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Shopping extravaganza promotes downtown businesses

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Businesses in downtown Mahtomedi and Willernie are joining forces to hopefully bring in more foot traffic while hosting communityfriendly events.

On Thursday, Dec. 12, several businesses will participate in “OH, DEER! Christmas is near! Shopping Extravaganza.”

“We want to promote our downtown and make sure the community knows who

neighboring businesses were also planning to do an event around the same time.

“I thought, why don’t we try to piggyback off of each other and that might create a little more excitement,” she explained. She started asking around, and businesses jumped in.

“It kind of all snowballed,” Robson recalled.

Despite not-so-great weather, the November Ladies Night event was a hit.

is down there,” said Elishia Robson, owner of Lakeside Floral. “Our downtown has suffered a lot … There has been a lack of business due to the road construction. I want us all to succeed, and I know it has been hard for everyone.”

As a business owner, Robson said she is always searching for new things to do to “try to create a buzz.”

She was planning to host an event in November right before Thanksgiving and found out some other

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Elishia Robson, owner of Lakeside Floral, plans to host plant your own Christmas Garden. 350 Degrees Bakery & The Wild Bean will host a Christmas party with a flight of seasonal drinks and cookies during the Dec. 12 Shopping Extravaganza.

Fire services, emerald ash borer drive up budget

BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP – Later this month, the Town Board is expected to set the 2025 property tax levy at $6,212,324 along with the general fund budget of $6,740,979, a 7.95% and 9.33% increase, respectively, from 2024. The increases are attributed to the fire safety budget to replenish fund reserves and the parks budget to remove trees infected with the emerald ash borer.

Township Officer Tom Kelley explained that much of the general fund budget now comes from the property tax levy because the White Bear area is becoming fully developed, which minimizes opportunities for other revenue streams. The levy is then largely determined by a flat tax rate policy—property tax collected rises or falls based on property values. The median value of a home in White Bear Township, as set by the Ramsey County Assessor, has risen to $378,900, up 4.77% from 2024.

Kelley said that, while a 9.33% increase is only a little under average compared to other Ramsey County communities (Arden Hills, by contrast, will see a 15.5% increase), a home worth $378,000 almost anywhere else in the county will pay more in actual dollars. Town Clerk Patrick Christopherson was especially proud of staff for drafting such a budget despite ineligibility for local government aid (LGA) that surrounding communities receive.

Resident Larry Stein responded, “Over the past 12 years, the township budget has roughly doubled.

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Hometown holiday experience Claire Bishop, 3, is among the dozens of children who visits with Santa in downtown White Bear Lake during the first Saturday Winterfest installment of the holiday season. The Winterfest celebration returns this Saturday with a full schedule of events including visits with Santa, Festival of Trees display, an elf hunt and horse-drawn carriage rides.

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Now in its 125th year, the Christmas Bird Count is a tradition that began as a conservation measure, but has evolved into one of the longestrunning citizen science projects in history. For many in Minnesota, it has become a yearly tradition and a way to get outdoors and enjoy the winter landscape— and wildlife.

When the Christmas Bird Count started in 1900, it was a time when Christmas “side hunts” were a popular part of holiday celebrations.

People gathered for the holidays would challenge each other to take their firearms outdoors and bring home as much furred-and-feathered game as possible.

Conservationists proposed a less lethal alternative: a bird census to count as many birds and bird species as possible rather than kill them. This has led to more than 100 years of consistent data collection that can provide insight into changing bird populations.

The National Audubon Society is the organizer for this yearly event, which began in the U.S. but now ranges from the Arctic Circle to the tip of South America.

The count window takes place between Dec. 14, 2024, and Jan. 5, 2025. It’s up to the local organizations to choose which day they will perform the count. This year, the St. Paul North circle will count on Dec. 14, and the Northeast Suburban will count on Dec. 28.

Each count area is a designated circle 15 miles in diameter. These circles are designed to capture a snapshot of the bird populations within the area. Every bird that is heard and seen within this area will be recorded and submitted to the National Audubon Society’s database. The long history of these count circles allows researchers and curious bird enthusiasts to observe patterns of population change over time.

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One of Minnesota’s year-round residents, the Blue Jay, appears frequently on Christmas Bird Counts.

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Tufted titmice are a species that has been increasingly observed in Minnesota bird counts, and will likely grow in numbers over the coming decades, according to count coordinator Jim Howitz.

parts of Washington and Ramsey County.

“It’s a really good way of tracking the birds that we have that don’t migrate to South America,” Howitz said.

“It doesn’t really tell us anything about orioles or grosbeaks, but the south has been reporting a lot of hummingbirds. That wasn’t true 30 years ago.

Some are ruby-throats that don’t bother to cross the Gulf of Mexico.

Others are birds from the West that their navigational apparatus is screwed up, and they end up in Texas or Florida. Those are places they could spend the fall and maybe the winter. It’s really interesting from an evolutionary standpoint, because these are birds that should be dead. But they’re coming back year after year and presumably reproducing. You can pick up trends like that that are of scientific interest.”

Although many birds have migrated away from Minnesota for winter, the volunteer counters never quite know what they will find when they set out on count day.

“So much depends on the weather,” Howitz said. “We’ve had a very wet summer and a dry

fall, and I expect the usual trends that have been going on for the last 10 or 20 years to continue. Some of the less hardy birds like robins, bluebirds and titmice, especially, should show up in pretty decent numbers.”

Last year’s mild winter allowed a lot of waterfowl to stay deep into the winter season; Howitz expects the freeze this year to concentrate waterfowl in small areas of open water.

The number of woodpeckers observed on the count has grown over the years, likely due to maturing trees planting in suburban neighborhoods, Howitz said. However, open country birds such as horned larks, common redpolls, and snow buntings have become less common.

With warming winter conditions, Howitz expects to see more southern species making their way northward in the coming years. Tufted titmice, for example, have been showing up more and more often.

“The St. Croix Valley is a good place to look for them and other things like Carolina wrens. Eventually, mockingbirds should begin showing up more

Downy woodpeckers and other woodpecker species have been increasing in number, according to local bird count data.

and more on Christmas counts. They’re all birds that do well with people.

There’s no reason they shouldn’t be showing up more often.”

Now that we have freezing conditions, most of the regular migratory birds should have disappeared by this year’s count, Howitz said. Red-winged blackbirds, for example, may have stayed late to take advantage of the warm autumn but should be gone by the time of the count.

If you are interested in participating, you can visit the National Audubon Society website and type in “Christmas Bird Count” to view count circles, contact your local count coordinator and view past year’s data.

Anyone interested in participating in the Northeast Suburban count circle can contact Jim Howitz directly at 763-783-3521 or jlhror@ aol.com. Bird feeder data is also welcome.

Those who live within a count circle and would like to stay home and watch feeders on count day can contact their count coordinator to learn the protocol for collecting feeder data.

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Public invited to open house on Century Avenue North The public is invited to the third open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, regarding a roadway improvement project on Highway 120 (Century Avenue N./ East County Line Road) from Interstate 694 to County Highway 12/ County Road E/ Wildwood Road. The open house will be held at Century College West Campus, Room W1006, 3000 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake.

The improvement project is being led by Washington County and is in partnership with Ramsey County, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake. The project seeks to improve the safety and operations of Highway 120, improve stormwater drainage and poor pavement conditions and address missing nonmotorized connections along and across the roadway.

The project team has performed a technical analysis and facilitated stakeholder consensus on the project

improvement options presented at the previous open house. At the Dec. 16 open house, the public can view the recommended alternative, provide feedback and learn about the schedule and next steps for the project.

For those who are unable to attend the in-person open house, there will be an opportunity to review the material shared at the in-person open house on the project website from Dec. 16-Jan. 6.

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I found the glow

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saw a horror movie that, I’ll admit, snatched my curiosity in a way most movies usually don’t.

That movie was “I Saw the TV Glow.”

The film follows teenagers Owen and Maddy, who bond over watching a Buffy The Vampire Slayer-type monster-hunting show. That bond, however, soon develops into an unhealthy obsession, leading them to question their realities and identities. For context, the story is more of a psychological drama than an outright horror movie. If anything, its real “horror” comes from Owen and Maddy, who believe their lives have no purpose and choose to Suchy’s waste the greater part of their younger years being obsessed Scoop with the false reality the show Erik Suchy has to offer them.

What I found so relatable about this movie is what I interpreted its main theme to be. Life is short enough as is, and you only have so much time breathing to make an impact before the sand in the hourglass runs out. What will your impact be when you leave this earth? A legacy of success and personal achievements, or a broken road of lost opportunities?

It’s because of this theme that I am writing this column. I have been right where Owen was for most of his 20s: lost and scared to make anything out of myself. As much as I’ve aspired to be an excellent creative writer, hoping to be a bestselling author someday, I have hardly written anything this year outside of my job, even in the way of doing journal entries.

My aspirations, however, have not been limited to writing. I also told myself I would return to photography to take more portraits and see if they would lead me to create any fun projects I could display in a museum someday. Again, little, if any action has been taken here as well.

So what exactly went wrong? Simple: fear. I was so terrified of not succeeding in doing any of these things on the first try that I had already thrown in the towel. I wanted a quick and nonexistent way to succeed without feeling what it was like to put in the blood, sweat and tears into doing so, all because I was so nervous about encountering failure.

That is, until recently.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve felt a change come over me. I can’t explain it, but it feels like I’m taking back control of myself. I’m finding myself less on social media and more making pre-emptive plans to set up a daily writing routine and a new reading one. Additionally, I’ve re-discovered my love of portrait photography, and am reaching out to aspiring models around Minneapolis to do some fun, shoots downtown.

Slowly but surely, I am letting go of my past fears of letting myself down. Day by day, I no longer identify as an “Owen,” too scared to face reality, shackled by a lack of perseverance. I no longer care if the first several short stories I write are garbled, plotless dreck or if it will take me longer than average to develop the writing/ photography skills I would like to have.

I know who I am now.

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And a reporter at the best local newspaper.

Going into 2025 don’t be afraid to try something new.

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications.

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5 Signs it’s not just indigestion, but something more

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is the season of holiday gettogethers, dish-to-share requests, cookie exchange events and don’t forget all those office potlucks!

Sure, there are instances where overindulgence causes a little tummy chaos during the holiday season, but sometimes that indigestion is something more.

Indigestion is pain or in Movers & discomfort the stomach Shakers associated with difficulty Kristi digesting food and feeling too Trussell full. Indigestion can also cause acid reflux, which can cause pain in the esophagus just behind the breastbone.

Here are the top five signs it’s not just indigestion and you might need to see the doctor for that bad belly pain.

1. Pressure, tightness or squeezing instead of pain or burning Most of us know what

heartburn feels like, a burning sensation that can travel to the throat. Beware if you are feeling pressure or tightness in your chest, throat, arms and neck, as these are heart attack symptoms.

2. Frequent vomiting Stomach pain and vomiting are symptoms of several conditions, including food allergies, food poisoning, and gastroenteritis.

While these symptoms can be treated at home, be sure to see your doctor if you cannot keep liquids down, as dehydration can become serious.

3. Extreme abdominal tenderness Severe abdominal pain accompanied by tenderness to the touch can signify several serious conditions, including appendicitis, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) and a perforated ulcer. Make sure to consult a doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain and tenderness, especially if accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fever, or changes in bowel habits.

4. Indigestion that won’t go away We’ve all dealt with temporary indigestion, but if it lingers and lingers, it’s time to see a doctor,

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5. Enlarged stomach Visible outward swelling of the abdomen accompanied by pain, constipation, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen and vomiting can be a sign of a bowel obstruction and signs you should see your doctor.

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Volunteers who can dress up as Santa and Mrs. Claus are needed to help serve 160 seniors at the 22nd Annual Santa Dinner held at the White Bear Country Inn on Monday, Dec. 16. Volunteers should arrive at 4:30 p.m. dressed in costume.

Changing rooms are available.

For more details or to sign up, contact Jacqlyn at 651-272-3783.

The Birchwood Community Club will host their annual holiday party from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 15 at Birchwood Village Hall. Kids and kids at heart can make crafts, enjoy treats, meet Santa and visit with neighbors. To help as a volunteer at the event, e-mail communityclubbirchwood@ gmail.com.

Men are invited to stop by for a beer and shop for the women in their lives at a special “Brew & Shop” event from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Spend $50 or more and receive a gift card to White Bear Wine and Spirits. The Women Collective is located at 4716 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake. For more information, go to the womencollective.com.

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

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• Residents in the 6000 block of Inwood Court N. reported a debit card stolen from their joint account on Nov. 19.

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• A resident in the 1000 block of Berwick Lane on Nov. 18 reported someone using his old license plates in Hennepin County, after he threw them out last year to buy new ones.

• Hit-and-run road rage was reported Nov. 21 on Hilton Trail N. and 70th Street N., after the complainant was tailgated to the point that his rear bumper was struck by a SUV. Unfortunately, the complainant did not retrieve the suspect license plate number, and there were no traffic

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported on the following incidents: • An iphone was reported stolen in the 2600 block of County Road E Nov. 27.

• Officers assisted with a domestic incident in the 2300 block of Hoxie Avenue Nov. 27.

• A woman was arrested for DWI after being pulled over for driving the wrong way near Highway 61 and County Road E Nov. 27.

• A Lino Lakes man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 2000 block of County Road E Nov. 27.

• An Oakdale woman was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop on Highway 61 near Whitaker Street Nov. 29.

• Theft was reported at a business in the 3800 block of Highway 61 Nov. 29.

• Credit cards were stolen from a vehicle in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 29.

• A package was reported stolen in the 2100 block of Division Court Nov. 29.

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• A California man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near Interstate 694 and labore Road Nov. 30.

• Fraud was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. Nov. 30.

• Fake money was given to a delivery driver in White Bear Township Nov. 30.

• Offciers responded to a violation of a harassment restraining order in the 1300 block of Hedman Way Nov. 30.

• Officers responded to a dispute between housemates in the 2500 block of Crown Hill Court Nov. 30.

• Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Ninth Street Nov. 30.

• Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Dec. 1.

• Officers responded to a fight at a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Dec. 1.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 1800 block of Birch Street Dec. 1.

• Items were stolen from a

vehicle in the 4000 block of Highland Avenue Dec. 2.

• Identity theft was reported in the 3700 block of Van Dyke Street Dec. 2.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault following a report of a burglary on Hillary Farm Road, Gem Lake Dec. 2.

• Officers investigated a domestic assault report in the 2600 block of Roth Place Dec. 3.

• Officers executed a search warrant in the 2500 block of Crown Hill Court Dec. 3.

• Trespassing was reported in the 2100 block of County Road F Dec. 3.

• A Maplewood woman was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near White Bear Avenue and Beam Avenue Dec. 4. Her passenger was also arrested for an active warrant.

• Heard lake quality report from committee chair Mike Parenteau.

Lake level is 922.57 feet, or virtually the same as last month. Water temperature is 44 degrees. Last month it was 55 degrees.

“A year ago, the temperature was 42 degrees and the lake didn’t freeze until January,” Parenteau noted. “The year before in 2022, it was 33 degrees on this date. In the previous five years, the lake froze early December. I’m thinking it won’t freeze early this year. It may be a short winter.”

• Approved first reading of amended ordinance prohibiting the taking of water from White Bear Lake. The current ordinance, No. 6, allows people to remove water from the lake when it’s above 923.5 feet. The change, if approved after the second reading, will prohibit any person from pumping or appropriating water at any time. The criminal penalty is currently a petty misdemeanor for the first violation and a misdemeanor for the second. The amendment will make all violations a misdemeanor.

Asked why the ordinance was being amended, district Chair Bryan DeSmet said a landscaper asked if an irrigation system could be connected to the lake. “That initiated conversation at the executive committee level,” he said. “We don’t have a good way to enforce this provision when the lake is below 923.5 feet, so we’re eliminating it. Everyone on the lake has access to potable water to irrigate. It’s not necessary to take water out of the lake.”

Board member Susie Mahoney asked if her grandchildren would be charged with a misdemeanor for taking buckets of water out of the lake when playing on the beach.

District counsel Alan Kantrud then suggested adding verbiage such as “mechanical extraction” to the ordinance language. “It’s not intended to go after bucketfuls,” he said.

A public hearing will precede a vote on the second reading at the district’s Jan. 21 meeting.

• Discussed the VFW’s plans to expand its dock.

The Post had applied for a revised DNR permit.

The DNR, in turn, is requesting public comment on the revisions. DeSmet said the executive committee would like to offer comments regarding a formal diagram, which was approved.

• The lake use study is “on time,” according to board member Meredith Walburg. Data is currently being compiled with results to be reported at the January or February meeting.

• Approved Tally’s Dockside permit for 64 total slips, with five transient slips as part of the total.

One slip can be rented for a week; the rest are for public parking but not overnight. Walburg thanked Tally’s for offering transient slips.

• Approved Docks of White Bear’s permit for 250 slips. Again, Walburg thanked the marina for offering two transient slips. “People are requesting those,” she noted.

The board tabled the city of White Bear’s 160slip permit until there is clarification on usage.

• Heard a report from the Ramsey County water patrol unit, which logged an 202 additional hours on White Bear Lake, thanks to extra dollars provided by the district. Of $14,000 granted, $9,750 was spent. Deputies performed 89 boat safety checks and assisted 16 boaters that needed help.

Seven watercraft were towed. Three citations were written for illegal conduct, and there were 23 written warnings and three verbal.

• The administrator’s salary was bumped up from $26 to $28 an hour.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Fire crews respond to garage fire Just after 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, fire crews were dispatched to the intersection of 4th Street and Wood Avenue in White Bear Lake for a possible garage fire. The first arriving engine on scene encountered heavy smoke showing from a detached garage.

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• A homeowner on 71st Street N. was warned about blowing his leaves into the street Nov. 21, following a complaint to the city’s public works department. Deputies advised the yard cleaner that he could receive a citation if he continued to blow leaves into the street. The homeowner complied and picked the leaves off the street.

• Warner Avenue residents on Nov. 23 reported being defrauded, after they purchased gift cards and gave them to their scammer.

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LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD SATURDAY SEW-IN

When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Members will work on their quilting projects, all are welcome to stop by and see what they are working on.

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When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 Where: Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E., St. Paul Details: Ride on a caboose, take a photo with Santa, and explore the Christmas Lego Land. Guided tours, museum exhibit, food and beverages, entertainment, kids play area and gift shop. Tickets online.

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SHOREVIEW NORTHERN LIGHTS VARIETY BAND: WINTER WINDS

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Benson Great Hall, Bethel University Details: Annual holiday concert by SNLVB celebrates the band's 30-year anniversary. Special guest Calvary Church choir. Carriage rides available from the parking lot at 6:15 p.m. Tickets available online, at Shoreview City Hall, Benson Great Hall ticket office, and at the door.

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When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Community festival has included horse-drawn carriage rides, visit with Santa, strolling carolers, specials at local shops and restaurants.

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When: 6 & 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 & 19 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Guided tour of the local landmark as it’s decorated for the holidays. Cocoa and cookies served. See website for ticket information.

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When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 Where: 381 Colleen Dr., Vadnais Heights Details: Hike Hike through neighbohood and trails, approximately 5 miles.

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When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Normandy Park Education Center, 2482 County Road F E., White Bear Lake Details: Over 20 farmers and vendors sharing locally-grown food and crafted items and gifts. Most booths inside; firepit and hot cider outdoors.

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When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: View trees decoratied by community businesses and organizations and warm up with

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SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: Monthly events create ‘fun buzz’ downtown FROM PAGE 1

“It was the first crappy snowfall night, and we all were thrilled with what came about on Wednesday night in downtown Willernie,” Robson said.

“There was a really fun buzz about town.”

Kayla Winter, the manager at Wildwood Tavern, added, “We would have been way slower if we didn’t have that going on … It ended up being a great night.”

Angela Shield, events coordinator at St. Croix Saddlery, said the event brought in a lot of first-time customers.

“We got a lot of people that didn’t realize we were more than just a horse supply store. They didn’t realize

that we had so many other things, from heated vests to dog supplies and crafts, mugs, jewelry … Shield explained. “People were surprised that we cover more than just stuff for the horse community.”

they will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket.

“We are trying to cross ourselves together,” Robson said. “We want to let the community know that we are here, and we are not going anywhere.

Come support us.”

The January event, Winterfest, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25. The family fun day will include special events, pop-up vendors, crafts and activities for the whole family around town. Find the event on Facebook for more details.

Katie Pogalz, a co-owner of the Dugout Bar, said the November event was “really fun” and she is hoping to “continue to partner with all the businesses each month moving forward.”

Next up is the OH DEER event later this week, and plans are already in the works for a family-friendly event in January.

“It’s such an important event for us to have, because it brings people into the store and we get to meet people, so it is a win-win,” Shield said.

The December event will focus on shopping. As customers visit the different participating businesses, they can collect stamps on their passports. If they get enough stamps,

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OH, DEER! CHRISTMAS IS NEAR! SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA When: Various times Thursday, Dec. 12 Where: Downtown Mahtomedi, Willernie Details: Come out to downtown Mahtomedi for all your Christmas shopping. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your friends. There will be special events, pop-up vendors and specials all around town.

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to 8 p.m. RSVP is required for the wine tasting. RSVP by noon the day of the event. Visit https://tinyurl. com/5bemzd4n.

From 5 to 9 p.m. attendees can shop new Dugout/Mahtomedi swag and shop at pop-up vendors including: Chopper Mill, Baked Bliss, Permalinx Jewelry, Tailgate Spices, LilyBelle HatCo, Hearth Home Co and The Wild Thimble.

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Lakeside Floral Inc., located at 109 Wildwood Road, will host a “plant your own Christmas Garden” from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to planting, there will be local pop-up vendors.

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The Dugout Bar, located at 96 Mahtomedi Ave., will host a Christmas wine tasting from 6:30

Happy hour will run from 3 to 6 p.m., and there will be a meat raffle from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a bite to eat while visiting a couple of pop-up vendors.

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From 4 to 7 p.m. the two businesses, located at 88 Mahtomedi Ave., will

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Attendees can decorate cookies, watch Christmas movies, enjoy cocoa bombs and more. There will also be a seasonal flight of drinks and cookie pairings and a raffle.

into Jesse Tomme Salon, located at 92 Mahtomedi Ave., for a goodie bag and to be entered into a raffle for an Aveda gift basket. Warm cookies and cocoa will also be available.

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Stop into Gordy’ s Steakhouse, located at 301 Stillwater Road, for a seasonal shot and treat yourself to an evening night cap.

St. Croix Saddlery, located at 310 Stillwater Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for shopping. From 4 to 7 p.m., customers can shop from a few pop-up vendors and enjoy a cup of cocoa or cider.

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From 3 to 5 p.m. children can take a coloring break at YES Wealth Management, located at 6 Mahtomedi Ave.

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That’s way past the rate of inflation. What additional projects are we doing today that we didn’t do 10-12 years ago?”

Kelly noted that infrastructure was the largest project area.

“The first bond issue we did in a long time was 2019,” he said before mentioning the White Bear Lake Fire Department. Like many other fire departments statewide, White Bear Lake is shifting to full-time firefighters because they are having trouble getting daytime volunteers.

According to Kelly, White Bear Lake Fire is also low on reserve funds. “Their previous city manager made them keep taxes flat for a number of years and used all of their reserves and then retired,” he stated. That said, actual fire expenses may shift due to the ongoing fire contract dispute. “The budget in 2024 and in 2025 does include the amount that’s being disputed in this case—I hate to say it—our side of the dispute loses, and we have to pay what we don’t feel we should pay.”

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BUDGET: Approval set for Dec. 16 FROM PAGE 1

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Resident Greg Hubinger suggested minimizing the parks budget, as the township had more discretion over that department.

Kelly advised against the idea, explaining that removal of trees infected with the Emerald Ash Borer will have to be contracted out. Interim Town Supervisor Tom Riedesel elaborated that, should the parks budget be reduced, many park trails and public parking lots, already in need of repair, would be ignored.

Town Supervisor Chair Ed Prudhon stated, “As you try to trim something out or decrease something, you’re kickin’ it down the road. Eventually, it’s going to catch up to us. Then, instead of 5 or 9%, it’s going be 12-14%.”

Ultimately, township members approved the numbers requested.

Town Attorney Chad Lemmons announced that these numbers will be officially adopted by the board at the next meeting, at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. During the meeting, before the motion passes, there will be time for township residents to have a final opportunity to comment.

Mahtomedi residents will find that their 2025 general fund budget is up to $8,304,525 from $7.9 million in 2024.

However, its proposed levy of $6,024,626 million decreased .25% from 2024.

The estimated median market value home has gone up 1.3% to $453,800 in 2025, compared to $447,800 in 2024. That home is expected to pay $1,506 for the city portion of its property taxes next year, or $126 per month.

The city's proposed tax rate, however, decreased 1% from 2024's tax rate of 33.936% to 2025's rate of 33.607%. The tax rate is many things, but is essentially the city's slice of the pie from that taxing dollar, Finance Director Scott Schaefer said during the Dec. 3 Truth in Taxation budget presentation. Cities vie to tout a low tax rate, and Mahtomedi has the third lowest tax rate among its 12 surrounding communities.

Oak Park Heights has a tax rate of 52.81%, and White Bear Lake has a tax rate of 30.38%. In addition, Mahtomedi's tax rate has decreased 1%, compared with the state average increase of 8.8%.

After the public hearing council unanimously approved the 2025 annual city budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and passed a resolution approving the proposed tax levy for 2025 and cancellation of the debt levy for taxes payable in 2025.

The general fund expenditures of $8.3 million for 2025 represent a 4.99% increase, or $394,596, over 2024. Those expenditures are made up of public safety (37.3%); running the government (17.9%); debt service (16.7%) and public works (11.3%).

Notable expenditure increases came from the streets department with an increase of 14.53%, or $96,740, primarily for diseased tree removals and general forestry programs in city's right of way and green spaces. The reserves department saw a 29.93% increase, or $170,950, primarily for potential future fire and ambulance department staffing model changes. The communications department will see an increase of 36.41%, or $29,675, to conduct a community survey in 2025.

To balance the budget, as required by law, general fund revenues also increased 4.99% to $8,304,525.

Schaefer said that the main reason for the levy going down, despite the increase in expenditures, is that debt service will decrease 19.63% for 2025, with a total debt service of $1.3 million.

The 2025 budget and tax levy will be submitted to Washington County by the end of December.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTES

The White Bear Township Board next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at 4200 Otter Lake Road. To view the livestream of the meeting, visit youtube.com/@ WhiteBearTownshipMNOfficial/streams Logan Gion

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP BRIEF Update on fire contract Township citizen John Wazlawik recently asked the Town Board what the discussion has been for changing fire and EMS services.

Town Supervisor Chair Ed Prudhon emphasized, “It’s not that we’re changing fire departments, we’re working on negotiating the contract.”

White Bear Township attorney Chad Lemmons stated, “I had a conversation with the city attorney of White Bear Lake approximately two weeks ago. … It’s not a question of ‘Are we gonna cancel the contract?’

The question is ‘What fees are actually due?’”

When Wazlawik stressed the importance of getting the matter resolved satisfactorily, Prudhon responded, “We take this very seriously. That’s why it’s probably taken so long to get this ironed out because it is something that we’re not gonna just jump into.”

Wazlawik ended his comment by requesting the board “keep the community up to date on this one.”

Prudon responded, “We will.”

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• Based on the last five years of water consumption, water utility rates will rise to $45 per quarter for 2025. Township Officer Tom Kelly explained that tiered rates will be increased by $.05 each. Irrigation utility rates, whether commercial or residential, will increase slightly. The sewer fund, meanwhile, will drop from $38 per quarter to $36 per quarter. Commercial rates will fall from $36 per quarter to $32 per quarter. Stormwater rates will increase $.50 per quarter due to improvement project costs. These rates will be billed in the first part of April 2025 and will be due by the beginning of May. • The Public Safety Commission is recommending a three-way stop light be installed at Stillwater Street and Otter Lake Road, citing safety concerns.

Because Otter Lake Road is a county highway, however, Ramsey County has the final say. Township citizen John Wazlawik commented to the board that, in 2023, he requested a similar crossing signal at Lorraine Avenue and Otter Lake Road to the County Commissioner who told him such a measure wasn’t warranted.

Town Supervisor Chair Ed Prudhon responded, “What we’ve found with Ramsey County? You have to be very persistent.” Prudhon explained to Wazlawik that Ramsey County staff has a high rate of turnover and that “the ball gets dropped.” Town Supervisor Steve Ruzek mentioned that circumstances may be different now because of new commissioners for both the White Bear area and the township. Town Clerk Patrick Christopherson recommended that the township’s public safety commission report be sent not only to the highway department, but also to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and the county commissioner’s desk. The board approved the request and will send it to all three Ramsey County offices for action.

• The township will contribute $26,924 to Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS). The organization provides mental health services for individuals, couples or families.

• Ramsey County will grant $32,973 to White Bear Township via a Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) grant for 2025. SCORE grants consist of money allocated for recycling and yard-waste collection services. Because of these programs, the amount of trash collected per home is reducing, which in turn reduces that home’s trash utility bill.

• Keely Huberty will replace Beth Artner in January. Huberty will serve the remainder of Artner’s term—expiring April 30, 2027—because Artner will be sworn in as new Town Supervisor during the board’s first meeting next year.

• The Board finished the meeting in closed session to discuss the sale of township property off of Portland Avenue.

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WSB will conduct the shade tree program, code enforcement and miscellaneous tree inspections, education and outreach efforts.

• The city is looking for a full-time maintenance operator to replace Sandy Mahoney, who is expected to retire in January after 24 years with the city.

• Council passed a resolution committing the General Fund balance for funding incomplete construction projects. These projects consist of interim construction fund projects that remain open. Council then passed a resolution committing the General Fund balance for funds above the level approved in the fund balance policy for street improvements. The General Fund balance policy established a minimum and maximum of unassigned fund balance of 45% to 65 % to be transferred

to other funds. As funds to be commited will be amounts that exceed the 65% maximum, council transferred $762,828 in excess funds from the General Fund to the Street Improvement Fund. Now the Street Improvement Fund has a fund balance of approximately $2,335,113, after the transfers for current construction projects.

• Council approved the 2024-25 Cooperative Services Agreement with the Mahtomedi Youth Hockey Association, Yardworks Lawncare and Maintenance and the Mahtomedi School District to maintain the city's outdoor ice rinks near at the District Education Center,.

Expenses are shared among the city, district and hockey association.

The city will pay $12,000 to the school district for residents to use the rinks using money from the 2025 Parks Department budget.

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After council approved the PUD Preliminary Development Plan for Prelude Village on Aug. 20, 204, the developer had until Feb. 20 to submit its final plan, but now has until Aug. 20, 2025.

• During their regular visit to council, Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies urged the public to lock their vehicles, remember how to drive cautiously in winter weather, and to let the Washington County Sheriff’s Office know when delivered packages go missing.

• Girl Scout Troop #58350 requested

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Council acknowleged the role of the girl scouts in the history of what was formerly known as Katherine Abbott Girl Scout Camp by letting the troop use the shelter, also known as the troop house, for four days each year.

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• The 2025 rates for the city's engineering firm, WSB, have been adjusted upward by 5.75% on average, after council approved the 2025 rate schedule.

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ORDINANCE SUMMARY – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-82 AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5 CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 32 ZONING TO ADD CANNABIS AND BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS On December 3, 2024 the City of Grant adopted an ordinance to add Chapter 5 Cannabis and Hemp Business Registration and amending Chapter 32 Zoning to add Cannabis and Hemp Business Regulations. The purpose of the ordinance is to establish regulations, standards and registration requirements for all Cannabis and Hemp Businesses in compliance Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 342.

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Janna R King 1389 Skillman Ave W Roseville MN 55113 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: November 26, 2024 Signed: Janna King Published two times in the White Bear Press on December 4 and 11, 2024.

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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: OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Scribeworth SECRETARY OF STATE 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME 1981 James Ave. Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or St Paul, MN 55105 will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minne3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under sota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: this business.

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The purpose of this Report is to provide summary 2025 budget concerning the City of Mahtomedi to interested 2025 information SUMMARY BUDGET citizens.

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TABLE 1 BUDGETED GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

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1,475,114 3,099,285 933,980 246,373 503,410 340,000 6,598,162 731,000 7,329,162

2,687,097 $9,976,856

2,687,097 $9,976,856

2,272,232 $9,601,394

(574,857)

(574,857)

(8,279)

$6,039,841

$6,039,841

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TABLE 2 BUDGETED ENTERPRISE FUNDS Water Operating Revenues: Charges for Services Total Operating Revenues

$1,451,000 1,451,000

$1,520,500 1,520,500

$2,971,500 2,971,500

$2,886,500 2,886,500

Operating Expenses: Personal Services Admin & Building Charges Materials & Supplies Professional Services Contractual Services Insurance Utilities Depreciation Other Total Operating Expenses

368,856 45,000 165,900 47,438 170,250 18,875 116,600 587,831 60,950 1,581,700

330,235 45,000 71,400 42,438 662,229 20,575 32,100 301,632 11,200 1,516,809

699,091 90,000 237,300 89,876 832,479 39,450 148,700 889,463 72,150 3,098,509

667,960 90,000 212,050 69,976 774,801 38,737 152,200 856,088 68,050 2,929,862

Operating Income (Loss)

(130,700)

3,691

(127,009)

(43,362)

Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) Investment Income Interest and Fiscal Charges Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)

40,000 (79,834) (39,834)

10,000 (28,403) (18,403)

50,000 (108,237) (58,237)

50,000 (126,700) (76,700)

Income (Loss) before Operating Transfers

(170,534)

(14,712)

(185,246)

(120,062)

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Mark Graff tallied 30 points against St. Anthony and 21 in a loss to River Falls.

BOYS BASKETBALL Led by Mark Graff with a stellar all-around game, Mahtomedi won its season opener against St. Anthony Village 65-46, then lost to River Falls 62-56. Against SAV, Graff, junior guard, sank 30 points, including six 3-pointers, grabbed seven rebounds and made four assists. Willie Roelofs logged 15 points and six rebounds. Noah Carlson notched nine points, six rebounds and four assists. Hank Roelofs had 11 rebounds and blocked two shots. Against River Falls, Graff notched 21 points (four treys), Kellen Johnson 11 points and 11 rebounds, Willie Roelofs nine points and nine rebounds, and Carlson nine points. River Falls was 20-for-34 on free shots and got Johnson and Hank Roelofs to foul out. The Zephyrs rebounded well (44-36) but had turnover problems.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Mahtomedi, ranked No. 4 in Class 3A, is 3-0 after two wins last week. The Zephyrs beat St. Anthony Village 78-49, led by Grace Prose and Sarah Poepard with 21 points each and Anna Greene with 16. Mahtomedi shot 12-for-23 on three-pointers (43 percent), led by Greene with five. The Zephyrs beat Chisago Lakes 62-31. Poepard tallied 19 points, including five 3-pointers.

Prose hit 15 points. Berkley Blaisdell notched nine points, four assists and four steals.

BOYS HOCKEY Mahtomedi tied Prior Lake 2-2 and lost to perennial power Hermantown 5-2. The Zephyrs are 1-4-1. Against Prior Lake, goalie Jackson Chesak stopped 36 of 38 shots and goals were scored by Laken Decker and Will Seevers. Wes Strub made 32 saves against Hermantown. Five players scored for Hermantown.

131.425 to 111.925. Margo Bruner won all-around (33.00) and balance beam (9.25). Four different Zephyrs won events.

Addison Briske won vault (8.50), Cassie Hartman won bars (8.525) and Addison Eitel won floor exercise (8.40). Lily Bush was third all-around (30.50) and second on bars (7.95). Grace Tronrud was second on beam (9.05) and fourth on bars. Adele Schroeder was third on floor (8.20, tie) and fourth on vault.

“It was a good first meet,” coach Debbie Driscoll said. “The girls were focused. They performed well, and showed a lot of potential.”

BOYS WRESTLING Mahtomedi placed ninth of 13 teams, with one individual championship in the Coon Rapids tournament. Evan McGuire, No. 1 ranked in Class 2A, was 215-pound champion with a pin and three technical falls. Aiden Carlson placed second at 127, reaching finals with two technical falls. Samuel White was 3-2 and took sixth at 160. Aiden Boex was 1-2 and took fourth 172. Harry Johnson was 2-2 at 152. The Zephyrs won dual meets Thursday, 62-10 over Robbinsdale Cooper and 52-24 over St. Croix Lutheran.

McGuire is 6-0, Carlson 4-1 and White 5-2.

GIRLS WRESTLING In the Coon Rapids tournament, Mahtomedi’s Evie Karle won her weight class with three pins in :40, 2:29 and :22. Shelby McFetridge placed second with pins in :34 and :29 while losing by pin to Centennial. Olivia Tofte was second, going 2-1 with one pin.

Elizabeth Carlson was second with a 1-1 record and one pin.

The divisions had four entrants each.

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GYMNASTICS Mahtomedi won its season opener against Two Rivers

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Lee Vernon Parr November 8, 1947 December 2, 2024 Lee Parr, 77, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo.

Lee was born in Minneapolis and shortly thereafter his parents moved to California to help him with his asthma but eventually they relocated to back to Minnesota.

After high school he entered the Air Force where he served in military intelligence during the Vietnam war. After his military service he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and also achieved a master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas.

Lee started his career in social services and eventually transitioned to working with Northwest Airlines where he was responsible for buying aircraft parts worldwide. He went on to working for the TSA and eventually became a supervisor at the TSA. Lee retired in 2010 from the TSA and went on to become a teaching artist. His specialties were stained glass and fused glass and he was known by his students as the kiln master. Lee taught art classes throughout the upper Midwest.

On April 19, 2004, Lee married Kimberlee Bakken at the wedding chapel at Walt Disney World in Florida. The greatest joy of his life was spending time with his granddaughter Alex where they would dance, sing, paint, draw and play with dolls.

Kim and Lee made their home in Vadnais Heights and spent their summers at their cabin on Otter Tail Lake.

Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth, and father, Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Kimberlee Bakken-Parr, his son James Parr, daughter-in-law Ryan Parr, and his granddaughter Alex.

A special thank you to the Sanford ICU doctors and nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory and physical therapists. His care while on the ventilator in the ICU for five months was extraordinary.

According to Lee’s wishes there will be no service.

Memorials can be sent to Alex’s college fund.

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Age 73. Passed away peacefully on December 2nd, surrounded by her husband Marvin and family. Visitation 5-7pm Thursday, December 12th at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday, December 13th at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi, with visitation beginning at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School or the Mahtomedi Food Shelf.

Age 86 formerly of White Bear Lake.

Passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on December 6, 2024. Preceded in death by daughter, Tamara (Clifford) Sass; siblings, Arlene Fraiser, William (Susan) McDonald.

Survived by husband of 67 years, George; daughters, Jodie (Robert) Hughes, Michele (Joel) Richardson, Karen (Jeff) Miller, Shannon (David) Wohlberg; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jack (Susan) McDonald, Susan McDonald, Jaime (Patti), McDonald, Alex Fraiser; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon Friday December 13th with visitation beginning at 11 AM at the Church of Saint Peter, North St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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This end of season tournament included 18 teams from White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Oakdale and Stillwater. — Sarah Treanor, contributed 6. Robert Hurtgen is often spotted biking around the lake. — Barb Olund, contributed 7. This sunset was recently spotted over Birch Lake. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications

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The Bears, in pink, surround Cristina, Josie Mlejnek’s mom, for their “Stick it to Cancer” day.

Notable win, cancer event for Bear gymnasts BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake gymnasts had an eventful first week as they edged Stillwater 130.825 to 129.850 and placed fifth in their annual home invitational where they had a special event — “Stick it to Cancer”.

The win over Stillwater was their first in many years. “Stillwater has been a very dominating force for a long time but their numbers are lower this year,” Bear coach Kelly Rivers said. “So this was an exciting win for the girls.”

Stillwater’s Liberty Quast won all-around with

35.775. White Bear Lake’s Amelia Ahrens was second with 34.400, Addy Mueller third with 33.750, and Josie Mlejnek fifth with 30.550.

Ahrens won balance beam (9.325) and floor exercise (8.85) while Quast won vault and bars.

Mueller was third on vault (8.575) and bear (8.535).

Also contributing to the team score were Josie Mlejnek, Naadiya Carpenter, Maddie Erickson, Brielle Runningen, Cleo Jurkovich and Grace Mueller.

At the invitational, the Bears honored Mlejnek and her mother, Cristina, who recently completed 16 rounds of chemo for breast cancer. It was a surprise for Cristina.

“We honored her and others who have been affected by breast cancer throughout the meet,” Rivers said. “It was amazing to see all nine teams come together and wear pink in support.”

The Bears scored 135.95, six points above their Stillwater score. Mueller was fourth allaround(35.25), fourth on floor (9.10), and sixth on bars (8.70). Ahrens was fourth on bars (8.85) and sixth on floor (9.0) and beam (8.8). Grace Mueller was ninth on floor (8.80) and Mlejnek 10th (8.75).

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Carlie Griffin launched the shot right after the face-off in overtime that beat Wayzata 3-2.

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fifth at 160, Charlie Woodcock fifth at 189 and Mason Magnuson seventh at 215.

GIRLS WRESTLING In the Coon Rapids tournament, White Bear Lake’s Jinet Demanou placed first, and Calli Lacktorin third, among four entrants in their respective divisions.

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The Bears won their conference opener 51-8 over Roseville Area. Highlights were pins by eighthgrader Indiana Kane (varsity debut), Adrian Sanchez Lopez (first varsity win) and Porter Cleary against a wrestler who beat him in the section last year.

The Bears placed eighth of 13 teams in a strong field at the Board Hyland Invitational at Coon Rapids. Placing second were Kane at 114 and Christian Carlson at 133. Kane reached finals with pins and tech falls while Carlson was also dominant before each lost to Hastings in the finals. Noah Ludwig was third at 139, beating one ranked wrestler and losing to another. Tristan Moen placed fourth at 127, Samuel Mortenson

White Bear Lake is 3-1 after beating Irondale 55-41 and losing at Roseville Area 57-49. Against Irondale, Addison Post sank 19 points, Elise Dieterle and Abby O’Brien 11 each and Sophia Menier six. The Bears were just 11-for-25 on free shots but made eight 3-pointers.

At Roseville, the Bears didn’t shoot well and struggled against the Raiders defensive pressure. Dieterle had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Post 14 points, five rebounds and four assists.

BOYS HOCKEY White Bear Lake blanked Forest Lake 5-0 and tied No. 10 ranked Wayzata 1-1, both at home. The Bears are 2-1-1.

Nash Roed, freshman forward, and Jack Stanius, senior forward, scored twice each against Forest Lake. Evan Newlander had the other goal on a power play. Blake Eckerle made three assists. Leo Gabriel was in goal for the shutout.

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Amelia Ahrens, senior co-captain of the White Bear Lake gymnasts, led an opening win over longtime nemesis Stillwater, scoring 34.40 all-around while winning beam (9.325) and floor exercise (8.85). She then had a fourth place and two sixth-places in their nine-team invitational meet. “She is always welcoming to new gymnasts and helps everyone push themselves to be their best and also have fun,” coach Kelly Rivers said. Ahrens took a few years off from gymnastics due to injury before rejoining last year. “In the off season, she has gotten several new skills on every event,” Rivers said.

White Bear Lake lost its opener to Rochester Mayo 68-64. The Bears trailed 37-24 at the half and outscored the Spartans 40-31 in the second half. Gavin Krenz netted 19 points, Korey Raheem 13, Colin Piper 11 and Donovan Ingram eight for the Bears.

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