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Downtown Hugo project stalls due to DNR objections

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

HUGO — The developer for the Downtown Hugo project was hopeful construction would be in full swing by now, but things have not gone as planned.

Dennis Properties LLC proposes five buildings totaling approximately 63,000 square feet on the 4.2acre property, located on the east side of Highway 61 in downtown Hugo along Egg Lake. The development got the necessary approvals it needed from the city and the watershed district, but then things came to a halt.

“In early 2023 the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) started objecting pretty strongly,” said developer Denny Trooien, a longtime resident of

White Bear Lake. “They have become an obstacle to starting of construction and doing the development.”

Community Development Director Rachel Juba says that the DNR sent the city a letter, stating it had objections to both the building setbacks and the decking setbacks from Egg Lake.

Trooien, and the city, are continuing to make tweaks to the plan in hopes that it will please the DNR.

“Denny has been working with the DNR on a plan that will result in better water quality for Egg Lake and make enhancements to the shoreline,” Juba explained. “We are hoping to have a resolution to that soon. I think we are getting close … Once we get

Corridor study plans for future of 20th Avenue

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

It’s not too late to weigh in on what you would like to see 20th Avenue look like in the future.

studying the CSAH 54 corridor (20th Avenue) between 73rd Street and Birch Street (CSAH 34), as well as the Main Street (CSAH 14) and 21st Avenue intersection. The county is working with Transportation Collaborative & CONTRIBUTED Dennis Properties LLC is proposing five buildings totaling approximately 63,000 square feet on the 4.2-acre property in downtown Hugo.

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Lino PD, school district work together to keep schools safe

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Because of the perceived impact of legislative changes, there will no longer be a school resource officer (SRO) stationed at Centennial Middle School.

Due to recent legislative changes to Minnesota Statute 121A, police officers who are under contract with the school district are no longer allowed to provide services in a school setting in the same manner as they have in previous school years. The law changes also impact the department’s ability to provide police officers to work extracurricular events, such as football games or school dances, police officials have said.

Specifically, Director of Public Safety John Swenson explained that the new legislation makes the SRO an agent of

the school district and limits its officers’ ability to use force if necessary.

“If one of our officers were to interact with a student after they attempt to deescalate and the student is out of control, disruptive, breaking property — you pick the scenario — and our police officer has to go hands-on, if the police officer who is the SRO takes that student to ground to handcuff them and puts them down on their stomach, that is a crime under this new law,” Swenson said.

He added that the police officer would then be open to criminal liability and the city to civil liability.

Although the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department will no longer have an SRO at the middle school, Swenson said officers will not be strangers to the schools.

“We are still going to have presence in

the school, we just won’t have a contract with the school district,” Swenson said. “School safety is a priority for us. We just may have to do some things that make it fit this law better to ensure that our schools are safe.”

As of last week, Superintendent Jeff Holmberg said the district had not received official notice of the suspension of SRO services.

“The safety and security of our students and staff is our number one priority and our learning environments need to be safe for students to focus on learning. Centennial Schools has a strong, long-standing partnership with our local police departments, and our SRO’s are an integral part of our community, building strong relationships with our students, staff, and families,” Holmberg said. “We will continue to

effectively plan and advocate for safety and security in our schools and seek clarity and a solution on the new law that went into effect.”

Swenson said the police department is working closely with the district to ensure that schools remain safe places.

“We are hopeful that there will be a legislative fix to this, but at this point there isn’t …” Swenson said. “We are doing everything we possibly can in concert with (the district) to make sure that our school buildings remain safe places for our youth to learn.”

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

Connected. In Community.

CSAH 54: Corridor study will identify future vision

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Consultants (TC2).

The area has seen a spur of development lately. Amazon, Sutton Transport and Kwik Trip have all built new facilities, and Watermark, the residential development west of I-35E, continues to add new homes. The primary goal of the study is to identify the future vision for the corridor that addresses known issues, while providing safe and efficient mobility for all users.

“As part of the Amazon project, they did set aside some funds for public infrastructure and so that’s a piece of the puzzle that’s out there, but that also spurred us to help take on this more comprehensive look of not just the immediate area around Amazon but further along the corridor as well,” explained Matt Pacyna, TC2 project manager.

Centerville City Administrator Mark Statz added, “The project here is to look at a comprehensive look at the future of 20th Avenue … That future is really not mapped out right now and that’s our job, is to help map it out.” He added, “We are in the very early stages of this, and that your input is very much important to us.”

The study will lay out both the short-term and long-term needs for the corridor. The study will look at a number of metrics, including safety and crash history, access, environment, land use and traffic operations.

At a recent open house, residents were able to weigh in on prioritization, whether it be improving mobility, improving safety, improving multimodal facilities, adding landscaping, minimizing environmental impacts and minimizing property impacts.

A priority that is top of mind for residents is safety along the corridor. Residents voiced concerns regarding the speed vehicles are traveling; they also stressed that pedestrians have to cross the busy street to access recreational facilities. Traffic from Eagle Brook Church and increased truck traffic were also emphasized. One resident asked who was going to pay for any proposed improvements.

Jack Forslund, Anoka County project manager, said that it has not been the county’s practice to assess property owners for such projects. Statz added that both city taxes and county taxes would likely be impacted.

It’s important to note that any recommended capital improvements that come out of the study are likely five to 10 years out, depending on funding, although some projects may be able to take place sooner.

Residents who missed the first open house have the opportunity to attend another one this fall or winter. An online survey will remain open for about another month so residents can weigh in on the corridor. On the project’s website, visitors can also click areas along a map and leave comments about them. For more information, or to access the survey or make a comment, visit tinyurl.com/ CSAH54CORRIDORSTUDY.

“You all are a critical component of establishing that future vision for the corridor,” Pacyna said. The corridor study is expected to wrap up next spring.

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

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County, in partnership with the cities of Centerville and Lino Lakes, is studying the CSAH 54 corridor (20th Avenue) between 73rd Street and Birch Street (CSAH 34), as well as the Main Street (CSAH 14) and 21st Avenue intersection.

Letterpress comes alive

This is the 37th year the Minnesota Newspaper Association Foundation Letterpress Museum has been in operation at the Minnesota State Fair. The paper printed each day at the State Fair is called The Maynard News, named after the Maynard paper, which was operated by Barney Shelrud. After Barney's death the paper closed, but the equipment was stored and eventually gifted to the MNA Foundation with plans to open a complete operating newspaper at the Minnesota State Fair.

About the Town

Gene Johnson

It's beginning was at Heritage Square and many donors made it happen. A building was set up just like a country newspaper would be.

With increased transportation requirements, the State Fair moved the letterpress to the front of the 4-H building several years ago.

Each year volunteers come together to operate an Intertype, a Linotype, Miehle cylinder press, a hand-fed job press and a Kluge automatic feeder press.

Kathy and I were there on Aug. 28. As usual, she folded newspaper hats to give away and I was in the editor’s chair this year, as the Linotype chair was filled.

The museum gets about 1% of the State Fair attendance. So many people have some connection to the letterpress era of hot type.

Reactions include, “Oh, the smell of ink and the hot lead brings back nostalgia and it feels so good to be here.”

I can’t remember all the names of the visitors, some we knew and some we didn’t, but one of the early morning visitors was Dave McGilvery, former city planner in White Bear Lake. After leaving White Bear, he was a consultant until his retirement.

Mike Branch of Lino Lakes stopped by to visit. He is with a financial planning firm in Minneapolis. He enjoys the Quad Community Press.

A lot of people asked if there is a future for print and I assured them there is, especially in smaller communities. It is residents primary, and perhaps only, source of communication about what’s going in schools and city government, as well as with their neighbors. A lot of daily newspapers will reduce their frequency, but the community weekly will carry on and expand with website content. For advertisers and others who want information shared, it provides a total market coverage. If small towns with a population under 4,000 residents decline, so will weekly newspapers. Some will merge.

Carlton DeWitt from Glenwood City, Wisconsin starts preparation at the State Fair Museum a week before it opens and works the first day and the last day. He does an amazing job getting the type setting machines operating and the press prepared with new packing. Jon Drew operates the two commercial presses. He has a letterpress shop in his home and works all days at the fair.

We are fortunate to have a lot of younger volunteers joining. They usually get involved not necessarily because of newspapers, but because of letterpress printing as a form of art.

This year an addition to the exhibit was a large revolving screen on which front pages of Minnesota newspapers were highlighted. Carter and I had five front pages on the screen, including the White Bear Press, The Hugo Citizen, the Isanti-Chisago County Star, the Moose Lake Star Gazette and the Kanabec Times.

The museum provides a lot of detailed information about the letterpress equipment, and also about state and national laws protecting freedom of the press. There are also samples of legal cases that have protected the First Amendment.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Personalizing learning, innovating for future

As we begin a new school year, we’re excited about the growing opportunities for our students to achieve academic excellence. Each child in our community has unique talents, dreams and abilities, and our commitment to providing personalized learning experiences is at the center of the future they will create for themselves and their communities. As educators, this is our calling. We open doors of opportunity to the future. Through a lens of student-centered instruction, we recognize all students grow and learn in different ways and at different rates, and that all students can achieve. Developing deep, thoughtful relationships with each child and family allows our staff to understand each student as a whole person with individual strengths, unique academic interests, and personal needs. Tapping into inherent strengths unlocks motivation, and there is no limit to what our students

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can achieve.

A pivotal moment arose last year when a collaborative effort involving community members and staff crystallized into our Foundation of Success – the qualities we seek for every graduate. Our work encompasses guiding each student toward personal aspirations and desired career pathways, fostering exploration of interests, passion discovery, and character development from preK-12+. These foundations span fundamental areas of learning: academic knowledge and skills, career pathways, global and cultural perspectives, life skills, and personal well-being. As we think about their future, adaptability, analytical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and resourcefulness shine as essential traits.

As superintendent, I have the honor of walking into classrooms and seeing the dedication, commitment, and creativity of our outstanding educators. They inspire and challenge students, nurturing curiosity and helping students gain confidence. Our employees understand the impactful role they have in our students’ lives, that we’re all educators regardless of our job in the school. We are transforming learning. Our flexible learning spaces

and learning studios ignite opportunities for communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Students can move from small group to large group to individual learning activities without losing valuable instructional time. Our technology-rich environment allows students to spend less time collecting information and more time discussing, analyzing and synthesizing information to form new ideas and conclusions.

As we prepare to welcome our students back to the school year, here are a few ideas to ponder:

Kindergarten children entering school this year are likely to live to be 100 years old. What changes will they see in their lifetimes? Our high school seniors may not retire until 2075; how many careers will they experience? How often will they need to learn new skills? We have the opportunity to inspire their futures for a mere 13 years. Thank you for your continued support of our children and our schools. We have a lot to look forward to this school year; we’re excited to begin!

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Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent, White Bear Lake Area Schools

CENTERVILLE TIDBITS

• The council continues to mourn the loss of Council Member Steve King, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month.

• The city of Centerville is being recognized with the City of Excellence Award from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC). The LMC is an organization designed to help the people running 838 of the state's 855 cities by providing services and helping its members resolve their questions. Centerville was awarded the City of Excellence in the category of cities with populations of under 5,000. The City of Excellence program is designed to encourage cities to improve the quality of city service, find innovative ways to solve common problems, save city money for better results and encourage greater participation in the community.

• The fourth time is a charm! After tabling action on the storm drainage grant program policy, the council has approved amendments to the policy that now allows individual property owners to participate in the program in which the city shares costs to remediate drainage problems. The vote was 2-1 (the council currently only has four members; Council Members Russ Koski and Darrin Mosher voted in favor, Mayor D. Love was opposed, and Council Member Raye Taylor was on Zoom and ineligible to vote). City Attorney Kurt Glaser said he started from scratch and incorporated everything that was said at the previous three meetings into a more formal policy. The new draft of the policy adds levels of accountability for project owners to demonstrate the worthiness of their project and relies on city staff to vet the projects. The project was approved as otherwise drafted, with the financial means clause removed and environmental sustainability criteria added.

The purpose of the storm drainage grant program is to financially assist residential property owners with remediation projects intended to fix ineffective stormwater drainage impacting their property. The policy spells out the purpose of the program, eligibility, program grant funds of $20,000 available annually, application guidelines, criteria for funding individual remediation projects, and operation of the program and conditions. The grant award program states that

PAID LETTER A community for the thinkers

When did we start believing that the two major political parties — vehicles designed to hoard power — get to dictate our values? Weren’t values supposed to be determined by our local communities through culture, civics and spiritual life?

Not surprisingly, the political parties are doing an awful job. They’re using increasingly divisive rhetoric to bogeyman the other, all the while becoming more extreme and divisive. They’re indoctrinating our friends, families and neighbors, making conversation nearly impossible.

I recently joined the Forward Party, with the intention of breaking this loop. The two major parties dictate how you should feel and mandate top-down solutions. The Forward Party listens to what you say needs changing and helps you find bottom-up, local solutions. All the while, it helps cultivate our civic responsibility, and it develops leaders on the ground.

I encourage all looking to break the vicious cycle of rhetoric destroying our communities to join the Forward Party. We’re active right here throughout Minnesota. To join, go to ForwardParty.com/Minnesota, and RSVP for an upcoming event.

Not left. Not right. Forward!

Shawn Haag Hugo

CONTRIBUTED

The League of Minnesota Cities is recognizing the city of Centerville with the City of Excellence Award.

the city will pay 25% of the cost of a remediation project up to a maximum of $5,000 per parcel.

• With the adoption of the amendments to the storm drainage grant program policy, the two individual homes at 1605 and 1615 Widgeon Circle each saw their encroachment agreements and special assessment agreement and waivers of appeal unanimously approved. The two homes on Widgeon Circle requested cost participation from the city through the backyard drainage cost sharing policy. Under the revised policy, both homes' projects should qualify for funding, with a maximum total of $10,000 in city cost participation.

• Likewise, council unanimously approved a special assessment agreement and waiver of appeal for a single home at 6905 Oak Circle. The property owner also requested cost participation from the city through the backyard cost sharing policy. The newly revised policy now includes language that would allow for individual participation in the cost share program. The city will contribute 25% of the cost of the low bid, a share that amounts to $2,365.62, and will use funds from the city's storm water utility fund for the drainage project.

• The dead trees at Twin Townhomes of Eagle Pass have been given a stay of execution, after council approved a 32-day extension, from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25, to allow the homeowners association to hire a certified

arborist to determine whether any of the dead trees pose an imminent danger to the public or neighboring properties. On Aug. 11, the city sent Twin Townhomes of Eagle Pass a letter regarding its violation of city code, Chapter 91, Subsection 91.08, after the city received a complaint about the dead trees on the property. On Aug. 16, the president of the board met with city staff on site to examine the trees in question, and the association is now exercising its right to request an extension. Problematic trees will be removed by the Sept. 25 extension deadline. If the certified arborist determines that all or several of the trees in question can withstand winter conditions through Jan. 31, 2024, without causing danger to the public or neighboring properties, then that date will become the extension period deadline for the dead trees.

• The homeowner at 29 Eagle Pass, a single townhome in the Eagle Pass Owner's Association, will be permitted to build a 6-foot white vinyl privacy fence within the side yard setback within the city's right-ofway, drainage and utility easements on the south side of the property, after council approved an encroachment agreement for the fence.

• A new neighbor will get to welcome the rest of the existing neighborhood in style, after council approved a special event permit on private property for 1747 Dupre Road. There might be some noise, and council gave its blessing to the housewarming party. The block party will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 for 40-50 people from the neighborhood.

• For those hoping to rent space at the fire station or police station for a graduation party, birthday party or other function, the rules have now been clarified, after council approved the Centennial Fire District use of facilities police and application form for when employees and non-Centennial Fire District members use the facilities.

The council next meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at City Hall, 1880 Main St.

Loretta Harding

After 26 years, Solid Ground Executive Director Trisha Kauffman has decided to retire. Solid Ground (formerly East Metro Women’s Council) was founded in 1987 by a dedicated group of women living in Ramsey and Washington counties who wanted to help low-income mothers in their community. In 1993, East Metro Place opened its doors close to Century College, providing affordable housing and supportive programs for 20 families. Over the years, Solid Ground continued to grow to meet the housing and service

needs of the community, and in 2001, Kauffman accepted a Live Your Best Life Award on behalf of the organization from Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network.

In partnership with W.J. Flynn & Associates, Solid Ground’s board of directors has launched a search for its next executive director. Kauffman will continue her role leading Solid Ground until her successor is named. Solid Ground’s website will be updated in the coming weeks with additional information (www. solidgroundmn.org) .

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS

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

• Two vehicles were reported for racing in the 6000 block of 132nd Street N. at 4:55 p.m. July 23.

• Juveniles were reported at 8:01 p.m. July 23 in the 6000 block of 145th Bay N. for driving a cart and pulling a wagon behind it with a rope.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the youths and spoke with them and a parent.

• Graffiti was reported spray-painted on the side of a metal building in the 5000 block of 145th Street N., as well as on sheets of plywood, at 9:01 a.m. July 24.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 11:04 a.m. July 24 on Geneva Avenue N. and westbound Oneka Lake Blvd. N. for speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked the vehicle on radar at 50 mph. The driver also received a citation for failure to provide a valid driver’s license.

• A westbound motorist was cited at 7:27 a.m. July 25 in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. for speeding 35 mph in a 30 mph zone by east-facing deputies in their marked squad on stationary patrol. who clocked the vehicle on radar at 71 mph.

• An unidentified driver was arrested at 12:40 p.m. July 25 on Frenchman Road and Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior.

• Theft was reported at 4:59 p.m. July 25 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N.

• An unwanted person was reported at 7:11 p.m. July 25 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. Deputies dispatched to the scene issued a trespass notice to the unwelcome party.

• Credit card fraud was reported at 2:42 p.m. July 26 in the 6000 block of 150th Street N.

• A trespass notice was issued at 6:46 p.m. July 26 on Highway 61 and 170th Street N. as part of an associated case.

• A verbal argument over a girl was reported at 12:48 p.m. July 27 in the 13000 block of Fenway Blvd. N.

• Deputies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies twice this week on Forest Blvd. N. The first motor vehicle crash occurred at 140th Street N. at 2:19 p.m. July 27, and the second at 120th Street N. at 12:06 p.m. July 29.

• A Hugo resident of undisclosed address reported a scam phone call request at 7:02 p.m. July 28. Nothing was reported stolen, whether money or personal information.

After a resident in the 12000 block of Flay Road N. reported being the victim of ding-dong-ditch at 2:23 a.m. July 29, deputies arrived on scene to search the area. On arrival, deputies noted nothing of interest on that street and decided to check one block over. There, they saw two unidentified people walking.

• Deputies on routine patrol at 3:01 a.m. July

• Joseph and Lisa Gadbois plan to subdivide their 20-acre parcel, located at 8860 152nd St. N., into two 10-acre parcels.

• Ashley Carlson and Daniel Barton can now construct a fence and install landscaping within a drainage and utility easement on property located at 4599 Empress Way N.

• The city will pay $565,577 to Northwest Asphalt Inc. for work completed on the Birch Tree Ponds street improvement project.

• The master plan for Bernin Park has been updated. The passive park is located at 6450 Greene Avenue N. The park plan includes trails (both paved and natural), a small 10-car parking lot, a fishing dock and overlooks. WSB will help with final

observed a vehicle bearing tabs from May 2022 at a local gas station and conducted a traffic stop shortly after the vehicle left the business. After verifying that the vehicle’s registration was actually expired, deputies likely issued a citation or warning to the driver.

• A Wisconsin motorist was cited for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone at 7:49 a.m. July 29 in the 8000 block of westbound 170th Street N. by east-facing deputies on stationary radar patrol, who clocked the vehicle on radar at 76 mph. The driver admitted to speeding 70 mph.

An unidentified male was arrested at 9:25 p.m. July 29 after deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a domestic in the 6000 block of 144th Street N. by a third-party caller. On arrival, deputies observed two people at a dining table in the middle of an argument. Noting that the complainant had mentioned hearing a suicidal statement being made, deputies observed a hunting rifle near the table on the floor. After determining that the male had fired the rifle in the basement, deputies arrested him.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested for suspicion of DWI at 11:48 p.m. July 29 near 152nd Street N. and Forest Blvd. N., following a traffic stop for equipment violation.

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued a verbal warning to a motorist at 2:47 a.m. July 30 on Homestead Avenue and 140th Street for possessing a small amount of marijuana in a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop for failure to maintain the lane.

137th Street N. at 7:24 p.m. July 31 reported the driver of a westbound white vehicle for throwing a bottle out the window near Hanifl Fields and striking his windshield with it. After the complainant told deputies the bottle had cracked the windshield, they provided the complainant with a case number for insurance purposes.

• A resident in the 13000 block of Europa Way at 7:36 p.m. Aug. 1 reported the neighbor for coming over to talk about homeowner’s association issues. Deputies advised the complainant that their report was a civil matter and to contact other management.

• Deputies issued a citation to a motorist at 1:39 a.m. Aug. 2 on Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. for failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for a missing license plate light.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at midnight Aug. 3 on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for a missing license plate light. Because the driver was under the age of 21, deputies searched the vehicle after having detected an odor of marijuana and found a pipe with burnt marijuana residue.

Deputies pulled another motorist over for speeding at 2:38 a.m. Aug. 3 on Forest Blvd. N. and 177th Street N. and smelled marijuana in that vehicle as well. Deputies found yellow wax containers that appeared to be consistent with THC wax.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 6:01 a.m. Aug. 3 on Frenchman Road and Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for failure to display current registration, following a traffic stop for the tardy tabs. The driver was also cited for failure to present a current driver’s license.

Deputies responded to a physical domestic report at 8:11 p.m. July 30 in the 7000 block of 165th Street N. When deputies arrived at the scene, the parties were uncooperative with them.

• Following a traffic stop for illegal lane change and failure to maintain a single lane at 9:26 p.m. July 30 near 130th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N., deputies discovered a possible domestic abuse no-contact abuse (DANCO) violation and domestic assault.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 134th Street N. at 1:37 a.m. July 31 reported her peers for putting shaving cream, toilet paper and glitter on her car and on the driveway. The complainant’s mother stated that she would talk to the suspect’s mother and declined further assistance from deputies.

• An abandoned vehicle reported at 12:48 p.m. July 31 in the 5000 block of 150th Street N. turned out not to have been stolen after all, and deputies directed the New Brighton Police Department to attempt contact with the registered owner. The vehicle was left legally parked.

• A resident somewhere in Hugo reported receiving emails asking for gift cards at 7:13 p.m. July 31. Deputies advised the caller to secure his accounts, as no personal loss had occurred.

• A eastbound motorist in the 7000 block of

design and construction administration for $73,000. The WSB proposal includes design development, cost estimating, surveys and preparation of construction documents. The proposal also includes bidding, construction administration and surveying, which may be needed at a later date.

• A city trail will be constructed on CSAH 8 between Greystone Avenue North and Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The council approved Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition back in May, which included a road connection to and turn lanes on CSAH

8. City staff has been working with M/I Homes to include construction of a trail on the north side of CSAH

8, which would connect the develop -

• A banned person seeking to retrieve items from the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 3:48 p.m. Aug. 3 found out they had not been trespassed from the property and could collect the items after all.

• Deputies initiated a traffic stop and issued a citation at 3:19 p.m. Aug. 4 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N.

• Theft was reported at 6:44 p.m. Aug. 4 from the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N.

• Deputies were dispatched out to the scene of two neighbors in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. at 10:18 p.m. Aug. 4. They were confronting each other over a juvenile’s role in a ding-dongditch enterprise. Although the males yelled at each other, there was no crime committed, and deputies advised them to avoid each other.

• Occupants of a suspicious vehicle parked outside a closed business in the 14000 block of Mercantile Drive at 11:54 p.m. Aug. 4 were issued verbal warnings, after the complainant suspected they were involved in a drug transaction.

• Deputies conducted a warrant arrest at 3:03 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 12000 block of Keller Avenue N.

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ment to Hanifl Fields Athletic Park.

The developer is proposing to construct an 8-foot bituminous trail at an estimated cost of $30,000 to $35,000. The trail would connect to the west driveway to the White Bear Lake Area Schools Maintenance Facility utilizing a trail easement that the city retained upon sale of the property. In the future, the city could construct an additional trail within the park property for further pedestrian connectivity.

• Now that the city has decided to move forward with a full-time fire chief, the city has approved a job description and is now advertising for the position. The annual salary for the position will range from approximately $115,000 to $150,000.

City staff will handle the initial round of interviews, but then a subcommittee will do the final round of interviews. (The subcommittee is the same one that made the recommendation to the council for the city to move to a full-time chief.)

• Dream of Wild Health will host a 25th anniversary celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. The farm is located at 16085 Jeffrey Ave N.

• The Hugo Business Association will host its breakfast with the mayor event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Blue Heron Grill.

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As soon as the people saw the squad, they hightailed it into a wooded area, and deputies did not see them again.

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The driver handed over the pot, which deputies confiscated to place into evidence, as the effective date for the legalization of marijuana was yet two days away.

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Washington County hosts rural school reunion

The Washington County Historical Society will host a reunion for anyone who attended a one-room/two-room school anywhere in the county. The event is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Hay Lake School Museum. Washington County had 79 rural school districts and one joint district with Chisago County. These districts were slowly consolidated during the 1940s and 1950s until all of them were closed by the early 1960s. Today, only a few of the Washington County rural schools still stand including the Hay Lake School in Scandia, Eder School in Oakdale, Valley School in Denmark Township and the Hopkins School in Hugo. Stop by and share your stories, photographs and memories of an era gone past. Reservations are not required. Cake and lemonade will be served. For questions,

contact susan.stepka@wchsmn. org .

Washington County public health locations are now naloxone access points

Washington County now has three naloxone access points (NAPs) that provide free naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips at service centers in Cottage Grove and Forest Lake, and at the Government Center in Stillwater. The county is partnering with the Steve Rummler HOPE Network (SRHN) to increase access to lifesaving naloxone and fentanyl test strips in the community. At any of the NAP locations, members of the community may pick up naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips anonymously and for free — no insurance or personal info is required.

The NAP Program is intended

for individual access to kits; they are not to provide kits at an organizational level, as the supply is limited.

The kits may be found at the Public Health and Environment offices at:

• Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove.

• Forest Lake Service Center, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake.

• Government Center, 14949 N. 62nd St., Stillwater.

Find more information on the program on the county’s website at www.co.washington. mn.us/NAP. In addition to the Washington County program, residents may locate their nearest NAP through the statewide maps on the SRHN website or the Minnesota Department of Human Services naloxone finder tool.

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DOWNTOWN HUGO: Department of Natural Resources becomes obstacle to project

FROM PAGE 1 that resolved, then Denny can move forward with his project.”

Trooien says he is doing what he can to work through it. “We have made some changes to our plan. I wish the DNR would follow the science of ecology rather than the science of their tape measure,” he said. “I didn’t pack my bags and leave. I want to see what we can do here and keep everyone satisfied.”

Although he says the DNR hasn’t necessarily been

fair, Trooien says the City Council and city staff have been “very reasonable” to work with.

“We are trying to work through it,” Trooien said. For updates on the project, visit www. downtownhugo.com.

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

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1. Fallen Lino Lakes Officer Shawn Silvera’s mother, Bonnie, recently attended First Responder’s Night at Running Aces Racetrack. A race was named after Silvera, and Bonnie even managed to bet on the winning horse. — Contributed

2. Centerville Elementary School hosts an open house and ice cream social to kick off the 2023 school year. —Shannon Granholm, Press Publications

3-4. Centennial Schools held its annual convocation last week to kick off the school year. Circle Pines Mayor Dave Bartholomay, the keynote speaker, talked about the importance of building connections and the impact staff members have on students. Members of the Centennial High School band and choir also participated. The student council emceed the event. Pictured with Bartholomay is Jamie Sobolik, business teacher at Centennial High School. — Contributed

5. Despite the heat, hundreds of cars attended the annual Labor Day Car Show at Blacksmith Lounge and Broaster in Hugo. The show was hosted by the North Star Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club.—Shannon Granholm, Press Publications

Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted Around Town. Please email your best shot to citizennews@presspubs.com. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo.

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Dennis Properties LLC is looking at developing the “Downtown Hugo” project on the east side of Highway 61 in downtown Hugo along Egg Lake.

Dennis Properties is proposing a variety of uses within the development, including at least two restaurant users as well as retail and office space. Downtown Hugo is proposed to be built in two phases.

Minnesota DNR seeks applications for advisory committees

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to Minnesota’s natural heritage, aquatic invasive species, outdoor recreation and Lake Superior Coastal Program. The DNR would like each committee to include a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives, locations and lived experiences. Interested people can learn more or apply online at engage.dnr.state. mn.us/advisory-group-appointmentopportunities.

DNR to offer free entrance to state parks Sept. 9

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Sept. 9. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the Minnesota DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas.

Most Minnesotans live within 30 miles of a state park. Visitors looking for certain recreational opportunities or amenities can use the ParkFinder tool(mndnr.gov/parkfinder) to find the best state park or recreation area for their trip.

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Visitors are advised to look for alerts and notices on park webpages of the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/ parks) before heading out to be aware of construction, trail closures or other circumstances that might impact their trip. For more information, visit the Minnesota DNR’s Free Park Days webpage (mndnr.gov/freeparkdays).

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St. Croix Saddlery closes shop in Hugo, moves to Willernie

St. Croix Saddlery has closed up its shop located at 5525 141st St. N in Hugo. The business has begun moving into its new location, the former location of Roma Restaurant & Brew-

ery located at 310 Stillwater Road in Willernie. The business hopes to be open to the public Monday, Sept. 11.

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KOURAGEOUS KARTER FUN RUN

What: Second annual Kourageous Karter Fun Run

When: Saturday, Sept. 16. Kids’ run at 8:30 a.m.; 5K fun run at 9 a.m.

Where: Lions Volunteer Park, 5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo

Details: The second annual run will feature a kids’ fun run/walk, 5K fun run/walk, silent auction, face painting, food trucks, bubble station and more. To register, visit https:// kourageouskarter.org/kkf-fun-run-2023.

Contact: kourageouskarterfoundation@gmail.com

The second annual Kourageous Karter Fun Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at Lions Volunteer Park in Hugo.

ONGOING EVENTS

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 and 21; 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

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18; the 3rd Monday of every month

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

Details: Monthly meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo. com

CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25; the 4th Monday of every month

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

Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

Contact: 651-429-4413

CURRENT EVENTS

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8

Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake

Details: William Kent Krueger will sign copies of his new standalone novel ‘The River We Remember’. Call to reserve a copy.

Contact: 651-426-0918

CAEF 3RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8

Where: Majestic Oaks Golf Club, 701 Bunker Lake Blvd., Ham Lake

Details: Annual fundraiser for Centennial Are

Education Foundation includes 18 holes, dinner, and games. Registration online.

Contact: caefoundation.org

22ND ANNUAL BEAR WATER RUN

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Ten or 20-mile course options around White Bear Lake. Event benefits the White Bear Lake Lion’s Club programs. See details and registration information online.

Contact: whitebearlions.org/bear-water-run

SATURDAY NATURE PLAY: FALL FUN

When: 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St. Lino

Lakes

Details: Join a naturalisrt to explore the changing season. Ages 2-5 with an adult. See registration information online.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, south pavilion, 1515 Keats Ave. N.

Details: Free family-friendly festival includes concert performances by Blue Hazard, The Pale Ales, Chicken Wire Empire, and Barley Jacks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets; food trucks on site.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us

TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd

Details: Sample food and beverages from local establishments while supporting White Bear Rotary programs. Also music, silent auction, games, and more. Ticket information online

Contact: tasteofwhitebearlake.com

GARNET LODGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST

When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10

Where: Arch Duncan Masonic Center, Garnet Lodge

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Details: All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage.

BIRDING BY BOAT

When: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 11

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

Lakes

Details: Access areas other birders can’t get to and see variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, and upland bird species. No experience required. Binoculars available. Registration $10. All ages; 17 and under free. Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com

BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH ART

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Art auction to support Russian political prisoners and enpower Ukranian youth; featuring human rights activist Olga Sadovskaya. Hosted by Russians Against War. Ticket information online. Contact: whitebeararts.org

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING

When: 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Learn basic strokes, boat safety, and which boat is best; see registration information online. Contact: 763-324-3300 or co.anoka.mn.us

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING

When: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday,

Sept. 13

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, Centerville Beach, 7401 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Learn paddle boarding; no experience necessary. See registration information online. Contact: 763-324-3300 or co.anoka.mn.us

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS-WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14

Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Speakers will present about the 2023 legislative accomplishments and election laws. Free to the public, RSVP encouraged.

Contact: https://bit.ly/LWVWBL2023

‘THE THREE MUSKETEERS’

When: Sept. 15-Oct. 1

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave.

Details: Lakeshore Players’ presents the story of adventure, unexpected heroes, and everlasting friendship. Ticket details online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

WILDLIFE TRACKING AND TRAILING

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16

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

Details: Find and follow fresh animal tracks with a goal of seeing who made them, led by a certifies tracker. Free; registration required. Ages 16+. Contact: 763-324-3300 or co.anoka.mn.us

FOREST BATHING

When: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16

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

Details: Connect with nature through an immersive, meditative walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku with a forest therapy guide. See registration information online. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Cougar kickers trip Falcons, Pirates for 2-0 conference start

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Centennial boys soccer had a strong week, starting Northwest Suburban play with wins over Robbinsdale Armstrong 2-1 there Monday and Park Center 2-0 at home Wednesday.

The Cougars handed both opponents their first loss, and improved to 2-1 overall, having lost their opener at St. Cloud Tech 1-0.

“Super proud of the team effort and how they supported each other,” coach Jeff Ottosen said after the Park Center win. He had high praise for the core  of the defensive unit — back-liners Keaten Frase, Noah Marquard and Beckett Babiash and goalkeeper Georden Tschida.

Against the Armstrong Falcons (11), Marquard and Frase notched the goals, and Tschida made three saves.

Against the Park Center Pirates (2-1-1), the first half was a 0-2 tussle but CJ Scherer scored early in the second half and Sebastian Fernandez also found the net. They were assisted from Minty Shady and Mateo Ortiz.

Bragging rights: Zephyrs edge Bears 1-0

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs tripped White Bear Lake 1-0 in the annual non-conference duel of next-door neighbors with strong programs, held at Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs scored off a free kick while Harlow Berger made 13 saves.

The Zephyrs then lost 3-0 to Woodbury (3-0). They’re 2-2 against four Class 3A teams.

Against the Bears, the lone score came in the 58th minute, off a free kick just inside midfield. Sophia Peer fielded a pass from Emily Muetzel in the center of the field, took one touch, then shot from 30 yards into the net.

“After the goal, White Bear Lake controlled much of the play,” Zephyr coach Dave Wald said. “Our sophomore goalie had to come up big to preserve the victory.”

Mahtomedi has an 8-5-2 edge since they started playing each other in 2011. The Bears had won two of the last three.

In Mahtomedi’s 4-1 win over Rochester Mayo, goals were scored by Allie Rippentrop (two), Lauren Coy and Aynslea Ulmschmid.

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BOYS SOCCER

Mahtomedi has posted two blowout wins between two losses for a 2-2 start to the 2023 season. The Zephyrs won at Duluth Denfeld 9-0, lost to Mounds View 3-1, beat Chisago Lakes 11-0, and lost to Irondale 2-0 . Their 21 goals have come from ten players, led by Mason Kipp (four goals, four assists), Nils Landes (three goals, four assists), Samuel Beulke (three goals) and Riley Burke (two goals, three assists).

VOLLEYBALL

Mahtomedi had two five-game battles and emerged with a split.  St. Paul Como Park topped the Zephyrs 17-25, 25-22, 25-12, 22-25, 15-7. The Zephyrs (1-2) scrambled back to beat St. Paul Highland Park 20-25, 24-26, 25-21, 25-18, 15-10. That was the first win for new head coach Tia Schlundt.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Noah Marquard

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brol Scherman

Centennial Lacrosse

Centennial Soccer

Noah Marquard, a returning all-conference soccer player for Centennial, is lauded by coach Jeff Ottosen as “the total package” as a defender. “Big, physically dominating, speedy, powerful in the air and on the ground,” Ottosen assessed. The 6-foot-2 senior also displays excellent field vision and communication skills, the coach said, and is “dangerous” going the other way on the attack. This week, Marquard had one of the goals in a 2-1 win over Armstrong and helped shut down a good Park Center team 2-0.

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.” We

Bears fall to Minnetonka in grid opener

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Minnetonka and its prolific senior quarterback Milos Sposojevic were too hot to handle for White Bear Lake in the football opener. The Skippers beat the Bears 38-7 in Minnetonka.

“They are really good, and we didn’t play well. We need to get better,” Bear coach Ryan Bartlett said.

quarter. Otherwise the Bears were held to one net yard rushing. Atkins totaled 123 yards in 10 carries. Alexander Dornoff completed seven of 20 passes for 26 yards.

The Skippers scored all their points in the first half.

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The Bears were blanked before Avian Atkins ran 99 yards for touchdown against the backups in the fourth

Spasojevic hit four different receivers for touchdowns —  Hudson Poole from 13 yards, Duke Richardson from seven yards, William Hairston from 12 yards and Joran Thomsen from 35 yards. He then sprinted 25 yards himself for the fifth score.

PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Beckett Babiash (right) and Ryan Koslowski (left) were in hot pursuit of Park Center’s Jack Sillman as he advanced the ball.

Sebastian Fernandez (left) jousted for the ball with Park Center’s Gilberto De Leon (right).

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER | CONTRIBUTED Jenna Maloy (28) of the Bears and Savannah Stockness (18) of the Zephyrs race after the ball.

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