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Ramsey County looks to combat sex trafficking

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

Did you know that if you filled Target Field 17 times, it would represent all of the women and girls in the state of Minnesota who have been a victim of some form of domestic violence, sexual harassment, assault and stalking?

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi imagines a world without sex trafficking, where boys will grow up to be loving and kind and girls will be valued and safe.

“How we raise our boys matters,” said Choi during a White Bear Lake Rotary meeting.

“Trafficking is all about the demand. The vast majority of those people who are the perpetrators are men.”

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, 2023 statistics on worldwide human trafficking state that $99 billion is estimated to be made annually through sex trafficking and that 4.5 million people throughout the world are victims of forced sexual exploitation.

In 2011, Minnesota enacted the Safe Harbor Law, which protects sexually exploited youth under 18 from being charged for being involved in prostitution. Choi said the change has helped victims trust the police and be involved in testifying at trials.

“Officers who are doing all of this work at the BCA (Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) and local police departments are gaining better trust with the victims, and we are getting participation,” Choi said. “Now we’re at a point with our

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Ukrainian students bid farewell White Bear Lake is saying goodbye to a group of 30 Ukrainian exchange students who have spent the last five weeks exploring the city and learning about civic engagement. The students are a part of a nonprofit leadership exchange program through Global Synergy Group. The exchange program has been sending students from Ukraine to the United States since 2012 to help the teens understand American government and civic engagement. Kelly Clement and Steve Bucher stepped up to host the going away party at their home on Stewart Avenue. Irina Fursman and her husband, Richard, founded Global Synergy Group in 2012 to build connections between Minnesota and Irina’s home country of Ukraine. Today, those connections have been a key foundation for supporting Ukrainian refugees.

Council sets preliminary budget and tax levy

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

White Bear Lake’s total proposed preliminary tax levy for 2024 represents an increase of $2,245,000, or 22.55%, over 2023’s levy.

Included in the 22.55% figure is a 17.02% increase — or $1,694,000 — for operations and a 5.53% increase for debt service related to the public safety facility project.

“Receipt of federal COVID aid has expired and is no longer a source of revenue,” said Lindy Crawford, city manager. “The city of White Bear Lake, just like many other cities, has relied

on that funding over the past few years for operating and capital expenditures to offset property tax increases.”

Crawford gave a rundown of what some of the significant revenue and expenditure changes are for 2024. The revenue changes include the following: • A decrease in building permit revenues.

• Interest revenue estimates for the year are an extrapolation of allocated earnings based on the average cash balance as of June 30, 2023.

• Reduction of the pavement management fund transfer of support for the engineering

operations previously embedded in the pavement management fund per council direction. The 2025 budget will include the final transfer for this item.

• Receipt of federal COVID aid has expired and is no longer a source of revenue.

Expenditure changes include the following: • Salary adjustments for the pay plan as well as a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 3%.

• Addition of two full-time firefighters/paramedics.

• Addition of a facility maintenance position.

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• Increase in employee health insurance benefits.

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• Increase in routine city-owned facility cleaning charges and facility maintenance needs.

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“For every property tax dollar, approximately 18 cents is collected by the city of White Bear Lake,” Crawford said. “The remainder is then divided among Ramsey and Washington counties, the school district and other agencies, and those other agencies include watershed districts and Met Council.”

Crawford noted the 18 cents of city taxes support a range of public services, such as 24/7 police and fire response, street maintenance sweeping, lighting, snowplowing, parks access and recreation activities, election activities, access

to city publications and access to elected officials and city staff. “Those services give residents an exceptional quality of life,” she said.

She also compared White Bear Lake’s annual tax levy with that of eight cities with similar populations. Despite White Bear Lake’s tax levy rate hike, its overall levy is still lower than that in Golden Valley, West St. Paul, Hopkins, South St. Paul, New Hope, Fridley, New Brighton and Shoreview.

City Council members also expressed support for the 2024 preliminary tax levy and budget, as all voted in favor of it. The levy cannot be raised but can be decreased after the Truth-In-Taxation hearing set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the City Hall Council Chambers.

“We’re setting the ceiling tonight pursuant to state law so it can always go down from there,” Mayor Dan Louismet said.

“It’s a big increase,” Council Member Bill Walsh said, “and I’m interested in any ideas between now and Dec. 12 when we pass the final levy.”

The next White Bear Lake City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 in White Bear Lake.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING Debt management plan: Pros and cons A debt management plan (DMP) is a strategic effort to eliminate unsecured debt such as credit cards and medical bills.

A DMP is a way to pay off highinterest unsecured debt – mostly credit cards – without having to take out a bank loan. DMPs reduce the interest rate on credit cards to around 8% and make monthly payments affordable, so consumers can pay off debt in three to five years.

The plans are offered by nonprofit credit counseling agencies, who do a detailed analysis of your income and expenses to create a household budget that includes a fixed monthly payment tailored to what you can afford. The plan is presented to credit card companies, who must approve the plan.

Those who enroll make monthly deposits with a credit counseling organization, which uses that money to pay the debts according to a predetermined payment schedule developed by the counselor and your creditors. Your monthly payment is tailored to what you can afford.

Once approved, a debt management plan simplifies the payment process for consumers who use 3-4 credit cards with 3-4 deadlines and 3-4 minimum payments to remember each month.

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• Offers credit card consolidation without a loan, meaning you don’t need to take on more debt to pay off your existing debt.

• It will help you stay more organized and punctual with your bills and payments.

• It creates a realistic monthly budget with a financial goal that can get you out of debt within

three to five years.

• Making regular and timely payments can improve your credit report and credit score over time.

• If you’ve been delinquent about paying bills, a DMP can bring your credit accounts to current status, called “re-aging.” That, too, can help your credit score, though your credit report likely will still contain the information

• Make note of which of your debts and bills will be paid via the DMP and which ones you still must pay on your own each month.

• Pay the counseling agency on time each month.

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• It will save you from late fees that make matters worse for your finances.

• Creditors or debt collectors will stop calling.

• You’ll be given advice about your finances from a professional

• You’ll be required to close your credit card accounts to avoid taking on even more debt.

• You won’t be allowed access to new lines of credit such as an auto loan or a loan to remodel your home.

• You must commit to making the single monthly payment consistently.

• Some of your creditors may not approve the plan, meaning you’ll be obligated to pay them separately from the monthly DMP payment.

• The credit counseling agency might charge a small enrollment fee and/or monthly maintenance fee, though some of those can be waived.

If you have a steady income that you can use to pay off your unsecured debt at a lower interest rate than you’re currently paying, and if you can survive without needing new lines of credit over the length of the plan, then a debt management plan might work for you.

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Fall Festivals

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aste of White Bear, St. Jude’s Cornfest, Bear Water Run, Township Day, and St. Mary’s Fall Festival are just a few of the activities that have happened the past couple of weekends. These community events and fundraisers usher in the new season every fall, and I always try to get to as many as I can.

Being that our family lived in Osceola, Wisconsin for many years when we ran the sun newspaper there and the Country Messenger in Scandia, there are a few community events we have a tradition of attending. I started the day Sept.

9 at Wheels and Wings, a car and airplane show held at the Osceola airport. In my opinion, the cheese Publisher’s curds put out by the Osceola Lions Club were 10 times better than the View state fair this year and the tacos Carter Johnson were outstanding. I could have stayed all day, but headed back to get to Pine Tree Apple Orchard for the Taste of White Bear. We ended the day at Cornfest, the annual community event at St. Jude of the Lake church in Mahtomedi. We arrived in time to listen to the live music. A highlight was when Fr. Chad VanHoose took the stage.

Many of these events are entirely volunteer-run and organized to bring our communities together.

When you go, you are sure to run into people you know and it’s a good opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbors. If you missed out the last couple of weekends, check out the What’s Happening page of the paper to find out what else is coming up.

Hunting opener

The duck hunting season starts this weekend, Sept. 23. When we were living in our home on a small lake in Cambridge, Minnesota, our alarm clock was the shotgun blast just down the shoreline where duck hunters sat in a temporary blind. For many, the cool fall weather gets them excited for football; for me is the hunting season.

Archery deer hunting season is Sept. 16 through Dec. 31; the deer firearms season kicks off Nov. 4 across the state. Be sure to wear blaze orange - on yourself and your pets - if you’re walking in the woods or near a hunting zone. It’s great to be living in state that offers such a diverse list of outdoor activities.

No parking zone

Recently the city of White Bear Lake has posted no parking signs on the city-owned docks designed to be public parking for boaters on the lake. Over the last few years availability of public docking has decreased with the removal of dock cleats so boaters could not tie up. The rationale is that public boat parking is hindering the businesses providing boat slip rentals.

This season all of the cleats on public docks were removed, eliminating all public docking spaces for not only pontoons and powerboats, but also kayaks, PWC’s, row boats and paddle boards.

Essentially has this turned the taxpayer-funded public dock into a private one. It affects lake homeowners as well as those who launch a boat on the lake for the day. The city has used public funds to renovate, expand and improve the docks and boardwalk and provide public restrooms and public parking for vehicles and boats, until now.

I’ve talked to a few slip renters who have said after the renovation of the boardwalk, crime and theft has increased. Crime is up everywhere, and locking down the public docks and restricting lake-users access to the business district seems extreme.

Our regular readers know I love boating and being on the water. I enjoy taking the pontoon to dinner or paddle boarding over for coffee on the weekends. I supported the redevelopment of the business district, and we want to see the area and the businesses there thrive. Let’s encourage our city and neighboring business to keep the public docks open.

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Fall foliage and fishing

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all is my favorite season.

Every year I look forward to the Minnesota Vikings and a possible playoff run for the Minnesota Twins. But most of all, I look forward to fishing. Recently, I went up to Onamia to fish on Mille Lacs Lake. I haven’t had much luck there as far as fishing goes and I call it the “Dead Sea.” I usually try and fish there at least once a year.

I went out on a four-hour launch recently and didn’t even have a bite (hence the “Dead Sea” comment).

However, the launch was entertaining. I was with a friend Noelle’s of mine and it’s always interesting Notes to meet other people on the Noelle Olson launch. It’s fun to watch other people catch fish. Someone caught the smallest walleye I’ve ever seen. To be honest, it looked like a minnow.

But I was surprised how many larger walleyes were caught. It’s been years since I’ve seen that many walleye caught over 20 inches in Mille Lacs. I should note that Mille Lacs has a possession limit of one walleye between 20-

23 inches or one longer than 28 inches. All other walleye must be immediately released. Personally, I like the smallmouth bass in the lake. They are great fighters and I seem to have better luck at catching them. But not this day.

There was a young woman on the launch who did something I had never seen before in my over 50 years of fishing. She was sitting at the back of the launch boat and had just caught a small walleye.

After her boyfriend took off the fish, she lost control of her fishing pole. I was looking at her and all of a sudden I saw her pole slowly slip from her hands and go into the water. I didn’t say anything but my friend said, “Captain, we have a pole overboard.” She didn’t panic but softly said to her boyfriend, “I just dropped my pole in the water.”

He told her not to say anything.

I couldn’t help but laugh. The “captain” was too busy in the front of the boat and didn’t know this had happened. If you’ve never been on a launch at Mille Lacs, the boats are pretty big and have plenty of room for people to move around freely. Needless to say, he never knew a fishing pole was missing when we left the launch.

Fall foliage

Fall colors are starting to emerge

in the St. Croix Valley. I live in St. Croix Falls and immediately noticed the leaves starting to change color while driving home recently on Highway 95. It really is a spectacular sight when those leaves are at their peak. It inspires people to drive for miles just to look at the splendor of color before they fall to the ground. What we don’t think about is whether we have to rake or leaf blow them into a fire or a bag. When I lived in Ohio, we had to bring them to the curb and the city picked them up. That was really nice because we had a lot of leaves. My kids loved jumping into the pile of leaves when they were young. What child doesn’t? I know I did. Honestly, I don’t like the work but it’s what we do every year when we have trees in our yard. And if you have a cabin, it’s extra work.

But I believe it’s worth it to have trees and it’s a great way to get together with my kids and family.

It goes by much faster when you have a lot of rakes working. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a great resource on its website to see when the peak colors will arrive in a town near you.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Council taking climate change seriously

I’m glad that Mr. Johnson in his recent letter to the editor pointed out that Vadnais Heights is looking to hire a natural resource specialist to help with environmental and sustainable goals. It’s about time our local elected leaders took climate change seriously. Just look at the articles in the Star Tribune within the last two weeks: “Minnesota gripped by worsening drought,” “Record setting heat for Labor Day,” “This summer was a global record breaker for the highest heat every measured,” “It’s so hot, the US Open adopted a new policy.” In fact, I would like to see our local leaders move even faster to implement sustainability initiatives.

Our newly elected Vadnais Heights council members were clear in their campaigning and their 2023 priorities and long-range vision planning (available on the city’s website), that they were going to support sustainability initiatives, from the design of infrastructure to conserve through policies, education, and actions on climate change, to ensuring we have resilient systems, to handling extreme weather. They also stated they would evaluate staffing levels related to these goals. And guess what, they were elected by a majority of our citizens! Looks like clear transparency to me. Tell us what you are going to do to get elected, establish plans and priorities, then execute what you said. I’m all for it. Thank you, Vadnais Heights City Council.

By the way, I’m one of those Green Team volunteers who Mr. Johnson thinks are nonexistent.

being depleted at an alarming rate and will take thousands of years to recover, if they recover at all.

Conserving our water usage through education, technology, infrastructure repairs and upgrades is at the top of my mind as to how this position will help each of us and our city.

This position is being funded by the water utility fund, which seems appropriate. Fees are collected and used for managing our city’s stormwater, groundwater and surface water. Our city was built on wetlands, and with the increasing extreme weather events, residents are increasingly having issues managing stormwater in their yards.

This position will help manage our stormwater infrastructure, helping to reduce pollution runoff into our water bodies.

Another key benefit of this position will be helping our city obtain grants. Our city does not get LGA (local government aid) funding from the state like many of our surrounding communities, so receiving grant funding can be very helpful with the budget.

Then there is managing our “green space.” In the last resident survey, the results showed one of the top reasons people live in our city is because of our “green space” (parks/trails/trees/wetlands/ native plantings). Being among green space has tremendous mental and physical health benefits.

This position will manage the health of our “green space.”

I support our City Council for moving forward to help our community.

Peter Border Vadnais Heights

Judy Lissick Vadnais Heights

Support natural resources specialist

In a recent letter to the editor, Mr. Johnson lamented about the city of Vadnais Heights hiring a natural resources specialist. He stated that for the life of him he cannot think of anything that we as citizens are doing in our homes or everyday lives that this position could help us with. I can think of many ways we can all benefit. My understanding from reading the council workshop and meeting minutes is that the primary reason for this position is to ensure our city maintains compliance with the judge’s orders from the White Bear Lake/DNR lawsuit. We are in the 5-mile radius and will need to conserve water usage when lake levels drop.

Studies show the aquifers across the country are

bathrooms, outdoor seating, a parking garage, and boat parking - all for public use. I’m hard pressed to think of another sizable lake community that doesn’t offer public boat parking (Excelsior/ Wayzata, Spicer, Walker). Why is the city removing the public boat parking?

Nicole Netland Mahtomedi

Thanks for help

Thanks to Sen. Heather Gustafson and her staffer Mr. Nick Roth for their immediate and effective help resolving issues I had with two state agencies in as many weeks.

Mark Herwig White Bear Lake

Why no public parking?

I was extremely disappointed tonight as we boated by the docks on White Bear Lake and saw signs posted stating “No public mooring.” We’ve lived in White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi for nearly 25 years and enjoying the lake with the ability to also enjoy the city has been a core reason we live here.

When we had a young family, we trailered our boat for day trips. Then, for 3 years, we rented a slip at White Bear Boatworks. Now, we have lived on the lake for almost 10 years and regularly enjoy stops at the docks for dinner and snacks until this summer when the cleats were removed and now these signs have been installed. When the redevelopment occurred, we were so thrilled that there were new

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Plan to attend VHEDC annual dinner

Tickets are available for the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation’s annual dinner, which will be held Nov. 9 at the Vadnais Heights Commons. In addition to recognizing local business leaders, keynote speaker John Marshall, regional vice president for Xcel Energy, will talk about “Building a Carbon-Free Energy Future.”

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Celebrate Kowalski’s anniversary

As previously reported in the Press, Kowalski’s is celebrating its 40th anniversary with parties in all market locations on Saturday, Sept. 30. Stop by any Kowalski’s location from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for treats and special surprises.

Are tariffs and duties for your global business a significant drain on your bottom line?

A foreign trade zone designation may be the answer to serious savings. The Washington County Community Development Agency and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are ready to help explore the benefits and cost savings offered by foreign trade zones (FTZs) through a virtual workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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Whether importer, exporter, merchandise processing, warehouse or manufacturer — however you work in the global economy — you may be paying significant tariff, duties or processing fees. Foreign trade zones are designed to help global companies that have more than $2 million in revenue potentially realize hundreds of thousands or more in savings.

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without incurring duties, and much more. See mn.gov/deed and search “Minnesota Foreign Trade Zones.”

Tommy’s Express car wash to hold grand opening

Tommy’s Express car wash is now open and located at 4061 Highway 61 N. There will be a grand opening celebration Sept.

28 and throughout the weekend.

There will be grilling, food, a DJ and giveaways. Tommy’s Express offers four different tiers of washes for any type of vehicle.

It is not a touch less carwash and uses wraps designed to not scratch the vehicle. Tommy’s Express also offers free vacuums and mat washers for its members.

With every single car wash, Tommy’s Express donates to the Water Mission which builds safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions in developing nations as well as providing aid for local and global disaster areas.

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Lakeshore Players kicks off its 2023-24 season this week, and young professionals in the area are invited to a budgetfriendly happy hour prior to the performance of “The Three Musketeers” on Thursday, Sept.

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The happy hour offering cheap drinks begins at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m.

The cost of tickets are pay-whatyou-want, and can be purchased at lakeshoreplayers.org. The Hanifl Performing Arts Center is located at 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • A homeowner in the 1900 block of Oak Knoll Drive reported a burglary in his attached garage Sept. 7. Two sets of golf clubs and the remote garage door opener was stolen. No suspects.

• A male in his twenties stole $13 worth of Tide laundry pods Sept. 7 in the block of Buerkle Road and left the store without paying. When the complainant tried to stop him, the suspect ran away. When officers arrived, the suspect was gone and the complainant was unable to identify him.

• A protection order violation was reported Sept. 7 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road.

• A theft occurred Sept. 8 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

• An officer took a report of a stolen vehicle Sept. 9 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue.

• A theft of two bicycles was reported Sept. 9 in the 3700 block of Little Linden Curve.

A $400 loss. No suspect information.

• Officers attempted a traffic stop for speed Sept. 10 in the block of Spruce Place and the vehicle fled at high speed. An officer located the vehicle which crashed nearby and the male driver was next to the vehicle.

The driver, of Saint Paul, was found to be impaired by alcohol and was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center on a

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felony fleeing charge and gross misdemeanor 2nd degree DWI charges.

• Officers located graffiti in the park bathrooms in the 1800 block of Florence Street Sept. 11. Estimated loss of $200.

• An officer took report of a harassment complaint near Highway 61 Sept. 11. The suspect was advised to cease communication and the victims to seek a restraining order. No formal charges at this time.

• Officers responded to a harassment restraining order violation Sept. 11 in the 4100 block of Hazel Street North. A White Bear Township man was arrested for gross misdemeanor harassment.

• Officers responded to a burglary Sept. 11 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

• Officers responded to a hit and run accident Sept. 11 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

• Officers assisted a resident Sept. 12 in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle with getting a cat out of a storm drain.

• Harassment was reported Sept. 12 in the 1800 block of Birch Street.

• Officers took a harassment report Sept. 12 in the 3600 block of White Bear Avenue.

• An Officer took a report of ongoing harassment Sept. 12 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

• An officer took a burglary report Sept. 12 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

Noelle Olson

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

Birchwood

• Birchwood Avenue residents reported damage to their property Aug. 17.

Dellwood

• Evergreen Road residents reported a tree down in the roadway at 12:04 p.m. Aug. 14, following morning rainstorms. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the Public Works Department.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen Aug. 15 from an address on Doral Road. The vehicle was later recovered.

Grant

• A resident in the 6000 block of Jamaca Avenue N. at 8:38 p.m. Aug. 11 reported hearing a bullet whiz by their head and later found a bullet in their pool.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 3:38 a.m. Aug. 12 on Manning Avenue N. and Liberty Avenue N. and issued a citation for undisclosed violations.

• A suspicious vehicle with “for sale” signs in the windows reported parked off road in a wilderness preservation area near Manning Trail N. and Manning Avenue N. Aug. 13 turned out to belong to a person fishing nearby.

• A computer was reported stolen Aug. 14 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 9000 block of 96th Street N. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop Aug. 15 in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. on a motorist speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone.

They cited a different motorist later that evening for driving after revocation on Highway 36.

Mahtomedi

• A neighbor dispute was reported Aug. 11 on Locust Street. After arriving on scene, deputies advised all parties to obtain a harassment restraining order (HRO) and to be good neighbors.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:19 a.m. Aug. 13 on Century Avenue and Long

Lake Road and cited the motorist for failure to display current registration.

• A suspicious, likely stolen vehicle, reported parked on Iris Street Aug. 15 with an even more suspicious male getting out of it and walking down the street turned out to be the homeowner from just down the street from the complainant. The complainant told deputies he no longer felt suspicious, and the neighbor down the street probably did, too.

• Sparking and arcing power lines were reported Aug. 16 on Mahtomedi Avenue. On arrival at the scene, deputies didn’t notice any out-of-control electricity, but noted the lines looked damaged. Xcel Energy was summoned to the scene.

• A boat was reported stuck in the sand on the east side of White Bear Lake Aug. 16.

After deputies confirmed that all occupants of the boat were OK, they advised the owner that he would have to arrange for his own tow and provided suggestions.

• Deputies cited a motorist Aug. 17 on East Avenue and Hickory Street for an object suspended from the rearview mirror and for window tint on the windshield. The standard for front side window tint is to allow least 50% of the light to get through, and no tint at all is allowed on windshields.

Pine Springs

• Deputies issued a written warning for inattentive driving Aug. 10 on Hilton Trail N. and 64th Street N., following a traffic stop for passing on the shoulder.

• A motorist was cited at 2:37 a.m. Aug. 11 on southbound I-694 at the eastbound ramp to Highway 36 for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• A driver of undisclosed identity was arrested for DWI and drug possession at 1:48 a.m. Aug. 12 at the roundabouts on 60th Street at Hilton Trail N., after deputies on patrol observed the vehicle driving the wrong way on both roundabouts. The driver also failed to stop for deputies’ lights and sirens and eventually drove his vehicle up the concrete median in the roundabout.

As if driving behavior weren’t enough, the motorist also showed other signs of impairment.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS Greenhaven were reported damaged by fireworks Aug. 16.

• BR Construction LLC of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, reported a dump trailer stolen from the side of the road near Vadnais Heights Rice Street and Vadnais Blvd. on Aug. 16. The trailer had been left at • A Little Canada woman reported the roadside for 30 minutes due to a flat side window of her vehicle broken tire. When the complainant returned in Aug. 13 while it was parked in the with the spare tire, the trailer lot of Berwood Park in the 700 block was gone. The trailer’s identifying of Berwood Avenue. A purse and a information has been entered into drone were stolen during the breakthe National Crime Information in.

Center database.

• Spades Landscaping in the 3200 • A fake rock containing a house key block of Fanum Road reported a was reported stolen Aug. 16 from the trailer broken into Aug. 14 and $3,200 4300 block of Greenhaven Circle. worth of power tools stolen. Photos of the male and female suspects were • Nautical flares were reported found Aug. 17 in the 400 block of Oak Creek included in a crime alert.

Circle and turned in for destruction.

• A resident in the 200 block of • A River Falls, Wisconsin, woman Mayfair Road reported internet reported the front driver’s side theft by swindle Aug. 15, after her window of her vehicle broken in PayPal account was used to pay for while it was parked Aug. 17 in the an item on Facebook that she hadn’t Sucker Lake Park north lot in the authorized. The complainant learned 4500 block of Rice Street. Her purse that her Facebook account had been was stolen, and credit cards from hacked, and she had not offered the inside it were used at three separate item for sale. stores, including the Vadnais • Shadowlawn Estates in the 1100 Heights Walmart. The cards were block of County Road D reported the then frozen to prevent additional gas tank of a vehicle drilled into Aug. fraudulent purchases. Potential 15 and a gas can placed underneath suspects have been identified, and to catch the leaking gasoline. the case is under investigation.

• A storage business, iSTORAGE, • A resident in the 600 block of Monn in the 3200 block of Highway 61, Avenue reported the passenger side reported the locking mechanisms of window of his vehicle broken and four storage units cut Aug. 15. It was the vehicle rummaged through unknown at the time of the report while it was parked in the driveway whether any items were missing. On overnight Aug. 17-18.

Aug. 18, iSTORAGE reported further criminal damage to property, after a • An Eden Prairie man reported his identity stolen Aug. 18, which renter cut a lock. resulted in an unsuccessful attempt • Two mailboxes in the 4400 block of

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

to buy a car in the 3600 block of Talmage Circle. The victim was advised on recovery options.

Hammond Road reported a nuisance woodchuck that had burrowed a hole under a shed Aug. 14. Deputies provided a short list of wildlife White Bear Township removal contractors, after the complainant eschewed the use of a • A small baggie containing what live trap. looked like drugs was reported found • Deputies attempted to pull over a Aug. 12 in the 5200 block of Bald motorcyclist driving recklessly on Eagle Drive. The item was placed Highway 96 and Greenhaven Avenue into the property evidence locker. at 5:27 a.m. Aug. 18. However, the • A jogger reported finding a reusable motorcycle fled at high speed, and shopping bag containing various deputies elected not to pursue it into personal items at 8:57 a.m. Aug. 13 traffic. in the 2600 block of County Road F. Deputies took custody of the bag and Loretta Harding its contents and placed them into property.

• A resident in the 1200 block of

CONTRIBUTED

White Bear Lake’s new Police Chief Dale Hager is sworn in by City Clerk Caley Longendyke.

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Local cartoonist to hold book signing later this month Bear Lake about 15 years ago and we have two kids (Ryan, 24, and Sophia, 15).

Q: Who are your favorite cartoonists/ illustrators?

A: My favorite cartoonists change

Q: What inspired you to become a cartoonist/illustrator?

A: I love to draw and I love books,

so the idea of drawing books and drawing stories seemed like a natural fit. I love creating and telling stories and, growing up, the idea of drawing a comic strip or a comic book seemed like the best job in the world. It also seemed to be, well, possible. I loved cartoons but I didn’t have the technology or talent or patience to animate anything, but a comic just needed a pen, paper and imagination.

Bob Lipski at work doing what he loves.

Press Publications interviewed cartoonist Bob Lipski of White Bear Lake about his newest book, “The Shape of You,” written by Meggan Redfield and published by Beaver’s Pond Press.

There will be a reading of the book and a signing from 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30, at Willowbrook Farm, 14508 St. Croix Trail N. in Marine on Saint Croix. To RSVP, email authormegganredfield@gmail.com.

Q: Provide a brief overview of the book.

A: “The Shape of You” encourages kids to shed their doubts and embrace themselves just the way they are. In her book of sweet rhymes, charming characters and engaging illustrations by Bob Lipski, author Meggan Redfield hopes to inspire self-acceptance and compassion in readers of all shapes and sizes.

pretty frequently, but the ones that keep making this list are Kate Beaton, Kevin Cannon and Charles Schulz. Kate has a deceptively simple style but captures facial expressions in a really clean way. Kevin’s cartoony and beautiful black and white linework is always inspiring. And, of course, I love comic strips, and Schulz’s characters and often poignant and hilarious “Peanuts” strips still make me laugh.

out later this year that I did with the city of Rochester. I am also about a third of the way through a massive graphic novel that takes place in a town very much inspired

by White Bear Lake itself. It’s been fun working in local landmarks, such as the train station, into the story.

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

A: Drawing a book for a publisher

was a dream of mine for 25 years. I wanted to give up on trying to make this.

Q: Where can Press readers find the book?

A: The book is available at

DreamHaven Books in Minneapolis as well as Valley Bookseller in Stillwater. It’s also available on Amazon, but I am a big supporter of independent bookstores, and they should be able to order it if they don’t carry it.

Q: Is this your first book?

A: This is my first book for a

publisher. I have self-published graphic novels for years, but this was my first experience doing a book for someone else. It was intimidating at first, but Meggan and the book’s editor were a lot of fun to work with.

Q: What do you hope readers will gain from the book?

A: The message of the book is that there’s a place in the world for anyone, no matter who they are.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: I am a cartoonist who has been

Q: Do you have any plans for future works?

A: I did a graphic novel that is coming

making comics for over 20 years.

My wife, Amy, and I moved to White

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

“The Shape of You” book cover features illustrations from Bob Lipski.

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Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.

Christ the King Lutheran Church

651-429-7771 Opt 1

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

www.stmarys-wbl.org

746614

772611

Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Sundays

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

St.Jude OF THE LAKE

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White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

774713

10am Sundays In-Person & Online 1851 Birch St WBL 55110 | wblumc.org

stjohnwilderness.org

777298

763244

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

785865

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785623

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

Sunday, 9:00 am.

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am.

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

746616

10:15Livestreaming am in-person Worship on and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL YouTube: FPCWBL 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

SUMMER WORSHIP

Sunday Join us onWorship Sunday:

office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828 St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Monday, Thursday, & Friday, 8:00 AM, Wednesday 6:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 PM Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00-5:45 PM, Thursday 8:45-9:15 AM, Saturday 3:15-3:35 PM, Sunday 6:00-6:20 PM

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

752983

(Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

773891

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

757558

rlcstpaul

784462

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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE OCTOBER 10, 2023 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing at 6:45pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota to consider amending City Code 302.020 “Zoning Code: Requirements and Performance Standards”. A copy of the proposed language is available at City Hall.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ORDINANCE 2023-05-01 Please be advised that the City of Birchwood has duly-passed the following ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 302.050 REGARDING IMPERVIOUS SURFACE VARIANCES FOR PROJECTS OF A CERTAIN SIZE/IMPACT The following is a SUMMARY of the Ordinance: On September 12, 2023 the City adopted an Ordinance (2023-05-01) to repeal and replace section 302.050 regarding impervious surfaces and a new standard to relieve the need for variances when impervious area is over 25 but less than 30% if certain requirements are met and maintained.

PLEASE BE ADVISED, this is not the full text of the Ordinance passed and the published material is only a summary. The full text is available for public inspection at the City of Birchwood, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, Minnesota 55110 or delivered upon request electronically or by U.S. Mail.

Summary complies with Minn. Stat. §§ 331A.05 subd. 8. & 412.191 subd 4.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

pools, sidewalks, patios, rooftops, and covered decks. Examples of impervious surfaces resulting from compacting are unpaved or ungraveled driveways and parking areas.

EXCEPTIONS 1: Open decks and walkways with open joints at least ¼ inch wide per 8 inch wide board, and areas beneath overhangs less than 2 feet wide, if bare or vegetated soil is beneath the decks or walkways or overhangs, shall not be considered impervious surfaces.

EXCEPTION 2: Any surface approved by the City Engineer using applicable industry standards to be given credit as a “pervious surface” shall be calculated as the area of the surface, times the pervious fraction of the surface.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023.

ORDINANCE 2023-05-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 300.020 LAND USE IN THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby ordains that Section 300.020 LAND USE of the Municipal Code of the City of Birchwood Village is hereby modified as-follows: 23. Impervious Surface. A ground surface covered or compacted with material so as to substantially retard the entry of water into the soil, and to cause water to remain on the surface or to run off the surface in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow than would occur if there was a natural soil surface.Impervious surfaces shall include improvements utilizing concrete, asphalt, gravel, or other non-porous materials. Examples of impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, roads, driveways, parking areas, swimming

ORDINANCE 2023-05-03 The City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby ordains by the adoption of Ordinance 2023-05-03 on September 12, 2023 that the planning and zoning fees, escrows and deposits section of the fee schedule of the Municipal Code of the City of Birchwood Village, SECTION 12345 is hereby amended with the following fee schedule added: Stormwater Management Maintenance Review Code 302.050(8) $100.00 09/2023 Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

ORDINANCE NO. 23-09-2068 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-09-2068 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES WHEREAS, the City of White Bear Lake City Council may, pursuant to Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the Council shall direct the City Clerk to: 1. Have available for inspection during regular office hours a copy of the entire ordinance.

2. Post a copy of the entire ordinance at the Public Library 3. Receive an affidavit of publication of the title and summary from the official newspaper.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for approved Ordinance No. 23-09-2068 as listed below: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: 1. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, to consider, pass upon, adopt and levy the proposed special assessments for improvements as follows. At the hearing, the City Council may adopt the proposed assessments 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This project includes roadway rehabilitation and miscellaneous storm sewer and utility improvements to the following streets: Segment

To

From

Juniper Street

East Avenue

East to end of cul-de-sac

AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED: The area proposed to be specially assessed is generally described as properties abutting or with direct access to streets within the project area. Said area proposed to be assessed includes the property tax parcels listed below in the following proposed assessment roll: PID

FEE OWNER

FEE OWNER ADDRESS

CITY/STATE

ZIP CODE

TOTAL ASSESSMENT

2003021410027

MARTY T MONROE TRS

401 JUNIPER ST

2003021410028

DEWANE EMILY E & MATTHEW J

MAHTOMEDI MN

55115

$9,979

411 JUNIPER ST

55115

$9,979

2003021410029

BUCKLEY ADAM N & KELLY A

421 JUNIPER ST

55115

$9,979

2003021410030 OLSON DAVID S & SARA C H

431 JUNIPER ST

ST PAUL MN

55115

$9,979

55115

$9,979

MAHTOMEDI MN MAHTOMEDI MN

2003021410031

JOHNSON BRYCE W & JODY R

441 JUNIPER ST

MAHTOMEDI MN

2003021410032

BENSON GARY J & CARA J

451 JUNIPER ST

ST PAUL MN

55115

$9,979

2003021410033

PACOLT STACY L

442 JUNIPER ST

MAHTOMEDI MN

55115

$9,979

2003021410034

MORGAN KIMBERLY M

432 JUNIPER ST

MAHTOMEDI MN

55115

$9,979

2003021410035 MAY RUSSELL J & SYDNEY L

422 JUNIPER ST

MAHTOMEDI MN

55115

$9,979

KRAMLINGER ROBERT J & TAMMY M

412 JUNIPER ST

ST PAUL MN

55115

$9,979

2003021410038 STOCKNESS LUKE D & ALI N

402 JUNIPER ST

MAHTOMEDI MN

55115

$4,990

2003021410037

TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT: The project costs for 2023 Street Improvement Project were $493,200. The total amount of the proposed assessments is approximately 21.25% thereof, namely, the sum of $104,780. The proposed assessments of $104,780 are proposed to be levied on the buildable tax parcels either abutting or served by the improvements. Each buildable tax parcel abutting or served by the improvements is proposed to be assessed an amount as calculated pursuant to the City’s assessment policy, as established pursuant to the City’s fee schedule, and/or pursuant to a municipal improvement benefit study performed by a professional appraisal consultant engaged by the City.

ASSESSMENT ROLL AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: The proposed Assessment Roll is now on file with the City Clerk and is open for public inspection at City Hall located at 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota. The proposed Assessment Roll is being mailed to all the above identified record owners of the parcels proposed to be assessed. The proposed Assessment Roll will also be available for examination at the hearing.

OBJECTIONS AND APPEALS: Written and oral objections will be considered at the hearing. Minnesota Statutes § 429.061 states that no appeal may be taken as to the amount of the assessment unless a written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to the District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, § 429.081, by serving notice of appeal upon the Mayor or the City Clerk of the City within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or the City Clerk.

SENIOR CITIZENS DEFERMENT: Under Minnesota Statutes, § 435.193 to § 435.195, the Mahtomedi City Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of these special assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. When deferment of the special assessments has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided by law, all amounts accumulated, plus applicable interest, become due. Any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law may apply to the City Clerk on the prescribed form for such deferral or payments of these special assessments. If you qualify and wish a deferment, contact the City Clerk.

AUTHORITY TO SPECIALLY ASSESS: The proposed assessments are to be levied pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The improvements are

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The text amendment adds a section to Chapter 703, Miscellaneous Offenses, to prohibit the use of cannabis products in public places, including definitions, prohibition and enforcement.

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication requirements as listed above.

The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Engstran and supported by Councilmember Hughes, was carried unanimously on September 12, 2023.

Dan Louismet, Mayor ATTEST: Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE AND WHITE BEAR LAKE MAIN STREET INC.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

proposed to be assessed against the buildable tax parcels abutting or served by the improvements. The areas, parcels, lots and pieces or property, as specifically described herein, are subject to said assessments. The amounts set forth in this Notice are the proposed assessments. The City Council may levy and adopt special assessments that are the same or different than the proposed amounts.

PAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Once the special assessments are levied and adopted, the special assessments will be certified to the Washington County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists for collection with real estate taxes. Prior to this certification, however, the property owner may prepay the entire amount of the assessments without any interest thereon provided the prepayment is received by November 2, 2023. If the property owner wishes to prepay the special assessments without any interest, then such payment must be made to the City of Mahtomedi at the Mahtomedi City Hall at 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, 55115. Partial pre-payment of the special assessment is not presently allowed under the City Ordinances; the prepayment, without interest, must be for the entire amount of the special assessments.

If prepayment is not received by November 2nd, 2023, then: a) The total principal amount of the special assessments will be divided into an equal number of annual installments.

The proposed number of annual installments is ten (10), the number of annual installments will be decided by the City Council when the special assessments are levied. b) The principal amount of the special assessments shall bear interest at the rate determined by the City Council when the special assessments are levied. The proposed interest rate is three and thirty-two-hundredths percent (3.32%). c) Interest begins to accrue from and after October 3, 2023. d) The annual principal installments, together with interest accrued on the unpaid balance, are due and payable together with real estate taxes. e) Interest on the entire special assessments, from October 3, 2023, to December 31st of the year in which the first installment is payable, is added to the first principal installment. The first installment will be due and payable in 2024. f) If in the future the property owner wishes to pay off the remaining balance of the assessments, then Minnesota Statutes, § 429.061, Subd. 3, provides that such payment be made to the City Treasurer (in Mahtomedi, the City Treasurer is the City Administrator), together with interest accrued to December 31st of the year in which payment is made as long as payment is made prior to November 15th, if the payoff occurs after November 15th, then interest for the next year is also added.

If the adopted special assessments differ from the proposed assessments as to any particular lot, piece or parcel of land, then the City will mail to the owner a notice stating the amount of the adopted assessments. Owners will also be notified, by mail, if the City Council adopts any changes in the interest rate or prepayment requirements from those contained in this NOTICE OF HEARING. MAIL: On or about September 20, 2023 Jerene Rogers, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE CITYORDINANCE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NO. 23-09-2069

ORDINANCE NO. 23-09-2069 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE2023 2023FEE FEE SCHEDULE OFOF THETHE WHITE BEARBEAR LAKE CITY CODE TOCODE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE WHITE LAKE CITY ADD FEES RELATING RELATING TO EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS TO ADD FEES TO EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS THE COUNCIL OFCITY THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKEDOES DOES ORDAIN: THE COUNCIL OF THE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE ORDAIN: ARTICLEARTICLE I. Purpose.

The purpose of thisof ordinance is to incorporate associated fees related to edible I. Purpose.

The purpose this ordinance is to incorporate associated fees related to cannabinoid products intoedible the 2023 Fee Schedule. cannabinoid products into the 2023 Fee Schedule.

ARTICLEARTICLE II. Amended Fee Schedule.

TheThe 2023 Fee Schedule byadding addingthe the following, as II. Amended Fee Schedule.

2023 Fee Scheduleisishereby hereby amended amended by shown in double underline: following, as shown in double underline: II BUSINESS LICENSES FEE LAST ADJUSTED Edible Cannabinoid Products License $125.00 September 2023 Edible Cannabinoid Products Application $500.00 September 2023 and Background

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES FEE LAST ADJUSTED H. Edible Cannabinoid Products Underage consumption $50.00 September 2023 Lending ID to underage person $100.00 September 2023 Consumption in a public space $100.00 September 2023 License holder, first offense $150.00 September 2023 License holder, second offense $275.00 September 2023 within 12 months Other edible cannabinoid-related $100.00 September 2023 offenses III. Not Codified.

This ordinance is transitory in nature and not shallbenot be codified.

The added Article III.Article Not Codified.

This ordinance is transitory in nature and shall codified.

The added fees established established hereby beFee incorporated the 2023 FeeCity’s Schedule, located on the City’s hereby shallfees be incorporated into theshall 2023 Schedule,into located on the website and available for inspection at and available for inspection at the City Hall during usual office hours. the City Hallwebsite during usual office hours.

ARTICLEARTICLE IV. Effective Date. Date.

This Ordinance shallshall become effective upon its its passage, IV. Effective This Ordinance become effective upon passage,after aftersecond reading and publication. second reading and publication.

ARTICLEARTICLE V. General Provisions.

V. General Provisions.

Applications (a) for the retail saleforofthe edible products submitted priorsubmitted to the passing this ordinance shall Applications retailcannabinoid sale of edible cannabinoid products prior toofthe be subject to such fees before the license is issued. passing of this ordinance shall be subject to such fees before the license is issued.

City staff is authorized to incorporate the amendments approved herein into 2023 Fee Schedule of the City of White (b)take Citysuch staff other is authorized the amendments herein 2023 Fee Bear Lake and to actions to asincorporate may be necessary to put theapproved added fees intointo effect.

Schedule of of theWhite City of White Bear and to take such other actions as may be Passed by the City Council Bear Lake onLake September 12, 2023. necessary to put the added fees into effect.

Dan Louismet, Mayor ATTEST: Passed Caley by Longendyke, City Clerk the City Council of White Bear Lake on September 12, 2023.

PublishedDan oneLouismet, time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023 Mayor ATTEST: Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 20, 2023

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THANK YOU NIGHT TO UNITE EVENT HOSTS – The first Tuesday in August was once again a success thanks to you, block captains, for showing up and showing out by volunteering as a host site to bring your neighbors together. The Township appreciates your generosity and hopes you continue to host your neighbors so Night to Unite remains a success!

FALL CLEAN UP – In preparation of fall clean up, here is a list of things to remember to be prepared for the change in season: • Don’t blow or rake leaves into the street or on to neighboring properties.

• Keep drains clear of debris before ice damns appear – both in the street and the gutters on your house to ensure water flows away from your home.

• Do not throw leaves in the trash; bring

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• Trim up dead, damaged, or diseased branches you didn’t get to in the summer.

• Do not burn leaves in your yard.

• Winterize your exterior water faucets, drain all water from hoses, and store them in a dry place.

• Aerate and feed your lawn to send your yard into winter with the nutrients it needs.

• Set your mower to a low setting and give it one last mow.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION SITE – Did you know there is a FREE yard waste collection site in the Township? It is located at 5900 Sherwood Road and accepts trees, branches and shrubs with no roots, leaves, grass, pumpkins, and garden waste. When

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH – The Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3.” The campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disasters, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by the all-hazard events, which continue to threaten the nation. Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/september#2023.

OUTSIDE BURNING REGULATIONS – It’s bonfire season! Small, recreational fires are allowed in the Township. The fire may not exceed 2' in diameter or 3' feet in height. No yard waste (leaves, grass clippings), refuse, oil, rubber or similar smoke producing materials may be burned. If smoke becomes

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

MINUTES AUGUST 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 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) Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Arcand, Beloyed, Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson. Absent: none. 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 Thompson seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for regular Board meeting on July 10, 2023; 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. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Superintendent’s Report - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations gave information about the application for educational benefits, and the back to school page of the district website. He spoke about the Extravaganza event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, and the #BackToSchoolBears initiative. He finished with information about 2023-24 enrollment, employment opportunities and the Senior Activity Pass. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) First Reading of School Board Policies; a) 102, Equal Educational Opportunity; b) 406, Public and Private Personnel Data; c) 418, Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace/Drug-Free and Alcohol Free School; d) 419, Tobacco-Free Environment: Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices;

Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction; e) 424, License Status; f) 425, Staff Development and Mentoring; g) 504, Student Dress and Appearance; h) 506, Student Discipline; i) 507, Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint; j) 509, Enrollment of Nonresident Students; k) 513, Student Promotion, Retention and Program Design; l) 514, Bullying Prevention; m) 516.5, Overdose Medication; n) 524, Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use; o) 532, Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students From School Grounds; p) 534, Unpaid Meal Charges; q) 601, School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals; r) 602, Organization of School Calendar and School Day; s) 603, Curriculum Development; t) 604, Instructional Curriculum; u) 613, Graduation Requirements; v) 616, School District System Accountability; w) 618, Assessment of Student Achievement; x) 620, Credit for Learning; y) 621, Literacy and the Read Act; z) 624, Online Instruction; aa) 708, Transportation of Nonpublic School Students; and bb) 709, Student Transportation Safety. The policies listed above will be on the September 11, 2023 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Arcand moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on Resolution of Intent to Issue Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2024A, In The Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount Of $42,835,000; And Taking Other Actions With Respect Thereto. Roll Call vote: Ayes, all. Nays. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. LABOR 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. Daniels moved and Arcand seconded to move into closed session at 5:47 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.

The meeting went into closed session at 5:55 p.m. Newmaster moved and Arcand seconded to move out of closed session at 6:15 p.m. The meeting returned to open session at 6:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all.

Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk.

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

WORK SESSION MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2023 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 28, 2023 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: Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson. Absent: Beloyed, Arcand. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Free School Meals Update - Director of Nutrition Services, Bridget Lehn provided an overview of information about the meal program set to begin with the 2023-2024 school year. Arcand joined the meeting at 5:35 p.m. 2) Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum Review Process - Jennifer Babiash, Director of Teaching and Learning and Cynthia Mueller, Principal on Special Assignment and District Literacy Specialist Lead gave an update on the Elementary Literacy and English Language Arts Curriculum Review Process that was conducted over the past two years. 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 6:06 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. The meeting went into closed session at 6:13 p.m. Thompson moved and Arcand seconded to move out of closed session at 7:35 p.m. The meeting returned to open session at 7:35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Streiff-Oji moved and Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk.

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He spent years working as an artist, constructing sets and working in theaters, and eventually achieved an MFA in Scenic Design from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After moving into administration, he received an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He has spent his career helping arts institutions, like the Jungle Theater and Ashland Productions, grow their impact upon their stakeholders and communities.

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Bakery fans by the dozens show up to meeting WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Two dozen residents voiced support of an applicant and his business as the board considered an amendment to ordinance No. 35 that would permit a walk-in freezer for special home occupations.

Evan Monson, interim township planner, said that the request would require that the township amend some requirements of the zoning ordinance — in particular, special home occupations.

“The applicant is looking to allow either a walk-in fridge or freezer … residential areas are allowed home occupation, basically any home-based business, with conditions,” Monson said.

He said there are just three active permits for special home occupations and that the applicant is one of them, and he wasn’t sure if the other two were active.

Monson added that the applicant does already have a walk-in freezer on site and would like to see the ordinance amended so that it can stay onsite. He said that the Planning Commission reviewed it, discussed it at length and recommended approval.

Board Member Scott McCune asked if the freezer on site is operational.

Monson said they had applied for permits but he didn’t know if it was operational. Board Member Steve Ruzek said that at the Planning Commission meeting, a concern regarding requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health was brought up, but they were ensured by the applicant that requirements were being met.

“It’s becoming more popular. Homebased businesses are what a lot of people are trying to do,” Ruzek said.

Board Chair Ed Prudhon said he was concerned about amending the ordinance for a walk-in freezer because it could open the door to other requests like a kiln, paint booth or greenhouse.

“When it starts leaving the premises and garage, where do we draw the line?” Prudhon asked.

Township Attorney Chad Lemmons agreed that approving the amendment does open up the board to hearing other requests.

The board opened up the meeting to public comment, at which point the applicant, Ben Neumann, known to many locally as ‘Ben the Baker,’ spoke up and asked the board whether it questioned whether he was in compliance with the current intent of the code.

Prudhon said that with a special home occupation the business is secondary to the home, and that in

“The problem is it’s a business now, and it’s sitting in a residential area. That’s why we struggle with this.”

Ed Prudhon White Bear Township Board Chair McCune said he thought Neumann was being both respectful and thoughtful but agreed with what Prudhon said about transitioning from home-based to full-time is what raised concerns.

The board and Neumann held some more discussion about the business and the request before some other residents asked questions. One inquired about the projected growth of the business, which Prudhon said was all speculation.

Another resident offered support of the business and said it was a “plus” to the community. Several other residents praised Neumann and his business. So many residents wanted to voice support that a line was formed behind the lectern so that everyone could share their thoughts.

Several of the residents who provided comments were from out of White Bear Township but said they have visited the community specifically to visit the bakery.

Following all of the public comments, Prudhon thanked

everyone who got up and shared their thoughts.

“All of your input is important to us.

It’s what makes our decisions easier.

It’s not that you’re swaying it, but we get a sense of, sometimes we look over things, but we do have to follow a law,” he said.

The public hearing was closed about an hour after comments were made and the board again discussed the amendment. McCune asked Monson if a shed was in place of the freezer, whether there would be a problem.

“The issue is, a walk-in freezer is typically beyond the boundary of what is typically at a residence,” Monson said.

McCune then asked Neumann if the intent was to remain a home-based

business, rather than a business with a house attached to it.

“My concern is that it will become a business first,” McCune said.

Neumann said it was hard to know what to aim for when he didn’t know what the line was regarding what was allowed. He stressed that he’s following all rules currently in the ordinance.

Finally, Lemmons said, “It’s not a question of ‘do we like Ben’, it’s ‘can Ben’s business operate in a manner that’s compatible with his neighbors’?

That’s the issue. That’s the concern.”

In the end, the board unanimously approved amending the ordinance to permit a walk-in freezer for a special home occupation. Those present at the meeting erupted in applause.

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“The problem is it’s a business now, and it’s sitting in a residential area.

That’s why we struggle with this,” Prudhon said.

He further added that the issue is arising now with the addition of the walk-in freezer. Ruzek said that if the freezer was in the attached garage, which serves as a kitchen, there wouldn’t be an issue.

Neumann shared some of his story and why the amendment will benefit his bakery business and his family.

“If I were to build a storage shed for the bakery, even with the exact same size, shape and placement to where this is right now, if it were to be air conditioned to 70 degrees for room temperature pie storage, that would be allowed as an accessory structure,” Neumann said. “I hope you would agree that having a structure the exact same size, structure and placement that is cooled to -10 degrees for storage, instead of 70 degrees for storage, would follow the current intent of the code, and we’re just fixing a glitch that’s blocking me right now.”

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White Bear Lake Area Schools North and South Campus wrestlers and brothers Galvin and Dov Nathanson recently competed in the World Deaf Wrestling Championship in Kyrgyzstan. Dov won gold for Freestyle (the first USA Gold since 2001) and Galvin won two silver medals in his division. Their contribution helped Team USA win Bronze for the Team category.

The Price Field construction project will be complete soon. The original grass field was taken out and the new turf field was installed running north-south, parallel with Bald Eagle Avenue. Turning the field created enough space to add an eight-lane running track around the field, something that had not been possible with the original field.

The turf field surface, which has been installed in recent weeks, will allow for multiple activities and teams to use the playing surface. The design, with the distinctive WBLAHS Bear Paw at center field, mirrors the field at the new WBLAHS Stadium. The bleachers installed on the east side of the field will serve both home and away spectators.

The track surfacing will be finished in the coming days. After that process is complete, the track lanes will be striped. The press box and scoreboard are scheduled to arrive in late September, and it is anticipated that the track and field will be open and available for play in early October.

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Minnesota is in its third summer with drought conditions in at least part of the state. Though severe summer drought may lessen the intensity of fall colors, there has been no correlation to the timing of peak fall colors and drought.

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Pat Miles speaks on “Before All Is Said and Done” Former news anchor and journalist Pat Miles will speak on her book, “Before All Is Said and Done,” during a program at at St. Stephen Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24.

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Patrick “Pat” Dow Age 56, passed away of natural causes on August 21, 2023. Patrick was born on December 8, 1966, to John and Edith Dow. He grew up in White Bear Lake with his two brothers and sister. The Dow family attended The Church of St. Pius, where Pat received the sacraments and began his close relationship with God. Pat was an excellent cook and worked at a restaurant for many years.

Though as an adult Pat struggled with alcohol addiction, his faith gave him hope and the courage to help others. He served as a sponsor for others in his AA group and became very active in his church, Servants of the Shepard. Ministry was important to Pat and he enjoyed sharing God with other people. Pat was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Dow. He is survived by his father, John Dow; siblings, John (Ada) Dow of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Susan (Rob) Skaar of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, and Christopher (Shelly) Dow of Cave Creek, Arizona; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Mueller Memorial - White Bear Lake Chapel, from 12 - 2 p.m., with a service at 2:00 p.m. Pat will be laid to rest next to his mother at a later date.

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JoAnn M. Roberts Age 89 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Jack. Survived by children, Pat Jackson, Maureen (Jim) Roberts, Terry (Terry) Ferrozzo, Jim Roberts, Peggy (Guy) Meeker; grandchildren, Kellee Struck, Brady Jackson, Devin (Krystal) Benson-Roberts, Ryan Jackson, John (Caity) Hew Len, Molly Meeker, Dalton Meeker, Wyatt Meeker; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Struck, Teofilio Struck, Lilianna Hew Len, Jackson Hew Len, Abigail Benson-Roberts, Alice Benson-

MARCH 8, 1957 TO MAY 26, 2023 A Gathering and Remembrance to honor Dennis John LaValle will be held on Sunday, September 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Peder Pedersen Pavilion at Lions Volunteer Park, 5524 Upper 146th St N, Hugo, MN 55038. His family will take great comfort in connecting with those who knew and loved him.

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Roberts; brother-in-law, Mick (Sandra) Roberts; nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of JoAnn’s life 7 PM Tuesday, September 26th with visitation beginning at 6 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

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Mavis Carrol Peterson 86, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away on September 12, 2023.

Mavis is survived by her children Sandy (Kyle) Anderson, Scott (Kara) Peterson, Jennifer (Dave) Heifort, and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allen Peterson, her parents and brother. Mavis also leaves behind her sister, Loretta Eick. Mavis will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her kindness, generosity, and loving spirit will forever be remembered.

A visitation will be held on September 23, 2023, at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. at the Community of Grace Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The service will be followed by a luncheon.

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FALL FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 Where: White Bear Area Senior

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FALL FEST When: Sept. 21-23 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Celebrate the harvest season with a ladies night out event,

Scarecrow Stroll, live music, polka & pumpkins in the park from 1-4 Saturday, and restaurant and store specials.

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FREE PRODUCE MARKET When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 21 Where: Community of Grace Church,

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AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 Where: Wildwood Elementary, 8698

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LOOKING AHEAD SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 6 Where: White Bear Area Senior

The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF) is announcing its seventh year of Community Partners Grants. GWBLCF’s goal is to raise $100,000 this year to support nonprofit organizations and projects that directly serve our communities. In the last five years, GWBLCF, through the Community Partners grant, has awarded $209,000 to more than 60 organizations.

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Learn the basics of square dancing with Ar-Dale Dancers. Two introductory sessions will be offered on September 26 and October 3, followed by six lessons on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning Oct. 10. All sessions will be held at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 2150 First Street, White Bear Lake. All ages welcome — individuals, couples, and families. Partners will be provided as available and casual attire is encouraged. Call 651-208-5807 or visit comesquaredance.com with questions.

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PAT DONAHUE AND THE PRAIRIE ALL STARS When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts

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UNITED STATES MARINE BAND When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church,

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS viable and support their efforts to enrich the lives of people who live White Bear Lake High School Class in the communities that share the of 1954 will have a reunion luncheon shores of White Bear Lake, including on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m. at Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, the White Bear Country Inn. Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, White Be aware of lane closures on I-35 Bear Township, and Willernie.

Every dollar contributed to the Beginning Sunday, Sept. 17, Fund goes directly to organizations southbound I-35 will be reduced to a that serve the community and will be single lane between Highway 95 in granted this year. Visit gwblcf.org/ North Branch and and Highway 8 in Forest Lake from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily donate or email us at info@gwblcf.org for more information. for maintenance work. Crews may The grant application window is also work on Saturdays as needed. The Sept. 5- 30, 2023. Applications are lane closures are expected to end by on the website and grants will be mid-October. awarded Thursday, Nov. 30 at the GWBLCF’s annual “Share the Joy” Community Foundation celebration.

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Nuni Omot, the former Mahtomedi basketball star who was born in a refugee camp in Kenya, is headed for the 2024 Olympic Games as member of the South Sudan national team.

South Sudan became a surprise qualifier for the Olympics by winning three of five games in the

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Interviewed on Eurohoops TV, Omot marveled that South Sudan has qualified despite being an independent country since only 2011 and doesn’t even have an indoor court.

“No one imagined this,” said Omot, 28, who was obviously excited. “Now we have a chance to walk across the Olympic stage with our flag. It’s one of the best sports stories to come out in a long time.

I’m so blessed to be a part of it.”

Omot is 6-foot-9 with a seven-foot wingspan and shoots three-pointers very well. At the World Cup, he contributed 72 points and 14 rebounds in five games as South Sudan beat Angola, beat The Philippines, lost to Serbia, beat China, and lost to Puerto Rico. They did not medal or advance to the second round, but won enough games to qualify for the Olympics in Paris.

Omot’s life began in precarious circumstances.

His parents and older brother fled Ethiopia, engulfed in a civil war, and trekked 400 miles to Kenya mostly on foot to reach a refugee camp where disease was rampant and food was scarce.

That’s where he was born in 1994. They survived, and Nuni and his mother and brother were able to emigrate to the U.S. His mother still lives in the area.

At Mahtomedi, Omot averaged 18 points and six rebounds as a senior on a 21-8 team. After

two seasons at Indian Hills Community College, he landed in Division I with Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where as a senior he averaged 9.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, shooting 43 percent on three’s.

He was not drafted by the NBA but had brief pro stints in the NBA’s Summer League and the NBA’s G League as a free agent before returning to Africa to continue his basketball career.

CONTRIBUTED “I couldn’t be happier for Nuni Omot Nuni’s success as a player and in life,” said Mahtomedi basketball head coach Keith Newman. “He has achieved this level with an unbelievable work ethic and has been humble during the process. He is a fantastic player and an even better person.”

Newman has kept in touch with Omot and followed his career.

“Last season, he stopped by practice toward the beginning of the season when he was in town and gave the guys some wisdom from his travels in basketball and how to play the game as a team,” said Newman. “The guys loved hearing from him.”

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Missing two of their top four regulars, the Bears placed sixth of 18 teams in Lakeville North’s Apple Jack Invitational, won by Edina. Vaughn Larson placed 11th (16:47), Isaac Kolstad 20th (17:15), Ryley Murphy 34th (17:37), Graham Newlander 48th (17:54), and Cooper Hoel 61st (18:20) of 141 runners. Osseo’s Cade Sanvik won in 15:49. Bears’ No. 1 Luke Williams and No. 4 Max Popp missed with illness.

Coach Dan Kovacich speculated that the Bears would have placed second at full strength. “We have yet to run with all our top runners together,” he said.

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The Bears led until the 65th minute when Satyam Tamang got the Raiders on the board. The Bears, with Kyle Christensen in goal, also tied Irondale and Eagan, each 1-1. They have no wins, two losses and four ties overall.

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East Ridge handed White Bear Lake a 26-24, 25-12, 25-16 loss in the conference opener, their lone match of the week.

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White Bear Lake lost to conference rival East Ridge 97-80 . The Bears (1-2) had four wins: Lucy Borofka in backstroke (1:07.09) and 100 freestyle (56.13); Lily Jenkins in 50 freestyle (27.04); and the medley relay (2:00.19) with Borofka, Ella Maas, Charlotte McIntyre and Jenkins.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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Bears start strong at Woodbury but fall 38-16

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LOOKING AHEAD WHITE BEAR LAKE

White Bear Lake generated some firepower Friday night, enough to take a 16-7 lead in the third quarter at Woodbury. However, the Royals dominated the last quarter and a half to win 38-16, dropping the Bears to 0-3.

The Bears, after two anemic offensive performances, got 212 passing yards at Woodbury, including two touchdowns — from Alex Doroff to Isaac Kibagendi from 24 yards on a screen pass, and to a wide-open Vinny Villella from 33 yards on a perfect downfield strike.

Woodbury (2-1) turned it around with three straight TD gallops. ..

“Played well for a while. Gotta finish,” Bear coach Ryan Bartlett said.

Devin Mueller made several big plays for the Bears. The 6-foot-3 senior snagged a 31-yard pass from Doroff over the shoulder that set up Ben Watson’s 17-yard field goal, took a short pass and dashed 49 yards, blasted a 49-yard punt from the back of the end zone, ran eight yards out of punt formation for a first down, and made a pair of tackles for loss.

Doroff finished 10-for-26 for 199 yards with one interception. He left with a neck injury, not believed to be serious. Heidi Barber finished and had a tough time with two interceptions and a fumble, completing one pass.

Mueller made the two catches for 80 yards, Kibagendi four for 45, Villella three for

FOOTBALL

BOYS SOCCER

GIRLS SOCCER

• 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 — at Park High School • 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 — at Woodbury High School

GIRLS SOCCER

39, Kesean Lipscomb two for 48, and Dom Anderson one for 20. The Bears managed just 37 yards on 16 rushes. Defensively, Kibagendi intercepted a long pass at the one-yard line, Aiden Akins made three tackles-for-loss totaling 14 yards, and Ty Behnken notched a fumble recovery and two tackles for loss.

• 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

23 — at Benilde St. Margaret’s • 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 — at Simley

BOYS SOCCER

TENNIS

TENNIS

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Devin Mueller turned a short pass into a 49-yard gain in the third period.

• 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 — St. Thomas Academy

• 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 — at Park High School • 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 — Simley • 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 — at Irondale High School • 4 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 26 — at Park High School

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MAHTOMEDI

FOOTBALL

• 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 — at Forest Lake

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• 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

21 — Conference meet, Roseville at White Bear Lake YMCA • 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

23 — Invitational at the University of Minnesota

CROSS COUNTRY

• Saturday, Sept. 23 — Tom Watson Mustang Stampede at Chippewa Middle School

• 7 p.m. Sept. 21 — St. Thomas Academy • 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 — At Simley • 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 — at White Bear Lake • 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

21— at Simley • 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

26— Tartan

CROSS COUNTRY

• 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 — at Farmington

GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING

• 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 — South St. Paul

Bear girls kick up 4 wins in 6 days

Hill-Murray 6-1.

“The team is playing elite defense right now, so we just need to continue White Bear Lake to finish on the offensive pumped in 20 goals, nine end better,” coach Dave of them by Jenna Maloy, in posting four girls soccer Ashley remarked after the Mounds View game. The wins last week. offense did indeed ramp The No. 8 ranked Bears are 6-2-2 overall and 3-0 in up for the rest of the week.

Maloy had four- and the Suburban East after dispatching Mounds View three-goal games, and Becca Smith made seven 3-0, Roseville Area 7-1, assists while notching Champlin Park 4-0 and

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two goals. Kelsey Wolfe and Alivia Farrell each had two goals at Roseville. Teagan Coopet, Elyse Oelker, Madeline Thompson and Abby O’Brien had a goal each in the week. Autumn Maki was in goal for both shutouts, logging six saves in each.

BRUCE STRAND

Alivia Farrell of the Bears got this shot past Roseville goalie Aliyah Witte just 16 seconds into the game. The Bears won 7-1.

ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS FOOTBALL

Mahtomedi rushed for 349 yards but still had a tough game against Hastings, beating the Raiders 13-7.

Cole Saenger led the Zephyrs (2-1) with 12 rushes for 183 yards, capped by a 51-yard touchdown with 3:38 left

to open a 13-0 lead. Alec Mahoney rolled up 101 yards in 16 carries, Quarterback Charlie Brandt had 49 in 13 carries, with a two-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and was 5-for-16 for 40 yards passing with two interceptions. William Newman

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Jenna Maloy White Bear Lake Soccer Jenna Maloy rattled the nets for nine goals to lead a 4-0 week by White Bear Lake soccer. The junior forward delivered all four goals (three in the first 11 minutes) in a 4-0 win over Champlin Park and three more (in the first nine minutes) in a 6-2 win over Hill-Murray.

Earlier she scored against Mounds View and Roseville. “What makes her dangerous is her ability to deal with the defender and the ball when going to goal,” coach John Dierkhising assessed. “She can shield the ball and hold off the defender until she gets close to goal, and either beats them on a move or has them boxed out enough that it’s just her and the keeper.” Maloy has 14 goals and six assists for the Bears (6-2-2) this year, and 41 career goals in 46 games.

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caught three for 27 yards. Mahtomedi limited Hastings (1-2) to 41 yards rushing and 118 passing. The Raiders scored late on Lukas Foss’ pass to Matthew Foss from 22 yards.

BOYS SOCCER

Mahtomedi was 1-2 in Metro East matches, defeating Tartan 2-1 with goals by sophomores Kaden Gagnelius and Samuel Beulke, then losing to Hill-Murray 6-2 with Riley Burke and Gavin Maas scoring, and to TotinoGrace 3-1. The Zephyrs are 2-2 in conference and 4-5 overall.

GIRLS SOCCER

Mahtomedi collected three Metro East wins, using three different goalies. The Zephyrs, who have won seven straight, vanquished Tartan 3-0 (Jacque Worden in goal, four saves), Hill-Murray 2-0 (Harlow Berger, five saves), and Cretin-Derham Hall 3-1 (Stella Grabow, three saves). The Zephyrs, 4-0 in conference and 8-2 overall, handed Hill-Murray its first loss. Kaitlyn Moltzan drilled three goals against CDH. Notching a goal each were Aynslea Ulschmid, Allie Rippentrop and Victoria Nelson against Tartan; Olivia Thiele and Lauren Coy against H-M; and Ceci Emery against CDH. Rippentrop made

three assists in the week.

VOLLEYBALL

Mahtomedi has a 4-7 ledger after winning three of six. In Metro East matches, Park of Cottage Grove beat the Zephyrs 23-25, 25-9, 25-20, 25-31, and Mahtomedi topped Two Rivers 25-22, 25-20, 25-22. At the Farmington tournament, the Zephyrs lost to New Prague 25-9, 25-12; edged Faribault 23-25, 25-20, 16-14; lost to Jordan 25-18, 23-25, 15-8; and beat Elk River 25-21, 18-25, 15-8.

TENNIS

Mahtomedi won 7-0 over two Metro East rivals, North St. Paul and Two Rivers, and edged Stillwater 4-3 in a non-conference tilt reversing an earlier 5-2 loss to the Ponies. The Zephyrs are 6-5. Against Stillwater, Lily Carlson and Hannah Meslow won at 3 and 4 singles, and Kate Hoffman/Katherine Smith and Olivia Bengtson/Greta Munson won at 1 and 2 doubles. In the conference matches, Mallory Langer, Alayna Bartylla, and Carlson each won twice at 1-2-3 singles with Berkley Blaisdell and Stella Schroeder winning at 4-singles.

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SEX TRAFFICKING: Community partnerships key to tackling exploitation dependency treatment? Do you need food, water or shelter?” Kettwick said.

“We try to build a rapport, because a lot of times they will not talk to us right away even if they’re being trafficked, because the manipulation is so deep. Some of these women genuinely think they’re in love and they will do anything to assist these people.”

He went on to say the recovery operations provide services to the victims so they don’t have to go back to their trafficker.

The task force has a tip line, and Kettwick noted that each tip is evaluated.

“That’s part of this community outreach piece,” Kettwick said. “We go into schools, we go into hotels, we go to the airport to talk to employees about what are signs to look for that something is amiss and trafficking is going on, because it’s happening throughout our community.”

So, what are the signs of someone who is being sex trafficked?

“Some of it is the stuff that makes you just feel uncomfortable in general,” Kettwick said. “Somebody looks timid or somebody who looks like they’re being controlled. Usually, it’s men using abusive language or somebody that looks like they’re just in a dominant position.”

He noted that asking someone if they are OK or if they need help can make a

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“A lot of times they feel like they’re on an island with their trafficker and that person is in complete control,” Kettwick said. “There are absolutely times when reaching out will help that one individual. And that’s a big thing.”

Choi said since he was elected in 2011, progress has been made to combat sex trafficking, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

“We want to change some of the bad things that happen in our community,” Choi said. “We need to confront some of the hard things that we have to do in our lives, one of which is just the conversations and the relationships that we have within our own families or communities or places of worship, and where we all congregate. It’s great that here in this Rotary club, you guys are talking about these things and thinking about it.”

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Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Treye Kettwick said the Minnesota BCA has created a Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force comprised of BCA agents and members of law enforcement.

“We have an officer and investigator from the Minneapolis Police Department, St. Paul Police Department, Ramsey County (and) Hennepin County, and we brought over Woodbury and Oakdale because we recognize that these cases aren’t just occurring on an island, they’re occurring in our community as a whole and they’re moving from place to place,” Kettwick said. “Having this community partnership is helping us investigate these people. And that’s that’s part of what the task force is about. We also have people from

Homeland Security, the FBI, and we have data analysts.”

Kettwick explained that the task force will create a scene with a participant who pretends to be a 15- or 16-year-old girl and wait for men to ask if they can purchase her for sex.

He said no matter what jurisdiction they are in, they get hundreds of men who proposition sex.

“We had an operation in St. Paul about a month ago, where we had 10 men show up to have sex with a 16-year-old,” Kettwick said. “It’s remarkable. It blows my mind every time we do. That’s our demand operations.”

Kettwick said the task force also has recovery operations, where they go on to the sex advertisements and invite young women, usually sex workers, to come set up a staging area. When they arrive, they’re not treated as a prostitute. They’re treated as a victim first.

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