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Xcel Energy will retire the Bayport coal plant more than a decade ahead of schedule.

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About the cover Two young Lumberjack Days festival goers take part in the traditional log rolling competition. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the annual summer festival, which is set to take place July 17-21 throughout downtown Stillwater.

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What’s the buzz about bees?

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was standing under my large crab apple tree when my wife, Nancee, asked me where all the bees were. In past years, we used to hang around my crab apple trees and just listen to the hum of the bees. It was an amazing sound and fun to watch.

Since planting a few trees, I quickly learned how vital bees are Wild River for pollinating apple blossoms.

Trails Most of my trees are reliant on Jim Bennett other apple trees, including the big crab, to pollinate the flowering trees so I get apples later in the year. Without bees, that’s not going to happen.

The same can be said about my garden, especially when it comes to the large, yellow fluted squash and pumpkin flowers. They need bees to pollinate them, too. I was amazed at all the different bees I saw working the pollination shift.

But things are different this year.

At first I thought it might be due to the late spring. I’m sure that’s one piece of the puzzle, but this situation is much larger than my

little garden and 10-tree orchard.

Most of the plants that produce our food rely on bees and pollination to survive and thrive. It’s a fact: pollination is necessary for the survival of humankind.

It’s long been documented that honeybees are disappearing from hives. The causes are obvious to many of us: pesticide use and habitat loss. Of course, politicians and policy makers are not helping the situation, although I did hear that honeybee hives are now legal in Minneapolis after being banned for 30 years. Agricultural chemicals and massive acres of row crops have replaced anything wild and natural to bees. Family farmers who planted more varied crops used to set aside land for bees and wildlife. It seems that corporate farmers simply don’t care about poisoning the bees.

Don’t they know they’re poisoning everyone by releasing chemicals into our air, water and land every day of the year?

Last week I watched a large truck from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) spray my ditch in what I thought was an effort to control tree growth and save time and money.

I tried to call the USDA in a county just north of me and was told

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by a machine that the number I was calling was out of calling area, which seemed a little weird for someone with a cell phone. My next attempt was to the closest USDA office in St. Paul, and they simply did not pick up. Another machine picked up and said no one was answering. Thank you, Captain Obvious.

I then tried the USDA office in Madison where I actually reached someone at the Consumer Protection Agency. This lady told me in no uncertain words that they do not handle issues like mine and gave me another number.

I thanked her and asked why Consumer Protection didn’t cover what I thought may be harmful roadside spraying. Then, in a rude, gruff voice she told me that she would connect me to another office that might be able to help me. Of course, I got a machine that said they are out of the office for more than a week. That’s the buzz for now … to bee continued (pun intended).

Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com.

Newspaper group CEO Matt McMillan, owner Carter Johnson, former owner Tim Franklin and owner Gene Johnson.

A group of northern Minnesota print and digital news publications are now part of neighboring Northstar Media, Inc., a company owned by Gene and Carter Johnson.

Titles sold by owner/publisher Tim Franklin include The Pine County Courier in Sandstone, Askov American, Hinckley News, Star Gazette in Moose Lake, the Evergreen shopper, and Minnesota Flyer aviation magazine, as well as related web and mobile sites, events and niche products.

“This fit is rather natural as we have adjoining newspapers,” said Gene Johnson.

“Tim has been clearly committed to providing news and advertising in print and digital with local and regional appeal. Community newspapers really become the ownership of the communities themselves. We are here to produce it.” Northstar Media in Cambridge has handled printing for Franklin’s company for the past 10 years.

The Johnsons also own a suburban group based out of White Bear Lake, a group of Wisconsin publications and ownership in Publishers Printing, Inc., a central plant in Amery, Wisconsin. “Community newspapers today can be successful in a group with a central printing plant, production and business offices,” Gene Johnson said.

Northstar Media and Kanabec Publications includes the Isanti-Chisago County Star, Pine City Pioneer, Kanabec County Times, Advertiser, as well as the Cambridge printing facility.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Actions have consequences As a retired registered nurse, I am reading and watching intently about the contract negotiations going on with the nurses and their employers. I support the nurses in their efforts and do sincerely hope they get everything they are asking for. They certainly deserve it all. But they are seeming to forget that in 2008 and 2012, their union told them to vote for President Obama, and used their union dues to support the Democrats’ platform, including Obama’s written-in-stone policy (Obamacare) that he would eliminate all “Cadillac” heath plans. Now I hear the nurses saying that getting good health insurance is their primary goal in this contract negotiation. They voted to lose it, now they want it back?

What is also very difficult to comprehend is that retired nurses like myself fought very long and hard to get those Cadillac plans for them, and today, they don’t even care to discuss any of the cost of living increases in the pension plan for us. There hasn’t been a raise in decades. Apparently they will never be senior citizens living on fi xed incomes.

As for striking, you will never get the insurance you want. Is going without pay and losing benefits worth it to you? All past strikes have proven that the employer wins.

I really do hope you get what you want. Without question, you deserve it. But think about what got you in the position you are in today. Think hard.

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Masquers Theatre casts rescue dog in ‘Annie’ Masquers Theatre Company in Forest Lake announced its summer 2019 production of Annie” will run July 12–14, 19–21 and 26–28, at Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 N. Scandia Trail. When the curtain rises, one valuable member of its cast will be a rescue dog trained to perform the role of Sandy, Annie’s four-footed best friend.

Chosen from Happy Tails Rescue, Skeeter, the part-shepherd, all-thespian mix, is currently in the process of learning his lines under the supervision of Aimee Mabie of Upstaged Theater Dogs, a gentle reward-based trainer experienced in preparing animals to appear in live theater. The fee for Mabie’s services was discounted as part of her donation to the production, which is pre-

sented by a nonprofit entity.

First State Bank of Wyoming stepped forward to cover that, relieving Masquers of all expenses. Skeeter will go home to his new adopted family after the show.

Like all Masquers productions, “Annie” is made possible by additional generous support from the Hanifl Foundation, the Hallberg Family Foundation, area businesses, patron donations and the cast and crew who donate their time and talents to deliver quality entertainment.

Based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan, the original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for a record-setting six

Wannigan Days Talent show returns The Wannigan Days Talent Show is back for another year, and is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, July 19.

The event, sponsored by Festival Theatre and Music on the Overlook, has a long history as a Wannigan Days staple. The event has attracted people of all ages and talents: pianists, singers, cloggers, stand-up comedy and plenty of others.

“All acts are welcome, and it’s a very respectful atmosphere,” said Isaac Bont, Festival Theatre’s Marketing Director. “Though we do ask that the acts be family friendly. There are also prizes for all acts, but the sign up is fi rst come, fi rst serve and there’s only 20 slots, so sign up soon.”

Register at the Festival Theatre Box Office at the Franklin Square Black Box (125 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls). Call Festival Theatre at 715-4833387 with questions.

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Minnesota youth from schools and other youth-serving organizations in communities with populations of less than 20,000 in Chisago, Pine, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Anoka and Washington counties are welcome to participate in Franconia’s Art in Rural Places program.

All tours/workshops are provided free of charge, and transportation reimbursements of up to $300 are available. Groups of 10-75 students can be accommodated.

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years at the now named Neil Simon Theatre. It spawned numerous productions in many countries, as well as national tours, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

The musical’s songs “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life” are among its most popular musical numbers.

Tickets for Annie are available at the door, or can be purchased in advance at masquerstheatre.org: adults: $15; children 3 and over and seniors: $12; students: $10 with ID. A surcharge for credit cards may apply.

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Sundays. A pay-what-you-can preview night will be offered 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11.

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Skeeter, a rescue dog from Happy Tails Rescue, will play the role of Sandy in Masquers Theatre Company’s production of “Annie.”

‘The Wall That Heals,’ replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial, comes to Stillwater

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — From July 25-28, Stillwater will host “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Fraternal Order of Eagles 94, along with the Bayport and Stillwater American Legions, have worked to bring the memorial, currently on tour throughout the United States, to Stillwater. Last summer, the wall made a stop at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Adeline Carroll, gambling manager for the Eagles, said that her own visit in St. Paul last year inspired her to bring the experience to the St. Croix Valley.

“Even though we (the Eagles) aren’t militaryaffi liated, we have a lot of veterans in our organization, and we know that we have a lot of veterans in our community,” she said. “We thought it would be something great to do for them, something to show them that we appreciate their service.”

Adding Stillwater to the wall’s list of stops took $10,000, most of which was raised through the Eagles’ charitable gambling, Carroll said.

The traveling memorial is a three-fourths replica of the original. It stands at 7½ feet tall and will stretch across 375 feet of the Old Athletic Field on 1338 Sixth Ave. S. in Stillwater. It is a

part of a larger effort by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to educate the public about the history of the Vietnam War and to facilitate healing for veterans who may not be able to travel to Washington, D.C., to see the original.

“One really cool thing about it is that it’s going to highlight anyone killed in Vietnam from Washington County,” Carroll added.

The wall will be set up the morning of Wednesday, July 24, and will open to the public 6 p.m. that day. It will remain open 24 hours a day through 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28.

“I’m very proud that Stillwater has the honor of hosting (the memorial),” said Mayor Ted Kozlowski. “Starting with the First Regiment of the Minnesota Volunteers, Stillwater has a very proud history of service to our country, and I could not think of a better venue than our beautiful river town.”

Around 150 volunteers are needed to set up and take down the wall, as well as to navigate visitors.

To volunteer, contact 715-690-9531 or eagles94@ live.com. More information about the Wall That Heals can be found online at vvmf.org/the-wallthat-heals.

Elizabeth Callen is a staff writer and reporter for the Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Lakeview Hospital receives sixth straight A grade for patient safety The Leapfrog Group has given Lakeview Hospital an A grade for patient safety for the sixth consecutive time. The Leapfrog Group is an independent nonprofit committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system. A grades are awarded to the top performing hospitals for their efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. “Our leaders and teams have worked very hard to create a culture of quality and safety at Lakeview,” said Ted Wegleitner, president of Lakeview Hospital. “We have learned new methods and tools to help us continue to drive improvement in all areas of the hospital and clinic.

While we are proud of our Leapfrog results, we recognize that there is so much more that we can do—we are simply never done getting better. We are fortunate and proud to have the kind of leaders and team members who are determined to provide the safest and highest quality care.”

Through its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, released twice a year, the Leapfrog Group assigns a grade, A through F, to 2,500 hospitals based on their performance in

preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care. Developed under the guidance of an expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades. It is peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

To see Lakeview Hospital’s full grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org.

Women’s Business Bridge awards 2019 Business Woman of the Year The fi fth annual Business Woman of the Year award was given out at the annual Women’s Business Bridge (WBB) Business Conference held at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center in May. A program of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, WBB is a networking group providing professional development and education for women of the St. Croix Valley and surrounding communities.

Jessica Ryan, executive director of United Way of Washington County East, was awarded the 2019 Business Woman of the Year, during a featured luncheon, as part of the WBB Business Conference. An excerpt from the nomination form describes Ryan in the following way: “She has taught us

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Pictured are Executive Director Jessica Ryan (center) with Kelly Stenerson, development and engagement manager (left), and Lois Raboin-Conn, operations and office manager (right), all of United Way Washington County East.

how to remain poised during conflict and has shown humility and acted with grace during times of praise.

She has been a pillar for female empowerment in one of the few occupations that has such a strong female leadership presence. If ever I met a woman who inspired confidence,

mentorship and empowerment of women, it would be Jessica Ryan.”

In addition to Ryan, 13 exceptional women in business were nominated for the award by their peers and community. Nominees were recognized during the luncheon and given a certificate of recognition.

NAMES IN THE NEWS Inbound Air Force Academy cadets honored At a recent event for family, educators and area service academy representatives, U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL) recognized individuals from Minnesota’s Fourth District who will attend U.S. Service Academies this fall. McCollum nominated each of the Fourth District residents to their respective U.S. Service Academies, and each received and accepted an appointment to attend. Eight individuals in total were recognized, including Zachary Auleciems of Lake Elmo and Luke Manning of Stillwater. Both are graduates of Stillwater Area High School and will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy this fall.

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Pete Erickson named new director of Valley Friendship Club

Luke Manning with Congresswoman Betty McCollumn.

Valley Friendship Club, an organization whose mission is to strengthen important life skills and create greater social independence for children, teens and young adults with disabilities in Washington County and the Peter St. Croix Valley Erickson area, has named Pete Erickson as its new executive director.

Pete Erickson is an organizational leadership expert with 20 years of experience in strategic planning, relationship development and management and growing volunteer-led organizations. Valley Friendship Club has over 235 members and has increased its membership by 33% in the last year. Erickson says he is, “honored to join a thriving organization with a vital mission of expanding and reframing community in the St. Croix Valley.”

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laborates with many local groups and organizations including: ArtReach St. Croix, Community Thread, Courage Kenny Rehab Institute St. Croix, Our Community Kitchen, Special Olympics, Stillwater Area High School, Upstream Arts, Washington County Healthy Living, local businesses and others. Erickson will look to nurture those relationships and form new relationships with shared values. He lives in north Hudson with his wife Selena and daughter Ellie.

CHURCH BRIEFS Second Sunday Supper Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bayport will host its Second Sunday Supper at 5 p.m. July 14.

All are welcome to attend the community event.

The meal will be brats and pasta salad, followed by dessert. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is located at 490 N 4th St., Bayport.

Food distribution at Linwood Covenant Church Manna Market Food Distribution takes place on the second Thursday of the month at Linwood Covenant Church. Registration starts at 5 p.m.

The program serves residents from the Linwood, Stacy, East Bethel, Wyoming and Forest Lake area. Call 651-462-3780 with questions. Linwood

Covenant Church is located at 6565 Viking Blvd., Wyoming.

Eagle Brook opens new campus This fall, another Eagle Brook Church campus will open at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.

The Mayo Civic Center will be considered a mobile site. According to the church’s website, “Mobile sites are a great way to start a campus and bring people together. They have a lower startup cost, which means we can focus on building a strong community as we grow.” Eagle Brook built its fi rst large-scale facility in Lino Lakes in 2005 and now has eight locations (and counting) in the metro area.

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Xcel Energy will close Allen S. King plant by 2028

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BAYPORT—Xcel Energy announced on Monday, May 20, that it will retire the Allen S. King coal plant in Bayport by 2028, more than a decade ahead of schedule.

The accelerated closure is part of the company’s proposed Upper Midwest Energy Plan, which will also close the Sherco 3 coal plant in Becker by 2030 and increase its dedication to wind and solar energy.

Xcel Energy has a historic relationship with the St. Croix River. The Allen S. King plant was constructed in 1965 by Northern States Power Company, and named after a former president and chairman. However, it was talk of a power plant on the bank of the St. Croix that eventually resulted in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968. Northern States Power, now a part of Xcel, donated a portion of the acreage it owned to become part of the national scenic riverway.

As part of its clean energy initiative, Xcel also plans to expand wind and solar energy. The company aims to add 1,850 megawatts of wind power by 2022, and 3,000 megawatts of solar power by 2030.

The company also announced it will continue to operate its Monticello nuclear plant until 2040.

“This is a significant step forward as we are on track to reduce carbon emissions more than 80% by 2030 and transform the way we deliver energy to our customers,” said Chris Clark, president of Xcel Energy Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

“Accelerating the closure of our coal plants and leading this clean energy transition would not be possible without the dedication and support of our key stakeholders. We thank them for their work to put us on a path to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.”

Xcel worked with a coalition of groups, including environmental and labor organizations, on the agreement to close the company’s two remaining coal plants ahead of schedule.

The North Star Sierra Club was one of these organizations. The Sierra Club initially opposed Xcel’s plans to purchase the gas-fueled Mankato Energy Center, but withdrew its objection in exchange for the accelerated coal plant closures and the company’s commitment to increased solar energy, energy efficiency and consideration of local job market impacts in connection with renewable resources.

Jessica Tritsch is a representative of the North Star Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign, which strives to promote renewable energy resources and end dependence on fossil fuels to create a cleaner and healthier environment.

Energy derived from natural gas has long been considered less harmful to the environment than coal energy, since gas plants emit fewer

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The cooling system of the Allen S. King plant, which expels water used in the cooling process into the St. Croix River.

The main smokestack at the Allen S. King Plant in Bayport.

“We are working to get to 100% clean renewable energy; we don’t know exactly how to get there yet, but retiring these coal plants is exciting because we’re increasing the renewable energy we’re adding to the system.”

Jessica Tritsch North Star Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign representative

fossil fuels. However, gas fracking operations can often have unintended impacts on communities, Tritsch said. In some places, the fracking process has resulted in earthquakes and gas leakage into household water pipelines. The process of extracting and transporting natural gas can also release emissions.

“Realistically, it’s comparable to coal when you look at the whole life cycle,” Tritsch said. “Really, it’s gas that’s competing with renewable energy. We’re seeing a future where we’re not going to need to build that new infrastructure. In most cases, that future is now. We are working to get to 100% clean renewable energy; we don’t know exactly how to get there yet, but retiring these coal plants is exciting because we’re increasing the renewable energy we’re adding to the system.”

The retirement of the Allen S. King plant will have impacts in the Bayport and surrounding communities.

The transition toward the closure of the plant will include employee retraining and relocation to other jobs

An Xcel employee gives a tour at the Allen S. King Plant.

in the company.

“Our employees are the reason we are able to deliver reliable service to our customers,” said Clark. “Over the next decade, we will work closely with them and our plant host communities to ensure a successful transition. We have been on our clean energy journey for more than a decade and have a track record of making the transition with a strong focus on our employees and communities.”

The Bayport community will also face a loss of tax base with the closure of the plant; right now, the plant provides about a third of the city’s property tax revenue, according to Minnesota Public Radio.

“The good news is we’ve got nine

years to plan, but it will be a big deal for the community and surrounding community, and Xcel is doing its part to support in that transition,” Tritsch said.

Xcel Energy’s plan will be presented to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on July 1 for approval.

“Clean energy and economic vitality are critically important to our communities and we appreciate the leadership and collaboration from this coalition of groups in reaching this agreement,” Clark said. “We look forward to continued partnership as this agreement is reviewed by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.”

Marine Mills Folk School receives grant from St. Paul Foundation Marine Mills Folk School announced last month receipt of a generous grant from the Whitson Fund of the St. Paul Foundation. The grant will be used as a scholarship fund for students of the Traditional Arts and Crafts Educational Center in Marine on St. Croix.

“Our hands-on folk school provides opportunities for talented local artists and teachers to share their knowledge of traditional skills, while at the same

helping them supplement their income,” said board member Jane Norbin. “We wanted to ensure there was no financial barrier to any lifelong learner who wanted to enroll in a hands-on arts and craft class.

We are especially grateful to the Whitson Fund for agreeing to provide these scholarship funds.”

The folk school teaches traditional skill classes such as wood paddle building and weaving. Primarily aimed at adult learners, the

school also features classes for intergenerational teams of adults with children. These new scholarship funds will be available for those who self-identify needing some support to afford the classes. For more information, interested students should email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

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Forest Lake Area High School named 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School FOREST LAKE — The U.S. Department of Education announced last month that Forest Lake Area High School has been designated as a 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honoree, the only school in Minnesota to receive this recognition.

This national honor recognizes schools for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.

Forest Lake Area High School recently completed several efficiency upgrades to the building, includ-

ing solar panels and energy-efficient equipment such as LED lights, motion-sensor light switches and virtual monitoring and automatic control of HVAC equipment to minimize energy use. The school also has an active student Environmental Club, which plans and implements several student-led sustainability projects each year for the benefit of both the school and the broader community.

Environmental Club Advisor Devon Vojtech, a science teacher at Forest Lake Area High School, said that students played a huge role in receiving

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SCHOOL BRIEF

Forest Lake Area Schools finance official honored Larry Martini, director of business services for Forest Lake Area Schools was recently honored as School Business Official of the Year by the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO).

The award recognizes the outstanding practices and new ideas of school business officials from around the state and honors current accomplishments and contributions of MASBO members.

Martini has been in his role with the school district since 2001, ensuring a track record of balanced budgets and fi scal responsibility. Since 2015, he has lead the Reshaping Opportunities for Success project that was launched after a successful bond referendum. When the project wraps up in 2020, every school site in the district will have seen updates for safety,

the award. Two club members in particular, Kaitlyn Atkin and Jake Ross, both juniors, stepped up to collect data and help write the proposal that resulted in this award.

“I opened it up as an opportunity for my students and they both stepped forward and said that they were interested,” Vojtech said. She added that the students’ contributions were all done on their own time on a volunteer basis.

School meal prices will increase next year The Stillwater School Board approved an increase in meal prices for the coming school year at its June 13 meeting. As a participant in the National School Lunch Program, the district is required to increase its average meal prices by a minimum of 10 cents for the 2019-2020 school year. Prices will increase at the following levels: • Elementary student breakfasts by 10 cents • Elementary student lunches by 15 cents • Middle school student lunches by 5 cents • High school student lunches by 10 cents • Adult breakfasts and lunches by 10 cents

efficiency and modern learning.

To date, approximately 85% of the overall project has been completed, with each step of the process fi nishing on time and on budget.

Superintendent Steve Massey described Martini as, “innovative, demanding, conservative and passionate about student learning. He is a master at facilitating complex plans into action.”

Martini oversees the district’s accounting and fi nance, food service, self-operated transportation services and buildings and grounds operations. He also oversees the district’s medical and health insurance programs.

Under his leadership, the district’s self-insurance program has not had a rate increase in six years.

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Forest Lake Honor Roll A HONOR ROLL Grade 9

Auge, Cooper W.; Ball, Victoria M.; Bergum, Alyssa G.; Blumenthal, Aryn G.; Brisbois, Cole C.; Carpenter, Mackenzie G.; Castilleja, Isabel N.; Christenson, Peyton T.; Cubus, Jonathon M.; Cully, Adam R.; Decker, Donelle J.; Distler, Adam J.; Drinkwitz, Hugh D.; Dubois, Katie J.; Dufresne, Eva D.; Dunlap, Samuel C.; Dzurik, Evan L.; Eddy, Lauren E.; Forare, Anthony J.; Frasl, Sara G.; Frechette, Grace A.; Gallegos, Nico; Glumack, Brooke C.; Goehner, Jonna M.; Grandy, Josiah D.; Gunderson, Annika S.; Haines, Hunter K.; Hayek, Samantha N.; Hefty, Marissa A.; Henry, Jacob G.; Hestekin, Sydney J.; Hoekstra, Alexis K.; Howard, Alexander B.; Jankowski, Riley P.; Johnson, Alison C.; Johnson, Debra M.; Johnson, Devin R.; Johnson, Jacklyn R.; Kampshoff, Natalie L.; Kaup, Heather A.; Keis, Jack D.; Kerkow, Henry L.; Kessel, Josephine L.; Kittelson, Erik J.; Knudsen, Joseph M.; Knutson, Courtney E.; Krause, Emma J.; Krinke, Jackson T.; Kurrelmeyer, Aaliyah B.; Lafaurie, Emma L.; LaMere, Ruby J.; Landherr, Mary A.; Lapointe, Maris L.; Larrabee, Morgan G.; Lay, Ethan C.; Leagjeld, Abigail M.; Leagjeld, Josef K.; Leibel, Grace E.; Lerdall, Josephine V.; Linder, Matthew A. Jr; Luedtke, Anna T.; Lund, Abigail M.; Mackowick, Daniel J.; Mager, Kameron V.; Mallak, Kalli A.; Martens, Carley L.; Maslowski, Destini R.; McCarver, Ava R.; McGeary, Colin T.; McPhee, Emily R.; Melander, Hannah N.; Meyers, Logan A.; Moberg, Samuel D.; Nelson, Karissa R.; Nelson, Sophia R.; Neururer, Ava M.; Oestreich, Natalie M.; Olson, Lauren N.; Peters, Naomi J.; Peterson, Taylen A.; Quigley, Gabrielle B.; Rau, Zachary C.; Rebelein, Natalie A.; Reif, Andrew J.; Rink, Anthony J.; Ross, Lydia L.; Roth, Noah J.; Rothmeyer, Brianna M.; Sandstrom, Madelyn L.; Schwartzbauer, Thomas R.; Severson, Karen H.; Sievers, Ethan W.; Sisco, Keely E.; Skalsky, Lauren N.; Staben, Allison M.; Stang, Annabelle R.; Stevens, Amber N.; Streff, Leah V.; Strupp, Anna R.; Thao, Viva B.; Thomas, Bailey C.; Thompson, Gaven T.; Tomas, Terek J.; Tucci, Nickolas D.; Vetsch, Allie M.; Vetsch, Ashlyn G.; Vierra, Isabella E.; Voltz, Alyson E.; Warmbold, Jenna V.; Weinke, Stephanie A.; Woods, Kylie E.; Woolley, Franklin R.; Yang, ZongGao; Zak, Katiana L.; Zemke, Mitchell R.

Grade 10

Anderson, Ben A.; Andrews, McKenna M.; Armitage, Emma; Bahr, Sabina A.; Bakkestuen, Paige A.; Belle Isle, Nicholas J.; Biedny, Sophia M.; Bostrom, Lydia R.; Boysen, Jordan G.; Bromert, Emily R.; Brown, Nicholas A.; Brust, Connor D.; Buesseler, Allison; Buff, Abigail N.; Casiday, Cailee C.; Chanak, Nathan J.; Christenson, Cayden W.; Clark, Samantha M.; Demars, Madeline M.; DeWitt, William P. III; Farrier, Josilyn R.; Fitzhugh, Faith C.; Golnitz, Rachel L.; Goodwin, Abigail R.; Gutz, Sara A.; Haley, Anika M.; Hanowski, Amanda J.; Hauer, Amelea E.; Himraj, Isaac G.; Hitt, Cadence M.; Hogan, Kathleen D.; Holzschuh, Kaylyn A.; Ihfe, Jacob M.; Jorgenson, Andrew J.; Karan, Michael S.; Kaup, Katelyn N.; Kinny, Madelyn J.; Kohnen, Kaia S.; Kolstad, Claire S.; Land, Grace A.; Larsen, Samuel R.; Larson, Kinsey M.; LeGeault, Jack A.; Leonhart, Charles T.; Longsdorf, Marcus R.; Luger, Sumaya J.; Marsh, Lauren L.; Marty, Michael P.; May, Constance A.; Mayer, Kennedy K.; Mettel, Brady P.; Milligan, Jade J.; Muellner, Grace E.; Nelson, Zachary S.; Ochsenbauer, Christina M.; Olson, Joseph D.; Olson, Olivia J.; Organ, Allie; Osterberg, Chase R.; Patel, Eshaan D.; Pekron, Olivia L.; Peterson, Jenna L.; Puyleart, Sarah R.; Quevedo, Rachel A.; Rasmussen, Blake A.; Redepenning, Joshua P.; Ritter, Harris E.; Rocha-Navarrete, Andrea; Runquist, Natalie R.; Sanders, Allyson L.; Schlichting, Joshua S.; Schroer, Justin C.; Schuldt, Jack M.; Springer, Michael D.; Stewart, Ella N.; Stockinger, Jenna O.; Studier, Sebastian I.; Swan, Cole W.; Swanson, Kirsten R.; Swanson, Paige; Tarlizzo, Frances G.; Tarlizzo, John T.; Tarlizzo, Vincent P.; Thiesfeld, Carter E.; Tinklenberg, Walker F.; Tower, Sarah M.; True, Maxamilian R.; Valentini, Andrew F.; Vang, Gaosheng A.; Vang, Nuchi A.; Walde, Jack A.; Walters, Madison B.; Welsch, Madeline H.; Werner, Nathan D.; Westbrock, Bryce G.; Whitson, Emma M.; Wilde, Ava M.; Will, Abigail D.; Witzel, Adam J.; Wood, Jennifer H.; Yaeger, Katrina M.; Yang, Jasmine G.; Zak, Madelyn A.; Zimmerman, Ethan P.; Zimmerman, Lydia G.; Zobitz, Molly F.; Zupon, Ellen I.

Grade 11

Anderson, Saige E.; Atkin, Kaitlyn M.; Bahr, Logan A.; Belle Isle, Zachary R.; Berg, Ashley E.; Best, Madeline G.; Bier, Hannah L.; Blackburn, Kaitlyn G.; Blumenthal, Ryan J.; Bothun, Josephine A.; Brown, Ryan H.; Burk, Jane S.; Charlsen, Max M.; Chatwin, William C.; Clinton, Hannah R.; Dow, Ian E.; Dreher, Madeline R.; Duckson, Connor L.; Engst, Kodie E.; Erick, Calder D.; Erickson, Brianna E.; Evans, Quentin C.; Ferraro, Alexander J.; Findell, Daniel L.; Finstrom, Desiree H.; Fleming, James J.; Fournier, Alexis R.; Freeman, Eli W.; Friesen, Caleb E.; Gemuenden, Kate A.; Gierke, Elena M.; Glumack, Taylor Z.; Halley, Grace R.; Hansen, Bailey M.; Heald, Sarah E.; Helinsky, Hannah M.; Henderson, Ronald C.; Hogan, James M.; Houle, Erick J.; Jackomino, Isabella; Jacobson, Natalie E.; Jankowski, Alexander L.; Jendersee, Jazmine M.; Jensen, Andrew Y.; Jensen, Taylor J.; Jents, Maron B.; Johnson, Sydney N.; Jones, Mason J.; Kinny, Dylan M.; Kissell, Logan J.; Kleinhans, Matthew A.; Kreft, Brianna L.; Kronmiller, Steven R.; Kuchenmeister, Morgan G.; Lamppa, Maxwell J.; Lange, Hunter J.; Langer, Morgan E.; Larson, Jaida M.; Leavitt, McKinley M.; Lee, Madelyn A.; Leigh, Preston J.; Lundberg, McKenzie J.; McKoskey, Heather C.; Mills, Ashley L.; Moua, Eva T.; Muntifering, Lindsey C.; Murphy, Kristine K.; Mustafa, Nader J.; Neururer, Theodore C.; Niemi, Nicholas; Nieters, Megan K.; Notch, Spencer; Organ, Thomas D.; Parent, Brieja M.; Pelto, William M.; Perron, Lyndsey E.; Petersen, Annie G.; Peterson, Jonah T.; Pink, Hanna; Plante, Abigail N.; Pope, Beck A.; Ross, Jake D.; Rustad, Joslyn C.; Ryan, Alyssa M.; Rydel, Sydney; Salak, Kiefer A.; Sardeson, Sean P.; Schoonover, Samantha C.; Schumacher, Andrew M.; Severeid, Kelsey G.; Sieber, Grace J.; Sievers, Austin D.; Sopp, Caroline J.; Speidel, Blake D.; Stewart, Kaylee G.; Stone, Erik G.; Strupp, Adam T.; Sykora, Alexander P.; Taylor, Harrison R.; Thiele, Evelyn; Thomas, Tyler M.; Thompson, Allyson M.; Vetsch, Gavin J.; Vickery, Hunter A.; Vidlund,

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Cameron R.; Wallinga, Lucas R.; Walstrom, Kurt I.; Wert, Emily A.; Wickenheiser, Tresa M.; Wille, Delani J.; Wilson, Kade; Winnick, Steven H.; Wurscher, Lauryn V.; Zebrasky, Mayah M.; Zobitz, Noah; Zowin, Jenna A.

Grade 12

Alberg, Kelley R.; Anderson, Sara M.; Anderson, Taylor J.; Andre, Christian J.; Aragon-Flores, Oyuky K.; Asp, Autumn J.; Ayer, Autumn J.; Ayers, Gabrielle M.; Babineau, Nicole R.; Bakke, Kaitlyn M.; Bakkestuen, Claire N.; Barnes, Mollie C.; Barsness, Abigail L.; Benson, Connor G.; Berg, Natalie R.; Bergman, Cassandra M.; Bohn, Ashley P.; Bolin, Hailey A.; Brand, Gabriel A.; Brelje, Jordan J.; Buck, Kevin M.; Bush, Kelli K.; Byl, Mariah R.; Callahan, Jack R.; Campbell, Elizabeth A.; Cartford, Benjamin D.; Causevic, Ajsa; Christenson, Allison K.; Christians, Brody S.; Crawford, Megan G.; Crohn, Tessa M.; Damon, Hunter M.; De Sobrino, Rachel C.; Decker, Donovan D.; Denney, Angela M.; Devich, Kyle T.; Dick, James K.; Dimitrov, Vincent S.; Dironca, Emily A.; Distler, Emily J.; Dixon, Nicole A.; Dodge, Sofia K.; Dohm, Jacqueline R.; Edstrom, Nissa E.; Ely, Elizabeth C.; Farrier, Cassabella K.; Friedges, Natasha L.; Gay, Anna C.; Glashan, Nicholas R.; Godar, Julie E.; Goeken, Alexis K.; Golaski, Derrick G.; Goodnow, Emily R.; Grams, Katherine A.; Groth, Nicole E.; Haines, Andrew N.; Hanson, Julia R.; Hollihan-Moy, Faith A.; Hoppenrath, Sadys A.; Howell, Samantha R.; Hoyt, Afton M.; Hubrich, Samuel C.; Hultman, Alexis T.; Hunt, Matthew F.; Isaac, David F.; Janssen, Abigail A.; Karan, Phoebe A.; Kehn, Carter J.; Kemplin, Braedon S.; Kittelson, Jill T.; Krueger, Dalton D.; Laflair, Cassidy A.; Landherr, Tyrone A.; Lay, Parker S.; Leach, Abigail M.; LeGeault, Josephine R.; Leipzig, Hailee A.; Lepori, Federico P.; Lowe, Madison J.; Manni, Nathan G.; Marquardt, Grant B.; McMahon, Hannah M.; McMahon, Mary E.; Melchor, Dinah R.; Milbauer, Thomas J.; Miller, Daisy R.; Mobeck, Makayla T.; Montzka, Ariana B.; Motzko, Kate I.; Mouch, Cody L.; Murphy, Jacob D.; Navratil, Grace K.; Nelson, McKenna K.; Nelson, Reed D.; Nesvold, Trind T.; Niles, Ethan R.; Niles, Sari N.; Norgard, Cole W.; O’Brien, Erin M.; Ochsenbauer, Michael T.; Ommen, Kaylina S.; Ostercamp, Alise S.; Ozment, Hunter E.; Palmer, Abigail R.; Parker, Sydney E.; Perron, Spencer J.; Peterson, Drew A.; Pierre, Cassandra M.; Pogue, Sydney R.; Reifschneider, Jacob G.; Rice, Madeline S.; Ritchot, Taylor M.; Roers, Rachel E.; Rustand, Jessecah P.; Scheel, Amanda R.; Schmoll, Ava J.; Schoessow, Matthew A.; Schuldt, Autumn R.; Sergot, Aaron J.; Sisco, Kendall C.; Smith, Zachary J.; Soukup, Vincent P.; Soye, Mason A.; Stafford, Theresa L.; Strupp, Matthew J.; Stumne, McKenzie P.; Tholen, Makenna E.; Thompson, Maren L.; Tillman, Autumn R.; Tornio, Rachel F.; Valley, Elizabeth A.; Valley, Jennifer L.; VanVleet, Mason J.; Vue, KaZong A.; Werner, Rebekah R.; Whitehill, Mikayla H.; Williamson, Tayler M.; Witzmann, Allison P.; Woodside, Nathan J.; Zebrasky, Amber R.; Zebrasky, Geena M.; Ziegelski, John M.; Zowin, Jacob M.

B HONOR ROLL Grade 9

Abdulkadir, Abdulrahim H.; Amlee, Amelia J.; Antisdel, Jacob L.; Aragon-Flores, Shellany M.; Arola, Kristin L.; Aukes, Amanda G.; Bartlett, Nicholas A.; Bateman, JennaRae R.; Benson, Tanner L.; Berg, Daniel J.; Blom, Barron J.; Boudewyns, Kathryn M.; Braaten, Zoey L.; Brandvold, Hannah A.; Brelje, Ashley R.; Brown, Ellie R.; Brown, Erin H.; Brown, Megan N.; Bump, Marcus A.; Camp, Nathan A.; Carey, Theodore J.; Christians, Mandy K.; Christiansen, Erin K.; Cloud, Ashley A.; Dewolfe, Xavier C.; Dochniak, Jaiden I.; Dunaski, Amber R.; DuPaul, Jill I.; Ely, Nicholas A.; Erickson, Noah R.; Erkenbrack, Andrew; Ford, Jacob C.; Foss, Cristian K.; Fredrickson, Matthew J.; Frerichs, Cody A.; Furlong, Carter T.; Green, Joe; Guizzetti, Mia K.; Haas, Carter K.; Hageman, John P.; Hansen, Brooklyn F.; Hansen, Holly E.; Haseltine, Gavin I.; Head, Aidan J.; Headley, Olivia F.; Henrikson, Kyle E.; Her, Ashton C.; Herman, Mikyla Jo L.; Holland, Mackenzie M.; Holton, Jasmine R.; Hoppe, Samuel M.; Hursh, Ethan M.; Hussein, Aliyah A.; Ihlenfeldt, Jack J.; Jasinski, Benjamin; Johnson, Mackenzie F.; Jotblad, Autumn M.; Kasprowicz, Bailey R.; Kirkeeide, Jacob R.; Krieger, Greta A.; Krueger, Andrew D.; LaCasse, Dylan J.; LeMire, Andrew D.; Lerach, Liana M.; LeRoux, Jordan P.; Lowe, Sydney P.; Lund, Gage D.; Malrick, Ava M.; McConnell, Jacob C.; McCullough, Samantha A.; McJames, Tierney C.; Meier, Tanner J.; Miller, Blayne J.; Moffat, Sydney E.; Munkholm, Jordyn P.; Nelson, Jordan M.; Ness, Katelyn M.; Niessen, Jasmine B.; Niznik, Ella M.; Nuebel, Ty P.; Olson, Brooke A.; Olson, Ryan R.; Ottomeyer, Isaac R.; Ozegovic, Alma; Payment, Brandon J.; Peters, Elizabeth L.; Peterson, Arlene L.; Peterson, Charles M.; Peterson, Madilyn M.; Peterson, Teren A.; Plante, Peyton M.; Pleitez, Antonio D.; Pratt, Kendra J.; Pulido, Jaqueline; Ramberg, Maia S.; Reifschneider, Greta R.; Rutford, Grant D.; Saldivar, Brenda P.; Saltz, Mason J.; Schaefer, Ian S.; Schires, Noah J.; Schmoll, Vivien L.; Scott, Dominik J.; Scott, Tyler J.; Silvera, Jordan S.; Sodren, Jordan L.; Stevens, Hunter A.; Swanson, Hayden D.; Talvitie, Alexander M.; Thompson, Josephina; Tokie, Amber J.; Valente Barron, Roshelle A.; Volkenant, Emma J.; Walesheck, Sierra R.; Ward, Daniel O.; Weber, Andrew J.; Wert, Ashley C.; Whitehill, Caleb M.; Winnick, Hannah F.; Witzel, Caige M.; Yang, Chali; Yang, Oceane S.; Yang, Ryu; Zimba, Dajah R.

Robert; Galatowitsch, Madeline R.; Gervais, Jacob D.; Gierke, Samuel D.; Goeken, Maxwell J.; Goodnow, Steven R.; Hartmann, Hayden A.; Hawkins, Mavryk D.; Hawthorne, Zoe M.; Hays, Tyler J.; Heald, Slade M.; Henrikson, Eric M.; Hentges, Elizabeth M.; Herman, Augustus C.; Higgins, Tiana R.; Hildreth, Jocelyn M.; Hoeben, Brian D.; Hoeben, Kevin M.; Hoeve, Alexis M.; Hudrlik, Jonathan O.; Hultman, Reid E.; Ivester, Erik A.; Johnson, Blake T.; Johnson, Hunter J.; Johnson, Katelyn M.; Jorgenson, Nicholas R.; Kasa, Caleb J.; Keis, Sophia A.; Kennedy, Adam J.; Klund, Jordan I.; LaBarre, Mason J.; LaBelle, Thomas J.; Lashinski, Tyler E.; Latessa, Austin R.; Lee, Kabao; Leko, Alexa G.; Leonard, Sophie R.; Livermore, Johanna G.; Lor, Devin S.; Lundwall, Ethan D.; Lundy, Ella G.; Lux, Aidan F.; Mackowick, Ashlyn R.; Marcellus, Dylan M. McJames, Bergen A.; Moscatelli, Tess A.; Moua, Gina N.; Neeser, Connor J.; Norstrem, Emma R.; O’Brien, Aidan B.; Olson, McKenna R.; Page, Katherine A.; Parke, Joshua M.; Peck, Ashlee M.; Peck, Catelin A.; Peterson, Emma L.; Pitzl, Hailey P.; Praught, Joseph D.; Przybilla, Kaitlyn M.; Rachel, Logan S.; Ramberg, Nikolas A.; Rausch, Anthony J.; Raway, Tyler V.; Reeder, Nathan B.; Ringwelski, Shelby; Roberts, Madie R.; Sauve, Casey D.; Sawyer, Jacob J.; Schaeffer, Andrew J.; Schlichtmann, Jack R.; Scully, Khloe R.; Shoberg, Adam C.; Sieben, Luke T.; Skupien, Trevor D.; Stafford, Catherine V.; Sullivan, Kelly J.; Taylor, Garrett E.; Tetzlaff, Megan E.; Traylor, Austin J.; Trotto, Zachary; Udstuen, Sarah J.; Ulbricht, Luke D.; Ventimiglia, Angelina L.; Walstrom, Indy K.; Wellcome, Hailie J.; Wolff, Megan I.; Womack, Nicholas L.; Yang, India M.; Yechout, Nathan A.; Zuniga, Cameron J.

Grade 11

Anderson, Ella M.; Anderson, Maria E.; Ball, Malissa M.; Barnes, Jackson; Bellanger, Brianna L.; Bloomberg, Aaron M.; Blount, Christopher; Bracht, Paige M.; Brisbois, Gabriel J.; Brodeur, Larissa L.; Brown, Bianca A.; Burns, Kayla J.; Chen, Amy; Christiansen, Ryan M.; Dewolfe, Noah C.; Docter, Alexis T.; Drayfahl, Amelia M.; Drury, Abigail F.; Dunaski, Bailey M.; Erickson, Ethan D.; Fore, Ethan A.; Frattalone, Caysey J.; Frogner, Alyssa J.; Furlong, Zachary L.; Galatowitsch, Katelyn A.; Gleixner, Abigale E.; Goehner, Allyn M.; Gordy, Zachary; Grabau, Alexis K.; Green, Sidney E.; Gregoire, Gracie; Grzybek, Alexis M.; Gullikson, Cole A.; Hale, Dillon M.; Hall, Kaitlyn A.; Halliday, Ashley S.; Hamernick, Alexis E.; Hanson, Noah J.; Hantho, Shelby A.; Her, Jaden C.; Her, Tsimmeej A.; Heyer, Ryan; Hiller, Avery J.; Hollenkamp, Peter G.; Jara, Alexander G.; Jones, Collin D.; Jordan, Luke F.; Joslin, Allison P.; Jurgens, Nathen W.; Kelley, Logan D.; Kessel, Charles R.; Krause, Katelyn R.; Krieger, Madeline G.; LaCasse, Austin J.; Larson, Anneliese E.; Larson, Rebecca C.; Lee, Boschee; Leko, Natalie A.; Lindell, Anna E.; Linn, Gunner E.; Long, Cheyenne K.; Luedtke, Jack R.; Maciej, Hanna; Makelke, Jack T.; Maloney, Brady W.; Marsh, Thomas F.; McCarver, Nicholas D.; Messingham, Parker T.; Milbauer, Rachel J.; Miron, Brynn G.; Nadeau, Caleb M.; Nelson, Austin E.; Oachs, Camryn M.; Oberholtzer, Jordan A.; O’Donovan, Bailey A.; Olson, Jacob P.; Olson, Rebecca R.; Olson, Skyler; Parent, Nick J.; Passeri, Emma A.; Pederson, Maryann P.; Peterson, Abigail A.; Peterson, Julia A.; Peterson, Westen B.; Philipson, Megan M.; Rachie, Angelina; Reifschneider, Anna E.; Remington, Brooke E.; Rindels, Kasan N.; Rodriguez, Kalel; Rogers, Mitchell K.; Rohan, Lauren P.; Rose, Justin D.; Ross, Joshua R.; Schield, Maria C.; Schmidt, Trevor J.; Schwintek, Cullin P.; Shalita, Kabachwezi; Skarphol, Jenna; Smith, Serena; Soukkala, Joshua J.; Steele, Madeline R.; Stevenson, Andrea J.; Stiles, Annica K.; Sumey, Emily J.; Swanson, Anneka B.; Thibault, Sydney A.; Thobe, Samantha J.; Thornell, Jayson L.; Tomas, Morgan C.; Trapp, Colton T.; Valentin, Ariana G.; Villella, Maria A.; Wagner, Livia M.; Walesheck, Lillian M.; Walrath, Gabriela M.; Weinke, Shayla A.; Werkheiser, Mason A.; Willcocks, Ethan L.; Wohlberg, Harrison J.; Yearling, Grant M.; Youngman, Abigail J.

Grade 12

Ahmann, Hunter J.; Arnevik, Nathan T.; Bartholmy, Lillian G.; Bashynski, Martin J.; Beecher, Spencer C.; Berberich, Kimberly L.; Bergum, Ashley R.; Boldt, Amanda M.; Brown, Emma E.; Camara, Ibrahim M.; Cameron, Nicholas J.; Carlson, Logan J.; Chea, Phichany K.; Cooper, Isabelle J.; Corbett, Bryan J.; Cully, Samantha A.; DeWitt, Breanna M.; Dolby, Madeline A.; Eisch, Austin J.; Erickson, Autumn C.; Favreau, Samuel J.; Ferraro, Logan M.; Fleck, Makayla L.; Galleberg, Travis J. Jr; Goodpaster, Alexander T.; Gorman, Riley M.; Groeneweg, Abigail S.; Hall, Jordan P.; Hanson, Tessa L.; Hausmann, Spencer J.; Hayden-Telles, Chase M.; Headley, Micah R.; Hedrick, Corissa L.; Hunter, Liam G.; Hutchinson, Sara A.; Johnson, Derrick M.; Johnson, Lindsey A.; Johnson, Teegan E.; Jorgensen, Zachary J.; Keefe, Daniel J.; Kennedy, Brandon M.; Kreutter, Andrew M.; Kuebelbeck, Taylor M.; LaBarre, Jacob R.; Larson, Kevin C.; Leurer, Olivia K.; Marx, Hallie K.; Mastell, Jake H.; McNamara, Jeremiah D.; Mesenbring, Kennedy A.; Mills, Meghan J.; Moran, Joseph J.; Narow, Jacob S.; Neudecker, Elise M.; Niederkorn, Nathan J.; North, Isabel J.; Odland, Brooke M.; Ogilvie, Hayden J.; Overland, Jesseca R.; Paape, Brian A.; Palm, Jessica M.; Pekron, Jack W.; Pleitez, Gabriella S.; Raman, Leelavathy; Rendl, Heidi J.; Renslow, Tyler J.; Reynolds, Kannen K.; Rice, Benjamin J.; Rooney, Jacqueline O.; Sahr, Adam K.; Sampson, Rylie M.; Sanford, Emily J.; Sarhani, Yasmine; Sauve, Holly R.; Schaefer, Emma E.; Schlieff, Marc A.; Schrader, John P.; Schwartz, MandiJo; Semlak, Matthew J.; Sizemore, Tyler M.; Slusarek, Julia K.; Smith, Shawn T.; Soupir, Hailey A.; Spears, Donald E. Jr; Stolp-Haggerty, Jacob B.; Sugg, Noah J.; Sumstad, Lindsey K.; Thaemert, Skyler O.; Thomas, Logan M.; Tietje, Kalley R.; Todd, Eva-Noelle T.; Torkelson, Ashley M.; Tornio, Emily H.; Ventimiglia, Isabella M.; Vue, Jonathan S.; Walker, Carly G.; Walker, Colby E.; White, Aaron J.; Wojciechowski, Kaytlin M.

Grade 10

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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 Where: William O’Brien State Park, 16821

TRI-COUNTY DFL SENIOR CAUCUS LUNCHEON

O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Free concert featuring fiddles, mandolins, and stand-up bass. Bring blankets, chairs and a picnic supper.

Meet the musicians and hear about their instruments.

Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 Where: Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake

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St. S., Forest Lake Details: Guest speaker attorney Virginia Stark will discuss the topics “Fight for a Liveable Planet” and “Progressive Messaging.” For residents of eastern Anoka, southern Chisago and northern Washington Counties.

Contact: 651-492-1149

MARINE ON ST. CROIX 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION When: Fireworks 10 p.m. July 3; Running race and kids parade on July 4 Where: Marine on St. Croix Details: Annual all–town parade on Main Street in downtown Marine.

Contact: marineonstcroix.org When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 Where: Bayport Marina 200 5th Ave. S. Details: Outdoor performance of Shakepeare’s slapstic play by the Zephyr Theatre. Tickets $18-$45; wine and beer available for purchase.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

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LIFT BRIDGE ROAD RACE

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When: July 4-7 Where: Lakefront Park, Hudson, Wisconsin

Details: Hudson’s Fourth of July celebration featuring a carnival, food, bands, games, fireworks at dusk, July 5. Parade 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6.

Contact: hudsonboosters.org

When: Saturday, June 29 Where: Lakeside Park, Bayport Details: 10 mile, 10K and 5K race through Bayport and St. Croix Valley.

Contact: runstillwater.com

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Forest Lake 4th of July Celebration When: Wednesday, July 3-Sunday, July 7 Where: Events held at Lakeside Memorial Park and the American Legion Details: Carnival at Lakeside Memorial Park July 3-7; Parade 10 a.m.-noon July 4; Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4. See website for schedule of events and live music, and parade map.

Contact: ci.forest-lake.mn.us

STILLWATER FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafter’s market.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/fleamarket

DOG MAN BOOK PARTY When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Kids 6-12 can enjoy activities based around the Dog Man book series

by Dav Pilkey. Free; registration required.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER When: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 30 Where: KC Hall, 1910 Greeley St. S., Stillwater Details: Examine clues and mingle with suspects to deduce the culprit of the show “Death of a Gangster” while dining on a three-course meal. Tickets online; $39.99.

Contact: themurdermysterycompany.com

When: 7-10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4 Where: Stillwater Public Library, Johnson Terrace, 224 3rd St. N. Details: See the fireworks from the library’s rooftop terrace. Celebration includes children’s activities and entertainment, food and cash bar.

Tickets $50/adults; $25/children. 5 and under free.

Contact: 651-275-4338 X130 or stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org

When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, July 2 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Kids 8-12 can learn how to set up a rod, put bait on the hook, cast like a pro, take fish off the hook and learn about different kinds of fish and different ways to catch them.

Equipment provided; registration required.

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 7:15-8 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 13,

When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, July 10 & 24 Where: Lowell Park, downtown

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Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515

FIREWORKS AT LOWELL PARK

Keats Ave. N. Details: Join naturalists, storytellers and educators at Lake Elmo’s outdoor park amphitheater for a variety of engaging nature programs. Each program runs 45 minutes and will present live creatures, facts, and/or exhibits for hands-on, family learning.

Contact: 651-430-8240 or co.washington.mn.us

When: July 4, fireworks at 10 p.m.

Where: Lowell Park, Downtown

RIVER RATS KIDS DAY CAMP

Stillwater Details: Fireworks show over the St. Croix River at 10 p.m. Music simulcast on KBBL 1220 AM.

Where: Arcola Mills, 12905 Arcola

AFTON FOURTH OF JULY PARADE When: Noon July 4 Where: Downtown Afton Details: Food and beverage vendors.

Contact: 651-439-4001

OPERATION GRATITUDE YOUTH FISHING

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM AT LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE

When: July 4-31 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Collection of letters and small care packages for deployed troops, military families, veterans, wounded heroes and caregivers, first responders and recruit graduates. See website for wish list of items.

Contact: operationgratitude.com

Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music at 5 p.m., free festivities.

Contact: discoverstillwater.com

SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE TERRACE

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, July 9, 16 and Aug. 6 Trail N., Stillwater Details: Engaged counselors help kids 11-13 learn kayaking skills, enjoy an island lunch, and end of day kayak rodeo. Registration required.

Contact: mywahooadventures.com

VISION FOR STILLWATER’S ENERGY FUTURE When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N., Stillwater Details: Join the Sustainable Stillwater Energy Working Group for a listening session that aims to gather input from city residents/stakeholders to formulate an energy vision for the city.

Contact: conservationminnesota.org

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20

Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Enjoy the tunes of Stillwaterbased community band ensemble Valley Concert Winds when they present “All Natural”, a repertoire inspired by the wonders of nature on July 11. Family-friendly music from the heart of Africa performed by Siama, a Congolese music legend, on July 20. Free.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

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Details: Emmy Award winning a

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cappella ensemble performs. Tickets $20.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

THE STILLWATER BAR CRAWL When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: Begins at Portside, 317 S. Main St.

Details: Visit a dozen Stillwater

ST. CROIX VINTAGE BASEBALL EXHIBITION When: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20 Where: Old Athletic Field, 6th Ave. & Burlington, Stillwater

Details: The Washington County and

establishments and enjoy food and drink specials. Tickets $10-$25.

Contact: entfactory.mn/stillwater

Historical Society’s vintage baseball club, The St. Croixs, wear 1860s uniforms and play by 1860s rules.

Contact: wchsmn.org

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STONE BALANCING

When: 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: Forest Lake Area High School

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Where: Marine Mills Folk School,

6101 Scandia Trail, N. Details: Masquers Theatre performance of the Broadway musical. Tickets $15/adults; $12/ children and seniors; $10/students with ID. Contact: masquerstheatre.org

OLD FASHIONED ICE-CREAM SOCIAL

14189 Ostlund Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn to design selfsupporting sculptures from ordinary stones, using only shape, weight, and friction for use in landscaping or other art projects. $60.

Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org

HOT METAL MOLD MAKING WORKSHOPS When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 and 27 and Sunday, July 21 and 28

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Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia

Summer Tuesdays When: 5-9 pm Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music and stage performances until 8:30; family movie at dusk.

Contact: summertuesdays.com

WINE MEETS ART FESTIVAL

no registration required.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

KIDS-MAKE-SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS When: 1 to 4 pm Saturday, July 13 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 13 & 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Interact with 20+ local artists while sampling local wine, beer and food. Live music, food trucks, and tours at noon both days.

Contact: 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com

GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater 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. Free with park permit.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists.

Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org

HENNA ART WITH SHAKUN MAHESHWARI

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 Where: Stillwater Historical Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St. Details: Lumberjack Days kickoff includes children’s activities, petting zoo, food, 50–cent rootbeer floats, penny candy, food, beverages and more will be available for purchase.

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

LALO’S LUNCH BOX LIVE! When: 2-3 p.m. Friday, July 19 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Family friendly sketch comedy, sing-a-longs, and audience participation games. No registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: Hardwood Creek Library,

“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”

19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to create traditional Indian designs and use henna for body decoration.

Registration required.

Contact: washcolib.org

and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2:30 p.m.

Sundays, July 19-Aug. 4; Also 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 and Aug. 1 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Classic drama by Tennessee Williams. Standard tickets $26; flexible pricing offered from $18-$45.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

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When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2:30 p.m.

‘LEARN AND GROW WITH US’ GARDEN TOUR When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Where: Gardens in Lake Elmo and

APOLLO 11 50TH ANNIVERSARY When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: Stillwater Public Library 224 Third St. N Details: Celebrate the anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s first walk on the moon with a program that presents some of the history, the vehicles, the mission and what was learned during the historic Apollo missions. Free and

Details: Witness artists from around

When: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main

Stillwater areas - see website for locations Details: Tour of extensive gardens designed, created and maintained by the Washington County Master Gardeners. Food trucks, market and books. Master Gardeners available to answer questions. $15 in advance, $20 day of tour.

the world working a furnace that heats up to 2,700 degrees, as they pour over 8,000 pounds of red-hot molten iron throughout the day. Attend a free workshop and carve a mold to use at the Iron Pour on Aug. 3. Mold prices $30/small, $45/medium, and $75/large.

Contact: franconia.org

STILLWATER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Where: KC Hall, 1910 S. Greeley St. Details: Adults $8.50; children age 5 - 12 $5.00; under 5 eat free. All are welcome, donations accepted for St. Michael’s Food Shelf.

Contact: 651-430-3274

THE LONGER TABLE When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Where: Lakefront Park, Hudson Details: Free community potluck picnic sponsored by the Hudson Inclusion Alliance. Eating ware and water provided.

Contact: hudsoninclusionalliance.org

CHAMBER OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT When: 11 a.m. Monday, July 22 Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, 1599 McKusick Rd. N., Stillwater

Details: Golf, networking, lunch, dinner, prizes and raffles.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber.com

AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 25

Where: Stillwater Senior Center, 2300 Orleans St. W.

Details: Eight-hour class to help participants learn the latest in driver safety and qualify for a discount on insurance. $20/AARP members; $25/ non-members. Registration required.

Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn.org

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Mashuga on a plant walk through Wilder Forest as you learn to identify When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 local flora for their medicinal and ART TROLLEY Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 health benefits and learn how to make Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake ADVENTURE TOURS and decant tinctures and salves. $45; Details: Reverend Matt’s Monster When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 registration required.

Science Program will discuss the Where: Stillwater Trolley, 400 Nelson St. S. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org history and meaning of the creatures Details: Jump aboard the trolley for of the Harry Potter franchise. No behind the scenes tours, meet artists, MUSIC AT FRANCONIA registration required. hands on demonstration. July event When: 2-6 p.m. Saturdays, July 27 Contact: washcolib.org travels to Afton and Hudson. Picnic Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, lunch and wine included. $79.

Franconia Contact: mywahooadventures.com Details: Family-friendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater; featuring the Scottie Miller Band. Food THE WALL THAT HEALS BACK PORCH JAMS vendors or picnic.

When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org Where: Arcola Mills, 12905 Arcola Trail N., Stillwater INAUGURAL ST. CROIX Details: Acoustic music by Cattail CROSSING HALF MARATHON Moon. Tickets recommended; $20.

When: 7 a.m. Saturday, July 27 Fundraiser for the Arcola Mills Where: Main Street, Stillwater Historic Foundation. Gates open at 5 When: Open 24 hours, July 25-28 Details: Course crossed the St. Croix p.m.

Where: Old Athletic Field, 6th Ave. River over the St. Croix Crossing Contact: arcolamills.org and Burlington, Stillwater Bridge and through scenic rural Details: A 3/4 scale replica of the Wisconsin.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR GOOD Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Wall Contact: 651-383-2436 or runstillwater.com That Heals is 375 feet long and almost 8 HEALTH feet tall, and will spotlight veterans from When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 27 BLUEGRASS AND LEMONADE IN Washington Country and surrounding Where: Marine Mills Folk School, THE SHADE countries.

Wilder Forest, Marine on St. Croix When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 28 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Listen to area musicians play bluegrass and enjoy free lemonade.

Guided tours at 1p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for $7.

Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

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Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR When: July 31-Aug. 4 Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, motor sports, rides.

Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org

ARTS IN THE PARK/FARMERS MARKET, FOREST LAKE When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, through August; Farmer’s Market only continues through September Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, crafts and farmer’s market Contact: 651-209-9723 or forestlakeparks.net

BAYPORT FARMERS MARKET When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct 14.

Where: Village Green, 3rd St. N., adjacent to Andersen Elementary and the Bayport Library Details: Fresh produce and various activities held throughout the summer.

Contact: 612-518-7110 or bayportfarmersmarket.com

STILLWATER FARMER’S MARKET When: 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Sept. 28

When: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, July 2, 9 16,

Where: Stillwater Veteran’s Memorial,

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3rd and Pine Streets Details: Organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and local specialties.

Contact: 651-704-9996 or localharvest.org

Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Short STEM activities led by teen volunteers for kids 6-10. No registration required, but space

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LUMBERJACK DAYS CELEBRATES 85TH ANNIVERSARY FROM PAGE 1

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — Lumberjack Days has long been a staple of summertime in Stillwater. This year, the annual festival returns for its 85th year and features an impressive lineup of local musicians and a host of family-friendly activities for residents of Stillwater and the surrounding communities.

Lumberjack Days runs from July 17-21. The festivities kick off Wednesday with a boat cruise on the St. Croix River, followed by the Downhill Derby Car awards on Thursday.

Then, on Friday, racers put their creations to the test. Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy live music, lumberjack shows and a medallion hunt. There are also activities for kids and a beer garden for adults.

Josh Ernst is a member of The Locals, a group of Stillwater residents who, since 2014, have organized each year’s festival. Ernst said this year, he and the other group members have worked hard to increase the variety of family-friendly activities possible.

“We’re stepping up our focus on family and adding more kid’s games, thanks to the support of local nonprofits,” he said. “We’ve always had the magic bounce house (and) the pay-to-play type games, but this year, we’re trying to get more local nonprofits involved with coming down and setting up fun stuff that kids can do.”

Among the new additions is a 12hole lumberjack-themed mini-golf course, which Ernst said is also among the least expensive family activities, with a round costing $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Lumberjack Days may not exclusively be a music festival, but the free live music throughout the weekend is a draw for crowds across the

area. Soul Asylum, which formed in Minneapolis in the 1980s, will headline this year’s festival and are set to perform Saturday.

Paul Creager and Sam Ziemer serve as the festival’s music coordinators. Creager said as in year’s past, the lineup features a slate of up-and-coming local musicians.

“What we focus on is Minnesota music … So, if you catch (a band) at Lumberjack Days, chances are they’re headed for big things” he said. “We do that because it’s fun, and it’s a way to invest in these performers. It’s not like it’s just another show for them. When you’re emerging on your arc into popularity, these shows in different regions are beneficial ways to build your fanbase.”

The Bad Man, a Minneapolis-based funk rock band will perform both Friday, and Saturday. “They’re a band of performers that are like danceable rock and roll with horns sections,” Creager described. The Prizefi ghters and Black Market Brass will also perform Friday.

The last day of the festival will feature acts from the St. Croix Valley. “We have a band from Houston called Boats & Bridges, and then there’s this kind of psychedelic blues group called the Sunken Land, and then a band from Stillwater called Ruben.”

Other musical acts will be announced in the coming weeks, Creager said.

“We’re going to give your ears a treat here,” he said. “You might see somebody play here, and in six months, you’re going to see them on TV and later see their career open up in front of you.”

For more information, visit lumberjackdays.com.

Elizabeth Callen is a staff writer and reporter for the Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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A Lumberjack Days guest surveys the St. Croix River. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the downtown Stillwater festival.

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A young Downhill Derby participant braces for the ride.

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Marchers make their way through the streets of Stillwater in the Lumberjack Days parade.

COUNTY BRIEFS County will receive funds to help prevent homelessness The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted $337,329 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency June 4 that will be used to prevent or mitigate homelessness in the county.

The county will allocated $141,399 to Solid Ground and $164,698 to the YMCA. Solid Ground will use the money for rapid re-housing for families, which includes rent payment assistance and support services. The YMCA will use the money for rapid re-hous-

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County Board will send request for capital improvements to state The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed to submit requests to the 2020 Minnesota Capital Budget program June 4, including major road and park projects. Minnesota’s capital budget is primarily funded

by issuing state general obligation bonds. The Minnesota Department of Management and Budget asked for capital budget requests in April preceding its submission to next year’s Legislature.

Preliminary submissions of state agency capital budget requests are due in June, with fi nal submissions due in September. The governor submits a proposed capital budget to the Legislature in January of even-numbered years. The focus of the projects is on critical and strategic investments with

emphasis on addressing life and safety issues; preserving existing infrastructure and repairing existing facilities before starting new projects; and minimizing construction and operating costs. Priority is given to projects with clear regional or statewide significance.

Fixmer honored for 30 years of videotaping County Board meetings Don Fixmer, a Stillwater resident, was honored June 4 for 30 years of videotaping Washington County Board

of Commissioners meetings.

Fixmer videotapes the County Board and other governmental bodies throughout the St. Croix Valley for Valley Access Channels. Fixmer started taping the City of Stillwater meetings in 1987, and began taping the county meetings in 1989. Fixmer’s work with the county and other governments allows for residents to view meetings on cable access channels and provide their input to the elected officials on issues of importance to them.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Sheriff’s Office urges residents to be vigilant Recently there has been a spike in home burglaries in the metro area. Suspects have broken into vehicles parked in driveways and used the garage remote controls to gain access into the residence.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking for your assistance in helping to prevent burglaries by considering practicing some of the following tips: Vehicle: • Lock all vehicle doors and do not leave valuable items in your vehicle.

• Remove garage door openers if you have to leave your vehicle outside.

Residence • Close and lock all doors of your home.

• Consider closing lower level windows of your home to prevent access.

• Consider home security systems.

• Consider leaving exterior lighting on at night or installing motion activated lighting • Limit or trim large shrubbery around lower level windows of your home.

• If going out of town for an extended period you may want to have your mail held and newspaper delivery stopped Consider letting WCSO know the dates

you will be gone and request a vacation check of your residence.

• Report any suspicious vehicles or people to WCSO so a deputy can respond to the area. Try to gather as much descriptive info as possible (clothing, age, male/ female, type of vehicle/color/plate info and direction of travel).

Looking out for one another in your community not only helps each other but it helps us when we are responding to your calls. The WSCO says, “You are our biggest asset in helping to prevent crime.”

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Joey Lin Siverson waves to the crowd as she rides her horse around Dead Broke Arena in Hugo during introductions before the start of Minnesota State High School Rodeo competition Saturday, June 15. The Lake Elmo resident competed in Breakaway Roping and Team Roping and was also a rodeo queen candidate at the annual event. Top finishers in each event will be competing at the National High School Rodeo Finals July 14 – 20 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

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Purple martins enjoy flashy summer houses

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Most young birds grow up in a nest constructed painstakingly by their parents, made of twigs, feathers, hair, spider webs and many other materials. Young purple martins, however, grow up in condos.

Purple martins are large members of the swallow family. If you watch long enough, you may notice that male purple martins glisten an iridescent violet-blue color in the right light. When not hanging out around their houses, martins are usually seen gliding effortlessly on the wing, gathering all their food and water without ever landing.

The loud, trilling chirps of these birds have accompanied many long and full summer days on the lake.

The palatial structures of the summer homes of purple martins may catch your eye this summer. Martins are colonial nesters, which means they prefer to raise their young in close proximity to each other. Their housing structures usually consist of four to 12 individual nesting

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Humans have provided shelter for purple martins with artificial nest boxes for centuries; some say the practice extends back to indigenous people placing hollow gourds for birds to nest in.

A purple martin perches on a martin house at Big Marine Regional Park.

spaces. However, these birds seek out cavities to raise their young, and the availability of natural cavity spaces has diminished along with human development. Similar to the

placement of houses to provide more nesting spaces for cavity nesters such as bluebirds, humans have provided purple martins with manmade housing for years.

In fact, some say the practice of hanging martin houses extends back to indigenous people, who were said to hang hollowed gourds for these birds. Ac-

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cording to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the practice of placing martin houses was so common that John James Audubon used them as indicators to choose his lodging for the night. In 1831, he wrote: “Almost every country tavern has a martin box on the upper part of

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its sign-board; and I have observed that the handsomer the box, the better does the inn generally prove to be.”

According to the National Audubon Society, almost all purple martins in the eastern region of the U.S. nest in manmade boxes like these.

Purple martin houses are conspicuous—each consists of several individual boxes or gourdshaped structures.

Most are freestanding to prevent easy access for predators, and usually painted white.

The white color helps to reflect sunlight and keep birds cool inside the nest.

Plus, the martins seem to have several preferences—some researchers have noted that martins seem to be attracted to the white color and to choose larger nests rather than smaller ones.

Martins compete heavily with several different species of bird for available nesting space, which makes the placement of martin houses all the more important. When it comes to nesting, some of their biggest enemies are invasive house sparrows and European starlings.

There’s a claim that martins can eat about 2,000 mosquitoes a day, but this is just rumor.

Martins typically don’t eat mosquitoes at all, preferring bigger insects such as dragonflies, grasshoppers, beetles, wasps, and bees.

Those looking to provide a home for nesting purple martins should locate the birdhouses in an open area, with no barriers to prevent the birds from gliding straight into their homes.

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New Stillwater electric bike rental opens downtown

BY JARED MARTINSON NEWS INTERN

STILLWATER — The bike trail map hanging on the wall in Mike Herman’s store boasts a variety of colors highlighting the scenic routes in and around Stillwater. Just below the map, a bright orange couch welcomes customers for a breather before or after their electric bike experience.

“Most of the time, you aren’t sweaty or out of breath after a ride,” Herman said. “If you use the accelerator right, the bike does a lot for you.”

Herman and his wife, Faith, fi rst tried out electric bikes on their honeymoon in California years ago. Not only were the bikes easy to control, they required very little effort to go uphill, which was a big part of why Faith enjoyed it. The Hermans moved to Stillwater five years ago and immediately loved the area, but wanted to fi nd a way to use their bikes more efficiently.

“We live up the hill here (in downtown Stillwater), so going down on our normal bikes is fine, but I’d have to walk my bike up the hill to get back,” Faith said.

Mike also runs a construction business and Faith was a hairdresser. The idea to open a bike rental store was a venture outside anything they had ever done before.

The Hermans held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for Mike’s Electric Bikes on April 30 with community members and the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce in attendance. Located at 224 Chestnut Street just off Hwy. 95, the shop’s fi rst day of business was Saturday, May 4.

Most customers are group outings of

four or more people, casual bikers who are looking for an easy way to travel around the historic trails and hills of Stillwater.

“Some of the biking purists aren’t huge fans of electric, you know,” Mike said. “But we’ve gotten good reviews.”

The business Facebook page is the main source of advertising, posting photos of the biking trails and recognizing customers after their electric bike experiences. It also has a website that displays all rental prices, biking rules and available models to try out.

The bikes themselves—which are $45 for a two hour rental with increasing rates for more hours—have seven gears and five power settings to toggle between, depending on the incline of the trail. Herman walks through the features and safety of the bike before each customer begins the ride. He recommends taking the Brown’s Creek State Trail six miles up to Duluth Junction, and then over to the St. Croix crossing bridge and back to the shop. On average, that ride takes an hour and a half and covers about 25 miles.

By the end of the journey, Herman hopes that his efficient bikes have done their duty of showing off the Stillwater scenery without exhausting the people riding them.

“We’re trying to get the name out there. This is a great area for electric bikes.”

Jared Martinsen is an intern with Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1219 or sports@presspubs.com JARED MARTINSON | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Faith and Mike Herman, owners of Mike’s Elextric Bikes in Stillwater, pose for a photo.

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Summer State of Mind AMERICA BARBEQUE BEACH BEES BOATING BONFIRE BUGS CAMPING CONCERTS FIREWORKS HEAT HIKING HOTDOG ICECREAM LAKE LIBERTY PARADE PARK PICNIC PLANT POLLINATOR POOL POPSICLE RELAX SAND SUN SUNGLASSES TRAVEL UNITED WATER

Weather Tidbit: Summer is finally upon us. It was a cool and wet spring but June did bring us an interesting twist of weather, most noticeably some drier weather. Normally June is one of our wettest months, averaging 4.5 inches of precipitation, but entering the last week of the month I’ve totaled just 1.48 inches. My lawn is still green and lush thanks to previous wet months but I did notice that area lawns were being watered. I’ve planted my vegetable garden and that has required watering. June temperatures were up and down with the Airport recording its first 90º on June 7; I reached only 88º on that date. Much of mid-June was cooler than normal with temperatures warming the last week of the month. We can typically count on July for our warmest temperatures of the year and I think this July will not disappoint us. I also think well return to a more active precipitation pattern with rainfall totaling closer to normal for the month.

Morning Planets: Uranus, Neptune Evening Planets: Mars (dusk), Jupiter, Saturn Moon Phases: New July 2 and 31. Full July 16 16 Saturn north of moon 2 Total Solar Eclipse 4 Mercury south of moon 16 Partial Lunar Eclipse 4 Earth at Aphelion 5:11pm 13 Jupiter south of moon 28 Delta-Aquarid Meteor

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AVG. HIGH……85 AVG. LOW…….64 SUNSHINE….…71

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DID YOU KNOW? The “dog days of summer” refer to the dates from July 3rd to August 11th. They are named so after the Sirius the Dog Star. This star is located in the constellation of Canis Major.

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St. Croix River Association announces award winners ST. CROIX FALLS — The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) is pleased to announce the winners of the St. Croix Watershed Stewardship Award, Every Kid in the Croix Award and the fi rst-ever Nelson-Mondale Legacy Award. All awards were presented at the 2019 Spring Gathering in May. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that provide outstanding contributions to protection of the St. Croix River now and for future generations.

The St. Croix Watershed Stewardship award recognizes people for their extraordinary contributions of the stewardship of the St. Croix River and its watershed. This year’s recipients are the Namekagon River and Peter Grove.

The Every Kid in the Croix celebrates schools committed to making environmental education a priority through the “Rivers Are Alive” K-12 environmental education program.

This year’s recipients are Taylors Falls Elementary and Pine City Elementary.

The St. Croix River Association Nelson-Mondale Legacy Award honors individuals, organizations, businesses and communities that have had a similarly extraordinary impact on saving the St. Croix for the enjoyment and appreciation of future generations.

This year’s recipients are former Vice President Walter Mondale and Tia Nelson, daughter of the late Gaylord Nelson, senator from Wisconsin and the founder of Earth Day. From press release

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Former Vice President Walter Mondale (far right) and Tia Nelson (second from right) accept the 2019 Nelson-Mondale Legacy Award.

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Taylors Falls Elementary received the 2019 Every Kid in the Croix Award.

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Namekagon River received the 2019 St. Croix Watershed Stewardship Award.

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11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Winehaven Winery

July 13

Ted Olson Trio (Jazz)

1-4 p.m.

Saint Croix Vineyards

July 14

Acoustic Sunday: Tim Cheesebrow 1-4 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

July 18

Music: Ledfoot Larry

9:30 p.m. FREE

Big Wood Brewery

July 20

Wine/Chocolate Dinner Cruise

7-10 p.m.

Winehaven Winery

July 27

Yoga

11-11:45 a.m.

Winehaven Winery

July 27

Comedy Night

5:45-8:30 p.m.

Dancing Dragonfly

July 28

Build a DIY Clock

1-4 p.m.

Winehaven Winery

Meets Art Festival!

ME Wine TASTE OUR FAVORITE PICKS FROM MIDWEST Over 20 MN artists and vendors participating!

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On going Thursday Music Showcase 6-9 p.m.

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Congratulations to the 2019 Graduating Class of Forest Lake High School and the Top Academic Achievers!

Jack R. Callahan I will be attending Bowdoin College with an intended major in Biochemical Engineering.

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Benjamin Dean Cartford Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be attending the University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Twin Cities to study Biology.

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Erin B. Collins

Faith A.

I will attend to the University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Twin Cities and will be studying Chemical Engineering.

I will be attending Drake University, double majoring in Biology and Neurosciences with a PreMedicine track.

Hollihanâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;May

Rachel C. de Sobrino

Autumn R. Schuldt

Matthew J.Strupp

University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Twin Cities, majoring in Environmental Geography.

I will be attending to University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Twin Cities studying Mechanical Engineering.

I will attend to University of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Madison studying History of Wildlife Ecology.

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Congratulations 2019 Graduates!

Congratulations to All of the Class of 2019!

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Congratulations to the 2019 Graduating Class of

Stillwater Area High School and the Top Academic Achievers!

Erin Bloom

Peyton Classon

Mikayla Cousineau

Chester Hearne

I will attend to the Colorado College.

I’m planning to attend University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a major in Nursing.

I plan on attending the university of Minnesota–Twin Cities where I will be studying Mechanical Engineering.

Abigail Banks-

Grant Hietpas

Jacob Hulteen

Audrey Kelly

I will be attending Carleton College next fall on the Premed Track, and I hope to focus on Public Health.

I plan on attending Gustacus Adolphus College and majoring in Physics.

After that, my goal is to attend Medical school.

I’m attending to Drake University and majoring in Data Analytics.

I’m attending to the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities with a plan to major in Astrophysics.

Connor Kilkelly

Phoebe Lesk

Amy Longtin

Frank Madsen

I will be attending to the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities in the fall. I plan on majoring in Biochemistry and following a Pre-Med Track.

I am excited to be studying Psychology at Boston University this fall!

Jack Maloney

Lily Mayek

I will be attending Northwestern University in Evanston with a focus in Pre Med and Women and Gender Studies.

Hehenberger

I will attend the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities.

I will be attending the University of California–Los Angeles this fall.

I will be attending the the George Washington University in Washington D.C. majoring in Anthropology.

Abigail Elizabeth McBride I will be attending Brigham Young University in the fall to study International Business and Health Sciences.

Sydney Nelson

Claire Paiement

Isabella Portelli

I’ll be attending to Saint Michael’s in Colchester, Vermont.

I will be attending University of Washington in Seattle.

I will attend to University of Illinois Urbana– Champaign, major in psychology.

Gretchen Sharp

Maxwell Stauffer

Hannah Sween

I plan to major in Biomedical Engineering and minor in French at the University of California, Davis.

I will be attending St. Olaf College in the fall of 2019.

I will be attending to Loyola University Chicago to major in Environmental Science and minor in Computer Science.

Not pictured: John Batterton Torianna Eckles Aurora Hiveley Sarah Kollodge Anna Landsem Julia Line Seth Olson Anne Sullivan Justin Warner

Best of Luck Class of 2019 From the Press Staff

I’m traveling to Scotland with the theatre department to perform in the International Fringe Festival in Redinburgh Grinnell College.

Thomas Meyer I will be attending Amherst College to pursue a degree in Bio Chemistry.

Elias Roll I’m attending the Colorado school of Mines in Golden, Colorado.

Olivia Walsh I will attend to the University of Washington– College of Engineering.

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