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North Carolina artist, Hitomi Shibata, is on our cover this month as we celebrate 30 years of the St. Criox Valley Pottery Tour. Shibata is one of over 60 potters whose work will be featured at the three day tour. See more on page 11.

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Belwin Bison Festival returns

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

A herd of 20 bison from NorthStar Bison is getting ready for its release at the annual Belwin Bison Festival on May 21.

Thanks to a partnership between the Belwin Conservancy and Northstar Bison in Cameron, Wisconsin, a herd of juvenile bison will spend the summer months living on Belwin’s prairie.

“Bison are an integral part of a healthy prairie. They have taught us a lot about maintaining a prairie,” said Belwin Conservancy’s program director, Susan Haugh. “It’s a beautiful way of educating people about the bison and healthy prairies, which is Belwin’s main goal: to restore the land and create a healthy ecosystem.”

The bison release will begin around noon, but prior to that, there will be a 5K fun run at 10 a.m., family-friendly educational activities and a variety of food from local food trucks. Once the bison are released, they will remain at the conservancy until early fall. They can be seen from a safe distance from two observation platforms at the conservancy.

“It’s beautiful to see them come off the truck,” said Haugh.

Like many other events, the Belwin Bison Festival has been on hold for the last two years due to COVID-19. The celebration officially began in 2018, but Belwin is ready to go back to educating the public on the importance of the prairie through eco arts.

Attendees can expect to learn about the prairie through bison artifacts,

creating artwork using plants and dirt and looking at prairie plants.

The Washington County Conservation District will attend the event and bring interactive arts and science activities for all ages.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the 5K at 10 a.m. and the bison release at noon. Attendees will pay $10 per car, but no registration is required for the festival.

The 1,500-acre Belwin Conservancy, composed of prairie, savanna, and woodlands, is located in Minnesota’s Saint Croix Valley. There are multiple ways to access the conservancy: for the Bison Festival, cars should park at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Road N. in Lakeland.

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We Belong to the Earth: The Transformation of After-Death Choices Jean Buckley and Anne Archbold will host a discussion about environmentally friendly after-death choices from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 12 at Belwin Education Center. The hosts will discuss three kinds of natural burial for those seeking an environmentally friendly after-death option. Attendees will leave with planning tools, resources and enough vocabulary for the research needed to get plans in order and communicate with others about after-death decisions.

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Earth Arts Spring Art Tour features local artists From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6-8, members of the Earth Arts of Upper St. Croix will open their studios and galleries for the Earth Arts Spring Art Tour. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, art lovers are invited on this self-guided tour through the Upper St. Croix Valley. This tour features 21 stops with 40 different artists in studios. For more information and lodging, call the Polk County Info Center at 1-800-222-7655.

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Washington County Historic Courthouse hosts tours this May The spring tour season begins May 7 with the Nooks & Crannies Tour and continues with the Scenic Broadway Strolls May 14 and 28. The Nooks & Crannies tour will explore areas of the courthouse that are typically closed off to the public, including the basement, dome and inside the 1870s jail that housed women and juveniles.

This tour is $10 per person and is not handicapped accessible. Tours are limited to 12 participants and are for those ages 8 and older. The guided Scenic Broadway History Strolls invites visitors to walk along within the neighborhoods in Stillwater and learn about the unique homes. This tour is $5 per person and is limited to 10 participants. For more information and to register, call 651-275-7075.

Controlled burns continue in May at Washington County Parks Washington County Parks will continue to conduct controlled burns at Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Regional Park, Square Lake Park and St. Croix Bluff Regional Park.

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Licensing information for potential child foster care providers available From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, there will be an informational meeting held over Microsoft Teams for those interested in foster care in Washington County. The licensing process begins at no cost to them. The foster care options that are available include care for children needing a temporary place to live, care for teenagers, and respite programs that give a family a needed break by caring for children and teenagers with or without disabilities for a few days or a weekend. Before families are licensed, they must undergo a throughout screening process, which includes an extensive background check. For more information or questions or to register, call 651-4308307 or email ComSvsCFCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us.

Outdoor evening yoga at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Relieve stress and improve balance while enjoying the great outdoors from 6-7 p.m. starting on Thursdays, from May 5 to Sept. 15, at the North Picnic Pavilion at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The program is open to those at all skill levels. Make sure to dress for outdoor yoga and bring a mat.

Participants are encouraged to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. Individual classes are $8 per person and season passes are $140 per person for 20 weeks. For more information, call the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Contact Station at 651-430-8370 or go to www. co.washington.mn.us and search outdoor yoga.

Highway 36 and Manning Avenue closures continue through May Eastbound Highway 36 will be closed at 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, until 5 a.m. Monday May 2. Westbound Highway 36 will be closed at 8 p.m.

Friday, May 6 until 5 a.m. Monday, May 9. These scheduled closures are subject to change due to weather. The intersection is in eastern Washington County at the juncture of Stillwater, Stillwater Township, Grant and Lake Elmo. For more information, see the county website atwww.co.washington. mn.us/Manning36Interchange.

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue A rotating schedule of bird hikes through Washington County Parks will continue with a hike from 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 14 at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. Learn to identify the birds of the St. Croix Valley while contributing to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide.

Hikers should bring binoculars and dress accordingly to hiking and weather conditions. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit, which is $7 a day or $30 annually.

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he Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present, after almost two years of a pause, an informational offering, Toast & Topics, STATE OF THE CITIES. The Toast and Topics events provide chamber and community members the opportunity to attend briefings on relevant local topics featuring an expert speaker and/or panel. The public is encouraged to attend.

The chamber's next Toast & Topics will be held on Tuesday, May 17, featuring the State of the Cities 2022 where attendees will find out what's going on, what's new, and what is to come in the cities of: Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Chamber Park Heights, & Stillwater.

Hear from city elected officials Chat and representatives: Susan St. Robin Anthony Ores, Mayor of Bayport; Charles Cadenhead, Mayor of Lake Elmo; Mary McComber, Mayor of Oak Park Heights; Ted Kozlowski, Mayor of Stillwater and City Administrators: Adam Bell,

City of Bayport; Kristina Handt, Lake Elmo; Eric Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights and Joe Kohlmann, City of Stillwater. This will be a moderated panel with an open forum and Q&A to follow.

“Chamber and community members are encouraged to attend this forum to get an update on all of the great things happening in our cities,” says Robin Anthony, Executive Director, Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce; “so come with questions to engage our city leaders,” she continues.

Held at The Lowell Inn Banquet Center, a full breakfast buffet is included. Networking begins at 7:45 a.m. with the program start-time at 8 a.m.

The event concludes by 9:15 a.m. This event is free for Chamber members to attend and a $20 charge for non-Chamber members.

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ome of the words we use to describe eating, like consume and a healthy, balanced diet are also appropriate when describing how and where we get our news and information.

While preparing for an upcoming website redesign a few years ago, I decided to try and harness the perspective and experiences of some of the young reporters and editors (all under the age of 30) working in our newsroom at the time. As an information omnivore, I was hoping to get some inspiration and maybe discover some innovative and interesting websites. Instead, I found out that none of the four employees — that I questioned in an informal gathering of information — visited websites to get their news. They all said that they got their news from social media feeds. I was surprised and a little disheartened, but accepted the information and moved forward with the redesign, figuring that our website audience was, in varying degrees, a combination of different demographics. The one request I had at the time, as a way of harnessing the exposure, was that when Press Angle of articles were shared on social media View they would also be linked back to our website.

Paul Dols Personally, I’ve never liked the idea of an algorithm or anyone deciding the content and source of the news I should be consuming. In the intervening years since my impromptu newsroom questioning we have experienced contentious elections and a worldwide pandemic. There has also been some backlash and ethical questions aimed at the negative affects of social media, but it still continues to be a dominant force. Thanks to silicon valley insiders who were willing to speak out, fundamental functions of social media organizations, including Facebook, have been revealed to be based on algorithms designed to exploit addictive behavior, not provide useful information.

The old adage of “You are what you eat” can also be used as a metaphor for media consumption.

In an article in the Brag, an online news site based in Sydney, Australia, Rys Hope provides some specific examples of the news diet metaphor including “Catchy headlines act as addictive sugars, confirmatory articles mirror comfort food, and opposing viewpoints are like the detoxifying kale smoothie that is so easy to push away.” Whether you’re referencing a news feed, a buffet or an ala carte menu, once you start thinking about the food and media metaphor, the logic can be applied in a variety of ways. I received “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” as a gift years ago, and I still periodically think about some of the findings in the book. From the journalistic point of view, I’ve always respected the way the author Michael Pollan approached the subject of the impact of our food choices with a sense of discovery, not just as a way to support an agenda or preconceived notions. The importance of finding out how our food is produced and where it comes from is a concept we can use practically on a daily basis and can also be applied to sources for news.

Some of my duties here at Press Publications include overseeing the flow of content and overall functioning of the website. When readers occasionally encounter problems on the site, I’m thankful that they care enough to let us know and help trouble shoot and I’m sincerely grateful that they’ve made the choice to be a subscriber. As the current subscriber campaign proceeds, please be patient. We’re still working on streamlining the process. Sometimes it can be confusing, but the first step to any interaction on the website is the creation of a user account. Just like the local farmers, restaurants and grocery stores in the area, the Press is here and accountable for the unique, local news articles and photos produced by our dedicated staff and you’re welcome to stop by anytime for some news “bytes.”

Robin Anthony is the Executive Director of Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, western parking lot, 2579 Inwood Ave. N. Details: Three mile hike lasts approx. 1 hour. Hike is hilly on unpaved trails. Free park entry.

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OUTDOOR EVENING YOGA

When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 5 through Sept. 15 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, North Picnic Pavilion Details: Tune into the sights and sounds of nature and release stress through guided yoga sequences designed to improve balance, flexibility, breath awareness, and muscle tone. Open to all levels.

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Held the fitrst Saturday of the month, May-Oct. $10; registration required.

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

‘THE REASON WE SING’

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 114 Fourth St. N., Stillwater Details: Celebrate a musical journey performed by Valley Chamber Chorale.

Contact: 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org

LINDSTROM VENNELAG LODGE SONS OF NORWAY HERITAGE FEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. Details: Enjoy Norwegian foods such as lefse, meatballs, sausage, open face sandwiches, herring and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. baked goods, dance to music by When: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 and the Chmielewski Fun Time Band, Friday, May 6; 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, bid on silent auction items, and May 7 purchase Norske Lotteri mystery Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. bags. Tickets $20 in advance only.

N., Stillwater Contact: 715-579-8172 or 651-257-2375 Details: Performance by students.

Tickets $10/adults; $ 8 students STOMP OUT DIABETES under 18; under 5 free.

When: 6-7:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 10 Contact: 651-342-1542 or Where: Stillwater Medical Group stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org Specialty Clinic, 1500 Curve Crest Blvd.

ST. CROIX VALLEY ANNUAL Details: Lakeview Hospital diabetes POTTERY STUDIO TOUR & SALE and nutrition educators discuss When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 6 steps to reduce risk of developing and Saturday, May 7; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. type 2 diabetes. $20; registration Sunday, May 8 required.

Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, selfContact: 651-430-8715 or guided tour lakeviewhealth.org/classes Details: Visit seven pottery studios with guest potters from around the RAIN GARDEN MANAGEMENT country on a self-guided tour; items WORKSHOP for sale.

When: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 12 Contact: minnesotapotters.com Where: Corner of S. Martha and W. Pine Streets, Stillwater SHEPHERD’S HARVEST FESTIVAL Details: Spend 2 hours with a senior When: May 6, 7 & 8 landscape restoration technician Where: Washington County studying and working on 3 or more Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Lake challenging rain gardens.

Elmo Contact: sustainablestillwatermn.

Details: Sheep and wool festival org events include Minnesota’s largest fleece competition, sheep WE BELONG TO THE EARTH: THE shearing, fleece skirting demos, TRANSFORMATION OF AFTERbook-signings, dog-herding demos, DEATH CHOICES classes, farm work stock dog trial, When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12 and vendors.

Where: Belwin Education Center, Contact: 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton shepherdsharvestfestival.org Details: Jean Buckley and Anne

Telescopes on the Terrace When: 9-11 p.m. Saturday, May 7 Where: Stillwater Public Library, Johnson Terrace, 224 Third St. N. Details: Celebrate National Astronomy Day with local astronomer Jerry Jones for a

Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Sample award-winning wines with cheese and chocolate pairings. Tickets $10/person at the door. Age 21+.

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BE A BETTER BIRDER

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, May 7 Where: Stillwater High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Over 120 crafters, vendors inside and outside, home and garden items, food truck.

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Archbold, leaders of the local Land Conservation Natural Burial Project, will discuss three kinds of natural burial, water cremation and other ways of “greening” death geared to the environmentally conscious to ensure their bodies will conserve natural resources after death.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

When: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15 Where: Belwin Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Spend a morning honing your birding skills and walking Belwin’s trails with a naturalist, looking for birds passing through as well as those that will call this area home for the summer. Registration $25.

Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

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SPRING FLING!

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 7 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Learn to plant native trees provided by Washington County.

Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. Limited to 30 participants; registration required.

Contact: sustainablestillwatermn.org

NOOKS AND CRANNIES TOUR

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details: Explore areas of the Historic Courthouse typically

When: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, May 14 & 28 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St., Stillwater Details: Join County parks staff for a guided stroll through the neighborhoos of Stillwater and learn about the unique homes and the people who lived in them. $5/ person; registration required.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

SPRING CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

When: noon-5 p.m. Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15

When: 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 17 Where: Lowell Inn Banquet Center, 102 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: Find out what is going on and what is new in the cities of Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, and Stillwater in a moderated panel discussion and open forum/Q&A with elected officials and city administrators.

Free for Stillwater Chamber members; $20 for non-members.

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UNITED BY THE VINE

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 19 Where: Royal Golf Club, 11455 20th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Annual fundraiser for the United Way of Washington CountyEast. $100 ticket includes dinner; table sponsorships available.

Registration online.

Contact: uwwce.org/united-vine

PEOPLE’S MAY FESTIVAL

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 Where: People’s Park, 1003 5th Ave. N., Bayport Details: Local artisans, plant swap and sale, hands-on activities for all ages, silent auction, raffle, and food trucks and booths. Supports local artisans and ministries at People’s Congregational Church.

Contact: peoplescongregational.org

BELWIN BISON FESTIVAL

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 Where: Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Road N., Lakeland Details: Activities for all ages including the release of the 2022 Bison Herd from NorthStar Bison.

Enjoy live music, interactive ecoarts, prairie activities, native plant sales at the event tent, as well as food trucks. Performing artists include the Riddle Brothers, and Sarah Greer and Dean Magraw.

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Birding for Beginners When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 21 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn quick tips and tricks to identify local bird species from a U of M professor. Bring binoculars. Registration required.

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PAINTING WITH ALCOHOL INK

When: 10-11 a.m. And 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 21 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Instructor will provide instructions to make a composition come alive with vivid alcohol inks. Free; registration required.

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CANINE CARNIVAL

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy Details: Guest speakers, presentations by the staff on the resident wolves and visiting canine groups, demonstrations, food truck and merchandise. Dogs on leashes welcome.

Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org

STILLWATER FLEA & CRAFTER MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor market with 200+ vendors, food trucks, farmer’s market.

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STILLWATER HALF MARATHON

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 28 Where: Pioneer Park, Laurel & N. 2nd St., Stillwater Details: Half marathon, 10K and 5K with route through downtown Stillwater.

Contact: runstillwater.com

BIG RIG DAY FEATURING THE ROE FAMILY SINGERS

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7 Where: Forest Lake Metro Transit parking lot (behind Hardwood Creek Library) Details: FLAS Early Childhood programs and the library invite families to see and climb on a variety of vehicles. Entertainment by the Roe Family singers. Free; registration not required.

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LET’S MAKE STUFF: MICROGREENS

When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn about the nutritional benefits of micro greens and plant your own in a creative class for adults. Registration required.

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Medical Director Dr. Dana FranzenKlein holds an eagle after testing it for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

of infected birds and is very hardy, with virus particles able to survive for weeks in cool, damp environments. Waterfowl, shorebirds and seabirds are most likely to carry and shed the virus without showing signs of illness. Groups of birds like raptors often get severely sick and rapidly die from the virus. Unfortunately, there are a lot of gaps in knowledge about the role of songbirds in HPAI outbreaks.

The 2022 outbreak is unique because of the very high levels of transmission of the currently circulating H5N1 virus strain in wildlife. With minimal viral surveillance being done with songbirds, it is hard to measure the risk of transmission from songbirds to other birds.

Every day at The Raptor Center, we are seeing the impact of HPAIas we triage and test birds like bald eagles and great horned owls that are intensely suffering from fatal neurological illnesses due to HPAI. With these infected birds, humane euthanasia is the only tool we have left to help them. We also know that this strain and outbreak is causing severe illness in other species like geese, ducks, blue jays, and crows.

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While waterfowl can carry and shed HPAI without any symptoms, birds like domestic chickens and raptors get severe illnesses and rapidly die.

Bird feeder recommendations During these unprecedented times, we recommend doing anything that we can to try and help our wild bird populations.

Because the science is unclear on the role of songbirds in this current H5N1 outbreak, one consideration is to not encourage birds to gather together at places such as bird feeders or birdbaths. These are places where things like viruses could easily be exchanged between individuals.

In areas with HPAI transmission in any avian species, consider pausing the use of bird feeders and baths for the next couple of months until the rate of virus transmission in wild birds dramatically decreases. Not only will this action help to protect those beautiful feathered creatures that visit your yard, but will also help all wild bird species that are already having it hard this spring because of HPAI. We have it in our power to take a short-term action so we are not accidentally assisting in the virus’ spread.

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Beyond putting together a resource page and webinar for those working with wildlife and birds, the College of Veterinary Medicine Raptor Center (TRC) is also closely monitoring local wildlife populations for positive cases of avian influenza, and working with other organizations to better understand the current outbreak and help guide the response.

Avian influenza is caused by a virus that has several strains, some of which are more dangerous than others. Avian Influenza (AI) is normally found in migratory waterfowl (swans, geese, ducks, etc). These birds can carry AI without getting sick. As they migrate, they spread the disease to other bird species as well as within their own colony.

The current strain being transmitted is a highly pathogenic form of the H5N1 strain, which has global agriculture trade impacts for the United States and can have severe impacts on susceptible birds of many species.

While waterfowl can carry and shed this virus without any symptoms, birds like domestic chickens and raptors get severe illnesses and rapidly die. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is spread in the feces and respiratory secretions of infected birds and can be easily transmitted on objects contaminated with virus particles.

The virus is tough and can survive cold and freezing temperatures, as well as survive in aquatic environments.

The United States is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds. It is important to remember that all bird species are susceptible to HPAI— but how they show or do not show signs of illness and the role they play in carrying and spreading the disease will vary.

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Forest Lake Good Samaritans purchase new bikes for Forest Lake family

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

One day while perusing Facebook, Mike Kaiser saw a post from a Forest Lake resident mentioning that her son, Braxton’s, bike was stolen.

“It was nonconfrontational and all, just asking to bring the bike back, no questions asked, but I saw it and it just broke my heart,” said Kaiser, who is the founder and president of the Forest Lake Good Samaritans.

Kaiser immediately got to texting and emailing community members and after just a few hours, the Good Samaritans raised enough money to purchase a new bike for the boy.

After seeing the generous turnout, Kaiser’s wife, Sonja, suggested that they purchase

bikes for the boy’s parents, so the whole family could go on bike rides together.

The family who received the bikes are new to the area and mentioned to the Kaisers that they had heard the term “Minnesota Nice” before but truly felt the sentiment after receiving the new bicycles.

“It was the perfect family to help. They just moved here, and we found out the mother has a rare autoimmune illness that can be expensive to manage, so we wanted to help out,” said Kaiser.

Good Samaritans of Forest Lake hope that actions like this will create a welcoming community for everyone and inspire folks to spread more kindness.

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President of the Forest Lake Good Samaritans, Mike Kaiser, poses with Braxton and his parents.

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Monarch conservation agreement ‘like an insurance policy’

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Over the past several years, the overall monarch population in the U.S. has continually declined, bringing monarch butterflies closer to a listing on the endangered species list.

To preserve the monarch population, the Washington County Board of Commissioners has agreed to participate in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement Assurance (CCAA) Program, a nationwide program originating from the University of Illinois-Chicago.

“It’s kind of like an insurance policy,” said Minnesota Department of Transportation ecologist Christopher Smith.

By entering the voluntary program, Washington County will proactively adopt conservation measures. In return, the county will be protected against additional regulatory actions that would likely occur if the monarch butterfly is added to the endangered species list.

The measures being adopted now involve planting and seeding native plants to bolster monarch habitat along County Road 21 and the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail.

The plan also includes brush removal and conservation mowing.

“The largest change, and probably the most important one, is implementing conservation mowing,” said Washington County Natural Resources Coordinator Dan MacSwain. “That means we won’t be mowing between May 1 and Oct. 1.”

By doing this, the county will not mow any milkweed while monarchs are present during their peak season in Minnesota. MacSwain explained that being strategic about mowing can encourage regrowth for milkweed, but for now, the county will implement a no-mow plan for May through October in affected areas.

Though Washington County is taking action to preserve the monarch population, Smith says that it is still possible that the monarch might get listed. That’s where the “insurance policy” comes into play.

“If the monarch gets listed and you’re a land manager participating in the CCAA, you’re not going to be subjected to the extra regulations,” said Smith. “The incentive is to be proactive, because if the listing still occurs, a permit is administered saying that steps have been taken.”

If Washington County were to not sign on to the agreement and the monarch is eventually listed as an endangered species, all activities that may harm the monarch — like road construction or any infrastructure maintenance — would be subjected to regulations that can cause delays, which could lead to significant project cost increases.

It can be difficult to gauge the exact monarch population in Washington County or Minnesota in general, but much of the monarch population data is taken from wintering numbers when monarchs migrate to Mexico. According to MacSwain, populations have continued the trend downward over the last decade due to climate change and land use changes.

“Our area in the upper Midwest is very important to the species, and that’s why there is this all-hands-on-deck approach to help recover the species by working with the ag(riculture) industry, road authorities, state DOTs and the DNR to try to get everyone to do a little bit to stop the continuing decline,” said Smith.

Like any species, monarchs play a crucial role in the county’s ecosystem and, as MacSwain noted, they can be a beautiful presence in the summertime.

“I guess I couldn’t envision a world without the monarch,” said MacSwain.

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The St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour:

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The St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour has both national and international fame and has attracted a variety of talented artists and pottery lovers right here in Minnesota for 30 years.

According to Will Swanson, who began the pottery tour with Robert Briscoe in the early ’90s, the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour is a blueprint for other artists’ tours across the country.

From May 7-9, seven studios will host around 60 potters from around the U.S. during a three-day pottery sale across the upper St. Croix Valley.

“It’s an easy driving tour, and you drive yourself from place to place and all the studios are just a few miles from each other,” said Swanson.

The tour, traditionally held over Mother’s Day weekend, historically has attracted between 3,000 and 4,000 visitors. Swanson expects the number to grow, since the tours have been “online-only” tours over the past few years due to the pandemic.

Swanson and his wife, Janel, will host eight potters, each with their unique art style. Some, like Becky Lloyd, are pottery tour regulars and have received national recognition for their work.

“These are the best potters in their region,” said Swanson. “Some of these people have a huge following.”

Many of the potters in attendance have been celebrated for decades and are well established in the art world, but Swanson is looking for a younger crowd of potters to keep the tour going.

“I’m trying to renew the event by having younger guests from other states,” said Swanson.

A newcomer this year is Tara Wilson, who is based in Montana. Her work consists of forms that are curvy and figurative. Wilson hopes to establish a pottery tour in Montana that’s similar to the St. Croix Valley tour.

“I’m interested in how the whole thing operates.

This is kind of our role model, and I’m excited to experience it from the inside. I’m really, really honored to be invited, and it’s something I’ve aspired to,” said Wilson.

Works like Wilson’s range from practical to ornamental, and visitors to the tour will see a variety of pottery styles. Swanson, whose personal work focuses on practical pieces, knows there is something sentimental to using a piece of pottery carefully crafted by an artist in an everyday setting.

“My experience is that people somehow come in contact with handmade pottery. That’s usually how it starts,” said Wilson.

People can appreciate the handmade work of a potter, whether it’s a cereal bowl or a casserole dish.

“They realize the variety of handmade work is extremely wide. They can find something to fit almost anyone’s color choices, from things that seem mundane or something made by a grad student who is taking some artistic license on something that looks nice on the shelf,” said Swanson.

Customers also appreciate getting to share the personal touch pottery can bring. In the past, Swanson has heard folks say how much they enjoy just getting to meet the potters and putting a face to the artwork.

For artists and pottery lovers alike, the tour gives that personal touch to that bowl or mug that we see every day.

Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Washington County Attorney passes away Pete Orput, the longserving Washington County Attorney, passed away yesterday, April 3, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.

“The people who live and work in Washington County lost more than a county attorney,” said Brent Wartner, first assistant county attorney.

“They lost a champion of public safety, a guardian, a fierce advocate for justice– and a dedicated public servant.”

Orput was first elected Washington County Attorney in 2010. He was reelected in 2014 and 2018. He previously announced his plans to retire once his current term ended at the end of the year.

Driven by a passion for justice, Orput served the Washington County Attorney’s Office with honor, integrity, and spirit. He built an office that embraced his strong moral and ethical pillars, and the pride he had for his team was unmatched. Losing him leaves a hole in the office and the legal community that will not be easily filled.

“This weekend we lost one of our giants,” said Isanti County Attorney Jeff Edblad. “Pete evaluated every case under the standard of seeking justice. He had a special place in his heart for those suffering from addiction and for those who found themselves in the criminal justice system because of actions that were a result of mental health issues incurred through service to this country.”

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“Through his own public service to Washington County, the State of Minnesota and the United States Marine Corps, Pete Orput made a difference in the lives of so many others and we celebrate that today,” Edblad added.

Orput enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1973.

After his discharge as a lance corporal in 1976, he used the GI Bill to earn a CONTRIBUTED teaching degree from the University of Minnesota.

He went on to teach high school history in Minneapolis before pursuing a career in the legal profession.

After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, Orput served as an assistant county attorney for Mille Lacs, Carver, Hennepin, and Dakota counties. He also taught police science as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University.

“It is hard to come up with words today regarding the passing of a great person like Pete,” said Washington County Board Chair Wayne Johnson. “He has accomplished so much, all in the name of serving the public. Pete was a friend, a colleague, and someone I always enjoyed seeing at meetings or events.

My deepest condolences on behalf of the entire County Board and organization to his wife Tami and his family.” Orput is survived by his wife, Tami, six children and six grandchildren. The County Board will provide information on the process related to the County Attorney position at a future date.

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Prevent deer from dining on precious plants

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Life in Minnesota wouldn't be the same without the presence of deer.

As spring is finally here, people are itching to get out into their winterworn lawns and gardens. But plants, flowers and shrubs in your yard or garden can be a buffet for deer to feast upon.

Deer will eat just about anything, if they are hungry enough. Some years they may eat or sample something they have never bothered in prior years.

Keeping your yard deer-proof can be as simple as the choice of plants, flowers and shrubs in your yard.

However, there are some flowers and plants that are not their favorites.

These are referred to as “deerresistant” plants.

Here is a list of some deer-resistant plants: • Yarrow (18”-3’) Drought tolerant; prefers full sun – Achillea.

• Ageratum (6”-24”) Beautiful blue, pink or white flowers; easy to grow – Ageratum houstonianum.

• Ornamental onion (1’-4’) Many forms and species; tough and may self-seed – Allium.

• Columbine (1’-3’) Short-lived, but self-seeds; showy flowers – Aquilegia canadensis.

• Begonia (8”-2’) Dependable flowers; shade and drought tolerant – Begonia semperflorens.

• Coneflower (2’-3’) Native; attracts birds and butterflies; well-drained soil – Echinacea purpurea.

• Heliotrope (18”-24”) Cherry-pie fragrance; tough, long-lasting flowers – Heliotropium arborescens.

• Sweet alyssum (4”-12”) Edging and container plant; self-seeds – Lobularia maritima.

• Daffodil (6”-24”) Poisonous to squirrels and deer; can be planted under trees – Narcissus spp.

• Peony (2’-3’) Long-lasting perennial; may need staking; prefers full sun – Paeonia lactiflora.

• Poppy (1’-3’) Showy flowers; can selfseed; many species and cultivars – Papaver.

• Geranium (12”-18”) Cemetery plant; tough and drought-resistant – Pelargonium xhortorum.

• Russian sage (3’-4’) Drought tolerant; prefers full sun – Perovskia atriplicifolia.

• Blue salvia (24”-30”) Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds – Salvia farinacea.

• Dusty miller (6”-15”) Silver-grey or white foliage; drought and cold tolerant – Senercio Cineraria.

According to the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners, young, tender plants, new growth and flower buds are generally more appealing to deer than the older, tougher parts of a plant, or flowers that have opened completely. Deer prefer plants with lush foliage and high water content, such as hosta and early spring plants like tulips, crocuses and forsythia. Also, deer prefer fruiting and berry-producing plants.

Deer are less attracted to herbs and strongly scented or flavored plants and plants with fuzzy or hairy stems and leaves. They are also less attracted to prickly plants, ferns and grasses.

For a list of more deer-resistant flowers and plants, go to https://bit. ly/3uxfHDj. Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached by emailing shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1229.

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• Deer damage has a rough or torn appearance. It does not look cleanly clipped.

• Deer damage is more likely when deer population numbers are high and environmental conditions are stressful, especially during cold temperatures and deep snow.

• Deer are creatures of habit and often return to the same area. Take action early to discourage their visits and reduce damage.

• Options to prevent deer browsing include protective structures, habitat modification, repellents, hazing, regulated hunting and resistant plants.

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MONTHLY WEATHER OUTLOOK May Weather 2022 Low Down/St. Croix Valley/North Oaks

Weather Tidbit: April felt more like March, and at times it seemed like February.

By the third week of April I observed 12 days with snow. Snowfall only totaled 5 inches and it Weather really never stuck around. lowlight Weather Tidbit: May 2022 Low Down/St. CroixAnother Valley/North Oaks of April was the wind.

Starting on April 5th to the 20th, winds blew and blew and gusted many days in the upper 30 mph to the lower 40’s. Combine the wind, relentless precipitation and colder temperatures, and it was ugly to spend days outside. The few days with sun I I’ll send text later. definitely cherished.

May is a big month with many events. Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Fishing opener Morning: Venus, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Memorial Day. WeJupiter, see the average high ranging from 64º on the 1st to 75º on Mercury 15 Total Lunar Eclipse theEvening: 31st. Right now(dusk) anything close to average is going to feel pretty good. I think 5 Moon south @ 10PM 22temperatures Saturn above moon dawn we’ll experience a turnaround in this @ May. Look for warmer than normal Weather Tidbit: 9 Jupiter right of Venus 24 Jupiter, Mars left of moon temperatures with wetter than normal precipitation.

9 Mars right of Jupiter 27 Venus above moon 9 Saturn right of Mars MOON I’ll FULL 15 sendApril text later.

29 Jupiter above Mars. Look east MOON NEW April 30

Morning Planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune Evening Planets: Mercury (dusk) 15 Total Lunar Eclipse

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Morning: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune

Evening: (dusk) 15 Total Lunar Eclipse 5 Moon south @Mercury 10PM 27 Venus above moon 5 Moon south @ 10PM 22 Saturn above moon @ dawn 22 Saturn9above moon @ dawn24 Jupiter, Mars left9ofSaturn right of Mars Jupiter right of Venus moon 9 Mars of rightVenus of Jupiter 27 Venus above moon 9 Jupiter right 29 Jupiter above Mars. Look east 9 Saturn right of Mars 29 Jupiter above Mars. Look east 24 Jupiter,MOON Mars leftApril of 15 moon MOON NEW AprilMOON FULL April 15 FULL 30 MAY 91 TO 7 right of Jupiter MAY 8 TO 14 MAY 15-21 MOON NEW MAYApril 22 TO30 28 MAY 29 TO JUNE 4 Mars

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AVG. HIGH……69 AVG. LOW…… 47 SUNSHINE…… 58

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AVG. LOW…….50 AVG. LOW…… 52 Area Normals For The Month SUNSHINE….…60 SUNSHINE…… 60

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Stillwater Author chats about his new book Ambulance Man Ambulance Man by Brian Casey is a collection of stories from Casey’s early days as an EMT. This set of tales is geared toward a general audience, not just public safety workers like Casey.

Ambulance Man is Casey’s second book. His first book, Good Cop Good Cop, serves as a health and wellness book for law enforcement.

Julianne O’Connell is the new Warden’s House Museum manager.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I’m from a big family of six kids.

We were all born in Iowa. We moved a number of times as my dad pursued different jobs and we ended up in Stillwater for junior high and high school. One of the themes of the book is this kind of learning disability. And the reason I bring that up is I think potentially all of those moves may have interrupted my very early schooling, so I fell behind.

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Washington County has two new museum site managers. Julianne O’Connell will manage the new Warden’s Museum Site and Susan Stepka will manage the Hay Lake School Museum. O’Connell has been the education curator and exhibit assistant curator at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud where she planned and gave guided tours of the museum.

Stepka’s background is in record managing at the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The two

Can you provide a general overview of the book?

Ambulance Man is written in a memoir form though I didn’t intend to write a memoir. Specifically, it’s a collection of ambulance stories and observations that I felt I needed to report. So rather than just a series of stories, I could see an arc of a narrative that went from this childhood obsession with all things emergency and chaos to my entering the career as a young EMT, and then my eventual transition to a career as a paramedic.

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No, I always thought I wanted to be a painter, an artist, and I talk about that a little bit in the book.

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And I believe that it still draws a lot of my attention. As far as being a writer? No, other than I do a lot of writing. I went and saw a shaman once and I said I described myself as a painter and he said ‘no I think you’re a writer and I said I think he’s got it wrong. So really I have my artwork, but also this strong desire to record things.

What do you hope readers gain from your story?

I hope they will get some pleasure from reading about the events that I observed that would otherwise go unnoticed. Or they read about even dramatic events that they wouldn’t be exposed to because they aren’t ambulance workers.

You know when I was a young boy, I wanted to be that guy who showed up when there was chaos to help create order or straighten things out, or even just give people a ride to the hospital or be a consultant.

Not everybody gets to be in that position unless you achieve some kind of privilege. *This interview has been edited for clarity and conciseness Compiled by Corinne Stremmel Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached at lowdownnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1226.

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OBITUARY pionships and 24 appearances at the State meet.

Her love for the sport inspired several generations of skiers, and her continued involvement with teen athletes kept her feeling young. Full retirement was never Mary’s thing, so even after leaving race coaching she continued her career of more than four decades as a ski instructor, teaching for Wild Mountain, Blizzard Ski School and Ski-Away. She also competed in alpine racing in the Ski Challenge league, and won her age bracket at Nastar Nationals several years running. Mary recently relocated to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where she enjoyed skiing with her friends and family whenever she could.

Whenever she wasn’t waterskiing or snow skiing, Mary stayed active in the community, volunteering at her granddaughter’s school and performing community service through Stillwater Sunrise Rotary and their Strive mentoring program for youth. She took special pride in supporting a boat-building project for Stillwater Alternative Learning Center, in partnership with Urban Boatbuilders, Rotary and Stillwater ALC. She thoroughly enjoyed mentoring students at the ALC, helping them see their potential in life.

Mary is predeceased by her parents Elaine Peiffer Gunderson, Ernest Peiffer, and Lud Gunderson, husband Jack Parcheta, sister Carol Hartman and son-in-law Jeff Scheidt. She is survived by her siblings Ben Peiffer (Mary Charlene), Bob Peiffer (Mary Sophie) and Peg (Mike) McNamara; brother-in-law Joe Hartman; her children Renee (Mike Johnston), Dan (Jessica) and Tracy; granddaughters Macayla Scheidt and Lila Parcheta, plus her beloved dog Ginger.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for disbursement among Stillwater Alpine Booster Club, Urban Boatbuilders (designated to Stillwater ALC), and Denver Hospice. A celebration of life is planned for this summer.

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Mary pursued raising a family but soon was ready for more challenges. In the late 70’s the family relocated to Stillwater, Minnesota, where Mary found the opportunity to take up competitive waterskiing. She went on to eventually win multiple national titles in slalom waterskiing, competing (and winning!) against competitors several years her junior.

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