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Developer pulls out of Downtown Hugo project

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

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Dennis Properties LLC has pulled out of developing the “Downtown Hugo” project on the east side of Highway 61 along Egg Lake.

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3 brothers a part of ‘fire family’ There are not one, not two, but three brothers who have volunteered to serve their community by joining the Hugo Fire Department (HFD).

The Albertsons — Darek, 31, Steve, 28, and Cory, 26 — grew up in Withrow and attended Stillwater Public Schools. Darek and Steve joined the department in December 2021 and Steve joined a year later.

Darek and Steve have completed their probationary training and Cory will finish his in December 2024.

“I guess for me, it was just there was more I could do to give back or

more I could do with my life,” Darek explained. Cory added, “I think we all felt like we could do more, that there was something extra we could all do.”

The three also have two cousins who serve as volunteer firefighters in southern Minnesota.

Growing up, all three were involved in sports, and Steve and Cory played college baseball. “After you’re done with school and sports … you want to be part of some kind of team,” Steve said.

“The Albertson brothers are competitive, and having them on the fire department together is great,” said Chief Jim Compton Jr. “When

deciding to hire Darek and Steve, we knew we needed to hire them both at the same time. We knew that they would push each other to do better and get through the initial schooling and training. There was no doubt in our mind that they wouldn’t let the other fail.

“A year later, when Cory came through our hiring process, we realized early that he was very similar to his brothers. They push each other and have fun at the same time. They all have a great sense of humor and get along perfect with everyone on the department. They SEE ALBERTSON BROTHERS, PAGE 2

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HUGO — The Downtown Hugo project is no more.

Developer Denny Trooien, of Dennis Properties LLC, has decided to quit moving forward with the project that was proposed for the Egg Lake property directly across from City Hall. He was proposing five buildings totaling approximately 63,000 square feet on the 4.2-acre property.

The project has been in the works since August 2019.

Back in September, The Citizen reported (“Downtown Hugo project stalls due to DNR objections) that the project had received the necessary approvals it needed from the city of Hugo, but things had stalled due to objections from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

“When I first got involved with this downtown project, I honestly thought it would be overwhelmingly welcomed by the DNR because we were actually bringing some activity and human connection to what has been a relatively disregarded lake,” Trooien wrote in a letter to the city. “Instead, the DNR has fought the city and me tooth and nail all along.”

Lake and River Shoreland Program Manager Dan Petrik said the DNR had two major concerns with the proposed development — setbacks and impervious surface.

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come from a construction family and, after meeting their parents, we knew why they worked so hard and have good work ethic.”

All three have different day jobs. Darek is in medical sales, Steve is a project manager for a construction company and Cory works for their father, Brian Albertson, who owns his own construction company. They are also busy being dads. Darek has three kids, ages 4, 3 and 4 months; Steve has a 2-month-old; and Cory and his wife are expecting their first child in June.

“We are all here to serve in the best capacity we can because we are all doing our own thing at home,” Darek said. “So, we all could be in the midst of changing a diaper, getting home from work … That’s all of us when you’re a volunteer. We are all just doing our thing and then all of a sudden, boom — When the pager goes off, we switch from being at home to doing this.”

The Albertsons say they are thankful for their wives, who have been supportive of them joining HFD. “It’s a big commitment, not only the calls, but the training … especially during that first year,” Steve explained.

Really, the only competition the brothers have between each other is who can get to the fire station the fastest, and Steve and Cory almost always beat Darek, because they live closer to the station.

“There is definitely times in the downtime of being at the station that we are brothers and joking and having fun. I think all three of us understand that when we are on a call, or when we are getting paged out, there is a switch, and we go into ‘work’ mode,” Darek said.

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“Helping other people out with your brothers next to you is pretty cool,” Steve said.

Their mother, Tracy Albertson, said she and her husband, Brian, are not surprised that their sons joined HFD. “(We are) not surprised that the three of them have chosen to serve their community together.

They have always shared the same compassion for hard work and dedication. We are proud to call them our sons.”

When the brothers aren’t busy being workers, fathers, husbands or firefighters, they enjoy spending time together golfing, hunting and fishing.

The Albertsons aren’t the only family members to serve on the HFD. There is also a cousin combo currently serving. And of course, Chief Compton followed in the steps of his father, Jim Compton Sr. Compton Jr. says that in the past, the department has had a father and son; husband, wife and son; brothers and cousins, who have all served together.

“When you serve with us at Hugo Fire, you are a part of our ‘fire family’ and that is even more meaningful for those that have served or do serve with their immediate family,” Compton Jr. said. I personally know how it is as my father and I served together for 11 years. There’s no greater honor then to serve and help people, but to do so with your family makes it even better.”

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BAD BEHAVIOR 2023 Can’t we all just get along in the New Year?

Listed below are some of the most notable examples of what we can call “bad ex-behavior” that were reported in Hugo during 2023.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Europa Court N. at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 12 reported her ex-boyfriend for showing up at her home with a suitcase and personal belongings and refusing to go away.

Deputies issued the male trespass papers on scene.

• Deputies were dispatched out on a civil issue pertaining to a divorce disagreement at 1:42 p.m. Oct. 21 in the 14000 block of Keystone Avenue N. She had come out to collect a storage container filled with belongings,

and he was not willing to give up the belongings until she turned over the insurance check per their prior agreement. Following the ensuing stalemate, both parties agreed to separate. As deputies left, the storage container remained on scene, and no insurance check had been left behind.

• Deputies on a property retrieval mission at 5:21 p.m. Oct. 21 in the 14000 block of Fitzgerald Avenue N. were fobbed off by the renter of the residence from whom the complainant had requested the property. When deputies arrived on scene, a male who answered the door said he would go look for the renter and disappeared for the rest of the night. Deputies later found out that the male who

answered the door was the renter and clearly didn’t want to come to the door again, or hand over the property.

Deputies advised the complainant they would try again to make contact and facilitate a property retrieval.

• The box of contention was reported again, at 9:48 a.m. Nov. 6 in the 14000 block of Keystone Avenue, after an exwife sought deputies’ help in retrieving a storage box from her ex’s residence.

However, the ex-husband would not relinquish the box without an insurance check, as part of the divorce agreement. And besides, he wanted to see what was in the box before it was taken away. Deputies and the ex-wife left the scene with the box still held hostage for the insurance check.

• A Jeffrey Avenue resident at 8:21 a.m.

Nov. 16 reported her ex-husband for coming to her home to pick up their sick child and care for him, after she had sent a copious number of text messages for him to do just that. The complainant said she was upset that her ex came to the residence to pick up their child instead of meeting in a public place with the sick child. When the ex-husband turned up at her home, the complainant said she would stay home with their sick child after all, and the husband was to leave. When deputies turned up, the ex-husband did just that.

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14000 block of Homestead Avenue N. regarding possible illegal shooting, both of which amounted to no violation. At 1:11 p.m. May 2, deputies had to advise the reporting party that the shooter was shooting legally on her own property. At 9:46 a.m. May 5, deputies answered another complaint and found no violation, noting that the bullets were not ricocheting, as reported.

• A suspicious unconscious individual with a likely severe medical crisis reported at 6:31 a.m. May 1 in the area of Empress Way N. and Heritage Parkway N. turned out to be a person asleep in the vehicle before getting ready to go to work.

• A suspicious unoccupied vehicle spotted by deputies on patrol at 1:24 a.m. May 5 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. turned out to belong to someone cleaning the business at that location.

• A suspicious vehicle parked at 8:04 p.m.

May 8 at a bus company in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. N. turned out to be a dad waiting for his son. It is hoped that the son wasn’t a student left behind on a school bus.

• Two females reported at 3:48 p.m. May 9 for loitering and walking around vehicles parked outside a business in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. turned out to be waiting for a male inside the store to come out and engage with them in a high school NERF war. A suspicious vehicle reported at 9:10 p.m. May 9 in the 5000 block of 157th Way N. turned out to belong to a male partaking in the White Bear Lake High School NERF war. The driver agreed to leave the area.

• Suspicious activity reported in a parking lot in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 11:45 p.m. May 16 turned out to be a couple changing a tire.

• A suspicious vehicle in the parking lot

of a business near the intersection of Rosemary Way N. and Everton Avenue N. at 1:08 a.m. May 27 turned out to be a male waiting for a ride due to a recent traffic stop for having a revoked license.

• A burglary in progress reported at 3:15 p.m. June 10 in the 4000 block of Fable Hill Parkway N. turned out to be a family member allowed to be at the house, after the complainant had a look at video surveillance footage.

• A juvenile reported for possessing a handgun at 9:38 a.m. June 11 in the 5000 block of 149th Street N. turned out to be a youth who said he had an airsoft gun with an orange tip in his house. Deputies spoke to the youth’s parent, who confirmed the information.

months earlier, but had lost the title. A computer check confirmed the driver’s claim, but he was still cited.

• A suspicious motorist parked illegally in a handicapped spot in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. at 1:27 a.m.

April 3 was made to surrender one of his fake identification cards after he claimed to belong to a cleaning company out on the job. As he presented his driver’s license to try and prove he was a cleaner, another identification card fell out of his pocket. When deputies asked about the second ID, the driver admitted it was fake.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Fiona Road N. at 4:49 p.m. April 12 reported an ongoing neighbor dispute, which culminated in the other neighbor

stabbing at his dog with a knife. The suspect neighbor advised deputies he was using grill tongs. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised both parties to be more reasonable with their neighbors and to provide accurate information to 911 dispatch.

• Gunshots were reported heard at 6:26 p.m. April 27 from the 14000 block of Homestead Avenue N., and a resident reported their neighbor for shooting a rifle at a freezer, with bullets ricocheting past their head.

• Deputies reponded to a disagreement between two residents in the 5000 block of 129th Drive N. that had turned physical at 10:39 a.m. May 21. The verbal between deputies and one of the combatants also turned physical when

the male came at deputies to the point where they had to push the subject way.

• The driver of a small black sports car received a citation at 10:05 p.m. May 27 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd.

N. for speeding 76 mph in a 50 mph zone, after deputies on patrol observed him westbound at well over the posted limit and passing other cars. Deputies lost the vehicle, but eventually located it parked at a gas station and identified the driver as he was walking away from the car. The driver admitted to just having driven on the same roads as deputies decribed.

SUSPICIOUS 2023 Many of the suspicious calls WCSO deputies receive turn out to be a giant nothing. That is good news for three reasons: The good citizens of Hugo are paying attention and are serious about the advice, “if you see something, say something”. Secondly, sometimes the report of a suspicious person or vehicle is real, and a criminal is caught. And finally, what is so wrong about that the big sigh of relief when something sinister turns out to be nothing?

• A suspicious powdery substance that fell out of a package received in the 5000 block of 129th Drive N. at 6:47 p.m. April 26 turned out to be a dehumidifier filter with residue on it.

• A suspicious male reported at 3:55 a.m.

April 21 in the 16000 block of Ethan Court N. turned out to be a friend of the homeowner spending the night and who was outside trying to round up his dog that ran away.

• Deputies took two calls from the

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ometimes things happen that are just too perfect to be a coincidence.

Oftentimes in the newsroom we talk about social media and start to get frustrated at some of the negative impacts that can happen, like a rumor growing bigger and bigger and spreading further and further.

But sometimes social media can be positive too.

Recently I was scrolling Facebook when I stumbled across a post in a dog group. To my surprise it was a picture of a wooden plaque that said “no longer by our side but forever in our hearts” and had a Shannon’s picture of my Frosty, my 10-yearold white German shepherd that Shenanigans recently passed away after a battle with degenerative myelopathy.

Shannon A woman found the plaque Granholm lying in the grass next to a medical building in Edina. I was so shocked. I don’t remember the last time I was in Edina, Frosty has never been to Edina and I don’t think we know anyone who lives in Edina.

Frosty touched several lives while she was here, and people from the dog community immediately recognized her and started tagging me in the post.

Some even recognized her from her Instagram (@frosty_and_baby_twinkie) and included screenshots to that.

My first thoughts were maybe someone had the plaque made and it got sent to the wrong address.

Then I thought maybe the package was stolen somewhere along the way, or perhaps someone was carrying it and dropped it? My mind was spinning!

How does a beautiful plaque of your dog just show up in the grass?

The mystery was eventually solved. A friend of mine contacted me to let me know she had purchased the plaque for our family in honor of Frosty. It was in her car overnight, when her car was broken into. The thief(s) ravaged through her car and disposed of the things they didn’t want nearby.

I’d like to think my Frosty girl didn’t want to be stolen or disposed of like trash and had something to do with the reason a random stranger noticed the plaque and was kind enough to pick it up and try to find the owner. Social media did its job — connecting people.

I will forever be grateful, not only for the person who purchased the plaque in the first place, but for the dog lover who knew Frosty was missed and should be back home where she belongs. Fly High my Frosty girl. You are so missed.

The scenario made me think of other stories where social media had a positive impact. Think about a lost wedding ring; someone needing a kidney; a dog being reunited with their family; finding a long-lost sister; or all the people who have been able to raise thousands of dollars for someone who experienced a tragedy. Social media is also the reason we found our new addition, Tundra, a sixmonth-old American Eskimo puppy.

Social media is not always bad.

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DOWNTOWN HUGO: Developer says ‘It would have been a great project’ FROM PAGE 1

had no setbacks. “There were building structures right at the water’s edge,” he said.

Within the shoreland district, 25% of a lot can be hard surface. “The developer was proposing 84% hard surface,” Petrik said.

“We see deviations all over the place, but most of them are relatively minor, and the communities process variances … but in this case the deviations were really enormous,” he said.

Petrik said the DNR objected to the proposal, but never officially filed an appeal because it wanted to settle the case and work with the city of Hugo and the developer. The DNR proposed

is within 1,000 feet of a lake is subject to the shoreland standards. Those standards are implemented through local government zoning ordinances, either via counties or cities.

“Our goal with this program is to maintain or improve water quality to ensure that there’s habitat and vegetation, especially in the nearshore area and also to protect or maintain visual character,” Petrik said. “In the case of this downtown development project, it conflicted with some of the major standards we use to protect those features.”

The setback requirement on Egg Lake is 75 feet, and Petrik said the proposal

“meeting them halfway” and allowing a setback of 37.5 feet (half of the required setback), but the developer didn’t agree to that.

“We felt that we had compromised quite a bit in what we would accept compared to what the local ordinance, or the state rules require,” Petrik said.

“This was a tough lot to work with because it was so narrow, and I think it was a challenging site on the lake to put in a very intense development like this.”

“Over the last six months, I have made significant changes in my plans in an effort to appease the DNR by moving all improvements to the west,

by deleting some decks and boardwalks and by creating an average setback from Egg Lake in the amount of at least 37.5 feet,” Trooien said. “I no longer want to be involved in a project that is so heavily burdened by the DNR. The downtown project has been sunk by the DNR.” He added, “I am tremendously sad that the vision of my architects, engineers and me will not happen. It would have been a great project for the city and Hugo residents.”

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BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

LINO LAKES — There are currently 31 turf sports domes in the metro area. If one were to be located in Lino Lakes, it could fill one of the remaining gaps.

“There happens to be a gap … there are only two to three gaps left in the metro area right now where a dome facility would work,” said Mark Bigelbach, of Sports Facility Development & Management LLC (SFDMG).

In order for a dome to work, he said, it needs to be in the area of three contiguous school districts, which Lino Lakes has — Centennial, Forest Lake and White Bear Lake.

SFDMG has approached the city of Lino Lakes and is interested in constructing a dome on the future city recreational complex property next to Fire Station No. 2, located at Birch Street and Centerville Road.

The master plan for the site contemplated the development of soccer/multipurpose fields.

SFDMG currently manages two domes in the Twin Cities, including Lakeville (school district) and West St. Paul (city). Initial discussions have revolved around the concept of a long-term (20-year) land lease.

In return, the city would obtain a set number of hours for use of the facility. The development group would be responsible for construction of the field, dome and appurtenant facilities, such as the parking lot. Other considerations would include the extension of road and utilities to service the site.

Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that if the council was receptive to the idea, SFDMG would like to move forward with a project as soon as pos-

sible with construction in 2024 and operation in 2025. “Given the timetable for consideration and approvals, it’s likely the schedule would slide to a spring 2025 construction start and opening in fall 2025.”

Council Member Christopher Lyden said, “This might be the most exciting thing to happen to Lino Lakes.” He inquired whether the city property located near City Hall and the Rookery Activity Center (RAC) had been considered as a possible site.

City Administrator Sarah Cotton explained that even if the RAC gymnasium was demolished, there still would not be enough room on the site for the dome.

Lyden said he would also like to see a walking track included in the proposal. “It would be a win-win,” he said. Bigelbach explained that the dome would be built oversized, allowing for a border of 10 to 15 feet around the fields that can be used for walking during non-prime hours. He added that currently at the West St. Paul dome, walkers utilize the “track” from 7 a.m. to noon.

Council Member Michael Ruhland said he would be in favor of the sports dome near the fire station. “It seems to fit what our future plan is for the area,” he said. He added that a future restaurant should be considered, similar to Moe’s Ice House located between Fogerty Arena and Four Seasons Curling Club in Blaine.

Council Member Tony Cavegn said he liked the idea, but was a bit concerned what would happen if the business model didn’t work out. “I think this is a great idea. I’ve been wanting something like this up here for a long time,” he said.

“My biggest concern is this

sounds a lot like another recreational facility (former YMCA, now RAC) that we helped build a while back that we are now talking on. I have got to admit that it scares the hell out of me.

If this doesn’t work, or in 20 years we have this giant dome down here that they don’t want to use anymore, what do we do with it then?”

Grochala explained that would all be spelled out in the agreement between the two parties. Other things would also be spelled out in the agreement, such as the city’s allotted hours for programming, RAC memberships tying into dome use, naming rights and more.

“We want to make sure that there is a public benefit to this at the lowest cost that we can get out of this,” Grochala said.

Public Services Director Rick DeGardner said he was excited about the possibility of having access to indoor turf. He explained that the gym space at the RAC is extremely limited.

“Whenever we have pickleball classes, it’s just nuts.” He mentioned possibilities for partnering with the RAC’s fitness provider, Endurance Fitness, for possible programming. He said tapping into an indoor facility would be a potential revenue source for the RAC. Council Member Dale Stoesz said he would like to see a ghost plat accounted for in the plans, addressing the possibility of adding another dome in the future if demand should warrant it.

Mayor Rafferty said he was also supportive of the concept.

“I think there is a lot of detail that you guys still need to work out,” he said. “(But) I’m totally impressed with the idea. This can work.”

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leyball Club, said the club was very interested in the dome and wanted to make sure SFDMG considered not only the rising popularity of pickleball, but also volleyball. She explained that in the past few years, the club has grown from 80 players to 168 players. This year, the club had to turn away 40 to 50 players because of the increase in interest.

“We are continually challenged with gym space in the school district … We battle the Centennial Basketball Association and other affiliations who are trying to serve our youth in this community to be able to have adequate gym space to be able to provide sports events and opportunities for our youth in our district, and we can’t even meet the demand,” she said. Bigelbach explained that volleyball courts would overlay the basketball courts.

Resident Christopher Stowe said he was for the proposal but urged the council to be cautious, as property taxpayers could eventually have to foot the bill if the city had to take over the responsibility of the dome for some reason.

City staff will now work with the city attorney to develop an agreement and address any potential development concerns, cost responsibilities and public benefits. “We will also be working with our financial consultants to vet the development team and economic viability of proposal,” Grochala said.

If the dome doesn’t end up in Lino Lakes, Bigelbach said it would likely be located in Roseville, Arden Hills or Shoreview.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners are presented with the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust County of the Year Award. Receiving the award is Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2; Angie Nalezny, human resources director; commissioners Michelle Clasen, District 5, and Fran Miron, District 1; Julie Sorrem, risk and benefit manager; Parker Prose, safety and risk program; Nathanael Baillargeon, human resources specialist; and commissioners Karla Bigham, District 4, and Gary Kriesel, District 3.

Washington County recognized by MCIT

Washington County was named the 2023 County of the Year by the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). MCIT recognizes a member each year that has set the standard for excellence in risk management and loss control in the areas of property, casualty, and workers’ compensation. According to MCIT, Washington County distinguished itself in the areas of loss control, risk management, claims administration, and responsiveness to MCIT.

Board approves county levies, budget

Commissioners have approved the county’s 2024 budget and the property tax levy that will support it. The approved amounts are $132,715,000 million for the county net levy; and $660,000 for the Regional Railroad Authority levy. The board also consented to a $6.1 million levy for the Community Development Agency. The levy represents an increase of 3.95% over 2023. It is anticipated that the owner of a median-valued home in the county, valued at $417,000, would see a $9 (1%) increase in the county portion of property taxes for 2024.

Board approves 5-year CIP

The county board has approved a capital improvement plan (CIP), which will oversee projects throughout the county through 2028. The CIP establishes a guide for making capital investment decisions. The plan covers five years, and includes just more than $401 million in community investment across 83 projects or programs. The five-year plan calls for 80% of the funds to be spent on roads and bridges; 15% on public facilities; and 5% on parks and land. CIP funds also pay for the maintenance of 294 miles of county highways, along with separated trails, intersections, signs, culverts and roundabouts.

Washington County Library will host three local authors this year as part of its annual Winter Reads Program.

Patrice Johnson will visit Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20. Johnson, author of “Land of 10,000 Plates,” will share recipes and stories from the expanse of Minnesota’s food traditions. Emma Törzs will visit Oakdale Library at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5. Törzs is a writer, teacher and translator based in Minneapolis. Her debut novel “Ink Blood Sister Scribe” is a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal and a Good Morning America Book Club pick. Lou Raguse will visit Wildwood Library at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12.

Raguse is an award-winning journalist from KARE 11 TV who released his first true crime book, “Vanished in Vermillion: The Real Story of South Dakota’s Most Infamous Cold Case,” in 2023. Winter Reads includes prizes.

More information is available online at WashCoLib.org/WinterReads.

County approves annual contracts for service providers

Commissioners have approved contracts with several agencies that provide services to county residents. The contracts are with: • Tubman for domestic violence/abuse support and intervention services for 2024.

• Canvas Health for psychological, psychosexual and diagnostic assessments services for 2024.

• Lakes Center For Youth and Families, and the Youth Service Bureau Inc. for juvenile diversion services/programming for 2024 and 2025.

• Rise and Midwest Special Services, both of which provide day support services (DSS) and employment support services (ESS) to individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities.

Board sets county officials’ salaries

Commissioners have set salaries for county officials for 2024.

The county board set salaries of: • Sheriff Dan Starry, at $203,321, a 6.5% increase over 2023.

• Attorney Kevin Magnuson, at $212,020, a 6.5% increase over 2023.

• Administrator Kevin Corbid, at $218,409, an 6.5% increase over 2023.

Board members also set salaries for their own positions at $79,902, an 6.5% increase over 2023. State law requires the board set a salary before the beginning of the year.

Tentative labor agreements approved

Commissioners have approved tentative wage and benefit agreements, including contributions to health insurance premiums, for county employees in these groups: • The AFSCME Non-exempt Unit, which has 537 employees.

• The AFSCME Exempt Unit, which has 337 employees.

•T he Supervisors Association, which has 138 employees.

The board also approved wage and benefit increases for non-represented employees, which are in the confidential, confidential supervisors, deputy directors, and department heads employee groups.

The pattern for the wage and benefit changes are: • 3 .75% general wage adjustment in 2024 and 2025.

• 3 .5% range movement in 2024 and 2025 on anniversary date, with wages not to exceed the maximum of the salary range.

•O n Jan. 1, 2024, only, a 3.5% market adjustment will occur to salary minimum and maximums of salary ranges.

•F or 2024 only, an additional 1% range movement will occur on the employee’s anniversary date.

Residents invited to vote on name for county snowplow

Washington County residents are invited to choose a name for one Washington County snowplow from the 1,000 submissions received. The submissions have been narrowed to eight finalists. The voting form will be open until Friday, Jan. 19. The name with the most votes will be announced at the end of January. Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ WCNameAPlowFinalist

Parks debuts Connect event series for BIPOC community, allies

Connect is a Washington County Parks series of free get-togethers in the parks for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and their allies. These get-togethers offer a chance to connect to the outdoors, try new recreational activities, and meet new friends. This is a safe and open event to all BIPOC and their allies.

These events take place on a Free Tuesday when no vehicle permit required. The next event is a Group Snowshoe at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. The group will meet at Ravine Landing for a snowshoeing adventure through the park. There are 20 teento-adult snowshoe spots available, and four youth spots available for those weighing 90 pounds or less. Additional rental equipment spots are available depending on size. Preregistration is required for the event.

A Group Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve will be 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. The group will start at the Nordic Center and hike together on Lake Elmo Park Reserve’s Eagle Point trail.

For more information, or for those wishing to preregister for group snowshoeing, contact the Parks Equity Coordinator at 651-430-4333 or elena. schewe@co.washington.mn.us.

For directions to the parks, or information on other parks programs, see the county website at www. co.washington.mn.us/parks.

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An investigation has led to the seizure of 280,000 fentanyl pills — the largest in state history.

An investigation by the Washington County Drug Task Force, in cooperation with the Cottage Grove Police Department and other partnering agencies, has led to the seizure of 280,000 fentanyl pills — the largest in state history.

U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger has announced charges against six individuals in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed fentanyl throughout the Twin Cities. According to court documents, between August and December 2022, Cornell Montez Chandler, Jr., 24, Robiel Lee Williams, 23, Quijuan Hosea Bankhead, 30, Stardasha Christina Davenport-Mounger, 24, Fo’Tre Devine White, 26, and Shardai Rayshell Allen, 24, conspired to distribute fentanyl in Minnesota. Several defendants traveled to Phoenix to obtain fentanyl pills from suppliers, hid the pills inside stuffed animals, and mailed them to addresses in and around the Twin Cities. All six defendants were charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

White was also charged with one count of possession of a firearm as a felon and one count of possession of a machinegun.

The investigation, conducted by the Washington County Drug Task Force, Dakota County Drug Task Force, Ramsey County Violent Crime Enforcement Team, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, resulted in the seizure of over 66 pounds of counterfeit fentanyl pills with a combined estimated value of over $2.2 million. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, just 2mg of fentanyl is considered a potentially lethal dose.

“We continue to see the devastating impacts of fentanyl in our communities,” said Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry. “With this seizure, we know that hundreds, if not thousands of lives have been saved.”

The Washington County Drug Task Force (WCDTF) is a multijurisdictional unit that investigates cases involving the illegal selling, buying, and possession of controlled substances. The WCDTF is a partnership between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Cottage Grove Police Department and Forest Lake Police Department.

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White Bear Lake Area Schools approves final tax levy for 2024

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The White Bear Lake Area School District certified the 2024 property tax levy for $66,702,413, a net increase of $4,692,538 (7.6%) compared to the 2023 levy.

The vast majority of that uptick comes from an increase in the district’s debt service fund and general fund. The debt service fund payable in 2023 was $28,217,881, while the proposed amount for 2024 is $30,610,106. The general fund payable in 2023 was $32,611,382, while the proposed amount for 2024 is $34,985,893.

“The majority of revenue is in the general fund — 76.3%,” said Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for finance and operations. “Food service, community services and debt service make up the balance of all those revenues.

School district revenues collected in 2024 will be for the 2024-25 school year.”

Wald noted the voter-approved capital project levy increased the general fund by $374,525. “If you recall, that was a referendum that we voted on in 2022, and that's for technology and related services, instructional materials, safety and security transportation.”

Salaries and employee benefits constitute approximately 80% of the

general fund expenditures.

“We're a very heavy human resources industry,” Wald said. “We don't have a lot of natural resources that we're manipulating to make a product. We have human beings, and we employ human beings to work with human beings.”

According to Wald, many factors can cause a tax bill for an individual property to increase or decrease from year to year including the following: • Changes in value of individual property.

• Changes in total value of all property within the district.

• Increases or decreases in levy amounts caused by changes in state

funding formulas, local needs and costs, voter-approved referendums and other factors.

Wald also addressed the matter of state funding for education in Minnesota and pointed out how the state’s education funding formula hasn’t kept pace with inflation since the 2002-03 fiscal year. In fiscal year 2024-25, the Legislature approved an increase of 4%, or an extra $143 per pupil, over the previous year for a total per pupil allowance of $7,281.

To match inflation since 2002-03, Wald said it would require a per-pupil increase of $1,356 — 18.6% — for a total per-pupil allowance of $8,637.

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Milo is social with other dogs and is friendly with the people he meets. He is house-trained and crate-trained, and although he does know some of his basic commands, Milo would do well in a formal training program. Milo is playful, affectionate, eager to please, smart and even-tempered.

He is gentle and a bit goofy, and likes to go for car rides and play with his toys.

When he’s not busy, Milo loves to curl up next to his people on the couch and snuggle in for a nice nap. Milo is eagerly looking for a patient family that will continue his training so he can be the best companion. If you are interested in learning more about Milo Man or adopting him, please fill out an application at www.ruffstartrescue.org. Once your application is received, Ruff Start Rescue will contact you as soon as possible.

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Maggie Harris and Lilian Werdel, juniors at Centennial High School, are members of the Northernettes Synchronized Skating team and will represent Team USA in Austria and Finland

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi picked up its first win, over Austin 88-51, at the Capitol City Classic at Hamline University. Tyler Swanson led with 30 points. Willie Roelofs added 19 and Ben Carlson eight.

Issac Osgood scored 19 for Austin (1-7).

The Zephyrs lost to St. Paul Central 6055 the night before at Hamline. Swanson had 14 points and Micah Schmidt 10. Eli Moseman tallied 20 and Allan Lankford 17 for the Minutemen (4-3).

Mahtomedi (2-8) defeated Hill-Murray 64-45.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Roseville/Mahtomedi has won four straight games, improving to 10-8 overall and 7-4 in conference. In a holiday tourney at South St. Paul, the Marauders beat Hibbing/Chisholm 5-1 with goals by Kylie Johnson (two), Sophie Martin, Addison Andre and Victoria Nelson; and Elk River 4-3 with goals

by Annie Tanner, Kylie Jones, Nelson and Addison Andre, and 38 saves by Lily Peterfeso. In Suburban East play, R/M nipped East Ridge 4-3 with Nelson (twice), Jones and Rylee Bogren finding the net while Peterfeso notched 21 saves. Jones pumped in three goals, all on power plays, leading a 5-3 win over Forest Lake. Haley Moosbrugger and Nelson had the other goals and Andre made three assists. Goals leaders are Nelson with 13, Andre 12 and Jones 11.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi fended off Hill-Murray 73-68 at home, extending their conference win streak to 33 games. The Zephyrs had Ella Kletti with 21 points, Anna Greene with 19 points and seven rebounds, Ella Frazier with nine

points, Fiona Magers with eight points, and Emily Muetzel with six points and 13 rebounds. Their former teammate, freshman Mya Wilson, scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Pioneers (4-7). Mahtomedi is 3-0 in the Metro East and 6-3 overall.

WRESTLING

Mahtomedi (4-13 in duals) lost to topranked Simley 71-6 and to Two Rivers 46-21 in a conference tri at home. Evan McGuire’s pin at 189 averted a shutout against Simley. Getting pins against Two Rivers were Aidan Carlson at 114, Alex Lavalle at 160, and McGuire at 215. Alex Boex won 15-10 at 139. In the Bluejacket Invitational at Cambridge, McGuire was runner-up at 189, losing to Aydan Carlson (ranked No. 3 in Class 3A) of St. Francis 5-3 in the finals.

Aidan Carlson placed third at 114, Boex fourth at 139, and Wyatt Herschbach fourth at 172.

GYMNASTICS

Mahtomedi placed third in the annual Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association meet at Park Center, scoring a season high 131.925 points, behind Apple Valley/Eastview (136.775) and Breck (134.300). Margo Bruner placed 10th all-around with 31.475.

Addison Briske placed third on vault (8.650). Alix Fox was sixth on bars (8.30) with Natalie Eisenhuth ninth (7.975) and Lily Bush 10th (7.75). Eisenhuth placed fifth on beam (8.450) with Fox eighth (8.40) and Bruner 13th (8.225).

Bruner was ninth on floor (8.650) and Eisenhuth 10th (8.600).

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Cougar matmen rack up 2 tournament wins

2 area skaters to represent Team USA

Maggie Harris and Lilian Werdel, juniors at Centennial High School, are members of the Northernettes Synchronized Skating team and have been named to Team USA for the 2023-2024 season. The Northernettes Synchronized Skating team will represent the United States in Salzburg, Austria at the Mozart Cup in January and in Helsinki, Finland at the Marie Lundmark Trophy in February.

Harris and Werdel have been student athletes with the Northernettes for five years. This season will be their first time representing the U.S. as part of Team USA in two international competitions.

Synchronized skating is the fastest growing discipline both within U.S. Figure Skating and around the world. The first U.S. Synchronized Skating National Championship was held in 1984 and the U.S. played host to the first World Synchronized Skating Championship in 2000. Today, there are approximately 600 teams registered with U.S. Figure Skating and as many as 5,000 skaters compete annually in the Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships.

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The Centennial wrestlers posed after placing first in the New Richmond, Wisconsin Invitational on Saturday.

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The Centennial wrestlers have won two consecutive tournaments — a dual meet tourney at North St. Paul on Dec. 29 where they went 5-0, and a 15-team event at New Richmond, Wisconsin, on Jan. 6.

At North, the Cougars defeated St. Charles 48-22, St. Agnes 45-27, CretinDerham Hall 65-6, Tartan 63-6 and Ogilvie 30-27. Cougars undefeated were Logan Fu, 5-0 at 121 and 127 pounds; Tyler Cook, 5-0 at 189; Joe Streff, 4-0 at 189; and Aidan Ford, 2-0 at 215 and 285.

“We had some starters out, so some young guys stepped up and won matches,” coach Chase Steffen said.

At New Richmond, the top three

teams were Centennial with 310 points, River Falls, Wisconsin, with 301 and Eau Claire North, Wisconsin, with 263.

Two Cougars were individual champions — Cook (21-4), sophomore at 190 pounds, pinning all five opponents, and Marcus Whiting (15-5), senior at 285, who was 5-0 with four pins plus a decision over a No. 10 ranked opponent. Whiting has lost only to highly-ranked opponents.

Placing fifth were Ian Shelstad at 106 and Leeton Guggenburger at 113.

Placing sixth were Parker Leiter at 125 and Ford at 215.

The Cougars beat Blaine 45-27 and lost to Anoka 31-21 in a conference triangular Friday at Anoka. They are 11-4 overall and 3-3 in the Northwest Suburban.

Mahtomedi native helped USA capture gold at worlds Ryan Chesley, Mahtomedi native, was a member of the USA National Junior Team that captured the IIHGF World Championships gold medal, capped by a 6-2 win over Sweden on Friday in the finals at Gothenburg, Sweden.

Team USA was 6-1 in the tournament.

Chesley, a 6-foot, 200-pound defenseman, scored a goal in a 4-3 win over Czechia, made two assists in a 10-2 win over Slovakia, and assisted on a goal in the 3-2 semifinal win over Finland.

Chesley is a sophomore with the Minnesota Gophers, and has been drafted by the Washington Capitals of the NHL. He played three seasons for Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault and two seasons with the National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This was his fifth international tournament. He played in the Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland in 2020 (silver medal), the IIHF U18 worlds in Texas in 2021 (fifth place) and 2022 in Germany (silver

TEAM USA

Ryan Chesley, defenseman on the National Junior Team, is a current Gopher and played for Shattuck St. Mary’s.

medal), and the U18 Five Nations in Switzerland in 2021 (first place).

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brol Scherman

Tyler Cook Centennial Lacrosse Centennial Wrestling

Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted Tyler22 Cook, Centennial wrestler, 5-0for in the twoCougars straight (4-2) tournaments, goals and provided sevenwent assists while at North St. Paul on Dec.balls 29 and New Richmond (WI) on Jan. 6, helping notching 17 ground (a change of possession statistic). the Cougars place each. Theas 190-pound sophomore Scherman wasfirst in all-conference a sophomore with 36 pinned goals all five opponents in Wisconsin, raising his record to 21-4. and 28 assists.

The recruiting website ILMCA said Coach of him:Chase “EndSteffen citedplaymaking Cook as anmachine especiallywith hard-working student/athlete to-end striking confidence both on who “always outfield. to doVersatile the rightoffensive things” inthreat sports, academics and the andsets off the with strong outside weight room. Tactically, described Cook as lightteam on hisleader feet, quick shooting and creasehe finishing skills.

Magnetic and to makepositive shots, very physical, always staying in great position. Cook saw influencer.” some varsity action at guard on the state champion football team while also playing junior varsity.

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