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Judge issues decision regarding water-use restrictions BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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The great pumpkin escape White Bear Lake is so low, it appears to be growing pumpkins. Some are even sneaking out to unknown places at sunset. The pumpkins are cold water swimmers Beth Pilacinski and Marilynn Kaplan of Mahtomedi.
A new ruling marks the latest development in a years-long legal battle over groundwater pumping and water levels in White Bear Lake, a dispute that has raised difficult questions about how the state should protect the lake while ensuring reliable drinking-water supplies for northeast metro communities. The decision comes as cities in the northeast metro face questions about groundwater use, conservation requirements and the potential shift to alternative water sources. Earlier this month, Administrative Law Judge Megan J. McKenzie issued his Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order in the matter of amendments to various water
appropriation permits (CAH 25-2002-37733). Seventeen water appropriation permit holders sought contested case hearings on the permit amendments, but only seven municipal permit holders proceeded to an evidentiary hearing, including Oakdale, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes and Vadnais Heights. Every permit holder did not challenge the lawfulness of each of the four conditions (see chart on page 8 for full breakdown). Judge McKenzie evaluated whether it was reasonable for the appealing cities to meet conditions attached to water appropriation permits that were amended back in 2018 following lengthy litigation in Minnesota’s district and appeal courts. SEE LAKE LEVEL, PAGE 8
Federal mandates, jail costs bump county levy 8.25% BY LOGAN GION STAFF WRITER
CONTACT YOUR COUNTY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Tara Jebens-Singh 651-266-8362 tara.jebenssingh@ ramseycountymn.gov a 7.5% tax levy increase for 2027. Because of funding impacts from the federal H.R. 1 Act, or One
Big Beautiful Bill Act, as well as increased staffing requirements at the county’s adult detention center, Becker proposed a 2027 tax levy increase of 8.25% instead. “A growing county budget does not mean county government is choosing to grow or do more,” Becker said. “In this case, a significant portion of our increases reflect Ramsey County being required to pay more simply to fulfill the responsibilities we already SEE RAMSEY COUNTY BUDGET, PAGE 24
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Ramsey County’s maximum 2027 tax levy is $463,988,946, an increase of 8.25%. At its Sept. 22 meeting, the county Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a motion adopting the levy. According to Minnesota state statute, these figures may be adjusted lower when the final tax levy is approved later this year, but they may not be adjusted higher. Ramsey County operates on a
biennial budget, which currently covers 2026 and 2027. The supplemental budget is approved in the second year of the cycle. “This supplemental budget is not a new budget,” County Manager Ling Becker previously explained when she presented the information to the board in August. “Rather, it gives us an opportunity to … make targeted adjustments on what has changed since this budget was adopted.” The 2026-2027 biennial budget, approved in December 2025, included
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Journeymen Chorus earn first-ever district championship Since the beginning, The Journeymen Chorus has sung and performed at a championship level. Now they have the trophy that proves it. In their first-ever appearance on the Land O’Lakes District contest stage, The Journeymen Chorus earned top honors and captured the 2026 District Chorus Championship. The chorus posted an overall score of 85.8, a score which also qualifies them for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s (BHS) 2027 International Chorus Contest, to be held Saturday, July 10, in Minneapolis. Led by founding director Scott Perau, the chorus performed Justin Miller’s arrangement of Bob
Dylan’s “The Times They Are A Changin’,” followed by “Wait Til You See What’s Next,” an uplifting and energetic song originally composed by Jason Robert Brown and arranged for the chorus by Adam Bock. “When our chorus performs, we offer up heartfelt messages in the hopes that they impact people’s hearts and minds in those few moments, and maybe even change the way they got out into the world after,” Journeymen President Jay Fahl said. “While we are incredibly proud and honored to represent the Land O’Lakes District at International next summer, there is no contest metric that can even come close to matching the joy we
feel from knowing we achieved those impacts today.” The Journeymen Chorus was established in the summer of 2022, when founding director Perau began meeting with a group of his close friends and fellow barbershop singers. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many were unable to participate in organized singing at that time. Perau’s idea was to gather accomplished barbershop singers from across the Upper Midwest to perform at a high level and have fun before and after gatherings. The special opportunity to perform at the BHS International in Minnesota was something the chorus couldn’t pass up. The opportunity eventually became
what the chorus now calls its Journey 2027. As part of that journey, the chorus joined the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and earned a district championship. The Journeymen Chorus will complete its journey with an appearance on the international stage. Up next, the chorus will perform a concert at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at North Heights Church in Arden Hills, alongside featured quartets Vocality and Frostbite. Tickets to those performances are available online at www.journeymenchorus. org. Contributed
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake
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THE $40 TRILLION DEBT When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: Parkview United Methodist Church, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Nonpartisan community event featuring
presentation by U of M economist, Professor Hannes Malmberg on what the national debt means for social security, Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care.
AUTHOR TALK: GIRLS IN A WORLD AT WAR When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Gladstone Community Center, 1945 Manton St.,
Maplewood Details: Join Peggy Munro as she shares her mother’s firsthand experiences serving in the Army during WWII. Registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121
MICK STERLING PRESENTS: BORN TO RUN When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 and 2 p.m. Saturday,
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When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F Details: Costume party under the lights. Parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5 p.m. followed by free
games and a dance party. Treat bags provided by the Vadnais heights Fire Relief Association. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/265/Scarecrow-Trail-Halloween-Party
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TO REMEMBER IS TO BEGIN: A CONCERT OF REMEMBRANCE When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi Details: Performance by the National Lutheran Choir
features Leonards Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Tickets online. Contact: nlca.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 Where: 381 Colleen Drive, Vadnais Heights Details: Hike roads and trails, approx. 5 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com
FREE PARK ENTRY DAY When: Nov. 3 Where: All Washington County Parks Details: Free entry into all Washington County Parks on the first Tuesday of every month. No vehicle permit required. Contact: washcoparks.com
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: Sunrise Park District Senior Center, 2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Handcrafted items made by local senior artisans, including kitchenware, seasonal decorations, knitted goods, jewelry, apparel and bake sale. Contact: 651-653-3121
BALD EAGLE HALF MARATHON When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: Bald Eagle Recreation Area, 5767 Hugo Rd., White Bear Township
Details: Scenic fall race is a 13.1 mile loop around the
lake and countryside, with a pancake breakfast at the finish. Registration information online. Contact: mmraces.com/baldeaglehalf
WITH ‘TIL YOU SEE WHAT’S NEXT When: 3 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: North Heights Church, 1700 Highway 96, Arden Hills
Details: The Journeymen Chorus joins forces with
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Prepping your relationships for election night
very election season comes with its own kind of emotional baggage. Anticipation, anxiety, hope, dread — they swirl together in ways that can make even the most grounded people feel unsteady. And because elections are collective experiences, those emotions don’t stay contained. They spill into our conversations, our group chats, our workplaces and our families. Movers & We talk about the candidates, the Shakers stakes, the issues, Shannon the awful ads and the flood of mailWatson ers. What we talk about less is how to prepare our relationships for what happens when the results arrive. But we should, because in many relationships — be that friends, siblings, partners, colleagues — one person is likely to be relieved or happy about the outcome, and the other may be disappointed, frustrated or fearful. Pretending that dynamic won’t matter is how we end up with hurt feelings, avoidable conflicts, or long silences. The good news is that we can plan ahead. Just like campaigns prepare for Election Day, we can prepare for the emotional aftermath. And doing that work before the results come in — when everything is calmer and
less reactive — can set a baseline of care that makes the harder moments easier to navigate. Start with a simple question: “What do you think you’ll need from me after the results come in?” It’s disarming in the best way. It signals that you’re thinking about the relationship, not the scoreboard. It also gives the other person a chance to articulate their needs without the pressure of the moment. Some people will say they want space. Others want distraction. Some will want to talk immediately; others won’t be ready for hours or days. You don’t have to agree with their political views to honor their emotional needs. You just have to decide that the relationship matters more than the election. It also helps to share what you will need, not in a dramatic way, but in an honest one: “If the results don’t go the way I hope, I might need a little time before I’m ready to talk.” Or, “If my candidate wins, I’ll be relieved, but I won’t expect you to celebrate with me.” Naming your own expectations makes it easier for the other person to respect them. And then there’s the question of what to say when the moment arrives. This is where solidarity — not unity, not agreement, but solidarity — becomes a practical tool. If someone you care about is happy with the results and you aren’t, a simple congratulations doesn’t require you to join the celebration. It’s not an endorsement; it’s an acknowledgment of their
experience. On the flip side, if someone you care about is upset or overwhelmed, saying, “If you aren’t ready to talk while you process the results, I understand — but I am here for you,” can be a lifeline. These small gestures don’t solve polarization, but they soften its edges. They remind us that relationships don’t have to rise and fall with political outcomes. Prepping your relationships for election night isn’t about pretending politics don’t matter. They do. They shape our communities, our policies and our futures. But relationships matter too — often more, and certainly longer. And in a season that rewards division, taking time to plan for connection is a quiet act of solidarity. Campaigns prepare for Election Day because they know the stakes. We can prepare for election night because we know the stakes in our own lives. A little planning, a little curiosity and a little solidarity can make the difference between a relationship strained by politics and a relationship strengthened by care. If we want a civic culture that isn’t defined by winners and losers, this is one place to start: not with unity, but with the intentional, human work of showing up for each other when the results come in and the next chapter of civic life plays out. Shannon Watson is founder and executive director, Majority in the Middle
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Some policies are good Unfortunately there are many negative letters on the actions of the President and his “leadership”. I certainly am more than disappointed with a number of his actions and plans. But, he is the President and will be for a few more years. With so many politicians running against Trump, what will they do when they win? Will it be the same old nothingburger, or will they unite the country with leadership? Will there be a capable presidential candidate in 2028? Will people look back and see that Dean Phillips was 100% correct when he said Biden’s mental capabilities were diminished? Voters handed the election to Trump and only a few have acknowledged their role in the election of Trump. That said, what has Trump done right? The tax cuts to the middle class is a win for many Americans. People complain about this but who else but taxpayers see a benefit? Where do you think these cuts go to? Taxpayers spend these dollars locally rather than being taken by lobbyists in Washington. The border now has some security. No longer can anyone cross the border. There are too many violent criminals in our communities and allowing just anyone into the U.S. is unacceptable. Why should America not have a
secure border? We certainly need immigration, but there are now controls in place. There is now a “Right to Try” act that allows terminally ill patients to try experimental meds that do not have FDA approval. But this election does not have Trump on the ballot even though many are running against Trump. In Minnesota we must not forget about the “F” word (fraud). Too many are suffering because of this. We can’t allow people to steal money and live a life of luxury while families in need go without the help they desperately need. Unfortunately the Walz/Trump war is being waged at the expense of the people of Minnesota. Look at the current gang violence in Minnesota. Until Sheriff Fletcher went public and the shootings in Edina and Eden Prairie. Time to wake up. Tim Turner White Bear Lake
Response to ‘Tyranny’ letter My hearty congratulations to George Kimball, Brenda Sussna and Laurel Avery for their outspoken and accurate discussion of the horrors that the current President has bestowed on our country, our Democracy, and actually,
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEFS been reported in Minnesota DNR urges off-highin 2026. way vehicle riders to “Our goal is that every rider returns home safely at prioritize safety The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders to take safety precautions following six reported OHV-related fatalities in October. Before October, 12 fatalities had
the end of every ride,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, education program coordinator for the DNR Enforcement Division. “The likelihood of that occurring increases when safety is top-of-mind before and during any ride.” The DNR recommends that riders wear helmets
and appropriate safety gear, wear seat belts when equipped, complete safety training and stay on designated trails. Riders should never operate an OHV under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The agency also encourages riders to travel with others, adjust their speed to trail and weather conditions, and actively supervise young riders.
on the world. I heard just a few days ago an interview with a Trump supporter who said “Yes I like Trump; what is there not to like?” It continues to amaze me that there are intelligent people who still support this man, despite all the bad that he does. I think, in part, there is simply a reluctance to say that “I was wrong, terribly wrong.” By the way, even though he and his administration may have done some worthwhile things (I myself don’t think of any), the preponderance of wrong cannot be excused. He continues to garner certain support in Congress. Is that out of fear? Too many people simply have their head in the sand and don’t realize the significance of the damage, and that the damage done will never be fully corrected. For example, the U.S. relationship with Canada will never again be as solid as it was before Trump. Our democratic government has lost credibility. The people put this tyrant into the most powerful office in the world. I am asked by like-minded people, “what can we do?” You know what to do. Larry Mahoney Vadnais Heights
Riders who travel alone should tell someone where they are going and when they expect to return. Minnesota law requires riders younger than 18 to wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet while operating an OHV. ATV operators born on or after July 1, 1987, must complete safety training. Youths younger than 16 also need permission from
a parent or guardian to operate an OHV. Most fatal crashes involving other vehicles occur along roadways, the DNR said, emphasizing the importance of staying on designated trails and riding within one’s abilities. For more information on OHV safety and training, visit mndnr.gov/ohv/atv-safety. html or mndnr.gov/safety/ vehicle.
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Minnesota currently ranks eighth in the country for best trick-or-treating according to KURU Footwear. The shoe company compiled state rankings by considering five equallyweighted factors: walkability, child population, Halloween enthusiasm according to Google Trends, pedestrian safety, and average Halloween-night temperature. Minnesota’s low pedestrian death rate (.7 per 100,000 people) and strong walkability score put the state in the top 10. The state doesn’t rank as well with a low Google Trends score and low average temperature — only Alaska and Maine were colder. Wisconsin nabbed this year’s top slot.
National Safety Council offers tips for a safe Halloween Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. The National Safety Council offers these tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone.
Costume safety
• Be sure to choose a costume that won’t cause safety hazards; all costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant. • If children are allowed out after dark, fasten ref lective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks. • Because masks can obscure vision, opt for nontoxic Halloween
makeup. Also make sure to always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops. • Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.
When they’re on the prowl
Here’s a scary statistic: children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Key factors for this statistic are low light and lack of visibility. Keep these tips in mind when your children are out on Halloween night: • A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
• Agree on a specific time children should return home. • Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car. • Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends. • Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies.
Safety tips for motorists
• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. • Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully. • At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing. • Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A sign was reported stolen in the 4700 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Oct. 14. • Check forgery resulting in the loss of $47,780 was reported in the 4500 block of White Bear Parkway Oct. 14. • Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Oct. 14. • An Inver Grove Heights man was cited for hit and run and driving an uninsured vehicle following a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Orchard Avenue and White Bear Avenue Oct. 15. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct, 15 in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace, the 1400 block of Park Street, and the 4700 block of Highway 61. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 16 in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway. • A Minneapolis resident was arrested for
domestic assault in the 1700 block of County Road E East Oct. 16. • A hit and run accident was reported in the 2200 block of Third Street Oct. 16. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 16. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. Oct. 17. • Shoplifting was reported in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Oct. 17. • Suspicious activity was reported near the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane Oct. 17. • Officers responded to disorderly conduct at Fourth Street and Highway 61 Oct. 17. • A Minnetonka man was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 17. A strip search at the jail also revealed suspected methamphetamine. • A noise complaint was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Oct. 17. • Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of
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:
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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 23 received a complaint about a vehicle sitting for approximately 10 days on Park Avenue without ever moving. They went to the scene and spoke with the vehicle owner, who had just moved in. Deputies then left a voicemail with the complainant that they had a new neighbor, and the parked vehicle belonged to them.
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• Deputies cited a motorist on Dellwood Road N. and Dellwood Avenue on Sept. 25 for driving after revocation and failure to provide current proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for failure to maintain just one lane.
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• A license plate was reported found Sept. 21 in the 9000 block of 60th Street N. • Deputies on patrol on 75th Street N. and Inwood Way N. came upon an abandoned vehicle late Sept. 21. Other deputies came upon a driver walking back to the vehicle with a gas can in hand. The driver and his vehicle were linked when the second set of deputies gave the motorist a courtesy ride back to his car and remained on scene with emergency lights while the driver filled up the tank. • Deputies arrested a motorist for undisclosed violations Sept. 24 following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Manning Trail N. for illegal window tint. Two days later deputies received a phone call about a key fob lost during the traffic stop but could not find the missing key fob. • A motorist was cited Sept. 24 for following too closely on Manning Avenue N. and Dellwood Road N. • Suspicious people hanging around e-bikes reported at midnight Sept. 26 on Jeffrey Blvd. and Jamaca Avenue N. turned out to be a group of people waiting for a ride due to their e-bike batteries dying. • A resident in the 7000 block of Keats Avenue N. on Sept. 26 reported strange lights around her pond the previous week. There were two suspicious lights
Century Avenue Oct. 18. • A person reported missing in the 3800 block of Van Dyke Street Oct. 18 was promptly located by officers. • A person was trespassed from a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 18. • Officers responded to a driving dispute on County Road E near Linden Avenue Oct. 19. • Officers responded to disorderly conduct in the 2700 block of Spruce Place Oct. 19. • Theft was reported near the 2100 block of Second Street Oct. 20. • Officers responded to a 911 hang up in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 20 that turned out to be a domestic disturbance. • Harassment was reported Oct. 20 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue. • A garage door was damaged in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 20.
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one night and a light pointed at her house the next night. Deputies advised the caller that there was a Hollywood movie being filmed in the area (starring Nicolas Cage). The complainant was also advised to call when the suspicious activity is actively happening and not wait until the following day, or week.
Mahtomedi
• A motorist on Sept. 20 reported another driver on Hilton Trail and Stillwater Road for hitting his car and yelling at him before driving away. The complainant said his vehicle sustained little damage, but wanted the incident documented in case another party calls in with the same complaint. • A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3000 block of 69th Street N. on Sept. 20. • A dog was reported on Sept. 21 for biting an infant in the 8000 block of Woodland Court. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Ash Street and Park Avenue at 1:18 a.m. Sept. 23 and arrested its driver for fourth degree DWI. • A motorist on Wildwood Road and Lincolntown Avenue was arrested on a warrant Sept. 23 and cited for driving after revocation, after being pulled over for an obstructed license plate. • Deputies were dispatched out Sept. 26 to the scene of a missing sewer cover near Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road and contacted the Mahtomedi Public Works Department who found the missing cover and replaced it. • Deputies on routine patrol in the 7000 block of Hilton Trail N. Sept. 26 spotted a vehicle with expired license plate registration following another vehicle too closely. They conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation for expired registration.
Pine Springs
• A motorist on Highway 36 and Hilton Trail N. was cited for failure to produce proof of current insurance at 12:33 a.m. Sept. 25 after being pulled over for speeding.
Willernie
• A motorist was arrested for DWI Sept. 26 on Stillwater Road and Forest Avenue, following a traffic stop.
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• Catalytic converter theft was reported on Oct. 11 in the 100 block of Primrose Court. • A St. Paul woman, 59, was cited for misdemeanor theft Oct. 11 after she was caught shoplifting by Walmart loss prevention employees in the 800 block of County Road E for trying to sneak through the selfcheckout aisle and out the door without paying for more than $100 worth of merchandise. Another shoplifter was issued a trespass notice Oct. 12 after she was caught shoplifting at another store in the 800 block of County Road E. • A Vadnais Heights man, 39, was arrested at 11:23 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd. N., after deputies responded to the report of a person slumped over in the front seat of a red Chevrolet that was parked and not moving. When deputies arrived on scene, they determined the slumper was under the influence. The suspect was taken into custody on a felony narcotics violation. • A Maplewood man, 66, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Polk County, Wis. Oct. 11 at the intersection of County Road E and I-35E, after deputies conducted a traffic stop on his red Chevrolet Silverado. The warrant was for a felony drug violation. • An unidentified male was issued a verbal trespass notice Oct. 12, after deputies were
dispatched out to the 800 block of County Road E on a disorderly conduct report. • While on routine patrol at 11:07 p.m. Oct. 12 deputies arrested a St. Paul man, 55, for several active warrants after encountering him as a passenger in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. • An auto was reported broken into Oct. 13 while parked at the Vadnais/Snail Lake Trail and purses stolen. The thief then tried to use the credit cards from the purses at the Vadnais Heights Walmart store. A window had been broken out for access. • The Marshalls store on County Road E reported a theft on Oct. 13. • A Lindstrom man, 30, and a Maplewood woman, 27, were both arrested on warrant and narcotics at 11:44 p.m. Oct. 13 in the 1000 block of County Road E, after deputies on routine patrol discovered a Honda Civic with improperly displayed license plates in the parking lot of a gas station that was closed for the night. When deputies conducted a computer check of the plates, they learned that both occupants had active warrants out for their arrest. • A St. Paul woman, 37, was arrested Oct. 14 in the 3200 block of Highway 61, after deputies pulled over a blue Hyundai Tucson that had a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert out on it that the vehicle was wanted as part of an investigation by the Woodbury Police Department. While identifying the occupants, deputies learned that the passenger also had an active warrant out of
Scott County. • A White Bear Lake man, 48, was arrested on a felony warrant Oct. 14 in the 600 block of County Road F at the request of a Chisago County probation officer. • Costa Drive residents on Oct. 14 reported theft by swindle to the tune of $2,900. • A St. Paul woman, 34, was cited Oct. 15 for shoplifting, after she was caught trying to leave the Target store in the 900 block of County Road E without paying for some of the merchandise she had pushed through the self-checkout aisle.
White Bear Township
• Theft from auto was reported Oct. 11 from the 2600 block of Blue Bill Circle. • Deputies on Oct. 11 assisted the Minnesota State Patrol in the 1200 block of Halper Way in investigating potential threats made against a sitting Minnesota state senator. • Deputies dispatched to the 5700 block of Hobe Lane on Oct. 12 on a suicide progress spoke to the subject who said they were not suicidal but had assaulted their mother and grandmother. The subject was then arrested and booked for misdemeanor domestic assault. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Oct. 12 from the 5200 block of Grand Avenue. • Dispatched to the 1000 block of Highway 96 on Oct. 13 on the report of an intoxicated unwanted subject, deputies discovered he had a warrant out for his arrest and transported him to the Ramsey County jail.
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OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Stringer
Douglas Walburg
Athlete * Teacher * Coach * Advocate * Friend Pat Stringer, 91, was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 17, 1935, and passed away on October 6, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents, Raphael and Marie, and her brother, Raphael “Bud.” Pat graduated from the University of Minnesota and spent her career as a teacher of physical education and coach in White Bear Lake, MN (Sunrise Park, Mariner High School, and White Bear High School). She earned numerous honors including “Teacher of the Year” at Mariner High School and “National Secondary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Central District”. She was a steadfast champion of opportunities for girls and young women in sports, leading the way to assure the measures of Title IX were followed through in the development of equal programs and facilities in high school sports. As president of the State Girls Softball Coaching Association and an advisor to the Board of the Minnesota State High School League, she successfully advocated for change from slow pitch to fast pitch softball creating a higher skill level competition. Pat spent her early years searching for opportunities to “play ball.” She honed her skills at Sibley Park in Southeast Minneapolis whenever she could find a baseball game with the boys. As a young woman, she finally found opportunity to play competitive softball with Victor’s Market and Nick’s Bowling in the Minneapolis Parks Board - Parade One competition level. She threw nine no hitters and hit .310 over her career. Her accomplishments earned her induction as a charter member into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame. Pat created lifelong friendships and cared deeply for those around her. To honor her wishes, no memorial service is planned.
Age 74, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth; brothers, Mark and Bruce; and his brother-in-law, Paul Tiemann. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean; daughters, Meredith (Ray) and Betsy (Phil); grandchildren, Henry and Margaret; sisters, Judy (George) Palke and Karen Tiemann; and many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 10am-11am at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, with funeral service starting at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Andrews Community Resource Center or Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue. Doug had an incredible penchant for finding fun in life and was happiest when he pulled other people along into an adventure. He was fiercely competitive and a sportsman. He loved fishing for walleye and hunting pheasant. Doug was an avid golfer, played approximately 20,000 lifetime rounds, and won multiple club championships at Dellwood Country Club. He loved skiing and was always the first to the chairlift. He even invented his own sports, such as Walburg Flying and the family’s Fourth of July Olympics, a tradition for 38 years. He was particularly skilled at the rope licorice eating contest. Doug wasn’t known for his cooking, but specialized in Swedish pancakes and frequently hosted pancake eating contests for the neighborhood kids. For Doug, almost anything could become a contest, but the best prize was always having a good time with family and friends.
DEATH NOTICE Edwin “Bud” Nakasone passed away Monday, Oct. 19 at the age of 99. He grew up in Hawaii and was 14 when he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor. Nakasone enlisted after high school and served as an Army officer during World War II, aiding Japan’s reconstruction as an interpreter.
COMMUNITY BRIEF Brydges Centre to host Legacy of Love fundraiser The Brydges Centre will host its “Legacy of Love” fundraising event at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature musical entertainment by Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz, decadent desserts catered by Graze Tables, video messages from Brydges Centre staff and children, a chance to win a PaddleNorth package and an African market offering unique Christmas gifts. Longtime Birchwood residents Bob and Nancy Brydges have supported the centre since 1994, spending their winter months in Kenya. Located
Wayne Michael Kulas Age 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away October 20, 2026 of Parkinson’s disease. A retired 3Mer, survived by wife of 65 years, June; son, Chad (Julie); grandkids, Abel and Hazel; sister, Judy; nephew, Kevin (Dina); and niece, Dana (Mike). Preceded in death by parents, Omer and Eleanor; son, Kent; and daughter, Christine. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, November 2 at Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Visitation: 10:00 AM, Service: 11:00 AM and Luncheon to follow. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.
just outside Nairobi, the Kenyan-run Brydges Centre provides physical, emotional, educational and spiritual support for orphaned, abandoned and abused children and teens. Its programs include a primary school, children’s home and skills training institute. Since its founding, the centre has helped more than 650 children find safety and opportunities to thrive. Today, it provides a home for 150 children and teens and extends its programs to hundreds of additional children and young adults in surrounding communities. Community members are invited to attend, learn more about the centre’s work and become part of its legacy of love. Registration is available at brydgescentre.org.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTES • The November executive meeting will be moved to Nov. 20 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. • The township has passed an interim ordinance that sets a one-year moratorium on data center facilities, which will allow the town to study appropriate land-use regulations related to these facilities. Town Administrator Patrick Christopherson clarified that this ordinance is proactive and the town has not been approached by any party about potential data centers within township borders. “It’s the right step to take so we have time to make sure we really get our feet planted,” said Town
Supervisor Steve Ruzek. • A variance was granted to extend an existing deck at a residence on Bald Eagle Point. The proposed expansion encroaches on the minimum setback from the ordinary high water level, and also includes an oversize stairway landing for improved accessibility. The alterations will require a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District and additional trees will be planted to mitigate the impact on the shoreland area. • Several openings remain on township commissions, including the Economic Development Advisory Board, Park Board, Planning Commission and Utility
Commission. • Town Board Chair Ed Prudhon noted the recent loss of Richard Sand, a longtime White Bear Township resident with 32 years of service on the town board. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” Prudhon said. The White Bear Town Board next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road. Jackie Bussjaeger
Kathleen Ann Runice
(née Leonhart)
Age 67, passed away peacefully October 10, 2026, surrounded by family after a years-long struggle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Foremost a mother to two daughters and supportive wife, Kathy was also a career accountant and painter, photographer, and volunteer. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1982, earned a certificate as a certified public accountant from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy in 1983 and worked at Frigitronics, The Pillsbury Company and Flex Solutions in Minnesota, as well as Topco Associates in the Chicago area. Kathy is preceded in death by father Charles Leonhart and mother Marylyn Leonhart (nee McCormick). Survived by husband Paul, daughters Jordan and Taylor, sisters Michele (Gene) Leonhart, Laura (Keith) Williams, and Sally (James) Leonhart, and brothers David (Mary) Leonhart, Paul (Julie) Leonhart, and Thomas (Joselyn) Leonhart. She loved and taught art and enjoyed fashion, cuisine, and travel. Her artistry and kindness live on through her daughters. In her too-early passing, she is loved and missed by extended family and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, November 6th at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Linden Hills, 4201 Sheridan Ave S, Minneapolis, with a celebration of life to follow at church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in support of Alzheimer’s research or LifeSource - which coordinates organ donation. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172
Susan Scanlan Morgan Of Vadnais Heights passed away on October 19, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after a fiveyear battle with autoimmune disease. Susan was born on June 19, 1952, to Earl and Phylis Crowder in Jefferson, Iowa. She attended school at Grand Junction and Dayton, Iowa, before graduating from high school in Luverne, Minnesota, in 1970. Susan worked at the White Bear Lake Veterinary Hospital, where she met Dr. Wayne Scanlan. They were united in marriage on September 23, 1983, and on October 20, 1987, they welcomed their son, Tyler Scanlan. Following her divorce, Susan focused her life on raising Tyler, instilling in him her values of empathy and love. She lived by the golden rule, treating others exactly how she wished to be treated, and she lived these values fully, leaving an enduring imprint on the hearts of those she loved. As Tyler grew older, Susan returned to school, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Registered Nursing Degree. She spent years caring for patients in the dermatology department at the University of Minnesota, but her truest calling was always nurturing the people and animals in her personal life. Susan held a profound respect for nature; long walks and kayaking were among her favorites. She loved all creatures - dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles alike. Any animal that showed up at her door was guaranteed a lifetime of devotion and protection. Throughout her life, Susan derived immense joy from absorbing culture. Whether exploring Market Fest or the Minnesota State Fair, she took delight in the live music, local art, unique trinkets, and food. A standout milestone was a multi-week trip across Europe with Tyler to see a different part of the world. They loved all of it, but Italy was the true standout. Sitting by the water, Susan spent her lunches feeding the local town cats delicious seafood right from her own plate. She was still caring for animals even while thousands of miles away from home. Fourteen years ago, Susan met her partner, Ward Morgan, and they built a beautiful life together. Ward’s deep dedication was on full display over the last five years as he lovingly cared for Susan through her declining health. In her final weeks, Ward went to incredible lengths to ensure she could attend a concert she badly wanted to see, ensuring her final days remained full of light, dignity, and joy. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Earl. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son, Tyler of Minneapolis, and her partner, Ward of Vadnais Heights. She is also survived by her mother, Phylis; her sisters, JeriAnn Rowe (Bryan Mueller) and Angela Binns (Herb Binns); her dear family friend, Bob Rowe; Ward’s sister, Linda; and all of Sue’s beloved pets. Mueller Memorial, www.muellermemorial.com, 651-429-4944
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LAKE LEVEL: Administrative law judge rules against appealing cities FROM PAGE 1
McKenzie found that “it is reasonable and feasible” for all the appellant permit holders to meet all four conditions. In other words, the cities did not show that it is unreasonable or unfeasible to meet those conditions. Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear said the city is still reviewing the ruling from the administrative law judge and in the coming weeks, the city council will decide if it wants to appeal that ruling. “Unless a solution is agreed to, the conditions that are the subject of this ruling would restrict the way residents can maintain their lawns and gardens. It will inf luence development in the community: favoring apartments instead of restaurants and commercial development and it will require the city
to spend money on developing plans to convert our water supply to a surface water source like the Mississippi River which is a solution that is impractical and not feasible for Hugo,” Bear said. “Ultimately, restrictions on access to drinking water will have negative economic consequences for the entire northeast metro.” Attorney Dick Allyn, representing the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, explained that the case will likely either go back to the Court of Appeals or to Judge Marrinan. With the exception of Lake Elmo, no new pumping permits have been issued since August 2017. “It’s important. People may want to think (lake level) is just a temporary problem or that it only affects people who live on the lake,”
CONTRIBUTED
Not every permit holder challenged the lawfulness of each of the four new conditions. The above chart shows which conditions cities challenged.
Allyn said. “The lake is a big resource for the whole region. Is there still a problem? Certainly there is still a problem … White Bear Lake deserves to be protected.” In May 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources bill, otherwise known as Chapter 60. Article II, Section 5 of the bill appropriated sums “to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure communities in the White Bear
Lake Area have access to sufficient safe drinking water to allow for municipal growth while simultaneously ensuring the sustainability of the surface water and ground water resources.” The legislation set aside resources to plan for the conversion of surface water sources to replace the permit holders’ current appropriation of groundwater. The bill provided: $2 million the first
year is to develop a comprehensive plan. The Metropolitan Council established a work group consisting of the commissioners of natural resources, health, and the Pollution Control Agency or their designees and representatives from the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee; the St. Paul Regional Water Services; and the various the cities to advise the council in developing the comprehensive plan.
The work group is scheduled to report back possible solutions to the legislature in June 2027. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.
Conditions Condition 1 (plan to convert to surface water source): A
revised water supply plan must be submitted to the DNR, by Aug. 29, 2018, that includes a contingency plan to fully or partially convert the source water that is authorized under this permit from groundwater to surface water source(s). The contingency plan must include a schedule for funding design, construction and conversion to a surface water supply. Whether any conversion would occur shall be determined by the DNR and the holder of this permit.
Condition 2 (residential irrigation ban): The permittee 868864
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enforce a residential irrigation ban when notified by the DNR that the lake level of White Bear Lake has fallen below 923.5 feet (MSL 1912), to continue until notified by the DNR that the lake level has reached an elevation of 924 feet (MSL 1912). By April 30, 2018, send the DNR an approved ordinance or other enforceable mechanism for implementing an irrigation ban consistent with this permit condition. The current lake levels of White Bear Lake may be viewed on the MN DNR website.
Condition 3 (per capita wateruse plan): By Aug. 29, 2018,
to the DNR to phase down per capita residential water use to 75 gallons per day and total per capita water use to 90 gallons per day.
Condition 4 (report on collaborative efforts):
Annual reporting to the DNR is required on your collaborative efforts with northeast metro communities to develop plans to phase down per capita residential water use to 75 gallons per day and total per capita water use to 90 gallons per day. Annual reports are due on March 31st of each year, beginning in 2019.
submit an enforceable plan
White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Christ the Servant Lutheran Church
All Are Welcome!
3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org / 651-429-6595
Church of the Good Shepherd
church or check church web sites for service times and online service information.
863649
865255
Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
lutheran church & preschool (FALL)
Join us for worship! Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am
Lakeside Worship @ Bellaire Beach 10:15am on 4th Sundays 06.28 | 07.26 | 08.23
2480 South Shore Blvd | WBL | sstwbl.org
Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)
9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.
office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828
831310
Service times are subject to change. Contact your local
Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM
1851 Birch St | WBL 55110 | wblumc.org
Sout h Shor e Tr inity
651-429-7771 Opt 1 www.stmarys-wbl.org
Address: 1660 Birch Lake Rd. (Meeting at Christ the King Lutheran Church.) Service time: 11:00 am Sunday
9am Traditions | 10am online | 10:45am New Crossings 868011
836604
All Are Welcome!
Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/on-line Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM
rlcstpaul
859436
2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200
866343
wbuuc.org
Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.
867775
Sunday Services | 9 & 11am In-Person & Online
redeeminglovechurch.com
785863 764532 868871
5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381• www.fpcwbl.org
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Children 5 years to 5th grade may participate in Children’s Church during worship.
All Are Welcome!
867795
Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:
10:15 am in-person Worship Livestreaming on and Live-streaming on YouTube: YouTube:FPCWBL FPCWBL
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FINANCIAL PLANNING What this fall’s housing market means locally Anoka County, home to Centerville, saw an even larger increase of about 20%. White Bear Lake itself had 105 active homes listed in August, according to Realtor.com – about 35% more than a year earlier. Its median sold price was about $365,000. Now, those figures do not mean every neighborhood has suddenly become a buyer’s market as a wellpriced home in a desirable location can still move quickly. And smaller communities such as Centerville can see their monthly statistics swing sharply simply because relatively few homes change hands. What the larger trend does suggest is that buyers have regained some room to think. And that matters. More inventory
can give buyers the ability to compare several homes instead of feeling forced to bid on the first acceptable one. It can also make inspection contingencies, closing dates and seller concessions more negotiable. For sellers, though, the lesson is almost the reverse. A house no longer competes only against the clock; it competes against more listings. Pricing a home based on what a neighbor received during the frenzy of a few years ago may not work in today’s market. But there is another number shaping the fall market, and it may matter more than the listing price: the mortgage rate. Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached at a high of 6.76% on Sept. 10. A year earlier, it was 6.35%. Rates have
and what that insurance ultimately costs. Buyers should obtain an insurance estimate before closing rather than assuming the premium will look like the one on their current home. The same principle applies to property taxes, association dues and maintenance. The sale price gets most of the attention, but the real financial question is the total monthly cost of owning the home. For someone considering a move this fall, that may be the most useful change in mindset. Do not begin with the maximum price a lender says you can borrow. Instead, it might be good to begin with the monthly housing cost that still leaves room for groceries, utilities, transportation, savings and the inevitable repair that arrives without an invitation. And for homeowners thinking about selling, more inventory does not mean there are no buyers. It means those buyers have more alternatives. A realistic price, good condition and fewer surprises matter more when shoppers can compare. With all this being said, this fall’s housing market is neither clearly “good” nor “bad.” Buyers have more homes to choose from. Sellers are still seeing substantial home values. But higher borrowing and insurance costs mean both sides have to pay closer attention to the numbers. The market may finally be giving people more time to make a decision, and using that time well may be worth more than winning a bidding war.
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For several years, buying a house might have felt like a race. A home would hit the market, showings would fill up and buyers sometimes had only days – or hours – to decide whether to make an offer. There was little room to hesitate. This fall, and the past summer for the matter, looks different. Across the Twin Cities area, the number of homes for sale has grown noticeably. For buyers in White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Hugo and Centerville, that can mean something that was difficult to find a few years ago: time. But more choices have not necessarily made buying a home easier. The market has traded one kind of pressure for another. Realtor.com’s August housing data showed active listings across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro up nearly 33% from a year earlier. Approx. one out of five listings had received a reduction in the price. The median list price for the metro was about $419,900, down 3.1% from the previous August. The shift is visible closer to home, too. In Ramsey County, where White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights are located, active listings were about 9% higher than a year ago in August. In Washington County, which includes Hugo, Mahtomedi and part of White Bear Lake, inventory was up about 11%.
also been climbing in recent weeks after sitting closer to the mid-6% range earlier this summer. For buyers, that difference alone changes the monthly payment before property taxes, insurance or association fees are even added. It is one reason a price reduction does not automatically make a house affordable. A buyer who negotiates several thousand dollars off the purchase price can still end up with a higher monthly payment if borrowing costs rise. That makes shopping for the loan almost as important as shopping for the house. Freddie Mac specifically recommends getting mortgage quotes from multiple lenders. Even a relatively small difference in rate can add up over years of payments. Then there is the cost that is easy to overlook during an open house: homeowners insurance. Minnesota homeowners have been hit particularly hard. A 2026 industry report found that the state’s average homeowners insurance premium rose 34% during 2025 – the largest increase in the country – bringing the average annual premium to about $3,530. Minnesota Department of Commerce officials have pointed to severe weather, repair costs and the state’s older housing stock as factors behind rising costs. That is especially relevant when comparing homes. An older roof, aging electrical system or previous storm damage may not simply become a future repair expense. Those factors can affect whether a home is easy to insure
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The Vadnais Heights Scarecrow Trail is now open at Community Park and goes through Nov. 3, with a Halloween party on Oct. 30. The Fire Relief Association will provide treat bags. • The Vadnais Heights Community Action Network (VHCAN) is holding a winter clothing drive in partnership with The Closet, which serves families in the White Bear School District. Donations of winter gear and clothing for youth will be collected in a drop box in the vestibule at Vadnais Heights City Hall through Nov. 12. • The next city council meeting has been moved to Nov. 4 due to the schedule conflict with Election Day. • Several members of the council
recognized the work of the Vadnais Heights Green Team, which focuses on sustainable initiatives in the city. Council Member Kelly Jozwowski encouraged people to visit the website to learn more and explore volunteer opportunities. • A public outdoor event permit was issued for 7 Brew’s next promotional event on Nov. 7, and future special event permits will be moved to the council’s consent agenda in the future given the successful implementation of traffic control measures during the business’ Oct. 7 promotion. • Public Works Director Jim Hauth stated that the city is on budget for the Greenhaven Drive Street Project, which is
anticipated to complete its major construction work within the next three to four weeks. • Members of the public questioned Council Member Katherine Doll Kanne about video footage of her removing campaign signs for Vadnais Heights mayoral candidate Greg Urban from a vacant lot earlier in the month. Some citizens came forward to express their disappointment with Doll Kanne’s actions, and other residents supported her. The Vadnais Heights City Council next meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at City Hall, located at 800 E County Rd. E. Jackie Bussjaeger
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Colton Butts White Bear Lake Football October 28, 2026 Colton Butts has emerged as a big play receiver for White Bear Lake (5-3), scoring touchdowns on seven of his 13 catches, including two last-minute game-winners. Averaging 25.7 yards per catch on throws from Wyatt Stachowiak, he had a 38-yard game-winner with :15 left against Farmington and a 20-yard game-winner with :34 left against Stillwater, also scoring from 47 and 38 yards in that game. He scored from 46 and 15 yards against Woodbury and 34 yards against Mounds View. Butts was also the second-leading scorer with 48 goals on a 13-3 lacrosse team last spring.
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Weekly Outlook SUNRISE/SUNSET OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026
7:46 6:06
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We’re just rolling along. Our run of spectacular October weather brought us highs in the 70’s and lows where our highs should be. Last week’s highs that reached in the mid to upper 70’s fell 5-6º short of records. We would’ve had to top off in the low 80’s to set records. Last week was dry with our last meaningful rain back on October 15-16. Monday’s weather brought in light rain totals and cooler temperatures. It is October after all. Temperatures are expected to rebound once again, expect low 60’s this weekend for highs. We have good Fall colors here in the White Bear Lake area and it will be a good time to get out! Astro note: November 1, Mars and Jupiter rise with the moon at 11:23 pm. I’m hating those November sunset times! You?. A cool-down is expected for this weekend but still expect near normal temperatures.
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Thursday November 12, 2026 10–11 a.m.
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Otter Lake Technologies would like to invite you to a community meeting on October 29, 2026.
All faiths or beliefs are welcome. © 2026 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. All rights reserved.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Birchwood Village, Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the polling locations listed below for the purpose of voting for candidates of the offices specified below. The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 AM and will remain open until closing at 8:00 PM. CITY OFFICES • Mayor • Council Member At Large (2) The polling places are as follows: Precinct Name Voting Location Birchwood Village City Birchwood Village Hall 207 Birchwood Ave City of Birchwood Village, MN 55110 Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 28, 2026.
CITY OF GRANT
2027 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOTICE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Grant will hold a public hearing and meet in the Grant Town Hall at 8380 Kimbro Ave, Grant, MN 55082 at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 10th. The proposed improvements are generally described as pavement rehabilitation, and located on: Dellwood Rd Ct N, McKusick Rd N, and Lofton Ave N. The estimated cost for the entire project is $685,429. A reasonable estimate of the cost of the assessment will be available at the hearing. The area proposed to be assessed are those abutting the street or with connective access. Written and oral comments will be considered. The feasibility report can be viewed at: https://www.cityofgrant.us. By: Lacey L. Smieja, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Published two times in White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
CITY OF GRANT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on the 10th day of November 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall located on Kimbro Avenue. Information regarding participating via Zoom can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofgrant.us. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation Business on the property located at 11220 Manning Trail, in Grant, MN. Lacey L. Smieja, City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer City of Grant, Minnesota Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 28, 2026.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of White Bear Lake (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 11, 2026 immediately following the regular city council meeting, in council chambers at White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 US-61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, with respect to a proposal to sell real property located at 2147 8th Street, Ramsey County PID 143022140072 (the “Property”), to Jared Winecke (the “Purchaser”). Copies of the proposed purchase agreement setting forth contemplated terms and conditions of the sale of the Property are on file and available for public inspection at City Hall. The proposed sale of the Property from the Authority to the Purchaser is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, section 469.029. All interested persons may appear at the public hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. Written comments may be sent to the City’s Planning Department at communitydevelopment@ whitebearlakemn.gov or dropped off at City Hall during normal business hours and must be received by 12:00 PM, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in order to be included in the meeting agenda packet. If there are questions concerning the proposed sale of the Property, please call the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8561. Lindy Crawford, HRA Executive Director Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 28, 2026.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 17, 2022 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $260,101.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jared J Gillespie, Single Man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., its successors and assigns TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100196399039270598 SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. LENDER: Guaranteed Rate, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota, Recorder, on December 14, 2022, as Document No. A04974442. ASSIGNED TO: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 01/30/2024 and recorded on 02/02/2024 as Document No. A05015675. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee of Wampus Mortgage Loan Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 08/26/2025 and recorded on 08/26/2025 as Document No. A05076998. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Auditor`s Subdivision No. 14, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 284 Maple St, Saint Paul, MN 55106 PROPERTY I.D: 32-29-22-14-0200 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred SixtySeven Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 37/100 ($267,991.37) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00AM on December 3, 2026 PLACE OF SALE: 360 Wabasha Street N, Suite 111, St. Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2027, or the next business day if June 3, 2027 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” MORTGAGORS RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: October 14, 2026 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee of Wampus Mortgage Loan Trust Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/
Mortgagee Edinburgh Executive Office Center, 8525 Edinbrook Crossing North Suite #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Phone: (248) 335-9200 Our File No. 26MN00113-1 A-4889162 Published six times in the White Bear Press on October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2026.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 8, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $69,200.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Susan L. Link, An Unmarried Woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Citibank, N.A., its successors and assigns TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100011511197199772 SERVICER: Santander Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Webster Bank, N.A. LENDER: Citibank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota, Recorder, on June 19, 2007, as Document No. 4036852. ASSIGNED TO: Santander Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Webster Bank, N.A. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 09/10/2026, and recorded on 09/15/2026 as Document No. A05120832. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 1, Clear View Addition, Except The North 131.11 Feet, Thereof PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2427 Clearview Ave, Mounds View, MN 55112 PROPERTY I.D: 083023320106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven and 26/100 ($33,811.26) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00AM on December 3, 2026 PLACE OF SALE: 360 Wabasha Street N, Suite 111, St. Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 12.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on December 3, 2027, or the next business day if December 3, 2027 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” MORTGAGORS RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: October 14, 2026 Santander Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Webster Bank, N.A. Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Edinburgh Executive Office Center, 8525 Edinbrook Crossing North Suite #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Phone: (248) 335-9200 Our File No. 26MN00105-1 A-4889552 Published six times in the White Bear Press on October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-906 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of Leneshia Mae Nicole Wilkins, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Court. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Norman Wilkins 8209 Idaho Avenue North, Brooklyn Park MN 55445 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat.§ 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Attorney for Personal Representative KEVIN KENNETH SHOEBERG Attorney License No.: 204535 Kevin K Shoeberg PA 1805 Woodlane Drive Woodbury MN 55125 Telephone: 651-735-9340 E-Mail: kkspa@aol.com Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Date: October 9, 2026 Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-846 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of Robert Howard Schmall, a/k/a Robert H. Schmall and Robert Schmall, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on October 7, 2026 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated December 4, 2019 has been filed with the Court, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Joseph J. Schmall, 6478 Kingfisher Court, Lino Lakes MN 55014 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the
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Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Attorney for Personal Representative CAMERON ROYAL KELLY Attorney License No.: 32873X Cummins & Bonestroo Law Office PLLC 2251 Tower Drive West, Suite 100, Stillwater MN 55082 Telephone: 612-210-9703 / E-Mail: ckelly@cblawoffices.com Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 21 and 28, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-835 AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Rena Boekenoogen, a/k/a Rena L. Boekenoogen, a/k/a Rena Leigh Boekenoogen, Decedent. NOTICE is given that on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. a hearing will be held using remote technology by this Court on the petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, and for the appointment of Patricia Eckdahl, whose address is 8018 75th Ave NW, Oronoco MN 55960, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Theresa Ames, District Court Administrator Date: September 21, 2026 BY: Amy Andersen, Deputy Court Administrator Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 21 and 28, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-949 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Estate of Philip D. Peterson, a/k/a Philip Peterson, Decedent NOTICE is given that on Wednesday, January 06, 2027, from 1:15 p.m until 1:30 p.m. a hearing will be held using remote technology by this Court on the petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, and for the appointment of Cheryl A. Peterson, whose address is 10051 Chippewa Heights NW Brandon, MN 55315, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Date: October 13, 2026 Theresa Ames, District Court Administrator By: Amy Andersen, Deputy Court Administrator ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Grant K. Skoog Skoog Law 24 Colfax Ave SW, PO Box 623, Wadena, MN 56482 Telephone: 218-631-1228 / Email: office@skooglaw.com Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 21 and 28, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File Number: 62-PR-26-935 Case Type: Informal Probate NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of Lisa Lea Kopp, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Court. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following Self-Represented Litigant: Thomas Kenan Reddy, 1699 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55104 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Date: October 13, 2026 Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 21 and 28, 2026.
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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. File Number: 1322902500021 The name of the company currently on file with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is: ALISON CLARKE SHIETS 2. The assumed name is change to: (N/A) 3. The principal place of business is changed to: 711 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107 4. The mailing address is changed to: 22911 Eastgate Village Dr, Spring, TX 77373 5. The applicant is changed to: (N/A) 6. 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: September 27, 2026 Signed: J. Mossak for PDR Inc., as agent Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. File Number: 1375780200021 The name of the company currently on file with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is: MICHAEL LEE SHIETS 2. The assumed name is change to: (N/A) 3. The principal place of business is changed to: 711 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107 4. The mailing address is changed to: 22911 Eastgate Village Dr, Spring, TX 77373 5. The applicant is changed to: (N/A) 6. 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: September 27, 2026 Signed: J. Mossak for PDR Inc., as agent Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
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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: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Lakes Area Window Cleaning - White Bear Lake 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 35272 Monarch Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045 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. Jack Keeney 35272 Monarch Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045 Keeney Maintenance Services LLC 35272 Monarch Ave, Lindstrom, MN 55045 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: August 26, 2026 Signed: Jack Keeney Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
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Ramsey County Elections Phone: 651-266-2171 Website: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting Email: elections@co.ramsey.mn.us 90 Plato Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN 55107 Notice to Voters Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 28, 2026.
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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: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: SPERARE HOPE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2785 White Bear Avenue, Ste 105, Maplewood MN 55109 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. Sperare Hope Services LLC 1575 7th St. W, Ste. 104, Saint Paul, MN 55102 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 15, 2026 Signed: Joseph Akoh Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
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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: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: CoverageX Mobile 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 144 Christian Tabler Rd S, Martinsburg, WV 25404 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. TriceTel, Inc. 144 Christian Tabler Rd S, Martinsburg, WV 25404 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 7, 2026 Signed: Nathan Stratton Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-871 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of Joel Daniel Dillner, a/k/a Joel D. Dillner, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on October 5, 2026 for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Court. No will has been presented for probate. The Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following Self-Represented Litigant: Richard A. Dillner, 1765 Ojibway Drive, Centerville MN 55038 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat.§ 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Date: October 20, 2026 Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2026.
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COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-26-815 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of Michael John Michlitsch, a/k/a Michael J. Michlitsch, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on October 7, 2026 for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated October 26, 2012 and Separate Writing dated October 26, 2012 have been filed with the Court, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following Self-Represented Litigant: Debra Lynn Michlitsch, 2157 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood MN 55109 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Theresa Ames, Court Administrator Date: October 8, 2026 Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 21 and 28, 2026.
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Concerns of low test scores, declining enrollment and taxpayer burden were the central topics of the White Bear Lake Area School Board public Forum on Oct. 12. The comments come on the heels of the release of the 2025-26 school year MCA standardized testing results and just weeks before Nov. 3 midterm elections. Seven community members expressed their concerns, and repeated themes came up throughout the evening: dissatisfaction with standardized test scores and decreasing enrollment, Title IX and sports, and taxpayer burden. Residents Jen Arnold and Dianna Delaney both questioned why test scores are not higher and what the
district’s plan is to improve them. While WBL Area Schools’ MCA test scores are 5.6 points above the state average, public forum speakers argued this statewide average is not a good standard to which White Bear Lake students should be held. In 2026, 44% of Minnesota students met gradelevel proficiency standards in math, and 48% in reading. Delaney criticized declining scores and enrollment in the wake of the district’s $326 million Building Our Future Facilities Project for additions, renovations and new education buildings. “The district must face the facts,” Delaney said. “Academic results remain weak, enrollment is declining and a financial crisis is ahead. The current path is unsustainable.” Resident Joshua Wickander continued this thread, focusing on
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Minnesota School Districts, are in violation of Title IX and constitutional standards regarding gender identity accommodations in sports. Second, Skaar motioned to add discussion on recommending the “Make It Fair” Amendment to the Minnesota State High School League Constitution. This campaign, organized by Title IX MN, is focused on preserving sex-separated sports teams for girls’ high school students. Neither of Skaar’s motions received a second. Following public forum, the meeting honored Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Students from the Indigenous Student Organization and Indian Education Program shared about four traditional sacred medicines: sage, tobacco, cedar and sweetgrass.
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White Bear Lake placed fifth in the Suburban East meet at Loggers Trail. Team scoring was Forest Lake 47, Stillwater 55, Roseville 80, Mounds View 91, White Bear Lake 107, East Ridge 153, Woodbury 174, Park 231 and Irondale 269. Mounds View’s Linnea Ousdigian was champion in 18:23. Mabel Nethercut, Bear freshman, placed third in 18:42, and junior Logan Bailey was ninth in 19:10, each repeating as allconference. Also for the Bears, Olive Abramson was 26th, Gianna Alvar 29th, and Anna Rogers 45th. Their section meet will be Wednesday in St. Paul.
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White Bear Lake placed sixth in the Suburban East meet at Loggers Trail. Team scoring was Mounds View 43, Stillwater 49, Roseville Area 96, Forest Lake 110, East Ridge 119, White Bear Lake 182, Park 193, Woodbury 202, Irondale 252, and Cretin-Derham Hall 310. Park’s Henry Joa was champion in 15:40. For the Bears, Cameron Wolters placed 36th, Daniel Arrowood 39th, Francis Volkman 40th, Lachlan Ellison 40th, and Leo Gerst 52nd.
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White Bear Lake’s solid 2026 season ended with a first-round loss in the sectional to Stillwater 2-0 at home. The Bears, who had beaten the Ponies 2-1 a week earlier, finished 8-6-3, allowing just 17 goals in 17 games.
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White Bear Lake (4-3) outstroked Cretin-Derham Hall 101-80. Event winners were Charlotte McIntyre (200 free and butterfly), Anna Miller (medley), Audrey Borofka (50 and 100 free), Anna Zarambo (diving), Eva Hoefer (backstroke), the medley relay with Hoefer, Maya Sage, McIntyre, and Borofka, and the 200 free relay with McIntyre, Miller, Hoefer, and Borofka.
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White Bear Lake finished the regular season at 14-13 overall and 4-5 in conference with wins over Mounds View 20-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-16, and Woodbury 25-19, 23-25, 25-19, 25-14. The Bears hosted St. Paul Central Tuesday in sectionals. The winner plays Friday against Stillwater or Tartan. Bruce Strand
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Mahtomedi placed fifth of 12 teams, with two relay victories, in the state Class A trueteam meet. Sartell was champion. Mahtomedi won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:41.22 with Delaney Dumermuth, Claire Lane, Adalyn Miller and Abigail Wright and the 400 free relay in 3:39.88 with Wright, Lana Granovsky, Aria Armstrong and Miller. Miller was second in the 50 (24.95) with Dumermuth seventh. Miller was seventh in the 100 and Granovsky eighth. Armstrong placed third in the medley (2:15.16) and fifth in butterfly (1:01.62). Other top-10 finishes were by Riley Parizek, fifth, backstroke; Wright, fifth, 500; Ruby Roitsch, seventh, butterfly; and medley relay, fifth, with Parizek, Armstrong, Wright and Dumermuth.
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Mahtomedi, Section 4AA champion, opened against St. Peter in the state tournament at Lifetime Fitness Bloomington South.
Other pairings are Minneapolis Southwest vs. South St. Paul, Becker against Delano, and top seed Rock Ridge vs. Northfield. The tournament concludes Wednesday. See presspubs.com for updates. Mahtomedi has two doubles entrants and a singles entrant in state individuals starting Thursday. Brooke Berg and Ellie Driscoll won section doubles. They beat teammates Berkley Blaisdell and Lydia Bartness 7-6, 6-2 in the semifinals, then nipped a St. Anthony Village team 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in the finals. Blaisdell/ Bartness won third-place over a St. Francis team 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, then won a true-second over the SAV team 6-2, 6-4. Abby Manger was runner-up in singles after beating Ava Schlichting of TotinoGrace 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the semifinals and losing to Claire Mickelson of Chicago Lakes 6-3, 6-2 in the finals. Bruce Strand SEE SPORTS, PAGE 21
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CHURCH BRIEFS First Presbyterian donates to ISD 624 Closet First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake Project Group recently delivered over 50 knitted and crocheted hats, headbands, fingerless gloves, scarves and quilts to the ISD 624 closet at the Sunrise Park District Center to distribute as needed in the community.
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Zephyr soccer players rushed toward their student gallery with the section trophy.
had us on the ropes twice.” Mahtomedi, the two-time defending Class 2A champion, is 10-6-1 with eight straight wins. They are seeded fourth at state and opened Tuesday against Mankato East, with a win putting them against Cloquet or No. 1 Blake on Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Other pairings are Holy Angels vs. Sartell and Byron vs. Becker. Nora Quinn and Camille Friden scored for Totino-Grace (13-5), giving them 1-0 and 2-1 leads. In the shootout, Zephyr goalie Sophia Boberg made two diving stops and T-G had one
shot sail over the bar. Finding the net for the Zephyrs were Lola Dambowy (first shooter), Lucy Peer (fourth) and Prescott (fifth, breaking the tie). “It’s very stressful, but exciting, too. I liked it,” said Boberg about the shootout experience. The game winner by Prescott was “a huge relief” with pressure just draining from her body, she said. Asked how her team pulled out three harrowing playoff wins, Boberg assessed, “I think it’s our mentality. We always keep encouraging each other. That’s why we win.”
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Two quarterbacks helped Mahtomedi close the regular season with a 22-21 win over St. Thomas Academy. The previous Friday, Mahtomedi lost to unbeaten Cretin-Derham Hall 26-13. Mahtomedi (6-2) has a first-round bye in sectionals and will host Highland Park or Harding on Saturday at 1 p.m. Zephyrs 22, St. Thomas 21 A 29-yard TD run by backup quarterback Joey Wright with nine minutes left, and Gavin Bifulk’s kick, vaulted the Zephyrs into their final lead. Trevor Rogosheske was 8-for-8 passing for 61 yards and threw an eight-yard TD pass to Bifulk, who caught seven for 111 yards. After Rogosheske left the game due to concussion protocol, Wright was 5-for-8 for 97 yards with
one interception. The Zephyrs rushed for 213 yards. Will Seevers scored on a 36-yard run and totaled 77 yards in 13 carries. Wright carried nine times for 56 yards and Isaac Opitz 12 for 50. For the Cadets (3-5), Grant Keeley hit 11 of 19 passes for 179 yards and one touchdown. Toren Pillingsrud kicked two 39yard field goals. Cretin-Derham Hall 26, Zephyrs 13 Mahtomedi sprang touchdown runs by Rogosheske from 36 yards and Seevers from 69 yards. Seevers carried 12 times for 92 yards and Rogosheske 13 for 57 while passing 10-for19 for 104 yards. CDH’s Gavin Russell was 19-of31 for 250 yards and two touchdowns to De'mandre Frierson-Hollie. Jack Cool kicked two field goals.
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October has been a banner month for the Loons. Endless supplies of fish, amazing weather, and the return of the Coots for the Eagles. Artemis and Apollo are positioned well for a successful migration south, once the lake starts to freeze.
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Loon Chronicles XI: Loon Oktoberfest It is all about the fish! Artemis, Apollo, and the few remaining subadults spend most of their waking hours fishing, as they prepare to head south. We watched Artemis go to battle with a huge sunfish. After positioning the fish perfectly in her bill, Artemis dove underwater and finished the job. The fish did not stand a chance. A week ago, our friend Erin from Brainerd, who also participated in last year’s Loon studies on Lake Jocassee, joined us on the boat. It was an incredibly windy afternoon and spotting the Loons in the white caps was almost impossible. Fortunately, Erin’s young eyes helped us spot Artemis and Apollo bobbing up and down in the waves. Erin leads pontoon Loon tours on Gull Lake, where she often recorded a daily count more than 240 Loons. Erin wanted to check out our Loons,
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because most of the Loons on Gull Lake left in late September. During that same outing, we spotted Artemis checking out a subadult. After briefly circling each other, they went their separate ways and resumed fishing. Out of the corner of her eye, Erin spotted a second subadult taking on a huge fish. Another battle royale that ended in a long gulp. The Coots put on a great show for us. We came upon a cover with hundreds of Coots. As we approached, a few started to take off, which lead to total chaos as the entire cover dispersed in every direction. The sound of their flapping wings was palpable. Last year, we often spotted several migratory ducks in the mix with the Coots. Not this year. I only spotted one Bufflehead. Our last sunset on the lake was Thursday. 73 degrees and calm! Artemis and
Apollo greeted us with huge wing flaps. Both were busy fishing and preening. We also spotted several foot waggles, which is not typical in October. With our boat now tucked away for the winter, we will be wrapping up this year’s Loon Chronicles with a retrospective photo montage in November. We have a very good feeling about Artemis and Apollo, who will be making their journey south when the lake starts to freeze. They are healthy, and appear to have great survival skills, thanks to their incredible parents. We wish to the thank the White Bear Press for the privilege of sharing the story of WBL’s Loons with you.
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RAMSEY COUNTY BUDGET: Commissioner encourages conversation to continue FROM PAGE 1
have and are legally required to do. These costs are absorbed by the county, they affect services and they fall on local taxpayers.”
Federal mandates
According to the National Association of Counties, H.R. 1 “will shift financial and administrative costs onto subnational levels of government … To comply with expanded federal mandates and maintain essential services, counties may need to generate additional revenue, potentially shifting billions of dollars in federal costs to local taxpayers.” “For counties, that means … absorbing costs that are no longer supported at the same level by our federal and state partners. But counties do not control many of the decisions that determine what those services cost, how those programs are designed or if they are adequately funded,” Becker explained. “Counties are responsible for the outcomes without controlling many of the resources or policy decisions that drive those outcomes.” Becker noted that changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid will add $6.25 million in new county costs next year: • First, the federal mandate that determines more frequent redeterminations and renewals of Medicaid status will require between 17 and 18 new full-time employees. • Second, because SNAP is a
federally mandated program and because the federal government is decreasing its administrative cost share from 50% to 25%, Ramsey County is legally required to absorb $3 million in expenditures. • Third, the federal government could begin requiring Ramsey County to pay for 15% of SNAP benefits beginning in the fourth quarter of 2027, which would cost $2.26 million.
Jail costs
Becker referenced an independent staffing study that called for Ramsey County to hire 32 full-time employees, including eight unfunded, for the adult detention center. The new positions will ensure safety and security compliance with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, significantly reduce overtime costs and strengthen employee retention. “We have an obligation to ensure we have a safe environment for all the individuals who are in our care and custody and for our employees who work in the facility and for the broader community,” said Becker.
Board comments
During the Sept. 22 meeting, Commissioner Rena Moran said, “I know that any increase is hard on families; it is important to understand what drives these numbers … We want residents to know your voice matters and encourage people to ask questions and engage with
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A chart showing the last decade of levy percentage increases. The light blue portion of 2027’s increase shows the effects of H.R. 1 and costs needed for the adult detention center. The chart, from an August board meeting, projected an increase of 9.6%. County Manager Ling Becker informed the board Sept. 22 that the percentage had been lowered to 8.25%.
us. Walk with us to make hard decisions. I do believe that, together, we can build a Ramsey County that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunity. A county where every neighborhood is strong, and every resident can thrive. That is our goal here.” “One thing that is clear is that we’re not the only county that is seeing this. We’re seeing this throughout all 87 counties in the state,” said Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey. “It also highlights the importance of us working with the (National) Association of Minnesota Counties … on an issue that impacts all of us. It will take
an effort that’s greater than just Ramsey County.” Commissioner Tara JebensSingh agreed. “Coming from the policy conference in Bemidji with our colleagues from across the state — which are from small and large, urban and rural, political stripes and completely nonpartisan … — they’re in lockstep. The universal call was, ‘We cannot bear the costs of our state and federal programs on the backs of our local property tax owners.’” After praising the hard work of Becker and county staff, Jebens-Singh addressed Ramsey County residents: “I encourage folks to continue
this conversation this fall. If there are thoughts or concerns or things you want us to be thinking about in this or future budgets, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.” The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2027 tax levy at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at St. Paul City Hall — Ramsey County Courthouse, Floor 3, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. There will be validated parking at Victory Ramp. If you wish to speak at this or other hearings, call the clerk’s office at 651-266-9200 or email them at ChiefClerk@ ramseycountymn.gov.
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1. These skeletons wee spotted at a home in Vadnais Heights. — Sandra Bestland, contributed. 2. Tom and Becky Peer on Hickory Street in mahtomedi put a lot of work into their Minnesota-themed Halloween display. — Sue Kluegel, contributed. 3. A haunted trail in the sideyard of a townhome. — Marco Esnaola, contributed. 4. A pumpkin reflects in the water on White Bear Lake near Birchwood Road and Wildwood Beach Road. — Steve Wiberg, contributed. Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted Around Town. Please email your best shot to whitebearnews@presspubs.com. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo.
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