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White Bear’s newest police officer comes home

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

Officer Dan Swenson is officially the newest police officer in the White Bear Lake Police Department.

“Dan is one of our own,” Police Chief Dan Hager said. “He was born here and raised here in the city of White Bear Lake. He graduated from White Bear Lake High School and he later graduated from Bethel University.”

Hager said Swenson’s first exposure to law enforcement was when he volunteered at the White Bear Lake Police Department in 2007.

“He worked both as a reserve and as a part-time community service officer for White Bear Lake for four years,” Hager said. “During that time, he not only worked as an employee for us, but he volunteered over 1,100 hours for the White Bear Lake community.”

According to Hager, Swenson stated that while serving as a reserve, he thought he was doing something meaningful for his community and it lit a spark in him to become a police officer.

He attended Century College to obtain his law enforcement certificate.

His first job as a police officer was with the Prairie Island Police Department, where he served 10 years.

“His time working for this department, located on a large reservation here in Minnesota, provided him with some very valuable and unique experiences, which has served him well over his career,” Hager said. “Dan left the Prairie Island

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In memoriam: Documenting lost Lake Avenue homes

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

There’s a sense of urgency now to Lynn Nelson’s ongoing research on Lake Avenue, a one-way thoroughfare she calls White Bear’s favorite walking path.

The public relations professional is working on a book that chronicles the changing face of the avenue, whose popularity dates back to horse-and-buggy days during the 1880s’ resort era.

As more of the avenue’s gems are torn down, Nelson hopes to keep their memory,

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The Kenneth Puffer house at 4669 Lake Ave. was torn down after the family sold it. Kenneth died in 2009 at age 90; his wife Patricia was 99 when she died. The civic-minded couple raised six children in the home.

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and the stories behind them, alive. She also wants to bring attention to the loss.

“Everything is changing so easily,” Nelson said. “We need to be thoughtful about these tear-downs and let neighbors know that is the intention.”

Her connection to the avenue and, in particular, to the blue Cape Cod on the corner of Lake Avenue and Second Street where Nelson lives, is personal.

The site was once the Hotel Chateaugay, built in the early 1880s by Frederick W.

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HOME CHANGES: Lynn Nelson’s book highlights Lake Avenue’s gems and history FROM PAGE 1

Benson. Nelson’s great-grandparents, Ole Knudson and Emma Bloom, met at the hotel; he was an engineer and she was (likely) a maid. After changing hands several times, the hotel succumbed to fire in 1910. A fieldstone fence in the backyard is all that remains of the structure.

According to Nelson, a couple who had honeymooned at the hotel built the home in 1938. Her grandmother, Ruth Chapman (the daughter of Ole and Emma), bought it some 20 years later. In 2013, Nelson and husband Mike Keeler bought the house, keeping it in the family.

Ruth and husband Harvey, “Chappie”, also owned the house at 4621 Lake Ave. before downsizing to the blue house down the street. Ruth’s uncle was Fred Bloom, mayor of White Bear Lake in the 1940s. The two of them worked together “flipping” houses, Nelson said, and renovated

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The former Hiniker house was torn down by its new owners, who, according to Nelson, wanted to save it, but the house had too many structural issues.

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at least a dozen homes in the area, including the house occupied by Acqua restaurant.

Something like 10% of the 60 or so homes on Lake Avenue have been torn down. The same is happening on Manitou Island, in Cottage Park, Birchwood, Dellwood and Mahtomedi, Nelson pointed out. She is recording before and after photos of the homes as they come down for the book and mourns the losses.

“I wish we would make more effort to preserve the character of the homes along the avenue,” she observed. “You can’t buy old-fashioned charm.”

Of course, some of the replacements fit in well, she added. And Nelson realizes homeowners have a right to do what they want with their property. “I know not every home can or should be saved. I just think we should be thoughtful about the teardown versus renovation debate, since there have been six teardowns in the last 10 years.”

Her book, as yet unnamed, will

help people understand the historical context of the area, Nelson said. She has been interviewing homeowners along the route for tidbits of history, both of the houses and the people who lived in them.

Neighbor Kate Huebsch is one of several people Nelson has interviewed for the book. Also a lover of history, she welcomes the uniqueness of the avenue.

“There is room in White Bear for everyone, and that is true for Lake Avenue,” Huebsch said. “Every house I know has been done with a thoughtful approach as to why and what it means to what was there before.”

Chapters in the book will cover Lake Avenue during the ’50s, houses of note, wildlife along the avenue, architecture, unusual sights on the lake and seasonal changes along the avenue.

Nelson has reached out to Edina’s city manager, too, to inquire about regulations regarding tear-downs.

“Edina was the epicenter for this in 2013,” she shared. “New houses were so big it was impacting the neighbors.” She’d like to see a policy where developers would be required to meet with neighbors and share their building plans.

“I think I was born to write about Lake Avenue,” said Nelson, who considers the project a labor of love. “I hope the book will provide readers with insight into what makes Lake Avenue so special and why its inherent charm deserves to be preserved. I want it to spark some dialog about the pros and cons of renovations versus teardowns and how we’ll know when we’ve gone too far.”

She expects to publish the book, part memoir and part conversational

history, in 2025. For a link to her website and new blog, see www.

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What the Puffer home looked like before it was torn down.

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piraling inflation and the shortage of employees are just two big issues affecting our economy.

The other item is the cost of government on local, state and national levels.

It starts with the shortage of employees. Some of it started with COVID. Parents stayed home to care for their children and haven’t returned to the workforce.

The other is the high cost of day care. A few years ago, government set the minimum wage and it was probably needed. They also set other standards that made it difficult for a mother to care for two or three children at her home.

At this point in time, it doesn’t look like there is any relief in sight for increasing the workforce here in the U.S. We are receiving immigrants crossing the borders illegally, but it About the will take some time before they learn the language, get a driver’s license, Town reestablish their family and gain the Gene Johnson technical skills that are needed. No doubt there will be a number of jobs they can fill successfully.

I don’t know solutions to all of this, but if our Congress could stop all the infighting, maybe they could take time to solve some of these problems.

We hear about a lot of people who are past the age of retirement. With the increase of inflation, they have been returning to part-time jobs, and even some fulltime with success. They carry with them experience and a strong work ethic.

With inflation doubling the prices of food, energy costs that keep climbing, mortgage rates that are slowing housing growth and increasing living expense, it’s hard to make ends meet.

With the auto workers on strike along with other striking workers in healthcare, etc., that will drive up costs even though they are due for adjustment. It becomes like a self-serving merry-go-round.

Busy people on the move have demanded more prepared foods compared to home-cooked meals. It’s convenient, but it is driving up the cost of food.

There is a strong desire to dine out. Again, it saves time, it’s convenient and provides a multiple of choices. The question is how often is it practical for the family budget?

Climbing interest rates affect credit card debt, car payments, and mortgage payments, now at a 15-year high.

Maybe there’s a difference between what we want and what we need.

Do you need advice on how to reduce your debt? When you borrow, you are a slave to the lender. Having credit card debt with 24% interest doesn’t make it easier.

Are you collecting too much stuff? There seems to be a lot of storage rental facilities. Maybe it’s time to sell something and use the cash to reduce your debt.

It’s pretty simple to say spend less than you earn, but that’s a clear way to get out of debt.

We buy a monthly Internet service and use TV over the air. Some weekends we don’t get all the football game that we would like. We hear from friends there are some channels we are missing that they enjoy. But we’re getting along.

We drive our cars longer than the average and we make sure they get regular service. We don’t let mechanical problems linger. They never get better.

I think we have to learn to be content with what we have and not be envious of others. Happiness cannot come from what you own. Too many toys can also consume your time in repairing them, and affect your budget and time.

Even the stock market is suffering these days. Maybe it’s time to look at CDs or treasuries. Sometimes it’s better to earn 5% rather than speculating on 8% to 12%.

Be a smart shopper. Compare prices and benefits. There are times during the year when prices are reduced on certain types of clothing, furniture and cars. When you buy a new car, it depreciates very quickly.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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ost of our senior community grew up communicating via a rotary telephone or through the United States Postal Service. Now rapidly evolving technology is quickly passing the “silent generation” and our “baby boomers” by. Through this evolution, criminals have gone away from engaging in physical theft to preying on our most vulnerable computer savvy Movers & community through Shakers members confidence scams and electronic Pat Aldrich financial fraud.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3.gov), almost 3.1 billion dollars were lost to scams and frauds to persons over the age of 60. This may only be a fraction of total monies lost, as this number only represents the incidents which were reported.

Some senior citizens may not have reported being duped due to being embarrassed or scared for any repercussions from their perpetrators.

Having an elderly father, I have experienced firsthand how our

elderly community could fall victim to these scams. One quiet night I received a frantic phone call from my dad. It was not odd that my father was up after midnight, but it was odd that he was calling me at that time of the night! I could hear the fear and anxiety in his voice. He claimed to me while he was working on his computer, he received a pop-up message saying his computer was locked. The message explained that the sender worked for a government agency, that he visited an unlawful website, and if he did not respond to the message there would be a warrant out for his arrest. He advised he did not click on the actual message. He said he tried to “X” out of the message, but it did not erase the message. He also advised none of the functions on his computer worked. He believed the government locked his computer, and he was afraid what was going to happen to him.

I did my best to assure my dad that the message was a hoax. I told him that if he were to have clicked that message, whoever was behind the message could have had full access to his computer.

He was not so confident, as he believed the organization had “complete control” of his computer. I instructed my dad to push and hold the power button on his computer. I then told him to pull the power cord plug for his

internet modem out of the wall.

After a few minutes I had him plug the modem back in and restart his computer. After several minutes, his computer was working properly. As my dad started to navigate on his computer I could definitely hear and feel his sense of relief. Unfortunately, this is only one example of the many attempts to defraud our senior community.

Another example is the “charity scam.” This is when a perpetrator is posing as a real charity, or they make up a fake charity that may sound legitimate. If the charity is real, there should be a website or telephone number available through a simple internet search.

If you are at all confused, gather as much information as possible and contact a loved one or the police.

Anytime a request for gift cards, money orders or bank account information is made, you should automatically treat it as a scam. No bona fide organization is going to accept these methods of payment.

I understand how difficult it can be to navigate through this new world of technology. It pains me to see good-hearted people, who are willing to help make this world better, getting tricked into shedding their hard-earned life savings. Please call your local police anytime you suspect fraud is afoot.

Pat Aldrich is the captain of the Centennial Lakes Police Department

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lakeshore Players Constitution production got it right

Albert Turner Goins, Sr. White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Candidate fights for community

Time to choose

As Americans, we live with illusions not unlike the ones Plato imagined might once be displayed on the wall of his mythic cave.

We see daily the images projected on our widescreen televisions and computer displays, but somehow assume (or pretend) that the rest of the world cannot see the state of our democracy.

But it seems beyond naive to believe that both allies and adversaries do not see the present and creaking imbalances in our political infrastructure—a House incapable of choosing a Speaker because of petty internecine squabbles.

Perhaps the Framers’ decision to allow the House to choose its own Speaker is a design mistake requiring

PAID LETTER Candidate familiar with city operations

I write in support of Andrea West for Ward 3 City Council. I’ve gotten to know Andrea over the past few years, and I find her to be level-headed, very competent and a well-prepared person. I appointed her to serve on the city’s Housing Task Force.

After seeing her engagement and good work there, I appointed her to the Planning Commission. She has shown herself to understand the role, does her homework for each meeting and asks good questions, which results in better information given to the council so they can make the final decision. She is experienced in working respectfully with city staff

I’m writing this letter in support of Andrea West’s campaign for White Bear Lake’s City Council Ward 3. I believe that Andrea is the perfect candidate for this position for three essential reasons. First is her dedication to serving the White Bear Lake community. This dedication has been demonstrated over and over again by her participation in key city groups, including the White Bear Lake Area Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group, where she worked to help ensure the health and safety of White Bear Lake residents; the White Bear Lake Housing Taskforce, where she advocated for more housing options for White Bear Lake’s young families and older citizens; the White Bear Lake Planning Commission, where she encouraged greater accessibility and safety compliance; and the Ramsey County Library Board, where she brought her experience working with individuals with disabilities to the board’s deliberations.

Second are Andrea’s extensive management and budgeting skills.

Andrea has honed these skills through years of administrating nonprofit organizations serving individuals with a wide range of disabilities. Not only is she skilled in securing and managing public funds, but she understands how crucial it is

Debra Price-Ellingstad White Bear Lake

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Andrea West is exactly the type of person we need on our City Council.

I have seen a lot of changes in White Bear Lake over the 50 years I have lived here and while mayor for 15 years, and I know the importance of having people on City Council who have experience and know how to plan for the future. Andrea has already been serving to support the city, first on the White Bear Lake Housing Task Force and now on the Planning Commission. Planning Commission members have a good idea of how the city works. Andrea is forwardthinking, and her professional and volunteer roles have prepared her to be an effective council member.

Andrea is clearly the best choice for the City Council on Nov. 7.

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I am writing to comment on the letter writer that felt very strongly about the Lakeshore Players Theatre play, “What the Constitution Means to Me.” I am sorry that he didn’t get it.

Before I went, I wasn’t sure how the play would handle the subject — but they got it right. For too many years, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights have given rights to only a segment of the population in America. It is only after a couple of hundred years that we are finally starting to do right to those wronged.

Others must feel as I do, since the play was nominated for Best Play in the 73rd Tony Awards, and a finalist spot for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. For the person who didn’t like the play, I’d say — rethink. When the shoe fits, accept it.

I am writing this letter in support of Andrea West for White Bear Lake City Council to represent Ward 3.

As a founding member of the Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group (NCCG), I have seen Andrea’s commitment to fight for the betterment of the White Bear Community. She is smart, articulate and able to drill down to the heart of an issue.

This is a personal endorsement.

However, my work with NCCG has given me the opportunity over an extended period (multiple years) to see firsthand Andrea take action and to work with other community members and our elected officials to make the future of the White Bear Area better.

Andrea West will make an incredible addition to the White Bear Lake City Council. She has my endorsement for this position.

to budget and expend taxpayer money wisely. She demands accountability for herself and the organizations she manages.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Andrea is a problemsolver. I am impressed with her openness to listen to all sides of an issue, and to use what she learns to make decisions fairly and without bias, traits that seem increasingly rare these days. This, along with Andrea’s deep roots in the WBL community and her understanding of city government, will be valuable assets to the workings of the White Bear Lake City Council. Please vote for Andrea West on or before Nov. 7.

and is familiar with city operations. I know Andrea will work well with the current City Council and will be an asset to the community. I ask you to vote for Andrea West in Ward 3.

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a constitutional fix, but as of now we as a nation must live with this constitutional reality.

The urgency of the times demands we overcome an artifact of our parliamentary past — in an age when party loyalty is on life-support.

Such an artifact might have been unnoticeable when the United States enforced the “Monroe Doctrine” by gunboat diplomacy, but now we are far from the time when we can choose isolationism.

America’s post-Cold War commitments to NATO and in the Middle East require that our domestic political institutions function without the unforced errors and self-inflicted wounds that currently threaten their basic survivability and integrity.

But in the House, MAGA Republicans have proved themselves unable to govern—not just us—but themselves.

Their use of an absurd rule permitting a single member to “vacate the chair,” or to remove the Speaker by simple majority, and their continued fecklessness in replacing the Speaker, means our Legislature sits idle.

Consequently, the Republicans should openly admit their own political inadequacy and agree to a “new deal” in the House by voting in a bipartisan coalition Speaker such as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

As Speaker, Jeffries could lead a solid Democratic plurality, which when combined with as few as half a dozen Republicans, can and will govern.

That is what the Nation now demands: not just simply representation, but actual governance.

We cannot delay.

It’s time to choose Mr. Jeffries.

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I am a proud 92-year-old wounded Korean Veteran who has marched in numerous parades, visited fellow soldiers’ graves, participated in Honor Flights and spoken at events honoring our military, and was always treated with the greatest of respect for serving my country. Many people thank me for my service and want to hear about my experiences (which were horrific, as my fellow soldiers understand). No one has ever called me a loser for being disabled or a sucker for volunteering to defend this country.

Veterans are a solemn group, and we understand the suffering/sacrifices that have been given for our country.

We understand the chain of command, have taken the oath to defend and support the Constitution, and respect our fellow brothers and sisters in arms. But I can no longer ignore the hateful and dishonorable things Donald Trump has said. He has never served in the military but calls us losers and suckers, attacks the Gold Star families, does not “like the look” of disabled soldiers, is not willing to honor the fallen and clearly does not respect the Constitution.

I urge every active military member, veteran and their families to take a hard look at what our past president’s treatment and language has been regarding the military. The media is not making up these comments and behavior. It has been documented and backed up with facts. It hurts me to my core that the past commander in chief shows such disdain for the men and women who defend our country and make America the greatest country in the world. We need a leader who will support and appreciate our military.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 4 in the 5100 block of Long Avenue.

Upon investigation, no charges are pending.

• A theft of a motor vehicle was reported Oct. 4 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. The vehicle was later located and found unoccupied. No suspect information available.

• Harassment was reported Oct. 4 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

• Officers were called Oct. 5 to the 3500 block of Century Ave. N. for an assault. Officers investigated the incident and found a person had been assaulted. Officers arrested a 31-year-old St. Paul man for domestic assault by strangulation.

He was brought to the Law Enforcement Center to be processed.

• A noise disturbance was reported Oct. 6 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

• White Bear Lake Police Officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of White Bear Ave. and County Road F. Oct. 7 and found a man to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

Officers arrested the man and transported him to the Ramsey County Jail where he was booked.

• Officers responded to the 1700 block of 9th Street in response to a disorderly conduct Oct. 7. Officers were able to mediate between the two parties involved.

• Officers responded to a hit & run accident Oct. 7 on Highway 96. No driver information available at

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

this time.

• Officers assisted the Oakdale Police Department Oct. 8 on a disorderly conduct call which occurred on I-694.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop for speed near Highway 61 and Buerkle Road Oct. 8. A female passenger of Hugo, was found to have several active felony warrants out for her arrest. She was placed into custody and booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center. No additional charges.

• An officer took a burglary report Oct. 8 in the 3800 block of Saint Regis Drive. Multiple tools were stolen from an unlocked, detached garage.

• Officers took an attempted fraud report Oct. 9 originating in the 2600 block of Rolling View Drive.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop Oct. 9 for a vehicle without license plates in the 3100 block of Century Avenue.

Officers found a female to have an active gross misdemeanor warrant.

She was booked at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center. No additional charges.

• Officers took a theft of a bicycle report Oct. 10 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. Approximate loss of $100. No suspect information at this time.

• Officers responded to a disorderly conduct call Oct. 10 in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint Oct. 10 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

Noelle Olson

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

Birchwood

• A Cedar Street resident reported squatters taking over a neighboring foreclosed house Sept. 14 as part of an ongoing issue.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies spoke to the aunt of one of the squatters and advised them to move their items out. Deputies also notified multiple neighbors about the trespassers and asked them to report any suspicious activity around the vacant home.

Dellwood

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop Sept. 12 on Dellwood Avenue and issued a citation for speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.

• A Glen Edge Road resident reported receiving a phone call Sept. 14 from a scammer claiming to be Sgt. Benson from the WCSO regarding a confidential matter, before leaving a voicemail for the complainant to return the call. The complainant never phoned the scammers back, nor did she give them any personal information. However, deputies did call the fake Sgt. Benson back on the number provided. After deputies had spoken to the spurious sergeant, they said they “heard the worst impression of Sgt. Benson ever.”

Grant

• Deputies issued a citation Sept. 8 to a motorist speeding in the 6000 block of Manning Avenue N. • A motorist of undisclosed identity was arrested for DWI at 12:04 a.m. Sept. 9 in the 11000 block of 75th Street N. after deputies on routine patrol observed the vehicle failing to maintain its lane and conducted a traffic stop.

• A suspicious male in a suspicious vehicle reported at 9:27 a.m. Sept. 11 near 110th Street and Manning Trail N. turned out to be an elderly man resting in his driver’s seat because he had been driving earlier and had become very sleepy. The man, described as extremely polite and cooperative, said he had simply pulled over in a safe place to take a nap.

• A backpack containing a school-issued computer was reported stolen from a secure vehicle parked in the 11000 block of 80th Street N. at 7:31 p.m. Sept. 12, after the vehicle’s windows were smashed out.

• A contractor reported that the area of 119th

Street N. at Keystone Avenue N. would be closed for a culvert installation on Sept. 13.

• A resident in the 8000 block of Manning Avenue N. reported an unknown, yet suspected person, for keying the side of his pickup truck on Sept. 14. The complainant had had an altercation earlier in the week and believed that the party could have been the suspect. However, surveillance video was unable to identify the license plate on the suspect vehicle.

Mahtomedi

• A trailer was reported stolen Sept. 9 from the 1000 block of Mahtomedi Avenue.

• A cell phone was reported stolen Sept. 9 from a Mahtomedi Avenue address.

• Deputies stopped a vehicle on Long Lake Road and Echo Lake Avenue at 2:58 a.m. Sept. 11 for displaying expired registration, and issued a citation for driving after suspension following mobile data computer research during the traffic stop.

• Burglary of an attached garage on Shamrock Drive was reported overnight Sept. 10-11.

• A brown wallet containing a driver’s license, a credit card and approximately $120 in cash was reported lost in the vicinity of Chuck & Don’s Pet Food on CSAH 12 on Sept. 11. No wallet was turned in, and the complainant had checked the area without success.

• A male carrying dangerous weapons in his backpack was reported for walking around town at 5 p.m. Sept. 12 on Stillwater Road.

When deputies encountered the male at the Holiday gas station, they observed that the male was intoxicated and showing signs of mental health issues. Deputies transported the male to the hospital and mailed him a citation for weapons violation.

Pine Springs

• An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 1:13 a.m. Sept. 10 on Highway 36 following a traffic stop for speeding.

During the stop, the driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcohol.

Willernie

• A Kimberly Road dad reported his daughter’s ex-boyfriend for hanging around Sept. 9 and wanted to know how to go about obtaining a harassment restraining order against him.

Deputies advised the complainant to go to the courthouse to apply for one.

Loretta Harding

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS the Perkins restaurant and loitered store in the 800 block of County Road around the business. Deputies asked E after he struck another customer the male to move himself and his in the face with a shopping basket items away from the restaurant’s during a disagreement about where front door. the self-checkout line began. The Vadnais Heights • The SuperAmerica station in the victim was treated on scene by 1000 block of County Road E reported medics, while deputies searched the • Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office a failed theft by swindle Sept. 9, after area for the suspect. They found him, deputies conducted a welfare check a male tried to return oil that he conducted a traffic stop, identified on an emu and goat Sept. 6 in the 700 had taken off the shelf in the store him and transported him to jail, block of North Oak Drive to confirm moments before. The “fool me once, where they issued him a citation. they were still at home, following an shame on you” case may be linked • The Minnesota Adult Abuse animal complaint. to a previous successful attempt Reporting Center reported a • Deputies issued a Keep Our Kops by swindle on Aug. 8 at the store. vulnerable adult scammed out of Safe (KOPS) alert Sept. 6 for a Investigators are awaiting a review $2,600 by a computer pop-up that male suspect who was reported of surveillance video from the latest occurred Sept. 7 in the 4200 block for violating a domestic abuse incident to confirm their suspicions. of Bridgewood Terrace. The bank is no-contact order in the 1200 block • A Minneapolis man, 22, was mailed working with the victim on a claim. of County Road D Circle and who a citation Sept. 10 for misdemeanor • A Vadnais Heights man, 35, was had left the scene before deputies theft from the Walmart in the 800 arrested for DWI at 10:05 p.m. Sept. arrived. block of County Road E after he 7 in the 1000 block of County Road • A Dresser, Wisconsin, man reported grabbed an electronic item from an D, following a traffic stop for a his wallet and lunch pail stolen at employee and fled the store. The vehicle that failed to stop at the stop 7:33 a.m. Sept. 7 from an unlocked subject’s identity was confirmed, sign. During the stop, the subject commercial vehicle parked near making him eligible to receive the displayed signs of impairment Vadnais Blvd. and Rice Street. The citation. and performed poorly on the complainant canceled his bank cards standardized field sobriety tests with • Residents in the 500 block of Spring prior to deputies’ arrival on scene.

Hill Road reported an unknown a 0.12 blood alcohol content. After No suspect information is available. suspect for adding gift cards and he was transported to jail, he was • A White Bear Township woman a Visa credit card to their online issued a citation for fourth-degree reported criminal damage to her Walmart account on Sept. 11. The DWI, driving after revocation and vehicle Sept. 7 after it sustained suspect then bought merchandise failure to obey a traffic control damage to its rear bumper while using the credit cards. The victims device. parked in the 900 block of County are not out any money.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Road E. No suspect information at 8:21 p.m. Sept. 8 in the 1000 block exists. of County Road E after a homeless • A St. Paul man, 42, was arrested for man set up camp directly in front of fifth-degree assault Sept. 7 at a box

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

White Bear Township

• A White Bear Township man reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Mitsubishi Outlander Sport while he was attending an Oct. 6 meeting at Gem Lake City Hall in the 4200 block of Otter Lake Road.

• Two mailboxes in the 5400 block of Feather Court were reported destroyed by a red van overnight Sept. 6-7.

• A juvenile male was arrested on a warrant Sept. 8 on Highway 61 and County Road J by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and was turned over to RCSO deputies.

• A burglary in progress reported by a resident in the 4100 block of Parkway Ponds Lane at 1:09 p.m. Sept. 8 turned out to be the complainant’s husband returning home from work early, after deputies made contact with a male in her driveway. The wife was unaware that her husband had left work early, and the husband had left his phone at the job site.

• Residents in the 3800 block of Lakewood Avenue reported a pile of items left in their front yard Sept. 10.

After photos were taken, deputies advised the complainants to dispose of the items.

Loretta Harding

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Police department looks to expand staff

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

Dale Hager is settling into his role as White Bear Lake’s chief of police.

“I’ve had a pretty active first 40 days or so on the job, and I’m just really grateful to the city manager’s office and for the leaders that are sitting before me here that kind of helped me ease into this position, and I’m really grateful to you and all my staff for that,” Hager told the White Bear Lake City Council. “This is my department family.”

Hager gave his first official update to the City Council on behalf of the White Bear Lake Police Department.

He said the department has four sergeants, 16 police officers assigned to patrol, one captain, three investigators, four community service officers, two school resource officers, one violent crime enforcement team officer and four people in administration. He noted that a few officers are injured.

“We currently have 28 sworn police officers working for the city, and we’re authorized for 31,” Hager said. “We have four community service officers and will hire one very soon. We’re at minimums now, and sometimes we’re below minimums because of our staffing issues. In a perfect world we would have four officers and one sergeant on each shift.”

• Required policies The department partners with the “They’ve adopted many new rules Northeast Family Service Community on us stemming from, you know, some Action advocate program and other suburban agencies in Ramsey County. bigger picture,” Hager said. “We have of course, acted accordingly and made Hager noted these agencies help the required changes.” people who need additional help with Hager also said the department is mental health or systemic issues.

“We lean on the Minnesota BCA taking a break from its volunteer often for testing of our evidence and program due to the construction of processing our crime scenes,” Hager the Public Safety Building. These programs include the said. “We lean on the CERT (community Minnesota Chiefs Assoresponse team) ciation and the Ramsey and Citizens Police County Chiefs of Police Academy programs.

Association in sharing “We don’t have much best practices. I leaned of a building to have on both of those orgaclasses in this year, but nizations, as well as we’ll pick that up again Public Safety Commisnext year,” Hager said. sioner, when we went “TRIAD and our police through the issue with reserves are still a very our SROs.” active group in the city, According to Hager, and they help us out in a the Minnesota Board variety of ways and are of Peace Officer StanDale Hager just a really great group dards and Training is of people that want to White Bear Lake’s police chief an administrative body give their time for the of the state of Minnesota that sets regulations and controls the betterment of their community.”

One of Hager’s goals is to keep training and licensing of police offiactive in community engagement. cers.

This year, the POST Board adopted “I think we can refocus some of our energies to reach some people in our new rules relating to the following: city that maybe don’t have regular • Background investigation positive interactions with police.” requirements Council Member Kevin Edberg • Defining discriminatory conduct said he is concerned about the staff • Standards of conduct

“I have been lucky to work with our City Manager Crawford in kind of developing some of those strategies.”

shortage. He asked Hager what strategies the department is using to attain police officers.

“I have been lucky to work with our City Manager Crawford in kind of developing some of those strategies,” Hager responded. “Right now we’re in the mode of trying to keep this afloat. And so we are circling the wagons a little bit in that we have some investigators that could possibly help out on the street. Additionally, we lowered our minimums this summer, too, because we just simply couldn’t put that many people on the street without having every shift be an overtime shift, and it’s just not sustainable to do that.”

Hager also said that the department is using a new method of hiring to get people in the door more efficiently.

“We don’t want to lose to other departments because it’s such a competitive market right now,” Hager said. “The slower you go to get onboard officers here, the more you’re going to lose to other departments.”

The department plans on having at least one officer hired by the end of the year and more in the future.

“In a perfect world, we get all of our injured people back on and start plowing forward,” Hager said. “That’s looking at next fall when that will happen. So a lot of things can happen between now, next summer and next fall.”

White Bear Lake Area

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

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:

10:15 am in-person Worship Livestreaming on and Live-streaming on YouTube: YouTube:FPCWBL FPCWBL

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

787260

St.Jude

777298

Sundays

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

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White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

OF THE LAKE

2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

9am Traditions Worship 10:45am New Crossings Worship 10am online

Children 5 years to 5th grade may participate in Children’s Church during worship.

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

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

785623

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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

office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828

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

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

787261

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

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

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NEW OFFICER: Dan Swenson returns to his hometown

CHURCH BRIEF New world of artificial intelligence set for Oct. 19, 20

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police department and transitioned to the Metro Transit Police Department, where he served for two years. During his time there he worked through some very tough, trying times in our nation’s history of law enforcement, including complications brought on by COVID and protests and riots in Minneapolis. These experiences also left a mark on Dan and gave him experiences some of us thankfully, will never have.”

Swenson left the Metro Transit Police Department in 2021 and returned to Prairie Island Police Department, where he helped fill some gaps in its staffing shortages.

Swenson has also worked for the southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. He recently served as the lead death investigator.

“This is a unique experience that will make him very valuable to our department,” Hager said. “He’s

The Institute of Theological and Interdisciplinary Studies presents two upcoming programs entitled “The New World of Artificial Intelligence” on Oct. 19 at the O’Shaughnessey-Frey Library at the University of St. Thomas, and Oct. 20, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, in the Fellowship Hall. The featured presenter is Dr. Kaisa Taipale. Both events begin with a buffet at 6 p.m.; the program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact William Yueill, secretary at 612-991-7868 or leave a message at 651-430- 0361 or email alan@astonishme.org.

CONTRIBUTED

Dan Swenson is the newest White Bear Lake police officer. He was born and raised in White Bear Lake.

very excited to come back home to White Bear Lake. He’s grateful for the opportunity to work in his hometown. With his unique and plentiful experiences to draw upon, I can tell you that we’re also very grateful that we coaxed him

back to the city.”

Noelle Olson is the editor of the White Bear Press. She can be reached at whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.

St. Mary’s rummage and bake sale

St. Mary’s rummage/bake sale will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the parish Life Center, 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue in White Bear Lake. Proceeds will benefit Solid Ground, Philomena House and St. Mary’s refugee fund. Bakery proceeds will benefit youth and young adults participating in the summer mission trip.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sublime Face & Body 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1350 HIGHWAY 96 E STE 12, WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

LeushasBean LLC 11580 245TH ST, CHISAGO CITY MN 55013 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: October 2, 2023 Signed: Verna M Grindle Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 11 and 18, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Mahtomedi’s municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at two polling places: Precinct 1--District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, and Precinct 2--St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road. The Mayor and two Council member positions are up for re-election for four year terms. Candidate for the Mayor position is: Richard Brainerd. Candidates for the Council positions are: Jeff Charlesworth and Jane Schneeweis.

SAMPLE BALLOT

JERENE ROGERS, CITY CLERK Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 18, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2023 POND MAINTENANCE PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2023 Pond Maintenance Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Monday, October 30. 2023 at 10:00 AM local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Mahtomedi will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 646-931-3860 and entering Meeting ID 985 8884 6138 and Passcode 493789. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 0.6 ACRE Clearing and Grubbing 4865 CY Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) 355 CY Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) (Special 1) 150 TON Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) (Special 2) 1 EACH 30” RC Pipe Apron 95 LF 30” RC Pipe Sewer Des 3006 CL III 1 EACH Construct Drainage Structure Design Special The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Mahtomedi shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #8761957 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

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

DATED: October 5, 2023

BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Jerene Rogers, City Clerk, City of Mahtomedi Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 11 and October 18, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

JERENE ROGERS, CITY CLERK Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 18 and 25, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given the City of Mahtomedi will conduct a public demonstration of the DS200 tabulating equipment on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 10:00 am at the City Office, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115.

JERENE ROGERS, CITY CLERK Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 18, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2024-2028 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 6, 2023, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, to consider the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2028. The CIP will be available for viewing on the City’s website at www.ci.mahtomedi. mn.us. Anyone having an interest in this matter is invited to attend this meeting.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, October 30, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following request: A. Case No. 23-27-CUP: A request by Heartland Gun Club for a Conditional Use Permit for retail sales in the Business Warehouse zoning district, per code section 1303.180, Subd.4.c, in order to sell sporting goods (including firearms) out of the proposed indoor commercial recreation facility at the property located at 4350 Centerville Road.

Unless continued by the Planning Commission, this item will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the Planning Department until 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing in order to be included in the packets. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning this application, please call the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8561.

Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 18, 2023.

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

MINUTES SEPTEMBER 11, 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, September 11, 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) Vice Chair Arcand called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present:

Daniels, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed. Absent: Ellison.

3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Newmaster moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes: all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Induction of Student Representatives - Arianna Vann-Cook and Lydia Kleinhans were welcomed as the 2023-24 Student Representatives. 6) Daniels moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for Board meetings on August 14, 2023, and August 28, 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; e) Resolution regarding personnel items. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students on the Trap and Skeet Team and the Fishing Team were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak for earning state and national recognition. 2) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak took a moment to recognize and remember the significance of 9/11. Arianna Vann-Cook spoke about free tickets to varsity home games for high school students, and fall extracurricular events, such as football, soccer, cross country, volleyball, and the high school musical auditions. She also mentioned employment opportunities in the school district working as an Extended Day Assistant. She finished with information about homecoming week starting October 2 with the football game against Stillwater on October 6. Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about welcoming students back to the 2023-24 school year, ways to stay current with district news, and the Senior Activity Pass. He ended with information about employment opportunities in the district. 3) Opening School Report Members for the Leadership Team highlighted the work done this summer to get a good start to the school year. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Summary of Superintendent’s Evaluation - Scott Arcand, Vice Chair and School Board members publicly commented on the evaluation of the Superintendent to the extent permitted by law. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Beloyed moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on School Board Committee and School Liaison Assignments 2024. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays. Motion carried. 2) Streiff Oji moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on 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. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays. Motion carried. 3) Beloyed moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on Tentative Agreement – 2023-25 Fiscal Year White Bear Lake Area Educators. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 18, 2023.

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

MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 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, September 25, 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: Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Daniels.

Absent: Beloyed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) 2024 Primary Election Polling Locations - Tim Maurer, Director of Community Services and Recreation presented changes for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Polling Locations. 2) White Bear Lake Area High School Planning Update - Russ Reetz, Principal of White Bear Lake Area High School presented his vision for creating a school culture that influences student belonging, agency and efficacy as we approach the unification of our high school campuses for the 202425 school year. 3) American Indian Legislation Update - Brenton Shavers, Director of Educational Equity and Achievement and Vincent Patton, American Indian Education Program Coordinator, gave an update on the American Indian legislation passed in 2023. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on the Certification for 2023 Payable 2024 Preliminary Property Tax Levy. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none.

Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk.

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• Camper & Boat Storage: Outside storage of boats, travel trailers, campers & camping buses is only allowed from April 1st through November 1st. This includes parking on or adjacent to a driveway.

Come November, these items need to be moved to enclosed spaces.

• Snowmobile Parking: Snowmobiles may be parked on or adjacent to driveways from November 1st to March 31st.

• Winter Parking Restrictions: No vehicle may park on any road or street in the Township between the hours of 2 a.m. & 6 a.m. from November 1st through April 1st, or any time after a snowfall of one or more inches until the road is cleared curb to curb.

WINTER IS COMING… WILL YOUR MAILBOX POST STAND UP TO WINTER? – While the weather is still nice, it might be a good time to check your mailbox post and repair it if needed. If it wiggles, seems weak, or you can almost push it over yourself, it might be time for some repairs before the snowplow season begins.

PEST-PROOFING TIPS FOR FALL – Cold weather brings everyone indoors, including pests. The National Pest Management Association offers the following tips for homeowners to keep pests outside during the fall & winter:

• Screen attic vents and openings to chimneys and any other areas where homes may be open to the outdoors like mail slots and animal doors.

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well ventilated and dry as pests are attracted to areas of moisture.

• Seal cracks and crevices on the outside of the home using caulk and steel wool.

Pay close attention to where utility pipes enter the structure… some rodents can fit through a hole as small as the size of a dime!

• Keep kitchen counters clean and store food in airtight containers. Dispose of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles.

Crumbs and buildup of garbage are attractive to pests scrounging for food.

• Replace weather-stripping and repair loose mortar around the foundation and windows. These are easy ways to keep not only pests, but also cold air out of the house.

• Store firewood at least 20 feet away from

the house and trim back any shrubs. These areas make great warm homes for pests.

SNOWPLOW NAMING CONTEST – The final round has begun! Township staff have compiled the top 10 list. Check the Township website and Facebook page to submit your vote for the winning name. Voting will remain open until Friday, November 3rd.

The winner will be announced Wednesday, November 15th on our Facebook page and website.

November 5 – Daylight Savings ends.

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White Bear Center for the Arts Saturday, October 28, 1:00-3:00 PM

Join WBCA for a day of fall festivity!

There will be a pumpkin carving contest, live music by Folk Revival, paint your own fall ornament, henna tattoos, and more.

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Exploring Underpainting for Pastel and Other Media White Bear Center for the Arts Friday, November 17-Sunday, November 19, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Play with the possibilities that a loose underpainting can provide for the abstract foundation of your painting. Experiment with a variety of media to create colorful and textural designs to paint on.

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A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met.

Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.

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Finding Creativity and Strength through WBCA’s Clay Program Owen Nelson first heard of White Bear Center for the Arts as a high school student when he exhibited his artwork in the High School Visual Arts Exhibit. So as a freshman in college, when he was looking for a diversion from the stress of academics, he knew where to look. Owen began taking ceramic classes at WBCA as a way to express his creative side, and work in a medium that he was already familiar with. Since then, he’s been throwing pottery on the wheel every Tuesday evening with teaching artist Adam Gruetzmacher. For Owen, he appreciates getting to meet likeminded individuals who get to work together on their own respective crafts. “Throughout my artistic journey at the art center,” Owen said in an interview with WBCA, “I have found it is critical to recognize and appreciate the fusion of environment, ingenuity, and creation. By honoring the handcrafted process and the traditional practices of my medium, I want to create works that are full of meaning and truth.” Working at WBCA for the past few years, he has recognized that his work is becoming more and more figurative, remarking on the environment through the use of clay. “For the future, my goal is to produce real, unadulterated artistry that influences the psyche,” Owen said. “I want to find a place for myself in the art world, and live a life full of artistic endeavors, so I'm interested to discover what possibilities there are with ceramics.”

As WBCA’s clay program continues to grow, students find not only creativity, but also solace in their classes. WBCA recently spoke with ceramicist Jeni O’Brien about her experience with the art center’s clay program. She shares her

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story here: “Entering White Bear Center for the Arts and walking down the hall towards the Hartzell Family Clay Center, I feel an invigorating surge of possibilities. It is a refreshing way to offset all the impossibilities that my near future has forced me to plan for.

I enrolled as a new clay student in the fall of 2021 because I was struggling to see the value in the physical therapy & hand strengthening exercises that my neurologist prescribed for my rare, degenerative, neuromuscular disease. I’m only in my 50s but as my muscles atrophy, I’m preparing myself to lose the ability in the next decade to: climb any stairs, get up out of a chair, safely hold my future grandchildren, eat without choking, and be productive with my hands. With clay as a new outlet, my only expectation from this class was to help keep my hands strong for as long as I can (and maybe make some functional ceramic pieces).

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freshman year of high school, walking down to the art wing — always the highlight of my day; the utter sense of joy & accomplishment when I pick up my finished pieces; forming friendships with my fellow students; deeply appreciating the friendly & hard-working staff at WBCA; being invited to feature my work in the Ann Tousley Luther Art Shop.

As I learn how to wedge clay, I’m also learning that in addition to physical therapy, I’m receiving therapy for my soul. As I benefit from the ‘strength training’ for my hands, it absolutely pales in comparison to the social, emotional, and spiritual strength that WBCA is gifting me.”

WBCA offers clay classes for the total beginner, all the way to advanced students. You can find out more about their clay program at whitebeararts.org/ clay.

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NewStudio Gallery is currently showing the exhibit “Other Significance,” which the Minneapolis Star Tribune listed as one of the “10 must-see Twin Cities art exhibitions coming fall 2023.” The show features work by international aerosol artist Rock CYFI Martinez and mixedfiber artist Brandi Kole. Artwork is available for purchase.

The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 26. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Groups are welcome; for reservations call 612-3877699.

NewStudio Gallery is located at 2303 Wycliff Street, St. Paul. For information about the current exhibit or the gallery, visit newstudioarchitecture.com.

Learn to skate

Learning to ice skate is a rite of passage for Minnesotans. The White Bear Lake Sports Center will offer beginner ice skating lessons for children and adults this winter. Registration begins Oct. 30.

Classes are offered on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. For registration information, visit whitebearlake.org/ parksrec/page/skate-school, or search “Skate School” on the city website.

Students can share ideas on improving hometowns

The “Mayor for a Day” Essay Contest, hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities, is now open for submissions. To enter, fourth, fifth and sixth graders answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to

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The deadline for submission is Dec. 12. Students can access the contest application, information and instructions at lmc.org/mayorforaday. Winners will be notified in January.

Vadnais Heights Community Action Network holds winter clothing drive

Vadnais Heights Community Action Network (VH CAN) is holding a winter clothing drive from Oct. 16-27. VH CAN is a group of neighbors who want Vadnais Heights to be a great place for everyone to live, no matter where they’re from, who they love, what they look like, how much they earn, or who or if they worship. To make it possible for everyone to have the winter clothing they need to enjoy winter, VH CAN is inviting residents to donate gently used or new winter coats, scarves, hats, mittens, snow pants and boots to restock The Closet for the winter season.

The Closet (https://www.wblaef.org/ the-closet) is a resource for students in the White Bear Lake Area School District where families in need can get clothing, coats, shoes, etc. (anything that can be worn head to toe) free of charge. Students and families are referred to The Closet by school administration staff.

Donations can be dropped off at City Hall during business hours on Oct. 16 until noon on Oct. 27.

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Patching together some pumpkin picking Above: Youth representative Kate Schloe places a pumpkin in a cart before it is rolled out for display in the patch outside Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights. She was among a group of volunteers who recently helped unload hundreds of pumpkins from a semi trailer.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • White Bear Lake Area High School is a silver member of the 2023 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, which recognizes schools for an AP program that is delivering results in broadening access for students. “The Advanced Placement courses we offer help students explore their interests, excel and design their futures while taking rigorous collegelevel courses,” said Don Bosch, principal of WBLAHS South Campus. “These varied options allow students to own their learning in an environment that is safe, supportive and challenging.

We are excited and proud of our students’ accomplishments and we appreciate all of the hard work of our educators, who encourage and motivate students to challenge themselves to achieve their academic potential.”

• The Rotary Club of White Bear Lake is partnering with the White Bear Lake Area Schools and Mahtomedi schools to increase awareness and training in the use of naloxone.

The lifesaving workshop will be administered via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Attendees will have access to receive a free naloxone kit by scanning a QR code

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• The school board approved the bid for the South Campus mechanical and assessment accessibility LTFM package at $12,561,067. This will become Mariner Middle School in less than a year. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald said the bid is approximately $1.4 million below budget.

• The school board unanimously approved the bid for the Central Middle School technology update package to Muskogee Electric Company for $272,225.40.

• The district entered into a purchase

agreement with the owner of 2119 Eighth Street in White Bear Lake pending board approval. The school board approved the acquisition of property near the site, noting that it benefits the plan as properties become available. “We have a large green space, just north of Eighth Street on Bloom, and this property allows us to square that off and create a green space that could be used as a field for middle school physical education and activities like that, as well as snow storage during the winter,” Wald said.

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SCHOOL NEWS Community members are welcome to use the new Field House indoor walking track, which is open for free walking from 6-9 p.m. every Monday through Thursday at the current White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus, 5040 Bald Eagle Avenue in White Bear Lake.

Walkers are asked to wear clean, dry shoes as they walk. This is the second year indoor walking has been made available after the Field House opened last winter.

Students out on the field, Price Field

This week, students were able to get out on the newly finished Price Field. The original grass was replaced with a new turf field to allow for use by multiple activities and teams.

Turning the field to run north-south created enough space to add an eightlane running track — something that

Indigenous Peoples Day lesson, Engineering skills, Lakeaires locations throughout the Elementary District Extended Day students at Lakeaires Students throughout the District participated in special hands-on lessons, created by the district’s Indian Education Program coordinator, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. The lessons were similar in nature, but tailored to fit the needs of students at different educational levels.

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Mahtomedi man gets an Grandma’s Bakery closes, ‘Good albatross shot in golf Things Cafe’ coming to White Bear

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Jay Shortridge, of Mahtomedi, shot an albatross, also called a double eagle, at Indian Hills using a driver and 5 iron on a par 5. An albatross is a score of three-under-par on a single hole. According to the PGA, the odds are approximately one in six million.

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Grandma’s Bakery has closed it’s doors at the downtown location at 2184 B 4th Street in White Bear Lake. The space will be taken over by Good Things Cafe. People can still visit the bakery’s other location at 1765 Buerkle Road.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Senior living community hosts early trick-or-treat event

Staff and residents of The Waters of White Bear Lake senior living community will dress in costume to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters on Monday, Oct. 30, between 5 and 7 p.m.

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treaters are welcome. The event will be held outside in front of the building, located at 3820 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake. In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside.

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Benefits of a Revocable Trust A revocable trust, also known as a living trust, offers several benefits for individuals and families. Here are some of the key advantages of creating a revocable trust: 1. Avoiding Probate: One of the primary benefits of a revocable trust is that it allows assets to bypass the probate process upon the grantor's death.

Probate can be time-consuming, expensive, and public, but a revocable trust allows for a smoother and more private transfer of assets to beneficiaries.

2. Privacy: Unlike a will, which becomes a public document when it goes through probate, the details of a revocable trust remain private. This confidentiality can be important for those who value their privacy or have sensitive financial matters.

3. Managing Assets During Incapacity: A revocable trust can provide for the management and distribution of assets in the event the grantor becomes incapacitated. This can be especially valuable in situations where the grantor wants to ensure the seamless management of their assets without

the need for a court-appointed guardian.

4. Flexibility and Control: The grantor maintains full control over the assets placed in the trust and can make changes or revoke the trust entirely as long as they are mentally competent.

This flexibility allows for adjustments to the trust's terms as circumstances change.

5. Avoiding Ancillary Probate: If you own real estate or assets in multiple states, a revocable trust can help you avoid ancillary probate, which is the process of probating assets in each state where they are located. This can save time and reduce legal fees.

6. Faster Distribution: Assets held in a revocable trust can be distributed to beneficiaries more quickly than assets going through the probate process, which can take months or even years.

7. Potential Tax Benefits: While revocable trusts do not provide direct tax

benefits for estate tax purposes (since the assets are still considered part of the grantor's estate), they can be structured to include tax planning provisions that may benefit beneficiaries.

8. Avoiding Will Challenges: Revocable trusts are less likely to be challenged by disgruntled heirs or creditors compared to wills, as they are generally more difficult to contest successfully.

9. Continuity of Management: A revocable trust can ensure that there is a seamless transition of asset management and distribution to a successor trustee upon the grantor's death or incapacity, avoiding potential disruption or conflicts.

10. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your assets are organized and your wishes are documented can provide peace of mind, both for you and your loved ones.

It's important to note that revocable trusts may not be necessary or suitable for everyone. The decision to create a revocable trust should be based on individual circumstances, including the size and complexity of your estate, your goals, and your personal preferences. Consulting with an attorney experienced in estate planning can help you determine whether a revocable trust is the right tool for your needs.

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America’s Newspapers, a trade association with 1,653 members, meets each year to elect officers. New 2024 officers include president Heidi Wright, chief operating officer of EO Media Group in Bend, Oregon; vice president Leonard Woosley, president of Southern Newspapers, Galveston, Texas; immediate past president Cameron Nutting Williams, chief revenue office for Ogden Newspapers; and

treasurer Matt McMillan, CEO of Press Publications, Northstar Media, Kanabec Publications and Sentinel Publications.

“There is a good energy here (and in the industry) right now,” Wright tells members. She credits gatherings such as the Senior Leadership Conference, where executives network, learn and catch up with each other.

America’s Newspapers formed four years ago from two of the largest and most historic press associations, Inland Press Association and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. It strives to be the industry’s largest voice for local newspapers, the role community newspapers serve to readers, watchdogs, advocates in civic life, the First Amendment and freedom of speech.

“Eight out of 10 Americans read print and digital newspapers every month,” McMillan shares from a 2023 national study, “and almost six out of 10 Americans use newspaper advertising to help them decide which brands, products and local services to buy. Readers rank newspapers the most accurate source of original news. Today, people are deluged with unsubstantiated stories and questionable ads. Community newspapers take seriously the trust and truth-telling role essential to healthy communities, local commerce and democracy.”

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Priest’s story of anti-racism retold in new book St. Mary of the Lake church and the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society are hosting author Matt Holland for “An Evening with Fr. John Markoe, SJ,” Nov. 14.

The priest, a greatuncle of historical society Executive Director Sara Markoe Hanson, is featured in Holland’s new book, “The Rarest Kind of Courage: The Extraordinary Life of Fr. John Markoe.”

A native of St. Paul and a St. Thomas alum, John Markoe was a 1914 graduate of West Point Academy, where he was an All-American football player. He went on to become a highly regarded cavalry officer until his brief military career ended in shame and scandal.

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Hearing begins for entities appealing water use permits

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The cities of White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights are two of many entities that will present its case at a special hearing on why certain restrictions should not be imposed on groundwater pumping. Depending on the hearing outcome, a complete residential irrigation ban could be imposed, meaning residents would not be allowed to irrigate their lawns or gardens.

A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Oct. 17-20, Oct. 23-27 and Oct. 30-31 at the Office of Administrative Hearings in St. Paul.

The water appropriations issue dates back to the White Bear Lake level lawsuit filed in 2012. In 2017, the plaintiffs, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association and intervening homeowners association, prevailed. The defendants, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and intervening cities that included Hugo, lost.

District Court Judge Margaret Marrinan ruled that the DNR’s current and planned permitting of high-capacity wells and management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer violated both the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act (MERA) and the public trust.

The DNR’s conduct, the judge decided, impaired White Bear Lake and its underlying aquifer by allowing excessive pumping, all the while knowing the withdrawals were not sustainable.

The court order requires enforcement of a residential irrigation ban when the level of White Bear Lake is below 923.5 feet; a phase-down of daily per capita residential water use to 75 gallons; contingency plans for partial or total

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conversion to use of surface water; and a requirement that all groundwater permittees report annually to the DNR on their collaborative efforts toward those mandates.

The DNR also cannot issue any new groundwater appropriation permits or authorize increases in existing permits within 5 miles of the lake, at least not until there is sufficient data to understand impacts on water levels and the underlying Prairie du Chien aquifer.

Seventeen permit holders, including 10 municipalities, three country clubs, several businesses and St. Paul Regional Water Services, have formally contested amendments to their water permits.

Those appeals were filed in 2018. Five years later, the matter is finally coming before an administrative law judge.

Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear explained the impact of the court ruling on residents.

“The residential irrigation ban would apply to everyone who uses water in the city of Hugo.

It applies to people who want to water plants outdoors in places where they live.”

Bear explained that the lake is normally below that 923.5 elevation, and if it rises above that, there is an outlet structure that starts to empty the lake into Bald Eagle. “When you factor all of that in, it is our calculation that the irrigation ban would be in place at least two-thirds of the time,” Bear said.

He added, “In Hugo, our council is very proud of the water management efforts we have undertaken here over the years. It is our view that these restrictions are opposed to the water management efforts we have made in the city. We think they are actually very wasteful and irresponsible.”

The Hugo City Council commented on the matter at its last meeting.

“The city of Hugo, especially this council, over the last 10 years has

taken it very seriously to use our water in a judicious and effective way to help reduce the amount of water that we are taking out of the aquifer for irrigation…” Mayor Tom Weidt said. “We have put in place many new developments that are using rainwater to irrigate their new lawns and turf.

Settling for the conditions in this lawsuit would take us backwards in our use of water here in the city of Hugo.

I personally don’t have any desire to go backwards and use our water more poorly by following these rules.”

The mayor added, “I think agreeing to that stipulation is nonsensical, and I think we should continue on and move forward in this quest to have some sensible rules that would be in place to actually make an effect on maintaining the recreational uses that are so important to the homeowners around White Bear Lake, while protecting the lifestyle uses of water for all other residents in the region.”

Council Member Phil Klein agreed.

“We have done a tremendous amount of work on our conservation efforts; we have been recognized not only by the state but also federally. We have done everything we can to be proactive and conserve water … To be punished for the amount of effort that we have put into this over the past 10 years is absolutely astounding.”

Although the schedule is subject to change, the majority of the city of Hugo’s testimony will take place Oct. 23.

Other neighboring cities are scheduled as follows: • Lino Lakes: Oct. 24 • Mahtomedi: Oct. 24 • Vadnais Heights: Oct. 25 • White Bear Lake: Oct. 26 Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

1967. The presentation is 6:30 Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Use of force justified in White Bear Lake officerinvolved shooting The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office (RCAO) determined that criminal charges are not warranted in the nonfatal officer-involved shooting incident involving Daniel Loren Holmgren on Jan. 23, 2023, in White Bear Lake. In a six-page memorandum, the RCAO concluded that the use of nonlethal force by White Bear Lake Police Officer Ryan Sheak and White Bear Lake Police Sergeant Eric Gadbois was legally justified under Minnesota law. Four White Bear Police officers, including Sheak and Gadbois, were attempting to apprehend Holmgren on an outstanding felon arrest warrant when Holmgren, without warning, began firing numerous gunshots at the officers, severely wounding Sheak.

In response, Sheak and Gadbois returned gunfire at Holmgren. None of the shots fired by the officers struck Holmgren.

Holmgren pled guilty for his attack on Sheak and the other officers and was sentenced in Ramsey County District Court for a total of 19 years in prison. The statutory maximum for this fact scenario is 240 months.

To view the memorandum submitted to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi by his staff attorneys, who reviewed all of the evidence gathered and presented by the BCA, go to bit.ly/3ZXJe89.

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OBITUARIES

Lawrence Scott Dahedl Larry Dahedl, born June 27, 1957, passed away on Sept. 21 after battling lung cancer. Survived by wife Sue, son Brad (Erica), siblings Tom(Linda), Sue (Steve), Theresa (Patrick), Carol (Brian). Larry was a chemist at 3M and Imation.

He was a good athlete, an avid fisherman and could throw a golf club farther than anyone. Larry’s warm spirit, humor and love for his family will be forever remembered. Private interment.

Irvine Michael Fontaine 71 yr. formally of Hugo and White Bear Lake passed away on Oct. 1, 2023. Preceded in death by wife Dawn (Hultman) Fontaine, parents John and Annabelle, infant brother Stephen Fontaine.

Irv was raised in White Bear Lake and attended White Bear Lake High School, where he excelled in hockey. Survived by son David (Karen), daughters Ginny (Jeff), Stephanie, brother, Jack (Lisa), sisters Beth (Jay) Gault and Barb (Dennis) Korpi, five grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Private family service.

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Marlene A (Dufresne) LeMay

Dr. Wallace Balcerzak

87 died peacefully with family by her side September 27th of Alzheimers disease.

Preceded in death by husband John LeMay, sons Larry and Jeff, parents Raoul and Agnes, siblings Warren, Clint, Gordy, Joyce, Joan, and Pat, son-in-law Steve Sticha.

Survived by children Michelle, Mark (Michelle) Lori (Gordy), Tom (Sally), Charlie, Kathy, Kris (Bill), siblings Raoul (Sharon), Dick (Jane), Cathy, Jim (Lynn). 17 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. Marlene was a graduate of White Bear Lake High School class of 1953. She loved sports, nature and working on the family farm. She was a devoted member of St.Mary’s Of The Lake Catholic Church where she served as Eucharistic minister, greeter and cleaner for many years. Marlene cared for many children over the years. She had a special place in her heart for them. She had many dear friends because of her welcoming smile and hugs. She had a special friendship with Sue and Tom Heinz, whom she loved dearly. She was gracious and thankful all through her illness. A special thanks to all who helped care for Marlene, especially Sandy and Ann. Service at St.Mary’s Of The Lake Catholic Church Friday November 10th. Visitation 10am-11. Service at 11. Cemetery and luncheon to follow. Donations to Alzheimers Association.

Of Hugo. Age 76.

We are marking the moment: Dr Wally Balcerzak passed away August 15, 2023 at 11:40 p.m. in Hospice Care. Husband, father, fisherman, friend, doctor of psychology, sobriety advocate, and spiritual shaman for many ~ we are forever changed. We believe he chose his time to go with bravery, grace, boldness and style ~ just like Dr. Wally would do. Our secular Celebration of Life Event for Dr. Wally is Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. There will be catering, music, an informal service at 6 p.m., and of course - a couple of cookies. RSVP, Donation info, and much more about Dr. Wally’s life can be found here rb.gy/rqihx

Anneliese Sorensen Age 98, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Sept. 23, 2023. Visitation Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, from 10-11 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11am., at Saint Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Cremationsocietyofmn.com

Adeline “Adie” G. Hogan 93, of Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Adie is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”; her parents, George and Cecilia Sames; and her siblings, Robert, Vernon, Marie. She is survived by her children, Tim (Christie), Colleen (Bill) Hanson, Mark (Kathy), and Kevin; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Georgian (Bill) Braun; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass. Private Family Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred in Adie Hogan’s name to St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School.

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WARGO’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 Where: Shoreview Community Center, activity rooms 1 and 2 Details: Candid, non-political discussion by Dr. James Brewer Stewart a leading historian of race relations and professor emeritus at Macalester College. Free; RSVP requested.

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TRAVEL SHOW

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Where: White Bear Lake Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F Details: Free travel show to learn about upcoming trips. Registration appreciated.

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

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RUN FOR THE APPLES When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd., White Bear

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FALL FRIDAYS AT THE FILLEBROWN

When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 20 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave. Details: Take a self-guided tour of the 1879 lakeside cottage and enjoy refreshments on the porch.

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MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT SEMINAR

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Rd. F Details: Seminars will feature a carrier and will go through the characteristics of a plan to help participants make an educated decision. Q&A period follows. Free.

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HEARING LIFE & AGING EYES

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When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Jenifer LeClair will be signing her new mystery novel, “Death in the Wolf Moon.”

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS HALLOWEEN PARTY When: Friday, Oct. 27 Where: Community Park Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

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When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Families can listed to scary stories around a campfire and enjoy crafts, cider and roasted marshmallows; or take a self-guided hike along lit trails. Free with vehicle permit.

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LADIES OF THE LAKE QUILTING SHOW

When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 & 28; Sunday Oct. 22 & 29 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd. Details: Display of quilts made by members of local guild.

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event.

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A CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE AND RACISM

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Taste fresh-pressed apple cider, play pioneer games, and selfguided nature activities. Try the immersive fall sound garden, an auditory adventure of music and nature sounds. Free and open to all ages.

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Bears scrap to win over Raiders in rain

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Tyrese Behnken (17) recovered a fumble by Kellen Little (3) after Behnken, Landon Kohler (35) and Aiden Akins (12) put a hard rush on the Roseville quarterback.

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Just when White Bear Lake was about to deliver a knockout blow against Roseville Area, the Raiders came up with a huge play that made it a close game. However, the Bears (2-5) were able to fend off the Raiders (1-6)10-7 at Roseville.

With both teams erratic in a light, cold rain, the Bears led 3-0 at halftime on a 27yard field goal by Benjamin Watson late in the second quarter. They made it 10-0 on a 44-yard touchdown pass from Tomi Animasaun to Isaac Kigabendi in the third period. Kigabendi made a leaping catch at the 25 while closely covered, and outran defenders to the end zone, making up for a dropped would-be TD pass in the first half.

The Bears’ Peter Gorga recovered a fumble at the Raider 14 in the fourth quarter — but Roseville’s Jamir Horton picked off a

tipped pass and raced 77 yards for a TD that closed the gap to 10-7. The Raiders then stopped a Bear drive at the seven and picked up three first downs. However, a quarterback sack by Gorga helped the Bears stop the Raiders on downs with 33 seconds left.

Kesean Lipscomb gained 125 yards, mostly in the second half, on 25 carries for the Bears. Porter Cleary added 21 yards in six carries. Amimasaun completed seven of 15 for 100 yards. Kibagendi caught three for 56 yards, Austin Gibson three for 32 and Lipscomb one for 12.

The Bears held the Raiders to 35 net yards, including minus 13 rushing, making eight tackles for loss, three of them by Aiden Akins.

Gorga and Tyrese Behnke recovered Raider fumbles.

Little completed seven of 16 passes for 48 yards. The Raiders also played stout defense, including a fourthand-one stop at their own 10 in the third period.

ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS FOOTBALL

Robbinsdale Armstrong (6-1) scuttled Mahtomedi 36-20 with 314 rushing yards and one defensive touchdown.

Alec Mahoney provided the highlights for Mahtomedi (4-3) with touchdown gallops of 51 and 82 yards as he gained 201 yards on 18 carries. Armstrong’s Kevon Johnson carried 38 times for 212 yards and a three-yard touchdown. Dawson Franke ran for TD’s of four and 11 yards, and passed to Gideon Brecker for a 22-yard score.

Landon College scored on a 40-yard fumble recovery run.

Zephyr quarterback Charlie Brandt opened the scoring with a two-yard run. Cole Saenger gained 55 yards on eight carries. Armstrong limited Brandt to 2-for-12 passing for 22 yards with one interception.

VOLLEYBALL

Mahtomedi is 13-13 overall and 4-2 in the Metro East after a busy week. The Zephyrs beat St. Anthony Village (8-13) 25-21, 21-25, 25-19, 25-21 and lost to Tartan, the conference co-leader 25-23, 25-18, 21-25, 21-25, 15-7, after fighting back to win sets

three and four. The Zephyrs were 1-3 at the Benilde-St. Margaret’s tournament with losses to DeLaSalle 27-25, 1825, 15-13 and BSM 25-16, 22-25, 15-10, a win over Highland Park 25-20, 28-26, and a loss to St. Cloud Cathedral 24-26, 25-21, 15-12.

BOYS SOCCER

Mahtomedi upset topseeded Columbia Heights 2-1 to advance to the Section 4AA finals. Columbia Heights finished 9-4-1. The No. 4 seeded Zephyrs (9-7-1) will duel No. 2 St. Anthony Village (12-3-2) there Tuesday st 6 p.m. They beat Como Park 3-1 in the semifinals. St. Anthony Village was state Class 1A champion last season and moved up a class this year.

The Panthers won the other semifinal over Totino-Grace 2-1 in overtime.

GIRLS SOCCER

Mahtomedi rolled into the Section 4AA finals with victories over Fridley 11-0 and Chisago Lakes 7-0, both at home. The top-seeded Zephyrs (14-2-1) now face No. 2 Totino-Grace (7-8-2) in the finals Tuesday at 7 p.m. Olivia Thiele booted four goals against Fridley.

Allie Rippentrop and Kaitlyn Moltzan notched two goals each, and Ceci Emery, Jacque Worden and Anneliese Ulschmid one each. Against Chisago Lakes, Moltzan booted three goals, Thiele two, and Emery and Savanna Stockness one each. Worden, Stella Grabow and Harlow Berger shared goalie duties.

New softball coach named

Former Zephyr athlete Matthew Robinson has been named coach of the Mahtomedi softball team.

Robinson, who played baseball and football for Mahtomedi, spent the past five seasons in various roles within the East Ridge coaching staff, and has coached in the Mahtomedi Fastpitch Association since 2014. His main occupation is technical writer with Memorial Blood Centers.

Aaron Forsythe, activities director, said Robinson demonstrates “a calm and collected approach to coaching, accompanied with a vast knowledge of the game and strategy.”

Zephyr junior commits to TCU Ethan Felling, Mahtomedi junior, announced that he has committed to Texas Christian University for baseball. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound pitcher and outfielder helped the Zephyrs place runner-up in the state Class 3A tournament in 2023. He logged a 5-2 record and 1.88 earnedrun-average while hitting .349 with thee homers, 22 runs, and 16 RBI’s.

At state, he threw a shutout and was named to the all-tournament list. He will join a Division I power. The TCU Horned Frogs were 44-23 last season and 2-2 at the College World Series.

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Bear girls end Stillwater reign 1-0, reach section finals

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Gabby Hofeld (5) and Elizabeth Wallek celebrated the lone goal.

White Bear Lake is one win from the state tournament after halting Stillwater’s six-year dynasty in Section 4AAA. The Bears tripped the Ponies 1-0 in the semifinals at home with stifling defense and a breakaway goal by Gabby Hofeld.

The No. 2 seeded Bears (13-3-2) dueled topseeded, unbeaten Woodbury (13-0-2) in the finals at Woodbury, seeking their first state appearance since 2012. Woodbury beat East Ridge 1-0 in the other semifinal. All four teams are ranked in the top ten.

“It’s always tough to beat Stillwater,” said Dave Ashley, Bears’ co-coach, after the Bears spent almost the entire second half in their defensive zone holding off the No. 3 seeded Ponies (12-4-2). The Bears had not beaten Stillwater since 2017, the last year the Ponies didn’t win the section, before doing it twice this season, including 4-3 in conference.

The lone goal came three minutes into the second half, a 25-yard cannon shot from the right side by Hofeld, on the run, after Becca Smith set her up with a perfect through ball. “I just ran and shot.

Becca gave me some open space. I didn’t have to run fast to beat (the defender),” said Hofeld.

The Ponies (12-4-2) were on the attack most of the second half. Ashley attributed that to the Bears playing “conservative,” taking great care to mark

Celebrating a goal by Gabby Hofeld were, from left, Becca Smith, Alivia Farrell, Hofeld and Elizabeth Wallek.

Pony star Brooke Nelson wherever she roamed, and to not letting anyone get behind them. The Bears defensive crew — goalie Autumn Maki (with eight saves), right back Paige Swanson, left back Kate Bullis, center back Marie Peterson, and defensive mid Abby O’Brien — held firm and made that onegoal lead stand up.

The Bears beat Tartan 3-1 in the section opener with two goals by Smith and one by Alivia Farrell.

Zephyr swimmers nab first Metro East Conference title, qualify for state earned one of four state wild-card berths to compete with eight section champions.

Visitation tallied 1,074 points, Cretin-Derham Hall 996, Mahtomedi 952, Simley 601, Mounds Park Academy 472 and South St. Paul 177. This is the third time Mahtomedi has qualified for state.

Mahtomedi had firstplace finishes by the medley relay (Buckley, Carlson, Ruppel and Dumermuth in 1:54.63); Wright in the 50 free (24.32) and 100 free (52.91); Fox in diving (297.15 points); and Buckley in backstroke (1:01.56). Placing second were Buckley in the IM and Dummermuth in the 50 free, with Carlson third in breaststroke, Dummermuth fourth in 100 freestyle and Ruppel sixth in 50 free.

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Audrey Carlson in Mahtomedi’s medley relay.

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Cretin-Derham Hall. balls Hofeld is a four-year starter “and has uniquely Scherman was all-conference as a sophomore with 36 goals started at assists. different throughout those years” said co-coach John and 28 Thespots recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “EndDierkhising — center machine back in 9th midfield to-end playmaking with grade, striking defensive confidence both on in 10th, off the field. Versatile strong outside andand attack midfield in 11thoffensive and thisthreat year with before coaches moved her to shooting andhas crease finishing Magnetic team leader Dierkhising and forward.

“She ignited ourskills. offense with big goals,” said, positive influencer.” adding that she is an intense competitor and excellent ball-winner and tone-setter. Hofeld has committed to St. Cloud State.

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The Mahtomedi swimmers wrapped up an undefeated season and conference championship — the first for each in the 25-year history of the program — with a 98-82 win at Tartan.

The Zephyrs then placed third in the Section 4A true-team meet at South St. Paul and qualified for the state meet.

They’ll be one of 12 entrants Saturday at the University of Minnesota.

The Zephyrs went 7-0 in the Metro East , dethroning Hastings, which had won 10 straight titles. “We had a great dual meet season,” coach Mike Goldman acknowledged.

“The kids stuck together and pushed through very tough

back-to-back meets against Hastings and Two Rivers.”

Individual winners at Tartan were Alix Fox in diving, Talia Collins in the 200 free and 500 free, Addy Miller in the 100 free, Sidney Leciejewski in individual medley, and Emmerson Buckley in the backstroke. The Zephyrs won all three relays — the medley with Riley Parizek, Audrey Carlson, Maddie Ruppel, and Delaney Dumermuth; the 200 free with Abby Wright, Aida Thiam, Collins, and Buckley; and the 400 freestyle with Janeea Chlebeck, Miller, Ruppel, and Buckley.

“Our strengths,” said Goldman, “are good athletes in the individual events and depth in the relays.”

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