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hopes it eventually gets to the point where “the student can outteach the teacher.”

Mark, a Maplewood resident, started growing pumpkins back in 2001 as part of a contest with his

CENTERVILLE — For over a year now, the Planning and Zoning Commission has been debating on whether it should recommend some changes to the city code related to outside storage in residential districts.

City Administrator Mark Statz explained that the commission had to take a bit of a break from the topic to focus on various developments, but now is the time “to continue to move the process forward,” he said.

The commission held a public hearing on the topic previously, but since a full year has passed, City Attorney Kurt Glaser recommended the commission hold another public hearing to make sure the public was aware of the proposed changes and had the opportunity to provide additional input. Statz said it was also important to review the topic again, as some of the current commission members were not involved in the process the last time around. It’s important to note that the changes would apply to singlefamily homes.

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Hugo resident Jeff LeClair tries to outdo himself, and his father Mark LeClair, when it comes to pumpkin weight each year. Jeff is pictured with his children 7-year-old Hunter and 3-year-old Brynley.

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Every year, a father and son try to outdo each other in weight — that is, when it comes to growing pumpkins.

For the past five years, Hugo

resident Jeff LeClair has tried to grow a pumpkin that not only beats his previous year’s pumpkin, but eventually his father Mark LeClair’s pumpkin.

Mark has been honing his pumpkin growing skills for quite some time, but son Jeff said he

Window seat offers great view of Hugo Bear said. Yards may be smaller, but the halfmillion dollar houses still feature four bedrooms and three-stall garages.

“They sell,” Bear pointed out, noting that the Planning Commission has been flexible in approving narrower lots. “It does not result in more affordable homes. The market influences the cost of housing.”

Housing is expensive in Hugo because developers are required to build the streets and pay for utilities and infrastructure. They also pay the city’s costs for the project.

If all the land in Hugo develops, population is estimated to jump to 40,000. The 2020 census

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

The 15th annual bus tour, an October event for anyone intrigued by the city’s prodigious growth, did not disappoint.

City Administrator Bryan Bear narrates the twohour tour by luxury coach that this year listed 19 stops within the 36 square miles that is Hugo. But much is also said during gaps in between.

One thing stands out: Hugo is growing at a rapid pace. As Bear described, neighborhoods appear so quickly, it’s like they dropped from the sky. He was talking about housing developments like Oneka Place, which sprouted up in 18 months on 65-footwide lots. More houses per foot appeal to builders,

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Fall: Celebrate the season by visiting area apple orchards The mornings have a crispness in the air that signals the fall season is upon us. What better way to celebrate the new season than visiting some local apple orchards?

There are several in the area that offer different varieties of apples, produce and other goods, as well as entertainment.

Pine Tree Apple Orchard

Pine Tree Apple Orchard is located near Pine Tree Lake in Dellwood. The first apple trees were planted in 1904.

Art and Dickey Jacobson purchased the orchard in 1958. The orchard is located at 450 Apple Orchard Road.

The large orchard spans more than 300 acres. In 1963, the Jacobsons purchased an additional orchard in Preston. The orchard is currently growing 25 varieties of apples. A full list can be found on the website at pinetreeappleorchard.com.

Apple season, which starts in mid August, lasts all the way through March.

Starting in September, Pine Tree Apple Orchard offers a variety of entertainment, including pony rides, wagon rides, a corn maze and pickyour-own pumpkins. In addition to apples, there are bakery products, fresh cider, gifts and more on offer.

The salesroom building is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Outdoor activities have different hours.

See pinetreeappleorchard.com for more information.

Applecrest Orchards

Applecrest Orchards is located at 7306 24th Ave. N. in Hugo, right on the border of Lino Lakes. It has been around since 1985 and had a few different owners. Current owners Chris and Shelli Ellis purchased the orchard in November 2019. The 10 1/2-

acre property boasts about 1,400 trees surrounding a 1903 farmhouse.

Starting in August, the orchard is open from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends, or by appointment. Food trucks are often on site every weekend during the fall season.

Apples and some other goods and produce from Applecrest Orchards are also sold at area farmers markets.

For more information, visit www. applecrestorchards.com.

Aamondt’s Apple Farm

Aamodt’s Apple Farm is located at 6428 Manning Ave. N. in Stillwater.

Founded by Thor and Lucille Aamodt, it has been family owned since 1948.

The orchard is open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Aamodt’s does offer pick-your-own apples for in-season apples. They also have a large barn where visitors may purchase homemade goods as well as gifts.

Traditionally, Aamdot’s has offered a variety of fun outdoor family activities, but some activities may be on hold due to COVID-19. It’s best to check the website, aadmodtsapplefarm.com, before your visit.

Aamodt’s Apple Farm also offers its very own Thor’s Hard Cider, named after its founder. The alcoholic beverage is made from fresh-pressed, full-strength, locally grown apples with no preservatives. The whole process happens at the orchard and the apples are all grown, harvested, pressed and brewed at Aamodt’s Apple Farm.

The drink is available for purchase by the glass or bottle in several different varieties. It is also sold at The Velveteen, Cozzie’s Tavern and Grill,

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The North Metro has an abundance of apple orchards for residents to visit this fall season.

Mad Capper and Whitey’s Bar. Aamodt’s is located next to Saint Croix Vineyards, so orchard guests may also stroll through the vineyards and enjoy wine tasting.

squash and gourds. Guests also have the option to order online for pick up at the orcahrd. Visit the website to find out more.

Sunnybrook Apple Orchard

Victoria Valley Orchard is located at 4304 Victoria Street N. in Shoreview. It has been serving the Twin Cities area with fresh, local produce since 1966, when it was opened by Don and Molly Papenheim.

The orchard offers 21 varieties of apples, as well as unpasteurized honey, pumpkins, frozen apple pies and frozen apple crisps.

While the orchard does not offer pickyour-own apples, guests are invited to walk through the rows and rows of apple trees.

The orchard is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

More information can be found at victoriavalleyorchard.com.

Sunnybrook Apple Orchard is a newer orchard founded in 2016.

Orchard proprietors harvested their first crop of apples in 2018 and the orchard has plans to expand over time.

It is located at 9085 Jeffrey Boulevard North in Stillwater.

The orchard is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Honeycrsip, SweeTango and Zestar apples are currently in stock.

It's best to visit the website at sunnybrookappleorchard.com before visiting to see which varieties are in stock.

The orchard also offers pumpkins,

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s a journalist in today’s society, social media can often be helpful. I’ve stumbled upon amazing story leads, found events to attend and area photographers to highlight. In many ways social media can make the job easier, but in many ways, it makes it harder.

Over the past few years I have often found myself growing more and more frustrated with social media, not only for the straight up nastiness I have seen, but also because of how fast misinformation and rumors spread to thousands.

I cannot tell you how many times we in the news room have gotten a phone call or email about something that someone saw on social media that ended up having absolutely no truth to it whatsoever.

Just last week, there was a Out & NextDoor post circulating that alleged criminal activity at a About homecoming game. The author of Shannon the post said things were stolen from the opposing football team’s Granholm lockers and strewn about outside.

The post said student athletes were missing cell phones, AirPods and clothing and many of their things were vandalized. It didn’t take long for the post to gain lots of traction through shares and comments.

A call to local police department revealed that if any of that did in fact happen, not one person reported it to the authorities. I find it very hard to believe that those allegations did in fact take place, that not one coach, parent, student or bystander called the police to report it.

Another recent example was a post circulating NextDoor and Facebook that claimed that an area apple orchard that has been around since 1966 that was in trouble and neighbors were running the operation in an effort to keep it going. The post said if someone didn’t step up to take the orchard over, it would close.

One of our reporters reached out to the owner who set the record straight and said that is not the case. Although the owner is in fact 91 years old, the orchard is not going out of business and she has a manager and several employees to help run the business.

I’m sure you have heard it time and time again — Don’t believe everything you read on social media, but I will say it again. You cannot believe everything you read on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, NextDoor, TikTok etc. Newspapers have long had standards about what can be published, but there are few rules on social media and virtually anything goes. There is no one vetting those posts and comments to see if they are truthful, and it only takes a matter of minutes, sometimes seconds, for something that may have started off as true to quickly become far from the truth.

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hinking about planting a tree or shrub this fall?

Trees and shrubs are good long-term investments in your property, and they can enhance the beauty of your yard.

A group of trees and shrubs can fill a space, help to define your property, and provide a natural screen.

Since newly planted trees and shrubs are subject to water stress as they become established, fall is a good time to plant them because the air temperatures are cooler; they just need at least weeks of soil Gardener’s four temperatures Grapevine above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Norm Mofjeld However, bare root stock trees and shrubs should always be planted in the spring.

Always consider the location before planting. Avoid planting too close to other plants and structures, and make sure you research the mature height and width of the plant. Mature trees and shrubs may intrude pedestrian walkways, interfere

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Here are some tips for successful planting and to ensure good root development: • Soak bare root stock in water for about 20 minutes before planting • Set up a tarp near your worksite to make backfilling your hole easier • Dig a hole at least two to five times the diameter of the root ball (at the soil surface) • Dampen the bottom of the planting hole, but do not add soil amendments • If there is girdling (where roots are growing in a spiral), separate the roots by making vertical cuts across the sides and bottom of the root ball • Lift the plant by the root ball, not the trunk • For trees, make sure that the flare of the trunk is an inch above the soil line, and that grafts are three to four inches above

• Gently tap the soil in as you backfill the hole to eliminate air pockets • Create a ridge of soil around the tree to encourage water to puddle near the roots Mulching is an important part of keeping your freshly planted tree or shrub safe from mowing equipment, weeds, moisture loss and temperature swings. Keep the mulch about 12 inches away from the base of the planting to prevent superficial roots.

Watering is critical. You’ll need to water daily for those first few weeks after planting, especially if drought conditions continue. After that, you can taper to every few days, and then weekly until it is established. A slow trickle is the most efficient way to get water to the roots.

With proper planting, watering, and fertilizing, your new trees and shrubs will flourish. Your efforts will be rewarded for years to come with a beautiful yard!

Norm Mofjeld is a master gardener with the University of Minnesota Extension.

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his time of year a good number of our neighbors, family members, and coworkers start wondering how they will make ends meet during the holiday season and Winter. I know it’s not popular to talk about the holidays and winter so soon, but the fact is, they are right around the corner.

At the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, we are here to help anybody who is struggling to put food on the table for their family. From the hardworking client who has a job, but can’t make ends meet, to those who may not be able to

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work due to disability or children at home, we are here to help. We offer our clients Thanksgiving and Holiday baskets with all the fixings for a great holiday meal.

We also offer holiday gifts for clients to give their children. None of this could happen without the continued support of our community. Thank you in advance for your generosity to support local families in need.

Chris DuFresne is the president of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf.

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Catherine “Trina” Oswald Age 77 of Hugo Loving Wife, Mom, Nana & Sister passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2021 due to complications from surgery. Trina taught 1st grade in the White Bear Lake School District for 35 years. She loved to travel with friends and was passionate about collecting Angels.

Most of all she loved children, especially her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest & Clementine Olin.

Survived by husband of 50 years, Robert; children, Missy (Dano) Gruwell, Mark; grandchildren, Abbie (Joel), Reilly, Samantha; siblings, Rick (Pam) Olin, Jerry (Joanne) Olin, Mary (Pete) Wyland; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

A celebration of Trina’s life 12 PM Saturday, November 6th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

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As the former principal at Oneka Elementary School and an active community member of the WBLAS district, I take the upcoming WBLAS school board election very seriously. With four seats available, it’s critical that our community elect four individuals who truly understand the role board members play in district leadership.

Candidates must possess specific skills to be effective leaders. They must have a clear vision for the future of the district. They have to be effective communicators and collaborators. Most importantly, candidates must focus on student achievement and implementing policies that ensure success for all students.

After researching all of the candidates, it’s my pleasure to support the following individuals who have actually demonstrated the traits to be successful board members: incumbents Deb Beloyed and Jessica Ellison and candidates Chris Streiff Oji and Kathleen Daniels.

Deb and Jessica are proven leaders. They’ve been instrumental in overseeing the WBLAS District strategic plan, which was adopted with input from hundreds of community volunteers.

During their tenure, a successful bond levy was passed to ensure our community would have the appropriate facilities for years to come. More recently, they made courageous decisions to keep our school community safe while navigating through a global pandemic. Most importantly, Deb and Jessica have prioritized student success above all else in their decision-making process.

Chris Streiff Oji and Kathleen Daniels spent years as leaders in the WBLAS district as both building and district administrators, respectively, as well as active community members. They have a history of demonstrating the skills needed to be effective school leaders. They are collaborative and communicative by nature. Both Chris and Kathleen played critical roles in the development of the strategic plan for our school district and understand what the community prioritized through that process. As leaders, they are passionate about creating an inclusive, academic environment in which all of our students grow and thrive.

Take time to research each candidate, as there isn’t enough space here to explain the strengths of each person. I strongly encourage you to vote for the Core 4: Beloyed, Ellison, Streiff Oji and Daniels. Go Bears.

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Arthur “Wes” E. Weston Age 90 of Hugo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2021. He is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Leafy Weston; son, Ken; siblings, Lauren Weston, Doris Kunkel, Earl C. Weston, Allen Weston. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Virginia “Jo”; daughter, Michelle (Kim); grandchildren, Avery and Evan; brothers, Norman (Sandra), Leonard (Janice); many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Celebration of Life will be held 4-6 PM, at the American Legion in Hugo, MN on Friday, October 22, 2021.

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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 1, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm to consider an easement vacation application from Steve and Gina Sadowski, 15960 Jeffrey Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038, for vacation of the existing drainage and utility easement lying over, under, and across Outlot A, WUNDERLICH HILLS, Washington County, Minnesota. The proper drainage and utility easements will be dedicated for the property only after the easement vacation is approved.

Anyone wishing to comment on any request can be heard at this time.

Please call Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant at 651762-6311 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

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I recently had a great conversation in the check-out lane at Festival Foods. My cashier was somewhat baffled, stating, “That lady in front of you was in favor of critical race theory, can you believe that?”

I am a mixed-race woman, and I immediately felt uncomfortable, but said the fi rst thing that came to mind, “What’s wrong with that?” Her response was, “I just want to make sure it’s healthy for the kids in school to learn.”

This caught me off guard. I had assumed the cashier was going to say something I would fundamentally disagree with, but this was something I could get behind. Then it struck me: Behind all of the ugliness, the arguing, the anger, is a singular emotion: fear. We fear change, the unknown, but most of all we fear for our children.

In this fear, we share a common bond. We would all do anything for our children, but will we feel uncomfortable for them? Will we practice humble listening and empathy for our neighbor, and forgive often in order to show them how to make meaningful change?

I know for many of us, the goal behind education is not to teach our children WHAT to think, but HOW to think. They cannot do this if they do not have all the information available to them, different perspectives and differing views on a topic. Once my children leave my home, I want them to have the tools to be able to take in information and views and make sounds decisions based on the values I’ve instilled in them.

Maybe it’s the words “critical race theory” that trigger our fear. So maybe we call it “history — the good, the bad, the ugly.” Whatever the term, we’ve got to stop the assuming, the judging and the kneejerk reactions, and come together to have uncomfortable conversations.

The cashier said she’d like to do more research on the topic, and I commended her for keeping an open mind. We left the conversation at that, neither agreeing or disagreeing. Just two neighbors having a difficult but meaningful conversation for change.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2021 WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOL BOARD (ELECT 4)

Lisa Beecroft

Age: 51 Address: 4986 Campbell Avenue, White Bear Lake Occupation: Beecroft Marketing & Events, Owner List most recent civic/school involvement roles: WBLAS High School Career Pathways Business Advisory Committee; WBLAS Facilities Planning Committee parent member; WBLA Historical Society curriculum planning; Food Shelf event coordinator; Many Faces of WBL web designer; More Than Meals project lead; Regrow WBL committee member; Marketfest director; Manitou Days publicity chair; White Bear Township Day event director; WBLA Hockey Association former webmaster and registrar; WBL Figure Skating Club volunteer.

Rebekah Bradfield

Age: 34 Address: 3831 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake Occupation: Office Administrator, background in finance and budget List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Operation Christmas Child Team-North Haven Church (2016-present).

Kids Club Volunteer-North Haven Church (2019-present).

Secretary-Lakeaires Elementary PTO (2018-2019 school year).

Parent Volunteer-Lakeaires Elementary PTO (2017-2018, 2019-2020 school year).

Military Service-US Air Force (2005-2011).

Deb Beloyed (INCUMBENT)

Age: 50 Address: 15540 Ethan Avenue North, Hugo Occupation: I am currently at home with my school age boys. Prior to my community work, I was the Vice President of a $20M outsourced management company, and the founder of the Executive Recruiting Enterprise, D.L. Beloyed & Associates, LLC. List most recent civic/school involvement roles: WBL School Board Treasurer, School Board Finance Committee, World’s Best Work Force Committee (Now called Systems Accountability Committee), White Bear Lake Area Education Foundation. School liaison to Lincoln and Vadnais Heights, Special Education Advisory Panel, Facilities Planning, President/Vice President Hugo/Oneka PTA and Fundraising Chair.

Jessica Ellison (INCUMBENT)

Age: 42 Address: 154 Wildwood Avenue, Birchwood Occupation: Teacher educator, Minnesota Historical Society (2004-present) List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Served on White Bear Lake school board since January 2018; President, Minnesota Council for the Social Studies, 2015-2021; Board member, National Social Studies Supervisors Association, 2020-present; League of Women Voters member since 2016; Matoska International Elementary PTO, 2013-2015.

Kathleen S. Daniels

Greg Hilgers

John Ficcadenti

Luke Michaud

Lisa Lukachek

Bill Mahre

Age: 66 Address: 1890 Ridgewood Ave, White Bear Lake Occupation: Retired after 35 years in Education List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Worked for White Bear Lake Area School from 19912018, 14 years in the classroom, 2 years as a coordinator in Special Education and 11 years as the Director of Student Support Services.

Current Vice Chair of WBLAS Community Education Advisory Board.

Volunteer at WBL Education Foundation.

“Closet” substitute teacher at Project Search at Gillette Hospital.

Providing backpacks with school supplies to the WBLAS through Community of Grace Church.

Past member of several mental health collaboratives.

Project Home volunteer.

Age: 55 Address: 2001 Oak Knoll Drive, White Bear Lake Occupation: Small business owner: White Bear Outdoor Services and All-Around Events List most recent civic school involvement roles: When I moved here 25 years ago, I immediately jumped into community service by joining my church’s planning committee. This led to a winning campaign for St. Pius Parish Council and a two-term stint. I have remained active at St. Pius.

White Bear Lake Park Planning Commission, 2-year term.

Coached White Bear Lake Hockey and Soccer Association teams, 10 years.

Worked part time at White Bear Lake High School South Campus, Member of Para-Union, 2.5 years.

Age: 51 Address: Not provided Occupation: Marketing List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Assistant coach for my daughter’s soccer team (four years) I have organized my firm’s annual meeting including their annual charity event since 2017 I make frequent donations to the Hugo Food Shelf and the Disabled American Veterans

Where to vote on Nov. 2

Age: 53 Address: Hugo Occupation: Small business owner over 20 years List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Donations to the Hugo Food Shelf and help organize signage for our food shelf.

Multiple charity events.

Help coach my son’s baseball team.

Age: not provided Address: School District 624, White Bear Lake, MN Occupation: Licensed Relator in Minnesota & Wisconsin List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Most recently, I have served the areas residences of White Bear Lake for 26 years as a director to the White Bear Lake Conservation District. During that time, I served as not only a committee member, but also a board chairman for multiple years. In addition, I served as committee chair of the Lake Utilization Committee for much of my time on the board. I continue to serve as a member of the LUC, appointed by the board chair as an ongoing position.

Age: 64 Address: 5231 141st Street North Hugo Occupation: Business Executive, Retired List most recent civic/school involvement roles: Merrick Inc. Board Member (Vadnais Heights nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities find and secure employment opportunities); President of Board of Trustees (2 years); Currently serve as member of New Revenue Committee.

Coach and board member for various WBL community athletic organizations (basketball, fastpitch softball, football & baseball).

Helped lead effort to build Otter Lake athletic fields.

White Bear Lake ISD 624-Vote at your normal polling place (Fire Hall, Oneka Elementary, or City Hall) Stillwater IDS 834-Vote at the Rice Lake Centre (Public Works Building), located at 6900 137th St. N. Mahtomedi ISD 832-Vote at the Mahtomedi District Education Center, located at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

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VOTERS’ GUIDE 2021 WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOL BOARD (ELECT 4)

Kim Chapman

Chris Streiff Oji Age: 57 Address: Not provided Occupation: Retired K-12 principal, real estate investor, educational consultant List most recent civic/school involvement roles: I’ve spent 26 years in education in Minnesota with the last 6 1/2 years in the White Bear Lake Schools. I currently own a real estate investment company and do educational consulting. I have served in the following roles: Teacher; Adjunct Professor; School & District Administrator; Facilitator of professional development at the school, district and national levels; Human Rights Commission, Rochester; Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Evaluator and Strategic Planning facilitator; Board of Directors: Rochester Area Math & Science Partnership; National Conference Presenter; White Bear Lake Rotary Club.

Kim Chapman has decided to not run for re-election to the White Bear Lake Area School Board.

Justin Charpenter Justin Charpenter did not respond.

Jesse Kook Jesse Kook did not respond.

MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD - SPECIAL ELECTION (ELECT 1)

Paul Donna

Tony Vosooney

Age: 54 Address: 12350 Upper Heather Ave. North, Hugo Occupation: Public Finance Investment Banker List most recent civic/school involvement roles: I am an active parent entering my 40th cumulative “school year” with our four kids in Mahtomedi Schools.

I am also currently the President of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) and a Trustee on the Mahtomedi RBI Club (Mahtomedi high school baseball booster club). I was also a member of the planning team for the Mahtomedi Schools strategic plan process in 2019. Professionally, I am the past President of the Minnesota Institute of Public Finance.

(INCUMBENT) Age: 39 Address: Grant Occupation: Stay at home dad List most recent civic/school involvement roles: • Mahtomedi School Board, Treasurer: 2021 - Current • Minnesota School Board Association: 2021 - Current • Association of Metropolitan School Districts: 2021 Current • Mahtomedi Elementary PTO: 2015-2019 Board President 2017-2018. I continue to be active in various committees including, but not limited to, strategy games, fun run, funfair, art adventure.

• District Curriculum Advisory Committee: 2015- Current • Mahtomedi Public Schools Planning Team, Strategic Plan Development: 2019 • Mahtomedi Schools Administrative Restructuring Task Force: 2018 • Mahtomedi’s Early Childhood Parent Advisory Committee: 2015-2017 • Pack 89, Cub Master: 2019 - Current • Sunday School Teacher: 2018 - Current • St Paul ECFE Parent Advisory Committee, Co-President: 2011-2013

Barb Black Barb Black has decided to withdraw from the special election for Mahtomedi School Board, however her name will still be included on the ballot.

To see the full version of the Voters’Guide go to www.presspubs.com/citizen.

Minnesota families will have access to more heath plan choices in 2022 The Minnesota Department of Commerce and MNsure has released information on 2022 health plan rates and options in advance of the open enrollment period, which begins Nov. 1.

On average, Minnesota families will save $684 per year and will be able to access more health plan choices than previous years. More Minnesotans than ever before are eligible to receive tax credits to lower monthly premium costs through federal funding provided in the American Rescue Plan.

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seven counties) having three or more insurers. Additionally, every county will have at least 22 separate health insurance plan options available in the individual market.

The individual health plan market is for people who are not insured through employer-based coverage and are not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. Currently, about 3% of Minnesotans (163,000 people) have individual health insurance plans, including 107,000 Minnesotans who are covered by health plans offered through MNsure. Income-eligible Minnesotans will be able to fi nd a plan only through MNsure with monthly premiums that cost no more than 8.5% of their household income.

To give Minnesotans additional time to shop and compare health plans,

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The actual price a consumer will pay for health insurance can vary depending on factors such as where they live, what plan they choose and their age. When consumers purchase plans through MNsure, they may qualify for tax credits to help lower the cost of their insurance, with more

Minnesotans qualifying than ever before.

The state does not regulate self-insured health plans, which cover almost 40% of the state’s population. The largest percentage of Minnesotans get their coverage through their employers’ selfinsured group coverage. Medicare covers almost 19% of Minnesotans and Medical Assistance also covers almost 19% of Minnesotans. About 4% of Minnesotans are uninsured.

For more information, visit www. mnsure.org.

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

a parked car.

• Deputies issued a written warning for speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone at 9:42 a.m. Sept. 4 on 170th Street N. and Flay Avenue N. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 1:08 p.m. Sept.

4 on 140th Street N. and Flay Avenue for engaging in a cellular phone call while operating a motor vehicle after deputies on patrol observed the driver pass their marked squad while talking into a black cell phone she held in her hand.

• Unsecured, expensive bicycles were reported at 7:03 p.m. Sept. 3 near the Verizon store on Victor Hugo Blvd. N. at Frenchman Road. As often happens with unlocked expensive After the driver admitted to the bicycles, they were gone when violation, she said it was a brand new deputies arrived at the scene. phone and that she hadn’t acquired • Several juveniles were made to clean up a an earpiece yet. neighborhood park in the 6000 block of 145th Street N. at 8:36 p.m. Sept. 3, after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out on a report of a disturbance at the park. On arrival at the scene, deputies observed trash scattered all over the pavilion and playground and several juvenile males running into wooded areas around the edges of the park. Eventually, the youths returned and admitted to their vandalism, which included taking apart trash cans and tossing them around. They then cleaned the trash and restored order to the park.

Deputies then instructed the youths to phone their parents to alert them as to their activities and that the police were involved. Several parents responded to collect the juveniles and make sure they got home.

• A juvenile couple was verbally warned about park hours and the juvenile curfew violation at 11:09 p.m. Sept. 3 in the 7000 block of 137th Street N., after deputies on patrol came upon them sitting in

• A westbound motorist was cited at 1:27 p.m. Sept. 4 on 170th Street and Henna Avenue N. for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him on radar. The driver, whose attitude was described as good, admitted to going too fast.

• Deputies were dispatched out to the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 140th Street N. at 8:41 p.m. Sept. 6. on a report of several juvenile males riding bicycles with their pants down and exposing themselves.Deputies were unable to locate them.

• Hugo Equipment Company, in the 13000 block of Forest Blvd. N., at 6:53 a.m. Sept. 7 reported damage to their property. Another business, located in the 5000 block of 148th Street N. at 9:11 a.m. Sept. 7, also reported damage to their property.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 141st Street N. at 1:34 p.m. Sept. 7 reported receiving a number of suspicious packages from an Amazon delivery driver that were addressed correctly, but with a different recipient name. Deputies advised the complainant to speak with Amazon about stopping these packages from coming to her home.

• A suspicious vehicle occupied by an unknown subject reported at 12:51 a.m. Sept. 8 in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N. turned out to be occupied by a woman writing a surprise letter to her son, who was starting school the next day.

• An unidentified woman was cited at 12:52 a.m.

Sept. 8 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after suspension and several other driving offenses after deputies on patrol spotted her vehicle and suspected a suspended driver might be driving it. Their hunch turned out to be correct.

• Thefts from motor vehicles were reported at 7:10 a.m. Sept. 8 in the 14000 block of Geneva Avenue N. and at 7:48 a.m. the same day in the 14000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. A third theft from an unlocked motor vehicle was reported at 12:46 p.m. that day in the 13000 block of Geneva Avenue N. after several small items taken from the vehicle, as part of a chain of vehicle tamperings in the area.

• A westbound motorist was cited at 8:17 a.m. Sept.

9 on 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avenue N. for speeding 69 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. The driver admitted to only 57 mph.

• A vehicle parked at the Oneka Lake DNR public water access received a citation under the windshield wiper at 10:00 a.m. Sept. 9 for displaying tabs that expired in November 2015.

• A business in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 11:38 a.m. Sept. 9 reported being swindled out of $191,000 by two former employees and two customers over a one-year period.

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a theft report in the 1800 Block of Main Street in Centerville Oct. 1. The caller advised an unknown suspect removed a catalytic converter from his truck. The estimated loss is $700.

• Officers responded to a phone call of a delayed no pay report in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville Oct. 2. The caller advised a white male suspect driving a red passenger vehicle failed to pay for his fuel. The estimated loss is $26.

• Officers were dispatched to an animal complaint in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Oct.2.

• Officers observed a traffic violation in the area of Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines Oct. 2. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, and a subsequent search yielded narcotics.

• Suspicious activity was observed in the 9000 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington Oct. 3. A foot pursuit ensured. The male suspect was not located.

Officers shared there is no threat to the public.

• Officers were dispatched to a domestic incident in progress in Lexington Oct. 3.

• Suspicious activity was reported on the 10 block of West Road in Circle Pines Oct. 3. An adult male was subsequently transported to the hospital.

• Officers responded to a family domestic incident in Circles Pines Oct. 3.

• Officers responded to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington regarding a property damage hit and run Oct. 3. There is no suspect information.

• Officers responded to the city of Lexington Oct.3 on a report of a domestic. An adult female was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct.

• Officers took a walk-in report at the police station regarding a fraud that took place in the 3600 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Oct. 4.

• Officers responded to a theft in the 800 block of Civic Heights Drive in Circle Pines on Oct. 4. There are no known suspects at this time.

• Police received a counterfeit bill from the 8800 block on South Highway Drive in Lexington Sept. 29 • Damage to property was reported in the 1800 block of Quebec Street in Centerville Sept. 29.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1 block of Central Street in Circle Pines Sept. 29 on the report of a fire. The fire was extinguished upon arrival.

• Officers dispatched to the area of Lake Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington Sept. 29 on the report of a personal injury accident. One party was transported via ambulance.

• Police responded to the 8900 block of Jackson Avenue in Lexington Sept.30 for a neighbor dispute and threat report.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1800 Block of Main Street in Centerville Sept. 30 on a gas drive-off report. Officers took information from the complainant and viewed surveillance video.

Officers were subsequently able to identify a suspect, and the complaints has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney for consideration.

• Officers dispatched a phone call in the 9400 block of Griggs Street in Lexington Sept.30. The caller requested extra patrol in the area.

• Officers were dispatched to the 8800 block of Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Sept. 30 on the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, a female yelled at officers and appeared to be under the influence.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Houle Circle in Centerville Sept. 30 on the report of a possible burglary and suspicious activity.

• Police responded to a vandalism incident in the 1800 block of Fox Run in Centerville Oct. 6.

There are no suspects at this time. Extra patrol is requested.

• Officers were requested to assist on a warrant attempt in the 3800 block of Liberty Lane in Lexington Oct 6. A male was subsequently arrested.

• An officer was driving in the 1700 block of Main Street in Centerville when a squad car was damaged Oct. 6.

• Police received a delayed assault/theft report in the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington Oct. 7.

• A theft was reported in the 30 block of Central Street in Circle Pines Oct. 7.

• A theft was reported in the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington Oct. 7.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft report in the 3800 block of Liberty Lane in Lexington Oct. 7.

• An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Canterbury Road in Circle Pines regarding a theft Oct. 7.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road on a report of a disorderly male Oct. 8. Officers made contact with the male, who returned home. The business requested that he be

trespassed from the premises, and officers issued a trespass notice.

• An officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the 10 block of West Golden Lake Road in Circle Pines Oct. 8. The officer made contact and determined there were no issues. Officers remained on the scene until parents arrived.

• Officers responded to the 4100 block of Lovell Road in Lexington on suspicious activity in progress Oct. 9. Upon their arrival, the male suspect had left the area.

• Officer were dispatched to the 8900 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington on a harassment report Oct. 9. Officers provided resources to the complainant.

• Damage to property was reported in the 10 block of Center Road in Circle Pines Oct. 9.

• A suspicious phone call was made to the Boulevard Bar & Grill in the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Oct. 9. Police investigated and didn’t find any problems.

• Police fielded an animal complaint on Circle Drive in Circle Pines on Oct. 10.

• Police responded to a crash in Centerville on 20th Avenue and Main Street Oct. 10.

• A squad sustained a flat tire in the 1800 block of Main Street in Centerville Oct. 11.

• An officer was dispatched to a dumping complaint in the 8800 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Oct. 11. Extra patrol was requested.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive Oct. 11. Citations were issued.

• An officer was dispatched to a delayed theft report from the 0 block of Central Street in Circle Pines Oct. 11.

• Officers responded to the 9400 block of Lexington Avenue for a order for protection violation in progress Oct. 11. Officers were advised the male also had a possible felony warrant for a previous offense. The male was located, arrested and transported to jail.

• Officers observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Woodland Road in Lexington Oct. 12.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft report in the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Oct. 12.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • An officer observed a vehicle commit multiple traffic violations in the area of Lake Drive and Hodgson Road Oct. 1. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

• An officer responded to a harassment report on the 7300 block of 24th Avenue Oct.1. The officer documented the information.

• Officers assisted a resident with catching an injured raccoon in the 6400 block of Ware Road Oct.1. The resident transported the animal to a rehabilitation center.

• Officers received a delayed report regarding suspicious activity in the 8100 block of Woodduck Trail Oct. 2. Extra patrol was provided.

• An officer took a report of a loaded firearm being stolen from a vehicle on the 800 block of Fox Road Oct. 2. The firearm was entered as stolen and the investigation is ongoing.

• An officer took a theft from a vehicle report on the 600 block of Andall Street Oct.2. The case is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a report of a truck spinning circles in a park field on the 2200 block of Tart Lake Road Oct. 2. The officer located significant damage from tires in the grass of the park field.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for a a traffic violation in the 7900 block of I-35E Oct.2. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI. • Officers were requested to check the welfare of a male who had fallen off his bicycle in the 6300 block of Red Fox Road Oct. 3. The male refused medical attention.

• Officers responded to suspicious activity at a gas station on the 7500 block of Lake Drive Oct. 3. At the request of property management, the subjects were trespassing and told to leave the area.

• A caller reported their vehicle had been taken from a driveway sometime overnight in the 7000 block of Rice Lake Lane Oct. 3. The vehicle was entered as stolen. The case is under investigation.

• An officer responded to a property damage accident involving a single vehicle and a deer in the 600 block of Ash Street Oct. 3. The deer was not located.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint and possible damage to property in progress in the 6500 block of Pheasant Run S Oct. 4. The officers were unable to locate involved parties.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for stopping in the middle of the road on the 6500 block of Fawn Lane Oct. 4. The officer detected the order of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search resulted in a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia • An officer responded to a residence on a report of found property on the 7100 block of Snow Owl Lane Oct. 4. The property was found to have come from an earlier reported stolen vehicle. The property was returned to the owner.

• An officer located paperwork in the street for a resident in the 7100 block of Mourning Dove Road Oct. 4. The paperwork was returned to the owner’s fiancé, as the owner was already at work. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer took a report regarding nuisance turkeys in 6000 Foxtail Drive Oct. 4. The caller was advised of how to keep the turkeys away.

• An officer took a phone call report of a suspicious phone call on the 8200 block of Rondeau Lake Road W Oct. 4. The incident was investigated and documented.

• An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Oct. 4. The incident was documented.

• Officers responded to a possible structure fire in the 500 block of Hawthorn Road Oct. 5. The officers arrived with the fire division and determined there was no fire.

• An officer stopped a vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Oct. 5 for suspicious activity and because the driver didn’t have a valid driver’s license. The driver was cited for driving after suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• An officer took a report of a gas theft in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue S. Oct. 5. The case is being investigated.

• An officer responded to a property damage crash involving two vehicles near the intersection of Ware Road and/ Birch Street Oct. 5. The officer documented the incident and one driver was cited for a moving violation.

• An officer was conducting a follow-up in the 7800 block of Lake Drive Oct. 5 when a new report was

made regarding damage to property.

• Officers responded to a multiple motor vehicle property damage crash in the 700 block of Main Street Oct. 5. One of the vehicles fled the scene.

Officers documented the crash and completed a state crash report. The case is under investigation.

• Officers assisted another police department in obtaining information on a possible victim in the 1900 block of Birch Street Oct. 5. It was determined they do not live in Lino and officer was dispatched to take a theft report in the 7600 block of Appaloosa Lane Oct. 5. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers responded to a complaint of shots heard in the 6400 block of Totem Trail Oct. 5. The area was checked and no problems were found.

• An officer responded to assist another agency with a pursuit that entered Lino Lakes on I-35W near Main Street Oct. 5. The officer deployed stop sticks, which the vehicle hit. The pursuit eventually ended later in another city.

• An officer responded to a public assist involving a motor vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Oct. 5. The officer assisted and there were no further problems. An officer stopped two suspicious vehicles on the 600 block of Town Center Parkway Oct. 6. The officer determined there were no apparent problems. An officer was dispatched to a report regarding a tipped portable toilet on the 7800 block of Lake Drive Oct. 6. The property owner was advised and said they were was going to address the problem.

• An officer responded to a theft from a motor vehicle report in the 6500 block of West Shadow Lake Drive Oct. 6. The officer documented the information.

• An officer responded to a local business for a property damage hit-and-run involving two vehicles in the 6400 block of Lakota Trail Oct. 6. The officer documented the incident and is investigating.

• Officers responded to a local business for a reported stolen vehicle in the 6000 block of Hodgson Road Oct. 6. The case is being investigated.

• An officer responded to a residence for an animal complaint in the 7200 block of Stage Coach Trail Oct. 6. The officer did not locate the animal. The officer provided advice to the caller regarding the complaint.

• Officers responded to a service request at a gas station for a drive-off in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue S. Oct. 6. The driver later contacted the business and paid for the fuel. There were no additional problems.

• An officer responded to a residential neighborhood for a report of a suspicious vehicle near Watermark Way and Johanna Circle Oct. 6. The officer checked the area and did not locate the vehicle.

• Officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 6600 block of Tele Lane Oct. 6. Officers trespassed one adult female from the location.

There were no further problems.

• An officer responded to a CO alarm sounding in the 6700 block of West Shadow Lake Drive Oct. 7.

The officer determined it was a faulty detector.

• A school resource officer responded to a 911 hangup on the 300 block of Elm Street Oct. 7. The call was determined to be accidental, and there were no other problems found.

• A community service officer responded to a phone call request about parking ordinances in the 800 block of Oak Lane Oct. 7. The caller was advised of current city ordinances.

• An officer was requested to assist another agency with a traffic stop in the 2100 block of 80th Street Oct. 7. The officer responded and stood by until the situation was under control.

• An officer responded to a possible burglary in progress of a newly constructed home in the 7200 block of Watermark Way Oct. 7. Upon investigation, the officer learned it was a tile installer working late.

• An officer responded to a suspicious activity report on the roadway on the 6200 block of Otter Lake Road Oct. 7. Officers determined there were no problems.

• Officers responded to a local neighborhood for an extra patrol request in the 100 block of Red Clover Lane Oct. 8. Officers found nothing wrong in the area.

• An officer responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the 400 block of Elm Street Oct. 8. The officer attempted to contact the registered owner and advised the reporting party how to proceed.

• An officer responded to a phone call regarding drug-related questions in the 300 block of Sioux Lookout Oct. 8. The officer advised the party of different options.

• An officer was dispatched to an apartment complex in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Oct. 8 on a report of a hit-and-run property damage accident in the parking lot. The incident was photographed and documented.

• An officer responded to a theft report in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue Oct. 8. The officer documented the information. An officer responded to a 911 open line on the 6800 block of 21st Avenue South Oct. 8. The officer determined there were no apparent issues.

• An officer responded to a barking dog disruption in the 6600 block of Blue Heron Drive Oct. 8. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate the disruption.

• An officer responded to a local neighborhood on the report of a driving complaint in the 6800 block of East Shadow Lake Drive Oct. 8. The vehicle in question was gone prior to arrival of officers.

• Officers responded to a traffic crash in the 6800 block of Otter Lake Road Oct. 9. Officers investigated the incident and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

• An officer responded to a damage to property report in the 6600 block of Wild Turkey Trail Oct. 9. The officer documented the information.

• Officers responded to an audible alarm on the 700 block of Apollo Drive Oct. 9. Officers found the building secure and found no source of the problem.

• An officer responded to a sick racoon in the 100 block of Woodbridge Lane Oct. 9. The officer located the raccoon and determined it was dead.

The raccoon was properly disposed of.

• Officers responded to an audible alarm on the 100 block of Woodridge Lane Oct. 9. Officers spoke to the homeowner and determined there was no problem.

• An officer took a driving complaint in the 7800 block of Lois Lane Oct. 9. The officer was unable to identify a vehicle or driver based on the information provided.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Birch Street Oct. 9. An adult female was charged with fourth-degree DWI. • An officer responded to a loud party causing disruption in the 6700 block of Black Duck Drive Oct. 9. The officer made contact and requested they turn down the music and close the windows, which they did.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop ion the 7100 block of Lake Drive Oct. 10 for a driving violation.

An underage passenger of the vehicle was found to be intoxicated, and was cited for the offense.

• Officers responded to juveniles being loud in a park late at night in the 7600 block of Mustang Lane Oct. 10. Officers located an abandoned bicycle and backpack, but no juveniles were found.

• An officer responded to a neighboring agency’s search for a robbery suspect in the 3400 block of Lake Drive NE Oct 10. No suspect was located.

• An officer responded to a complaint regarding a political sign ion the 8000 block of Lake Drive Oct 10. The caller was advised the sign constitutes free speech.

• An officer was dispatched to a report of a dog at large in a neighborhood on the 6300 block of White Owl Drive Oct. 10. The dog was not located.

• An officer took a fraud report in the 500 block of Arrowhead Drive Oct. 10. The victim was given tips to safeguard themselves in the future.

• While on patrol, officers located a portable toilet that was tipped over on the 7800 block of Lake Drive Oct. 11. The property owner was advised and was going to correct the problem.

• An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 7000 block of 20th Avenue S. Oct. 11. The adult male driver was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Officers responded to the area of Sunset Avenue and Apollo Drive for a male who crashed a golf cart on Sunset Avenue/Apollo Drive and fled on foot Oct. 11. The suspect was apprehended a short time later after arrival, and was charged with several crimes, including DWI. • Officers responded to a radio call about a dog that could be heard locked in a storage unit in the 400 block of Park Court Oct. 11. Officers arrived and located the dog’s owner and found the dog was fine.

• An officer checked the area on a report of shots fired in the area of Hodgson Road and Rohavic Lane Oct. 11. The officer was unable to locate a source of the noise or evidence that shots were fired.

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COUNTY BRIEFS

HUGO CITY CALENDAR Nov. 1: City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Nov. 2: Election Day

County will continue to distribute emergency rental assistance money

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Washington County will receive an additional $2 million to provide rental assistance to residents, now that the county board has approved an agreement with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

The county could receive an additional $1 million for the program in the future.

Oct. 21: Fire Steering Committee meeting at

6 p.m. at Circle Pines City Hall.

Oct. 27: City Council meeting work session at

5 p.m.; regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 28: Anoka County Fire Protection Council

meeting at 7 p.m.

Oct. 29: Blood drive noon to 6 p.m. at

St. Genevieve’s Community Parish Center, 6995 Centerville Road.

Nov. 2: Election Day Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 3: Parks & Recreation Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The county has received almost $8 million for the program since the beginning of this year, providing rental and utility assistance to more than 1,200 households. The additional money will be available through September 2022. Of those who have received assistance, about half make less than 30% of the median area income. Families received 63% of the assistance, and single adults received the remainder.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Oct. 27: Environmental Board meeting at

6:30 p.m.

City Council work session at 6 p.m.

Election Day Park Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEF title while recording 1,334 career points (12th at WSC), 829 rebounds (4th at WSC) and 99 blocked shots (6th at WSC).

Following her career at WSC, Hjelle played professionally overseas for four years in Germany and won two championships while also leading the league in scoring and rebounding.

Hjelle Bischoff currently resides in Hugo with her husband, Lars, and is employed as a school social worker.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Washington County.

The federal Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance have sponsored the month of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month since 2004.

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Commissioners recently conducted a job performance review of Kevin Corbid, county administrator. While the content and discussion of performance evaluations are private data on the employee involved, Corbid authorized public comments at a board meeting earlier this month.

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SCHOOL BRIEF Indigenous Peoples’ Day

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day holiday, students at Hugo Elementary took part in a history lesson. They listened to a song and discussed the meaning of the day. The WBLAS American Indian Education Program also hosted a Drum & Dance event for students and the community at Otter Lake Elementary.

Attendees experienced the drumming and teaching of Little Earth Singers and Jingle Dress.

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Hjelle Bischoff played women’s basketball at Wayne State from 2007-11. She helped WSC to three NCAA Tournament appearances, one NSIC regular season title and one NSIC Tournament

Board conducts administrator job performance review

An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 4, through a Webex presentation. For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. Several foster care options are offered: ·for children needing a temporary place to live; placements vary in length. ·for teenagers. ·respite program, giving a family a needed break by caring for children and teenagers with or without disabilities for a few days or a weekend.

In addition to meeting state licensing requirements, foster families should be able to provide a stable family atmosphere in adequate housing, and love and support for the children or adults in their care. Before families can be licensed, they must undergo a thorough screening process, which includes an extensive background check. For additional information, questions or to register, call 651-430-8307 or email ComSvsCFCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us. Also, see the Washington County website at www.co.washington. mn.us and search “foster care licensing.”

Jenna Maloy delivered two straight hat tricks, sparking a pair of White Bear Lake section soccer wins, last week. The freshman mid-fielder had all three goals in an overtime 3-2 semifinal win over East Ridge, after booting three in the first 10 minutes of an 8-0 win over Tartan. Maloy wasn’t a starter until the 13th game but now leads the Bears (13-4-1) with 13 goals. “We knew she was one of the top freshmen in the state coming in,” co-coach John Dierkhising said. “She had the speed and technical skill. We just needed to see where her skills fit best.” Maloy is adept at attacking off the dribble and seems to have a nose for the goal.

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HUGO BITS & PIECES • The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network continues its efforts to support Hugo troops. Chairman Chuck Haas shared news of another successful burger night. The Hugo Fire Department served up 248 burger meals at the Hugo American Legion. A collection of toys and 70 quilts made by a St. Croix Falls church group are on their way to Afghan refugees, courtesy of the network and its volunteers. Other Yellow Ribbon Network volunteers have put together care packages that will be sent to troops stationed in Niger, Africa. With help from the Lions Club, the Yellow Ribbon Network is partnering with the University of Minnesota to work the concession stands at football, basketball and hockey games this season. The network raises $150 per volunteer. For the holidays, the network will present Shop with a Cop, where community members can get to know a local officer over pizza and pop, then shop afterward

for holiday gifts for the family.

• The council has approved an annual performance review for public works staffer Adam Greeder, who was hired by the city of Hugo for seasonal maintenance. Public Works Director Scott Anderson put forth the recommendation.

• The council has proclaimed October as Toastmasters Month.

The city will write a check for pay request No. 12 in the amount of $574,378 to Ebert Construction for the new public works facility. The city will also pay $42,897 (request No. 4) to Ebert Construction for the public works salt and material storage building.

• Lakeview Family Dentistry, located adjacent to Egg Lake at 14475 Forest Blvd. N., has been given the green light to add on to its building after the council approved a site plan and two variances. The business is planning to construct an approximately 4,400-square-foot addition to its existing building.

The existing clinic is 1,957 square feet.

The fi rst variance allows an impervious surface coverage of 50.6% where a maximum of 25% is required by city ordinance. The other variance allows the proposed addition to have a setback of 61.4 feet from the ordinary highwater level (OHWL) of Egg Lake, where 100 feet is required by city ordinance.

• Fran and Mary Ann Miron have received an interim use permit to allow farmhand living quarters on their property, located at 15250 Homestead Ave. N. The property is approximately 38 acres in size and is being used for a dairy farm operation.

Properties of 20 acres or more in size that are located in the future urban service, rural residential, agricultural and long-term agricultural districts allow a second dwelling for living quarters on farmland.

• Benefiting property owners in the downtown street improvement project area will be assessed for improvements. City Engineer Mark Erichson provided an overview of the project at the Oct. 4 council meeting prior to the assessment hearing. There was no public comment.

The project’s total estimated cost is $3,240,800; a $5,200 assessment will be levied per single-family household.

• David Lutz and James and Sharon Lutz have been granted a conditional use permit (CUP) for a shared driveway between two parcels located south of 140th Street N. and west of Keystone Avenue N. The driveway has been in place for several years, and the applicants requested formal approval with a CUP.

with union employees regarding wages and benefits after council approved personal time off (PTO) carryover hours for nonunion employees. For the 2021-2023 union contract, the city increased union member PTO carryover from a maximum 232 hours to a maximum 256 hours. The change to bring nonunion PTO carryover up to 256 hours will be effective immediately, so that staff can plan their end-ofyear PTO use.

• Now is the chance for a high school student from the Centennial District to actually take part in city government beyond attending one meeting as part of school coursework. Council passed a resolution establishing the Junior Council Member program. The student chosen as Junior Council Member will attend two meetings per month and learn the details of running a city. Although council members weren’t optimistic about paying the student council member, the possibility of awarding a scholarship was discussed with more enthusiasm.

• The outlook for the city’s paperwork to be completed sooner just got better after council authorized the city administrator to hire an assistant city administrator.

Depending on the experience and skill set of the candidate hired, salary will range from $55,000 for an entry-level candidate to $75,000 for a skilled, experienced candidate.

• Centerville has not reached the magic population benchmark of 5,000, according to the 2020 census.

The city’s population has now been reset at 3,896, or 2.76 people per household. In 2019, the Metropolitan Council had estimated the population to be 4,050. The reason for the discrepancy was that persons living at home in 2010 were now living at college in 2020, Statz said.

• Visitors to Laurie LaMotte Park

will see better signs, after council formally accepted a $500 check from Tom Wilharber, representing the Centerville Lions, to pay for the installation and repair of signs in the park. The funds will be directed to the Parks and Recreation Committee to implement the signage improvements.

• The city will be able to control its data network for the upcoming year. Council renewed the city’s Sensaphone contract for $299.40 per year. This contract is for the city’s supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment that allows for emergency voice calls and text messages, as well as unlimited data logging, audit trail automated reports and web API access. The cost will be split evenly between the water and sewer funds.

• Centerville will be eligible for $29,275.50 in SCORE funds in 2022, now that the city has adopted its annual agreement for the residential recycling program with Anoka County. These funds will reimburse the city for such things as Clean Up Day, operating the green lights recycling program, replacing receptacles within city parks and opening up the possibility of adding an organics program. City staff reports twice a year prior to reimbursement from the county.

• The Nov. 2 municipal elections moved a step forward after council approved the joint powers agreement with Anoka County to allocate and revise election expenses. The city will sustain minimal costs associated with absentee ballot postage costs.

• Another property owner can build their fence: council approved an encroachment agreement for a fence on the property lines at 7163 Brian Drive. The landowners in the Hardwood Pond Estates sought permission to build the fence, which will encroach in the city’s

right-of-way/drainage and utility easement.

• The Meadow Court trail end and various roadways throughout town can be maintained now that council awarded the contract to Mueller Asphalt in the amount of $35,558.50 using money from the streets fund.

City staff received two quotes for the project and chose the lowest bidder.

• The Southern Rail at 7082 Centerville Road and Kelly’s Korner at 7098 Centerville Road will continue to serve liquor until 2:00 a.m.: the renewal of its 2 a.m. liquor license permits was approved by council.

• Punch list work for the LaMotte Park Stormwater Reuse Expansion Project is now complete, and council approved the final pay request in the amount of $4,885.70 to Peterson Companies Inc. for the project. For this payment, city staff will request the balance of its grant funds from the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Metropolitan Council.

• Council entered into closed executive session, according to statute, to discuss and examine legal opinion and strategy regarding the properties at 2050 and 2070 Main Street. Absolute confidentiality is required for a full and candid discussion with legal counsel and such discussion could not occur in a public setting without jeopardizing the city’s legal position.

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• Expect complaints about flexible/ compact dumpsters to wane, after the Centerville City Council at its Oct. 13 meeting conducted the second reading of an amendment to City Code Chapter 50 – Garbage.

The minor changes to the city code will allow for enforcement mechanisms of a two-week time limit for soft-sided dumpster bags to sit at curbside.

• Although home occupations are allowed in the city, auto repair will not be allowed as a home occupation due to the nuisance factor. Council conducted the second reading to amend Chapter 156.102 – Home Occupations that added language directly addressing the abolition of auto repair as a home occupation on parcels smaller than 2 acres.

City Administrator/Engineer Mark Statz noted that most cities don’t allow auto repair as a home occupation without a conditional use permit.

• Homeowners will soon be allowed to build a fence in front of or at the edge of a principal structure rather than 10 feet behind the front facade of the principal building, after council conducted the fi rst reading of an amendment to City Code Chapter 156, Section 111 – Fence.

• Development of the Kwik Trip and Norbella Senior Living took one step closer to reality after council approved the amended development agreement with Rehbein Commercial for the property on the north side of Main Street between 20th and 21st avenues.

The city approved a development and subdivision agreement for the Rehbein commercial plat in August.

Because Rehbein Properties and R&R Leasing want to use a bond as security for this transaction, an amendment to the existing development and subdivision agreement was required.

• Nonunion employees working for the city will continue to keep pace

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World snow sculpting event coming to Stillwater

STILLWATER — The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), in partnership with the city of Stillwater, will bring the World Snow Sculpting Championship to Stillwater. It will be held in Lowell Park on Jan. 19-23, 2022, in association with the World Snow Sculpting Championship LLC (WSSC), a Wisconsin-based company that will bring in teams from around the world to create amazing snow sculptures while they compete for prize money and the title of World Champions.

This will be a collaborative effort with the city, businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations and schools to bring a world-class event to the Stillwater area. The judged event will include several social events and ceremonies for sponsors, teams, the public and various dignitaries. The sculpting event will be sanctioned by the Finland-based Association

Internationale de Sculpture sur Neige et Glase (International Association of Snow and Ice Sculpture).

It starts with freshly made snow that is put into large 8-foot by 8-foot by 10-foot forms. The fun then begins with volunteers and sponsors, who will go inside the large forms and stomp the snow to get it fi rm and ready for carving. Creating these blocks of snow begins on Monday, and the teams will begin sculpting their block of snow on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Teams must be finished on Saturday at 11 a.m. Spectators can come to watch the entire process and visit with the teams. On Saturday, spectators can vote for their favorite team. The team with the most votes will win “The People’s Choice Award.”

“This event will bring tens of thousands of people to Stillwater to view world-class snow sculpting, create local and international

excitement, and provide an economic impact boost during the fi rst quarter for our local businesses,” said Robin Anthony, chamber executive director.

“We are hoping to make this a winter tradition.”

WSSC and its affi liate, Winter Fun USA, has been working with the city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for the past 26 years to produce the United States National Snow Sculpting Championship, which has turned into a popular winter tradition. The 2020 event brought in more than 60,000 visitors and delivered a $3.1 million economic impact to that region.

“We are thrilled to have our city, the birthplace of Minnesota, host a worldwide event that is family friendly and provides an awesome experience,” Mayor Ted Kozlowski said. “Our historic town of Stillwater has so much to offer, and we continue to make our state proud.”

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Business as usual for monsters Organizing and executing a large entertainment show complete with over 270 employees, 175 of whom are actors, is no small feat, whether you’re a theater show or a haunted attraction. Rolling out the show during a pandemic is something else entirely.

But the show must go on.

Jeremy Hastings, owner of The Dead End Hayride, knows this better than anyone. In 2020, the venue was open and adhering to the state’s COVID restrictions. “We’ve gotten pretty good at keeping groups that come together separated from the other groups,” explained Hastings. “The major hurdle was we had to figure out how we were going to keep the crowd size under the 250 number that the governor set in the queue line.”

On a normal night, the hayride has 1,500 to 2,000 people waiting to get in. The team had adapted “timed ticketing” in 2019, and the timing couldn’t have been better. Keeping the tickets timed to certain slots and groups helped with crowd control.

It also helped keep the show more controlled for the actors, allowing them to perform better.

This year, it’s business as usual for the monsters. “We’ve still adapted some of the changes in 2020, such as the cleaning measures, hand sanitizing stations; they are all still in play. And we’re still doing timed ticketing. I see that as a real positive for the overall customer experience,” said Hastings.

He added that the actors have had extra training this year to ensure the spirit of the Dead End Hayride is still there, and the intensity of the show is just as good, but so the guests feel comfortable with any interactions.

A big-thinking entrepreneur by nature, Hastings admits he and his team had big ambitions this year, including a goal of adding a new prison set to the haunted attraction. Complete with a full-sized prison bus, Hastings hired and trained 25 actors alone for the new set. This team takes its show and acting seriously: actors try out for parts in late summer.

“For actors, we’re really looking for someone who can come out of their shell for a little bit,” said Hastings, “and who doesn’t feel self-conscious playing a role that they normally wouldn’t play in their normal life.”

The actors are just one part of the show, as Hastings has a full-size “monster barn” on site that houses the

costumers and the make-up artists.

“We currently have seven makeup artists,” explains Hastings, “and on the costuming side of things, we lean on our middle-level acting managers to help people get into their costumes. It’s a group effort.”

The team was pleasantly surprised to see the public come out in droves on the venue’s first opening weekend on the first Saturday in October. The crew was expecting around 500, and instead got 3,300. On Sunday, they had over 1,700 people come through, higher numbers for a Sunday than they’ve ever seen except during an MEA weekend.

Hastings said while the numbers are encouraging, his favorite part of this season is that he can reinstate the employee “thank you” events, which he couldn’t hold last year due to COVID. “We believe in the idea that if you aren’t making friends with your coworkers, then this is just a job.

But it’s the people that you surround yourself with at the job that makes it fun.”

Hastings added, “I’m thankful we have such a dedicated staff as we do.

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According to Weill Cornell Medicine, recent changes in the healthcare industry have shifted the burden of care from the hospital to the home.

That underscores the importance of a strong support network. Many of the challenges cancer patients face in the months after diagnosis will be new, and patients can expect a range of emotions. According to Breast Cancer Now, a charitable organization that funds one-third of breast cancer research in the United Kingdom, women may experience emotions such as shock, anger, disbelief, anxiety, and sadness after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Having loved ones there to help them make sense of those emotions and stay positive as they navigate their way through the treatment process is essential.

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New superintendent focuses on individual student needs After 15 years of working for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916, Dr. Val Rae Boe has was named the new superintendent in July of the district after former Superintendent Connie Hayes retired.

Boe started teaching special education in the district in 2006 and felt she was making a difference with her students in the classroom.

Through the years, she expanded into leadership roles, including working at the district office as the director of education.

“I came to 916 because I wanted to work with the students that we serve,” Boe said. “My desire as an educator is to provide individualized services to students that have significant impacts on their ability to access learning.”

Boe grew up in rural Minnesota on a farm nine miles west of Milan.

Her graduating class had only 28 students, and she was involved in basketball, track and choir. After high school, she went to Concordia College in Moorhead and earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Then, she received her master’s degree in special education at Southwest State University and her doctorate at St. Thomas in educational leadership.

Boe said special education is her life’s work. Her research focused on creating long careers for staff in complex educational settings. “It’s my passion, because it is so hard to fi nd special education teachers in general; but in our settings, you need a high level of training and support to do this work,” she said.

Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 serves nearly 6,000 students through shared programming that includes career and technical education services, special education services, area learning centers, and care and treatment.

“In order to make sure we are targeting the individual needs of each student, we have to develop

an opportunity to really get to the heart of what it is that they need as an individual — Who are they as a student? How are they coming to us?

What experiences have they had?

What are the skills that we need to help them with to develop, support and grow? Then to build the skills they need to return to their home school — that’s our ultimate goal with students.”

Boe said students are referred to Northeast Metro 916 from 13 member school districts — Mounds View, Centennial, White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Roseville, Columbia Heights, Fridley, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, South Washington County, Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony-New Brighton.

“We provide every student that we serve an individualized education plan (IEP), and we serve the most educationally vulnerable students,” Boe said.

One of Boe’s top priorities as superintendent is equity. She said she knows equity work requires engagement, leadership, partnership and collaboration, and she looks forward to collaborating with families, students, staff and member district partners to create educational communities that uphold the fundamental values of human rights and racial equity.

Boe said that in terms of equity, the goal is to meet every student’s needs and help them grow to be the best person they can be – whether it’s the student’s heritage or students with disabilities. “That is what our building leaders are focused on. Our strategic actions are personalized student learning supported by equity, professional growth and development, and our vision for student learning,” she said.

Boe stated that she is honored to be serving North Metro 916 as superintendent to partner with member districts and stand in service with staff as a trusted educational provider. She is also incredibly

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Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 Superintendent Val Rae Boe and Principal Jasmine Smith at Karner Blue Education Center in Circle Pines.

proud of the educators she has the opportunity to work with and support every day.

Jasmine Smith, principal at Karner Blue Education Center in Circle Pines, has high praise for Boe. “I truly stand behind her culture of caring, her strategic plan for our district, and really supporting staff,” Smith said. “I feel very supported as a principal in this district. She’s a very approachable superintendent that has the best interests of her staff and students in mind at all times.”

On the weekends Boe likes to spend time with her husband, Barrett, and their two rescue dogs, Sprout and Pippa. “We take them biking, to parks and anything outdoors and in nature,” she said.

Two of their favorite places to go are French Regional Park in Plymouth and Lake Independence Regional

Trail, which has 15.9 miles of paved trails. “Both of them have really great bike trails,” she said.

Boe doesn’t have any children of her own but considers the students she serves as her children. She loves going to work every day.

“I’ve loved everything about my job since the fi rst day I started and every role I’ve been in,” Boe said. “My focus is always on the students and their needs regardless of the role I’ve been in, and that has always been my primary focus.”

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OUTSIDE STORAGE: Centerville residents plead for ‘wiggle room’ FROM PAGE 1

Some of the changes expands what residents are allowed to park where, but in other cases the changes would be a bit more restrictive. Per current city code, residents are allowed to have up to two “other vehicles,” which include boats, RVs, fi sh houses etc., but a change would allow up to three.

The only spot where passenger vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles) are allowed to park is on permitted driveways, which are required to be paved. Statz explained currently, the right of way on city streets is about 13.5 feet from the curb.

A proposed change would be to prohibit parking within 10 feet of the curb. Cars are also not allowed to encroach on the sidewalk. The main reasoning for this, Statz said, was that the city has had some issues with snowplows damaging cars that are parked too close to the curb.

The other vehicles are permitted to be parked on non-paved surfaces but must comply with yard setbacks and other regulations.

“We have had a number of vehicles in that larger class, full size semitrucks, full-size dump trucks, commercial heavy equipment that people have grown accustomed to storing in their yard and we have had quite a few complaints about those types of vehicles,” Statz explained.

Before opening the public hearing, Commissioner Linda Broussard Vickers wanted to address some rumors going around on social media. “(There was) the implication that members of the commission and/or council were involved fi nancially somehow in pavement or concrete companies or the storage facility, that we had a fi nancial interest and that was part of why we were doing this. Those types of comments, I feel they are quite unacceptable at best. They are rude, ugly, and mean …” she said. “We are all aware of conflict of interest, there is a protocol for us to step aside if we do indeed have a conflict of interest, and I think everybody here is aware of that and would do that.”

Eight residents shared their thoughts on the proposed changes Oct. 5. Some of the residents had questions about the specifics, but many of them requested the commission consider “being flexible” and “having empathy.”

Resident Michael DuFalt said he was also concerned about the proposed 5-foot side yard setback. “I’m asking you to have a little bit of empathy for people in my situation. I’m not as fortunate to have a huge side yard, but I still want to have my livelihood. I want to have my snowmobile and my fi sh house,” he said. “I’d appreciate the flexibility and the freedom to have a little wiggle room.”

DuFalt asked the commission to consider a side yard setback of 2 feet like the city of Circle Pines.

Brian Hanson explained that he served on the commission for a decade and actually helped draft some of the original ordinances. He said he foresees the city having an issue with some of the smaller, older homes in Centerville and residents being able to comply with not parking within 10 feet of the curb. “This is a little extreme, and you are really limiting what we can have,” he said.

“I’m asking for a little empathy for some of us that weren’t able to afford a large home when we came into the city … Those who can afford a larger home have the right to have more vehicles than someone who has a smaller home.”

Resident Joe George explained that it would be really difficult for him to comply with the 10 feet from the curb requirement. He said he currently has four of his five kids at home, so he has lots of cars parked in the driveway. “I think should be allowed to park right up to the curb and if we get a damaged vehicle, that’s our problem; we chose to park there, and if it gets damaged, that’s on us,” he said. “If you enforce that, I’ll have to tell my kids they can’t live here anymore.”

Suzanne Seeley said the changes may not work for every lot in the city, as many lots are unique, one of the reasons why she loves the town so

much. “Oftentimes a problem isn’t a problem, it is only a problem if neighborhood thinks it’s a problem,” she said. She explained that before she installed a garden in her front yard, she made sure all of her neighbors were okay with it. Not only were they okay with it, but they always come over to get an update on what she is growing.

Resident Neil Reisdorfer said, “I’m pretty lucky in regards to these ordinances, as I’m pretty close to fitting within them … I just happen to have the right-size lot where everything fits in.

I’d like to reinforce that we are in Centerville and we are not in St. Paul or Minneapolis for a reason. We have to be flexible here.”

After the public hearing closed, the commission discussed the topic further and whether it wanted to make any more changes. Ultimately, the commission tabled the item for further discussion and research.

The commission was leaning in the direction of allowing a 2-foot side yard setback instead of the proposed 5 feet. The commission also wanted to look into the idea of having different restrictions for different areas of the city. Statz said that at some point, the commission will also have to have a discussion and make some decisions about people adding “wings” to their driveways, which in most cases, is currently allowed under city code.

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GIANT PUMPKINS: Son tries to squash father’s record FROM PAGE 1

A couple years in, Mark was having a problem with a disease affecting his pumpkins, so he reached out to the St. Croix Growers Association. Intrigued by their helpfulness and kindness, Mark decided to join the club, and has been an active member ever since.

He volunteers at the club’s annual Stillwater Harvest Fest.

Jeff was always a bit fascinated by his father’s growing skills, but didn’t have the opportunity to join in the fun until he purchased his own home and had space to make a garden. He also thought it would be a way to make his dad proud.

“Life gets so busy, that sometimes you need things like this to keep the connection,” Jeff explained. “That’s the most important thing, keeping a strong relationship with my dad.

He did HVAC work and I manage a grocery store, so this gives us something in common that we can talk about.”

Mark added, “It’s really cool that my son took an interest in this.

Any time you can spend time with family, it is great.”

This year, Mark broke his record for the largest pumpkin yet, but he fell just short of his goal of 1,000 pounds. “I want to break that 1,000 (pound) mark. That’s one of my goals before I move on,” he explained. Two years ago, Mark grew a 954-pound pumpkin, and this year one of his pumpkins weighed in at 985 pounds.

Jeff also beat his record set last year at 618 pounds. His pumpkins weighed in at 702 pounds and 594 pounds.

“Every year I’m improving and learning from some of my mistakes.

Each year we try something different, whether it is a different kind of fertilizer, a different breed of seed,” Jeff explained. “My goal for every season is I just want to beat the previous weight from the previous year.”

Although Mark and Jeff use the exact same seeds, they often have very different experiences each growing season. Mark begins growing the pumpkins indoors in late March or early April and then in May, depending on weather, the plants are transported into their outdoor gardens.

This year, Jeff suffered a setback.

There was a late freeze; despite being covered, his plants were still damaged, so he had to start from scratch. Jeff couldn’t help but think how much bigger his pumpkins could have grown if he wasn’t three weeks behind schedule.

Mark recalled a year where peasize hail damaged his crop. Over the years, he has had several deer jump fences to graze on his pumpkins.

Jeff said he hasn’t had too many issues with deer because of the 7-foot fence he puts up around his

garden, but he has had issues with rabbits — a problem he solved with the addition of chicken wire.

“If you start your pumpkins in the middle of April, if you can make it to the middle of October, no matter how big your pumpkin is, that’s a feat all by itself,” Jeff said.

Mark may have a little bit more of an edge in the competition because he is retired and has more time to “baby” his plants. “You can see it. We both used the same seed, and he was able to grow (a nearly) 1000-pound pumpkin,” Jeff explained. “I have two young kids that are my priority, so the pumpkins kind of get put on the back burner.”

Another challenge is space limitations. Both of them have a limited garden size. Jeff said if it were up to him, his whole backyard would be dedicated to pumpkin growing.

Even though it is a competition, Jeff and Mark both help each other whenever needed.

They especially rely on each other when it is time to weigh and display the pumpkins. That’s where the “poor man’s lift” (as Mark calls it) comes in.

Because Jeff and Mark both live in residential areas, they can’t rely on tractors to help move the pumpkins.

Several years ago, Mark created a tripod with an electric winch, cables, pulleys, seatbelts and wood.

Mark said the lift could likely lift up to 2,000 pounds.

Most years, Mark takes his pumpkins to the Harvest Festival before displaying them in his front yard. Jeff has also taken his pumpkins to the Harvest Festival, but did not do that this year. The giant pumpkins have become an integral part of their front yard decorations.

“The kids in the neighborhood get a huge kick out of it,” Jeff said.

“I have had kids come up to me who remember last year’s weight …

Everyone is always looking for the big pumpkins and wondering how big they got this year.”

Mark added, “I put them at the end of driveway for Halloween and the people that come by year after year to take pictures, sit on the pumpkins … They come up to the house and want to know more about them.”

Mark also gives out seeds to those who are interested in trying to grow their own pumpkins.

Perhaps next year, Jeff will inch just a little bit closer to Mark’s pumpkins, and Mark will inch a little bit closer (or surpass) the 1,000-pound mark.

“We are a competitive family,” Jeff said. “I want to get to the point where the student can outteach the teacher. I haven’t been able to do that yet, but I’m getting closer.”

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Centennial firefighter inspired to do more missions across state lines

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

A firefighter with the Centennial Fire District (CFD) is hopeful that firefighting will bring him across state lines again in the future after his experience down south.

CFD firefighter Michael Tschida, along with Spring Lake Park Mounds View Blaine (SBM) firefighters Derek Authier and Anthony Scavo, were three of the 22 firefighters from nine departments across the state of Minnesota who volunteered to travel to Louisiana to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Ida. “Minnesota firefighters are known for stepping up in critical times and putting their lives on the line to save others. It doesn't matter if it's the person down the street, a complete stranger, another fire department or another community that's all the way across the country, none of that matters,” said Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson. “You ask for help, Minnesota firefighters are there to help and come running, and that's exactly what happened (last month) when Louisiana officials requested firefighters from around the country to help.”

When Hurricane Ida made landfall on Aug. 26, Louisiana officials asked for help through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). EMAC is a mutual aid agreement between all 50 states. A requesting state asks for resources (people, equipment, etc.) based on its needs. Agencies in other states with those resources can respond to those requests. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety division of

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One of the firefighters from a neighboring agency recalled a situation where he went up to see how he could assist a resident who had lost everything. He asked the woman, “What do you need?” and she said, “I just need a hug.” The firefighter than hugged the woman for 10 minutes and just let her cry.

Tschida said one of the main challenges while they were there was adjusting to the heat and humidity.

“We were constantly drinking water and sweating it all out,” he recalled.

During the mission, another storm, Hurricane Nicholas, struck. “That was probably the most rain I have ever seen,” Tschida said. “It's not like around here where you just get a downpour for 10-15 minutes, this was hours of a downpour. Luckily, we were at a fire station at that time so we had a nice concrete building, but the guys back at camp had to hide it out in the tents and then they got called out to another building.”

The firemen set up their base of operations at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, about 60 miles west of New Orleans. They shared a “tent farm" — a collection of 22-person tents with air conditioning, lights and outlets – with other firefighters, police, EMS and National Guard from around the nation.

For many of the firemen, it was their first time dealing with the heat and humidity, poisonous snakes, alligators and fire ants.

The experience made Tschida really appreciate what fire crews have access to here, as the equipment at the fire stations in Louisiana was very different.

If the opportunity ever arises again, Tschida will likely be one of the first firefighters to volunteer.

“This was the first time (I’ve done a mission like this one), and hopefully it won’t be my last,” Tschida said.

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“I'm really proud of their selfless service and willingness to step up and help the citizens of Louisiana,” Swenson said.

Tschida will celebrate 17 years of service with CFD in February. Although he has several years of experience under his belt, this was his first mission across state lines. “I’ve always wanted to get out and about,” he explained.

So, when Tschida saw an email from CFD/SBM Chief Charlie Smith, he immediately jumped at the opportunity. Tscida, Authier and Scavo all hopped in the car and made the approximately 20-hour drive to Louisiana. Although Tscida and Scavo had briefly met, the car ride, and their experience as a whole, served as a bonding experience for the firefighters from departments who have a newly established partnership.

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Ryan Sellner, an avid cyclist from Lino Lakes, is a busy young man.

In addition to his classes, the freshman at the University of Arkansas makes time for a humanitarian activity. Ryan, the son of Steve and Lisa Sellner, is a 2021 graduate of Centennial High School and a veteran of some prestigious cycling events.

However, this endeavor isn’t a race: the goal is to raise money for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is sorely in need of medical supplies.

Here’s how the enthusiastic Sellner explains it: “Did you know that many people in DR Congo have to travel over 50 km (that’s 31 miles) on a bicycle to get to a hospital ... and (do it) while sick or injured?

And what’s even harder to believe is that when they arrive at the hospital, limited resources often prevent a person from getting better. But I’m excited there’s a way I can use my bike to help.”

What is the plan?

He is participating in the 2021 Biking for Congo Challenge, hosted by the Paul Carlson Partnership, an organization that invests in local efforts in medical and economic development in places of deep poverty.

“I am excited to support health care in DR Congo so families can have access to clean water in remote villages, regular medicines and supplies, trained health care workers and support for those who can’t afford medical care,” Sellner wrote in an email.

He will ride 1,500 kilometers during October and is

looking for sponsors. His goal is to find 20 sponsors who will donate 2 cents for every kilometer he rides.

For that lengthy goal of 962 miles, the donation would be $30. But he encourages donations of any amount and has set a modest goal.

“My goal is to raise a total of $600 to go toward the $50,000 goal,” he said.

Ryan followed the lead of his father in getting introduced to cycling. Now, eight years later, he’s a veteran of races and serves as the captain of the road bike team at Arkansas. His past experiences came as part of the Minnesota High School Cycling Association and NorthStar Development Team.

“He’s dedicated to training,” his mother, Lisa, said. She noted that he has ridden more than 6,000 miles so far in 2021. “He’s also really interested in endurance racing, resulting in his major of exercise science and plan for med school.”

Ryan added, “That’s one path, or get a Ph.D. in exercise science or kinesiology.”

Ryan said he makes time for “intense workouts” on the bike, both in and out of the gym. And no matter what develops, he plans to keep racing, perhaps next in gravel races.

But this month he’s thinking of the people in DR Congo.

“I just think it’s trying to help poorer countries,” he said. “Will you consider donating toward my ride? I know we can make a difference together.”

Lisa agrees. “I’m always amazed at his dedication and determination,” she said. “I’m glad that he can apply that passion to a great cause like fundraising for ‘Biking for Congo.’ I have faith that he’ll surpass this worthy goal too.”

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HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

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Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited.

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WOMEN’S FALL WORKSHOPS: WILDERNESS SKILLS When: 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 22 & 29 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St.,

Lino Lakes Details: Women-led, women-only workshops to learn wilderness skills. Learn to navigate with a compass and map Oct. 22; Learn fi re safety and how to practice a variety of fi re-starting methods Oct. 29. $10/person; registration required.

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ST. MARY OF THE LAKE RUMMAGE SALE

When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Annual rummage sale to benefit church. $5 bag day on Saturday.

RUN FOR THE APPLES

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple

Orchard Road, Dellwood Details: 5 mile run/walk benefits White Bear Rotary’s Strive Scholarship. Registration $45 race day.

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STILLWATER FALL CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701

Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: 140 crafters and vendors with holiday décor and gifts, clothing, jewelry, home décor, treats, candles, ceramics. Health and beauty, art work and more. Free admission.

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FOREST BATHING

When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake

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Registration $35.

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CRIBBAGE

When: 12:45 p.m. Monday, Oct 25; the 4th Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Senior citizens from Hugo and surrounding area are invited to an afternoon of cribbage. Coffee and refreshments served.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME PART II

When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 Where: Zoom Details: Historical Society program explores many

of the streets and parks around White Bear Lake and investigate how they got their names through the years. Registration required.

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When and where: noon-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at St. Genevieve’s Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd.; 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. (hosted by the Hugo Fire Dept.)

Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone.

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LITTLE GOBLINS COSTUME PARTY

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St.,

Lino Lakes Details: Carnival games, crafts, fl ashlight hike for kids 8 and under.

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TRICKS AND TREATS WITH THE MIGHTY ORGAN When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900

Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Family-friendly concert by Bill Chouinard on the 1927 IV/108 Casavant/Schantz organ, replete with special lighting and video effects.

Children’s costume parade in the Sanctuary (nonviolent costumes). Pizza sold by the slice prior to concert at 5:30 p.m.; refreshments and treats follow performance.

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‘WILLY WONKA, JR.’

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29; 2 and 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Children’s Performing Arts actors perform adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Tickets $15/adults; $8/students and seniors.

Sensory-friendly, pay-what-you-can performance at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

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HALLOWEEN HUSTLE

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Centerville Elementary, 1721 Westview Rd. Details: Dress in costume for a 5K run on the loop

trail. All ages. Fundraiser for the Angel Fund and Alumni Scholarship Fund.

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BEAR SCARE FUN RUN

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FRIENDS OF THE ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY BOOK SALE

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Centennial Library, Circle Pines Details: First-ever book sale to benefit all Anoka County Library branches. Pre-sale for members and Friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.

Contact: friendsofanokacolib@gmail.com

GUIDED BIRD HIKE

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell

Ave., Stillwater Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data by completing bird count surveys.

Trail conditions vary. Free with parks permit.

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CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS’ 2021 MASQUE When: 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Hybrid event; virtual or in person at

Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: In-person event includes happy hour with heavy appetizers, desserts and drinks followed by program and “Salsa Del Sol” after party; virtual program includes a Cuban-style meal to-go from Rudy’s. VIP option available for both. See website for registration.

Contact: 651-336-8613 or childrensperformingartsmn.org/masque

HUGO SENIOR CLUB

When: 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15; the 3rd Monday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Short meeting followed by afternoon of games. Refreshments served. News members welcome; annual dues $10.

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ONGOING EVENTS

Details: Three routes include The Skeleton Skip, a half-mile run on school grounds; Terrifying Two Miler, one-way Otter Lake to Lincoln Elementary; and the Freaky Four Miler, Otter Lake to Lincoln and back. Registration $20/runner, includes T-shirt. Proceeds benefit both elementary schools.

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plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more.

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TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN SPOON CARVING

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St.,

Marine on St. Croix Details: Introductory class to learn to carve a medium-sized cooking or serving spoon.

Registration required; $85.

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When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce,

When: various times, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 14-29 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Tour Stillwater by trolley with live actors telling true stories of the city’s haunted past. $42 ticket includes tour, cocktails, movies, scavenger hunt, bonfi re, s’mores, and prizes.

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When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church,

NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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Mahtomedi Details: Juried art exhibition featuring 50 selected paintings by local and regional artists.

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2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Outdoor event with hay rides and treats.

Costumes welcome.

Contact: sstwbl.org When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Kids can dress up and trick or treat at

participating businesses.

When: Through Nov. 4 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd.,

‘WATER FLOWS, LIFE BLOOMS’ EXHIBITION

When: Through Nov. 11 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long

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ONE NIGHT WITH ELVIS

When: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: The Village Inn & Stadium, 3600 Hoffman

Rd., White Bear Lake Details: See performance by Elvis tribute artist Everett Howie Atherton. $5 per ticket goes to WBL Police Association.

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KOWALSKI’S STRIVE 10 MILER, 5K

When: noon Sunday, Nov. 7 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S. Details: 10 mile run around White Bear Lake; also

5K course. Registration $25 before Oct. 31 Contact: midwestevents.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Shopping specials at participating

businesses.

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Details: See work by Japanese artist Mayumi Amada in the WBCA’s new Ford Family Gallery.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

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BUS TOUR: Two-hour ride highlights Hugo, city growing at a rapid pace FROM PAGE 1

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Despite the rapid growth, most of the city remains rural residential or agricultural, according to Bear.

“It’s a good reminder that Hugo is much bigger and more diverse in its landscapes than what many people understand,” he told the group.

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• White Bear Lake school district transportation facility (No. 3). Buses will be stored and maintained here in a facility that was part of the $326 million bond referendum passed in 2019.

Sidenote here: The Fresh Paint building nearby on Fenway has been resold to Eagle Brook Church.

They will use it as a logistics center, Bear said.

• Eagles Landing (No. 4). Condo-style units are under construction to be sold to people who want to operate a small business or do something like restore cars. The new project has architectural metal panels, something not seen in Hugo.

• Acres of Bald Eagle (No. 5). On 121st Street, this nine-lot development had the potential to be very controversial. “There was a lot of concern from residents surrounding the property that was mitigated by staff who worked with the developer,” Bear said. It turned out to be a win-win. Residents are getting city utilities brought in by the developer, and a paved road. They will be assessed $9,000 for the improvements, which is a lot cheaper than installing a new septic system.

• Arcand Park (No. 7). This park in Adelaide Landing has a zip line, pickleball courts and green space for athletic fields that should be playable in 2022. Its park pavilion is quite the gathering space for the neighborhood, Bear said. “We know that to be true based on high quantities of empty beverage containers left behind.”

Throughout the tour, the city administrator mentioned stormwater reuse systems that irrigate Hugo’s new developments.

“Land in Hugo is low, groundwater is high. So to elevate building sites, they dig a big hole and use the dirt to elevate homes,” Bear explained. “The hole becomes a lake to put trails around. The stormwater is used to irrigate the project. It saves millions of gallons of drinking water.”

• Rice Lake Reserve (No. 8). This brand-new neighborhood was made from five parcels. Three

Construction of the new elementary school continues. The 100,000-square-foot school will open fall 2022. About 700 students are expected. A traffic signal is also planned at the school’s 152nd Street entrance.

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homes originally on the property are gone or soon will be. The lots will contain single-story, maintenance-free homes. “These are attractive to empty nesters and one of the hottest selling products in Hugo,” Bear said. There are 77 lots in the two-phase project. People will be living there before winter 2022. Eventually the road through this development off Goodview will curve back to County Road 8. A trail will also extend east to Hanifl Fields, which has no pedestrian connections at this time.

• Public Works (No. 9). The old public works facility at Rice Lake Centre is about to be sold for $1 million to the White Bear school district for its grounds crew maintenance facility. The city will retain rights to the community room for use by residents. The new, 60,000-square foot public works building is under construction on 15 acres carved from Irish Avenue Park. Washington County Sheriff deputies will keep office space in the facility, too.

Sidenote here: Building code requiring a sprinkling system meant the city had to drill a well. “The well had to be robust,” Bear said, with underground water tanks and big pumps. “The system allowed us to have a fire hydrant. The east side of Hugo has no fire hydrants except for that one. That is a big deal. Now if there’s a fire in rural Hugo, tankers can hook up to that hydrant. It improves fire service significantly.”

Construction of Lions Park is ongoing. This huge project will boast a skate park, courts for tennis and pickleball, an extensive playground, ballfields and a new pavilion that is the largest indoor gathering space in Hugo.

• Meadows at Hugo (No. 14). As the bus traveled west on 165th Street, Bear pointed to a disturbance of dirt in the distance. That is the 87-lot Hugo Meadows project, he said, which is only 400 yards south of 165th.

Sidenote here: Bear hinted at a development application expected on the west side of Oneka Lake. There isn’t a sewer pipe to this area, but there’s a plan to bring pipe down 165th. When that happens, land on the west side of Hwy. 61 will also be eligible for redevelopment, he said.

• New elementary school (No. 16). The 100,000-square-foot school opens fall 2022. About 700 students are expected. A traffic signal is also planned at the school’s 152nd Street entrance.

• Lions Park (No. 17). This huge project will boast a skate park, courts for tennis and pickleball, an extensive playground, ballfields and a new pavilion that is the largest indoor gathering space in Hugo.

• Jack Pine Place (No. 18). Called garden apartments, seven townhouse-style buildings with 11 units per building is another example of a project the city is trying, Bear said. They are market rate and have a single-stall, tuck-under garage. “This is a product we’re not used to seeing in this part of the country,” he added. “The city would appreciate feedback on the projects,” reminded Bear. “Should we do this more or never do them again?”

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We’re brewing up a Storm in Willernie!

Stop in for a flight of our House-made beers on tap this week!

Sun - Tues 11am-8pm, Wed - Sat 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-8pm

310 Stillwater Road | Willernie 651-653-4733 Roman-market.com

701982

Follow detour signs near the Manning/Hwy. 36 intersection.

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“A premier destination for all good things”

Escape to a wine experience unlike anything you’ve seen before...

W10829 875th Ave - River Falls, WI 715-426-9463 | BelleVinez.com for info

698734

• Wine Tastings: Flights or Glasses • Traditional Tuscan-flare culinary creations • Corporate or life events

4-7 pm

Rustic Roots

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Music with Matt & Laurel

Open Every Day Hand Crafted Locally Grown Award Winning

2013 120th Avenue St Croix Falls, WI | DDWinery.com

673416

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698731

101 hwy 96 East Dellwood 7 vinesvineyard.com 651-478-6300 info@7vinesvineyard.com

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THE CITIZEN

OCTOBER 21, 2021 www.readthecitizen.com

Halloween Bash

Friday Oct. 29 –Sunday, Oct. 31 Featuring …

• Halloween Costume Contest Saturday, Oct. 30 $500 in Cash Prizes!

• Drink Specials • Sunday Vikings Specials Wear Best Costumes! lexington Fire Department turkey bingo!

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.

• 2 $1,000 Games - Guaranteed • 2 Hot Ball Games - Guaranteed Up to $99 Per Game * Lic. #0007 pull tabs 7 days a week

1-10:30 p.m. | Sundays - Thursdays Noon – Midnight | Fridays & Saturdays bingo

6:30 p.m. | Tuesdays Meat raffle

Complimentary Party/ Meeting/Banquet Area Book your next holiday or corporate party with us!

Patio is open

specials

*Tuesday* 2lbs Wings $10, $10 starting at 4 p.m.

Your choice of flavors!

Bingo Starts at 6:30 p.m. *Wednesday* 1/2 lb Black Angus Burgers $3 till 10 p.m.

1/2 lb Cheeseburgers for $3 (Additional Topping .50 each) *Thursday* Fajitas $10.99/Tacos 2 for $5 Starts at 4 p.m.

Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. *Friday* All you can eat Fish Fry $10 4 p.m.

DJ Music starts at 9 p.m. *Thursday & Saturday* Meat Raffle 5 p.m.

DJ Music starts at 9 pm *Sunday* Rib Dinner $14.99 starting at 12 noon Full rack of pork ribs (delicious, cut with a fork tender), potato and vegetable.

Till sold out.

5 p.m. | Thursdays & Saturdays breakfast served

Karoke

saturday and sunday

9 p.m. - Close | Thursdays

new menu coming soon

DJ

Every Friday & Saturday

Come visit us!

9005 So. Highway Dr., Lexington, MN • (763) 784-6560 • cowboyssaloon.co 717514

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