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District 6 candidates vie for voter support

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

A candidate forum for the vacant Anoka County Commissioner District 6 seat got a bit heated after candidates were asked to identify how the county could reduce spending.

The forum was held Jan. 21 and produced by North Metro TV News. Former Lino Lakes mayor

Jeff Reinert and former Spring Lake Park mayor Cindy Hansen participated in the forum, after winning the special primary election in November. Reinert earned 42.5% of the vote; Hansen earned 24.5%.

Both candidates were given a brief period to make an opening statement before anchor Rusty Ray jumped right into the

questions.

On the topic of where the candidates would like to see the county save money? For Reinert, the county could save money by addressing tax equity and health care. “Lino Lakes and Anoka County both have gone up, their health care has gone up Cindy Hansen

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Concerned citizens flood City Hall for answers

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Super Solomon explores police station Super Solomon, of Lexington, compares his radio to Centennial Lakes Police Officer Andy Dixon’s radio. Super Solomon and his siblings were invited to tour the police station Jan. 22. See more photos on page 2.

LINO LAKES — Concerned citizens poured into City Hall and were ready to ask questions regarding the recent discovery that some of the city's wells have high levels of manganese.

The city hosted a public water advisory informational meeting Jan. 22 to inform residents about the manganese test results, possible health effects and possible solutions. In addition to city and county representatives, engineers from WSB and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) were also in attendance.

“We wanted to make sure all residents were made aware of this now so they can get your information, do their research and determine what is best for them, whether it is converting to bottled water or putting in some fi ltration system,” said Public Services Director Rick DeGardner.

“Obviously this is a very serious topic, so we'll continue discussions about it and keep everybody updated ... This is going to be a long process regardless of what our longterm solutions are.”

The topic was fi rst brought up at the City Council's work session earlier this month.

The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that public drinking water supplies be evaluated for the presence of secondary unregulated contaminants every five years.

The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is used by the EPA to specify no more than 30 unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems SEE CITY HALL, PAGE 10

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Making new friends One of Super Solomon's dreams came true Wednesday, Jan. 22, when he was able to tour a police station. The Centennial Lakes Police Department let Solomon join in on roll call, tour the facility, sit in jail, check out the squad cars and even sent him home with a swag bag full of goodies.

The Quad Community Press first met Solomon back in December 2018 when a Circle Pines business, USA Sports Cards, organized a huge surprise for his family for Christmas. In addition to a bunch of gifts for Solomon and his siblings, parents Travis and Jen Wunderlich of Lexington were given a bunch of gift cards and concert tickets.

Four-year-old Solomon was diagnosed with high-risk B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia right before he turned 3. The family recently received the good news that his initial 3 1/2-year treatment plan has now been cut down by a year. He will be done with treatment this August.

Solomon places Lt. Russell Blanck under arrest.

Community Service Officer Elena Daddario presents Solomon and his siblings with police swag bags. The bags included a blanket, toys, a whistle and more.

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BUSINESS BRIEF

Blaine receives tree grant from DNR Blaine has received a grant to plant about 200 trees in the city. The grant is designed to help combat the loss of trees due to emerald ash borer.

The grant will help improve the urban forest in neighborhood city parks. The state grant was awarded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; funding comes from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.

The grant funding of $28,364 will be matched dollar for dollar by city funding. Blaine has been hit especially hard by emerald ash borer due to the large number of ash trees in the city. The trees paid for through this grant will be planted in 2020 and 2021.

POLITICAL BRIEF Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus Residents of eastern Anoka, southern Chisago and northern Washington counties are invited to attend the Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus meeting from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at Vannelli's by the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake. The guest speaker will be Linda Larson, the statewide chair of the DFL Rural Caucus.

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Larson will address the upcoming precinct caucuses on Feb. 25.

She will emphasize the importance of attending, volunteering to be a delegate to your local senate district convention and will guide attendees on how to write resolutions that can become part of the DFL party platform.

For more information, contact Sandy at 651-492-1149.

A client’s patio was enlarged for outdoor cooking and dining, and a new fireplace was installed.

Pictured are DreamScapes Landscaping & Design owner Alex Shuda and Senior Landscape Designer Clarissa Cooper with an award for Excellence in Landscaping from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA).

Landscape designer at Centerville business honored The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) recently honored several of its members with awards for Excellence in Landscaping. Clarissa Cooper, senior landscape designer at DreamScapes Landscaping & Design in Centerville, was recognized with an award for Excellence in Landscaping.

A panel of practicing professionals in landscape education, landscape architecture and horticulture judged each entry based upon quality of design, appropriateness of materials used and the superiority of the workmanship. Entries are not judged against each other, but rather against standards of excellence in the green industry.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Miss Chain of Lakes science party The Miss Chain of Lakes Scholarship organization will host a science party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Centennial Library.

The event will include science experiments, crafts, silent auction and talent performances by Miss Chain of Lakes, Miss Chain of Lakes' Outstanding Teen and Miss Capital City. No tickets are required, but a suggested donation of $5 per child at the door will benefit the Children's Miracle Network. RSVP at misschainoflakes.org/scienceparty.

Fridays. To reserve a spot in the program, or for more information, contact Megan Piechowski at mpiechowski@isd12.org. Registration deadline is Feb. 28.

Centerville Lions Ice Fishing Contest The Centerville Lions will host its 38th annual Ice Fishing Contest Saturday, Feb. 15, on Centerville Lake. Ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. The contest will begin at 11 a.m. with final weigh-in at 2 p.m.

In addition to the contest, there will be same-day raffles, door prizes and goody bags for children.

Booya, chili, hot dogs, chips, candy, beer and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase. The event raises funds for the Centerville Lions. No portable ice houses, personal coolers, alcohol (not purchased from the Lions) or glass containers will be allowed.

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Treasure hunting

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eing a community journalist is like being a treasure hunter.

I’m always on the lookout to write about something new or unique that other people might like to know about. I also personally enjoy looking for and writing stories about people making a difference in their city or the world.

Whether it’s people volunteering or working in a professional capacity, I’ve found a lot of treasure in the northeast metro over the last four years.

This community is truly rich with people who are well-educated and have a passion to serve.

Ironically, one of my latest discoveries in the northeast metro will now put my journalistic treasure hunting on a hiatus.

But before I go into labor, I must share it with you. It’s just down the street.

It was a three-year journey for my husband, Andrew, and I to be able to have a child. I faced several health issues but little did I know that I often drove by the final answer in my long Story quest. Near the intersection of I-694 and Highway 96, hidden Chaser just off White Bear Parkway, Sara Marie Moore is a gem: AALFA Family Clinic. How many times had I crossed that bridge to and from the Press office to write about events and community treasures in the northeast metro?

But destiny awaits an appointed time.

I couldn’t afford, nor was I personally interested in, assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization. So, when I heard about AALFA Family Clinic’s unique and natural approach to fertility treatment through a friend, I booked an appointment. The clinic uses NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology) to discover underlying issues that may be preventing a woman from getting pregnant.

After several hormone tests, a practitioner discovered I had an endocrine disorder. Notably, my progesterone levels appeared to be too low to support a baby. Progesterone is the lifesupporting hormone that surges in a woman’s body after ovulation. But the tests showed my levels were dropping unnaturally.

The discovery was monumental to me because the hormone imbalances appeared to have been affecting more than just my ability to carry a child. When I started taking the supplements and medication prescribed by my practitioner, I started to feel better than I have in years — that is, until I started puking two months later!

Pregnant!

Now our little baby boy is kicking in my womb as I write this. I wonder who he will be, where he will go and what stories will come from his life. When he is older, I hope to bring him to White Bear Lake and tell him the story of how he began — how God used people to facilitate the miracle of his life. I’ll send him on a treasure hunt to show him the clinic, the spot where I cried and prayed after I discovered what was wrong and where I rejoiced after our pregnancy was confirmed.

We’ll stop by the newspaper office and look at what new treasures are to be found in the northeast metro. We’ll swing by Cup and Cone for a treat to celebrate life, love and treasure hunting. And maybe watch the sun sparkle on the lake and talk about the treasures I wrote about when I worked at the newspaper.

What is treasure? People. Behind every treasure I’ve written about in this community are ordinary people who use their skills and gifts to make a difference. I’ve discovered over the years that during many interviews I don’t need to ask much more than one question — how did this begin? The story is birthed from there.

Sara Marie Moore is editor of the White Bear Press and Vadnais Heights Press.

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‘One word that will change your life’

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hose who want to become a better person often make New Year's resolutions. But research shows that 80% of those resolutions will fail by midFebruary, leaving a person feeling like progress isn’t really possible.

Other research shows that only 8% of resolutions are successful.

Sometimes that's because a person is reaching too far, expecting more discipline that Movers & they can deliver, or they may have other pressing Shakers needs to be met Dave Bartholomay before they can tackle such a big h change.

Jan. 1 may seem like a good date to start something new, but how about Feb. 8, or on your birthday, or on any other day of the year?

What’s the fascination with a fresh start on Jan. 1 when anytime you try to improve yourself it’s a good day.

So let’s say you are like me and the large percentage of other folks for whom January resolutions have come and gone. Is there hope for us? Is there another day that gives us the opportunity to improve?

The answer is yes – today is that day.

One new idea that works for many is to skip the resolution and instead focus on one word for the year. Jon Gordon is the author of a tremendous book titled, “One Word That Will Change Your Life.”

He and his co-authors discovered a better way to become your best and to live a life of impact.

Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, they identify one word that would be their focus and driving force for the year. Anyone, anytime can discover their word for the year. Last year my word was grateful and for 2020 my word is aware as I continue trying to discern how I can best live a life of service.

I’ve found that making improvements to your life or your community isn’t necessarily tied to a particular date or event.

Rather, it is about taking small steps and building new habits that come together to make a bigger impact.

First, take a minute to pause your busy life so you can reflect on what it is that you want to accomplish. Can you list your goals and dreams? Can you identify what is holding you back from being the best you can be?

Can you think of how you would move beyond those obstacles… would you need to change a habit, start a new career, or find new and more positive, supportive friends?

Next, imagine your new self that

accomplishes more of the things on your list. Maybe you’re eating a bit better, although still not perfect. Maybe you’re walking or riding your bike a bit more often, starting to get into a rhythm.

Maybe you’ve stopped yourself from making snide remarks. Start small – eat one healthier meal, take one walk, bite your tongue just a time or two when you’ve got nothing positive to add to the conversation. Expect that you will occasionally stumble, but don’t let that define you or cause you to give up.

Finally, be alert for the small moments where you can do a good deed and take a positive step forward. Understand that optimism is not about living in a dreamy everything is positive sort of world. Bad things happen to everyone. The key is to acknowledge the pain and then remind yourself that you’re a good person, that better things are to come and that staying positive helps. So we start again trying to improve ourselves and our communities.

Each new day reminds us that a better life blossoms by taking time for reflection, striving to continuously improve, serving others and living with optimism.

Dave Bartholomay is mayor of Circle Pines.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

PAID LETTER: We need ethical leadership

Tony Cavegn is the right choice for Lino Lakes City Council.

He has fresh ideas, a new perspective and a willingness to look for creative solutions to problems. People often say that experience is the most important quality in a political leader, but I think experienced public servants can keep a community stuck in a rut.

Lino Lakes needs to welcome more businesses of all different types so we can grow our tax base and employ our neighbors closer to home. We need a council member who supports our public schools, our fire and police officers and all our residents (not just the ones who have lived here for decades).

Tony has years of leadership, project management experience and, most important to me, he’s an honest, hardworking man. He is wanting to serve Lino Lakes for the right reasons, not personal gain. My family will be voting for him on Feb. 11 and I hope you will too.

National politics have dominated our attention in recent years. But it is local government that serves the more basic needs of a city. Strong, ethical leadership is a must if a city is to prosper.

The Lino Lakes city election was very close this past November.

One candidate really stood out for me — Tony Cavegn. Tony’s commitment to our city and his desire to serve this community continues as he runs for the open seat on the City Council. A special election will be held Feb. 11 to fi ll this seat.

Tony is serious in looking realistically at the various aspects of a healthy city. He stresses the need to have viable longrange plans to support our Public Safety Department, provide the resources necessary to address our aging infrastructure and address the stagnant business development in Lino Lakes as well as the debt the city carries.

These are not issues we can continue to delay addressing.

Tony Cavegn will be a strong voice for the community. He is willing to make the hard decisions rather than continually evading the problems.

And Tony is willing to listen to the community.

Respectful consideration of the concerns expressed by our citizens has been in short supply in recent years. That can change.

Please consider voting for Tony Cavegn for City Council on Feb. 11.

Jessica Long Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER: Reinert most capable After some consideration, I have personally decided to endorse one of my opponents, Jeff Reinert, for the position of Anoka County Commissioner.

While we have had our differences, we can put them aside for the best interests of Anoka County District 6.

Our societal values are closely aligned and that is what I wish to focus on moving forward.

We should not define our relationships solely by our differences but actually embrace some of these differences and work together for the common good. Jeff and I have known each other for the past 10 years and we have been able to discuss the tough issues.

I feel we will keep that line of communication open for the best interests of District 6.

It is crucial for Anoka County to have a commissioner who understands what is at stake. Differences aside, he is the most capable in this election to keep us moving in the right direction, related to operations and fiscal matters. I hope you will join me in supporting Jeff on Feb. 11 for the special election.

Craig Johnson Lino Lakes

Ella McNulty Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER: I’m voting for Nate Vojtech and Jeff Reinert on Feb.11.

When I was appointed to the EDAC board of Lino Lakes, I was extremely impressed with Nate’s questions and insight while speaking with business owners considering Lino Lakes. I saw fi rsthand how he put his community fi rst. Nate is an amazing asset to the EDAC board and has been for six years.

He provides valuable insight and outside-thebox thinking.

Dr. Vojtech’s experience in the mental health field is very valuable. Having his professional experience applied in a council member capacity would be extremely beneficial

to our city. He has perfected a skill set in communication over his career that would be an awesome addition to our City Council.

He is a business owner who wants highvalue development that makes sense. He wants our taxes low as a result of that development.

He supports our public safety model that has statistically shown to keep us all safer. Other candidates are against it. These are just a few reasons why I’m voting for Nate Vojtech.

Jeff Reinert is the obvious choice for commissioner. The other candidate seems deceitful in my eyes.

What stands out the most to me is, during the debate she said she bought her house in Lino Lakes seven years ago. However, she was the mayor of Spring Lake Park up until June 2019. That means she must have lived in Spring Lake Park, right? Did she live in Lino Lakes, and lie to the people of Spring Lake Park? Did she buy it then, and just move in seven months ago?

Is she just a career politician making it sound like she lived in Lino for the past seven years because it fits her agenda? What is it?

If she did just move to Lino Lakes seven months ago, how can she know what we want? I know that Spring Lake Park taxes have increased about five times as much as Lino Lakes’ taxes over the same time. Why would we want that in a commissioner at the county level? Jeff Reinert is the only serious choice.

Michael S. Ruhland Lino Lakes City Council

PAID LETTER: Reinert strong addition to county board As a former City Council member of Lino Lakes for 12 years, I had the pleasure of working side by side with Jeff Reinert for the majority of those years. I worked with Jeff both as a fellow council member as well as during his terms as mayor.

Mayor Reinert demonstrated strong leadership in directing staff and council in doing the work of the citizens he represented.

It was clearly evident that Mayor Reinert had a real purpose in his role and cared deeply about Lino Lakes and wanting it to become the best city possible for its residents.

Mayor Reinert has been a strong leader for Lino Lakes and willing to think

“outside the box” to find new solutions to old problems. He is a true advocate for citizens, making sure their tax dollars are being spent in the most efficient way possible and constantly challenging himself, council and staff to fi nd ways to deliver more with less.

As an Anoka County Commissioner, Jeff Reinert will not only bring his 20 years of experience serving the people of Lino Lakes, but also his passion and dedication to making the communities he serves the best they can be. Jeff Reinert will be a strong addition to the Anoka County board, and I look forward to voting for him on Feb. 11.

Jeff O’Donnell Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER: Let’s re-invigorate our city Lino Lakes has been in a state of stagnation for several years.

There’s no denying that running a city is a challenging job and that elected officials are often unappreciated.

There’s also no denying that lack of fresh ideas and energy happens when nothing changes.

It’s time to move forward. Continually electing the same people and those who have nothing new to offer will continue to place our city in greater debt, discourage business development and discourage community engagement. It’s time to give new life to our city with the enthusiasm, vision and integrity it deserves.

Tony Cavegn is the candidate who can do that. His dedication to this city has been seen in countless ways from his support of the students in our school systems with his coaching and team building, to his investment in the city’s safety as a long-term CERT member. He doesn’t allow setbacks to discourage his commitment to making our city the best it can be.

Vote Tony Cavegn in the Feb.11 election. He is the candidate who can reinvigorate our city.

As a council member, I worked closely with Cindy when she served as mayor of Spring Lake Park. Her strong leadership, integrity and transparency will be welcome assets to the Anoka County board.

Under her leadership, the city of Spring Lake Park experienced over $50 million of development activity.

She is not afraid to make difficult decisions, as demonstrated by the decision to close the city’s 30-yearold municipal liquor operation to accommodate the HyVee development.

Her commitment to transparent and effective government earned her the trust of businesspeople and residents alike. In fact, in each of the three elections in which she ran in Spring Lake Park, she earned more votes than she did in the previous one.

I am confident that she will bring the same passion and energy she had for Spring Lake Park to the Anoka County Board to better Anoka County and position it to respond to today’s challenges and opportunities. I encourage you to vote for Cindy Hansen on Feb. 11.

Ken Wendling Spring Lake Park City Council

PAID LETTER: Nate Vojtech is the right choice Lino Lakes is a family tradition in the Vojtech family, as both my brothers and I live here and we love our community. My brother Nate Vojtech would make a great City Councilman as he has given his time for others throughout the years in the form of volunteer work with suicide hotlines and homeless shelters and has also welcomed

children into his home through respite/foster care services.

He currently volunteers at both the city and county level and is active in his children’s activities as well. He and his wife share very similar values of service, as she has been a licensed social worker and guidance counselor for nearly 20 years in the Minnesota school system. They both see strong value in family, relationships, education, nature and service to others as they both made a career out of helping people.

Nate does not shy away from work. He has fully gutted and refurnished two rental properties and turned his own house, formerly a foreclosed property, into a remodeled home perfect to raise his family in. I know he will continue to work hard for the residents of Lino Lakes with the same determination and enthusiasm he has shown in the past.

Nate is the right choice for Lino Lakes City Council.

Jeff Reinert has been the mayor since I moved to Lino Lakes and has always kept taxes low and fought for our safety. He is not afraid to take a stand for the people he represents, which is a quality that would benefit all Anoka County residents. He is focused on safety and moving things forward into a new age with proven leadership experience. He always stands behind what he says and will work hard for all the residents of Anoka just as he did for us in Lino Lakes.

My vote is for Nate Vojtech and Jeff Reinert on Feb. 11 and I hope yours will be too.

John Vojtech Lino Lakes

Jen Wenzel Lino Lakes

PAID LETTER: Hansen brings passion and energy to county I am pleased to offer my full support to Cindy Hansen in her run for Anoka County Commissioner, District 6.

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QUAD AREA EVENTS Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.

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NATURE PLAY

When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org

When: 10-11:15 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Kids ages 2-5 with an adult can hear an animal tracks story and look for animal tracks and signs outside. $3/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

LEARN TO CROSS COUNTRY SKI When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 Where: Chomonix Golf Course ski area, 700 Aqua Lane, Lino lakes Details: Introductory class for people of all ages and abilities. $15/ adult, $10/child includes rental and instruction.

Registration required.

Contact:763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

WINTER ANIMAL TRACKING When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 8 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Hike the trails with a certified animal tracker. Includes some classroom time. $5/ person; registration required. Ages 12+.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

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LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Seniors 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for monthly presentations that include local natural history information and possibly a relaxing stroll on the trail. Registration not required. This month’s topic is owls.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

STROLLING DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH PATRICK ALLEN When: Noon-2 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 14 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 725 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes Details: Listen to the hits from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and enjoy coffee, cocoa and treats. $5/person.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

door prizes, goody bags, booya, chili, hot dogs, candy, beer and more. Fundraiser for Centerville Lions Club.

Contact: facebook.com/ centervillelionsmn

4-H ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 15 and the 3rd Saturday of the month Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: New club for youth in kindergarten through one year post high school focus on environmental education through hands-on learning experiences. Older youth have leadership opportunities. Free.

Contact: https://z.umn. edu/Eclubs

WINTER SLED AND SNOWSHOE SAMPLER When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Snowshoeing and kicksledding.

Registration required; $10/adult, $7/child.

Participants under 18 must be accompnaied by an adult.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com

Ongoing BABY STORYTIME

When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial WINTER TREE Library, 100 Civic IDENTIFICATION HIKE Heights Circle, Circle 38TH ANNUAL Pines When: Noon-1:30 p.m.

CENTERVILLE LIONS ICE Saturday, Feb. 8 Details: Stories, songs FISHING CONTEST and fingerplays for Where: Wargo Nature When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. children birth-24 months Center, 7701 Main St., Saturday, Feb. 15 and a caregiver.

Lino Lakes Where: Centerville Lake Contact: 763-717-3294 or Details: Learn the basics Details: Tournament anokacountylibrary.org of identifying trees ticket sales begin at 9 without leaves. $5/ a.m.; $10/hole. Event person; registration TODDLER STORYTIME also includes raffle, required.

When: 11-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Week of January 19 – 25, 2020 Pines Details: Stories, songs Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read the full versions of these most-visited stories and fingerplays for children ages 2-3 and a 1. Human remains from 1982 identified as White Bear caregiver.

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FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Thursdays Where: Centennial Library, 100 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and a caregiver. No registration required.

Contact: 763-717-3294 or anokacountylibrary.org

Science Party When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Centennial Public Library, 100 Civic Heights Dr., Circle Pines Details: Program includes science experiments, talent performances

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QUIET GARDEN RETREAT DAYS When: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Christos Center for Spiritual Formation, 1212 Holly Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Find opportunities for meditation and rest. Full and half-day sessions available. $15/half day or $25/full day.

Contact: christoscenter.org

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Chain of Lakes’ Outstanding Teen and Miss Capitol City, crafts and silent auction. Suggested donation $5; supports Children’s Miracle Network.

Contact: misschainoflakes.org/ scienceparty

BRIDGE GROUPS When: 9 a.m.-noon 2nd Thursday or 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Beginners can learn to play.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY COMMUNITY DANCE

When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 N. Details: Dance to the live music of the Wild Cat Combo, along with appetizers, silent auction and prize drawing, cash bar and short program. $10 in advance or $15 at the door; proceeds CRIBBAGE support the Bear’ly Open When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. fundraiser for the White the fi rst Tuesday of the Bear Area Emergency month Food Shelf.

Where: Lino Lakes Senior Contact: bearlyopen.org Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can play cribbage. Call to join the AUSTIN STRONG ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT group.

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: 651-982-2440 or Saturday, Feb. 1 ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Where: Bald Eagle/Otter Lakes Regional Park, 500 CARDS 5800 Hugo Rd., White When: 7 p.m. Mondays Bear Township and 1 p.m. Wednesdays Details: Fundraiser Where: Lino Lakes Senior for childhood cancer Center, 1189 Main St. includes prizes for Details: Seniors can play 1st-10th place, raffle, 500. Open to anyone. swag bag and hat/neck Contact: 651-982-2440 or warmer. All ages. $30/ ci.lino-lakes.mn.us adults; $15/kids.

When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main St. Details: Seniors can knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlework and more while socializing.

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4-H PROM DRESS SALE When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover Details: Sale of gently used and new formal/ prom dresses and accessories for $30 and under. Cash and checks only; fundraiser supports Anoka County 4-H. Contact: 763-324-3495 or z.umn.edu/4HPDS

BEAR’LY OPEN When: Noon and 1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1 Where: Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Annual golf on ice event benefits the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

Open to all ages. Two nine-hole courses, hospitality tent, food and entertainment.

Golfers play with tennis balls and use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball. Prizes for best costumes. Official Winter Carnival event. $30/adult; $15/student ($5 additional for walkins) Contact: bearlyopen.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

‘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

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.

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display; food and drink, bake sale, vintage sled ride (weather permitting). Trophies awarded.

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SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB

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 Feb 25. Open to residents in eastern Anoka and northern Washington counties.

Contact: 651-492-1149

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Meet and talk with local gardeners during a social hour.

Also information about the Shoreview Farmers Market. Open to the public.

Contact: 651-484-4341 or sandilauer@comcast. net

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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 BINGO trivia host for an afternoon When: 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. of fast paced fun, with 10 topics including everything from Minnesota culture Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. to history, music, art and geography.

Victoria St. Details: Play bingo for small Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org prizes and enjoy light VFW POST 1782 snacks. One grand prize HORSESHOE ON ICE per month. Register five TONIC SOL-FA When: 11 a.m. Saturday, days in advance.

Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 Where: VFW Post 1782, 4496 Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity Lake Ave. S., White Bear Where: Stillwater Zephyr center.com Lake Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Double elimination Details: Current house GALENTINE’S DAY tournament; $10/person, band provides an LADIES NIGHT OUT two person teams. evening of music and Registration 9:30-10:30 a.m. When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, entertainment with a Bring food shelf donations. Feb. 13 nod to Valentine’s Day. Contact: 651-426-4944 Where: Downtown White Tickets $25; VIP tickets available.

Bear Lake Contact: 651-342-1542 or Details: “Gal friends” LET’S MAKE STUFF stillwaterzephyrtheatre.

When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, can get together and org come to Downtown Feb. 8 and 13 White Bear Lake for an Where: Hardwood Creek evening of fun, food and Library, 19955 Forest Rd. festivities. See website N., Forest Lake for additional details.

Details: Free creative class Contact: downtown for adults. Make Macrame whitebearlake.com key chains on Feb. 8 and magazine art on Feb. 13.

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31st Annuall Banquet When: 6 and 9 p.m.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or Friday, Feb. 14 Feb. 1, 2020 • 5:30 - 9pm washcolib.org Rudy’s Redeye Grill, WBL Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 FROZEN FAMILY DAY AT 7 Res Req.651-653-3333 Zurich St., Forest Lake VINES Speaker: Kelsie LaSharr, When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Details: Two shows with Wildlife Health Specialist headliner Mark Poolos, Feb. 9 for Minnesota DNR featuring Ellie Hino, and Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, $28 – Buffet + 5 Tkts hosted by Tommy Bayer.

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With deadline approaching, Minnesotans ‘strongly encouraged’ to apply for REAL ID

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN SHOREVIEW EDITOR

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 figure 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 acceptable forms of ID, including a valid U.S. passport or passport card, a trusted traveler card (e.g., Global Entry), a border crossing card, and a tribal-issued photo ID. A complete list can be found at tsa.gov/travel/securityscreening/identification 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 license or ID card, a canceled check or a bank statement Laminated documents and digital documents shown on a phone or electronic device will not be accepted.

How long will it take?

As of Jan. 9, DVS is currently processing: • Standard license and ID card applications from Dec. 2 • Enhanced driver’s license and ID card applications from Nov. 12 • REAL-ID license and ID card applications from Nov. 15 For the most current processing times, visit dps.mn.gov/ divisions/dvs/real-id/Pages/ license-id-card-processingtimes.aspx

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Breakout year: Guyer’s on fire for Cougars

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Jenna Guyer had to wait for her turn. Her time to shine came this year, and she’s exploded like a heaping pan of popcorn.

Centennial’s 6-foot-2 junior center is knocking down 16.9 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, helping the Cougars post a 15-2 record. She’s notched double-doubles eight times.

One wonders how someone with such a force now could have scored just four points

per game last year.

Simple: she backed up some formidable teammates two years older on a team that placed third in the state.

“Last year, we had three senior posts with a total of 13 varsity letters,” coach Jamie Sobolik explained. “Jenna’s first two years on the varsity were spent playing JV, getting quality minutes each game and going against those three seniors daily in practice.”

Two of them are playing college ball this year, Sara Stapleton at Wisconsin and Sarah

Lavell at St. Catherine’s.

“I thought of it as a blessing,” said Guyer, adding that she learned a lot from players who were “better and a little bigger” than herself.

“I really enjoyed watching them succeed during their senior year.

I always cheered for the team when I was on the bench, but when I would get in, I made sure I gave everything I had.”

In her one start as a sophomore, when two players were out of town and another injured, Guyer scored 18 points.

It was no surprise how

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Jenna Guyer was about to score against Park Center and Adalia McKenzie during a 73-71 win.

baby hook,” Sobolik said, adding that the righthander has worked so hard on her left-hand shot that she’s become more comfortable going left. “She also has the ability to step out and hit the mid-range jumper, which makes her very difficult to match up

with.”

Guyer played soccer until eighth grade — her mother is a longtime soccer coach — but has focused on hoops the last four years. She’s elated to be getting Division 2 attention for college ball.

Centennial gymnasts hit the road Centennial gymnastics varsity and junior varsity teams came up short against Elk River in an away dual conference meet Jan. 7.

Varsity highlights included junior cocaptain Audrey Noha placing 1st in the all around competition as well as 1st on uneven bars and vault. In the all around, Adison Border placed 5th, Jenna Simso 6th and Adyson Janacek 7th.

Junior varsity highlights included Ashlyn Macoskey placing 3rd on balance beam. In the all around, Anna Phillips placed 5th, Emilee Anderson 6th, Alison Harville 7th and Angela Quammen 8th.

Centennial gymnastics was on the road again to compete in a conference tri meet against host Champlin Park and Coon Rapids Jan. 13. Varsity placed 2nd with a team score of 131.35 and also posted the

highest floor scores of the meet. Junior varsity finished 3rd.

Junior co-captain Sydney Nelson said, “We’re continuing to work hard to improve our team score.” Junior cocaptain McKenna Keen added, “You don’t have to be the best team but you need to do your best for the team.”

Individual highlights included backto-back 1st place all around finishes for Noha, who also placed 1st on vault and uneven bars. Border placed 3rd and Simso 6th in the all around for varsity.

In the JV competition, Janacek placed on balance beam, Macoskey took 3rd on floor. Both varsity and JV face Andover in an away conference meet on Jan. 27, after press deadline.

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Mason Lindsay, slashing to the hoop against Anoka, sank 12 and 15 points in two wins last week.

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Jaxon Waldvogel Centennial Basketball Jaxon Waldvogel, who’s averaging nine points per game, erupted for 38 points to lead the Cougar basketball team to its first victory of the season, 82-66 over Coon Rapids Jan. 21. The senior guard drilled nine 3-point shots in 13 attempts. “Coon Rapids plays a 1-3-1 zone, which gives up more 3-point shots,” coach Dave Frasier said, “and Jaxon is a great 3-point shooter.”

He was just five short of the team record of 43 held by Tyler Peterson.

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After losing their first 13 games, the Centennial boys basketball team busted into the win column twice last week, beating Coon Rapids 82-66 and Anoka 61-55, both on the road.

“I am proud of the guys,” coach Dave Frasier said. “They have stuck with the process and worked hard to improve through out the season.”

Jaxon Waldvogel was an unlikely scoring hero with 38 points, leading the Cougars past Coon Rapids 82-66 on Tuesday, Jan.21, for the long-awaited first win. The senior guard, averaging 7.2 points previously, shot 9-for-13 on three’s against a 1-3-1 zone that afforded him good looks at the hoop.

Centennial trailed 43-36 at halftime but started the second half with a 20-6 run outscored the hosts 46-23 in the second half. Thomas Palmsteen chipped in 17 points and Mason Lindsay 12. Ricky Hemric made 12 assists and five steals. For Coon Rapids (4-8), Jordan Doe and Talan Elmi netted 15 points and Jackson Aurelius 13.

Against Anoka, the Cougars kept it going, led by Lindsay with 15 points and seven rebounds, and Reese Neudahl with 10 points and eight rebounds. For Anoka, DeAndre Miller had 15 points and Albert Tinnel 13.

ready she was this season. She’s shooting 52% from the field and 84% from the line, and ranks fifth in the metro area in rebounds.

“Starting is great,” she said, “because the five of us really get to set the pace for the game.”

The better the foe, the bigger she plays. Against their top three opponents so far, Guyer has delivered 28 points and 19 rebounds in a 73-71 win over Park Center (14-3), 18 and 19 in a 61-49 win over Robbinsdale Cooper (15-4) and 15 and nine in a 65-62 win over Blaine (12-4).

One big game she was held down was against section rival Roseville Area (she got just two free shots) but her teammates made the Raiders pay for all the attention they paid her and the Cougars and won 59-51.

Especially tough to stop is that hook shot.

“Jenna’s favorite post move is the left-hand

Cougar girl cagers nab 2 more wins

Centennial icemen fall to Elks, Andover

Cougar girl skaters beat Anoka, fall to CP/CR

The Centennial Cougar girls are 15-2 after dispatching Coon Rapids 60-32 on Tuesday (Jan. 21) and Anoka 78-71 on Friday, both at home.

Against Coon Rapids, Jenna Guyer netted 17 points and Camille Cummings 14. Hannah Herzig chipped in seven points and five steals, and Jodi Anderson six points and six steals.

Against Anoka (6-12), Guyer tallied 24 points and Anderson 21. Sydney Kubes added 10 and Grace Johnson nine. The Cougars overcame some hot shooting by Anoka guards Jersi McAlpine (28 points) and Olivia Anderson (26 points).

Centennial boys hockey lost a pair of conference games in the last week, falling to 8-10 overall. Elk River/Zimmerman got 36 saves from Josh Koziol and beat Centennial 2-1 on Thursday evening at Centennial. AJ Carls scored for the Cougars, who outshot the Elks 37-19. Blaise Schutt and Zach Michaelis scored for the Elks (6-13) against Leo Troje. Andover (15-3) topped Centennial 6-3 on Saturday, outshooting the Cougars 29-14.

Scoring for the Cougars were AJ Carls (twice) and Tommy Carls.

Mitchell Wolfe had two power play goals for the Huskies.

Five Centennial players found the net as the Cougars beat Anoka/Spring Lake Park (SLP) 5-1 on Tuesday evening. The Cougars (11-10-1) lost to Champlin Park (CP)/Coon Rapids (CR) 3-1 on Saturday.

Both were home games.

Scoring for the Cougars in the victory were Ella O’Hearn, Allison Pitlick (power play), Ellie Newpower, Morgan O’Hearn and Sydni Griefenhagen (shorthanded, empty-net).

Anna Gilgosch stopped 23 of 24 shots by Anoka/ SLP (11-11). Lauren O’Hara had the goal, short-handed, in the loss Saturday to CP/CR (14-8).

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Annual Guns-N-Hoses game to feature NHL players

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

The fourth annual Guns-N-Hoses game is “shaping up to be the best year ever,” according to Lino Lakes Public Safety Chaplain Wes Pederson, who sits on the planning committee for the event.

Investigators Nate Hamann and Matt Paulson are the masterminds behind the event. They came up with the idea back in 2016. “We actually have a lot of hockey players here at the police department and in Anoka County,” Hamann explained.

“It really started off as a pickup hockey game, and then we decided we should pick a charity to see if we could raise some money — and it has been growing ever since.”

The first Guns-N-Hoses game was held in 2017; about two dozen firefighters and police officers played in the game. That year saw attendance of about 200 and raised $1,700 for the Officer Down Memorial Page.

More than 400 people attended last year's event and helped to raise nearly $4,900 for the Anoka County Peer Support Team. Hamann said participation from the Anoka County public safety community has also grown so much that they need to limit how many people can play.

The big attraction at this year's event will be participation by three former NHL players. Jamie McBain and Drew Stafford will play in the game, one on the fire team and one on the police team. Wes Walz will also attend the event to take photos and sign autographs with fans.

New this year, fans can show their support by wearing Guns-N-Hoses T-shirts or hoodies to the game. Preorders must be completed online at www.gunsnhoses.givesmart. com by Jan. 31. Apparel will also be available for purchase at the event.

The event will feature raffles, a silent auction and a family open skate after the game. Prizes include tickets to various sporting events, a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites, Irish Setter boots, gift cards to various establishments and more. Attendees can even enjoy a Guns-N-Hoses beer donated by Bent Brewstillery in Roseville.

This year's proceeds will be given to the Invisible Wounds Project, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring awareness and provide mental health services to first responders, veterans and their families struggling with mental health issues, suicide or PTSD. “They encompass everything,” Hamann said. “It is not just police

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and fire, it's the EMTs, dispatchers, correction officers, military, everyone that can be exposed to a traumatic incident. They reach out and offer those resources that sometimes aren't available.”

As a chaplain, Pederson knows firsthand just how vital those services are. “I think it is important to continue to support the organizations that can bring resources to these men and women who need them,” he said. “As a chaplain, I get the opportunity to work and talk very closely with a lot of law enforcement folks and they deal with a lot of stuff that you and I don't even think about and they have to take that home with them.”

Pederson added that the event is also important because it gives the public a chance to see public safety officials in a different light.

“Let's be honest, you turn the television or radio on, open up the newspaper, look at your phone; you hear a lot of things that are anti-law enforcement,” he said. “These men and women have a tough job to do.”

After the event, the public is invited to head over to nearby Invictus Brewing Company to meet the players.

Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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Lino Lakes Reserve Police Captain Andy Bennett helps out with the silent auction. Each year, the event raises funds for a new cause related to public safety.

Details: Lino Lakes Public Safety will host its fourth annual Guns-N-Hoses Hockey Game to benefit the Invisible Wounds Project. The game features local police personnel against fire personnel in a battle for the coveted bragging rights. There is no cost to attend the game, but there will be plenty of opportunities to make donations to the cause.

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Icy roads test mettle of annual bird counters

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

American tree sparrows, recognizable by their bicolored bill, are one of just a few species of sparrow that stay in Minnesota through the winter.

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Left: 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.

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

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Slick conditions made things hazardous for the volunteers who participated in the annual Bird Count in December.

“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 fi rst 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 longterm 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 car-

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dinals 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 fi nd 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 fi rst 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.

As bird population trends continue to shift, neither ice nor snow will keep the CBC citizen scientists from their yearly mission.

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

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DISTRICT 6 CANDIDATES: Sound off on important county topics

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North Metro TV News Anchor Rusty Ray interviews Anoka County Commissioner District 6 candidates Jeff Reinert and Cindy Hansen. North Metro TV News produced the candidate forum, which can be found online.

a say in that. I've heard from some folks on this and there's a process that people want to follow, there's people that they want to be considered,” he continued. “In the end, (President Pat) Preiner might be the right person for the job, but I think we need to go through a process and I'm willing to do that and meet with the different city managers and listen to their arguments.”

Hansen explained that Preiner invited her and Reinert

to an educational meeting that was very “informative.” She added that some city administrators in the area want to meet with her on the topic, but she requested to wait until after the election.

Hansen said she would like to see the county spend more on infrastructure. “I really would like to see them spend more money, and I know they're promoting it, but on the tech corridor. I think that has some great potential,” she said.

Reinert said he doesn't think spending more money is necessary. “I think once I get in there, I'll find efficiencies like I did in Lino Lakes. What we have been able to do is increase services across the board.

We were spending $250,000 a year on maintenance, repairs and construction, and now we are spending $1.5 million dollars, not because we just raised it and decided to spend more ... We are spending

600 times more now because we are running the city efficiently and were able to shift those dollars to other areas that need it,” he explained.

For the full forum, visit northmetrotv.com/ north-metro-tv-news/ local-decision.

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an average of 9% a year.

We've seen increases of upwards of 28-29% some years,” he said. “Twin Cities pipe trades has 5,000 members and they decided to self-insure.

Since they have started that program, they've seen an increase of 0% in the last eight years.

So that's something that I'd like to spend a lot of time on.”

Hansen said, “I hear your question, but I heard his answer and that frightens me, that really frightens me, because Jeff came up with this brilliant plan of destroying a fi re department to save money, too.” She added, “Lino Lakes, Centerville and Circle Pines had a 30-year successful joint powers agreement.

These are figures from the city administrator. $525,842 dollars is what the taxpayers of Lino Lakes were splitting for the fi re district while he was mayor. Then when he destroyed the fi re department, it jumped to $1,019,886.”

Reinert described those numbers as “bogus.” When Ray asked what Reinert's response was to Hansen's remarks he said, “I hope you have a safe room for Cindy because she's scary, but the numbers that she put out there are not true. She's clumping in a lot of things. I don't know where she's getting all of these numbers, but our cost of insurance for our fi re department last year was a little north of $600,000. That's about what it was before the break ...”

Reinert added, “The problem is, 70% of the cost was on our shoulders and we were only getting 55% of the service and we only had 33% of the vote. It's the 33% of the vote that I had a problem with because we were getting outvoted all the time. I wasn't trying to gain an advantage by changing the vote, I was trying to save our city from being at a disadvantage.”

Another question addressed whether the public should be allowed to address the board of commissioners at meetings during an open mike period. Both candidates agreed that there should be open mike, with rules.

“That is one of the things I feel strongly about, is people having a voice, transparency and for people to have an opportunity to address us. I guess I don't know why you wouldn't have that,” Reinert said. “The Anoka County board has many meetings, many committees and

subcommittees, they have got meetings galore. Do you want open comment at all of them? I don't know, that is something to discuss.”

Hansen said, “It does need to have rules, people need to be respectful and I think people really need to understand that when you come with a question, you are prepared with your question, but you need to give council members and board members time to do research to find that answer for that question ... But as an elected official, I don't understand why you would not want the people who elected you to be invited to your meetings.”

Another question focused on the structure of the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers. Should the board have the ultimate say of who sits on it, or should the cities have more input?

Reinert said, “That's something I definitely want to take a look at … I'm glad that (Chair Scott) Schulte didn't act on that because the person representing that area should have

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ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER (ELECT 1) JEFF REINERT

Education: Centennial High School Mankato State University University of Minnesota Occupation: President and co-founder MNPHARM SBC Biotech material manufacturer Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of Lino Lakes, 10 years Lino Lakes City Council (including mayor), 20 years Lino Lakes Park Board, 3 years President of Lino Lakes Economic Development Authority, 7 years Anoka County Fire Protection Council (and Finance Committee), 4 years Sons of the American Legion member, 8 years Chain of Lakes Rotary Club member, 1 year Centennial Fire District Steering Committee, 1 years Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Committee, 7 years President of Lino Lakes Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network (and lead effort to establish), 1 year Leading effort to establish a Lino Lakes Veterans Memorial American Legion kitchen crew and dunk tank volunteer when they need me Years of residency: 44 Phone: 651-216-9656 Email: Jeff@AnokaCountyCommissioner.com

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them.

A: 1. For the past 10 years, average health care increases for Lino Lakes employees have been 9% a year. This year the increase for 2,000 Anoka County employees is also 9%. All taxpayers pay these increases, but I found a way to lower cost, improve service and save all of us tax dollars. If successful at the county, cities in Anoka County could be included saving all of us county and city tax dollars.

2. Tax Equity: Often, residents say they don’t feel benefit from their Anoka County taxes. When elected, I will assess the tax dollars our residents pay and make sure that Anoka County District 6 is not giving more than it is getting.

I will make sure we receive the right level of funding for projects and services needed in our area.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

A: Make sure our level of resources matches our level of activity. By doing this, tax dollars will not be wasted. I will also make sure the decision-making process is solid. Some decisions made by the County Board have not been good. Last year the County Board was moving towards closing Chomonix Golf Course. After 50 years of improvements and millions and millions of dollars spent on development, some members wanted to close it. Thankfully we as residents rose up and stopped this mistake. I will be a strong voice and provide needed common sense to the decisions made by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.

Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: If referring to the property tax rate, then no. Over time costs go up and this causes budgets to increase but this does not mean the property tax percentage rate for homeowners needs to increase. I will bring my experience and ability to come up with creative budget solutions to Anoka County.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I am running for the right reasons and have the right experience. Anoka County has a $300 million budget, 2,000 employees and is the 4th largest county in the state. This job should go to someone that knows what they are doing. I have 20 years experience serving the people of Lino Lakes, kept government in check and kept taxes low without sacrificing level of service. I know the people, care about where we live and I have always believed in our area. I will apply my 20+ years of public service and my 35+ years in private business to make sure we are all properly represented in Anoka County.

ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER (ELECT 1) CINDY HANSEN

Education: Bachelor’s degree with a double major in art and nusiness administration from Concordia College, Moorhead Occupation: Employed by Independent School District #621 – 19 years Married 32 years to my husband Doug, who is employed by Second Harvest Heartland. We have a 25-year-old daughter. I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor and addicted to agate collecting, gardening and “Game of Thrones.”

Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of Spring Lake Park, 9 years Anoka County Fire Protection Council, 6 years Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council, 9 years JLEC Governance Committee, 3 years SBM Fire Department Council, 9 years Award recipient for Invaluable Support to the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and Support to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Years of residency: Born and raised in Anoka County. My husband and I bought our first home in Spring Lake Park in 1986. We bought our Lino Lakes home in September 2013 and have fallen in love with the area and established great friendships. An advocate for Anoka County almost my entire adult life.

9 years experience collaborating on projects with Commissioners Braastad, Schulte, Kordiak, West and Sivarajah.

Phone: 763-482-2834 Email: cindyhansen.dist6@gmail.com

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them.

A: Technology Corridor: Anoka and Washington County are partnering with Connexus and others to promote tech business along 35E, running through five cities including Lino Lakes, Centerville and Columbus. It is the only designated “tech corridor” in Minnesota. I have nine years experience working successfully with a two county, three city joint powers agreement. I will bring this experience to the table while listening and working with prospective investors promoting Anoka County.

Public safety: Consideration of a new Anoka County Jail. I know that the County Board is currently doing a study on this. I strongly support our public safety system and if it is discovered that the current jail is outdated and possibly unsafe, as your County Commissioner, I will be dedicated to working on making responsible decisions regarding a solution.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

A: IT security: The county handles countless records of both staff and citizens that are privacy sensitive. If this security is breached, it would come at a great expense to Anoka County. IT continues to be a department that has increasing responsibility protecting this data. As a former member of the Joint Law Enforcement Governance Committee, I have experience in researching and implementing IT products and the applications needed to keep us secure.

www.presspubs.com Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: No one ever wants to increase property taxes. But it is sometimes necessary.

What some homeowners do not realize is that your tax statement includes school, city, special taxes and assessments along with county taxes. I am passionate about being fiscally responsible to the residents of Anoka County.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I believe that I am the best candidate for Anoka County CommissionerDistrict 6 because I have experienced leadership that you can trust. Being an elected official in Anoka County for nine years has given me irreplaceable experience in negotiating, balancing budgets, prioritizing, being transparent, thinking outside of the box, but most importantly listening to people and giving people a voice. I am the only candidate who has worked successfully with a two county, three city joint powers agreement for nine years. I am humble, honest and not afraid to admit I have made a mistake or ask others for assistance.

Also, I am recognized for bringing over $55 million of redevelopment to Anoka County. My fiscally responsible approach to growth has created jobs while maintaining a strong commitment to public safety. This will be crucial for the lucrative development of the “Minnesota Technology Corridor.”

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 1) NATE VOJTECH

Education: Graduated from Mounds View Senior High 1996; Bachelor's degree from Mankato State University 2002, psychology major, speech communications minor; Master's degree from University of Wisconsin Stout 2006 in marriage and family therapy; Doctorate of Psychology in clinical psychology from Minnesota School of Professional Psychology 2013.

Occupation: Licensed marriage and family therapist Civic/volunteer experience: Current: Six years on the Lino Lakes Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) Mental Wellness Campaign of Anoka County Anoka County Children’s Mental Health Advisory and Coordination Council Son’s of American Legion Wolf Den Leader Cub Scout Pack 692 Past: Crisis Connection Suicide Hotline Welcome Inn homeless shelter Eclipse Crisis Line Years of residency: 10 Phone: 651-246-2579 Email: natevojtech@gmail.com

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them?

A: Attracting and retaining businesses is an issue I have helped work with for years on the EDAC. We have a proposed tech corridor for high value building sites such as data centers and developed an outreach program to communicate with current businesses to more fully understand their needs and how we can help.

Maintaining and improving our parks and trials is important because they are used by Lino Lakes residents of all ages year round. Continuing to offer places for the community to enjoy the outdoors would be a goal of mine. I would support adding an off-leash dog park as well.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them?

A: Maintaining the cozy feel our community offers residents is something I am passionate about. Development will happen and should be managed in a way that protects our natural assets and continues to keep Lino Lakes full of green spaces. Looking at low density housing options will keep our cities landscape and feel familiar to us all.

Public safety is another reason we all love Lino Lakes. I would continue to support the model and team that has kept our city in the top five safest cities in Minnesota in any way.

Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: I am not a fan of paying higher taxes, and would not be a fan of raising taxes.

I believe that with new development and smart fiscal planning the current tax rate should not need to be adjusted drastically, as it has not been recently.

Our tax rates and increases have been kept minimal due to fiscal responsibility by our city leaders and I would continue that trend. Making difficult decisions regarding how to spend residents tax payer's money is a role I would take very seriously and would look for input from a variety of sources as well as weigh the costs and benefits before doing so.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I feel I bring a unique set of communication skills based on my background that I know would benefit me during difficult discussions. I function well in high pressure environments and also have a knack for researching situations to see all the different layers in order to find the best possible outcomes. Obstructing others is not something I engage in and I think anger has no place in important decision making. I love this city and chose Lino Lakes to raise my family in.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 1)

JANUARY 28, 2020 Roads: The current pavement management plan and budget accounts for our roads to be turned over once every 150+ years. That is unrealistic in our climate.

Debt: For the past 10 years, Lino Lakes has carried a debt of near or greater than $20,000,000. For 2020, that equates to over $600,000 in interest alone that the residents are paying for through taxes.

Change is required to resolve these issues. The core of our leadership over the past 20 years has remained mostly unchanged. We’ve watched them recruit, endorse and fund candidates that think the same way they do. The result is stagnation due to a lack of diverse perspectives in leadership.

Although cliché, If you are not growing, you are dying. Lino Lakes is not growing.

You can empower needed change through your vote.

Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: As a tax paying resident of this city, I would prefer not to see any increase to our already significant taxes. To avoid increases, it’s imperative to find other sources of revenue. The aforementioned business development is a critical component to preventing tax increases.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: I am dedicated to restoring productive, transparent and respectful relationships with our residents, employees, community leaders and schools.

As a project manager, I have the skills to lead and positively impact people, budgets and strategies. I have proven experience in collaboratively developing and implementing longterm solutions that have not been provided by our current leadership. I believe that working together, we will create a safe and prosperous future for Lino Lakes.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 1) TERESA O’CONNELL

Education: University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Liberal Arts.

Occupation: Food manufacturers representative Civic/ Volunteer experience: Lino Lakes Environmental Board, 2000-2005 Stream Habitat Assessment program under Friends of the Mississippi and Rice Creek Watershed Dead Boke Saddle Club, a local organization created for youth to promote and sponsor equestrian activities.

Years of residency: 32 Phone: 651-785-3278 Email: tkomain@outlook.com

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them.

A: My main priority is keeping the quality of life that has drawn and keeps residents of Lino lakes. The Metropolitan Council has guidelines for cities in the seven-county area metro area. We are required to do a 20-year projected city planning involving how we will handle growth. The 2020 projection I was involved with appeared to me to be a very optimistic projection considering the economy was deteriorating according to the news. I would pursue a realistic approach to the 20-year projection.

Transportation in Lino Lakes is under Metropolitan Council, federal government, county and should help the citizens and visitors enjoy the city.

Currently we have extra traffic due to the 35W and 35E construction. Other cities in Minnesota when confronted with highway construction banned highway traffic to use routes through their cities. We did not but in the future, we need to welcome potential customers to our local establishments when our streets are being used as an alternate route.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them?

A: Lino Lakes like most outer ring suburbs are developing into a larger community and with that we need to make sure we have the infrastructure to keep the new and old residents happy. I believe that what has drawn people to Lino lakes is the rural feel and our lakes so this needs to stay a priority when looking at development throughout the city.

Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances?

A: The past few years tax levies have been put in place for some school districts. The struggle to recruit and keep teachers is creeping into our areas. We are all relying on a younger generation to take over for us and they need a good education to do that in whatever career they pursue.

I am not in favor of TIF to bring into the area already successful businesses because we have many successful businesses that were never given a tax incentive but instead slowly grew their business into very successful ones.

Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?

A: My education, work experience, local government involvement and volunteer work have given me the opportunity to see how different solutions can solve the same problem. I have an open mind and am willing to listen to others viewpoint. I believe I will be an asset on the city council with trying to keep our community stay a thriving, safe and heathy place to live.

LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 1) DONOVAN MCGUIRE Press Publications did not hear from Lino Lakes City Council Candidate Donovan McGuire.

TONY CAVEGN

Occupation: Project Manager Civic/volunteer experience: •Lino Lakes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) •Youth football coach •Youth lacrosse Coach •Youth basketball coach •Board member: Centennial Wrestling Association Years of residency: 18 Email: tonycavegn.for.mayor@gmail.com

Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them.

A: Budget: We are in debt. We can’t continue to borrow money to pay expenses.

The current administration has not found a way to meet existing financial needs and has provided no strategy on how to rectify the problem in the future.

The current issue with our water supply may require a $20,000,000 treatment facility. Is that going to be funded through another loan or your taxes?

Business development: A responsible, thriving business community will provide a much-needed boost to our revenue and ease the tax burden from our residents. Lino Lakes is not perceived as business friendly. There are numerous local and state agencies that can help us change that perception.

Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them?

A: Public safety: Statistically, the active residential developments will increase our population more than 12%. However, there is no strategy or budget in place to ensure our public safety staffing levels will keep pace with the increased demands.

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POLICE REPORTS The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers assisted another agency with a vehicle pursuit in the 8300 block of Lake Drive Jan. 14. The pursuit left the city without incident. • Officers received a suspicious activity report in the 600 block of Aqua Circle Jan. 14. The information was shared with officers to perform extra patrol in neighborhood. • Officer's responded to a business in the 7000 block of 21st Avenue to take a theft report Jan. 14. Officers documented the incident; the investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a residence in the 6600 block of Pelican Place on a report of an audible burglar alarm Jan. 15. The officer contacted the homeowner by phone after finding the residence secure. The resident stated they had a cat that could have set the alarm off. The resident was asked to call if they saw anything suspicious. • An officer performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 block of Ash Street Jan. 15. The driver of the vehicle received a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a license violation in the 8000 block of Lake Drive Jan. 16. The officer located marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle and the driver was cited for the offenses. • A male from the 700 block of Lois Lane called Jan. 17 to report he had information regarding someone who hacked his phone and used his

identity. The male stated he had to organize his information before fi ling a complaint. Follow-up with the male was scheduled. • Officers responded to the report of an injured fox in the 6900 block of Sunrise Drive Jan. 17. The area was checked but the fox was not located. • An officer observed a wrong-way driver in the 2200 block of Main Street Jan. 17. The officer conducted a traffic stop and the male driver was subsequently arrested for thirddegree DWI. • Officers and fi refighters responded to a report of a rollover, possible injury accident in the 6500 block of I-35E Jan. 18. The driver was found not to be injured and ordered their own tow. • An officer spoke with a citizen from the 7000 block of Lakeview Drive who reported that someone had opened an account under their name with a cell phone company Jan. 18.

The caller had already reported it to the phone company and the account was closed. The case remains under investigation. • An officer responded to a property damage accident involving one vehicle and a male driver in the area of I-35W and Main Street Jan. 18. A private tow was ordered. The male was transported to a local gas station to meet his wife. • Officers and fi refighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the basement of a residence in the 300 block of Ravens Court Jan. 18.

Officers and the fi re department

arrived on scene and determined the furnace was faulty. Fire threat was mitigated and repair personnel were contacted. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 1000 block of Main Street Jan. 19 and noticed the odor of marijuana. The officer searched the vehicle and found drug paraphernalia. The driver was cited for speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia. • An officer took a phone call from a male in the 1100 block of Main Street who was complaining the snowplow blocked in his driveway with snow Jan. 19. The male was advised the plows need to clear the streets and cannot always prevent moving snow in/on driveways. • Officers responded to an assault report Jan. 20. A juvenile male was arrested and charged with seconddegree assault. An adult male was also charged with fi fth-degree assault.

The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lexington Avenue and Edgewood Road in Lexington Jan. 15.

The vehicle was subsequently towed due to no insurance. • Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Edgewood Road and Dunlap Avenue in Lexington Jan. 15 which resulted in a citation for driving after revocation and no proof of insurance.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #102, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on January 22, 2020, Ordinance #102, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2020� was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #102, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the general purpose of the ordinance is to adopt fees and charges for various purposes.

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This section authorizes this summary of the ordinance be published in lieu of the entire text of the ordinance.

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This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice.

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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.

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• Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment • PART-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK (Position is 20 hours per week) 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 Mahtomedi is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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CITY HALL: Lino Lakes hosts public water advisory meeting for resident Recommended actions: • Consider a home water treatment unit • Bottled water for drinking, cooking and preparing infant formula • Homeowners with private wells are responsible for having their wells tested. Some Minnesota groundwater has naturally occurring manganese that exceeds the MDH guidance values.

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during that time period.

Public water suppliers are required to test for the possible presence of those contaminants of concern; the data, compiled through a nationwide survey, is useful in developing regulations that protect public health.

Two of the city's public water wells were randomly selected for testing in October 2019; the city was notified in November that one of the wells tested was over the recommended 300µg/L for children older than 1 year of age and adults. The city then requested that its other wells be tested and determined all but one of its wells tested over the 100µg/L recommended for infants and three of them

exceeded 300µg/L. “The city of Lino Lakes has been very progressive at this point, because they are not required to really do anything. It is all recommendations that we have; that's the authority we have at MDH. So literally, they could not do anything and that would meet the requirements,” explained Karla Peterson, supervisor of MDH’s Community Public Water Supply Unit.

Residents had the opportunity to ask city staff, engineers and MDH staff all sorts of questions during the meeting, which lasted over an hour. Questions included what causes manganese; what can be done in the schools to address the issue; how often the city tests manganese levels; how manganese affects

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appliances; and the time frame for when the city plans to implement solutions and how those are going to be paid for.

Greg Johnson, of WSB, explained that the city's feasibility study for possible solutions will likely take three to four months to complete. DeGardner

explained that, ultimately, the best solution would be to build a water treatment facility, but that could cost upwards of $20 million.

The city encourages residents to stay up to date on the issue by visiting the city's website (linolakes.us) and clicking on the “Public Water Advisory” on the homepage.

Residents who missed the

meeting can view it online.

The council will discuss the topic again at its Feb. 3 work session and likely authorize the feasibility study at its Feb. 10 meeting.

Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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