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The more the merrier

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Although there may not be any snow this week, that won’t stop Santa and the Hugo Fire Department from collecting food and toys as part of the annual drive. The event will culminate with the Stuff the Truck event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at the fire station, located at 5323 140th Street. N. Pictured are Hugo residents Vivienne, Evelyn and their mother Mindy Thorstad delivering wrapped toys to Santa at Lions Park.

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After conducting interviews with the top four candidates, the Centennial School Board has now decided who will fill the one-year term until the special election next November.

School Board Director Stephanie Carlson, whose term was supposed to run through 2024, submitted her resignation last month. The school board received nine applications and decided to interview four of those candidates at a special school board meeting last week. The candidates interviewed included: John Burns, Laura Gannon, Cindy Hansen and Robert (Bob) Vollbrecht.

Each of the four candidates was asked the same questions, with the exception of the first to be interviewed (Burns). All of the candidates were asked: • Please tell us something about yourself and your interest in serving on the Centennial School Board, including past exposure you and your family have had with the Centennial School District.

• What previous experiences have you had working with or as a member of a nonprofit organization board?

• What do you view as the role of a school board and as an individual school board member in Centennial School District?

• How do you view the school board’s role and relationship to the superintendent of schools, the SEE CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD, PAGE 8

Adelaide Landing holiday display back for 2nd year HUGO — The residents of Adelaide Landing are back at it again this holiday season in an effort to spread the joy of the season and assist the local food shelf.

Chris DuFresne, president of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, is one of the masterminds behind the effort within the Adelaide Landing neighborhood, located north of 130th Street and immediately east of Hwy. 61 in Hugo.

It all started last year when DuFresne and his wife were try-

ing to think of something to do for the holidays that would give people a safe way to celebrate the season during the pandemic.

As a result, 27 neighborhood families decorated their front yards with themes that revolved around a Christmas movie or song.

“So many people seemed to appreciate it, and we raised money and collected food for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf,” DuFresne said. “It was a win-win.”

Even more homes — 35 to be exact — are involved this year. Each family has selected

a theme that revolves around a Christmas movie, book or song.

Visitors can drive through the neighborhood and try to guess the theme, and scan a QR code on a sign in front of each home to see if they guessed right.

While checking their answer, they can also make a donation to the food shelf.

“We are asking for financial donations because the food shelf can buy 10 times as much food through Second Harvest Heartland compared to what food costs at the grocery store,” DuFresne explained.

Financial contributions are especially important this year,

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Jason Strate and his wife, Sarah, were not planning to put up any decorations last year, but decided to do so in order to support the food shelf. They had so much fun with last year’s disSEE ADELAIDE LANDING, PAGE 2

Thirty-five homes in Adelaide Landing are participating in this year’s holiday display to raise money for the food shelf.

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play, they are doing it again this year. All of their decorations center around the movie “Elf.” “I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's version two of their holiday decorations. For nearly all of us, last year's decorations were all brand new and a work in progress,” Strate explained.

“This year, many folks are adding just a little bit more decorations,” he noted. “It's great to see this as an ongoing tradition, because it brings a lot of us together to talk about our decorations.”

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Donation will help 1st-year students start strong

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

Century College is the recipient of a $1 million grant designed to keep a diverse student body in school.

The White Bear Lake-based Manitou Fund awarded the money in support of Start Right, an innovative success program that identifies students within vulnerable populations and provides intentional intervention through their first year of school.

Implementation is anticipated spring of 2022 for the program, which will afford dedicated specialists who provide students with individual support and connections to just-in-time resources so they don’t feel lost. In addition, Century plans to partner with area high schools to identify students early who can transition into the Start Right program upon entry to the college.

The goal is to curb a high attrition rate that first year when students are most at risk for dropping out. “We frame it this way,” said Century President Angelia Millender: “We want to improve persistence rates from the time students enter in the fall to the next semester. Once they persist through spring, we retain them to the second fall. If we do that, the second-fall student retains at our highest level.

“But what happens is we lose too many students that first semester,” Millender maintained. “When you add components of demographics, disparities, students of color and low socioeconomic conditions, regardless of race and ethnicity, you lose them at even higher rates.”

Actual statistics from Millender’s office show students who enroll full time (12 credits) retain at 51%, and students who enroll part time (1-11 credits) retain at 42% at the end of their first fall semester. Regardless of enrollment status — full or part time — first-time-in-college students are retained at an overall rate of 47% at the end of their first fall semester.

The Manitou Fund is the sole contributor to the twoyear program. Spokesmen Oliver Din, president, and Greg McNeely, trustee, stated that the foundation is pleased to support Century’s new Start Right initiative.

“We look forward to positive outcomes through the enhancement of student learning experiences,” they said in an email to the Press.

As one of the largest two-year colleges in the state, Century serves nearly 16,400 credit and non-credit students every year. The diverse population has 42% students of color. The college is an “open access” institution, meaning there are no entrance requirements.

Millender said she felt an exciting synergy in the meeting with Din and McNeely. “I feel like we were in the right place at the right time,” she commented. “This support from the Manitou Fund helps us ensure our firsttime-in-college students get through the first year, which is the rockiest. We can start something really great here in White Bear Lake and Minnesota through this partnership. I firmly believe when students start right, they finish right.”

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COUNTY BRIEFS County will provide employee vaccine incentive program, add sick leave Washington County employees will receive a $500 incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and will have up to 16 hours of sick leave available to them, should they need it to receive and recover from vaccination.

The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published its emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccination and testing, which applies to employers with more than 100 employees. Under the proposed ETS, employers, including the county, would be required to either implement a mandatory vaccination program or a voluntary vaccination with mandatory weekly testing program for all employees by Jan. 4. While numerous lawsuits have been filed to prevent or delay the implementation of the vaccination mandate, regardless of the outcome of those efforts, it is in the best interest of the county to encourage as many employees as possible to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

A vaccination incentive program that leads to additional staff becoming vaccinated would reduce the county costs of a testing program, if required; reduce lost work time from illness and/ or isolation required because of exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual; and allow the county to continue to staff essential county operations.

delivery request form, as the county moves the customer service and system management to a group of local food shelves, Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf (CCEFS), White Bear Area Food Shelf and Valley Outreach.

The telephone number is 651-390-6507, the online request form can be found at https://bit.ly/3C2XcsB, and the email is foodshelfdeliverymn@gmail.com.

Food packs include fresh produce, protein, dairy, deli items, dry goods and personal care items when they are available. Washington County and Ramsey County residents are welcome to request free food pack deliveries as often as needed. The food shelves will support the centralized operation of the delivery program, in partnership with NewTrax.

Providing food pack deliveries to recipients’ homes has been the most important aspect of the program for many of residents. A coalition of local food shelves will sustain the food pack deliveries for residents and will take on the responsibilities of coordinating the deliveries and staffing the food support line. Since April 2020, Washington County’s Food Security Unit coordinated more than 6,500 deliveries to households in partnership with local food shelves, the Metropolitan Council’s contracted Transit Link services and NewTrax. For more information, see co.washington. mn.us/3222/Community-Resources

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Eligible property owners must file homestead applications by Dec. 31

Commissioners approved a bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local No. 214 Deputy Sheriff Unit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2021.

The county’s tentative agreement with LELS Local No. 214 Deputy Sheriff Unit and specific items were awarded by an arbitrator, with the following terms: • a one-year contract in effect from Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021; • on the fi rst pay period following the effective date of the contract, a one-time 2% lump sum of salary will be paid; • on the fi rst pay period following the effective date of the contract, a one-time $1,000 lump sum will be paid; • effective Dec. 31, 2021, a 2% market adjustment to the salary range maximum will occur for the job classification; and • the uniform allowance for 2021 will be $880.

The contract also sets out the county’s contribution to health insurance premiums.

Washington County property owners who have had a change in ownership and/or occupancy and whose property is eligible for homestead classification should contact the county to fi le a homestead application on or before Dec. 31.

Homestead classification will affect the amount of property tax paid in 2022, and it may affect eligibility for a property tax refund.

Property owners should fi le a homestead application if one of the following applies: • You purchased a property in the past year and you, or a qualifying relative, occupy the property for homestead purposes on Dec. 31, 2021; or • You, or a qualifying relative, occupy a property for homestead purposes on Dec. 31, 2021, and the property was previously classified as nonhomestead.

Once property owners have been granted the homestead classification, no further applications are necessary unless they are specifically requested by the county. Property owners must also contact the county by Dec. 31, 2021, if they are the property owner, or a qualifying relative of the property owner, and the use of the property has changed during the past year. If property owners should sell, move, or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, they are required to notify the county within 30 days of the change in homestead status. If a property owner fails to notify the county within 30 days, the property may be assessed taxes due as if the property were non-homestead.

Washington County’s Electronic Homestead Application can be found at co.washington. mn.us by searching “homestead application.” For additional information or questions, call Washington County at 651-430-6175 and ask for the Assessment Support Division.

Board receives report on attempted suspicious financial transaction Commissioners recently received a report on an attempted “phishing” effort to redirect a county payment to a fraudulent account. County staff worked in concert with the county’s bank to stop the attempted transaction before there was any loss of funds, Administrator Kevin Corbid reported.

A criminal investigation was opened by the sheriff's office and is ongoing. County staff have provided an update to the county’s Audit Committee on the steps that have been taken to further protect the county from this type of criminal activity and other cyber attacks, including implementation of technology tools to identify and block phishing attempts, and hiring and training Information Technology staff to monitor threats and take protective measures and train all county staff on how to detect and prevent fraud from occurring.

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There is a second part to the Manitou Fund’s philanthropy.

A new Share the Music program will offer music outreach to seniors as a way to brighten the upcoming and future holiday season. Small groups of Century College Music Department students, supported by their music instructors and accompanists, will perform in the White Bear Lake area thanks to a $15,000 grant from the foundation.

The importance of such a music outreach program is twofold: senior residents in institutional settings, ranging from independent living to assisted living to memory care, benefit greatly from live music experiences, and music students gain performance experience and learn the value of sharing their music with audiences in senior living and community settings.

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Finding meaning

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hen I was growing up, if you didn’t know the meaning of a word, my dad would tell you to look it up. I suppose he could have just told me and my siblings the meaning of unusual and challenging words, but he chose instead to send us to the source — an extra large unabridged dictionary on the bookshelf. I suspect I was an odd child, but I actually learned to enjoy the process of looking up words and would even linger on the pages and spend time reading the meanings and origins of other words nearby.

The physical dictionary is mostly a thing of the past, as are the serendipitous discoveries that go beyond a specific search, but I still look up a word when I’m not sure about its meaning or context.

Unprecedented is likely one of the words that has been among the most used over the past year and a half. Recently, I was involved in a conversation where the precise meaning of the word precedent was under question.

The topic of the conversation Angle of was what sort of precedent might View be set by the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager in Paul Dols Kenosha, Wisconsin who fatally shot two men and wounded h during d i the protests, civil unrest and another rioting that followed the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, by a white police officer. I chose to step back from the discussion because I realized I didn’t know the exact chronology and details of the shootings and also that I only had an intuitive idea of the definition and implications of the word precedent. A story I found that provided the details and timeline of the shootings at the protests in Kenosha also revealed the intense chaos and volatility of the situation. When I looked up the meaning of precedent, I found both general and legal definitions of the word.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, in general terms, precedent is described as something that can be used as a rule or example to be followed in the future. In legal terms precedent is described as a judicial decision that should be followed by a judge when deciding a later similar case. My overall takeaway after reading the definitions and news articles, aside from it’s a confusing mess of a situation, is that I don’t believe this specific court ruling will create an open season on protesters. It could possibly embolden certain individuals, but, in my opinion, they would still have to prove they acted in self defense.

As the holiday season commences this year, I have no intention of initiating potentially volatile conversations at family and social gatherings, but if I’m drawn into a conversation I want to make sure that, at the very least, I have a basic understanding of the subject.

Starting with Thanksgiving, it was my hope that the simplification and coping strategies that were initiated last year out of necessity would provide the opportunity for a reevaluation of priorities and bring us back to the true meaning of the day, which is to express gratitude for what we have and give thanks. Researchers are finding that the expression of gratitude, the word at the heart of the annual gathering, can have positive effects on our health and well-being every day.

According to a variety of sources, including an article in Greater Good Magazine by Robert Emmons, the conscious act of practicing gratitude has a number of positive benefits that can help improve both physical and psychological health, enhance empathy, reduce aggression, improve self-esteem and increase mental strength and resilience. Wishing you all the best this holiday season — in whatever ways you choose to find meaning.

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I believe in Santa

anta Claus is often depicted as a jolly, whitebearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat, trousers, and hat trimmed in white fur, a black leather belt and boots, carrying a bag full of gifts for children.

He shares his joy by calling out his "Ho, Ho, Ho!" when announcing his arrival.

What I’ve come to most appreciate about Santa is the excitement for Movers & young and old as we momentarily Shakers forget our trials and tribulations Dorothey focus on Radermacher and what’s in the present. That feels especially needed as we roll into the end of 2021 as we’re still faced with a rapidly changing world around us, events in the news that are filled with division of people, crime, and discontent.

Everywhere we look there are people and causes asking for our financial support.

All of it combined can feel overwhelming. This season,

I’m asking we are abundant in giving three gifts that start within ourselves and our community.

And those three are the gifts of faith, hope and love.

The first is Faith in a better today.

What is faith you ask? As Webster says it’s a complete trust or confidence in someone or something. A belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. Focus on the good in everyone and everything. Have faith that we can find peace and joy this season.

The second is hope for tomorrow.

Hope is defined as to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true. Often when we are faced with hurt, despair, down on our luck, hard times we also lose Hope. We tend to fear the unknown and what lies ahead.

We lose sight of our goals and dreams. I ask that you bring Hope back into your thoughts and daily life. It will bring that sense of joy to you and those around you.

The third is love for self and for one another.

Love is caring, sharing, extending kindness, giving

and forgiving. So, whether it is encouraging someone with needs to reach out to the local resources, donating time, money, or materials, together we will gift faith, hope and love for not only ourselves, but those around us.

There are several local opportunities to share your gifts within the Quad Community. The Centennial Food Shelf, Toys for Joy, Toys for Tots, One Warm Coat, and the Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network and Quad Area Chamber Secret Santa Project are all wonderful options. You can find out more by visiting the Happy Holidays tab on the Quad Area Chamber website (quadareachamber. org). There are opportunities to give and find resources or make an application if you have a need.

Let’s all pause this season and think about the ways we can bring Santa to life in very real and meaningful ways by bringing faith, hope and love to our community.

Dorothey Radermacher is the executive director of the Quad Area Chambr of Commerce.

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SCHOOL BRIEF LLocall private i t school h l purchases h new ffacility ilit It appears Liberty Classical Academy, a private Christian school operating in White Bear Lake since 2003 and currently housed at St. Pius X Church, has purchased the former Withrow Elementary School in Hugo.

The Stillwater School Board approved a purchase agreement for the Withrow property at its October board meeting. Withrow Elementary has been vacant since 2017, when the Stillwater School District consolidated its facilities. The sale has not yet been finalized.

In a YouTube video featuring Liberty Classical Academy Headmaster Rebekah Hagstrom that was sent to families and community members, the site was not mentioned by name but referred to as the “Hugo Campus.”

Hagstrom said in the video that the school has been seeking a solution to accommodate growth since February. With the help of an anonymous donor, Liberty was able to purchase the property in cash, with exclusive rights for the purchase of up to 65 adjacent acres.

Hagstrom said the need for a solution became imminent because of space constrictions at the current facility, which does not have room to take current preschoolers into the kindergarten program.

Initial plans include moving the pre-K through second grade programs to the existing Hugo campus at the start of the 2022 school year, which will allow for the addition of a third section at each of those grade levels. Liberty anticipates it will take three to five years to establish a permanent location to accommodate the entire pre-K through 12th grade program.

“God has blessed us with this incredible opportunity,” said Hagstrom. “And after looking at multiple scenarios, we determined this to be the most natural fit for the fastest implementation of the permanent campus.”

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NAME IN THE NEWS B Bernie i B Bautch, t h cook k manager at Centennial High School, is the recipient of a Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award given by the U.S. Department of Education for her exemplary service to students for 39 years and for her participation in fundraisCONTRIBUTED ers, her support of student Centennial High School cook scholarship opportunities manager Bernie Bautch has and her work as a union been awarded a Recognizing representative. Up to two Inspiring School Employees school employees are nom- (RISE) Award from the U.S. inated by each governor Department of Education. annually; recipients are chosen by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

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Jeffrey Scott Lucht, 64 of Hugo, MN passed away on Nov. 17, 2021 at M Health Fairview.

Born 2/12/1957 Crookston MN. Attended Washington Elementary School, Crookston Central High School, Bemidji State University.

Survived by spouse, Mary K Lucht; daughter, Jenna Lea Ferriera and husband Danilo; sons, Jesse John, Jake Henry; grandchildren, Moira Lucht, Leon Ferriera.

Preceded in death by his parents, Earl Henry Lucht, Delores Ramona Filler; sister Marsha Lea Brown, and nephew Weston Earl Lucht.

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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 8:11 a.m. Oct. 24 in the 12000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after revocation and speeding, after Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies pulled the vehicle over for speeding. The driver was unable to produce proof of insurance, so deputies conducted a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database check and found the driver to be revoked. The driver later found his proof of insurance papers at home.

• A couple in the 13000 block of Geneva Avenue N. at 3:22 p.m. Oct. 24 reported their live-in mother-inlaw for disputing with them about the door that was built to separate her apartment basement from the rest of the house. Deputies advised the couple to take out a harassment restraining order (HRO).

• An elderly live-in-mother-in-law in the 13000 block of Geneva Avenue N. was reported at 4:04 p.m. Oct. 24 for punching the complainant's husband during an argument. The husband told deputies the elderly woman's punches did not hurt him at all and that he was not scared of her. The elderly woman said there was an argument, but that nothing physical occurred. All parties agreed to separate for the rest of the evening.

• Money was reported stolen at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 25 out of a purse in the back room of a business in the 14000 block of Mercantile Drive N. Multiple other businesses in the area reported the same type of crime.

Extra patrols have been requested.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired registration at 7:17 p.m. Oct. 25 in the area of Forest Blvd.

N. and 147th Street N. • Two complaints about suspicious parked vehicles were reported Oct. 26 in the 16000 block of Forest Blvd. N. Deputies located one abandoned vehicle at 8:57 a.m. containing hunting equipment behind a residence, although Oct. 26 was not a legal hunting day anywhere near Hugo. Another report at 6:01 p.m. complained of a vehicle parked at a property without permission. After the complainant suspected the vehicle owner of hunting, deputies checked the area and found no one. They advised the complainant about what she could do with the vehicle.

• An intoxicated female was reported for refusing to leave the American Legion in the 5000 block of 140th Street N. at 10:20 p.m. Oct. 28. The female tried to fake several falls and injuries before leaving the scene with help from her boyfriend.

• Deputies initiated a traffic stop at 3:52 a.m. Oct. 29 in the area of Forest Blvd. N. and 147th Street N. for a suspended driver.

• A resident in the 5000 block of 174th Street N. at

1:11 p.m. Oct. 29 reported his neighbor for pulling stakes from his driveway and setting them in his yard. The driveway is an easement partially owned by the neighbor. The complainant said he posted the stakes for winter plowing and driveway visibility.

• A driver of undisclosed identity was arrested on warrant at 5:28 p.m. Oct. 30 in the area of 140th Street N. and Flay Avenue N. after deputies on patrol conducted a random mobile data computer (MDC) check on the vehicle. The driver was identified as the registered owner, who showed a license canceled due to behavior inimical to public safety. The driver also had gross misdemeanor warrant on file.

• A resident in the 12000 block of Hilo Avenue N. at 3:15 p.m. Oct. 31 reported a license plate stolen off a motor vehicle.

• A resident in the 8000 block of 140th Street N. at 4:03 p.m. Oct. 31 reported an assault.

• A juvenile male was banned at 10:34 a.m. Nov. 1 from trespassing on Hugo Estates property in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. • A Minnesota motorist was cited at 5:13 p.m. Nov. 1 on Forest Blvd. N. and 152nd Street N. for driving after revocation, failure to provide proof of insurance and window tint violation after he was pulled over for dark tint on side and rear windows. The passenger side window showed a 12% light filtration, where 50% is the acceptable standard. The vehicle was left in a no-parking zone to be towed by Dan's Towing.

• A motorist's vehicle was towed for not being registered, but the driver was not warned or cited at 6:40 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. following a traffic stop for no headlights and unmatched license plates. The driver explained that the vehicle belonged to her sister, who had not yet registered her vehicle in Minnesota. The license plate came from a vehicle the sister had previously owned. The driver was made to order a tow, while the license plate was removed from the vehicle to be returned to the registered owner.

• None of the juvenile occupants of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Hanifl Fields in the 7000 block of 137th Street were cited or charged at 11:28 p.m. Nov. 1 for possessing marijuana in the vehicle. However, their parents were notified, and the pot was confiscated for destruction.

• A suspicious male was reported at 7:19 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Kwik Trip in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. for trying to open the complainant's car door before walking away. When Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies spoke to the male, he said he had run out of gas and was trying to get a ride to the airport. The male stated that voices were telling him to open the car door and go to the airport; that he

should fly to California for an internship with Tony Stark; and that he would voluntarily go with deputies for evaluation.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 177th Street N. at 9:27 a.m. Nov. 2 reported a fraudulent email from Amazon about a purchase made. The complainant stated that no money was taken from his account and that he reported the scam to Amazon. Deputies advised the male to keep an eye on his bank account for any charges.

• A motorist reported another motorist for driving erratically, pulling up to her vehicle at 9:29 a.m. Nov. 2 on Frenchman Road and Elmcrest Avenue N. and making threats to her about having a weapon.

• Identity theft was reported at 2:31 p.m. Nov. 2 from the 6000 block of 132nd Street N. • A resident in the 14000 block of Ferrara Avenue N. at 3:43 p.m. Nov. 4 reported an unwanted male on the site who fled as soon as he was aware deputies were called. When deputies spoke to the male, he stated that he did not intend to cooperate with papers about to be served on him.

• Deputies shooed away a Wisconsin deer hunter from abandoned property in the 16000 block of Forest Blvd. N. without incident at 9:10 a.m. Nov. 5, after advising him he needed permission from the property owner before being allowed to hunt with his crossbow. Deputies also pointed out the visible “No Trespassing” signs posted on the property.

• Four school bus stop arm violations were reported during afternoon routes on Nov. 5 at various locations: at 3:52 p.m. in the 4000 block of Rosemary Way N.; at 3:54 p.m. on Farnham Avenue N. at 149th Street N.; and at 3:55 p.m. and at 3:57 p.m. in the 5000 block of Frenchman Road.

• A Minnesota woman was cited at 9:52 a.m. Nov. 6 on 159th Street N. and Foxhill Avenue N. for handsfree cell phone violation after deputies on patrol observed her with the cell phone up to her ear while driving.

• A westbound motorist was cited at 10:44 a.m. Nov. 6 on 170th Street N. and Jeffrey Avenue N. for speeding 69 mph in a posted 55 mph zone by eastbound deputies, who clocked him on radar. The driver, whose attitude was described as good, admitted to going too fast.

• A suspicious vehicle with suspicious occupants reported at 9:06 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 4000 block of Victor Path N. turned out to be a couple on a date eating McDonald's. Nothing criminal in that, deputies said.

• Officers conducted d d a traffi ffic stop near the h intersection i i off Lake Drive and Griggs Avenue in Lexington Nov. 13. The male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Suspicious activity was detected in the 9000 block of Griggs Avenue in Lexington Nov. 14.

• Hit-and-run property damage occurred in the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington Nov. 15.

• Officers were dispatched to Lexington to check for a runaway juvenile Nov. 17. Officers had no contact.

• Officers took an information report regarding fraud from the 30 block of Village Parkway in Circle Pines Nov. 17.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Naples Street and Flowerfield Road in Lexington Nov. 17.

An adult male was subsequently arrested for driving after actions inimical to public safety.

• Officers responded to a phone call fraud report in the 90 block of South Drive in Circle Pines Nov. 17. The caller advised that an unknown suspect completed an online credit transaction without her consent. The account was closed and the caller was credited.

• Officers were dispatched to a noise complaint in the 200 block Galaxy Drive in Circle Pines Nov. 18.

• Officers stopped a male on a bike near the intersection of North Highway Drive and Patriot Lane in Lexington on Nov. 18. The male attempted to flee and was taken into custody.

• An officer observed a traffic violation near the intersection of Lake Drive and Albert Avenue in Lexington. An adult male was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant Nov. 19.

• Officers were dispatched to the area of Lexington and Lovell on a property damage hit-and-run report in Lexington Nov. 19.

• Officers were dispatched to the 240 block of Twilite Terrace in Circle Pines on the report of a lost phone Nov. 19.

• Police were dispatched to the 7300 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville on a report of suspicious activity Nov. 19. Police made contact with people at the address and learned that they had permission to be there.

• Police observed a male in the 3900 block of Restwood Road

in who i Lexington i h had h d a warrant for f his hi arrest Nov. 19. The h male was subsequently taken into custody on the warrant.

• Officers were dispatched to a runaway juvenile call in the 7000 block of Progress Road in Centerville. This was ultimately found to have been a suspicious activity report.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of theft of a motor vehicle in the 7300 block of Centerville Road in Centerville Nov. 20.

• Officers were dispatched to an illegal burn in the 100 block of Baldwin Drive in Circle Pines.

• Police received a phone call harassment report in Lexington regarding an individual sending several text messages in a row Nov. 20.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Centerville Road and Meadow Lane in Centerville Nov. 20.

The male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lovell Road in Circle Pines Nov. 20.

• Officers responded to the 1700 block of Heritage Street regarding a mail theft in Centerville Nov. 20. Officers were unable to locate the suspects. The case is still pending.

• Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Houle Circle in Centerville on a report of theft Nov. 21.

• Officers dispatched a phone call to the 7100 block of Peterson Trail in Centerville Nov. 21 on a report of vandalism.

• Officers conducted a business check within the 7000 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville Nov. 22.

• Officers were dispatched to Lexington Avenue and Lake Drive in Circle Pines for a report of lost property Nov. 22.

• Officers requested an escort to the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington Nov. 22.

• Officers were dispatched to a phone call regarding an escort to a property in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue Nov. 22.

• Officers were dispatched to the 7000 block of Centerville Road regarding a fraud report Nov. 23.

• Officers were dispatched to the 9300 block of Lexington Avenue in Lexington regarding a contact order violation Nov. 23.

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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE REPORTS The h Centennial C i l Lakes k Police li reported d the h following f ll i incidents: i id • Officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Centerwood Road in Lexington for an information report Nov. 10.

• Officers were dispatched to the 30 block of Circle Drive in Circle Pines for a lost property report on Nov. 10.

• Officers dispatched a phone call to a female who resides in Circle Pines Nov. 10. The female reported criminal sexual conduct that occurred in Las Vegas.

• A theft was reported in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville on Nov. 10.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in Lexington Avenue NE and North Road in Circle Pines that yielded a probable cause search for marijuana Nov. 10.

• Officers were dispatched to a theft report in the 3600 block of Edith Lane in Lexington Nov. 10.

• An officer took a phone call in the 1900 block of Eagle Trail in Centerville regarding suspicious activity Nov. 10.

• An assist was conducted to Lexington City Hall at Griggs Avenue and Edgewood Road in Lexington Nov. 10.

• Police conducted a warrant service attempt in the 3800 block of Patriot Lane in Lexington Nov. 11. One person was transported to jail.

• Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Flowerfield Road in Lexington. The male driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of Restwood on a fuel spill in Lexington on Nov. 11.

• Officers dispatched a phone call to the 200 block of North Star Lane in Circle Pines regarding a possible person whose foot was run over by a vehicle and whose phone was broken Nov. 11. The accident was unintentional.

• An officer checked on an unoccupied suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and North Road in Circle Pines Nov. 12.

• Officers observed a bicycle traffic violation at the intersection of North Highway Drive and Restwood Road in Lexington. The individual was stopped and eventually arrested on his outstanding warrant Nov. 12.

• Officers were dispatched to a loud party in the 7100 block of Brian Way in Centerville Nov. 13.

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LINO LAKES POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to a home under construction for a possible fi re on the 7200 block of Crane Drive Nov. 9. Officers were assisted by the Lino Lakes Fire Department. No other problems were found.

• Officers responded to the report of a suspicious male on Main Street and Doneau Lake Road East Nov. 9. Officers made contact with the male and transported him to a local hotel.

• Officers responded to a report of a property damage accident involving two vehicles on Birch Street and West Shadow Lake Drive Nov. 9. The incident was documented and a state crash report was completed.

• An officer received an ongoing civil dispute report in the 6900 block of Lakeview Drive Nov. 9. The parties were given additional resources.

• An officer responded to a suspicious activity report in the 6600 block of White Birch Court Nov. 9. The officer determined no crime occurred and documented the information.

• An officer responded to a stove fi re in the 1200 block of Chokecherry Road Nov. 9. The fire was out and no one was injured during the incident. The fi re department responded to investigate and ventilate the home.

• An officer responded to a report of found property on Lake Drive and Main Street Nov. 9. The property was found to be damaged and of no value and was disposed of.

• Officers responded to a driving complaint on Red Maple Lane and 62nd Street Nov. 9. Officers found the complainant was home and safe but were unable to locate the other involved vehicle.

• Officers responded to a call of a personal injury accident in the 600 block of Main Street Nov. 9. The parties involved refused an ambulance.

• An officer conducted a traffic stop for speed in the 700 block of Main Street Nov. 10. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI. • An officer responded to a possible grass fire in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway Nov. 10. The officers were unable to locate a fi re.

• Officers responded to the area for dangling wires in the 700 block of Lois Lane Nov. 10. The wires were fi xed by the utility company.

• Officers responded to a call of gunshots in the area in the 8100 block of Wood Duck Trail Nov. 10. Following an investigation, an adult male was cited for a fi rearm discharge violation.

• An officer observed a vehicle parked outside a closed business with an insecure door to the business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 11. Officers made contact with a male inside who was contracted to do construction work on the building.

• Officers responded to a vehicle theft in progress on the 6300 block of Red Fox Road Nov. 11. Officers located the stolen vehicle, but the suspect fled from the vehicle. Multiple agencies and resources were deployed to help locate the suspect. The vehicle was processed and the case is under investigation.

• An officer received a phone call report of a property damage accident in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 11. The officer spoke to both parties involved and documented the incident.

• The school resource officer took a neighborhood traffic complaint in the 300 block of Elm Street Nov. 11 regarding a high volume of vehicles at the beginning and end of the school day. The information has been passed on to the school administrators.

• A gas drive-off was reported at a gas station in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue South Nov. 12. The officer was unable to identify a suspect.

• An officer observed a traffic violation and conduct-

ed a traffic stop on 21st Avenue and Main Street Nov. 12. The driver did not have a valid license, vehicle insurance, nor proof of vehicle ownership.

The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued a citation. The driver was transported to a nearby gas station.

• Officers responded to a motorist assist call in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Nov. 12. Officers located the vehicle and, upon investigation, discovered the vehicle did not have current registration. The driver was cited for the offense and the vehicle was towed.

• Officers responded to a local business in the 6900 block of Otter Lake Road Nov. 12 on a report of two suspicious males on the property after hours. The males were gone by the time officers arrived. The males stole several items and the investigation is ongoing.

• Officer received a littering complaint in the 7500 block of Village Drive Nov. 13. The investigation is ongoing.

• An officer responded to a local business for a suspected theft in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 13. The officer spoke to staff and found no theft had occurred.

• An officer responded to a traffic complaint on Lois Lane and Marilyn Drive Nov. 13. The officer checked the area and did not locate the vehicle involved in the complaint.

• Officers responded to a local school for a burglar alarm in the 500 Birch Street Nov. 14. Officers found the school was secure.

• A former resident wanted to know if there were any open cases against her Nov. 15. There was no record of a case with her and she was advised to call Anoka County Court Administration.

• An officer responded to a traffic complaint in the 7500 block of Lake Drive on Nov. 16. The officer investigated and documented the information.

• A community service officer made contact with the owner of an illegally parked vehicle in the 7400 block of Village Drive Nov. 16. The owner was asked to move the vehicle or a citation would be issued.

• An officer responded to a call of suspicious activity in the 6500 block of White Oak Road Nov. 16. Nothing suspicious was found.

• An officer responded to a call about damage to property in the 2200 block of Flora Court Nov. 16.

The incident is under investigation.

• Officers responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Evergreen Trail Nov. 16. Officers determined there were no problems and documented the incident.

• An officer took a report of suspicious activity in the 7100 block of Ivy Ridge Court Nov. 17. The officer determined no apparent crime had occurred.

• A community service officer received a request for a street parking variance in the 2000 block of Diamond Lane Nov. 17. The caller was informed of city ordinances and the request was granted.

• An officer took a report regarding problems with Social Security benefits in the 7800 block of Century Trail Nov. 17. The reporting party was assisted in contacting the Social Security office.

• An officer was dispatched to a stolen license plate report in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Suite 50 Nov. 17. The plate was entered as stolen, and the investigation is ongoing.

• An officer checked on a suspicious vehicle in the 7000 block of Otter Lake Service Road Nov. 17. The occupant was doing homework.

• An officer responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in the 6300 block of Red Fox Road Nov. 17. The vehicle was broken down and waiting to be towed.

• Officers responded to a radio call of a suspicious male in a local business on the 7100 block of Otter

Lake Road who said people were after him. Officers located the male and he was found to be okay and there were no other problems. The male was later picked up by a friend.

• Officers attempted to serve a warrant on a male at a residence in the 6900 block of West Shadow Lake Drive Nov. 18. No contact was made with the male.

• A community service officer responded to a phone call request regarding nuisance wild animals in the 700 block of Fox Road Nov. 18. The caller was given suggestions on how to keep animals out of their yard.

• An officer took a report of a suspicious scam phone call in the 7100 block of Sunrise Drive Nov. 18. The incident was documented and it was determined the phone number was computer-generated.

• An officer responded to an open 911 call in the area of a local business parking lot in the 700 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 18. The officer checked the area and did not observe any problems.

• Officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious text message received by dispatch Nov. 19. Contact was made with the owner of the phone number, and their welfare was checked by an assisting agency.

• An officer responded to a report of a fi re alarm at a local business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 19. The officer made contact with an employee, who advised it was accidental. The employee was assisted in resetting the alarm.

• An officer received a request to help an injured bird on the ice on Hodgson Road and Egret Lane Nov. 19. The caller was advised officers were unable to assist, and was referred to the DNR and Raptor Center.

• An officer responded to a theft report in the 2300 block of Main Street Nov. 19. The incident was documented and is under investigation.

• An officer was requested to assist a neighboring agency on a possible burglary in progress in the 7300 block of 20th Avenue Nov. 19. There was no burglary.

• An officer conducted a traffic top for multiple violations in the 7000 block of Second Avenue Nov. 20. The adult male was arrested and booked at the Anoka County Jail.

• Officers responded to a neighborhood dispute regarding trees in the 800 block of Lois Lane Nov. 20.

The party was advised to continue contact with the city regarding leaning trees.

• An officer responded to a radio call about an injured bird on the ice in the 700 block of Country Lakes Drive Nov. 20. The officer referred the caller to the Raptor Center or DNR. • An officer responded to a property damage crash report in the 6400 block of Otter Lake Road Nov. 20.

The officer found there were no injuries, and the incident was documented.

• Officers responded to a disorderly guest at a local hotel in the 500 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 20. The guest was asked to leave the business.

• An office responded to a call about a civil dispute in the 500 block of Arrowhead Drive Nov. 21. No police action was taken.

• An officer observed a vehicle leaving from behind a closed business in the 600 block of Apollo Drive Nov. 21. The officer conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation, and the driver was arrested for theft.

• An officer was dispatched to meet a party who wanted to make a fraud report Nov. 22. The officer met with the complainant at the police department in the 1100 block of Main Street and investigated the incident.

• Officers responded to a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Nov. 22. The driver was identified and asked to leave.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Scam targets Facebook Marketplace users Yet another scam is making its rounds on social media, and this time it’s targeting Facebook Marketplace users. The new scam has been coined the Google Voice verification scam.

It targets sellers on Facebook by obtaining their cell phone numbers to create a number on Google Voice, a telephone service that allows someone to place and receive calls and texts from anywhere in the world, connected to the seller’s cell phone number.

Here’s what to look for: scammers will contact you asking to buy an item you're selling, but before they agree to purchase the item, they will ask to verify that you are a real person by asking for your cell number and then asking to send you a confirmation code.

If the scammer obtains your info, they can use it to open accounts in your

name or use it to hide their identity and scam others. Make sure to report all scams to reportfraud.ftc.gov to prevent others from getting scammed.

Man airlifted after police shooting in Forest Lake A man has been airlifted to an area hospital after a police shooting over Thanksgiving weekend. On Sunday, Nov. 28, at approximately 1:33 p.m., police officers with the Forest Lake Police Department received a 911 call of a 47-year-old white male with an active order for protection who arrived at the victim’s home. The caller advised that the male was armed with a gun and was threatening the caller and made statements to threaten arriving law enforcement officers.

Police officers located the suspect and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect fled

from police in his vehicle and officers pursued due to the violation of the order and him being armed. Forest Lake Police initiated a Pursuit Intervention Tactic (PIT) maneuver in the 7000 block of North Shore Trail. The male presented a threat to officers and shots were fired. Officers rendered first aid to the male until paramedics arrived. The male was transported by Air Care to the hospital.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is conducting the officer involved shooting investigation.

Blue Heron Grill part of series of burglaries Detectives in Washington and Ramsey County are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred on Thanksgiving.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Nov. 25, two unknown individuals used a

sledge hammer to break a window and gain entry into the Blue Heron Bar and Grill in Hugo. According to Sgt. Joseph Zerwas, the suspects attempted to get into the pull tab safe but were unsuccessful. He added that the two individuals are also suspects in at least two other burglary attempts at Ramsey County businesses.

“The suspects were in and out in less than a minute once they realized they could not gain entry to the pull tab safe they left,” Zerwas explained.

The incident at Blue Heron, as well as the other incidents in Ramsey County, remain under investigation.

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CENTENNIAL SCHOOL BOARD: Will swear in new member in January district and building administrators?

At the end of each interview, candidates were given a chance to share anything else they wanted with the school board about themselves and/or ask questions of the school board.

School Board Clerk Kathryn Timm asked Burns, the first candidate to be interviewed, “Do you have any prior litigation or licensure discipline which would be embarrassing to the district if it was revealed following an appointment to the school board, or which would cast doubt on your ability to act as in a fiduciary capacity as a school board member?”

Burns said no, and that he lives a pretty “boring life” and tries to “live within the law and do what’s right.” Following that interview, Chair Suzy Guthmueller said she felt Timm’s question was inappropriate, and if it was to be asked to the other candidates, it would need to be voted on and agreed to by the school board first.

Timm made a motion to include the question but the motion failed for lack of a second. Timm tried to provide some explanation as to why she wanted to ask that question. “We have an obligation to conduct due diligence in our duties as statutory board members. There is information that I have …”

Guthmueller interrupted and told her she was out of order and called a recess.

Following the interviews, school board members discussed which candidates they felt would be a great addition to the board for the one-year term. During the meeting, which was open to the public per the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, board applicants were referred to by letter to comply with the state’s Data Practices Act, which protects certain personal information.

Guthmueller said she felt candidate A

had a lot of experience compared to the other candidates and could begin to work immediately.

School Board Director Tom Knisely said he felt candidates A and F would do a great job. “I’m looking for someone who can hit the ground running, get going right off the bat without having to engage in the learning curve that I had to deal with.” School Board Treasurer Chris Bettinger said he agreed with those two candidates.

Timm said her first choice has been candidate G all along, for the reasons of transparency, honesty and integrity.

Guthmueller said she felt that candidate G had a lot of experience as an elected official, but not necessarily as a school board member. “It felt to me that she did not understand our role as a school board …” she said.

Timm then nominated candidate G, which failed, as Timm was the only one to vote yes. Knisely nominated candidate A. All of the school board members voted yes except Timm.

The school board then appointed candidate A, Vollbrecht, to the vacant school board seat.

During his interview, Vollbrecht shared that he served on the Jordan School Board for 18 years until he and his partner (Cori Sendle, director of Community Education) moved to the area. Over the years, he has worked as a substitute for Kids Club and preschool. He also served for eight years on the Human Resources Council for Scott County.

Vollbrecht said the one thing he has always appreciated about the district is how it maintains that small-town feel.

“The district does a really good job at keeping that sense of community,” he said.

Vollbrecht will be sworn in Jan. 10.

In November 2022, voters will have the opportunity to fill three board seats in addition to the seat vacated by Carlson.

INTRODUCING THE

25 FINALISTS:

KIMBERLEY HIGGINS

ROGER WILLIAMS

DAN & SANDRA KORTHUIS

RICHARD MILLETTE

DORIS & KENNETH BISER

WAYNE & DIANE HOESCHEN

BARB DOUGHERTY

DICK DUERR

RICK MCLAGAN

BARBARA PROKOSCH

SHARON POWELL HENRY TVERBERG SUSAN & MARK KEMPER KATHY DIFFLEY

BARBARA ANDERSON JEAN HELTEMES GREG & CAROL KIMLINGER

GARY SCHOONOVER

The winner of that special election will serve a two-year term.

After the meeting Following the meeting, the Press obtained information having to do with a sanction levied against Vollbrecht by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

In 2011, FINRA sanctioned two firms and seven individuals for selling interests in private placements without conducting a reasonable investigation. The companies ultimately failed, resulting in significant investor losses. According to the FINRA, Workman Securities Corp. of Minnesota was ordered to pay $700,000 in restitution to affected customers.

Vollbrecht, Workman’s former president, was barred in any principal capacity, and fined $10,000.

In a phone interview with Press, Vollbrecht explained that he worked for Workman, a company that no longer exists, from the late ’90s until 2010. While there, he served as a control person of the broker dealer and held a Series 24 Principal’s license, which gave him the ability to oversee other representatives.

“There was a lot of litigation when Workman ceased to exist ... I was never personally listed on anything. I’ve never been personally accused of doing anything,” Vollbrecht said. “I had a Series 24 Principal’s license, I no longer have that. They word it as ‘permanently barred,’ but I surrendered the license because I am not a principal of a broker dealer, so I don’t have any reason to have it.”

Vollbrecht said he never lost his Series 7 license for general securities representative, which permits solicitation, purchase and/or sale of all securities products, including corporate securities, municipal fund securities, options, direct participation programs, investment company products and variable contracts.

“I’m not saying mistakes weren’t made, I’m not saying I wasn’t part of a broker dealer that had issues that no longer exists,” he said “I have never been personally accused of any wrongdoing, I’ve never been personally accused of fraud or anything.” Vollbrecht added that he never personally had to pay a fine, but that the company paid several fines.

Ultimately, Vollbrecht says he remains qualified for the school board member position. At the time when this happened, Vollbrect was serving on the Jordan School Board. “It had no impact on my ability to be a board member whatsoever.

I know the board needs somebody, and I’m immensely qualified to do it.”

In a follow-up phone interview with Guthmueller, she provided some context of how the board came up with questions for candidates, and what happened right before the board meeting. She explained that before the interviews, she and Superintendent Jeff Holmberg vetted a list of questions they have asked appointed school board members previously. “The biggest thing is we didn’t want any more

controversy; we are just trying to find a good candidate that is going to come in, going to do the role and let the public choose when they vote,” she said.

The candidate questions were then emailed to the board, and she said no one responded with the exception of board member Timm, who requested the question about litigation/licensure discipline. Holmberg reached out to the district’s attorney to see whether the board could ask that question, but really never got an opinion, Guthmueller said.

Ten minutes before the board meeting, Guthmueller said Timm requested to talk to her and showed her a packet of information having to do with Vollbrecht.

“There was no time to react to anything, at that point,” she said.

After the question was asked to the first candidate and before the second interview, Guthmueller said district staff reached out to the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) and were told they could not ask that question of the candidates.

“As the chair of the school board, I was trying to run the meeting with protocol under Robert’s Rules (of Order) and not have her bring out information that was not pertinent to the interview. We do not need to be interrogating (a candidate) sitting in a board room in front of a bunch of people,” she said. “We don’t need to be getting into the weeds of someone’s personal life. He has already paid the consequences for whatever happened in his past. That was something that is not up to us to prosecute, and it doesn’t affect the school board; it didn’t affect the Jordan School Board, and it won’t affect a one-year appointment to the Centennial School Board.”

Guthmueller explained that she wasn’t concerned about Vollbrecht’s background, which had already been under extensive review before he became involved in the district’s Kids Club. She said she also talked to the chair of the Jordan School Board, who had nothing but “glowing” things to say about Vollbrecht.

If she has one regret, Guthmueller said it is that she didn’t give Vollbrecht a chance to defend himself. “He wasn’t able to tell his story ... He is very open and honest; he would have come forward and said that.” Guthmueller said she spoke with each of the board members after the board meeting and told them Vollbrecht is opening to discussing the situation with them at any time if that is something they are interested in.

“I’m so excited to have him. I think he will bring some reason to the table,” she said. “Bob is a really strong candidate. I really look forward to serving with him.

He is an excellent candidate, he has been an excellent school board member, and our board members have already learned from him.”

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ONGOING EVENTS HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’

When: 12:45 p.m. Dec. 2 & Dec. 16; the 1st and 3rd 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.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnelly1958@yahoo. com

CURRENT EVENTS ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18; 7:30 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players perform the classic holiday musical. Tickets $25-$30.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

‘AN OLE AND LENA CHRISTMAS’

When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec.

18 Where: Scandia Creamery, 21279 Olinda Trails N.,

Scandia Details: Original musical comedy performed by Silly

Goose Comedy Productions, written and directed

by Pamela Docken. Buffet dinner at 6:30 followed by show at 8 p.m. Tickets $65 includes dinner and show.

Contact: 612-384-8859 or sillygoosecomedyproductions.com

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Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: The Valley Chamber Chorale performs an array of festive holiday favorites. Tickets from $30.

Contact: valleychamberchorale.org

TWINKLE PARTY AND TREE LIGHTING

When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Lowell Park, Riverfront Gazebo, Downtown

Stillwater Details: Kids 12 and under can get twinkle lights and

meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on the fire truck. Free.

Contact: 651-342-1386

DEPOLARIZING CONVERSATIONS SKILLS WORKSHOP When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long

Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Wroshop to improve skills for listening to

others and expressing views on race in a way that leads to more productive conversations and joint action across differences. Sponsored by Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area and Braver Angels-MN. Free. Registration required.

Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/events

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Centennial Elementary, 4657 North Rd., Circle

Pines Details: Light breakfast, crafts, cookie decorating and visit with Santa for kids ages 2-10 and their families.

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington

Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local author Verne Pickering will sign

FILE

The Centennial Fire District will host its annual Santa Parade at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in Centerville.

Minnesota or books written by Minnesota authors.

Call the library to get the book title.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

AUTHOR TALK WITH RON SCHARA

Details: Kids ages 4-12 can build and create with

When and where: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at Northtown Library, 711 County Rd. 10 NE, Blaine; and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 at Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: The local author and television personality will read excerpts from his newest publication, “Ron Schara’s Minnesota: Mostly True Tales of a Life Outdoors.” Autographed copies available.

Contact: anokacountylibrary.org

VICTORIAN CAROLING ON THE CORNERS

Legos.Registration recommended.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: ‘MAGNIFICAT’

through Dec. 18 (10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4) Where: Main Street, Stillwater Details: Listing to holiday melodies of strolling costumed carolers on Main Street. Free.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

WINTERFEST

WINTERTIME LED LIGHT SHOW

When: 5-10 p.m. through Mar. 20 Where: Downtown Stillwater, 1010 Main St. Details: Experience a winter wonderland of lights in

downtown Stillwater on Chestnut St. from Maint Street to the Historic Lift Bridge beginning Black Friday.

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; noon-2 p.m. Saturdays,

GWBLCF 2021 CELEBRATORY EVENT

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Join the Greater White Bear Lake

Community Foundation to celebrate the Community Partners grantees, honor the philanthropy of the Hanifl Family, learn about the Foundation’s vision and visit with friends and neighbors. Hors D’Oeuvres and beverages served. RSVP. Contact: 651-408-5412 or kris@gwblcf.org

SHARE THE JOY! GWBLCF CELEBRATORY EVENT

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Meet this year’s Community Partners

grantees, honor the philanthropy of the Hanifl family, learn about the Greater White Bear Lake Area Community Foundation’s 2022 vision, and visit with friends and neighbors. Hors D’Oeuvres and beverages served.

Contact: kris@gwblcf.org or 651-408-5412

WBCA MEMBERS EXHIBITION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, Ford Family

Gallery, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Local artists display work in Annual

Member’s Exhibition. Exhibition runs through Jan. 7.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Highway 244 and

Stillwater Blvd., Mahtomedi Details: Honor a loved one and support the Mahtomedi Food Shelf by purchasing a light in the Annual Tree of Light and Remembrance fundraiser for the food shelf’s Weekend Backpack Program.

Lights may be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one for $10 by Dec. 1.

Contact: stjudeofthelake.org/mahtomedi-area-foodshelf

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE

When: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 4-6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4; 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101

copies of his book “Stands Before His People: Enmegahbowh and the Ojibwe.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

BUILDING WITH BRICKS

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N.,

Forest Lake

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Live carolers, visits with Santa (11 a.m.-2

p.m.), ice sculptures, horse-drawn trolley rides (11 a.m.-1:45 p.m., 4th and Cook Streets), and shopping and dining specials.

Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

When: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Lake American Legion Post #168,

2210 3rd St. Details: Visit with Santa while enjoying a pancake

and sausage breakfast. Adults $6; children 10 and under $4. Bring a food donation for the White Bear Area Food Shelf.

Contact: 651-429-5770

LOVE LIGHTS CELEBRATION

When: 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: Living Waters Lutheran Church, 865 Birch

St., Lino Lakes Details: Official lighting of the church with live

music, Christmas carols, bonfires, smores, hot chocolate, family photos. All activities free.

Contact: livingwaterslutheran.org

CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT SANTA PARADE

When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6 Where: Centennial Fire Station, 2 East Road, Circle

Pines and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at Centennial Fire Station, 1880 Main St., Centerville Details: Annual fire truck parade throughout the community. Firefighters collect non-perishable food donations for the food shelf. Map of parade route online.

Contact: centennialfire.org

HUGO LIONS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR SENIORS

When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 Where: Drive-thru at Blacksmith Lounge, 17205

Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: “Winner, winner” chicken dinner with fixings. Free for Hugo residents age 65+. Must RSVP

by Dec. 2.

Contact: 651-592-0369

MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB

When:1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N.,

Forest Lake Details: Book club reads and discusses books set in

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church,

1851 Birch St. Details: Chancel Choir will present composer Kim

André Arnesen’s Magnificat: The Song of Mary.

Arnesen says this about the work: “Magnificat is a song of praise about one of the Bible’s greatest wonders: The angel Gabriel visiting Mary with the message that she will be the mother of God’s son.”

All are welcome.

Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

‘ELF, JR.’

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. Friday, Dec. 10, Sunday, Dec. 12 & 19; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.

Where: Lakes International Language Academy, 19850 Fenway Ave. N., Forest Lake Details: Holiday musical performed by Children’s Performing Arts. Tickets $20/adults; $10/students and seniors.

Contact: childrensperformingartsmn.org

MONROE CROSSING HOLIDAY CONCERT

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi

High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Wildwood Artist Series presents a holiday

concert with a blend of bluegrass, gospel, and originals. Tickets $25/adult; $20/seniors; $15/ students.

Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.com

GUIDED BIRD HIKE

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. 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.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake

Road, White Bear Township Details: Twenty farmers and vendors will be selling

locally grown and raised items including meats, cheeses, vegetables, baked goods, preserves, fermented foods, microgreens and other healthy living and gift items. Free cider, fires and a food truck.

Contact: forksinthedirt.com

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HUGO BITS & PIECES

CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Dec. 7: Dec. 8: Dec. 9: Dec. 15:

Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 5 p.m.

Centennial Fire District Santa Parade 5:30 to 9 p.m.

North Metro Telecommunications Commission meeting at 6 p.m.

Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www. presspubs.com (click on Public Notices).

HUGO CITY CALENDAR Dec. 4: Dec. 6: Dec. 7: Dec. 15:

Stuff the Truck 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hugo Fire Station City Council meeting at 7 p.m.

Hugo Lions annual Christmas Dinner 2-4 p.m. at Blacksmith Lounge Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.

LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Dec. 6: Dec. 8: Dec. 13:

DECEMBER 2, 2021

City Council work session at 6 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY BRIEF St. Croix Valley Opera announces its 2022 season lineup St. Croix Valley Opera (SCVO) has announced its plans to serve the area with programming in the vocal arts next year. At the heart of St. Croix Valley Opera’s mission is “to provide emerging artists with the opportunity to grow and learn to take the next steps toward their own professional careers.”

Not only will SCVO offer hands-on stage experiences with events (Opera on the River and Cabaret Night) in 2022, it will offer real-world training in the form of a weeklong summer vocal intensive program for high school through post-college-aged emerging professionals. In addition, SCVO will offer an innovative, interactive and educational introduction to the singing world for kids and their parents to enjoy together.

The full lineup of St. Croix Valley Opera’s 2022 season can be found on its website’s “Event” page at scvopera.org/events.

POLITICAL BRIEF

• State Rep. Donald Raleigh (R-Circle Pines) recently provided an update on how President Biden’s $1.2 trillion appropriation for infrastructure would impact cities like Hugo.

Raleigh explained there are no predetermined fund limits, and the bill is estimated to create a deficit of $256 billion dollars over the next 10 years. Of the appropriation, $ 680 million is expected to go toward the improvement of water. Raleigh said, “I will be lobbying very heavily to try to get some money here to Hugo.” Raleigh pledged to continuously update local governments on how the infrastructure bill will affect their cities.

• John Udstuen, president of the Hugo Knight Riders Snowmobile Club and Rice Creek Trail Association, updated the council that the club has turned to charitable gambling by selling pulltabs so it can better support its mission of safe outdoor recreation at a volunteer level. Udstuen also requested that new feeder trails be approved by the council since a current trail runs right into Egg Lake, which is not accessible before the lake freezes over. Council approved the new trails with some modifications. (See page X for more information.)

• Council has approved an accounting clerk job description for the city’s fi nance department.

The accounting clerk will perform nonsupervisory accounting and clerical duties to support the fi nance department and provide support and assistance to the fi nance director. Amber Lozier will take on the role of accounting clerk. After the city’s fi nance department experienced major changes in 2021 with the unexpected passing of the city’s fi nance director, the fi nance staff felt the position would best be fi lled by a new accounting clerk. The appointment of Lozier was effective Nov. 15.

• Council has also approved the fi nance/ public works administrative assistant job description and approved an advertisement for the position. The city is now accepting applications for the position. The fi nance/ public works administrative assistant will provide non-supervisory administrative support to the public works department and will perform non-supervisory accounting and clerical duties for the fi nance department.

• The city will purchase a 2022 Ford Expedition that is estimated to cost $49,335.

The city’s 2022 budget includes funding to purchase a new command vehicle for the Fire Department. Command vehicles are scheduled to be replaced every 10 years. This vehicle will replace the fi re department’s current 2012 GMC pickup truck.

• The city continues to pay its bills for the ongoing Lions Park project. The council recently approved pay request No. 2 for $125,238 to Schreiber Mullaney Construction for Lions Park Pavilion.

• The city will submit a letter to Washington County nominating John Waller for reappointment to the Rice Creek Watershed District. Waller’s current term expires on Jan. 18, 2022. Lists for potential nominees must be submitted 60 days prior to the expiration of the term of officer of a manager, and the county board will make its appointment 30 days prior to the term expiration.

• Parks Planner Shayla Denaway requested the council consider raising the parks dedication fee by $1,000 from $2,400 to $ 3,400 per unit.

Hugo has a population growth of 18.2%.

By 2040, there will be an additional 12-36 parks in the city to keep up with a rule of thumb that recommends one park per 5,000 population, a national standard set a few years ago. The additional 12-36 parks could cost between $41-60 million.

• Washing County Commissioner Fran Miron announced that 12 guidelines for the redistricting process have been set.

Washington County will remain a fivemember board while other neighboring metro suburbs have increased to seven-member boards. Miron also announced the county is planning to build an environmental facility in Hugo that will work on the county’s goal of waste reduction. The facility will be similar to the one in Woodbury and will fi ll a gap in recycling and material collection services that are currently unavailable in Hugo.

Construction of the facility will begin in 2022 and the facility will open in 2023.

Corinne Stremmel

CITY OF HUGO CONTRIBUTED

Lino Lakes Community Development Director Michael Grochala tells the House Capital Investment Committee why the city needs just over $12 million.

House Capital Investment Committee visits Lino Lakes Rep. Donald Raleigh (R-Circle Pines) and members of the House Capital Investment committee visited the city of Lino Lakes as part of their statewide bonding tour last week. Lino Lakes is seeking just over $12 million for a new gravity filtration water treatment plant (WTP).

The city completed a water treatment feasibility study in 2020, which evaluated several water treatment options such as drilling new wells, purchasing treated water from neighboring communities, or other types of treatments. It was determined that the most feasible and cost-effective solution is to construct a central conventional gravity filtration WTP. This WTP will have a direct public health benefit for the community and over 18,000 residents and businesses served by the Lino Lakes water system. The WTP will decrease iron concentrations and improve overall water quality.

"Providing clean drinking water to residents and businesses is critical to the community’s health today and its ability to grow into the future." Raleigh said. "I look forward to working with Mayor Rafferty and the staff at the city of Lino Lakes to make this community wide project a priority in the 2022 bonding bill."

The city will host an informational meeting at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Lino Lakes City Hall Council Chambers, 600 Town Center Parkway. For more information or to ask questions, email waterinfo@linolakes. us or leave a message on the City Water Information Hotline at 651-982-2495.

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Hugo City Hall at 7pm to consider the request submitted by Victor Land Holdings, LLC, 13925 Fenway Boulevard North, Hugo, MN 55038. The request is for site plan approval for an approximately 43,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse building to be located at 13676 Fenway Boulevard North. The developer is also requesting a CUP amendment for the campus development on site. The property is generally located west of Fenway Boulevard North and south of 140th Street North and is legally described as Block 1, Lot 2 ROY MOLITOR FOURTH ADDITION, Washington County, Minnesota. Anyone wishing to comment on any request can be heard at this time. Please call Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant at 651-762-6311 if you have any questions or comments on the application and would like to participate in the meeting.

Emily Weber Community Development Assistant.

Published one time in The Citizen on December 2, 2021.

CITY OF HUGO ORDINANCE 2021-509 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO AMENDING CHAPTER 50, SECTION 50-1 SHOOTING REGULATIONS TO AMEND THE CONTROLLED SHOOTING AREA THE CITY OF HUGO ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment of the City Code. Chapter 50-1 Shooting Regulations, of the City Code of the City of Hugo, Minnesota, is hereby amended by changing Exhibit “A” Controlled Shooting Area Map. Section 2. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not speciflcally included with that judgment.

Section 3. Effective Date. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage and publication.

ADOPTED BY THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 Tom Weidt, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on December 2, 2021.

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Viking connection: Axe thrower set for nationals, backed by meadery

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Austin Luecke, a White Bear native who excels in the sport of axe throwing, is headed for his third world championship meet, with hopes of reaching the final round on ESPN. Luecke has qualified in two of the three disciplines, Big Axe and Standard Axe, for the World Axe Throwing League’s competition Dec. 10-12 in Fort Worth, Texas. The top eight of 128 qualifiers in Standard Axe, and the top four of 64 qualifiers in Big Axe, will be seen on ESPN in the finals Dec. 12.

A local firm with a cultural connection to his sport, White Bear Meadery, has joined Luecke as a sponsor.

“Josh, the owner. seemed really excited about axe throwing and it went from there,” Luecke said.

Axe throwing is tied to Vikings, and Vikings drank lots of mead, Luecke explains.

Once he tried their mead, and found that he loves their product, he asked them to sponsor him.

“When we found out that Austin was from White Bear lake and an axe thrower, we were very excited,” said Joshua Eckton. “Supporting

Austin Luecke takes aim.

local is what we’re about. Axe throwing was an added bonus as we are a Viking themed meadery with axes decorating our walls.”

Luecke, 26, who works for Boston Scientific as a process development engineer, has been throwing for 3 1/2 years.

He previously qualified for world meets in 2018 and 2020.

In 2020, he was 13th in Big Axe.

Luecke’s 2021 highlights include first place in a local tournament, United States Axe; second place in Minnesota Axe Invitational; second place in Big Axe Winter Regionals; and second place in Fall Regionals in Duals. In four regional (multistate) tournaments, he placed in the top ten in three of them in both Big Axe and Standard.

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Austin Luecke poses with his axe and one of his trophies.

Local dealerships take steps against catalytic converter theft

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White Bear Mitsubishi service technician Aaron Wallace applies an identifi ation label on a catalytic converter.

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The theft of catalytic converters from parked vehicles has skyrocketed in the Twin Cities region, but a new pilot program from the Minnesota Automotive Dealers Association (MADA) aims to put a stop to these unchecked crimes.

The MADA received a Minnesota Automobile Theft Prevention Grant from the state of Minnesota. The MADA was able to purchase 10,000 CatEtch labels with this funding. These labels, which are inscribed with the vehicle’s VIN, can be adhered to the underside of the catalytic converter, and are available to anyone who wants to protect their vehicle from theft.

White Bear Mitsubishi, Buerkle Honda and Maplewood Toyota are three of nine Twin Cities dealerships that have received these labels.

Catalytic converters, located on the underside of a vehicle, are designed to reduce the harmful air emissions produced by a combustion engine. Their construction includes small quantities of several precious metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium and others. Criminals have learned that crawling under a car and removing the converter can earn them as much as $200 in the value of the metals with almost no repercussions.

Catalytic converters are often manufactured three years in advance of the release of a new vehicle.

This means that identifiable converters may not be a standardized solution for a few years yet. The label provides an effective short-term solution, explained Dan Louismet, general counsel for the MADA. “Even if they don’t deter theft, they provide a tool for both law enforcement and county prosecutors to actually go after the crooks,” Louismet said.

Technicians also paint the converters in a bright color, to warn buyers that the parts may be stolen.

The loss of a catalytic converter can lay a vehicle owner up for weeks since replacement parts are not easy to obtain. Catalytic converters don’t usually fail, so there is no existing stock of backups. Replacing the part may take up to nine months in some cases.

White Bear Mitsubishi owner Richard Herod emphasized that checking your insurance coverage is one of the most important things anyone can do to protect their vehicle.

“They’ve really been victimized more than once,” Herod said. “Not only did something get stolen off their car, they have this deductible, and then they have nothing to drive. Educate yourself about your comprehensive insurance deductible,” he said. “Make

sure you take a look at what your deductibles are for that type of vandalism.”

He also recommended car rental coverage, and that car owners check into getting a registration device or a protective clamp or shield installed.

“Local new car dealerships are at the forefront of helping their customers prevent catalytic converter theft and helping them get back on the road if and when they are the victim of a catalytic converter theft,” said Louismet.

Anyone interested in receiving this free service can contact White Bear Mitsubishi or other participating dealerships to schedule a free appointment.

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Subscription boxes from Minnesota with love If you haven’t heard of subscription boxes yet, read on. Even if you have heard of them, read on because chances are good someone on your gift list will enjoy a box fi lled with Minnesota goodies.

Called Love Minnesota Box, the White Bear entrepreneur behind the concept is selling hundreds of them.

It all started in 2020, when Alan Haskins dipped his creative toe into the box work. He owns Nimble Impressions, a full-service marketing agency based in White Bear that, like a lot of companies, "ground to a halt during COVID." With time on his hands, the branding expert decided to "have some fun and do some good."

According to Haskins, subscription boxes are taking retail by storm. "If you look at trending data, the boxes show a skyrocketing trajectory of growth. It’s so accessible.

A small entrepreneur can start a box company in their basement," he said.

In his case, the business is above a detached garage on Bald Eagle Lake where Haskins and wife Katie recently moved with their two teenage daughters, Mia and Eva. The Love Minnesota Box is purchased on a quarterly subscription and meant to celebrate Minnesota-made products. As its website states, the box was "created

with the goal of helping Minnesota’s makers and artists share their creations and passions."

Seasonal products in the boxes include gourmet foods such as baking mixes, jams and jellies, sauces and snacks; natural bath and body products; handpoured candles; and unique accessories.

The special edition winter box contains goodies inspired by a collaboration with Stephanie Hansen of Makers of Minnesota.

Two items selected by the "Weekly Dish" radio host and blogger are locally sourced: a scented candle from Sota Cracklers in White Bear and sweets from Henke Foods in Mahtomedi.

Other White Bear businesses were featured in Haskins’ fi rst creation born during the pandemic: The UffDa Box. "Without even thinking too hard, there are so many fun ways to play with that phrase and spark the creative juices," Haskins said. "Since we do design, create custom packaging and get swag for clients, this was a natural fit."

Items in the fi rst UffDa box, which sold out, are mindfully curated to stay true to the purpose, added the man behind the marketing. Local products in the box came from Pa’s Sauce And Such, The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Co., Grandma’s Bakery and Sweet Life Lane.

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Alan Haskins and his daughter Eva display a couple of the Love Minnesota boxes they are assembling locally in a work area above their garage.

called an umbrella company he dubbed Elevated Boxes LLC, which is part of Nimble Impressions. More boxes on the horizon will feature themes like camping, skiing, horse enthusiast (which comes from his two equestrian daughters), an expectant mothers box, golf box and cooking box. And the list goes on.

The operation above the garage includes daughter Eva, 14, whom Haskins calls his chief boxing officer. A freshman at North Campus, Eva is learning about business, says her dad, and is astute at quality control. "She is very protective of the way

items go out," he said. The father-daughter partnership has been a great way for the two to connect and for Eva to earn money.

"I helped Mia create a private tennis lesson business for herself, and Eva latched on to this," Haskins said. "She gets a job and I get to connect with my daughter."

YOU SHOULD KNOW: Boxes can be purchased on LoveMNbox.com.

The Love Minnesota boxes contain a variety of locally sourced treats and items.

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Community booster and baker John Lupo stands behind the counter of Grandma’s Bakery in downtown White Bear Lake. He sold the business last month.

on Buerkle Road that employs 125 people who produce 500 dozen cookies, 75 cakes, 2,000 pounds of bread and 8,000 doughnuts a day.

Over coffee at the Fourth Street bakery, Lupo said his greatest achievement was surviving COVID. “The pandemic was horrible,” he stated. “I have worked harder than ever the last couple years to keep the business going. Wholesale basically dried up during COVID, so we relied on the retail side.”

Pre-COVID, drivers delivered fresh bakery goods nightly to about 200 major customers around the Twin Cities that included Delta Airlines, the University of Minnesota, hospitals, athletic venues like U.S. Bank Stadium and TCF Field, and major corporations.

“That business was just gone,” Lupo reiterated. “It’s coming back, but it’s not what it used to be.”

Over-the-counter sales are better than ever, however, Lupo said. And he wants to thank the generous people in the area who are supporting downtown businesses.

Wife Deb is “over the moon” about the retirement, noted Lupo, who calls Vadnais Heights home.

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September’s National Bakery Day to celebrate contributions neighborhood bakeries make to their communities. He also served as chairman of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce in 2016 and chaired Manitou Days for several years. The bakery owner is largely responsible for helping set the world’s largest sundae record at Marketfest in 2013 and the popular cakewalks at the summer festival. He created a 2-ton cake commissioned by the Minnesota State Lottery for Taste of MN in 2006 and once filled a last-minute order from Target for 15,000 gingerbread cookies for the Holidazzle Parade.

The Lupos plan to travel now that John is retired. A visit to see their daughter and her family in New York City is first on the list, 2ND ANNUAL followed by a 2022 trip to Hawaii. They have four grandchildren.

“I want to just be normal,” Lupo confessed. “I want to do yard work and woodworking Do you have an outdoor masterpiece that has taken and tinker on my days of preparation? Is your holiday set up the talk motorcycles.” He has a of the neighborhood? Then, this contest is for you. collection of old Honda motorcycles that have — FREE TO ENTER — regretfully remained Deadline to enter is noon on Wednesday, Dec. 8. in storage the last few years.

Please email photos of your display, an address and any “We’ve had a great relevant information to quadnews@presspubs.com run,” Lupo said. “I’ve or submit online at presspubs.com/holidaylights. lived the American Readers will vote for the best light display through Dream right here in Dec. 31, and the winners will be announced in January.

White Bear Lake, and Winners will receive a local gift card. now I’m really looking forward to retirement.”

“She finally will have me around.”

The former owner did agree to stay on six months to help the new owners with the transition. “Their group wants to learn our way.

There’s a lot to know,” he said.

Looking back, Lupo is most proud of being self-taught in a bakery business he started in 1978 as a Mr. Donut franchise in South St. Paul.

He turned it into an independent bakery shortly after and eventually moved to White Bear Lake about 30 years ago.

Lupo credits his success to his involvement in his industry and community and, as mentioned earlier, a lot of hard work. He’s served as president of the Retail Bakers of America and helped establish

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Blood, sweat, tears and a lot of cake mix have gone into John Lupo’s baking business over the last 44 years. As the Grandma’s Bakery owner nears his 68th birthday, he’s retiring his flourdusted apron and calling it quits.

But not to worry, faithful bakery patrons. New owners don’t plan to change a thing, according to Lupo.

Unless you count improvements such as the purchase of a fancy cookie-making machine as change.

Lupo won’t miss the 80-hour work weeks, post-COVID worries about supply chain shortages, vaccine mandates, staffing issues and other headaches that go with aroundthe-clock bakery production. A weekend off after the business deal closed last month was the first time since he was 24, Lupo said, that he had no responsibilities.

“I did projects around the house.

It felt good to do what normal people do on a weekend,” quipped the longtime baker. “People take normal for granted.”

The new owners are Eric and Olga Shogren, who, Lupo assured, excel at running community bakeries. “When they shared their vision, I thought, ‘These guys get it. They will succeed,’” he said. The couple also own Woullet Bakery, Hans Bakery in Anoka and A Baker’s Wife in Minneapolis.

And that makes him happy.

“I’ve invested so much of my life in Grandma’s, I don’t want this place to close. Bakeries play an important role on Main Street,” Lupo said. “We are an important part of the fabric of the communities we serve.”

The lock, stock and barrel business deal includes both Grandma’s locations: the retail shop in downtown White Bear Lake and the production/retail facility

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SPORTS PREVIEW RANGERS // FOREST LAKE BASKETBALL // BOYS

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE ALPINE SKI

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Coach — Trevor Pinewski

Coach — Kyle McDonald (1st year)

Coach — Dave Ostercamp (1st year)

Assistant — Ty LaTourneau

Last year — 11-9 overall, 10-8 conference

Last year — 17-4 overall, state tournament

Returning letter winners — Boys: Mathias Longsdorf (junior, captain), Mathias Peterson (sophomore), Brighton Hallberg (junior); Girls: Maja Henslin (sophomore, captain), Adi Tredinnick (8th grade)

Captains — Nick Bartlett (senior guard), Ryan Olson (senior forward)

Captains — Greta Krieger (senior forward)

In the mix — Ted Carey (senior guard), Owen Waldoch (sophomore forward), Westin Hoyt (junior guard), Charlie Peterson (senior forward), Reid Olson (sophomore forward)

In the mix — Ellen Joesting (junior forward), Cassidy Pitzl (sophomore guard), Nichole Thill (junior forward), Grace Frechette (senior forward), JoJo Thompson (senior guard), Ashley Wert (senior guard)

Fast facts — Henslin and Tredinnick were all-conference last year Coach says — “The team is coming off some great success last year with individuals. However, we have a young core. We are looking to build a great foundation for years to come.”

SCHEDULE All meets against multiple conference teams Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Wild Mountain, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Wild Mountain, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

Other returning starters — none

Fast facts — Bartlett averaged 11.2 points and made allconference last year

Fast facts — Krieger averaged 15.4 points last season New coach — This is Ostercamp’s first year coaching the Rangers. He was an assistant coach for boys teams in Willmar for 17 years and Forest Lake for 6 years.

Coaching tree — New head coach Kyle McDonald was Ranger B squad coach last year, and previously assisted his father, Mick McDonald, at Cambridge-Isanti. His grandfather, Bob, won 3 state titles and a state record 1,012 games at Chisholm.

His uncles Tom and Joel are head coaches at Ely and Hibbing, respectively, and brother Rhett coaches Duluth East. He will coach against both his dad and brother this season.

Coach says — “We are young, but with a good amount of experience leading us. Our goal is to improve every day so we can be our best come March. The Suburban East Conference, and Section 7AAA are very challenging. We are looking forward to compete with all of those teams.”

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE NORDIC SKI Coach — Ryan Wright Preview not available SCHEDULE All meets against multiple conference teams Wednesday, Dec. 8 — at Les Bolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at Les Bolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Irondale, 3:40 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at BCRP, 3:10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at BCRP, 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — at BCRP, 3:10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 17 — at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 3:40 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — a at BCRP, 3:40 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at BCRP, 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 — conference meet at BCRP, 3:40 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — conference meet at BCRP, 9 a.m.

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RANGERS // FOREST LAKE GYMNASTICS Coach — Lindsey Pierron Record last year — State runner-up, Section 7AA champion, 7-1 in conference.

Captains — Annika Gunderson (senior), Jasmine Stamp (senior) Other returning starters — Mackenzie Nenn (junior), Delaney Nickles (sophomore), Amelia Bonnett (sophomore), Hailey Henry (freshman), Elly Stamp (freshman)

SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 10 — at Blaine, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — Centennial, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 — Augsburg tournament Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Augsburg tournament Thursday, Dec. 30 — Augsburg tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14 — at Roseville, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — Park, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 26 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — at Cambridge-Isanti, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 — Duluth East, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 17 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Roseville, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 4 — Irondale, 7 p.m.

Coach — Joe Kunshier Last year — 25-7 overall, 7-1 conference, section runner-up

Fast facts — Delaney Nickles was all-conference last year

SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 3 — at White Bear Lake, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 22 — Park, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — at Mounds View/Irondale, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — Watertown-Mayer Invitational, noon Thursday, Jan. 20 — at Woodbury, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — Stillwater, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, noon Thursday, Feb. 3 — Roseville, 6 p.m.

Captains — Dan Vanacker (senior), Jacob Aho (senior) Other returning lettermen — Jackson Marr (sophomore), Parker Lyden (sophomore), Mark Rendl (sophomore), Peyton Christenson (senior), Jacob Silvera (senior), Jesse Welter (senior), Alex Lofgren (senior), Grant Marr (freshman, injured last season), Andrew Lemire (senior, injured last season), Colin McGeary (senior)

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Fast facts — Returning all-SEC wrestlers are Vanacker (326), Aho (24-3), J. Marr (27-11), Lyden (26-11), Rendl (24-15), Christenson (19-14), Silvera (18-12). Graduates included a 4-time state champion and two super-section champions.

Coach says — “We should make a very strong challenge for Section 7AAA dual meet honors and conference honors. We will return ten starters with a wide range of experience, including ten section place winners, seven super section place winners and a state medal winner.”

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Coach says — “This is a fairly young team, and we have a lot of newcomers. There is a lot of talent, but less competitive experience, among this group. Even after just a couple of weeks in the gym, we’re seeing a lot of growth and potential with both new and returning athletes. Last year we had four all-around competitors.

That will be different this year. It’s going to be fun to see some rotation and to give different athletes a chance to compete on varsity. This year is going to be very different from last year but I’m really looking forward to seeing what this group will accomplish.”

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SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — at Anoka, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Cambridge-Isanti, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Park, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Coon Rapids, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — at Blaine, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 — Hill-Murray tournament Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Hill-Murray tournament Thursday, Dec. 30 — Hill-Murray tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Roseville, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14 — Roseville, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 26 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb.18 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 — at Roseville, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — Woodbury, 7 p.m.

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Coach says — “Greta can play defense, rebound, and score in a multitude of ways. We will need Greta to carry large load but we are also excited by the young talent. We are confident we can surround Greta with girls who can defend and score as well. We have a lot of open spots so it will be interesting to see who rises to the top.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — East Ridge, Stillwater, Wayzata, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — St. Michael-Albertville Invitational, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — at Hastings (also Coon Rapids, Northfield, 9 a.m.

Friday, Dec.17 — Rochester Community Tech Invitational, TBD Saturday, Dec.18 — Rochester Community Tech Invitational, TBD Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Fargo tournament, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 30 — Fargo tournament, 9 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — at Irondale, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — Foley Invitational, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at White Bear Lake (also Mounds View), 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at Irondale (also Roseville), 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — at Centennial (also Tartan), 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — Cretin-Derham Hall Invitational, 9 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 — Park, 7 p.m.

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SPORTS PREVIEW RANGERS // FOREST LAKE DANCE TEAM

RANGERS // FOREST LAKE HOCKEY //BOYS

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Coach — Rachel Rue

Coach — Jon Loo

Coach — Andrew Richardson

Last year — Jazz conference champions, 3rd place in Kick

Last year — 10-7-2 overall, 10-6-2 conference

Last year — 15-4-2 overall, 14-2-2 conference

Returning starters — Gavin Middendorf (senior forward), Kyle Blanchard (senior forward), Reese Maas (senior forward), Evan Dzurik (senior defenseman), Nash Heikkila (junior forward), Matthew Linder (senior defenseman), Jacob Ford (senior goalie)

Captains — Sammie Hayek (senior forward), Brooke Glumack (senior defense), Malia McKinnon (junior forward)

Captains — Autumn Jotblad (senior), Lauren Olson (senior) Veteran team — Eleven of our 17 varsity jazz dancers, and 19 of our 28 varsity kick dancers, return from last year’s squad Fast facts — Jotblad and Olson were all-conference and all-state last year Coach says — “We’re very optimistic about our team this year.

We were recently moved into a new section and we’re excited for the opportunities to come with that. The kids have come back with a hunger to succeed this year and so far have been working at a higher level than we’ve seen in previous years . Our priority right now is conference play and we have a goal of reclaiming the conference title in both kick and jazz. We’ve already started thinking about sections in February.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — conference at Roseville, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — Forest Lake Invitational Friday, Dec. 10 — conference, home, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Fridley Invitational Wednesday, Dec. 22 — conference at Irondale, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — Bloomington Kennedy Invitational Saturday, Jan. 22 — St. Michael-Albertville Invitational Thursday, Jan. 27 — Farmington Invitational Saturday, Jan. 29 — Spring Lake Park Invitational

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Fast facts — Top scorer back is Gavin Middendorf (16 goals, 6 assists, 22 points) SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Grand Rapids, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Duluth East, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Roseville, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — New Richmond (WI), 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — at St. Francis, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29 — at Blaine, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Holy Angels, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — at East Ridge, 3 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — Park, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Woodbury, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Stillwater, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 31 — Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — Roseville, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — Irondale, noon Wednesday, Feb. 9 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 12 — TBD Tuesday, Feb. 15 — at Duluth Marshall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 17 — Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m.

Other returning starters — JennaRae Bateman (senior forward), Hannah Melander (senior forward), Emma Halweg (junior forward), Maddy Monette (junior forward), CC Walesheck (senior forward), Erin Brown (senior defense), Sami Pool (sophomore defense), Hailey Stanius (junior defense), Adria Haley (junior goaltender), Donelle Decker (senior goaltender) In the mix — Ellie Zowin (junior forward), Ava Saxe (junior forward), Julia Hayek (junior defense), Noelle Johnson (junior defense) Fast facts — McMcKinnon was all-conference last year. Haley, Melander and Bateman got honorable mention. Top scorers back are Bateman (9 goals, 2 assists) and McKinnon (7-9).

Coach says — “We have big goals for this season. We return 13 players from a year ago with significant varsity experience on a team that went 14-4-2. We are looking to build off of that this season and I believe we can have a really strong season.”

SCHEDULE Wednesday, Dec. 1 — Roseville, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — East Ridge, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 :30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Elk River, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — at Woodbury, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — Duluth, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec, 28 — Blaine tournament Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Blaine tournament Thursday, Dec, 30 — Blaine tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Grand Rapids, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — Roseville, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Irondale, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — at Anoka, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb, 2 — TBD

Coach — Dominick Mancini Last year — 3-5 in duals Captains — Brody McGovern (distance), Devin Johnson (sprints, individual medley), Brady Thompson (mid-distance, breaststroke), Deacon Andre (diving) Coach says — “All swimmers and divers on the team compete in every meet. We have everyone show up as a starter on day one.

Depth is an important part to our team.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 16 — at White Bear Lake, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — Blaine Invitational, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — Irondale, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — at Duluth East Invitational, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan .11 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — Mounds View, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — true team section at Blaine, TBD Thursday, Jan. 20 — East Ridge, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Tartan Invitational, 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — Roseville, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — at Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Woodbury, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 10 — Park, 6 p.m.

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Coach — Fred Feirn Captains — Maggie Blanding (senior), Patrick Levins (senior) Other returning letter winners — Girls: Mia Haskins (junior), Madeline McNerlin (junior), Ella Skeie (junior), Stella Christianson (sophomore), Lucy Guidinger (sophomore), Addison Medin (sophomore), Eva Haskins (freshman), Josie Guidinger (8th grade); Boys: Jet Feirn (junior), Dylan Christopherson (junior), Garrett Jungmann (junior), Robert Dressen (freshman), Max Florin (freshman), Harrison McNerlin (freshman), Cooper Feirn (8th grade).

In the mix — Girls: Elin Reigstad (sophomore), Leyla Tice (7th grade); Boys: Matthew Hodge (freshman), Angus Levins (8th grade), Nicholas Thomson (7the grade), Trevor Klier (7th grade), Reid Golda (7th grade).

Fast facts — Maggie Blanding (senior) is a three-time all-stater, placing 14th, 8th and 3rd in the last three state meets. Patrick Levins (senior) placed 24th and 17th the last two state meets.

Coach says — “The alpine team is ready for another great season.

Maggie Blanding and Patrick Levins have the experience and motivation to lead a strong team of returning skiers and several new racers. The team has added a new strength training program this season to increase our speed and to help prevent injuries. We have a great team of all around multi-sport athletes this season.”

SCHEDULE Multiple conference teams in each meet Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Wild Mountain, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Wild Mountain, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

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Coach — Gregory Burke (1st year) Assistants — Tony Couch, Kevin Green, Jack Zisla Last year — 7-12 overall, 7-11 conference Captains — Jack Janicki (junior guard), Jack Misgen (junior guard) Returning starters — Janicki, Misgen, Alex Lockwood (senior guard) In the mix — At press time for this section, Coach Burke had not determined who else would be in the rotation.

Fast facts — Janicki averaged 19.7 points last year and has 631 career points. Misgen averaged 9.2 points and Lockwood 4.6.

Coach says — “We play in arguably the best conference in the state. Our goal is to be consistent in doing all the little things the right way. We need to establish a defensive identity and become more mentally tough. The challenging part will be integrating a lot of new parts and the kids learning a new system. Jack Janicki has received several Division 1 offers and will be one of top players in the state. He is our hardest worker. It’s rare to have that kind of player. Misgen and Lockwood have been through a lot of battles so they give us some needed experience.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — St. Croix Prep, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — Centennial, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Eagan, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — at Mahtomedi, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — Anoka, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Tartan tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — Irondale, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — Mounds View, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 26 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — Forest Lake, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11 — East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 17 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 4 — Park, 7 p.m.

Coach — Jeremy Post (16th year) Assistants — Lisa Setterlund, Dustin Holman, Ryan Bartlett, Ryan Poepard Last year — 10-10 overall, 9-9 conference Captains/returning starters — Lauren Eckerle (senior guard), Nevaeh Hughes (senior forward), Addie Bachmeier (senior guard) Other letter winners back — Jordyn Schmittdiel (sophomore forward), Ava Post (junior forward), Blessing Adebisi (junior center) Fast facts — Eckerle averaged 16.6 points and made 46 threepointers last year. Hughes averaged 11.6 points and 7.6 rebounds. Both were all-conference.

Coach says — “We return our two leading scorers from last year.

Hoping to see many of our kids step up and create more depth and balance to the team this year. Looking forward to an exciting season.”

SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 4 — Centennial, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Eagan, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Mahtomedi, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 — vs. Rochester Lourdes, 2:45 p.m., at Mayo Civic Center Wednesday, Dec. 29 — vs. Lake City, 5 p.m., at Mayo Civic Center Tuesday, Jan. 4 — East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 26 — Park, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 18 — Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — Irondale, 7 p.m.

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BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE GYMNASTICS Coach — Kelly Rivers (7th year) Assistants — Bailey Nelson, Sarah Crist, Kyle Nelson Last year — 6-2 duals, 3rd in conference, 2nd in section’ Returning starters — Laney Gunderson (senior captain), Grace Squires (senior captain), Riley Robovsky (senior captain), Josie Mlejnek (freshman) Fast facts — Squires and Gunderson were state qualifiers and allconference the last three seasons.

Coach says — “We are excited for the upcoming season as we have great senior captains to help lead us and some new fresh talent. We do have smaller numbers than in the past few seasons and so we have hoping to stay healthy and have a really fun season again.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 3 — Forest Lake, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — White Bear Lake Invitational, noon Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Roseville Area, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — at East Ridge, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — Invitational a Park Center, 11 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — Irondale/Mounds View, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — Rogers Invitational, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 — Woodbury, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 12 — Section 4AA at Stillwater, 8 a.m.

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BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE WRESTLING Coach — Craig Nasvik (33rd year) Assistants — Dane Bates, Donny Longendyke, John Shellenberger, Jeff Isaac, Joe Gallmeier, Jon Pratt Last year — 10-20 overall, 3-7 conference Captains — Matt Sloan (senior,195), Tyler Brock (junior, 152) Other returning starters — Christian Carlson (freshman, 113/120), Isaac Kolstad (freshman, 113/120), Ali Charif (junior, 132), Dov Nathanson (sophomore, 145), Theron Cartier (senior, 220).

Fast facts — Sloan was all-conference and a state qualifier the last two years. He has 121 career wins and placed 6th last year at state.

Coach says — “We are looking to rebound this year from all the distractions, unforeseen obstacles and other happenings we could not control from last year’s challenges with Covid. The mixture of returning wrestlers and the influx of a strong nucleus of young new wrestlers lend us a great opportunity for growth. There will be a time of searching for the identity, but we will expect to be competitive week to week and to be our best come tourney time.”

SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 4 — Minnetonka Invitational, 8 a.m. 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — vs. Elk River, Roseville, St. Paul Central, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10 — Brainerd Invitational, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Brainerd Invitational, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — vs. Cretin-Derham Hall, East Ridge, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at St. Anthony Village (Irondale. So. St. Paul, St. Paul Washington) Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Rogers Invitational, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — vs. Forest Lake, Mounds View, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Champlin Park dual tournament, 9 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — vs. Centennial, Irondale, Mahtomedi, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — vs. Cambridge-Isanti, Park, Stillwater, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — So. St. Paul Invitational, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Woodbury (also Scott West, Totino-Grace), 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 — vs. St. Paul Johnson and TBD, 4:30 p.m.

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Head coach — Jake Mueller (12th year) Assistants — Tia Quirk, Annette Crews Last year — 1-8 in duals Captains — Aidan Cleary (senior), Will Jenkins (seniors) Other returning starters — Calvin Fortman (senior), Ben Mullin (senior), Amarre Zalazar (junior), Logan Morrison (junior), Brayden Kolb (sophomore), Calvin Weier (sophomore), Tony Parada Romero (freshman), Ethan Vander Veer (freshman).

In the mix — Daniel Aubin, Finnian McVeigh, Jacob Pierce, Benny Swierczek, and Peter Tucker.

Fast facts — Romero was a state qualifier in diving last year.

Coach says — “We will continue to build on the improvement from last year.”

SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 11 — Prior Lake Invitational, noon Thursday, Dec. 16 — Forest Lake, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — at Irondale, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — at Mounds View-Irondale, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — Roseville Area, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Tartan Invitational, 1:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at East Ridge, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m.

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BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE HOCKEY//GIRLS Coach — Elsa Shorey Assistants — Mark Domschot, Randy Kieger, Colleen Cameron, Kailee Snyder Last year — 4-15 overall, 4-14 conference Captains — Annika Norman (junior forward), Celia Spence (junior forward), Maya Marston (junior goalie) Other returning regulars — Gabby Hofeld (sophomore forward), Hailey Dawe (sophomore defense), Zoe Timmons (sophomore defense), Ava Johnson (sophomore forward), Amanda Smythe (freshman forward/defense), Grace Bailey (freshman defense), Talia Domschot (freshman forward).

In the mix — Elaina Hosfield, Lyla Beck, Elaina Holmes, Maddy Belisle, Lily Howard, Olivia Simpkins, Kendall Boeser.

Fast fact — Top scorer back is Hofeld (7 goals, 3 assists). Ellie Sarauer, leading scoring the last two years, transferred to Gentry Academy for her junior year.

Coach says — “No seniors, and with two girls just about back from injuries, we are starting

the season with a lot of fresh faces. We are growing and developing.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 11 — Mahtomedi, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 16 — at Rogers, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 20 — Roseville Area, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 23 — at Irondale, 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 26 — at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 27 — vs. TBD at Grand Rapids Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Stillwater, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at East Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — Park, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at Osseo, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 — vs. Forest Lake at Blaine tournament, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29 — vs TBS at Blaine tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Woodbury, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — at Centennial/SLP, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 15 — Irondale, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, 18 — at Coon Rapids, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Mounds View, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — TBD

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Wednesday, Dec. 8 — at Les Kolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at Les Bolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Eagle Valley, 3:40 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at BCRC, 3:10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at BCRC , 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — at BCRC , 3:10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 17 — at BCRC, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at BCRC, 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 — at BCRC, 3:40 p.m.

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There are four seniors and one junior among 30 boys, and one senior among 18 girls.

Coach says — “Our boys team graduated 10 seniors, including our top five section skiers, so there is a bit of work to do. We have a strong group of returning and new athletes from middle school up to seniors. The girls team is definitely positioned to move up the conference and section ranks, having lost only two seniors from last season, and being led by a group who have been skiing three or four years. The goal for both boys and girls is to see vast improvement in technique, strength, endurance, intensity and racing know-how. This will position us to do well this season and going forward. Both are young teams with a bright future.”

SCHEDULE All conference teams in each meet

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Other returning letter winners — Girls: Nicole Murphy (junior), Ami Nachtsheim (freshman), Irene Bakke (8th grade), Lydia Moore (8th grade). Boys: Ian Cran (sophomore), Tanner Hoel (sophomore), Andrew Klier (freshman).

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Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Irondale, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at Roseville Area, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — at Grand Rapids, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — Mounds View, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

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SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 26 — Duluth East, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 2 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Edina, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Irondale, 2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 13 — Totino-Grace, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — at Moorhead, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — at St. Cloud Tech, 2:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Eastview, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at East Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Park, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — at Woodbury, 7:30 p.m.

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Coach — Tim Sager (20th year) Assistants — Chris Anderson, Sean Padden, Steve Henry, Thomas Delaney, Derek Simon (goalies) Last year — 16-4-1 overall, 14-3-1 conference Captains — Tyler Bishop (senior forward), Nick O’Brien (senior defenseman) Returning starters — Aiden Welch (junior forward), Grady Gallatin (junior defense), Jackson Kohnen (senior goalie), Brady Borgestad (junior forward) Fast facts — Top scorers back are Bishop (10 goals, 15 assists) and Welch (6-13). Kohnen had an .893 save percentage. Bishop and Kohnen were all-conference.

Coach says — “We are very excited for the upcoming season after a solid year in 2020-21. We graduated 12 seniors so there is great competition for spots. We play a very challenging non-conference schedule along with a tough conference schedule. We should be a solid skating team, and our returning forwards will have to pick up the scoring as we

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Coach — Keith Newman (16th year) Assistants — Neal Fox, George Palke, Jordan Goodmanson Last year — 13-5 overall, 10-4 conference Captains — Kole McKeown (senior forward), Will Underwood (junior guard) Returning starters — Underwood, Owen Carlson (junior guard) In the mix —McKeown, Javan Harvey (junior forward), AJ McCleery (junior guard), Cole Armitage (junior guard), Jonathan Harvey (senior guard), James Ecker (junior guard), Tommy Muetzel (junior forward) Fast facts — Underwood, who averaged 23.6 points last year, will miss several weeks with a football knee injury. Carlson averaged 12.9 points.

Coach says — “We are excited after a strong offseason to get going. Our non-conference schedule has several tough opponents,

including opening with Mounds View. We have many players coming up from very successful B-squad and JV teams that will learn on the fly and be very good varsity players as well.

We expect to play fast and defend with guys giving great effort. We are looking to be very competitive in all games and be near the top of the Metro East Conference. We expect South St. Paul and Tartan to also challenge for the conference title.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 3 — at Mounds View, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at St. Anthony Village, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10 — Centennial, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — White Bear Lake, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29 — vs. Andover, 2:45 p.m., at Tartan Thursday, Dec. 30 — at Tartan tournament, TBD Tuesday, Jan. 4 —at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14 — Anoka, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 19 — Hastings, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 — Holy Angels, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Simley, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — North St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 — at Tartan, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 — at Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 — St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 10 — at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — Hudson (WI), 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 18 — at Hastings, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 — Simley, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — at North St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 1 — Tartan, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 4 — So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI WRESTLING Coach — Matt Oswald (7th year) Last year — 5-21 overall, 1-6 conference Captains — Billy Arlandson (senior), JP Johnson (junior) Returning starters — Hayden Schaefer (junior), Evan McGuire (freshman), Palmer Emery (junior), Arlandson (senior), Emmet Poppelman (junior), Johnson (junior), Max Rice (junior), Lucas Monteiro (junior)

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — Quad at St. Croix Lutheran, TBD Wednesday, Dec. 8 — Quad at St. Paul Johnson, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — Quad at So. St. Paul, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — Two Rivers, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 30 — Eau Claire Memorial Invitational, 9:15 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 9 a.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 15 — Stillwater tournament, 9 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 —at Tartan (also St. Thomas), 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — Quad at White Bear Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — Quad at Park Center, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 — Tri at Highland Park, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — Metro East meet, home, 9 a.m.

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Coach — Lisa Gacek Preview not available SCHEDULE All meets against multiple conference teams Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Hyland Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — conference championships at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Deb. 3 — conference championships at Hyland Park Reserve, 10 a.m.

Coach — Dave Bridges (6th year) Assistants — Brianna McIntyre, Acadia Hegedus Last year — Girls 1st, boys 2nd in conference Returning letter winners — Girls: Makayla Fischer (senior), Liz Hansen (senior), Sarah Brings (junior), Maya Tarnowski (senior), Greta Liner (junior), Maddie Noel (senior). Boys: Max Nelson (senior), Mackinley Commander (senior), Elex Tell (senior), Jon Nelson (senior), Jonah Bechard (senior), Casey Hagen (senior), Ben Larson (sophomore), Isaiah Horsager (junior), Ethan Laynor (sophomore), Luke Vipond (freshman), Evan Carion (freshman), Ethan Albrecht (8th grade)

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Coach — Erica Zizzo (3rd year) Assistants — Mark Gustafson (JV, varsity), Marisa Gustafson (B squad), Kevin Anderson (freshman) Last year — 16-4 overall, 11-2 conference Captains — Zoie Centers (senior guard), Sonya Potthoff (junior guard) Other letter winners — Layla Gile (senior center), Ella Kletti (sophomore guard), Savanna Stockness (sophomore forward) In the mix — A strong freshman class will be represented on varsity and one seventh-grader made the squad, the coach said.

Fast facts — Centers has been all-conference twice and averaged 12 points last year. Potthoff averaged 8.9 points. Zoey Washington, a twoyear starter, moved out of the district.

Coach says — “I am excited to be back in the gym with such a great group of girls. The team is working hard and is very athletic. We have a nice mix of seasoned players and youth. We have a challenging non-conference schedule which will help prepare us for the season. My expectations are every time we are on the court, we push ourselves to be our best.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 26 —vs. Sauk Centre at St. Thomas Academy, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 27 — vs. Grand Rapids at St. Thomas Academy, 2:15 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Holy Angels, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 — Tartan, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — at Fridley, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 — Hill-Murray tournament, TBD Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Hill-Murray tournament, TBD Thursday, Dec. 30 — Hill-Murray tournament, TBD Tuesday, Jan. 4 — Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — at Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 17 — vs. Red Wing at St. Catherine Univ., 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 19 — at Hastings, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Simley, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — at North St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 — at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 10 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 16 — at Tartan, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 18 — Hastings, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 — at Simley, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 — North St. Paul, 7 p.m.

SCHEDULE Multiple conference teams in each meet Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Hyland Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Hyland Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m.

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Head coach — Jeff Poeschl (25th year) Assistants — Alex Rogoscheske, Tom Strelow, Chris Bennett Last year — 12-8-1 overall, 4-4-1 conference Captains — Ben Dardis (senior goalie), Grant Dardis (senior defenseman), Brent Gulenchyn (senior forward) Other returning starters — Owen Harrod (senior defenseman), Sean Doggett (senior defenseman), Cav Bruner (junior defenseman), Charlie Drage (junior forward), David Wolsfeld (junior forward), Johnny Grove (junior forward) Fast facts — Ben Dardis has made all-conference twice, and had a .926 save percentage last year. Top 5 scorers graduated.

Top returning scorer is Wolsfeld (8 goals, 5 assists).

Coach says — “We are excited to see how our team will rise to the challenge this year. Our strength is in the goaltender position, and we have a lot of talented forwards capable of providing the scoring for us. We will be battle-tested come playoff time and hope to do our best to make it back to the state tournament.”

SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 26 — vs. Monticello at TRIA Rink, St. Paul, TBD Saturday, Nov. 27 — vs. Orono at TRIA Rink, St. Paul, TBD

Tuesday, Nov. 30 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3 — East Grand Forks, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — Hermantown, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Stillwater, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — Lakeville North, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — at St. Thomas Academy, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Simley, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 19 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Tartan, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at Hastings, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 — Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 —Eden Prairie, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — St. Michael-Albertville, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 —Breck, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15 — at Delano, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 17 — at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 19 — Woodbury, 7 p.m.

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Coach — Debbie Driscoll (45th year) Assistants — Kristin Driscoll (17th year) Last year — 6-0 conference and overall; 3rd place in Section 4AA Captains — Tess Mathson (senior), Lily Gornick (senior) Other returning starters — Erin Hoffman (junior), Abbey Bush (junior), Madison Moeller (junior) In the mix — Annika Sturm (junior), Kendall Hines (junior), Alix Fox (sophomore), Natalie Eisenhuth (sophomore) Coach says — “We are working on upgrades. We are back in Class A this season (after two years in Class 2A) so we hope to improve throughout the season and with the goal of advancing as a team to the state meet.”

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — Simley, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Hastings, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16 — Two Rivers, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 6 — at North St. Paul, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 15 — Mahtomedi Invitational, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 20 — Tartan, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 — at So. St. Paul, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 — Metro East need at Simley, 6 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI HOCKEY//GIRLS Coach — Bill Mauricio Assistants — Tom Anitzberger, Taylor Sandholm, Drew Schenkenberg Last year — 7-12 overall, 4-6 conference Returning letter winners — Karen Miller (senior forward), Abby Hanson (senior forward), Sydney King (junior forward), Victoria Nelson (sophomore forward), Haley Moosbrugger (freshman defenseman), Maddie McMahon (senior forward) In the mix — Lexi Jensen (junior defense), Charli Irvine (freshman forward), Quinn Whitehead (senior defense), Olivia Bengtson (sophomore forward), Aspen Tillges (8th grade defense), Rylee Mogren (freshman forward), Julia Fussy (sophomore forward), Cate Curran (freshman defense), Kaitlyn Galeazzi (8th grade goalie) Fast facts — Miller was top scorer last year with 11 goals and 9 assists SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 11 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 13 — St. Francis, 3 p.m, Friday, Nov. 19 — vs. Rock Ridge at Eveleth, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 20 — at Hibbing, 2 p.m.

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Tuesday, Nov. 30 — Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Hill-Murray, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 15 —Hastings, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 18 — Hopkins, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at Tartan/North, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 23 — vs. Minneapolis at Parade Arena, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 30 —Tartan/North, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 5 — Armstrong, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — at Simley, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 8 — at Proctor/Hermantown, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14 — at Two Rivers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Hastings, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 21 — at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Orono, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 — Simley, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 — Park, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 — at Kasson-Mantorville, 3 p.m.

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send care packages to deployed soldiers and airmen of the Minnesota National Guard. This year was the biggest year yet; the students raised over $5,000 to send 1,718 pounds of goodies, treats, games and toiletries. —Chuck Haas, contributed 3. Even though T.and Nae’s Holiday Market is now over, customers are still able to order wreaths, porch pots and kissing balls at the farm in Hugo. Email tandnaellc@gmail.com

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—Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 5. Lucas, 4, of Mahtomedi, takes advantage of one of the many photo opportunities at a Porch Pot Pop Up and Holiday Market at T.and.Nae in Hugo. —Shannon Granholm, Press Publications

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