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Nature’s lawn mower: goats have been deployed to Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park to trim down plant species and keep the soil and plant life healthy.

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CORINNE STREMMEL | Staff Writer

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Your park, your permit: Washington County puts out call for park photos

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Washington County is asking photographers and nature lovers alike to take their shot at capturing the beauty of Square Lake Park in a tiny 2.75 by 3.5 inch vehicle permit.

Photographers may submit their Square Lake Park photos for a chance to have their photo featured as the 2023-24 permit, which is valid in both Washington and Anoka counties.

Anyone can submit up to three photos. A first name, last name, phone number, email and a short description of the photo is also required. Images must be high-quality resolution (300dpi min) and must be .jpg image files. The winner will be selected in early November.

But what makes a winning photo? Parks Coordinator Sara Armstrong has some suggestions.

“When choosing a photo, we look for a photo that really speaks to the characteristics of the park being highlighted,” said Armstrong. “Spring Lake Park is really known for the lake and the clarity of the lake.”

The photo must be easy enough to spot from a car’s window, so a brightly colored image helps park staff spot passes from a distance.

Through a process of elimination, the passes will be chosen by a number of park staff.

“Past photos have stood out for so many reasons.

In 2019 we highlighted Cottage Grove Ravine and in 2021, we did a goat sticker because we were using goats to manage the invasive species in the park,” explained Armstrong.

Photos from all seasons are encouraged, but the parks generally receive a vast majority of nonwinter photos. Having a winter photo could remind visitors to come to the park even during the winter months, according to Armstrong.

“We really want to encourage Washington County residents to visit parks they might not usually go to.

And the photo contest is an opportunity for people to visit the parks,” said Armstrong. “The photo attracts people.”

The winner of the contest will receive a free vehicle permit and credit for their photo.

Participants have from now until Oct. 3 to submit their photos. Don’t worry if your photo doesn’t win.

Photos that are not selected for the vehicle pass may still be used for other promotional materials for Washington County Parks.

All photos can be submitted to ParksPhotos@ co.washington.mn.us.

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Monarchs were the subject of the St. Croix Bluffs photo.

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

New Franconia exhibit uncovers lost treasures

BRYAN ZANISNIK

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

A new exhibition at the Mardag Gallery at Franconia Commons called “Centimeter” gives the term “hole-inthe-Wall” a whole new meaning.

From July 9 to Sept. 11, New York artist Bryan Zanisnik’s architecturally inspired work will be on display in two components of photography and installation art.

Part of the exhibition has already been built at the artist’s studio in New York and will be shipped out to Minnesota for Zanisnik to complete on his first visit to Minnesota.

“I’ve known Bryan for over 10 years and I did a project with him a few years ago,” said Franconia’s curator Ginger Porcella. “His work is really smart but super accessible and fun.

“Bergman” is another photo in Bryan Zanisnik’s “Centimeter.”

There’s a lot of joy in it.”

The New York artist has always been fascinated with the idea of decay and architecture but it was when Zanisnik purchased a home in upstate New York that his art started to take on new meaning.

“I was actually finding things in the walls,” said Zanisnik. “Probably the funniest thing I found were beer cans in the walls that were over 30 years old.”

Zanisnik uncovered old tools in the walls of the home, and on the wooded portion of the property, he found stone carvings of horses.

“It’s a weird, magical thing to find. It all informs my work,” said Zanisnik.

According to Zanisnik, seeing “Centimeter” might feel like uncovering lost treasures in the walls of an old home. The artist works with

mundane materials that take on a new life. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will observe portions of drywall with holes punched in, only to reveal something within the walls of the art.

Instead of a sterile, white gallery space, “Centimeter” will look collapsed, almost destroyed to invoke a feeling of renovation and exploring the history of a space. For Zanisnik, looking behind the walls feels like an exploration of the subconscious.

“It would be great if people can walk away feeling a bit mesmerized with an object or material,” explains Zanisnik.

The name “Centimeter” comes from different semantics of the word. While many Americans know a centimeter is a unit of measurement, it doesn’t belong in the Imperial system of measurement, so many of us find the term centimeter

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“I like this idea of architecture and building and a centimeter is something that measures space and time and also relates to finding something and the passing of time and decaying,” said Zanisnik.

Zanisnik will host a public dinner and discussion lecture on July 5 at the Franconia Commons for those interested in hearing more about work and to answer questions about his art.

The discussion can also be accessible via Facebook Live for those who cannot attend. The discussion will also be archived so people can watch it at a later date.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Get information on being a licensed child care provider in Washington County Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and view an orientation meeting via Teams from1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Basic information regarding the family child care program and requirements for licensing will be discussed.

Attendance is required at one of these meetings before a license can be issued. There

is no fee for the informational meetings. Registration is required by July 13. Register on the Washington County website at www.co.washington. mn.us and searching “child care licensing.” You can also call 651-430-8307, or email ComSvsCCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us.

Campfire programs return to Washington County Parks Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs Regional

Park for a variety of nature programs. Programs begin at 7:15 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and run 60 minutes and will present live creatures, facts and/or exhibits for hands-on family learning. All campfire programs are free to campers and visitors with a vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual).

Programs include a bonfire when conditions allow. Bench seating and grassy areas are available; visitors are welcome to bring camp chairs and blankets for comfort. Campfire programs scheduled for Lake

Elmo Park Reserve are July 23, Animals on the St. Croix presented by Carpenter Nature Center. Campfire programs scheduled for St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park are July 2, Shipwrecks presented by Captain Jack Sparrow; July 9, Animals on the St. Croix presented by Carpenter Nature Center; and July 16, Neighborhood Ninjas: Racoons presented by Dodge Nature Center. For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington.mn.us.

For more Washington County Parks programs, events, and locations seewww. co.washington. mn.us/parks .

Guided bird hikes in Washington County Parks continue into July A rotating schedule of bird hikes through Washington County Parks will continue with a hike from

9 to 10:30 a.m. July 9 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. 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 for hiking and weather conditions.

This program is free with a parks vehicle permit.

Registration is required for the events since group sizes are limited. Register by calling 651-430-8370 or visit the county website at www.co.washington. mn.us/parks.

Upcoming Marine Mills Folk School classes July is busy at the Marine Folk School. July kicks off with a Suminagashi and Bookbinding class as well as a Herbal Remedies: A Foraging Walk both on July 9 Try out Beginning Crop Art or Paper Marbling and Bookbinding July 23. To register and more additional information visit https://marinemillsfolkschool. org.

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o Way To Prevent This, Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens” is a headline that the satirical news site The Onion has been posting (and reposting) since 2014. Normally, I wouldn’t choose to reference a news site primarily known for humor and satire when dealing with such a serious subject.

However, the repeated postings of what is essentially the same headline and story with a few minor changes, seems to drive directly to the heart of the insanity of the seemingly endless cycle of mass shootings we are witnessing in this country.

Along with fellow staff members here at the Press, I’m part of a scheduled rotation of columns throughout the year.

Leading up to my turn I usually try to think of possible column topics. I had chosen another topic and was hesitant to write about the latest mass shootings of innocent people, but ultimately decided that not addressing it would be avoiding and timely subject.

Angle of a difficult The choice of the editorial staff at The Onion to run the headline and story for View the 21st time illustrates the predictable Paul Dols cycle of shock, mourning, media coverage, finger pointing, blame and calls for change that follow what are now, unfortunately, becoming commonplace events.

I can reference back to Press articles, including one in 2016 that refers back to another article that was published in 2013 following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Thoughts at the time included, “As starkly divided as our society and the current political landscape appears to be, one thing that I would sincerely hope everyone can agree on is that something must be done to stop the rampant slaughter of innocent people — in places they and members of their family had every reasonable expectation to believe were safe” and “If the murder of 20 children between the ages of 6 and 7

(innocent in every sense of the word) doesn’t create some positive change, what will?” Before I finished writing this column the sound of the unmistakable and joyous chatter of a large group of young students from a nearby school provided me with a universal and visceral life connection. As they made their way down the street to an ice cream shop during the final days of the school year, I found it almost impossible to reconcile the possibility of this burst of seasonal joy suddenly and inexplicably becoming intertwined with senseless tragedy.

In a recent New York Times article titled, “The Arrow in America’s Heart,” Elizabeth Dias references a Buddhist parable that describes a man who has been wounded by a poison arrow. The man insists on knowing various details about the arrow including who shot it, the kind of poison and what type of feathers are on the arrow. Missing the point that what is most important is removing the arrow and tending the wound, he dies.

The Exploring Your Mind website further explains the meaning of the parable as a way of valuing life and prioritizing what is important before it’s too late.

After reading recently published statistics revealing the millions of dollars the National Rifle Association (NRA) lobby directs toward congress and the members who reap the most benefits, along with details about the gun manufacturer Daniel Defense’s marketing strategy directed toward teenagers, it becomes much clearer that these gunmen did not really act alone. There is complicity and there should be consequences.

It sometimes feels like the majority of us are being held hostage by an extreme minority of our society and members of congress. Because they can be complex and intertwined, statistics indicate that it can take several attempts to break free from a dysfunctional or abusive relationship. It may seem hopeless, but we have to keep trying to stop this heartbreaking cycle of violence.

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When: Thursday, June 30-Monday, July 4 Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake Details: Carnival, live music, bingo, street dance; parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4. Go to American Legion website for schedule and parade route map.

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT BIG ROCK CREEK

When: noon-12 a.m. Saturday, July 2; noon-10 p.m. Sunday, July 3 Where: Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Christmas in the middle of summer with vendors, food trucks, live music, Halls of Magic, swimming, fishing, bounce houses, yard games, visit from Santa, and light display.

Adult 1-day pass $35; child $10. See music lineup online.

Contact: bigrockcreekwi.com

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRASS BAND CONCERT

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 4 Where: Zephyr Theatre outdoor stage, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Free performance by traditional British Brass Band. Cash bar and ice cream social 5-8 p.m.

Donations appreciated.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

FIREWORKS AT LOWELL PARK

When: 10 p.m. Monday, July 4 Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Fireworks show over the St. Croix River at 10 p.m. Music simulcast on KBBL 1220 AM.

LIGHT A SPARK

When: 8 p.m. Monday, July 4 Where: Stillwater Public Library Terrace, Details: Fundraiser for the Stillwater Public Library includes magic by Brodini, appetizers, ice cream sundae station, and cash bar prior to viewing Stillwater’s 4th of July fireworks display. Individual tickets $100; sponsorships available/ Contact: stillwaterlibraryfoundation. org

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

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

Contact: 651-439-4001

SNAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL WITH SNAKE DISCOVERY

When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Learn all about reptiles and see them up close in this hands-on outdoor program. Free.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or washcolib.org

BIRD HIKE AT PINE POINT PARK

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys. Free with parks permit.

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

NOOKS AND CRANNIES TOUR

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details: Explore areas of the Historic Courthouse typically closed to the public, including the basement, dome, and 1870’s jail. Held the fitrst Saturday of the month, May-Oct. $10; registration required.

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

WINE MEETS ART FESTIVAL

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Day of local art and crafts, wine and wine slushies, food trucks, and live music. Free admission.

Contact: scvwines.com

NEW FERAL CATS WITH ROSS WM PERRY & JOHN GARDEN

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9 Where: Zephyr Theatre outdoor stage, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: NFC presents a mix of bluesinspired songs. Tickets $20.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

A MIDSUMMER EVENING

When: 6:30-8:30 pm. Monday, July 11 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Highway 96 E, Dellwood Details: Fundraiser for The Zephyr Theatre will include wine, appetizers, art and performance. Proceeds support 2022-23 programming.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

CRITTER STORYTIME WITH CARPENTER NATURE CENTER

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Outdoor performance with a book-themed nature story and live animals.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or washcolib.org

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When: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 & 27 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music, free family-friendly festivities.

Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com

LUMBERJACK DAYS

When: July 15-17 Where: Lowell Park, 101 Water St., Stillwater Details: Past events have included live concerts, fireworks, parade, medallion hunt, kiddie carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, vendors, chef’s competition, log rolling, axe throwing, fishing tournament, boat rides, Lumberjack competitions and fun on the river.

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VALLEY CONCERT WINDS: “JOY AND WONDER” When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Where: Heritage Square Park, 3380 Heritage Ct., Stillwater Details: Free, family-friendly wind ensemble performance by local community band. See website for weather changes.

Contact: sites.google.com/view/ valleyconcertwinds

STILLWATER FLEA & CRAFTER MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24; Aug 27 & 28; Sept.

24 & 25 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor market with 200+ vendors, food trucks, farmer’s market.

Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment. com

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM

When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Where: Amphitheater, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Learn about Animals of the St. Croix at an hour-long, naturalist-led program with live animals, hands-on exhibits, and campfire. Free with parks permit.

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

BLUEGRASS & LEMONADE

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Live music and lemonade on the Gammelgarden grounds.

Contact: 651-433-5033 or gammelgardenofscandia.org

JULY TRASH DASH

When: 6-7:15 p.m. Monday, July 25 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Help collect litter/trash and sort recyclables. Bring gloves and a garbage bag or bucket.

Contact: sustainablestillwatermn.org When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Where: Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Meet and mingle with national and local authors. $15 includes a $5 coupon toward purchase of books, light refreshments and prize drawings.

Doors open 30 minutes before event.

Presented by Valley Bookseller.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

OPERA ON THE RIVER AND PERFORMING ARTS FAIR

When: Saturday, July 30; Fair begins at 10 a.m., Grand Concert is at 7 p.m.

Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Grand Concert features local artists, including headliners soprano Liv Redpath, baritone Thomas Glass, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Feinstein and tenor David Blalock. Minnesota Opera’s 741007

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LITERATURE LOVERS’ NIGHT OUT

Aidan,10, loves to giggle, interact with his peers and spend time outdoors doing things like going for walks. He also likes going for car rides. Aidan LOVES bubbles, listening to music and watching Mickey Mouse Club and Sesame Street. Aidan needs a family who is willing to use outside services.

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Joseph Li is conductor, and Stillwater native Clark Weyrauch shares the stage as co-emcee with Jennifer Eckes.

Bring blankets and chairs, picnic basket, etc; pre-order charcuterie board is available. Performing Arts Fair features local organizations and music departments. Events are free and open to the public.

Contact: 612-404-9265 or scvopera.org

NIGHT TO UNITE

When and Where: Tuesday, Aug. 2 throughout local communities Details: Evening intended to heighten crime prevention awareness and community partnerships. Residents hosting block parties may register for visits by local police and fire departments.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR

When: Aug. 3-7 Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, motor sports, rides.

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When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7 -Aug. 30; Farmer’s Market only continues through Sept.

Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake Details: Concert series, vendors, food trucks and farmer’s market.

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STILLWATER FARMER’S MARKET

When: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, June 11 – Sept. 24 Where: Stillwater Veteran’s Memorial, 3rd and Pine Streets, across from courthouse Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, crafts and other specialties.

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BAYPORT FARMERS MARKET

When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, June 13 -Oct. 17 Where: Village Green, 3rd St. N., adjacent to Andersen Elementary and the Bayport Library Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com

OUTDOOR EVENING YOGA

When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, 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. Bring a mat and arrive 5-10 minutes early. Registration required; $8/person per session or $140 for a 20week season pass.

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When: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 30 Where: Square Lake County park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N., Stillwater Details: 75-minute stand up paddle boarding experience includes instruction and equipment. $40/class; registration required.

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Moms Demand Action, lobby for change The Stillwater/Woodbury chapter of Moms Demand Action had an overwhelming turnout at the annual Wear Orange Walk demonstration to reduce gun violence.

According to Erica Oesterreich of Moms Demand Action, over 400 people showed up to the event this year ready to show their support to change gun laws.

“We’re all volunteers in Moms Demand Actions and our mission is to pass legislation for safe gun ownership and reduce gun violence,” said Oesterreich. “Before Uvalde, we had about 6 million volunteers in the nation, but now it’s doubled in a few weeks.”

The organization, modeled after Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, formed after the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012 and has since become the leading organization lobbying for gun safety laws.

The annual Wear Orange Walk began after 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed while standing outside Harsh Park in Chicago. Pendleton’s death sparked action to demand stricter gun laws.

The event is now Moms Demand Action’s main demonstration to emphasize the importance of gun safety and gun control.

Oesterreich says the organization is composed of “mothers and others,” so anyone can be part of their lobbying efforts and the annual Wear Orange Walk.

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Chad Kuyper of the Woodbury chapter decided he should join the organization after the Parkland, Florida shooting.

“I’ve been a teacher since I was 21, and I was a senior in high school when Columbine happened,” said Kuyper. “I coach speech and debate too, and I saw many of the students from Parkland who spoke up about gun violence were just like the kids I had been coaching for years.”

Both Kuyper and Oseterreich want to stress that the organization is not anti-gun. They want to promote safe gun ownership and push for muchneeded change in congress.

“We constantly have to remind people that we’re respecting responsible gun ownership,” said Kuyper. “What we’re trying to advocate for is that we want background checks for everyone and to get rid of loopholes that occur when someone purchases a gun privately or at a gun show or even online.”

The organization hopes to pass red flag laws, which would allow people who suspect someone who is in danger of hurting themselves or others to be reported to law enforcement and, through due process, will have their guns removed if they are deemed dangerous.

The organization also hopes to raise

the legal age to purchase automatic and semi-automatic weapons to 21.

The Minnesota State Legislature won’t be in session again until 2023, but Moms Demand Action are hoping to push for a special session that would allow them to pass “life-saving laws.”

“We keep on keeping on,” said Oseterreich. “This is a marathon, not a sprint. I just hope something changes.”

According to Everytown Research, 110 Americans are killed by guns every day and the CDC now cites gun violence as the leading cause of death for children and teenagers.

“At this point, we know how many Democrats and Republicans support legislative priorities. We’re rounding the corner of our peoplefirst democracy,” said Kuyper. “If something as atrocious as Uvalde happens and there is no change, I think we’re headed toward a crisis.”

When Moms Demand Action isn’t focusing on legislation, the organization wants to raise awareness for proper gun storage and will partner with organizations combating domestic violence to show how gun control can potentially reduce domestic violence.

“People feel helpless right now, but you aren’t helpless,” said Kuyper.

“There are things you can do to decrease the toll of gun violence.”

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

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If your weekend plans include walks through wooded or brushy areas, make sure you pack the insect repellent – and use it – to ward off tick bites.

Health officials warn that blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks) like to hang out in many of the same places as Minnesotans this time of year. Using insect repellent and taking other precautions can help reduce your risk of getting one or more of several serious diseases carried by ticks.

Mid-May through mid-July is the period of highest risk for blacklegged ticks in Minnesota. Memorial Day weekend is often the first time of year when large numbers of Minnesota residents venture into tick habitat, those brushy or wooded areas of Southeastern, Central and North Central Minnesota. Recent field sampling by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) found that the immature blacklegged ticks (called nymphs) are out now and will likely become even more active in the next few weeks.

The blacklegged tick can spread Lyme disease, as well as anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Powassan disease.

In 2014, 896 Lyme disease cases were reported in the state, along with 448 human anaplasmosis cases and 49 babesiosis cases. The number of cases of tick-transmitted diseases for previous years can be found on the MDH website.

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which are very common in spring and early summer throughout wooded or grassy areas of Minnesota, can also carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).

While RMSF is most common in the southern United States, a small number of RMSF cases have occurred in Minnesotans who did not travel outside the state.

“Any of these diseases can make people very ill and can have serious complications, so it’s important to take steps to prevent them,” said David Neitzel, a tick-borne disease specialist with MDH. Though blacklegged tick nymphs are much smaller than adults – they are about the size of a poppy seed – they can carry as many diseases as the adults. They can be difficult to see or feel, so it is especially important to use insect repellent to keep them from biting.

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• Pre-treating fabric with permethrin-based repellents can protect against tick bites for at least two weeks without reapplication.

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Frequently search your entire body for ticks that may look like a speck of dirt or freckle on your skin. If you find a tick on you, remove it immediately but properly. Tips and a short video on how to safely remove attached ticks can be found at: Preventing Tick-borne Disease: Tick Removal on the MDH website.

Early detection of tick-borne illness is important to prevent potentially severe complications. Seek medical care if you develop symptoms that could be indicators of a tick-borne disease after spending time in tick habitat. Signs and symptoms of the various tick-borne diseases can include, but are not limited to, rash, fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain or swelling.

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Conversation Manager, Dan MacSwain, feeds the goats a little oat snack.

The herd of 240 goats moves around the park every three to four days to nibble on new plant life.

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Grove Ravine Park and Lake Elmo Regional Park to nosh on the parks’ plants as a way to promote plant diversity.

Plant diversity is important for the animals and insects that rely on particular plants to survive.

The parks also want to promote soil health by preventing erosion. Plants with strong root depth keep the soil healthy and create a “living cover,” which shields the top layer solid from being worn down.

The main culprit the parks want the goats to dine on is garlic mustard and buckthorn. Without the goats, these plants tend to become overgrown and create a monoculture on shallowly rooted plants.

Along with plant species diversity, it’s also important the parks have a diverse range of plant heights, which provides habitat for birds and other animals.

Goats certainly have a reputation for eating everything in sight, but this character trait can be a useful one when managing plant species. As the goats munch, they eat up unwanted plants, but they also prune back the strongly rooted plants, fostering regrowth among these species.

The parks use a grazing method called mob grazing, which consists

“They recognize my truck,” says Natural Resource Coordinator, Dan MacSwain, as he pulls up to the wire fence.

MacSwain barely has time to turn off the ignition and 30 goats have already lined up behind the fence awaiting a delicious mixture of oats and corn, which MacSwain carries around in an old cranberry juice bottle.

Once over the fence, the goats immediately begin to swarm MacSwain like a litter of eager puppies. They nudge his heels, but as soon as MacSwain starts to shake the cranberry juice bottle, their empty eyes turn to him.

Though the goats hurriedly began nibbling on the oats in his hands, this is nowhere near their goats’ first meal of the day. The herd has a total of 240 has been munching all day long on a buffet of plant species.

And that’s the goats’ job. Four years ago, with additional support from the South Washington Watershed District, Washington County started bringing in herds of goats from Faribault, Minnesota to Cottage

of short intense intervals of grazing.

This method helps minimize soil compaction as the goats graze and tromp around the area. The goats only spend a couple days grazing in each section of the park before they are moved to another location to dine.

Of the 500 acres of Cottage Grove Ravine Park, the goats graze about 40 acres of the park between June and July.

“They tend to get louder when they want to move to a new grazing location,” said MacSwain.

There’s no doubt the goats are cute and are a unique way to attract visitors to the park, but they have also been very effective at their job.

MacSwain showed two patches on either side of the road, one that had been grazed for the last three years and the other which had been left ungrazed. Garlic mustard had clearly overtaken the patch of land, while the other side had columbine, wild geraniums and plenty of shrubs and height.

“Some plants respond well to grazing, while others don’t,” explained MacSwain.

While the goats have been an overwhelmingly positive addition to the parks, there is no cure-all for this complex task.

“Some people get the idea that goats can do it all and are the only solution to managing plant diversity, but really it needs to be a combination of methods like goats and herbicides or burning,” said MacSwain.

Visitors to the Lake Elmo Regional Park will get a little more goat-time than Cottage Grove Ravine, whose goats will leave sometime in July.

The 60 Lake Elmo goats will hang out until September.

According to MacSwain, the goats almost didn’t happen. There were rumblings and worries about what introducing goats could mean for the parks. So far the goats’ work has paid off and MacSwain feels like the park has made progress in supporting its plant diversity.

When watching the animals graze, they stare blankly off into the distance, one can’t help but laugh a little and also be reminded that some issues require surprisingly cute solutions.

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Flannel-wearing Minnesotans, this one’s for you. Stillwater is getting back to its roots and celebrating its CONTRIBUTED many years as a logging The Greater Stillwater town by putting on its Chamber of Commerce annual Lumberjack recently welcomed local Days from July 15-17. business, River Siren Lumberjack Days Brewing Company, to the has been going strong community with a ribbonfor 88 years and is one cutting celebration. of the longest-running The business is located community events in at 225 Main St. North Minnesota. in Stillwater. Owners Paul Creager, of are Brian and Harmony The Locals, the group Carlson. River Siren running the event, Brewing looks out over has a jam-packed list the St. Croix River and of family-friendly pedestrian/bike trails. activities for the threeGuests can enjoy a day event. A downhill wrap-around outdoor derby, boat cruises, space that overlooks the lumberjack shows river or the lively and and a 5K and 10K race CONTRIBUTED recently renovated indoor make up some of the Lumberjack Days has a lineup of Minnesota gathering space. celebrations.

Musicians.

The locally crafted and “The Locals are rotating taps, plus housetrying to strike a Grand Marshal, Joe Kohler, owner made seltzer are sold in balance between residents and of Joseph’s Family Restaurant in 10oz and 16oz pours with retail, making this a communityOak Park Heights. growlers and crowlers to oriented event,” said Creager.

Kohler will ride in a place of go.

Creager is especially looking honor to head the historic parade The mezzanine level, forward to the concert line-up of at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 17 as a way 15 steps above the main St. Croix Valley musicians. Honey to celebrate his retirement and level, offers a perfect Butter from Marine on St. Croix business, which has been part of private space to host will be hitting the stage Friday the community for more than half events. The space can hold night and Yamhaus of Stillwater a century. up to 35 guests. and Hudson will headline Saturday.

“We haven’t had the parade in The brewing company This year, as a part of Stillwater’s a while since the pandemic,” said regularly hosts live continued effort to get a proper Stacie Jensen, communications music, food trucks and skatepark in town, there will be a manager at the Stillwater Chamber other events. skate ramp dedicated to Stillwater of Commerce. “We’re excited we skateboarder Gordon Bartel who can bring it back to the area.”

Chamber welcomes St. recently passed away.

For a map of the parade route Croix Soccer Club “Stillwater has a long history and a full schedule of events, visit The Greater Stillwater with skateboarding, and Stillwater https://lumberjackdays.com.

Chamber of Commerce is a unique town because there’s a recently welcomed St. strong skating community,” said Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel Croix Soccer Club to Creager. can be reached by calling 651-407the the community In partnership with Third Layer 1226 or emailing lowdownnews@ with a ribbon cutting in Minneapolis and skateboarder presspubs.com. celebration. The St. Croix Nicole Haus, the ramp will honor Gordon’s memory while at the same time serving as a petition to get a skatepark in downtown Stillwater.

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The local festival The Locals will partnerer celebrates Stillwater’s with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce to host a parade with early logging days.

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RE/MAX Professionals moves to new location at the Sauntry Mansion The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce recenlty held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate RE/MAX Professionals’ new location at the historic William Sauntry Mansion, located at 626

4th Street N, Stillwater.

RE/MAX Professionals franchise owners Justin and Sonya Fox purchased the historical William Sauntry mansion for their real estate business in September 2021 and recently completed renovations. The mansion was built in 1881 by lumber-baron William Sauntry and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“This was quite an undertaking with a lot of moving parts,” said Justin Fox. “We are grateful to the sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Lynum, the city of Stillwater and the community for seeing our vision for this property.

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ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

*Athletes chosen by Press staff

TOMMY LINDEBERG

GRACE FRECHETTE

Stillwater Lacrosse

Forest Lake Softball

Tommy Lindeberg is the leading scorer on the Stillwater boys lacrosse team that’s heading into the state semifinals at this writing. Lindeberg, senior forward, has tallied 41 goals and 27 assists for the Ponies (14-3). Last year he also led the team in points with 28 goals and 21 assists as the Ponies went 15-4 and placed fourth in the state. Lindeberg also plays hockey and serves as a Special Olympics coach.

Grace Frechette, senior shortstop, was a key factor in Forest Lake’s state championship season. She batted .451 with two homers, a triple and nine doubles, driving home 29 runs and scoring 21. At shortstop she made just four errors in 64 fielding chances. Frechette, who will play college ball for Colorado Christian, had not played since her freshman season, when she hit .414 with 22 RBI three homer to help the Rangers place third In the state. There was no season her sophomore year (pandemic) and she had a knee injury last year.

MORGAN PETERMAN

HANNAH TONG

Stillwater Track and Field

Forest Lake Softball

Morgan Peterman, Stillwater junior, placed fourth in the 800 meters in the state Class 3A track meet with a personal best 2:13.47 on June 11. Earlier, Peterman broke the Suburban East Conference meet record with 2:14.48 and won Section 4AAA with 2:17.08. She anchored the 4x800 team that won gold at the section. Another season highlight was helping win the 4x400 and 4x800 relays at the Minnesota Relay meet on April 8. As a sophomore, Peterman was section 800M champion and sixth in the state with 2:16.50.

Hannah Tong, Forest Lake sophomore, led the Rangers to a state championship game 6-0 win over previously unbeaten Brainerd, hurling a fivehit shutout with seven strikeouts, throwing out five batters herself, while rapping three hits as well, on June 11. She was 12-2 for the season, with two wins and a save at state, and compiled a 0.91 earned run average. She batted .383 with three homers and 18 RBIs.

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unattended, even if fenced Golden Valley, MN in. More pets go missing – (June 20, 2022) As on the Fourth of July than Minnesotans gear up to any other day of the year. celebrate the Fourth of If your pet does go missing, July in a couple weeks, visit the AHS website for Animal Humane Society tips on finding your lost (AHS) is reminding pet pet. owners that many pets • Create an indoor experience noise aversion safe haven for your pet. Set or noise phobias, which up an interior room with can be triggered by bedding, treats, and toys. fireworks and firecrackers.

Shut the curtains, leave the Now’s the time to start lights on, and play white preparing your pet for noise or music. celebrations. Here’s what CONTRIBUTED • Make sure your pet owners can do to keep Pets can be sensitive to noise. pet is wearing a collar and their pets safe: ID tags with your phone • Play recordings of number and address. If your pet is microchipped, firework sounds starting a few weeks before the make sure your information is up to date.

Fourth of July. Start quietly and gradually turn Follow these tips to make sure you and your pet up the volume while engaging your pet with treats have a fun and stress-free summer. and toys. This helps build a positive association with the sound.

• Don’t take your pet to fireworks displays, Animal Humane Society leave them in your car, or leave them outside

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sentencing at 10:30 a.m. on Sept.16.

Carter was charged in 2020 with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct following an investigation conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the criminal complaint, two juveniles told investigators their former middle school teacher had sexually assaulted them at his home on several occasions.

Carter would employ current and former students to perform work at his home and provide gifts to them.

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Pastor Mike Haseltine welcomed more than a thousand motorcyclists during the annual Blessing of the Bikes held recently at the Maranatha Assembly of God church in Forest Lake. The bikers lined up and were directed by volunteers into the lobby area of the church where they received a blessing for a safe riding season.

God Loves YOU!!

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Former middle school teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting students Former Forest Lake Middle School teacher, James E. Carter, 58, has been found guilty on charges relating to the sexual assault of two juvenile students.

On June 10 a jury found Carter guilty of one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct after 4 1 ⁄2 hours of deliberation.

Carter was found not guilty on the remaining second-degree count.

Carter is due back in court for

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EVENT Music: Xaymaca Winery Tour & Tasting Music: Tim Fast Red, White and Sangria!

Live Music Music: Joshua J. Schmidt Music: Locklin Road Charcuterie w/ The Board Loon Live Music: Jud Hailey Music: Matt & Laurel Farmers & Artisans Market Music: Captain Dan Music: Nick Hensley Music: Xaymaca Music: Garret McPhae

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Ralph’s Rib Crib Food Truck Live Music: Becky Rae Dalton 2-5 pm Wine Meets Art Festival 11 am-5 pm The Bazaar w/ Live Music Noon-6 pm Winery Tour & Tasting Noon-3 pm Music: Crossroads Band 6-9 pm Music: Sage Leary 1-4 pm Music: Michael Handler 1-4 pm Live Music: Gary LaRue 2-5 pm Music: Billy Johnson 1-4 pm Music: Riverside Unplugged 3-6 pm Music: Patrick Allen 4-7 pm Live Music: Nate Case 5-8 pm Stand-up Comedy Night 7-10 pm Music: Captain Dan 5-9 pm Vinyasa Yoga 6-7 pm Music: Josh White 5-8 pm Born to Fry Food Truck Music: Tony Ortiz Band 6-9 pm Music: Andrw Spreck & Robert Colbert 1-4 pm Matthew Griswold 1-4 pm Ralph’s Rib Crib Food Truck Music: Tony Ortiz Band 6-9 pm Music: Nick Anderson 1-4 pm Fat House BBQ Food Truck Music: Tim Cheesebrow 1-4 pm Music: Kevin Gerdes – Prairie Voice 3-6 pm Music: Alex Tulp 2-5 pm Live Music: Tuscany Trio 2-5 pm Live Music: Amanda Perry 5:30-8:30 pm Brooke Elizabeth 5-8 pm Ne-Ne’s Food Truck Music: Patrick Allen 1-4 pm Salsa Spot Food Truck Car Show 12-4 pm Music: Sam & Carson 1-4 pm Island Vibe Food Truck Live Music: Mississippi Mudd 1-4 pm Live Music: Jud Hailey 5:30-8:30 pm Music: Garret McPhae 1-4 pm Smokey Treats food Truck Music: Marcus Lere 1-4 pm Ralph’s Rib Crib Food Truck Music: Camille & Co. 1-4 pm Fat House BBQ Food Truck Live Music: Brendan Bonin 2-5 pm

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