White Bear Press

White Bear Lake soldier killed in Kuwait supporting Operation Epic Fury

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, is one of the six Army Reserve Officers killed while supporting Operation Epic Fury.

Messages of support

The U.S. Department of War (DoW) announced the deaths last week. Others killed include Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa; Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, Iowa; and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California. The six died on March 1 in Port Shuaiba,

SEE NICOLE AMOR, PAGE 9

“Our community is deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, who gave her life in service to our nation. As a devoted wife, mother and neighbor, her absence will be felt by all who knew her. We also recognize the immense sacrifice her family has made and will continue to make. Her memory will be honored by our city and never forgotten. Our hearts go out to her loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time, and we stand ready to support them in the days ahead.”

– Mayor Mary Nicklawske

“The Post and Auxiliary members of WBL VFW Post 1782 extend our condolences and sympathy to the family, comrades and other friends of Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor. She had served in the military for more than 20 years... The Commander has contacted the 103rd Sustainment Command and has offered the WBL VFW and American Legion’s support through the Casualty Assistance Officer. This officer is the one who will help the next of kin through this difficult time. “The veterans of White Bear Lake ask the community to keep her, her family, and her comrades in your prayers during this challenging time. We will never forget her service.”

– White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782

“Ramsey County is deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed in action while serving our country in Kuwait. She was a devoted wife, mother and neighbor. I extend my condolences to all who knew her and recognize the immense sacrifice her family has made and will continue to make. I ask you to keep Nicole’s family and fellow service members in your thoughts during this difficult time. Thank you to all who serve.”

– Ramsey County Commissioner (District 1) Tara Jebens-Singh

U.S. Postal Service makes final decision on downtown branch

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

The U.S. Postal Service has made a final decision on the possible relocation of its downtown White Bear Lake Branch.

The postal service sent approximately 10,640 postcards in August 2025 to customers within the 55110 ZIP code to inform them of the proposed relocation of the branch located at 2223 Fifth Street. Local residents and businesses were invited to provide input by Sept. 30, 2025. According to USPS, the postal service was looking for a new retail

location due to a “space deficiency,” and considered locating a new retail location within 2 miles of the current location or expanding the current building.

The city of White Bear Lake sent a letter of opposition to the relocation.

“The Postal Service has carefully considered all the concerns expressed in those discussions, as well as in comments received from the public,” said Desai Abdul-Razzaaq, a spokesperson for USPS.

“The Postal Service has decided to not proceed with the relocation. The Postal Service has decided that

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BRIEF

Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes

The Minnesota Department of Natural (DNR) is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026 and invites Minnesotans to reach out and share their input. The DNR encourages people with thoughts on the future management of a lake with a scheduled plan update to call or email the area fisheries office for that water body before March 31. Area fisheries teams will consider the public’s observations and comments as they develop updates for each management plan.

“We’re inviting anyone interested in the health and quality of Minneso-

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Garden Club offers grants

The Mahtomedi Garden Club is once again offering grants for garden-related projects in public areas of Mahtomedi, Willernie and adjacent communities. Project proposals for 2026 grants are due April 1. Visit https:// mahtomedigardenclub. org for more information.

‘Changing Times’ on display at historical society

Be sure to stop by and visit the White Bear Lake Historical Society’s new exhibit, “Changing Times.” The exhibit,

ta’s fisheries to contact us during this critical part of the DNR’s fisheries lake management planning process,” said Ryan Maki, fisheries management consultant. “These plans establish fisheries management goals and objectives for each lake and define the work fisheries biologists do each year. Observations and input from a lake’s stakeholders are essential to the planning effort.”

Lakes scheduled for management plan updates in 2026 include: Peltier Lake in Anoka County, Bald Eagle Lake in Ramsey County and Forest Lake in Washington County. (For a complete list of lakes, visit mndnr.gov/lakemanagement.)

The DNR will publicize opportunities for additional engagement regionally and post them online at mndnr.gov/ lakemanagement.

developed by the Hmong Museum, is an interactive experience connecting today’s community with Hmong traditions of the past. Through storytelling, bamboo weaving, language, sound and spiritual practices, the exhibit explores how culture evolves while continuing to connect us across generations. The historical society is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

BEAR’ly open raises nearly $60K

For the 19th straight year, the White Bear Lake community bundled up, came together and turned winter fun into

meaningful impact at the 2026 BEAR’ly Open Feb. 7. What began as a quirky winter golf event has grown into a beloved three-part tradition. Together, participants, volunteers and supporters raised nearly $60,000 for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. According to the food shelf, thanks to nine grocery store partners and volunteers, they rescued 24% more food this January compared to January 2025. Last year, the food shelf rescued 58,926 pounds of food, which is about the same weight as a fully loaded city bus. Food rescue makes up one-third of the food at the food shelf.

Sign a lease at Good Samaritan Society – Heritage Place of Roseville and experience a carefree lifestyle near shopping, golf and health care.

Our spacious apartments feature one or two bedrooms, a beautiful bay window, and a washer and dryer. Take advantage of month-to-month leasing in our pet-friendly building that includes underground parking, comfortable community spaces and a fitness room.

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Call (651) 515-2973 for more information. good-sam.com

When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15

Where: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake

Details: Experience local vendors and participate in wedding planning. Event includes food sampling, vendor giveaways and more. Brides get in free. Contact: presspubs.com/weddingshow

ESTATE PLANNING

When: 10-11 a.m., Thursday, March 12

Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 East County Road E, White Bear Lake

Details: Learn about estate planning, estate administration, elder law, get answers to questions, and find resources to get started with planning.  RSVP required. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Contact: 651-777-1107 or office@ststephenwbl.org

MUSIC OF THE DECADES: THE 1960S

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12

Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St.

Details: Explore exhibits and enjoy a “tour” of folk music from the 60s era with Folk Revival MN. Open house style.

Contact: whitebearhistory.org

TRIVIA BINGO

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 13

Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2399 Cedar Ave.

Details: Take a nostalgic trip through the 50s, 60s and 70s with a fun tweist on the classic game. Call to register.

Contact: 651-653-3121

'THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST'

When: March 13-22

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake

Details: Live performance of Oscar Wilde's timeless comedy that highlights absurdities of Victorian life. Ticket information online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

GUIDED BIRD HIKE

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14

Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, playground parking lot

Details: Take part in a guided bird hike, listen to the sounds of nature and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix valley home. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Contact: WashingtonCountyMN.gov/BirdHikes

RHAPSODY IN RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 15

Where: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 2499 N. Helen

St., North St. Paul

Details: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) will present music celebrating the unique and diverse influences of America at a concert. Contact: emsorch.org

MAHTOMEDI GARDEN CLUB

When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17

Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Monthly program “Ephemerals with Patrick Maun” is open to members and the public. Advance registration required. Contact: mahtomedigardenclub.org

ARE YOUR RETIREMENT DOLLARS TAX EFFICIENT?

When: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17

Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2399 Cedar Ave. Details: Workshop explores how investment taxes work and how to create tax-efficent income.

Contact: communityservices.isd624.org/adults-seniors/ programs

TRAVEL SHOW

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18

Where: White Bear Lake Senior Center, 2399 Cedar Ave.

Details: Enjoy a brief educational presentation with highlights of trips and details of traveling with Premier World Travel. Contact: 651-653-3124 or isd624.org

MARCH MADNESS: CREATE NEW CARD DESIGNS

When: 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19

Where: White Bear Lake Health Club, 1430 Highway 96 E.

Details: Call to register for class. 651-653-2115

Time of grief

Our team here at Press is focused on reporting hyper-local news specific to the communities in our coverage areas. When it comes to national or world news, we generally report stories with a local connection. Sometimes the stories are fun to cover, such as our recent reporting of our local athletes who participated in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Other times the stories are heartbreaking when local residents and our community are in the spotlight because of a tragedy.

This past week, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, a resident of White Bear Lake, was killed in a drone strike in Kuwait. She was among six soldiers who became the first casualties of the war with Iran.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Amor, (posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant) the families of the other fallen soldiers, and to those who have a loved ones serving our nation. Flags throughout our community fly at half-staff and our local VFW and American Legion erected memorials set up for Sgt.1st Class Nicole Amor. Bring your kids to view these memorials and give them the opportunity to honor those who have served this nation. You can learn more about Sgt. 1st Class Amor's life and legacy by reading Shannon's story at presspubs.com, which includes information about a GoFundMe account that has been set up to support her family. We, as a community, support you and will keep you in our prayers during this time of grief.

We pay extra attention to the sacrifices made by our service members around holidays such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and we should be honoring them every day. How do we support them and their families? One way is to get involved or donate to local nonprofits that provide assistance to service men and women such as the American Legion, VFW Auxiliaries and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network. There may be opportunities to put together and send care packages with small items such as snacks, coffee, goodies, toiletries, games and reading materials. I’ll never forget when we were running the local paper in western Wisconsin and were asked if we could provide hundreds of copies of the local paper in the care packages. We heard that the care packages were important to our service men and women. To this day we proudly display that photo in our Wisconsin office of the local newspaper being held up on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

Leadership Tomorrow

Leadership Tomorrow is a months-long leadership development program for local business, nonprofit and community leaders put on by the Greater White Bear Lake Area Community Foundation. Participants consist of a diverse group who are interested in growing their leadership skills and involvement in the community. These types of programs are conducted throughout our state by local nonprofits and other organizations.

This week five of our staff at the Press were invited to give a presentation about community news and journalism to the current class of 21 individuals. The group had questions for us such as where do we get our standards? How do we know what stories to write? What opinion columns do we choose to publish? The time together, although short, was productive for our staff to understand what leaders in the community think about journalism and how they get their news and we are hopeful they learned more about the inner workings of the nearly 250 local papers serving the 87 counties in Minnesota and their own local paper. Applications for the next cohort will open this summer. Thank you to those who help support the foundation through volunteer time, donations and the program like Leadership Tomorrow.

Carter Johnson is Publisher of Press Publications.

OPINION

City-Township lawsuit puts fire and emergency services arrangement in jeopardy

For decades, the city of White Bear Lake has provided public safety services to the city and our neighboring communities. Because of our unique geography, it has always made sense for the city’s fire and ambulance crews to serve the residents and business owners in Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Gem Lake and White Bear Township. These communities all contract with the city, ensuring that the White Bear Lake Fire Department responds immediately when a resident calls 911. Costs are shared among the communities using a formula based on population and tax capacity. That arrangement has served us all well for decades. Until recently.

To effectively provide fire and ambulance services, a department needs staff, trucks, equipment and a place to house them. To best serve our local communities, the city renovated and expanded its public safety facility in 2023. The service agreements the city has in

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place with its partner communities cover the costs of constructing that facility, including interest on the bonds issued to pay for the project. White Bear Township disagrees with this and has refused to pay the city-invoiced interest amounts since 2024. They claim Township residents shouldn’t have to pay for interest that the city incurred to renovate a public safety facility that is relied on by all serviced communities.

The city has worked quietly behind the scenes for more than two years trying to resolve the dispute. Township leaders continue to refuse to pay their portion of the invoiced costs associated with the new public safety facility. The city believes that the contract requires the Township to equitably share the interest expense because it is part of the cost of constructing the new facility. Birchwood Village, Dellwood and Gem Lake have all paid their invoices in full.

The city recently brought a lawsuit against the Township to recover its unpaid invoices, which now exceed $129,000. If the Township continues to refuse to pay its fair share, city residents will be forced to subsidize the Township for approximately $1.3 million over the 20-year term of the bonds.

Additionally, the Township

Board recently gave notice of its intent to terminate its fire services agreement with the city. Who will provide fire and other emergency services to the Township if not the White Bear Lake Fire Department? We do not know. We deeply regret this dispute has not been resolved and has evolved into litigation. Our firefighters, paramedics and EMTs take great pride in serving the entire community, and the city believes Township residents and businesses appreciate White Bear Lake Fire department’s rapid and professional response during times of crisis, not to mention the Department’s dedication to the larger community. We do not want a dispute over interest payments to jeopardize the longstanding relationship that exists between our two entities. We urge Township leaders to resolve this dispute, pay their invoices in full, and continue to rely on White Bear Lake Fire Department to provide life-saving fire and ambulance services to all of those who call “White Bear” home.

Mary Nicklawske is the mayor of White Bear Lake. Kevin Edberg is a city council member who represents Ward 4.

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Movers & Shakers

Response to hatred

This is in response to all of you with so much hatred toward our President Trump. It's called Dunning-Kruger Effect.

It is a cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge or competence in a specific domain greatly overestimate their own expertise. Due to a lack of self-awareness, they cannot recognize their own incompetence.

Jim Berg White Bear Lake

Facts about mining

Again, the threat of sulfide mining at the Twin Metals site near Ely confronts us. Our cherished Boundary Waters would face permanent disruption to the bedrock and unstoppable chemical reactions. In a headwaters landscape, where water moves through an interconnected chain of lakes, these reactions would spread uncontained and unstoppable through the wilderness. Scientific reviews of sulfide mining, including analyses by the University of Colorado Boulder, have documented this risk in the Rainy River headwaters. With the House’s Congressional Review Act resolution (H.J. Res. 140) to overturn the 20-year mineral withdrawal now pending in the Senate, it is essential to restate the basic, unavoidable facts.

Background facts described in filings summarized by Save the Boundary Waters:

• The ore is deposited as copper and nickel sulfides embedded in igneous rock.

• Ore grades are only 0.6% copper and 0.2% nickel, leaving plus 99% of the mined rock as waste

• The operation will process 20,000 tons of rock per day over 25 years.

Critical Facts:

• Once exposed to air and water, sulfide minerals generate sulfuric acid and do so indefinitely—this is the well-established process of acid mine drainage.

• Blasting opens fractures and ventilation pathways that supply the oxygen and water needed to sustain the reaction.

• The sand-like tailings left after processing still

Who to Call in Government

President Donald Trump

1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20500

202-456-1414

US Sen. Amy Klobuchar

425 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

202-224-3244

US Sen. Tina Smith

720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

202-224-5641

Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

130 State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155

US Rep. Betty McCollum (District 4) 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

202-225-6631

Minnesota Rep. Patti Anderson (District 33A) 2nd Floor, Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-3018

Minnesota Rep. Brion Curran (District 36B) 5th Floor, Centennial Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4342

Minnesota Rep. Elliot Engen (District 36) 95 University Avenue W., Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3103, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-1253

Minnesota Sen. Karin Housley (District 33) 95 University Avenue W, Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 2213, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4351

Minnesota Sen. Heather Gustafson (District 36) 95 University Avenue W., Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3103, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-1253

contain fine sulfide particles and remain chemically reactive.

• Waste materials—whether mixed with concrete as backfill or stacked aboveground—continue to generate acid as water and air move through them.

• Mining operations produce dust-containing sulfide particles that oxidize in soils and wetlands, creating acidic conditions that mobilize metals such as mercury, a pathway highlighted in the 2025 Sulfide Mining Fact Sheet.

Consequential Facts:

• Copper and nickel sulfide concentrates must be transported offsite for smelting, carrying the same reactive minerals that drive acid generation.

• Acid generation in backfilled mine voids and tailings produces long-term acidic drainage that cannot be stopped once initiated, as documented in the 2025 Sulfide Mining Fact Sheet.

• Windborne sulfide dust pollutes soils and waterways, accelerating mercury release, which accumulates in fish.

These facts are clear. We need to declare them.

Don Wendel

‘No new wars’

Trump’s campaign pledge was “No new wars.”

Last week he chose to start a war with Iran. In the past year, he has ordered military strikes on seven countries.

All agree Ayatollah Khomeini was evil, guilty of global terrorism and brutal killing of his own people. We are happy he is dead.

But here’s the thing. The USA is not in charge of the world. Trump is not God, nor is he a King. Have we entered an era when invading sovereign countries is normalized?

America has accomplished great things. Yet

• Serving the White Bear Lake community for over 60 years, offering hometown hospitality with a personalized touch!

• Chapel on-site with beautiful custom stained glass, offering ecumenical and Catholic services

• Recently remodeled assisted living apartments, respite care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing care

• Transitional Care Unit

many nations consider us an “evil empire,” with our history of imperialism and colonization, genocide of indigenous peoples and slavery. And many nations view Trump and America as a “potential threat.” Do they have a right to invade the U.S. and seek regime change? Of course not.

Trump violated international law, numerous parts of the U.N. Charter, and the U.S. Constitution in ordering assassinations, kidnappings and bombings — and demanding regime changes.

No authorization by Congress, no imminent threat and no consultation with allies (other than war criminal Netanyahu). No exit strategy. No rationale or objectives to the American people until after the fact. Now he and his Cabinet provide inconsistent and contradictory objectives. At his first public update, Trump lost focus and rambled on about ballroom curtains.

At least six U.S. servicemen are dead, and many more are wounded. 175 Iranian girls died when their elementary school was demolished. But hey, those girls are Muslim, have darker skin and don’t speak English so, well, no big deal, right?

Trump openly embraces barbaric despots: this time Netanyahu, previously Putin, Hungary’s Victor Orban and North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un. He now proudly takes his place alongside his heroes.

This man is dangerous. His impatience and narcissism have created chaos throughout the Middle East. Gas prices are surging.

“My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump told the New York Times.

This from a man who, every day, demonstrates a complete lack of morals.

It’s terrifying that he has the authority to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

White Bear Township

George Kimball White Bear Lake

COPS&COURTS

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• A noise complaint was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Feb. 26.

• Fraud was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 61 Feb. 26.

• A St. Paul man who fled the scene of a hit-and-run at the intersection of Highway 96 and Interstate 35E Feb. 26 was located and arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor harassment warrant, driving after revocation, no insurance and fleeing the scene of an accident.

• Suspects were located and stolen items returned following a report of theft in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Feb. 26.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2700 block of County Road E Feb. 26.

• A dispute was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Feb. 26.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault Feb. 26 in the 3500 block of White Bear Avenue. Harassment was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Feb. 26.

• Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 4700 block of Lake Avenue Feb. 26.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 2200 block of Randy Avenue Feb. 26.

• A Maplewood woman was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Feb. 27.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Feb. 27.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 1800 block of Belland Avenue Feb. 27.

• Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 1900 block of Ninth Street Feb. 27. Officers responded to a report of someone banging on the window of a residence in the 3600 block of Dennis Lane Feb. 27.

• Officers responded to a report of juveniles running around and banging on doors Feb. 27 in the 2300

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block of Blomquist Avenue.

• Harassment was reported in the 2400 block of Hillside Road Feb. 28. Officers responded to disorderly conduct in the 1800 block of Birch Street Feb. 28.

• A White Bear Lake man who left the scene of a domestic disturbance in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Feb. 28 was located in his vehicle and arrested for DWI.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2000 block of Orchard Lane March 1.

• A Little Canada woman was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor theft warrant following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive March 1.

• Officers responded to a complaint of a barking dog in the 2200 block of Orchard Lane March 2. A rooster at large was caught and returned to its owner in the 3700 block of Hoffman Road March 2.

• A burglary was reported March 2 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. Theft from a locker room was also reported; keys were stolen and then a vehicle was stolen from the lot.

• Theft was reported March 2 in the 2200 block of Sixth Street and the 1800 block of County Road E.

• Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct in the 3300 block of Bellaire Avenue March 2.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3500 block of Rooney Place March 2.

• A man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near Interstate 694 and Highway 61 March 3.

• Officers took a missing person report in the 1600 block of Ninth Street March 3.

• Officer spoke with a person about harassing behavior March 3 in the 1800 block of County Road E. Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road March 3.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of County Road E March 3.

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:

Dellwood

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report from Meadow Lane Feb. 14 about a stolen wallet.

Grant

• Deputies took an abandoned 911 call Feb. 8 from the 10000 block of Dellwood Road N. that turned out to be only kids snowmobiling.

• A motorist was cited for traffic control device violation Feb. 15 after ignoring the red light on 75th Street N. and Hilton Trail N.

Mahtomedi

• Two people were reported for fighting in a Stillwater Road parking lot on Feb 8.

• A motorist was cited on Old Wildwood Road Feb. 8 for displaying expired registration. A second motorist was cited Feb. 8 on Wildwood Road and Wedgewood Road for failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for license plate lights out. Deputies issued a written warning at 11:23 a.m. Feb. 14 to a motorist on Old Wildwood Road for speeding 56 mph in a posted 45 mph zone. A fourth motorist was cited for speeding at 1:28 p.m. Feb. 14 on Wildwood Road and East County Line Road. A fifth motorist was cited one minute later at the same location for expired registration. A sixth motorist was cited at 3:55 p.m. Feb. 14 on 72nd Street N. and Homewood Avenue for expired registration and

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

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

Vadnais Heights

• A 26-year-old man from Eagan in the 1200 block of County Road D reported Feb. 1 the theft of his 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. Information about the vehicle was entered into the law enforcement databases, shared with members of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Carjacking and Auto Theft (CAT) Team and posted on the agency’s Facebook Group, Ramsey County Stolen Cars. The incident is under investigation.

• A 58-year-old St. Paul woman in the 500 block of Belland Avenue reported Feb. 1 receiving a threatening phone call from a private number. The incident is under investigation.

• A 31-year-old man from White Bear Lake reported Feb. 1 that a Nissan being driven north near the intersection of Rice Street and Vadnais Heights Boulevard slid into and damaged the front passenger side of his Honda HR-V and drove away before exchanging information. The incident is under investigation.

• Deputies responded Feb. 1 to a noise complaint in the 1100 block of County Road D East and learned that one of the residents inside the home where the noise was coming from had an active warrant out of Washington County. A 50-year-old man was arrested.

• Deputies arrested a 32-year-old St. Paul man Feb. 1 for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety after making a traffic stop in the area of County Road E and I-35E.

• A 37-year-old woman from North St. Paul in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road East reported that someone stole her prescription medication out of her BMW X6 while it was parked out outside of her place of work. The incident is under investigation.

• A 54-year-old Forest Lake woman in the 1200 block of County Road D reported Feb. 3 receiving threatening

failure to provide proof of insurance or a valid driver’s license, following a traffic stop for the tardy tabs.

• Road rage that turned into assault was reported at 12:29 p.m. Feb. 9 on Long Lake Road.

• After deputies responded to an abandoned 911 call Feb. 9 from a Hallam Avenue address, the caller yelled at them that it was an accident and to stop coming to her apartment to harass her.

• Deputies responding to a disturbance at the Century College campus in the 3000 block of Century Avenue learned that an unknown individual had thrown coffee into a vehicle occupied by two people after getting into an argument with one of the occupants.

• Deputies did not personally go out to the familiar apartment building on Stillwater Road following a noise complaint at 12:29 a.m. Feb. 10 but found out the identity of the person in the lower apartment who was playing loud music at that hour and mailed out a citation to the subject. At 1:01 a.m. that morning, deputies again responded to a noise complaint from the apartment complex and told the complainant by phone they had already mailed a citation to the noisy neighbor. However, the complainant said the noise continued. Deputies advised the complainant to let management know of the issue.

• Wildwood Road residents on Feb. 10 reported that a pair of shoes they’d ordered online in January may have been stolen because they never received the shoes, despite having been notified they’d been delivered to their address.

• Wildwood Road residents on Feb. 12 reported that they wanted a person who’d been living in their apartment for the past four months to leave.

voicemails from a 57-year-old man. Deputies collected evidence, interviewed witnesses and launched an investigation.

• Deputies arrested a 29-year-old woman from White Bear Lake Feb. 3 for driving after cancellation inimical to public safety after making a traffic stop in the 3500 block of Willow Lake Boulevard.

• Deputies issued a citation Feb. 3 for theft to a 29-year-old woman from White Bear Lake after she was seen on video by loss prevention employees at a business in the 800 block of Country Road E East failing to scan all items at the self-checkout registers.

• Deputies responded Feb. 4 to a crash near the intersection of Centerville Road and East Oaks Road involving a Mazda CX-5 driven by a 64-yearold man from North Oaks and a Ford Focus driven by an 18-year-old man from White Bear Township. There were no injuries, the drivers exchanged information and an informational report was written to document vehicle damage. The Ford Focus, which rear-ended the Mazda, was towed from the scene.

• Deputies responded Feb. 5 to a shoplifting call and cited a 41-yearold Fridley woman and a 25-year-old woman from West St. Paul for theft after they were caught by employees at a business in the 800 block of County Road E East attempting to leave the store without paying for merchandise.

• Deputies made a traffic stop Feb. 6 in the 1000 block of County Road E East and arrested a 49-year-old woman on an active warrant for domestic abuse.

White Bear Township

• Deputies responded Feb. 3 to a report of shoplifting at a grocery store in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive and issued a theft citation to a 54-year-old man from St. Paul, who was caught attempting to leave the store with more than $650 worth of unpaid merchandise.

Deputies advised the complainants about their options.

• An adult male was arrested on a warrant Feb. 13 on Long Lake Road.

• Deputies assisted the White Bear Lake Police Department on Feb. 16 in remaining near the shores of the lake to nab a thief in case the suspect fleeing police tried to sneak back into their jurisdiction. They stayed on call until the suspect was arrested in Ramsey County.

Pine Springs

• A motorist with a tinted windshield was cited Feb. 8 on Hilton Trail N. and 66th Street N.

Willernie

• Just as deputies were about to cite a vehicle parked on Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue N. for having no license plates, they approached the vehicle and suddenly observed a temporary plate posted in the rear windshield that had been obstructed by tint and salt buildup. They checked their computer and confirmed that a temporary plate had been issued to the vehicle.

• After deputies took a Feb. 11 phone report of a vehicle all over the road and hitting the median on Stillwater Road, they arrived at the home of the subject whom the complainant had followed. The suspect had gone inside the home, so deputies were unable to see the driving conduct for themselves and take action.

• Deputies arrested a motorist for DWI at 9:51 p.m. Feb. 12, following one of their regular traffic stops for failure to stop at the stop sign on Stillwater Road at Warner Avenue N.

Jeffrey Robert Wilson

(44) passed away Thursday February 12, 2026 at home from an undiagnosed heart condition.

Jeffrey was born on October 30, 1981 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jeffrey graduated from White Bear Lake high school, and received an Associate Degree from Century College. Jeffrey worked at the Central Bakery for Kowalski’s stores. Jeffrey was a gamer and loved to play online games with the family and internet friends. He especially loved playing Dungeons and Dragons. Jeffrey is survived by his parents Mark and Susan Wilson, and three brothers Bradley, Charles (Amanda), and Jonathan (Lindsey).

Doreene Kaye Magnuson

Doreene, 81, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 just six days shy of her 82nd birthday. Doreene was one of the kindest, good-hearted people around. To know her was to love her.

Jeffrey’s celebration of life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2335 Edgerton Street in Little Canada Minnesota on Friday March 27th from 10am to 1pm. The program starts at 11am and will be followed by a snack. Jeffrey’s remains are located in the Roselawn Cemetery in the Mausoleum North Wall.

Ross Culverhouse

77, a White Bear Lake resident for 42 years, passed away Feb. 24 from complications of surgery, surrounded by family. Born in Chicago, Il, Ross was married for 51 years to his loving wife Eileen Foley. Also surviving are his beloved children Megan (Chad Haugejorden), Tim (Lindsay Bothe Culverhouse), granddaughters Cadence,

Doreene is preceded in death by her loving husband Jerry; mother Lucille Perkins; father Garfield Perkins; motherin-law Helen Lehto; sister Caryl Novara; sister-in-law Julie Robinson. Survived by children Anne (Adam) Miller; and G.T. Magnuson; grandchildren Lili Magnuson, Arika Miller, Alex Miller, Chevas Magnuson and Madi-Jo Magnuson; brother John (Donna) Phillips; brothers-in-law Larry Robinson, Ray Novara, and Ken (Sue) Magnuson; and many other relatives & treasured friends.

Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 12, Funeral 11:00 a.m. March 13 with visitation one hour prior and luncheon after at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St, White Bear Lake; www.johnsonpeterson.com

Quinn and Charlotte “Charlie”, and many other family members and good friends. Ross served in Vietnam, earning 2 Purple Hearts among other decorations. After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ross worked as a software engineer for Control Data and its successors, ending his career at Siemens. He was passionate about causes relating to peace, justice and tolerance. A celebration of Ross’s life will be held at 2 PM, March 14 at Wulff Funeral Home, St. Paul, preceded by visitation beginning at 1 PM. At a later date, Ross will receive military honors and have his ashes placed in the columbarium at Ft. Snelling. In lieu of flowers, please donate blood, or to the American Civil Liberties Union. Arrangements by Wulff Funeral Home www.wulfffuneralhome.com

Madonna

Bonk nee Lorscheider

Age 104. Our Lord’s faithful servant Madonna Helen Barbara Lorsecheider Bonk of Vadnais Heights (South St. Paul). March 12, 1921-Feb. 27, 2026. An honored USN Wave WW II Veteran. Preceded in death by husband Edward, parents Carl and Rose; brother Carl J, Ray, Jerome, David, Fran and Jim; sister Rosemary Arnold; son-in-law Larry Schmid; grandchildren Jay Frericks, and Cathy Schmid Wappel.

Survived by daughters Rita Ann Schmid and Mary Rose Frericks; grandchildren Beth Frericks, Holly Ivers, Caryn Schmid, Michael (Kelly) Schmid; grandson-in-law Jim Wappel; greatgrandchildren Jarrod Boston, Britteny (Cody) Foster and Brentten; 3 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Retired Waterous Co. Secretary of 30 years. Mass of Christian burial at ST. PIUS X, 3878 Highland Ave. White Bear Lake, Monday, March 16th, at 11 AM. Visitation one hour before mass. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home 651-429-6172.

Men’s Club fish fry hooks ‘best of’ honors for St. Odilia

BY MADELINE DOLBY

SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

In honor of fish fry season, the Press will feature some Readers' Choice Best of the Press winners and finalists of the “Fish Fry” category in our coverage area.

St. Odilia Catholic Church’s fish fry has been labeled “the best” in the Shoreview Press Readers’ Best of the Press Contest for 2025. During the Lenten season, the St. Odilia Men’s Club puts on a fish fry on select Fridays.

“It’s a wonderful thing (to be recognized). It gives our club, our men’s club at St. Odilia, some recognition,” said Dan Britz, president of

the St. Odilia Men’s Club.

“Our goal as a men’s club is to bring the community together.”

Leon Hass, a member of the St. Odilia Men’s Club and chairman of the fish fry committee, said the recognition means a lot of the club’s members who help put on the fish fry.

“We told the members, and that means a lot to them. They work hard to try and pull these things off. When they get recognized that way, they feel good,” he said.

“It means a lot.”

According to Hass, the club has hosted a fish fry twice during the Lenten season for the past decade, except during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hass noted that the parish has a large Latino contingent, and in previous years, they’ve tried to hold their own Lenten supper. But recently, the parish has combined the dinners into one and it has helped raise attendance and has “ejected energy into the parish community,” according to Hass.

students from St. Odilia School who are confirmation candidates will help out.

“Mainly, what their tasks are is customer service to those on the floor … For example, if there are people who come through the line that are elderly, they’ll

Spanish rice; coleslaw; dinner rolls; and dessert. For children who don’t prefer fish, there will be spaghetti.

“You get to try something a little bit different that you wouldn’t try at a usual fish fry,”

“They bring a whole new aspect to the fish fry that we didn’t have before. They offer some of the Latino foods we’ve never offered before … You get to try something a little bit different that you wouldn’t try at a usual fish fry,” Hass said.

It takes about 25 to 30 people to pull off the fish fries. Volunteers come from the parish, the St. Odilia Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus. During the fish fry dinner, Britz added, about 20 eighth grade

Leon Hass Member, St. Odilia Men’s Club

help carry their tray,” Britz explained. “It’s also teaching our young people in the community, service — community service.”

The next fish fry is scheduled to take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at St. Odilia. Hass, who helps finalize the menu each year, said this year’s menu includes baked or deepfried breaded pollock; fish tacos and sauces made from scratch by Latino committee members; cheesy potatoes;

“We talk about it (the menu) probably in the middle of February. We make the (final) decision by the end of February, so we know what we’re going to have by then,” Hass added. Feedback from those who attend the fish fry is always positive and a lot of people appreciate that the men’s club has it, according to Hass. Proceeds raised during the fish fry go toward the needs of the parish community and St. Odilia School. As well as the fish fries, the Men’s Club holds two bingo events and a pancake breakfast.

St. Odilia Catholic Church is located at 3495 Victoria St. N., Shoreview.

Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or shoreviewnews@presspubs. com.

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Twenty-five to 30 people help pull off the fish fries. Volunteers come from the parish, the St. Odilia Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus.

The St. Odilia Men’s Club hosts the church’s fish fries every Lenten season on select Fridays. They have putting it on for a decade.

NICOLE AMOR: White Bear Lake community grieves alongside family

Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. All soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investigation.

The DoW also announced the death of a National Guard Soldier who was supporting Operation Spartan Shield. Maj. Sorffly Davius, 46, of Cambria Heights, Queens, New York, died on March 6 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, as a result of a non-combat related incident.

“We honor our fallen Heroes, who served fearlessly and selflessly in defense of our nation. Their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of their families, will never be forgotten,” said Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General U.S. Army Reserve Command. “On behalf of the Army Reserve, we express our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. We remain steadfast in our commitment to honoring the legacy of our fallen and supporting their teammates and families during this difficult time.”

“To the families and teammates of these Cactus Nation Soldiers: you have my deepest sympathy and my respect,” said Maj. Gen. Todd Erskine, Commanding General, 79th Theater Sustainment Command. “Our nation is kept safe by folks like these—brave men and women who put it all on the line every single day. They represent the heart of America. We will remember their names, their service, and their sacrifice.”

“It with deep sadness and unyielding grief that we acknowledge and recognize our Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Our Soldiers relentlessly, consistently, and fearlessly served with sincere dedication and pride,” said Brig. Gen. Clint A. Barnes, Deputy Commanding General, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Operational Command Post. “They were the ultimate ambassadors for freedom. They represent the best of what our country stands for. May God grant their families peace and comfort in their memories. We will never forget them.”

Amor (posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant) enlisted in the National Guard as an Automated Logistics Specialist in 2005. She transferred to the Army Reserve in 2006 and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in 2019. Her awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device.

A GoFundMe has been set up for her husband Joey (https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-sgt-firstclass-nicole-amor). The fundraiser reads in part, “Nicole was a rare and special light in this world, and she will be missed more than words can ever explain … At this time, we are overwhelmed by the love and support that has already been shown for Nicole and

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her memorial. We are expanding our goals with the hope of creating a larger memorial and maybe even working with the city to create a space for the entire community to find the same joy and peace that Nicole often found in gardening.”

According to the GoFundMe, funds will be used to build a greenhouse in Amor’s honor. Any extra funds will be donated to a local nonprofit, Garden-in-a-Box, which helped Amor build her gardens at home. As of press time, over $76,000 had been raised.

Community steps in to honor Amor

VFW Post 1782 and Legion Post 168 have created a battlefield memorial for Amor at both locations.

The Battlefield Memorial is a symbolic marker used by the U.S. Army to honor soldiers who have been killed in action, typically placed at that soldier’s base camp or home base. It is meant to show honor and respect for the fallen and give surviving unit members an appropriate place to grieve and pay homage. Beginning during the Civil War, the practice was formalized during World War I and was especially important as a means of mourning for the living, as a formal funeral was not always possible for those still in combat.

The memorial consists of a rifle stuck into the ground or between boots, headgear on top. Dog tags may be placed on the rifle. The headgear and dog tags signify the dead soldier. The inverted rifle signals a time for prayer, a break in the action to pay tribute to the comrade. The boots represent the final march to the last battle. The entire memorial is a symbol that the soldier will never be forgotten.

VFW Junior Vice Commander Jaime Lee explained that it is meant to act as a temporary memorial for the entire community.

“This wasn’t sanctioned by the family or the unit, it is just members of the community grieving alongside them,” Lee said. “We have had members of the community reach out that are looking for some way to

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grieve, so this is just a small piece that we are trying to help give to the community until we get further direction. It is a symbol of solidarity within our community.”

VFW Cmdr. Gary Carlberg said that as a veterans organization, their job is to serve all veterans along with their families, whether they are members or not.

“We are a veterans organization, and we’ve got someone in our community (who was killed in action) — that’s a really big deal,” he said. “This is a soldier from White Bear Lake KIA, who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and we need to provide the right respect for that soldier and make sure that the next of kin gets the appropriate support.”

Late last week, Carlberg connected with the Casualty Assistance Officer who is helping Amor’s family. “He knew her personally. He is here in Minnesota and sees the family daily. He is … getting (her family) the right information so they can make the decisions,” Carlberg explained. He added that the VFW, Legion and other veterans groups are doing what they can to support the family by helping the Casualty Assistance Officer in any way they can.

Community members are invited to the VFW or Legion to view the Battlefield Memorial. There, they will find a journal where they can leave messages of support and thanks to Amor and her family.

Mayor Mary Nicklawske ordered that the flags in the city remain at half-staff until the City Council could hold a moment of silence in Amor’s honor at the March 10 meeting. Gov. Tim Walz also ordered flags on state buildings be at half-staff to honor Amor.

Messages of support continued

“Minnesota is mourning the loss of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, who was killed in Kuwait on Sunday. She answered the call to serve and gave her life in service to our state and nation. Minnesotans are wrapping our arms around her loved ones.”

– Gov. Tim Walz

“Archie and I are so sorry for the tragic loss and ultimate sacrifice of Minnesota’s Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor in service of our country. We offer our deepest condolences to Nicole’s family and loved ones and pledge our support at this heartbreaking time.”

– U.S. Sen. Tina Smith

“John and I join with people across our state and our country in mourning Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake. Our hearts are with her family, loved ones, and all those in our armed forces. Sgt. Amor made the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation, and we are forever indebted to her.”

– U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar

“I am heartbroken by the tragic news of the death of Sgt. First Class Nicole Amor — a dedicated service member, a loving mother, and valued community member. This tragedy reminds us of the profound sacrifice made by all service members, their family, and loved ones. I extend my thoughts and condolences to her family and loved ones. We will honor her life by supporting her family, lifting them up in the days ahead, and never forgetting the cost paid in our name. May the loss of our neighbor and her fellow soldiers move our leaders to seek peace.”

– Sen. Heather Gustafson

“I join our White Bear Lake community in sending my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor and the five other service members killed in the drone strike in Kuwait. These brave soldiers make the selfless decision to be away from their families, and it’s deeply heartbreaking whenever we hear of them making the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Losing one of our own here in White Bear Lake is a profound tragedy; I grieve with her family and all those affected during this devastating time.”

– Rep. Brion Curran

“Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor. To her husband Joey, her children, and her many friends and family: our entire Birch Lake community stands with you. We will never forget her sacrifice or the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.”

– Birch Lake Elementary PTA

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BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30

p.m., the Brown’s Creek Watershed District (BCWD) Board of Managers will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the District’s proposed Brown’s Creek Restoration Project – Phase 2 in Stillwater. Brown’s Creek Watershed District has identified a project that will improve the trout stream habitat in Brown’s Creek in Stillwater, which is currently listed as impaired for lack of cold water fish and macroinvertebrates. A feasibility study shows restoring the existing 1,950 linear feet of Brown’s Creek and at least five acres of habitat upstream of McKusick Road (west of Neal Ave) in Stillwater would reduce erosion, enhance native habitat in stream and along banks, improve habitat in stream for both fish and macroinvertebrates. Timing will account for coordinating with landowners and limitations working in a trout stream and avoiding impacts to the Northern long-eared bat. The project will be funded through a district-wide ad valorem levy as authorized by Minnesota Statutes chapter 103B in the amount of $163,000, federal 319 grant funds in the amount of $222,000, and state Clean Water Legacy funding in the amount of $35,000. The estimated total cost for the project is $420,000. Of the total project cost $340,000 is for construction and $80,000 for planning, design, engineering, permitting, and construction oversight. The public hearing will be held at Stillwater Township hall, 13636 90th Street North Stillwater, Minnesota. Griffin Brod, Acting Secretary, Browns Creek Watershed District

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 4 and 11, 2026.

CITY

OF BIRCHWOOD

VILLAGE

2026 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT

The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2026 budget information concerning the City of Birchwood Village to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 471.6965. This budget is not complete; the complete budget may be examined at Birchwood City Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood Village, MN 55110.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 11, 2026.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2026 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT ON: BANNING AVENUE / COOK AVENUE / SECOND STREET / THIRD STREET / ALLEY

City Project No.: 26-01

To Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that the White Bear Lake City Council will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on March 24, 2026, to consider the making of improvements described below pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111.

The improvements include mill and overlay, street reconstruction with curb and gutter, alley reconstruction, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sidewalk enhancements and new sidewalk. The estimated cost of the improvement is $1,728,000. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement includes the following:

City Project No. 26-01

• Banning Avenue (from Lake Avenue to Second Street)

• Cook Avenue (from Second Street to Fourth Street)

• Second Street (from Banning Avenue to Lake Avenue)

• Third Street (from Cook Avenue to Stewart Avenue)

• Alley (from Second Street to End)

A reasonable estimate of the impact on the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desired to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Please find detailed meeting information on the City’s website at www. whitebearlakemn.gov/ or call the city clerk at 651-762-4821 to learn how to attend the public hearing. Paul Kauppi, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 11 and 18, 2026.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Boardroom 200 at the Sunrise Park District Service Center, 2399 Cedar Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1. Chair Arcand called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call - Present: Daniels, Ellison, Skaar, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand. Absent: Beloyed. Ex-Officio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Ellison moved and Thompson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried 5. Daniels moved and Arcand seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a. Minutes for Board meeting on January 12, 2026 and January 26, 2026; removed from consent agenda b. Monthly invoices, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; removed from consent agenda c. Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d. Field trips; e. Resolution regarding personnel items; f. Quarterly Investment Update; and g. Quarterly Revenue and Expenditure Report. removed from consent agenda. Skaar requested to remove A5a, A5-b, and A5-g from the consent agenda. Consent agenda A5-c, A5-d, A5-e, and A5-f. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Ellison moved and Daniels seconded to approve consent agenda A5-a, A5-b and A5-g. Skaar moved and Thompson seconded to amend the January 12, 2026 minutes to include that the chair was out of order when the objection was approved. Consent agenda A5-a, A5-b and A5-g. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - Lisa Hoffman-Konn, Amanda McFarlane, Dianna Delaney. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Superintendent’s

Report - Dr. Kazmierczak highlighted several news items in the White Bear Lake Area School district. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Overview of Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Projected Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. 2. First Reading of School Board Policies: a. 101, b. 101.1, c. 103, and d. 203.6. The policies listed above will be on the March 2, 2026 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1. Streiff Oji moved and Thompson seconded to approve the action on Annual Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2. Daniels moved and Ellison seconded to approve the action on Bid for Sunrise Park Roof Replacement Project. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3. Thompson moved and Ellison seconded to approve the action on Bid for Mariner Middle School Roof Replacement Project. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4. Ellison moved and Thompson seconded to approve the action on Trail and Parking Lot Easement with the City of Vadnais Heights. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5. Thompson moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on Official Depositories for School District Funds and Authorized Bank Accounts and Signatures. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 6. Ellison moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on Revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM ADJOURNMENT Ellison moved and Thompson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Kathleen Daniels, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 11, 2026.

INDEPENDENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026

Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Boardroom 200 at the District Service Center at Sunrise Park, 2399 Cedar Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1. Call to Order - Chair Arcand called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call - Present: Ellison, Skaar, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed. Absent: Daniels. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Update. 2. Alternative Learning Pathways Update. 3. Mid-Year Update on Academic Progress. 4. 2026-2029 Achievement and Integration Plan Discussion. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1. Ellison moved and Thompson seconded to approve the action on Purchase of Electric School Buses. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2. Skaar moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on Alternative Learning Pathways Designation. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Ellison moved and Thompson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Chris Streiff Oji, acting clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 11, 2026.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS (ISD #624)

INVITATION TO INTERESTED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN-SCHOOL FINANCIAL SERVICES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that White Bear Lake Area Schools is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions to establish a student-run branch at White Bear Lake Area High School. The partnership aims to provide realworld work experience and financial literacy education through a full-service branch in the high school.

The District seeks proposals for the operation of a full-service branch that will provide paid employment opportunities for students, professional supervision, and a variety of financial products tailored to students and staff. The successful partner will be responsible for all installation, operational, and related costs associated with the branch.

Detailed specifications and proposal requirements are outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) document, which can be obtained by contacting Katy Olson, Career Pathways Coordinator, White Bear Lake Area High School at katy.olson@isd624.org.

Proposals are due no later than April 11, 2026, 2 PM CDT and must be submitted to Katy Olson, White Bear Lake Area High School, 5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals will be opened publicly at 2 pm at the White Bear Lake Area High School, 5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

The White Bear Lake Area Schools reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal(s) deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 11 and 18, 2026.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 (WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS) RAMSEY, ANOKA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BONDS TO FINANCE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE DISTRICT’S TEN-YEAR FACILITIES PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools), Ramsey, Anoka and Washington Counties, Minnesota (the “District”), intends to issue its general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) in the maximum aggregate principal amount of approximately $31,750,000, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.595, as amended (the “Bonds”). A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds will be used to optionally redeem and prepay all or a portion of the District’s General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2018A (the “Refunding Portion”), and a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,680,000 (the “Facilities Maintenance Portion”), will be used to finance certain projects included in the District’s ten-year facilities plan and related financing costs. A general description of the projects to be financed is as follows: • Deferred maintenance projects included in the District’s ten-year facilities plan approved by the Commissioner of Education. The total amount of District indebtedness as of March 1, 2026, is $409,100,000. If the Facilities Maintenance Portion of the Bonds were issued after that date, the total indebtedness of the District at that time would be $426,780,000 (not including the Refunding Portion).

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

Dated: March 2, 2026 /s/ Kathleen Daniels, Clerk of the School Board

Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools), Ramsey, Anoka and Washington Counties, Minnesota

Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 11, 2026.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

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2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1085-1/2 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55105

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. applied pressure LLC 1085-1/2 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55105

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: March 2, 2026

Signed: Dena Kinate

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 11 and 18, 2026.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: TNB Construction

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 911 Heritage Ct W St. Paul, MN 55127

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Travis Bouchard 911 Heritage Ct W St. Paul, MN 55127

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: February 27, 2026

Signed: Travis Bouchard (owner)

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 11 and 18, 2026. OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Common Grounds Community Cafe

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1698 Leone Ave. St. Paul, MN 55106

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.

G6 ENTERPRISES LLC 1698 Leone Ave. St. Paul, MN 55106

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: February 18, 2026

Signed: Chelah Gullette

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 4 and 11, 2026. OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entitly has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions set forth in that chapter. The business entity is now legally registered under the laws of Minnesota. File Number: 1627367600025

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter: 322C

ARTICLE 1. NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Dueck Consulting LLC

ARTICLE 2. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT AT THAT ADDRESS: 1891 FURNESS ST, MAPLEWOOD MN 55109-4868

ARTICLE 3. DURATION: Perpetual

ARTICLE 4. ORGANIZERS: Danna Angela Dueck 1891 FURNESS ST, MAPLEWOOD MN 55109-4868

Dated: February 5, 2026

Signed: Danna Dueck

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 11 and 18, 2025. STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-26-118 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL)

In re the Estate of Gerard Michael Brand, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on February 26, 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: Christopher Mathias Brand 1056 Bowdoin Street Saint Paul, MN 55116 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. 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: February 27, 2026

Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 11 and 18, 2026.

Turning the page: A new chapter begins at Lake Country Booksellers

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

After nearly 28 years behind the counter of Lake Country Booksellers, Susie Fruncillo is turning the page on her next chapter.

But the soon-to-be 46-year-old bookstore, founded by a group of women known as the “founding mothers,” will remain in the family; Kia (Johnson) White, granddaughter of one of the original founders, Alta Johnson, is now a co-owner.

Fruncillo bought into the partnership of owning the White Bear Lake bookstore in 1998, when orders were placed by phone and titles were tracked on microfiche. Back then, she was working as an administrative secretary at the HealthPartners Clinic in town and lived in downtown White Bear Lake. She would often walk her dog along the bike path and downtown and ran into one of the owners of the bookstore, Susie Hudson.

“We used to chat once in a while, and she said, ‘Well, did you know that I'm selling my part of the bookstore?’ I didn't hear another thing she said. I thought, this is what I want to do.”

Fruncillo described herself and her mother as a “bookie.” After she joined as co-owner, Fruncillo spent three days a week working at HealthPartners, three days at the bookstore and one day caring for her grandchildren. Her sister, Roberta “Bert” Kiemiele, was also a co-owner of the store for 25 years.

Over the nearly three decades she spent in the store, she says she most enjoyed the interactions with customers. After her husband passed away eight years ago, several customers, who were also widows, brought

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES

• Mahtomedi residents in a recent community survey indicated that a dog park was a priority and that it should be located in a city park. City staff selected a site at Southwest Park off 60th Street in the south end of town. The landscape architect from the city’s engineering firm, WSB, also liked that location and tendered a proposal to provide design, bidding and construction administrative services for a notto-exceed fee of $33,200. The council unanimously approved this updated proposal, which is a significant reduction from an earlier estimate.

• Public Works Director Bob Goebel looked into his crystal ball and realized that the next five years will be a busy time for his department as the city executes significant projects as part of its five-year capital improvement plan. As the position of lead maintenance operator has been vacant since 2017, when Goebel himself was hired from that position to be the city’s next public works director, he realized it was time to fill that position. The city sought to hire its next lead maintenance operator from within and advertised the position in-house. Two candidates were interviewed, and Kevin Bartholomew was hired, following council authorization. Bartholomew started as a summer seasonal worker in 2011 until he was promoted to a full-time position in 2016. “Kevin and I have a history of retrieving things out of the storm sewer,” Goebel said. “He was with me when we took the baby fawn out and was the one who took the

her gifts and books to read while she was grieving.

“They were so supportive … We have wonderful customers and great support in the community,” Fruncillo said. “That's what I loved the most, and that's what I will miss.”

Opening the boxes delivered to the store was also a highlight. “It was like Christmas every day,” she explained.

Although it was a hard decision, Fruncillo said that at the age of 80 she was ready to turn the next page. She said the physical aspect of the job was getting more challenging, and she also wants to spend more time traveling and with loved ones. She does still plan to come back to the store to help out from time to time, but not on a regular basis.

picture of me holding the fawn.”

• After the city arborist told staff that the city needed to remove 41 dead ash trees on city property on the border with Birchwood, the city sent out a request for proposals to arborists who might be interested in removing them. Four bids were received; council selected the lowest bid, from Hugo Tree Care, for $18,998. The trees had been dead a long time and were starting to become a hazard for adjacent properties.

• The public works department will buy a new 2019 Toro Grandstand mower, a trailer-mounted 1997 Jay’s Vactor and a 2007 Spaulding blacktop patch trailer and will need to unload the old equipment the new items are replacing. The department has been given approval to dispose of the old equipment through the State of Minnesota auction process and sealed bids. These surplus items are no longer usable, needed or operable.

• As the city prepares for upcoming construction projects, its financial department is transferring money. Budget transfers for 2025 are for the closure of the 2025 street improvements, CSAH 12 Phase 2, CSAH 12 turnback, Safe Routes to School and parking lot and trail projects. Money was moved from various funds to the 2025 street improvements projects fund (525) and various interim construction funds (551).

• At the end of every year, the city is stuck with bills for ambulance services that have not been paid for.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP BOARD NOTES

• Polar Lakes Park may look a bit brighter under new floodlights soon. The White Bear Town Board has approved a $9,225 proposal from Sports Lighting Authority to replace the 20-year-old lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED lighting, which will allow the township to save an estimated $1,500$2,000 per year in energy costs.

“We were thinking about just selling the business and everybody was sad. And then, all of a sudden this idea came up … well, maybe Kia could run it,” Fruncillo explained. “I felt just perfectly wonderful leaving it in Kia’s hands,” she said.

White has memories as a baby in the store and worked there while she was in high school. Her mother, Nancy Thysell, and her aunt, Faith Basten, remain co-owners of the business. White worked at the store on and off until her family relocated out west for a career with the National Park Service. A couple of years ago, she decided to move back to Minnesota.

“It was a very cool career, but when we moved back, I was thinking ‘What’s next?’ and it all magically lined up. I just felt like something was telling me to do this,” White said about becoming a co-owner of the business. “I feel very lucky to have had that career where I got to do something I was very passionate about. And then the same with this … I’m just really grateful to get to do something that I love so much.”

White says she is looking forward to continuing and deepening her relationships with the store’s customers. In addition, she’s also excited to learn more about some of the behind-the-scenes operations of the business.

She has some ideas to try out and hopes to add more events, but she doesn’t plan to make sweeping changes to the business.

“I have like a lot of emotional nostalgia about this place, so we are not changing everything all at once,” White said. “I think that's why people love coming here too, is because it's a very cozy place.”

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

The city must write off these bills. This year, ambulance receivables to be written off total $31,119. “These receivables are uncollectible, and all avenues of collection have been exhausted, so there is no need to keep them on the books,” said Finance Director Scott Schaefer. “Things are better this year, because last year the unpaid balance amounted to around $100,000,” he said. No budget impact will be associated with these write-offs, which are effective Dec. 31, 2025.

• In 2025, the Washington Conservation District applied for three grants on behalf of the city for the Lost Lake/ Wildwood Park Shoreline Restoration Phase 2 project. The first grant included a $40,000 water quality grant through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to support shoreline restoration. The second was a habitat enhancement landscape program (HELP) grant of $28,000 to support tree and shrub establishment. These two grants have already been approved by council. The third grant agreement approved by council on March 3 is a Rice Creek Watershed District grant of $10,000 to help cover costs of the infiltration basin aspect of the project. The total grant amount of $78,000 is equal to the bid price quoted by the winning contractor.

The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

Loretta Harding

POST OFFICE: Stays put

that expanding the current facility is feasible and more cost effective than relocating operations.”

He added, “While the postal service is sensitive to the impact of this decision on its customers and the White Bear Lake community, the postal service properly considered community input, and this decision

is consistent with postal service objectives. The postal service is a selffunded entity, generally receiving no tax dollars and must make decisions to control its cost and cover them through the sale of products and services.”

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.

We have earned more business from the White Bear Press than any other printed source. People have actually brought in the paper with our ad in it.

• Streets and waterways will be cleaner this spring and fall thanks to the street sweeping services of Allied Blacktop Company, for an estimated total cost of $26,455. According

• Several neighborhood streets including Oakmede, Birchcrest and White Bear Parkway will receive crack sealing repairs and a fresh seal coat to extend the life of the pavement. The township awarded a seal coat contract to Allied Blacktop Company Inc. for $124,412. The contract for crack repairs was awarded to SealTech Inc. for $10,000.

to Town Engineer Larry Poppler, street sweeping is the most effective way to prevent sediment, phosphorus and chemicals from reaching wetlands and waterways. Although the township does own a street sweeper, it is more than 20 years old and has experienced some costly mechanical problems in the past. The Town Board briefly discussed the idea of retiring or selling it but agreed this contract would be the most cost-effective way

to handle street sweeping needs for 2026.

• White Bear Township expressed its support for Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office in its request for $1.5 million of state funding that will provide equipment and de-escalation training.

The White Bear Town Board next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road.

Jackie Bussjaeger

SHANNON GRANHOLM PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Susie Fruncillo (left) says she felt “perfectly wonderful” leaving the bookstore in Kia White’s hands.

White Bear Township opposes data center development

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There will be no large-scale artificial intelligence data centers built in White Bear Township for the foreseeable future. The town board has passed a proclamation opposing the construction of this type of facility out of concern for aquifer protection, infrastructure impacts and long-term sustainability.

While no data center project has recently been proposed within the township, resident Tom Snell brought this resolution to the township board in hopes of getting ahead of the wave of proposed data center developments making its way across the state.

Snell’s concern about data centers focused on the potential impact on water quality and environmental health. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, large data centers can consume up to 5 million

gallons of water per day. The water is used directly for cooling the computer systems used in processing digital data.

In February, the city of Eagan was the first in the state to place a one-year moratorium on data center construction. State Sen. Jen McEwen of Duluth is expected to present a similar proposal at the state level, but the proposed bill has yet to be put before the Legislature.

Town Board Chair Ed Prudhon said the township received a proposal for a new data center on Centerville Road a few years ago but given the concerns around the township’s water use limitations, it was not approved.

“It didn’t get to discussion because we said there’s no way in the world we’re going to do that,” Prudhon said.

Snell stated that he hoped White Bear Township could set an example to surrounding communities to adopt similar proclamations.

“We can show White Bear Township is the one community in the entire metro area that really knows what’s important for the environment of our communities,” he said.

While there are no data centers on the immediate horizon for White Bear Township, that doesn’t mean it will always be out of the question, Prudhon said. As technology improves, major installations are exploring alternative ways to manage operations.

A U.S. Energy Information Administration report released in January announced that some data center facilities have begun using modified jet engines to generate power. If the methods of powering or cooling these types of facilities change or such a facility becomes able to operate without direct effects on local water resources, Prudhon said he’d be open to considering the idea.

Township Attorney Chad Lemmons clarified that the proclamation is just

the township’s statement of intention toward future data center development.

“We oppose construction of data centers. That doesn’t mean we can’t approve them,” Lemmons said.

However, the township board members agreed that for the time being they would not likely be able to approve such a project, given the constraints imposed by the White Bear Lake level lawsuit on the township’s water usage.

“We have a finite number we have to stay under for using water,” said Town Board Member Steve Ruzek. “A large user like this would not fit anywhere in our model.”

The proclamation would not prevent the board from approving a data center development if it was able to operate within the conditions of township water use ordinances.

“We’re not going to allow our water to be used,” Ruzek said. “If they have another source, we might want to consider it.”

MAHTOMEDI

Semester 1 2025-26

9th Grade High Honors

Allison Ackerman, Carlos Aguilar, Seth Albrecht, Finley Ashfield, Edison Becker, Landen Beek, Robert Befidi, Vincentas Berkner, Olivia Boberg, Daniel Borovsky, Stella Boyd, Nolan Brummel, Elizabeth Carlson, Myla Chaffee, Matthew Clark, Reece Daniels, George DeBruin, Julia DeHaan, Luke DeVine, Audrey Dock, Isaac Drimel, Hunter Dumermuth, Knox Dunbar, Jack Egan, Soraya Elbaz, Ellen Evenson, Samuel Farell, MacKenna Feustel, Ellory Francis, Giada Garrity, Maximilian Goldfine, Safiya Goodwin, Paul Grzesik, Aiden Hackworthy, Maya Hahn, Grier Hamen, Liam Hanson, Maya Hiller, Greta Hinkle, Oz Honmyhr, Alyssa Horning, Oliver Howell, Sean Huizinga, Anna Hynes, Eden Jacobs, Jackson Jacobs, Louisa Jensen, Hadley Johnson, Kyra Kamrath, Elsa Karlsson, Olin Kettleson, Ivan Knauss, Justin Knauss, Cenley Kurr, Claire Lane, Spencer Lidle, Thomas Longen, Laine Markfort, Maxwell McGuire, Kara Melby, Eafrata Milion, Adalyn Miller, Sebastian Naf, Rowan Nelson, Ethan Nicholls, Fiona Nicoli, Elvis Onduko, Emilija Padelford, Jonathan Palmquist, Lauren Petersen, Isabella Peterson Choi, Tessa Peterson, Emilia Pollock, Kaitlyn Redfield, Calvin Roche, Ian Russell, William Schroeder, Jayden Schwartz, Emery Shearen, Faduma Shire, Jaxon Sievers, Anna Skaja, Raymond Spahl, Easton Suchy, Cole Tanner, Grady Torgrude, Alyssa Triplat, Mia Weinberger, Avary Wetzel, Aemilia Wollak, Russell Wuori

9th Grade Honors

Shirine Abdillahi, Charles Anderson IV, Evangeline Ardolino, Penelope Backes Tschida, Katherine Bance, Madyson Birkeland, Charles Boe, Max Boe, Alexis Bogan, Ethan Bond, Ashley Boogren, Stella Bossert, Blake Bowers, Carson Bradley, Bryan Brown, Elise Buivid, Henry Carlson, Zoe Carson, Sydney DeFore, Ella DeNight, Oliver Determan, Ava DeZelar, Madison Elsholtz, Lucille Ferguson, Divya Fon, Oliver Foster, Peyton Franzmeier, Henry Fritz, Ivy Gacek, Walker Gahm, Joseph Geisbauer, Gunnar Gilbert, Henry Given, Lauren Glaser, Keagan Graham, Kiernan Guerrino, Chloe Hanson-Oni, Coraline Haraldson, Kylie Havlicek, Vera Hillukka, Sophie Hinkle, Grant Horn, Easton Houle, Audrey Humpal, Emilia Isom, Kelsie Jacobson, Jack Jonas, Daniel Kelly, Alexander Kotval, Grant Krause, Whitney Kruger, George Kuriscak, Emery Kuschke, Thomas Langhoff, James Lavigne, Madison Lobes, Jack Loosbrock, Hawkin Mamer, Elizabeth McCarthy, Spencer Mitchell, Leopold Mueller, Maddox Nackerud, Maxim Nagel, George Oertel, Riley Olsen, Lucy Pearson, Scarlett Poppelman, Wyatt Pratt, Jack Ratley, Kynlee Rehn, Brayden Richmond, Laura Samarani, Lucie Samuelson, Lina Schuller, Adam Schultz, Nathan Schultz, Madden Schulz, Ethan Scott, Landen Seeger, Scarlet Seidl, Jocelyn Semerad, Cody Semrow, Evelyn Shortridge, Scarlett Slagle, Jackson Smith, Nae Soe, Jeremiah Solomon, Owen Sorenson, Giovanni Sottile, Audrey Stadther, Kendall Strydio, Matea Stupnik, Jackson Thies, Natan Tilahun, Cole Unklesbay, Emily Vang, Gweneviere Vang, Alejandro Vazquez Mehr, Emmy Veenis, Ashlynn VonDeLinde, Indiana Weiss, Savannah Whitman, Luke Winter, Joseph Wright, Saraya Xiong, Anabelle Zawislak, Cody Zizzo

10th Grade High Honors

Mariam Abraham, Aisha Ahmad, Tamilore Akintola, Alaina Albrecht, Logan Albrecht, Blanca Boix Alemany, Adelaide Badini, Dani Baker, Victoria Barfuss, Christopher Bennett, Adalyn Beulke, Schooner Bird, Adalyn Bjorkman, Lucinda Black, Thomas Boe, Aidan Boex, Sydney Bohm, Ella Boulos, Margaret Bruner, Easton Buche, Ella Carion, John Chlebeck, Elizabeth Churchill, Jack Cisek, Samuel Coles, Levi Cosby, Isabella Davini, Quinn Decorsey, Isaac DeGrote, McKenna DesJardins, Naisha Didwania, William Donovan, Audrey Doriott, Elizabeth Driscoll, Konur Drivdahl, Owen Eklund, Logan Ellingson, Liliana Englund, Adeline Erickson, Tegan Evans, Xiaohan Fang, Allicia Farrington, Fergus Fedie, Layla Franco, Autumn Groneberg, Austin Gunderson, Naomi Hall, Avery Hensel, Irina Hill, Elise Hochban, Harley Hohenstein, Sienna Iverson, Norah Jansen, Najayden Johnson, Jenna Keane, Margo Kiely, Cullen King, Everett Kirkwood, Stephan Kleiner, Sidney Kolbet, Micah Korus, Lila Kruse, Maci Kruse, Xiaobao Liang, Xiaofeng Liang, Jack Lindstrom, Parker Maas, Mason Mahmood, Abigail Manger, Gavin McDonough, Carys McNaughton, Andrew Moran, Natalie Moran, Elizabeth Moscou, Grace Moua, Samuel Nasvik, Anders Nelson, April Nelson, Caleb Nyquist, Charlotte Olsen, Olivia Opel, Clara Otto, Parker Paraschou, Riley Parizek, Lucia Phoenix, Lila Pollock, Rose Prescott, Parker Reagan, Vincent Redpath, Daniel Reierson, Vivienne Roeller, Vanessa Rogosheske, Molly Schifsky, Estelle Seuffert, Glory Shadrack, William Siedow, Paige Skadsberg, Lila Stephens, Aubrianna Stupnik, Eloise Taylor, Tumsa Temesgen, McCoy Tennyson, Rachel Thalacker, Brody Traxinger, Riley Vosooney, Ingrid Wirtz, Kennedy Wolfsberger, Annika Young, Jack Ziemann

10th Grade Honors

Hafsa Adam, Henry Aflakpi, Alana Alvarez, Jason Amundson, Stuart Anderson, Wyatt Anderson, Evalyn Barta, William Barton, Ella Bell, Delaney Benz, Brooke Berg, William Bidon, Peyton Birch, Charlotte Bishman, Sophia Boberg, Peter Boyum, Ari Braman, Caleb Brann, Michael Breien, Gabriel BrockingtonSmith, Ursula Budziszewski, Lilith Bush, Sophie Campbell, Lucy Cardwell, Camryn Chilson, Austin Damlo, Janessa Davis-Harris, Chloe Deans, Raya DeZelar, Dahlia Duback, Colton Duckson, Ryker Dunbar, Adam Edwards, Maxx Efiong, Brooklyn Erickson, Josephine Erickson, Madison Erickson, Melania Fitzgerald, Dahlia Fon, Brock Gutterman, Sawyer Hagen, Lilia Haile, Dana Hamdan, Emelia Hammer, Hunter Hansen, Eve Hanzely, Cassia Hartmann, Alaina Hass, Elsi Hauer, Jack Herschbach, Emily Highman, Wesley Hoadley, Annika Johnson, Kallen Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Aurora Kleppe, Drew Krampe, Brooklynn Lodahl, Benicio Macias, Hayden Mans, Magdalena McCloy, Leo Miller, Emma Ann Miller-Mercier, Lilah Grace Miller-Mercier, Jaxon Mitchell, Henry Mizinski, Shaela Murphy, Kylie Nelson, Oliver Nestrud, Quinlan Nettleton, Berea Nicholson, Chase Olson, Genevieve Onyeji, Joshua Parton, Charles Peck, Kate Peterson, Luke Pfeiffer, Adyson Pulver, Hailey Reich, Lillian Robbins, Ashlee Schrankler, Adele Schroeder, Sterling Schroeder, Abigail Schultz, Isaiah Scott, Ava Sheppeck, Roman Smoley, Olivia Sowada, Brynn State, Chace Swanson, Lucy Teich, Connor Tempelis, Kaiba Thiam, William Thompson, William Tronrud, Evelyn Tykeson, Lexi Unger, Gabe Unklesbay, Lailey Weisner, Zoey Williams, Odin Winegar, Giovanni Yasis, Tensae Yigermal, Ella Zerwas

11th Grade High Honors

Gavin Adams, Emily Alexander, Mejken Amiot, Jessica Aufderhar, Amelia Barron, Azariah Barta, Rena Becker, George Beckman, Marija Berkner, Isabella Bixby, Margaret Bowen, Rachel Brings, Eli Buttke, Lorraine Campbell, Noah Carlson, Halyn Chaffee, Coen Chavarria, Sienna Clark, Mabel Curtis, Ericdarren Daafour, Ana Dahl, Lola Dambowy, Reginald DeBruin, Charles DeHaan, Shea Deneen, Paige Detert, Madelyn Dexheimer, Nolan Dock, Annika Drimel, Jackson Drimel, Delaney Dumermuth, Erica Ekpruke, Amelia Englund, Cullen Faulkner, Kylie Flannigan, Charlie Gillet, Caitlin Glaser, Alexander Goldfine, Henry Graetzer, Ellen Gruba, Natalie Haase, Gannon Hamen, Ava Hanson, Mahdi Hanson, Ella Haraldson, Cameron Harris, Aidan Hastings, Edwin Henderson, Emmett Henderson, April Hoffoss, Hailey Hunter, Isaac Iten, Abraham Jansen, Emilia Jensen, Kristen Johnson, Kaylen Jones, Shawn Carlon Jr., Reagan Juhl, Adelric Koenig-Kali, Anton Kastler, Broderick Kraai, Lucas Kraft, Elsie Krull, Jessica Kuchar, Greta Lahr, Lyla Lear, Yeupheng Lee, Jocelyn Lidle, Amelia Lucke, Lily Lutgen, Reagan Mamer, Isabella Micetic, Brynna Newfield, Devin O’Donnell, Isaac Opitz, Lucille Petersen, Molly Peterson, Danielle Paulene Pineda, Henry Pompilio, Evelyn Richie, Allissa Robinson, William Roelofs, Molly Roettger, Trevor Rogosheske, Yuktika Samtani, Fiona Sawyer, Maria Schlegel, Frank Schwieters, Kai Seidl, Senna Semaan, Bemnet Shekur, Cody Siewert, Adam Sixt, Ethan Stout, Eliana Suchy, Katherine Taylor, Maria Tkachuck, Kieran Vik, Jozie Wetzel, Alayna Whitson, Tirzah Whitson, Eve Wiebe, Finn Wiesen, Maximus Winegar, Melanie Zhang

11th Grade Honors

Lyric Aceves, Elise Aflakpi, Evyn Alexander, Ellie Anderson, Matthew Arumba, Lydia Bartness, Cameron Behnke, Gavin Bifulk, Nora Bonifas-Johnson, Lorelai Bracken, Temperance Bracken, Henrik Buckley, Jasper Buerger, Ella Buivid, Cole Burkel, Kyla Callahan, Madison Campbell, Isabelle Carle, Sailor Carlson, William Carter, Lucas Cashin, Charlotte Colestock, Maya Dahl, Kendall DeMars, Cerwyn Dobbelmann, Grace Doebler, Hailey Ellingson, Thomas Farell, Charles Fernandez, Anthony Foster, Grace Gilbert, Katie Gogberashvili, Samuel Gravley, Liana Grillo, Logan Hargrove, Victoria Harnish, Capri Hartmann, Josephine Hochradel, Henry Honmyhr, Micah Horsager, Sadie Hughes, Patrick Hurd, Serina Khounpanya, Gavin Kruse, Claire Langhoff, Andrew Larson, Joshua Larson, Ava Lockbaum, Lily Lockbaum, Anthony Longen, Mia Loosbrock, Ahnasophia Lorinser, Addison Mack, Henrik Madson, Logan Malone, Andersen Martin, Sarah Mekuria, Emmett Melchert-Zimmerman, Emerson Meyers, Charlotte Monette, Liesel Mueller, Callie Mullaney, Camille Myhre, Sophia Nelsen, Reese Nelson, Sean O’Connor, Grant Oien, Paige Olsen, Addison Otto, Logen Pendleton, Maximilian Pollock, Graydon Poppelman, Savanna Pratt, Grace Prose, Adam Rogers, Brooklyn Rondeau, Madeline Samarani, Aubrey Saterbak, Joseph Sauer, Garrett Schlagel, Brody Schrankler, Emmett See, Will Seevers, Asher Serle, Grant Severson, Amber Shell, Lucas Smieja, Jacob Sokoll, Isabel Steffen, Audrey Stepan, Ellison Sweeney, Sophia Syring, James Theuninck, Phoebe Tong, Luke Torgrude, Sanai Traxler, Anneliese Ulschmid, Lucas Vander Louw, Gabrielle Vang, Isaac Welsh, Davin Wise, Matthew Wolfsberger, Alexander Wooi, Abigail Wright, Caroline Wright, Nolan Wyse

MAHTOMEDI

12th Grade High Honors

Ethan Albrecht, Mason Amberg, Bjorn Anderson, Ava Arcand, Sachie Arumba, Elena Atkinson, Joseph Bance, Connor Barry, Amber Becker, Layla Befidi, Thomas Bengtson, Chase Benning Swanson, Samuel Beulke, Lillyan Birkeland, Keely Bohm, Julia Boogren, Maya Brendmoen-Butler, Cael Brummel, Emerson Buckley, Robert Burkel Jr., Tyler Busson, Charlotte Cannon, Aidan Carlson, Collin Carlson, Noah Carlson, Bao-Hien Chu, Julian Cisek, Julia Clayton, Alexis Collins, Anna Cosby, Claire Crothers, Kennadee Cummins, Brennan Dambowy, Casey DeFor, Riley DeFor, Lawson DeGezelle, Dawson Duback, June Duclos-Beecher, Maggie Duea, Ethan Dvorak, Abigael Edwards, James Egan, Owen Eigen, Ila Erenz, Peyton Erickson, Keira Fitzsimmons, Myles Flaherty, Sarah Frazer, Oliver Gadbois, Julia Gill, Vivian Grabow, Mark Graff, Natalie Gruba, Alex Haase, Chace Hallin, Eleanor Halsten, Lily Harnisch, Charles Hauer, Eli Hendrickson, Katie Hergenrader, Gabriella Hernandez, Wyatt Herschbach, Haley Hohenstein, Evan Hotovec, Olivia Houle, Nicholas Huberty, Rahama Hussein, Natalie Jackson, Noelle Jackson, Henry Johnson, Paige Johnson, Noah Kamrath, Ian Kiely, Kallie Kolbet, Madelyn Korus, Sydney Kuschke, Liam Kutzer, Mallory Langer, Teagan Larson, Tyler Leciejewski, Neven Leopold, Hannah Lindstrom, Alexander Livingston, Cody Loida, Alexis Lum, Alasdair MacChesney, William MacChesney, Nicholas Manz, Evan Marty, Riley McAuley, Grace McCarthy, Nolan McCutcheon, Grady McKusick, Payton Mielke, Evan Miller, Ashley Motz, Moseh Mouacheupao, Adam Nelson, Alyson Padelford, Sophia Paraschou, Tyler Parizek, Ava Pierre, Greta Plugge, Kayla Poirier, Eve Porter, Caroline Potjer, Layla Ragan, Sahar Ramaley, Danielle Ricci, Taelin Richmond, Allison Rippentrop, Madison Roy, Josephine Schifsky, Allison Schrul, Kai Schwartz, Moses Smetana, Blair Smith, Hannah Smith, Katherine Smith, Trent Steenberg, Ruby Stembridge, Matthew

Studenski, Jack Tarnowski, Louisa Tarnowski, Cullen Taylor, Alexia Tempelis, Lauren Thalacker, Ada Thompson, Aspen Tillges, Claire Tofte, Olivia Tofte, James Unger, Grace Van Hout, SuabCua Vang, Gavin Vennemann, Isabel Vipond, Samuel White, Carter Whitman, Nicholas Wisniewski, Taylor Wojtowicz, Jacquelyn Worden, Sasha Wuori

12th Grade Honors

Jocelyn Aguilera, Sally Amundson, Zoe Anderson, Levi Benson, Harlow Berger, Rowan Berger, Ethan Berglund, Joseph Borovsky, Jerrick Brown, Catherine Byrd, Avery Campbell, Lily Carlson, Harrison Carroll, Arjun Chandra, Jackson Chesak, Alyssa Damlo, Maia Daniels, Bethel Darik, Haley DesJardins, Easton DeZelar, Nathan Eian, Addison Eitel, Bridget Ellison, Samuel Erickson, Seth Erickson, Aidan Errichetto, Drew Feustel, Connor Finn, Nicholas Fiola, Brayden Fuerst, Kaden Gagnelius, Kyler Gunderson, Noah Hahn, Sanyi Hamine, Austin Hanft, Piper Hanson, Finn Hemenway, Cameron Hentsch, Audrey Hilton, Brianna Hilton, Aoife Hiniker, Aidan Holdahl, Lauren Jacobson, Elianah Jespersen, Jayden Jones, Kento Kedrowski, Emanuella Kim, Brooklyn Kragness, Ellis Krause, Alexander Kurpis, Emma LandrainMckusick, Sylvie Lavigne, Carlee Long, Terra Mahoney, Isabel Major, Madeline Marino, Madeline Matuzak, Teagan McCloy, Eliah McCormick, Luchianna Medley, Robel Milion, Makensie Moynagh, Ryan Nelson, Isabelle Oelrich, Camila Orellana Starushik, Lucille Otto, Jocelyn Parker, Eva Pulver, Lawson Rainer, Audrey Reid, Jacob Reubish, Leila Roubik, Daniel Ruiz, Madeline Ruppel, Andrew Russell, Henry Sampair, Jaelyn Schany, Baylon Schintz, Jack Schneider, Mitchell Schultz, Ava Sorum, Annika Sowder, Meyer Springborn, Charles Swanson, Simon Taylor, Surra Temesgen, Levi Ternberg, Joud Wadi, Ian Walch, Peyton Whitbeck

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A HONOR ROLL Grade 9

Maddox Alexander, Anna Altman, Hayden Anderson, Jack Anderson, Oliver Anderson, Owen Arrigoni, Daniel Arrowood, Zoe Ballenthin, Jackson Bauer, Elin Benecke, Aria Bensen, Max Bergerson, Lilly Bilek, Joennia Bockarie, Claire Boeser, Eryn Bowen, Ella Brumm, Asher Brunell, Natalie Buege, Kieran Burke, Olivia Calzada, Tess Campbell, Quillan Carlson, Lily Carsrud, James Chapman, Finn Cheesebrow, Alex Chermak, Adam Christensen, James Christenson, Elena Chung, Brianna Clapper, Cameron Clark, Ava Clausen, Mallory Clem, Ellery Colberg, Kinley Cox, Ben III Craig, Parker Davids, Julia Davis, Samuel Deilke, Sophia Delorimier, Marina Demanou, Audrey Dennis, Jackson Dery, Carter Docken, Sarah Dumroese, Hannah Dwuznik, Parker Ebbers, Declan Elgard, Ava Elliott, Simon Ellison, Gabriella Endthoff, Nayarah Erickson, Savannah Evans, Colin Farmer, Elizabeth Flor, Tavian Fodor, Kolton Gale, Kiptyn Garner, Logan Getschel, Emilie Gilmore, Lilah Gipple, Alexander Gonzalez, Ruby Griebel, Emelia Griefenhagen, Lisa Gritzmacher, Samuel Hadley, Gretta Hansen, Ezekiel Harding, Luke Haselman, Claire Hauth, Lily Hauth, Stella Hemquist, Chloe Her, Eva Hoefer, Addison Hoff, Easton Hoit, Aiden Holte, Olive Holvig, Benjamin Horowicki, Andrew Hosfield, Miya Jager, Cailin Jamieson, Patrick Janssen, Aidan Jensen, Amelia Jensen, Henry Jensen, Oliver Jensen, Aaron Johnson, Jordyn Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Simon Johnson, Hailee Joy, Finn Jozwowski, James II Juean, Cohen Juergens, Lyla Jungmann, Charles Kaiser, Wesley Kapisak, Isaac Karp, Skyler Kasten, Addeline Keese, Saoirse Kelly, Samuel Kendig, Adelynn Kennedy, Isaiah Kern, Piper Kirvida, Brooke Kiserow, Ingrid Knipping, Leighton Knipping, Hazel Koetter, Isla Kohler, Macie Kroll, Olha Kurynytska, Jocelyn Lange, Kaylee Laplante, Rory Larson, Hayden Law, Landon Lee, Ruth Levins, Julia Lima, Aubrey Linder, Miles Lindgren, Calvin Linneman, Hunter Lo, Zekan Lor, Ray Lorang, Miriam Lund, Joseph Lunzer, Emma Lutz, Tristan Malek, Miranda Manship, Landyn McChesney, Addison Meredith, Mason Merry, Nicholas Mersch, Logan Metzger, Anna Miller, Aiya Mohamad, Amina Mohamad, Layamon Mongrue, Solomon Morris, Dylan Morse, Nina Nakagaki, Jena Neuendorf, Alena Nguyen, Diane Nguyen, Jason Nguyen, Sophie Niemiec, Morgan Nohr, Samuel Nowak, Ella Olson, Samuel Palmer, Alexa Paradise, Isla Patterson, Tate Paulson, Claire Payne, Makani Pederson, Brooks Peltier, Max Peterson, Kristine Phan, Daisy Pietz, Lillian Pietz, Kelsey Pinion, Annabel Popp, Amelia Post, Elliot Prigelmeier, Westin Raleigh, Zac Rauschendorfer, Ayaan Raza, Gabrielle Redlund Spieker, Malaya Reese, Harrison Ross, Lilian Schleede, Abigail Schleicher, Sophia Schultz, Max Schulz, Owen Severson, Lucy Shanahan, Holi Shattuck, Eli Sminesvik, Lena Smith, Lucy Stelljes, Aramya Sumlin, Ellie Swinney, Austin Tainter, Biruk Tenaye, Brooklyn Thao, Pearl Thao, Molly Tieu, Noelle Tocko, Abby Tollefson, Asher Torenvliet, Evan Trebatowski, Natalie Triplett, Cymon Vang, Douace Vang, Peyton Vang, Ria Vang, Wanida Vang, Colten Varco, Harper Volkmann, Maisie Whitby, Tyler Wickum, Paige Wilding, Piper Wilding, Parker Wolfe, Adia Xiong, Aiden Yang, Quinn Zafft, Alan Zech, Hayley Zimmerman

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B HONOR ROLL Grade 9

Delilah Abdella, Gavin Adamietz, Oluwatariresimi Agunloye, Hikma Ahmed, Thala Amin, McKenna Anderson, Genevieve Arendts, Gideon Aune, Molly Babcock, Oliver Bade, Brody Bartlett, Lilyana Bartok, Beniano Jr Basco, Benjamin Bauman, Kennedy Becher, Amanda Beuning, Greta Birkett, Nathan Boggess, Whitney Breen, Anders Brodd, Mikaela Caliendo, Calli Chambers, Cindy Chang, Lucielle Coe, Kai Combs, Cailyn Condon, Louise Cowan, Benjamin Debauche, Bjorn Denker, Debora Dialoue, Hannah Doan, Anika Douglas, Gracelyn Drake, Max Erickson, Lilah Evans, Sonia Ezeji, Odin Fila, Amelia Fondrk, Michael Gavin, Adrian Gertz, Gabriella Gibbons, Jordan Goben, Annabelle Graven, Jaxson Griffin, Nathan Gross, Henrik Guetebier Pelto, Jacob Gysbers, Mason Gysbers, Natalie Hall, Avelyn Hang, Olivia Haselman, Harvey Heimerl, Gabriel Hendrickson, Emily Her, Colton Herdegen, Cassandra Hernandez, Aiden Hofstetter, Sydney Holtz, Vanessa Hubbard, Zeenat Hussein, Stella Infelise, Leo Jr Jackson, Easton Jensen, Indigo Johansen, Alexander Johnson, Brendan Johnson, Soren Johnson, Indiana Kane, Sophia Kappelman, James Keenan, Cooper King, Alexander Knutson, Finn Knutson, Charlotte Koivisto, Gracelyn Kolenich, Jack Kook, Magnus Lammers, Laila Launhiada, Landon Lawrence, Adelyn Lee, Angel Lee, Haleigh Lephew, Wyatt Leroux, Malaysia Lewil, Aqeel Liban, Raiden Liggett, Eloise Lightner, Katelyn Lo, Mason Longhenry, Brianna Luxem, Evenell Lyngen, Brody Macalus, Evan Macalus, Rylan Macdonald, Adria MacKey, Tanner Maki, Owen Marier, Patrick McCormick, Jameson Medin, Ko Meh, William Miranda Saastamoinen, Kandy Mokaya, Nicholas JR Mooney, Wren Morin, Landon Morrissette, Kendall Moster, Austin Mullen, Eliana Nelson, Miles Novotny, Ansley O’Hara, Ava Olness, Isaac Olson, Tristan Olson, Caden Palmquist, Josefa Perez Herrera, Cole Peterson, Johan Peterson, Yonelsi Pineda, Colin Proulx, Lacey Rancour, Macy Raschick, Brooke Reyes, Jerome Richardson, Johnathan Richmond, Peyton Rivard, Emma Robinson, Jessica Roettger, Keira Rogers, Abigail Sachse, Luke Sanders, Anthony Saniti, Genevieve Saunby, Jessica Say, Brenna Schmidt, Makenzie Schmohe, Delia Schultz, Breanne Schwietz, Addison Senarighi, Kaydence Serier, Jacob Setter, Annaka Sirotiak, Caden Skildum, Aaliyah Smith, Mason Spicer, Sophia Steiner, Annelise Stene, Benjamin Storelee, Aliya Strong, Ava Stumpf, Logan Sum, Bruce Thao, Else Thao, Kariana Ututalum, Dexter Van Beek, Gwyneth Vang, Naina Vang, Sunny Vang, Alisson Velasquez Rivera, Raeanna Vernosh, Lily Vogel, Bennett Vrieze, Griffin Whitney, Kayla Wilkie, Carter Williams, Mason Williams, Jason Wong, King Xiong, Leslie Xiong, Noah Xiong, Benjamin Yang, Isaac Yang, Lanah Yang, Mackenzie Yang,

A HONOR ROLL Grade 10

Dylan Allshouse, Gavin Altringer, Jorge Alvarez, Parker Anderl, Elizabeth Anders, Ella Anderson, Emmett Anderson, Rylan Anderson, William Anderson, Whitney Asiago, Nathan Atchison, Mariangel Baca, Avery Bach, Sienna Bacha, Logan Bailey, Olivia Baker, Lawrence Ballanger, Rylee Baltzer, Tessa Bartocci, William Bartolain, Ayanna Bashaewuth, April Baumler, Megan Becker, Andrew Bell, Jake Bergerson, Emily Bieniek, Mason Birkholz, Arlee Bishop, Sadie Blauer, Jayden Blick, Alexander Blomgren, Daniel Bly, Angel Bohorquez Vielma, Elizabeth Borle, Charles Brandon, Brooklyn Brown, Tobias Bruhn, Amelia Brynildson, Daniel Buege, Max Butters, Meredith Bye, Eleanor Cannon, Alexander Carroll, Aryanna Charles, Isla Chase, Delma Chi, Joseph Chouravong, Gabriela Cinqueonce, Charles Jr Clark, Elisa Colon, Taylor Comer, William Connors, Madeline Conroy, Cole Cortus, Bennett Curren, Sydney Denker, Zebediah Dermody, Charlie Deruyck, Abigail DeWitt, Ridley Dittler, Julia Dumroese, Rachael Eder, Lucy Ehrenkrook, Laila Elazab, Ali Ellis, Lachlan Ellison, Patrick JR Enow, Keanen Enz, Madelyn Erickson, Clara Esterly, Isabella Ferderer, Easton Fiddle, Lynnea Fields, Louise Fowler, Charles France, Livia Fyksen, Leo Gerst, Sidney Getschel, Grady Giefer, Brienna Gilbert, Judah Gillet, Ryan Glick, Piper Goeken, Finley Grier, Caleb Grund, Henry Guttormson, Rachel Hackbarth, Elyn Harding, Gabriella Hartzel, Gavin Hawes, Myles Heath, Piper Heinsohn, Aiden Hermann, Eleanor Hern, Ollie Heskett, Courtney Hesse-VanCura, Nicholas Hilgers, Parker Hoel, Isaac Hoffman, Alecya Holm, Jacob Holm, Marlo Holmstrom, Natalia Holvig, Ian Hopkins, Ryan Houchins, Alexander Hurley, Joseph Jaurides, Devin Johnson, Ella Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Natalie Jones, Eli Kam, Maxwell Kelley, Jacqueline Keppers, Alex Khatiwada, Coraline Klawiter, Kaio Koch, Henry Koenigs, Maxwell Kong, Rita Kozhimannil, Jameson Krier, Meira Kruse, Kenna Kurkura, Kaylin Lacktorin, Megan Lamb, Bercan Larson, Shelby Larson, Harlow Lattimore, Amira Launhiada, Carter Lee, Joleigh Lee, Yeng Lee, Royce Lemke, Nadine Francheska Leonado, Elliot Leroux, Fiona Lessard, Anna Lindholm, Makenzie Lohmann, Luciana Lombardi, Charles Lonsky, Jr Lumbo, Neola Luswata, Elizabeth Luther, Kiera Macdonald, Aila Macewen, Samuel MacGillis, Riley Mailer, Jaida Martinez-Garcia, Lillian Mattson, Willow Maxwell, Keagan McGovern, Charlotte McIntyre, Elizabeth McMahon, Madeline McMillen, Mira McQuay, Brigid McVeigh, Reave Meyer, Lucy Miehe, Sophie Moen, Sundis Mohamud, Sophie Montgomery, Matilda Moore, Lukas Mork, Olivia Morris, Naly Mua, Livia Nash, Sorren Nelson, Andrew Niemi, Landon Nord, Carina Nicole Obay, Maeve O'Brien, Oliver Oklobzija, Cody Olson, Kaylee Olson, Nathan Olson, Vicente Ordas Bonnet, Leila Otto, Abigail Parker, Payton Paulson, Taya Payne, Owen Peltier, Trianna Phan, Sage Piehl, Addison Pierce, Wyatt Piilola, Reyna Piper, Addyson Pitlick, Kaiden Porter, Matthew Prausa, Molly Quigley Swanson, Keller Radebaugh, Amelia Rahn, Kaitlyn Rankin, Hanley Reigstad, Wyatt Reilly, Albert Reinhardt, Nash Roed, Benjamin Rogers, Jovanny Rubio Martinez, Drew Rudeen, Frances Rudy, Brayan Salvador Hernandez, Ashlan Sampson, Hannah Saw, Logan Schafer, Ava Schlotfeldt, Delaney Schmidlin, Nathali Schneemann, Grant Schurhamer, Drew Seeley, Eva Segroves, Whitney Semlak, Aiyana Sheets, Asiya Sirko, Zoe Siverson, Lillian Sjostrom, Simone Skoge, Abdullateef Sowemimo, Bailey Spicer, Natalie Steffensmeier, Charlie Strong, Tyler Suko, Katherine Swierczek, Trinity Swims, Taylor Tasler, Max Taylor, Frances Telsrow, Katelyn Thomalla, Malachai Thomas, Octavia Tice, Joseph Trepanier, Utaa Tufa, Evelyn Turrentine, Alexandra Utzka, Chloe Utzka, Colin Vander Hart, Madalynn Vang, Seth Vlieger, Lyly Vo, Mason Voeller, Aiden Walters, Nolan Weaver, Juliette Weier-Rauscher, Rylan West, Isaac Whitlock, Evelyn Wiener, Max Willemssen, Nevaeh Williams, Gavin Wippler, Lucy Wolfe, Cameron Wolters, Cole Wolters, Quentin Wright, Caitlin Wrisky, Abigail Xiong, Hlee Xiong, Luke Xiong, Shianne Xiong, Shouana Xiong, Halena Yang, Phenghoua Yang, Weston Young, Zoey Youngblood, Sarah Younis, Salvador Zambrano, Anna Zarambo, Molly Zender, Marley Zerwas, Mariam Zewdie, Abeni Zollinger

B HONOR ROLL Grade 10

Yusuf Abdilahi, Muhsin Abdirahman, Rilea Acciari, Marielena Aguirre Gould, Kowser Ahmed, James Alexander, Nathneal Asrat, Lucas Austin, Dominic Avila, Chase Bachmeier, Thomas Bahnemann, Jaevion Baker, Kayden Banks, Ruth Beale, Ethan Beck, Evelyn Bender, Selena Biehn, Tyler Blaisdell, Patrick Bohnen, Brendan Boucher, Mason Bovee, Benjamin Bower, Lilly Bowie, Benjamin Brickner, Otis Buffalo, Elijah Cade, Lauren Carlson, Giovvani Casillas, Nader Chehouri, Solomon Cina, Jax Collova-Howard, Leila Conlan, Rylan Conlin, Talen Coopet, Marcayla Cowsen, Kellen Crawford, Javi Cuevas, Addyson Dean, Addison Degnan, Madisyn Douvier-Buus, Ryan Dowdle, Elizabeth Duffy, Kullen Dunbar, Carter Eastburn, Garrett Eichinger, Conner Emerfoll, Mina Engelmayer, Jacob Farrington, Alexander Fletcher, Lucinda Frakes, Mitchell Ganyaw, Joseph Gerten, Lexi Gralish, Brady Griffin, Olivia Gross, William Hall, Aiden Hamlin, Taylor Hanscom, Hannah Hanson, Layla Hanson, Shaun Hebaus, Allie Hedenstad, Macayla Helmberger, Giada Hoag, Graeson Hodge, Carter Hoel, Kane Hommell, Mallory Hoops, Jaxon Houkom, Colton Jansen, Daniel Jansen, Ellie Jansen, Ruby Jerry, Natalie Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Olivia June, Brylie Kaphing, Quentin Kapisak, Max Kern, Micah Kettunen, Hiram Kibagendi, Dalton Klamerus, Grady Knuth, Kendall Knutson, Rylie Kubesh, Edasa Kurkura, Lillyanne Lang, Caylista Lee, Isabella Lee, Kashia Lee, Lucy Linder, Anthony Lindorfer, Alexander Lo, Owen Louismet, Rylan Maas, Veda Mahoney, Lilly Maietta, Dax Malec, Gabrielle Malone, Zachary Manke, Emma Martin, Chayce Mathiowetz, Isabelle McAndrew, Trinity McKee, Olivia McMahon, Ellen Meir, Benjamin Miller, Nickolai Milligan, Liya Misganaw, Ali Mohamed, Vegas Moua, Mikayla Nelson, Noah Nelson, Helen Olson, Zaida Omar, Sofia Ortega De Jesus, Jack Orthaus, Lilly Oswald, James III Owens, Alyson Parenteau, Harlie Peloquin, Faith Pesch, Weston Rabbitt, Aviree Ramirez, Chase Ramse, Joshua Reyes, Olivia Rodrigue, Malakai Rogers, Aidan Rose, Kiera Rowan, Diego Santos, Olajenrade Sanusi, Sophia Sargent, Bhrody Satek, Cooper Schauls, Jack Schulz, Amiya Scott-Waddington, Jack Sears, Alexander Sells, Alexander Semelis, Jasmine Sheta, Carmen Sikich, Kellan Smentek, Carson Sonnek, Brooke Stanek, Benjamin Starke, Logan Steinbrink, Raymond Strobel, Ashish Tamang, Mitchell Tapia Ayala, Nangtamouan Thao, Gavyn Thell, Andrew Thinesen, Tessa Tollefson, Maddox Trudeau, Taylor Turenne-Morris, Zachariah Turner, Henry Turrentine, Audrey Turville, Grace Vang, Joy Vang, Leona Vang, Addison Webster, Justin Wiggins, Martina Williams, Ryan Worms, Gabriella Xiong, Hunter Xiong, Troy Yang, Finnegan Young, Sebastian Zarraga-Solorio, Brayden Zerwas, Luke Zisla

A HONOR ROLL Grade 11

Leila Abouelsoud, Briana Adams, Lily Adey, Sophie Aldana, Ashraf Alzoubi, George III Anderson, Grayson Anderson, Lilian Anderson, Chase Arvig, Logan Ascheman, Evangeline Aune, Jonah Baber, Sophia Bakken, Ava Barth, Lyla Beck, Matthew Becker, Angela Beuning, Jesse Bigbear JR., Laila Bigelbach, Silvija Birmanis, Emma Bjornson, Logan Blalock, Audrey Borofka, James Bowen, George Bowlin, Anthony Brown, Jacob Brown, Ruby Brown, Nolan Buetow, Madelyn Burket, Chanceler Burrington, Josephina Butters-LeVahn, Martina Callegari, Ava Carsrud, Allie Casemore, Alexa Chaves, James Colby, Sophie Collins, Miles Cork, Irene Cremades-Orgaz, McKenna Cuffe, Savannah Culbertson, Kaeden Darko, Alexander Davids, Joseph Degneau, Elodie Dikeman, Logan Docken, Cameron Donahoe, Shailey Douglas, Paige Downey, Tatum Drusch, Naomi Endthoff, Anna Engelmayer, Croix Erickson, Meredith Evans, Hadley Everhart, Mohamed Farah, Vivian Finger, Chloe Finney, Jack Firkus, Sabrina Fish, Connor Frazer, Amelia Funkhouser, Brynn Gamradt, Cindy Garcia, Caiden Gatto, Valina Gatzke, Moo Gay, William Ghilardi, Kevin Golaski, Dino Gonzalez-Hoffman, Madison Graff, Ivanna Graterol, Ella Graupe, Colin Greene, Toby Hagen, Willow Hall, Katelynn Harper, Michael Haselman, Emma Heller, Christopher Herr, Jordan Hetchler, Taylor Hocking, Ian Hoff, Thilde Hogen, Naomi Holm, Dylan Hood, Bode Hosmer, Savannah Huebscher, Estella Hurwitz, Manha Hussein, Hannah Huynh, Connor Jamieson, Grace Jara, Olivia Johansen, Blake Johnson, Lillian Johnson, Claire Jozwowski, Cason Juergens, Kailee Kam, Kasandra Kammueller, Jeffrey Keenan, Elijah Kennedy, Daniel King, Ethan Kinsella, Trevor Klier, Allison Knoebel, Kallen Koester, Jackson Kolb, Alyson Kolenich, Clara Kolstad, Raia Konn, Janica Kottke, Kate Krey, Janessa Lang, Lucas Larsen, Lincoln Le, Gretchen Leder, Addison Lee, Haaken Lein, Nolan Lilja, Dylan Long, Kayla Longhenry, Asher Ludwig, Riley Lukachek, Alexander Maher, Juliette Malek, Liam Maloy, Dakota Mann, Ellie Maranda, Aubrie Marrinan, Macie Marston, Jackson Matt, Scottlyn Mauch, Nolan McCabe, Jonah McEwen, Marshall McNeil, Brooklyn McPhail, William McQuay, Lincoln Medin, Isabelle Meiers, Isla Mejia, Andrew JR Melde, Hunter Mello-Sarrack, Kate Mersch, Adelia Metzger, Samuel Meyer, Erika Milhofer, Arianna Minor, Wyatt Mlejnek, Tristan Moen, Abdihamze Mohamud, Eleanor Mooers, Francis Moua, Maggie Moua, Carson Muehlstedt, Tolman Murray, Mayar Musa, Pearl Niemioja, Molly Nohr, Emma Nomura, Ava Noren, Kerry Ntarchi, Ellyse Oelker, Alexandria O’Hern, Spencer Olichwier, Henry Olive, Chloe Olness, Alexa Olson, Sophia Orsello, Piper Osborne, Lillyana Oswald, Cecelia Otto, Caitlyn Pagaduan, Khloe Pankonien, Lila Paradise, Ruby Paulson, Elizabeth Payne, Katherine Pederson, Vincent Pekala, Natalie Peltier, Lillian Perron, Ailey Petersen, Emmett Peterson, Eleanor Piri, Nora Pratt, Aiden Reinier Puerto, Royce Ragland, Madeline Rahman, Wyatt Raleigh, Ethan Rasch, Eli Rauschendorfer, Jeremiah Regal, Gavin Reich, Thomas Reiland, Abigail Reineke, Diego Rios, Aleigha Riser Billinger, Elena Rodriguez Aznar, Lilly Rodriguez, Kendall Roeser, Madison Roth, Ella Samuel, Evelina Sankey, Owen Schachtner, Bram Schultz, Jacob Servatka, Xavier Servian, Nikolas Setley, Joseph Setter, Lauryn Setterlund, Austin Sheets, Joseph Sheta, Kambell Shook, Sophie Simanek, Lauren Simmons, Carson Skildum, Evan Smejkal, Benna Sowles, Wyatt Stachowiak, Charles Stepnick, Brayden Stewart, Amelia Storelee, Levi Strong, Barrett Swanson, Tyzon Thao, Alexander Thielen, Charlie Thompson, Lily Thompson, Fengshiqi Tian, Leyla Tice, Lana Tiede, Adam Tilsen, Christnina To, Konnor Tran, Amelia Vadnais, Vivienne Vandeberg, Elijah Vang, Isabel Vang, Jewel Vang, Lexus Vang, Tchuexeng Vang, Athena Vazquez, Gavin Veneruzzo, Madelyn Vermeersch, Brian Viavattine, Reid Vickstrom, Marina Vidal Gonzalez, Sophia Vidnovic, Francis Volkmann, Emily Warling, Noah Watson, Graysen Weber, Grace Weierke, Kaleb Wielinski, Sophia Wilding, Jack Wilson, Addison Witzel, Donovin Wolfgram, Leigha Wong, William Wood, Andy Wu, Karina Xiong, Evelyn Yang, Katherine Yang, Yengkong Yang, Will Zafft, Carter Zwirn

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B HONOR ROLL Grade 11

Elizabeth Achterling, Amina Adams, Jayla Aichele, Jayna Altman, Avery Anderson, Giacomo Anderson, Holly Anderson, Sophie Anderson, Addison Andrekus, Thomas Atchison, Dayton Ayde, Zoe Barry, Samuel Bieniek, Jovanni Blomgren, Iris Bloomquist, Ryan Brown, Colton Butts, Briana Caliendo, Kate Campbell, Alison Carnes, Gralin III Carter, Dylan Cha, Micah Chapman, Jose Chung, Saydee Churchill, Brooklynn Collins, Madelyn Compton, Allison Conelly, Carla-Maelle D’Almeida, Dominique Demanou, Drew DeWitt, Favour Miss Doghor, Hunter Doroff, Jocelyn Dougherty, Logan Ehlers, Adrian Eicher, Gavin Elgard, Laila Estis, Karla Ferreyra Martinez, Lilly Fisher, Maxwell Flahavan-Olson, Rylie Flann, Whitney Fleming, DaNasia Ford, Kian Galvin, Niko Gandolfo, Agustin Garcia, Mason Gillen, Reid Golda, Benjamin Granger, Arlie Green, Tyler Griffin, Matthew Grisdale, Savion Gurung, Maison Haas, Ella Hang, Daryn Harper, Sydney Harris, Violet Heiden, Gaberiella Hendrickson, Grace Her, Oliver Herron, Rio Hilden, Elaina Hosfield, Jordyn Huber, Chase Hurley, Madison Jesmer, Julia Johnson, Malachi Jones, Avery June, Henry Jung, Joseph Kamrath, Aidan Karnowski, Ana Kavacila Castillo, Cam Klawitter, Olin Knutson, Mecanty Koko, Paul Kozhimannil, Audrey Kue, Skyler Kurkoski, Eli Lalonde, Joe Lamin, Joshua Lamin, Blake Larsen, Brody Lashomb, Jack Laszlo, Lauren Lavalle, Theodoric Lawson, Anissa Lee, Sydney Lee, Yuyeng Lee, Maisie Leohr, Hope Lindgren, Maya Link, Wesley Little, Nickalas Lockbeam, Aubrey Lund, Conner Macdonald, Daniel JR Meysembourg, Christopher Mshihiri, Ty Mueller, Graham Newlander, Caleb Nord, Miles Oklobzija, Avaya Olson, Dominic Olson, Katelynn Palmgren, Jayden Parker, Miles Peschman, Brennan Pongratz, Alex Proulx, Ja’zaiah Quintana, Rylan Raaymakers, Annabelle Retezan, Addison Roberts, Karmia Rosario, KyLynn Roweton, Lykan Schaffer, Isabelle Schleicher, Jaxson Schultz, Liam Scott, Mariya Scott, Carter Selbitschka, Nathan Shattuck, Benjamin Simmons, Christopher Simmons, Holly Solum, Hank Stuemke, Kayla Swanson, Brianna TapiaLanda, Ian Telsrow, Autumn Thao, Nicholas Thompson, Luke Tokay, Andrea Trevino-Guevara, Benjamin Troland, Joshua Va, Faith Vang, Kimora Vang, Theodore Vang, Jameson Varco, Jeremiah Vaughn, Jacob Veith, Kyle Watson, Brian III White, Kenna Wicklander, Alexander Wilson, Kelsey Wolfe, Carter Wolff, Connor Wright, Cascade Yang

A HONOR ROLL Grade 12

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Hockey ref Melissa Doyle’s Olympics diary

Melissa Doyle, former White Bear Lake hockey player, was one of the officials working the recent Olympic Games in Italy. Press Publications asked Doyle, a veteran of women’s pro and college officiating, to share her thoughts on the Olympic experience for the men and women in stripes.

Doyle: First, the Olympics were a great success! It was an incredible experience and something I will always remember. The top 10 countries in the world competed on the world stage: Canada, Czechia, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S.

On average, referees worked four games; I was fortunate to work six, including a quarterfinal and a semifinal. I was able to work games in both hockey arenas — Rho Fiera (4,000 seat arena) and Milano Santagiulia (14,000 seat arena).

We usually worked with a different referee each game and worked many different teams. I did not work a Team

USA game as it was less common for a referee to work a game of their home country. However, I did work a few Team Canada games and several of those were very competitive. It is exciting to see the perceived “gap” closing between North America and the rest of the world.

The level of play was similar to what I see in both the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) and the

WCHA (college Division I). Over 80 players from these two leagues represented their home countries on the Olympic stage. Many of Canada and USA's standout players came from the college ranks.

The Olympic experience is a very unique blend of many cultures. The Olympics run efficiently because of the wonderful volunteers. While many of the Olympic volunteers were from Italy, the

group represented nearly 100 different nationalities. International fans supporting their home countries brought a real fun and unique energy to the arena. The Olympics also offers unique experiences such as pin trading, visiting the Olympic Flame in the Olympic Fan Zone, and even getting a selfie with Snoop Dogg! I was also able to attend the Opening Ceremonies, a handful of speed-skating events, and both men's and women's hockey. Due to the distances between venues (250 miles), those of us based in Milan were unable to attend events such as skiing, curling, sliding, etc.

On off days, I was able to see the beautiful sights of Italy. I took day excursions to Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, St. Moritz (Switzerland), Verona and Venice. It was a fun and jam-packed trip. I'm hoping to return to Italy again where I have time to downhill ski and really embrace the Italian cuisine and culture at leisure!

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Melissa Doyle dropped the puck during a game at the Winter Olympics.

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Zephyr skaters snag 3rd place in state tourney

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

An overtime goal by Will Seevers capped an excellent Mahtomedi hockey season and gave the Zephyrs the third-place trophy in the state tournament Saturday morning.

Mahtomedi opened with a 2-1 win over St. Cloud Cathedral on Wednesday and lost to Hibbing/Chisholm 4-2 in the semifinals Friday in Class A action and Grand Casino Arena.

The Zephyrs finished 19-10-3 in their fifth consecutive state tournament. They got past two teams they also beat in the regular season while losing to H/C for the second time.

Seevers, junior forward, and Cody Loida, senior defenseman, were named to the AllTournament Team.

Warroad emerged as state champion, beating Hibbing/ Chishom 5-4 in overtime.

Zephyrs 2, SC

Cathedral 1

Goals by Seevers and Brayden Fuerst, and a 35-save effort by goalie Jackson Chesak, allowed the Zephyrs to prevail in an intense duel dominated by defenses and goal tending.

Cathedral got a power play goal by Bo Schmidt at 9:19 into the second period.

Mahtomedi pulled even at 14:00 when Seevers ripped a goal from about 15 feet.

The play started with a shot by Tommy Boe bouncing off the boards, where Vinny Redpath pounced on the puck and backhanded it to Seevers.

The score remained 1-1 until Fuerst struck with 2:59 left in the third period. Swooping past the net from the left side, Fuerst elevated the puck and it struck Crusader goalie Hunter Moreland’s arm and trickled Into the net. Easton DeZelar got the play started.

Cathedral launched 60 shots, 36 on goal, with 14 blocked by the Zephyr defenders and two that hit the pipe. Mahtomedi had 56 shots, 30 on goal,

Hibbing/Chisholm.

Zephyrs reach section finals

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mahtomedi reached the section basketball finals by winning defensive tussle between two high-scoring teams 53-48 over St. Paul Johnson at home Saturday, powered by Mark Graff with 27 points. The Zephyrs are 25-3 and ranked No. 4 in Class 3A but will be underdogs against No. 2 ranked DeLaSalle (25-3) in the 4AAA title game Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Minneapolis school.

Mahtomedi won despite their second-lowest point total of season (they opened with a 48-44 win over Hudson). The Zephyrs have scored in the 70’s or 80’s in 18 of 28 games.

St. Paul Johnson (20-7) scored in the 90’s six times, the 80’s eight times and the 70’s six times. Saturday’s game was the Governors season low as both teams shut down the other’s firepower. Mahtomedi was 12-for13 at the line to Johnson’s 10-for-19, a key factor. They also had a three-

point edge, 5-for-13 to Johnson’s 2-for-16.  Graff got their last six points on free shots. Willie Roelofs sank 17 points. Andrew Russell, forward, gave a Zephyrs huge boost late, soaring for an offensive rebound and making the put-back for a 49-46 lead, then blocking two close-range shots to help them hold a 49-48 lead.

Mahtomedi cruised 80-58 over Minneapolis Camden in the first round Wednesday. Roelofs hit 23 points, Graff 21 and Noah Carlson 11.

11 blocked. Moreland made 29 saves.

Hibbing/Chisholm 4, Zephyrs 2

Bluejacket goalie Gavin Lamphere stopped 43 of Mahtomedi’s 45 shots on goal. The iron rangers had a 3-0 lead on goals by Jackson Strukel just 17 seconds into the game, and by Benny Galli (power play) and Cole Swanson in the second period.

Seevers got Mahtomedi on the scoreboard later in the second period, assisted by Boe. The score stayed 3-1 until H-C got an empty netter by

Whitaker Rewerts. Mahtomedi’s Cody Loida scored with nine seconds left, Henrik Buckley assisting. Zephyr goalie Jackson Chesak stopped 37 of 40 shots on goal.

Zephyrs 4, Delano 3

Seevers pounced on the long rebound of a shot by Boe and smoked the puck past the Delano goalie 5:16 into the extra session, capping a comeback win as the Zephyrs trailed 2-0 and 3-2.

The Zephyrs made two power plays to erase the 2-0 deficit, by Trevor Rogosheske at 12:34 of the

Bear boys end 9-18 season

second period, assisted by Seevers and Cody Loida, and by Brayden Fuerst at 4:39 of the third, assisted by Henry Sampair. Brady Kangas put Delano back in front just 23 seconds after Fuerst scored. Mahtomedi regained a 3-3 tie on a goal by Cael Brummel at 8:27, assists by Rogosheske and Devin O’Donnell.

Jackson Wollak and Daniel Halonen gave Delano the 2-0 lead. Chesak had 26 saves and Delano’s Evan Geyen 28, each making two in overtime.

White Bear Lake’s boys basketball season ended with a 77-51 loss to No. 4 ranked East Ridge in the first round of Section 4AAAA on Wednesday evening. Colin Piper had 14 points, and Nick Cardenas and Will McQuay 10 each,for the Bears, who finished 9-18.  Cedric Tomes led the Raptors (22-5) with 32 points.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Brayden Fuerst

Mahtomedi Hockey

March 11, 2026

Brayden Fuerst capped his prep hockey career with two goals in the state tournament last week. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound forward totaled eight goals and 20 assists for the season. At state, Fuerst delivered the go-ahead goal with 2:59 left to beat St. Cloud Cathedral 2-1, in a one-onone duel with the goalie on a breakaway. “On that particular play, he really used his feet, and he really motored to get around the (defense),” coach Jeff Poeschl said. “He has a nose for the net.” Fuerst helped win another close game, 4-3 over Delano for third place, with a power-play goal.

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Will Seevers (17) carries the puck, flanked by Cody Loida (23) and Ryker Dunbar (3), against

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Jackson Chesak makes one of his 35 saves against St. Cloud Cathedral.

Jackson Miller announces run for House

Jackson Miller, of Lino Lakes, is running for Minnesota House District 36A. He hopes to be named the Democratic candidate at the District 36 Convention March 14. District 36A represents Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks and White Bear Township.

Miller grew up in Prior Lake and has spent the last 12 years in the medical device field. He is currently a biomedical engineer.

“I’m running because I’m tired of seeing nothing get done because it’s a split House, and I want to bring my engineering problemsolving background to the table,” Miller said. “I know that we’re all struggling with recent events, we’re angry and tired and frustrated and we want something done about it.”

Miller’s platform includes prosperity, prioritizing kids, balancing growth and the environment, and government accountability. For more information about Miller, visit https://www.millerfor36a.com.

Submissions open for Congressional Art Competition

Congresswoman Betty McCollum invites high school students in Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District to participate in the 45th annual Congressional Art Competition. Announcing the competition, the congresswoman released the following statement:

“Minnesota is a national leader in the arts, and every year I am so impressed by the talent and creativity of our young artists here in the Fourth District. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of students in

our community, and I look forward to seeing all the entries displayed at the 2026 Spring Saint Paul Art Crawl,” McCollum said.

The competition is open to all high school students who either attend school or reside in the Fourth Congressional District. All entries will be displayed in the Atrium Gallery of the Schmidt Artist Lofts as part of the 2026 Spring Saint Paul Art Crawl April 17-19. All entries will also be displayed in a digital exhibit on McCollum's official website, mccollum.house.gov.

The winning entry from the Fourth District will be displayed as part of a national exhibit in the U.S. Capitol. Entries from the runnersup will be displayed in McCollum's offices in Saint Paul and in Washington, D.C. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 10. Contact McCollum's Saint Paul office at 651-224-9191 with any questions. Find complete rules and instructions at mccollum.house. gov/art-competition.

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Washington County warns of email phishing scam

Washington County is aware that scammers are impersonating Washington County staff and attempting to trick individuals into engaging with them. The scammers are sending phishing emails from the domain @WashingtonCountyMN.ORG. This domain is not associated with Washington County. The county’s actual domain is @ WashingtonCountyMN.GOV.

According to Washington County, the fake domain was recently registered by an unidentified third party and is being misused to impersonate its organization in phishing activities. The domain redirects to the county’s legitimate government website, further enhancing its deceptive appearance.  County residents should stay vigilant and verify the email domain of any emails that appear to come from Washington County. Do not open or click on any emails from @ WashingtonCountyMN.ORG, and be sure to report any emails coming from that domain using their email provider’s reporting tools.

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