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City updates pool ordinance Tim Spitzack Editor

hen the pandemic forced the closure of public pools last summer, many residents turned to other ways to cool off, namely adding private pools to their own backyards. That move has sparked the South St. Paul City Council to update its pool ordinance. The existing ordinance was written in 1980 and lacks a clear definition for “swimming pools” and draining standards. It does not differentiate between temporary and permanent pools and has a low gallon requirement that technically requires a resident to get a building permit for today’s large temporary pools. At its April 5 meeting, the Council adopted a new ordinance that adds definitions for “swimming pool” and “temporary pools,” exempts temporary pools from requiring a building permit, and defines setback standards for pools over 24-inches deep. Pools must be at least three feet away from side and rear property lines and they are not allowed in front yards. Previously, a resident wishing to add a pool holding 1,000 or more gallons needed a building permit. Now, permits are required only for pools over 24 inches deep with a capacity of 5,000 gallons or more. Additionally, temporary and above ground pools do not need a fence if the pool’s ladder is removed when the pool is not in use. In-ground pools do require a four-foot fence or other Pool ordinance / Page 2

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Major renovations planned for Lawshe Memorial Museum

The renovation will include new galleries for the Old Town exhibit. Tim Spitzack Editor

uspicions that Dakota County may relocate the Lawshe Memorial Museum and Dakota County Historical Society (DCHS) were laid to rest in mid-March when the County Board voted to approve $1.2 million in improvements for the 2-story building at 130 3rd Ave. N., South St. Paul. The announcement confirms the County’s continued commitment to the 43-year-old building, which received a new roof and windows in the past 8 months. The majority of the funds will be used

to make the building ADA-compliant. Approximately $900,000 will be used for elevator modifications, the addition of two new restrooms, renovating existing restrooms, updating a kitchen, and enhancing handicapped parking. The remainder will be used to remodel the Old Town exhibit space with new galleries, and upgrade carpeting, ceilings, lighting and paint in the upper-level office space. Work is scheduled to begin in early 2022. The nonprofit DCHS was established in 1939 and is governed by a volunteer DCHS / Page 2

New playground at Kaposia Landing Tim Spitzack Editor

aposia Landing, an 87-acre park along the Mississippi River at 800 Bryant Ave., is getting new playground equipment this spring. Construction is underway on a $288,000 project to install an ADA-accessible playground featuring swings, a slide, merry-go-round and climbing structures. The project is scheduled to be completed in late May. The City is also planting more native trees in the park this spring. These are the latest improvements in the ongoing development of the park, which opened in 2008 and is home to the 6-acre off-leash dog area, athletic fields, river overlooks, nearly 2 miles of paved trails, and parking. Next on the wish list is to improve pedestrian access to the park by building a dedicated pedestrian lane. Based on the results of a recent feasibility study conducted by SRF Consulting Group, City Engineer Sue Polka is recommending that the City Council consider approving a $5.1 million project to build a walkway onto the south side of the 18-year-old Bryant Avenue Bridge at Concord Street and Bryant Avenue. This was one of three options under consideration in the feasibility study, completed in early April. The others were to build it next to the bridge ($7.1 million) or in another nearby location ($4.6 million). The biggest challenge in building somewhere other than on the existing bridge is crossing the Union

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Thompson County Park getting $2.3M upgrade Tim Spitzack Editor

ork is underway on a $2.3 million project to make improvements to Dakota County’s Thompson County Park, located near Wentworth Avenue and Hwy. 52. It borders South St. Paul and West St. Paul and is connected to Kaposia Park by a pedestrian bridge. The proj-

ect will improve access to Thompson Lake, provide better gathering areas and accessibility, and support ongoing restoration efforts. The playground, fishing pier and some open spaces will be closed this year during construction. Key features include a new gathering area with a nature-themed playground, a lakeside plaza, more picnic tables, improvements to

the fishing pier, new benches and lighting on the trail around the lake, wayfinding and interpretive signage, neighborhood access gateways and park entry points, and native plantings. These are the latest of many improvements planned for the park over the next ten years. In Jan. 2020, Dakota County Parks created a 10-year master plan for the park that calls for $22.4

million of improvements to park features and natural resource management. Natural resource management projects include regenerating the landscape to oak savanna, increasing native plant diversity, controlling invasive plant species, managing deer and other animal populations, reducing erosion, improving lake water quality, and using organic lawn care practices. The following future proj-

ects are part of the master plan: • Expanded trail system • Public art installations • A boat house and enhanced water access for paddling, shore fishing and fishing piers • Shoreline restoration • Enhanced gathering spaces • Pollinator promenade with a stream and cascading water feature • Lighted sledding hill

• Expanded parking area and compost drop-off site • Equipment rental at Thompson Park Center • Simon’s Ravine overlook and bridge • Trailhead and rest area for Thompson Park and River to River Greenway trails • Amphitheater and picnic shelter Currently, the 58-acre park Thompson Park/ Page 12

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board of trustees. Fred Lawshe, for whom the museum is named, was the man behind the effort. He organized a group of “historically minded” people to “establish a link with the past by preserving the relics, written records, and other material of those historic days of long ago for future generations,” according to the

Society’s website. Lawshe, who worked for 40 years as an industrial arts teacher at South St. Paul High School, was the Society’s first president and served as director and curator of the museum until his death in 1971. Today, the Society continues its mission of collecting, preserving and promoting County history. It has more than 25,000 objects and 20,000 photographs in its collection. The DCHS also

offers research assistance, tours, exhibits, camps, and interactive programs on a wide range of topics, including the Civil War, the Dakota People, Minnesota as the original “Silicon Valley” of the world, Mississippi, Minnesota, and Vermillion River histories, quack medicine, politics and more. It also operates the LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings and the Sibley Historic Site in Mendota.

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Following in her mother’s footsteps: LouAnn Glewwe Goossens and Annie Goossens Regan Lois Glewwe Contributor

This month’s honorees join the roster of 90 South St. Paul women whose lives are being shared with the community in tribute to the first 90 women to vote in the U.S. following ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Aug. 27, 1920. The Voice will feature this series through July. The other honorees are posted on Facebook at Honoring 90 South St. Paul Women Leaders.

eing involved in the community has always been a way of life for LouAnn Goossens. She recalls that parades, festivities, fireworks and parties were part of her life as a child. Her parents, Rollin and Joan Glewwe, were active in South St. Paul and instilled in her to put “God first, Others second and Me third.” At age 12 she started playing the organ for masses at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. “By the time I left there I was playing guitar at one Mass and singing at two others,” she said. Goossens went on to volunteer in many other ways. She taught religion classes for more than 25 years at St. John Vianney, coordinated soup suppers and pancake breakfasts, made caramel rolls, sang in the choir, led lectures, chaired the capital campaign, and served many years on the parish council. She currently serves as the

finance chair. Having been a Girl Scout in her youth, Goossens became a troop leader immediately after graduating from South St. Paul High School in 1973. She has served as troop leader, service unit chair, day camp director at Kaposia Park and council trainer. She was also a board member for the Girl Scouts St. Croix Valley Council when the decision was made to merge with five other councils to form the River Valley Council. Currently she is the cookie manager for the service unit. She has also served as an election judge in South St. Paul for more than 40 years, currently serving as head judge in the First Precinct. Reflecting upon her volunteerism, she said, “Many of my favorite times came from my involvement in the South St. Paul Jaycees.” The service organization had just celebrated 50 years in South St. Paul when the United States Jaycees opened membership to women. Goossens joined her husband Mark in leadership and opportunities offered by the Jaycees. “We operated a haunted house at Southview Shopping Center benefitting Neighbors, Inc., and held Valentine dances for developmentally challenged adults,” she said. Goossens also helped supply and ignite the fireworks for Kaposia Days, hosted leadership trainings for other chapters, made chili for a rodeo and won the World’s Championship Booya contest twice.

Lou Ann Goossens and Annie Regan “I truly believe the last line of the Jaycee creed, that service to humanity is the best work of life,” she said. Goossens was recently inducted into the JCI Minnesota Hall of Leadership by the Minnesota Jaycees Charitable Foundation. Goossens was part of the Leadership South St. Paul program, opening the door to many other opportunities, including the Centennial Commission and its year-long celebrations; the Kaposia Days board, serving as parade chair for more than 10 years and as president during the “Rediscover It” campaign; the Celebrate Minnesota 1990 All-America City campaign; REAP Committee, chair of

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Packer softball, baseball season preview John E. Ahlstrom Staff Writer

t was in late March 2020 that the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all spring sports were canceled. That was a significant blow, especially for the senior athletes who wanted nothing more than to represent their school one last time before graduation. Although the Class of 2020 was denied, the Class of 2021 has been given a reprieve and Packer studentathletes can be found honing their skills at numerous sports venues. We pause to present a Spring Preview of the South St. Paul High School softball and baseball teams. Paul Moen, now 78 years young, is in his 34th season as a softball coach. He served as an assistant from 1987-2003 and was elevated to the head coaching job in 2004. His 2018 team caught fire in the sectional playoffs and came within one run of advancing to the state tournament (a 5-4 loss to Holy Angels). The 2019 team did not fare as well, and Moen is now concerned by a sudden decline in the overall number of participants in the softball program. “I fully realize that the pandemic has played a significant role in reducing our numbers,” said Moen. “This will be the first season in a couple decades that we will not be fielding a ninthgrade team and there are other teams in our conference that are facing the same dilemma.” Despite that disappointment, Moen is not one to dwell on the negative. He is looking forward to getting

after it on the diamond and he is confident that several of his underclassmen who gained valuable experience in the summer leagues are ready to take their game to the next level. In fastpitch softball, there is no position more crucial than pitcher. Junior captain Rylee Casalenda will serve as the #1 pitcher. Senior Erin Dicosimo will be the #2 pitcher and will also play in the infield when she is not on the mound. “Rylee has been on the varsity since seventh grade,” said Moen. “She is a workhorse on the mound, and she will also bat third and key our offense. With our tight schedule, it is likely that Erin will get nearly as much time on the mound as Rylee.” Junior Emma Barker and senior Nevaeh Yzaguirre will share the catching duties. “Emma is a tremendous competitor with a heart of gold,” said Moen. “Navaeh is a bit more mobile and has a strong arm.” The starting infield will include sophomore Olivia Bonk at first base, senior captain Abby Brandecker at second base, ninth-grader Anna Pederson at third base and sophomore Delaney Norman at shortstop. “Olivia is a big target at first base and, as our primary homerun threat, will bat cleanup,” said Moen. “Abby is a 100% team player and a born leader. Anna has a bright future and she is stuck with me as her grandfather, and Delaney, the goalie on the hockey team, is a lefthanded slap hitter with speed and will lead off when she is not away playing in a high performance hockey league.” The three starting outfielders from left to right are

Softball Home Schedule: (All games at Harmon Field at 4:15 p.m., unless noted) • Tuesday, April 27 vs Hill-Murray • Thursday, April 29 vs Hastings • Tuesday, May 4 vs Sibley • Friday, May 7 vs Simley • Tuesday, May 11 vs Tartan • Wednesday, May 19 vs Richfield • Saturday, May 22 vs Kennedy; noon • Monday, May 24 vs Irondale

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junior Cate Dwelle, senior Arianna Chiarella and junior Alexandra Glass. “Cate is a converted catcher, a good athlete and will cover a lot of ground,” said Moen. “Arianna has been on the varsity for five years and is our best hitter and will play at the college level. Alexandra is a steady outfielder and will also serve as our #3 pitcher.” Moen is also excited about three kids in the lower grades who have a great upside and will get an opportunity to compete at the varsity level. They include ninth grade pitcher Mallory Brandecker, eighth grade catcher Lily Pachl and seventh grade catcher Chloe O’Neil. Ellaina Reynolds, who suffered an ACL hockey injury and will miss her senior season, is the team manager. “We are in a very tough conference and will play

against numerous Class 4A teams,” said Moen. “I won’t pay much attention to our record. We will use the regular season games as building blocks to prepare for the sectional playoffs.”

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Senior Eli Stadler is the leftfielder, Becker, when not on the mound, is the centerfielder, and senior Cole Sitar is the rightfielder. “Eli has been our starter in leftfield since he was a sophomore. He covers a lot of ground, steals a lot of bases and puts a lot of pressure on the opposing defense,” said Olson. “Becker’s bat is explosive and his range in centerfield is remarkable. Cole was the starting goalie on the hockey team and plays good, solid defense.” Others who will contribute include senior Gabe Prochnow, who will serve as the designated hitter and also play in the infield, junior pitcher Michael Damm, who will come out of the bullpen, and junior Alex Trittrington, who will serve as the backup catcher and as a reserve infielder. Three teams in the East Metro Conference are ranked in the preseason Class 3A poll: #1 Hill-Murray, #2 St. Thomas Academy and #4 Mahtomedi. “Not only are those three teams formidable, we really don’t have a single pushover on our schedule,” said Olson. The first two games (versus #1 Hill-Murray) were postponed due to inclement weather. Starting on April 17 through May 1, the Packers were scheduled to play nine games in 14 days. On the positive side, that could play to their advantage because their pitching rotation includes three proven starters. “We know that we have to hit the ground running,” said Olson. “But our kids are excited to get after it. They are looking forward to playing a lot of games after not getting an opportunity to play any last year.”

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Dan Cosgrove became the head coach of the baseball team in 2014 and enjoyed a positive six-season run at the helm. The Packers reached the sectional championship game in each of his final four seasons (2016-19) and his 2018 team advanced to the state tournament. Cosgrove enjoyed his tenure but chose to resign to focus his attention on his young family and his job. Dylan Olson was his lead assistant coach during that run and he is now in his first season as the head coach. He inherited a team that includes ten seniors. “Over half of those seniors contributed in a big way as

sophomores in 2019 and they are biting at the bit to get back on the baseball diamond,” said Olson. “Most of them have played multiple sports and hope to end their playing careers in style.” Former Twins manager Tom Kelly was not the first baseball manager to reiterate ad nauseam that the key to success in baseball is starting pitching. If that is the case (and it certainly is), the Packers are pretty well set. Senior lefthander Colton Becker has been a key performer on the mound since he was in ninth grade. Senior righthanders Matthew Wincentsen and Max Meyer also pitched as sophomores in 2019. All three will be in the lineup when they are not on the mound. “Colton has a little more experience, but all three of them are very capable,” said Olson. “If we can keep them healthy, we should go into most of our games with a realistic chance to win.” Senior Luke McClellen, who was the captain of the hockey team, will be the starting catcher. According to Olson, McClellan has all the tools: a reliable hitter, solid defensively and a student of the game. The typical starting lineup in the infield will be Meyer at first base, ninth-grader Brody Shepard at second base, senior Taylor Lindorfer at third base and Wincentsen at shortstop. “Max is a very athletic kid, handles first base very well and is a good hitter,” said Olson. “Brody is young but he plays with athleticism and poise. Taylor is solid at third and will bat in the top half of the lineup. Matt is our best defensive infielder and is always a threat at the plate.”

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Meeting dates The South St. Paul City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month in the council

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Landmark Center Landmark Center is hosting a virtual travel experience through May 9. Urban Expedition: Laos introduces viewers to the culture and traditions of the people of Laos. View the free program at www.landmarkcenter.org/ urban-expedition/. Ballet Co. Laboratory will stream a free lunchhour performance at noon, Tuesday, May 11. View it at www.landmarkcenter.org/ ballet-tuesdays. The Schubert Club is presenting Artaria String Quartet at its virtual Courtroom Concert on May 6. It’s a full video concert of a past concert held in Landmark Center’s Courtroom 317. The performance is free and may be viewed at https:// schubert.org. The Landmark Gallery, North Gallery, Gallery of

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cast. Tickets are $18 per household. To order, visit www.parksquaretheatre.org or email tickets@parksquaretheatre.org.

Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society will present a radio show via Zoom at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 24. The show features two tales of crime and punishment. “A Shroud for Sarah” is about an unlikely criminal mastermind who plays friend and foe in an ambitious game of murder and political intrigue. “A Guy Like Me,” is of man hoping to abandon his life of crime. The event also includes live trivia-worthy introductions by the company and two pre-recorded half-hour radio dramas, followed by a live chat Q & A with the

History Center “Sinclair Lewis: 100 Years of Main Street” - On the centennial of Lewis’s seminal novel “Main Street,” discover the legacy of this author from Minnesota, whose literary works and social critiques of American life ring true today. The exhibit presents Lewis’s life in Minnesota and how he shaped—and was shaped by—the state he loved. Extra Ordinary Women - Learn the stories of Minnesota women who changed their communities, including Sarah Burger Stearns, who petitioned legislators to have the word “male” struck from the state constitution’s

The History Theatre is presenting a new play about the life of Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters.

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S ample St. Paul definition of eligible voters; Clara Ueland of the suffrage party; Ruth Tanbara, who had a lifelong commitment to combating anti-Japanese discrimination following WWII; Anna Arnold Hedgeman, who helped plan the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; and Katie McWatt, whose 1964 campaign for St. Paul City Council broke barriers for Black political candidates. Other exhibits include Our Home Native Minnesota, Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, Then Now Wow and Weather Permitting. The museum is located at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $6 for children ages 5-17. To order tickets or for more information, call 651-259-3015 or visit www.mnhs.org.

History Theatre The History Theatre is streaming a presentation of “The Rootbeer Lady” May 3-6. The one-hour program is a reading of a new play written by Kim Schultz about the life of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. It reflects on the beauty and hardships of Molter’s solitary yet satisfying life and pushes back against the premise that her time in the North Woods made her the “Loneliest Woman in America,” as the Saturday Evening Post claimed in 1952. Originally from Minneapolis, Kim Schultz is a Chicago-based actor, writer, solo show artist and storyteller. Tickets are $15. The History Theatre is also streaming two free shows through June at www.historytheatre.com. “All the Way with LBJ” is

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a 30-minute audio segment of the full-length play “Favorite Son: The Humphrey Perspectives,” based on the 1968 meeting between Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and President Lyndon B. Johnson just before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill. The recording includes a short interview with playwright Jeffrey Hatcher and a 20-minute post-show discussion with former Vice President Walter Mondale, historian Hy Berman and Hubert Humphrey’s son, “Skip” Humphrey. The play was first produced at the History Theatre in 1997. “Beyond the Rainbow” includes more than a dozen songs and scenes from the original production of History Theatre’s “Beyond the Rainbow,” starring Ivey Award winner Jody Briskey and Norah Long. The recording includes interviews with playwright William Randall Beard, Artistic Director Ron Peluso, Judy Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft, legendary actor Mickey Rooney and John Kelsch, executive director of the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minn.

Science Museum The Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheatre, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, are open on the weekends. Exhibits this spring are centered on race and identity. They include “Race: Are We So Different,” “The Bias Inside Us,” “Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity,” “Green Card STEM Voices,” and “Colorism.” Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets must be ordered in advance. Order online at https://new.smm.org.

Fun still rules at CHS Field Saints say fan experience won’t change under new affiliation with the Twins

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hen the St. Paul Saints take the field for their home opener against the Iowa Cubs on May 11 you can expect to see a higher caliber of baseball now that the team is a Triple-A Minor League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. But you will also see the same zany antics that fans have come to know and love for nearly three decades. Home games will include such traditions as pigs delivering balls to the umpire; crazy fan competitions between innings (sumo wrestling, tire races and human bowling); promotions that poke fun at current events; post-game fireworks; the Craft Beer Corner; and the PowerUp Play Zone with activities for kids. The team’s pig mascot Mudonna and “ushertainers” will continue to roam the stands. “Our fans have been the lifeblood of this organization since 1993,” said owner Mike Veeck in a statement announcing the partnership. “(Co-owners) Marv (Goldklang), Bill (Murray), and I wouldn’t have done this deal without their blessing. When we moved into CHS Field they had one ask and that was not to change our identity. We made that promise in 2015 and we’re making that promise now. I’m excited for this partnership and I look forward to bringing our irreverent fun to the world of Triple-A Baseball.” The partnership gives the Twins a minority stake in the franchise. Majority ownership remains with Saints’

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Travel Fantasies I know I’m not the only one having travel fantasies. My husband Peter and I hadn’t planned on doing a lot of traveling in the past year, and we certainly made good on our plan. We didn’t realize at the time, though, that “not a lot of traveling,” would mean a bi-weekly trip to the grocery store. Like a lot of folks, we’ve switched

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times, without the normal milestones, I completely lose track of time. I’ve caught myself glancing out the window with a feeling of panic, looking at the trees remind me what season it is. That’s embarrassing to admit but now I’ve done it. Peter’s eldest sister, Shelley, lost her husband to Alzheimer’s early in the pandemic. She’s now living with her son and daughter-in-law, waiting for something like normal before finding a place of her own. She missed the trip to Norway two years ago, when Peter, a bunch of his older

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cousins and I visited the small town from which his grandfather emigrated. We met the Norwegian relatives who still live there. They were extraordinarily hospitable and welcoming. It’s a sweet town, nestled in the mountains, on a river, miles from any major city. “I think we should go back,” I told Peter the other day, “and I think we should bring Shelley.” Peter liked the idea. We called her the next day. “Shelley! You’re coming with us to Norway in September 2022!” I held my breath awaiting her response but didn’t have to wait long. “OK!” she said. Yes, it’s more than a year and a half away but it feels wonderful to have a plan to go someplace other than the grocery store. I’ll be seeing a different landscape! Later that day, on my reg-

ular afternoon walk, every tree and every rock along the way seemed familiar. How wonderful it would be to hike in completely unfamiliar surroundings, I thought. But as I was thinking this, I stopped and looked at the tree directly in front of me, caught in the afternoon light. I don’t remember ever really looking at it before. It’s a beautiful tree, in a forest of beautiful trees, and I had walked past it thousands of times without giving it a second look. “You are a beautiful tree,” I told it, in case it was listening. Norway will be wonderful, I’m sure, and I’m sincerely looking forward to travel in the coming year. But as I stood before that one beautiful tree, I promised myself I would try to pay more attention to the place I’m visiting now—right here, today. Till next time.

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Thank you South St. Paul! The 55075 Food Drive was a success and “We Got It Done in 2021!” We tried something new this year and the community responded in a big way. We not only made our goal we surpassed it. This year we decided not to do a traditional food drive due to COVID-19. Instead, we encouraged people to make monetary donations to Neighbors, Inc. After a year of the pandemic, we wanted to do something different, something fun, and something eye-opening, so we put Mayor Jimmy Francis on the roof of Neighbors, Inc., during the week of April 4. Our thanks to Mayor Francis for offering his services to help us reach our goal of $20,000 for the week. With each $5,000 raised, the mayor agreed to go on the roof of Neighbors, Inc. the following day to raise funds

Your community news and information source each day to ensure our health, safety, education and nourishment, even during a global pandemic. The word “essential” continues to be an indispensable part of our vocabulary. At Neighbors, the term essential is not new. In fact, it has been a part of who we are since our founding in 1972. We provide essential services to our neighbors in need. Food is an essential need. Our hunger relief programs make it possible for families to be nourished all year with fresh fruits and vegetables, protein in the form of meat and legumes, dairy products and many more items necessary for a balanced diet. Speaking of balance, our resiliency programs assist people with making ends meet by providing financial assistance, material items and other services that provide relief when life is hard. “Essential” is now being used in an additional way in our Clothes Closet Thrift Store. Like so many other people and businesses, Neighbors has reevaluated all we do in light of the pandemic, and the Clothes Closet is no exception. We provide items for our community at affordable prices, including clothing, accessories, kitchenware, bedding and bathroom

items. These are the items that are most needed by those who benefit from the Clothes Closet. We also want to remind everyone that the Clothes Closet is not only a thrift store. It also provides services to the community by giving free items to those in need. Anyone can call us at 651-455-5000 and inquire about receiving a certificate for free items from our Clothes Closet. We are committed to making essential items available to our Neighbors in need. Finally, to those of you who donate material items to the Clothes Closet, thank you for your generosity. You are essential to our ability to operate the Clothes Closet. Please visit www.neighborsclothescloset.org to see a full list of items we accept. By contributing essential items, you are helping us achieve our mission and reduce the costs of disposing of items we are unable to sell. The word “essential” applies to all aspects of our lives. Whether you are an essential worker, donor, customer, client or volunteer, you are essential. Neighbors, along with its programs and services is also essential. Thank you for continuing to support our mission of providing opportunities to thrive.

for the 55075 Food Drive and the overall Neighbors, Inc. Drive’s goal of 400,000 pounds and/or dollars. As the saying goes, it takes a village, and our village responded. At the April 5 City Council meeting, the South St. Paul Lions Club presented a check for $5,000 to place Mayor Francis on the roof that Tuesday to get the campaign going. Donations started rolling in and continued throughout the week, forcing the mayor to return to the roof on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Some of the highlights included: an anonymous donor who provided matching funds during a certain period; Zack Fredricks joining the mayor on the roof on Friday afternoon for Mayor Jimmy Francis, left, receives the keys to Neighbor’s Inc. from its their version of the Chicken president, Charlie Thompson. Dance; and local restaurants providing lunch for the maystopped by to encourage Mayor Francis and brought donaor. Our thanks to Karen Hanson from The Coop, Peter tions from West St. Paul—thank you, Mayor Napier—and Middlecamp from the Black Sheep Coffee Café, and Jason many people stopped by to honk, wave and encourage the Frankot from Allstate Insurance. Jason invited the mayor to mayor. For the most part, the weather was rainy and cold, be the first guest reviewer of his Frankz Frozen Food Lunch but with everyone’s encouragement and cheering us on, Reviews, allowing him to review a Banquet Homestyle Patty it was an honor to be part of the event. During the week, Meal for his Friday lunch. more than $34,000 dollars and/or pounds were raised for Town Square TV joined in the fun and captured the Neighbors Inc. to continue their important work within the importance of the campaign, and WCCO TV and Radio community. How will 2022 look for the 55075 Food Drive helped us get the word out. West St. Paul Mayor Dave Napier campaign? Only time will tell.

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