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Although the complainants had a suspect in mind, that suspect denied any involvement with the incident.

• A business in the 5000 block of 148th Street N. at 2:29 p.m. Feb. 22 reported an unknown individual for driving to the west fence, getting out of a vehicle and cutting the fence twice before being scared off by a floodlight. The complainant stated that the suspect was probably planning to steal a catalytic converter.

• Residents in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. N. at 10:05 a.m. Feb. 23 reported a check stolen from the outgoing mail forged and cashed. Suspect information was obtained from the check.

• A snowmobile, the value of which was set at $200, was reported stolen at 11:06 a.m. Feb. 23 from the 5000 block of 134th Street N.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 146th Street N. at 6:55 p.m. Feb. 23 reported having a verbal altercation with snow removal contractors plowing snow from the neighboring nursing home and placing it in his yard. Deputies arriving on scene observed the plow marks, snow pile and resulting traffic hazard, before trying to contact the nursing home and snow removal contractor. Deputies asked the nursing home to keep their snow on nursing home property to prevent a traffic hazard and escalation of the dispute.

• Residents in the 12000 block of Falcon Court N. at 1:29 p.m. Feb. 24 reported receiving a suspicious text message containing a bill for The Urgency Room. The complainant suffered no financial loss at the time of the report.

• Residents in the 17000 block of Greystone Avenue N. at 1:00 p.m. Feb. 25 reported losing $49,700 to an internet ransom scam.

• Snowmobile operators were reported sledding off the trail and onto private property in the 5000 block of 170th Street N. at 1:36 p.m. Feb. 25.

• A business in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at 4:36 p.m. Feb. 25 reported shoplifting as seen on surveillance video. The business wanted only to have a trespass notice issued without pressing any charges.

• An intoxicated Hugo resident at an undisclosed location at 6:39 p.m. Feb. 25 reported that the relationship with his wife was not going well and requested information on how to separate. Deputies advised the complainant that divorce was a civil matter and gave him the Washington County crisis hotline number.

Loretta Harding

WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING

UPPER MIDWEST SCUBA AND TRAVEL SHOW

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25

Where: Mermaid Event Center, 2200 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View

Details: Event features speakers on Great Lakes shipwrecks, a 3-D shipwrecks virtual reality booth, exhibitors, and award lunch.

Registration information online.

Contact: umsatshow.org

NOODLES FOR NORTHWOODS

When: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25

Where: Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, 355 W. Broadway Ave.

Details: Fundraiser for Northwoods Humane Society includes pasta dinner, silent auction, wine pull and raffles. Dinner portion of event requires advance ticket purchase.

Contact: 651-982-0240 or northwoodshs. org/fundraising-events/noodles-fornorthwoods-2

VIETNAM VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY

When: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Where: American Legion Post #225, 355 West Broadway, Forest Lake

Details: Public event to honor Vietnam

Veterans. Contact: post225.com

LAKESHORE QUILTER'S GUILD

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 28

Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview

Details: Members will present information on “Three-Yard Quilts” and “The Sisters Oregon Quilt Show.” Enjoy a slideshow of the largest outdoor

CONTRIBUTED quilt show in the world, held annually on the second Saturday of July. Contact: quiltshopcoop.com

AN INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29

Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N.

Details: Guest speaker is Brian Anderson, a local engineer who has transitioned to 100% electric transportation. EV's will be on display in the parking lot at 6 p.m.

Contact: bit.ly/NEMCA03

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31; 1 & 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 1; Senior preview 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29

Where: Centennial Middle School auditorium

Details: Performance by middle school students. See ticket information online. Contact: centennialtheatre.org/thewizard-of-oz/

HOME LANDSCAPING AND GARDEN FAIR

When: 8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 1

Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, Andover

Details: Community event hosted by Anoka County Master Gardeners features educational and hands-on classes and workshops, speakers, vendor booths and resource fair. Optional lunch available. Registration required; walk-ins accepted at higher cost. Class sizes limited. Contact: z.umn.edu/2023HLGF or anokamastergardeners.org