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Mahtomedi high schoolers lead districtwide service project

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

From now until the end of November, students in Mahtomedi Schools are working hard to collect toys, puzzles, books, gift cards and financial donations for families who may need assistance this holiday season.

It is all a part of a districtwide service project.

“Traditionally, around this time of year each school kind of

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The City Council is considering changes to its municipal code and zoning ordinances that would impact cannabis- and hemp-related businesses.

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the council is scheduled to hold two second readings of ordinances related to cannabis and hemprelated businesses — one for an ordinance to amend the zoning code, and the other to amend the municipal code regarding business regulations.

Community Development Director Jason Lindahl explained that the ordinance amendments were initiated by staff in response to the state legalizing cannabis and hemp-related activities and authorizing local governments to register these businesses.

Since July 2023, the city has had a moratorium in place for cannabis businesses.

That moratorium is set to expire Jan. 1.

City staff, in collaboration with City Attorney Dave Anderson, created a proposed ordinance based on the model ordinance created by OCM. The proposed ordinance establishes definitions, creates prelicensing requirements, limits the number of cannabis retailers (dispensaries), details application requirements, establishes criteria for denial

are collecting toys and puzzles; middle schoolers are collecting financial donations and high schoolers are collecting gift cards for young adults. Districtwide, staff are collecting gift wrap and gift bags.

In 2023, the service project raised over $7,000 and collected hundreds of books and toys.

“We were able to help 46 families with 102 children,” explained Mahtomedi High

does their own thing,” explained Alice Seuffert, director of communications for Mahtomedi Public Schools. “Putting it all together was a way for us that all the schools are working together toward something … Each school plays a different role.”

To make a difference, each school has focused their efforts on collecting different items. Early Childhood, preschoolers and Wildwood Elementary students are collecting books; students at O.H. Anderson Elementary

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Background • 2022 – The Legislature legalized the sale and use of edible cannabinoid products.

• 2023 – The Legislature established Chapter 342 of Minnesota state law, known as the Adult-Use Cannabis Law. Included in the new law is the creation of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) that will be responsible for licensing all cannabis-related businesses.

• 2024 – The regulations were revised during the legislative session. OCM, in collaboration with the League of Minnesota Cities and other groups, establishes model regulations for cities.

• Jan. 1, 2025 – The city’s cannabis business moratorium expires.

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College visits

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ny parent who has a child who is a senior in high school knows the excitement and anxiety of sending out college applications and visiting the campuses they are interested in. A few years ago, when my daughter was a senior applying to colleges, she didn’t want to visit anywhere until she knew she had been accepted. In one respect it made sense that she didn’t want to get excited about a college and then be disappointed if she didn’t get in; however, we ended up visiting a few of her top choices in the middle of winter when things looked a little dreary and students weren’t out and about as much.

We went with a different strategy for our son’s college prep and visited a few campuses he was likely to be accepted to, but hadn’t yet applied.

Our travels over the past few weeks have taken us to college campuses in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado, along with an in-state visit. At two Publisher’s of the locations, he was able to get together with friends who View currently attend the college, Carter Johnson which made it fun for him and he got a different perspective than the tour offers.

Many of us who are parents now didn’t have the idea - or the opportunity - to attend a college or university more than a couple of hours from home. I have talked to many students who strive to attend college in different parts of the country. Our daughter wanted to get out of the Midwest. Her sales pitch at the time was that she would like to end up in Minnesota, so going away to college was a chance to have different experiences and meet new people. Our son may want to stick closer to home. Time will tell.

There are a couple of random takeaways I’ve gleaned from these recent college visits. For one out-of-state visit, my son and my wife decided to drive our electric vehicle. It’s a little more exciting to drive and they thought it would be an adventure. Driving an appropriate speed to keep up with traffic and having a 10+ mph headwind, they had to stop every 90 minutes to recharge the car. It added a solid hour and a half to their six-hour drive. They both said they wouldn’t take a road trip in the EV again, though my wife confessed she didn’t mind the extra oneon-one time with him. Another takeaway is, if a kid wants to attend a college more than a half a day’s drive away, take into consideration how close the campus is to an airport that has direct and reasonably priced flights to and from home.

Lastly, we found that people in the Midwest are friendly and welcoming, especially in Iowa.

It’s over, thankfully

The election was emotionally draining for almost everyone. Messages were flying around, and it was clear families and friends were divided. Among staff members here at Press, one thing everyone could agree on was relief that the election is over. We thank of our readers who engaged in the election debate by submitting nearly 100 letters to the editor. I’m thankful to our news staff who worked diligently on candidate profiles for our Voters’ Guide and spent countless hours to make sure letters met our guidelines before being published. Thanks also to our production staff who spent time laying out the additional pages to accommodate all the letters to the editor over the past several weeks.

The results are in; now it’s time to begin to rebuild relationships with our family, friends and neighbors with whom we may disagree.

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arlier this month, Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated parts of the southern United States.

As families evacuated and started to rebuild, firefighters, police officers, and emergency personnel were a constant presence including the Minnesota National Guard who went down to help. This is what our first responders do everyday across our country and Legislator’s throughout our state: whether Lingo responding Amy Klobuchar to wildfires, floods, tornados, shootings, or gas leaks, our first responders put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Tragically in Minnesota this year we have lost a number of officers and firefighters, including a Park Ranger in Voyageurs National Park who died saving the lives of a family of stranded boaters.

These deaths have been a somber reminder of the risks our first responders face every day.

We need more men and women like them to answer the call of duty. And we need to support those who choose to go into public safety. That’s why I have fought to increase funding for grants that provide equipment and training for first responders. I’ve long led the bipartisan effort to strengthen the federal program which has helped fund the hiring of over 136,000 police officers. Minnesota

has received over $41 million in the last five years from this program, and I am advocating for major funding for it in the end of year budget.

I’m also focused on giving police the tools they need to keep fentanyl off our streets. That’s why I worked to pass legislation to declare fentanyl trafficking a national emergency and impose tough new sanctions on fentanyl traffickers. I fought to get cuttingedge technology to detect and intercept drugs at our border, and am leading legislation to crack down on online drug dealing by requiring social media companies to report drug trafficking on their platforms to law enforcement.

We also need to invest in our fire departments and ensure they have the funding they need to hire and train firefighters and purchase life-saving equipment. That is why this year I worked to enact the bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, which in 2024 alone has provided Minnesota with over $21 million to hire more firefighters and provide them with critical protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and more.

Keeping first responders safe on the job is only one piece of the puzzle though. We also need to take care of these heroes when their service is done. That means looking out for those who suffer from serious illnesses, including cancer, as a result of service.

I’m working across the aisle with Senator Cramer from North Dakota to pass bipartisan legislation to ensure that firefighters and other emergency responders who lose their lives to

cancer or become permanently and totally disabled as a result of work-related exposures get the federal benefits they deserve.

I was inspired by the late St. Paul Fire Captain Mike Paidar who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He died in 2020 and his wife Julie worked with his fellow firefighters to make the case that Mike’s cancer resulted from his job. Because of their efforts, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded line-of-duty benefits to his family. It marked the first time that Minnesota extended death benefits to the family of a firefighter who died of cancer. I am also working to carry forward the memory of the late Fire Lieutenant Brett Boss from Albert Lea who lost a ten-year battle with cancer in 2022. Even through the hardest fight of his life, Brett never stopped advocating for other firefighters living with cancer.

That’s why I helped lead the effort to establish the National Fire Cancer Registry, which will help us better understand the types of cancers that firefighters face, and why I have continued to fight to ensure that the registry is funded.

I know Minnesotans are forever grateful for the sacrifices of our first responders. I am committed to getting our firefighters and police officers the support they need to do their jobs and making sure we support their families when tragedy strikes. It is the least we can do for our country’s heroes.

Amy Klobuchar is a United States Senator from Minnesota.

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SERVICE PROJECT: Mahtomedi students gather holiday donations for families in need School junior Natalie Gruba.

She serves as the community engagement coordinator for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Club.

Families in need of assistance can apply through the district’s holiday gift assistance program, which is completely confidential.

Seuffert explained that there are no requirements. Last year, one family shared they needed assistance due to ongoing cancer treatments and another family needed assistance because of a job loss.

Last week, DECA students visited students at O.H. Anderson to tell students about the project, and this week they are headed to do the same thing at the middle school.

Gruba’s job was to prepare the

students for the presentations.

“I hope this project inspires the future generation that they are also capable of doing something like this (for others),” Gruba said.

New this year, DECA wanted to to get the community beyond the walls of the schools involved in the project.

“Now that we have brought businesses into it, we are hoping the community will get involved,” said junior Jaylen Jones, president of the DECA Club.

“One of the items that families were looking for and gave feedback as far as something that they wanted was hats, mittens and socks. So, we decided to use our drop-off boxes at local businesses to collect those.”

Students in the district will collect items through Nov. 30.

Community members can drop off items at one of four businesses

Business drop box locations: • 350 Degrees Bakery • Wild Bean Coffee Shop • Curio Dance Studio • Ty Haschig State Farm Insurance

by Dec. 2.

Gift assistance is open to families enrolled in Mahtomedi Public Schools. To apply, visit www.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us and click on the news story “Zephyr Service Project.”

Families have until Nov. 30 to apply.

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Finance department, public works provide updates to City Council Finance Director Kerri Kindsvater and Public Works Director/City Engineer Paul Kauppi recently provided updates on their departments to the City Council.

Finance Department

• Rental inspection income is significantly higher in 2024 now that the city has full staffing.

“The department has had some struggles over the years, but it is exciting to see the staffing level is full and everyone is doing duties of their job,” Kindsvater said.

• Park facilities continue to be in high demand. To date, the city has received just over $37,000 in revenue from park facility rentals compared to $29,400 in 2023.

• License and permit revenues are significantly higher than what the city originally budgeted. So far, there have been 365 more transactions in the license bureau than this time last year. “That’s a $183,000 difference in revenue (from 2023),” Kindsvater said.

• Franchise fees and police state aid also came in higher than expected.

Public Works/Engineering

• The department is now fully staffed.

• From April through October, the department was involved in 26 events and there were 266 park facility reservations.

• Vandalism continues to be an ongoing issue at the city’s park facilities, especially bathrooms.

“Every time we go open them up we find damage … we are working closely with the police to monitor (the situation) and make some changes,” Kauppi said.

• In 2024, city staff took care of 64 hanging baskets; over 3,000 annuals were planted by horticulture staff.

• Over 650 hours were spent on pavement markings/striping and 50 hours were spent on tree trimming/removal.

• 450 million gallons of water were pumped from April through October. That number is up slightly from 443 million gallons in 2023, but it is down from 2022, when the city pumped 492 million gallons of water.

• The department received 1,785 requests to locate utilities.

• The city has completed year two of the five-year hydrant painting project. Kauppi said the city paints 225 hydrants a year.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC WORKS BY THE NUMBERS • 89 miles of streets • 106 cul-de-sacs • 42 miles of sidewalk • 122 miles of water main • 2,132 water valves • 1,164 fire hydrants • 5 deep water wells • 3 water towers/reservoirs • 97 miles of sanitary sewer • 2,616 sanitary sewer manholes • 12 sanitary sewer lift stations • 68 miles of storm sewer pipe • 12 stormwater ponds • 24 parks • 446 street lights • Over 150 vehicles/pieces of equipment • 10 facilities

Mahtomedi High School students recently visited O.H. Anderson to inform the students about the district’s ongoing service project. Pictured are freshmen Ava Lockbaum and Jozie Wetzel.

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Recent graduates of Leadership Tomorrow Cohort 6 are (l-r): Brenton Shavers, Lexi Munson, Diamond Hunter, Nate Reed, Anneliese Robinson, Lisa Marquis, Clarie Schleicher, Kristina Erstad-Sankey, Jess Ponthan, Dave Garrity, Scott Olson, Clint Ruppert, Angie Johnson, Donna Rapacz, Barbara White; and facilitators Jennifer Fuller, Kris Mason. Leadership Tomorrow is a program sponsored by the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation. Participants not pictured are Tammy Bednar, Caley Longendyke, Emilee Vizenor, Gina Anselmo, and Kerri Lesch.

Leadership Tomorrow announces matching grant

the day of someone struggling or honor those who are an inspiration by purchasing a light for the Tree of Light and Remembrance. The tree will be lit at the annual event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Veterans Memorial Park, Mahtomedi.

Lights can be purchased on the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf website, stjudeofthelake.org/mahtomedi-area-food-shelf, by contacting 651-395-5352, or at the Food Shelf at St. Jude of the Lake Church. Proceeds benefit the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf.

The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation has announced a $25,000 matching grant for all donations made to its Leadership Tomorrow program before Dec. 15.

The program prepares and engages present and future emerging leaders to impact our community, become part of an effective team and grow in their leadership awareness and influence. Each session during the 10-month program is intentional about three outcomes: connecting with other leaders, growing in leadership skills, and engaging with our White Bear Lake ROTARY community.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVER Leadership Tomorrow has graduated 119 leaders in the last six years Winnie Berg and has 23 participants registered for the 2025 cohort.

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The view from center stage at the White Bear Lake Area High School Performing Arts Center.

The new Performing Arts Center, set to open Monday, Nov. 25, includes a full fly-loft system for scene backgrounds, theatrical special effects and video presentations.

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White Bear Lake Area High School’s Performing Arts Center can seat 845 guests. It also has handicapped seating in the front, middle and back rows.

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When the unified 9-12 high school opened in August, one section of the building was not yet finished: The Performing Arts Center. Come Nov. 25, however, the venue will host its inaugural event, the high-school orchestra’s fall concert.

“The students have been working very hard and are looking forward to making music together on stage. It is an absolutely beautiful space, and we are so grateful to the White Bear community for their support and their investment in the arts,” said White Bear Lake Orchestra Teacher Katie Henderson.

During a recent tour, Theatre Technical Director Jeff Willey previewed some of the highlights: • 845 seats compared to 425 in the current theatre • Two-level entrance with ADA lift • Full fly loft system for special effects, screens and scene backgrounds • Smart LED lighting system that

follows stage targets • Below-stage pit orchestra with video access to the stage • Scene shop with storage, tools, and ventilation • In house sound booth and light booth • Makeup stations with stage-light mirrors • Individual dressing rooms and industrial laundry room for costumes As Willey spoke about the upcoming orchestra concert, which he believes “is going to be incredible,” he opened a door to a towering chamber, housing climate controlled, 25-foot-tall orchestra shells. “These are not like what you and I had,” he stated. “We’ve got the orchestra ceiling pieces … then the orchestra shells themselves butt right up against them. So, once it’s all set up in here, it literally is its own room.”

Willey listed two reasons for the “Cadillac, state-of-the-art facility.”

The first is student readiness.

“Everything is designed around a professional space,” Willey explained.

“So, whether they go off to college, whether they go to work in the Actors’ Guild, they are prepared. They’ve seen us as a stepping-stone theater.”

The second is because the school district sees the PAC as a venue that will draw interest from outside the community. “One of the things that I personally am going after is … [hosting dance] competitions,” explains Willey. “They use LED video walls. We’re set up for that; we have the power to be able to do it.”

He also mentions state-level theatre competitions with “six, seven, eight schools. This is the perfect space for it.” As he said this at the PAC entrance, an acoustic technician was testing speaker levels inside, blaring everything from Vocal Pop to Death Metal. Willey, speaking at a normal volume, was easy to understand.

Naturally, White Bear staff is jazzed about the new space. “The WBLAHS Music and Theatre Departments are elated with the transformation…” says Music Teacher and Fall Musical Director Wendy Suoja. “The students, instructors and community members

are so lucky. Walking into the space makes me feel connected and valued in our schools.”

The PAC promises to be the figurative cutting edge of White Bear’s paws. “It’s a beautiful facility for our students. Our performing artists will have a first-class facility to perform in,” Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak commented, “It’s a great asset… and we’re excited to share it with our whole community.”

The White Bear Lake Area High School Performing Arts Center will host its first three events over the next few weeks: • 9-12 Orchestra Fall Concert: 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 25 • 9-12 All-Bands Winter Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 • 9-12 Choir Winter Concert: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 Logan Gion is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached by emailing news@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1200.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported on the following incidents: • An Oakdale man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop at McKnight Road and Interstate 694 Nov. 1.

• Officers assisted the FBI in serving a warrant in the 3700 block of Van Dyke Street Nov. 1.

• An order for protection violation was reported in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Nov. 1.

• Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 1900 block of Florence Street Nov. 1.

• Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Nov. 1. The investigation is ongoing.

• A Woodbury resident was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near Joy Road and Century

Avenue Nov. 2.

• A Birch Street resident reproted theft from an unlocked vehicle Nov. 2.

• Damage to a vehicle was reported in the 2100 block of Randy Avenue Nov. 2.

• Officers returned lost property to its owner in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 2.

• Mail theft was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Nov. 2.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1800 block of Birch Street Nov. 3.

• Alcohol was stolen from a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 3.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 2100 block of First Street Nov. 3.

• A Brooklyn Center woman was arrested for DWI in the 2200 block of County Road E Nov. 4.

• Officers responded to a report of a disorderly man at a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 4.

• Theft was reported Nov. 2 and 4 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road.

• Officers are investigating fraud and forgery that occurred in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 4.

• Officers responded to disorderly conduct in the 2100 block of Division Court Nov. 4.

• Officers resonded to a dispute in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Nov. 4.

• A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for domestic assault in the 1900 block of Florence Street Nov. 5.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Nov. 6.

• A physical fight over the presidential election results was reported at the senior living complex on East County Line Road Nov. 7. Participants agreed to a mediation meeting with staff in lieu of criminal charges.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Nov. 7.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3900 block of Scheuneman Road Nov. 8.

• A St. Paul man was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault in the 2000 block of Ronald Avenue Nov. 8.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Daniels Farm Road Nov. 8.

• Offciers reponded to a report of harassment in the 3100 block of Karth Road Nov. 9.

• A White Bear Lake man was cited for theft in the 2700 block of County Road E East Nov. 9.

• Two parked vehicles were rummaged through overnight Nov. 9 in the 2300 block of Emerald Drive.

• Propane tanks were stolen from a business in on Highway 61 Nov. 11.

• Theft and fraud were reported in the 2200 block of Fourth Street Nov. 11.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue Nov. 11.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault and assault on a ppeace officer in the 4700 block fo Wood Avenue Nov. 11.

• A White Bear Lake woman was found sleeping behing the wheel of a vehicle on Linden Street Nov. 12. Drug paraphernalia was collected at the scene.

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‘LEGALLY BLONDE’ When: 7 p.m. Nov. 21-Nov. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Area High

School Theatre, 5045 Division Street, White Bear Lake (Door A) Details: Based on the hit film, the upbeat musical comedy explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and staying true to oneself.

Performaed by WBLAHS students.

Purchase tickets online.

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Where: Downtown White Bear Lake and Railroad Park Details: Shop locally with specials at downtown businesses and restaurants. Firstever Gazebo lighting at Railroad Park at 6 p.m.; events from 5 to 7 p.m. include carolers performing at 5:15 and 6:15 p.m., visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves handing out candy canes, and hot cider and cookies.

Center, 4941 Long Ave. Details: Classic holiday story performed by Lakeshore Players.

Tickets available online.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details; See the courthouse decorated for the holidays and shop 30+ vendors selling handcrafted goods. Photos with Santa from noon-2 p.m. both days. Food truck on site.

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Arts,

Details: Stop in to visit with artists,

listen to live music, and view artwork.

Open to the community.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

PJS WITH SANTA When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons,

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FAST BEFORE THE FEAST When: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 Where: White Bear Lake County Park,

5050 Lake Ave. Details: Thanksgiving Day 5K,10K and Turkey Dash with courses along White Bear Lake and through downtown. Registration information online.

Contact: mmraces.com

STILLWATER NUTCRACKER When: 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 &

Saturday, Nov. 30; 1 & 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd.

Details: Dancers from St. Croix Ballet performs the classic ballet choreographed to the music of

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655 E County Road F Details: Photos with Santa, games, treats and more. Parents must accompany children. Wear pajamas, cameras encouraged. Calming room available. Pre-registration by Nov. 27 required.

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Tchaikovsky. Tickets online.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA When: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383

140th St. N. Details: Annual family-friendly event hosted by Hugo American Lehion Auxiliary Unit 620. Donations acceptedfor Hugo Food Shelf.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Where: Mahtomedi District Education

Center, 1515 Mahtomedi Ave. Details; Families can have their picture taken with Santa. Event hosted by Kramer-Berg Legion Post 507.

TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park,

Mahtomedi Details: 24th annual tree lighting ceremony. Purchase a light for the tree to remember or honor a loved one. Proceeds benefit the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf.

Contact: 651-395-5352 or stjudeofthelake.org/mahtomedi-areafood-shelf

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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.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE HOLIDAY BAZAAR When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23

MEMBERS EXHIBITION RECEPTION When: 3:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Center for the

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ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23

and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 Where: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave. N. Details: Fair-trade handicrafts, foods, toys, clothing and more.

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Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: AARP Fraud Watch Network presents ‘The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe’ to help seniors compat fraud and identity theft. For seniors and others interested in protecting loved ones.

Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

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‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ When: Nov. 22-Dec. 15 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND GAZEBO LIGHTING When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday,

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

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OBITUARIES

Mary Lou (Nelson) Helland Age 71, died September 6, 2024 in Tallahassee FL. Mary was the wife of husband John Roger Helland. They shared nearly 49 years of marriage together.

Mary was born on September 22, 1952, in Marshall, MN to the late Russell Berger Nelson and Dorothy Clara (Anderson) Nelson. She was the fourth of six children. The family moved to Brainerd, MN when Mary was young, and then when Mary was age 6, they moved to White Bear Lake, MN. Mary graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1970. After attending Bethel University in Shoreview, MN, and the U of M in Minneapolis, MN, she graduated from St Paul Vocational Technical Institute in 1972 with a degree in Chemical Technology. Mary’s first job after graduating was at Medtronic, Inc. as a chemical research technologist. While working at Medtronic, Mary met her husband, John. They married on October 25, 1975 in Shoreview, MN at Bethel College Chapel and settled down in Chisago City, MN. After giving birth to their first child, Mary resigned from Medtronic and became a full time mother and home maker. Mary always had a heart of gold. It showed in her love for her children and grandchildren, her love for John, and her love for others. She devoted her “full day’s work” to her husband and their three children: Michelle, Timothy, and Sarah. Mary was also very much involved in her children’s church, school, and sports activities wherever they lived. Due to John’s job, they had several moves. Living initially in Chisago City, MN, they later lived in Saugus, CA, Redmond, WA, Saugus again, and eventually moved to Tallahassee, FL. Mary asked Jesus Christ to be her Lord and Savior at an early age and always maintained a fervent, unwavering faith in and knowledge of God, His Son Jesus Christ and of God’s Word – the Holy Bible. Mary was a prayer warrior and a huge encourager for her whole family. She was very much loved, and appreciated by her entire family and others. Mary has been “the village” for countless families. She always put others first and she shined with a Christ-like character.

Mary is survived by husband, John Helland, adult children: Michelle (Shelly) (Helland) Pettersen and husband Peter Pettersen, and grandchildren: Zoey, Elsie, and Kenzie; Timothy Helland; and Sarah (Helland) Lowell and husband Paul Lowell, and grandchildren Johnathan, Kayla, and Claire. Mary’s siblings are: Russell Nelson (deceased) and wife Marlys, Michael Nelson and wife Beth, Nancy (Nelson) Kopesky and husband David, Sue (Nelson) El-Eid, and Sarah (Nelson) Brown.

Vermayne E. “Bert” Bertram Age 90, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024.

Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Carole “Jean”, children Michael (Kimberly) and Heather (Todd) Olson; 5 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life, Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11 AM at Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden Street, WBL with visitation one hour before service at Church. Private family interment in Armour, SD at a future date. Memorials preferred. www.honsafamilyfuneral.com

Human blueprints and the crisis of Pentecost: A Q&A with local pastor, author Reverend G. Thomas Dowie, if nothing else, is a man who wants to break down boundaries of religious difference and build more bridges of understanding between opposing sides.

Dowie, who is the reverend of Kingdom Restoration Ministries International Church in White Bear CONTRIBUTED Lake, believes that forming G. Thomas Dowie these common bonds is what will strengthen the impact of churches worldwide. Those connections are just one of the many subjects of his two upcoming books, “The Cities of God: Harmonizing Human Systems with Divine Blueprints” and “The Crisis of Pentecost: Unpacking the Theology of Pentecost to Answer the Ancient Question, ‘What Does This Mean?’”

Additionally, Dowie plans to release a revised edition of his first book, “The Spirit of the Ministry,” originally published in 2015. All three books are set to be released on Nov. 21.

Q: Your first book, “The Spirit of Ministry,” was originally published in December 2015. Recently, you chose to revisit the material to make some changes to the material. How did these revisions come about, and what precisely are you changing?

A: The book was a way of addressing the subject of ministry during my experience growing up in Liberia and interfacing different aspects of it, both locally and internationally. I realized, unfortunately, that there was a simplistic idea of ministry in it. It defined it as being a pastor, having a group of people come in and meet on a number of days throughout the week, and then going back home. My experience of learning through Scripture and history broadened that scope, and I wanted to add it to the discussion of ministry. Ministry is not just about someone having a call; it’s a whole social context that talks about the political system within which the person was called to ministry and the nature of the call being impacted. When you look at the personality of the person involved in ministry, you also look at the social and political context within which that minister functions and the nature of the core that all of those factors affect the expression of ministry being the idea of someone having a call to preach to a group of people. My idea was to develop a leadership consciousness that helps people take responsibility for all the opportunities and privileges they enjoy from their upbringing, what society offers and the opportunity to serve others.

Q: From a theological standpoint, how do the cities in “Cities of God” represent human societies?

A: The idea about the cities talks about the framework of God with which His people can dwell safely, prosperously and harmoniously.

It’s comparable to the way we organize our politics, economy, education, and how we organize every aspect of human society that can be as successful to the extent it sits with God’s framework. The more distant our culture is from the divine framework, the more trouble society will have; however, the more our structures, systems and everything that concerns our common humanity aligns with God, the more successful a society becomes.

Q: As it relates to the Pentecost, what does the question “What does this mean?” mean?

A: Over the years, Pentecost has probably been

the most significant event in church history and, unfortunately, one of the most divisive theological issues. Pentecost has come to be accepted as a denomination when it is actually the nature of the New Testament Church. An important feature of Pentecost has become the divide and issue of contention in the role of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is an Old Testament feast and a celebration of wheat harvest, which talks about provision, enjoyment and fulfillment. What wheat was in the Old Testament is what the believer is in the New Testament. Because the Old Testament is the period of the barley harvest, the New Testament is the beginning of the wheat harvest. In that context, the church is harvesting spiritual wheat. When they are preaching for the salvation of souls, they are harvesting, which is what Pentecost is.

Q: How do you see your understanding of Pentecost conflate with how the current Pentecostalist movement may interpret the event?

A: The approach is to bring understanding to

opposing views. A lot of times, the reason why we don’t hear from people we disagree with is that we don’t lend credence to their opinions. Our approach should not come at the expense of compromising the values we stand for; instead, what we want to do is to find out what the other’s proposition is. My approach in the book is to bring these two theological propositions out of the Scripture we stand on to make our point. If you’re really objective and have respect for Scripture, you are going to give respect to the other’s theological exposition. It’s not an approach of trying to make one position better, but bringing every position to the table and weighing it on the platform of scriptural precedent and historical facts.

Q: What do you hope readers will take away from your books?

A: I hope that people will have an opportunity to read this with an open mind and appreciate its goal, even if they eventually do not agree with me. I want them to see my approach and appreciate that I can bring this conversation to the whole sphere of Christian America. I want to provoke a conversation and bring people out of their demarcations to begin having open conversations without the feeling of threat or jeopardizing whatever one’s theological position might be. It’s time we understand that there’s more that’s bridging us together than dividing us.

Although the books are currently available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Dowie said he intends to distribute them to more sites and areas by the Nov. 21 release date. Dowie will also hold an in-person launch for his books at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 23. The event, which is open to the public, will be held at 1965 East County Road E. Compiled by Erik Suchy

Q: Can you elaborate on the concept of divine blueprints in “Cities of God”?

A: We have to begin first by acknowledging that

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diversity is divine and that we’re meant to be different. We were meant to have different backgrounds and different experiences. But all of that is wired in God’s specific design for individuals, communities, societies and nations.

The first thing to accept is that we are meant to be different in different ways because that’s what life is. If we accept that, the next thing to understand is that our differences were never meant to be disincentives; they were meant to be incentives for the progress of human society.

We’re meant to bring our different strengths to collaborate with other members of society to enhance common humanity and empower each other to make the most of life.

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Dowie will officially release two new books, “The Cities of God” and “The Crisis of Pentecost” on Nov. 21, as well as a revised edition of his previous book, “The Spirit of the Ministry.

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POLITICAL BRIEF The Internal Revenue Service (IRA) announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased.

The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan will increase to $23,500, up from $23,000. Annual contributions to an IRA will remain $7,000. The IRA catch‑up contribution limit for individuals aged 50 and over was amended under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 to include an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment but will remain at $1,000 for 2025.

Participants in most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan who are 50 and older generally can contribute up to $31,000 each year, starting in 2025. Under a change made in SECURE 2.0, a higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62 and 63 who participate in these plans. For 2025, this higher catchup contribution limit is $11,250 instead of $7,500.

The income ranges for determining eligibility to make deductible contributions to traditional individual retirement arrangements (IRAs), to contribute to Roth IRAs and to claim the Saver’s Credit all increased for 2025.

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Legends at the Legion!

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The city is considering making changes to its zoning code that would only permit cannabisand hemp-related businesses within the B-4 district. The red circles are where a retailer could potentially locate.

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of an application and outlines enforcement and penalties for violations.

Lindahl explained that the city has three options: It can choose to set a minimum cap for the number of retailers and not allow more than that; it can have no cap; or it can set a different number (more than two). The way the draft ordinance is written, the city of White Bear Lake could have no more than two cannabis retailers (one per 12,500 people).

“All the communities around us but one (Maplewood) are going to use a minimum cap,” he said.

Mayor Dan Louismet wanted some clarity on the minimum cap and the reason for rounding up versus down.

According to the 2020 Census, the city’s population was 24,883, which Louismet said he would interpret as only needing to allow one dispensary rather than two.

Anderson said that the proposed language was based on OCM guidance, as there have been no rules published or case law on the topic yet.

“Taking a stricter approach may put you at more risk than another city from a business owner,” he explained.

Louismet suggested the city “simply mirror” the language of the statute in its ordinance. Anderson said he thought that was fine, but he encouraged the council to provide some guidance on how it plans to interpret that language.

Louismet said he would interpret the language to mean that the city would only be required to allow one dispensary until its population reached 25,000, and then it would be required to allow a total of two. “My policy is to limit as much as possible at least to start to see where this is going. As a community, I don’t want to be the one like Maplewood that says there is no limit,” he said.

Council Member Kevin Edberg said he thought that approach was reasonable, but the ordinance would likely need subsequent clarification once further direction is provided, either through OCM or through court cases. “I would be comfortable saying we aren’t the only community in the state that is going to deal with this,” he said.

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Council Member Bill Walsh said he agreed that using the statutory language would be acceptable, but the council would likely see the topic again once further guidance is provided.

The council also needs to decide if it wants to impose any buffers in terms of how close a dispensary could be located to a school or day care. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the council consider limiting dispensaries to the B-4 (General Business) district and be subject to a 1,000-foot buffer from schools and a 500-foot buffer from day care facilities, treatment facilities and parks.

Solomon Haile, owner of the strip mall located at 2008 County Road E, has previously visited the council and Planning Commission to inform them of his wishes to have a cannabis dispensary next to his existing liquor store and tobacco shop. He requested that the school buffer be reduced from 1,000 feet down to 300 feet, and that his business be rezoned from B-2 (Limited Business) to B-4.

“For over two years, I have been trying to work with the city to have a dispensary,” Haile said. “I hope the city can work with me.”

Walsh pointed out that the definition the city was using for school was “pretty narrow.” The definition reads, “A public or private facility that provides educational programs to 10 or more persons that are under the age of 21 in a classroom setting.”

Edberg said he felt that the city’s choice of buffering was “too restrictive” and suggested being in greater alignment with neighboring cities. Neighboring cities’ buffers range from 300 feet up to 750 feet.

Some communities, like Vadnais Heights, have no buffer requirements.

“I want the most restrictive buffers.

I don’t particularly care for this in my community,” Louismet said. He added that zoning standards should be the same for dispensaries as those for liquor stores and tobacco shops.

Ultimately, city staff was directed by council to bring back a new ordinance that mirrors the state statute.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church invites the community to join the parishioners at a special Service of Thanksgiving at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. The worship service will feature the combined choirs of Redeemer and St. Stephen Lutheran churches.

Donations for the White Bear Area Food Shelf are welcomed.

St. Stephen is located at 1965 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. For more information, contact 651-777-1107 or ststephenwbl.org.

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When the Earth Sings Local artist Brianna Harrington spends a lot of time outdoors as an avid hiker, wellness coach, and master gardener, connecting to the earth and listening to the ground beneath her feet.

Brianna’s new series, “Soil Song: Exploring the Decaying Vibrancy of the World’s Soil,” now on display at White Bear Center for the Arts, uses paintings that incorporate soil and natural elements from places in Minnesota and beyond to explore the impact our environment has on our health and well-being.

The works, hung in White Bear Center for the Arts’ Community Hallway, are watercolor paintings with pigments of pink and green shining through. As a watercolor artist and teacher

trying to take better care of people and the planet,” she says. So as she continued on her artistic journey, she found herself naturally drawn to gathering pebbles to use in her paintings, and, after testing the soil of her garden, she read studies that said soil makes sounds when it’s healthy.

So what is this connection between soil and sound?

Ecoacoustics, which studies an ecosystem’s soundscape, offers insight into soil health. Think of it as a garden party: healthy soil features rich soundscapes made by insects and microbes moving through the soil.

The soil is much quieter in Artist Brianna Harrington hangs a piece of artwork in her exhibition degraded soils which lack “Soil Song.” life forms essential for soil productivity and ecosystem at WBCA, much of Brianna’s and the natural world. “I’ve balance. work focuses on the landscape always been interested in In her artist statement,

Brianna argues that this balance contributes to the human health cycle by impacting the nutrients in our food supply and influencing our immunity and gut health.

Unfortunately, soil health is declining due in part to human impact.

Her goal is getting people to care. “The beautiful thing is recognizing that our environments really impact us,” she says. When people realize how their environment affects them, they’re more willing to interact with their environment with intention.

You can see “Soil Song” in WBCA’s Community Hallway on view until January 6, 2025 as part of a series highlighting the artistry of WBCA’s teaching artists.

Stretching the Imagination: A New Experience in the Ford Family Gallery

Galleries have historically been thought of as neutral spaces to observe art, designed to present works in a controlled environment that invites intellectual reflection.

Now, White Bear Center for the Arts is bringing back a different way to engage with Shaila Cunningham art: through mind and body. This December, the art center invites you to elevate your midday break with Yoga in the Gallery, a five-week yoga series taught by Shaila Cunningham against the backdrop of the Members’ Exhibition in the Ford Family Gallery.

Shaila’s origins as a yoga teacher began in the 90s when she lived in Singapore. Taking classes in a traditional yoga class with a teacher who was a Zen Buddhist in Singapore was a very different experience from the yoga culture in the United States, so when she made the move back to Massachusetts, she wanted

to bridge the two. Shaila began studying under a Swami or Yoga Master at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and finished her teacher training before she moved back to teach in Minnesota in 2001.

About a decade ago, WBCA approached Shaila about teaching in their space. “What a great and unusual opportunity,” she thought of teaching in an art center. “I wanted to be around these creative people open to that mindset.”

Shaila insists that her teaching style was influenced by being surrounded by art classes at WBCA. “It’s like if you were in a still life class, the teacher would be walking around working with students individually. If you were to look over the shoulder of those students, you would see all different interpretations of the same thing – that’s how a real yoga class should run.”

Being in the gallery surrounded by art enhances the practice, making it the ideal setting to boost your energy and mood. “There’s a reason why Zen temples have rock gardens and are built around serene nature,” Shaila says. “Meditation works from the outside in.” So in a space where artwork has historically been experienced on a very cerebral level, inviting in yoga and

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at this open house reception. Pop in to view the Members’ Exhibition on display in the Ford Family Gallery, visit with artists, listen to live music, and have fun—welcome remarks at 4:30 and 7:00 PM.

Share your latest work, test new ideas, or simply soak in the words around you. Bring an original piece to read that is under 5 minutes. Please register online at WhiteBearArts.org.

Writer’s Speak: An Open Mic Night for the Community

A Christmas Carol

Members’ Exhibition Community Reception White Bear Center for the Arts

December 5, 3:30-8:30 PM All are welcome to come celebrate WBCA members

White Bear Center for the Arts

December 12, 4:30-6:30 PM All are welcome to join your fellow writers and the White Bear Lake community for an open mic night.

Shaila performs a handstand in front of White Bear Center for the Arts about 10 years ago when she first taught yoga at WBCA.

meditation helps blur the lines so you can experience the creativity of fellow community members more somatically.

You can join WBCA for Yoga in the Gallery on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:15 PM starting December 3, 2024-January 14, 2025. Register at WhiteBearArts.org.

The Hanifl Performing Arts Center

November 22-December 17 The holiday classic returns to Lakeshore for the first time in 60 years with our own charming adaptation.

Holiday fun for the whole family!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on the 3rd day of December 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall located on Kimbro Avenue.

Information regarding participating via Zoom can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofgrant.us. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish cannabis business regulations.

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NOTICE OF AERATION SYSTEM ON PINE TREE LAKE Two (2) aeration systems creating open water and thin ice will be in operation on Pine Tree Lake in Washington County, Grant and Dellwood, Minnesota. Weather conditions may cause areas of thin ice to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of marked areas.

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

MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed, Daniels. Absent: none. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Newmaster moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for Board meeting on September 9, 2024, and September 23, 2024; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Field trips; e) Resolution regarding personnel items; and e) Quarterly Investment Update. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition Students who earned an AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, and AP Scholar with Distinction award were recognized and congratulated. 2) Activities and

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Athletics Update - WBLAHS Activities Director Brian Peloquin gave an update on fall activities and athletics, including a highlight on Homecoming week events. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) First Reading of School Board Policies: a) 404, Employment Background Checks; b) 405, Veterans Preference; c) 541, Tutoring of Students; and d) 599, Academic Recognition. The policies listed above will be on the November 12, 2024 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Daniels moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the Action on 2025 Medical Insurance Rates. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Thompson moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the Action on 2025 Dental Insurance Rates. Roll call vote: Ayes, all.

Nays, none. Motion carried. Beloyed moved and Daniels seconded to approve the Action on 2025 Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Carrier. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Arcand moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the Action on School Board Policies: a) 507, Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint; b) 507.5, School Resource Officers; c) 532, Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students From School Grounds; d) 608, Instructional Services; e) 616, School district System Accountability; f) 620, Credit for Learning; and g) 806, Crisis Management Policy. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 20, 2024.

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

MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Call to Order - Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call Present: Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Daniels, Ellison. Absent: Beloyed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) White Bear Lake Area High School Update - Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Russ Reetz, Principal of White Bear Lake Area High School gave an update on White Bear Lake Area High School. 2) Lakeaires Elementary Update - Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Cary Krusemark, Principal of Lakeaires Elementary gave an update on Lakeaires Elementary School. 3) Elementary Immersion Program Update - Several district and building leaders shared information supporting the recommendation to start a Spanish dual immersion program in White Bear Lake Area Schools in the fall of 2025. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Thompson moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on Elementary Immersion Program. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Submitted by: Scott Arcand, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 20, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held October 28, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDER- Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair/Clerk Kelly Reagan at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Ryan Domin, Paul Donna, Lucy Payne Jenny Peterson, and Kelly Reagan. Stacey Stout was not present. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of Agenda.

Carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS – A.) Approval of Donations/Grants from September 2024 Totaling $8725.90. Donna motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Donations/Grants from September 2024 totaling $8725.90.

Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT - Peterson motioned; Donna seconded; Adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Submitted by Paul Donna, Acting Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 20, 2024.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

ORDINANCE #15 & 54 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; AND AMENDING THE WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP FEE SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 7, 2024, amendments to Ordinance No. 15 (Subdivision) and Ordinance No. 54 (Fee Schedule) were adopted by the Board of Supervisors of White Bear Township, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that because of the lengthy nature of the amendments, that the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Ordinance No. 15 has been amended to include processes for lot combinations and lot line adjustments, updated definitions, updated processes and requirements for reviewing subdivisions, and revised requirements for park land dedications, and that Ordinance No. 54 has been amended to included revised park land dedication requirements consistent with Ordinance No. 15.

A printed copy of the whole ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the Township’s regular office hours.

Approved for publication by the Board of Supervisors of White Bear Township this 7th day of October, 2024.

BY: Ed Prudhon, Chair ATTEST: Patrick Christopherson, Township Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 20, 2024.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

ORDINANCE #45 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP PARK ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 16, 2024, an amendment to Ordinance No. 45 (Parks) was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of White Bear Township, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that because of the lengthy nature of the amendment, that the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Ordinance No. 45 has been amended to include a Quick Response (QR) Code to be applied to an existing Park Rules sign. Park users can now use their smart device to access the rules within Ordinance No. 45 while visiting the park.

A printed copy of the whole ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the Township’s regular office hours.

Approved for publication by the Board of Supervisors of White Bear Township this 16th day of September, 2024.

BY: Ed Prudhon, Chair ATTEST: Patrick Christopherson, Township Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 20, 2024.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The city has received a Toward Zero Deaths grant totaling $26,428 from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS. DPS provides Ramsey County law enforcement agencies with grant funding to conduct a highly visible, well-publicized traffic safety enforcement program. The grant funding is used for overtime enforcement to address all traffic safety issues with an emphasis on impaired driving, occupant protection, speed and distracted driving.

The Ramsey County

Traffic Safety Initiative submitted a grant application to the DPS and was awarded $969,900 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The grant is shared among the nine law enforcement agencies within Ramsey County.

• Main Street Inc, White Bear Lake Rotary Club and the Lions Club plan to use the Railroad Park gazebo for a holiday event from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21. During the event, donations will be collected for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf.

• The city will prepare a

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The city’s 2025 pavement rehabilitation project is proposed to include Division Avenue (mill and overlay) and 12th Street (full reconstruction).

feasibility report for the 2025 pavement rehabilitation project. Public Works Director/City Engineer Paul Kauppi explained that the city has been reconstructing streets since the mid-1980s, replacing deteriorated streets with new engineered gravel bases, concrete curb and gutter and bituminous pavements.

The city has reconstructed over 95% of its streets (80 miles), which leaves just over four miles remaining to be improved to an urban design and current engineering standards.

Streets proposed to be included for 2025 include Division Avenue (from Fifth Street to the northern city limits) and 12th Street (from Division Avenue to Long Avenue.) Division Avenue was originally included in the 2021 capital improvement plan and scheduled for pavement rehabilitation in 2022.

When city staff was notified of the White Bear Lake Area Schools’ renovation and expansion of North Campus, it was decided to delay the street project until after the school project was completed to eliminate the potential for damage to a newly resurfaced street.

• Douglas and Susan Rutford, owners of 5085 Morehead Ave. have requested a minor subdivision in order to create a new residential lot.

The property was platted in 1887 and is comprised of four historic lots. There is a single-unit home with garage and breezeway that, according to Ramsey County, was constructed in 1945. The

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD NOTES • ISD 624 did not meet their goal of having 75% of Kindergarten students earning a FastBridge early reading composite score of at least 32. Such a score means that the child is at low risk for developing literacy issues going forward.

This fall, 56.2% of kindergarteners scored a 32 or higher. That number is up, however, from 43.5% two years ago. Additionally, 76.7% of the test takers this year scored a 30 or higher, up from 52.9% two years ago.

• White Bear Lake Area High School—South Campus is not on track to meet its goal of having 98% of the class of 2025 students graduate in four years. This does not include students attending ALC or the Transition Education Center. South Campus reported a graduation rate of 93.5% in 2023.

(Graduation rates are calculated statewide a year behind all other data.)

• The high school has made progress, meanwhile, in American Indian graduation rates, increasing from 50% in 2019 to 80% in 2023. The school district is on track to meet its goal of having 97% of all secondaryeducation students graduate in seven years, posting a 95.2% graduation rate for 2023.

• The school board is recognizing students for state achievements in girls’ and boys’ soccer (including AAA Ms. Soccer recipient Jenna Maloy), bass fishing, and boys’ and girls’ cross country. To view a video listing each student’s

accomplishment, visit youtube. com/@ISD624.

• The school board brought forward four policies for a first reading.

The policy committee brings these items to the board twice to ensure proper language and approval. The second reading will happen next month. Among these policies are “Tobacco-Free Environment and Vaping Awareness,” “Public Data Requests,” and “Waste Reduction and Recycling.” The changes are largely punctuation based, though the tobacco policy will now include closely supervised cultural exceptions for traditional or spiritual observances.

• Similarly, four policies had a second reading, receiving final approval from the board. These policies include “Employment Background Checks,” “Academic Recognition” and “Tutoring of Students.” Many of the policies only needed minor language or punctuation changes.

The “Academic Recognition” policy, however, now allows certain PSEO classes to receive weighted GPA by semester or, starting next year, trimester.

The White Bear Lake Area School Board next meets at 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 25, for its monthly work session. Attend at 4855 Bloom Ave. or livestream the meeting from isd624. org/about/school-board/meetingmaterials. $99,840 with similar benefits.

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City Manager Lindy Crawford swears in the city’s newest police officer, Jordan McNamara, at a recent City Council meeting. McNamara, who grew up in Forest Lake, is a Century College and Hennepin Technical College graduate. He started with the White Bear Lake Police Department as a community service officer in the summer of 2023.

applicants intend to build zoning code regarding a new single-unit home on zoning standards for the northern lot and sell the cannabis- and hemp-related home on the southern lot. businesses.

There will also be a • A memorandum of second reading of an understanding is now ordinance amending the in place for 2025 health municipal code regarding insurance benefit business regulations for contributions for the city’s cannabis- and hemp-related Local 49 Union (public businesses. (See full story in works) employees. City this week’s paper.) administration and union representatives from Local The next City Council 49 have agreed to the same meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. terms that were previously approved for non-bargaining Tuesday, Nov. 26, at City Hall. employees.

Shannon Granholm • The city will hold a second reading Nov. 26 of an ordinance amending the

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— Gene Alstatt, contributed

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Musical has lots of moving parts Above: A group of ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ cast members, including Yahaira Nok-Chiclana as Elle Woods, synchronize their kicks during a recent performance of the ongoing White Bear Lake Area High School Theatre production.

Above: The production features several choreographed musical numbers that include playful and physical dance moves.

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‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ will be performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21, 22 and 23 at the White Bear Lake Area High School Theater. Get tickets at isd624.org.

At left: Elle’s pet dog Bruiser is played by a real dog named Dottie.

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Wright leads Zephyr swimmers in strong showing said. “We are blessed to have her. She is willing to do whatever we ask of her, and very supportive of her Led by Abigail Wright teammates.” who earned four medals, The Zephyr 400 freestyle the Mahtomedi swimmers relay team placed fifth in scored points in seven events, 3:40.15 with senior Sidney including all three relays, and Leciejewski, eighth-grader placed eighth as a team at the Adalyn Miller, seventh-grader state Class A meet.

Aria Armstrong, and Wright.

“Best placing at state in The 200 freestyle team placed program history,” coach Mike Goldman said. With 105 points, sixth in 1:39.59 (school record) with sophomore Delaney they topped last year’s 12th place finish with 66 points. “We Dumermuth, junior Maddie Ruppel, Miller and Wright. The had a great state meet. All of medley team placed 10th in our swimmers qualified for 1:52.69 with Leciejewski, senior finals.”

Audrey Carlson, Ruppel and Orono was champion with Dumermuth.

259 points.

Carlson finished 12th in Wright, a sophomore, placed breaststroke in 1:09.38, moving third in the 200 freestyle up three spots from prelims in 1:55.14 and fourth in the where her time was 1:08.99.

100 freestyle in 52.95. Her preliminary times were 1:54.74 Dumermuth placed 16th in the 50 freestyle in 25.55. Her prelim and 52.89. Wright now has six time was 24.92. individual state medals (third Goldman was elated by the twice, fourth four times). relay teams’ performances. All “Abby is a wonderful individual to coach,” Goldman three groups improved on their

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2023 placements.

The coach noted that the Zephyrs had the only junior high swimmers of any relay teams in the finals in Armstrong, who had a 55-second split in both prelims and finals, and Miller, who turned in personal best splits in the 200 (24.75) and 400 (56.28).

Carlson dropped a half-second from her breaststroke 2023 split in the medley. Leciejewski supplied strong legs in the medley (backstroke) and 400.

Ruppel had season best splits in the medley (27.40 butterfly) and 200 (25.36). Wright moved the 400 team up two places with her anchor leg.

The Zephyrs will graduate two strong contributors, Carlson and Leciejewski. “Both have been a pleasure to work with,” Goldman said. However, nine of 12 state participants will return. “We have a talented group of motivated, up and coming swimmers and divers.”

Abigail Wright placed third in the 200 freestyle and fourth in the 400, and nabbed two more medals anchoring relays.

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Delaney Dumermuth scored points in two relays and the 50 freestyle.

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Lily Peterfeso stopping 32 of 33 shots, then lost to Forest Lake 3-. Against MVI, Addison Andre notched two

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We had hoped to be celebrating the hatch of the fourth chick on May 24. After a day of horrific weather, Eloise emerged sole survivor, but buoyed everyone’s spirits for the rest of the summer.

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What a summer! Preceded by a winter that never happened and the earliest recorded ice-out on White Bear Lake, on March 8, 2024; it was anyone’s guess when the Loons would return. In the end, that did not matter. We heard Loons flying overhead in late March, and one pair was spotted in Ordway Bay during the last week of March. A second pair arrived a few days later. The first pair started scouting the Cove, and by the last week of April, had claimed Len’s nest and laid two eggs. After circling Shannon’s nest, for several days, the second pair got down to business and soon were spotted taking turns tending two eggs on the nest. We estimated that up to four chicks could hatch during the third week of May. On May 22, we checked the Cove and found the first chick swimming, next to its parents. We returned to the Cove, the next day, and spotted two chicks on the nest, fighting with each other until they gave up and fell asleep together. We spent the morning watching the

new family, a morning we will never forget. So many tender and comical moments. We then made our way to the Peninsula nest and spotted a spunky new chick, Shannon named Eloise, with both parents. Everyone was so looking forward to the arrival of the fourth chick, during the next 24 hours. The next day, however, the wind and waves proved to be too much for the Cove chicks, and both perished. The parents searched aimlessly for hours, but to no avail. Eloise and her parents made it to safety in the bulrushes, abandoning the remaining egg on the nest. The Cove parents were not able to successfully renest, but remained together, as a pair, and spent their summer socializing with all the other Loons on the lake. We have no doubt that the Cove pair will return next spring and try again. Eloise put on quite a show this summer. She grew like a weed and was evicted from her parents’ backs less than twelve days post-hatch. Unlike last summer, Eloise’s parents

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were on top of their game and watched over her carefully, while she mastered all her Loon skills. Eloise obediently followed her parents’ safety for most of the summer. After Eloise’s parents moved on, the grandparents intervened and continued to deliver fish and watch over her, until she was able to fly. During the last two weeks, Shannon reported spotting Eloise, with two other chicks, by the Peninsula. It is hard to believe that Eloise is now six months old and will be heading south any day now. For her sake, we hope that winter arrives soon, so she can be on her way, with all feathers intact. A special thank you to the Loon Whisperer crew: Len, Shannon, Brad, Jody, Erik, Carolyn, Dave, Betsy, Lori, and Brian. Your enthusiasm, support, quick thinking, and keen observation skills make Loon Chronicles possible. We all look forward to following another bountiful hatch in 2025. Stay tuned!

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Sharing the team’s best defender Faith Peper, senior defender, was one award were Muetzel, McCleery, of 25 players named to the Minnesota Albers, and Peper for allowing just Star Tribune all-state team for all seven goals all season. Named most classes. On the coaches Class 2A allimproved was sophomore Elise state team, Peper was a first-team pick Aflapki. while defender Emily Muetzel and The Zephyrs were 7-0 in conference senior midfielder Aynslea Ulschmid and 19-2-1 overall. Rippentrop led with were on the second team.

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Zephyrs volleyball honors listed after banner season Mahtomedi has four all-conference picks and two who got state recognition after placing fifth in the state Class 3A tournament and winning conference and section titles.

Silvie Graetzer, senior middle blocker, was named to the coaches all-state team. Kaili Malvey, senior outside hitter, made the all-state tournament team. Those two were all-Metro East along with junior libero Claire Crothers and senior defensive specialist Sierra Poul. Getting honorable mention was junior hitter Louisa Tarnowski.

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The Zephyrs were 7-0 in conference and 27-5 overall. Graetzer logged 380 kills, Malvey 315 and Tarnowski 243. Graetzer had 95 blocks (27 solo), Malvey 40 and Tarnowski 35, Tarnowski served 51 aces, Crothers 47 and Malvey 36. Katie Hergenrader made 391 aces in 58 games and Ashley Moeller 372 in 68 games. Crothers notched 346 digs, Tarnowski 200 and Poul 169.

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Congratulations to Mahtomedi’s 16 Class of 2025 student-athletes who have committed to NCAA Division I and II schools. At school, they held a National Signing Day recognition ceremony with families and friends. (Pictured from left to right top row) Sam Churchill, lacrosse, Bellarmine University; Addie Demars, lacrosse, Missouri Western State University; Ethan Felling, baseball, University of Minnesota; Silvie Graetzer, volleyball, Colorado State; Anna Greene, basketball, University of Northern Iowa; Landon Kruse, lacrosse, University of Detroit Mercy; Frank Lombardi, lacrosse, University of Montevallo; Oskar Magnusson, lacrosse, Bellarmine University; Alli McCleery, soccer, University of Northern Iowa; Evan McGuire, wrestling, University of Minnesota; Thomas Meader, golf, University of North Dakota; Faith Peper, soccer, Morehead State (Kentucky); Henry Roelofs, lacrosse, Maryville University; Annie Tanner, lacrosse, Niagara University; Aynslea Ulschmid, soccer, University of Northern Iowa; Jacob Wilson, golf, South Dakota State University.

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MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD NOTES the department. “We were very • The board recognized Nick Merges, lucky to have her.” Anderson also who has taught fourth grade at O.H. welcomed several new hires to the Anderson Elementary School for four department. These included Angie years. “Some of the things Nick does Lundbald to the role of early childhood that align with our strategic plan are supervisor, Adam McFarlane as the that he helps students pursue their new communications and engagement passions,” said Principal Susie Prather. coordinator, Kylie Nyman as the “He finds relevance in learning, values new administrative assistant to the and respects each person and really community education director and brings those innovative instructional Sammy Wallace as the new secondary practices.” & adults coordinator.

Prather noted that Merges uses several unique teaching methods to engage • During the meeting, Domin asked students in classes. These Anderson if the district include making virtual “We talked about the had any plans to bring back field trips with students to middle school dances. “We study geography and hav- possibility of doing a talked about the possibility ing students use special of doing a ‘Fifth Quarter’ balls with microphones ‘Fifth Quarter’ after after the football games, built into them to learn the football games, which would be a dance about sharing. Merges they can all attend at the which would be a has also created a virtual middle school,” explained learning showcase that he dance they can all Anderson. “We’re getting shows to parents to help some hesitation from staff bring about a stronger attend at the middle because their requirements connection between stufor evening events get to school” dents and their parents. be a lot. Now that we have Kate Anderson This slideshow series some new staff who want to shows the different kinds try new things, that might Community Education Director of activities he uses in his be something to consider.” classroom and what kind of culture he • The board approved a donation in seeks to represent among himself and October 2024 for $18,197.85. “All his students. Following a presentation donations and grants are greatly of these accomplishments, the board appreciated,” said Board Chair Stacy presented Merges with a certification of Stout. “The use of these funds will be recognition for his hard work and dedito further the mission of the school cation to his students. district and are used towards the wishes of the donor.”

• Community Education Director Kate Anderson led a presentation on the 2023 • The board approved the following - 2024 school year for the Community policies for review due to legislative Education Department, specifically updates from the Minnesota School highlighting the funding that the Board Association. The policies are as department receives. Anderson noted follows: that only 14% of the $2.8 million budget • Policy 208 - Development, Adoption for community education comes from And Implementation of Policies levies and state aid; the rest comes from • Policy 506 - Student Discipline fees for child care/preschool, classes (Annual Review) and events. Anderson said the district’s • Policy 507 - Corporal Punishment communication general levy will see a • Policy 524 - Technology and Cell planned increase from $5.32 for every Phone Acceptable Use and Safety resident within the school district to Policy $6.35 during the 2025 fiscal year.

• Policy 721 - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue • During the same presentation, Sources.

Anderson highlighted an assessment survey that the Community Education • The board approved a resolution Advisory Council conducted in March. canvassing the voting from the Anderson said this survey was done to General Election for school board. The assess community needs and interests, resolution highlighted the reelection gather feedback on existing programs of both Stout and Vice Chair Kelly and services, and identify barriers to Reagan; resident Drew Whitson will participation such as cost, location and also serve on the board beginning in transportation. Of the survey results, January of next year. In addition to 92% said they would rate the programs canvassing the vote, the resolution also and services provided in Mahtomedi authorizes the issuance of certificates Community Education as excellent or of the election and directs the school good; 93% said they would recommend district clerk to perform other election the programs to other community duties. members. She said that there would • The board approved a resolution be new program offerings, such as authorizing the state’s Safe Routes to in-house softball, fencing, mountain School application. Superintendent biking and floor hockey, among others.

Barb Duffin said the board brought the Anderson also said there would be a resolution forward last year to receive greater focus on better communication an infrastructure grant to build a for time commitments before sidewalk from Stillwater Road to the participants sign up for these programs entrance to Mahtomedi Middle School. and where they can register for them.

Although the grant was not given to In addition, there would also be new/ the district last year, Duffin said that additional competition opportunities the board will resubmit the resolution for older grades, with one area being to try again. “We will be responsible tennis matches. “I love how you were for the soft cost,” said Duffin,” which proactively seeking feedback from is the engineering and planning.” the community,” said Board Director The resolution would authorize the Ryan Domin. “I love the aspirations to district to pay the total amount of the continue to get better.” sidewalk’s engineering and planning, which is currently estimated to cost • Anderson highlighted high school between $35,000 and $40,000. alumni Olivia Decker, who completed a communications internship this The next school board meeting will summer with Community Education. be held in Room 107 at the Mahtomedi Decker managed the community District Center at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. education social media accounts for her internship and developed Erik Suchy a communication plan to support

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