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At 3:23 p.m., Saturday, April 2, the Hugo Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire in the area of 132nd Street N and Ingersoll Avenue N in Hugo. Upon arrival, crews found an attached garage fully involved. Crews made an initial defensive attack on the garage and knocked down a bulk of the fire within minutes, according to Fire Chief Jim Compton Jr. While conducting a search of the residences, a victim was located in the second level of the home. The

victim was rescued and lifesaving effort were attempted. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

Automatic aid was received from the following fire departments: Forest Lake, Scandia, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake and Lino Lakes. Mutual aid was also received from the Centennial Fire District.

The death of the victim is under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshals Division.

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Make your own chocolate Easter bunnies Germany. As Easter celebrations evolved, chocolate eggs were not the only delicacy; chocolate Easter bunnies also were shared and enjoyed.

While there are scores of massproduced chocolate bunnies available for purchase, and many local chocolatiers also make Easter bunnies and other sweet treats, families may want to try making their own chocolate Easter bunnies this year. This can be a family-friendly activity that favors togetherness with the promise of a sweet reward.

1. The first step to creating chocolate Easter bunnies is to select the type of chocolate you prefer. Bunnies can be made from white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even a combination for a marbleized effect. Chocolate melts, chips or

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County will apply for funding for trail segment

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

HUGO — A trail connection that has long been on the city and county’s wish list may just be one step closer to coming to fruition.

The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is a 12-mile multiuse trail that stretches through Forest Lake and Hugo. From the north to south, the existing trail follows the Burlington Northern Railroad corridor, adjacent to Highway 61, from the Chisago County border in the north to 140th Street in Hugo, where it stops.

A master plan was approved for trail nearly a decade ago (2013), and the city of Hugo underwent a preliminary feasibility study for the corridor a couple of years ago. “(It’s been) a long time that we have been talking about this,” Mayor Tom Weidt said.

Council Member Dave Strub added, “It is amazing how long some of these things can take

sometimes … This looks like a great plan. It will be fun to inch this along a little bit more.”

Between 140th Street and Falcon Court to the south, an alignment is identified in the master plan to provide a route to get around a part of the corridor where rail use will remain active for an undefined period of time.

Washington County is leading a feasibility study to construct

the trail from Fenway Boulevard N. and 130th Street N. to 120th Street N. (Ramsey County Road J). Conner Schaefer, of Washington County, recently visited the City Council to present the study findings and request a letter of support from the council, which the county plans to use to pursue funding for SEE TRAIL EXTENSION, PAGE 10

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HUGO — Since 1981, community members have grown accustomed to walking in the doors of the Blacksmith Lounge to be greeted by longtime owner George Reus, who would crack jokes and pour complimentary drinks.

Reus, 75, of Hugo, passed away March 26 after a short battle with pneumonia.

George Reus “This will be a huge loss for our community,” said Hugo Lion Katie Riopel.

“George was kind and generous to so many.”

Reus owned the Badger Lounge in St. Paul for 11 years before he struck a deal with owners Gene and Marion Peltier to purchase the Blacksmith in 1981. (Gene’s father, E.O. Peltier, had been the local blacksmith in Hugo for many years.)

Reus worked with a couple of partners over the years who came and went. Eventually, his daughters Georgie Gibbons and Jennifer Ehlert became co-owners alongside him.

Blacksmith Lounge is known for its chicken and bloody marys. Riopel, who was bartending at Carpenter’s Steakhouse at the time, recalls Reus and one of his partners (Ed Adams) bringing the “new” bloody mary to Hugo, which was made with Clamato juice. Tracie Charpentier, who has worked at Blacksmith for 39 years, says Reus still loved the chicken after 41 years. The restaurant has also become known regionally for hosting car shows and auctions.

Charpentier explained that many of the Blacksmith employees have been there just as long as she has, and some even longer, all because of Reus. “He was a great man and a phenomenal person. That’s why everyone that works here has been here so long,” she said. “It has been a tough, tough loss for all of us. We loved him very much.”

In addition to the employees, customers loved him too. “George was like a magnet; everyone was attracted to George,” Charpentier said, adding that many of the customers would bring him food to take home.

One of reasons Reus was so likeable was his sense of humor. “He harassed everybody.

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hen people ask me what I do for a living I tell them I am a mom and a journalist. Being a parent is the hardest job I’ll ever have, but also so rewarding at the same time. Being a journalist in today’s world can be tough at times because of social media and the “public journalists” who write their opinions as facts. That’s how rumors can start and also can end up in a Facebook war on the subject. I know people who have gone to “Facebook jail” for their postings on Facebook. Don’t worry, these people I know were only in jail for 30 days or so and were allowed to begin posting their thoughts once again, hopefully with a lesson learned.

Being a reporter for a community newspaper is a privilege. The paper is for our readers to learn about their own specific community and what is going on around them. When you Noelle’s open our papers, you can see what’s going on in your schools, what crimes Notes are being committed in your city, and Noelle Olson maybe meet an outstanding volunteer or person who is making a difference in the community.

What we do as journalists does matter. A few years ago, I wrote a story about automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in police cars that deputies can use for emergency medical calls. An AED is a medical device designed to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal.

Ventricular fibrillation is the uncoordinated heart rhythm most often responsible for sudden cardiac arrest. The sheriff’s office didn’t have enough of these AED’s to have in every squad car. After someone read the story, they gave an anonymous donation to the sheriff’s office to make sure that every squad car had an AED. Most of the reporters I know have one thing in common – curiosity. Since I’ve been a reporter, I have learned a lot about how city government works and I’ve seen strong communities in action. I’ve met so many people who truly care about their community and the people who live there. We also cover school boards, city council and township meetings and work to maintain a trusting relationship with our readers, law enforcement and government officials.

Twice a year we ask that you invest in the local newspaper with a subscription. On the front page of this newspaper there is a QR code that will take you right to the subscription page on our website. We need the support of the community with subscriptions to keep experienced, professionally-trained journalists writing the local news and information. This information is critical today and for generations to come. It is important to all of us. It is important now, and will be increasingly so in the years to come.

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ocusing time, energy and effort into our youth has always been of vital importance. The same child you once led in Sunday School, coached, had in your scout troop, or chaperoned on a field trip could easily become your employee in a few short years. If you did a really good job, they could become your boss. The gratification of knowing you helped someone Movers & achieve in this world is immeasurable.

Shakers The world D. Love has changed in the last few years, the great resignation opened more jobs and more opportunities than ever before. These opportunities have caused the need to be creative in the

search for talent, innovative in filling roles, inclusive in the gathering of thoughts and accepting of diverse perspectives.

In Centerville, we have taken a unique step to infuse fresh perspectives. The City Council approved a Junior City Council Member Program.

In conjunction with our high school, Danny Peterson, who is also a resident of Centerville, was selected to fill the seat.

The new program kicked off at the beginning of this year. The junior council member will be seated until the beginning of the next school year.

The junior council member does not have voting power but is expected to read through the materials, prepare for the meeting, provide thoughts and feedback just like every other council member. This format is unique in the state of Minnesota, and we hope it is a blueprint for others to follow.

The Junior Council Member Program is mutually beneficial; it provides a tremendous growth opportunity to the young person selected, but it also provides the council with direct feedback from a demographic we may not normally hear from. Peterson helped us think about the addition of an App to go along with the revamp of our website.

The program has been incredibly successful! I encourage other councils and other organizations to consider finding unique ways to engage our youth.

As we work to plan for the future, why not secure the perspectives of those whom we are planning for. This is just another way we can display that we are truly “Stronger Together.”

D. Love is the mayor of Centerville.

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Dennis “Denny” Route

Adele F. Clemens

Age 75 of Hugo. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and Brother, passed away on March 26, 2022. Preceded in death by son, Mark; parents, Henry and Anita; brother, Roger.

Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Julie; sons, Mike (Kim), Greg (Jeni); grandchildren, Jennifer (Tommy), Joe, Nikkole, Alex, Alison, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Riley, Jackson, Brooks, Lina; sister, Barbara Barbato; mother-in-law, Mary Handrahan; the Handrahan family; nieces, nephews other relatives & friends. Denny was a member of the Painters Local 61 Union for 50 years. He was a proud member of the Hugo Lions and was very active within the Hugo community.

Denny was also a proud veteran and member of the Hugo American Legion. Above all, he loved and cared for his family. A celebration of Denny’s life was held on Sunday, April 3 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

LOVING WIFE, MOM, and GRANDMA Adele F. Clemens, age 87 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Monday, March 28, 2022, after a short battle with brain cancer. She is preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Freda Rodke; sister-in-law, Ardell Rodke; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, James and Kathie Clemens. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael “Mike” of almost 62 years and their children, Susan, Michael Jr. (Kathy), Theresa (Peter) Moran and John (Shelly). Also survived by loving grandchildren, Michael (Kate), Miranda, Mitchell, Patrick (fiancée’ Lindsay Johnson), Jennifer, Joseph, Alyssa, Josie; step-granddaughter, Victoria; brother, Kermit Rodke.

Adele Freda Rodke was born on September 30, 1934, in rural Hawley, Minnesota. Adele’s humble beginnings centered around a strong and united farm family that worked hard, worshipped, and played together. She went to country school, learned how to bake, sew, play piano and work the country life. After graduating from high school, Adele moved to FargoMoorhead to begin a career in office occupations. She worked in Moorhead before moving to Minneapolis where she took a job with Quaker Oats. Adele met her husband Mike at a wedding dance in Fargo and married on July 2,

Washington County Attorney passes away at 66 Pete Orput, Washington County Attorney, passed away April 3 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.

“The people who live and work in Washington County lost more than a county attorney,” said Brent Wartner, first assistant county attorney. “They lost a champion of public safety, a guardian, a fierce advocate for justice–and a dedicated public servant.”

Orput was first elected Washington County Attorney in 2010. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.

He previously announced his plans to retire once his current term ended at the end of the year.

Orput enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1973.

After his discharge as a lance corporal in 1976, he used the GI Bill to earn a teaching degree from the University of Minnesota. He went on to teach high school history in Minneapolis before pursuing a career in the legal profession.

After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, Orput served as an assistant county attorney for Mille Lacs, Carver, Hennepin and Dakota counties. He also taught political science as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University.

Orput is survived by his wife, Tami, six children and six grandchildren. The county board will provide information on the process related to the county attorney position at a future date.

1960, in Minneapolis.

They bought a duplex in Minneapolis and started married life. After four years, they started construction on a home in rural Forest Lake where they raised their family with the same roots and values that she grew up with: working on the family farm, gardening, 4-H and church.

For over 19 years, Adele wore many hats – 4-H Leader, President of the Altar Society at St. John the Baptist Church and Funeral Coordinator, Washington County 4-H Board Member, and U of MN Extension Advisory Committee. She sold Tupperware, Avon, and World Book Encyclopedias to compliment her volunteer work and parenting. Adele also started a small catering business and did cake decorating for several years.

After Mike’s retirement in law enforcement, she “retired” so they could travel in the winter months.

They enjoyed several cruises with close friends and winters in Arizona and Texas while training dogs. She enjoyed their many adventures.

Her biggest joy in life was being a devoted loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and her family adored her.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at St. Genevieve Catholic ChurchSt. John Site, 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo. The family will greet friends from 4:30-7 p.m., Friday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to mass at the church. Private interment at a later date at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Hugo, Minnesota.

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Emmy, a terrier/cattle dog mix, is social and loves to play with her foster siblings. She also enjoys the company of just about everyone she meets. Emmy weighs about 40 pounds and she is house-trained.

Emmy is quickly learning her basic commands and good house manners. She is curious about everything, is very food motivated and eager to learn and please. In addition to playing with her foster siblings, she enjoys her toys, especially her rope fox. Emmy enjoys long walks and being with her people. She does sleep in her kennel at night but otherwise

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SPRING

SPORTS PREVIEW 2022 COUGARS // CENTENNIAL GOLF // BOYS

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL GOLF // GIRLS

Coach — Jacob Howells

Coach — Chris Kopp

Coach — Mary Erickson

Assistants — Michael Diggins, Cory Reisdorfer, Bryce Marquardt, Tim Waldvogel

Assistant — Gary Tolkinen

Assistants — Gabby Sanford, Chris Kufner, Jason Erickson, and Betsy Larey

Last year — 9-4 conference, 18-7 overall Returning starters — Seniors: Jake Slipka (designated hitter), Caden Klebba (catcher/pitcher), Brady Ivory (outfielder/pitcher); Chase Granzow (pitcher/third base), Brendan Hemr (center field); Drew Molitor (infield/pitcher); Juniors: Vinny Wry (shortstop); Will Whelan (pitcher/first base).

Fast facts — Ivory, Granzow, Wry were all-conference; Slipka and Hemr were all-section.

In the mix — Seniors Caden Klebba and Drew Molitor, both injured last season, should make an impact, coach said.

Coach says — “We have a lot of returning players on a team that went 18-7 last year so the expectations and energy are very high. Our goal every day is to do the little things right, have fun, and hold each other accountable and we will let the results take care of themselves.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 7 — Armstrong Monday, April 11 — at Eden Prairie Tuesday, April 12 — Anoka Thursday, April 14 — at Champlin Park Tuesday, April 19 — Maple Grove Thursday, April 21 — Rogers Tuesday, April 26 — at Osseo Thursday, April 28 — Waconia Tuesday, May 3 — at Coon Rapids Thursday, May 5 — at Totino-Grace Saturday, May 7 — Irondale Tuesday, May 10 — Spring Lake Park Thursday, May 12 — at Andover Friday, May 13 — at Cambridge-Isanti Monday, May 16 — Blaine Thursday, May 19 — at Elk River Friday, May 20 — Duluth East Saturday, May 21 — Minneapolis Washburn Wednesday, May 25— at Mounds View

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL LACROSSE // BOYS Coach — Jon Beach Assistants — Mike Hudzinski, Seth King, TJ Johnson, Sam Orth Last year — 10-0 conference, 11-3 overall Captains — Sam Rodriguez, Noah Berger, AJ Carls, Matt Everson, Reese Littlefield Returning starters — Berger (senior, attack); Brol Scherman (sophomore, attack); Isaiah Ward (senior, attack); AJ Carls (senior, midfield); Rodriguez (senior, midfield); Kai Hermodson (junior, midfield); Everson (senior, defense); Littlefield (junior, midfield); Tyler Case (junior, face off) In the mix — Logan Adams (sophomore, attack); Alex Clampitt (sophomore, attack); Brock Carls (junior, midfield); Kellen Krumwiede (sophomore, midfield); Taylor Bautsch (sophomore, midfield); Sammy Lewis (sophomore, midfield); Austin Parlow (junior, midfield); Zach Nelson (junior, midfield); Cooper Larson (junior, midfield); Hunter Munoz (sophomore midfield); Wyatt Sauber (junior, defense); Justin Murray (junior, defense); Braeden French (sophomore, defense); Evan Gerst (sophomore, defense); Lars Goerlitz (freshman, defense); Kyle Kiffmeyer (freshman, defense)

Last year — placed 3rd in section, tied for 4th in conference

Last year — 3rd in conference, 3rd in section

Captains — Brody Pass, Caden Lick, Hayden Frank Returning letter winners — Seniors: Pass, Lick, Keegan Johnson; Juniors: Frank, Peyton Blair, Hunter Ubel

Captains —Amanda Kufner, Kate Sanvick, Kellenah Stephens Returning starters — Seniors: Kufner, Sanvick, Stephens; Sophomore: Marina Allen

Fast facts — Pass, Blair made all-conference last year Coach says — “Our goal for the season is pretty simple. Have fun.

Enjoy the game. Be good teammates to one another. Be prepared to compete at conference events and sections.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 14 — Invitational at Bunker Hills Monday, April 18 — Invitational at Monticello Thursday, April 21 — Conference at Northfork Monday, April 25 — Conference at Golden Valley Monday, May 2 — Conference at Rush Creek Tuesday, May 3 — Conference at Refuge Wednesday, May 4 — Invitational at Troy Burne Thursday, May 5 — Invitational at White Eagle Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Majestic Oaks Monday, May 9 — Invitational at Oak Ridge Tuesday, May 10 — Invitational at Oak Ridge Wednesday, May 11— Conference at Keller Tuesday, May 17 — Conference at Loggers Trail Wednesday, May 25 — Invitational at Brainerd Legacy Thursday, May 26 — Conference at Bunker Hills

Coach says — “Leading the way are Amanda and Marina (who) have three years of varsity golf experience. They’re really strong leaders and able to show how to bounce back from challenges. Others with valuable varsity experience are Kate and Kellenah. While those four will provide the team’s core, four others will rotate to fill out Centennial’s six-person varsity. They’re a very driven group.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 14 — Invitational at Shamrock Monday, April 18 — vs Anoka at Northfork Thursday, April 21 — vs Blaine at Majestic Oaks Monday, April 25 — vs Maple Grove at Chominix Tuesday, April 26 — Invitational at Elk River Thursday, April 28 — conference mid-season at Majestic Oaks Tuesday, May 3 — vs Andover at Bunker Hills Thursday, May 5 — vs Champlin at Edinburgh Tuesday, May 10 — vs Coon Rapids at Bunker Hills Thursday, May 12 — vs Champlin Park at Edinburgh Thursday, May 26 — conference finale at Bunker Hills

COUGARS // CENTENNIAL SOFTBALL // GIRLS Coach — Rick Thomas Assistants — Jeremy Chell, Gina Wilson Last year — 13-0 conference, 23-2 overall, 3rd place in state Captains — Bryn Ruhberg, Helene Krage, Ady Thomas Returning starters — Ruhberg (senior, catcher/third base), Krage (senior, pitcher/first base), Alexa Just (senior, shortstop); Thomas (junior, second base) In the mix — Riley O’Connell (freshman, pitcher); Jordan LeMire (junior, catcher/first base); Lily Cummans (junior, outfielder); Brooke Helseth (junior, third base); Celsi Burn (junior, out field) Fast facts — Krage and Ruhberg were all-conference last year; Thomas and Just got honorable mention; Krage, Ruhberg and Thomas were all-section; and Krage was a coaches association all-state pick Coach says — “Chemistry will be the key for us to grow through the season. Only bringing back four returners, we will be inexperienced so we’ll have to learn during the highs and lows to be ready come section time. This is an amazingly fun group of young ladies that I expect to work hard each and every day. They push one another to be the best possible player and young lady they can grow into.”

Fast facts — Top three goal scorers return: Berger (27), Ward (23) and Rodriguez (21); Berger, Ward and Everson were all-conference, and will play on Division I teams next year.

SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 5 — Armstrong Thursday, April 7 — at Elk River Monday, April 11 — Park Center Tuesday, April 12 — Centennial Thursday, April 14 — at Champlin Park Tuesday, April 19 — Maple Grove Thursday, April 21 — Rogers Saturday, April 23 — Forest Lake tournament Tuesday, April 26 — at Osseo Thursday, April 28 — East Ridge Saturday, April 30 — Andover tournament Tuesday, May 3 — at Coon Rapids Thursday, May 5 — at Totino-Grace Tuesday, May 10 — Spring Lake Park Thursday, May 12 — at Andover Saturday, May 14 — Rockford Monday, May 16 — Brainerd Tuesday, May 17 — Centennial

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Coach says — “Good depth at midfield and attack. We graduated a three-year starter in goal, but we have have guys that are hungry for time in the cage. Large sophomore group will fight each other and the upperclassmen for time on the field. Surprising group of seniors coming back after a three - to four-year break from the sport, so it’ll be a large group this year. We’re focused on building to the section, with less focus on in-season wins and a bigger emphasis on winning the last game of the year.”

In the mix — Seniors Ava Trestle, Haley Taylor; eighth-grader Kaitlyn Pracht; seventh-grader Taylor Thor

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Berg, a Cougar alum, has coached the JV the past 3 years Last year — 10-2 conference, 12-3 overall Captains — Olivia Wlaschin, Neila Haney, Callie Cody

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in 2022; those two and Cody and O’Hearn were all-conference; Top three scorers return (goalsassists-points): O’Hearn 59-20-79, Cody 45-13-58, Haney 43-30-73

Coach — Courtney Ramsay, a Centennial graduate, was a middle distance runner at Concordia-St. Paul.

Coach Nelson says — “The team is experienced and should make a run at the conference title and deep run into sections.”

Assistants — Nathan Balzer, Ashlee Davis, Lydia DeBuhr, Cedric Okoi, Ryan Evans, John Kretschmer, Steven Thomson, Jake Storberg, Eric Hokatinen

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 14 — at Osseo-Park Center Monday, April 18 — Anoka Wednesday, April 20 — at Elk River Thursday, April 21 — at Chisago Lakes Monday, April 25 — Andover Monday, May 2 — Maple Grove Wednesday, May 4 — Blaine Monday, May 9 — at Champlin Park Wednesday, May 11 — at Spring Lake Park Monday, May 16 — at Totino-Grace Wednesday, May 18 — Rogers Monday, May 23 — at Coon Rapids Wednesday, May 25 — Armstrong

Returning starters —Seniors: Wlaschin (defense); Haney (midfield); Sydney Chance-Farley (midfield); Juniors: Cody (midfield), Ella O’Hearn (attack/midfield); Alexis Sanburg (attack); Elizabeth Clough (defense); Kayler Whitworth (attack); Mallory Hafferman (attack); Anna Jarpey (attack/midfield); Sophomores: Peyton Brezney (goalie); Noelle Hemr (attack); Karley Lacis (attack); Elise Fenstermacher (attack); Addison Slotsve (defense); Maria Waller (attack) Fast facts — Haney and Wlaschin were all-state

Coach says (pertaining to both teams) — “I am very excited to be back in my home town with a program that led me to run collegiately. I am hoping to make some exciting new traditions and improvements to the already great program. We have some key players this year on our team who are ready to compete. We have some talented athletes this year looking to shake up the results from last year.”

Last year — 11th in conference, 10th in section Captains — Charlie Bolkcom, Collin Lee, Jonathan Pattie, Landen Liu, Owen Kellems, Zach Cardille Returning letter winners — The squad has many returning sophomore, junior, and senior letterwinners, including PJ Marshall (senior), Lance Liu (senior), Charlie Bolkcom (junior), Eli Berg (junior), and Jacob Podratz (sophomore) who are looking to make ground toward state this year, the coach said.

In the mix — Freshmen runners Finn Wold, Brock Burggraff and Max Johnson Fast facts — Landen Liu was state 200 dash

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SCHEDULE Thursday, April 7 — at Coon Rapids Tuesday, April 12 — Osseo Thursday, April 21 — Invitational at Osseo Tuesday, April 26 — at Blaine Wednesday, April 27 — Grade 9-10 Invitational, home Tuesday, May 3 — Invitational at Blaine Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Edina Tuesday, May 24 — Conference at Armstrong Thursday, May 26 — Conference at Armstrong

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Coach — Dan Haertl

Coach — Courtney Ramsay

Assistants — Arnie Lamers and Doug Driver

Assistants — same as boys

Last year — 8-2 conference, 13-7 overall

Last year — 12th in conference, 11th in section

Captains — Joaquin Bliss, Justin Bailey, Evan Dietz

Captains — Sydney Augustin, Linaya Swenson, Emily Anderson, Carlyne Brewster, Amelia Resendiz Olson, Adyson Janacek Returning letter winners — Emily Anderson (senior) is already closing in on her end-of-the-season times in the 100 and 200 from last year where she was a state entrant; Linaya Swenson (senior), Alyssa Draheim (junior), and Belle Huss (senior) are poised to make a mark in field events this year, the coach said; Julia Zalewski (sophomore), Kylie Nelson (freshman), Lauren Swanson (senior), and Gracie Stoks (senior) won the 4x800m relay in the season opener at UW-River Falls.

Returning starters — Sean Oslund (junior, 1-singles); Zach Chaffey (junior, 2-singles); Bailey (senior, 3-singles); Jesse Simso (junior, 4-singles); Joaoquin Bliss (junior, 1-doubles); JJ Bliss (sophomore, 2-doubles); Dan Carlson (senior, 3-doubles); Matthew Hanson (junior,, 3-doubles).

In the mix — Seniors Dietz, Kevin Jansa Fast facts — Oslund, Chaffey, Joaquin Bliss, and Bailey were allconference last year Coach says — “I look forward to a good season. The guys we have returning have all improved. We have five players who work hard all year to make sure they are ready to play. We have the necessary depth to compete in all of our matches.We have good young guys.

I love working with them. They are willing to work hard at every practice. We should have lots of fun this year.”

SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 5 — Champlin Park Thursday, April 7 — Blaine Friday, April 8 — Elk River Saturday, April 9 — Stillwater tournament Tuesday, April 12 — at Coon Rapids Thursday, April 14 — St. Paul Central Tuesday, April 19 — at Rogers Thursday, April 21 — Andover Friday, April 22 — Armstrong Tuesday, April 26 — at Maple Grove Thursday, April 28 — at Anoka Saturday, April 30 — at Chisago Lakes quad Monday, May 2 — at St. Michael-Albertville Wednesday, May 4 — vs TBD Friday, May 6 — at Breck

Kylie Nelson (freshman) made a statement on the cross country team that made it to state.

In the mix — Alexis Larsen (freshman) and Kate Woefel (freshman) are adding some intense talent to our sprints team, the coach said.

Fast facts — Draheim placed 7th in high jump and Anderson 9th in 100 dash at state Last year.

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 7 — at Coon Rapids Tuesday, April 12 — at Centennial Thursday, April 21 — Invitational at Osseo Tuesday, April 26 — at Blaine Wednesday, April 27 — Grade 9-10 Invitational, home Tuesday, May 3 — Invitational at Blaine Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Edina Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Armstrong Thursday, May 26 — conference at Armstrong

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Coach — Craig Nasvik

Coach — Colleen Cameron

Coach — Steven Henry

Assistants — Kayla Borglund, Sam Stang, Jon Reigstad

Assistant — Kassie Bartness

Assistants — Aaron Turner, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cory Hazzard

Last year — 6-3 conference, 10-6 overall

Last year — 7th in conference, 3rd in section

Last year — 4-14 conference, 4-18 overall

Captains —Lauren Schmid, Kristina Pratt

Captains — Shanyn Furlong, Quinn Denne, Jaeda Jensen

Returning starters — Schmid (senior); Pratt (junior); Gianna McLeod (senior); Ivory Drusch (sophomore)

Returning starters — Furlong (senior, defense) Quinn Denne (sophomore, defense); Beverly Peterson (sophomore, mid); Jaeda Jensen (sophomore, attack)

In the mix — several competing for varsity spots this year

In the mix — Senior: Jenna Newpower (defense); sophomores: Zoe Timmons (center); Julie Hendrickson (attack); Mesa McElmury (goalie); Bella Kuyava (attack)

Coach says — “The team is enthusiastic and should work through the season to get better each time we hit the course, and be at our best come tournament time.”

SCHEDULE Monday, April 11 — conference at Prestwick Tuesday, April 12 — conference at Tanners Brook Monday, April 18 — Invitational at Keller Tuesday, April 19 — conference at Highland National Thursday, April 21 — conference at River Oaks Monday, April 25 — conference at North Oaks Wednesday, April 27 — conference at Gross National Thursday, April 28 — conference at Les Bolstad Monday, May 2 — conference at White Bear Yacht Club Thursday, May 12 — conference at Eagle Valley Monday, May 16 — conference at Midland Hills Thursday, May 19 — conference at Oak Glen Wednesday, May 25 — Invitational at Oak Glen

Captains — Derrick Smith, Jack Setterlund, Aiden Welch Returning starters — Smith (senior, pitcher/ infield); Setterlund (junior, shortstop/pitcher); Welch (junior, outfield/pitcher) In the mix — Tim Boncher (junior catcher); Noah Jacka (junior pitcher)

Fast facts — Jensen (33 goals) and Peterson were all-conference last year

Fast facts — Smith is a top prospect, committed to North Carolina State University.

Coach says — “We have high hopes for this team. These girls have been shown what it means to be a part of a group with work ethic, passion and excitement, and are eager to take it into this season.”

Coach says — “We have a young team with a solid core of juniors mixed in with a very talented group of freshman that will be competing right away for starting varsity time, led by Derrick Smith. Team speed, defense and pitching will be very solid this year.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 14 — Hill-Murray Saturday, April 18 — at Simley Monday, April 18 — at Two Rivers Wednesday, April 20 — at Woodbury Friday, April 22 — at Irondale Wednesday, April 27 — at Forest Lake Friday, April 29 — East Ridge Wednesday, May 4 — at Mounds View Friday, May 6 — Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, May 11 — Roseville Friday, May 13 — at Park, Cottage Grove Wednesday, May 18 — Stillwater Friday, May 20 — Mahtomedi

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SCHEDULE Monday, April 4 — Forest Lake Wednesday, April 13 — at Stillwater Friday, April 15 — Woodbury Monday, April 18 — at Park, Cottage Grove Wednesday, April 20 — Roseville Friday, April 22 — at Irondale Saturday, April 23 — Blaine Monday, April 25 — Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, April 27 — at Mounds View Friday, April 29 — East Ridge Monday, May 2 — at Forest Lake Wednesday, May 4 — Stillwater Friday, May 6 — at Woodbury Monday, May 9 — Park, Cottage Grove Wednesday, May 11 — at Roseville Friday, May 13 — Irondale Saturday, May 14 — at Duluth Denfeld Monday, May 16 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, May 18 — Mounds View Friday, May 20 — at East Ridge

Coach — Brianna Seibel Assistants — John Weisbrod (pole vault); Abby Furlong (hurdles); Dan Rossiter (throws); Hannah Hensley (jumps); Melissa Gacek (distance); Jenna Powers; Seibel is sprints coach Last year — 5th in conference Captains — Ore Olusi (senior); Grace Squires (senior); Aveline McCabe (junior); Katelyn Porter (junior) Returning letter winners — Seniors: Maggie Blanding, Ore Olusi, Riley Robovsky, Grace Squires; juniors: Aveline McCabe, Maia Nebo, Meg Peterson, Katelyn Porter, Lily Schneider, Nola Hipkins; sophomores: Temitope Adebisi, Ally Mattson, Keira Windish; freshmen: Grace Bailey, Alyssa Hamlin Fast facts — Returning all-conference/state qualifiers are Bailey, Hamlin, Porter, and Olusi

SCHEDULE Friday, April 1 — Invitational at U of Minnesota Thursday, April 7 — Invitational at East Ridge Tuesday, April 12 — Invitational at Roseville Tuesday, April 19 — Invitational at Mounds View Friday, April 29 — Hamline Elite Meet Saturday, April 30 — Invitational at Eden Prairie Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Wayzata Tuesday, May 10 — section true-team at Stillwater Thursday, May 12 — Invitational at Roseville Friday, May 20 — state true-team at Stillwater Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Thursday, May 26 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Tuesday, May 31 — section at Stillwater Thursday, June 2 — section at Stillwater

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Thanks to the recruiting efforts of our three teachers/coaches at North Campus, we’ve got a young team with over 60 percent of our athletes coming from grades 9 and 10. The coaches are seeing a lot of potential in our athletes as we finish out week 3 and we’re excited for upcoming competitions.”

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Coach — Craig Nasvik

Coach — Tom Paulson

Assistants — Matt Stang, Mark Misgen, Matt St. Martin

Assistants — Doug Hicks (100-400); Dan Kovacich (800-3200); Jon Pratt (throws); Robert Anderson (high jump); Dan Oyekunle (hurdles); John Weisbrod (pole vault); Gary Wilson (volunteer); Paulson coaches long/triple jump

Last year — 2nd in section, 3rd in conference Captains — Camden O’Malley, Ryan Jamieson Returning starters — O’Malley (junior); Jamieson (junior); Cal Healy (junior); Will Peterson (junior)

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE LACROSSE // BOYS Coach — Brandon Husak Last year — 2-7 conference, 4-9 overall

Last year — 4th in conference, 2nd in section

In the mix — Nolan Roed (sophomore); Jack Stanius (freshman); Isaiah Berry (junior); Josh Hoover (senior); Anders Samec (junior); Jimmy Frattalone (sophomore) Fast facts — O’Malley was section champion in 2021 and has qualified for state twice; O’Malley and Jamieson were all-conference Coach says — “We have a good nucleus back from the team that finished tied for the section title (and lost on a tiebreaker) so our expectations for this spring are high. We hope to compete for a conference title and look to compete for the section.”

SCHEDULE Monday, April 11 —Invitational at Troy Burne Monday, April 18 — Invitational at Oak Glen Wednesday, April 20 — conference at River Oaks Monday, April 25 — conference at Stillwater CC Tuesday, April 26 — Invitational at StoneRidge Monday, May 2 — conference at Midland Hills Wednesday, May 4 — Invitational at Troy Burne Thursday, May 5 — Invitational at White Eagle Monday, May 9 — conference at Forest Hills Monday, May 16 — conference at Eagle Valley Monday, May 23 — conference at Troy Burne Wednesday, May 25 — Invitational at Oak Glen

Captains — Gavin Rogers, AJ Perron, Ernie Mattson, Nick Svir, Eli Ebbert Returning letter winners —Seniors: Rogers (long/triple jump, 100200); Perron (hurdles, high/triple jump); Mattson (400-3200); Svir (throws); Ebbert (100-400); Hoffman (1600-300); juniors: Jontay Vaulx (100-400, triple jump); Bennett Gilson (long/triple/high jump, hurdles); Seth Olson (100-200. Long/high jump); Tolu Oyekunle (200, hurdles); Imeleyo Stanton (throws); sophomore: Luke Williams (800-3200) In the mix — Juniors: Jack Misgen (400); Vatel Henderson (triple/ high jump) Fast facts — State qualifiers in 2021 were Mattson (6th in the 800); Perron, Rogers; all-conference were Rogers, Perron, Mattson, Svir, Vaulx, Olson, Oyekunle Coach says —“I expect to have a very strong team this spring. Many quality athletes in many different events.”

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE TENNIS // BOYS Coach — Paul Kolenich Assistants — Josh Nelson, Akin Falade Last year — 9-7 overall

SCHEDULE Saturday, April 2 — Invitational at U of Minnesota Friday, April 8 — Invitational at Minnesota-Mankato Wednesday, April 13 — Invitational at White Bear Lake Friday, April 22 — Invitational at Stillwater Friday, April 29 — Hamline Elite Meet Saturday, April 30 — Invitational at White Bear Lake Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Wayzata Tuesday, May 10 — section true-team at Eagan Thursday, May 12 — Invitational at Roseville Friday, May 20 — state true-team at Stillwater Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Thursday, May 26 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Tuesday, May 31 — section at Stillwater Thursday, June 2 — section at Stillwater

Coach — Kaity Wightman

Last year— 14-4 conference, 17-7 overall Captains — Jordyn Meyer, Addie Bachmeier Returning starters — Meyer (senior, 3rd base); Bachmeier (senior, outfield); Chloe Barber (senior, pitcher); Heidi Barber (sophomore, catcher); Annika Olsen (junior, outfield) In the mix — Juniors: Autumn Lind, Abby Taylor, Clara Griebel, Steph Larson; freshman: Maddy Belisle Fast facts — Chloe Barber hit .431 with 11 homers last year and pitched four no-hitters. Meyer hit .419 (four homers); Heidi Barber .312 and Olsen .304.

Returning starters —Will Fleming (freshman, 1-singles); Moor (junior, 1-doubles); Theissen (senior, 2-doubles); Travis Domschot (junior, 2-doubles) In the mix — Derrick Thomas (junior, singles) Coach says — “Go Bears!”

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Captains —Isaac Theissen, Brock Moor

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“There is a big gap in our network … This study was to really address some of the challenges, including transportation, environmental, utility, pedestrian, right-of-way, drainage,” Schaefer said.

As a part of the feasibility study, Schaefer explained that the county has completed public engagement with impacted neighborhoods, including the Bald Eagle Estates Townhome Association, as well as Wilson Tool and other county residents.

The study identifies one alignment for the trail segment between 130th Street and Falcon Court.

Two concepts were identified for the southern segment along Falcon Avenue. (All concepts meet all design standards for roadways and regional trails.)

Concept A maintains the existing width of Falcon Avenue and Falcon Court, which requires the trail to narrow from 10 feet to 8 feet in some locations with less buffer space between the road and the trail. Concept B requires the slight narrowing of Falcon Avenue and Falcon Court, but provides a 10foot paved trail throughout.

Schaefer said the county has decided Concept B will be the better option, as it maintains the 10-foottrail regional standard and could be coordinated with a road project on Falcon Avenue in the future.

The trail would likely be constructed in two segments: one from 130th Street to 125th Street, and a second segment from 125th Street to 120th Street. The trail would be located on the east side of the roadway. The estimated project cost for both segments is about $1.77 million.

The county will now apply for funding via the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Solicitation process. Schaefer explained that the county is confident it will have a better chance at receiving funding if it only applies to fund the first segment

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of the trail (130th Street to 125th Street), which is estimated to cost about $1.12 million.

“After many years of applying for these, we know what works and what doesn’t,” he said. “Typically, the smaller the ask, the more likely you get funded.”

If the county is successful in its application, funding would be available for final design and construction in 2026-27. With or without an award of regional solicitation funding, discussion would continue between the city of Hugo and Washington County to select the preferred conceptual alignment based on cost, street impacts and continued public engagement. Additional project funding would need to be worked out between Washington County and the city of Hugo.

The letter indicating the city’s support for the project reads, in part: “The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail was master planned with extensive public engagement and serves as the major artery in Hugo’s trail network. The proposed extension

will address an existing gap in the trail network and provide safer pedestrian access to important destinations such as the Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park and Lions Park. The proposed extension is the missing link in Hugo between Chisago County’s Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail to the north and Ramsey County’s Bruce Vento Regional Trail to the south.”

“We have definitely been making some significant progress lately,” said Parks Planner Shayla Denaway. “All of our city trails connect to the Hardwood Creek Trail. Completing the southernmost extension will connect all of those neighborhoods on the south and provide them access to the rest of the trails throughout the community. It would also connect all of Hugo to White Bear Lake.”

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

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS • A business, the identity of which will be divulged at a later date, has submitted zoning applications for a 141,000-square-foot fulfillment center on the 40 acres of land situated between 20th and 21st Avenues, north of Fairview Street. The facility would include a large covered loading area for delivery vans and may employ as many as 543 people, City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said.

The business, code-named “Project Banjo,” has asked the city to sign nondisclosure agreement to protect its identity and “trade secrets” from competitors. City staff is reviewing the application and will present the preliminary information to the Planning Commission on April 5. A formal public hearing is anticipated for May 3 at 6:30 p.m.

The city doesn’t know why the

anonymity of the mystery business needs to be preserved, said City Attorney Kurt Glaser, before recommending the city sign the agreement.

• The EDA reviewed a letter they would like to send to residents in the downtown area to that end. The plan was for staff to keep track of who is and who is not interested. The EDA asked council to endorse the letter prior to its distribution. However, several council members felt awkward about sending the proposed letter to downtown residents and tabled action on it until the EDA submits a revised letter.

• When the city renovated City Hall in 2020, a “history niche” was added to council chambers. In May 2021, the Anoka County Historical Society (ACHS) signed a memorandum of understanding assigning ACHS the responsibility of maintaining

and curating the display case on an ongoing basis. The city’s only expense is to reimburse ACHS for display hardware at approximately $250 every four to six months with monies paid from the general fund. To show its appreciation to the ACHS for maintaining and curating the city’s historic exhibit, the city will donate $500 using money from the general fund.

• Every few years Anoka County hires a contractor to take aerial photos of the county with accurate geospatial information. These photos are then incorporated into the county’s GIS system for use by the public and other agencies. The county pays a share of the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) cost to the tune of $58,000, and all the cities countywide also make good-faith contributions. Centerville will contribute $2,500 for the 2022

LiDAR project with money from the general fund.

• Centerville would like to create its own ordinances pertaining to housing. After tabling this item on March 9, council formally voiced its opposition to several Legislative draft bills attempting to preempt cities’ sovereignty in forming their own housing and zoning laws March 23.

These bills are in various stages of review at the Minnesota Legislature as S.F. 3259 and H.F. 3256. View the language of these bills at https://www. leg.mn.gove/leg/legis.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13, at City Hall, 1880 Main St. Loretta Harding

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF HUGO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

AD FOR BIDS 140TH STREET EXTENSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 140th Street Extension will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 am local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving Bids, representatives of the City of Hugo will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/ join or call 312 626 6799 and entering Meeting 950 8577 3606 and Passcode 997486 . The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn. com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 1,500 CY Excavation (All Types) 500 CY Class 5 Aggregate Base 400 CY Select Granular Embankment 440 TON Bituminous Pavement (All Types) 1,150 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter (All Types) 1 LS Street Lighting 320 LF 15” RCP Storm Sewer 700 LF 8” – 12” DIP Watermain (poly-wrapped) The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Hugo shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $45 by inputting Quest project #8159930 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents

will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: March 17, 2022

BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Michele Lindau, City Clerk, City of Hugo, MN Published two times in The Citizen on March 24 and April 7, 2022.

CITY OF HUGO

ORDINANCE 2022-512 AN ORDINANCE WITHIN THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA AMENDING CHAPTER 90 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY CODE TO CLASSIFY CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED AT 15500 KEYSTONE AVENUE NORTH THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINDS: Section 1. Amendment of the City Code, Chapter 90 of the City Code of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, is hereby amended by changing the classification on the City of Hugo Zoning Map to Long Term Agricultural (LA) with respect to the property legally described as follows: The East half of the Northeast Quarter of Sectioin Thirteen in Township Thirty-one North, of Range Twenty-one West, Washington County, Minnesota.

Section 2. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage.

ADOPTED BY THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 21, 2022 Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on April 7, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, WASHINGTON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT FILE NUMBER 82-PR-22-570 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of Michael Thomas Barrett, Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated 8/15/2017 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Frances L. Barrett-Bianco 126 Malcolm Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative.

Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated: March 9, 2022 Pamela Kreier, Probate Registrar Paul Patterson, Court Administrator Published two times in The Citizen on March 24 and April 7, 2022.

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This simplifies the bunny-making process.

Some retailers also may sell bunny-making kits that pair the chocolate melts with the mold in one box for ultimate convenience.

2. Craft stores also have aisles devoted to culinary crafts. Browse to find an Easter bunny mold. Some may sell solid chocolate bunnies or hollow varieties.

Choose molds in the desired size, as bunny molds may be large or small.

3. Follow directions to melt chocolate successfully. Some chocolates can be slowly melted in the microwave. A doubleboiler method, in which the chocolate is melted in a bowl placed above a pan with boiling water, can help the chocolate melt consistently and prevent it from burning.

4. Pour the chocolate into the mold and gently tap the mold so that it displaces air bubbles and helps the chocolate settle evenly into the design.

Allow the chocolate to set up in the refrigerator.

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Life-changing good news on the seam.

Creativity can be unleashed when making homemade chocolate bunnies. Experiment with adding a few drops of peppermint oil or orange liqueur to customize the flavor.

Before sealing hollow bunnies, place peanut butter or raspberry jam inside for a tasty surprise. Use colored candy melts to add colorful eyes or cheeks or to tint the inside of the bunny ears.

For an even more festive effect, seal a lollipop stick in a chocolate bunny and use it to secure the Easter bunny to the top of a cake.

When we believe something in our hearts, it is inevitably reflected in our actions.

For example, if we believe a particular sports team is the best in the league, we’d rather cheer for them than their rivals. There is no way we would walk around wearing Pastor their rival’s jersey.

Ponderings We would much rather praise and Tim support our favorite team.

Heinecke There is an inseparable connection between what we believe in our heart and how we speak and act. As we celebrate Easter, we have some life-changing good news to believe and act on. Our God loves us enough to forgive our mistakes and even conquer death for us.

Jesus both died on the cross for us and He rose from the dead for us.

We did not ask Him to do this or do anything to deserve it. He simply does this out of love for us. This lifechanging good news changes our lives.

As God’s Word tells us, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) As we face the struggles and pain of this life, we celebrate Jesus’ rising from the dead to save us on Easter. This is such Good News, we cannot help but celebrate!

If you are looking for a church home to celebrate this Easter, we invite you to join our church family! A free Easter breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. followed by Easter worship at 9 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 17. Worship will also be livestreamed to our YouTube channel.

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Tim Heinecke is the pastor at New Life Church Lutheran in Hugo.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING Proofreading recommended prior to filing taxes

BY ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It’s that time of year. Yes, the final day for filing your 2021 taxes is approaching.

Normally, the deadline is April 15, but you get an extra weekend due to the Easter Holiday (Good Friday). This year, you have until Monday, April 18, to file.

Today, we’re showing you the top tax filing mistakes and how to avoid them — a part of the Federal Income Tax Guide.

The clear message is to steer clear of the following errors, thus avoiding penalties: 1. This may seem to be a simple task; that is, making sure your name, Social Security number, and filing status are correct and your financial information is on the right line. Proofread carefully and check for typos.

2. Report financial info exactly as it’s reported to the IRS on W-2, 1099 and K-1 forms.

3. Check to see if the standard deduction is better for you than itemizing deductions.

4. Take every write-off to which you are entitled.

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The Federal Tax Guide also lists several mistakes, many similar to those previously listed, to avoid, including: 1-3. Blowing the basics, which is similar to No.1 above. Make sure all names of dependents are spelled correctly and are on the correct line.

4. Itemizing might cost you money, but the comparison to the standard deduction shouldn’t be overlooked.

5. You should be fearful of listing write-offs. By meeting tax law requirements for a deduction, it’s wise to take it. Remember, though, that a home office deduction is only for those who are self-employed.

6. Make sure to know the guidelines regarding health coverage.

7. While checking for typos, make sure you have brackets rather than a minus sign to indicate a negative number (IRS computers only recognize the brackets.)

8. To get a faster refund, providing your bank info (account and routing numbers) will get it directly deposited.

9. The bottom line: Make sure you keep a copy of your tax return and have proof of filing.

Also, become a proofreader and scrutinize your tax forms. Mistakes can be costly.

One accountant, who asked not to be identified, said he had his own Social Security number wrong on his tax return.

TurboTax says that, according to the IRS, the error rate for paper returns was 21% in 2017. The rate for errors was less than 1% for e-filled returns.

The suggestion, whether it be your own doing or that of an accountant, is “Take human error out of the equation and e-file whenever possible.”

If you make a mistake, IRS software usually catches those errors and would send you a notice explaining the error and letting you know that your refund has changed or that you owe more money. Thus, resolving math errors is quite simple, but can delay the return.

By having an accountant or using your own software such as TurboTax, you can ensure that most errors are caught before your return is sent to the IRS. “You get an immediate confirmation from the IRS when you pay online,” said White Bear Lake’s Elizabeth Bystrom, a CPA who pointed to two areas where she has seen the most mistakes made.

“The first,” she said, “is math errors, because it’s easy to transpose numbers. The second one I see a lot of is forgetting about a form. Those are the two easiest (mistakes) to make.”

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Bystrom also offers this suggestion: “Look at last year’s return to make sure you have included everything in this year’s taxes that you included last year.”

And so it goes — the annual tax return.

“Paying taxes is hard,” Bystrom notes on her website. “But we try to make it easier for you.”

Contributing Writer Abe Winter can be reached by emailing news@presspubs. com or calling 651-407-1200.

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BLACKSMITH LOUNGE: ‘Won’t be the same’ without longtime owner FROM PAGE 3

Blacksmith parcel. When he was a teenager, he and his brother worked as dishwashers there. Even though Morelli now resides in Circle Pines, he still frequents the Blacksmith at least two to three times a week.

Every time he walked in the door, he would hear Reus say, “Morelli is here again.”

Morelli has a lot of memories of “chats” and “drinks” with Reus. He also helped Reus over the years with some things too, like installing TVs in the restaurant.

“He was probably one of the funniest, but yet the greatest, person to ever know,” Morelli said. “He is just a fun individual. He lived his life to the fullest that he absolutely could.

He was a funny, witty old man.”

Everyone who shared memories of Reus said he was a generous man. “He was one of the most generous guys out there … If any of his friends needed a hand, he didn’t even blink twice,” Morelli said.

It was a tradition for Reus to donate a wheelbarrow of booze to the Hugo Lions for a raffle prize at Good Neighbor Days each year. When COVID-19 canceled the celebration, Reus still donated the booze so the Hugo Lions could continue making a difference in the community.

“There are very few people that I know that are so kind and generous with their time,” Riopel said. “George never

turned down a request for a donation, whether it was giving his famous chicken dinners, or a huge barrel of booze.”

Riopel recalled approaching Reus when the Hugo American Legion first opened to ask if he could donate money to help pay for a bus so seniors could go to the Legion to play Bingo.

“He looked over his glasses and asked, ‘How much do you need?’”

Reus is survived by daughters Georgie Gibbons and Jennifer Ehlert; grandchildren, Riane Ehlert and James Gibbons; the Blacksmith family, very special friend, Karen Johnson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be a visitation

from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Roberts Family Funeral Home in Forest Lake. A private celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19, with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Funeral Home. The Blacksmith will be closed to the public that day, and a private luncheon will follow the service from 4 to 9 p.m.

A public memorial gathering will be held under the outdoor pavilions at Blacksmith Lounge once the weather warms up.

“It was way too early for that guy to go,” Morelli said. “The memories of that place with him in there, it’s going be a different place without him around all the time.”

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Longtime Blacksmith Lounge owner George Reus recently passed away at the age of 75.

Reus still loved the restaurant’s chicken even after 41 years.

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

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POLITICAL BRIEF “There is excess revenue in the Breeders’ Fund that can be used to support these organizations and the animals they serve. The bipartisan legislation we passed today will help many horses live full and productive lives instead of being slaughtered once their racing careers are over.”

The bill will allocate approximately $184,000 from Minnesota’s Breeders’ Fund in 2023. The Breeders’ Fund, primarily supported by fees assessed on

passed legislation authored by Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL – White Bear Township) to support retired racehorses after their racing careers are over. The bill passed with a vote of 101 to 30.

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or recent Spotlight award recipient Josie Schipper, performing is more than entertainment—it’s a way of understanding life.

“Theater has really helped me understand people,” Schipper said. “Their emotions, how they feel. How to perform and make everyone in the audience feel what my character is feeling. It’s about sending a message, spotlighting problems in our community and putting focus on it so all of us can really absorb what’s going on.”

Schipper is a 9th grader at Lakes International Academy (LILA) in Forest Lake who recently took home an Outstanding Lead Actor award from the Spotlight Showcase for her role as Sydney Summers in “Ranked, A Musical” at LILA. This musical is set in a dystopian world where fierce academic competition decides the outcome of the rest of a student’s life.

Schipper was also proud to share that the cast of “Ranked” all received awards from the director over the course of the production, and Schipper was thrilled to win the “Rock Your First Lead” and perfect attendance awards. Schipper described the role as one of her favorites to date.

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orphans need a cuddle from a dog sometimes—and who better to play the iconic mutt Sandy in an upcoming production of “Annie Jr.” than a real-life therapy dog?

This April, Children’s Performing Arts will bring that tale of hope, found family, and animal companionship to the stage at Forest Lake High School, with a little help from a furry friend.

In real life, Oliver the goldendoodle is far from the shaggy stray he plays onstage. Oliver is well-loved and cared for, and even has a job: providing mental health support to Forest Lake High School students.

His human is Forest Lake High School English teacher Erin Thein. In 2019, the school’s student council raised money to sponsor a therapy dog. Thein had been planning to adopt a dog, and the timing worked out perfectly.

Oliver was certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs in 2019, and since then has been a familiar and always-friendly presence at FLAHS. He attends school twice a week, spending time in Thein’s classroom and in the hallways between classes.

“Sometimes dogs can help people feel less stressed,” Thein said. “He can be a mood booster for people to feel happiness and comfort.” Often, students seek him out, looking for a daily dose of doggy delight.

“A lot of students come find him during the day and say I need some Oliver time, I need some therapy,” Thein said. “He just makes my day every day. There have been a lot of positive responses from students who benefit from having a therapy dog in school.”

Thein’s stepdaughter Lucy Dervie has performed in CPA shows since she was very young, and now assists with the production,

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just as a performer but also as a person,” she said. “I got to convey serious and meaningful emotions. I got to laugh and feel power while also feeling guilt and sadness as my character walked through the show. It was so insightful to play a character with this much emotion on their back.”

She thanked her directors and teachers for the opportunity, and the long hours spent building so many important skills.

Schipper has been performing since 3rd grade, starting with her first show, “Mulan Jr.”, with Children’s Performing Arts (CPA).

“I truly felt like I was myself on stage, like it was in the place I was always meant to be,” Schipper said.

In addition to theater, Schipper hones her skills competing in dance competitions, participating in tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet. For a while she wondered if theater was truly the right path for her, but then found her love of theater reinvigorated by seeing “Seussical Jr.” performed by Time Dragon Theatrics, the theater program at LILA. By 6th grade, she was playing Ariel in “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at CPA. She has appeared in shows with Time Dragon Theatrics, CPA, Masquers Theatre, and looks forward to a debut performance at the Minnesota State Theatre as part of the Spotlight Showcase this June.

Locals can catch her onstage in both “Grease” and “Pippin” at Hanifl Performing Arts Center this summer.

he art journey has come full circle for local painter Kiara Hohn. Before they were an office assistant for the White Bear Center for the Arts, they were a high schooler entering into their first professional art experience in those same halls.

“I started considering a career in the arts field in high school when I was accepted into the High School Visual Arts Contest, and then decided my freshman year of college that I would seriously pursue it,” Hohn said.

Hohn has been told by their mother that they have been creating art ever since they were old enough to hold a paintbrush.

They attended White Bear Lake schools, where they enrolled in classes such as AP Studio Art, and graduated in 2017.

They double majored in Art and English at Luther College, even spending a semester abroad in England.

“I had fantastic art professors that pushed me to think outside of the box and try new things, which is how I ended up working

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including Oliver’s stage training.

This will be Oliver’s second stage appearance, after his debut in FLAHS’ production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” Carrie Carlson, the director of “Annie Jr.,” was in the audience for that show, and just like that, Oliver’s talent was “discovered.”

Oliver’s role in “Annie, Jr.” is a little more complex than his first role, which was more of a walk on and off stage. Oliver is required to sit by himself off leash while CPA actors perform, something that takes a bit more training.

For one thing, Oliver is used to having Thein right by his side, and it sometimes takes some convincing to remain in place while Thein is offstage or out of sight.

Understandably, many of the student actors became very excited the first few times they saw Oliver at rehearsal. However, Oliver needs a lot of focus to perform his role correctly.

Being in the presence of a dog as a fellow actor has taught many of the students how to behave around a new animal and how to respect a working dog’s purpose.

Anyone interested in following Oliver’s adventures after the s how can find him on Instagram at @oliver_the_ranger, where he currently has thousands of followers.

“The students love the fact he has 1,300 followers; they enjoy seeing him be a little famous,” Thein said.

As for the humans involved, the show will feature a cast of 60 in grades K-6. The K-2nd graders are part of the Rising Stars division of the cast, who will perform a 15-minute vignette before the 3-6th grade main cast takes over.

Director Carlson added that it’s a great show for kids to tackle because many of the themes of “Annie Jr.” are applicable to what many students may be experiencing in the real world, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s that quintessential hope, the optimistic view of there’s always tomorrow, keep your chin up, it’s going to get better,” Carlson said.

“The original setting was supposed to be in 1933, kind of the end of the Great Depression and it was kind of about trying to lift everybody’s spirits. That parallels today with the ending of a pandemic.”

This performance will include information in the lobby about therapy dog certification.

Donations can be made at the information table that will go toward therapy dogs for other schools.

You can catch Oliver and the talented kids of CPA the first two weekends in April, with a special sensory-friendly performance on March 29. Tickets can be found at https:// childrensperformingartsmn.org.

HOMETOWN ARTIST RETURNS TO THE ROOST with the ideas that I am now – my English degree plays a huge part in my art too,” Hohn said. “I’m a big fan of poetry, and some of my experimental work deals with incorporating short-form poetry that I’ve written.”

Hohn works mostly in oil paint, exploring themes of overwhelming emotion and viewer interpretation.

“I’m always fascinated by the range of experiences viewers get from the same piece of artwork because of what they bring to the table in their pasts or beliefs,” Hohn said. “I’ve had people moved to tears while looking at my work, and I’ve had people skip right over it; it’s a give and take.”

After achieving their BA, Hohn was excited to see a job opportunity in their hometown art community. As office assistant, Hohn is responsible for day-to-day operations such as class registration, classroom preparation and check-in for students.

Hohn now has a piece of artwork on display in the WBCA’s

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Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS ANNIE JR.

April 1-11, Forest Lake High School Join us as we follow the story of an orphan named Annie living at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by Miss Hannigan and how Annie finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

HANIFL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS: Grease – June 17th-24th TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 19TH! Join “greaser” Danny Zuko, new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski, the “Burger Palace Boys”, the gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” and the rest of the Rydell High’s senior class of 1959 as the they sing and dance their way through a performance that became the soundtrack of a generation. www.childrensperformingartsmn.org

LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATER PRESENTS THE CALIFORNIA SONGBOOK: UNPLUGGED Dates April 9-10th

Location: Hanifl Performing Arts Center Take a “drive down the five” and catch some rays at The California Songbook. Featuring favorites by The Mamas & The Papas, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor & more. You won’t want to miss this!

Tickets: https://www.lakeshoreplayers.org/

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS CREATIVE EXPOSURE

April 23 - 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In this photography workshop you’ll engage in a variety of time-tested photography projects that will allow you to understand and learn your camera through hands-on activities. Register at WhiteBearArts.org

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS “THANKS FOR BEING HERE” OPENING RECEPTION

April 21 , 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of Destiny Davison’s exhibition “Thanks For Being Here”.

Destiny will share her insightful, humorous drawings and animations.

WHITE BEAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

April 28, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us to celebrate high school artists.

View the High School Visual Arts Exhibition in the Ford Family Gallery, visit with the artists, and make sure to stay for the award ceremony starting at 7:00 PM.

APRIL SCHOOL EVENTS WBLAHS BAND CONCERT (BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH CAMPUS BANDS PERFORMING) April 7, 7:00 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Rd #2267, Mahtomedi

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS)

April 12, 7:00 p.m.

White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake COURTESY OF KIARA HOHN LOCAL ARTIST KIARA HOHN.

Northern Lights 2022 Juried Exhibition, on display through April 7 in the center’s Ford Family Gallery.

“It is a recognition to even be accepted into that show on its own – it’s in very good company up on those gallery walls,” Hohn said.

Hohn hopes to continually improve their craft, develop their

COURTESY OF KIARA HOHN HOHN’S OIL PAINTING ENTITLED “BLESS THE HOLY MAKER OF YOU,” NOW ON DISPLAY IN THE WBCA’S NORTHERN LIGHTS JURIED EXHIBITION.

portfolio and apply to graduate school to obtain an MFA in the near future.

Find the work of Kiara Hohn on their website at kiarahohn.com, or on Instagram at @kiarahohn.

MIDDLE SCHOOL “THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL”

April 28, 7:00 p.m.

April 29, 7:00 p.m.

April 30, 2:00 p.m.

Distric Center Community Auditorium 4855 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake

MAHTOMEDI HIGH SCHOOL DISNEY’S “THE LITTLE MERMAID”

April 28, 29, 30, 7:00 p.m Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $13 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at zephyrfinearts.org 731779

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EMERGING ARTIST JOSIE SCHIPPER

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THE CITIZEN www.readthecitizen.com

COPS & COURTS • COPS & COURTS • COPS & COURTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 6000 block of 165th Street N. at 9:09 p.m. March 5 reported harassing messages from a person who had an active HRO taken out against him. The suspect was found to be in violation of the order.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:19 p.m. March 6 in the 13000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for failing to transfer his vehicle title in a timely manner, after deputies on routine patrol conducted a random license plate check of a vehicle and discovered its registration was suspended. During the traffic stop, the motorist told deputies he had bought the vehicle in August but had failed to register it.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone at 7:43 a.m. March 7 in the 8000 block of 170th Street N. • Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies at 11:07 a.m.

March 7 arrested a motorist on a warrant following the traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of 145th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. for a cracked windshield and a visioncompromising object hanging from the rearview mirror. The driver also admitted to failing to insure the vehicle and displaying license plates that didn’t match. These last two violations were added to the subject’s tab of shame.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 4:36 p.m. March 7 on Elmcrest Avenue and Empress Way for displaying tabs that expired in August after deputies on patrol spotted his vehicle with that status on the I-35E off ramp. During the traffic stop, deputies detected the odor of pot and found paraphernalia and a little marijuana in the vehicle.

The driver admitted to previously smoking pot in the vehicle.

• A resident in the 15000 block of Foxhill Avenue N. at 6:46 p.m.

March 7 reported his personal identity compromised after he received a letter from the IRS that a Minnesota tax return had been unsuccessfully filed using his Social Security number. The Minnesota Department of Labor also advised the complainant that someone had tried and failed to apply for unemployment insurance benefits in his name. The complainant reported suffering no monetary loss to date.

Deputies advised him to report the incidents to the Social Security Administration and banking institutions and to monitor his credit reports closely.

• Deputies arrested a motorist at 1:53 a.m. March 8 on Forest Blvd. N. and 12th Street N. for narcotics following a traffic stop, vehicle search, admission and field sobriety tests.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 6:36 a.m. March 8 on westbound 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies in their marked squad, who clocked him on radar. The motorist admitted to

being late for work.

• An eastbound motorist was cited at 7:00 a.m. March 8 on Generation Avenue N. and 150th Street N. for speeding 44 mph in a 30 mph zone by westbound deputies in their marked squad, who clocked her on radar.

• Harassment was reported at 3:47 p.m. March 8 at a massage parlor in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • An unidentified woman was arrested on a warrant at 9:02 a.m.

March 9 in the 6000 block of 170th Street N. • A scam phone call was reported at 12:43 p.m. March 9 in the 6000 block of 132nd Street N. in which the complainant was contacted by someone who said he would trade him $750,000 and a blue Mercedes Benz in exchange for $450. The caller stated he would arrive at the residence at 1:00 p.m. Deputies arrived on scene to supervise the promised transaction, but the suspect was a no-show, and no money was lost by anyone.

• Deputies conducted a DWI arrest at 12:42 a.m. March 10 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. • A civil matter was reported at 10:01 a.m. March 12 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N., which was resolved when the tow truck driver agreed to release the vehicle in question to the auto dealer.

• The primary instigator of a singlevehicle crash was arrested at 5:18 p.m. March 12 in the area of 137th Street N. and 137th Street Court N. after a passerby called in the accident. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the vehicle off the road and the driver in a state of impairment that was not caused by accident trauma. Their suspicions were confirmed after they conducted several field sobriety tests and brought him in. At jail, the driver’s blood alcohol content registered 0.18, so he was booked for gross misdemeanor DWI. • At 9:57 p.m. March 12 another motorist was arrested in the area of Geneva Avenue N. and Egg Lake Road N. after deputies on patrol observed his swerving vehicle and failure to signal turns 150 feet before the turn. During the traffic stop, the driver showed signs of impairment and was made to take part in field sobriety tests. He performed “weakly” on the portable breath test with a 0.13 and was brought in. After presenting a blood alcohol content of 0.21, he was booked for gross misdemeanor DWI. • Booming, flashing fireworks were reported by multiple complainants at 10:56 p.m. March 12 in the 13000 block of Fiona Avenue N. Deputies themselves saw the fireworks go off, but didn’t find or hear anything when they arrived at the source area.

Loretta Harding

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APRIL 7, 2022

HUGO BITS & PIECES • The Hugo Business Association (HBA) will host an egg hunt Saturday, April 9, at Hanifl Fields, located at 7032 137th St. N. There will be two egg hunts, one from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and one from noon to 1:30 p.m. Children will be given a collection bag, assigned to a section of the park and sent off to hunt for eggs via the sound of a horn at 9:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Carpooling is encouraged, as parking is limited.

• Matt Derr is the new vice chair of the Planning Commission. Former ViceChair Scott Arcand retired at the end of his term Dec. 31, 2021, after serving over 12 years on the commission.

• As a part of the city’s 2022 budget, the city has allocated $15,000 in funding to Lakes Center for Youth and Families to provide services related to counseling, intervention and enrichment.

• Every 10 years upon completion of the U.S. Census, cities are required to use the census data to confirm or reestablish ward boundaries to ensure equal representation. The council reviewed the data at a redistricting workshop, which showed that all three wards increased similarly in population. The city will keep the same ward boundaries and reestablish precinct boundaries and polling locations to make voting more manageable, explained City Clerk Michele Lindau.

Polling locations include: • Ward 1, Precinct 1 - Hugo Fire Station, 5323 140th St. N. • Ward 1, Precinct 2 – Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. • Ward 2, Precinct 3 – Lions Park Building, 5524 Upper 146th St. N. • Ward 2, Precinct 4 – New Life Church, 6000 148th St. N • Ward 3. Precinct 5 – Public Works Building, 8220 140th St. N. • Ward 3, Precinct 6 – Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th St. N. For more information on the boundaries of each ward/precinct, visit the city’s website and click on the “Local Government Tab,” then “Voter/Election Information.”

• The city will apply for a water efficiency grant from the Metropolitan Council, available between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2024. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to municipalities that manage municipal water systems.

The council will provide 80% of the program cost while the municipality is responsible for the remaining 20%. The city of Hugo will apply for $50,000, which would require the city to contribute $12,500.

If funds are received, the money would be used to implement a rebate program that would update the irrigation systems in up to eight city parks and at the Hugo Fire Hall. The proposed irrigation system updates are expected to reduce water usage by 62% due to the increased efficiency of the devices.

• Denny Trooien, of Dennis Properties, has a little bit more time to fulfill a purchase agreement he has with the city for property downtown. The existing closing date for the first phase of the project was May 20, 2022.

He requested the first phase closing date be pushed back to Sept. 20, 2022, with the availability to extend with written notice to Jan. 31, 2023. He also requested a one-year extension on the closing date for the second phase.

Under the new agreement, the deadline for completion of the first phase construction will be extended from Dec. 31, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2023.

Trooien recently told the EDA that he has been working on marketing and has submitted development applications to the city for approval of the project, but it has taken longer than expected to work through environmental regulations. Trooien stated he would like to continue to work with staff on refining the plans and get scheduled for a Planning Commission meeting date.

• Ross Hoernemann is now the safety captain on the Hugo Fire Department.

Hoernemann was previously the training captain and the administrative captain, and Fire Chief Jim Compton Jr. requested the council appoint Hoernemann as the safety captain while he continues to hold a second position as the administrative captain.

Jason Palmquist has been appointed to fill the training captain position.

• Brad and Mary Dinndorf can now construct a fence within a drainage and utility easement on property located at 6593 145th Circle N. Terrance Reetz was also granted an encroachment agreement to construct a fence on property located 12560 Foxhill Ave. N. • The city engineer, WSB, will begin preparing final plans and specifications for the 2022 Oneka Parkway improvement project. A construction contract will be awarded in June. Construction is scheduled for June through September.

Shannon Granholm

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Siblings sentenced for Lino Lakes murder A brother and sister have received their sentences for their roles in a robbery that left a Lino Lakes man dead in August 2020.

Nicholas Zielinski pleaded guilty Jan. 4, 2022, to one count of second-degree intentional murder (not premeditated). His sister, Melissa Zielinski, was found guilty by an Anoka County jury Feb. 3, 2022, of three counts of aiding and abetting murder.

According to the charges, Melissa Zielinski planned and orchestrated a robbery at the home of Karl Henderson and enlisted her brother to assist.

The Zielinski siblings were seen at the home

just before Henderson was found dead in his bedroom. He had been shot once in the chest.

In his plea hearing, as well as at the trial of his sister, Nicholas Zielinski testified that they went to the Lino Lakes home with the intent of robbing Henderson at gunpoint, but the encounter turned deadly. Zielinski said his sister placed restraints on Henderson, but he managed to break free. When Henderson lunged for Nicholas Zielinski’s gun, there was a scuffle. Nicholas Zielinski admitted to firing two shots, hitting Henderson in the chest once.

Melissa Zielinski was charged in September 2020 with aiding and abetting second-degree intentional murder

(not premeditated). In November 2021, a grand jury indicted her on aiding and abetting first-degree intentional murder while committing aggravated robbery. A third charge was added before jury deliberations as a lesser-included count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder. After approximately three hours of deliberation, the jury found her guilty of all charges.

On March 23, Melissa Zielinski was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Based on a plea agreement, Nicholas Zielinski received a sentence of nearly 19 years in prison.

Staff report