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Get a sneak peek at Masquers Theatre’s production of ‘Steel Magnolias’

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Cast members practice a scene during a rehearsal for the upcoming Masquers Theatre production of Steel Magnolias.

Steel Magnolias cast and crew members, from left, Ethan Nienaber (director), Lauren Rosemurgy, Rachel Lexvold, Joleen Meyer, Dan Brabee (stage manager), Kati Hoehl (assistant director), Renee Leeson and Denise Meyer gather for a group photo during a rehearsal break at Forest Lake Elementary School.

know, but they’ll have a few more gut punches that might ring more true today,” said Nienaber.

He adds that the show was selected because of the loss the community has felt during the pandemic, and points out that much of the community’s strength is thanks to the matriarchs who hold up the community.

Aside from the play’s heartfelt message, this particular staging of Masquers’ production is expected to add a more personal experience.

“There’s no flashy technical elements to the show. These actors are really tasked with taking

the audiences on a journey,” said Nienaber.

Instead of a regular theater performance, Masquers is opting to stage its production at Uncommon Loon Brewing Company. Both Thelen and Nienaber agree the space will be a chance for audiences to kick back and relax as they watch the show, and the brewery setting might get some folks to come who wouldn’t usually come out to see live theater.

“I think this will be the year theater comes back in a real way,” said Nienaber.

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After almost two years of putting shows on hold, “Steel Magnolias” will be Nienaber’s second production since the pandemic. After moving back to Minnesota from New York, he’s been greeted with the passion and excitement his fellow Minnesotans have brought to the production.

“I’m just excited to share this story,” said Nienaber.

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Members of the all-women cast joke about trying to hide their Minnesota accents in a Louisiana drawl more suitable for the play’s setting at a 1980s hair salon in the deep South.

But those who have seen the show know this play is a rather serious story about love and loss.

M’Lynn, who is played by Jane Thelen in Masquers’ production, has a daughter named Shelby who has Type 1 diabetes and is met with the challenges of her illness.

“My character, M’lynn, wants to control her daughter because she is worried about her out of love and gets angry with her daughter at times. But Shelby is dealt this really difficult hand, and she always remains positive and there are these women in her life supporting her,” said Thelen.

Thelen remembers seeing the 1989 version of “Steel Magnolias” for the first time and remembers how very vivid and raw it felt to see the story play out.

Director Ethan Nienaber wants to take some of the rawness of the big screen and apply it to the theater’s more intimate performance.

“We know the story features grief and loss in a community that is used to so much normalcy, and that’s kind of what we’ve all been through in the pandemic in a way. People can expect to see the ‘Steel Magnolias’ that they

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mission Team returns from Guatemala

Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Elmo recently welcomed back a mission team from Guatemala. Six members from CLC, two members of Roseville Lutheran and two members of Peace Lutheran in Baldwin WI spent ten days near Antiqua where they assisted local villages with finishing kitchens at two schools and building a cement block home for a young family of six.

The house and one kitchen was in the village of Pastores Sacatepequez while the second kitchen was built in Caserio Salamit.

Beginning in September, the generous donations by individuals and fund raisers at CLC provided close to $16,000 to pay for the construction materials needed for these projects. The kitchens and house were built with concrete blocks to specifications that will meet the strength requirements to survive any local earthquakes.

Each kitchen had very efficiently designed wood stoves built to reduce the need for fuel in cooking the lunches for the students. The food is provided by the government when a suitable kitchen is on-site which enables the students to stay at the

school to complete a full day of learning.

The 12’ x 16’ house was built with two rooms, a porch for an eating area and a bathroom with a toilet and shower. Again, a very efficient wood stove and the multipurpose sink were added to a second covered porch for the mother to use in the rainy season. Efficient use of the material resulted with a fund surplus which enabled our group to purchase a bunkbed and a table with six chairs for their eating area.

The second school was in the village of Caserio Salamit which is just over an hour from Antiqua. This kitchen

4th-generation cobbler wins prestigious award

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Luke George, from George’s Shoe & Repair, proudly holds his Gold Award and the pair of shoes he refurbished in the Silver Cup Contest.

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Cobbling may be a dying profession, but the tradition is alive and strong at George's Shoe & Repair in Arden Hills and Stillwater.

Luke George, a fourthgeneration cobbler, is one of the best in the business. He recently won the Gold Award in the Silver Cup Contest from the Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA).

“I was blown away, since it was my first try. I got gold, and that was awesome,” George said. “Since there were four awards this year, I honestly expected to place lower because I knew people in the competition.”

For the competition, George bought two beatup pairs of shoes that were worn in and started refurbishing them.

“I had to make them look brand new—like they just came off the shelf. It's a lot of detail and a lot of time,” he said. “They judge detail, balance, the trim and finish of the edge, the stitch lines, and other small details.”

Since the late 1930s, the Silver Cup Contest has recognized excellence in shoe repair craftsmanship.

SSIA's founders recognized that quality craftsmanship is at the core of success in the shoe repair industry

and created this contest as a means to recognize it and promote it.

George's Shoe & Repair has a long history spanning more than 110 years. Luke's greatgrandfather, Joe George, founded the shop in Lebanon in 1905. When he retired, he passed the business along to his son, Said, who ran it for nearly 40 years and moved operations from the Dakotas to St. Paul.

Luke's dad, Ron, took over the shop more than 40 years ago. Luke and his sister

“I never know what's going to come through the door.

I like the challenge of just trying to figure out what's the best way to go about fixing it and how to make it look awesome,” he said.

“It's also really fun when customers come in wanting to do something different and fun with a shoe. I had a gal come in once who wanted a lime green sole, and that was fun.”

George's Shoe & Repair is known for saving soles, but Luke said they also repair purses, backpacks, belts and sporting goods.

“I'm happy to keep the family tradition alive of great customer service and good, quality work,” Luke said. “I feel like I'm slowly getting better, and getting this award is such an honor.”

George's Shoe & Repair has two locations. 3673 Lexington Avenue N. in Arden Hills and 1305 Frontage Road West in Stillwater. For more information, go to www. georgesshoes.com.

“I’m happy to keep the family tradition alive of great customer service and good, quality work.”

Luke George Fourth-generation cobbler

Melissa currently run the shop with their dad.

“My dad would drag us in when we were little to stock shoelaces, polish shoes, stock and dust the shelves. I've been full time for about 20 years now,” Luke said. “My sister and I will take it over from my dad sometime in the future and keep the history going.”

Luke said what he likes most about his work is the everyday challenge of new and different projects.

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was being built by the school’s fathers with guidance of a mason. This allowed for a 10’ x 20’ kitchen to be built with 10’ x20’ covered patio that will be used as an eating area for the students.

The group then enjoyed a two night stay at Lake Attilan which is surrounded by three inactive volcanos and mountains. We visited two villages by boat to learn of local customs and hand made crafts of all types which are made by hand within a cooperative of women.

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MDH expands community COVID-19 rapid test distribution program The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is expanding its successful program to provide Minnesotans with free COVID-19 at-home rapid testing through community-based organizations around the state.

This week, MDH is providing 347,000 rapid antigen test kits to local public health agencies, tribal health, food shelves, and MDH COVID-19 Community Coordinators (CCCs) to provide for free to the communities they serve throughout February and March. Each kit contains two tests.

Providing free at-home rapid testing through local public health and community groups will help reduce barriers and expand testing access for Minnesotans who are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This week’s disbursement comes after an initial distribution of 150,000 test kits to community groups in January. Groups receiving tests will communicate to their communities about how to pick them up.

“Rapid testing is a key tool Minnesotans can use to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their families and their communities. Even as transmission rates go down, it’s important that Minnesotans use resources like rapid testing if they feel sick,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “By partnering with community groups and local health agencies, we’re making it easier for vulnerable Minnesotans to get the resources they need to continue staying safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19.”

Expanding access to rapid testing has been a key component of the Walz-Flanagan Administration’s COVID-19 response strategy.

In addition to this community partnership, Minnesota has secured 3.6 million rapid tests for schools to provide to students, staff and teachers to monitor symptoms at home and stay safe in the classroom. The state has also secured 550,000 rapid tests to distribute through child care facilities.

Minnesota also offers free rapid testing at many of the state’s two dozen COVID-19 community testing sites.

More information on the at-home testing distribution partnership is available at Take-home Rapid Test Distribution Program.

How Minnesotans can get a COVID-19 test: • Walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state’s free COVID-19 Community Testing Sites.

• Order a test through the state’s free COVID-19 Test at Home program.

• Find a testing option near you through the state’s Find Testing Locations map.

How Minnesotans can get their free shot: • Use the state’s Vaccine Locator Map to find vaccine providers near you.

• Parents can also visit mn.gov/vaxforkids.

• Check for vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, where you can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).

• Contact your or your child’s primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.

• Walk in to or make an appointment at one of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Community Vaccination sites.

• Watch for vaccination clinics being offered at schools or other community locations around Minnesota.

Questions about COVID-19: • Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline: 1-833-431-2053, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Chamber update

e know that many of you enjoyed the inaugural World Snow Sculpting Championship that was hosted in Stillwater last month, January 18-23, 2022. This worldclass event was brought to the community by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Stillwater.

In addition, many businesses Chamber stepped up to participate on Chat the Steering Robin Anthony Committee, as a sponsor or event partner and to volunteer. Community members volunteered and supported this event!

We are proud to say that this event brought in approximately 40,000 visitors from Friday to

Sunday, January 21-23. The following Saturday, January 29, the Fire & Ice Winter Social event attracted visitors who also enjoyed seeing the completed snow sculptures, with more than 10,000 in town just that day. The phones at the chamber office and Discover Stillwater were extremely active for the weeks leading up to the event, during the event and for weeks afterward with hundreds of calls asking how long the sculptures would be open for viewing. The snow sculptures were able to stay standing for almost a month after the event.

The media coverage was outstanding, as it was seen on every local TV channel, on social media, in newspapers and magazines, not only in Minnesota, but surrounding states also – making approximately 552 million impressions!

We have been surveying businesses about the economic impact and several

I can thank my parents for my appreciation of the news. As early as I can remember my parents were tuning into KSFY, the local TV station for eastern South Dakota morning, noon and night. It was in middle school that I started my own media consumption. I would wake up at 5 a.m. just to watch the morning news and would avidly read Time Magazine and old copies of InStyle my piano teacher would give me. I loved the glossy pages and expert storytelling. I supposed I would say that news has been a constant element in my life.

businesses had record sales and record Januarys. Some had an over 200% increase from previous years during the weekend of the World Snow Sculpting Championship. The downtown, and up on the hill, were buzzing with locals and visitors!

To say we are pleased with this first year’s event is an understatement! What an honor to fulfill our mission, with this world-class event. The chamber is an inclusive organization that serves, advocates and promotes the interests of businesses while enriching the lives in our community.

The chamber is proud to work with the City of Stillwater and foster the strategy to make Stillwater a year-round destination. Our Steering Committee will be reconvening this March to begin planning the January 19-22, 2023 event.

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In high school I traveled to DC with other high school journalists representing each state at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference. I think that’s when I decided that I wanted to keep writing.

It wasn’t until college that I had more autonomy to pick the stories I wanted to write about and really see them come to life in print. I’m so glad I stuck with it. Now with the Lowdown I get the same chance to bring expert storytelling to regional people. I can’t wait for you to read more.

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Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. Call to register. Free with a parking permit.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

SATURDAY FUN: COLLAGE CARDS

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Kids ages 5-11 can make collage cards using a variety of paper. Bring photos or cutouts from magazines, newspapers or wrapping paper. Pre-cut cards and envelopes will be provided. Free; register

by March 10.

Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org

FARE FOR ALL

When: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Purchase food at a discount. Open to the public; drop-in and pick up food curbside.

Contact: fareforall.org

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St. Paul Hiking Club When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15 Where: River Market Food Coop, 221 Main St., Stillwater Details: Hike the Brown’s Creek Trail on a flat, paved path, approx. 3 miles.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

EMPTY BOWLS

When: Thursday, March 3 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Fundraiser for Youth United Way, a group of students in grades 6-12 who raise money for youth and hunger programs in the community.

Local artists and restaurants donate pottery bowls, soup and bread.

Contact: 651-439-3838 or uwwce.org

NORTHERN LIGHTS JURIED ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: The exhibition features some of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s finest artists. The exhibit runs through April 7.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

TECH HELP

When: 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 4 & 18; 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 22 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: : Sign up for an hour-long session to work individually with a technology assistant on a wide range of tech help, including using a computer, getting on the internet, or using an iPhone, iPad, eReader, or Android device to access library resources. Registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org/events

WINTER ECOLOGY WITH JIM RUE

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Hike trails and examine different strategies organisms use to survive the cold, led by a naturalist.

Contact: stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/12162/winter2022-adult/belwin-conservancy-winter-ecology

DANCE PARTY REUNION

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Wildwood Artist Series presents an interactive restaging of Buddy Holly's 1959 Winter Dance Party, featuring music by Ritchie Valens, Dion & the Belmonts, and the Big Bopper. Tickets

$25/adult; $20/seniors; $15/students.

Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.com

CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY: ‘BUILDING A WELCOMING COMMUNITY’ When: noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 9 Where: Online Details: Speaker series hosted by the St. Croix Valley Foundation presents an online series about “Placemaking” – how intentionally fostering an attachment to place can impact a town’s economic growth, help to attract and retain residents, and build thriving communities. Free, but registration required.

Contact: scvfoundation.org

COMEDY AT THE GRAND

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 Where: Grand Banquet Hall, 301 S. 2nd St., Stillwater Details: Off the Rails Entertainment starring Robert Baril, Linda Aarons and Dan Hinninkamp as M.C. Dinner option available. Show only $25; dinner and show $52.

Contact: eventbrite.com/e/the-st-croix-clubcomedy-at-the-grand-march-tickets

WINTER MARKET AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Where: Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater Details: Stillwater Farmer's Market at the Courthouse the second Saturday of the month through April. Public tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will not be held during the market.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/parks

FROM SAP TO SYRUP

When: 10a.m.-noon Saturday, March 12 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn the Maple Syrup process from tapping to bottling, with an opportunity to take home syrup for $20. Registration required.

Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org

GUIDED BIRD HIKE

When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12 Where: Big Marine Park,17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 Where: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Great Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Details: Free interactive session on personal safety geared to children ages 5-10 and their trusted adult led by Alison Feigh of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. Registration is preferred but not required.

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ART FOR KIDS: CHINESE VASE PAINTING

When: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Lesson inspired by blue and white porcelain originally made in China combines drawing, painting and collage. For kids K-5th grade.

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BUILDING WITH BRICKS

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Drop-in event for children ages 4-12 to make creations with the library's Lego collection.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

SHAUN JOHNSON BIG BAND EXPERIENCE

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Experience a new revolution in Big Band music with an Emmy Award-winning performer.

Tickets $35 general admission.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

NOODLES FOR NORTHWOODS

When: 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St. Details: Annual fundraiser for Northwoods Humane Society includes pasta dinner, silent auction and wine pull.

Contact: 651-982-0240 or northwoodshs.org/ fundraising-events/noodles

JENNIFER GRIMM SINGS JUDY GARLAND

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Jennifer Grimm and her 12-piece band perform Judy Garland classics. Tickets $35 general admission.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

TOTALLY CRIMINAL COCKTAIL HOUR

When: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: The event brings together book lovers and crime authors for a once a month conversation and reading inspiration. $10 reservation includes program and $5 shopping coupon.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

BELGIAN WAFFLE BREAKFAST

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 9 Where: Lakes Floral and Garden, 508 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Fundraiser for the Forest Lake Lions Club. $7 in advance; $8 at the door.

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Climate change impacts mental health

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

A Zoom webinar was held by the Northeast Metro Climate Action (NMCA) on the impact of climate change on mental health.

“Our mission is to raise awareness of the climate crisis within our communities and work with our elected leaders to promote climate action,” said NMCA representative Steve Jorrisen.

NMCA, a volunteer-run organization, has members in North St. Paul, White Bear Lake, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and Arden Hills.

The webinar was led by Dr. Christie Manning, the director of sustainability at Macalester College and a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Studies. Her research explores people’s cognitive and emotional response to messages about the climate crisis.

Manning said her interest in the impacts on mental health of climate change began about 10 years ago.

Manning shared a summary of the findings from a 2021 research review of mental health and climate change published by the American Psychological Association. There are three categories of climate mental health impacts — trauma from extreme events (hurricanes, floods, wildfires), impacts from slower chronic changes, and climate anxiety.

Trauma from extreme events Manning said severe weather and disaster events can create trauma, shock, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, impacts of stress on physical health and strains on social relationships.

“These events are highly traumatic. People have to rescue themselves, help their neighbors, risk their lives and they may lose their property, their loved ones and pets,” Manning said.

“They certainly lose things that are very important to them — personal objects, memories and photographs.”

“This has a mental health impact. Somewhere between 7 to 50% of people will have long-lasting impacts like PTSD, anxiety, depression and substance abuse,” she added.

These events can weaken community cohesion, increase vulnerability to stress and threaten a sense of belonging.

“The disaster can change people's sense of general safety and that the world isn't a good and safe place to live,” Manning said. “They often can't access schools, churches and the things they used to participate in, and this is particularly hard on children.”

Impacts from slower chronic changes Hot weather, drought and diminished air quality can impact mood and anxiety disorders and vascular dementia.

According to Manning, heat causes physiological stress on the human body. People can get grouchy, irritable and on edge.

“When we experience a lot of heat it lowers our quality of sleep, and these things contrib-

life satisfaction, in part because when there is a air quality warning they don't go outside — like a daily walk with their dog.”

Lower air quality, especially among children, can have long-term impacts on cognitive function and mental health.

Climate anxiety Manning said climate anxiety is a concern about climate change coupled with worrying about the future that can lead to fear, anger, feelings of powerlessness, exhaustion, stress and sadness.

According to Manning, nearly half of the world's children (about one billion) currently live in countries that are at an extremely high risk from the impacts of climate change, making them particularly vulnerable and exposing them to several mental health implications.

Audience member Nikki Bentley asked, “Do you foresee a greater need in the future for health professionals that specialize in treating individuals with climate change-related mental health issues, or do you think that type of training will be incorporated into more of the profession generally?”

Manning said she worked with a team at the Minnesota Department of Health and

“We need to hear from folks that they support what we are trying to do to make significant change because we have to.”

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ute to things like mood and anxiety disorders,” Manning said.

“Heat also leads, particularly in elderly people, to accelerated dementia. In drought-stricken areas, we see a spike in farmers committing suicide.”

Because of climate change, air quality is declining — especially in cities.

“With declining air quality, we are seeing a higher level use of emergency mental health services. It is linked to higher level of anxiety,” she said. “People are reporting lower happiness and

surveyed mental health practitioners in 2019. Eighty percent of them are encountering mental health climate change impacts, she noted.

“But most of them said it was not the first thing that people showed up for, but it's a contributing factor in an upswell to anxiety,” Manning said.

Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt said she is an environmental activist and wants people to know that new Ramsey County Board Chair Trista Matas Castillo has made climate change action for Ramsey County a priority, and that she has an action plan.

“It's really important to reach out, participate and to encourage, because there are times that even elected officials feel kind of alone,” Reinhardt said.

“We need to hear from folks that they support what we are trying to do to make significant change because we have to.”

To read the collaborative report, “Mental Health and Our Changing Climate” authored

by Manning and her colleague, Susan Clayton, download it at the ecoAmerica website at https://bit.ly/3ociiQu. For more information on NMCA, go to http://northeastmetroclimateaction.org/.

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Jordan Parent capped her junior season as a Nordic skier for Forest Lake by earning all-state honors for the third time. Parent placed seventh in the state meet Feb. 15-16 at Giants Ridge, with times of 17:12 in classic (fourth place) and 17;43.83 in skate (12th place) for a total of 34:55.8. In previous state meets, she placed fifth as a sophomore and third as a freshman. Parent is also “a great leader," Forest Lake coach Ryan Wright said. A year-around athlete, Parent is a standout pole vaulter and distance runner for the Rangers.

Kendall Rogers is the senior leader of the Stillwater gymnastics team which headed into state (as this edition went to press) as the No, 1 ranked team in Class 2A. In the Section 4AA meet on Feb. 12, Rogers placed second all-around with 37.575 points, second on vault (9.525), second on balance beam (9.325), third on uneven bars (9.575) and fourth on floor exercise (9.475). Earlier, Rogers was Suburban East Conference all-around champion with a career best 37.75.

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Andrew LeMire, Forest Lake senior wrestler, entered the sectional tournament with a 25-9 record including 17 pins, breaking into the state rankings at No. 9 at 132 pounds in Class 3A. “Andrew has stepped up as a senior leader on the team,” coach Joseph Kunshier said, “and has worked his way into a top 10 ranking in the state with wins over other ranked opponents.

He has fought through injuries and is having a great season.”

Antony Tuttle, Stillwater senior wrestler, enters his final section tournament with a 35-4 record this year and 153-49 in his career. Tuttle is ranked No. 2 at 220 pounds in Class 3A after placing runner-up at 160 pounds at state last year. He weighs in at between 195 and 200. “After dealing with a midseason injury, Antony made a weight class change, moving from 160 to 220,” assistant coach Matthew Monkey said. “Antony has been wrestling at this new weight class for a few weeks now and has already won big matches against other ranked opponents.” Tuttle plans to continue next year at Ridgewater College.

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In the last few years, more and more people are deciding they don’t want to keep doing their same 9-to-5 job. Instead, they want to see if they can turn a hobby or passion into a business while being their own boss.

That’s where Lino Lakes resident Tracey Evans comes in. Evans, founder and chief empowerment officer (CEO) of Re-Vision Advisors, has been a consultant with small business owners for over 25 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting, and has been a small business owner since 2008 when she started First Tier Accounting.

In 2019, Evans felt compelled to start another business (Re-Vision Advisors) that would allow her to be more creative.

“I did a lot of advisory with the people I was accounting for. Since I was a trusted person in their circle, they would come to me with all kinds of stuff, so I thought I should transition into advising,” Evans explained. “Instead of just doing stuff for people, or cleaning up their messes that they created on their books, I really wanted more of a team or collaborative relationship with people.”

Evans found that her accounting background really set her apart from some of the other business advisers out there. “Business advisers know a lot about running businesses, time management and a lot of things like that, but that was almost a weakness I saw in working with them (in her prior role),” she said. “They could look over someone’s books and say something doesn’t look right, but they didn’t know how to fix it or how to change the processes.”

Re-Vision Advisors helps to build better businesses through guidance, education and support for small business owners and their staff. Evans teaches business owners how to create and maintain the ideal business environment to grow and thrive.

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Future classes: Visit https://isd12.ce.eleyo.com “My goal is to make people aware of all the different aspects of starting a business and some of the areas they want to make sure they cover,” Evans said. “I can’t tell you how many people who have said to me, ‘I wish I would have known that,’ or ‘I wish I would have met you two years ago.”

She added, “I try to guide them in the right direction and make sure that if they do make mistakes, that they are little ones and that they can get out of them easier.”

Re-Vision’s services include: financial review, budgeting and cash management; accounting process set-up and training; business plan development and startup consulting; strategic planning and goal-setting; and entrepreneurial coaching and leadership development.

Sonya Fritzinger, of Kermit’s Disposal in Forest Lake, has been one of Evans’ clients for about two years. Fritzinger was having some issues with her then-bookkeeper, and her bank suggested she talk to Evans.

“She’s been teaching me how to take care of things myself so I don’t have to rely on somebody else, and I know more about what’s going on,” Fritzinger explained. “She’s been super helpful. Honestly, she’s pretty much my go-to for any questions I have about anything to do with the business.”

Just recently, Fritzinger was going through the licensing process with a county and didn’t know about the type of bond the county was requiring for insurance. She called Evans, and Evans immediately answered her question and pointed

her in the right direction, suggesting someone she needed to talk to.

“She’s an encyclopedia of knowledge. She knows all of the answers,” Fritzinger said.

Evans really enjoys the problem-solving that comes with the role and watching people learn and grow, both as a person and as a business. She especially enjoys working with startup businesses.

Often she’ll help clients develop “side hustle” businesses. For example, one of her clients started making homemade caramels and turned that into a business.

Evans has her own side hustle, as she owns an Etsy shop, Traceyluandholly, with her daughter. After Evans’ father passed away, she found herself trying to repurpose and sell some of his items. Once the pandemic hit, she started making face masks. The shop has also sold scarves, crystal jewelry, gnomes and more.

“It’s been really fun,” she said, adding that she has met a lot of people, even if only virtually, and learned a lot more about e-commerce.

In addition to those businesses, Evans also plans to start to venturing into the world of education by offering some classes via Centennial Community Education. She recently hosted a class about starting your own small business, which will be offered again this summer. She also hopes to host another course about launching an Etsy business.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached by emailing quadnews@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1227.

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For the last five years, a 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games poster has been hanging in Max Nelson’s bedroom. The poster was a gift from his coach, David Bridges, and represented a long-term goal for Nelson. Today, the Mahtomedi high school senior is a member of Team USA. Nelson remembers getting the lifechanging call Jan. 31. For a minute he thought it was some kind of joke.

“I was just like, I’m going somewhere big and what a great opportunity to represent the USA to the best of my ability,” said Nelson.

At just 17, Nelson will be the youngest team member of the U.S. Nordic Team for this year’s Paralympics.

Nelson, who is legally blind, was diagnosed with an eye disease when he was just a toddler.

“When I was about two years old, I was diagnosed with an eye disease that I don't even know how to pronounce. I’m not going to even try to pronounce it,” laughed Nelson.

Ever since, Nelson has undergone a number of eye surgeries, including one two years ago that briefly interrupted his Nordic skiing season, according to Bridges.

But Nelson’s passion for skiing has never stopped. When Nelson was 6 years old, his dad signed him up for Nordic skiing.

He was hooked. Once Nelson got to high school, he joined the Mahtomedi Nordic ski team, which is where he met Bridges.

“I remember when I first found out we would get a visually impaired skier on the team,” Bridges said. “I had heard that Max had been running cross-county and wasn’t guided well enough that he ended up running into something and broke his collarbone. I was very cautious, because I wanted to be careful with him.”

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sessions and meets, a guide wearing bright colors skis ahead of Nelson and uses a microphone and speaker on their back to give Nelson adequate notice about any obstacles on the course. Nelson also wears a skiing bib to let other competitors know that he might not see another competitor if they get too close.

“I’ve been working with Max, and he has a lot of athletic potential,” Bridges said. “Every year he wins the award for the hardest worker on the team.

After working with Max for a bit, I thought, ‘Wow, this kid could really go somewhere.’”

That’s when Bridges got the idea to set Nelson’s goals on Team USA. Nelson had already shown promise when he competed in World Cups in Slovenia and Canmore, placing 14th in Canmore in a men’s visually impaired Nordic race.

Now that his next stop is Beijing, Nelson says his main goal is to try his best.

Nelson will travel to China Feb. 26 along with Team USA, but since COVID-19 is still hanging around this year’s Paralympic Games, there will be no spectators for the events. Nelson says even his parents can’t join him.

His first race will be a sprint qualifier March 9, followed by a 10K Classic March 12. Nelson also has a chance of being put in a relay March 13.

“I’m hoping I can just race well and be proud of myself on how I do over there. It's a big honor to represent the country where you’re born and raised,” said Nelson.

At 17, Nelson is only at the beginning of his Nordic career. According to Bridges, Nordic skiers peak in their 30s and even into their 40s. In the next few years, Nelson’s dream is to keep working hard to get to future World Cups and Paralympic races.

“I’m planning on when he gets back to give him a new poster for the 2026 Milan Italy games to add to his collection,” said Bridges.

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Skate park hopefuls want Stillwater to be next.

After serving on the board for about two years, Hause feels like she knows what it takes to get a skate park in her town.

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After pitching her idea to the mayor, Hause set up a Facebook group, thinking just a few people would sign up in support of the park. She didn’t expect to have almost 200 members join just days after creating the group.

Hause says the issue now is to get City Council’s approval to tackle the logistics of building a whole new skate park.

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So what about Stillwater’s current skate park? It’s “useless,” in the words of Kozlowski, a skateboarder in his childhood. And many others agree. One Facebook user described the skate park as having serious problems — for example, it has so much loose asphalt that it isn’t safe for kids to skate on.

In steps pro skateboarder Nicole Hause. Hause, whose background includes everything from the X Games, walking in New York Fashion Week for Nike and qualifying for the first Olympic skateboarding team, is now currently living out in L.A. and skating professionally with Nike. It was when Hause came back to her hometown of Stillwater that she was reminded of her city’s need to upgrade its skate park.

“It’s always kind of been in the back of my mind. I’d see kids skating down by the bridge in the summer and you know, they just don’t have a place to go,” said Hause.

Thanks to some of her skateboarding connections, Hause serves on the grants committee of The Skatepark Project board.

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Minneapolis has some, but these smaller towns are the places that need them,” said Hause.

Logistics aside, the bright spot for the Stillwater Skatepark Project is that there is a burgeoning skating community in Minnesota.

Hause’s first X Games, which she missed her high school graduation for, was hosted in Minneapolis.

Like Hause, Kozlowski fell in love with the sport thanks to his own little skateboarding community in Stillwater.

“In junior high, my buddies and I would basically live downtown and skate around.

Sure, I was pretty terrible at skateboarding, but the memories we have were just so great,” said Kozlowski.

A major part of the project is accessibility, explains Kozlowski. He wants kids to be able to get to an easy location like in a neighborhood or downtown, so skateboarding can be for anyone who is interested. Like Hause, he wants to see where the skateboarding community can take them.

“That’s what I hope I can bring to Stillwater too, is to show kids that they can start in Stillwater, but they can go all across the world with skating,” said Hause.

Though the project is still in its early days, it might just be the next step to fostering Stillwater’s next generation of standout skaters.

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Her St. Jude of the Lake congregation pulled through for her, and soon people were coming to Barry’s home three to four times a day with donations.

“I could not believe it. The response was tremendous,” said Barry.

Some folks brought Barry homemade afghans and crocheted blankets by the dozens after receiving her call. Her own daughter sent her eight blankets in the mail.

Barry decided to reach out to her other friends and family for donations and, sure enough, they came through with plenty of blankets and winter gear, all to be donated to the homeless.

“The blankets kept coming, and now they take up the whole living room. I have no room to move,” Barry laughs.

Her next challenge is to transport all the blankets to Sharing and Caring Hands. Thankfully, her community members have stepped in to help.

“First I thought I’d need one car, then maybe two, but now one gentleman with a truck is going to help move them all,” said Barry.

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NAME IN THE NEWS Dettmer will not seek reelection Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) will not seek reelection this November.

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Call 888/913-5895 City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 or mn.us. Applications will be taken through March 1, 2022. at its website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Mahtomedi is JERENE ROGERS an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Housekeepers Wanted Responsibilities: • Exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.

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White Bear Township is accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions to assist in routine maintenance work including, but not limited to, the following: general maintenance of parks, streets, water, storm water, sanitary sewer, etc. Up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm (subject to change between Memorial Day – Labor Day). Salary range from $13.00 /hour to $17.00/hour depending on qualifications. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is essential. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass pre-employment drug screening. Applications are available Monday – Friday, 7 am – 4:30 pm, at Township Administrative Office, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110 or online at www.whitebeartownship.org.

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FULL TIME: External Relations and Advancement Manager This position at Children’s Performing Arts (CPA) will primarily be responsible for directing CPA’s contributed revenue efforts through community relationships and development.

This position will head up public relations communications both internal and external.

You will work with marketing staff to develop communication and engagement strategies as well as create, administer, and implement the organization’s long-term plan. The role often necessitates working closely with other departments in the organization, the Board of Directors as well as with our partner organization, Lakeshore Players Theatre.

This is a full-time position. Benefits include 10 paid holidays, paid time off, flexible schedules.

Additional benefits may be available in the future.

Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to Kerri Lesch, Executive Director, at kerril@childrensperformingartsmn.org.

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POLITICAL BRIEF Forest Lake representative opposes tax increase On March 15, business owners will face a 15% or more payroll tax increase, due to an influx of unemployment claims that depleted Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund at the start of the pandemic. To make up for the loss, payroll taxes are expected to increase. Rep. Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) opposes the tax proposal, and has publicly stated that he will commit to preventing the 15% increase.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS U of M Bee Lab hosts cooking class and dinner Join Marla Spivak, Dan Cariveau, Bridget Mendel and Cooks of Crocus Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. March 9 for an evening of conversation and cooking.

The hosts will share stories about the world of pollinators, and Chef Lorelei will teach guests new recipes. Tickets are $100 and there is a limit of 40 guests. The class will be in person at Cooks of Crocus Hill’s upstairs kitchen at 877 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Register at umf.formstack.com/forms/ beelab2022 Midwest Machinery expands SEMA Equipment and Frontier Ag & Turf locations are now operating as Midwest Machinery Co. Midwest Machinery Co, a John Deere dealership in Central Minnesota, acquired these two dealerships Jan. 1. This will affect the three Frontier Ag & Turf locations in Wisconsin: New Richmond, Turtle Lake and Osceola — as well as the four locations in Minnesota: Hastings, Rosemount, Cannon Falls and

Columbus. The six affected SEMA locations in Minnesota are Grand Meadow, Plainview, St. Charles, Wanamingo, Northfield and Caledonia.

Get to know your Chamber of Commerce members Grab a cup of coffee and a light breakfast and mingle with other chamber members from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. March 2.

This month’s Coffee Talk will be hosted at Bayport Public Library, located at 582 N. Fourth Street. The featured chamber member business is Vitality Chiropractic. This event is complimentary for all greater Stillwater chamber members.

Learn to identify local birds on guided bird hikes Guided bird hikes will take place at Big Marine Park Reserve from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12.

Participants will learn to identify birds in the St. Croix Valley and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the help of a guide. The surveys will be

used to assist the county’s natural resources team and related work with the LessardSams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. Participants should dress appropriately for hiking and are encouraged to bring binoculars. The event is free with a parks vehicle permit, which is $7 daily and $30 annually. Registration is required for this hike and group sizes are limited. To register, call 651-430-8370 or visit www.co.washington. mn.us/parks.

County offers child care provider classes Washington County is hosting a Teams meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. March 15 that will provide basic information regarding the family child care program and requirements for licensing.

Registration is on the Washington County website at www.co.washington. mn.us, and registration must be completed by March 8.

Attendance at one of these meetings is required before a license can be issued. The informational meetings are

free. For more information, call 651-430-8307 or email ComSvsCCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us.

Foster care licensing info available On March 3, Washington County will host a Microsoft Teams meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. for those interested in being a licensed foster care provider. The meeting and licensing process will be free of charge. Potential foster families must be able to provide a stable family atmosphere in an adequate house and love and support for the children in their care.

A screening process and background check is also required for licensing. For registration and questions, call 651-430-8307 or email ComSvsCCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us. For additional information, see the Washington County website www.co.washington. mn.us and search “foster care licensing.”

Learn traditional handicrafts at folk school Natalie Norman has practiced cultural needlework for over two decades and will now be leading two classes in March at Marine Mills Folk School. March 12, Norman will lead a traditional Ukrainian Egg Painting class; March 19, she will lead a photography class geared toward kids.

No experience is needed for each class. Information and registration can be found at marinemillsfolkschool.org/.

Ice fishing houses must be removed by early March All ice shelters on southern inland waters must be removed by March 7. Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice no later than midnight.

Owners may be prosecuted if shelters are not removed by their assigned date, and a conservation officer may also confiscate, remove or destroy any ice structure and its contents. Storing or leaving shelters on public access is prohibited.

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