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Pre-Derby Party

The Chain of Lakes Rotary will host a Pre-Derby party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Peder Pedersen Pavilion at Lions Volunteer Park in Hugo. Attendees should plan to wear their best Derby attire. The event will feature dinner, games and prizes. Proceeds will be given to a clean water initiative called Mukuyuini, as well as the Rotary’s Camp Ryla, Youth Exchange Program and Blue herons on Peltier Island. For more information, visit chainoflakesrotary.com.

contest

And so it begins (again) —Press Publications readers are being asked to help recognize the best of everything from food to shopping to best local sports team.

The online Best of the Press Contest has started its nomination phase.

Readers are asked to nominate their favorites in several groups: eating and drinking; arts and entertainment; health and fitness; local; services; shopping and sports and recreation.

Several categories have been added to this year’s contest, including solar company, dog trainer, hotel, Airbnb, esthetician, yoga, physical therapist, pet store, thrift store and more.

Readers may nominate in as many or as few categories as they like from May 1–19. If readers nominate at least two candidates in a category, the category will appear on the voting ballot. If only one nomination is received, the category won’t be on the ballot. After the ballot is finalized, readers will be able to vote online for their favorites once a day from July 10–Aug. 4. The ballot will be found at presspubs.com/bestof. The contest will be conducted exclusively online, with no paper ballots. When voting closes Aug. 4, the results will be tallied and winners will be announced the first week of October.

After the fire: Realtors’ post-lawsuit takeaway

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Swift changes are coming to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

It comes after years of lawsuits from various homeowners arguing that the company enforces unfair practices. The homeowners said these practices have led to high commission rates between a seller and a buyer’s agent, forcing them to pay unnecessary fees to buy a house.

The NAR agreed to pay $418 million to settle the commission lawsuits. Additionally, they abolished their Participation Rule, allowing sell-side agents to offer compensation to buyer brokers.

Larry Mahoney, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Vadnais Heights, and Justin Larson, branch manager for Summit Mortgage Corporation in Lino Lakes, both pushed back on what they considered misreporting by the media on realtors’ business dealings.

“Realtors will need to step up their game,” said Mahoney. “They need to continue to be professional and clear about the services they provide clients.”

He rebuffed media-led accusations that the industry engages in “predatory behavior” regarding client interactions. “This is just not true,” said Mahoney. “While the average Realtor makes a lot per year, it only comes when they make a deal to sell or buy a house. Even then, the Realtor will work long with a client before a deal is finished. This can take several months. Sometimes, the client changes their mind and walks away. But to suggest that commissions are non-negotiable is just not the case.”

Mahoney also argued against claims that increased housing prices was due to commission pay. “Home prices are high because of a national housing shortage. It has nothing to do with commission pay. The average compensation for a realtor is $95,000. For comparison, an insurance salesman makes $103,000, and an auto salesman makes $98,000. There’s no evidence of price gouging whatsoever.”

Larson remains hopeful about the state of the industry. He shared slight concerns about transparency from realtors.

“Local realtors will have to be very clear on their conversations regarding buyer’s rep compensation,” said Larson. “In the future, they’ll have to negotiate that into the purchase contract and figure out who’s doing what.”

Like Mahoney, Larson disagreed with the media’s view that unfair commissions were the

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sole reason for increased housing prices. “Housing prices are where they are because of supply and demand,” said Larson. “If you have 30 people looking at the same house in the same school district because they want to be there, it will naturally push up prices because that’s the only house for sale. It’s the rule of supply and demand.” Riding out on a level of optimism, Larson said he does not feel any drastic change will come to the housing market. “There are still people out

there who want to buy houses,” said Larson. “However, listings that offer buyer’s compensation are going to be of more interest versus those compensating the buyer’s agent. This is because it’s going to cost the buyers less money to get into the house in closing costs.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

WEEKLY WAG

If you are looking for a big, friendly, people-loving sweetheart of a dog to join you or your family, then Diego is waiting for

BUSINESS BRIEF

you. Diego, a 3-year-old German shepherd mix, weighs about 78 pounds. He is playful, affectionate, eager to please, intelligent and loves everyone he meets. Diego arrived at Ruff Start Rescue from a local impound. He knows his basic commands and is very treat-motivated to learn even more. Diego is an active fella and likes to go for walks and play with his toys. A forever home with a secure fenced yard would also be an advantage for Diego and for his new family.

Wilson Tool names chief commercial officer

Hugo-based Wilson Tool International, the largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes, and punch and die components for the stamping industry, recently announced the

SCHOOL BRIEF

1st grade math lesson

Oneka Elementary first graders enjoyed a math lesson together as one grade level. Students learned about probability and estimation as they tried to guess if there were a greater or lesser number of objects in three different jars. The first graders also broke into groups to play a game focused on adding up different coin values.

During his downtime, Diego likes to sit on the deck and watch the world go by. When he is in the house, he is the best, snuggling lap dog ever. If you want a handsome, clever companion who will bring happiness and joy to your life, then Diego is your match.

If you are interested in learning more about Diego 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.

appointment of Jason Semerad as chief commercial officer (CCO). In this role, Semerad will ensure enterprise-wide alignment of the Wilson Tool business model; pursue sales, marketing and customer engagement strategies; identify new product development opportunities; and serve as a leader on the mergers and acquisitions team.

This graph depicts changes that have occurred in the housing market over the last 15 years.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Truck Day

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 4

Where: Rice Lake Elementary, Lino Lakes Details: Free, family event with big rigs, police cars, rescue vehicles and snowplows. Sensory friendly from 10-10:30 a.m. Also, silent auction and basket sales to benefit Centennial Early Childhood programs. Contact: earlychildhood.isd12.org

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, May 2; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

CURRENT EVENTS

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ A NEW MUSICAL

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4

Where: Mahtomedi High School Fine Arts Center

Details: Mahtomedi High School students perform spring musical. Tickets information online. Contact: zephyrfinearts.org

‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’

When: Senior preview 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, or Friday May 3; understudy show 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4; senior recognition night 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4; 1 p.m. Sunday, May 5.

Where: Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 761 North Road, Circle Pines.

Details: Centennial High School will perform “The Little Mermaid” from May 1-5. Tickets must be purchased online ahead of the show. After each show, families are invited up on stage to take photos with Ariel, Prince Eric and Ursula. Other characters will roam the auditorium and lobby as well.

Contact: https://centennialtheatre.org

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve,Heritage Lab

Details: Learn and practice the fundamentals of kayaking in a slow-paced setting. See registration information online.

Contact: anokacountyparks.com

MAY DAY 5K AND FUN RUN

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1

Storybook Destinations

Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake

Details: 5K and ½ mile kids fun run along White Bear Lake. Registration information online.

Contact: mmraces.com/may-day-5k

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: TREE IDENTIFICATION

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Bring a lunch and hear a naturalist-led presentation for all ages. May include optional hike or outdoor component. Registration not required; equipment provided.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

GARDEN TOOL SWAP

When: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1

Where: Washington County Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Sr., Woodbury

Details: Donated items include Garden and yard tools, pots and planters (free of dirt) garden art and decorm bird houses and feeders.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/3175/Reduce-and-Reuse

LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY ART SHOW

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 2

Where: Liberty’s White Bear Lake Campus, 3878 Highland Ave.

Details: Artwork created by students in K-12 on display; food truck and live music. Public welcome.

Contact: libertyclassicalacademy.org/art-show

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

When: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3

Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center

Details: Free music, yard games, outdoor activities, and food for purchase from food trucks.

Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com

CHAIN OF GIVING

When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 3

Where: Hugo Pavilion, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N.

Details: Annual fundraiser for the Chain of Lakes Rotary Club has a Kentucky Derby-theme. Registration information online.

Contact: chainoflakesrotary.com/event/2024-chain-ofgiving/

HUGO CLEANUP DAY

When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4

Where: Hugo Public Works Department, 8220 140th St N.

Details: The city will host its annual cleanup event. The city will also host a shred it event from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9 in the City Hall parking lot.

Contact: https://www.ci.hugo.mn.us or 651-762-6300

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Forest Lake Transit Center, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N.

Details: One-day event for collection of household hazardous waste and electronics. Document shredding also available.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/1942/One-Day-CollectionEvents

WALK FOR ANIMALS

When: Saturday, May 4. Gates open at 9 a.m. Walking begins at 10 a.m. and event wraps up by 1 p.m.

Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Details: All animal lovers are invited to walk and support the Animal Humane Society. After the walk, enjoy a variety of food and visit vendors. There will also be a pet costume contest.

Contact: https://secure.animalhumanesociety.org/ or 763-432-4841.

PUZZLING HISTORY – JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 4

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

Details: Family-friendly puzzle competition for teams of 4 featuring a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes awarded and teams keep the puzzle. Bring gently-used puzzles for puzzle swap. Register online.

Contact: whiebearhistory.org

STAR WARS ‘MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU’ CONCERT

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4

Where: Century College, West Campus Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake

Details: 50-member ensemble comprises Century College students, community members, and alumni performind music from the Star Wars movies. Free. Contact: century.edu/campus-life/fine-performing-arts

STRATEGIES TO PROTECT THE HOUSE, FARM, CABIN & MORE, BEFORE & AFTER YOUR DEATH

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 6

Where: Online

Details: Learn real life solutions and explore four paths to resolution without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

Contact: 651-653-3121

COFFEE WITH DR. K

When: 7:30-8:30 a.m. May 7

Where: Caribou Coffee, 4733 Highway 61, White Bear Lake

Details: Community members can stop by for an informal chat with Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. Contact: isd624.org

ST. CROIX VALLEY POTTERY TOUR

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 10; 10 a.m.-6p.m. Saturday, May 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 12

Where: Various studios, Chisago County

Details: Seven rural pottery studios host 69 potters from 20 states and England who will present thousands of pots for sale. Information and map online. Contact: minnesotapotters.com

FAT TIRE BIKING

When: 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 13

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Details: Basic instruction before heding out on the trails. Gear provided. Registration information online. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14

Where: Bellaire Beach Park, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Township Details: Hike is approx. 3 miles on paved streets and trails. Contact: stpaulhike.com

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Bring on the cruises!

Iam so excited that it is starting to warm up and car show season is just around the corner. Bernice, our 1973 Volkswagen Kombi, is out of hibernation and ready to go. This might be the earliest I can remember starting her up thanks to the warm temps.

Shannon’s

Shenanigans

Shannon Granholm

Recently, my husband Patrick and I, along with our son Royce, went on an approximately 85-mile cruise. It was the first-ever St. Croix Valley Poker Run. VWs of all models and years were invited to participate. The run began in Prescott, Wisconsin on a perfect, 80-degree day and traveled to Hudson, Dresser, Scandia and finished in Stillwater.

At every stop, cruisers drew a card and the three cars with the best poker hand won prizes. We didn’t win, but we had an absolute blast. The day could not have been more perfect, and by some miracle, nobody broke down.

It was a little nerve-wrecking to go on such a long cruise for our first trip of the season because that’s usually when you find out all the things you need to fix. The first time we started Bernice up a week or two before the cruise, she died in the driveway. Then while my husband was trying to figure out why she died, one of the hinges on the rear hatch broke off.

We had to push her back into the garage, and my husband got to work. Thankfully, he was able to get her going and back in riding shape before the event.

Once May rolls around, I’m sure we will be at a car show multiple times a month. We always look forward to the shows at Black Smith Lounge in Hugo, and plan to travel to shows in the Quad area, as well as Stillwater, North St. Paul and many more.

This June, we plan to attend an all-Volkswagen show called the Bug-In in St. Louis Park. Bernice is not old enough to attend Back to the 50s at the State Fairgrounds, but Patrick plans to bring his 1954 Hudson Super Jet. I plan to drive my grandpa’s1955 red Chevy pickup. We registered it in his honor.

This June we are also planning to attend a Back to the 80s show at Blacksmith Lounge. Patrick has his work cut out for him though, as he gets a 1984 Blazer back and running again. It’s in rough shape, but so was Bernice. If anyone can do it, he can. I think we are going to name her “Big Bertha.” Summer is not just car show season, but parade season. We hope to do the Good Neighbor Days Parade in Hugo, Manitou Days Parade in White Bear Lake and Blue Heron Days parade in Lino Lakes.

If you see us out and about, or in a parade, be sure to wave or offer a peace sign.

Subscription campaign

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Shannon Granholm is the Managing Editor at Press Publications. She can be reached by emailing quadnews@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1200

T2024 session is in motion

he 2024 session is underway, and with our first two committee deadlines behind us, here’s what our office has been working on: education workforce and funding needs, public safety support, and consumer and worker protection policies.

Legislator’s Lingo

Heather Gustafson

In addition to the success of Universal School Meals, our schools saw a historic increase in funding last year. However, after years of being underfunded, more work is needed to ensure that every Minnesota child has access to a high-quality education. At the request of our local schools, this year I am carrying the bill to increase equalization of levies, particularly the operating referendum, which aims to reduce taxpayer and education funding disparities. Centennial and

White Bear Lake schools have been advocating for this funding change for years, and I am proud to move the conversation forward at the Capitol.

Last year, I worked with stakeholders to pass $300 million in locally controlled public safety funding to every city, county, and Tribal Nation in Minnesota. Our community alone saw $17.2 million in public safety money, which was used to purchase a new ambulance in White Bear Lake, replace body-worn cameras for Lino Lakes officers, hire a new full-time police officer in Centennial Lakes, and much more. This year, I am working on a variety of public safety proposals, including a bill on pension reform for corrections officers in Anoka County, a bill to provide funding for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and a bill to increase penalties for straw purchases of firearms. A straw purchase occurs when an individual buys a firearm for someone who is ineligible to purchase or possess one. It is one more step we can take, in addition

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to other common-sense strategies like safe storage, to keep our children, families, and law enforcement safe from violence.

Thank you to the many community members I have met with this session. One of those meetings led to a bill I drafted to protect workers from lead exposure at work. The legislation’s goal is to lower the permissible blood lead levels of a worker, which requires mandatory removal of the worker from lead exposure, and to lower the blood lead levels required before a worker is allowed to return to the workplace. Thank you to the Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group for their ongoing leadership on this issue.

It’s a privilege to represent Senate District 36. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns or ideas. My email is sen.heather. gustafson@mnsenate.gov.

Sen. Heather Gustafson represents district 36 in the Minnesota Senate

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Don’t allow local news to become extinct

The April 21 issue of the Star Tribune featured an article about six metro-area newspapers stopping presses for good. Many of them have been around for decades.

These are community newspapers, much like the one you are reading now. They inform their readership on any number of news items and events that would never see light in a larger publication. Let’s not allow our local news source fall into extinction, too. Subscribe! It’s worth it.

Kenneth A Harris, PhD Hugo

The best dog for the job

On my Instagram feed recently, there was a short video of a dachshund herding sheep. It was hilarious to see this little wiener dog running back and forth gathering the sheep together in a bunch.

I found other videos of dachshunds herding sheep, and it looks like they can be effective sheep herders as, under certain circumstances, they seem to get the job done. They get the sheep in a bunch and actually get them to go through a gate. The sheep farmer was probably better off with a dachshund herding her sheep than no dog at all, but you can tell the video was done as a joke.

There are dogs bred and trained for the purpose of herding sheep. It is a beautiful sight to see one in a large open field working a herd of woollies through a gate. You can tell by the dog’s grace and ease and intelligence that the farmer is better off with this breed of dog as a choice for herding than a dog bred for excavating badgers.

I suppose that when a sheep dog gets old, and their joints get cranky, they might be less effective at herding. At that point, the farmer is perhaps better off training a younger dog for the job. But a dachshund would perhaps not be her first choice of breed.

I respectfully suggest that neither a dachshund or an aged sheep dog would be the best choice to do the herding. But it looks like that will be our choice come November.

Will Perry Hugo

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS

Death investigation in Lino Lakes underway

LINO LAKES — Around 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, officers responded to the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road to check the welfare of the occupants of a residence.

A family member of the homeowner received information of a possible death that had occurred at the Lino Lakes home.

Upon arrival, police attempted to reach the residents by phone, but received no answer. According to Deputy Director Kyle Leibel, the agency’s unmanned aerial system was deployed and police were able to locate a deceased adult male on the premises. Officers conducted an emergency search of the home, where they found a second deceased individual, an adult female.

The scene was secured and at that point in the investigation, police had no reason to believe there was any outstanding risk to the community.

Lino Lakes investigators are working the case with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigations Unit and Crime Scene Unit, as well as staff from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office.

Leibel thanked neighbors for their patience, as police were on scene for the “lengthy investigation.”

“We know we brought a significant disruption to their neighborhood that day, and we greatly appreciated the way the residents respected the situation and our team.”

Fire leaves Hugo home ‘uninhabitable’

On the evening of April 15 just before 7 p.m., fire departments from Hugo, Forest Lake, White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes and the Centennial Fire District were dispatched to a structure fire at Highway 61

CLARIFICATION

The Earth Day briefs that ran in the last issue of The Citizen may have been a bit confusing. Hugo will host its citywide cleanup event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at the public works facility. Hazardous household waste and electronics will not be collected at the public works facility that day; instead, residents can bring those items to the Forest

and 146th Street N in Hugo.

Upon arrival, crews observed fire coming from the back of the home near the deck. Crews deployed handlines, extinguished the exterior fire, made entry into the home and extinguished the fire that had extended into the home.

According to Hugo Fire Chief Jim Compton Jr., damage was done to the incoming power, meter socket, exterior and the kitchen of the home. “Power and gas were cut to the home and the house was deemed uninhabitable,” he explained. No injuries were reported.

Fire crews remained on scene for a couple hours. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Pharmacist pleads guilty to stealing oxycodone

A Scandia pharmacist has pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking bottles of oxycodone from her pharmacy for her own personal use.

According to court documents, Kristie Marie Dezell, 46, was the pharmacist in charge at a pharmacy located in Maplewood. From March 2020 until June 2023, Dezell knowingly and intentionally obtained bottles of oxycodone for her own personal use from the pharmacy’s inventory. Dezell falsified the pharmacy’s records to conceal her actions.

Dezell pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of obtaining possession of controlled substance by misrepresentation. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later time.

The case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Maplewood Police Department.

United States Attorney’s Office

Lake Transit Center between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, May 4 and June 15. There will not be a second Hugo cleanup day this fall.

The city will also host a shredding event from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in the City Hall parking lot. We apologize for any confusion.

COPS&COURTS

HUGO POLICE REPORTS

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies at 1:24 a.m. March 17 cited a motorist on Forest Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. for speeding 68 mph in a 35 mph zone.

• An uncooperative male was arrested at 2:43 a.m. March 17 on Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway N. for being just that, along with other offenses, after a citizen phoned dispatch to report the subject for driving all over the road. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, with emergency lights flashing, but the driver kept right on driving and weaving for some distance. Eventually, he pulled into a residential driveway, where he was detained. The male initially failed to identify himself, requested a supervisor and continued to be uncooperative. The deputies’ supervisor arrived on scene and identified the male by name and date of birth. It turned out that the driver had a canceled license due to behavior inimical to public safety.

• Internet crimes involving juveniles were reported at 2:53 p.m. March 18 from an Upper Heather Avenue address.

• A garage vacuum was reported stolen at 9:24 March 19 from an underground garage in the 10000 block of Finale Avenue.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 145th Circle N. at 12:02 p.m. March 19 reported a check stolen from the mailbox in February and recently cashed.

• Residents in the 10000 block of Ingersoll Avenue N. at 4:23 p.m. March 20 reported an attempted fraud in which they lost no money. Deputies advised the complainants to stay in touch with their bank and to call the WCSO back if any money were to go missing.

• A business in the 10000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 6:42 p.m. March 20 reported a suspicious person for entering their private bathroom.

• Residents in the 5000 block of 129th Drive N. at one minute before midnight March 21 reported a suspicious person for ringing their doorbell several times.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Evergreen Drive N. at 5:16 a.m. March 21 reported her husband for harassing her via a tracking app. After speaking to both parties involved, deputies advised the complainant that they would document the details into a report.

• Residents in the 1000 block of Evergreen Avenue N. at 3:47 p.m. March 21 reported a theft by their cleaning service. The complainants told deputies they didn’t want to press charges, but simply wanted the report documented.

• Deputies on patrol at 8:21 a.m. March 22 on Frenchman Road and Forest Blvd. N. happened upon a downed light pole in the middle of the roadway that had been struck in a hit-and-run. They notified the public works department.

• A resident in the 1000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 10:25 a.m. March 22 reported hiring an individual to build a deck, only to have the person scarper off with the complainant’s check “for materials” without performing any work at all. After cashing the check, the suspect cut off all communication with the complainant.

• Deputies caught up with a person under warrant at 10:09 p.m. March 22 on Highway 61 at 120th Street N. and scheduled a court date with the subject.

• The driver of a black sedan was cited at 4:50 p.m. March 23 on westbound 122nd Street N. and Jody Avenue N. for speeding 59 mph in a 50 mph zone by eastbound deputies in their marked squad, who clocked him on radar at 70 mph.

• Residents in the 1000 block of Europa Court N. at 5:03 p.m. March 23 reported money missing.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 6:24 p.m. March 23 on Fenway Blvd. N. and 130th Street N. and arrested one adult male.

• Both license plates were reported stolen off a vehicle in the 6000 block of 151st Street Court N. at 9:00 p.m. March 23.

• Residents in the 5000 block of 125th Lane N. at 9:04 p.m. March 23 reported their home egged twice within the past month. The complainant reported the incident to receive a case number, in case there was property damage to the paint on the home. The extent of damage was unknown at the time of the report because the egg yolks, whites and shells had frozen onto the home.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited for speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone at 11:14 p.m. March 23 in the 5000 block of 147th Street N., after deputies clocked the vehicle on radar.

• Diesel was reported stolen at 6:52 p.m. March 27 from a private tank in the 14000 block of Irish Avenue N.

• A man wearing a mask that covered his entire face was reported at 6:31 p.m. March 28 for doing burnouts in a parking lot in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N.

• An adult male was cited at 9:15 p.m. March 28 on Oneka Parkway N. and Frenchman Road for vehicle equipment violation, after he was pulled over for that offense.

• Internet crimes were reported at 11:32 p.m. March 28 in the 15000 block of Eminence Avenue N.

• A motorist in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. was arrested on a warrant at 1:23 a.m. March 29, after deputies on overnight patrol conducted a random computer check of a vehicle and discovered its registered owner and driver fit the description of the person under warrant.

• A resident in the 14000 block of Geneva Way N. at 4:41 p.m. March 29 reported a tree dumped in her driveway, as part of an ongoing issue. The complainant is now planning to keep a record of the activity and was seeking documentation. Deputies advised the complainant to install cameras for crime prevention purposes.

• A kidnapping and stolen vehicle report turned in at 4:50 p.m. March 29 by a suspicious observer in the 12000 block of Keystone Avenue N. turned out to be a customer taking the owner along for a test drive in a vehicle for sale.

• A Good Samaritan reported finding a credit card in an ATM in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 6:16 p.m. March 29 and turned it over to deputies, who found the owner through their Department of Vehicle Services app. Deputies returned the card to its owner the following day.

• A motorist of undisclosed identity was arrested for DWI at 9:00 p.m. March 29 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. following a traffic stop.

• Residents in the 6000 block of Oneka Lake Blvd. N. at 5:15 p.m. March 21 reported a burglary that occurred while they were at work.

• Deputies on routine patrol at 6:54 a.m. March 22 on Homestead Avenue N. and 140th Street N. conducted a random computer check, followed quickly by a targeted traffic stop. They arrested the motorist for driving after revocation. The driver, who had a history of driving after revocation incidents and a failure to appear in court or pay the fine, was booked at the Washington County jail on posted bail.

• Deputies on routine patrol conducted a random computer check on a motorist at midnight March 24 on Geneva Avenue N. and 145th Street N. and discovered the driver to be revoked. Once deputies confirmed the driver’s revoked status, they issued a citation for driving after revocation, as well as failure to provide proof of insurance. The subject was made to give way to a valid driver in the vehicle before being released.

• A motorist in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N. was cited at 12:39 a.m. March 25 for failure to provide current registration.

• A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued at 10:53 a.m. March 27 in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N., for an individual in violation of an harassment restraining order, following a report from a third party.

• A woman was arrested on two Washington County warrants at 10:40 p.m. March 29 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. after deputies conducted a rendezvous with Anoka County Sheriff’s Office deputies who had her in custody for transfer. The suspect was posted on bail for the warrants.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:20 a.m. March 30 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for expired registration and cited the motorist for the violation.

Loretta Harding

County board recognizes exemplary performance by county staff

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is recognizing county staff for exemplary performance with the county’s annual Employee Recognition Awards. The awards recognize employees in the categories

of customer service; diversity, equity and inclusion; employee engagement, innovation and teamwork; and excellence in county government.

Employees are nominated by their peers, and nominations are reviewed by an employee review committee. Final recipients are approved by the county board’s Personnel Committee.

The employees recognized and their category of recognition are:

• Customer Service – Kristine Krawczewski, senior service representative, Property Records and Taxpayer Services

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

– Elena Schewe, parks equity coordinator, Public Works

• Employee Engagement – Rebecca Leighton, public health program supervisor, Public Health & Environment

• Innovation – Charlie Parent, senior engineer technician, Public Works

• Teamwork – Jail Decision Points Program Team: Correctional Officer Denise Eichten, Correctional Officer Sergeant Kevin Madigan, Community

Corrections Supervisor Sharon Currier, Evidence Based Practices Coordinator David Fink, and probation officers Kelly Albrecht, Jeunai Boche, Scott Dawson, Erik Hansen, Maggie Heller, Brian Hibbs, Adam Johnson, Sufian Kalil, Brenda Liebsch, Jack Lutz, Susan Morrow, Jessica Reeves, Jennifer Rice, Jessica Rumpel, Meghan Quinn, Scott Wahl and Olivia Wilkins

• Excellence in County GovernmentJulie Sorrem, risk and benefit manager, Human Resources

• Sergeant Chris Howard, Sergeant Matt Wieland and Public Safety Administrative Technician Courtney Schroeder, Sheriff’s Office.

COUNTY BRIEFS

Marie Ridgeway LICSW to provide services for Sheriff’s Office

Marie Ridgeway LICSW LLC will provide professional mental health and wellness services to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The contract is for the period of May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, and not to exceed $150,000 per year. The county can renew the contract for up to four additional one-year periods.

The Sheriff’s Office has identified a need for professional mental health and wellness services from an on-site clinician. Employees handle a wide range of calls for service and critical incidents that have the

potential to have a direct impact on the mental health and wellness of the employees involved. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring that professional resources are readily available.

County board approves local liquor license application

Commissioners recently approved liquor license applications. (The county processes all liquor licenses for the townships in the county.) The board approved an application for a renewal of an on-sale and Sunday Liquor license from The Keystone Weddings and Events LLC, located in May Township at 12169 Keystone Ave. N.

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS

• As part of the 2024 budget, an additional public works technician position was created to keep up with the needs of a growing community. Staff recently advertised for the position and received nine applicants. City staff conducted four interviews and sent a conditional offer of employment to Alex Barmettler, who accepted the post and will start May 6. Based on Barmettler’s 19 years of experience, the offer was made at the Grade 6, Step 4 level for $29.53 per hour.

• Citizens and reporters viewing council meetings online or on playback will have noticed echoes in the broadcast, so much as to the distort the audio contributions from council members who attend remotely. City staff has been working with North Metro TV and its tech vendor, Z-Systems, to update the broadcast technology. The $1,603 technology update, which includes installation and integration costs, will use monies from the cable fund. “With this echo-canceling upgrade, our system should be fully functional for the broadcast of a meeting, which includes someone joining remotely,” City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz said.

• As the third piece in the technology trifecta, council approved an agreement with Civic Plus to renew the contract for website and mobile app services. The city has used this provider’s services for the past two years and is entering its third and fourth years with the provider, who has now increased the contract amount. The city will see no increase in its $12,000 fee for 2024, but will see an increase to $14,994 for 2025. The 2025 costs will include a 5% uplift. The provider called the price increase a one-time adjustment, said Assistant City Administrator Athanasia Lewis.

• After a discussion, council elected to take no action on a request from citizens to allow signs at a proposed development site to alert the community to an upcoming development and public hearing. Council Member Raye Taylor urged caution, as signs posted at a proposed development site could be considered opinion signs, such as political signs. Council was hesitant to start a precedent of opinion signs, especially those that could become an obligation on the part of the developer to pay for. “I don’t think it makes sense for us to tell developers “you must put up a sign,” said Mayor D. Love. “And it shouldn’t be put it in the right-of-way.” Love advised the city to be aggressive with social media and other ways to communicate. “We had a public hearing before, and packed the house,” he reminded council. “Staff recommendation would be to not do this right now,” Statz said. “We have made strides to engage with citizens.”

• Look for the 2024 Fete des Lacs fireworks show to be better and last longer, after the city solicited quotes from the pyrotechnics vendor who worked the Hugo Good Neighbors Days show in 2023.

Following the 2023 fireworks show, the city received public feedback regarding the brevity of the display. In cooperation with the Centerville Lions, the city solicited a competitive quote to compare with last year’s fireworks vendor. The quote received was comparable in cost to last year’s vendor, but promised to be of higher quality and last longer. After members of the Fete des Lacs planning committee discussed the new vendor’s performance with the Hugo Good Neighbor Days planning committee, city staff recommended hiring PC Pyrotechnics Inc. to put on the 2024 fireworks show for $7,800, using budgeted money from the general fund.

• The property owners at 1754 Partridge Place have been given council’s blessing to build a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence within the side yard setbacks and within the city’s right-of-way/ drainage and utility easements.

• The property owners at 6881 Mallard Way have also been given approval to build their own 6-foot, white vinyl privacy fence within the side and rear yard setbacks and within the city’s right-of-way/drainage and utility easements. The city owns the property abutting the rear of the parcel.

• The property owners at 6908 Oak Circle have received their revised special assessment agreement/waiver of hearing and appeal, as well as their grant of permanent easement, so they can participate in the city’s cost share program to build stormwater drainage infrastructure on their land. The city will pay 25% of the costs ($2,366) for the project, and the homeowners will pay 75% ($7,097). Revised documents were necessary, as the project was delayed for a year. The owners plan to install 60 feet of drain tile/ piping to direct stormwater into the city’s concrete catch basin located in their rear yard to direct stormwater flow away from their home. With the revised documents, the property owner will waive all procedural and substantive objections to the improvement and special assessments, as well as any right to appeal. As part of the backyard drainage improvements were completed by the residents, they were required to grant a permanent easement over the improvements. The city will pay $1 out of the stormwater fund to enter into the agreement with the property owner for the permanent easement

• In his administrator’s report, Statz noted that the Centennial Lakes Police Department has one more open position to fill. Anyone interested in joining the force is invited to contact the CLPD for more information. The CLPD is currently conducting extra DWI patrols and has installed new signs educating the public about alcohol and drugs and their effects on the brain and body.

• The city has received a couple of development inquiries, Statz said. A developer is looking to build a mixeduse building on vacant land north of

Waiting Child

Main Street between 20th and 21st Avenues. Another developer recently met with city staff to review a concept plan to build 20-26 row-style townhomes on Block 7, near Centerville Road and Main Street. No official application has been received to date.

• An application for preliminary plat and a planned unit development for the LaLonde property at 1687 Westview Street was received April 8, and a public hearing has been scheduled for May 7 at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, which will be held at St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road.

The proposed LaLonde property development at 1687 Westview Street has the attention of Centerville citizens, who are anxious that everyone become aware of the activities at that site. Some of them asked to post signs at the site alerting their fellow citizens of the upcoming public hearing. The signs were a no-go, so here is the announcement: The City of Centerville will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at City Hall, or a location to be determined, on the establishment of a redevelopment tax increment financing (TIF) district in Districts 1-8 downtown. Council has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Ebert Companies to explore the use of TIF in the development of a 90-110 unit, market-rate apartment building on the LaLonde property. The city has also engaged Northland Securities to investigate the feasibility of a TIF district for the project. As part of the TIF process, a public hearing must be held. There are a number of notification and comment periods associated with this hearing, which is why this resolution asks for the hearing to be called for almost two months ahead of time. The plan is for the June 12 public hearing to be held in time to allow for council to view a proposal presentation and potentially render a decision on the project at the June 26 meeting.

That important June 26 regular council meeting has run into a conflict, however. A couple of council members plan to attend the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) annual conference from June 26-28, so they will miss the June 26 meeting. As it stands now, council would barely have a quorum. However, the LaLonde proposal is expected to be presented at that meeting, “and it is important to have as many council members as possible in attendance,” Statz said. The action to reschedule the meeting was tabled so that city staff can poll council members on their availability in hopes of achieving a consensus for a meeting on either June 24 or 25.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

Loretta Harding

Local gymnast receives more laurels, will soon be a Sooner

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Lily Pederson, a White Bear Lake gymnast rated as the No. 2 college prospect in the country, was named Minnesota Gymnast of the Year after winning all the events in the USA Gymnastics state meet in Minneapolis. A longtime member of the local Flips Gymnastics Club, Pederson will graduate this spring and move to Oklahoma to start her collegiate career with the six-time NCAA champions. She committed to the University of Oklahoma Sooners after her sophomore year and has a full ride scholarship.

“I am so unbelievably excited to move in June to the University of Oklahoma, something I have been looking forward to for years, and it’s finally almost here,” Pederson said.  Pederson qualified for USA Gymnastics nationals for the sixth time by winning all events at regionals. Nationals will be held in Florida in May. She also qualified for the prestigious Nastia Luikin Cup (for leading Level 10 gymnasts) for the second time. That event was held in February in Louisville.

Pederson earned national championships in balance beam and all-around in 2022, and uneven bars in 2023. She is the only Level 10 gymnast in the state to have scored a perfect

10; three times, in fact, twice on bars, once on vault. She holds the national Level 10 record with a 39.775 all-around score. She was a HOPES national team member (age group 1012) twice, and a Developmental Nationals Team member five times. She will join a dynastic Oklahoma program coached by K.J. Kindler. The Sooners won nationals in 2022 and 2023 and appeared headed for another title this season but made some rare errors in regionals and didn’t advance.

“I can’t wait to join this amazing family,” Pederson said, “and accomplish so many great things with them.”

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Taylor Thor

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brol Scherman

Centennial Golf

Centennial Lacrosse

Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted 22 goals and provided seven assists for the Cougars (4-2) while notching 17 ground balls (a change of possession statistic). Scherman was all-conference as a sophomore with 36 goals and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “Endto-end playmaking machine with striking confidence both on and off the field. Versatile offensive threat with strong outside shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and positive influencer.”

Taylor Thor, Centennial freshman golfer in her third varsity season, opened with high finishes in the first three meets. Thor took fifth with 82 in the 11-team Osseo Invitational, eighth with 81 in the 12team White Bear Lake Invitational, and sixth with 83 in the 14-team Northwest Suburban mid-season tournament. Thor, all-conference as an eighth-grader, is a team co-captain this year. “Taylor is an incredibly poised golfer. She doesn’t let much faze her,” coach Nicole Christensen observed. “She continues to strive each day towards her goals. It’s rare to see someone’s golf game this mature at her age.”

CONTRIBUTED

Lily Pederson dominated the USA Gymnastics state meet at Minneapolis Convention Center.

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• Hugo Good Neighbor Days (GND) will return to Lions Volunteer Park June 7-9 with the theme “Lions Roar in ’24.” The RibFest will return to be a part of GND instead of a separate event. New this year, there will be a “Hugo’s Got Talent” showcase. To sign up, visit www.goodneighbordays.com/talent-showcase.

• The city will hire seven seasonal public works employees for the summer. Adler Siebenaler and William Heise will return from last year, along with five new seasonal employees Elijah Johnson, Beck Rogers, Cohen Yerkes, Jacob Weierke and Kristofer Bower. Seasonal public works employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park maintenance, boulevard maintenance and general public works maintenance.

• Both water and sanitary sewer rates will increase for 2024. The finance department completed an analysis of water and sewer billing data and is recommending a water rate increase to separately metered irrigation accounts and a sewer rate increase to the sanitary sewer base fee. Finance Director Anna Wobse explained that the revenue from the water rate increase will offset a portion of operating expenses to help keep lower rates for lower-usage water users. The sewer rate increase to the sanitary sewer base fee will help cover the ever-increasing charges from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for sewage treatment. All separately metered irrigation accounts will see a 15% increase, while other tiers remain the same. All separately metered irrigation will be charged $6.45 per thousand gallons, up from $5.61 per thousand gallons.

The utility fund currently has 5,590 residential SAC units. Commercial, industrial and institutional customers account for 667 SAC units. The residential base amount per SAC unit will be increased by 7% to $74 per quarter, up from $69 per quarter.

Commercial, industrial and institutional customers will also see a base amount increase per SAC unit of 7%, for a base charge of $23 per quarter, up from $21.50 per quarter.

• The public works department will

purchase a Felling skid steer trailer from Lano Equipment Inc. for $17,125. In 2003, the city purchased a tandem axle Felling skid steer trailer that was primarily used to haul either of the skid steers and any corresponding attachments, as well as items that were too large to be hauled in trucks. This trailer has been in service for 21 seasons and is nearing the end of its useful life.

• The city of Hugo currently applies dust control to approximately 23 miles of gravel roads located within its municipal boundaries. As in past years, city staff will work with May Township to cost-share in the application of dust control on the shared portion of Keystone Avenue north of County Road 4.

Envirotech Services submitted the low quote at $1.39 per gallon. Envirotech Services will deliver and place a total of 109,000 gallons of calcium chloride in two separate applications, once in mid-June and again in mid-August.

• After receiving eight “fantastic” bids, City Engineer Mark Erichson explained that the city will select low bidder Dressel Contracting to complete the 125th Street/Dellwood Ridge development street project. The bid came in at $2,430,476, less than the original engineer’s estimate included in the feasibility study for the project.

Residents who live along Upper Heather Avenue and Heather Avenue will be assessed $5,200 per unit, and residents on 125th Street will be assessed $3,400 per unit. The project consists of roadway pavement reclamation and paving of 125th Street, and complete roadway reconstruction and stormwater improvements in the Dellwood Ridge neighborhood area.

• Diamond Point Park users are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Peder Pedersen Pavilion in Lions Volunteer Park to review proposals for the new playground that is scheduled to be installed this summer.

The next city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6 at City Hall.

Shannon Granholm

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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 1 Cribbage Tournament 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 1 Muskc: Grace notes 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

May 2 Music: Noah Burnett 4-7 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 2 Corn Hole 6-7:30 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 4 Derby Viewing Party Noon-6 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 4 May the 4th Be With You All Day White Bear Meadery

May 4 Music Two Silo Winery & Vineyard

May 5 Cinco de Mayo Open Hours Dancing Dragonfly

May 5 Hudson Community 11 a.m.- Belle Ame Vineyard Wine Tasting 3:30 p.m.

Succulent workshop bee craft Noon-3:30 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 7 Yoga in the Vineyard 6-7 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 7 Trivia with Ryan 6:30-8 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 8 Music: Gary LaRue 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

Music: Sten Carlson 4-7 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

Puzzle Night 6-8 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

Farmers & Artisans Market 4-7 p.m.

Rustic Roots

May 11 Mother’s Day Mini-Market 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dancing Dragonfly

May 11 Mother’s Day Craft Fair Noon–5 p.m. White Bear Meadery

May 12 Mother’s Day Music: Josh Quinn 2-5 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

Two Silo Winery & Vineyard

May 12 Mother’s Day at the Winery various times Dancing Dragonfly

May 12 Mother’s Day Yoga 11 a.m.-Noon Rustic Roots

May 12 Music : Barstool Bandits Duo 3-6 p.m.

May 14 Yoga in the Vineyard 6-7 p.m.

Rustic Roots

Rustic Roots

May 14 Bingo 6:30-8:00 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 15 Cribbage Tournament 6:30-8 p.m.

Rustic Roots

May 15 Music: Mike Bustin 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

May 16 Music: Nick Hensley 4-7 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 16 Beer/wine dinner 6-9 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 17 Art at the Winery - Paint & Sip 6-8:30 p.m. Dancing Dragonfly

May 18 Rosé in May 5-7 p.m. Dancing Dragonfly

May 18 Gears & Beers Bike Tour Big Wood Brewery

May 19 Music: Michael Sherwood 3-6 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 19 Music: Cole Thomas 2-5 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

May 21 Yoga in the Vineyard 6-7 p.m.

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May 21 Trivia with Ryan 6:30-8 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 22 Music: Patrick Allen 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

May 23 Music: Sarah VanValkenburg 4-7 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 25 Luxury Boudoir Event 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Belle Ame Vineyard

May 26 Music: Barley Jack Duo 3-6 p.m.

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May 26 Music Two Silo Winery & Vineyard

May 28 Yoga in the Vineyard 6-7 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 28 Bingo 6:30-8 p.m. Rustic Roots

May 28 Paint & Sip 7-9 p.m. White Bear Meadery

May 29 Music: Caleb Corona 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7 Vines Vineyard

May 29 Monthly Book Club Meeting 5:30-6:30

May 29 Cribbage

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