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St. Croix Chocolate Co. Owner/Chocolatier Robyn Dochterman, above, provided details about the ingredients and creation of the Mamacita chocolates, on the cover. Inside is a layer of Mexican-spiced ganache (three kinds of chili, cinnamon and vanilla), and a layer of dulce de leche caramel. An airbrush is used to apply colored cocoa butter (completely edible) in different colors to be suggestive of ripe cacao pods. Mamacita has a cult following among customers at the St. Croix Chocolate Co., who love the spicy kick in the chocolate. Mamacita won a Silver Award for Best Taste and a Bronze Award for Top Spicy Chocolate in the 2019 International Chocolate Salon competition for spicy chocolates won a Silver Award for Best Taste and a Bronze Award for Top Spicy Chocolate in the 2019 International Chocolate Salon competition for spicy chocolates.

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”

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CONTRIBUTORS | What is your favorite winter activity?

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | Contributing Writer

ELIZABETH CALLEN | Editor

lowdownnews@presspubs.com Long walks through the snow—especially in the morning, when everything seems extra tranquil.

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Photojournalist/Website Editor photos@presspubs.com Practicing a Minnesota variation of ‘Hygge’ — a philosophy of comfortable conviviality originating in Denmark and Norway — after spending the day outside in the cold weather.

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What is the Presidential Nomination Primary Election?

Presidential Primary FAQs When is the primary?

March 3, 2020 (Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Where do I vote?

Use the Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder tool (pollfi nder.sos.state.mn.us) to look up your Election Day polling place.

Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to participate in a Presidential Nomination Primary March 3. This is Minnesota’s part in the national political party process of major political parties that are selecting their nominees for president. While Minnesota currently has four major parties, only the Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican parties have elected to participate in this year’s nomination primary.

Those who wish to vote absentee may apply online to have a ballot sent to them after Jan. 17. The application is found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at mnvotes.org. This site serves as a voter information portal and provides information on how and where to vote in any upcoming election.

It is also where to update voter registration information such as address or name changes. These changes must be made before Feb. 11 to be pre-registered, or can be made on the day voters go to the polls.

What’s on the ballot?

Each major political party will have a separate ballot with its list of candidates for the office of President of the United States. Parties may also choose to have an “uncommitted” and/or writein option available. Sample ballots will be posted in early January.

Can I vote early?

Yes. Absentee voting began Jan. 17. Voters can apply to have a ballot mailed to them or can vote in person at the county or at their city hall.

• Legislation was passed in 2016 to establish a presidential nomination primary to award delegates as part of each major political party’s presidential nomination process.

• Only major political parties are eligible to participate in the presidential primary. Each party will have a separate ballot, and voters must indicate which party’s ballot they wish to receive and sign an oath affi rming, “I am in general agreement with the principles of the party for whose candidate I intend to vote.”

• Your party selection is considered private data.

However, each voter’s party selection is recorded and shared with the chairs of each major political party.

• Precinct caucuses will still be held on Feb. 25 to develop policy positions to shape the party platform.

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Prince, Forest Lake resident Teresa Lorenz recalled her experience as a background dancer in the performer's autobiographical film “Purple Rain.”

North metro residents found their way onto national television, a former professional wrestler married the man of her dreams and a Forest Lake High School grad was named Princess Kay of the Milky Way and gets her likeness carved in butter at the Minnesota State Fair — just a few of the shining stars of 2010.

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2015 In 2015, Forest Lake and Stillwater embraced their artistic spirit while committing themselves to community. In Forest Lake, locals rallied to support Officer Max Boukal when his position was on the line, and expressed their disappointment when city council decided to terminate his position.The city debated adding a new gun range and vied to determine its location. Stillwater mourned the passing of Scott Zahren and dedicated the month of May in his memory. While decades-old celebrations and traditions continued, many local residents expressed their individual spirit in daring, new creative ways that benefitted the community. The invasive emerald ash borer was discovered in the county, threatening the health of the area’s ecosystem, and Washington County began a new initiative to halt human trafficking in its tracks.

Nationwide, 2017 was a year of political upheaval, controversy and conversation. Forest and the St. Croix Valley had their own share of controversy. The Forest Lake City Council almost eliminated the city police force, before a last-minute contract negotiation saved the day, and some citizens debated hotly over the decision to rename a Washington County lake. But amid the political drama were examples of human empathy and the creative spirit shared throughout the community.

A Bayport man lit up the city with his love for the holidays, and the Good Samaritans group emerged in Forest Lake to help others in the community.

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The year of 2016 was an active one for both the Stillwater and Forest Lake communities. After delays, the Stillwater School Board voted “yes” on the BOLD proposal in March.

The controversial proposal closed three elementary schools, and was opposed by many parent voices in the community. In the summer, the Lumberjack Days festival in downtown Stillwater returned in 2016 with its original name, featuring an impressive lineup of musicians and tons of family-friendly activities for residents of Stillwater and surrounding communities.

The new Forest Lake YMCA opened to the community and the Wildlife Science Center announced that it was preparing to move to a new Linwood location. Mattson Funeral Home took strides toward preventing suicide in the community at large, and the Forest Lake School District made progress on its extensive solar panel project. After the death of Minnesota musician

2019 The year began with good fortune for Forest Lake resident Jeffrey Swenson, who won $100,000 through the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle. A tweet from Minnesota Wild player Matt Dumba helped 12-year-old Kalei Forga, of Forest Lake, raise enough money to attend an international hockey tournament in France. The St. Croix Valley hosted “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and Stillwater native Mitch Reinke brought the Stanley Cup back to his hometown for a day.

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Journeying through journalism 've heard it so many times from fellow reporters that it almost seems cliché at this point, but it's true for me all the same: I've wanted to be a journalist for nearly as long as I can remember. Back in high school, I served as the news editor for my school's monthly paper, but my fi rst gig in journalism Between (if you can call it that) came even earlier. the Lines Throughout third grade, I'd make a point of waking up early on SaturElizabeth Callen day mornings to type up reports on family happenings from the week prior, print out three copies—one for my parents and one for each of my sisters—and slip copies underneath their bedroom doors before they woke up.

I called the paper the “Callen Family Inquirer” and, despite the fact that none of my family members willingly subscribed, I charged them a quarter for each issue. My parents humored me by obliging, but my sisters never paid up. In retrospect, they were probably upset at the admittedly biased reporting, exemplified in articles like the one I wrote about them whining at having to complete their weekly chores (never mind that I always grumbled at the same myself).

Thankfully, I've grown as a writer and reporter since those early days, especially through my studies at Carleton College and my time at Press Publications, where I've worked for the last year and a half. In this role, I've learned a great deal from my supervisors and co-workers, who have also become my mentors, as well as from the residents of the communities I've been lucky to cover. I can confidently say that the reporting here is of infi nitely higher quality than the Callen Family Inquirer, and voluntary pay strikes me as much a fairer subscription model than my 8-year-old self's demands for a quarter.

I see journalism as a vital public service, and I strive to ensure that my reporting is accurate, fair and compassionate, whether it's a story about a new business opening or a local resident who has accomplished something amazing. However, no reporter can do their job alone—if you ask me, the key word in community journalism is community.

Making connections with others is my favorite part of the job, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you feel inclined. I welcome any and all story ideas, photos and feedback. My inbox is always open, but even though I am a child of the digital age, e-mails and phone calls can't compare to a faceto-face interaction. I hope to see you out and about soon!

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Annual Chamber gala celebrates business community erving our members is not an obligation. It is a privilege. In alignment with our mission, the Greater Stillwater Chamber is Chamber here to assist in any way we can.

Chat We continue to foster our core Robin Anthony values: Business Development and Promotion; Connecting and Collaboration; Community involvement; Local Government Relations; and Education. We are committed to excellence.

On Friday, Feb. 7, the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce will be hosting our fourth Annual Winter Gala Community Award Celebration (Gala) at the JX Event Center. We could not be more proud and excited to recognize some of our com-

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munity leaders. Nominations have been made for several categories and the winners will be announced that evening. This year’s theme is “Celebrate the USO” with a military theme.

Part of the proceeds will go to our local Yellow Ribbon Alliance and we will be sending our local Stillwater National Guard, 34th Military Police Company a friendly reminder of home when they get deployed late summer. This event is open to the public and will be hosted

by KSTP Channel 5 morning anchor Chris Egert. Live music, auctions, entertainment and a fabulous dinner by the Lake Elmo Inn will be served. We still have a few tickets left, please contact our office if you are interested. We hope you will join us at the Gala for an evening to remember.

This is my favorite community event because it truly is about the community. It is an opportu-

nity to bring businesses, organizations, local government, local residents, non-profits and schools together for the greater good of the valley supporting each other. When I meet with folks throughout the day, especially new organizations and businesses, I often warn them that people in this community are passionate about this community. I basically give them heads up that we stick together, come together when needed and support each other always. That is a gift that not all communities have. We are lucky to live, work and play here.

Let’s continue to work together bridging businesses and community for a stronger local economic and to together, enrich the lives of our community.

Robin Anthony is executive director of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.

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DNR officials stress snowmobile safety as fatal crashes trend up This holiday season, conservation officers from the Department of Natural Resources are reminding all snowmobile riders to make safety their priority as the number of fatal crashes around the state has trended upward the past few years.

Three riders have died so far this winter and there have been other close calls, including snowmobiles that have gone through the ice and an instance in which a person was hit while walking on the ice. Last winter, 10 riders lost their lives in snowmobile-related crashes, five died the year before and three people died in 2015-16.

“We want people enjoying the Minnesota winter, but we want them to do it safely,” said Bruce Lawrence, recreational vehicle coordinator with the DNR’s Enforcement Division.

Snow cover throughout Minnesota, including on many of the 22,000 miles of trails that traverse the state (varying local conditions mean not

all are yet groomed), have led to a surge in the number of people taking advantage of a fun and unique way to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoors.

“Passing along your passion for the outdoors is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person,” he said. “By modeling safe behavior, you can ensure that passion lives on in youngsters and new snowmobile riders.”

Lawrence offers the following tips to ensure a safe ride: • Stay on marked trails. The state’s snowmobile clubs work hard to keep trails in good riding condition. Riders who stay on groomed trails are less likely to strike an obstacle or trespass onto private property. In parts of the state, wet conditions where trails go through low areas or across lakes mean trails aren’t yet groomed. Riders should plan ahead and check trail conditions before heading out.

• Leave the booze at home. Drinking and riding is one of two main factors in crashes, and plays a

role in about 60% of those that are fatal.

• Watch the speed. Going too fast is the other main factor in crashes. Many serious and fatal crashes occur when a speeding snowmobiler loses control or strikes an object.

• Be careful on the ice. During the past two winters, every through-the-ice fatality but one has involved people who were riding a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle when they fell through. There must be at least 5 to 7 inches of new, clear ice to support the weight of a snowmobile and rider.

• Take a snowmobile safety course. It’s required of anyone born after 1976 and recommended for everyone. People with snowmobile safety certification are less likely to be involved in serious or fatal crashes.

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LC4YF announces new executive director The Board of Directors of Lakes Center for Youth and Families (LC4YF) has selected Dr. Linda Madsen to be its new executive director. Madsen succeeds Matt Howard, who suffered a debilitating automobile accident in October 2018, and has led the organization on an interim basis since Howard's SUBMITTED accident.

Linda Madsen Madsen has been deeply involved in the Forest Lake community for many years. She had a 36-year career in education, starting as a teacher and culminating with an eight-year tenure as the superintendent of Forest Lake schools.

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Gopher guard from Stillwater Sarah Scalia, freshman from Stillwater, is a starting guard for the Minnesota Gophers, averaging 11.5 points, 1.6 steals, and 4.7 rebounds. Scalia, shown here driving against Northwestern on Jan. 9, is the only Minnesotan currently on the team. She was a Miss Basketball finalist and led the Ponies to a state runner-up finish last year.

The Gophers have a 12-6 record overall and 2-5 in the Big Ten.

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Brieja Parent, Forest Lake hockey senior, was her usual productive self for the Rangers in four wins over a six-day stretch Jan. 14-20 — against Park 3-0 (goal, assist), East Ridge 5-2 (three goals), Mounds View 7-0 (three assists) and White Bear Lake 5-0 (two assists). Parent, committed to Minnesota-Duluth, leads the Rangers (17-4) with 26 goals and 27 assists. In her career the 5-foot-4,140-pound forward has logged 70 goals and 69 assists.

Josiah Fick, Stillwater senior who is the defending state Class 2A champion in diving, placed first by a wide margin at the Section 4AA true swimming and diving team meet Saturday, scoring 535.80 points. He helped the perennial champion Ponies pick up another section title and advance to state true-team January 25 at the University of Minnesota. This season, Fick has set diving records for the conference, Maroon and Gold Invitational, and section true-team.

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Pedro Castillo, Forest Lake senior wrestling captain, has a 26-3 record with 13 pins. He is ranked No. 4 in Class 3A at 220 pounds and was a champion at the Eastview Invitational last Saturday. Castillo will soon join the 100-win club as his record through last weekend was 96-41. Also a football right guard/defensive tackle, he is one of the leaders of a wrestling team ranked No. 6 in the state with a 13-3 record.

Aliza Karlen, Stillwater basketball senior, is averaging 14.6 points and 10.2 rebounds for the Ponies (10-4). The 6-2 forward is a threat inside and outside, hitting 55 percent of field goals overall, and 39 percent on three’s at 20-for-51. Karlen, who has committed to Marquette University, scored 71 points in three games at the state tournament last March, helping the Ponies place runner-up.

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Axe throwing bar now open in Stillwater

Nordic Rocks Skis will introduce new skiers to sport Nordic Rock Skis are designed to introduce a new generation of children and families to the excitement found in the sport of cross country skiing, and are now at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a part of Washington County Parks.

Programs designed to introduce skiers will be held 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) has developed two sizes of introductory skis, with step-in bindings compatible to everyday footwear, along with adjustable poles, to give participants of all ages and abilities an easy way to try cross country skiing.

Learn the basics of Nordic skiing while taking a guided tour on rolling trails designed for beginners.

Both programs are at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The programs include an instructor, equipment, and a ski pass provided for $10 per person. A vehicle permit is also required, $30 annually or $7 daily.

Register on the Washington County website at co. washington.mn.us and search “Nordic ski.”

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Axe throwing leagues have been formed at the Lumberjack.

The Lumberjack Axe Throwing Bar is now open in downtown Stillwater.

When Sara Jespersen was looking at starting a new business in Stillwater last year, she did research on various bar experiences that would be more engaging than darts and other activities. A small bowling alley was among the ideas.

But with her Northwoods background, axe throwing hit the target. It was different; it was physical and fun, and it also fit Stillwater’s lumberjack history.

Jespersen, who also owns fitness facilities, recently opened Lumberjack Axe Throwing Bar in downtown Stillwater. The Lumberjack will be a bar for small or large groups to have fun while learn-

ing—and maybe even mastering— axe throwing. Groups of varying sizes throw at wooden stumps in one-hour time slots.

“I grew up in the woods, so throwing axes feels outdoorsy and cathartic, Jesperson said. “I love friendly competition, high fives and lots of laughs, and that happens for us all night long.”

Prices are based on the number of people in the group. And patrons aren’t just given an axe and a target—trained coaches are there to help teach the techniques, as well as games and scoring.

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Shuffleboard and board games are also available. Drinks are a mix of craft and domestic beers, wine and cocktails, and the menu features food items from The Velveteen. Both are located in the lower level of the JX Building at 123 Second St. For more information on hours, rates, group and league sign-ups, visit thelumberjackmn.com.

Win up to $10k for your civic-minded project: Annual Great Idea Competition now open STILLWATER—What would you do if you were given $10,000 to make your community better? Do you think you have a great idea and need funding to make it happen?

Stillwater Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its eighth annual Great Idea Competition. Local individuals, groups, nonprofits, businesses and area organizations are encouraged to apply.

The winning Great Idea could be

just about any civic-minded project that benefits one or more of our area communities by enhancing quality of life, making connections, or building civic pride. The winning idea might make life more enjoyable for residents, address an environmental concern, help under-served citizens or attract visitors. Eligible ideas must benefit communities within the Stillwater Area Community Foundation’s service area: Stillwater, Bayport, Baytown Town-

ship, Grant, Lake Elmo, Marine on St. Croix, May Township, Oak Park Heights and West Lakeland Township.

Past winners have undertaken a wide range of projects including the Fairy Falls Restoration project launched in 2019. Previous year’s winners include Power of the St. Croix Utility Box Mural Project, Beautification of the Stillwater Stairs, River City Sculpture Tour, Stillwater Dog Park, and Pollinator

Friendly Alliance.

The Stillwater Area Community Foundation strives to diversify the kinds of projects they fund, and the places and people who benefit from it. Applications will be accepted beginning in January with the fi nal deadline for submission of April 1, 2020. For more information and the application, visit stillwaterareafoundation.org.

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When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo Details: Vintage snowmobiles on display; food & drink, bake sale, vintage sled ride (weather permitting). Trophies awarded.

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When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third Street N. Details: Program will explore the different financial aid options and scholarships available to college students. Free, no registration required.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

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GREATER STILLWATER CHAMBER WINTER GALA When: Feb. 7 Details: Fourth annual gala brings community together to celebrate. KSTP anchor Chris Egert will emcee.

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BOOKSMOVEME YOGA STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3 and the first Monday of the month Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Children 6 and under and caregivers can explore the learning possibilities of combining movement with stories and discover new techniques to practice at home.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When and where: 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W.; 1-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Ave. N. Details: Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

TRI-COUNTY DFL SENIOR CAUCUS LUNCHEON When: 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Where: Vannelli’s By the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Linda Larson will discuss the upcoming Precinct Caucuses occurring on February 25th. Open to residents in eastern Anoka and northern Washington County Contact: 651-492-1149

KETO DIET FOR WOMEN When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Where: River Market Co-op, 221 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Learn how to improve PMS, regulate menstruation, reduce menopause symptoms, manage PCOS, balance sex hormones through Keto diet. Registration required; $5 or free for co-op members.

Contact: 651-439-0366 or education@ rivermarket.coop

When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide.

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BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Veteran local music teacher Randy Gildersleeve and friends will be playing bluegrass songs plus sharing tips on how anyone can join these informal sessions. Bring an instrument such as a fiddle, ukulele, harmonica or other, and join in.

Contact: 651-983-5244 or marinemillsfolkschool.org

‘The Older the Better’ Vintage Sled Event When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 N. Forest Blvd., Hugo Details: Vintage snowmobiles on display; food & drink, bake sale, vintage sled ride (weather permitting). Trophies awarded.

Contact: stillwatersnowmobileclub.org

Make macrame key chains on Feb. 8 and Tickets $30 at BrownPaperTickets.com. magazine art on Feb. 13. Registration Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org SNOWY STROLLS required. Materials provided.

When and where: 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org BOOK CLUB Feb. 8 at Big Marine Park Reserve; 10 When: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 15 at Lake FULL MOON SKI Where: Bayport Public Library Elmo Park Reserve When: 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Details: All are welcome to join in Details: All ages story stroll followed Where: Pine Point Regional Park,11900 a discussion of the book “Midst of by hot cocoa. Snowshoes encouraged.

Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Winter” by Isabel Allende.

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Details: Glide across the snow on the Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org serene landscape of Pine Point Regional under the light of the full moon.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SNAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL WITH Park Head lamps are welcome.No reservation HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SNAKE DISCOVERY required; free with vehicle permit.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 When: 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.

Where: Hope Church, 7910 15th St. N., Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 mn.us/parks Oakdale Third Street N. Details: Lynn Vernon, Washington Details: Learn about and visit with live ANNUAL WINTER OPEN HOUSE County Master Gardener and reptiles that call Minnesota home. Free When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 Community Education instructor, will and family-friendly; no registration Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 discuss basic landscape principles for required.

Stagecoach Trail S., Afton the home garden. Free; all are welcome.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or Details: Kid-friendly open house will stillwaterlibrary.org include night hikes, warm drinks and ARMCHAIR TRAVEL BOOK TALK s’mores by the campfire, and naturalist When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 FOREST LAKE WINTER PLUNGE talks and activities. Minnesota Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 When: Noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Astronomical Society members will Third Street N. Where: Vannelli’s By the Lake, 55 Lake be on hand to guide attendees in using St. S., Forest Lake the Joseph J. Casby Observatory. Visits Details: Theme for 2020 Adult Winter Reads is Armchair Travel: Reading Details: Support Forest Lake Rotary and with live animals. Free.

Around the World, which includes other local organizations by jumping Contact: belwin.org both nonfiction books, including into frozen Forest Lake. Register in travel books, memoirs and historical advance online or day of event.

OSCAR PARTY FUNDRAISER exploration, and fiction books set in Contact: 612-200-6366 or When: 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 locations around the world. Bring your forestlakerotary.org Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd a travel title to talk about and share Street, Marine on St. Croix with the group.

LET’S MAKE STUFF Details: Seventh Annual fundraiser Contact: 651-275-4338 or When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 and for the Marine Library Association stillwaterlibrary.org 13 features screening of this year’s five Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Oscar nominated Live Action Short VALENTINE’S DAYCOMEDY SHOW Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Films the night before the Oscars.

When: 6 & 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Details: Free creative class for adults.

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When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail Details: Participants will get a quick snowshoeing how-to and history lesson from Interstate State Park’s interpretive naturalist before heading out on a wintery tour of Franconia, to traverse the snow-covered prairie and view contemporary sculptures in the landscape, followed by hot chocolate and snacks. $10/person; space limited.

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the basic history and benefits of fermentation, the two common methods used in vegetable fermentation (drysalting and brining), food safety, supplies needed and troubleshooting. $50 plus $15 materials; registration required Contact: 651-983-5244 or marinemillsfolkschool.org

“THE YOUNG AND THE REST…” When: 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts performs an acoustic tribute to Neil Young and other artists who defines an era and whose popularity endures. Tickets $25/ adults and $22.50 seniors and students in advance; $30/ adult and $27.50/seniors and students at the door.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

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Forest Lake Winter Plunge When: Noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Vannelli’s By the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Support Forest Lake Rotary and other local organizations by jumping into frozen Forest Lake. Register in advance online or day of event.

Contact: 612-200-6366 or forestlakerotary.org

15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Mark Poolos, featuring Ellie Hino, and hosted by Tommy Bayer. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show.

Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com

TEA & TISANES When: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third streets, Stillwater Details: Learn the differences between tea and tisanes, along with the advantages of both, and enjoy a DIY blending experience at a program led

by Joy Sorich of Cup of Joy. Luncheon included. $30; reservations required.

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

TRIVIA AT THE LIBRARY When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Join a professional trivia host for an afternoon of fast paced fun, with topics including everything from Minnesota culture to history, music, art and geography.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

TONIC SOL-FA When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Current house band provides an evening of music and entertainment with a nod to Valentine’s Day. Tickets $25; VIP tickets available.

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Where: Gorman’s Restaurant, 11011 Stillwater Blvd. N., Lake Elmo Details: Hike through downtown Lake Elmo. Hike is approx. 3 miles and lasts an hour.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

SUPER STORYTIME AT MARINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY When: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd street, Marine on St. Croix Details: Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft or other activity to help develop literacy skills.

Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org

When: 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming Details: Introductory talk will review research and tools of mindfulness that increase clarity and calmness and helps in handling stress, improves anxiety, depression, pain management and addictive tendencies. Registration required.

Contact: 651-485-2866 or flanniganMBSR@gmail.com

JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Teams of 2 to 4 people compete to finish the same 550-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. Prizes will be awarded to the first two teams to finish the puzzle. Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

BAGS, BINGO, BEER When: Feb. 29 Where: Brian’s Bar and Grill, 219 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: Bean bag tournament for teams of two, cash prizes for the top three teams. Must be a chamber member or guest of a member to play. Bingo open to all.

Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber.com

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“THE HAPPINESS PLAYLIST” WITH MARK MALLMAN When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix Details: A Minneapolis music icon will share stories from his new book and explain how listening to uplifting songs helped him overcome a period of personal darkness. Free and all are welcome.

Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org

FERMENTATION 101-SAUERKRAUT WORKSHOP When: Feb. 22 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Students will learn about

When: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7; 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8; and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 Where: Hudson EP Rock School, 340 13th St. S., Hudson, Wis. Details: Up North-themed hot air balloon rally and winter festival includes annual Torchlight Parade, hot air balloon launches, live music, geocaching, marketplace and craft fair, smoosh boarding, bingo, balloon moon glow, 5K race, children’s activities. See website for schedule.

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NORDIC SKIING PROGRAM When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Details: Learn the basics of Nordic skiing on new Nordic Rock Skis while taking a guided tour on rolling trails designed for beginners. $10 includes instructor, equipment and ski pass.

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

“NATURAL OCCURRENCES” EXHIBITION When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Fri. and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Feb. 15 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 North 4th St., Stillwater Details: With naturally-dyed batik textiles, sculptural ceramics and photography the push and pull of organic processes is central to this exhibition highlighting the work of three local artists.

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BRIAN’S FROZEN BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT

When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Where: Brian’s Restaurant, 219 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: Cheer the competitors in the parking lot behind the restaurant.

3M VISITING WIZARD When: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Where: Stillwater Public Library, Details: Live-action STEM program about catapults and how the nature of experimentation affects outcomes. All ages; no registration required.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterpubliclibrary.org

LEAP DAY FAMILY SNOWSHOE AND PICNIC LUNCH When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Where: Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center at Sunfish Lake Park, 3554 Kelvin Ave N, Lake Elmo Details: Enjoy the trails at Sunfish Park on snowshoes and the hills on a sled, followed by a bonfire for hot dogs, chips, s’mores, and hot cocoa. Displays and nature craft project. Snowshoes available; byo sled. $20/adults; $15/kids under 18.

Contact: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com

MINNESOTA ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR PERFORMANCE When: 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Where: Wyoming United Methodist Church, 5459 East Viking Boulevard Details: Contemporary gospel and praise songs will be accompanied by inspiring client stories of addiction recovery. Representatives available to answer questions.

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6 sweet spots for Valentine’s Day

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN EDITOR

Candyland The iconic old-fashioned candy shop has just about every sweet treat you could imagine, including fill-your-own custom boxes that you can pack with your loved one's favorites. From cherry and raspberry hearts, to chocolate roses, to cinnamon lips, there are plenty of fun and festive Valentine's Day specials, too. The store also offers customizable boxes of candy or popcorn.

Candyland, 212 N. Main St., Stillwater; 651-430-8004; candylandstore.com

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Valentine’s chocolates, made by owner Robyn Dochterman, help make the big day festive.

Lakes Floral, Gift and Garden What would Valentine's Day be without flowers? Whether you're looking to surprise a loved one with the traditional dozen red roses or want

to opt for a more unique bouquet, Lakes Floral, Gift and Garden has you covered. Their beautiful and fragrant floral arrangements will surely put a smile on your Valentine's face this year.

Lakes Floral, Gift and Garden, 508 S. Lake St., Forest Lake, 651-464-2134; lakesfloral.com

The Outing Lodge at Pine Point Fans of the PBS series “Downton Abbey” will be thrilled—the Outing Lodge at Pine Point is hosting a Downton Abbey dinner in celebration of Valentine's Day. The St. Croix Valley may be a few thousand miles away from the English countryside, but the turn-of-the-century European-style home will make you feel transported.

The meal includes multiple courses, with the entree being slow-cooked beef bourguignon, all accompanied by live piano music and a roaring fi re.

Tickets start at $75/person.

The Outing Lodge at Pine Point, 11661 Myeron St., Stillwater; 651-439-9747; outinglodge.com

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Feb. 14 marks both Valentine's Day and opening weekend for Stillwater's Saint Croix Vineyards. The winery has a series of specials for the big day, like free tastings of their custom-made raspberry infusion chocolate fudge sauce. It is also offering two wine tastings, which come complete

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with the raspberry infusion truffles and a bottle of the fudge sauce to take home, for $25. The specials are only available to adults ages 21 or older, so make it a date night and leave the kids at home.

Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater; 651-430-3310; scvwines.com

St. Croix Chocolate Company Maybe chocolate on Valentine's Day is a bit of a cliché—but aren't all clichés based in truth? With the St. Croix Valley being home to a world-renowned chocolate company, celebrating Valentine's Day locally is made all the sweeter. St. Croix Chocolate Company, based in Marine on St. Croix, recently took the gold for Best Overall Truffle Artistry at the 6th annual Chocolate Truffle Artistry Awards, sponsored by the International Chocolate Salon Awards. The winning entry featured two hand-painted koi fish, fi lled with yuzu ganache and honey ganache respectively, but the Marine on St. Croix store has plenty of festive options for Valentine's Day—even edible heart-shaped boxes.

St. Croix Chocolate Company, 11 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix; 651-433-1400; stcroixchocolateco.com

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The fi rst baby of 2020 born in Stillwater arrived at 8:03 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3. Mia Christine Golden made her new year debut in the Lakeview Hospital Birth Center, weigh 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Nurses presented parents Shelly and Sam Golden and big sister Nora of Hudson, Wisconsin with a gift basket.

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Located in a quaint cottage along Hwy. 61 and nestled right in the heart of downtown Forest Lake, Daniela's Chocolates is picture-perfect all year long but seems even more magical during the winter. The hot chocolate, made like they do in the Italian Alps, is a customer favorite, and owner Daniela Meneghetti's specialty, the Fantasia Chocolate Box, includes a large selection of mouthwatering sweets and treats and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Climate group makes New Year’s resolutions

BY SARA MARIE MOORE WHITE BEAR EDITOR

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Northeast Metro Climate Action members from White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview and North Oaks met at the Shoreview library on New Year’s Eve. (From left) Jesse Ehrenreich, Michelle Burlew, John Bauhs, Kate Winsor, Steve Jorissen, Diane Edson, Bob Hinton, Steve Olinger and Lori Olinger. One additional member, Karol Durdle, is not pictured.

NORTHEAST METRO CLIMATE ACTION NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Northeast Metro Climate Action shares New Year's Resolutions with the community that will make a difference for the environment and help mitigate the effects of climate change. The list includes actions to drive systemic changes as well as individual actions to reduce carbon emissions. The list also includes resources to help with actions taken by individuals.

1. Talk about the climate crisis with friends and family — watch the Katharine Hayhoe TED Talk, “The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it.”

2. Learn more about the climate crisis — Go to climate.nasa.gov/evidence for a short overview. To really dig in, sign up for Michael Mann’s Climate Science course on edX (it’s free) or read “The Uninhabitable Earth,” by David Wallace-Wells.

3. Learn about solutions to the climate crisis — read “Drawdown” by Paul Hawken; go to drawdown.org to browse solutions.

4. Call or write your elected representatives and let them know you are concerned about the climate crisis. Find candidates for the upcoming elections who share your concerns about the climate crisis.

5. Support local nonprofits such as Fresh Energy, MN350, Great Plains Institute and Environmental Initiative. National nonprofits for climate action include the Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby and 350.org.

6. Make your home more efficient: Install a programmable thermostat. Make sure you have 12 inches (R-50) of insulation in your attic. Schedule a home energy audit at mncee.org. Replace all incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. Wash less laundry and use cold water. When you need new appliances, buy appliances with the best EnergyStar ratings available.

7. Resolve to reduce transportation emissions: Bike or walk for short trips. Use public transit. When you are ready for a new vehicle, go to pluginconnect.com to learn about Evs. Plan a “stay-cation” or look into carbon offsets for your trip.

8. Resolve to eat less red meat (one pound of beef produces about 10 times the carbon emissions as one pound of chicken).

9. Compost organic waste — find an organics recycling center near you. Organic waste in a landfill decomposes to release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting returns the carbon to the soil, where it is safely sequestered.

10. Resolve to reduce food waste. Americans discard 40% of the food produced in the U.S. Drawdown ranks food waste as the third-most impactful solution to the climate crisis.

IF YOU GO: “Changing Climate, Changing Waters”

When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St., White Bear Lake Details: Peter Sorenson, Professor of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota, will discuss how exceptionally vulnerable water and fish are to increasing temperatures and outline things that must be done to protect our aquatic resources. This event is free and sponsored by Northeast Metro Climate Action.

policymakers,” Jorissen noted. “Minnesota has been one of the states leading the charge on transitioning to a clean energy economy.”

The public is invited to the group’s monthly speaker and film events. The next event is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the White Bear Lake library.

Northeast Metro Climate Action will hold events with former news anchor Don Shelby and meteorologist Paul Douglas this winter and spring. Watch the Press Publications calendar or northeastmetroclimateaction.org.

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Vadnais Heights resident Steve Jorissen retired early so he could raise awareness on climate change.

Jorissen, who worked at H.B. Fuller in Vadnais Heights for 30 years and has a Ph.D. in chemistry, is the leader of Northeast Metro Climate Action, a volunteer group that formed about a year ago.

“The primary mission is to raise awareness and do outreach within our communities,” Jorissen said. The group has 10 members from White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview and North Oaks. “We are very active. We usually have one event and one planning meeting per month.” Members also spend time advocating before local politicians and volunteering.

The group was started by Chuck Prentice, who has launched several other climate action groups across the Twin Cities metro. Several months after it was launched, Jorissen joined and then stepped up to lead the northeast metro group.

“When I saw what they were doing with the events and speakers, I wanted to be a bigger part of this,” he remembered.

Jorissen’s interest in combatting climate change began when he was a junior at Hamline University in 1983. For his term presentation for his chemistry major, he chose to study the “greenhouse effect.”

“I looked at how the Arctic was warming faster than the rest of the globe,” he said. When he gave his presentation about how some scientists expected the Northwest Passage sea route through the Arctic Ocean to melt so much it would be open by 2050 and the Northeast Passage to open by 2100, his professor laughed.

“At the time that was inconceivable,” Jorissen said. “The ice north of Canada was 15 to 20 feet thick and no boat could go through other than an icebreaker,” he said. But today, you can book a cruise through the Northwest Passage. It has been open almost every summer since 2005. Some commercial boats can get through the Northeast Passage without the aid of an icebreaker.

“That is 85 years earlier than the alarmists were saying back in the ’80s,” he explained.

“It is all happening very fast, faster than most scientists predicted. To see the inaction we’ve taken over the last 30 years is pretty hard to take.”

Now, Jorissen hopes he can influence others to each do the small part they can to combat climate change.

“Given the lack of action at the national level, we need to step up our efforts here to demonstrate to the rest of the U.S. and the world that these changes are economically advantageous, better for our near-term health, and will provide a better world for our children and grandchildren,” Jorrisen noted.

It begins with understanding and then getting involved, he said. Northeast Metro Climate Action holds educational events once a month that anyone can attend. The group is also looking for more members from the northeast metro, from New Brighton to Mahtomedi. Other groups are forming further south and north, in Maplewood and Lino Lakes.

“Our future vision is to get at least four or five people from each of the communities we are in to work more locally with city governments and our elected representatives,” Jorissen said. For example, Jorissen, who has lived in Vadnais Heights for 27 years, has been meeting with Vadnais Heights community leaders to encourage the city to join GreenStep Cities, a state program that helps cities meet sustainability goals.

Neighboring cities White Bear Lake, Shoreview and Mahtomedi are thriving in the program, Jorissen noted, and it would make sense for the city of Vadnais Heights to join as well.

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Icy roads test mettle of annual bird counters

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Slick conditions made things hazardous for the volunteers who participated in the annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 28.

“The people who were out, it shows their motivation level,” said Jim Howitz, coordinator of the Northeast Suburban Christmas Bird Count.

The CBC is a tradition organized by the National Audubon Society, and goes back 120 years. It began when early conservationists proposed a less harmful alternative to the destructive “Christmas hunts” that were popular around the turn of the century. By counting birds instead of shooting them, citizen scientists across the country have collected a scientific record of bird behavior that reveals important long-term patterns in the natural world.

Bird counts take place across the nation in December and January. The Northeast Suburban CBC, which includes portions of White Bear Lake, Hugo, Stillwater and Marine on St. Croix, always occurs on the final Saturday of December. For the past few years, the designated day has provided volunteers with a myriad of weather challenges.

The freezing rain that started in the morning kept many of the volunteers indoors for the first half of the day, and when temperatures warmed enough to melt the ice, not many birds were out and about in the weather.

“Our count was significantly lower than we expected, in number of individuals,” Howitz said. “We just didn’t have the number of people in the field, and with the rain, the birds aren’t flying. Hawks, eagles, even stuff like crows; you’re just not going to see as many.”

Only one red-tailed hawk was observed on the count: highly unusual, considering that you can find one perched along the metro freeways on almost any given day.

“Freezing rain is the worst possible weather for lots of animals,” Howitz said. “It makes that layer of snow impenetrable. Predators can’t blast through it to get to mice and shrews underneath.”

However, Howtiz said the lower numbers will not affect the long-term trends of data the CBC has collected for 120 years.

“The important thing is the long-term perspective,” Howitz said. “A bad year doesn’t pick up that; it picks up the bad weather. You feed that in as one of the factors that goes into the model.”

Some counters stayed indoors to watch home feeders.

Smaller birds such as sparrows, blue jays and cardinals showed up at plenty of home feeders in the count area.

“Our species count wasn’t that bad, historically,” Howitz said. “We got 48 in one count day, so we weren’t that far behind (our typical numbers).”

One group of volunteers went out at 1 a.m. to look exclusively for owls. They managed to find four species, including the rarely seen long-earned owl.

Uncommon sightings included two white-throated sparrows and four snow buntings. Howitz said it’s the first time he’s seen a snow bunting on this count: these birds often spend winter further north. Observers in Stillwater were also treated to a sighting of a varied thrush, a bird of the western U.S. that occasionally shows up in Minnesota.

Howitz managed to visit the public access area next to the Xcel Energy Allen S. King plant in Bayport. The power plant keeps that part of the St. Croix River open, attracting waterfowl and other birds. This has been a reliable place for the CBC to gather observations for years, but Howitz wonders how the future closure of the plant will affect the bird density and diversity in the area.

“A lot of the open water in the state is going to disappear when fossil fuel plants close,” he said. Combined with the generally warmer winters, it’s difficult to predict how much it will affect the birds that choose to spend the winter in Minnesota instead of migrating south.

The 2019 CBC observations were consistent with the trend of southern species such as turkeys and red-bellied woodpeckers moving northward in range. Northern species such as evening grosbeaks are appearing less and less frequently in this region, suggesting a link to changing climate conditions.

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Dark-eyed juncos are one of the most common birds to find at feeders in the winter. While other birds perch directly on the feeders, juncos prefer to pick seeds that have fallen to the ground underneath the feeders.

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Northern cardinals add a splash of color to the usually dull winter palette found at bird feeders.

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Varied thrushes are not typical birds to find in Minnesota at this time of year, but it’s a special surprise when they do make an appearance. This photo was taken in Marine on St. Croix on a previous Christmas Bird Count.

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“None of our people were killed or injured, which is pretty good,” Howitz said.

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Picture this: You are walking through the store fi lling up your cart with groceries when your 2-year-old starts throwing a tantrum in the middle of the aisle because you told them they can’t have the Baby Shark toy.

Jamie Waldvogel, a Lino Lakes mother of two, founded a consulting business named Behave Your Best that helps parents and early childhood educators learn how to deal with that situation before it even begins.

“Our purpose is to divert unwanted behavior as early as possible so they are not waiting for 2- and 4-year-olds to continue practicing those unwanted behaviors,” Waldvogel explained.

“We are intervening earlier.”

Waldvogel has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in behavior analysis and therapy.

For around 10 years, she worked for a company serving children who have autism. While she was pregnant with her fi rst child, she decided she wanted to be around more to be a mother to her children and help others when she was able.

Behave Your Best was founded in 2011.What originally started as a part-time consulting business to help parents with potty training has completely transformed and grown into a team of consultants in Minnesota and Chicago. “I am a woman of faith, and I realized that this is part of my journey of what I am supposed to be doing on this Earth,” Waldvogel said.

The business has helped more than 200 families in 2019 and mainly works with children ages 1-7, but has served families with children of up to 12 years old.

The idea is to be proactive and learn how to deal with unwanted behaviors before they become a big problem. Behave Your Best works in homes with parents, but also child care centers, school districts, preschools, businesses and other organizations. The business serves families throughout the Twin Cities as far north as Hugo and as far east

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Problems can arise if a child doesn’t know how to tolerate “no,” has difficulty transitioning from something that is fun to something that is not so fun, or doesn’t want to follow instructions the fi rst time they are given.

“It is not that parents are doing something wrong, or bad, it is just that reacting to the problem isn’t going to fi x the problem,” Waldvogel explained. “The child has already used that behavior, so we are too late. We have to get ahead of it; we have to teach the child a different response to that situation.”

She added, “We teach parents that their child can only learn a new skill when they are at their best. If they are upset or frustrated with something, it isn’t going to work, that is not the time to teach. You wouldn’t try to teach them their ABC’s or 123’s if they are in the middle of a tantrum.”

Janine Ketchel, owner of Kindergardens Child Development Center in Hugo, said that is one of the main takeaways she and her staff have learned from working with Behave Your Best since 2013. “So many people — I was one of them — when a child is misbehaving, you sit down right afterward and talk to them about what they did and they are not hearing you, because they are not wired that way. Their brain is tuning you out,” she said. “The best way is to practice. You practice the piano to get better, you have to practice anything to get better.

Practice teaching those social skills when they are open to learning.”

Kindergardens began working with Behave Your Best to help with challenging behaviors that can arise when children are in a group setting. “We want to try to look ahead of that behavior, what is happening prior to that challenging behavior occurring,” Ketchel said.

In addition to the two visits a month from the business, the Behave Your Best has also helped with parent education. Ketchel says many parents have chosen to have a consultant come to their home.

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Even though Behave Your Best started out with Jamie Waldvogel as the only consultant, the compnay has grown to have consultants throughout Minnesota and even Chicago. Pictured (from left) are Erin Cote, behavioral consultant; Alicia Janni, director of operations and behavioral consultant; Jamie Waldvogel, founder and owner; and Shanna Nseumen, director of preschool consultation.

The Waldvogel family moved to Lino Lakes in August. Pictured are Brian and Jamie with their sons Calvin, 8 and Cylus, 5.

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Ice fishing for the lives of children Jig. Set the hook. Reel it in. A little crappie surfaced from his wintry home below the ice and stared at me for a bit with his googly eyes. I set him back in the hole from whence he came and checked my bait before sending my line back into the icy cold water.

Six-year-old Austin Smith used to love to ice fish. But he was no longer around after a rare brain cancer took his life. Yet, he was the reason I was here on Bald Eagle Lake learning how to ice fish for the first time in my life.

“He was a guy's guy,” said his godmother, Meg Sorenson, as the ice shelter's snowy ground turned from white to gray with the setting sun. “He wanted to go do whatever his dad was doing.”

Her cousin's son Austin was diagnosed with a rare childhood brain tumor, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), when he was 5 years old. He participated in clinical trials and fought against the incurable tumor for 16 months until he passed away in May 2016.

Sorenson's cousins, Mikinzie and Britt Smith, of Monticello, Iowa, created a foundation in his memory to fund research on the fatal cancer to fight for other children. About 300 children in the U.S. are diagnosed each year. The Austin Strong Foundation has raised close to $300,000 over the last several years.

Funds have been given to research, trials and the DIPG Collaborative. said Mikinzie Smith in a phone interview later that week. The foundation has also funded bucket list experiences for children and donated to the children's hospital in Iowa City.

Meg and her husband Ryan created a Minnesota chapter for the foundation and host an annual community ice fishing contest on Bald Eagle Lake to raise funds. The third annual event will be held Feb. 1. Last year, the event raised $11,000.

“We're working with Mayo to allocate funds to Minnesota to fund trials,” Sorenson said. Her godson participated in several clinical trials with Mayo. The Smiths traveled across the U.S. to pursue treatment options, consult with specialists and participate in trials.

Austin had no signs of cancer until his eyes began crossing periodically. Still, it took several months to discover what was wrong. He began having balance issues. His parents were shocked when a practitioner finally discovered the brain tumor. They were told

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“We actually got him out ice fishing quite a bit the winter he was going through treatment,” Smith said.

“He was very outdoorsy. He liked anything outside with the boys.”

The foundation hosts annual events to raise funds to fight DIPG and childhood cancer. According to Smith, only about 4% of the taxpayer-funded National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) annual budget is directed toward pediatric cancer. “We felt so defeated at the time when we were told that,” Smith remembered.

Meg and Ryan decided to do their part to contribute through the Austin Strong Ice Fishing Tournament to Freeze Out Childhood Cancer.

Ryan, who grew up fishing on Bald Eagle Lake and is an avid ice fisherman, directs the annual tournament.

The event is meant to provide family fun, he said.

There are prizes for the largest, and even the smallest, fish.

“Come out and fish and have a good time,” he said.

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It should be a good spot. When we set off to go ice fishing last week, Ryan parked the four-wheeler over a seemingly random spot on the snow-covered lake. But he saw something I didn't. I watched as he and Meg set up a portable shelter and then I helped drill a hole. He sent down his sonars.

“We're probably over a school of a couple thousand fish right now,” he said, pointing to the bouncing colors on the screen. That was a little hard to believe. But based on the number of fish I caught in an hour, those fish were surely down there in their wintry haven.

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Weather Tidbit: Mid-winter comes Tuesday, February 4, so congratulations --- we’re over halfway through winter. Daily average temperatures are on the rise. The sun is rising earlier, setting later and rising higher in the sky. The coldest days of winter are behind us and I can already feel the energy of Spring coming on. Besides the warmer temperatures this month you’ll also notice an increase in the amount of sun and a decrease in the number of cloudy days, 10 to 20% more than we typically experience during the months of December and January. We’ve had a few cold days so far this winter but really nothing like last year and now that we’re over the hump, so to say, I doubt we’ll see much in the way of severe cold, i.e. -20º and highs in the teens below.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free: 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free number for hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Rentals/ Rentals/ Commercial Commercial LARGE TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX FOR RENT!

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Successful candidate must have flex. availability, cash handling exp., excellent customer service and communication skills.

Come grow with us and join an award-winning organization!

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Does your shop need something moved?

We have space and a truck available for local, weekly and monthly routes in and around the Moundsview, Circle Pines, White Bear, Hugo, Maplewood, Roseville area.

Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Call Lisa at 651-407-1205

The position will float between two locations on a limited, as needed basis to cover vacations, sick time, leave of absences, etc.

Hours incl. rotating of Saturdays up to twice monthly in Pine City & North Branch.

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Ann's House Cleaning, 19 yrs exp, est. & ref. avlb. Text or call 651-776-7834

Position responsible for processing variety of financial transactions incl. check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, and loan payments.

TAX SERVICE

Fat tired wagon, $20. New behind the bike 651-429-1264 trailer, $25. 651-4291264 Fischers Womens CC skis w/poles, $25.

New black mens G651-426-0674 Shock watch. GA110FREE Triple 1B. $40 651-482-5986 dresser/mirror maHome hogany. 651-429-4532 New ceiling fan, 52”.

Improvement Genuine hand painted $20. 651-429-1264 A HANDYMAN Lrg & bobble head, Randy sm jobs 651-407-0370 Moss $125. 651-464- 8 piece dining room 2024 set including 40” x 60” Finish carpenter/home repairs 651-356-2587 Jiffy Ice Auger, 8”, table with 2-12” leaves expanding to 84” long, $150. 651-784-4944 6 chairs and matching Mora Ice Auger, 7” china cabinet. Perfect cond.

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INDIVIDUAL • CORPORATE • PARTNERSHIP BOOKKEEPING • ACCOUNTING

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One block off White Bear Lake!

Historic large 2BR for rent.

Mahtomedi/White Bear Lake.

Washer/dryer on site.

No smoking, No pets, $1150.

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• Employment • Employment • Are you bored?

Need to get out of the house?

DRIVERS WANTED Ruddy's Rental Forest Lake 651.464.7368 North Branch 651.674.7000

CLEANING Residential 3-5 days/wk $13-16/hr+ Must be thorough cleaner!

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The North Dakota Newspaper Association is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

Candidates must embrace challenges,progress,teamwork and change.

Newspaper/journalism background preferred.

Responsibilities include overall association management, member contact and development, legislative/lobbying work, management of newspaper content sharing and advertising placement programs, personnel management for a staff of 5, and working with a board of directors/member committee structure.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2020. Anticipated start date is May, 2020. Send letter, resume and salary requirements to: NDNA Search Committee, 1435 Interstate Loop, Bismarck, ND 58503, or newsmonitor@wahpetondailynews.com

COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS COMPETITIVE wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging.

Traveling position for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week.

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Semi-retired? Want to impact our community? Love Driving?

We have a job for YOU!!

Newtrax is looking for Community Drivers to provide group ride transportation for seniors and other community members. Located in WBL. Part-time. Very flexible.

No special licenses needed, just a valid MN License, a kind heart and willingness to learn.

Contact Melanie at mlugo@newtrax.org or 651-846-9304

MAHTOMEDI VOLUNTEER FOR CITY COMMISSIONS The City of Mahtomedi is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on advisory commissions. Openings for threeyear appointments exist on the Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Environmental and Finance Commission. The Commissions serve as advisory bodies making recommendations within their areas of responsibility to the City Council.

If you are interested in serving the community in any of these capacities, please contact City Hall at 651-426-3344 for an application form.

Applications are also available on the City's website at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Applications will be taken through March 2, 2020.

Warehouse Order Pickers/ Packers/Shippers/ Standup Forklift Operators Needed for 1st & 2nd shift. 8-4:30pm, 10-6:30pm, 12-8:30pm, 2-10:30pm openings available now!

We are a growing distributor in the Hugo/Lino Lakes area looking to fill several order fulfillment positions. Entry level, will train. Willingness to work up to 2 hours OT per day needed for FT positions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, health savings accounts, vacation & sick time, paid holidays and a 401(k)! We also offer advancement opportunities, referral bonuses, catered employee lunches and best of all, a M-F work week! Please see our ads on Indeed to apply, email hollyp@northernwholesale.com , or apply in person during the hours of 85.p.m. at Northern Wholesale Supply, 6800 Otter Lake Road, Lino Lakes to be considered for these positions. Offers of employment are subject to a background check.

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• Employment • Employment • PRESS PUBLICATIONS IS SEEKING A

MULTIMEDIA REPRESENTATIVE

Special Events & Entertainment All you need for planning.....

If you enjoy meeting people, solving problems and helping businesses grow, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Press Publications seeks an organized and creative professional multimedia rep to promote and market the business community through our products in print and digital. Sales experience is helpful but training is provided to the candidate who shows the willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced marketplace.

Do you have Executive Secretary experi en c e?

Do you want to re-engage two days a week? Mon. & Tues., 7:55am-5:05pm Please send resume to:

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Send your resume to: Patty Steele at marketing@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213

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Call Nick (651)395-2400 55 Lake Street S., Forest Lake, MN

Supreme Event Center downtown White Bear Lake Wedding Ceremony & Reception Birthday Parties • Rehearsal Dinners Corporate Meetings ect.

2171 4th Street White Bear Lake, MN Contact Katie: 651-231-3210 www.manitougrill.com

HIRING NOW FOR MOTOR ROUTES Shoreview area

Weddings & Corporate Events Meetings & Conferences Catering

Come out & enjoy Rudy’s Rooftop!

For more information or to place an ad, call 651-407-1221 or e-mail: classified@presspubs.com

Please call Lisa at:

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ELECTION ASSISTANT Temporary Position Chisago County has an opening for an Election Assistant. This is a temporary part time position.

Hours of work will be 8:00 - 4:30 (flexible hours) and an average of 10 hours per week. Desired Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 2-3 years of clerical experience. Ability/skill in the operation of a variety of office equipment. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of people and establish/maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain records, compose routine correspondence, and prepare routine reports. $15.00 per hour.

Apply online at Chisago County's website at www.chisagocounty.us by January 29, 2020 or call 651-213-8830 to have an application mailed.

PET SERVICE DIRECTORY PART-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK (Position is 20 hours per week)

MAKE EVERY DAY

Pawesome!

The City of Mahtomedi, Minnesota is seeking applicants for the position of Part-time Accounting Clerk. Performs intermediate technical and administrative support work in accounting to include processing payments and receivables, balancing accounts, journalizing transactions, compiling financial statements and various administrative services associated with general reception, utility billing, and clerical support and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Finance Director.

High School diploma or GED and considerable experience in A/P, A/R accounting and related customer service; municipal government experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Salary $24.86 per hour plus prorated benefits.

Application Deadline is February 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Send cover letter, resume and completed City of Mahtomedi application to Scott Schaefer, Finance Director, City of Mahtomedi, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115 or email to sschaefer@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Complete job description and City application is available at www.ci.mahtomedi.mn or by calling City Hall at 651-426-3344 City of Mah tom e d i is an Equa l Oppo rtu nity Emp lo ye r

CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY AUDITOR TREASURER Full-Time

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Advertise here! Call our Classified Department at 651-407-1221

Chisago County has an opening for a full time Chief Deputy County Auditor Treasurer. Duties include performing executive managerial and administrative work planning, directing and evaluating both the dayto-day operations of the County Auditor-Treasurer's office and the County's strategic financial, electoral, and fiduciary duties embodied within the statutory offices of County Auditor and County Treasurer. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 4-6 years relevant work experience (or the equivalent combination of education and experience). CPA highly desirable. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, and business and accounting mathematics. Experience in or understanding of local government organizations, operations and functions, preferably that of county government. $34.17 to $46.25 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by January 31, 2020 or call 651-213-8830 to have an application mailed.

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NOW HIRING Need a new direction?

Press Publications is seeking a part-time graphic designer to join our team!

8-24 hours a week, M-F 8AM - 5PM Must have knowledge of Mac based OS and Adobe CS6.

Email resume and portfolio to: artmanager@presspubs.com

Look in the Press Classified for your next job.

PHONE: 651-407-1221

CALL-A-SPECIALIST MEET YOUR SPECIALIST

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

Here at White Bear Heating & Cooling, it has been our pleasure to offer the highest level of home comfort for the White Bear Lake area and surrounding communities for over 40 years. We are a family owned business. Our foundation consists of efďŹ cient, reliable and cost-effective heating, air conditioning and indoor air quality products from Amana.

Quality heating and cooling products are just where we begin.

Our technicians are trained and equipped to handle anything from routine HVAC maintenance and repairs on a residential system to complete turnkey installations for commercial environments.

We custom build transitions in our fabricating shop using 26-gauge American made steel and American made pipe ďŹ ttings. This gives us the ability to ensure a proper ďŹ t on every job.

White Bear Heating & Cooling is fully licensed, bonded and insured. We offer your family or business the best heating and cooling products and HVAC services, combined with a level of customer service that will exceed your expectations.

Your Indoor Air Quality Specialists

651-426-2044 REBATES

APPLIANCE REPAIR

CARPENTRY

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Schneider Custom Woodworks

Reasonable Rates - all jokes and laughs are free Servicing All Major Appliance Brands Major Credit Cards Accepted

Commercial & Residential Specializing in Kitchens,Home Theatres, Custom Built-ins, Bath Vanities, Counters, Trim, Stain and Finishing

Honest Work for Honest Pay

Free Estimates & Callbacks within 24 hours

AUTO REPAIR

• Auto Repair • Oil Lube & Filter Service 20 Years of experience serving White Bear Lake & Centerville - Friendly, Honest Service

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CARPENTRY

Basement finish/remodel Exterior & Interior Painting Doors/Windows/Siding Ceiling Textures/Roofs Kitchen Remodels Counter Tops 35 Years Experience Decks/Landscaping Odd Jobs 651-653-9920 612-816-8544 Bathrooms

DECKS

651-407-3465 GO VIKES!

BLACKTOPPING

Commercial & Residential Blacktopping Streets • Parking Lots • Patching • Tennis Courts Asphalt • Class 5 • Sand • Landscape Rock • Field Stone

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2370 Hwy 36 East, North St Paul, MN 55109

• Small Jobs Welcome • Carpentry • All Handyman Services

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DESIGN/DRAFTING

SAVE 80% on Xcel bill

ALL BUILT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION Lic# BC638717 • Insured

INSTALL RECESSED LEDs

IKING AUTO REPAIR 4415 Otter Lake Road 441 White Bear Lake

HANDYMAN

REMODELING

COMMERCIAL GUTTER RESIDENTIAL WINDOW

CHIROPRACTOR Foreign & Domestic • Complete Automotive Repair • Friendly Service • Low Rates

ELECTRIC

Now Seeking Deck #638

651-213-6638 schneidercustomwoodwork.com

“Small Job Specialist�

EMAIL: callaspecialist@ presspubs.com

Small Jobs Welcome Isn’t it time for a healthier life?

Call Dr. David Wick to experience what a natural healing approach can do for you!

• Remodels • Panels Replaced • Ceiling Fans

DECKS

ARROW ELECTRIC Floyd DeHate, Master Electrician

651-346-8185 EMERGENCY SERVICE

www.drdavidwick.com 651.342.2083 Putting the health back into healthcare™

CLEANING

Custom Decks/Footing Repair Screen Rooms/Additions Garages/RooďŹ ng/Siding Aluminum/Glass/Cable Railings All Repairs

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J.W. Wood Floors Installation–Sanding–Repairs Maintenance Coats–Custom Floors

FREE ESTIMATES

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PHONE: 651-407-1221

PAINTING & DECORATING

HEATING & COOLING

EMAIL: callaspecialist@ presspubs.com

MEET YOUR SPECIALIST

Hourly Pricing Furnace & A/C Installations and Service Licensed, Bonded & Insured 651.426.4233 cphvac.net

PAINTING

Best Painting & Cedar Specialists Interior: commercial, residential, new construction walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets, floors Exterior: cedar siding/trim restoration and finishes

Special $39/hr*

per painter *Offer expires 1/31/20

Regular rate $60/hr per painter Good on interior painting/wall/ceiling repair including texture and knock down.

• Commercial/ Residential/Industrial • Trim & baseboards • Ceilings, doors, windows, walls • Exterior siding, trim, etc.

We will match or best any paint estimate!

4810 Wood Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Family owned since 1967

651-487-9188

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DECORATING AND PAINTING Scott or Linda • 651-426-9135 • Interior/ • Painting of Home Decorative Furnishings Painting (furniture, light • Wallpapering fixtures, frames, (and Removal) etc.)

• Stain & Varnish • Color Consultant

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(651) 426-0681 (651) 426-2700

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Lic #686889

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ROOFING ~ SIDING WINDOWS ~ KITCHENS BATHS ~ BASEMENTS DECKS ~ GRADING REMODELING ~ ALL TYPES

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Specializing in home plaster repair.

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Ice Dam Removal Specialists

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Wm Hayes Roofing & Remodeling, LLC Rooftop Ice & Snow Removal

“Your Local Exterior Specialists”

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Design Unlimited Painting LLC is a family-owned and operated business who has brothers, cousins and sons of the family working within the company for over 30 years, so that means we care about our quality and our customers satisfaction with our projects, that’s why we are A Rated with the Better Business Bureau and Angie's List. Our employees have at least 15 years of experience, at minimum. We’re the cleanest and tidiest you’ll find in the area and we work hard for you. Design Unlimited Painting LLC specializes in large buildings (apartments, condos, etc.) but we also do small homes. No job is too small or too big for us. Little Canada, Minnesota is a lasting legacy, as are we. Residents in the area have come to rely on us for superior service. After all, we have been around since 1977! We’re also willing to travel up to 100 miles from the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis for our customers.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In a photo dated around 1925, Roy Shipstad is pictured skating out on Forest Lake. According to Wikipedia, he was a skilled amateur ice skater and one of three founding members of the Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies, a popular touring ice show featuring Olympic skaters and elaborate production numbers. The other founding members were Roy’s brother Eddie and Oscar Johnson. Starting in 1936, versions of the Ice Follies continued touring into the 1970s. In 1979 the company was purchased by a subsidiary of Mattel and in 1980 merged with Holiday on Ice, forming the predecessor to the first Disney’s World on Ice, which began touring in 1981.

Common angler question: Does my ice shelter need a license?

Sheriff’s Office debuts internet exchange location The Washington County Sheriff’s Office started an internet exchange location program. These parking spots, located at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center (15015 62nd St. N., in Stillwater) are reserved for a public place where residents may exchange items that they have purchased/sold online. This location is videotaped 24 hours a day, however, the Law Enforcement Center is only open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please keep in mind the following: • There will not be anyone to monitor each exchange and WCSO will not facilitate transactions nor keep a log of transactions.

• There is no guarantee that this location will provide a greater level of safety compared to other public locations.

• This location may be used for other legal exchanges, such as exchanging

property between individuals or for child visitation exchanges.

While many people who conduct business online are honest and sincere in buying and selling their items, there are those who use it to facilitate their crimes. Buyers and sellers online are strangers and you need to take safety precautions, including: • Tell a friend or family member where you are going and when you will return.

• If possible, have someone accompany you.

• Conduct exchanges during daylight hours in a public place.

• Bring a cell phone and make sure it is turned on.

• Always trust your instincts and take additional safety precautions as necessary.

Cancel plans for a transaction if you identify any red flags or have additional concerns for your safety.

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As more anglers prepare for ice fishing, the DNR sometimes receives questions about ice shelter licenses. Minnesota fishing regulations recognize two types of shelters: portable and nonportable. A portable shelter is one that collapses, folds or is disassembled for transportation.

Portable shelters require licenses and identification only when left unattended, defined as when all occupants are more than 200 feet away.

In contrast, all nonportable ice shelters must be licensed. Wheeled fish houses are not considered portable and must be licensed.

An annual shelter license costs $15 for residents and $37 for nonresidents, not including issuing fees that may be charged. A shelter license is valid from March 1 through April 30 of the following year.

A shelter license is not required on border waters between Minnesota and its neighboring states (Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota). Licenses can be purchased in person, by telephone or at mndnr. gov/buyalicense. No ice can ever be considered “safe ice,” and DNR ice safety guidelines can be found at mndnr.gov/icesafety.

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Hugo resident grants yard access for snowmobilers

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD EDITOR

HUGO — Thanks to the generosity of a local resident, a dreaded stretch of road for snowmobilers will be safer this winter.

Richard Houde and his wife Marylou have lived in their home on 137th Street N. since 1976. The two have agreed to grant snowmobilers access to 880 feet of their front yard, the equivalent of 2 1/2 football fields.

“I have lived here a long time and seen a lot of mishaps, people getting stuck. It is a bad situation on this road; I see too many accidents. If you are not paying attention and you are stuck on a snowmobile on the side of the road and you have got your back to that car, you are liable not to be here,” Richard said. “We don't use that area much over there, and I was thinking if we can get them off the road, avoid that high embankment and just go around through there, that would be okay with me.”

The Houdes’ property is located across from 137th Street Court N. and right before the curve where 137th Street turns into Homestead Avenue N. Hugo Snowmobile Club President

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Hugo Snowmobile Club President John Udstuen (left) is grateful to Hugo resident Richard Houde for granting access to his yard to snowmobilers.

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Richard Houde’s property is located across from 137th Street Court N. and right before the curve where 137th Street turns into Homestead Avenue N.

John Udstuen said that the newly granted access is a big deal.

“For seven years we have been making small improvements to our snowmobile trail that follows the ditch on the south side. Every year we cut down some trees, we try to push

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the trail deeper in the ditch, but that corner has been a massive nightmare for us,” Udstuen explained. “It is virtually going to solve more than 90% of our problems. (That area) has been a seven-year thorn in my side. I am all about making things safer for snowmobiles, and I've never liked that area. We have gotten stuck with the groomer, snowmobilers get stuck all the time, so this is huge.”

Udstuen said the reason the area is so dangerous is a combination of the steep incline in the ditch and the overgrown trees and brush that force snowmobilers to ride on the narrow road right before the blind corner.

Around 15 members of the snowmobile club spent Nov. 2 cutting through a forest of brush and trees on Richard's property to create a beautiful trail that snowmobilers will be able to use this winter. Richard said he is

also okay with hikers utilizing the trail in the warmer months.

“Mr. Humble” is the nickname Udstuen has given to Richard. “You don't meet a lot of people like him,” Udstuen said. “These homeowners are going above and beyond the call of duty. We go through farm fields all the time. I have got 11 different people in Hugo that I have permission slips for (granting snowmobilers access), but most of those are farm fields.”

Although Richard is not a snowmobiler himself, he said both of his sons enjoy riding and he enjoys watching the snowmobiles go by in the winter — that is, when they don't get stuck.

To commemorate Richard's generosity, Udstuen said a couple of signs will be installed along the trail recognizing him for the access. Richard's response was, “They are not going to have my name on it.”

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A standard Minnesota driver’s license will currently get you through the security checkpoint at the airport, but in less than nine months, it won’t.

On Oct. 1, every U.S. citizen over 18 will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another form of acceptable ID for federal purposes, like boarding domestic flights or entering federal facilities.

With the deadline approaching, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS-DVS) is “strongly encouraging� state residents to apply for REAL ID now. According to a recent statement from the department, about 11% of driver’s license and ID card holders in Minnesota have REAL IDs—that fi gure is up 2% from November.

Emma Corrie, DPS-DVS director, called that “good progress,� but noted that there are many more Minnesotans who will need a REAL ID and do not yet have one. “Don’t wait,� she said. “If you want a REAL ID to fly later this year, apply for one now, and make sure you have everything you need before you visit an office.�

Minnesotans currently have three options when obtaining or renewing a driver’s license: the standard license, REAL ID, or enhanced driver’s license. The differences can get confusing, so below is a guide on determining which is right for you.

What is a REAL ID? A REAL ID complies with the standards set by the REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005. Born out of a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission, the act establishes minimum security standards for how states issue driver’s licenses and ID cards. A standard Minnesota driver’s license is not compliant, but both REAL IDs and enhanced driver’s licenses/ID cards are.

What’s the difference between a REAL ID and an enhanced driver’s license?

Unlike REAL IDs, enhanced licenses are acceptable border crossing documents, meaning they can be used to travel to Mexico, Canada and some Caribbean countries by sea or land, but not on flights. They require additional documentation, such as proof of citizenship, proof of photographic identity and an interview questionnaire at the time of application. Neither a REAL ID or enhanced license can be used for international travel. Enhanced licenses cost $15 more than a REAL ID, which is the same as a standard driver’s license.

Do I need a REAL ID if I already have a passport?

No. A valid U.S. passport or passport card can be used to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities, even after Oct. 1.

What else qualifies as acceptable identification?

The Department of Homeland Security has designated a number of

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What documents do I need when applying for a REAL ID? Applicants must provide the following: • One document proving identity, date of birth and legal presence in the United States, such as a passport or birth certificate • One document proving a Social Security number • Two different documents proving current residency in Minnesota, such as an unexpired driver’s li-

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