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Mexican pottery sale, workshops come to White Bear Lake

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

This week, both members and casual observers at the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) will have the opportunity to see a unique kind of craftwork on display.

This Wednesday through Saturday, the WBCA’s community studio will feature over 200 different pieces of Mata Ortiz pottery from Mexico for a weeklong sales event. The event will feature workshops and demonstrations led by Mata Ortiz potter Cesar Bugarini. Art dealer and presenter José Mario Jimenez will also be present to discuss the pottery style’s history and its cultural significance.

“Hosting the Mata Ortiz sale and workshops feels like a natural extension of our commitment to ceramic arts,” said WBCA Creative Services Director Sara Nephew. “The event is designed for those immersed in ceramics and anyone who simply enjoys shopping for and collecting beautiful, unique pieces.”

Mata Ortiz pottery features a unique, geometric design based on pottery found at the archaeological site of Casas Grandes in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is named after the village of the same name located near the site, from which local artists in the 1970s used uncovered artwork as a starting point to create their own pieces of pottery.

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Township Day this weekend White Bear Township will be celebrating this weekend with the annual late summer festival featuring food, music, art, demonstrations and a car show for the the whole family and bounce houses, pony rides and archery for the kids. The celebration is Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Polar Lakes Park. See more information on page 2.

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North metro homeowners share their yards for K-9 adventures

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Think of an Airbnb, but for dogs. That’s where Sniffspot comes in.

Dog owners are offering up their yards to other dogs.

Sniffspot’s founder, David Adams, lives with a leashreactive and a dog-selective dog. He and his wife Rebecca were struggling to meet their pup Toshii’s basic needs in a city environment, as there was nowhere safe to let their guards down. Inspired by the idea of making things

better for dogs, Adams put up a simple website and started crowdsourcing yards.

Sniffspot has grown from there. Now Sniffspot operates in all 50 states.

Lin Shurtleff lives on the border of Hugo and Lino Lakes. She has offered up her 1-acre, fully fenced yard as a Sniffspot for about a month.

“I saw an ad on Facebook about renting out your yard.

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home and our dogs use the yard a good portion of the time but it would be a nice way to earn passive income.”

She has three dogs of her own, but thought, why not share their “sniffapalooza” with other dogs who might enjoy the space, but not be able to use dog parks?

“I know there’s a lot of people that would like to go to a dog park but don’t want to deal with the drama,” she said. “We have the perfect setup for it … why not share SEE SNIFFSPOT, PAGE 10

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White Bear Township Day celebration closes out summer

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The fall equinox is this Sunday, which makes Saturday, Sept. 21, the last day of summer. White Bear Township is closing out the season with its annual Township Day celebration at Polar Lakes Park from 2-8 p.m. There will be free admission and parking.

“We have over 16 food vendors and 20 local art and company vendors,” said Township Day Director Beth Anderson. “We will also have a Children’s Zone that will have animal demonstrations by Tamarack Nature Center.” Other highlights include

bounce houses, pony rides and archery.

“It promises to be spectacular,” Town Supervisor Steve Ruzek said at a recent board meeting.

According to Ruzek, the VFW will also operate a beer garden. While Interim Town Supervisor Tom Riedesel noted that the Viking car show, with over 150 cars, was his favorite portion, Board Chair Ed Prudhon said that “the weather the last four to five years has just been outstanding.”

Bringing a lawn chair is a wise idea, as live music will begin at 5 p.m. and fireworks will start at dusk. “The main band is called Hurricane Blaze,” explained Ruzek. “They do a lot of karaoke music, so a lot of people can join in. “It’s a great day to

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Political civility

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nother election is upon us. For many years our team of journalists have produced one of the most complete candidate profiles for our readers. Our annual Voters’ Guide will be distributed in the Sept. 25 edition of the paper.

As the local producer of news, our primary focus is on local issues and topics - “hyper-local,” we call it. During a presidential election year, national topics often make their way onto our pages through letters to the editor. While we always support community debate and dialogue through letter to the editor, there are so many other media outlets that cover the national scene. Let’s keep our sights on the local issues that aren’t covered by any other media.

It would also be nice to bring back civility to our election process. Let’s also bring it back to our school board and city council meetings. Remember our local elected officials are your neighbors, friends, people you might have to sit next to at church or your kids sporting event, or maybe even your future in-laws. This time of year, Publisher’s community members are weighing in with all kinds of opinions along View a broad political spectrum. What Carter Johnson everyone has in common regardless of their political views is they want the best for their families and the community they live in. They just disagree on how to get there.

If you have something to say in a letter to the editor, try to do it in a way that is respectful to others.

$326 million investment

We’re back in the swing of things with schools in session. It’s great to see the energy around town, in the classroom and on the fields.

As students try to figure out the layout of the school, classroom dynamics and settle into class with new teachers, many in our area are experiencing the benefit the state’s largest levy that was approved in 2019. The $326 million transformation of District 624 is amazing, with students once again being together at the new unified high school. As a former Bear, I’m happy to see these improvements being made around the district.

Students and teachers are not the only ones trying to figure out the lay of the land. Changes from new entrances, road construction and the rerouting of traffic can be messy. Our police department, MnDOT and neighbors of the new high school are reacting to the changes. District 832 students, families and community members are also experiencing some pains from road construction and traffic congestion through Mahtomedi and Willernie. There are reports of students who have been seen flying through neighborhoods, rolling through stop signs and driving recklessly. It’s a good time to remind student drivers about those complaints and concerns. As our cities and police departments work to improve safety, you might have noticed increased patrols on busy streets and crosswalks near the schools. I have heard about speeding tickets ranging from $130-200 – and think about what that does your insurance premium. Teachers, faculty, parents and students need to be considerate of the new traffic patterns through neighborhoods.

We all need to remember to be patient and keep an eye out for students walking to school and other pedestrians. This also goes for parking to attend events local athletic fields. This has brought more congestion in terms of street parking and reports of people walking on private property.

All of this takes time to sort out. As one of our friends mentioned, it great to see activity around falls sports season and our community. We all just need to slow down and plan to take extra time coming and going.

Carter Johnson is publisher at Press Publications.

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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

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eptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and it’s an important time for Minnesota’s families to make sure their coverage will protect their future.

Per AAA research, 70 percent of all U.S. households would have trouble covering everyday living expenses after just a few months if the primary wage earner was gone.

And, according to a new study from LL Global, a record number of American Movers & adults – 42%, or 102 million Shakers people – say they need (or AAA need more) life insurance.

That’s alarming because life insurance is an integral part of a financial plan, no different than a budget or savings account.

AAA offers the following tips:

How much life insurance do I need?

As a rule of thumb, your life insurance policy should equal six or seven times your current salary. Or you can determine

what your policy needs to cover by subtracting your assets from your financial responsibilities.

Is employer-provided insurance enough?

While it’s a nice benefit to have, life insurance through work is a perk, not a plan.

If your family relies on your income to make ends meet, this kind of coverage just won’t be enough. Most employers offer one or two times your salary in coverage, meaning your family could be OK for the first year or two. But what happens in year three, four, five, and so on?

Do you need insurance if you’re young and healthy?

It’s unlikely that you’d need your life insurance as a young, healthy person, in the statistical sense that you’re less likely to get sick and pass away. However, life insurance is typically less expensive and easier to get the younger and healthier you are.

If you wait until you are chronically or terminally ill, you may find your ability to purchase insurance to be a little more limited.

If you’re single and you don’t have dependents, you might think you don’t need coverage.

Here’s the problem: If you pass away unexpectedly when you’re young, you may leave behind a lot of unpaid expenses for your family or executor to deal with.

Life insurance guarantees those expenses can get paid so that your family will never need to worry about them.

Do you need insurance if you’re nearing retirement?

Some folks who are near retirement age will say, “Well, the house is paid off and the kids are out of college, so my family is covered, and I don’t need life insurance.” That may be true, depending on your financial picture. But increasingly, people live longer – and can spend 20-30 years in retirement. Good life insurance can make up for losses in your retirement nest egg, and make sure your spouse or partner will be OK financially even if you haven’t closed the gap in retirement savings.

Where should I start?

Talk to a local agent: Insurance should be unique and tailored to your family, and life insurance is no different.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Advocacy leads to action

Community members may have noticed the newly installed rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) and sidewalks near O. H. Anderson (OHA) Elementary School. We want to publicly thank the Mahtomedi Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Committee for its advocacy efforts and the City of Mahtomedi for supporting the committee’s efforts for safe paths to school in our community.

We want to extend a special thank you to Ian Harding and Erin Roche, who have been instrumental in the success of our SRTS Committee. Their tireless work, from communication to map-making and collaboration, has significantly improved the safety of our school routes.

These newly installed sidewalks separate moving vehicles from pedestrians, bikers and rollers while the RRFBs alert drivers to people who crossing the street. By adding these new assets, our community gives more protection to students who walk, bike or roll to school.

Mahtomedi Community Education organizes the Mahtomedi SRTS Committee, which combines advocacy and informative events to encourage and empower families, students and staff to walk and bike to school more often. OHA will host a “Walking School Bus” event for the third school year in a row on Oct. 9, which gets students and families excited to try out walking, biking or rolling to school.

If you’d like to learn more about the SRTS efforts in community, please visit: www.communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us/safe-routes-to-school Kate Andersen, Director, Mahtomedi Community Education Susie Prather, Principal, O. H. Anderson Elementary School

Thanks for lunch

I would like to thank TRIAD for their very tasty Senior Luncheon on Saturday. The TRIAD ladies were so helpful to everyone who attended and our table was surprised when the White Bear Lake Chief of Police asked if he could sit and eat with us. A bit later, the Mayor said hello to all and the fire chief and firemen explained how to do CPR correctly, then helped those who wished to try it on one of their dummies. All in all, it was a wonderful time.

Peg Feirtag White Bear Township

PAID LETTER Message for fellow citizens

Dear fellow SD36B citizens: I am proud to ask for your vote to reelect Representative Brion Curran. She has proven to be an unusually effective legislator, as evidenced by the range of issues she has successfully championed and the organizations and individuals who have endorsed her candidacy.

I can personally attest to her competence and empathy. Her basic kindness has served her well in her professional work in law enforcement and social services, especially in assisting those with disabilities find fairness, meaning and independence.

Her lived experiences have focused her worldview into positive, practical solution-finding.

Happily, you don’t need to take my word for the important contributions

she has made as a legislator to our local and state communities. Her campaign’s extensive endorsements showcase the recognition and respect she has earned from groups representing a wide variety of constituencies, starting with the district’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement. Some examples: Brion’s passion for conservation and water issues has earned support from the Conservation Voters, Boundary Waters Action Fund, Climate Cabinet, Northeast Metro Climate Action, and Friends of the Boundary Waters.

For her commitment to making life safer and heathier for all of us, from the Minnesota Nurses Association, Minnesota Association of Social Workers, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters LPAC, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Planned Parenthood, and Outfront.

For her dedication to Labor and more affordable living: Regional Council of Carpenters, United Food and Commercial Workers, AFL-CIO, AFSCME Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, and Service Employees International Union.

For her devotion to strengthening democracy: SD36B DFL endorsement, Women Winning, and Emily’s List.

And MOST compelling: personal endorsements from colleagues at the State House, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and House Majority Leader Jamie Long, and from White Bear Lake’s former major Jo Emerson, noting Rep. Curran’s unique combination of deep knowledge, hard work and rare ability to help people across party and perspectives work together to fix a problem. And yes!

Senator Tina Smith has endorsed our Representative Curran!!!

Your vote has never been more important. As you exercise this most precious hard-won right, thank you for thinking about our long-term common good. Voting information at MNVotes.org.

Trudi Taylor White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Candidate will focus on achievement in schools

I live near the White Bear High School Campus, watching it being built. It’s a beautiful sight. At the same time, I’ve watched my property taxes steadily go up. My concern is that the academic standards, rather than going up, have gone down. We all know that an excellent school adds to a strong community and stable property values. Something has to change. That’s why I’m endorsing Scott Smith for a school board seat. He has excellent leadership and business skills. We need people like him to ensure that there is a return to sound academic achievement. A college-like campus and business as usual won’t be enough to build a solid future for our school.

Roy Hope White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Candidate running for better way

My wife and I have known Patty Bradway for over four years. It turns out that she lives only about a block away from us. We first met Patty through working on political campaigns for other candidates. Patty

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has been a hard worker all her life.

She grew up on a farm where all her siblings learned that for the farm to produce a crop, hard work and doing your chores are important. Patty understands how the economy works, because farming is the root of the free market. The farmer takes a risk and trusts that God will provide good weather and when the crops come in, they will make a profit.

Patty not only has a strong work ethic, but she has learned the importance of strong values all her life. Patty is a nurse and worked for many years in the Mounds View system as a substitute school nurse and health para. She has observed firsthand that our schools need change. Schools should teach the basics so children are prepared to take care of themselves. She has also seen the violence that children face in our schools and neighborhoods. Patty will provide the leadership needed to make our schools and streets safe.

Patty is not running to gain political power; she is running to bring common sense back to the Minnesota government. We need Patty to be our voice in St. Paul, please vote for Patty.

Craig and Nancy Johnson Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Candidate brings common sense leadership

I have known Patty Bradway, candidate for Minnesota House District 36B, for about 20 years as a neighbor and member of St. Pius X Church. At St. Pius X Church, Patty served by leading an educational/ spiritual series, organizing volunteers for “Donut Sundays,” and helping with many youth activities.

Patty, a nurse, has served in a critical care unit in a hospital and as a school nurse. In these settings she focused with compassion and respect on the patient, the other care team members and family and loved ones.

In 2020 she was growing concerned about falling academic results in schools, safety and crime. She wanted to get involved in addressing these issues. I suggested she go to the precinct caucus. She got involved and has served in different areas of the political process these last four years.

Patty is a woman of faith, prayer and action. Her life of service and activities has prepared her to bring “common sense” and leadership to the State Capitol. Please join me in voting for Patty Bradway as she works to rebuild academics, safety and affordability for our citizens.

Helen Bouchee Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Move Birchwood forward

I am writing in support of Jennifer Arsenault as the next mayor of Birchwood. Jennifer cares deeply about the people who live in Birchwood, and I trust her to maintain the character of the community, while insisting that we run the city as a responsive and modern institution that exists for today’s residents.

After a period of time with limited appointed individuals, Jennifer has helped lead Birchwood parks committee to where it is today: a functional body of voices that

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care intensely about our parks and contribute to the quality of the city. Jennifer has shown that wellrun committees can increase the effectiveness of governance. One of many wins in which Jennifer’s leadership has been instrumental is a $75,000 grant toward improving Tighe Schmitz Park. As mayor, Jennifer will bring that same warmth and energy to city government, including continuing our new long-term road maintenance plan.

Few areas demand more of the city’s resources than planning and zoning. As the council liaison to the planning commission, I know how important it is to treat people fairly who are making five- and six-figure investments toward property improvements. At the same time, neighbors need to be sure that projects are being done right.

When we handle permitting as an administrative task with consistent rules, we all have more confidence that the scales aren’t being tipped by elected officials. Jennifer shares my commitment to fair and open zoning, with decisions made based on evidence by our inspector, planner and engineer.

Jennifer has a distinctive record of volunteerism and putting communities above her own interests.

Elected city officials wield a great deal of power with very limited checks, particularly in a small town. We must elect leaders that we can trust with our tax dollars. I am certain that Jennifer will hold herself and the council to the highest standards and run our government for everyone.

I believe voters appreciate the transition toward the ethical, kind, transparent and thoughtful leadership that our community chose with Mayor Ford’s election in 2022; let’s continue that spirit as we move Birchwood forward.

Ryan Hankins Birchwood City Council

PAID LETTER Bring back common sense

We would like to encourage our friends, neighbors and residents in District 36B to vote for Patty Bradway for the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Unlike her opponent, Patty has many years of experience of passionate service to others, working 30-plus years as a hospital RN, school nurse and para, and coordinating/ leading various groups and activities at her church. She has been active in local politics, serving countless hours as GOP district treasurer, vice and deputy chairperson, campaigning for local candidates and convener for the 2022 and 2024 caucuses.

She and her husband have lived in Vadnais Heights for 30 years and raised their family with strong Christian and community values. She knows the challenges facing today’s families and is committed to working hard and focusing on the issues facing ALL of her constituents.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office report Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

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• A Metropolitan Mosquito Control District worker reported finding a purse Aug.13 while walking the swamps in the 9000 block of Jeffrey Blvd. N. The purse had been in the marshes for some time and contained no clues as to its owner.

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• An Iris Street resident reported neighbors for being loud, intoxicated and swearing at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 10.

Deputies spoke to the inebriated men, who agreed to tone it down.

However, one of the arguing men phoned deputies the next day to report the other man, now described as a former friend, for staying at his apartment in the 1000 block of Warner Avenue and walking off with items. Both men resumed drinking and arguing while the subject was gathering up the items. The grabby male then drove off and texted vague threats. That man then called the complainant’s place of work and left a voice mail saying he uses meth.

Deputies advised the complainant about options, of which there are many.

• The driver of a minivan was cited Aug. 14 on northbound Century Avenue and County Road E for cellular device usage violation by deputies who observed him speaking into a cellphone in a black case. The driver was slow to stop, until he finally pulled over in the Festival Foods lot. He was also slow to admit to using his phone. After a computer check, the driver’s history revealed a prior conviction for cell usage while driving. Deputies pointed out the penalty enhancement for multiple violations.

• Another motorist was cited Aug. 14 for cell phone use while driving on Hallam Avenue, after deputies observed him with the phone in hand. The driver admitted to holding his phone while using a navigation app, because he didn’t know the area well.

• The driver of a light-colored SUV was cited for cell phone violation Aug. 14 on westbound Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue N., as well as failure to stop at a stop sign and displaying tabs that expired in July, after deputies observed him repeatedly look down at his lap. His vehicle left the lane of traffic near the curb on one of these lap-gazing occasions and completely disregarded the stop sign onto Mahtomedi Avenue. A

fourth motorist was cited for wireless device violation that day on Stillwater Road and Hallam Avenue.

• Juveniles were reported for trying to light playground equipment on Wedgewood Drive on fire Aug. 14.

Deputies located the juveniles on scene and spoke with one of them, then a parent of the other. Another group of juveniles reported that evening for setting something on fire outside an apartment complex on Wildwood Road turned out to be grilling food.

• Responding to a vehicle tampering report on Park Avenue at 12:29 a.m. Aug. 16, deputies located two suspects running away, but only one stopped. After deputies drove the juvenile to his residence, they conducted a follow up with his guardians and other juveniles at the residence. No items were reported missing, but one of the juvenile males received a citation. A resident on Grove Street reported deputies at his door at 1 a.m. Aug. 16. A short investigation revealed that deputies came calling to obtain video from the previous vehicle tampering incident. The complainant had no video footage to contribute.

Meanwhile, a resident in the 700 block of Park Avenue reported theft from a motor vehicle.

• A motorist was arrested for DWI at

1:07 a.m. Aug. 17 in the 600 block of Wildwood Road.

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• A motorist was arrested for driving after cancellation at 10:02 p.m. Aug. 15 on westbound Highway 36 at the Hilton Trail exit. The driver’s vehicle was towed, and his license plates inventoried for destruction.

• After deputies took a report of shots being fired in the 7000 block of 64th Street N. at 4:49 a.m. Aug. 16 and found nothing, they later learned during a traffic stop that an occupant of the vehicle had put a friend up to make a false report about the gun shots.

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• A motorist on Stillwater Road and Trim Place was cited Aug. 14 for wireless device violation. On contact, the driver told deputies she was talking to her boyfriend about payment for a house they were trying to buy.

• A driver was arrested on warrant and new charges at 4:07 a.m. Aug. 16 on Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road, following a traffic stop for equipment violations and suspicious activity.

WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS outstanding warrant.

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported on the following incidents: • Officers responded to a dispute in the 4700 block of Peggy Lane Sept. 4.

• Domestic assault was reported in the 4600 block of • Officers responded to a report of loud music in the Bald Eagle Avenue Sept. 3.

5000 block of Division Avenue Sept. 5.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for an • A White Bear Lake man was cited for outstanding warrant in the 4800 block of Cook misdemeanor 5th degree assault and misdemeanor Avenue Sept. 3. disorderly conduct in the 5100 block of Long Avenue Sept. 6. An adult male victim sustained • A detached garage was burglarized in the 5200 minor injuries. block of Northwest Avenue Sept. 3.

• A woman was arrested for an outstanding • Motor vehicle theft was reported in the 5000 block misdemeanor domestic assault warrant after of Lake Avenue Sept. 6. officers responded to a report of disorderly • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3400 conduct in the 1900 block of Garden Lane Sept. 3. block of Auger Avenue Sept. 6.

• Officers conducting a traffic stop for window tint • Panhandlers along White Bear Parkway were and a burned out headlight in the 1900 block of advised to move along Sept. 7.

Buerkle Road Sept. 3 arrested the driver for an • A license plate was stolen in the 3900 block fo Linden Street Sept. 7.

• A resident in the 1800 block of Second Street was advised of a barking dog complaint Sept. 7.

• A Dellwood woman was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault following a dispute at Bald Eagle Avenue and Sixth Street Sept. 7.

• A noise complaint was reported near the intersection of Quast Court and Otter Lake Road Sept. 7.

• Officers responded to a complaint of a loud party in the 1400 block of Birch Lake Boulevard N. Sept.

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• A Mahtomedi woman was arrested for an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop near White Bear Avenue and Belland Avenue Sept. 7.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI near White Bear Avenue and County Road E Sept.

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS holding onto the stolen mail.

Aug. 12 in the 500 block of Witt Court, and tools stolen.

• The manager of a Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway • Several people were reported at 61 on Aug. 13 reported that one 1:23 p.m. Aug. 12 for rummaging of their customers had used through rented storage units counterfeit $20 bills to purchase in the 3200 block of Highway 61 • A Hugo woman reported her several items. before quickly leaving the scene.

Honda Odyssey stolen Aug 12 from the 3200 block of Highway • A man of no permanent address, • A male in the 1400 block of 61.

47, was arrested for mail theft County Road E on Aug. 14 Aug. 13, after Ramsey County reported a suspcious motorcycle • Loss prevention employees at Sheriff’s Office deputies were – the one he had just purchased. the Marshall’s store in the 900 dispatched out to the 900 block of • A Walmart employee in the 800 block of County Road E reported County Road D following several block of County Road E on Aug. a known suspect leaving the 911 reports of an individual store without paying for more 15 reported a customer using checking mailboxes and taking than $500 worth of merchandise counterfeit money to pay for mail out. Deputies located on Aug. 12. merchandise. the subject near a playground • A vehicle break-in was reported

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights:

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WHITE BEAR SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak is inducting senior Lydia Kleinhans as the new student representative for the 2024-25 school year. “Lydia is a trumpet section leader in the band, plays club soccer and works as a lifeguard at the YMCA. She is also a part-time PSEO student at St. Kate’s,” he said. “Not all students in the state of Minnesota have a student liaison,” noted Board Member Jessica Ellison. “We love it, and are really fortunate to have her here with us.”

• In her inaugural student report, Kleinhans said, “After having our very first home football game on Aug. 29, you can definitely feel the excitement and pride that came from our unified student body. As

a senior, I can confidently say that we are all proud to be graduating from such a beautiful campus.”

• The school board gave initial approval to seven policies, which were up for a first reading. The policy committee brings these items to the board twice to ensure proper language and approval. The second reading will take place next month. The policies address corporal punishment and prone restraint, use of peace officers and crisis teams to remove students from school grounds, and crisis management. Much of the policy changes outline specific holds and grabs that an adult may not perform on a minor.

• Twenty-eight policies had a second reading and received final approval from the board. These policies those that addressed harassment and violence, student medication and telehealth and service animals on school property. Many of the policies only needed minor language or punctuation changes. The student medication and telehealth policy, however, added a requirement for schools to provide a space where students could access online mental health services before and after school. Also, only a person with medical training may administer an unprescribed EpiPen to a student who is believed to be having an allergic reaction.

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Jayson Joseph Massa Age 42, of Dayton, formerly of White Bear Lake. After 9 months battling Burkitt Lymphoma, like an ultimate warrior, Jayson left this earth on Sept. 12, 2024. Survived by wife, Erin; daughter Amelia; parents Debbie & Joe; sister Jaymi; nieces Maddie & Allie. Preceded in death by beloved grandparents Louanne & Arthur Lampert and Shirley & Joe Massa. Memorial Service Thursday, Sept 19, 11 a.m. with a visitation 1 hour before at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.

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Leo Herman Strus Master craftsman and woodworker Leo Herman Strus, age 90, laid down his spoke shave for the last time on August 28, 2024. He now joins his caring wife Martha, his parents, and his siblings Dick and Mary in heaven. He is survived by brother Tom, sister Lenora, children Laureen (Wayne), Whitney (Linh), and Suzanne (Rick), seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 29 at Mueller Memorial in White Bear Lake. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., service at 1 p.m. and a luncheon to follow.

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MATA ORTIZ POTTERY SALE When: Sept. 18-21 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts Details: Shop hundreds of one of a

MUSIC @ MANITOU RIDGE When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 Where: Manitou Ridge Golf Course,

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‘JOIN OR DIE’ SCREENING When: 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 21 Where: Hardwood Creek Library,

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

‘BARNS OF THE ST. CROIX VALLEY’ When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 Where: Stillwater Event Center, 1910

TOWNSHIP DAY When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday,

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Greeley St. S. Details; Washington County Historical Society fall membership dinner features program by Jim Lammers on his book, “Barns of the St. Croix Valley: An Architect’s Sketchbook.” Open to the public, ticket information online.

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HATTIE LONG: TEACHER, WRITER, INSPIRATION When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150

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have developed their own unique style when creating pieces, which are handcrafted without a potter’s wheel using locally sourced materials.

This, according to Nephew, is what has made them sought after by art collectors worldwide.

“Many forms of art carry rich backstories,” said Nephew, “but Mata Ortiz pottery is unique in its direct connection to an ancient tradition that’s still alive today.”

The event was organized by White Bear resident Bob Djupstrom,

who also lives in Tucson, Arizona.

While in Tucson, Djupstrom met Jimenz, who also works as an art dealer for the La Iguna Art Gallery.

Djupstrom felt inspired to bring Mata Ortiz pottery into the White Bear community, particularly after WBCA held a previous pottery sale in 2019.

Nephew added that the center felt like the perfect venue to host the event due to what she described as its “thriving clay programming.”

She said, “Hosting the sale and workshops feels like a natural extension of our commitment to ceramic arts. This will be designed not only for those immersed in ceramics but also for anyone who loves shopping and collecting

beautiful, unique pieces.”

Nephew also expressed hope that similar sales and workshops could be held in the future. “We hope to create many opportunities for artists from different cultures to share their

craft,” she said. “We also hope for our audience to gain a deeper understanding of various art traditions.”

For a complete list of sale and workshop times for the event, visit whitebeararts.org/mata-ortiz.

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Kiwi enjoys a Sniffspot located in White Bear Township.

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on a lot of hikes with our dogs, but for long off-leash experiences, we prefer going to Sniffspots. My 3-year-old dog is very social, but she only likes to play with one or two dogs at a time, so places like dog parks get very overwhelming for her.”

White Bear Township resident Amanda Rothstein has been a Sniffspot host for about a year.

She follows a couple of dog influencers on Instagram and randomly stumbled across a post about a Sniffspot one day.

“I have a dog of my own, and I’m always looking for enrichment opportunities for her,” Rothstein said about her Australian shepherd mix, Maddie.

She explained many of her guests who visit are folks who don’t have yards of their own, or they are older and not quite mobile enough to go on long walks with their dogs.

“It is a nice spot for folks to come, sit and relax and let their dogs play,” she explained. “It’s a good backyard for dogs and humans alike.”

Although she was a little hesitant to become a host at first, Rothstein said it has been an overall positive experience.

Because a lot of her neighbors have dogs of their own, she is very open about the fact that visiting dogs might see other dogs.

“I always want to make sure I’m not impeding on my neighbors …

I’ve been trying to balance being a good neighbor while being a good host,” she said.

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our yard with people who want to give their pups a chance to roam?”

And a sniffapalooza it is. In addition to roaming the yard, dogs will encounter chickens, sheep, goats, horses, miniature horses and donkeys and alpacas.

Although many of the animals can be shy, an alpaca named Rusty is always first in line to greet new guests.

“Rusty is always up there in front making sure everything is okay. If it stays quiet enough, other animals will start coming forward,” Shurtleff explained.

Kristen Peterson drives all the way from Rosemount so her two pups, Apollo and Boone can enjoy

Schurtleff’s Sniffspot. “I love being able to have a unique place where I can let my dogs off leash where they are not distracted by other dogs,” she said. “I like that it is an acre fenced with other animals that they haven’t been around before.”

Since April, they have explored five Sniffspots around Minnesota.

Centerville resident Gina Schmittdiel has offered up her fenced-in backyard to dogs on Sniffspot since 2022. She learned about it from someone at church.

“She has a dog with anxiety,” Schmittdiel said, “and she was telling me about using Sniffspot.

A light bulb kind of went off.” Her 10-year-old black Lab, Pepper, is also aggressive and can’t go to dog parks or doggy day care centers.

“We have a unique, really great backyard. I thought, (Pepper) doesn’t need (the yard 24/7), so we’ll share it.”

Sniffspot is designed for private play, so only the dogs that booked as a part of the reservation are allowed in the area during the booking. Host dogs are not allowed to be in the play area when guest dogs are visiting, and time buffers are built in to ensure that guests aren’t leaving and arriving at the same time.

Tamarind Knutson, of Lino Lakes, often brings her two pups, Alaska the Samoyed and Glacier the Shiba Inu, to Schmittdiel’s Sniffspot. Knutson says she brings her dogs to many spots, but they prefer the one in Centerville because it is only a mile from their home and has an abundance of shade.

“We live in a town home. We go

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Saving strategies for young adults When a person is young, saving money may be the furthest thing from his or her mind. After all, this may be a time to enroll in college or trade school, make a first big purchase, such as a car, or even get married. Thinking about establishing a solid financial footing for the future can take a back seat when life is filled with so many significant events.

But it’s never too early to start saving — even when saving seems to be an impossible task. Young adults should keep saving in mind and look to various strategies that can set them up for longterm financial security.

Use cashback apps Young adults are tied to their digital devices.

Why not make them work for you? Free cash back apps give you money back for various purchases.

Ibotta and Dosh are just two cashback apps available. Some can be linked directly to a credit or debit card to have passive income deposited directly. With others, you can cash out as a direct deposit or via a payment app like PayPal. Set aside one-third of your income Make it a point to put away $1 for every $3 earned into a savings account, advises U.S. News & World Report. That is a good measure for establishing a rainy day fund. If you don’t trust yourself to transfer the money, have a set amount automatically deposited from your paycheck into a designated savings account.

Set long-term goals It’s easier to save when saving is attached to specific goals. While some may aspire to retire early, establish an emergency fund or to purchase a home, others may want to save for an overseas vacation. Motivation to save can make it that much easier to do so.

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WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The council approved a temporary liquor license for the Church of St. Pius X to serve alcohol at its upcoming Xtravaganza Event. The event will be held in the church’s Parish Community Room from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12. Alcoholic beverages will be served between 5 and 8 p.m. According to Reverend Thomas McKenzie Jr., experienced bartenders will be on site to check for identification.

• The council approved a purchase agreement to acquire property at the southeast corner of Bellaire Avenue and Spruce Place. The agreement is between the city and Hammer & NER, which agreed to sell a portion of their existing lot, which the company does not use and which is not required for parking under the zoning code. The property is of interest to city officials, as ownership of the location is identified as a redevelopment opportunity site in the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

Additionally, the property is adjacent to another city-owned site, located at 2511 County Road E. Ownership of both parcels would create a more economically viable redevelopment site. The property acquisition price is $148,977. Funds to purchase the property will come from the city’s economic development fund and will be recovered through a future sale of

the site for redevelopment.

• The council approved the final assessment roll for its pavement rehabilitation project. Before the hearing, the city sent out the roll, which detailed the addresses of all properties whose streets were affected during the project. The project included full pavement replacement and reconstruction, curb and sidewalk replacements and storm sewer repairs and additions.

The assessments will be payable in equal annual installments over 15 years for residential properties and 20 years for apartment and commercial properties, with an interest rate of 5.42%. The first installment will be payable with the 2025 property taxes.

Any property owner featured on the roll may pay the entire assessment up front. No interest will be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the assessment roll. Following these 30 days, a property owner may pay the entire assessment amount to the Ramsey County Auditor with interest accrued to Dec. 31 of the year when the payment was made. This payment must be made before Nov. 15, or interest will be charged through Dec. 31 of the following year.

Erik Suchy

In just two days, Mahtomedi Fire Chief Terry Fischer will no longer be answering fire calls.

Instead, he will be answering the call of his grandchildren.

After 31 years, Fischer will turn over the reins of the department to a new fire chief, yet to be determined. “I feel good about leaving at this time, because the department is in a good place,” he said.

A Shoreview native, Fischer became hooked on firefighting at an early age, probably because his father served as fire chief in Shoreview for 25 years.“It gets in your blood,” he said.

Following a stop in North St. Paul where he was a firefighter, Fischer signed on with Mahtomedi in 1993.

When Fischer first joined the department, it was moving toward a shared emphasis in providing emergency medical services (EMS) to combine with firefighting duties.

In 2009, Fischer was ultimately chosen as Mahtomedi’s first fulltime fire chief.

During his 31 years with the department, Fischer saw many

other changes, such as different ambulance, communications and management systems.

A community open house will be held in Fischer’s honor from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Katherine Abbott Park Shelter.

Fire departments 31 years ago consisted of volunteers and a handful of full-time, paid on-call firefighter/medics. These days it is almost impossible to find volunteers, so the department is now staffed entirely with paid, full-time firefighters.

As Mahtomedi grew and with the addition of more senior care facilites, the number of calls increased fourfold during Fischer’s tenure - from 300 to 1,200 annually.

The city of Mahtomedi has hired David Drown and Associates to assist in a search process for the new chief.

“I have two grandkids and a cabin,” Fischer said at a recent council meeting, “I’ll be 65, and it’s just time.”

Loretta Harding

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

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-08-01 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING SUBSECTION 304.020 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED “VARIANCE APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS” IN SECTION 304 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED “ZONING CODE: VARIANCES” The City Council of The City of Birchwood Village, Minnesota ordains: Section 1. Enactment. The following section replaces section 304.020 of the City Code.

304.020 Variance Application Requirements. Before consideration of a variance, an application for variance shall be made on forms provided by the City Administrator. The application must be accompanied by the required information described below and by all required fees. City zoning staff shall mark an application complete only if it includes the following items or if the applicant includes a reasonable explanation of why each omitted item is unnecessary. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant within fourteen days of application. a). The legal description and address of parcel. b). Name, address, and phone number of applicant (and of owner if owner is not the applicant). c). Plot plan drawn to scale (including a bar scale on the plan). Lot elevations and contour lines (existing and proposed). Cross sections of disturbed areas and proposed structures. d). Plan showing existing and proposed new work and changed structures, landscaping and areas on the lot. (i.e. critical spot elevations at structures and changes in existing site contours. Proposed structures material specifications. Proposed foundations, volumes of material disturbance, landscaping layout, slope stabilization and erosion control plans and materials.) The plan shall include sufficient detail and dimensions to determine which variances are necessary, and in what dimensions, and to evaluate the project against requirements. e). Existing structures and site elevations/contours on adjacent lots. f). A certificate by a registered professional land surveyor verifying the location of all buildings, setbacks, and building and impervious surface area coverage. g). A certificate by a registered professional land surveyor or engineer certifying other facts that, in the opinion of the city, are necessary for evaluation of the application. (i.e. stormwater maintenance plan, drainage plan, etc.) h). A separate enumeration of each section, including a clear reference to the section of the code to which a variance is requested along with a demonstration that each criterion set forth in section 304.040 is met for each enumerated section. i). Evidence demonstrating compliance with regulations of other governmental units when required by provisions of this code, State Law, or regulations of other governmental units. Non-limiting examples of government units which may have applicable regulations including the State of Minnesota, Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, White Bear Lake Conservation District, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Section 2. Effective Date.

This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.

Passed by the City Council of The City of Birchwood, Minnesota this 10th day of September, 2024.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 18, 2024.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-08-02 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SECTION 623 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED “ANIMAL BARRIERS” The City Council of The City of Birchwood, Minnesota ordains: Section 1. Enactment. Chapter 623 entitled “ANIMAL BARRIERS” is hereby enacted to read as follows: Chapter 623: ANIMAL BARRIERS 623.010. Purpose. The City finds that residents benefit from growing and maintaining foliage, vegetation and gardens, and that deer, rabbits, rodents and other animals cause damage that impacts the public welfare. Allowing temporary animal barriers protects foliage, vegetation and gardens.

623.020. Definitions. For this section: 1. Height Above Grade shall mean the vertical distance before construction at a point on the surface of the earth to the top of the barrier or posts above that point.

2. Structure. shall have the definition in § 300.020.

3. Temporary. shall mean constructed with methods and materials that can be dismantled and relocated without lasting changes to the site.

623.030. Temporary Animal Barriers. Notwithstanding City Code Section 302, a temporary barrier to protect foliage, vegetation and gardens from damage by deer, rabbits, rodents or other animals may be erected and maintained.

Such barrier shall: 1. be constructed of plastic, fabric or wire mesh, but not wood, chain link or other materials, and 2. surround only foliage, vegetation or gardens; and 3. be at least 90% open; and

4. be of the minimum width necessary and not exceed a height above grade of eight feet at any point; and 5. be set back at least ten feet from any street or road and at least 25 feet from any ordinary high water line; and 6. not constitute a structure; and 7. be supported only by attachment to a structure or posts driven into the earth, without concrete or other underground support.

623.040 Repeal or Modification. Upon adoption, repeal or modification of this ordinance, temporary animal barriers that no longer comply with City Code shall be removed or made compliant within six months.

623.050. No Permit Required. No permit shall be required to construct any temporary animal barrier in accordance with § 623.030.

623.060 Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both, plus, in either case, the costs of prosecution.

Section 2. Effective date. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.

Passed by the City Council of The City of Birchwood, Minnesota this 10th day of September, 2024.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 18, 2024.

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PUBLIC HEARING The City of Pine Springs will hold a public hearing 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Mahtomedi Public Works Department, 1250 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi, MN to consider removing redundant regulation of structures in the right-of-way, establishment of an Industrial Zoning District, amending the sign ordinance to regulate billboards and for general legal compliance, and updating the Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency with the adopted zoning Regulations.

The proposed ordinance can be viewed and downloaded on the City website (cityofpinesprings.org) or obtained by calling the City at 651-777-5720 ten days in advance of the public hearing.

Victoria R. Keating, Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 18, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, August 12 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Vice-Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed, Daniels, Newmaster, Streiff Oji. Absent: Ellison.

Ex-officio: Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Newmaster moved and Daniels seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Beloyed moved and Daniels seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for Board meeting on July 8, 2024; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Field trips; and e) Resolution regarding personnel items. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - Melissa Roberts. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students on the speech, trap and skeet, and fishing teams, were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak for participating in state and national events. 2) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak introduced the Director of Technology and Innovation, Susan Herder. He also spoke about the Back to School page of the website, the #BackToSchoolBears initiative, and the Ready for School event coming up on Saturday, August 24 at WBLAHS. He also mentioned the Application for Educational Benefits, the Senior Activity Pass, employment opportunities, and 2024-25 enrollment and Annual Online Update information. He finished with information on the Community Open House at WBLAHS happening from 3-6 p.m. on August 29. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract for Solar - Founder and CEO Chris Psihos and Senior Vice President Rich Ragatz from iDEAL Energies provided an overview of our solar partnership, the Solar for Schools Grant, and plans for solar projects at Vadnais Heights Elementary and White Bear Lake Area High School. 2) Summer Construction Update - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, along with representatives from Wold Architects and Engineers and Kraus Anderson Construction provided an update on the construction that is occurring at Mariner and Central Middle Schools, White Bear Lake Area High School and related road construction, and Sunrise Park. 3) First Reading of School Board Policies: a) 102, Equal Educational Opportunity; b) 204, School Board Meeting Minutes; c) 413, Harassment and Violence; d) 416, Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing; e) 418, Drug-Free & Alcohol-Free Workplace/Drug-Free & Alcohol-Free School; f) 425, Staff Development and

Mentoring; g) 503, Student Attendance; h) 506, Student Discipline; i) 509, Enrollment of Nonresident Students; j) 512, School Sponsored Student Publications and Activities; k) 513, Student Promotion, Retention and Program Design; l) 515, Protection and Privacy of Student Records; m) 516, Student Medication and Telehealth; n) 521, Student Disability Nondiscrimination; o) 524, Internet, Technology, and Cell Phone Acceptable Use and Safety; p) 535, Service Animals on School Property; q) 601, School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals; r) 603, Curriculum Development; s) 604, Instructional Curriculum; t) 609, Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances; u) 613, Graduation Requirements; v) 615, Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans and LEP Students; w) 619, Professional Development for Standards; x) 624, Online Instruction; y) 707, Transportation of Public School Students; z) 708, Transportation of Nonpublic School Students; aa) 709, Student Transportation Safety; and bb) 802, Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material. The policies listed above will be on the September 9, 2024 agenda or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Arcand moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the Resolution to Enter into Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract for Solar. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. NEGOTIATIONS* This portion of the meeting may be closed to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to Minn. Stat. 179A.01 to 179A.25. Newmaster moved and Streiff Oji seconded to move into closed session at 6:22 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. The meeting went into closed session at 6:30 p.m. Beloyed moved and Newmaster seconded to return to open session at 6:43 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. The meeting returned to open session at 6:43 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Arcand moved and Beloyed seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 18, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Call to Order - Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Arcand, Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji. Absent: Beloyed, Thompson.

DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) 2024-25 School Year Cell Phone Procedures - Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning presented guidelines for student cell phone use in the 2024-25 school year. 2) Overview of Back to School Events - Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent provided an overview of the back to school events happening across the district. REVIEW OF SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION* This portion of the meeting may be closed to discuss evaluation of superintendent, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, Subd. 3(a). Newmaster moved and Daniels seconded to move into closed session at 6:04 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. The meeting went into closed session at 6:12 p.m. Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to move out of closed session at 7:16 p.m. The meeting returned to open session at 7:16 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Streiff Oji seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all.

Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 18, 2024.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (VLAWMO)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES September 3, 2024 ENGINEERING SERVICES. The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) seeks proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for 2025 and 2026 on an “as needed” basis. The VLAWMO Board is seeking a renewal of general engineering services to address a growing need. VLAWMO will select a firm based on experience, technical capacity, billing rate, responsiveness and the scope of services listed here: stormwater management, feasibility studies, design assistance, technical assistance with grant applications, stormwater management review and comment of development applications, as requested. A full copy of the RFP is available on the VLAWMO website: www.vlawmo.org. Please submit proposals electronically via PDF by 4:00 PM on Friday September 27, 2024 to phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org. Questions should be addressed to Phil Belfiori, Administrator, by email and phone. Both questions and proposals: phil.belfiori@vlawmo.org. 651-204-6073.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 11 and 18, 2024.

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Calling all angels: Mahtomedi group helps neighbors in need

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

A worldwide pandemic and a desire to help lowincome seniors in need—these two factors were just what Mahtomedi resident Sheila Stuart needed to start making a difference.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Stuart, a resident of East Shore Place Senior Living, noted both the isolation and lack of food her neighbors had, especially when it was considered too dangerous to travel in public to get them.

“It’s already a low-income building,” Stuart said, noting that the residence only accepts senior citizens living below the federal poverty level. “Half of the residents don’t even drive and just didn’t have enough food, either.” With these observations in mind, Stuart got the ball rolling on how to help her seniors.

Mahtomedi resident Sheila Stuart created the White Bear Mahtomedi Angels Group to help out low-income seniors in need of food and supplies.

To start, Stuart set up a fold-up table and placed it outside her apartment. Using the NextDoor app, Stuart began bringing her idea of neighborhood help to the forefront. “I went into the app and made a post, where I called it the ‘White Bear Mahtomedi Angel Group,’ and said who we are,” explained Stuart.

The post read, “We’re a group of low-income seniors inside of an apartment building, and we need food.” Stuart chose the “Angels” moniker

to describe would-be volunteers as angels who watch out for her and her fellow seniors who were struggling.

According to Stuart, few people initially responded through the app, but then the number steadily increased. “We had people mostly from White Bear, but also from Mahtomedi and Willernie,” said Stuart.

“They would ask me, ‘What food do you need over there?’ and I would list bread, milk, coffee and canned food. Soon, I would get those messages between five to 10 times a day. People would pull up in front of the building, and I and whoever else was with me would get the groceries and bring them inside.”

By the end of 2020, the number of group volunteers had increased to over 100. Additionally, Stuart saw drop-offs from not only nearby towns but also faraway locations such as Rochester, Duluth and St. Peter.

“I was crying, I felt so overjoyed,” said Stuart. “It felt like a blessing to see so many people bring over food to those who were very much in need.”

Fellow resident and future group member Marian Conklin said she was unaware of the group when she first moved into the building shortly after the beginning of the pandemic. “I didn’t even know about the project right away when I first moved in,” said Conklin. “I just saw a food table put out where Sheila was collecting items, and I would eventually start helping put stuff out for others.”

Conklin also said that the number of items she saw donated during Thanksgiving deeply resonated with her. “People were lined up in their cars to drop things off, and there were even honor students from Mahtomedi High School that were helping,” she said. “It was almost like an assembly line.”

Since then, other groups have assisted in donating items. These include local Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake High School National Honor Society organizations, and the Good Neighbor Club of Mahtomedi and Willernie.

Around Christmas, the group works to collect Christmas trees to donate to struggling families, which Stuart contacts through the NextDoor app.

“I’ll put a post in the app that if anyone is getting

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East Shore Place residents enjoy a delicious meal donated from group members.

rid of their (artificial) Christmas trees, we’ll take them,” said Stuart. “When we get them, I’ll post in the app again, asking if there are any single or struggling families that don’t have a tree and that we have one for them.” In addition to donating trees, the group also donates collected winter clothing and toys to struggling families, a process that Stuart calls “adopting families.”

“It feels good to give back,” Stuart noted.

Stuart said the group’s main priority is to get as many people involved as possible in shaping the group’s future. Those interested in volunteering can do so through the NextDoor app and by searching “White Bear Mahtomedi Angels” in the search browser.

Do you hear what I hear? A Q&A on tinnitus Dr. Rebecca Younk is the owner and chief audiologist at Associated Hearing Care in White Bear Lake. Recently, Younk has noticed an uptick in reported cases of tinnitus. She sat down and talked to Press Publications about what accounts for these cases and how residents can prevent its affliction.

Q: How do you see tinnitus growing in the White Bear Lake area?

A: Daily tinnitus is reported in 15% of the general population but is more common in those over 55. 35.5% are over the age of 55 in White Bear Lake. As the population is aging, we are also seeing more hearing loss and tinnitus. Non-Hispanic white people are also more likely to experience tinnitus.

Q: Why is this increase only happening now?

A: Tinnitus is more common as we age.

21% of White Bear Lake residents are 65 or older, which is 1.4 times the rate of the Metro area and 25% highCONTRIBUTED er than Dr. Rebecca Younk, the rate in owner and chief audiologist at MinnesoAssociated Hearing ta. TinCare in White Bear nitus is also one of Lake, has been analyzing the rise of the most tinnitus in White Bear common Lake. disabil-

ities for US Veterans due to their exposure to high levels of sound. 5.9% of residents have Veteran status, which is higher than the rate in other Metro areas.

Q: Is there any technology that could contribute to this increase?

A: According to a February 2024 article from Scientific American, the increasing use of headphones in children is a concern. Two–thirds of kids are routinely wearing earbuds, and their volume needs to be set lower than that of adults due to their ear canal size. More research is being conducted to look at the association of earbud use with hearing loss and tinnitus in children. Individuals who wear headphones are more likely to develop hearing loss.

Additionally, manufacturing is White Bear Lake’s second most common employment sector, and it is often associated with loud work environments.

Q: Why are men more at risk of suffering from tinnitus than women?

A: Hearing loss is more common in men than women, and tinnitus is strongly associated with hearing loss. Men are more likely to have jobs that expose them to high sound levels, such as manufacturing, construction and mechanics.

These jobs are often associated with hearing loss and tinnitus.

Tips to prevent tinnitus

• Wearing hearing protection when exposed to high sound levels, such as concerts, sporting events, power tools or snow blowing.

• Ensuring headphones are set at safe listening levels.

Most mobile phones have adjustable settings at 80dB or lower levels.

• Try to stop smoking, as it is linked to a higher incidence of tinnitus in people.

• Schedule an appointment with an audiologist for a thorough hearing and tinnitus assessment.

Q: How do those already suffering from tinnitus learn to live with it?

A: The primary treatment for tinnitus is sound management, which masks the sounds created by your brain. Many people will purchase white noise machines or fans to use in silence to mask the tinnitus, which can help with sleep and relaxation. Hearing aids can also be fit for people with tinnitus or tinnitus and hearing loss. Practicing meditation is also helpful, although for individuals with significant bothersome tinnitus, cognitive behavior therapy can help to manage their tinnitus.

Compiled by Erik Suchy

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications.

To reach him, please contact him at 651-407-1229 or email at whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

Police department wraps up recent crosswalk enforcement project The White Bear Lake Police Department has completed its most recent crosswalk enforcement project, an hour-long exercise on one day in August. According to Chief of Police Dale Hager, the department has been doing these projects for over a decade in cooperation with other participating Ramsey County law enforcement agencies.

The purpose of these crosswalk operations, according to Hager, is to encourage drivers to start seeing pedestrians at or near crosswalks.

Officers stopped and educated 25 drivers for this particular project, with each driver given a warning. Hager said that the department may have crosswalk enforcement exercises a few more times throughout the year, depending on budget and available personnel.

Erik Suchy

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VFW accepting submissions for student scholarship, contest VFW Post 1782 & Auxiliary

announces annual scholarship and essay contests for high school and middle school students.

The Voice of Democracy audioessay scholarship is open to all 9-12 grade students in public, private and home school. The theme is “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” The Patriot’s Pen essay contest is open to all students in grades 6-8 with the topic “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” The winning essays receive cash awards.

Student entries must be submitted by the deadline of Oct. 31. For information about how apply, go to VFW.org and click on Youth & Education, Youth Scholarships, or contact Barry at the White Bear Lake VFW, 651-2911757.

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Jessica Turtle Creates a Community Mural at WBCA This summer, White Bear Center for the Arts collaborated with celebrated public artist and WBCA teaching artist Jessica Turtle to create a communitydriven mural installation.

It’s in the name, but you wouldn’t believe the connections made over a community mural. Over the course of five days, Jessica was joined by over 100 people to paint on WBCA’s 14 x 43 foot, east-facing wall.

The motley crew included artists, students, WBCA staff members, board members, writers, and even a group of morticians.

On the first day, WBCA visitor Randy joined in on the fun. He had been viewing WBCA’s exhibitions with his mother in early September when he spotted Jessica gridding out the mural. After inquiring at the front desk, he stopped by on the first day of painting sessions and even brought his own ladder. Much of the water lily on the mural can be attributed to him. He painted for over 4 hours.

It’s for reasons like this that Jessica is drawn to community murals

versus painting alone. “It makes it much less hollow,” she said. Though she identifies as a true introvert, the aspect of connecting with people through a community project feels fulfilling to her. “It restores my confidence, how easily so many different people can come together to work on something.”

The mural, which she calls a “montage mural,” is essentially a collage of images submitted by members of the WBCA community.

The prompt went like this: “As you walk around White Bear Lake, stop and take a look. What do you see that celebrates art, inspires creativity, or connects people?” Over 130 photos were submitted of art center memories, White Bear Lake landmarks, and people making art.

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a design full of color, movement, and creativity suited for an art center. “As a community art center, the exterior of our building should reflect the vibrant, creative work that’s happening inside,” Creative Services Director Sara Nephew said. “We wanted a mural that tells our story — one that embodies the range of mediums we offer, and the energy and heart that defines WBCA.” How does Jessica coalesce over a hundred photographs to create a unifying image? “I never really know how I do it,” she laughs. She set out to design an intentional communal space centered on creativity and connection. The mural features art in the form of dancers, a sketchbook, and a paint palette. It’s also peppered with elements of nature essential to the White Bear Lake community.

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For Jessica, the call for art has always been there. She’s been making murals from a very young age, starting at the age of 12 when she painted a mural in her closet. She was always drawn to large-scale projects, but with an interest in ecological awareness, she couldn’t get over the lack of sustainability in fine arts. She was caught up with the feeling that she was always just producing more.

With a community mural, you’re working on an existing structure. “I’m not adding anything and it’s being used for a bigger purpose,” she said.

Her mission aligned perfectly with what WBCA was looking for when searching for artists. “Jessica was the perfect choice for this project, not only because of her past involvement as a teaching artist [at WBCA], but also because of her impressive mural work and her leadership in public art, community engagement, and activism,” Sara says. “We’ve admired her work repeatedly and knew she would bring the community's vision to life.”

Next time you spot a community project of any kind, don’t hesitate to approach it. “People are always cautious but anyone can do it,” Jessica says. Whether you have experience or not, be a part of something bigger.

“Light in Droplets” Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 PM With over 350 members, the Minnesota Watercolor Society is one of the largest associations of watercolor artists in the Midwest. “Light in Droplets” is a non-juried show open to all active members.

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White Bear Lake native wins national swivel title White Bear Lake native Caroline Grubs secured the coveted national swivel title at the 2024 Division 1 Show Ski Nationals, held in Warsaw, Indiana.

The competition brought together the nation’s top show skiers, and Grubs’ performance in the individual competition earned her the title of national champion.

Grubs’ first joined the Midwest Ski Otters in 2010, beginning a passion for swivel skiing that has spanned over a decade. Over the years, Caroline has honed her swivel skiing talents, which involve executing intricate spins and graceful maneuvers while balancing on a single ski.

Her ability to perform complex tricks with elegance and precision set her apart from the competition at Nationals, where she impressed judges and the crowd with her “Cypress Gardens” themed routine. Winning this national

title marks a significant milestone in her career, solidifying her status as one of the best swivel skiers in the country.

Grubs is no stranger to the international stage. She was a USA Show Ski Team member who competed at the 2022 World Show Ski Tournament in Winter Haven, Florida. Now she is preparing for her next challenge— competing with Team USA at the World Show Ski Tournament in March 2025, which will take place in Mulwala, Australia. Along with her role on the team, Grubs will also compete individually for the coveted World swivel title.

Grubs remains deeply connected to the Midwest Ski Otters with whom she has skied for 14 years. The Ski Otters also competed at the Division 1 Nationals in Warsaw. The team placed 7th overall in the highly competitive team event, a result that underscores

their consistent performance and dedication to the sport. The Ski Otters, based in White Bear Lake, are known for their high-energy performances, which include everything from barefoot skiing to human pyramids.

Grubs’ love for show skiing is something she carries with her beyond competitions. She regularly mentors younger skiers, sharing her experience and helping to inspire the next generation of athletes.

As Grubs prepares for the 2025 World Show Ski Tournament, she reflects on the journey that has brought her here.

“It’s been an incredible experience to be part of the show ski community,” she says. “Winning the national title is a dream come true, but I’m even more excited about what’s to come. I can’t wait to represent the U.S. in Australia.”

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This Week In SPORTS ZEPHYRS SCOREBOARD CROSS COUNTRY • Results last week:

Girls 3rd of 6 teams, boys 5th of 8 teams, at Metro East Preview, Hastings

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Two athletes inducted in Bears Hall of Fame Jim Steinmueller and Eric Gebeke, who starred at White Bear Lake and went on to careers at Iowa State and Notre Dame, respectively, were introduced as Bears Hall of Fame inductees at Friday night’s football game.

Steinmueller, Class of 1969, excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He was all-state in football and led a Bears team ranked No. 2 in the state, before football had state playoffs. Steinmueller helped the Iowa State Cyclones reach their first two bowl game appearances and was named the school’s top athlete in 1972.

Steinmueller became a doctor, serving as a partner at East Side Medical Center for 28 years, retiring in 2008. He was president of Ramsey County Family Physicians, and was renowned for volunteer work.

Gebeke, Class of 2012, earned 12 letters and was captain of the football, basketball and track teams as a senior. He earned two state titles in the 800 meters and one in the 4-by-200 relay. He still holds Bear records in the 800 (1:52.0) and 400 (48.3) and was named state prep athlete of the year by St. Paul Downtown Lions.

Gebeke lettered four years in track at Notre Dame and earned a masters degree in Accountancy. He is currently a senior strategy analyst for the Minnesota Twins after serving the Cleveland Guardians in the same capacity for four years.

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FOOTBALL • Results last week:

BEARS SCOREBOARD

SWIMMING • Results last week:

Zephyrs 95, Hill-Murray 83

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3-0 overall, 3-0 conference

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Thursday: Hastings, 6 p.m.

TENNIS • Results last week:

Roseville 4, Zephyrs 3 Zephyrs 7, Tartan 0 White Bear Lake 5, Zephyrs 2 Zephyrs 4, Hill-Murray 3

Hastings 13, Zephyrs 7

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1-2 overall, 0-1 conference

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SOCCER, BOYS • Results last week:

Zephyrs 2, Tartan 1 Zephyrs 5, Hill-Murray 1 Blake 3, Zephyrs 0

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7-1 overall, 3-0 conference

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Thursday at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.

Saturday Benilde-St. Margaret’s at home, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24 Simley at home, 7 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER • Results last week:

Zephyrs 4, Tartan 0 Zephyrs 2, Hill-Murray 0 Zephyrs 3, Shakopee 0

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FOOTBALL • Results last week:

Woodbury 28, Bears 13

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Friday: Forest Lake at home 7 p.m.

SOCCER, BOYS • Results last week:

Bears 0, Mounds View 0 Bears 1, Roseville Area 0 Bears 6, South St. Paul 0 5-1-3 overall, 2-0-1 conference

Zephyrs def North St. Paul 25-17, 25-11, 25-14 Zephyrs def. WatervilleElysian-Morristown 25-18, 25-7 Zephyrs def. Red Wing 25-18, 25-17 Zephyrs def. Jordan 25-17, 25-19 Zephyrs def. St. MichaelAlbertville 25-17, 17-25, 15-13

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0-3 overall, 0-2 conference

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VOLLEYBALL • Results last week:

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Tuesday, Sept. 24: Simley at home, 5 p.m.

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• Record:

6-1-1 overall, 3-0 conference

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Wednesday: Stillwater at home, 4 p.m.

Thursday: at Hastings, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 23: Eden Prairie at home, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept, 24: Simley at home, 4 p.m.

9-0 overall, 1-0 conference Thursday: at Hastings, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24: Woodbury at home 5 p.m.

Boys 5th of 24 teams at Metro Under the Lights Girls 12th of 23 teams at Metro Under the Lights

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7-7 overall, 3-0 conference

Friday at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, Sept. 24: Woodbury at home 7 p.m.

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Bears 4, Mounds View 0 Bears 8, Roseville Area 0

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8-0-1 overall, 3-0 conference

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Roseville 99, Bears 82 Placed 2nd of 13 teams at Tartan Invitational 0-2 overall, 0-2 conference

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TENNIS • Results last week:

Bears 4, Forest Lake 3 Bears 5, Mahtomedi 2 Bears 4, East Ridge 3

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10-3 overall, 4-2 conference

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Thursday: at Roseville 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 24: at Stillwater 4 p.m.

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East Ridge def Bears 2522, 25-20, 25-10 Bears def. Deer River 25-9, 25-12 Bears def. Pillager 25-17, 25-12 Bears def. Staples-Motley 2-0 Bears def. Upsala 2-0

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Both Mahtomedi soccer teams are ranked No. 4 in the state in Class 2A. The Zephyr boys were 7-0 before losing a duel of unbeatens to No. 1 Blake 3-0. The Zephyr girls are 7-1-1 with five straight shutouts.

The Zephyrs boys tripped Tartan 2-1 with Mason Kipp and Gavin Maas finding the net, and Hill-Murray 5-1as Brayden Fuerst tallied three goals, and Kipp and Riley Burke one each. Finn Hemenway stopped 17 of 19 shots in the two games.

Blake, state runner-up last year and 8-0-1 this year, took a 3-0 halftime lead on the Zephyrs and shut them out in the high-profile game.

The Zephyr girls blanked Tartan 4-0, Hill-Murray 2-0, and Shakopee 3-0. They have yielded just four goals in nine games, losing only to White Bear Lake 2-1.

Against longtime arch rival Hill-Murray, the Zephyrs got second-half goals by Aynslea Ulschmid on a penalty kick after a handball penalty and Emily Muetzel on a header off a corner kick from Olivia

White Bear Lake tennis had a memorable week, beating Mahtomedi for the first time 11 years 5-2, then handing No. 10 ranked East Ridge its first loss 4-3 with a dramatic rally.

“We have been talking a lot about mental toughness, never giving up, and battling point by point,” coach Marla Menne said. Her team also nipped Forest Lake 4-3 in raising their record to 10-3 overall, with six straight wins, and 4-1 in the Suburban East.

Against East Ridge (9-1), the last two matches went to third sets, with No. 1 Ellia Groneberg winning 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 and No. 4 Elara Kruse winning 5-7, 7-6, 6-0.

The Bears were down 3-2 before Kruse won a secondset tie-breaker 9-7 while Groneberg, down 5-1 in her

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Parker Maas (10) of the Zephyrs jousted with a Blake player for the ball.

Thiele. Jacque Worden got the shutout with five saves.

Scoring against Tartan were Ulschmid, Alli

McCleary, Anneliese Ulschmid and Allie Rippentrop.

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White Bear Lake placed fifth of 24 teams, led

by Vaughn Larson in seventh place, in the Metro Invitational Under the Lights meet in Eden Prairie.

Vaughn’s time was 15:50.4.

Isaac Kolstad was 30th (16:42), Max Popp 39th (16:54), David Shervheim 48th (17:02) and Andrew Greene 77th (17:26) among 200 runners.

GIRLS SOCCER

White Bear Lake, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, is 8-01 after conference wins over Mounds View 4-0 and Roseville Area 8-0. Jenna Maloy pumped in eight of the 12 goals and is tied for the metro area lead with 22.

Vanessa Fyksen had three against Roseville and Katie Koller one against Mounds View.

White Bear Lake placed 12th of 23 teams in the Metro Invitational Under the Lights meet. Logan Bailey placed 19th (19:29), Amelia Nachtsheim 61st (20:51), Clara Kolstad 65th (20:57), Isla Bloomquist 77th (21:14) and Brynn Heinshohn 97th (21:38) among 175 runners.

VOLLEYBALL

White Bear Lake (7-3) was champion of a Crosby-Ironton tournament, beating four small schools: Deer River (0-8) 25-9, 25-12; Pillager (5-8) 25-17, 25-12; Staples-Motley (84) and Upsala (4-6). The last two were 2-0 wins; set scores not available.

White Bear Lake placed second of 13 teams at the Tartan Invitational. Top three teams were Mounds Park Academy 311, the Bears 226 and Hill-Murray 225.5.

The Bears 400 freestyle relay team of Audrey Borofka, Brigid McVeigh, Sophie Collins and Charlotte McIntyre placed second in 4:10.64. Borofka placed third in the 200 free and eighth in backstroke. McIntyre was fourth in the medley and seventh in breaststroke. Eva Hoefer was sixth in both 200 and 100 freestyle. Collins was sixth in the 500. Hoefer, McVeigh, Anna Miller and Addie Johnson were third in the 200 free relay.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Ellia Groneberg White Bear Lake Tennis Ellia Groneberg, senior co-captain for the 10-3 White Bear Lake tennis team, won twice at No. 1 singles last week to help the Bears defeat Mahtomedi and East Ridge, and also won at No. 1 doubles to help them beat Forest Lake. Groneberg has an 11-2 record in her third season at 1-singles and fifth season as a singles starter. She placed third in the section last season.

“Grit and determination” are her hallmarks, coach Marla Menne said. “She definitely leads her team with the example of working hard for every shot and never giving up, something that isn’t always able to always be taught.”

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third set, was battling back to win 7-5. Kruse coasted 6-0 in the third set, giving the win to the Bears. “What an amazing comeback by two seniors,” Menne said.

Tally Domschot at 2-singles and Isabel St. John/Lisa Gritzmacher at 3-doubles also won.

The Bears swept singles against Mahtomedi (7-7) with Groneberg, Domschot, Martina Chocarro and Kruse, while Josie Guidinger/Sophie Meiner won 2-doubles.

A lineup switch helped them beat Forest Lake. The Bears loaded up doubles with captains Groneberg and Domschot at No. 1 leading a doubles sweep. St. John at 3-singles nabbed the other point. Chocarro took on Ranger state qualifier Luci Saari at 1-singles, playing well in 6-2, 6-3 loss.

Bear kickers post 3 shutouts in 2-0-1 week White Bear Lake boys soccer, bouncing back from a one-win season, is 5-1-3 after generating three shutouts last week. The Bears tied Mounds View 0-0, nipped Roseville Area 1-0, and cruised 6-0 against South St. Paul.

Asked about her defensive unit, coach Taelynn Gittins said the Bears have been rotating players but “the anchors in the back” are Nate Asiedu-Mensah and Noah Watson.

Thomas Orsello in goal “had five big saves” in the tie with Mounds View, she said.

Cyrus Ludwig delivered the

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Rafa Bastida-Rickmeyer (left) controlled the ball during a 1-0 win over Roseville Area.

lone goal against Roseville, in the 56th minute, unassisted. “We crossed the ball in and Roseville failed to clear it,” Gittins recounted.

“Cyrus was able to take two touches and place the ball in the lower right corner.” Orsello

made five saves.

At SSP, Ben Watson and Noah Watson netted two goals apiece and Ryan Sturm and Grayson Anderson one each. In goal were Cooper Feirn (three saves) and Orsello (one save).

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Bear gridders 0-3 after loss to Woodbury White Bear Lake lost to Woodbury 28-13 at home, due largely to costly mistakes, falling to 0-3.

The Bears gained 329 total yards to 257 by Woodbury (2-1), but had one drive halted at the three-yard line, gave up a touchdown after two straight 15-yard penalties, and gave up another TD after a fumble by the punter at their own 10.

Bear quarterback Tomi Animasaun passed for 232 yards, completing 16 of 28 with no interceptions. He missed on a fourth-down pass from the three on their opening drive.

Animasaun gained 35 yards on nine runs. Nate Tvedt led with 43 yards on

14 totes. Levi Aarvig scored on a oneyard run that capped an 80-yard drive.

Easton Miles caught five passes for 113 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown and a 36-yard gainer when he alertly snagged a ball tipped by a defender. Ben Lockwood caught six passes for 73 yards, and Andrew Kolenich three for 35.

Woodbury’s Emmett Snuggered passed for 170 yards with touchdowns to Dominic Ebensteiner (31 yards) and Nolan Freymiller (10 yards).

Snuggerud had a pair of one-yard TD runs.

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Saturday

Friday

September 21st

September 20th 4:00 to 7:00pm

FREE

Car Show

Family Fun Fest 12-6 pm

Register today at Cowboy’s Saloon Show Lots of parking

Kids Games • Inflatables • climbing Wall • Bungee Jump • Fair Food & Games • Drinks • Business/Vendor/Showcase Lexington Fire Dept Open House • Face Painting Balloon Art • Petting Zoo + Pony Rides 1 pm Bags Tourney Registration 12:30 pm

Street Dance featuring Live Music Alibi starting at 3 pm and UP South at 7-10 pm

Sunday September 22nd

Vikings Party! vs Texans 12:00pm Sponsored by Cowboy’s Saloon at Cowboys following the games and live music with Up South

Sponsored by Cowboy’s Saloon

9pm Fireworks Sponsored by Lexington Fire Relief • Tree of Life Church Viewing WWW.THEAFTERMIDNIGHTGROUP.COM

Family Fun!

Street Dance!

Fireworks!

Sponsor

Sponsor

The Lexington Fall Fest is an event that brings together local businesses and people of all ages to encourage a spirit of pride, a sense of community with its citizens and an atmosphere of celebration for all!

WWW.THEAFTERMIDNIGHTGROUP.COM

9005 South Highway Drive Lexington, MN

815660

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