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Hockey fans in White Bear Lake will have a rare chance to see the women’s professional hockey’s ultimate prize up close. The Minnesota Frost’s Walter Cup — won in an overtime victory this season — will be on display from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the White Bear Sports Center. Among the Minnesota Frost coaching staff is Samantha Hanson, a White Bear Lake native and 2012 graduate of White Bear Lake Area High School, who played a role in the Frost’s championship run. Hanson developed her hockey skills in the White Bear Lake community before playing Division I at the University of North Dakota and later in Sweden’s pro league. The event will include activities both on and off the ice, and is open to the public. It serves as a great opportunity to celebrate hometown talent and the growing excitement around professional women’s hockey in Minnesota.
Longtime vision comes to fruition at Lincoln Elementary BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Students at Lincoln Elementary in White Bear Lake have four new spaces to learn in this school year, all of which are located outdoors.
through 2019 to raise funds for the project, but the project was put on pause due to the pandemic. Parent Jess Miehe explained that the project really didn’t gain momentum again
The planning for the outdoor classrooms began in 2017 in response to teachers Traci Indlecoffer and Jamie Kovacs' advocacy for outdoor learning. Parents hosted an annual gala from 2017
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Women of Today creates community 1 service project at a time BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Although the group has been around for decades, many people don’t know it exists. “We fly under the radar,” explained Vadnais Heights resident Angie Dreher, who joined Women of Today 13 years ago. In 1950, a group of dedicated women formed the Mrs. Jaycees of Minnesota with a mission of community service. Several name and organizational changes occurred over the years, and in July 1985, the organization became known as the Minnesota Women of Today. Since that time, Women of Today has grown
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$20 YMCA, Catalyst Church offer Trunk or Treat Kellerman’s Event Center $20 CASH The White Bear Area YMCA will team up with Catalyst Church to offer a Kellerman’ s Event Center 2222 4th Street • Downtown White Bear Lake at the door. Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Y’s east parking lot, $20 CASH Kellerman’ s Event enter 2222 4th Street • Downtown WhiteC Bear Lake at the door. $20 CASH located at 2100 Orchard Lane. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable K ellerman’ s E vent C enter 2222 4th Street • Downtown White Bear Lake at the door.item for the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. Candy donations can also be CASH at the door. dropped off in the Y lobby. 843486
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When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free event for all ages with apple cider, fall crafts, pioneer games, nature play area and indoor displays. Contact: anokacountyparks.com
Where: White Bear District Service Center at Sunrise Park, 2399 Cedar Ave. Details: Onsite custom foot measurements for diavetic shoes, power chairs, scooters, transfer equipment, canes, diabetic socks, insoles and other mobility aids. Some shoes covered by Medicare Part B. Contact: 651-653-3124 or isd624.org
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'ARE WE IN A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS?'
When: 5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 Where: Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Drive Details: Program explains that the US Constitution means in relation to the judiciary, what the three branches of government can do and how they work together.Part of League of Women Voters-White Bear Area's Hot Topics series. Free and open to the public. Contact: lwv-wbla.org
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WHITE BEAR LAKE CANDY CRAWL
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Where: Downtown businesses Details: Young kids and families are invited to trick-ortreat at participating businesses. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com
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Hugo resident Sofie Slings, a senior at Liberty Classical Academy in White Bear Lake, has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. This designation means that she scored in the top 3-4% of all test-takers nationwide. Approximately 34,000 Commended Students nationwide are recognized this year for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed in the top percentage of students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).
‘Mayor for a Day’ essay contest returns for 2025 Minnesota’s fourth, fifth and sixth graders are invited to participate in the 2025 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities. Students can enter by answering the question: “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” Contest winners will each receive $100, be recognized in “Minnesota Cities” magazine, and have their voices shared statewide. The 2024 contest set a record with 830 submissions from across Minnesota — the most in the contest’s 13-year history. “We are thrilled to see such enthusiasm from students across Minnesota,” League of Minnesota Cities President and West St. Paul Council Member Wendy Berry said. “Last year’s record number of essays shows how much young people care about their cities. This contest continues to spark creativity, civic pride and interest in
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local government.” Submissions can be sent via an online form, PDF email attachment, or by mail. Full contest details, including a guide on what it’s like to be a mayor in Minnesota, are available at lmc.org/mayorforaday. Essays must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 12. Winners will be notified in January 2026.
Many Faces Immigration Series continues Oct. 28 Close to 150 people gathered on Sept. 23 for the first of a two-part series on “Understanding Immigration,” sponsored by Many Faces, a collaboration of 30 organizations working to create a community where everyone feels they belong. A video recording of that program, featuring Julia Decker from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, and Prof. Chris Roberts from the University of Minnesota, is available to watch on the
Many Faces website (manyfaceswblarea. org). The second in the series will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Vadnais Heights Commons, located at 655 County Road F East. The program will be facilitated by Rev. Arthur Hancock, St. John in Wilderness, White Bear Lake, and will feature a panel of local experts. The panel will discuss many of the questions raised by attendees at the September session, presenting the opportunity to dig deeper into the complexities of our immigration system, to learn more about the experiences of immigrants, and to explore ways our community can help. Confirmed panelists include John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney; Corleen Smith, Director of Immigration Services for the International Institute; Andew Hazzard, a reporter for Sahan Journal; and Daniel Calderon, an immigration attorney. For further information and to register, visit manyfaceswblarea.org.
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teachers are testing AI tools. Others are not. This divide will hurt students. A call to action We must treat AGI as a top priority. That means forming a joint task force with Century College, local businesses, and parents to create a Community AGI Readiness Plan—with funding and clear goals.. The cost of waiting is simple: lost jobs, lost opportunities, and lost futures for our community. The choice before us We have the pieces in place: strong schools, a respected community college, and industries that need talent. We can either seize this moment and become a model that adapts to AGI, or we can sit back and watch other communities prepare while we fall behind. AGI is coming, whether we like it or not. The only question left is whether to face it boldly or leave our community unprepared. Tom Snell is the former executive director of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. He resides in White Bear Township.
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care, manufacturing, education, and small business. Each will be transformed by AGI. The truth is: AGI will not wait for us to catch up. Jobs will change, and those who don’t learn these tools will be left behind. Our schools need to be ready. White Bear Lake just built a stateof-the-art high school. But it means nothing if the teaching inside doesn’t prepare kids for the world they’re about to enter. Right now, too many classrooms look like they did 30 years ago. Meanwhile, the job market outside is about to look like nothing we’ve ever seen. Here’s what needs to happen: • Teach AI as a basic skill. Reading, writing, math—and AI. Every student should graduate knowing how to use it, and recognize its capabilities and limitations. • Expand career programs with Century College. High schoolers should graduate with industry certificates in skill sets like robotics, or business operations. That means real job skills when students graduate. • Train teachers now. Some
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Local elections matter This year, White Bear Lake voters will elect a new mayor and two city council members. In Mahtomedi, voters also will elect two city council members. Issues that impact your day-to-day life are determined at the local level. Concerned about property taxes? Zoning? Public safety? Waste management? Local parks? Housing alternatives? Parking? Local elections matter. Take time to learn about the people running for office in your city. Watch recordings of the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area’s candidate forum for mayor and profiles of city council candidates (lwv-wbla.org/ candidate-forums). Concerned about the schools in your area? Voters in the Mahtomedi School District will be asked to consider a two-question referendum — one for operating revenue and one for facility improvements. Local elections matter. Early voting is now underway. You can receive an absentee ballot to vote by mail or in person at select locations. Or vote in person on Election Day, Nov. 4. See the LWV WBLA Voter’s Guide (lwv-wbla.org/for-voters) for information on voting. Whether or not a race is contested, this is your opportunity to use your voice. As Thomas Jefferson said, “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Jackie Reis, President LWV White Bear Lake Area
Families cutting back, City Hall never does I write with grave concern regarding the direction of our city’s fiscal policy. In just two years, taxes on Vadnais residents will have been raised by 30%. This staggering increase would be difficult to justify under extraordinary circumstances, but what makes it intolerable is that it has come without any corresponding effort to reduce spending or improve efficiencies. The principle of taxation rests upon trust. Citizens willingly contribute when they see sacrifice and restraint modeled by those who spend their contributions. But when the government raises taxes repeatedly, without so much as trimming waste or consolidating duplicative services, that trust is betrayed. The result is not sustainable revenue, but resentment and alienation between people and their leaders. Good fiscal management requires a different approach. Does Vadnais Heights need two fire stations? Our much larger neighbor, Roseville, has one. We’re still servicing debt on the northern facility and planning to add $16 million in new debt for the second facility. This is an unsustainable burden. Families are tightening their belts to absorb higher tax bills; our City Council refuses the most modest attempt at prudence. Recall the raises they gave themselves while socking us with a 20% tax increase. Instead of adjusting to reality, they have doubled
down on inefficiency and sent us the bill. History warns of the dangers of these excesses. When rulers, whether monarchs or modern councils, continually extract more from their citizens while refusing to discipline their own spending, they undermine the very legitimacy of their rule. Taxation without restraint is as offensive as taxation without representation: in both cases, the people are reduced to mere instruments for the whims of those in power. Therefore, I urge City Hall to have the courage and halt further tax increases. Conduct a serious review of expenditures, beginning with unnecessary duplication in services and facilities. Demonstrate to the people of Vadnais that you are willing to govern yourselves with the same discipline you demand of them. Only then can you restore the trust that has been eroded by these repeated unsustainable tax hikes. Jon Holter Vadnais Heights
Let go of dog beach debate The dog beach has been in existence since 2007. In 2016 Heidi Hughes, who lives directly across the street, complained to the city that it was a nuisance. I was surprised, as I have never seen any issues and I live close by and walk the avenue daily. She is now on the City Council and brings it up every year, and every year it fails. There are four houses on her
block and all want it closed, possibly because they are no longer able to use it as their own private beach. This has to stop now. The overwhelming majority of city residents are fine with the beach exactly where it is. Moving it to the south of the boat launch is dangerous for everyone. I boat on the lake and that’s where everyone goes after they launch. There’s not enough land between the water and the parking lot for people and dogs, and the water is very murky. The current mayor stated that this issue needed to be resolved once and for all. What happened to that? Ms. Hughes has a conflict of interest in this matter, and as I read the city statutes, she should not be allowed to vote on this. I do not understand why one woman and a few neighbors are allowed to keep this charade going. And now the city hired someone to oversee it. Talk about wasting taxpayer dollars. The parks commission already oversees it, and they have no issues with the dog beach where it is. It is time to put this nineyear issue to rest once and for all. For the four residents who live across the street, I suggest if you want your own private beach, buy a house with dedicated lakefront. Betsy Larey White Bear Lake
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lives during my childhood years by the mere mention of the word “polio.” It was the summer of 1953 when every cousin who was at the lake for a family reunion weekend became ill with really high fevers after returning home. Of 11 cousins, I was the oldest at 13 and remember how we spent two days of pure joy just swimming and splashing around. Once home, my aunt phoned long distance and asked Mom where her children were. When she answered we were all three sick in bed, my aunt said, “I hope you are sitting down because every cousin here is sick with high fevers. Three are in the hospital diagnosed with polio—one in an iron lung!” Dad, who literally grew up in his father’s hospital and had seen the wrath of certain diseases firsthand, immediately phoned our doctor asking for gamma globulin (thought to be preventative), but there was none to be had. Frantic with fear, my parents barely spoke while taking turns bedside washing us with cool cloths night and day. Fortunately, everyone recovered. In the 1940's and 50s, most children had chicken pox, measles, and mumps. But as a result of polio some of our friends wore braces on their legs, walked with aids, lived in wheelchairs, and in iron lungs. All were diseases my children never had because they were vaccinated. My hero: Dr. Jonas Salk. Leah Marie Smelser White Bear Lake
I cannot find any way to pass on to you the depths of dread that permeated parents’
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A resident in the 3700 block of Bellaire Avenue found a loose, barking dog in their yard Sept. 29. Officers advised the dog's owner of ordinances. • A man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation in the 3600 block of East County Line Road Sept. 29. • A disorderly conduct incident was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 29. • Fraud resulting in a $25,000 loss was reported in the 1400 block of Park Street Sept. 29. • Harassment was reported in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue Sept. 29. • Theft was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Sept. 29. • A Vadnais Heights man was cited for disorderly conduct after causing a disturbance in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 29. • Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 29. • Officers responded to a report of a disorderly male in the 1300 block of Highway 96 Sept. 29. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct Sept. 29 in the 1400 block of Highway 96. • Officers are investigating suspicious activity near the 5000 block of Division Avenue. • Officers mediated a civil dispute in the 1900 block of Eugene Street Sept. 30. • A dispute was reported in the 1600 block of Ninth Street Sept. 30. • Theft was reported in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Sept. 30. • Officers responded to a barking dog complaint in the 2300 block of Dorothy Avenue Oct. 1. • Assault was reported in the 4600 block of Centerville Road Oct. 1. • A catalytic converter was stolen overnight Oct. 1 in the 4000 block of White Bear Avenue. • Officers responded to a verbal dispute Oct. 1 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. • Disorderly conduct was reported near the intersection of County Road
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F and White Bear Avenue Oct. 1. • A Bloomington man was issued a citation for fifth-degree assault and misdemeanor disorderly conduct following a report of assault near the corner of White Bear Avenue and Orchard Lane Oct. 1. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Oct. 1. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 1700 block of Fourth Street Oct. 2. • Officers assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff's office Oct. 2 with the deployment of a drone in the 2400 block of Taylor Avenue to check for a possible victim of domestic assault. The subject was not located. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 2. • Officers assisted Ramsey County deputies Oct. 2 with drone overwatch in the 1900 block of Stillwater Street for a subject who possibly had a firearm and was not cooperative with dispatchers. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 2. • Officers gave verbal warnings about off-leash dogs at the dog beach Oct. 2. • A Maplewood man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop Oct. 3 near White Bear Avenue and Interstate 694. • Identity theft was reported at a residence in the 1800 block of White Bear Court Oct. 3. • Disorderly conduct was reported at a business in the 2600 block of County Road E Oct. 3. • A woman was trespassed from a business in the 2700 block of County Road E following a report of disorderly conduct Oct. 3. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3400 block of Ebba Street Oct. 4. • A vehicle stolen in the 2400 block of Elm Drive Oct. 4 was found abandoned the next day in Minneapolis. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 4. • Property damage was reported in the parking lot of a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 4. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 1700 block of County Road E Oct. 4.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
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• A St. Paul man reported hitand-run damage to the front driver’s side door of his 2023 Honda Ridgeline while it was parked Aug. 24 outside a bar and restaurant in the 1100 block of County Road E. • A Fridley man, 22, was banned from the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E on Aug. 24, after security employees observed him making suspicious hand-to-hand transactions with customers while he was supposed to be working as a cashier for the store. • After deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle found in the Walmart parking lot on Aug. 24, they briefly detained the person in possession of the white Honda Accent, until they discovered they were talking to its true owner. The registered owner told deputies the vehicle had been found and returned to him. However, deputies investigated the license plates and discovered the rear plate had been previously stolen from another vehicle and attached to the Honda. Deputies removed the incorrect license plate and released the owner of the Honda and his vehicle. • A Vadnais Heights man, 50, was arrested on an active Dakota County felony drug warrant Aug. 26 outside the Walmart store after their search ended when they spotted him walking out of the store. • A Stillwater man reported finding a Ziploc bag containing a crystallike substance in the parking lot of his place of employment in the 3500 block of Highway 61 on Aug. 27. Deputies collected the bag for investigation. • Employees at the Famous Footwear store in the 900 block of County Road E on Aug. 28
reported two males for walking into the store, grabbing three or four pairs of shoes from the Nike section and strolling out of the store without paying for any of the items. On their way out of the door, the thieves made it all OK by telling employees the shoes were “for their kids.” • A Vadnais Heights man, 26, was cited Aug. 29 in the 1000 block of County Road E for driving without license plates and making an illegal lane change. • This time a shoplifter was caught by Walmart loss prevention employees, after a St. Paul woman, 42, was cited on Aug. 31 for stealing nearly $400 worth of merchandise.
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• A black Sanyang motorcycle was reported stolen Aug. 27 from the 4300 block of Pond View Drive. • A White Bear Township girl, 17, was arrested for assault, disorderly conduct and domestic assault on Aug. 29, after she struck her mother during an argument in the 5200 block of Elk Street and left a mark on her body. The suspect was transferred to the Juvenile Detention Center. • A motorcyclist was arrested Aug. 30 on Highway 61 after deputies assisted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in a pursuit. The biker had driven the motorcycle to County Road J and Liebel Street, where he ditched the bike and ran away. RCSO deputies assisted other law enforcement agencies in establishing a perimeter at that location and found the suspect hiding in the weeds. • A St. Paul man, 27, was arrested for disorderly conduct at 1:48 a.m. Aug. 31 in the 4300 block of Buckingham Court after deputies found him intoxicated and unwilling to leave his girlfriend’s residence, despite being given numerous opportunities to do so. Loretta Harding
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected calls for service in Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood Village
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies received two suspicious solicitor reports from Wildwood Avenue on Aug. 21. The first caller was unsure if the person was a solicitor, due to the lack of a clipboard, or whether they were casing the neighborhood. The second caller advised deputies they asked the suspicious individual what they were doing, and the person said they were selling window cleaning services. Deputies couldn’t track down the solicitor to see if they had a permit.
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• A Glen Edge Road resident on Aug. 22 reported a suspicious person at a garage sale making odd remarks and making the crowd uncomfortable.
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• A 52cc MotoTech Warrior was reported stolen Aug. 17 from the 10000 block of Kelman Court N. • A male who asked to leave the treatment facility in the 11000 block of Julianne Avenue was arrested on a warrant Aug. 18. • A motorist in the 6000 block of Keats Avenue N. was cited Aug. 19 for driving after suspension, after being pulled over for window tint violation and for following too closely. • A suspicious male using binoculars to look at homes in the 10000 block of Kelman Court N. on
Aug. 20 turned out to be the city surveyor.
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• An eastbound motorist on Wildwood Road at Century Avenue was cited at 11:17 p.m. Aug. 17 for failure to stop at the red light before crossing Century Avenue. • Deputies on patrol at 6:57 a.m. Aug. 19 observed two occupied vehicles parked in the Wildwood Park lot on Lincolntown Avenue after hours and arrested a male for driving after revocation. • A male driving along Mahtomedi Avenue at 9:56 p.m. Aug. 19 barely reached Milepost 4 when he was pulled over for crossing the fog line three times and subsequently arrested for DWI. During the stop, deputies detected an odor of alcohol on the driver’s person and administered standardized field sobriety testing that yielded a 0.10 blood alcohol content where 0.08 is the maximum allowable by law. For further proof of the driver’s state, deputies found an open container of beer in the vehicle. • Deputies attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a person of interest in the 1000 block of Park Avenue Aug. 20 located the person, who was advised to work with the courts to obtain a new court date or post bail. • A motorist along Old Wildwood Road and Lincolntown Avenue was cited Aug. 20 for driving after revocation, after deputies on patrol observed several violations. The driver was also warned about the multiple violations. A motorist on Century Avenue and Wildwood Road was cited Aug. 22 for driving after revocation, no insurance and expired registration, after being pulled over
for the tardy tabs. • Following an overnight structure fire on Ledgestone Drive, deputies were called out on a complaint during the morning of Aug. 21 about a home restoration company entering dwellings in violation of the fire marshal’s orders to remain outside until the site was cleared of hazards. Deputies arrived on scene and ordered the workers to exit the residences immediately until the fire marshal cleared the scene. • A 71st Street resident was verbally warned Aug. 21 about illegally dumping yard waste into the storm sewer. • Deputies finally tracked down the Birchwood solicitor on Woodland Drive at 6:59 p.m. Aug. 21 and warned him about soliciting without a license. • Furniture was reported stolen Aug. 22 from the common area of a Stillwater Road apartment complex while the tenant was in the process of moving and left it unattended. • Deputies arriving at the scene of a Wedgewood Drive accident Aug. 22 discovered the driver had hit a mailbox and veered off the road. • A motorist on Stillwater Road and Ideal Avenue N. was arrested on a contempt of court warrant Aug. 23, following a traffic stop for rear lights out.
Willernie
• A Stillwater Road resident reported a road bike stolen from his property overnight Aug. 21-22. The bike was entered into the National Crime Information Center database as stolen. Loretta Harding
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Missing teen located safely
White Bear Lake officer graduates from DARE School
A 15-year-old juvenile who was reported missing in Grant Thursday, Oct. 9 was located safely the next day by a local resident near Echo Street and Dellwood Avenue. In addition to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, many residents assisted in the search along with the Minnesota State Patrol Air Unit, White Bear Lake Fire Department, Mahtomedi Fire Department, Washington County Emergency Operations Center and the Washington County Emergency Communications Response Center.
White Bear Lake Police Officer Sam Moriarty graduated from DARE School last week, completing a two-week training course that prepares officers to educate and mentor students on making safe and responsible choices.
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At 4:28 a.m. Oct. 12, the White Bear Lake Fire Department responded to an accident on Highway 61, just north of County Road E. According to Fire Chief Greg Peterson, the vehicle rolled over, caught fire and the driver was found outside of the car. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the driver was transported to a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.
White Bear Lake high school class of 2000 will be celebrating their 25th reunion on Saturday October 25th, 5-10pm at the Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn.
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friends all over that I wouldn’t have had otherwise,” she said. “We have those connections with others. That’s probably the reason I have stayed.” A tradition of the group that predates both Dreher and Matthes, is spending a weekend at Pine Tree Apple Orchard working in the pumpkin area. “The number one thing people to say to us when we are up there is, “There is no place to sit,’” Matthes said. That got her thinking about how they could help. Matthes connected with the Woman of Today Chapter out of Albany, Minnesota, whose members worked with a NexTrex to turn recycled plastic into benches. “We signed up. We had all year to collect plastic, and once you get to 500 pounds, you earn a free bench,” she explained. Earlier this month, the group delivered the bench to Pine Tree. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the chapter will host its Craftacular event at the Church of Saint Pius in White Bear Lake from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. “People can come and craft to their heart’s content,” Matthes explained. The event will include a lunch and supper and serves as a fundraiser for the organization to continue to support various causes. Register online at www. wblwomenoftoday.org.
Service projects/community initiatives • Sponsor a hole at BEAR’ly Open • Do book drives to keep the little library at Vadnais Heights Elementary well stocked • Support the state initiative (changes every three years); currently, help support Crescent Cove in Brooklyn Center, which offers care and support to children and young adults with shortened life expectancies. Previous efforts have supported Can Do Canines, Girl Scouts, the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and more. • On a national level, the organization has been focused on making a difference when it comes to domestic violence awareness. • Sponsor a scholarship for a female high school senior. • Collect hygiene products for young women.
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ago while her daughter was in high school. Her daughter was involved in pageants and was looking for ways to get involved in the community, and someone suggested they look into the White Bear Lake Women of Today chapter. They started asking around, but nobody seemed to know anything about the chapter, other than that the organization held a chili cookoff every year at Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake. Eventually, through the state organization, they were connected to the local chapter. “We signed up and are still participating,” Matthes said. “We have slowly been trying to become more visible.” The chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month, typically
at Boatworks Commons. The members range in age from 30 to 50 and come from all over the north metro, including cities like White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, Shoreview, Stillwater and more. Anyone age 18 and older, male and female, can join. In addition to the monthly meetings, members can also join activities they are interested in like the Book Club, Walking Club or Culture Club. “You don’t have to be involved in every single aspect; you can find something that you would like to partake in,” Dreher said. “We do a bunch of little things.” She joined the group back when her children were younger because of her passion for volunteering and the family-friendly events. Matthes said she has come to treasure all the connections and relationships she has built over the years, both locally and all over the nation. “I have
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12 tips for families to enjoy time outdoors during the MEA break programming and event details.
3. Become a Junior Ranger
Pick up a free booklet from a ranger station during open hours, and complete activities in the book to earn points and a Junior Ranger patch. Learn more online at mndnr.gov/junior-ranger.
4. Take a tour
MEA weekend is the last weekend of the tour season for the three state parks that offer tours: Blue Mounds, Forestville/Mystery Cave and Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine.
1. Visit the DNR’s Fall Color Finder to see where fall colors are at their best
5. Pack a fall-themed picnic
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suggested fall color drives through Minnesota’s state forests.
2. Attend a naturalist program
Many state parks and recreation areas offer events and programs led by interpretive naturalists. Check the online events calendar at mndnr. gov/ptcalendar for a full list of
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Pack apples, pumpkin muffins, trail mix or cider and enjoy lunch under the autumn canopy. Most state parks
6. Watch wildlife
Fall is a great time to watch migrating birds, deer and other animals preparing for winter. Bring or borrow binoculars and turn it into a family challenge: who can spot the most species? Birding kits, SEE MEA BREAK, PAGE 12
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There will still be plenty of beautiful fall vistas to enjoy in mid-October. Even if leaves have fallen in some parts of the state, a hike through the crunchy leaves on the forest floor can also be fun! Visit mndnr.gov/fallcolor to see how the leaf color change is progressing when you’re choosing a location for a fall getaway. Another great way to enjoy the fall colors is with a scenic drive. The website mndnr.gov/news/2025/09/22/takescenic-fall-color-drive-throughminnesotas-state-forests has a list of
and recreation areas have picnic areas with tables, grills or campfire rings and plenty of space for kids to run and play – visit the Park Finder page at mndnr. gov/parkfinder to search for locations with the amenities you’re looking for. There are also picnic areas in some state forest recreation areas – find out where at mndnr.gov/state_forests/list.html.
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Each October, children get a school break during the Minnesota Educator Academy (MEA). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging families to spend time outdoors during the MEA break, which is Oct. 16-17 this year. The DNR’s top 12 ways for families to enjoy the MEA break outdoors are:
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION & NOTICE TO VOTERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Municipal General Election will be held in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. A voter’s official ballot will have the names of all candidates for that voter’s precinct. To view a sample ballot based on your address, please visit https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/. To obtain a free copy of your sample ballot, please contact Washington County Elections at 651-430-6790 or elections@washingtoncountymn.gov. MUNICIPAL OFFICES • Two Council Members The polling places are as follows: Precinct Name Voting Location
Mahtomedi P-01 St Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Mahtomedi P-02 St Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Jerene Rogers, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 15 and 22, 2025.
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PUBLIC NOTICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 832 (Mahtomedi Public Schools), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for the purpose of voting on the following questions:
Passage of School District Question 1 or School District Question 2 will result in an increase in your property taxes. The passage of School District Question 2 is contingent upon the passage of School District Question 1.The annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, apartments, commercial-industrial properties, and most other classes of property within the School District are as shown in the table below. For agricultural property (both homestead and non-homestead), the taxes for School District Question 1 will be based on the value of the house, garage and surrounding one acre of land only. There will be no referendum taxes paid on the value of other agricultural lands and buildings for School District Question 1. For seasonal residential recreational property (i.e. cabins), there will be no taxes paid for School District Question 1.
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I’d love to see it through,” Miehe said. “Lincoln is a really unique school in that it is hidden in a neighborhood; it is a very tight-knit community.” A survey was sent out to staff and teachers asking where they would like to see the outdoor spaces and how they would like to use them. Those results guided the designs and locations. Over the summer, the four spaces were installed. The first space to be installed was the community garden. Lincoln families came together to build the garden and, over the summer, families signed up for a turn to take care of the garden by watering, weeding and harvesting the crops. This fall, with the help of the Parent Teacher Association, the school launched its Garden Club, where students learned about pollinators, garden care and making recipes from the produce. Miehe just so happens to be the director of Bear Care, so she recruited some of her clinic staff to partner with the club and integrate healthy nutrition education into the curriculum. The other three spaces were constructed by Minnesota Landscapes. They all differ slightly: some offer a space for formal instruction, while others lend themselves to a quiet area for reading, writing or self-reflection. “Being outside gives kids an
White Bear Township is signing on to a cost share agreement with Ramsey County for construction on the County Road J bridge over Interstate 35E near the Emagine movie theater. The township will also be conducting street improvement feasibility studies on 11 streets near County Road H2 and four streets near Portland Avenue. The results of the studies will determine the scope and intensity of next year’s projects.
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The polling places for this election and the precincts served by the combined polling place will be as follows: Residents of Mahtomedi: Mahtomedi Precinct 1 & 2: St. Andrews Church 900 Stillwater Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Residents of White Bear Lake: White Bear Lake W-4 - P2: Redeemer Lutheran Church 3770 Bellaire Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110 COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Mahtomedi District Education Center 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue Mahtomedi, MN 55115 This combined polling place serves voters in Independent School District No.832 located in the City of Dellwood; the City of Grant, Precinct 1 and Precinct 2; the City of Hugo, Ward 3, Precinct 6; the City of Lake Elmo, Precinct 2; the City of Oakdale, Precinct 5; the City of Pine Springs; and the City of Willernie, Washington County, Minnesota Any eligible voter residing in the School District may vote at said election at the combined polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will be opened at 7:00 o'clock a.m. and will close at 8:00 o'clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the combined polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides on election day. Dated: June 23, 2025. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD /s/ Kelly Reagan School District Clerk Independent School District No. 832 (Mahtomedi Public Schools) State of Minnesota Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 8 and 15, 2025.
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opportunity to be more connected to their surroundings, connected to the neighborhood, really being able to see themselves in this community,” said Principal Brian Morris. He added, “It’s an opportunity for the teachers to be creative in what they consider to be their classroom.” Morris recalled walking by one of the outdoor classrooms while students were writing poetry. “They were able to look and write about something around them, which creates a much broader and hopefully more creative experience,” he noted. The list of benefits the outdoor learning spaces provide to the students is rather long. “Being able to be outside connects them to nature; it promotes their physical health and mental health,” Miehe said. “They can learn all the things they need to while being in an outdoor environment. It builds environmental awareness, helps with social skills.” In addition to places to learn, students also have a space to remember one of their own. A memorial garden with a tree and native plants and grasses was added to honor Eloise Olson who passed away last year. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.
White Bear Township maps out 2026 road projects BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER
* The amounts in the table are based on school district taxes for the proposed operating levy and bond referendum only, and do not include tax levies for other purposes. Tax increases shown above are gross increases, not including the impact of the state Homestead Credit Refund ("Circuit Breaker") program. Some owners of homestead property may qualify for a refund, based on their income and total property taxes. This may change the net tax for many property owners. ** If proposed ballot question is approved by voters, the district intends to make reductions in other tax levies payable in 2026, which will result in a net reduction in taxes paid as show in this column. The intent of these reductions is to offset a portion of the tax increases from the proposed ballot question. + For commercial-industrial property, the estimates for the capital project levy above are for property in the City of Mahtomedi. The capital project levy tax impact for commercial-industrial property in other municipalities in the school district may be slightly different, due to the varying impact of the Fiscal Disparities program.
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Part of Ramsey County’s 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program includes construction of new entrance and exit ramps between County Road J and I-35E. The ramps will feed into roundabouts: the east roundabout will provide access to Otter Lake Road and the west will provide access to 20th Avenue. Ramsey County also plans to construct a third roundabout at the intersection of County Road J and Centerville Road. The cost of the project will be covered by federal funding as well as funding from Ramsey County, Anoka County, White Bear Township and the city of North Oaks. “The township is going to be responsible for $23,000 worth of construction costs, but then there’s another $147,000 … for right of way,” Town Supervisor Chair Ed Prudhon said during a recent board meeting. Town Attorney Chad Lemmons clarified that Ramsey County will handle right of way negotiations, but requires funds from all parties to help pay for acquisitions. Town Clerk Patrick Christopherson said, “We won’t pull (these expenses) out of the general fund.” Prudon suggested using money from the road improvement fund so as not to run up township residents’ tax levy.
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“We’re looking ahead to 2026,” Town Planner Larry Poppler told the town-
ship board during the same meeting, “and we have several street projects we’re proposing to get started on.” The first task in street improvement projects is a feasibility study. During the study, a team will take sample borings from the roads in question, then use MnDOT’s pavement condition scale to rate them on a scale from 0 to 5. A 0 is the equivalent of a gravel road, while a 5 is a freshly completed project. This year’s Portland Woods project, for example, scored 0.8 out of 5 during 2024’s feasibility study. As a result, the township needed to conduct a “reclamation-size” project, which involved recycling salvageable road material and mixing it with new pavement. Streets with a higher rating, meanwhile, may receive a “mill and overlay,” in which only the top layers of the pavement surface will be refreshed. Other data gathered during the feasibility study concerns topography, soil makeup and wetland delineation. “Over the last few years, we’ve been starting our coordination with the (Rice Creek) watershed district earlier … and that has brought us additional funding on some of these projects,” Poppler noted. The three feasibility studies will not cost more than $343,500 and will focus on: Anderlie Lane, Barry Lane, Bartylla Court, Bloom Road, Border Pine Court, Cottage Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, Lavalle Court, Mill Street, Morgan Trail, Parker Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Reed Place, Ross Lane and Saxony Court. “When we get these feasibility reports for all these streets,” Poppler described, “we’ll come back and look at programming which projects really happen in 2026, and which may be (in) 2027.” Poppler mentioned that the township is concurrently conducting a feasibility study to build a trail along County Road H2.
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MEA BREAK: Department of Natural Resources offers ideas for fall adventures for hunting on public land. Wildlife management areas, state forests, national forests and federal waterfowl production areas are among those most popular areas for hunting. More information is available at mndnr.gov/ hunting/tips/locations.html. Additionally, Minnesota has two deer hunting seasons that take place Oct. 16-19. Over this long weekend, the youth deer season is open statewide, and the early antlerless-only deer season is open in specific deer permit areas. Information on deer seasons is available on at mndnr.gov/hunting/deer.
9. Hit the trails for a hike
Whether people prefer long treks on challenging forest trails or short, easy jaunts down accessible paved trails, state lands offer a trail for everyone. There are trails at state parks and state forests. Some scientific and natural areas also have hiking opportunities, although they don’t all have maintained trails. Find more information at mndnr. gov/hiking.
7. Build backpacking skills at an I Can! program
The I Can! series offered by DNR helps people who are new to outdoor recreation learn the skills and gain confidence to participate in outdoor activities. An I Can Backpack! program is offered at Afton State Park on Oct. 1819. The program is best for kids ages 10 and up. Learn more or register online at mndnr.gov/icancamp).
10. Have a campfire night
Cool evenings make campfires cozy. As the hours of daylight are waning, there’s time to have a campfire after dark but before the kids’ bedtime. Roast marshmallows, share stories or look to the sky to spot constellations. Campfire rings are available in most state park and recreation area picnic grounds. State parks are open until 10 p.m. For more information, visit mndnr.gov/ wildfire/prevention/campfiresafety. html.
8. Do a fall-themed family activity
Project Learning Tree, an environmental education program with the Minnesota DNR as its state affiliate, offers nature-based activity guides for kids and families. Find guide online at mndnr.gov/plt.
12. Ride off-highway vehicle trails
There are 79 state and grant-in-aid trails for people to ride, thanks to club volunteers and the DNR. There is also great riding in Minnesota state forests. Find trails using the OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Trail Atlas, which is found at mndnr.gov/ohv.
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89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Virginia was born November 5, 1935 in Austin, Minnesota to Vernon and Blanche Brown. She was married to Richard E. Brey on August 5, 1961. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Brey; infant daughter, Mary Ann Brey; her parents, Vernon and Blanche Brown; and brother, V. Thomas Brown. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Brey, Sarah (Steve) Rensenbrink and Christine (Doug) Moerke; son, Steven Brey; grandchildren, Jessica Ryans, Gabriel and Georgia Rensenbrink, Grant and Ethan Moerke; brother Richard (Mary) Brown; sisters Suzanne (Kerry) Frederick, Dolores (Larry) Haugen, and sister-in-law Shirley Brown; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Pius X Catholic Church 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN with a visitation for 1 hour prior to the Mass. Private interment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials can be given to Our Lady of Peace Hospice or St. Pius X Catholic Church. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.
Dale Allan Handy February 16, 1943 October 4, 2025 Survived by loving wife Bonnie; son Allan (Tara); daughter Cindy (Bob); grandchildren Tiphani (Justin), Ty (Kia), Tera (Nathan), Austin (Jessica), Houston (Margaret), Gavin, Julia; greatgrandchildren Benjermin, Matthew, Kylie, Paige, Lucas, Molly, Lincoln, Evelyn, Audrey, James, Lux, Valerie; great-great granddaughter Aela. Graduated from Oregon State University in 1965 and the family moved to Minnesota for him to start work at Control Data. Longtime member of Presbyterian Church of the Way. Celebration of Life information to come at a later date.
Dr. William C. Knaak, Jr. January 16, 1928 - October 2, 2025 Former 916 Superintendent, University Professor, International Education Consultant, author, White Bear Lake Mayor and community leader. Bill Knaak passed peacefully on October 2, 2025 at St. Therese’s in Shoreview. Our immediate thoughts, concerns and prayers are with Jean Thompson Knaak, his wife of 42 years, who labored
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The ‘Charismatic Cowboy’ of White Bear Lake His roots stretch from Texas to Iowa, and he now calls Minnesota home. Hardy White isn’t just another name on the local music scene — he’s a force of energy and soul. Known for blending genres with charm and a voice steeped in country, rock and R&B influences, White’s journey is as rich and layered as his sound. The White Bear Press caught up with the man behind the cowboy hat to Hardy White talk music, inspiration and what’s next in his music career. IF YOU GO Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself. A. I’ve been a proud White Bear Lake resident since 2018. My wife and I moved here after raising our family in Wisconsin for several years. Before that, I grew up in Dallas, Texas, and spent my teen years in Iowa. Each place has shaped who I am.
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Q. When and how did you first get into the music scene? A. My journey into music really began after moving to Iowa, where I found myself spending time at a legendary place called Junior’s Motel. It was this incredible hub where award-winning and up-and-coming artists came to record. I was a wide-eyed kid surrounded by talent and creativity, soaking it all in. Being around those musicians, hearing their stories, and watching the recording process lit a fire in me. It inspired me to start writing my own songs and to dream bigger. Q. You’re known as the “Charismatic Cowboy of Music.” Where did that nickname come from? A. (Laughs) That one’s courtesy of my wife, Carmel. She started calling me that because I bring a lot of energy and personality to my shows — I love to engage with the crowd and make people feel like they are part of the performance. And yeah, the cowboy hat definitely helps seal the deal. Q. We heard you’re being signed to Virgin Records. What does that accomplishment mean to you? A. Signing with a major label — Hygh Tension Records (The Label Group & Virgin Music Group) is a dream come true. It’s validation of all the years of hard work, late nights and belief in myself when no one else saw the vision. It’s not just a milestone — it’s the start of a whole new chapter. Q. Can you tell us about your song that’s expected to be released soon? A. Absolutely — the next single coming out under the label is called, “What Dem Cowboys Say.” It’s got a high-energy, feel-good vibe that reflects who I am — a little country grit, a little rock swagger and a whole lot of personality. I can’t wait for people to hear it. Q. Where do you perform? Do you have a favorite venue? A. I play mostly local shows right now, and I love connecting with the community. My next show is at Frigaard’s in Willernie — my favorite dive bar and a place so special I even wrote a song about it. I also perform at Ziggy’s in Stillwater, Quinney’s Sports Bar in White Bear Lake, and a few other local favorites. Each venue has its own charm and energy — it’s all about good people and good vibes. Q. What’s next for you? A. Right now, I’m putting the finishing touches on my recordings and gearing up for the official release of my new single. I’m incredibly fortunate to have an amazing team helping bring this project to life — Beyond the studio, I’m excited to hit the stage, connect with more fans and continue growing as an artist under the Virgin label. There’s a lot of momentum right now — and honestly, the best is yet to come. Compiled by Shannon Granholm To view the full Q & A visit presspubs.com
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MAHTOMEDI & WILLERNIE Mahtomedi is the city of deer For some Mahtomedi residents, deer are so dear — while the other half say, “Oh, dear.” Half of Mahtomedians love seeing deer. They photograph them, they put out deer food (which is a violation of city code). Some property owners even put out deer statues for when they’re not seeing enough deer. The lovers of Bambi see them as stately, cute animals, akin to beautiful wild horses. Others don’t see deer until it’s too late — as they suddenly jump out of the darkness into their vehicle’s headlights. Drivers don’t see them until the damage has been done to the vehicle, the deer, or to the telephone pole at the side of the road. Sometimes deer are seen in the act of eating expensive landscaping and sometimes they’re not. People who fall into this category regard deer as giant rats with antlers. We see them in the spring when their coats change from grey to red. We see fawns, always in their spotted red spring coats. We see them when their coats turn back to grey. We see them shedding, we see them with antlers as well as without. We see no deer at all during hunting season, which occurs at this time of year. If it seems as though we’re seeing more deer these days whether we want to or not, scientific research
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confirms that we are. During the deer census conducted last spring, otherwise known as the annual deer count, 190 deer were detected by aerial drone survey in Mahtomedi. This is the highest deer population the city has ever recorded, Public Works Director Bob Goebel said. “And this is before fawn drop,” he said of the deer count conducted April 10 and 11, after which one could add all the fawns yet to be born.
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* in 2019 snow had melted in the days prior to the survey, making it difficult to see deer Before 2025, the deer count was conducted by sharp eyes looking down from a helicopter. Last spring was the first year the city used a drone with infrared technology to detect deer from their body heat. “We’ve seen a 60-deer jump
from two years ago,” said Council Member Luke Schlegel at the May 6 Mahtomedi City Council meeting. The deer may have been undercounted with the visual methods used in the past, compared with the better technology used this year, he said. All should be sorted in the years ahead when the deer counters use superior technology on a consistent basis. The deer surveyors canvass areas they think the deer are most likely to be. In the Briarcliff area alone on East Avenue, 40 deer were counted in the 2025 survey. The researchers took pictures of the deer in their nesting places to confirm that deer, not dogs, were counted. “I was driving around town the other day for 15 minutes and counted 15 deer in people’s yards,” said Mayor Richard Brainerd. “They were under trees and didn’t run when people came around.” Brainerd said that the 2025 survey showed an increase from a few years ago, when people said the city needed to do something about the high deer population. “Many people in Mahtomedi love the deer, but those who have an issue with deer have a
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big issue,” he said. Brainerd recommended that the city invite the Department of Natural Resources to provide advice about whether Mahtomedi could handle the current deer population and learn about the risks of a large deer population that include disease, ticks and traffic accidents. It might be wise to hear from citizens and to revisit this issue in the future, he said. Goebel suggested the city use the drone again in 2026 for a more accurate count moving forward. Despite its cost, the drone would produce more accurate numbers, he said. “During the spring drug drop-off at St. Andrew’s the deer were standing there watching people drop off drugs,” Brainerd said. “I also saw a doe and two fawns having dinner at a bird feeder. They left only when a rabbit chased them off.” The Metro Bowhunters Association has declined to return to Mahtomedi. Could acquiring more rabbits be a solution to preventing 190 deer from becoming 380? The city has plenty of rabbits, too.
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Energy from Italy boosts Bears volleyball BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
“Hands across the sea” is what they call it when friendly countries or individuals help each other out across the Atlantic. White Bear Lake sports has enjoyed such helping hands two straight autumns now. This year It’s Martina Callegari, a junior volleyball player from Italy whose multiple skills and veteran presence have helped spark the Bears to their best season in at least two decades. “Martina is very steady. She’s a consistent hitter. She brings us a kind of energy and calmness if things start to get frazzled,” said coach Macken-
zie Leverty. “And we know we can give her the ball in a high pressure situation and she’ll put it away.” That was especially evident when the Bears edged firstplace Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul 3-2 on Oct. 3 as Callegari delivered 26 kills and 14 digs. She capped the first game 26-24 with an ace serve and the fifth 15-13 with a stuff block. She is just 5-foot-8 but has amassed 239 kills with a powerful left-handed stroke. Never leaving the floor, she’s also notched 139 digs and 43 aces to help the Bears post a 16-10 record, including 5-3 in the Suburban East with one match left. The Bears haven’t posted a winning season in conference
since around 2000 and were 2-7 last year. “Her volleyball IQ is high. She places the ball in smart places,” said Leverty. “She is quiet, but a leader by example.” The Bears have other solid players, too, including Kailey
Zephyrs nip Raiders for division title Mahtomedi fended off a rally by Cretin-Derham Hall 28-27 to remain undefeated and lock up the Northstar East Gold championship. The Zephyrs were 5-0 and CDH 4-1 in their six-team Class 5A division. Bouncing back from a 3-7 season, Mahtomedi will meet St. Thomas Academy in a duel of 7-0 teams there Wednesday evening. Sparked by two long touchdowns by Jaxon Mitchell in the second quarter — 70 yards on an over-the-top pass from Mark Graff and 93 yards on a kick return — the Zephyrs led 28-14 after three. Mitchell is a sophomore called up from JV for the last two games. The Raiders pulled within 28-27 in the fourth as Izaak Johnson passed to
Sam Heath for a 22-yard TD and JaDale Thompson scored on a ten-yard run. The Raiders went for the two-pointer but Mahtomedi stopped Thompson as Frank Schwieters made the first hit and Alex Haase helped bring him down. Graff was 7-for-9 for 128 yards while running 12 times for 54 yards and a five-yard TD. Jacob Reubish gained 87 yards in 24 carries with a six-yard TD. Gavin Bifulk caught four passes for 50 yards. Luke Torgrude made a 52-yard kick return and an interception. Schwieters had a 37-yard kick return. Harlow Berger was 4-for-4 on conversions. Bruce Strand
Woodbury overtakes Bears White Bear Lake football lost to Woodbury 30-20 despite rushing for 290 yards and leading by two touchdowns twice Friday evening at home. The Bears (2-5) will close the regular season Wednesday at Mounds View. Brian White III barged for 244 yards in 24 carries, his second 200plus game of the season, highlighted by a 63-yard touchdown that opened
a 20-7 lead. Bear quarterback Tomi Animasaun ran for six- and 32-yard touchdowns and totaled 64 yards in nine rushes, while completing six of 14 passes for 99 yards with no interceptions. Antonio Brown caught three for 63 yards and Colton Butts two for 36. Christian Humphry made three tackles-forloss and Aaden Mahmood. Woodbury (5-2), down
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20-7, overtook the Bears with 23 straight points on an eight-yard touchdown by Shawn Rekowski, a 43-yard TD pass from Emmett Snuggerud to Mark Mathis, a 30-yard field goal by Brennan Schmitz and Snuggerud’s pass to Ethan Hauser for a 40yard touchdown. Bruce Strand
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Harlow Berger Mahtomedi Soccer and Football October 15, 2025 Harlow Berger, Mahtomedi senior, is performing a rare double duty this fall as a standout goalie for the girls soccer team and reliable placekicker for the boys football team. Long and agile at 6-foot-3, Berger is a formidable presence in the nets for a team that’s 13-2-2 with 10 shutouts and just 12 goals allowed. She has committed to a Division I team, University of St. Thomas. In five games kicking for the football team she’s 10-for-13 on extra points (counting blocks) with one field goal from 23 yards. She’s been one of the kickers since 10th grade when she was 5-for-6 on XP’s. Berger also placed third at state in shot put (40-3 3/4) as a sophomore in her only track season.
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Gieske, who recently notched her 2,000th dig, but this junior from a mountain town in northern Italy has been a huge boost. Last year it was another Martina making a big impact — Martina Chocarro, from Spain, who won almost every match at 3-singles to help the tennis team place second, their top SEC finish in many years. Callegeri, who lives with the Grauer family, said she became intrigued with studying abroad when she watched videos of girls who had done it. So she took all the necessary steps and got accepted. The only problem was that she didn’t know if volleyball would be part of the package in the U.S. “When I found out in Febru-
ary that I could play here, it was the most important thing that I want to do,” she said, “because in Italy I play volleyball all year. Playing here is an amazing opportunity.” In Europe, that means club volleyball. No school teams there. Suiting up for a school here, with fellow athletes and other schoolmates cheering the team on along with parents, is a fun new experience. “I like the noise. But I am always focused on playing the game,” Callegeri said. Asked what else she’s enjoying here, she listed attending a big, new school, being able to choose her classes, and having time in class to do homework. “It’s so different here,” she smiled.
No. 1 Zephyr netters reach state BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
When girls tennis went to a three-class format this year rather than two, the Mahtomedi Zephyrs saw a huge opportunity. No longer would the perennial conference champions have to get past dynastic Mounds View and other bigger schools to reach the state tournament. Ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, they rolled through Section 4, capped by a 5-2 win over Totino-Grace at Lifetime Fitness after dispatching Brooklyn Center 7-0 and St. Francis 6-1. “The way we’ve been playing, I felt like we had a really good shot, especially with the one seed,” said Lily Carlson, co-captain. “The goal was to make it to state and we did.” In the finals, Mallory Langer, Carlson and Braelyn Skow won in straight sets, as did Katherine Smith/Berkley Blaisdell and Alexia
Tempelis/Brooke Berg. T-G beat Abby Manger and Ellis Krause/Ellie Driscoll (in a tie-breaker 13-11). The Zephyrs are 17-4 (all losses to 3A teams) heading into state Oct. 21-22 at Lifetime Fitness in Bloomington. “It’s just a very deep and disciplined team,” assessed coach Nate Tretsven. “We make all the right decisions. We don’t try to overplay; we just play our game. That’s what makes our doubles teams so strong.” The regular doubles teams have a combined 49-9 record. They relish “dubs,” especially Smith, 51-15 at No. 1 in her career. “I like having a partner,” she said. “Someone that I can rely on, and like, and get hyped up with. I don’t like to be alone!” Smith said it was a relief not to play larger schools at the section. “Mounds View, especially,” she said. “But, we did beat White Bear Lake this year!”
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Mallory Langer at 1-singles makes a return during her section finals win against Totino-Grace.
Carlson said she vaguely remembers the 2016 Mahtomedi team that knocked off Mounds View and Edina to claim the state title when she was in third grade. “I know this is the first time we’ve been to state in quite a while,” she said. “We are excited.” Carlson in singles and Smith/Langer in doubles each won two matches in individuals completion Friday at Chisago Lakes.
Zephyr swimmers reach state true-team meet Mahtomedi advanced to the state true-team meet, set for Thursday at the University of Minnesota, by placing a close second of seven teams in Section 4A. The top three were perennial champion Visitation with 1220.5, the Zephyrs 1195 and Cretin-Derham Hall 1004.5. Abigail Wright had three firsts and a second to lead the way. The junior all-stater won the 100 free (55.21) with Adalyn Miller second (55.75), took second in the 50 (25.39) with Delany Dumermuth third (25.92), and anchored two relay wins: the 200 free (1:42.37) with Lane, Dumermuth and
Miller, and the 400 free (3:41.64) with Aria Armstrong, Lana Granovsky, and Miller. Placing second were Shaela Murphy (diving, 386.65) and Armstrong (medley, 2:14.37, and butterfly, 1:00.47). Granovsky was third in breaststroke (1:13.77). Riley Parizek was fourth in backstroke and fifth in the 500. Dumermuth was fourth in the 100, Miller fourth in the 200, Lane fifth and Maddie Ruppel sixth the 50, and Granovsky fifth in the medley. The medley team took second (1:54.92) with Parizek, Granovsky, Armstrong, and Dumermuth.
Mahtomedi finished 6-0 for their third straight Metro East title by defeating Two Rivers 103-75 and South St. Paul 96-71 in their last two duals. Winning events were Eve Wiebe, Roitsch, Wright, Murphy, Dani Baker, Tori Harnish, Rory Juhl, Armstrong and Granovsky. Bruce Strand
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Estate of Charles Roger Nellessen, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Michael Nellessen, is the Executor for the estate of Charles Roger Nellessen, who resided at 654 9th Avenue NW, New Brighton, MN 55112, and passed away on June 9, 2025. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them in writing to the Executor within 30 days of the date of this notice’s publication, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Claims should be sent to: Michael Nellessen, Executor 654 9th Avenue NW New Brighton, MN 55112 Dated: October 2, 2025 Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 8 and 15, 2025.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: White Bear Psychological Services 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4756 BANNING AVE STE 208 WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 USA 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. White Bear Psychological Services LLC 4756 BANNING AVE STE 208 WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 USA 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: 10/02/25 Signed: Matthew Hall Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 8 and 15, 2025.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Hello Bloom Boutique 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2179 4TH ST STE 2G WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 USA 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Christina Knoche 4145 CENTERVILLE RD UNIT 101 VADNAIS HEIGHTS MN 55127 USA 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: 10/06/2025 Signed: Christina Knoche Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 15 and 22, 2025.
CITY OF PINE SPRINGS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Pine Springs will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Mahtomedi Public Works Department, 1250 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi, MN to consider revising regulation of accessory structures and facilities to remove regulations not applicable to Pine Springs, clarify existing regulations, and add model regulations and revise special use permit to interim use permit. The proposed ordinance can be viewed and downloaded on the City website (cityofpinesprings.org) or obtained by calling the City at 651-777-5720 ten days in advance of the public hearing. Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 15, 2025.
OCTOBER 15, 2025
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, October 27, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: a. Case No. 25-11-V: a request by Bald Eagle Builders Inc. for a side street setback variance from the required 15 foot setback along the 11th Street property line in order to reconstruct a single unit development at 4996 Stewart Ave, per code section 1302.050. b. Case No. 25-12-CUP & V: a request by Twin Cities Transport & Recovery for a conditional use permit in order to operate a Vehicle Towing Service business at 4350 Centerville Road and a variance from the requirement that the principal building equal at least 5% of the lot area, both per code section 1305.040.13. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these items will be heard by the City Council on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the Planning Department until 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing in order to be included in the packets. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning the application, please call the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8561. Caley Longendyke City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 15, 2025.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Oh My Dog! 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 880 VANDALIA ST SAINT PAUL MN 55114 USA 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. SARA BOUTROS 4438 41ST AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55406 USA SBK + DOGS CO, LLC 4438 41ST AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55406 USA REBECCA KROMER 1408 MINNEHAHA AVE W SAINT PAUL MN 55104 USA 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: 09/30/2025 Signed: Rebecca Kromer Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 15 and 22, 2025.
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