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Stillwater teen earns prestigious honor.

Two guests at Rustic Roots Winery take in the spectacular view of the vineyard and the St. Croix Valley. Back in 1997, there were three wineries in Minnesota.

Now, there are approximately 100 wineries throughout the state. Rustic Roots, along with two of the three original wineries, are featured in this edition of the Lowdown. See more on page 6.

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NEWS BRIEF residents with a free and convenient disposal option for household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables all year round.

It is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

The center accepts household hazardous waste, electronics and recyclables. The center also has a free product room in which residents may browse the shelves and take home previously owned products such as paint, stain, automotive supplies, household cleaners and other products. All items taken to the Environmental Center are inspected to determine if they are usable products.

Licensing information for potential child foster care providers An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, through a Webex presentation.

For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. Several foster care options offered include: • For children needing a temporary place to live; placements vary in length.

• For teenagers.

• Respite program, giving a family a needed break by caring for children and teenagers with or without disabilities for a few days or a weekend.

In addition to meeting state licensing requirements, foster families should be able to provide a stable family atmosphere in adequate housing, and love and support for the children or adults in their care.

Before families can be licensed, they must undergo a thorough screening process, which includes an extensive background check. For additional information, questions, or to register, call 651-430-8307 or email ComSvsCFCLicensing@co.washington.mn.us. Also, see the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us and search “foster care licensing.”

St. Croix Valley Orchestra recruits musicians For over 30 years, the St. Croix Valley Orchestra (SCVO) has pursued its dual goals — to entertain and educate. Following an 18-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCVO is ready to begin anew.

Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Sept. 13. SCVO is reaching out to the community in search of new members to add to its core membership. It is actively recruiting new musicians, especially those who play the following instruments — violin, viola, cello, string bass, bassoon, oboe, French horn, trombone and percussion.

If you have experience playing any of these instruments, come to rehearsal at the St. Croix Falls Middle School/High School band room at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept.

13. If you play an instrument other than those listed, come anyway, and SCVO will see if it can fit you in.

Requirements on your musical ability are: • Past experience at the high school band or orchestra level or greater • Commitment to attend weekly rehearsals • Commitment to practice at least two hours per week in addition to the scheduled rehearsals • Confidence in your ability to play (after about a month of practice) the musical pieces posted on the SCVO website at scvorchestra.org.

If you are interested or have questions, send an email to SCVO Musical Director Adam Bever at: beveradam@gmail.com.

Exhibit at Stillwater Public Library An exhibit at the Stillwater Public Library features "Water, White Pines and Wildflowers" by photographer Sarah Lilja. The photos are from from Lilja's recent three-week residency at Pine Needles, the historic James Taylor Dunn Cabin, on the banks of the St. Croix River. This competitive residency program, sponsored by the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, focuses on the complex connection between art, the natural world and the sciences. Lilja’s work captures the new spring growth as it unfurled from the cold, leaf-littered ground following a long Minnesota winter. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30 and is viewable during library hours. View hours at stillwaterlibrary.org. Meet the artist at a reception in the gallery from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14.

County conducts fall hazardous waste collections Washington County satellite weekend household hazardous waste collections are planned for Forest Lake Sept. 11 and Sept. 18.

Satellite collections bring the services offered at the Washington County Environmental Center closer to residents, making it more convenient and practical for them to recycle and dispose their household hazardous waste and electronics. The Forest Lake event will be at the Forest Lake Transit Center, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, at 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. in Forest Lake.

Confidential document shredding will be available at all events.

In addition to the satellite collection events, dates have been set for confidential paper shredding at the Washington County Environmental Center, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 29 and Nov. 17.

The Washington County Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Drive in Woodbury, provides

9/11 BRIEF Seeking 9-11 stories for 20th anniversary Press Publications is searching for a story to tell to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11. What were you doing on 9/11? Were you or someone you know in New York when the Twin Towers fell? Do you know someone who was involved in cleanup efforts? We want to hear from you.

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The Front Line Foundation to host ceremony prior to annual golf tournament The Front Line Foundation (TFLF), a nonprofit organization, plans to commemorate the events of 9/11with their annual golf tournament and a ceremony remembering the fi rst responders that made the ultimate sacrifice on that day 20 years ago.

The tournament will take place on Tuesday, Sept.

7 at the Royal Golf Club at 11455 20th Street N. in Lake Elmo. Beginning at 10:15 a.m., a special remembrance ceremony will feature honor guards, a presentation of colors, the national anthem, and a wreath ceremony in honor of the fallen and remarks from stakeholders. To date, TFLF has given $142,000 in death benefits to fallen fi rst responders’ families to ease the loss of their loved one.

SCHOOL BRIEF Veritas Academy opens location in Chisago City Veritas Chapel and Academy is the new owner of the old Fairview hospital on Highway 8 in Chisago City. Starting this fall, its K-12 students will take all of their classes at this new facility, and the North Branch location will be the pre-K home as well as the location for major performing arts and productions and other events.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you, Sen. Housley The 2021 session was long and contentious, but important for Minnesota’s economic recovery. We want to acknowledge Sen. Housley’s good work to help Minnesota employers and employees get back to business and for fighting against vast tax increases and new mandates on business that would have made Minnesota an even tougher place for companies to succeed and grow.

Sen. Housley: • Voted to make sure PPP loans weren’t taxed in Minnesota. The Senate took this vote in March before taxes were due.

• Helped make sure workers wouldn’t have to pay income tax on unemployment benefits received during the pandemic.

• Voted to extend health care reinsurance for individuals, keeping premiums reasonable.

• Voted against legislation that would have made Minnesota one of highest tax states in the country — despite a state budget surplus and availability of billions of federal dollars.

We appreciate Sen. Housley’s support for main street businesses in this community and for helping to make sure our state bounces back from the economic challenges the past year has thrown our way.

Robin Anthony IOM Executive Director/President Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Doug Loon President Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Shopko Optical opens in Forest Lake The new center is located at 1267 West Broadway Avenue in Forest Lake. Lois Meacham, O.D. will provide patients with comprehensive eye care services, including eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

“We are very proud to be a part of the Forest Lake community,” Shopko Optical CEO Russ Steinhorst said. “Dr. Meacham is skilled in providing patient-centric eye care and is looking forward to meeting new patients.”

In addition, Shopko Optical’s Kids in Focus program will work with Forest Lake’s local Lions Club to identify deserving children within the area to receive a comprehensive eye exam and pair of glasses at no charge from Shopko Optical.

Those looking to participate can contact their local Lions Club.

Shopko Optical accepts most major vision plans, including EyeMed, UHC Vision, Davis Vision, Superior Vision, Avesis, and many more. Shopko Optical is also an open-access provider for VSP. To certify coverage, book an appointment with an optometrist, or fi nd a Shopko Optical center, visit https://bit.ly/3gq9QcE.

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COUNTY BRIEFS County will receive state money to provide services to those without homes Washington County will receive $120,000 annually for the next three years from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to provide services to those who are without permanent homes.

The county had a grant for $240,000 through the Department of Human Services for the Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) that ran through the end of June. The money is used to fund outreach and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness and diagnosed with a mental illness or substance use disorder.

Outreach is conducted by social workers on the HOST (Homeless Outreach Services Team) team, who engage with individuals through the county’s housing walk-in hours, as well as through contact with residents at highway rest areas, drop-in centers, libraries and parks. Once engaged with households, HOST staff can provide ongoing case management and assist individuals in accessing housing and other services needed.

County board appoints deputy registrar The Washington County Board of Commissioners has appointed Neng Lor as the Washington County Driver’s License Agent

and the Washington County Deputy Registrar. Lor will oversee the offices in Forest Lake, Stillwater and Woodbury. Lor serves as the division manager of the county’s license and service centers.

County’s 2022 recommended budget continues pandemic response and recovery The county board has received the county administrator’s recommendation for the county’s 2022 budget. Last year, in response to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents and businesses, the board approved a 0% increase in the county’s 2021 tax levy. With the ongoing response to and recovery from the pandemic, the recommended 2022 budget includes a levy increase that funds increased costs to the county expected in 2022, and those that occurred in 2021.

Commissioners will conduct workshops on the recommended 2022 budget throughout August, and all are open to the public and webstreamed on the county’s website. The workshops provide the opportunity for each department to present its recommended budget to the board. After reviewing the recommended budgets, the board will set a proposed levy and adopt a proposed budget for 2022 Sept.

14; after the proposed levy is set, it may be reduced but not raised in the final budget, which will be

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approved Dec. 14. An evening public budget meeting will occur at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the Board Room of the Government Center in Stillwater.

The recommendation that the board is reviewing includes a 5.78% increase in the county’s levy, which would result in an increase for the county’s portion of the annual property tax of $29 for the average-valued home in the county, which is $318,700. That same average-valued home in 2021 experienced a $25 reduction in county tax when the board approved a 0% levy increase.

New funding in the budget will pay for salaries and benefit increases for existing employees, as the county expects a rather substantial health insurance increase in the coming year, and base salaries of all county employees were held flat in 2021. The recommended budget includes only a small number of new employees and few changes in the services or programs delivered.

The recommended budget includes investments in the county’s technology infrastructure to maintain and enhance data and network security. The budget funds a fairly substantial increase in election costs for 2022 as more people vote absentee, which adds to the cost of managing an election.

The budget also funds replacements in the public works fleet to ensure the ability to maintain and provide snow removal on county roads.

Margaret (Meg) Balfanz, 17, of Stillwater and member of Troop 7162, has earned the highest advancement award Scouts BSA offers to participants: the Eagle Scout Award.

Balfanz organized and led a project to improve the bat habitat in the Stillwater Area High School outdoor SUBMITTED Environmental Margaret (Meg) Balfanz Learning Center by building and installing 10 bat roost boxes.

At age 14 Balfanz began her Scout BSA career when the program was expanded to include female scout units. She served on staff for the past three summers at Tomahawk Scout Camp staff in Birchwood, Wisconsin.

Balfanz is a senior at Stillwater Area High School and the daughter of Kevin and Sharon Balfanz. Her grandparents, Gerald and Mildred Balfanz of Stillwater, now count two sons, four grandsons and a granddaughter as Eagle Scouts.

In honor of her achievement, Mayor Ted Kozlowski designated a special day as Margaret Belfanz Day in the city of Stillwater.

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Waiting Child Amber,13, is a teen who likes music, art, drawing, crafts and reading. She also enjoys basketball, spending time outdoors and going mushroom hunting. Amber does very well in school. She is described as being more of an introvert who is generally quiet and reserved. Amber would thrive in a home where she is afforded structure, love, and one-to-one attention. She would also benefit from having older siblings who can be positive role models for her.

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Eli Best, of Minneapolis got a hole in one at Loggers Trail golf course in Stillwater. He made the shot with an 8 iron on hole number six at 167 yards.

Bruce Tait, of Woodbury, Cindy Peltier, of White Bear got a hole in one at Lake got a hole in one at Loggers Trail golf course Loggers Trail golf course in Stillwater. He made the in Stillwater. She made the shot using an 8 iron on shot with an 8 iron on hole hole number 13 at 135 number three at 105 yards. yards.

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hose of us who live within a few miles of the border are well aware of the interstate rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin. I personally think that we have more in common with each other than differences, but have to admit that I’m not thrilled (and have to suppress some territorial impulses) when I see the overt display of Green Bay Packer colors during football season.

Angle of This mostly friendly, but View occasionally heated, rivalry Paul Dols is explored in detail by a couple of former Press Publications employees via an online audio podcast titled “Minnesconsin/Wiscosota.”

The curiosity and extensive experience of journalists Mark Nicklawske and Keith Uhlig is evident as they playfully debate and explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to, cheese (of course), bratwurst, the best regional candy, road trips, both urban and rural bicycling, the magic (and danger) of thunderstorms and state parks. Mark was a regional editor during his time at the Press and currently lives in Duluth.

Keith was the editor of the St. Croix Valley Press (now the Lowdown) and lives in Wausau, Wisconsin.

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somewhat biased about the podcast because I enjoyed working with both Mark and Keith and have also occasionally accompanied them on their outings. Last summer Mark rode his bike out to Stillwater and we rolled downtown and then pedaled along the loop trail that circles across the St. Croix Crossing bridge into Wisconsin, back across the Historic Lift Bridge and then up the Brown’s Creek Trail, which connects to the Gateway Trail. Last week friends from Minneapolis pedaled out for a visit and we completed the same loop. One of them commented that the Brown’s Creek segment, with its sun dappled semi-shaded light, was arguably one of the most pleasant trail segments in the region.

I was present during one of the stories Mark and Keith recounted in their Magic of Thunderstorms podcast segment. It was during an early summer kayaking trip up on Lake Kabetogama in Voyageurs National Park.

We had successfully paddled across the lake and were setting up our campsite on the northern shore when one of the loudest sounds I’ve ever heard in my life shocked us into attention. Lightning had struck a mature pine tree on a rocky point near our campsite, followed by rain. Even though it was raining, the tree burned from the inside for hours before it eventually cracked and fell into the water. I realize memory is fickle, but one of the details I still recall

from this incident was the look of grave concern on the face of the experienced guide and outfitter who shuttled out provisions and firewood for us just before the thunderstorm hit. After looking up and seeing what was developing in the sky, he hurriedly dropped off our stuff and then gunned his powerboat back out across the big lake. One of the only other times I’ve seen a similar expression was on the face of the captain of a fishing boat on Lake Superior right before he instructed us to pull in our lines before speeding back to the harbor ahead of a quickly developing storm.

The lesson I’ve gleaned from these experiences and a host of other misadventures, is to never underestimate and always respect the power of nature.

Mark and Keith both have international travel experiences, so I believe that their podcast is not based on a strictly provincial pointof-view. Instead, it calls attention and elaborates on some of the world-class attractions, amenities, quirks and history that contribute to the unique character and quality of life in this part of the country. Find Minnesconsin/Wiscosota wherever you get your podcasts or find a link at presspubs.com.

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

Where I was that September day

t seems like yesterday when I woke up, made some coffee and got my oldest son off to school. My younger children were not in school yet and I thought it was strange that they were still sleeping. I took advantage of my “alone time” and turned on “The Today Show.” and saw an image of the World Trade Center on fi re and Katie Couric and Matt Lauer were reporting it was believed a plane had crashed into one of the towers.

I got a sick feeling in my stomach and said to myself, “this doesn’t look good.” As I was watching, I clearly saw a plane hit the other tower and thought “what are the odds of that happening?” Then reality started sinking in that this could be a possible terrorist attack. I immediately tried calling my Noelle’s husband, who was a pilot and flying that morning. I couldn’t Notes remember where he was flying to because he was in the middle Noelle Olson of a four-day trip. There was no answer on his phone, so I left a message. Not long after, another plane had crashed into a Pennsylvania field. I was thinking — “What the heck is going on here?

Is this a terrorist attack? Why are they flying planes into buildings? Are my kids safe?

Where’s my husband? Was he one of the pilots one any of those planes?”

Many things were going through my mind and honestly, I was scared. Later, I realized that was fear of the unknown and I knew things would never be the same.

I called my sister who lived about three hours away in Pennsylvania (we lived in Ohio then) and we made sure our families were safe. My husband fi nally called me and said he was in Cleveland and was heading to his plane headed to Nashville. I asked him if he knew what was going on? He didn’t have a clue. I told him and he said he’d call me back as soon as he could.

My younger kids fi nally woke up and I gave them breakfast. They were 1 and 3 at the time, so they didn’t understand what was going on.

I put on Barney and called my mom and dad and other family members to make sure they were safe. I put the kids in the double stroller and we walked to my oldest son’s elementary school. Teachers were out directing the kids and parents were walking around with bewildered looks on their faces (I’m sure I was one of them).

My husband called me and said all flights were canceled and he was coming home but they weren’t letting anyone leave airport so he was stranded there all day. When he fi nally got home hours later, I felt a sense of relief and security that my family was together.

My heart went out to those who died that September day and to their families. People just went off to work and never came home.

Heroic fi refi ghters went into the Twin Towers and never came out. It was a sad and tragic day for our country; but somehow brought us together. For a brief moment in time, our petty differences didn’t seem to matter and we were the United States of America.

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The making of a winemaker

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AFTON — After his dreams of going into the Air Force were crushed by a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident when he was 17 years old, Cody Kaye didn't know what to do with the rest of his life.

“I was a passenger in a serious rollover in an UTV, and I almost died,” Kaye said. “Children's Hospital said it was the worst concussion they'd ever seen. I missed my senior year of sports and it was devastating for me. I was on bed rest for over five months and I started thinking that I haven't accomplished anything in my life.”

Kaye, of Afton, grew up in a big yellow house and his love for that home prompted him to start a business in 2014. He planted a vineyard on his parents’ land and called it Yellow House Vineyard, in honor of the home he grew up in.

Nestled away in its own microclimate between a tree farm and one of Afton's three Bissell’s Mounds, which are made of limestone, the vineyard sits on a little over 2 acres. Kaye planted two varieties of grapevines — Frontenac blanc and Marquette. “The Marquette grape is hard to grow, and my vineyard's topsoil is eroded limestone left over from the ice age, which is the the most desirable,” Kaye said.

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Cody Kay proudly displays the grapes from his vineyard.

how to grow the Marquette grape from Afton resident Larry Headrick. “He has a Marquette vineyard and has been producing Marquette grapes for about 12 years.

He is a mentor to me, and he knows what he is doing,” Kaye said.

After graduating from St. Thomas Academy following his accident, Kaye attended the University of Minnesota

and took viticulture classes (the process of growing grapes) and majored in applied economics. Currently, he is taking fi nance classes to learn the business side of things.

Now 26 years old, Kaye aspires to be the winemaker and vineyard manager as well as the owner of Yellow House Vineyard. “I wanted to build a building to pro-

duce the wine, but lumber prices went sky high, and I also want to purchase more land to build my business.” he said.

Kaye said when COVID-19 hit, he couldn't fi nd people to pick the grapes, so he hired a commercial harvester, Jamieson Lindquist of Grand Cordon LLC. “It took us only six hours to harvest the grapes compared to about

500 hours if we would have hand-picked them,” he said.

The drought this summer hasn't affected Yellow House Vineyard — Kaye had already installed a 100% drip irrigation system in his vineyard.

“When I started it, people laughed at me,” Kaye said.

“In terms of how it runs and operates, it acts like a sprinkler in your yard and it runs off a garden hose, so I don't have to worry about the grapes not getting enough water.”

Kaye learned quickly that making wine is not just following a recipe, but done through trial and error.

“I made so many mistakes in the beginning, but I didn't know what I was doing. I'm learning along the way that patience is the key. Otherwise, I would have been done four years ago,” he laughed.

Kaye said he's gotten compliments on his wine and has many recipes in mind for the future. Eventually, he'd like to host on-site events at his secluded vineyard. He’s anxious to start selling his wine, but has hit a few road bumps along the way.

“It's just taking a little long to get approval from the city. They don't want anything too crazy of a change,” he said. “I'm so passionate about this, and I don't consider this a job at all — and my ultimate goal is have the the fi rst winery in Afton.”

Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

St. Croix Vineyards Q: What made you decide to go into the grape growing/winery business?

A: We started Saint Croix Vineyards because of a deep commitment to the fascinating world of grapes and wine.

Q: When did you open to the public?

A: 1993. At the time we were the third winery in Minnesota and now there are about 80.

Q: What types of grapes do you grow?

A: We started with Foch and over the years have added Frontenac, Frontenac gris, Frontenac blanc, La Crescent, Marquette and Itasca.

Q: Do you get grapes from other vineyards?

A: Yes, we buy grapes from about half a dozen other local growers. We also buy some juice from out of state, but have always made all the wine right here in Stillwater.

Q: Do you have other anything else besides wine? (like beer, cider or any specialty drink) A: No, but Thor’s Hard Cider is also located on the same property.

Q: What’s your most popular wine?

A: Our most popular wine is Summer Red. Close behind is our famous Raspberry Infusion — a raspberry dessert wine that is delicious with dark chocolate.

Q: Have you won any awards? If so, for which wine(s)?

A: We have won over 100 national and international awards for our wine.

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Q: What are some special events you have at your winery? Upcoming events this fall?

Visitors at St. Croix Vineyards tasting room.

A: We have a great event coming up Sept. 11 and 12, our annual grape stomp. This event is fun for the whole family with great food and wine, live music, free tours, and (of course) grape stomping. We also have stomps for the kids, who seem to enjoy it just as much as the adults.

around the state while he was a scientist at the University of Minnesota.

Q: What makes your winery/vineyard unique?

A: Our winery is unique because one of our owners actually developed most of the grapes grown

Q: Anything else you’d like to add about your winery/vineyard?

A: We make some of the best wine in Minnesota and we are a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon

IF YOU GO ST. CROIX VINEYARDS Where: 6428 Manning Avenue in Stillwater.

Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Contact: scvwines.com or call 651-430-3310.

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Q: What made you decide to go into the grape-growing/winery business?

A: My husband, Greg, and his family have lived in Scandia for three generations, so we have a deep connection with the area.

We also have a history of growing through our work at Abrahamson Nurseries. We wanted to find a way to create a destination within Scandia to bring more people to our area through agritourism. By doing a lot of research, learning from other established wineries around Minnesota and Wisconsin and getting some assistance from the team at the University of Minnesota, we grew more confident that we could turn our dream into a reality.

Q: When did you open to the public?

A: We opened for business last Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, so we’re approaching our one-year anniversary.

Q: What types of grapes do you grow?

A: Right now, we’re growing approximately 15 acres (11,000 vines) of cold-hardy grapes with plans to plant an additional 8 acres next spring. The varieties we currently have planted include — Marquette, Itasca, Frontenac blanc, Frontenac, Frontenac gris, La Crescent, Brianna and petite pearl. We planted our vines in May 2020 and should have some fruit to harvest by the end of next season.

Q: Do you get grapes from other vineyards?

A: While we’re waiting for our vines to mature, we are buying grapes in from other Minnesota vineyards

the vineyard. In September, we’ll be hosting a 5K run/walk through the vineyards.

We try to organize events that appeal to different audiences so there’s something for everyone to come out and enjoy.

In addition to our scheduled events, we also have hiking trails on the property that we invite our guests to explore. They are open year-round, and can be hiked whenever we are open for business.

Q: What makes your winery/vineyard unique?

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The outdoor scene at Rustic Roots Winery.

across the state. Beyond that, we also do get some grapes from Washington State and New York.

Q: Do you offer anything else besides wine?

A: In addition to our wines, we do make a hard cider with apples from Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake.

Q: What’s your most popular wine?

A: Our most popular white wine is our La Crescent, and our most popular red is our Roots Red. Both have been clear leaders since the day we opened, and continue to be the most popular with our guests.

Q: Have you won any awards? If so, for which wine(s)?

A: Since opening last fall, we have entered two international wine competitions and are happy to have earned awards at each. We won three awards

from the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Our riesling won a double gold, La Crescent a gold and our Marquette won a silver. In the 2020 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition, we won five awards. Our La Crescent was awarded a gold; our riesling, Roots Red and Roots Rosé were all awarded silver, and our Marquette was awarded a bronze.

Q: Do you have any special events at your winery?

A: We have live music every Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., which has been very popular with our guests. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Additionally, we have a Farmers & Artisans market on the third Thursday of every month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We have also had comedy nights, charcuterie-building classes, paint and sip classes and yoga in

A: Our goal with the winery was to create a place where we would want to hang out, and we hope our guests feel the same way.

We wanted to create a casual and comfortable environment for the wine experts and novices. We have amazing views of the valley and invite our guests to explore our grounds — whether it’s walking through the vineyard, the hiking trails or just relaxing on one of our patios. When you’re here, we hope you’re able to unwind and escape the rush of everyday life.

IF YOU GO RUSTIC ROOTS WINERY IN SCANDIA Where: 20168 St. Croix Trail N. in Scandia.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Contact: rusticroots.wine or call 651433-3311.

Winehaven Winery A: My family was one of the largest beekeepers in Minnesota throughout the 1970s and ’80s. Winehaven was founded in 1995 as a way to create a valueadded product for our prized honey.

Q: When did you open to the public?

A: In 1995. Winehaven is one of the oldest wineries in Minnesota.

Q: What types of grapes do you grow?

A: Winehaven offers an extremely unique selection of wines from grapes that were developed at Winehaven and recognized by the U.S. Patent Office for their unique combination of winter hardiness, vigor, disease resistance and wine quality. Here's a list of these very special grapevines: Chisago grapevine, Nokomis grapevine, Nicollet grapevine, and Franconia grapevine.

Q: Do you get grapes from other vineyards?

A: We get some grapes from a small number of local growers. However, more than 90% of the grapes used in Winehaven wines are grown in Winehaven’s estate vineyard in Chisago City.

Q: Tell me about your honey wine.

A: Winehaven’s popular honey wine (also known as mead) originated from the Peterson family reading stories about Queen Elizabeth and her royal recipe for mead. Since we always had access to the very best honey, we would try to replicate the mead using modern winemaking techniques.

Our mead is one-of-akind, because our bees make it. As such, we are able to select only the best honey from the most desirable flower sources. Winehaven’s “Stinger Mead” has won more than 30 medals in international competitions, including its sixth gold medal in California this spring.

Q: What’s your most popular wine?

A: The Stinger Mead.

Q: Have you won any awards? If so, for which wine(s)?

A: Winehaven is one of the most award-winning wineries in the upper Midwest. Winehaven has won more than 200 medals at international wine competitions over the past 10 years.

Q: What are some special events at your winery?

A: We have two special events coming up. The fi rst is the Federweisser Festival at Winehaven from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. The grape harvest

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During this special weekend, Winehaven will be embracing the German tradition of allowing guests to sample the new wine — directly from the cask.

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The second event is our 23rd annual Cheese and Chocolate weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21.

Guests experience our unique wines paired with local cheeses and artisanal chocolates.

While at the winery, don’t forget to pick up your Thanksgiving wines, including the new cranberry wine and our fi rst-ever frontenac gris.

Q: What makes your winery/vineyard unique?

A: Winehaven’s vineyards are located on sloping hillsides located between three lakes — Lake Ellen, Green Lake and Lake Martha. The lakes, combined with the area's gentle southerly sloping hillside, provide natural protection for the most delicate grapevine varieties. As a result, the fruit is able to ripen later in the season and the vines are protected from the north winds during winter storms.

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Q: Anything else you’d like to add about your winery/ vineyard?

A: To create the best experience possible for all our guests, we are currently welcoming visitors to Winehaven by reservation only.

Reservations can be booked online at Winehaven.com.

IF YOU GO WINEHAVEN WINERY Where: 10020 Deer Garden Lane in Chisago City.

Hours: Reservations required and can be made on website.

Contact: winehaven.com or call 651-257-1017.

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CALENDAR BRIEF Franconia Sculpture Park celebrating 25-year anniversary With it's largest community event to date, Franconia Sculpture Park is turning 25 and celebrating in high art and fashion Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Franconia Sculpture Park located at 29836 St. Croix Trail in Shafer.

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Fro Yo Soul will have food trucks on-site during the event. A variety of beverages will be available for purchase, including beer by Lake Monster Brewing and wine from Alexis Bailly Vineyards. Parking is $5 per car.

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The Rivertown Fall Art Festival returns to the Lowell Park riverfront in Stillwater on Saturday, Oct. 2, and Sunday, Oct. 3.

“The festival has been going on for many years and is a well-known arts festival in the area,” said Stacie Jensen, communications manager for the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. “It has always been held the first weekend in October, with the exception of last year due to the pandemic.”

In the past, the festival has attracted more than 10,000 people from Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. This year, the festival will feature over 150 artisans showcasing specialty handcrafted items, which include artist mediums of all kinds — ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and an “others” category.

New to the festival this year is culinary arts. “We added the culinary arts category because we had a few requests over the past few years from people who make different foods or drink mixes; and they had good luck at other art festivals selling their products,” Jensen said.

Returning to the festival is the beer and wine tent, live music overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River, and a variety of food selections. “We typically have

three or four food trucks and beer and wine from local wineries and breweries,” Jensen said.

The arts festival, which runs from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, is free to attend.

Jensen noted that some local Stillwater businesses plan to offer art and food and drink specials throughout the weekend.

“It's nice that we can be outside and people can walk around and check out the local businesses,” she added.

The Greater Stillwater Chamber produces the Rivertown Fall Arts Festival and relies on sponsors for the event.

“Our gold sponsor is Kickled Mary. They started out making pickles with a kick and then evolved into making Bloody Mary mix. They will be at our beer tent at the festival and were also at the food truck extravaganza this summer, and they were very popular,” Jensen said. “We really do appreciate all of our sponsors.”

Jensen explained that the chamber values the safety and success of all artists who participate in the festival and is considering multiple scenarios to maximize both safety and success for everyone attending the festival, as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines continue to evolve.

For the latest news and updates on the Rivertown Fall Arts Festival, visit GreaterStillwaterChamber.com or call 651439-4001.

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MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N. in Forest Lake.

Details: Monthly book club to discuss books set in Minnesota or books written by Minnesota authors.

This month’s selection is “The Icecutter’s Daughter”

by Tracie Peterson. Meet outside, weather permitting.

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

BUILDING WITH BLOCKS When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11.

Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N. in Forest Lake.

Details: Legos available for children ages 2-4. Outside event, weather permitting. Registration required.

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

OUTDOOR EVENING YOGA When: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30.

Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, north picnic pavilion, County Roads 10 and 19.

Details: Guided yoga for all levels. $8/person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us, search “outdoor yoga”

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX When: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 1 & 15.

Where: Lowell Park 201 Water Street N. in downtown Stillwater.

Details: Cruisin’on the Croix invites owners and car lovers to exhibit and view vintage, classic, street and hot rod automobiles in a beautiful river town setting of Stillwater. We have dashboard plaques for the first 100 cars and a crew to welcome owners into the show.

There is no registration and no early parking.

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FALL SUNDAY BRUNCH DRIVE-THRU When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Sept. 19.

Where: Forest Lake Masonic Lodge, 119 SE 8th Ave. in Forest Lake.

Details: Choose either an European breakfast wrap or a serving of pancakes with German country sausage. The food will be prepared utilizing all the current guidelines for safe distribution. The Forest Lake masons will also be matching funds donated at the drive-thru to the Forest Lake Children’s Fund, Coats for Local Kids Drive.

Fee: $8 per person.

Contact: forestlakemasons.com.

STILLWATER AREA KIWANIS MEETING When: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20.

Where: Acapulco Restaurant, 1240 W Frontage Road in Stillwater.

Details: Join us to learn about Second Stork and how they help new parents get essential infant-care supplies to keep their baby safe. A guest speaker from Second Stork will be there and the event is open to the general public.

MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 2.

Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road.

Details: Vegetables, flowers, and other goods from local vendors. Community Resource table.

Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Minnesota Star Watch party When: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3.

Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Mike Lynch, WCCO Radio meteorologist, hosts event where participants can see Jupiter and Saturn, as well as star clusters and constellations through giant telescopes, and hear some of the stories behind them. $5/person; registration required. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/532/Programs-Events buildings for all to enjoy. Experience the daily life of early immigrant families in Minnesota through a Swedish lens.

NORTHWOODS WALK WITH THE ANIMALS FUNDRAISER When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18.

Where: Lent Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave. in Stacy.

Details: There will be a 1.5 mile walk, silent auction, bake sale, dog and cat nail trimming and microchipping for purchase, food for sale, shopping, and other fun activities for pets and humans. The fundraiser is hosted by the Northwoods Humane Society.

Contact: https://northwoodshs.org/fundraising-events/walk2021/or call 651-982-0240.

BLUEGRASS & LEMONADE IN THE SHADE When: 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Where: Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Trail N. in Scandia.

Details: Join Peter Gibson and friends at the Gammelgården Museum for a relaxing afternoon of acoustic bluegrass jam.

We welcome you to bring your instrument to play along.

Lemonade is provided as you enjoy the music in the museum’s shaded front yard.This is a free event. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled.

OPEN HOUSE AT BRUENTRUP HERITAGE FARM GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 and Monday, Sept. 6.

Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D in Maplewood.

Details: Check out exhibits, interact with the 3M “Magically Adhered” exhibit, see a 1923 Pirsch fire truck, guided tours of the 1912 farmhouse & buildings.

Sunday events include demonstrations of vintage machines such as rope-making, corn shelling, woodworking and crafts. Free admission; bring a picnic lunch.

Contact: 651-748-8645 or maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org.

When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9.

Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix.

Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data by completing bird count surveys. Trail conditions vary. Free with parks permit.

Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks.

TOR & TILDA FAMILY TOURS

When: Thursday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: Lift Bridge Brewing Company, 1900 Tower Drive W. in Stillwater.

Details: Volunteers may enjoy a beverage while assembling kitchen packs, dental kits, and personal care kits to support local nonprofit organizations.

This volunteer event creates an opportunity for volunteers to support other nonprofit organizations and local businesses in our community.

Contact: CommunityThreadMN.org, or call 651-439-7434.

When: 10 a.m. to noon, Fri., Sept.10 & Sat., Sept. 11.

Where: Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Trail N. in Scandia.

Cost: $25 per family (limit 6), children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required.

Contact: (651) 433-5053.

Details: Explore the Gammelgården with your family as Tora & Tilda, our beloved tomte and cat, have created fun tours of the museum’s historic buildings

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Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road in Dellwood.

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Registration required.

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Belwin celebrates 50 years

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

Within the St. Croix Valley lies 1,500 acres of prairies, savannas and woodlands.

The Belwin Conservancy in Afton has encompassed these different topographies and diverse landscapes since 1971, 50 years ago. It will celebrate this anniversary at an open house celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9.

“All of our sites will be open, and we're going to have festivities such as storytelling, poetry readings, art and ecological activities for kids and families,” Program Director Sarah Haugh said. “Also, we will have live music throughout Belwin — out in the prairies and the forest.”

Haugh said there will be guided hikes for all ages and abilities and a celebratory gathering at 2:30 p.m. at Belwin’s Education Center. “It's the original site built by Belwin in 1971, which was the beginning of Belwin.”

Haugh also noted that visitors should dress for the weather, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Also, no dogs and bicycles are allowed on the trails. Parking is free.

Belwin Conservancy is located at 1553 Stagecoach Trail South in Afton. For more information and updates, go to belwin.org/event/50th-open-house/.

A brief history of the Belwin Conservancy Charles H. Bell and Lucy Winton Bell purchased the property in Afton in 1958 as a family weekend retreat.

Charles was the president and chairman at General Mills, which was founded by his father, James Ford Bell, in 1928.

According to the Belwin Conservancy archives, conservation was always important to Lucy and Charlie. Over the years, they acquired several more parcels of land. By the late 1960s, they had accumulated far more property than they felt was needed for their weekend retreat. That’s when Lucy suggested they find a way to put the land to good public use. At that time, there was a growing awareness of diminishing wild spaces, water pollution and the lack of outdoor education for children. The Bells found themselves in a unique position to address these challenges and began to discuss options with local thought leaders for use of their property.

In July 1970, Lucy and Charlie were introduced to Rodd Frye, the educator charged with finding land in the St. Croix Valley for an outdoor educational laboratory for the Saint Paul Public School district (SPPS). That October, SPPS and the Bells signed an agreement — the Bells would

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donate 225 acres to a new nonprofit they would create, Belwin (a combination of their names, Bell and Winton), where SPPS could run their program free of charge. Belwin also built the necessary facilities for the program.

According to the Belwin archives, when the couple met with Frye in the summer of 1970, he was taken with the property, noting that it provided insights into “a love affair with nature.” From that meeting a new partnership was born — Belwin Outdoor Education Laboratory, today referred to as Belwin Outdoor Science (BOS). When the first students arrived in November 1971, the program was an idea ahead of its time.

As the outdoor science program became more successful, it grew to include students from other area schools, including Afton-Lakeland Elementary and Bayport Elementary (now Andersen Elementary). Since 1971, 600,000 children have participated in the Belwin Outdoor Science program.

The couple’s daughter, Lucy Hartwell, was quoted as saying, “It’s so important for kids to experience the land and the quiet and the beauty of nature. Many of them never have had an opportunity to really reflect on that.”

Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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Rising senior wins gold medal in Physics Olympiad

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

Rising senior Evan Erickson has made history.

He competed in the 2021 International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) this summer as a member of the U.S. Physics team and, for the first time in history, all five team members achieved gold medals. The team came in third overall, behind China and South Korea.

“It was a huge opportunity, and I was excited to be able to do it. I was super elated when I got the news to represent the U.S.,” Evan said. “It was very exciting to win a gold medal.”

According to Erickson, of Lake Elmo, more than 400 students from 76 countries participated.

During the Olympiad, held virtually in Lithuania this year, young physicists from all over the world solved theoretical and experimental tasks created by Lithuanian scientists. Gold medals were awarded to the top 8% of participants.

Math comes easy to Erickson. When he was in middle school and early high school, he was

in the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics program, a five-year program covering high school math and college calculus.

Currently, Erickson is taking postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) classes at the University of Minnesota. He was homeschooled by his mom, Rena Erickson, during his younger years.

“The biggest challenge in homeschooling Evan was finding challenging work for him to do, and giving him the opportunity to fail so he could learn how to come back from failure,” his mother said. “I think a lot of the kids at his level are not used to failing, and they don’t know how to deal with it.”

Erickson works at the Cup & Cone in White Bear Lake. In his free time, he likes reading and programming. “I like learning in general, and reading texts and informational books,” he said.

Evan wants to be physicist someday, and is not sure which field of study he wants to pursue right now. “Aerospace seems interesting,” he noted.

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recently named Erickson as one of the captains for the 2021-22 All-State Math team, which participates in national competitions throughout the year.

“I am overwhelmingly proud of the work Evan put into preparing for IPhO,” Rena Erickson said. “Frankly, though, I’m just as proud of him taking it upon himself to get a wasp nest off the roof last week, because that was a bigger challenge for him than doing physics; he overcame a fear of heights and wasps. I want him to be brave in overcoming challenges, and he was.”

James and Pat Harker of Forest Lake, Minnesota, were awarded the “Lindy” award at the Experimental SUBMITTED Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Natasha Montzka Oshkosh 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Natasha Montzka, of Stacy, received The Harkers received a Gold Lindy in a Masters of Music degree (violin) from the Post-World War II category for their Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Convair L-13A. It was one of fewer than Texas. Natasha has joined the music 75 top awards given to the more than faculty at Forest Lake Area Schools 3,100 show planes eligible for judging at for the 2021-2022 school year. She is the EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest flydaughter of Ben and Emily Montzka. in convention.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Forest Lake police officer dies in UTV accident Forest Lake Police Department Sgt. Kurt Kowarsch died from a crash while operating a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). According to a Facebook post from the Forest Lake Police Department, the accident happened while Kowarsch was visiting his cabin and property in Wisconsin.

Kowarsch has served the City of Forest Lake for 14 years. Prior to working at Forest Lake, Kowarsch was employed by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Annandale Police Department.

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Virtual tour of history STILLWATER — Lens Flare Stillwater, a nonprofit project originally funded by the Stillwater Area Community Foundation, announces its newest and free local and interurban Stillwater streetcar APPS to visitors, students, tourists and residents.

The project objective provided a web-based APP for mobile devices that enables anyone to carry the history of Stillwater in their pocket while traveling through a geo-location time tunnel. New historical locations, stories, and news flashes from 1899 during the construction of the streetcar line are featured.

Safely take a virtual reality tour of Stillwater in your favorite armchair by going to any of these free apps and use the new 2021 mapping function. But, the best way to experience the History of the Streetcar Lines is in person, on site. Exercise while keeping a safe distance from others at these locations as you learn about what was once here. Get the free apps by going to the bottom of the home page of the LensFlareStillwater.org website. Experience the streetcar lines with more than twenty locations and stories that go from Bayport to Wildwood Amusement Park. Arrival and departures are announced with authentic streetcar sounds that once were common in and around Stillwater.

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New leader at the Hay Lake School Museum

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CHURCH BREIF Square dance lessons The Wyoming United Methodist Church will host square dance lessons, sponsored by Jolly Promenaders of Forest Lake.

The first week of lessons starts Sunday, Sept. 19, and will continue for 10 weeks, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The first lesson is free, then lessons are $5 per person. The cost is half-price for dancers under age 18. Dress in casual attire; partners are not necessary. Jolly Promenaders club members will assist in the lessons. Wyoming Methodist Church is located at 5459 East Viking Boulevard in Wyoming. For more information, contact Jan Rondeau at 651-464-2707 or janrondo@aol.com.

The Washington County Historical Society has hired Kyle Te Poel as the site manager of the Hay Lake School & Johannes Erickson Log House Museums in Scandia.

“Kyle brings a lot to the table at the Hay Lake School” Executive Director of the Washington County Historical Society Brent Peterson said. “He also has worked as a team member in previous employment at the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis, which is necessary

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The museums are open Friday-Sunday from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. and are located at 14020 195th Street North in Scandia.

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PART-TIME STAFF WRITER Press Publications in White Bear Lake is seeking a regional staff writer to join its award-winning team. As a regional staff writer, you will be responsible for coordinating editorial content and layout for our newspapers and website.

In addition to writing stories, the job will require attending news meetings, taking photographs, assisting with the layout process, producing short video clips for our website, writing occasional columns and maintaining a positive relationship with the community at large.

We are looking for a candidate who is a talented writer, passionate about local community news and great at time management. Candidates should have a degree in journalism (or related field) and have relevant experience.

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A Path to Hope Mental Health Awareness

October 1st & 2nd Features “100 is TOO MANY” 100 Mile Run by local mental health advocate.

Caleb Wedger Friday, October 1ST 8 AM Opening Ceremony at Forest Lake Lakeside Memorial Park to send Caleb off and running All are encouraged to track Caleb’s progress and join us on the trail to cheer at a variety of access points Saturday, October 2ND Caleb is still running… Cheer him on!

Anticipated finish about noon.

8-9 AM Community Breakfast at the Forest Lake American Legion 8 AM – NOON for the Mental Health Expo at Forest Lake American Legion Donation opportunities, apparel and access sponsorships.

Benefits Lakes Center 4 Youth & Families and Freedom Fishing.

Caleb’s Story can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/W9QIGBcTK6w Contact chamber@flacc.org for south Forest Lake to Stacy sponsorship opportunities.

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Live Music!

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Wine and Food!

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Sept. 1

Music: Bjorn Briel

5:30-8:30pm

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Sept. 2

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 3 – 5

Bold Red Weekend

11am – 5pm

Winehaven Winery

Sept. 4

Yoga

11am – 12pm

Winehaven Winery

Sept. 5

Music with Tim Cheesebrow

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 5

Yoga by the Vines

11 am

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 5

XAYMACA Reggae Sunday

3-6 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 5

Music with Kevin Gerdes

3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 7

Music: Tuscany Trio

5:30-8:30pm

7 Vines Vineyard

Sept. 8

Music: Rockin Woody Music

5:30-8:30pm

7 Vines Vineyard

Sept. 9

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 10

Art at the Winery

6 - 8:30 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 11-12

Grape Stomp

Noon-4:30 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Sept. 11

Music with Funktion Junction

1-4 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Sept. 12

Music with Katia Cardenas Trio

1-4 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Sept. 12

Music with Tyler Herwig

3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 12

Music with Matt & Laurel

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 12

Music with Two Dollar Tight Blues

3-6 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 16

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 16

Farmers and Artisans Market

4-7 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 16

Music with Glen Everhart

4-7 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept 18-19

Grape Stomp Festival

8:30 am-Noon

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 19

XAYMACA Reggae Sunday

3-6 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 19

Music with O’ Green

3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 21

Farmers Market

2 - 6pm

7 Vines Vineyard

Sept. 21

Music: Gary LaRue

5:30 - 8:30pm

7 Vines Vineyard

Sept. 22

Charcuterie Workshop: The Board Loon

6:30-7:30 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 23

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 26

5K Run/Walk

11 am – 1 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 26

Music with Matt & Laurel

3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 26

O’ Green Duo

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 26

Music with Two Dollar Tight Blues

3-6 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 30

Stand-up Comedy Night

8-10 pm

Rustic Roots

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Saturday 9.18

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Perro Park

Lakeside Park

9am Medallion Hunt - $500 Prize!

11am Duck Sales begin - $5 per duck.

12pm Duck Derby Races Cash prizes!

3-6pm Live Music - Mockingbirds 3-5pm Vintage Baseball 3-5pm Kid-friendly activities 4-8pm Food/Drinks 4:30 Pie Eating Contest 6-8pm DJ 7:30-8:30pm Bonfire + Ice Cream Social 8:30pm Fireworks!

Bayport Public Library 9am-3pm Book Sale

Croixdale Throughout Town

2pm Pet Parade Sign ups available. Cash prizes! First 25 contestants get a FREE swag bag

10am-2pm Book Hunt by the Bayport Public Library

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