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How local schools are using Artificial Intelligence

BY MADELINE DOLBY SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

In multiple north metro area schools, there is no official written school board policy regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), yet various restrictions can be in place to limit the usage of AI. Each school district has different regulations and rules when it comes to utilizing AI. But AI can also be used to help create lesson plans, grade students’ homework and help students study for upcoming tests or quizzes.

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The Vadnais Heights Scarecrow Trail in Community Park is a popular location for individuals and businesses to display their best handmade creations. Pictured with their design are Vadnais Heights Lions Club members Brian Teschendorf (center), Eileen Schirer (left) and Kathy Hellen (right). The Scarecrow Trail runs through Nov. 1. See story on page 20.

considerations of student data privacy and academic integrity.

“Our district mission acknowledges the importance of providing students with opportunities to lead and thrive in a dynamic world,” said Duffrin. “Our Portrait of a Graduate, which outlines the skills we want for graduates of Mahtomedi Public Schools, includes utilizing AI and technology responsibly while staying current on trends for success.”

The district acknowledges that AI can improve efficiency and invite innovative learning experiences for students.

Duffrin also stated that students must learn to use generative AI tools responsibly and ethically to successfully navigate a future where these technologies will play a crucial role in job markets SEE AI, PAGE 10

Small business owners keeping spirits alive

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

“If you build it, they will come.”

Although Kevin Costner’s line in “Field of Dreams” is famous in baseball culture, it also illustrates what someone from a different country can accomplish in America. That is what White Bear Lake resident Hardik Patel is looking to accomplish as the owner of the new White Bear Wine and Spirits store downtown.

“To me, the American Dream is putting in the hours and tough labor,” said Patel. “It’s also about being transparent with others, which is to respect and welcome them like a family.”

his wife Selena, and Sam’s sister Ann, the ownership of the store passed to Sam and Selena’s daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Rich Bohaty, in 1972. Both owned and ran the store until 2015. That year, Controneo’s bought Ciresi’s and, in 2019, Patel bought Controneo’s. This fall, he renamed the store and moved it into the former Fraser Automotive location.

Patel himself is originally from New Jersey, and his grandparents come from India. Initially a technology consultant for India-based company Infosys, Patel moved to Minnesota in 2015, where he became fascinated with the

Though White Bear Wine and Spirits is in a new location, it is rooted in a much older, iconic business from the city’s past.

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Hardik Patel White Bear Wine and Spirits owner The store is a descendant of Ciresi’s Liquor Store, which was located in the historic Getty Building at the corner of Third Street and Clark Avenue downtown. Founded in 1952 by Italian immigrants Sam Ciresi,

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High school mountain bike team shares success and bonding For a group of young, local bike riders, no trail is too intense, and no competition is without a headstrong determination to succeed. Those two elements are what fuels the power of the White Bear Lake Mountain Bike Team.

The team officially wrapped up its season with the state championship, which was held October 12 and

some friends who were encouraging me to start biking. I did it for the first time in Whistler, Canada, and immediately fell in love with it.”

Since becoming captain, Lindholm has earned his fair share of rewards, including placing second at the 2022 State Championship.

However, the fun he has had biking with his fellow riders is what has brought him the most love. “I love riding, but I also love the community aspect,” said Lindholm.

“The people I bike with here are amazing, and I love them all.”

Captains Grace Conroy and Gretchen Blankenship, also seniors, share similar sentiments about their biking experiences. “It’s always fun for me to hang out with my teammates and cheer them on at the races,” said Conroy. “It’s super fun.”

“I always look forward to all the girls I race with,” added Blankenship. “They’re are so many amazing

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people from different teams. It’s fun to learn about them and how they came into the sport.”

Although Blankenship and Conroy have biked recreationally since childhood, both admitted they needed persuasion to join the team. “My parents encouraged me,” said Blankenship, whose father, Tren, coaches the team. “I was a little too scared to join by myself.

I needed a community; thankfully, they were there for me.”

Conroy said, “One of my friends suggested that I join. I already knew some other people on the team, too.”

Team season, according to Coach Tren Blankenship, is held in early July (generally after the Fourth) and runs through midOctober. Practice is held two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Tuesday practices are held on tracks including Sunfish Lake Park in Lake Elmo and Carver Lake Park in Woodbury.

Thursdays are reserved for farther away, including Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan; Whitetail Ridge in River Falls, Wisconsin; and Elm Creek Park

Reserve in Champlain.

“We try to vary it to keep the kids interested and try new things,” said Blankenship. “On Thursdays, we’ll try to go a bit farther away. It helps to expose riders to new places because there’s so much good riding in Minnesota.

It builds excitement, engagement and exposure.” Blankenship has led the team as head coach for five years, succeeding previous coach Andrew Engen.

Twenty five riders participated at state this year. Five of the team’s riders placed within the top 25 of different divisions. They include: • Senior Marshall Hawks placed 25th in the Senior Open Boys Division.

• Sophomore James Wallek placed 19th in the Junior Varsity Three Boys Division.

• Senior Captain Grace Conroy placed 23rd in the D1 Junior Varsity Three Girls Division.

• Senior Captain Gretchen Blankenship placed 18th in the D1 Varsity Girls Division.

• Freshman Cason Juergens placed 21st in the Junior Varsity Two Boys Division One.

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Senior Captain Isaac Lindholm is one such biker who, while with the team since his freshman year, admits he was initially a newcomer to biking. “I had only been biking about a month beforehand,” said Lindholm. “I had

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EMERGING ARTIST: ARIANNA VANN-COOK

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eople are often sorted into two categories: followers and leaders.

Recent White Bear Lake graduate Arianna VannCook, however, belongs in a third category—trailblazer.

School Board Student Liaison, Black Student Union coleader, Women Empowerment Seminar founder—VannCook has long been bursting with ideas. Only in the last few years, though, has she realized the power her ideas had.

“I had notebooks and books lined up in every corner of my room, and I didn’t realize … until a teacher drew it out of me, like, ‘Honey this is poetry,” Vann-Cook recalls. Because she had so much content, her teacher

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encouraged her to submit to White Bear Center for the Arts’ WriteNow! Contest. She won four awards her freshman year.

Vann-Cook describes poetry

and writing as “my deepest emotions and thoughts. It’ll be something small, and then it’ll kind of snowball into something bigger. … It’s really just pouring everything out.” Vann-Cook’s process led her to write the piece “Monochromatic”—a poem about Vann-Cook’s experience

growing up mixed race. For this, she received an Award of Merit from WBCA, who also featured the work in their first issue of “Repose,” an art collective magazine.

Vann-Cook’s relationship with WBCA proved critical when the center looked to establish a high-school internship program.

There, she used the shape and power of her words to appeal to the State House of Representatives: “I have witnessed a great deal of passion with no outlet, having nowhere to fulfill their dreams … Talent is something that can often be overlooked if there is nowhere to apply it.” Earlier this year, VannCook completed WBCA’s inaugural students-in-resident internship.

She also handed the reins of the Women Empowerment

HISTORICAL SOCIETY RETRACES MINNESOTA’S TRAIL OF TEARS

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n Nov. 7, 1862, between two of The Civil War’s most brutal battles, Minnesota governor Alexander Ramsey demanded that the Dakota “be exterminated or driven forever beyond the borders of the State.” This was decreed in retribution for the deaths caused by Little Crow’s Rebellion earlier that year. The vast majority of the Dakota population had opposed the war, refused to fight and condemned the fighting party’s leader, Little Crow, for his actions. Nevertheless, that winter, 1,658 non-combatant Dakota were forcibly marched for 150 miles from the land on which they’d lived for hundreds of years—currently termed “unceded lands”— to an internment camp in Fort Snelling en route to a reservation near Omaha, Nebraska. Only 1,000 reached their destination. This event is now known as Minnesota’s Trail of Tears.

A Google search of “MN Trail of Tears” yields a handful of local and state articles before switching to “Trail

of Tears” with a note underneath that reads “Missing: MN.” While writing this very article, autocorrect “helpfully” changed “unceded lands” to “unneeded lands.” Rob Thomas, Development Director for the History Theater and current Board President for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, believes two factors are behind the low awareness of this atrocity. The first is that Minnesota only allowed Dakota to reenter under strict terms beginning in 1889.

Thomas’ own family only returned in the late 1940s. The second reason hits upon a universal human difficulty.

“We don't mind talking about the concentration camps in Germany because it happened in Germany; somebody else did it. We get a little more hesitant to share real history when we're talking about ourselves,” Thomas states. To help remedy this, Thomas will be giving a historical presentation of these events through the eyes of his great-great-greatgrandparents, Pazaheyayewin (She radiates in her path like the sun) and Mazaadidi (Walks on iron).

When Thomas talks about this

subject, he sometimes gets a little pushback. “The most common thing I hear is, ‘You know, the Indians killed white people too,’” he says. “Yes. But we're talking about systemic issues of our educators not having either the education themselves or the power to tell, you know, true stories. These are big, big problems that everyone should be upset about.”

To be clear, though, Thomas’ aim is not to make anyone feel ashamed or guilty about Minnesota history.

“You don't have any control over it. …

I don't think anyone should have to feel bad about that specifically. But we can feel bad about not doing enough to acknowledge people want to see themselves represented in history,” he says. “There were, and are, burial mounds [in White Bear Lake], which means this was a significant place to Dakota people at some point. So Dakota history has to be a part of White Bear history too."

One Family’s Journey on MN’s Trail of Tears takes place from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the White Bear Lake Library. No advance registration is necessary.

WHITE BEAR DYES FUR ‘BLONDE’ FOR FALL MUSICAL

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hoir Teacher and Musical Theater Director Wendy Suoja has directed 27 shows for White Bear Lake Area High School Theater. However, this fall’s musical, “Legally Blonde,” has a special distinction: It will be the last show performed in the high school’s theater. The Performing Arts Center, a new 850-seat auditorium complete with a fly system and changeable screens, will open in early December.

“It’s super nostalgic for me personally,” says Suoja, “'cause I've been here since 1999. Then for the kids, their world has been jostled so much over the past five years … For them [the space is] like their favorite pair of shoes.” Suoja also believes that this show will be invigorating for all who see it. Between COVID and construction on the 9-12 high school, “Legally Blonde” will be the first show since 2019 that will

feel normal to produce.

Then again, Suoja promises that “Legally Blonde” will be tweaked “the White Bear way.” Elle Woods, the musical’s lead part, will be played by Yahaira Nok-Chidana, who is Afro-Latina. Nok-Chidana’s hair will be specially interwoven and braided to achieve the signature blonde color and look. Suoja assures that those who see the show, though, will recognize Nok-Chidana as Elle Woods almost immediately. “We are not changing the vibe of the character,” Suoja explains. “You see her for the character in about 30 seconds in her performance. It's so good.” As for the reason behind the casting, Suoja says. “You know, Elle Woods’ story is anybody’s story.”

Elle Woods’ story will be everybody’s story when White Bear Lake High School’s production of “Legally Blonde” opens at 7 p.m. Nov. 15.

For tickets and a full list of show dates, visit sites.google. com/isd624.org/musical-theatre/tickets-legally-blonde.

Seminar, a student-interest club that Vann-Cook founded, to her successor. “I do a lot of spoken word at the seminars and try to relate to the crowd … you know, self love and the battle with confidence. I’m glad that I took the initiative to start it. Now it’s like an actual big club. You can letter in it now, which is super cool.

It’s in the yearbook.”

Even with these accomplishments to her name, Vann-Cook is still amazed that her ideas have turned into concrete accomplishments. “I created [the seminar] out of thin air, and it’s real now. It’s the same thing for writing.

You create something; it can be real.”

To read “Monochromatic,” visit whitebeararts.org/ writenow/writenow-2022award-ceremony

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA ENTURY COLLEGE PLAYHOUSE’S ‘FUDDY MEERS’

Location: Hanifl Black Box Theatre, 4914 Long Ave. Date: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; Saturday, Nov. 2; Thursday, Nov. 7; Friday, Nov. 8; Saturday, Nov. 9; 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3; Sunday, Nov. 10 Details: Lakeshore Players is proud to host the Century College Playhouse for their fall play, Fuddy Meers—a poignant, brutal comedy that traces one woman’s attempt to regain her memory while surrounded by bizarre characters.

ARTRIO CONCERT

Location: White Bear Center for the Arts Date: Wednesday, November 6, 4:306:30 PM Details: Listen to the musical stylings of local bassoon trio Atrio during this free concert at WBCA.

‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’

Location: White Bear Lake Area High School Theatre, 5405 Division Ave. Date: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15; Saturday, Nov. 16; Thursday, Nov. 21; Friday, Nov. 22; Saturday, Nov. 23; 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16 (This showtime is free for senior citizens) Details: Based on the hit film, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” follows Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner. She discovers her potential and finds love in the most unexpected way.

FRESH HOLIDAY WREATHS

Location: White Bear Center for the Arts Date: Saturday, November 16, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Details: Create and decorate your own holiday wreath in this class with artist Cara Corey.

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Friendship recession

recent issue of Rotary magazine draws attention to the decline in friendships due to death, moving to a new community, job transfers, and generally speaking, the reality of getting older.

It’s easy for one’s close friends to grow apart, and replacing them seems overwhelming.

It’s obvious that being part of an organization like Rotary enhances and grows friendships like many other organizations in which you can participate.

Research has shown how important friendships can be to our mental and physical health.

Some suggest you may even live longer.

For Kathy and I, friends offer help on major decisions.

Sometimes they are even more helpful than family. Many times friends have helped us clarify About the with objectivity.

It seems like in all cultures of Town the world this friendship recession Gene Johnson is growing and not improving.

The author of the Rotary article, Kate Silver, starts off the article with “You’ve got a friend.” She relates how some people have found ways to make connections.

I’m sure you’ve discovered that if you walk a dog, that’s a good way to bring up conversation with others who are walking their pets. It takes a common ground. You have to smile and talk to people.

Over the years Kathy and I have hosted over 20 foreign exhange students and adults through different programs like Rotary. Those friendships in many cases have continued and we’ve even met some of them in their home countries.

“Here to Make Friends”, a book by Hope Kelaher, suggests that everyone have an anchor institution, whether it’s a place of worship, schools, clubs, or a café.

Think about people in your social network whom you already know and like. Be sure you reach out to them with a birthday message or an invitation to dinner, and when you do that, ask them to bring a friend that you haven’t met.

Discover what you like about a new person you have met and engage them. Ask how they spend leisure time, where they vacation, what they like about certain shopping opportunities.

All this takes time and it will not necessarily be easy, but the end result is rewarding.

In the newspaper business, I have often said we have to make new friends because we lose so many through column and editorial writing.

Whether you agree or disagree, I’m always pleased to hear from you with a letter, a note, or a call.

Share your opinions, your thoughts, your ideas. We’re all different, but we bring a lot of thoughtful information to the table.

The red flag

Scams today are so prevalent and it’s so easy to be caught up with them, whatever your age.

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Scammers are getting more and more clever and finding new ways to catch people off guard.

There are many premium offers that look good and some are even told will be complimentary, but you can’t trust them. I think retailers and promotional people that are legitimate are losing out because of all the scamming. Remember local businesses can be trusted and are here to serve you.

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It might not be too late to plant tulips

s it too late to plant my tulip bulbs? The answer might surprise you!

While the ideal time to plant hardy spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils and tulips is generally considered to be from mid-September to mid-October in Minnesota, tardy gardeners may still have time during this warmer than usual autumn.

If planted right, hardy tulip bulbs will provide a bright, cheery welcome to the springtime garden.

Gardener’s According to University Grapevine the of Minnesota, tulips can be Lora Berg planted as late as gardeners can get them into the soil. Bulbs grow best in rich, well-drained soils.

Bulbs will need ample light for spring growth and to help leaves generate energy even after the flowering process is complete.

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on deciduous trees become dense enough to produce shade.

Prepare the planting site by removing rocks, sticks and weeds. Use a garden fork or tiller to work compost, shredded leaf mulch or peat moss into the planting area. This organic matter will help improve soil structure and create a good growing environment for the bulbs. Avoid planting in areas with standing water.

While there are special bulbplanting tools available, digging a trench or larger hole is an efficient and acceptable way to plant multiple bulbs of the same type in a larger area.

Tips for Planting Tulip Bulbs: • Follow planting directions from the bulb package.

Generally, plant bulbs two to three times deeper than their diameter. With light, sandy soils, plant bulbs 1 or 2 in. deeper, and consider planting bulbs 1 to 2 in. shallower in heavier clay soils.

• Plant tulip bulbs with the pointed end facing up. The base of the bulb should be resting onthe prepared soil.

• Once bulbs are all in-place, cover with half of the soil and thoroughly soak the area with

water. Then add the remaining soil and rake to smooth and level the surface of the bed.

• Water and cover the soil surface with 2-3 in. of leaf mulch, wood mulch, or clean straw that is free of weed seeds to help hold in moisture and maintain a more consistent soil temperature as the seasons change.

• Squirrels and chipmunks may dig up and eat tulip bulbs after planting. To protect newly planted bulbs, lay a piece of chicken wire flat over the planted areas and anchor with U-shaped staples normally used with landscape fabric.

Cover the wire with mulch.

While the wire will make it difficult for the critters to dig up the bulbs, the emerging plants will easily grow through the wire holes.

• Remember to label the areas where bulbs are planted to avoid accidentally digging them up while doing spring garden work.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR also to those who have talked to me to say they clean their neighborhood drain and didn’t know it would help to “adopt” it. Your steadfast commitment to your drain and the larger water system is commendable.

If you have a drain near you, and are willing to clean it, particularly in

OBITUARIES

Donni Carlson

Age 69. Please join us to celebrate Donni’s life on Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 2024 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Rd E. Please consider sending donations/memorials to the advancement of colon cancer research to save lives and eliminate this devastating disease.

Carolyn Lee (Bogan) Heitzman Age 78, of White Bear Lake, MN was called Home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2024. After a nineteen-year battle with both thyroid and ovarian cancers, she died unexpectedly after a brief and sudden illness.

A beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, Carolyn is survived by her husband, Gordon Heitzman, her six children and 11 grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55127. An evening visitation service will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 1st, 2024 (Sharing of Remembrances, 6 p.m.). Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Curtis “Curt” Hjalmar Holmquist Age 91, of Newton, NC, passed away September 26, 2024 at Abernethy Laurels. He was born November 19, 1932 in Red Wing, MN to the late William and Tina Jagusch Holmquist. Curt was a United States Army veteran, and retired from the banking industry.

Lorraine Elizabeth Holmquist Age 92, of Newton, NC, passed away October 15, 2024 at Abernethy Laurels. She was born August 6, 1932 in Red Wing, MN to the late John and Agnes (Bartron) Kozak. Lorraine was a retired school teacher and homemaker.

In addition to their parents, they were preceded in death by brother, William Holmquist, and granddaughters, Jennifer Zwonitzer and Maile Holmquist.

Those left to cherish their memory are; Son: Scott Holmquist and wife Corinne of Mount Holly, NC, Daughter: Lora Zwonitzer and husband Dan of Cook, MN. Grandchildren: Nate Zwonitzer (Kathy), Ryan Zwonitzer (Erin), Mark Holmquist (Lexie), and Carissa Frank (Tyler). Great-Grandchildren: Taylor Zwonitzer, Axel Zwonitzer, Finley Zwonitzer, Elsie Frank, and Malia Frank.

Full Obituaries are published on www.bennettfuneralservice.com.

There will be two combined “Celebration of Life” services for Curtis and Lorraine Holmquist: October 26, 2024, Bennett Funeral Services, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton, NC 28658.

November 9, 2024, Mahn Family Funeral and Cremation Service, 602 Plum Street, Red Wing, MN 55066.

(Family will receive friends at 1 p.m., with services starting at 2 p.m. at each location.)

Condolences may be sent to the Holmquist family C/O Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton, NC 28658, or on their website at www. bennettfuneralservice.com The Holmquist family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111

the fall, please go to Adopt-A-Drain. organd adopt it. Give it a creative name. It adds fun to this community non-partisan task.

The Adopt a Drain signs will be pulled up soon to allow for the snowplows to do their work. Look for the signs to pop up in the spring.

For more information go to the Vadnais Heights Green Team Facebook page. Winners of the Adopt a Drain “Name the Drain” contest will be announced soon.

Kathy Pittelko Vadnais Heights Green Team

Election Day: Where to Vote The 2024 Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Election Day polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For those who didn't vote early or by absentee ballot, here is where to go to vote:

Birchwood:

Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue

Dellwood:

Mahtomedi Community Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue

Gem Lake:

Heritage Hall: 4200 Otter Lake Road

Mahtomedi:

Precincts 1 & 2: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road

Pine Springs:

Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi

Vadnais Heights:

• Precincts 1, 2 and 3: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F • Precinct 4: South Fire Station: 3595 Arcade Street

White Bear Lake:

• Ward 1: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Highway 61 North • Ward 2: Ramsey County Library, 2150 Second Street • Ward 3: Parkview United Church of Christ: 3737 Bellaire Avenue • Ward 4: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Avenue • Ward 5: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 County Road E East

2024 Voters’ Guide Press Publications brings its readers a comprehensive Voters’ Guide before each major election. This free community service is provided so readers can learn more about each person running for local offices before casting their vote. Scan the QR code above to access the Voters’ Guide.

White Bear Township:

• Precinct 1: Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H2 E • Precinct 2: Lakeshore Players Theatre: 4941 Long Avenue • Precinct 3: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 S. Shore Blvd.

COMMUNITY BRIEF Mayor for a Day contest accepts essays

The League of Minnesota Cities’ annual essay contest, Mayor for a Day, is back. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grade can enter for a chance to win a cash prize and recognition in the Minnesota Cities magazine. Essays are due Friday, Dec. 13. For more information, go to www.lmc.org/about/mayor-for-a-day-essaycontest.

• Precinct 4: Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road • Precinct 5: Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H2 E

White Bear Lake ROTARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVER Olin Kettleson

Rotary Matters

wblrotary1@comcast.net

St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School

On behalf of St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School in Mahtomedi, we would like to acknowledge Olin Kettleson as an academic achiever and community leader. Olin is a kind very well-rounded faith-filled Middle School student at St. Jude. He is academically strong and a leader in his class. In addition to being a hard worker, Olin excels as a great communicator with both the teachers and peers. When he is not serving at Mass, volunteering at the food shelf, funeral ministry or focusing on his studies, Olin excels playing hockey and enjoys his time on the baseball field and golf course. Congratulations Olin on all your hard work and commitment to excellence!

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Gene & Marcia Altstatt

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

Dellwood

• A suspicious elderly male wandering around the intersection of Highways 96 and 244 during the evening of Sept. 26 turned out to be a man looking for a lost shovel to transport an injured snapping turtle to the lake. Deputies assisted with traffic control.

Grant

• Deputies arrested an individual on several outstanding warrants Sept. 25 in the 10000 block of 60th Street N., after responding to an unwanted person call.

• A driver’s license was reported lost Sept.

25 on the Gateway Trail near Jeffrey Blvd. N. and Jamaca Avenue N. • A male was arrested for DWI at 1:56 a.m.

Sept. 28 in the 9000 block of Manning Avenue N., after deputies responded to the scene of a single vehicle accident.

Mahtomedi

• Deputies responding to a 911 call at 1:02 p.m. Sept. 22 learned that the reporting party on Ledgestone Drive wanted things printed by staff and called the emergency number when staff wouldn’t do it. Otherwise, everything was fine, and they didn’t need any further assistance. However, deputies were dispatched out to the location again shortly afterward and this time advised the complainant that they cannot be calling 911 whenever staff doesn’t do the things they want.

• Suspicious activity in a cul-de-sac in the 20000 block of 60th Street N. on Sept. 22 turned out to be occupants of a Fed Ex

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truck and a passenger sedan working on the Fed Ex truck.

• Deputies on directed patrol for speeding in the 500 block of Warner Avenue S. for approximately 30 minutes Sept. 23 stopped one vehicle for speeding and issued a verbal warning. Due to multiple speeding complaints, the city has now posted stop signs in all directions at this location.

• Five juveniles were reported for trespassing in the driveway of a boarded up home on Forest Avenue Sept. 26. At least one of the youths was observed on security camera footage throwing an object through an intact window.

Deputies notified the parent of that juvenile, as well as the property owner, who chose not to pursue charges.

• Vehicle tampering was reported at 4:29 a.m. Sept. 27 on Griffin Avenue. At 6:05 that morning, a mailbox on Griffin Avenue was reported broken.

• A vehicle previously reported stolen from an Iris Street address was recovered on Sept. 27. Another stolen vehicle was recovered on Park Avenue on Sept. 28.

• Mina Court residents on Sept. 28 reported their Facebook account hacked and used to defraud people on FaceBook Marketplace.

Pine Springs

• Residents in the 5000 block of Henna Court N. reported a 20-pound propane tank taken from their deck overnight Sept. 22-23.

Willernie

• Wildwood Road residents on Sept. 23 reported losing their phone, after which it was found by someone who used it to transfer money out of their bank account.

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Vadnais Heights

• A Vadnais Heights girl, 16, was cited for shoplifting Sept. 22 from a business in the 900 block of County Road E. • A St. Paul man, 59, was issued a trespass notice Sept. 22 from an apartment complex in the 3200 block of Highway 61, after he refused to let apartment management into a unit.

• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 23 responded to a bank in the 3600 block of Talmage Circle, after employees reported someone attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

• A Vadnais Heights woman, 31, was cited Sept. 24 in the 3200 block of Arcade Street for failure to obtain a new driver’s license after changing her address and for failure to provide proof of insurance.

• A resident in the 800 block of County Road D on Sept. 24 reported being contacted by a man, 38, against whom she has an Order For Protection (OFP).

• On Sept. 26, the complainant in the 800 block of County Road E reported receiving several phone calls from her exboyfriend, 38, against who she has an OFP. • A woman in the 900 block of County Road D reported being scammed out of $1,500 on Sept.

25.

• A resident in the 4400 block of Wood Duck Drive on Sept.

25 reported six compact discs stolen out of her room.

• A vehicle parked at Sucker Lake Park in the 4500 block of Rice Street was reported dam-

aged Sept. 25, after its driver’s side window was smashed in.

• A Mahtomedi man reported his vehicle stolen while it was parked in the 800 block of County Road E.

• Deputies issued trespass notices Sept. 25 to a Vadnais Heights woman, 41, a St. Paul woman, 60, and a West St. Paul man, 31, after learning all three were violating their lease agreement in the 4200 block of Glen Oaks Avenue.

White Bear Township

• An aspiring artist in the 1500 block of Seneca Trail on Sept.

23 reported being scammed out of a large amount of money by someone online who promised to collaborate with him on a new song.

• A boat was reported stolen off its mooring at Matoska Park in the 2600 block of Lake Avenue on Sept. 24. After the owner recovered the boat near Rutherford Park, he realized the motor had been stolen off the boat.

• A White Bear Township man, 40, and a White Bear Township woman, 37, were arrested at 11:40 p.m. Sept. 25 for domestic assault, after deputies responded to a disturbance in the 4200 block of Glen Oaks Avenue and learned the two had hit each other during an argument that became violent.

• A resident in the 5900 block of Mallard Ponds Drive on Sept. 26 reported an iPhone he had ordered stolen out of its shipping box.

• A Vadnais Heights woman reported her car broken into Sept. 28 while it was parked in the 5200 block of Otter Lake Road. The thieves then stole credit cards and cash.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Sheriff’s office, SWAT responds to weekend standoff in Willernie The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County SWAT, and Lakeview EMS responded to a domestic incident at approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at a residence in the 200 block of Wildwood Road, Willernie. According to the WCSO, a male at the residence was reportedly under the influence of controlled substances, acting erratic, and armed with knives.

The man has been identified as Travis Terry Emerfoll, 47. Emerfoll was also found to have several felony warrants for 2nd degree assult with a dangerous weapon and felony domestic assault.

As deputies attempted contact, Emerfoll came to the door of a screened-in porch with knives, and continued to act erratic. Deputies attempted to negotiate with him for several hours, and also attempted non-

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lethal options before he retreated into the home.

The situation escalated and SWAT was activated at approximately 1 p.m.

The SWAT team attempted to engage in negotiations and employed lesslethal and non-lethal options over the next 9 hours.

Emerfoll was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m. and transported to the hospital to be treated for effects of controlled substance use and withdrawl. He was booked into the Washington County jail the following morning for outstanding warrants and new charges of felony obstructing the legal process and felony domestic assault.

The Mahtomedi Fire Department was also on standby, and officials said the department’s parking lot was used as a staging area for law enforcement personnel.

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

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported on the following incidents: • Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 1500 block of Highway 96 Oct. 9.

• Officers responded to a violation of a protection order in the 1900 block of County Road F Oct. 9.

• A Mahtomedi woman was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 10.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the area of Division Avenue and 11th Street Oct 10.

• Theft was reported Oct. 11 in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue.

• A domestic family incident was

reported in the 2400 block of Floral Drive Oct. 11.

• Theft was reported in the 3500 block of McKnight Road Oct. 11.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Oct. 11.

• A noise complaint was reported in the 4700 block of Washington Square Oct. 12.

• Officers responded to disorderly conduct complaints Oct, 12 in the 1900 block of Elm Street, the 5000 block of Division Avenue, and the intersection of Bald Eagle Avenue and Eugene Street.

• Officers investigated an animal complaint in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace Oct. 13.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING TRICK OR TREAT AT THE FILLEBROWN

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Where: Parkview United Chiurch of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Fundraiser for church mission and outreach includes hundreds of items to bid on.

Contact: 651-429-3346

BALD EAGLE HALF MARATHON

When: 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Where: 5767 Hugo Road, White Bear Township Details: Quiet course aroubnd

Weekly Outlook

KOWALSKI’S STRIVE 10 MILER AND 5K

When: Noon Sunday, Nov. 3 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Avenue S. Details: 10 mile course around White Bear Lake; 5K on path along lake.

Proceeds support Strive scholarship program.

Contact: whitebearrotary.org

SUNRISE/SUNSET OCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2024

7:49 6:04

7:51 6:02

7:53 5:59

DST Ends

6:55 4:58

6:56 4:57

6:58 4:55

Weather Tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com

CONSIDER THE LILIES: AN APPALACIAN REQUIEM

When: 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch Street Details: Church Chancel Choir and guest orchestra performance based on the music of folk tunes from Northern Georgia.

Contact: wblumc.org

Frank Watson

We received some much needed rain last week, October 24. I totaled 0.49” which went in line with other reports. It settled the dust and I mowed my yard for the first time in almost two months. This past weekend’s weather was spectacular and this week started off with near or record highs. It’s hard to tell how much longer this is going to last but the days are getting shorter and they will bring in cooler overnights and eventually cooler highs. In the meantime enjoy the pleasant weather. Don’t forget Daylight Saving time ends on Sunday.

Set clocks back 1 hour.

WEEKLY AVERAGES HIGH LOW SUN PCP

47° 31º 44% 0.51”

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

Sponsored by

James Sanchez White Bear Lake Realty

4790 Banning Avenue • Downtown White Bear Lake 651-653-7326 • www.wblrealty.com

White Bear Lake Area

Please change our weekly directory ad to this version the week of September 16. This should remain through May 25.

All Are Welcome!

Church Directory

First Church of Christ, Scientist

9am Traditions | 10am online | 10:45am New Crossings 1851 Birch St | WBL 55110 | wblumc.org redeeminglovechurch.com

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

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

2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

Sundays

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

stjohnwilderness.org

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2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200 White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

rlcstpaul

November Sermons at 10am

THANK YOU!

Nov 3rd: Adam & Fallen Man Nov 10: Mortals and Immortals Nov 17: Soul & Body Nov 24: Ancient & Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism & Hypnotism, denounced.

Sunday school @ 10am Testimony meetings every Wednesday at 7:30pm in person 4705 Clark Ave White Bear Lake 651-429-0512

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57TH ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION AND BAKE SALE

Bald Eagle Lake and surrounding countryside, followed by pancake breakfast.

Contact: mmraces.com

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When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 2 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Scandinavian Coffee shop from 9 a.m.-noon; Craft and bake sale from 10 a.m.-noon. Also silent auction.

Contact: 651-429-5411

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When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Stop by the historic lakeside cottage to pick candy. High School History Club also collecting food donations.

Contact: whitebearhistory. org

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

OF THE LAKE

All Are Welcome!

Sunday 9:00 AM worship in person/on-line Adult Bible Study 8:00 AM

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St.Jude

3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org / 651-429-6595

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Christ the King Lutheran Church

651-429-7771 Opt 1

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

www.stmarys-wbl.org

(Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

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

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office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM 752983

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

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

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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

Service times are subject to change. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service times and online service information.

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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

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

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

Sunday, 9:00 am.

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am.

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

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

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church

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Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:

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9 & 11am Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 10am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship

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White Bear Lake master bird bander widens Scouts’ outdoor world

BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It’s not often adults get a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with wild birds of prey. For youth involved with Scouts BSA, on the other hand, it could be any old Saturday.

On one recent weekend, 18 Scouts from BSA Troop 639 held a “bird banding campout” in northern Minnesota. The experience was a first for all involved, and made possible by one Scout’s grandfather, master bander and White Bear Lake resident Frank Taylor.

Taylor greeted the troop at the banding site with the day’s first capture already in hand: a sharp-shinned hawk. He proceeded to tell all about that species’ physical features, diet and migration. He then enlisted the Scouts to help him record the bird’s measurements and information from its newly attached band. One fortunate Scout, Declan Johnson, was chosen to release it back onto its journey south.

As he worked, Taylor showed the Scouts his equipment, talked about the banding process and shared more about raptors and their migration through northwestern Minnesota.

He explained that since the vast water of Lake Superior doesn’t produce the warm air thermals the birds need to make their long migrations, they are funneled down the North Shore. As a result, they

Troop 639 Scout Owen Tollefson releases a freshly banded sharp-shinned hawk to continue its migration.

pass his banding station— and Duluth’s famous Hawk Ridge—in large numbers each fall.

If anyone could teach a bunch of Scouts about all these things, it would be Taylor. This is the 55th year he has banded raptors in the same location in St. Louis County. In that time, he has banded over 5,000 birds on a volunteer basis under the U.S. Geological Survey’s rigorous oversight. Sharp-shinned hawks, like the one Johnson released, are the most captured in Taylor’s nets year after year. He had a simple explanation for that.

“Because there’s more of them!” he laughed. “Actually, there are two birds that come through Duluth in big numbers: the sharp-shinned hawks and the broad-winged hawks. Well, most of the adult broad-winged hawks stop eating when they migrate, so

every once in a while we’ll catch an immature broad wing that is hungry. But most of the sharp-shinned hawks are real hungry, real aggressive, so we catch more of those.”

After the first bird release, Taylor and the Scouts hunkered down to wait for the next raptor. While they waited, a “kettle” of broadwinged hawks gathered on a thermal overhead. An eagle made a thrilling fly-by and, at least twice, red-tailed hawks circled and swooped, but did not make contact with the net. Within an hour, another sharp-shinned hawk was in hand.

Taylor again asked Scouts to help him with measuring and banding the bird. When all the paperwork was done, Owen Tollefson picked the lucky number and was allowed to release it.

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White Bear Lake resident and master bander Frank Taylor shows Troop 639 Scouts one of dozens of birds he has caught and banded this season.

Tollefson, his face lighting up.

“He taught me how to hold it and stuff. So I had to hold it in my hand, and on the count of three I released it and it went straight back into the woods.”

It is no coincidence that Taylor has provided experiences like Tollefson’s for decades. Education has been at the center of his involvement with raptors for years, including his time as curator of education birds at The Raptor Center. He and his wife Trudi, a retired professor of education, have hosted many visitors to the banding station over the years. Taylor cited groups associated with the National Eagle Center, DNR, Minnesota Zoo and many college biology departments.

“I love talking about it and showing people, and what’s there and why it goes on, ” he said.

According to Troop 639

Scoutmaster Kurt Then, tapping into Taylor’s expertise was a no-brainer. “We are always looking for unique and fun experiences for the Scouts,” he said. “Through events like these, the Scouts are learning and experiencing things you can’t get through other activities.”

He said that thanks to Frank Taylor’s knowledge and generous spirit, the Scouts who ventured north for an up-close encounter with raptors will remember it for a lifetime.

Owen Tollefson would likely agree. “It was just so cool. I felt like I wouldn’t have an experience like this, probably never in my life again,” he said.

Learn more about Frank Taylor’s bird banding at bandingreports.blogspot. com, and Troop 639 at www.troopwebhost.org/ Troop639NorthOaks/

Different as

DAY & NIGHT

Where Patty Stands

1. Pass common sense tax cuts and audit all government programs.

2. End the revolving door of the criminal justice system and seek justice for victims.

3. Fully fund our Law Enforcement organizations.

4. Remove the 64 unfunded mandates burdening our schools and focus legislation on supporting teachers and student’s academics.

5. Proviide options for parents to educate their children and raise them without government interference.

Brion Curran

What Brion Supported

1. Voted to raise $10 billion dollars in new taxes [HF1938] and wasted the $18 billion dollar surplus.

2. Voted yes on a major criminal justice bill that’s soft on crime, eliminates mandatory minimum sentences and gives $70M to“violence interrupters” not law enforcement Officers. [SF2909] 3. Voted yes on education omnibus bill with 64 unfunded mandates, e.g. ethnic/systemic racism studies and controversial new teacher licensure standards. [HF2497] 4. Voted to give Minnesota Driver’s Licenses to illegal immigrants via HF4.

6. Restore religious freedom and religious exemptions to MN Human Rights Act (HRA).

5. Voted for “Gender-affirming care” for minors without parental consent. [HF 146]

7. Keep the “firewall” against pedophilia listed in the Human Rights Act. (HRA).

6. Voted against restoring long-standing religious exemption to the MN Human Rights Act. [HF3926]

PATTY IS ENDORSED BY The Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association (MPPOA)

OCCUPATION Nurse, 37 Years 36B RESIDENCY Homeowner 31 Years Paid for by The Committee to Elect Patty Bradway PO 10702, Fifth St. WBL 55110

7. Voted to remove language, a “firewall” against pedophilia, from MN Human Rights Act. [SF2909] [HF3926]

BRION IS ENDORSED BY OutFront Minnesota

OCCUPATION Licensed Police Officer, 50 Days 36B RESIDENCY Unknown Location / Duration

VOTE FOR PATTY BRADWAY, A BETTER WAY TO LEAD

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Financial tips for young professionals

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Managing debt is vital to anyone’s finances. Create a debt repayment plan at the earliest opportunity. With

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or debit will reduce the likelihood of spending what you don’t have, offers Investopedia. · Set up an emergency fund. It might be challenging to set aside a lot of money right now when you have an entry-level position and some debt.

But setting aside as little as $1,000 for unexpected life events separate from your own personal savings can shield you from issues that arise from unexpected expenses. · Participate in employer benefit plans.

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Included in the White Bear Lake Area Schools’ Technology Department’s Strategic Plan is the facilitation of districtwide conversations about AI to develop board policy. Also included in the plan is training and guidelines for teachers, administrators and students.

According to staff members within the district, these conversations stem from a belief in leveraging AI as a collaborative partner and transformative tool that enhances learning and cultivates flexible, critical thinking and a commitment to ethical AI practices that promote privacy, security, access, equity, integrity,

because we want to catch them doing it, more because we want to guide them on what not to do.”

According to the student handbook, staff may use AI detection tools as part of their grading process.

Once students demonstrate the ability to consistently move their critical thinking to a paper, be able to make claims and support them with evidence, Reetz said then the conversation should move to how AI can be used to support or enhance critical thinking.

“I don’t want it to replace student work before they know how to write and think critically,” Reetz added. “Your writing is essentially the communication of this critical thinking that you’ve been engaged in.”

He also added that students need to be taught how to ensure the research provided to them by AI is accurate. Teachers are also helping students understand that not everything AI produces is a reliable resource.

Mounds View High School

The district addresses the topic of AI in its student handbook. Under “Academic Dishonesty,” it reads that at Mounds View High School “we are committed to guiding responsible, safe and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the development of clear AI guidelines that support both teachers and students to engage with, innovate and make informed decisions.”

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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: Mississippi River Glass 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 946 PIERCE BUTLER ROUTE STE 100 SAINT PAUL, MN 55104 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.

River of Goods, Inc. 946 PIERCE BUTLER ROUTE STE 100 SAINT PAUL, MN 55104 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 12, 2024 Signed: Terry Commerford Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 30 and November 6, 2024.

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: Made by Amia 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 394 MAGNOLIA LN SAINT PAUL MN 55127 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.

Wishbucket LLC 202 N CEDAR AVE STE 1, OWATONNA MN 55060 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 10, 2024 Signed: Camia Gavin Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 23 and 30, 2024.

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: Sweet Life Saunas 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 394 MAGNOLIA LN SAINT PAUL MN 55127 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.

Wishbucket LLC 394 MAGNOLIA LN SAINT PAUL MN 55127 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 7, 2024 Signed: Camia Gavin Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 23 and 30, 2024.

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: Cutie Booty Media 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 7900 International Drive Ste 300 Bloomington MN 55425 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.

CUTIE BOOTY MEDIA INC 1037 HUDSON RD SAINT PAUL MN 55106 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 7, 2024 Signed: Sani Brown-Adefope Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 23 and 30, 2024.

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: Puck’d Hockey 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1808 HYACINTH AVE E SAINT PAUL MN 55119 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.

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grant is intended to help Solid Ground advance their work to address homelessness, including breaking down the barriers to achieving stable housing and providing support for lowincome first-time homebuyers.

Frank W Manders 1808 HYACINTH AVE E SAINT PAUL MN 55119 Jeffrey Michael Manders 1808 HYACINTH AVE E SAINT PAUL MN 55119 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 12, 2024 Signed: Jeffrey M Manders Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 30 and November 6, 2024.

BIRCH LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

AERATION NOTICE AN AERATION SYSTEM CREATING OPEN WATER AND THIN ICE IS INSTALLED AND WILL BE OPERATED ON BIRCH LAKE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE STARTING NOV 15, 2024 The system is located in the south-central area of Birch Lake and approximately 300 feet from shoreline.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 23 and 30, 2024.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WILDWOOD AVENUE LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received online through QuestCDN.com until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at the office of the City Administrator-Clerk, City of Birchwood Village, 207 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood, MN 55110.

1. Microsoft Teams Link: https://bit.ly/BirchwoodVillageWWLS 2. Call: 1-612-428-8778 / Conference ID: 492 658 667 # DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately: 1. Removal of existing lift station components, including pumps, piping and fittings, controls, and other miscellaneous items.

2. Install lift station and controls, install new upstream manhole, install gravity sewer, and modify existing manhole.

3. Install new DIP forcemain and connect to existing forcemain.

4. Site work and restoration including concrete work, bituminous paving and curb, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. This project is subject to federal funding requirements included, but not limited to, Equal Opportunity Provisions, Davis-Bacon Requirements, American Iron and Steel (AIS) Requirements, and Build American-Buy American (BABA) Requirements. See Appendix A of the Project Manual for a complete list of EPA requirements.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by 100 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.

PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS, AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums, and bid tabulations will be available for download online at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #9387624 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.

BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of the City of Birchwood Village shall accompany each bid.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

Dated: October 8, 2024 Rebecca Kellen, City Administrator-Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 30, 2024.

CITY OF DELLWOOD, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Dellwood, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. CITY OFFICES • Mayor • City Council (2) The polling places are as follows: Precinct Name Voting Location Dellwood Mahtomedi Community Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 30, 2024.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on November 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m. the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to several proposed Ordinance amendments. A complete list of the sections to be amended include: • Section 11.01, Subd. 11.1, Table 11.0 A Land Use Table • Section 11.01, Subd. 11.1, Table 11.0 B Zoning District Standards Table • Section 11.01 Subd. 11.2 A – Agricultural District The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on November 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend.

If you have questions about this notice or if you would like further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak,

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Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. Written comments may be submitted to City Hall, or via email at hrybak@wsbeng.com.

Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 30, 2024.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on November 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the rezoning of all properties currently zoned A – Agricultural, due to the proposed abolishment of the A – Agricultural zoning district.

The following properties are currently zoned A – Agricultural and are proposed to be rezoned to RR – Rural Residential: 139, 157, 191, 243, 267, 289, 299, 309, 333, 345, 349, 365, 369 and 421 Ideal Ave., and PIDs 29.030.21.41.0012 & 29.030.21.41.0013.

The property located at PID: 06.029.21.11.0003 is currently zoned A – Agricultural and is proposed to be rezoned to IB – Industrial/Business Park.

The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on November 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

If you have questions about this notice or if you would like further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. Written comments may be submitted to City Hall, or via email at hrybak@wsbeng.com.

Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 30, 2024.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on November 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Greg Rendall, Indigo Signs, on behalf of property owner St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, for a Planned Unit Development amendment associated with the installation of new signage at 900 Stillwater Road. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on November 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

If you have questions about this notice or if you would like further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. Written comments may be submitted to City Hall, or via email at hrybak@wsbeng.com.

Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 30, 2024.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 4701 Highway 61 N. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public comment into consideration of the proposed amendments to the City’s Municipal Code regarding cannabis and hemp related businesses. All persons who desire to be heard on the matter will be given opportunity at this meeting or people may submit written comment to communitydevelopment@whitebearlake.org.

Lindy Crawford, City Manager Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 30, 2024.

US STORAGE CENTERS – WHITE BEAR

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 11/20/2024 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Wanda Thomson; Deborah Busse; Mindy Simonette; Michael Bambery; David Ault; Anja Gridley; Alberta Wrancher; Victor Gomez; David Anderson. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility.

This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 30 and November 6, 2024.

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COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-24-742 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of Jonnie Lynne Hauswirth, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on October 15, 2024 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated February 3, 2022 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Jeffrey M. Hauswirth, 975 Mallard Ponds Drive, White Bear Township, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat.§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: October 15, 2024 Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 30 and November 6, 2024.

CHURCH BRIEFS Choir, orchestra performance Unique items and treats to be based on music of Appalachia found at annual fundraiser The Chancel Choir at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church is teaming up with a guest orchestra for a performance of “Consider the Lilies: An Appalachian Requiem,” by Timothy Powell. The performance, based on the folk tunes of Northern Georgia, will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

The community is welcome to attend. WBLUMC is located at 1851 Birch Street. Fore more information, go to wblumc.org.

Parkview United Church of Christ is holding its 57th annual Silent Auction and Bake Sale event at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Hundreds of auction items and baked goods will be available, and proceeds support community mission and outreach programs. Parkview is located at 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, visit @ ParkviewUCC on Facebook.

St. Stephen hosts Holly Boutique

Get a head start on gift-giving at the Holly Boutique and Bake Sale at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 and will feature handcrafted items, baked goods, food for sale, and live music.

St. Stephen in located at 1965 East County Road E., White Bear Lake.

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May Township addresses lawsuit brought by Liberty Classical Academy

BY NEALY CORCORAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In September, Liberty Classical Academy (LCA) filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against May Township for enacting an interim ordinance for a moratorium on the establishment of institutional and non-residential uses and any facilities within the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district.

“Our attorneys officially filed the lawsuit and while we cannot comment on details, we can share that the goal of the litigation is to enforce Liberty Classical’s property rights against an arbitrary moratorium,” said LCA Founder and Headmaster Rebekah Hagstrom in a facilities update announcement.

“This litigation is aimed at correcting the arbitrary moratorium and obtaining our CUP, not quarrelling with the people of May Township. We look forward to working with the town of May to resolve this issue quickly,” she said.

At the Oct. 3 May Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Chair John Pazlar said, “For the folks that are here about the school, which seems to be the bulk of the crowd, we originally talked about whether or not we would have an executive session to discuss the lawsuit and update the board on the progress and events so far, but I think we decided that having an executive session may be premature …We know that the lawsuit has been filed, we are in the process of reviewing that and making initial contact with counsel… and because we have come to the conclusion that we are at a point of not having a meaningful update and this issue is still in process, we will

push the [executive session] to another meeting,” he explained.

Prior to the township’s October meeting, officials for LCA allege in their complaint that “May Township’s decision to enact a moratorium on schools and facilities associated with schools was arbitrary and allege that the denial of the school’s conditional use permit (CUP) application was illegal because the moratorium is invalid. Officials for LCA also claim that May Township waited until seven days before they were required to vote on the school’s CUP application even though the town had been aware of the school’s plans for two years, and that the township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act which protects faith organizations from zoning laws that substantially burden religious exercise, and the township violated the First Amendment by denying the school’s community’s rights to speech and assembly because it prevents [Liberty] from developing its independent, permanent location notwithstanding the CUP’s application with Town of May’s Code.”

According to Brandon Carmack, the attorney representing LCA, “A big part of that litigation we brought is driven by the fact that we have to demonstrate urgency on our side under the law,” he said. “But I wanted to express that I am working very well with Mr. Snyder, we are enjoying an amicable friendship…I think that we are on the right track and I just want to reiterate that we are excited to continue to work with the people of May Township and town representatives to resolve this amicably.”

Brief background

In June, LCA proposed a 33,590-square-foot addition to the existing Withrow School building located at 10158 122nd St. in Hugo.

The school’s proposed expansion includes a parcel of property in May Township. LCA intends to use the parcel of property for a septic system, an accessory building, a storm pond and a portion of an open recreational field. Because the property in May Township is zoned Rural Residential (RR), the use of property as a part of the school required a CUP. On July 25, May Township held a special meeting to discuss a moratorium on non-residential in a RR district. Following the discussion, supervisors enacted interim ordinance, authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on the establishment of Institutional and non-residential uses and any associate facilities within the RR zoning district. During the moratorium, the township will study the zoning ordinance to make sure the comprehensive plans intent is adequately reflected in the ordinances. If not, new controls would need to be adopted. In August, May Township denied LCA’s CUP permit application.

“Given that the application is inconsistent with the terms of an ordinance currently in place which imposes a moratorium on the establishment of institutional and commercial uses in the rural residential zoning district, given the significant impact that these types of uses might have in a residential area, the board chose to deny the permit…” said Board Chair John Pazlar.

At that time, Pazlar explained,

“This has been a passionate issue on both sides. There seems to be unity in having a school, but disagreement on the size and location. One goal of zoning is for a community to identify how they want their community to look in the future…It has become clear throughout this process that the Township’s zoning code isn’t relevant for today. The moratorium provides a window of time for the township to pause applications of this type, to better study what sorts of conditional uses are appropriate in our rural residential areas, as well as create an opportunity for significant public input, and to ensure that all allowed uses closely align with the township’s comprehensive plan, which states that commercial and institutional uses are generally not appropriate within the rural residential district.”

Supervisors establish length of moratorium

In September, Supervisors for May Township directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment resetting the length of the moratorium on the establishment of institutional and commercial uses in the RR zoning district from a 12-month timeline allowed under state statute to eight months.

According to Pazlar, “The board concluded that eight months would allow more than enough time to thoughtfully complete the process, while also ensuring an effective and efficient use of both staff and board member time, while minimizing cost.”

At the Oct. 3 board meeting, Supervisors approved the interim ordinance shortening the length of the moratorium to eight months, which is set to expire March 25, 2025.

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1. Dellwood resident Beverley Driscoll recently donated a Y series sailboat to the White Bear Area Historical Society. The boat was built by her husband, Fletcher Driscoll at the White Bear Boat Yard in the winter of 1964-65. The boat is similar to an X boat, but roomier at 19 feet long with a jib and a main sail. Beverley recalls at one time the Y boats raced on White Bear Lake. — Contributed 2. The staff at White Bear Smiles recenthly participated in a painting class at White Bear Center for the Arts. Dr. Anderson reports they had a wonderful time. — Contributed 3. Helen Sommerville met her favorite character, Pearl, at

Children’s Performing Arts Sponge Bob Musical.

— Bon Sommerville, contributed 4. John Olson of Sustainable Safari brought a special guest to the Chamber of Commerce -hosted presentation by the Minnesota Retailers Association. The 6-month old kangaroo named “Harrison Smith” was a hit among those in attendance, though he slept through most of the event. The two are pictured here with Chamber Executive Director Kari Moore. Sustainable Safari is located at Maplewood Mall. — Amy Johnson, Press Publications

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Bear girls XC team wins close section, heads for state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

After White Bear Lake girls cross county won an extremely close section meet, their coach Bear alum Audrey Kirschlng, was asked how long it’s been since that happened — a question she could easily answer.

“The last time White Bear won sections was in 2017, my senior year on the team! This was RON ENGH | CONTRIBUTED also the last time White Bear The section champs, from left: Isla Bloomquist, Amelia Nachtsheim, Logan has come in first at a meet,” Bailey, Brynn Heinsohn, Anna Rogers, Clara Kolstad, and Erika Milhofer.

Kirschling said. and Tartan 214. tabulated the results.

So the Bears, who placed Kirschling said the Bears “Then they just all started third in their conference a week prevailed by “working as a screaming and cheering,” said earlier, had not won a meet in team and using each other Logan Bailey, the Bears’ lead seven years but figured they as a momentum. They have runner, about her teammates. had as good a chance as anyone built strength on each other.

White Bear Lake 58, St. Paul in Section 4AAA, which has no Central 60, Two Rivers 60 is what They’ve built relationships.” ranked teams, if they ran well.

The kids knew what opponents the scoreboard said, as close a After all seven Bears puffed they needed to run with and meet as you could imagine, to their way into the chute at beat. “We didn’t have any crazy earn a trip to state as a team.

Highland National Golf Club, surprises. We all ran about like Following were Woodbury with they kept their eyes peeled on we expected to.”

85, Stillwater 94, East Ridge 152 the scoreboard that quickly

Bears have 4 qualifiers for boys x-country

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake had three of the top eight runners and four state qualifiers, but just missed qualifying as a team in the Section 4AAA cross country meet.

Vaughn Larson, the Bears senior leader, placed second in 15:57.8, just behind Stillwater senior Dylan Riniker in 15:55.7, to earn his fourth state trip.

Bear junior Max Popp was seventh in 16:24, junior Isaac Kolstad eighth in 16:24.9, and senior Andrew Greene 15th in 16:38, all qualifying for the state run Saturday at 1 p.m., at the University of Minnesota Golf Course.

Their fifth score was sophomore Graham Newlander in 21st in 17:08.

Stillwater had four of the top ten runners and won with 30 points. Two Rivers scored 47 and the Bears 53. The top two advance.

“Two Rivers just

had more depth than us at the five through seven spots,” assessed Dan Kovacich, Bears coach. “The boys gave it everything they had.

We were just beaten by two better teams.”

The Section 4AAA field was quite strong with Stillwater ranked fifth, Two Rivers seventh and the Bears ninth. The state meet has 16 teams. “Being ranked, and not be in the state meet as a team, is a hard pill to swallow, but I was

proud of the boys today,” Kovacich said.

Larson, who placed sixth last year, battled Riniker, a familiar rival, all 5,000 meters.

“We were off and on in the last track season,” Larson said. “He got me the first two meets this year. I beat him last week in the conference.

I thought I was going to kind of sit back and kick at the end like I did at the conference, but he just had more than me at the end.”

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Long-striding Vaughn Larson (393) bolted away from the starting line on the way to a second-place section finish. He will run in his fourth state meet.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Amelia Nachtsheim White Bear Lake Cross Country Amelia Nachtsheim is a White Bear Lake captain in three sports and she’s going to the state meet with one of those teams, cross country, on Saturday. The lone senior in the top seven, Nachtsheim helped the Bears win a close Section 4AAA meet by placing 11th a week after making all-conference, placing 17th in the strong SEC field. She is also co-captain in Nordic Ski and track-and-field. “I’ve seen a dramatic change in our team culture because of her ability to reach younger athletes and make them feel a part of the team,” said Audrey Kirschling, her coach in CC and track. As a runner, she “ worked extremely hard to get to where she is now.”

Amelia Nachtsheim

The Bears will be one of 16 teams running in the Class 3A girls meet starting 12:15 p.m.

Saturday at the University of Minnesota Golf Course.

Bailey, a freshman, placed second in 18:43 behind East Ridge senior Lydia Franson (18:36). Bailey is turning in the Bears’ best times since allstater Maggie Blanding in 2017.

She is daughter of former Bear standout Brian Bailey, now the coach of the Roseville Area boys.

She is also a hockey player.

The Bears got a big boost from seventh-grader Isla Bloomquist finishing ninth in 19:37. “She is just learning how to run the race, the whole race,” Kirschling said. Following were senior Amelia Nachtsheim, 11th in 19:45; sophomore Clara Kolstad, 17th in 20:39.8; sophomore Erika Milhofer, 21st in 21:01.2; seventh-grader Anna Rogers, 28th in 21:26; and junior Brynn Heinsohn, 31st in 21:32.

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Logan Bailey led the Bears with a secondplace section finish.

Zephyr trio advances to state cross country Mahtomedi has three state qualifiers in cross country — Matthew Johnson, Matthew Studenski and Vanesa Rogosheske — after the boys and girls teams each placed fourth in Section 4AA. The Zephyr trio will run Saturday at the University of Minnesota Golf Course, with girls at 10 a.m. and boys at 10:45 a.m.

The St. Paul Como Park boys had six of the top seven, led by champion Charlie Loth in 16:21. St. Anthony Village was the girls champion. Hill-Murray’s Olivia Braunshausen placed first in 20:06.

Johnson, a senior, was the only non-Como Park runner in the top seven, in fifth place in 16:53.9.

Studenski, a junior,

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Earning state berths were, from left, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Studenski and Vanessa Rogoscheske.

placed 17th in 17:58.8 and got the last qualifying spot. Senior Evan Carion was 19th in 18:28, senior Daniel Gibbens 20th in 18:29, and junior Liam MacChesney, 28th in 18:53.

Rogosheske, a freshman, qualified with a 12th-place finish

in 21:43.9. Zephyr junior Julia Clayton was 17th in 22:08, sophomore Emily Alexander 18th in 22:25, junior Sylvie Lavigne 24th in 22:53, and freshman Norah Jansen 25th in 22:55.

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Zephyrs soccer team reaches final four

Section next for Bears swimmers

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs advanced to the state Class 2A girls soccer semifinals with a 3-0 win over St. Francis in the first round in Edina.

Scoring for the the Zephyrs were Faith Peper, Allie Rippentrop, and Kayla Poirier, assisted by Elise Aflakpi, Poirier and Peper, respectively. The Zephyrs held the Saints (13-3-2) to three shots on goal in posting thier 15th shutout. Harlow Berger was in goal.

The No. 2 seeded Zephyrs (16-2-1) faced No. 3 Mankato East (15-2-2) in the semifinals Tuesday while No. 1 Holy Angels (19-1) took on No. 5 Orono (12-42). The championship is set for Friday at 7:15 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Mahtomedi is seeking its 11th state title.

The White Bear Lake swimmers won their regularseason finale over Park 107-99 at the YMCA, finishing 2-7 in duals.

Event winners were Audrey Borofka (50 free and 100 free), Eva Hoefer (200 free), Charlotte McIntyre (medley), Anna Miller (500 free), the 200 free relay with Borofka, Lily Jenkins, Madison Hanscom and McIntyre and the 400 free relay with Borofka, Jenkins, Brigid McVeigh and McIntyre. Next is the sectional Nov. 7-8-9 in Stillwater.

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Zephyrs end section play

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

It was a rough year for Mahtomedi football.

The Zephyrs finished 3-7 after last week’s sectionals when they beat St. Paul Central 2824 at home Tuesday and lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 40-7 in St. Paul on Saturday.

This marked just the second losing season in the last four decades for Mahtomedi. One of the reasons was at least a half-dozen dingedup players watching in street clothes, five of them on crutches.

Asked how many starters were out, coach Dave Muetzel said, “I don’t know, I’ve lost count. A lot.”

In the win over Central, extra points and interceptions were the keys. Each team had four touchdowns, but the Zephyrs were 4-for-4 on conversions by their female kicker Harlow Berger, while Central was 0-for-4.

The Zephyrs stopped a kick (blocked by Jacob Sokoll), two runs and a pass. Meanwhile, interceptions by Joey Pipes, Mark Graff, and Luke Torgrude slowed down Central’s air game that produced 203 yards and two TD’s.

Mahtomedi’s highlight was a 66yard score on a perfect deep pass from Connor Finn to a wide-open Pipes. The other TD’s were runs by Moseh Mouacheupao (one yard), Gavin Kruse (two yards) and Graff (nine yards). Kruse gained 95 yards in 21 carries. Central’s Allan Lankford passed to Rayon Grigsby and Charles Logan for TD’s, and Lankford and Lavonte Cox scored on runs.

Cretin-Derham Hall (5-4), which beat the Zephyrs 33-7 in conference, led 33-0 at halftime in the rematch. Trevor Rogosheske got Mahtomedi’s TD on a late one-yard run.

The Zephyrs had 66 yards rushing and 64 passing. Finn was 3-for-18 for 39 yards.

Mouacheupao gained 30 yards on nine rushes.

Graff intercepted a pass and Zach Halvorson recovered a fumble.

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Bears done after first round of playoffs

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake’s football season ended with a 47-19 loss to No. 3 ranked Edina in the first round of state Class 6A playoffs. The Bears had a final 3-6 record.

Edina (7-2) rolled up 537 yards, including a 99-yard drive after Malik Doumbia of the Bears deftly downed a punt just outside the goal line, and later a 99-yard pass play from Mason West to Meyer Swinney.

The Bears got a seven-yard touchdown by Porter Cleary after trailing 27-0. They scored the last

Zephyrs in section volleyball finals Mahtomedi has reached the Section 4AAA volleyball finals for the fourth straight season after defeating St. Paul Johnson 25-10, 25-4, 25-8 and Chisago Lakes 25-22, 25-9, 25-14. The top-seeded Zephyrs (24-4), aiming for their third straight trip to state, will host No. 6 seed Hill-Murray in the finals Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Hill-Murray (5-21) upset St. Anthony Village 25-23, 26-24, 25-19 in the semifinals.

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BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Harlow Berger booted an extra point with Mark Graff holding against Central.

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two TD’s in the final four minutes on Nate Tvedt’s one-yard run, and Wyatt Stachowiak’s six-yard pass to Andrew Kolenich.

West completed 17 of 22 passes for 306 yards and five touchdowns with Swinney catching three of them.

Chase Bjorgaard rushed for 135 yards on 11 carries.

The Bears were limited to 58 yards on 27 runs, with Cleary netting 38 in 10 carries. Tomi Animasaun completed 21 of 37 passes for 258 yards. Teegan Bartok caught six for 123 yards, Rithy Sain two for 64, and Ben Lockwood four for 40.

POLITICAL BRIEF Minnesota voters can vote on state constitutional amendment

On November 5, Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to vote on a new state constitutional amendment. The amendment will extend the transfer of proceeds from the state-operated lottery to the state’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund through December 31, 2050. It will also increase the amount of money spent each year from 5.5 to 7% of the fund’s market value; the remaining 1.5% will fund a grant program. Additionally, the amendment would repeal language that authorized loans of up to 5% of the fund principal for water system improvements and add language to prohibit fund use to repay the principal or interest of any bonds or costs related to the construction, repair, improvement or operation of any facility or system that processes wastewater.

Funds for research related to wastewater will also be authorized.

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Vadnais Heights residents in the mood for family-friendly Halloween delight can look no further than Community Park. That fun comes in the form of the city’s annual Scarecrow Trail, currently being featured from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1 in the park.

The trail has been an ongoing fall tradition in the city for four years. Attendance is free to residents and local businesses, as is contributing an entry.

Both residents and businesses that wish to contribute a scarecrow entry must submit a form to the city that details the scarecrow’s intended design. All participants must set up their scarecrow designs on site; entries must also labeled with a name tag listing the name of the person/organization behind the entry.

Residents can also vote for online for the entry they think is the best.

According to Recreation and Facilities Manager Katie Everett, the trail was initially created during the COVID-19 pandemic after the city’s annual Halloween Party was canceled.

“It was a nice way to celebrate fall festivities while people could be out safely to do it on their own,” said Everett.

“They liked doing it, so it stuck.”

This year’s trail will involve many entries from returning local businesses, including Gable Pines Senior Living, the Vadnais Heights Lions Club, Merrick Inc. and Boy Scout troops 9212 and 7212. New businesses this year include Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings and Frandsen Bank and Trust.

“It’s all about what you have to use and your imagination,” said Vadnais Heights Lions Club member Eileen Schirer. The club has participated in designing scarecrows for the trail since the beginning; their current submission is called The Sisters, featuring both a jack-o’-lantern and Frankenstein mock-up.

Both scarecrows are made from numerous household items and clothing to make up the final product.

“The dresses we got from a garage sale,” said Schirer, “and added the sweaters for their flesh. The hands are salad tongs, and the hats are from my children when they

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Cassie Pyka (left) and Carey Shilts (right) of Gable Pines Senior Living showcase their design for this year’s trail.

were much younger!”

According to Schirer, both scarecrows are reused from the club’s 2023 submission. Last year’s design, described by Schirer as “more elaborate,” involved a wooden house containing three pigs, with both scarecrows dressed as farmers. Fellow club member Kathy Hellen is excited about the current trail’s setup. “This is the fun of being part of a community that’s larger than yourself,” noted Hellen.

Merrick Inc., a nonprofit organization that works with adults with developmental disabilities, is another returning business. “The clients really enjoy being a part of the community this way,” said Elizabeth Wolf, “so we’re back

again this year!”

Wolf works as the company’s greenhouse coordinator and leads classes on horticulture and agriculture, among other topics. In designing this year’s scarecrow, Wolf enlisted fellow worker Alyssa Mercado, a direct support professional (DSP) trainer, and several adults with whom the two work one-on-one at the organization.

Like the Lions Club, Merrick Inc.’s design is a scaled-back setup from previous years.

The organization’s 2022 submission featured a mock-up of Shaggy, Scooby-Doo and ScrappyDoo being chased by a scarecrow. This year, the design features a headless scarecrow with

a pumpkin head. “Seeing the different submissions is so much fun,” said Wolf. “To go on a walk and see all the creativity in the community is pretty awesome.”

After doing so for the first time last year, Gables Pines Senior Living will also participate in the trail.

“Last year was our learning year,” joked Memory Care Director Kassie Pyka, who is working with Life Enrichment Director Carey Shilts to bring the company’s submission to life. While the group’s previous submission merely featured a female scarecrow with a pumpkin head, Pyka said this year’s design was created to match a favorite senior activity more closely. “One of the most loved activities at Gable Pines is cribbage,” said Pyka, “so that is what we have here.”

One of the two scarecrows will also be wearing an Alzheimer’s Awareness T-shirt.

The organization has previously sold the T-shirts, and participated in this year’s Walk To End Alzheimer’s in Minneapolis. “I didn’t get a chance to walk the trail last year, so this year, I will definitely be doing that!” said Pyka.

The trail officially opened on October 24 and will run through November 1 at Community Park at 641 East County Road F. It will be open during regular park hours, 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset. Those interested in voting for their favorite scarecrow can do so online at www. cityvadnaisheights.com.

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November 1; winners will be announced on November 4.

Elizabeth Wolf (left) and Alyssa Mercado (right) of Merrick Inc. pose with their creation for this year’s Vadnais Heights Scarecrow Trail.

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The Press recently spoke with local author and sailor, Marlin Bree. Bree’s latest book “fangssS” will be his 26th and part of the Climate Change Chronicles.

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LIQUOR STORE: Customers, community members help business relocate history of Ciresi’s.

“White Bear Lake is such a nice little town,” said Patel. “The history of the business, when I looked into it, is that it’s been there for over 70 years.

That’s what got me into buying it.”

When Patel moved locations, he received help from no fewer than 35 customers and members of the community, all of whom were eager to help him move. “We all got it moved in about six to seven hours,” noted Patel.

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to the lot. I don’t have the correct vocabulary to describe that feeling.”

One notable voice of support Patel has received came from Anna and Rich’s daughter Jennifer Bohaty, ERIK SUCHY | PRESS PPUBLICATION who has noted Hardik Patel parallels in Patel’s journey to her grandparents’ original founding of Ciresi’s.

“Both my grandparents and Hardik had dreams of opening their own business,” said Bohaty. “Hardik is living it out like my parents and grandparents did. He knows that hard work, dedication, community and connection will make him successful in the end.”

Patel said that he hopes his store can help keep the spirit of Ciresi’s alive for new generations. “I want this to continue for the next 100 years,” said Patel. “I’d like to pass it down to my kids, too. The history of White Bear Lake should be passed on from one generation to the next.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, please contact him by phone at 651-407-1229 or email at whitebearnews@presspubs. com.

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The Real Dogs of White Bear Lake

BY RICKA MCNAUGHTON SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

They’re not Reality TV stars. They’re not headline makers. They’re just ordinary dogs I’ve encountered walking around Lake Bear Lake – dogs with everyday stories of family, work, hopes and concerns about who knows what.

There are no unimportant dog stories, or dogs.

This week, meet Diggs, Jam and Truman. They would like you to know that they are not roadies for a death metal touring band. No Ma’am. And though you might think they’re out for an early Halloween stroll, that is not the case here either. So what’s with those gleaming studs and spikes sticking out from those body suits?

And those strange pokey things in back of their heads? They can explain: They are wearing protective gear made of tough and jabby materials designed to make it harder for predators to inflict lethal damage.

Really. Ask Google about coyote vests.

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your sweet gaze with one that says: You lookin’ at me, punk?” And suppose you’re one of those small dogs with a big dog attitude coded into your bones, and therefore, to retreat from such an insult is not an option.

The word among vest users is that, funny as they may look, they offer

what may be a lifesaving degree of physical protection from a mauling.

Also, an enemy predator might eye these spikey outfits and, applying maximum tactical intelligence, identify the target as a Dangerous Mutant Porcupine. And withdraw.

Jam, Diggs and Truman belong to

Marya Voosen, a White Bear Lake resident and dog groomer who’s seen her share of predator injuries in small dogs. And that’s no laugh. Her dogs are Brussels Griffons, a toy breed from Belgium. The story goes that movie-maker George Lucus, creator of the Star Wars franchise, owned several of these expressive-faced creatures. If you’ve ever seen his Ewok characters on screen – an imagined primitive race of short, fuzzy forest dwellers – you’ve seen the face of a Brussels Griffon. Somewhat.

As a breed, Brussels Griffins excel as lapdogs, sticking physically close to their humans. But even with strangers, they see no reason not to throw a little love at you first and ask questions later. Or so it was with Marya’s pups. You might come across them amiably strolling Lake Avenue or window shopping downtown. They are very appreciative of restaurants cool enough to allow them on their patios.

What do the dogs think about being seen in their strange vests? This: When you’re an animal sharing a life with humans, you just have to get used to certain things.

Ricka McNaughton is a writer living in White Bear Lake. She loves all animals.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTES • Street improvement and curbing projects for the Mallard Ponds neighborhood and Parkview Court are “substantially completed,” according to Town Engineer Larry Poppler. All that remains is “punch-list work”— irrigation, restoration, or driveway issues—and cleanup. The Mallard Ponds project totaled $3,124,680, and Parkview Court, $544,400. While township funds will pay for 41.4% of the Parkview Court project, they will only cover 25.15% of Mallard Ponds.

This is because various utility funds contribute an extra 13.66%. Almost all remaining funds for the projects are collected from the residents. The Parkview Court assessment came to $11,000 per unit while The Mallard Ponds assessment came to $8,000 per unit.

The affected homeowners have until Nov. 20 to pay the township. Whatever is not paid by this date will be added to their property taxes over a period of 10 years at six percent interest.

• Five Mallard Ponds residents formally objected to the township’s assessment offer. They have until Nov. 20 to serve the township with notice and file an appeal through the district court. Town Supervisor Chair Ed Prudhon said, “If you feel that our appraisal doesn’t justify the $11,000, you have to hire someone to get your own appraisal done. And usually, you don’t go to court without an attorney. If you take those costs off the $11,000—even if you get it knocked down $2,000—you may spend that in (legal) expenses” • Ron Hoffman of 5904

Bayberry Dr. requested that the garbage utility contract be changed so that “snowbirds” could hold off on collection while they’re not in state. This is the second such request in as many months. Town Clerk Patrick Christopherson said, “You are not a lone voice. We’ve heard it. We are working on it with [the service].”

• To remain in compliance with The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the township presented education materials for stormwater pollution prevention. Town Engineer Larry Poppler listed that every street improvement project had updated catch basins for storm water this year and will for all projects in 2025. Next year will see a $300,000 improvement to Bellaire Beach’s storm pond and conveyance

systems as well as a $160,000 ditch improvement on the railroad tracks by Division St. Residents who want to learn more about stormwater pollution prevention can visit whitebeartownship.org/161/ Public-Works.

• Verizon Wireless, through Crown Castle, is obtaining consent to add at least 17 additional antennas to the townships cell tower on 4151 Hoffman Road. Crown Castle believes that this method of placing antennas will minimize the amount of towers needed in the area. Because White Bear Township leases the land, they must grant permission if the request is reasonable.

Since the evidence Verizon provided for this project is an engineering report, neither town staff nor the board felt comfortable signing off. Therefore, the

board passed a motion to have TKDA and town engineer Larry Poppler review the report and make a recommendation at the next meeting.

• Ramsey County is changing the designation of a section of County Road J, between 35E and Centerville Road, to a county state aid highway.

Ramsey County will still maintain the road but will now be eligible to receive specially earmarked state funding to do so. The board concurred with the county’s wishes.

• The final portion of the meeting was held in closed session to discuss the White Bear Lake Fire Contract.

The White Bear Township Board next meets at 4200 Otter Lake Road at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The council approved a special assessment senior deferment for the 2024 pavement rehabilitation project assessment rolls. The deferment is for the property located at 1807 Third St. The city’s assessment policy currently allows special assessment deferments for property owners aged 65 and older. The property owner stated that they understand that while the assessment can be deferred until they sell the property, interest will continue to accrue on the assessment.

• The council adopted a resolution supporting Ramsey County’s establishment of the following roads as county state aid highways: Scheuneman Road from the city border to Hoffman Road, Hoffman Road from Scheuneman Road to County Road F, and County Road F from Hoffman Road to Highway 61.

Previously, at its Sept. 24 meeting, the Ramsey County Board approved a request from public works to modify designations of different roadways throughout the county.

The purpose of these modifications is to update the County State Aid Highway System to maximize the needs of the entire roadway network, increasing the amount

of county state aid highway funds coming to Ramsey County. This action impacted those three White Bear Lake roads. Each road was designated as a CSAH through the board’s actions. The Minnesota Department of Transportation requires supporting resolutions from each community impacted by these administrative changes.

• The council accepted an outdoor recreation grant for $224,140 from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to pave trails at Lakewood Hills Park.

Since 2020, city staff has had an item in the city’s capital improvement plan to begin paving two miles of gravel trails within the park. This year, the trail paving line item was $225,000, which would have allowed the city to pave approximately half of the park’s trails this year. However, staff was alerted to the grant opportunity and delayed moving forward to allow more time to submit an application for funding to cover this year’s estimated project cost of $224,140.

The city also requested an additional $224,140 to fund the remaining trails in the park. The project will be rebid and constructed next year.

• The council adopted two resolutions

certifying amounts due to Ramsey County to place on property owners’ taxes as a special assessment.

The first resolution is to certify delinquent utility account balances, while the second is to certify city expenses incurred servicing private properties. Through the delinquent certification program, customers are provided with a financing option to pay amounts due, and it gives the city assurance that delinquent utility accounts will be close to current for billing purposes each year. To determine assessable charges, the city reviews active accounts for outstanding balances due before June 1, and final billed accounts with balances due on or before July 1 each year.

Staff received two written requests through this process, one for the property owner at 2282 Lakeaires Blvd., who is experiencing financial hardship and requests additional time in October and November to pay a pending assessment of $1,405.58. The owner requested to remove their delinquent balance from the assessment process and has made $365 in payments since the end of August to reduce the pending assessment amount to its current total. Because the city will

accept payments through the end of November, the owner will have more time to reduce the delinquent amount certified to their property taxes. The second written request was for the property owner at 2105 Richard Avenue, who is also experiencing financial hardship with a pending assessment of $886.53. A review of the account transaction history showed balances certified to tax rolls in 2021 through 2023, with the last pay amount on account received from the property owner in September 2020. The council adopted both resolutions, the first of which authorizes the certification of 417 accounts with a combined total due of $335,905.43 as special assessments against the appropriate properties for one year with an annual interest rate of 5.42%. The second resolution certified $22,472.29 in delinquent miscellaneous private billings for one year at an annual interest rate of 5.42%.

The next White Bear Lake City Council meeting will take place at City Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Erik Suchy