their front legs—which resemble pincers but are not—then inject a toxin to kill. They grow to 2 or more inches in length and are fast swimmers. They are also known to leave lakes and fly toward artificial lights. Anyone of a mind to handle these bugs is advised to exercise extreme caution. At just one cell, the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri is the smallest but deadliest on this list. It lives in freshwater lakes—especially warm ones. It is introduced into the body when infected water enters through the nose, and is fatal in an overwhelming majority of cases. Fortunately, the overall number of infections is low: 34 cases in the U.S. between 2010 and 2019. Long thought of as a problem of the southern U.S., N. fowleri has claimed victims in Min-

nesota in recent years. In fact, two children died after contracting the amoeba from the same lake—Lily Lake in Stillwater—in 2010 and 2012. Another creature that may be encountered in our lakes is one of many kinds of horsehair worms. They live in freshwater environments and grow to over a foot in length. Worms begin life very small and wait to be ingested by an invertebrate host. Inside that host (upon which they feed), they develop until they reach adult status. They then exit the host, killing it, and reenter the water. Horsehair worms may be observed in knotlike balls, which inspires their nickname, “Gordian worm,” after the mythical Gordian knot. Though they may be mistaken for intestinal worms, they cannot infect humans, pets or livestock. No doubt many have been traumatized by photos of sea lampreys, which have horrific-looking mouthparts and occasionally latch onto humans. The good news is that they aren’t native to Minnesota and are confined to Lake Superior and its tributaries. You may, however, eventually come face to face with one of Minnesota’s five lampreys, which are, in fact, native. Our native lampreys live in rivers, streams and their connected lakes. The St. Croix River is home to four of the five. Unlike sea lampreys, only two of the five species are parasitic, and don’t have much impact on fish populations. The mudpuppy, resembling something coughed up by the netherworld, is found in rivers and lakes of Minnesota but is seldom seen. They typically sport a dark skin with darker spots, red external gills, a paddle-like tail, and can grow to over a foot in length. Those who handle them will find them covered in an abundance of slime. Some believe mudpuppies to be poisonous or venomous, though they are not.

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The mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) is a species of special concern in Minnesota. It is the only known larval host for the state-endangered salamander mussel, and therefore a critical link in its survival. DNR Nongame Research Biologist Krista Larson, who has been involved in studying Minnesota’s population, describes mudpuppies as “sensitive to changes in water quality.” Relatively little has been known about this typically nocturnal member of the salamander family, so a statewide survey began in 2010 to determine their status. Larson says that in general they are “difficult to find” due to their habits, but the study helped establish a known baseline for the overall health of the population. She reports that locally, mudpuppies are doing “really well in the St. Croix watershed,” as well as in the Minnesota River. Though the study concluded, the Minnesota Biological Survey is interested in reports of mudpuppy sightings—especially from places other than the St. Croix. Encounters may be reported via email to mcbs.e-report@ state.mn.us. Roy Heilman is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached by emailing news@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1200.

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A-boat race results Seven A-boats competed Aug. 30 as the season winds down for Monday night races. The same could be said for the wind, which dropped to 3 mph towards the end of the race. Crossing the finish line in first was W88 with Larry Pardee and crew on the Asylum. In second was W7, Gryphon, with Steve Johnson's crew; third place went to W-4, Firenze, skippered by Mark Duvall. Two boats did not compete: W25 skippered by Lee Alnes and W8 skippered by Hod Irvine. A-boat fans will be happy to hear bonus races have been scheduled for 6 p.m. starts Sept. 13 and 20. The season normally ends on Labor Day.

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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Tennis: Bears lose to Simley 5-2 White Bear Lake lost to Simley 5-2 on Aug. 30. The Bears have a 1-1 record. Lucy Saari, home-schooled seventh-grader, got her first win, at No. 4 singles. Joey Sunder and Tally Domschot won at No. 3 doubles. Alexina Erickson lost a threesetter at No. 1 to Clara Thoemke.

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Lauren Eckerle of the Bears advances the ball with Mahtomedi’s Lily Lindquist, Aynsley Ulschmid, and Savannah Stockness in pursuit.

Mahtomedi girls trip Bears 3-2 In a duel of next-door neighbors with perennially strong soccer teams, the Mahtomedi girls got two goals from Audrey Barry and held off White Bear Lake 3-2 on Tuesday evening in Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs are 2-0, and handed the Bears (3-1) their lone loss so far. Anabel Hillstrom tallied Mahtomedi’s first goal. Abby O’Brien tied it for the Bears. Barry got behind the Bears’ defense and drilled the go-ahead goal from the left side of the net late in the first half. The second half was scoreless until 4:04 left when the speedy Barry earned another one-on-one opportunity and scored from the left side, making it 3-1. The twogoal lead stood until eight seconds left when Lauren Eckerle found the net. Goalies were Paige Janssen for the Zephyrs and Autumn Maki for the Bears.

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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF 2022 BUDGET SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing DQG ÀUVW YRWH to hear public comment UHJDUGLQJ DGRSWLRQ RI WKH EXGJHW DQG OHY\ at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The meeting will be conducted virtually using the Zoom meeting platform. Information on how to participate in the virtual meeting, and a copy of the EXGJHW LV DYDLODEOH RQ WKH &LW\·V ZHEVLWH RU E\ FRQWDFWLQJ WKH &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDtor at 651-426-3403 to request a physical copy. 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 6HSWHPEHU

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE 2021-09-01 SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a SXEOLF KHDULQJ ÀUVW UHDGLQJ DQG ÀUVW YRWH of Ordinance 2021-09-01, Sec. 301.050 at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. This meeting will be conducted virtually via the Zoom platform. Information on how to participate in the virtual meeting, and a copy of the WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH LV DYDLODEOH RQ WKH &LW\·V ZHEVLWH RU E\ FRQWDFWLQJ WKH &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU DW WR UHTXHVW D SK\VLFDO FRS\ 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 6HSWHPEHU

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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 21, 2021, to consider, pass upon, adopt and levy the proposed special assessments for delinquent utility accounts. 7KH SURSRVHG DVVHVVPHQW UROO LV RQ ÀOH IRU SXEOLF LQVSHFWLRQ DW WKH &LW\ &OHUN·V RIÀFH 7KH WRWDO DPRXQW RI WKH SURSRVHG DVVHVVPHQW LV Those persons having an interest in said hearing are encouraged to attend the meeting. 6FRWW 1HLOVRQ &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 6HSWHPEHU

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND LEVY FOR 2022 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 600 StillZDWHU 5RDG WR FRQVLGHU WKH SUHOLPLQDU\ EXGJHW DQG OHY\ IRU $Q\RQH having an interest in this matter is invited to attend this meeting. Jerene Rogers, City Clerk 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 6HSWHPEHU

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CONSIDERING ACCESS CHANGE OFF NORTHBOUND TH 61 NEAR WHITAKER STREET INTERSECTION Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a municipal consent public hearing on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of White Bear Lake City Hall to consider an access change resulting from a proposed driveway closure at northbound TH 61, north of the Whitaker Street intersection, related to a vehicle and pedestrian crossing improvement associated with the Rush Line Bus Rapid 7UDQVLW 3URMHFW DW VDLG LQWHUVHFWLRQ $GGLWLRQDOO\ WKH SURMHFW SURSRVHV D SHUmanent right of way acquisition for a stormwater pond that the Minnesota

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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that pursuant to MN Statute Chapter 103B, the Birch Lake Improvement District requests the White Bear Lake City Council to conduct a public hearing for a proposal to assess a service charge for 2022 operations to owners of property abutting Birch Lake within the City of White Bear Lake. The service charge will fund certain improvements or actions intended to improve the quality of Birch Lake. The total proposed service charge for FDOHQGDU \HDU IRU DOO SURSHUWLHV ZLWKLQ WKH GLVWULFW LV 6DLG WRWDO if approved, will be divided equally among the total number of assessable SDUFHOV ZKLFK UHVXOWV LQ D VHUYLFH FKDUJH SHU SDUFHO The Birch Lake Improvement District has submitted this amount to the City for assessment to individual properties. If you have questions or concerns regarding the purpose or use of the funds, those concerns need to be addressed to the Birch Lake Improvement Board Chairperson Steve Laliberte by e-mail at slaliberte@sorttosspack.com. The public hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 4701 Highway 61 and shall continue until all interested parties have been heard. Questions regarding the hearing of the proposed levy may be directed to Kerri Kindsvater, Finance Director, 4701 Highway 61 N., 651-429-8517. Written comments received prior to the hearing shall be read at the hearing. For further information on the SXEOLF KHDULQJ SURFHVV SOHDVH YLVLW WKH &LW\·V ZHEVLWH DW www.whitebearlake. org/Engineering. 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 6HSWHPEHU

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR 2021 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT ON CAMPANARO LANE / GARDEN LANE / GEORGIA LANE / WOODCREST ROAD / BIRCH LAKE AVENUE / ELM STREET / FAIR OAKS DRIVE / FAIR OAKS COURT / SAVANNAH AVENUE / LAKEHILL CIRCLE / FIFTH STREET / SIXTH STREET / ALLEY CITY PROJECT NOS.: 21-01, 21-06 & 21-13 To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 4701 Highway 61, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, to consider, and possibly act to adopt, the proposed assessment for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Project against EHQHÀWWLQJ SURSHUWLHV RQ Campanaro Lane (from Ninth Street to Garden Lane) Garden Lane (from Woodcrest Road to Georgia Lane) Georgia Lane (from Ninth Street to Garden Lane) Woodcrest Road (from Ninth Street to Garden Lane) Birch Lake Avenue IURP 2WWHU /DNH 5RDG WR )RXUWK $YHQXH

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Notice is Hereby Given, that the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, September 20, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. to consider a petition of a majority of owners of affected property to vacate excess right-of-way in the Town of White Bear, which affects the following properties: 5466 East Bald Eagle Boulevard 5468 East Bald Eagle Boulevard and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 368.01, Subd. 25. Given under my hand this 19th day of July, 2021. %< 25'(5 2) 7+( 72:1 %2$5' 2) 683(59,6256 3$75,&. &+5,6723+(5621 &OHUN 7UHDVXUHU 3XEOLVKHG WZR WLPHV LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 6HSWHPEHU DQG

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LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road Details: Short meeting followed by table games of choice. Bring a bag lunch and a friend. Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearsenior

BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 Where: Birchwood Village Hall Details: Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Birchwood Village and hear the stories past and present. Brief presentation and unveiling of the new historical markers created to tell the stories of Bloomquist Park, Tighe-Schmitz Park, and Wildwood Park at 6 p.m. Program offered via Zoom Sept. 27, 6-7 p.m. at rclreads.org. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Stillwater author Spike Carlsen will sign copies of his new book “A Walk Around the Block.” Call to reserve a book. Contact 651-426-0918

SHORTEST MARATHON

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Bald Eagle Ave. & 3rd St., White Bear Lake Details: Annual one-block run is a fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers welcome. Donation $35/adults; $15 kids 12 and under includes t-shirt with preregistration. Arrive at 10:30 for pre-run festivities. Contact: whitebearfoodshelf.org

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When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, Dellwood Details: Annual fundraiser for White Bear Rotary with food and beverage vendors, silent auction, and entertainment. *Event has sold out for 2021. Contact” tasteofwhitebearlake.com

CORNFEST

When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: 37th Annual Cornfest includes food, activities for the whole family, fabulous music from Martin Zellar and Katy Vernon, and sweet corn. Contact: stjudeofthelake.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “RAYA: THE LAST DRAGON” When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly movie. Park opens at 7 p.m. with music and entertainment; movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Weather-dependent; check website prior to going. Contact: ci.white-bear-township.mn.us/379/Moviein-the-Park

AVENUE OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL

When: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave.; and White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Family festival with art, lectures and demonstrations, music, artists booths, food and activities for kids. Hosted by the WBCA, Lakeshore Players, Children’s Performing Arts, and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Contact: whitebeararts.org; lakeshoreplayers.org; childrensperformingartsmn.org

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When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more. Contact: whitebearlake.org

MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET

Avenue and Stillwater Road Details: Vegetables, flowers, and other goods from local vendors. Community Resource table. Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@gmail.com

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET

When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 13 Where: County Road E and Highway 61 (3585 Highway 61, Frandsen Bank parking lot) Details: Thirty selling spaces with locally-grown produce, flowers, baked goods, and other items. Contact: stpaulfarmersmarket.com

GARDEN Q & A LIVE HELPLINE

When: 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, through Sept. 29 Where: Zoom link at RamseyMasterGardeners.org/ Garden-QA-Live Details: Opportunity to get yard and garden advice from Ramsey County Master Gardeners.

CALENDAR BRIEF Senior Center Open House The White Bear Lake Area Schools Senior Center (serving ages 55+) will host an open house from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at the Senior Center, located at 2484 East Cty Rd F White Bear Lake. Coffee and treats will be provided. Weekly group members will be available to provide information and answer questions, and information will be available about other services such as foot care, health screening and Medicare counseling.

Beef For Sale! Quarters, Grill Boxes, Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Dog Bones Questions/Orders: Daniel Appel at 612-968-9543 RabbitCreekRanchMN@gmail.com @RabbitCreekRanchMN on Facebook • MN raised at Appel family farm in Aitkin, MN • USDA inspected • Hormone and Antibiotic Free Come see us at White Bear Lake, Lake Elmo, and Oakdale Farmers Markets!

When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Oct. 2 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mahtomedi

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Wednesday, September 15 , 2021 12 - 2 pm • White Bear Senior Center 2484 East County Rd F, White Bear Lake, MN *Masks Required*

Health & Wellness • Flu Shots Assisted Housing • Financial Wellbeing

VENDORS Gable Pines 651-829-3171 Pillars of White Bear Lake 651-653-3288 City of Vadnais Heights 651-204-6000 Cerenity Senior Care 651-232-1818

FOOD SPONSORS:

Keystone Place 651-925-2664 Twin Cities Underwriters 651-488-0172

AAA- Auto Club Nation 763-957-0969

Brookdale North Oaks 651-482-8111

Cardigan Ridge Senior Living 651-484-8484

Walgreens White Bear Township 651-426-9225

Volunteers of America 612-721-6327

White Bear Senior Center 651-407-7501

Ecumen Hospice 651-714-0200

Donatelli’s 651-777-9199

Gallagher Financial Services 651-774-8759

White Bear Lake Pizza Man 651-653-9845

Blue Cross Blue Shield 651-662-3428

Pine Tree Apple Orchard 651-429-7202

Vendor door prizes!

PINE TREE Apple Orchard

Join us for a fun-filled time at this year’s Senior Fair! HOSTED BY:

White Bear Senior Center

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